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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

’Tis the Season

Santa Barbara’s Annual Guide to Holiday Happenings

by Terry Ortega and Lola Watts

Plus Our Annual Local Gift Guide

NEWS...................................................9

OPINIONS. ...................................... 17 Letters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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

THE WEEK....................................... 31 LIVING............................................... 34 FOOD & DRINK. .......................... 38 Restaurant Guy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

ARTS LIFE.......................................40 ASTROLOGY.................................. 43 CLASSIFIEDS................................ 45 ON THE COVER: Santa Claus. Photo by Fritz Olenberger. Design by Xavier Pereyra.

Building an empire in Santa Barbara just got a little more affordable in time for the holidays. The launch of the new Monopoly Santa Barbara Edition! was heralded on Tuesday with a meet and greet at the Lobero with none other than Mr. Monopoly himself. This brand-new edition of the classic rainy-day favorite board game pays tribute to Santa Barbara with locally themed squares replacing the iconic Monopoly properties with custom pieces sourced from our fair city.

Among the lucky locals featured was us, the Santa Barbara Independent (which is one of the utilities)! Monopoly is the world’s favorite family game brand and is enjoyed by more than one billion players in 114 countries across the globe. Stay tuned for info about additional appearances by Mr. Monopoly around town. The Monopoly Santa Barbara Edition! can be purchased at toptrumps.us.

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n emotion-packed rally called on participants to stay undaunted in their passion to see a “Free Palestine,” as they chanted at the Santa Barbara Courthouse on Saturday (pictured). More than 300 people came together to support a cease-fire in Gaza, many of them worried for friends and family in the

war zone, said speaker Sophia Fadila, who called the strip “a graveyard for children.” The temporary truce between Israel and Hamas had broken down the day before, after a number of hostages were released in exchange for Palestinian prisoners; altogether, Hamas released 105 hostages and Israel released 240

prisoners, the New York Times reported. Air strikes hit Gaza and rockets flew into southern Israel once again, with the toll of casualties rising, following a seven-day cease-fire.

Read the full story and see more of Ingrid Bostrom’s photos of the rally at independent.com/news. —Jean Yamamura

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Toro Canyon Oil Spills: County Pleads Guilty to Criminal and Civil Charges

Also Agrees to Pay $765,000 in Penalties and Fines Related to Leaks from Oil-and-Water Separator

by Nick Welsh t wasn’t quite the trial of the century. In fact, it was over almost before it started. In just 15 minutes on Wednesday morning, November 29, the County of Santa Barbara’s Public Works Department was charged with two counts of criminal negligence—one felony and one misdemeanor—plus 12 civil charges for dragging its bureaucratic feet and not in a manner containing a long-festering oil spill seeping into Toro Canyon Creek, which runs downslope from the spill site about 1,600 feet before feeding into the ocean between Summerland and Carpinteria.

In that limited courtroom moment, the county agreed to plead guilty to two criminal misdemeanors and all the civil allegations. For its failures to contain an oil spill that first came to the county’s attention in January 2018, the county also agreed to pay fines and penalties of $765,000. About half of that will go to environmental organizations whose mission is to prevent such spills and the damage they inflict.

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All this took place in the courtroom of Judge Thomas Anderle, known for his brisk congeniality and no-nonsense efficiency. On hand to represent the county in this woodshed moment was County Executive Officer Mona Miyasato and 5th District Supervisor Steve Lavagnino. There was no argument back and forth; there weren’t even any questions. When it was over, Supervisor Lavagnino — who represents the district farthest away from the once-contaminated creek—would say only, “Have a good day, your honor.”

There were a lot of firsts involved. It was the first time the county—birthplace of the modern environmental movement and long led by a solid anti-oil majority—had been charged with crimes against the environment. It was also the first time the county’s District Attorney would bring criminal charges against another agency of that selfsame county government. And it was the first time the DA secured most of its evidence by submitting a Personal Records Act request—a tool available to all citizens—as opposed to its more

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The Public Defender’s Office is launching its nowannual collection drive for sleeping bags, clothing, hygiene products, and anything to keep people warm and dry this winter. New or slightly used items are welcome, and donations can be dropped off Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., at the Public Defender’s Office (1100 Anacapa St.) or 312-P East Cook Street, Building A, in Santa Maria. Donated items will be laid out in the lawn in front of the courthouse by the famous sandstone fountain on 12/15. Outreach workers will be spreading the word to people staying in shelters, encampments, vehicles, parks, underpasses, or vacant storefronts.

For more info, call (805) 568-3470 (S.B.) or (805) 3467500 (Santa Maria).

CITY An innovative mixed-use project that will bring 34 units of affordable housing along with on-site health-care services to downtown Santa Barbara is set to begin construction after several years in the planning stages. Sanctuary Centers, a nonprofit focused on providing care and housing for individuals suffering from mental illness, will host a groundbreaking ceremony on 12/14 at 3 p.m. at 115 West Anapamu Street, the site of its five-story facility. Read more at independent.com/news.

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routine and specialized investigatory tools like search warrants and subpoenas.

Up on the fourth floor of the County Administration Building, there was considerable unhappiness with the outcome and the process. The county should not be equated, county insiders objected, with some private oil company—Greka Energy and Plains All American Pipeline spring to mind — that cuts corners to increase its profits. In fact, the seeping oil—about 30 gallons a day—that’s caused all the trouble originated from the site of a long-abandoned oil well first drilled into the face of Toro Canyon back in 1882 by a private but now defunct oil operator.

In the late 1990s, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) took over the site after a spill that released 3,000 gallons into the creek. It built an improvised underground storage facility that would hold the oil seepage captured from the site while allowing the water to flow untrammeled into the creek.

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Shaped like white Lego bricks the size of a baby blue whale, 44 Tesla Megapacks began to fill with electricity 12/1 on a triangular lot behind M.Special in Goleta. The bank of batteries will hold 160 megawatt-hours of power when full, enough to power 30,000 homes for about four hours. It’s the first project of its size to be completed in Santa Barbara County, installed, owned, and operated

by GridStor, a battery storage company based in Portland, Oregon. The City of Goleta expects the new battery storage to become an emission-free replacement for the natural-gas-powered “peaker plant” in Ellwood.

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etting the Santa Barbara County Housing Element Update completed has been a massive undertaking, with thousands of pages of reports, hundreds of hours of discussions, and countless tweaks to get everything up to the state’s stricter-than-ever standards.

Now that the 2023-2031 Housing Element is done and ready to send to the state for final approval, the county is no longer threatened by “builder’s remedy” projects, which essentially allowed developers a free pass through the review system.

But the county had to make a lot of tough decisions along the way. From the start, the sheer numbers were alarming. In the last Housing Element cycle, from 2015 to 2023, the state’s Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) was 661 units for the unincorporated areas of the county. This cycle, it increased nearly tenfold to 5,664 units.

In the past, the county could also meet its housing quota by sticking large swaths of units in one area. As Supervisor Bob Nelson pointed out, “For the last 15 years, Orcutt has had 100 percent of the county’s RHNA numbers.”

This time around, the allocation was divided up into smaller sections, which each area expected to account for its own portion of the pie with 1,522 units in North County and 4,142 units on the South Coast. County planning staff spent the first few months scouring the region for sites, looking for parcels that could feasibly be rezoned for housing. After heated debates, the county finally had a list of potential sites that would allow

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COUNTY Between the awful smell that sometimes blows down canyon and too much organic material being buried, the Tajiguas Landfill is suffering growing pains. Santa Barbara County’s location for the ever-growing amount of rubbish produced by South Coast residents, the landfill opened a $150 million upgrade two years ago intended to divert organics from recyclables, and burn methane to run the facility. While the ReSource separator functions well, not so the anaerobic digester and compost sorters, which frequently break down. The county will be considering a new operator for the facility at the supervisors’ meeting on 12/12.

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the Board of Supervisors to choose which would actually be rezoned in early 2024.

But not all of the supervisors were on board with the plan. At Tuesday’s board meeting, supervisors Nelson and Laura Capps raised their final concerns with the plan.

Nelson said that he was “frustrated with the process,” and that the plan was “not vetted” and had too much policy for him to support.

Capps was more direct with her criticism, raising questions over the county’s plan to place more than 75 percent of its proposed rezones in the Eastern Goleta Valley, which she said “could potentially turn hundreds of acres of Goleta valley agriculture” into as much as 3,500 units of housing within a three-mile radius.

“I am enthusiastically supportive of more affordable housing but believe that it should not be concentrated in one tiny area of our county,” Capps said. She applauded the work of county planning staff but said she felt like her “hands were tied,” as the decision to use agricultural sites was made before she was a boardmember. She said, “What we are voting on today is a plan that I cannot stand behind.”

Despite the opposition, the Housing Element Update was adopted in a 3-2 vote, with Nelson and Capps opposed, and the county will now send the draft to the state.

“The hard part is coming in the spring,” said Supervisor Steve Lavagnino, “and that’s when we start identifying all these zones, and it’s gonna be a battle.” —Ryan P. Cruz

The sounds of children’s laughter and cheering filled the Goleta United Boys & Girls Club 11/29 as Goleta Mayor Paula Perotte snipped the blue ribbon with a pair of oversized scissors to officially mark the opening of the club’s new STEAM-focused Cox Innovation Lab. Perotte was joined by United Boys & Girls Club CEO Michael Baker, club board chair Roger Aceves, and Kirsten McLaughlin, the Santa Barbara market vice president of the lab’s sponsor, Cox Communications. Also in attendance was a group of young club members, who immediately began exploring the lab, trying out the VR goggles and playing video games with one another. The lab will also help teach teens to learn to drive.

Jeanne Umana, the Santa Barbara woman who became infamous for viral videos showing her in two separate racially charged confrontations did not appear in court 11/30 for her scheduled arraignment on charges of trespassing and battery stemming from one of those videos, in which she can be seen entering a property without permission and striking a Latino construction worker while also claiming to “work for the police.” Instead, Umana’s attorney, Michael Barmasse, appeared in her place in Judge Thomas Adams’s courtroom to ask for a continuation. Judge Adams set a new date for her arraignment to 1/3/24 and granted an order of protection against Umana as requested by the DA.

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NEWS of the WEEK CONT’D MENTAL HEALTH

Jail Report Just Tip of Iceberg COU RTESY

Mental-Health Advocates Press Supes for More Than Flat ‘Agree,’ ‘Disagree’ Responses to Grand Jury Report

‘WHAT’S UNDER THE OCEAN’: Former county district attorney Stan Roden emphasizes that there's far more in the Grand Jury investigations than is in the report, requesting that the supervisors and others meet with mentalhealth advocates for a full conversation on the Grand Jury reports.

by Jean Yamamura ive deaths in the Santa Barbara County Jail are five too many, mental-health advocates asserted, prompting a series of Grand Jury reports earlier this year to illuminate the provision of medical care in the jail. But as juror Stan Roden described to the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, what the reports can reveal is only the tip of an iceberg. “There’s no other way to summarize what’s under the ocean, all the other information we collected,” Roden said.

Roden, who was elected district attorney for Santa Barbara County from 1975 to 1982, said that they’d interviewed more than 60 people during their investigations. But the real stories of what happened in the jail were stripped down to broad statements in the reports, summaries of what the grand jury had learned.

“JT, the subject of the first report,” Roden said, “was arrested for domestic violence.

He’s cuffed and mentions a wrist injury six months before, so he’s taken to the hospital, where he threatens to commit suicide and beats his head against a wall…. What happened the rest of the night, his intake, the walk down the hall, the safety cell he’s put in…we lose the essence of how additional training could have made a difference there.”

Retired attorney Gail Osherenko spoke for the League of Women Voters and Clergy & Laity United for Economic Justice, questioning how the sheriff, in charge of the jail and the coroner’s bureau, could act as coroner in this instance. “As a lawyer, this offends me and all my training in what is ethical. To have a Sheriff-Coroner make a decision on a cause of death when any of the people working under him might be involved, and they were involved—if they don’t get 40 hours of crisis intervention training, we don’t have a prayer of not having any more deaths in the jail.”

The crisis intervention training she referenced is one of the recommendations made in the Grand Jury report, and one of the many that the county answered with: “This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted.”

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Heitman, assistant county executive officer and the former chief probation officer. She first explained that the county’s responses to a Grand Jury report were very limited—they can agree, disagree, or give an explanation.

“I can confidently say that the county is aligned with the Grand Jury,” Heitman said, “and that we wholeheartedly agree with the need to improve mental-health care in the jail.”

Between the time of the Grand Jury investigations and the reports, the jail’s health contractor (Wellpath) and the county had made improvements to reduce the number of mental-health individuals in the jail, speed evaluations, increase time out of cells, and other changes. Importantly, County Counsel affirmed that health information — including mental-health information — could be shared with custody deputies by the medical provider.

“This is a monumental shift, and the first time we’ve been able to share mental-health data,” Heitman said. “A dialogue is going on in monthly meetings between Behavioral Wellness and Wellpath. It’s time-consuming, but we’re breaking down silos and communications barriers that have existed for many years.”

Among the breakthroughs is the addition to the jail of the mobile crisis unit at Behavioral Wellness, a suggestion by BeWell Director Toni Navarro during one of the silo-breaking meetings. “She said, ‘Let’s place crisis-trained people in the jail, rather than 250 yards away at BeWell,’ ” said Supervisor Laura Capps. “Brilliant!”

Sheriff Bill Brown emphasized the staffing and resource difficulties he and Wellpath shared. But he said he was not opposed to “a group of people looking at things related to medical care in the jail, as long as it’s advisory to me as sheriff. I think that’s reasonable. It’s certainly something we can talk about.”

Before the supervisors signed off on the responses, the advocates asked for a larger meeting to exchange ideas for improvements to the jail’s health care, which got a nod from the sheriff. That suggestion passed 3-2, with the supervisors expressing a preference that the conversation take place before Wellpath’s contract is up for renewal at the end n of March 2024.

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“Jacob lied to federal investigators when he submitted an aircraft accident incident report that falsely indicated that the aircraft experienced a full loss of power approximately 35 minutes after takeoff,” the U.S. Attorney’s Office stated. “Jacob also lied to an FAA aviation safety inspector when he said the airplane’s engine had quit and, because he could not identify any safe landing options, he had parachuted out of the plane.”

Jacob pleaded guilty on June 30 to one count of destruction and concealment with the intent to obstruct a federal investigation and was sentenced this Monday to six months in federal prison.

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The 30-year-old pilot, skydiver, and former Olympic snowboarder admitted to lying to federal investigators when he claimed he did not know the wreckage’s location. In fact, on December 10, 2021, Jacob and a friend flew out to the site of the wreckage and transported it by helicopter and a trailer to a hangar at Lompoc City Airport, where they cut it up and deposited the pieces into trash bins at the airport and elsewhere, according to a statement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

All of this, the statement reads, “was done with the intent to obstruct federal authorities from investigating the November 24 plane crash.”

After disposing of the wreckage, Jacob posted a video of the crash, titled “I Crashed My Plane,” to YouTube on December 23, 2021, which racked up millions of views and which prosecutors said he intended to profit from by featuring a wallet in the video as part of a sponsorship deal. In the video, Jacob explains his plan to fly from Lompoc City Airport to Mammoth Lakes to spread the ashes of a late friend. Shortly into the flight, Jacob claims the plane—which had been mounted with cameras prior to taking off—is experiencing engine failure. He then films himself parachuting to the ground,

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flame-coloredbutterfly gliding across a trail at the eucalyptus groves in Ellwood is the first clue to look overhead. Up toward the tops of the 100-foot-tall trees is where the monarchs cluster, on winter vacation after emerging from a chrysalis somewhere west of the Rocky Mountains.

Already, the count since October is nearly at 11,000 butterflies, a tally readily visible at GoletaButterflyGrove.org. The trend is back up after the dismal tallies of 2018-2021, when a relative handful of butterflies were found at Ellwood.

Last year’s butterfly total of more than 12,000 was dashed by the heavy January rains, said George Thomson, head of parks and open spaces for the city. And he’s expecting a wetter-than-average El Niño this year, too.

Thomson said the storms were devastating, knocking down trees and drenching the butterflies: “It blew a lot of them out of the grove,” he said. Trees had died off

during the drought years, about 2,000 of the estimated 8,000 trees in the Ellwood groves, leaving many spots with less protection from the winds. Even now, there’s more sunlight and less humidity than the monarchs prefer.

The city is undertaking the restoration of the grove, replanting trees, and cordoning off the paths for visitors, for good reason. As a brisk wind shakes the trees, causing them to creak and rub and scent the air with oil, occasionally a branch or hunk of bark can be heard crashing to earth. Likewise, roots, twigs, and eucalyptus bark are underfoot to trip the hiker whose eyes look skyward, though butterflies are occasionally found “puddling” on the ground in pursuit of nutrients or water. (Keep dogs on the leash.)

Once out of the forest, monarchs can be seen beating their delicate wings against a chill ocean breeze, headed across the sunlit mesa for the trees along the cliff ’s edge.

—Jean Yamamura

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NEWS of the WEEK CONT’D

City Considers Even Stronger Tenant Protections Proposed Changes Include Giving Tenants First Right of Refusal, Protection from Harassment

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by Ryan P. Cruz n response to an alarming trend of mass evictions in Santa Barbara, both the city and county have recently adopted stronger protections for tenants, and now city officials are preparing to add even more protections relating to “just cause” evictions. These changes, which were at the center of this Tuesday’s Ordinance Committee meeting, would give displaced tenants the first opportunity to re-rent their unit following a remodel and add more stringent protections against harassment from landlords.

The trend of “renovictions” — in which a property owner evicts or pres- PUSHING FOR PROTECTIONS: Tenants and housing sures tenants to leave to remodel or advocates showed up to City Hall earlier this year to push for tenant protections. renovate their units and rent them out at a much higher price — has occurred price index) than what it was at the time of all over the state. In 2019, the state passed eviction. the Tenant Protection Act, and last year state The other changes would explicitly preofficials made the temporary protections vent tenants from harassment and retaliation permanent, passing higher relocation assis- from property owners, agents, contractors, tance amounts, and adding a new chapter and employees of landlords. These types of regarding tenant harassment. harassment range from failing to perform The City of Santa Barbara passed its own legally required repairs to unlawfully entertenant protections in December 2020, and in ing units to threatening tenants with physiMarch 2023, the city code was made stronger cal harm. New language proposed for the once again to battle the wave of no-fault evic- city code would also prevent tenants from tions by requiring permits for renovations. being pressured into leaving — whether by The County Board of Supervisors followed misrepresenting facts or offering illegal paysuit when it passed similar protections for ments — as well as preventing property owntenants in the unincorporated areas of the ers and management from using a tenants’ county in June 2023. immigration or citizenship status against Along the way, city and county officials them. have expressed a commitment to work with Many of the proposed changes reflect housing advocates to seal any other poten- gaps in the law that — if implemented earlier tial loopholes that property owners may be in the process — may have helped prevent using to displace tenants in S.B. On Tuesday, the evictions of hundreds of tenants in the the city’s Ordinance Committee had its first city, including those at a 52-unit apartment look at the latest protections, which could building on Bath Street. And, had they been help prevent the large-scale evictions seen implemented at the county level, similar across the region. protections could have helped those evicted A major change to the ordinance would from a large student-and-family apartment require landlords to give tenants the “right complex in Isla Vista. of first refusal” when they are forced to leave Housing advocates are recommending a a unit for a remodel. More specifically, the few amendments to the proposed ordinance, property owner must give a written notice including specific language that would proinforming the tenants of their right to re-rent tect tenants during “all stages of the eviction and to relocation benefits. These changes, process,” preventing what advocates fear according to local housing advocates, would could become a “gold rush” of renovictions help prevent the “bad-faith landlords” who before the law goes into effect. Above all, the use vague language in termination notices specific amendments affirm that landlords to pressure tenants who are unfamiliar with are to act in “good faith” when renovating eviction law to “self-evict” and find new units, displacing tenants, or removing the housing out of fear of becoming homeless. unit from the market.

Several details are still up for discussion, At Tuesday’s meeting, the city adminsuch as the length of time for a tenant to istrator recommended that, since it’s a return and the price at which their rent “substantial item,” the discussion should would be set after renovation. The ordi- be continued to next week before deciding nance, as recommended by city staff, would whether to move forward with the changes. give tenants the right to return the same The committee expressed support for the unit “or a comparable unit for a period of protections, and there were public comtwo years” at a price that is no more than 10 menters for and against during the hearing. percent higher (or 5 percent plus consumer n

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Hundreds March in Solidarity with S.B. Unified Teachers

undreds of Dos Pueblos High School (DPHS) students walked from their school’s campus in Goleta to Girsh Park on Friday morning, becoming a unified voice in support of their teachers who have ceased all extracurricular activities outside of their contracts to bring attention to their demands for better CHARGED UP: Friday’s walkout was organized by three student leaders: wages and benefits dur- (from left) Lukas Ginder, Aidan Myers, and Valeria Tiburcio Romo. ing the current bargaining called out the superintendent by name on cycle with the Santa Barmultiple occasions, including when they bara Unified School District.

The walkout was entirely student-orga- first saw her—“You may walk with us, but nized, but members of the school adminis- we do not stand with you,” students said as tration and the Sheriff ’s Office accompanied they entered the park.

At the last negotiation session between them to ensure their safety. Students who participated in the walkout received an the district and SBTA, the district proposed a “$22 million compensation package,” hoping “unexcused absence” for the day.

“While we would have preferred our to achieve an early settlement. It included a students remain on campus, we are proud 12 percent salary increase over two years and that they are exercising their First Amend- an increase in the district’s contribution to ment rights and learned a great deal about medical benefits.

“That’s nowhere near what was asked for organizing a peaceful protest—which is a bedrock of our democracy,” said DPHS prin- and deserved,” Ginder said, referencing the SBTA’s original proposal of a 20 percent salcipal Bill Woodard.

Speakers lamented that they may not ary increase in the 2024-2025 school year.

Union members have said that while the receive letters of recommendation, clubs can’t host classroom meetings, and lunch- district’s proposal is a good start, its presentime tutoring sessions are over, as those tation was “misleading.” For instance, Cabalactivities are not required by teachers’ con- lero mused that benefits should not count tracts. They might not even have a prom. But as a “raise”—around one-third of teachers student organizers made it clear that they do not take district medical benefits—and that the district’s proposal did not mention stand with their teachers.

“They’re not just our teachers—they’re any planned budget growth that may skew a part of our community. They’re the force compensation percentages.

Hozby Galindo, SBTA president, attended behind our education and the inspiration for our futures,” said Lukas Ginder, Dos Pueblos the walkout on Friday. “I want to thank the community and students for paying attenactivities commissioner.

Santa Barbara High School teacher Jose tion to what’s going on,” he said. “It really Caballero said he has been working to impacts students. I could not be more proud contract with other union members since of students using their voice.”

As for teachers working to contract, November 16. He said it pains him to do so, but “the point is that by doing difficult Galindo said that for the meantime, they things, in solidarity, we can make a state- have a planned end-date in January. “But if ment about our work. So I’ll keep doing it. the district cannot put forth a compensation package that addresses the issues we curBut it’s killing me.”

The student demonstration felt familiar, rently have, we will find ways to ramp up our having been preceded by rallies held by the mobilization and our actions.”

Student Finnegan Wright encouraged Santa Barbara Teachers Association (SBTA) students to go to the next board meeting at recent school board meetings.

The students echoed teacher concerns, on December 13 to keep pressuring the disincluding the $6.7 million by which the dis- trict to increase teacher salaries. “Because trict fell below the amount they are legally when students act together, we can get stuff required to pay teachers last year. Students done—we can move mountains.”

In response to the student demonstrahave also noticed “teacher after teacher” leave the district and brought up the dis- tion, the district released a statement saying, crepancies between Santa Barbara housing “We recognize that students have concern costs and salaries when compared to other for their teachers’ well-being and we agree with their sentiments. Our students’ voices school districts.

They’ve paid attention to their teach- are vital, and their expressions contribute to ers’ frustration around district spending, a rich diversity of perspectives in our school too, including how Superintendent Hilda community.… We are committed to work in Maldonado—who showed up to the walk- earnest with our labor partners to find soluout—and her cabinet make a combined $1.1 tions that support and value our employees million in salaries and benefits. Students while keeping our district fiscally strong.” n

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NEWS of the WEEK CONT’D CONT’D FROM P.9

The Toro Canyon Creek oil spill

governmental agencies at various state and local levels with oversight and jurisdictional say-so over what happened on Toro Canyon Creek. This, she said, made for a very confusing regulatory and oversight situation. Other county insiders say 2019—on the heels of the Thomas Fire and 1/9 Debris Flow—was an exceptionally bad time to foist new regulatory costs and responsibilities onto Public Works. Confusion, they said, was inevitable.

And confusion, they insisted, is not criminal.

When the DA’s Office initially started demanding documents showing what Public Works knew and when, the DA’s deputies — Morgan Lucas, Chris Dalbey, and Brian Cota — kept open the possibility of criminal prosecution. They wouldn’t know until they saw the records. The County Counsel balked; the DA could get a search warrant if it intended to file criminal charges.

Ultimately, the county would spend $1 million hiring three separate law firms to resist the DA’s demand for documents. The county would spend another $700,000 cleaning up the oil spill found in 2020. Since then, the county had authorized the $3.72 million for a new oil-and-water-separation plant for Toro Canyon Creek.

DA John Savrnoch stressed that this case highlights how his office would prosecute anyone who violates environmental laws “whether they are an individual, corporation, or county entity.”

Supervisor Das Williams, in whose district Toro Canyon Creek lies, issued a statement saying, “Replacing this facility protects the County against future discharges in Toro Canyon and is the right thing to do.” n L AEL WAGEN E C K

infrastructure to the Regional Water Quality Control Board, which in turn passed it to the county in 2009. Initially, the water board paid the county for its efforts, but in 2019, those payments stopped.

At that time, the county was still reckoning with the devastation wrought by the Thomas Fire of 2017 and deadly Montecito Debris Flow of January 2018. The fire and debris flow would effectively destroy the infrastructure built by the EPA to prevent oil spills and keep the creek clean.

As early as 2018, county employees reported oil-saturated soil near the site.

Then, it appeared to go away. On August 3, 2020, there was another sighting of oilsaturated soil, but it wasn’t in the creek.

At that moment, Public Works was legally obligated to report the spill to a host of other state and local agencies. Such notices would not go out for 17 days.

In September, county firefighters deployed a few booms in the creek to contain a possible spill. By January 2021, oil was in the creek.

It wasn’t until July 2021 that the county had begun work in earnest on cleaning up the creek. Prosecutors complain that Public Works was more interested in securing grant funding than getting the cleanup started.

By July, more than 600 gallons had spilled into the creek, contaminating the creek bed 250 feet downstream. Numerous critters got killed.

According to the prosecution’s case, the county failed to craft an emergency response plan since the oil-and-water-separation unit was first legally required. In the 10 years leading to the spill, the county failed to maintain that unit, as it should have.

Fast-forward two years after the spill to 2022, and prosecutors claim Public Works failed to address or correct many of the deficiencies identified in numerous inspection reports. When the South Coast was hit with State of Emergency torrential downpours in January 2023, the emergency response system installed in the oil-and-water-separation unit was not working. In fact, the contact numbers programmed into the emergency response system had been long disconnected.

County public information officer Kelsey Buttitta stressed that there were multiple

OIL IN THE CANYON: First responders work to contain an oil spill in Toro Canyon Creek in January 2023.

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ats off to Richard Ross, Caitlin Siggins, and the Juvenile Probation Division. What a great article in last week’s edition.

Tom DiGrazia and I were two young lawyers beginning to advocate in the courts for these changes more than 50 years ago, particularly in Nelson v.

Heyne (7th Circuit, Ct.Appeals, 3:72-cv-01970 and 73-01446), in which corporal punishment and tranquilizing drugs were ordered stopped in favor of rehabilitative treatment. It is difficult to believe that several states continue to impose the same inhuman and unconstitutional conditions today, rather than the excellent practices of the Juvenile Court, Probation Department, and private treatment programs here.

—John Forhan, S.B.

Partisan Portents

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iz Cheney’s new book, Oath and Honor, paints a scathing portrait of the Republican Party, condemning her former colleagues as “enablers and collaborators,” who after the 2020 election were “willing to violate their oath to the Constitution out of political expediency and loyalty to Donald Trump.”

The book serves as Cheney’s stark warning that the Constitution’s checks and balances will not hold if Trump is reelected in 2024. “The assumption that our institutions will protect themselves is purely wishful thinking by people who prefer to look the other way.”

Oath and Honor ends with a call to action that Cheney asserts is more important than partisan politics: “Every one of us — Republican, Democrat, Independent—must work and vote together to ensure that Donald Trump and those who have appeased, enabled, and collaborated with him are defeated.”

—Mark Mansfield, Los Olivos

Pay, Meh

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anta Barbara is one of the most expensive zip codes in the United States, but public-school teacher salaries don’t reflect that. Teachers are paid around $65,000 on average here. How can someone earning $65,000/year ever expect to purchase a home that costs in the millions?

Prop. 13 is to blame, in part. In the 1980s, California voters passed Proposition 13, which capped property taxes in our state. The result was a boon to landowners but devastating to local governments, which rely on local taxes to fund things like education, police, and other community needs.

Something needs to change. Teachers are the building block of a prosperous society. They teach

our children fundamental values and knowledge about the world. They take on roles as caretakers, career counselors, and coaches. The latest “ministrike” by our teachers showed us how often they go above and beyond in their duties.

They deserve more pay. The way we get it to them is by raising revenue. Here in Santa Barbara, it could be as simple as passing a city-wide tax increase of the sales tax by 0.5 percent or half a cent. That would raise approximately $14 million annually.

We can’t rely on the goodwill of teachers to keep them in the profession. They need to be paid more, period. Implementing a modest local tax increase to directly support our teachers is a sustainable, logical, and effective way to get our educators the money they need to survive in our state.

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P’s and Q’s

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he Independent’s article on local resident Charlie Munger’s passing was so far off-base I initially thought I was reading The Onion.

Charlie Munger was a renaissance man who, despite his humble demeanor, had for more than six decades an incalculable and positive impact on global businesses. He is among the most accomplished and highest-profile individuals ever associated with Santa Barbara.

Given those facts, it is astonishing that the best the Independent can come up with is an article focused on this “billionaire”—a negative attribute, apparently—who by virtue of plans to donate hundreds of millions of dollars to UCSB was somehow guilty of forcing “Dormzilla” and other gifts. The horror!

Where I come from—Santa Barbara, as it happens — a simple “thank you” or “no thank you” would be the correct response to such a gift.

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Cofounder of S.B. Writers Conference husband, Barnaby, made a positive impact on the lives of thousands of aspiring writers through their founding of the Santa Barbara Writers Conference, a weeklong gathering of famous writers and eager students that recently celebrated its 50th anniversary.

Mary possessed a style and deep wisdom that was hers alone and that lasted for nearly nine decades. She had a magnetic personality, a lovely voice, and a gracious soul. She was elegant and generous, and her wit was legendary.

Born February 28, 1935, to a prominent family in Pasadena, California, in her youth, she was a horsewoman and an avid tennis player.

She was ranked in California for 16-and-under tennis players and enjoyed following the sport throughout her life.

Mary Conrad in her kitchen in Carpinteria, 1978 After attending Garrison Forrest School near Baltimore, Maryland, and Montecito School for Girls, Mary married her first husband, The Conrads hosted best-selling writers and celebWilliam A. Slater Jr., in 1953 when she was just 18. The rities to lecture and hobnob with the several hundred young couple lived in postwar Germany for two years avid writers each June. Among the speakers were Ray before settling in Belvedere, California, where they Bradbury, Christopher Isherwood, cartoonist Charles raised their sons, William A. Slater III and Michael M. Schulz, comedian Jonathan Winters, James A. Slater.

Michener, William Styron, Budd Schulberg, Fannie After her first marriage ended amicably, she mar- Flagg, Gore Vidal, Danielle Steel, and Alex Haley of ried San Francisco best-selling author, artist, bull- Roots fame. Among the students was the young novelfighter, and nightclub owner Barnaby Conrad Jr. in ist Monte Schulz, son of the creator of Peanuts, who is 1963. The couple had a daughter, Kendall Conrad. now the owner of the conference and who has kept it The Conrads often entertained friends and celebri- going. Mary’s vision and influence continues through ties at their Victorian home in Pacific Heights, among to the current events at the Mar Monte Hotel. them Bing Crosby, Lucille Ball, columnist Herb Caen, After Barnaby died, Mary collaborated with Matand Charlton Heston, as well as many others. In San thew J. Pallamary and Y. Armando Nieto, writing and Francisco, Mary became a well-known interior deco- publishing the 622-page history The Santa Barbara rator in partnership with Virginia Lynch. An able Writers Conference Scrapbook (2017), and she served hostess in social circles, Mary also enjoyed leading as executive producer of the documentary film of the groups through the giant redwoods in Muir Woods. same title.

Like Saint Francis of Assisi, Mary also devoted herThe Conrads left San Francisco in 1973 after building a beach house on Rincon Point just south of Santa self to animals, especially dogs and cats. She fell in love Barbara. When the Conrads moved from the Bay with Zorro, a Texas gray fox Barnaby brought home.

Area to the Rincon, a crowd of celebrities showed up Zorro became best buddies with Mary’s pug, known regularly for weekends there. It was this connection as Puggy, and inspired Barnaby to write a children’s to a world of famous and talented show-business and book titled Zorro: A Fox in the City (1972). In recent literary personalities that helped launch the success times, Mary left her back door open for a possum she and longevity of the Santa Barbara Writers Confer- named Possy that enjoyed being patted like any other ence. The first session was held at the Cate School in household pet.

Carpinteria, June 1973, and then, for many years, at the Mary had an artistic side, with a knack for decoupold Miramar Hotel and Westmont College. age, needlepoint, and making Christmas ornaments, The well-worn phrase “behind every great man as well as very clever and inventive dioramas. Her is a great woman” is applicable here or, to put things civic work included being an avid supporter of animal more succinctly, “behind every great man putting on welfare, as well as the local fire department, veteran a legendary writers conference is a great woman who organizations, and cancer research. She volunteered for the annual Amethyst Ball charity held at the Coral is the one who really runs it.”

If not for the hard work, dedication, and amazing Casino. organizational skills of Mary Conrad, also known Mary Nobles Conrad died peacefully on Novemfondly as Mother Superior, this writers’ enclave would ber 1, 2023, at her seaside home, as had her husband not have been the overwhelming success and Santa of 50 years, Barnaby Conrad Jr., who predeceased her Barbara institution that it became. Every writer who in 2013.

She will be missed by family, friends, scores of writhas attended this conference over the years has beners, and all the animals whose lives she touched with efited from her original vision.

Mary opened her home to so many and created her loving kindness. We will remember her well and memories for all who were lucky enough to share carry her legacy into the future. in this conviviality. She was forever in her element ¡Vaya con Dios, Madre! Mother Superior has left the entertaining and was an exceptional cook. building. n

Robert “Bob” Woolever, devoted son, husband, father, papa, great-papa and beloved friend passed away on November 22, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California with his family by his side. Bob was born in Nebraska on Sept 18, 1936. At 4 yrs. old, he moved with his family to Santa Barbara, where he would build an incredible family and life.

Bob was the most kind, genuine, loving, funny and caring being. Bobs dreams in life revolved around taking care of his family, being a positive person in peoples lives and sharing a big pearly white smile with all who were lucky enough to cross paths with him. He devoted his life to his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Bob joined the U.S. Marine corps straight out of high school. While serving, he and his service buddies spent time in San Francisco, where he met his wife and soulmate Carolyn. Once Bob had completed his time with the USMC, he and Carolyn were married in 1957 and made their permanent home in Santa Barbara. There they raised their three children Kim, Teri and Rob. They were married for 66 years.

If Bob had wanted anything in life, it was to be a dad. And boy, was he the best dad. While his kids were growing up, there were many family camping trips, driving across the country to visit family friends in Arkansas and even taking his kids and grandchildren to Hawaii. He always made every trip the best memory ever that we will continue to hold close to our hearts. He also loved Coaching Little League Baseball for his son, and softball for his girls. He made a positive impact on the lives of many kids.

In 1960, Bob and his father started their own business as Woolever Tire Service, now known as Bob Woolever’s Tire Shop, which is still open and

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being run by his son, Rob. During Bob’s time at the Tire Shop, he created lasting relationship’s with the incredible community of Santa Barbara.

He had life-long returning customers because of his ability to connect so sincerely with people.

When Bob’s kids started their own families, you could always find him in the stands cheering on his grandchildren. He was the ultimate family man and the best papa. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren play many sports, attending ballet recitals, spoiling them with See’s candies, hosting bbq’s, and taking them on the most incredible trip to Hawaii. To his grandchildren, he was the best papa they could have ever asked for. Bob was also lucky enough to share experiences with his three greatgrandchildren who all love and will miss their great-papa dearly.

Bob will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all those whose lives he touched.

His genuine, kind and nurturing character will be cherished in the memories of those he held most dear to his heart. It’s not a goodbye, just a see you later. We love you.

Bob is survived by his wife, Carolyn and their three children: Kim Haleck, Teri Woolever-Roots and Rob Woolever; daughter-in-law Jan Woolever; sons-in-law Dennis Roots and Scott Haleck; grandchildren Kori Haleck, and Dustin, Tyler and Courtney Roots; greatgrandchildren Ava, Ellie, and Max Roots; and nieces and nephews Pam Quigley, Brett Coughran and Jeff Woolever.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dora and Robert Woolever; brother Roger Woolever; sister-in-law Shirley Coughran; and niece Mariann Steinmann.

A celebration of life will be planned in the near future.

If you feel called to make a donation in honor of Bob, contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or a charity dear to your heart.

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obituaries David Joseph Robles Sr 5/15/1943 - 11/17/2023

To submit obituaries for publication, please call (805) 965-5205 or email obits@independent.com Our father fought a very long and difficult battle. In the end he showed all of us the meaning of what a true warrior is.

For He shall give His angels charge over you to keep you in all your ways In their hands they shall bear you up

Charles Edward Zimmer

6/27/1931 - 10/26/2023 David Joseph Robles Sr (Pomfie), 80, of Santa Barbara CA, passed away on November 17, 2023. David was born in Santa Barbara California on May 15, 1943. He was raised and spent all of his childhood in Isla Vista.

David is fifth generation Santa Barbara Native. He was a member of Local 600 Cement Masons Union for 60 years and at one time served as the Vice President. He was an experienced teacher to the apprenticeship program. He was well known in Santa Barbara for his cementing skills and expertise.

David was an outdoorsman loving both hunting and fishing.

As a boy, he would often hunt with his father and uncles in the back country of Santa Barbara County. He knew that territory like the back of his hand and would often share his adventures with his children. David was very proud of his landscaping at his home and worked hard to have his yard looking pristine.

David was also passionate about his Harley. He loved long day rides with his children and even rode his Harley cross country to Sturges South Dakota with his family.

David is survived by his wife of 57 years, Nancy Ellen Robles and his brother LeRoy Robles and sisters, Mary Aguilar and Bernice Robles. David has 5 children, Joyce Ann Maclean, Julieann Robles, David Robles Jr, Shawn Robles and Jason Robles. His grandchildren are Leticia Melero, Martin Melero, Pauline Reyna, Bryan Maclean, Jesse Esparza, David Robles III, LaNaya Robles and Devin Chavez. He is also survived by his great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren.

David is preceded in death by his parents Frank and Dorothy Robles and sisters Barbara and Camille Robles.

A celebration of David’s life will be held at Nojoqui Falls Park on Saturday December 16, 2023 at 12:00pm.

In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to your favorite charity in memory of David Robles.

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Upon retirement from Hospice, he served as a volunteer for six years on the SB Alzheimer’s Association’s Board of Directors, and later served on Hospice of SB Board of Directors until term-limited off. He and Nina loved traveling, celebrated their 50th Anniversary with a trip to Paris in 2009.

His greatest joy was in his children and grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Nina, children Jennifer and Christopher, his wife Kim, grandchildren Kaitlin, Connor, & Kyle, his bride, Ashley, as well as a brother, James Zimmer of Dayton, and many nieces and nephews.

He was, above all, a good and honorable man.

Charles Edward Zimmer, retired Army Colonel and Hospice Pioneer died in Santa Barbara on October 26, surrounded by his family. Born in Dayton, Ohio, June 27, 1931, the 7th of 8 children of Eugene and Marie Zimmer. He graduated from the University of Dayton in 1952, with a BA in Political Science and a Regular Army commission.

Over the next 25 years, he served in many theaters. Early on in Korea, he was Company Commander of the American sector of the DMZ, where he met Nina, who was with the American Red Cross. After their marriage, Charlie and Nina were stationed in Beirut, Lebanon where he achieved a Masters in Arab Studies at the American University of Beirut and their daughter, Jennifer, was born. The family was stationed in places as disparate as North Carolina where their son, Christopher, arrived, and Oahu, Missouri, and Maryland. During his military career he was awarded three Legions of Merit, one Meritorious Service Medal, and three Army Commendation Medals.

After retiring from military service, Charlie & Nina moved the family to Santa Barbara.

Charlie’s continuing desire to serve led him to earn another Master’s at UCSB in Counseling Psychology, with an intent to become a Marriage & Family Counselor. But upon graduation, another door opened, and he applied to Hospice of Santa Barbara.

Serving there as Executive Director for almost 12 years, he helped build a stable foundation for the second Hospice in the country. His work was recognized by the 1990 Pierre Salmon Award by the California State Hospice Association.

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Memorial will be at Trinity Episcopal Church on Dec. 7 at 3 PM. The service will be Zoomed.

Check the website: https://www. trinitysb.org/upcomingevents/ memorial-service-charliezimmer on the day of the service for the livestream link. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Santa Barbara or Central Coast Alzheimer’s Association Chapter.

Patti was a long-time member of St. Raphael’s Church congregation. She taught CCD, worked with the Jr. High Tobiah club, and enjoyed coffee with the “Pray and Play” group. More recently she was attending St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Isla Vista, and was a member and past president of the Ladies of Charity of Santa Barbara supporting St. Vincent’s.

She is survived by her three daughters, Jodi Hentschke (Dave), Patricia Lester, Rebekka Putnam(Ian); her son, Christopher Earnshaw; her six grandchildren, Brad, Colton, Brooke, Marley, Raine, and Claire; and her ‘adopted daughter’, Missy Runnels.

A mass will be held at St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Isla Vista on Saturday, December 16th at 11:00 am followed by a reception and celebration of life.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cancer Society and Central Coast Hospice.

Frank P. Russo II

4/10/1932 - 8/28/2023

Margaret Patricia (Patti) Earnshaw

8/11/1938 - 11/17/2023

On Friday November 17, 2023, Our mother Margaret Patricia (Patti) Earnshaw passed away into the hands of the Lord. She was a courageous survivor of cancer for over 18 years and an inspiration to many.

Mom was born in Rawlins, WY on August 11, 1938. She grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah and Ventura, CA, and graduated from the University of Utah in 1960 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. Patti was a member of Alpha Chi Omega Sorority, and continued her sisterhood through service on the House Corporation Board at UCSB. Her teaching career began in Utah and led her to San Jose, California. She then married our Father Jay Earnshaw and relocated to Santa Barbara. Childrearing led her to substitute teaching and a part time career in retail.

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Frank P. Russo II passed away the evening of August 28, 2023 at Marshall Hospital, Placerville, California after a long fight with chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

He recently was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara F. Russo, who passed away March 13, 2023.

Known as “Cheech” around town, Frank was always wearing his cowboy hat and Italian sunglasses. He always had something clever to say, in his East Coast accent, which was usually unexpected just to get a reaction or a laugh. He loved socializing, playing golf, grocery shopping, cooking, and dining out at Italian Restaurants. He once hit a hole-in-one on September of 1966 at the 6th hole, San Marcos Pass Golf Course, Santa Barbara, California. He also participated for many years, along with his wife, at Placerville’s Shakespeare Club.

Frank P. Russo II was born in Queens, New York, on April 10, 1932, in a home his father built.

He was the first born son to Viola and Rosario Russo. He was named after his beloved grandfather Frank Paul Russo, who had traveled to America from Nico-

sia Sicily, Italy and had become a successful businessman and farmer in New York. When Frank was a young boy he spent his summers with his grandfather on his 365 acre ranch in Hopewell Junction, New York.

Farming became young Frank’s passion, leading him to switch high schools to enroll at a Farmers Program at New Town High.

Frank had to get up extra early every day to get across town, taking a trolley back and forth to school. Then he went off to college, where he graduated in 1948 from the University New York Delhi, majoring in Agriculture.

In 1953 Frank enlisted in the Army, with a good friend Thomas “Tommy” Lindblom, and the pair was stationed at Fort Ord, California. The two young men purchased their first car together, a green 1949 Ford Convertible and then drove from New York to the West Coast together. Their convertible made them quite popular around the military base. They would often travel to Santa Barbara – where Frank met and fell in love with his first wife Mona Best. They married in 1955 and purchased their first home in Goleta, California where they welcomed their son Frank P. Russo III in 1956.

Frank followed in his family’s footsteps of being in the construction business and became a licensed contractor. He specialized in stucco, which perfectly fit into the Santa Barbara architecture.

When he moved to Placerville in 1978 he built his own home with stucco and Spanish tile roofing. He continued as a stucco contractor in Northern California until he retired in Placerville, California.

Frank P. Russo II is survived by his brother Charles “Sandy” Russo and his wife Madeline and their children of Flushing, New York; his son Frank P. Russo III and his wife Elizabeth of Virginia Beach, Virginia and their children and grandchildren; daughter Angela Meisenheimer and her husband James of Dixon, California and their sons; daughter Marie Demo and her husband Murray and their children, of Los Altos, California; daughter Suzanne Sloss and her husband Raymond and her daughters and grandchildren of Palmer, Alaska.

In lieu of flowers kindly make a donation to Snowline Hospice of El Dorado County.

A Military Service is scheduled for Dec 15, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Rd, Dixon, California. Private reception to follow.

obituaries Jay Sheldon Potter Sr. 6/15/1938 - 10/29/2023

Jay Sheldon Potter, a devotedly patient and loving father, husband and friend to many, died on October 29, 2023 at the age of 85. Following a special moment in the sun with his beloved son Chris, Jay left this world with a soft smile on his face Sunday morning, October 29, 2023. Jay leaves behind a legacy of love and laughter, humor as dry as his gin, and countless precious memories that resonate deeply within the hearts of his family and friends.

In his formative years, Jay Sr. not only shone brightly as a high school sprinting star for McClatchy High, he also displayed a special gift for math and a dream for space. Willing to act on his dreams, he pursued a carrier in the budding space program of the late 1950’s, graduating as one of our countries 1st aeronautical engineers from Boulder, Colorado, earning his Masters at the University of Washington. He must have been quite the find for Boeing as the space program became a primetime event.

In 1968, Jay moved his family Goleta California and provided his children a gift of a few million acres of beach front property to run around on. Other than his love and time, what better gift could a father provide his children than a paradise? A gift they will never forget.

For the next 15 years, this man of routine, would wake, fill his mug, drive to work, nod to the solder with the M-16 at the doorway of his nondescript office, log into what was the true birth of the Internet, fill a room with punch cards he would feed the 2nd most powerful computer on the west coast, go home, kiss the wife, hug the kids and then make a cocktail – the key to which was doing so with the cheapest most vile gin available, on ice, one olive.

Jay would work tirelessly all year and somehow gear up for amazing month long seatbeltless trips with the family that touched every known highway, lake and mountain in the west; memories his four children will tell passionately to anyone who will listen.

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He met Dee, the love of his life, at the Galleon room in 1990 and married a few years later. He launched his retirement dedicated to time with their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. With the two inseparable, they became central and proud members of ELKS Lodge #613, where Jay became the Exalted Ruler in 2001 and was loved by scores of Elk Brothers.

With Dee’s passing in 2013, Jay was left with a hole in his life.

With a passion for solving any challenge, he filled this void with time he dedicated to his family and friends. A survivor in every sense, Jay faced and conquered the challenges of lung cancer, undergoing chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and brain radiation with unwavering strength.

Through it all, he maintained a sense of humor and never lost his twisted enjoyment of “bad” gin, spending his last weekend in Laughlin laughing with his dear friends to the end.

Jay will be remembered not only for his kindness but more so for his love of family, zest for life, and the joy he found in simple pleasures. His legacy endures through shared laughter, fond memories, and the indomitable spirit he embodied. May he rest in peace, and may his family find solace in the enduring love and cherished moments he leaves behind.

A service to celebrate his life will be held on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 11AM at Trinity Church, 1500 State Street, SB.

Joanne Patricia Croisdale

2/15/1945 - 11/15/2023

With sadness we must tell you of Joanne’s passing on November 15, 2023. She passed away peacefully, in her own bed and her own home, after a 9 year struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. Or the “Evil Disease” as her caregivers called it.

All vows and promises kept.

She is survived by her husband and best friend of 45 years, Bob Croisdale, plus many relatives and friends.

Joanne shunned the spotlight and never wanted to be the center of attention, so many never knew of the incredible energy and self-discipline she put into

every endeavor she undertook.

As a real estate broker, she excelled in sales and property management. When working out at the gym, she earned the nickname Mighty Mouse; at the Assistance League she was named a “Wow” girl. In her spare time, Joanne put the same energy into many hobbies including gardening, interior decorating, sewing, cooking and reading.

Joanne will be greatly missed by all who know her well.

Please wait for me on the other side, Joanne. I promise I will find you.

Marie-Louise Carl 2/4/1933 - 11/19/2023

Marie-Louise Carl passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023 peacefully in her sleep at Vista del Monte in Santa Barbara, California. She was born a twin in Denmark on February 4, 1933 to Axel Harald Carl and Karen Marie Skovgaard-Peterson. They raised her and her four siblings in Hellerup, Denmark. She lost her father in 1936 to lung cancer. Her mother remarried Paul Ryder in 1938. Marie-Louise lost her mother toward the end of World War II to ovarian cancer.

As a seven year-old in 1940, Marie-Louise lost neighbors and half her class to the boatlift of Jews to Sweden and watched the Nazis invade Denmark. After World War II ended, her stepfather served as Denmark’s first ambassador to Germany and moved her and her four siblings to post-war Germany. In the late forties, her stepfather moved the family from Germany to San Francisco to serve as Consul General to the United States.

Marie-Louise learned English quickly and attended high school in San Francisco. She worked her way through college at San Francisco City College and San Francisco State University. Her favorite summer job was serving as a hostess at the Grand Teton Lodge in Grand Teton National Park.

She enjoyed the outdoors, hiking frequently and collecting wildflowers.

She earned a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Columbia University in the City of New York’s School of Social Work in the late fifties. While a graduate

student, she and her classmates conducted some of the fieldwork in Harlem that lead to the creation of HeadStart. After graduating from Columbia, she served as a houseparent for foster youth and as a social worker with Child Protective Services.

In her twenties, she joined the American Scandinavian Foundation, which sponsored a summer group rental in Quogue, New York. She made lifelong friends during those summers. She also met Peter Wisner, who she married in 1965. They had three children, a dog, two rabbits and numerous cats. Marie-Louise stepped back from social work in 1968 to raise her children. The family lived in Yonkers, Mt. Kisco, Bedford and spent summers in East Quogue, New York before moving to Santa Barbara in the mid-seventies. Marie-Louise enjoyed being a mom, leading a Brownie Troop, attending swim meets and sports games, and hosting large birthday parties (no classmate could be left out).

In 1976, Marie-Louise joined Santa Barbara County’s Child Protective Services as a social worker where she worked hard to improve the lives of countless children until she retired in 2003. In the late seventies, her marriage to Peter Wisner ended in divorce.

Marie-Louise is survived by her children Marianne Wisner, Shelly Machell and Paul Wisner; her sons-in-law Kendrick Royer and Simon Machell, three grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, stepparents, and siblings.

Donations in Marie-Louise’s name may be made to CALM through amccague@calm4kids. org. A small family service is planned for May 2024.

Cydney Alexandra McHugh was born November 2, 1994.

Cydney was a little person with the biggest heart. She lit up every room with her radiating happiness. She is known for her contagious laugh, her sweet demeanor, & wise soul.

She was more mature & more happy than anyone you have ever met, even through the endless obstacles she constantly endured. Her strength to overcome was inspiring. She didn’t complain or put her head down.

She had a clear mind and could tell you in a few words the most profound wisdom. There was no clutter in her mind, she was pure and genuine. Her soul was completely selfless, she made everyone feel important and loved. Anyone that knew Cydney, was well aware that they were in the presence of someone special. She was a talented floral designer, aesthetician, artist, & writer. Her favorite things in the world was loving her dog, Chomper, spending time with her family, dancing with her friends, & making people laugh.

She brought so much joy into everyone’s life. She sadly passed unexpectedly on October 19, 2023. Cyd will forever be missed & always held close in our hearts.

My daughter Cydney was born at Alta Bates hospital in Berkeley Calif. She weighed 3.9lbs. Her home where she grew up was in the town of Danville Calif.. When she graduated high school in 2014 she wanted to go to college and have the dorm experience. She attended SBCC and took the bus to Ila Vista. She was tough and handled a lot but did it with grace.

She will be forever loved.

Her sister Olivia Farley has helped me Kristie Neider Cydney’s mom set up a memorial in her honor. She loved taking Her dog Chomper to Elings Park to find some peace. The go fund me is a bench that will be placed in a beautiful spot.

Any donation would be greatly appreciated. https://gofund.me/5ac8c771

Cydney McHugh

11/2/1994 - 10/19/2023

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Trees Big Wave Dave’s Christmas Tree Lot Pick out the perfect holiday noble, Douglas, grand, Silvertip, Fraser, or Nordmann fir.

Thu., Dec. 7-Sat., Dec. 23. 10am-9pm. La Cumbre Plaza, Macy’s parking lot, 3865 State St. Free. Call (805) 218-0282. bigwavedaveschristmastrees.com Lane Farms Christmas Patch See the farm animals and tractors and check out the corn maze while choosing from fresh noble, Nordmann, or Douglas fir trees. Thu., Dec. 7-Sun., Dec. 17. 10am8pm. Lane Farms, 308 S. Walnut Lane. Free. Call (805) 964-3773. lanefarmssb.com/christmas-patch Anthony’s Christmas Trees Pick out the perfect tree, centerpiece, swag, or boughs. Thu., Dec. 7-Sun., Dec. 24. Fri.:-Sat.: 9am-9pm; Sun.: 10am-7pm; Mon.-Thu.: 9am-8pm. Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real. Free. Call (805) 966-6668. anthonyschristmastrees.com

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you need, or love to do, from shopping local and taking in the lights, parades, and festivals to the twirling ballerinas, meeting Santa (or the Grinch), music, and more, the S.B. Independent’s annual guide is here for you to find the —Terry Ortega magic, spirit, and joy of the season.

Lights, Nativities, and Parades Rockstar Tour of Lights Climb aboard the trolley for a 90-minute tour of all the amazing Christmas lights and decorations in S.B. Tours are available for private charters only. Thu., Dec. 7-Sun., Dec. 24. 5:30, 7:30, and 9:15pm. 20-32 passenger tours: $700$800/trolley. tinyurl.com/RockstarTrolley Annual S.Y.V. Holiday Lights Festival Stroll through a one-of-a-kind light experience through an enchanted garden, ride the Polar Express train, expe experience falling snow, walk the marketplace with food vendors, roast marshmallows, and take a photo with Santa. Thu., Dec. 7-Sun., Dec. 17. 5:30-8:30pm. Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden at River View Park, 151 Sycamore Dr., Buellton. GA (ages 13+): $25; children: free-$10. Call (805) 245-5603. free tinyurl.com/holiday-lights-SYV

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Solvang Julefest Light & Music Show Every evening, Solvang Park will come alive with a 10-minute light and music display on the hour with two show variations. Thu., Dec. 7-Sat., Jan. 6, 2024. Showtimes: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9pm. Solvang Park, 630 Mission Dr., Solvang. Free. tinyurl.com/Solvang-Julefest

Una Noche de las Posadas (The Inns) This reenactment of Joseph and Mary’s search for shelter that is observed throughout Latin America begins at the Presidio Chapel and ends at Casa de la Guerra with songs and food provided by Rudy’s. Shop the Mujeres Market before or after 5-9pm, with the reenactment beginning at 7pm. Fri., Dec. 8, 5-10pm. El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park, 123 E. Canon Perdido St. Free. Call (805) 965-0093. sbthp.org/lasposadas 37th Annual Parade of Lights and Winter Wonderland Experience a winter wonderland on the pier with 12 tons of snow, elves, holiday music, and an appearance from Santa, followed by a human-powered water parade, tree lighting, the Parade of Lights with the theme of “Holiday Disco Extravaganza,” and a brief fireworks show. Sun., Dec. 10. Winter wonderland: 3pm; water parade: 4pm; tree-lighting: 5pm; Parade of Lights: 5:30pm. S.B. Harbor, Stearns Wharf, and West Beach (off Cabrillo Blvd.). Free. Call (805) 897-1962. santabarbaraca.gov/paradeoflights Montecito Chanukah Celebration Join for live music, kids’ crafts, latkes and donuts, and the lighting of the menorah. Sun., Dec. 10, 4pm. Corner of San Ysidro and E. Valley rds. Free. Call (805) 613-7199. jewishmontecito.org

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s it me, or does this time of year seem to flurry by? After compiling this year’s list of holiday happenings, I realize that making a plan or two might be helpful in slowing things down to get the most out of the season. No matter what

Solvang Candlelight Tours Take part in an evening candlelight walking tour and experience the sights, sounds, and even some tastes of Christmas in Solvang. Fri.-Sat., Dec. 8-9 and 15-16; Mon, Dec.18-Sat., Dec. 23. 5-6:30pm. 16371639 Copenhagen Dr., Solvang. $52. tinyurl.com/Solvang-Julefest Milpas Street Holiday Parade All are invited to this annual Eastside tradition that will feature marching bands, floats, dignitaries, dancers, and Santa Claus! This year’s theme: Tradiciones Navideñas/Christmas Traditions. Sat., Dec. 9, 5:30-7:30pm. On Milpas Street starting on De la Guerra St. and ending on Mason St. Free. Email events@ sbeastside.org. sbeastside.org/holiday-parade

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! n o s a e S e h ’Tis t Photos with the Grinch at Paseo Nuevo The community and Whos, far and near, are invited to take a photo with the mean one Mr. Grinch. Sun., Dec. 10, and Sat., Dec. 23. 3pm. 651 Paseo Nuevo. Free. paseonuevosb.com/holidays

Hall, 100 Civic Center Plaza, Lompoc; Fri.: 5-8pm. Home Depot, 1701 E. Ocean Ave., Lompoc. Free. Call (805) 875-8252. tinyurl.com/LompocLights County of S.B. Behavioral Wellness The holiday season can be a time of joy for many, but it can be especially challenging for those impacted by mental illness. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available at the Behavioral Wellness 24/7 Access Line at (888) 868-1649. Also, call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org for counselors who can help with crises related to suicide, mental health, and substance abuse. countyofsb.org/274/Behavioral-Wellness ade Milpas Street Holiday Par

ZooLights The Zoo will transform into an immersive world of lights, filled with larger-than-life animal and wildlife installations featuring handcrafted silk-covered lanterns lit with more than 50,000 LED bulbs. Snacks and drinks available for purchase. Reservations are required. Thu., Dec 7-Sun, Jan. 14, 2024. 4:30-8:30pm.

S.B. Zoo, 500 Niños Dr. $18-$22. Call (805) 962-5339. sbzoo.org/zoolights/

Health & Wellness 40th Annual Light Up a Life Join this heartwarming ceremony of light, love, remembrance, and unity to honor the many who are missed this holiday season. The Trees of Remembrance stars are available for purchase 30 minutes before each program.

Sat., Dec. 9, 5pm, Seal Fountain, Linden Ave., Carpinteria; Sun., Dec. 10, 5pm, Camino Real Marketplace, 7004 Marketplace Dr., Goleta. Free. Call (805) 563-8820. tinyurl.com/light-up-a-life-2023 Winter of Wellness at Paseo Nuevo Led by holistic health coach Rynell Casey, this workshop will be a great way to learn how to heal your gut through simple things you’d do in the kitchen!

Sat., Dec. 9, noon; Thu., Dec. 14, 7pm. 651 Paseo Nuevo. Free. paseonuevosb.com/holidays Blue Christmas Service This contemplative service of prayer, ritual, meditation, and music will provide healing space for those who experience the Christmas season as a difficult one due to loss, grief, or loneliness, and for those who love and support them. Tue., Dec. 12, 6-7pm. Trinity Episcopal Church, 1500 State St. Free. Call (805) 965-7419. trinitysb.org/upcomingevents Breathe Through the Holidays Join Cynthia Abulafia and Dora Chan for a Tantric Meditation and Breathwork class to center and ground the body through the holidays. Sun, Dec. 17, 1:303:30pm. Yoga Soup, 28 Parker Wy. $40. Call (805) 965-8811. tinyurl.com/Breathe-Through-the-Holidays City Of Lompoc LED Christmas Light Exchange Program Exchange up to five strings of incandescent Christmas Lights for new energy-saving LED Lights (while supplies last) and enter a raffle to win a variety of LED Christmas yard decorations and more.

Bring a current City of Lompoc utility bill and a photo ID. Fri., Mon.Wed., 9am-5pm through Jan. 26, 2024. Mon.-Fri: Lompoc City

Photos with Santa at Paseo Nuevo Take a photo with Santa indoors at the Peppermint Parlor. Packages available for purchase.

Sat.-Sun., Dec. 16-17 and 23-24. Noon-5pm. Paseo Nuevo, 651 Paseo Nuevo. Free. tinyurl.com/Santa-PaseoNuevo

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Westside Dance Presents The Nutcracker Sweet Experience all the magic of The Nutcracker in a sweeter and shorter hourlong performance that’s perfect for all ages. Sat., Dec. 9, 11am and 4pm; Sun., Dec. 10, 4pm. The Marjorie Luke Theatre, 721 E. Cota St. $15-$20. Call (805) 884-4087. luketheatre.org/events

Photos with Santa at La Cumbre Plaza Make a reservation to take your photo with Santa in a winter wonderland! Photo packages are available for purchase. Visit the website for available hours. Thu., Dec. 7-Sun., Dec. 24. La Cumbre Plaza (next to Starbucks), 121 S. Hope Ave. Free. shoplacumbre.com/ SantaPhotos

Goleta School of Ballet Presents Tutu Suite This very special and charming Nutcracker will feature the youngest dancers with an encore performance of favorite dances from the youngest and highest-level performers. Sat., Dec. 16, 1:30-2:30pm. The Marjorie Luke Theatre, 721 E. Cota St. $15. Call (805) 884-4087. luketheatre.org/events

MOXI Seaside Sock Skating Kick off your shoes and bring your socks to enjoy frictionless fun by sliding across a specialty tile floor reminiscent of ice but without the chill. Hot chocolate and adult beverages available for purchase. Thu., Dec. 7-Sun., Jan. 7, 2024. 10am-5pm. MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, 125 State St. Free-$18. Call (805) 770-5000. moxi.org/calendar/seaside-sock-skating

Holiday Fun for Everyone

Paseo Nuevo Snowfall Twirl in the snowfall, Fridays through Sundays. Fri., Dec. 8-Sun., Dec. 24. 6pm. 651 Paseo Nuevo. Free. paseonuevosb.com/holidays South Coast Railroad Museum Holiday Express Wear a holiday outfit, ugly sweater, or pajamas and take a ride on the miniature train, take home a holiday craft, enjoy goodies and story time, and meet Santa! Fridays, Dec., 8, 15, and 22, 5-7pm. The Goleta Depot, 300 N. Los Carneros Rd., Goleta. Adults: free; ages 0-16: $10. Call (805) 964-3540.

Paseo Nuevo Hot Cocoa at Peppermint Parlor Reserve your spot to enjoy a delicious cup of hot cocoa. Fri., Dec. 8, 6-9pm.

651 Paseo Nuevo. Free. paseonuevosb.com/holidays Holiday Festival of Trains All ages are welcome to experience a large model train collection chugging around a winter wonderland display. Sat., Dec. 9-Sun., Dec. 10. Multipurpose Rm., Goleta Valley Library, 500 N. Fairview Ave., Goleta. Free. Call (805) 964-7878. tinyurl.com/Festival-Trains

Westerlay Orchids Holiday Open House Enjoy seasonal bites, beverages, photos with Santa, raffle prizes, a European Christmas Market, and more! Thu., Dec. 7, 3-6pm. Westerlay Showroom, 3504 Via Real, Carpinteria. Free. tinyurl.com/WesterlayHoliday Christmas in the Country Enjoy festive scenes and dancing lights from your own car in the traditional Single Car Entry, where you pay per carload of people. Or you can take a wagon ride through the winter wonderland as part of the VIP Christmas Experience. Fridays and Saturdays, Dec. 8-30. 6pm. Elks Event Ctr., 4040 S. Hwy. 101, Santa Maria. $55/car; $70/VIP per person. Call (805) 925-4125. elksrec.com/p/events/christmas-in-the-country

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Lompoc Parks & Rec Home Visits from Santa Lompoc residents can have Santa Claus visit their homes for 20 minutes this holiday season. Visits are every half-hour between 6:30 and 8pm, Fri., Dec. 15-Sat., Dec. 16. $40-$48 (more than four children requires additional time slots). Call (805) 875-8100. tinyurl.com/ LompocSantaVisit

Winter in Summerland Shop from pop-up vendors and listen to live music. Bring a new, unwrapped toy or stuffed animal for a chance to win a Summerland gift card tree valued at more than $1,000. Sat., Dec. 9, 11am-4pm. Downtown Summerland.

Free. tinyurl.com/winter-in-summerland Photos with Buddy the Elf & Mrs. Claus Take a photo with this iconic holiday duo. Sun., Dec. 10; Sat., Dec. 16; and Sat., Dec 23. Noon.

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! n o s a e S e h t s i ’T A Cowboy Christmas The horse stable has been transformed into the North Pole with games, crafts, activities, a hot cocoa bar, a petting zoo, a visit from Santa, and more.

Snacks, drinks, and beer and wine will be available for purchase. Fridays and Saturdays, Dec. 8-23. 3-7pm. River View Park, 151 Sycamore Dr, Buellton. GA: free-$19.95; VIP: $35.95. Email bob@syvhorsebackrides.com. syvcowboychristmas.com Victorian Christmas Open House Walk through the lavishly decorated historic 1875 Fabing-McKay-Spanne house. Sat., Dec. 9, 10am-1pm. 207 N. L St., Lompoc. Donations are appreciated. Email lompochistory@gmail.com. tinyurl.com/Victorian-House Rancho La Patera & Stow House: Holiday at the Ranch Enjoy music, tractor rides, face painting, ornament making, vendors, and a food and coffee truck. Sat., Dec. 9, 10am-4pm. Rancho La Patera & Stow House, 304 N. Los Carneros Rd., Goleta. Free-$10.

Call (805) 681-7216. goletahistory.org/holiday-at-the-ranch Summerland Holiday Party Celebrate the season at this festive holiday block party.

Sat., Dec. 9, 9am-4pm. Red Kettle Coffee, 2275 #A, Ortega Hill Rd., Summerland. Email info@goldenarrowgoods.com. tinyurl.com/Summerland-Holiday-Party Carpinteria Holiday Spirit Parade Celebrate this magical time of year by participating in the parade to showcase your organization and spread festive cheer in our wonderful community. Sat. Dec. 9, 3pm. Linden Ave, Carpinteria. Free. tinyurl.com/carp-holiday-parade Hearthside for the Holidays Holiday Festival Join for arts and crafts, live entertainment, photo ops with Santa (4-5pm), a hot chocolate station, and food and beverages for purchase. Sat., Dec. 9, noon-5pm. Koch Courtyard, Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Ctr., 865 Linden Ave., Carpinteria. Free. tinyurl.com/Hearthside-Festival Holidays with Santa at Hollister Village Plaza The event will feature free photos with Santa, carolers, holiday music, and more. Sat., Dec. 16, 11am-2pm. Hollister Village Plaza, 7000 Hollister Ave., Goleta. Free. tinyurl.com/Santa-Hollister-Village-Plaza Christmas Cookie Walk Purchase a gift box (can also be pre-ordered), and fill with tasty treats created by dozens of bakers. Boxes are weighed and paid for with each dollar going to church programs and services. Sun., Dec. 10, 9am-12:30pm. Trinity Episcopal Church, 1500 State St. $20/box. Call (805) 965-7419.trinitysb.org/upcomingevents Family Movie Matinee: The Polar Express Watch one of the holiday’s favorite movies, 2004’s The Polar Express (G). Fri., Dec. 22, 2-3:30pm. Lompoc Public Library, 501 E. North Ave., Lompoc. Free. Call (805) 875-8775. tinyurl.com/PolarExpressMovie Greening of the Church for Christmas Sign up to help transform the Trinity Episcopal Church into a magical space for Christmas services. There’s a job for everyone. Sat., Dec. 23, 10am-2pm. Trinity Episcopal Church, 1500 State St. Free. Call (805) 965-7419. trinitysb.org/upcomingevents Christmas Eve and Christmas Day at the Zoo Spend some holiday time with your animal friends at the Zoo! Sun., Dec. 24-Mon., Dec. 25, 9:30am-3:30pm. S.B. Zoo, 500 Niños Dr. Free-$25. Call (805) 962-5339. sbzoo.org THE UNITY SINGERS PRESENT

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Arts, Dance, Theater, Concerts Sing! Holiday Concert The Music Academy’s free community youth choral program will feature participants from grades 1-7. Thu., Dec. 7, 6-7pm. Marjorie Luke Theatre, 721 E. Cota St. Free with ticket reservation. Call (805) 969-8787. musicacademy.org/calendar Quire of Voyces This short program concert will feature transcendent interpretations of a sacred cappella works from the Renaissance and modern eras in spectacular historic settings. Thu., Dec. 7, 6:30pm. Ludington Court, S.B. Museum of Art, 1130 State St. Free.

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Teen Winter Ball The S.B. Public Library Teen Interns invite all teens in grades 7-9 to dress in formal wear to enjoy refreshments and dance to grooves from DJ Darla Bea. 5-7:30pm. Crafter’s Library, 9 E. Figueroa St. Free. Email KSaffie@SantaBarbarCA.gov. tinyurl.com/TeenWinterBall

Gallery Los Olivos Winter Salon The salon-style hanging of art will offer a variety of subjects in all fine art mediums, framed and gallery-wrapped and hung from the floor to the ceiling. Thu., Dec. 7-Wed., Jan. 31, 2024. 10am-4pm. Gallery Los Olivos, 2920 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. Free. Call (805) 688-7517. gallerylosolivos.com

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The Unity Singers Annual Christmas Cantata Enjoy holiday classics and more with Noreen Brokke and the Unity Singers as they present the program It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas with Emily Sommermann on violin and Jim Mooy on trumpet. Refreshments will follow. Fri., Dec. 8, 7:30pm.

Unity of S.B., 227 E. Arrellaga St. Free. Call (805) 966-2239 unitysb.org/events

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The Alcazar Theatre Presents: Miracle on 34th Street Follow the journey of a department-store Santa Claus who claims to be the real deal and the little girl who believes in him.

Fri., Dec. 8-Sat., Dec. 9, 7pm; Sun., Dec. 10, 3pm; Fri., Dec. 15Sat., Dec. 16, 7pm; Sun., Dec.17, 3pm. The Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave., Carpinteria. $15-$20. Call (805) 684-6380. thealcazar.org/calendar

celebrated soprano Anastasia Malliaras, and the award-winning San Marcos High School Madrigals will perform songs of the holiday season. Sat., Dec. 9, 4-7pm. St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, 1205 San Antonio Creek Rd. GA: $25; VIP: $40. tinyurl.com/Christmas-Concert-Byzantine Paseo Nuevo Holiday Cheer: Live Music Take in festive holiday music from area performers. Sat., Dec. 9, 16, and 23, 4-7pm. Center Court, 651 Paseo Nuevo. Free. 4-7pm. paseonuevosb.com/holidays The Choral Society Presents: The Hallelujah Project Join guest narrator Justin Fox from Dishwalla for carols, a reading from ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, children from the SING! Program, and a finale sing-along of Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus” from Messiah conducted by JoAnne Wasserman. Sat., Dec. 9, 7pm and Sun., Dec. 10, 3pm. Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. GA: $15-$35; VIP: $75. Call (805) 965-6577. sbchoral.org/concerts

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S.B. Festival Ballet Presents The Nutcracker at the Arlington S.B.’s treasured holiday tradition is back for its 48th year. This enchanting production will feature guest artists from the Dance Theater of Harlem and the San Francisco Ballet alongside students from UCSB and SBFB and, as always, a live orchestra bringing you Clara, the Sugar Plum Fairy, mischievous mice, and more. Sat., Dec. 9, 2:30 and 7pm; Sun., Dec. 10, 2:30pm. The Arlington Theatre, 1317 State St. $30-$65. Call (805) 899-2901. tinyurl.com/FestivalBallet-Nutcracker

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UCSB Arts & Lectures Presents Samara Joy: A Joyful Holiday Samara Joy, the first jazz performer since Esperanza Spalding to win the prestigious Best New Artist category at the 2022 Grammys, will perform a holiday-themed concert featuring three generations of her family. Fri., Dec. 8, 8pm. The Granada Theatre, 1214 State St. Students: $16, GA: $46-$106. Call (805) 893-3535. artsandlectures.ucsb.edu/events UCSB Gospel Choir Enjoy traditional and contemporary songs drawn from gospel music, directed by Victor Bell. Fri., Dec. 8, 7:30pm. Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall, UCSB. Free-$10. tinyurl.com/GospelUCSBDec8 Ojai Art Center Theater Presents A Christmas Story: The Musical See 31 gifted ensemble members in this musical based on the 1983 movie of the same name about a boy named Ralphie Parker in 1940s Indiana who schemes his way toward the holiday gift of his dreams, an official Red Ryder air rifle. Fri., Dec. 8 and 15, 7:30pm; Sat., Dec. 9 and 16, 2 and 7:30pm; Sun., Dec. 10 and 17, 2pm. The Ojai Art Center, 113 S. Montgomery St., Ojai. $10-$30. Call (805) 640-8797. ojaiact.org

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S.B. Master Chorale Presents Holiday Lights This musical celebration will include a sing-along of favorite carols con conducted by David Torres. Sun., Dec. 10, 3pm. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 1300 E. Valley Rd. $5-$20. Email sbmasterchorale@gmail.com. sbmasterchorale.org

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The Grace Fisher Foundation Presents: A Winter Music Showcase Enjoy an evening of music and holiday spirit that will celebrate people of all abilities. Proceeds will benefit the Grace Fisher Foundation’s Inclusive Arts Clubhouse. Sun., Dec. 10, 6-7pm. The Granada Theatre, 1214 State St. Students: $15, GA: $30-$64. Call (805) 899-2222. granadasb.org/events

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S.B. Downtown Holiday Dancing & Performances Holiday music: Wed., Dec. 13, 5-8pm. 900 Block, State St. (in front of the Chase). Line dancing: Fri., Dec. 15, 5-8pm, 600 Block, State St. (in front of Night Lizard Brew Co.). Live music: Fri., Dec. 15, 5:30-7:30pm, 800 Block, State St. (in front of 33 Jewels). Salsa dancing: Fri., Dec. 15, 5-8pm, 900 Block, State St. (in front of Cali-Forno Pizzeria). Free. tinyurl.com/ DowntownSB-Holiday

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Cirque Dreams Holidaze This whimsical annual tradition wraps a Broadway-style production around an infusion of contemporary circus arts. Thu., Dec. 14, 7pm. The Arlington Theatre, 1317 State St. $20.50–$99. Call (805) 963-9589. tinyurl.com/Cirque-Dreams-Holidaze A Prime Time Band Holiday Music Celebration Dr. Paul Mori will direct more than 60 musicians aged 40-90+ on the steps of the S.B. Museum of Art in a concert of traditional carols, contemporary classics, and a sing-along with guest vocalists Gary Smith and Miriam Dance. Seating will be provided. Fri., Dec. 15, 6-7pm. Front steps, S.B. Museum of Art, 1130 State St. Free.

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State Street Ballet Presents The Nutcracker This annual holiday favorite will feature more than 150 professional dancers, musicians, ballet students, and the Opera San Luis Obispo Grand Orchestra to bring you the story of Clara and the Nutcracker. Sat., Dec. 16, 3 and 7:30pm; Sun., Dec. 17, 3pm. The Granada Theatre, 1214 State St. $26-$121. Call (805) 899-2222. granadasb.org/events Holiday Gospel Brunch This event seamlessly combines the joyous celebration of traditional and contemporary gospel music performed by Miriam Dance, the Inner Light Gospel Choir, and more with a delicious brunch. Sun., Dec. 17, noon. Ages 18+.

SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State St. $50. Call (805) 962-7776. tinyurl.com/gospel-brunch-soho Venice Holiday Concert Enjoy a holiday concert by the band Venice with a delicious optional dinner. Sun., Dec. 17, 8pmmidnight. SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State St. $40. Call (805) 962-7776. sohosb.com

Ice in Paradise Annual Holiday Show Take in the festive decorations and watch the excitement from ice level or from the mezzanine. Sat., Dec. 16, 12:30 and 3:30pm.

6985 Santa Felicia Dr., Goleta. $20-$30. Call (805) 879-1550. iceinparadise.org The Third Annual Outdoor Trinity Backstage Holiday Show Join musicians Doug Clegg, Kate Wallace, Grey Brothers, and special guests for an afternoon of music, delectables, cider, tea, and hot cocoa on the Labyrinth. Sat., Dec. 16, 3-5:30pm. Trinity Episcopal Church, 1500 State St. $20 suggested donation. Call (805) 965-7419. trinitysb.org/upcomingevents Big Christmas Brass Show Enjoy a special big brass tuba Christmas holiday performance. Sat., Dec. 16, noon-2pm.

Storke Placita (next to McConnell’s Ice Cream), 700 block of State St. Free. tinyurl.com/DowntownSB-Holiday

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The Revels: A Winter Solstice Celebration—Tales From Ellis Island A cast of actors, vocalists, and instrumentalists will perform a rich mix of Jewish, Irish, and Mexican traditions in songs, dances, and stories that highlight the immigrants entering Ellis Island in December 1924. Sat., Dec. 16, 2:30 and 7:30pm; Sun., Dec. 17, 2:30pm. Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. Free-$80. Call (805) 963-0761. lobero.org

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Ice in Paradise Winter Wonderland 2023 Take advantage of all-day public skating in the Norqual Studio Rink, skate rentals, and a hot chocolate. Mon., Dec.18-Sat., Dec. 23, 9am-9pm; Sun., Dec. 24, 9am-4pm. 6985 Santa Felicia Dr., Goleta. $25. Call (805) 879-1550. iceinparadise.org

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Numbskull Presents: Chris Shiflett Third Annual Hometown Holiday Hoedown This yearly event features a performance by Chris Shiflett, joined by Jim Lindberg and Tom Curren on Dec. 22, and Joey Cape and Gandy Dancer on Dec. 23. Fri., Dec. 22-Sat., Dec. 23, 8pm. SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State St. GA: $25; twoshow bundle: $40. Ages 21+. Call (805) 962-7776. sohosb.com

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The Irish Tenors, 25th Anniversary: A Family Christmas This extraordinary trio—Anthony Kearns, Ronan Tynan, and Declan Kelly—will perform a versatile repertoire with Irish classics such as “Danny Boy,” modern hits, and songs from their Christmas album, We Three Kings. Fri., Dec. 22, 8pm. The Granada Theatre, 1214 State St. GA: $50-$80; VIP: $105. Call (805) 899-2222. granadasb.org/events

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Kerry Irish Productions Presents: An Irish Christmas This celebration of family and community will showcase great Irish holiday traditions and feature awardwinning dancers from Riverdance, Lord of the Dance, and Celtic Wings. Sat., Dec. 23, 2 and 7pm. Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. $30-$80. Call (805) 963-0761. lobero.org Eighth Annual Holiday All-Member Gallery Artists Exhibition This show will feature 27 artists’ work of many genres as well as exquisite pottery of Mata Ortiz, Mexico, a small village whose economy revolves around an artistic community of about 500 potters who make unique burnished, decorated pottery. The exhibit shows through January 14, 2024. Thu.-Sat., Mon., Wed.: 11am-5pm; Sun.: noon-5pm.

10 West Gallery, 10 W. Anapamu St. Free. Call (805) 770-7711. 10westgallery.com

Markets and Shopping Good Land, Good Shopping Purchase a digital gift card from the online marketplace designed to promote Goleta businesses. Personalize and deliver online via text or email or print at home to deliver instantly or schedule for later. Free. Call (866) 9895580 or email info@giftbar.com. goodlandgoodshopping.com

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Beer, wine, and non-alcoholic drinks are available for purchase.

56th Annual Yes Store Shop at this S.B. tradition since 1968, now open yearround, for handmade, one-of-a-kind gifts such as custom jewelry, clothing, arts, and more. Mon.-Sat.: 10am-6pm; Sun.: 10am-5pm. La Arcada Plaza, 1100 State St. Free. Call (805) 966-9777. theyesstore.com S.B. Museum of Art Museum Store: Holiday 2023 Shop curated gift items such as jewelry, stationery, ornaments, and home decor. Tue.-Sat.: 10:30am-6pm; Sun.: 10am-5pm. 1130 State St. Free. Call (805) 884-6454. sbmastore.net

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Paseo Nuevo Mistletoe Mall: Streets of Vin Vintage Shop unique and locally crafted items that highlight small S.B. businesses. Sat., Dec. 9, Sun., Dec. 10, Sat., Dec. 23, 10am-6pm. Paseo Nuevo (in front of Paseo Nuevo Cinemas), 651 Paseo Nuevo. Free. paseonuevosb.com/holidays

Winter Gift-Making Workshop Children ages 5-12 will gain inspiration from works of art in the Museum’s collection to draw, paint, print, collage, and sculpt artful gifts. Sat., Dec. 9, 9am-3pm.

S.B. Museum of Art, 1130 State St. Member: $120; non-member: $150. Call (805) 884-6457 or email communityprograms@sbma.net. sbma.net/events

Carpinteria Holiday Marketplace The Carpinteria Valley Historical Society and History Museum’s gift shop is the perfect place to purchase unique holiday gifts. Open Tue.-Sat., 1-4pm, closed on Dec. 9 and 18-31. Carpinteria History Museum, 956 Maple Ave., Carpinteria. Free. Call (805) 684-3112. carpinteriahistoricalmuseum.org

La Bella Rosa Gingerbread House Workshop Come build and decorate your own gingerbread cookie house, with all materials provided. Sun., Dec 10, 5-7pm. La Bella Rosa Bakery, 1411 San Andres St. $65. Call (805) 966-9660. tinyurl.com/La-Bella-Rosa-Gingerbread

Mosaic Makers Market Shop from more than 25 local artisans and small businesses as you listen to live music and enjoy food and drinks for purchase. Fri., Dec. 15, 5-9pm; Sat., Dec. 23, 11am-4pm. Mosaic Locale Courtyard, 1131 State St. Free. Email hello@curatedcollectivesb.com. curatedcollectivesb.com/

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Old Mission S.B. Serra Shop Shop for books, home decor, jewelry, religious gifts, and more. 9:30am-5pm. Old Mission S.B., 2201 Laguna St. Call (805) 682-4149. santabarbaramission.org/ gift-shop

Farmer & the Flea Market Shop from artisans and makers, chefs, farmers, bakers, and more. Sat., Dec. 16, 10am-4pm. El Presidio de Santa Bárbara, 123 E. Canon Perdido St. Free. Email hi@ farmerandtheflea.co. sbthp.org/calendar

S.B. Maritime Museum Store Shop antique nautical reproductions, books, clothes, toys, and home decor. 10am-5pm. S.B. Maritime Museum, 113 Harbor Wy., Ste 190. Call (805) 962-8404. sbmm.org

Winter Chalet Makers Market Get cozy on the rooftop and shop the works of local artisans with live music, warming sips, and Chalet Bites for purchase. Sun., Dec. 17, 4-7pm. Rooftop, Kimpton Canary Hotel, 31 W. Carrillo St. Free. Call (805) 879-9144. tinyurl.com/Winter-Chalet

Rancho La Patera & Stow House Museum Store Select local gifts such as original lemon labels, ironwork, cards, toys, Goleta memorabilia, and other treasures. Sat.-Sun.: 1-4pm. Rancho La Patera & Stow House, 304 N. Los Carneros Rd., Goleta. Call (805) 681-7216. goletahistory.org/visit

Holiday Market at Validation Ale Get last-minute gifts while you support local artisans this season and enjoy food and beverages for purchase. Sun., Dec. 17, noon-5pm.102 E. Yanonali St. Free. Call (805) 500-3111. tinyurl.com/ValidationMarket

A Crimson Holiday S.B.’s uptown artisan gift gallery will offer items from more than 40 artists and designers. Visit the website for hours. Thu., Dec. 7-Sat., Dec. 23. La Cumbre Plaza (across from Chico’s), 121 S. Hope Ave. Free. Call (805) 570-1987. acrimsonholiday.com

CAW Art Holiday Pop Listen to music from the Rascals, Izzy Brothers, DJ Magneto, and Creaminal as you shop vintage, fine arts, jewelry, chain-stitching, screen-printing, food for purchase, and more from more than 30 vendors. Sun., Dec. 17, 11am-5pm. S.B. Community Arts Workshop, 631 Garden St. Free. sbcaw.org/upcoming

Blissful Boutique Holiday Store This holiday store will feature handmade fused glass specially curated and made by Blazing Star Arts, and selections from their charcuterie, gourmet, home, and art collections. Thu., Dec. 7-Sat., Dec. 23, 11am-6pm. 621 Paseo Nuevo (across from Victoria’s Secret). Free. tinyurl.com/Blissful-Boutique Gem Faire Browse fine jewelry, precious and semi-precious gemstones, beads, crystals, gold and silver, and more. Jewelry repair and ring sizing available while you shop. Fri., Dec. 8, noon-6pm; Sat.-Sun., Dec. 9-10, 10am-5pm. Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real.

Weekend Pass: $7. Call (503) 252-8300. tinyurl.com/Gem-Faire Folk & Tribal Arts Pop-Up Weekend Shop for unique gifts from local community and international artisans for Peruvian Imports, Katalina Textiles, 2KG African Imports, and more. Fri., Dec. 8-Sun., Dec. 10, 10am-5pm. S.B. Museum of Natural History, 2559 Puesta del Sol. Free. Call (805) 682-4711. sbnature.org/calendar Holiday Market at Beckmen Vineyards Visit this festive holiday market and open house that will feature a special wine-tasting flight and shopping from local artists and creators. RSVPs appreciated. Sat., Dec. 9. 11am-5pm. Beckmen Vineyards, 2670 Ontiveros Rd., Los Olivos. $10-$20. Call (805) 688-8664. beckmenvineyards.com/events

Classes/Workshops Senior Happy Hour: Holiday Gift-Wrap Workshop Senior citizens are invited to a fun, social hour involving easy crafts with all materials provided. Thu., Dec. 7, 2-3:30pm. Goleta Valley Library, 500 N. Fairview Ave. Free. Call (805) 961-7500. tinyurl.com/senior-gift-workshop Art From Scrap Crafternoons Join to create garlands, luminaries, and ornaments to decorate your holiday surroundings. Thu., Dec. 7, 14, and 21, 3:30-5pm. Art From Scrap, 302 E. Cota St. $8. Call (805) 884-0459. exploreecology.org/calendar Crafter’s Library Workshops Create holiday items such as candles, crafts, no-mess glitter ornaments, alcohol ink painting, watercolors, charcuterie boards, and more. Visit the website for December schedule. The Crafter’s Library, 9 E. Figueroa St. Various prices. Call (805) 770-3566. thecrafterslibrary.com/calendar Mini Wreaths and Ornaments Guest Artist Luz Diaz will lead a workshop on how to create succulent mini wreaths and ornaments inspired by nature with all materials provided. Fri., Dec. 8, 6-8pm.

Art From Scrap, 302 E. Cota St. $35. Call (805) 884-0459. exploreecology.org/calendar

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Lompoc Children’s Winter Solstice Craft Time This kidfriendly craft time allows children to make fun winter-themed crafts. Thu., Dec. 21, 2-4pm. Lompoc Public Library, 501 E. North Ave., Lompoc. Free. Call (805) 736-1261. tinyurl.com/LompocSolsticeCrafts Paseo Nuevo: Santa’s Workshop Register online for a unique holiday crafting workshop for elves of all ages at the Peppermint Parlor, Wednesdays and Thursdays through December 21. 5-7pm.

651 Paseo Nuevo. Free. paseonuevosb.com/holidays

Adult Holiday Fun Captain Fatty’s Ugly Xmas Sweater Party Throw on your ugliest Christmas sweater to enjoy a frosty cold beer (for purchase) and beats from DJ Claire Zielinski. Fri., Dec. 8, 5-8pm. Captain Fatty’s Beer Garden, 651 Paseo Nuevo. Free. Ages 21+. paseonuevosb.com/holidays Music Academy Presents: The Aux Ball: Celebrating the Eras Celebrate the Regency Era’s opulence and charm with a performance that is also a tribute to all the eras of the Music Academy, featuring food, drinks, live music, waltzing, and more (costumes optional). Proceeds benefit the free choral program SING! and scholarships. Sat., Dec. 9, 5-8pm. Music Academy, 1070 Fairway Rd. $175. Call (805) 969-8787. tinyurl.com/aux-ball S.B. Santa Bar Crawl Embark on a merry journey with free entry and drink and food specials, and deejays at select venues. Bars included are Institution Ale Co. (starting point), Unbearable Skee Lodge, and S.B. Wine Therapy. Sat., Dec. 9, 4-11pm. Institution Ale Co, 516 State St. $14.99. Ages 21+. tinyurl.com/sb-bar-crawl-2023 2023 S.B. Holiday Wine Walk This two-day event allows attendees to experience five wineries (Happy Canyon Vineyard, Jamie Slone Wines, Longoria Wines, Sevtap Winery, and Silver Wines) and enjoy two wine pours and a food pairing treat at each location. Sat., Dec 9, and Sun., Dec 10, noon-6pm. $55. Ages 21+. Call (805) 5606555 or email info@jamieslonewines.com. tinyurl.com/2023-wine-walk Bubble Bash This holiday wine festival showcasing sparkling wine from around the globe and local wineries and Pico will also be featuring a raw bar during the tasting event including oysters, caviar, and uni from Sea Stephanie Fish and other local seafood purveyors.

Sat., Dec. 9, 1-4pm. Pico Los Alamos, 458 Bell St., Los Alamos. $40.

Call (805) 344-1122 or email pico@losalamosgeneralstore.com. tinyurl.com/bubble-bash 16th Annual Holiday Sweater Party Featuring Molly Ringwald Project Put on your best (worst) holiday sweater and dance to the Molly Ringwald Project and Green Flag Summer. Sat., Dec. 9, 7pm-midnight. SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State St. $25.

Ages 21+. Call (805) 962-7776. sohosb.com

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SBHRA Holiday Party and Fundraiser: Seas & Greetings Enjoy a festive holiday party while giving back to your community by bringing your canned food and unwrapped new toys for Unity Shoppe. Thu., Dec. 14, 11:15am-1:30pm. Hilton S.B. Beachfront Resort, 633 E. Cabrillo Blvd. $65-$80.

Email info@sbhra.org. tinyurl.com/SBHRA-Holiday-Party

SOhO New Year’s Eve Bash: DJ Darla Bea + Area 51 Spend the eve listening to the unique blend of groovy music by local favorite DJ Darla Bea and Area 51. Sun., Dec. 31, 9pm. SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State St., Ste. 205. Show: $45-$50. Ages 21+.

Call (805) 962-7776. sohosb.com/events New Year’s Eve with The Symphony Spend the evening listening to conductor and host Andrew Lipke lead the S.B. Symphony in a thematic celebration about the passing of time with a set of pop, rock, and Broadway classics that will have you dancing in the aisle. Sun., Dec. 31, 8:30pm. The Granada Theatre, 1214 State St. $55-$250. Call (805) 899-2222. granadasb.org/events COU RTE SY

AWC S.B. Holiday Party The S.B. chapter of the national organization Association for Women in Communications will recognize Joan Tapper as well as the Lois Phillips Founder’s Award recipient, Mental Health Matters Volunteer Team led by Dr. Ann Lippincott, at this year’s annual holiday party. Wed., Dec. 13, 5:307:30pm. Villa Wine Bar, 618 Anacapa St., Ste. 1867. $45-$75. Email news@awcsb.org. tinyurl.com/awcsb-2023-party

S.B. Official Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl Dig the ugliest of sweaters you can find out of your closet and come party at all the best bars in S.B. Participating Venues: Institution Ale Co. (starting point), Unbearable Skee Lodge/Santa Barbara Wine Therapy, and more! Sat., Dec. 16, 4-11pm. Institution Ale Co, 516 State St. $9.99-$14.99. tinyurl.com/ ugly-sweater-bar-crawl Miracle at the Funk Zone Make your reservation to experience overthe-top holiday decor, displays, and festive cocktails such as a “Christmapolitan” with a portion of the reservation fee to go toward the Firework Foundation. Family-friendly hours are 2-5pm, Wednesday-Sunday. Open through Mon., Jan. 1, 2024. Pearl Social, 131 Anacapa St., Ste. B. $5. Ages 21+. Call (805) 284-0380. pearlsocialsb.com

The New Year New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day at the Zoo Spend some holiday time with your animal friends at the Zoo! Sun., Dec. 31-Mon., Jan. 1, 2024. 9:30am3:30pm. S.B. Zoo, 500 Niños Dr. Free-$25. Call (805) 962-5339. sbzoo.org

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New Year’s Eve Brunch and Dinner at El Encanto Experience an elevated New Year’s Day with a view and choose from a Bossa Nova Brunch Buffet (11am-2pm, $65 and $110) or the five-course Prix-Fixe Menu dinner (5:30-9:30pm, $65 and $195).

Sun., Dec. 31. El Encanto, a Belmond Hotel & Spa, 800 Alvarado Pl. Call (805) 770-3530. tinyurl.com/NewYears-ElEncanto Awaken: A NYE Celebration Join a diverse and inclusive community to celebrate, connect, and set your intentions for the coming year with live music, meditation, yoga, tarot, psychic and astrology readings, Reiki, and non-alcoholic drinks and light snacks.

Sun., Dec. 31, 8pm-12:30am. Yoga Soup, 28 Parker Wy. $99.99. tinyurl.com/AwakenNYE

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Polar Dip S.B. Everyone is invited to meet at the beach to take a group dip in our beautiful ocean. Bring a towel, warm clothes, and snacks and drinks for after the dip. Creative outfits are encouraged! Donations received will go toward Adam’s Angels. 11am-3pm. Across the street from the Chromatic Gate (721 E. Cabrillo Blvd.). Donations accepted (cash, check, or digidigi tal). sbpolardip.com COU RTE SY

Gatsby’s House NYE Enjoy champagne and hors d’oeuvres, dancing music from S.B.’s top deejays, and a casino night with games to play and prizes to win at this 1920s-inspired celebration. Sun., Dec. 31, 8:30pm-1am. Hilton S.B. Beachfront Resort Ballroom, 633 E. Cabrillo Blvd. GA: $195; VIP: $269. Ages 21+.

Call (323) 604-6030 or email info@vipnightlife.com. tinyurl.com/GatsbysHouse2023

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THURSDAY Carpinteria: 800 block of Linden Ave., 3-6:30pm

FRIDAY

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musical from the songbook of Johnny Cash includes more than 30 classic hits such as “I Walk The Line,”“A Boy Named Sue,” and “Folsom Prison Blues,” and highlights the struggle, success, and the unforgiving rhythm of a rebel soul. The play runs through December 17. Thu.: 7:30pm, Fri.: 8pm, Sat.: 3pm 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

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12/7: Jazz at the Lobero Presents: The Manhattan Transfer 50th Anniversary & Farewell Enjoy a farewell performance by this Grammy Award–winning quartet who have achieved an incomparable career in music with their a cappella, vocalese, swing, standards, and more.

7:30pm. Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. $65-$131. Call (805) 963-0761.

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Anacapa St. Ages 21+. Call (805) 564-2410.

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

Larry Williams and the Groove, 6-8pm.

6860 Cortona Dr., Ste. C, Goleta. Free.

Call (805) 968-6500.

12/7: Art Matters Lecture: Edo Pop: Woodblock Prints and Popular Culture in Premodern Japan Matthew Welch, deputy director and chief curator at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, will provide an overview of the social environment of Japan’s “floating world” and the artists who immortalized it through their prints.

5:30-6:30pm. Mary Craig Auditorium, S.B. Museum of Art, 1130 State St. Free-$15. Call (805) 963-4364. sbma.net/events

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12/7-12/8: Wylde Works Thu.: Paulo’s Curated Thursday Series, 8pm. Fri.: Cesura Soul, 8pm. 609 State St. Free. wyldeworks.com/pages/events

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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.

12/7: Satellite S.B. Brett Hunter Band, 6pm. 1117 State St. Free. Call (805) 364-3043. satellitesb.com 12/7-12/10, 12/13: SOhO Restaurant & Music Club Thu.: Strange Case, Pancho

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12/8-12/9: Maverick Saloon Fri.: Out of the Blue, 8:30-11:30pm. Sat.: Stray Herd, 8:30-11:30pm. Free. Call (805) 686-4785.

to play Cher in this 2019 Tony Award–winning musical that chronicles her six decades of stardom and includes 35 smash hits and gowns designed by Bob Mackie. 7:30pm. The Granada Theatre, 1214 State St. $59-$134. Call (805) 899-2222. granadasb.org/events

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12/8: Lost Chord Guitars Jackson Gillies, Neil Erickson, 8-11:30pm. $16. 1576 Copenhagen Dr., Solvang. Ages 21+. Call (805) 3314363. lostchordguitars.com

FRIDAY 12/8

Under the direction of Victor Bell, the choir will present a stunning concert of traditional and contemporary gospel music. 7:30pm.

Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall, UCSB. Free$10. tinyurl.com/Gospel-UCSB

and the Wizards, Ottto, 8pm. $15-$18. Ages 21+. Fri.: The Lemon Twigs, Uni Boys, 8:30pm. $25-$28. Ages 21+. Sat.: 16th Annual Holiday Party: The Molly Ringwald Project, 7pm. $25-$30. Ages 21+. Sun.: S.B. Jazz Society, Woody Dimarco Trio, 1-3:30pm. $10-$25. Wed.: Birth-Tay Dance: A Dance Night with DJ Iam Holander, 8pm. $15-$20.

Ages 21+. 1221 State St. Call (805) 962-7776.

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12/7: American Theatre Guild Presents The Cher Show It takes three women

12/8: UCSB Gospel Choir Fall Concert

12/8-12/9: Arrowsmith’s Wine Bar Fri.: Jonathan Firey, 7-10pm. Sat.:

Will Clarke

Herrera, a Santa Maria–based Oaxaqueño artist who draws inspiration from his cultural traditions, lifestyle, and nature for an acrylic painting session. All ages and levels are welcome. Materials included. 5-7pm. 651 Paseo Nuevo. Free. Call (805) 963-7147.

12/8: Library Wine Tasting Enjoy a special tasting of carefully curated library wines paired with gourmet bites from Valley Piggery Catering with live music by Lindsey Marie. 5:30-7:30pm. Zaca Mesa Winery, 6905 Foxen Canyon Rd., Los Olivos. $75-$85. Call (805) 688-9339 or email events@zacamesa .com. zacamesa.com/upcoming-events

Eos Lounge Thu.: DJ Fuckoff. Free.

Fri.: Will Clarke, Beard & Stache. $22.25.

Sat: Baltra, Bix Kings, $6.18. 9pm. 500

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tells the true story of female factory workers in Orange, New Jersey, between 1918 and 1928 who contracted radiation poisoning and how five women sued their employer over the rights of individual workers and the dangers of radium. 7-9pm. SYVHS Little Theatre, 2975 Mission Dr., Solvang. $5-$10.

Call (805) 688-6487.

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Company Presents Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash This foot-stomping

12/7-12/9: SYVHS Theatre Group Presents: Radium Girls This docudrama

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Book Signing and Cookie Decorating with Elizabeth Poett The

star of Magnolia Network’s show Ranch to Table, Elizabeth Poett, will sign copies of her cookbook, The Ranch Table: Recipes from a Year of Harvests, Celebrations, and Family Dinners on a Historic California Ranch, and will demonstrate cookie decorating with edible flowers.

Noon-2pm. Family Resource Ctr., S.B. Museum of Art, 1130 State St. Free. Call (805) 963-4364. sbma.net/events

12/8-12/9: M.Special Brewing Co. (S.B.) Fri.: The Down Yonders, 8-10pm.

Sat.: Big Cabbage, 8-10pm. 634 State St. Free. Call (805) 968-6500. mspecialbrewco.com 12/8-12/9: M.Special Brewing Co. (Goleta) Fri.: Cadillac Angels, 6-8pm. Sat.:

Teresa Pico, 7-10pm. 1539 Mission Dr., Solvang. Free. Call (805) 686-9126 or email anna@arrowsmithwine.com.

arrowsmithwine.com/events 12/9-12/10: Cold Spring Tavern Sat.: Jim Rankin, 1:30-4:30pm. Claude Hopper, 5-8pm. Sun.: Tom Ball and Kenny Sultan, 1:30-4:30pm. 5995 Stagecoach Rd. Free. Call (805) 967-0066.

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12/9-12/10: Draughtsmen Aleworks Sat.: Previously Committed, 1-4pm. Sun.: Sam Kulchin, 2-4pm. 53 Santa Felicia Dr., Goleta. Free. Call (805) 387-2577. draughtsmenaleworks .com/events 12/9: Hook’d Bar and Grill Marika and the Ohms, 1-4pm. 116 Lakeview Dr., Cachuma Lake. Free. Call (805) 350-8351. hookdbarandgrill.com/

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6485 Calle Real, Ste. E., Goleta. Free.

Call (805) 845-8001.

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12/11: The Red Piano Debbie Davies, 7:30pm. 519 State St. Free. Call (805) 358-1439. theredpiano.com 12/13: Carr Winery Kinsella Brothers, 5:30-7:30pm. 414 N. Salsipuedes St.

Free. Ages 21+. Call (805) 965-7985. urbanwinetrailsb.com/events

12/9: Multimedia Concert: Synthetic Realms This combined program of audiovisual compositions by Romanian composer Constantin Basica and composer Andrew A. Watts ponders on contemporary and futuristic issues related to global climate change, artificial intelligence, time travel, the multiverse, and the end of the known universe. 7pm. CCS Art Gallery, Bldg. 494, Rm. 103, UCSB. Free. Call (805) 893-4146 or email info@ccs.ucsb.edu.

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biographical film (PG), written and directed by Sally Potter, stars Potter as a female filmmaker who places herself under the tutelage of Pablo Veron, an Argentinean tango dancer living in Paris. There will be a post-screening discussion with Maestra Fernanda Ghi. 7-10pm. Miss Daisy’s Consignment & Auction House, 3845 State St. $10. Call (805) 455-1906.

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12/12: The Plumery Parrot Club All

parrot owners, parrots, and parrot lovers are invited to meet other parrot owners, start a network of shared interests, and become a club member and Plumery Partner. RSVP appreciated. 1-3pm. Manning Park, Area 1, 449 San Ysidro Rd., Montecito. Free. Call (805) 724-0649 or email office@theplumery.org. theplumery

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L.A. Philharmonic for 70 years, will be joined by piano virtuoso Seong-Jin Cho from Seoul, South Korea, in a performance of Schumann and Mahler. 7:30pm. The Granada Theatre, 1214 State St. $38-$146. Call (805) 899-2222.

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WEDNESDAY 12/13 12/13: Read to a Dog Reluctant, emergent, and dog-loving readers are welcome to sign up for a 10-15-minute reading session with Smith, the volunteer library dog. 3-4pm. Eastside Library, 1102 E. Montecito St. Free. Grades 3-6. Call (805) 963-3727 or email info@sbplibrary.libanswers.com.

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astronomy staff and members of the S.B. Astronomical Unit for an evening craters of the moon, nebulas, galaxies, and more with a view through the state-ofthe-art 20-inch telescope. 7-10pm. S.B. Museum of Natural History, 2559 Puesta del Sol. Free. Call (805) 682-4711. sbnature.org/calendar

SUNDAY 12/10 12/10: Screening: Historical Wedding Experience This family-friendly program will transport you back in time 200 years to an early 19th-century Spanish wedding with refreshments and activities in the Presidio Orchard before and after each screening.

Noon, 12:30pm, 1pm, and 1:30pm. El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park, 123 E. Canon Perdido St. Free. Call (805) 965-0093. sbthp.org/calendar

MONDAY 12/11 12/11: Virtual Talk: Tips for Aging in Place People with disabilities, family members, caregivers, and healthcare providers can learn how to modify existing living spaces such as exterior pathways, bathrooms, bedrooms, showers, and kitchen areas from occupational therapist Kristina M. Wong, who will share how to live safely and comfortably at home.

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LUCID THERAPEUTICS OPENS ITS DOORS TO PROVIDE PSYCHEDELIC THERAPY L

ucid Therapeutics, formerly Santa Barbara Ketamine Therapy, has opened a new location on Milpas Street, providing an alternative, albeit costly, option for trauma resolution, stress relief, chronic pain management, and mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression.

Santa Barbara Ketamine Therapy, founded by Dr. Remi Drozd, had only two rooms and met capacity within only a few months, Drozd explained. It was his “first step” into psychedelic therapy, following a 15-year career as an emergency-room physician.

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ketamine therapy to be an extremely efficacious treatment that can yield transformative results,” SundgotSmith said. “And at the same time, it is not a silver bullet and requires an individual to continue to engage in a process of integration to produce the most substantial, long-lasting impact possible.”

Lucid’s front lobby greets guests with a moss wall, cream-colored couches, and a peek into a hallway lined with five private treatment Lucid Therapeutics, formerly Santa Barbara Ketamine Therapy, opened a new location on Milpas. rooms. Most rooms are fitted with plush furniture — there’s even an “integration lounge” heart rate, alongside other possible long-term and shortfeaturing a zero-gravity chair — meant to create a com- term health effects, so it is not recommended for people fortable, meditative atmosphere for clients. with serious, preexisting health conditions that may be Although there is a growing number of clinics offering exacerbated by ketamine use.

by Callie Fausey ketamine therapy in Southern California, options are limited around “We realized the future is much bigger than ketamine,” the Central Coast. And it’s expenhe said. “What we’re offering is clarity. It’s more than a psy- sive. Lucid charges $745 for a single chedelic treatment; it’s therapy; it’s community; it’s a path ketamine treatment (not including the price of any separate assessment, to healing.”

The rebranded clinic — which had its grand opening on preparation, or integration sessions).

Drozd said that while it is pricey, Saturday, November 11 — follows on the heels of a local and national charge to decriminalize psychedelics. The move- patients receive the quality they pay ment emphasizes the medicinal benefit of psychedelic sub- for, including one-on-one attention stances such as ketamine, a dissociative anesthetic known from licensed therapists throughout the two-to-three-hour sessions. “We for its use in both hospitals and veterinary clinics.

Ketamine is currently the only legally available psyche- hold your hand,” he added. “And our delic drug, but other substances, such as MDMA, are on providers fully show up, instead of booking multiple clients in a row.” track toward FDA approval.

Lucid also offers payment plans for Approved for hard-to-treat depression in 2019, ketamine therapy has been shown to result in significant decreases in the hefty costs, but that is the best most depression, longer-term efficacy, and more immediate relief patients can expect in terms of finanDJ Sacco Nazloomian played EDM tracks for Lucid’s launch parties. compared to antidepressants alone. Justin Sundgot-Smith, cial assistance — insurance companies a licensed marriage and family therapist working in Goleta, do not typically cover the treatments. said he endorses this treatment to some of his clients, and But it’s not a standalone issue. Limited accessibility is one It also has the potential for misuse, based on its euphoric of the most common critiques pointed at emerging psyche- and dissociative effects, which, although uncommon in the he’s not alone.

“In situations where it is clinically indicated, I have found delic clinics nationwide.

U.S., can lead to physical and psychological dependence, According to Lucid’s website, ther- according to an article published by the American Addicapy sessions dedicate time to both the tion Centers. However, Drozd pointed out that they use an experience as well as integration in the intramuscular administration method in the office, which latter half of the session. Each treat- includes “such small quantities that there have been no ment is accompanied by “wraparound symptoms of dependence.” therapeutic support,” Drozd said, and Drozd added that the drug is still “comparatively lowthe clinic offers couples therapy and risk,” side effects are often short-lived, and Lucid’s care team integration circles in addition to indi- is “trained in crisis management and are prepared to deal vidual sessions. with any and all peripheral effects of ketamine treatment.”

Former clients of Drozd attested to Still, anyone who may be interested in pursuing ketseemingly transformative experiences, amine therapy is advised to research whether it’s approprisaying that they felt stuck, sad, pained, ate for their individual needs. If they do decide to try it anxious, or stressed before trying ket- out, a growing number of California clinics are prepared amine therapy, feelings that they claim to provide it. were alleviated after treatment.

Dr. Remi Drozd gave a speech at their VIP launch party saying, “In these walls, people experiHowever, it’s not for everyone. Ket- Lucid Therapeutics, 331 N. Milpas St., Ste. 1B; (805) 365-4095; ence the most amazing things we’ve ever seen. People experience the most challenging experiences of their lives.” amine increases blood pressure and thelucid.life

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used to take a dance class in a studio with a sign that exhorted, “Dance like nobody’s watching.” It’s hardly a philosophy suited to the social media age, when your attempts to master choreography are likely to end up posted on an instructor’s Facebook or Insta.

But not all fitness leaders are simply trying to maximize fame and exposure. I recently took classes with two instructors whose workouts create community in ways both local and global.

I’d been wanting to reconnect with Rachel McDonald because her Zoom exercise classes helped me maintain a fitness routine during COVID lockdown. These days, McDonald has pivoted, focusing on personal training, primarily with “nearly and newly retired” women, although her clients range in age from forties to eighties. In 2022, she also obtained her Cancer Exercise Specialist certification in order to support clients during and after treatment. McDonald, who for years led teams in the Barbara Ireland Breast Cancer Walk, was inspired to work with cancer patients by her close encounters with the disease. A good friend’s mother, who was like a second mom to McDonald, died of breast cancer, and McDonald notes that among her closest friends, two have had breast cancer and two are high-risk.

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by Amy R. Ramos Photos by Ingrid Bostrom McDonald, who grew up dancing, still offers classes in her sunny Goleta studio too. For her Positive Groove dance class, she’s curated upbeat songs from many genres and choreographed the routines herself. Doing salsa to a cover of “Ain’t No Sunshine,” a country line dance to Collin Raye’s “That’s My Story,” and the Charleston to Jessica Mauboy’s “Kick Up Your Heels” made me realize how much I had missed dancing to a variety of songs, compared to the reggaetonheavy playlists of many Zumba classes. After the dance class, I stayed for Strengthen and Lengthen, a moderate 30-minute conditioning class that combines weights and a variety of props, such as gliding discs, resistance balls, and a chair.

The classes I attended had four to five students in the studio with others attending online; small groups, says McDonald, build community. And she’s continued to offer her classes by Zoom because she knows that for some of her members, having the online option is the difference between exercising and not. She tries to sustain the community outside the studio as well—for example, hosting an outing for her members to see Barbie. She jokes that her studio is a “great place for introverts”—private, non-competitive, and

well-stocked with exercise equipment but intentionally lacking mirrors because not everyone wants to watch themselves working out.

Janet Reineck has a background in dance, anthropology, and humanitarian aid, and she has woven those strands together with World Dance for Humanity (WDH), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit she founded in 2010 that raises money to help people around the globe affected by poverty, conflict, and other disasters.

Some may be familiar with Reineck’s organization from seeing WDH dancers perform “Thriller” in flash mobs — in full costume and zombie makeup—all around the county during Halloween season as part of Thrill the World, the global dance event. WDH uses the event to raise funds to help children both far away and right here in Santa Barbara: This year, the group raised $26,000 to fund educational opportunities for young people in Rwanda and for the Downtown & Westside Boys and Girls Clubs.

In the month leading up to Halloween, WDH’s Wednesday-evening classes in Oak Park were dedicated to “Thriller” practice, with dances to the classic Halloween novelty song “Monster Mash” and a cover of Stevie Wonder’s “Superstition” all building up to the main event. The stage was filled with dancers of all ages, and the Oak Park setting was lovely on an autumn evening, the most intense heat of the day having passed (classes continue during the winter months).

Probably more representative of the WDH experience were the Monday-night classes I attended at the Schott Center. Reineck—who has a master’s in dance ethnology and has lived, worked, and danced throughout Europe—creates a different playlist for every class. We danced jazz-style to Michael Bublé’s version of “Fever,” did classic aerobics moves to the Cure’s “Just Like Heaven,” and swung to Brian Setzer’s “Jump, Jive an’ Wail.” Reineck has a pair of veteran dancers up front with her so everyone in class can see the steps and follow along. Many of the regulars wear bellydance waist scarves, and the coins on them jingled pleasingly when we did a folk dance. After an hour of dancing, Reineck finished up with some ab work World Dance for Humanity at an outdoor and stretching. gathering at the park W h e n Ru s s i a invaded Ukraine in 2022, WDH’s Sunday Zoom class (a holdover from the pandemic, when WDH offered classes by Zoom seven days a week) was quickly converted to “Dance and Dialogue with Ukraine.” The day I attended, Larysa Shumeiko and Alex Mitin were on the call from their homes in Ukraine, with S.B. resident Dasha Lobko translating. Mitin described hearing

Amy Ramos gets a workout at Fitness with Rachel.

the bombing of Kherson from where he lives. Shumeiko, who lives in a quieter area, voiced concern for friends living where the conflict was more active. After 15 minutes of discussion, Reineck began the dancing, opening with some Israeli songs and expressing hope for peace in Israel and Palestine (it was the day after Hamas launched its attack on Israel). Shumeiko and Mitin stayed on Zoom while we danced, which seemed awkward, but later they told us they had been able to donate blankets, solar-powered lanterns, and hygiene kits to fellow Ukrainians displaced and left bereft by war. The donated items were funded by the $5,000 per month WDH is raising for Ukraine.

WDH also raises funds to provide relief when other crises arise, such as the Syria–Turkey earthquake and Maui wildfire, always seeking out local partners so that donors know exactly where their money is going. “It’s an incredibly intimate and personal way of working with the world,” says Reineck. “It makes life very different in Santa Barbara when you’re having these direct relationships with people in Rwanda and Ukraine.”

4-1-1 Fitness with Rachel: Located at 160 North Fairview Avenue, Suite 2, Goleta; personal training by appointment; cardio machines also available.

Group fitness classes offered in-person or by Zoom; register using a mobile app. Cubbies for storing personal items. There is a bathroom that doubles as a changing room; no shower.

Plentiful free parking. See fitnessrachel.com.

World Dance for Humanity: Classes are held outdoors at Oak Park and the Chase Palm Park soccer field and online (donation suggested); for classes at the Schott Center, register through SBCC School of Extended Learning. See worlddanceforhumanity.org for class schedule. Sunscreen and hat advised for daytime outdoor classes.

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Student Athletes Earn All–Channel League Honors Dos Pueblos, San Marcos, and Santa Barbara High Team Members Get Kudos

by Victor Bryant

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GIRLS’ FLAG FOOTBALL The inaugural girls’ flag football season was a huge success locally. Dos Pueblos proved to be one of the best teams in Southern California and finished 14-3 overall. Santa Barbara finished 9-4 overall and pulled off a 14-12 upset victory over Dos Pueblos. San Marcos accumulated an 11-6 record with many quality wins along the way.

Dos Pueblos senior quarterback Gianna Nichols was named Channel League MVP. Santa Barbara High junior quarterback Dayzia Mendoza was named Channel League Offensive Player of the Year, and Maddy Jones of Dos Pueblos was named Defensive Player of the Year.

The All–Channel League First Team included Katie Peterson and Brooklyn Hedricks of Dos Pueblos, Carolina Esparza and Alcocer Vazquez of Santa Barbara, and Rio Chesluk, Peyton Sperling, and Molly McCarter of San Marcos.

Second Team honorees include Taylor Hayes and Ruby Streatfeild of Dos Pueblos, Jaz Gordon and Savannah Valenzuela of Santa Barbara, and Riley Cook and Marilyn Monroy of San Marcos.

Honorable Mentions for Dos Pueblos were Sophia Pixley and Sterling Streatfield. For Santa Barbara, Abby Webber and Izzy Garofalo received Honorable Mention recognition. Jazmin Ordaz and Laurie Spieler were Honorable Mentions for San Marcos.

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Santa Barbara High finished with a 9-3 record overall, including 7-1 in Channel League play. Senior quarterback Abel Renteria was named co-quarterback of the year, along with Dominic Duran of Pacifica. Senior Koa Herrera was recognized as Channel League Running Back of the Year.

Sophomore offensive lineman Malachi Johnson was named Channel League Co-Offensive Lineman of the Year, along with Pacifica’s Aufaga Peapea.

Kai Mault of Santa Barbara High was honored as Channel League Utility Player of the Year after contributing at wide receiver, defensive back, and heavily on special teams as an explosive returner. All of Santa Barbara’s award winners were also named All–Channel League First Team Offense, along with senior wide receiver Winston Bartley.

Santa Barbara’s First Team All-Defense selections included seniors Jacobo Nevarez and Michael Cabral, juniors DJ Wilson and Bode Fauskee, and sophomore Michael “Monty” Lopez.

San Marcos finished 4-6 overall and had one First Team selection on offense, Luke Crawford, and one First Team selection on defense, junior Brody Branstetter. Four San Nic Prentice of San Marcos water polo Marcos players were Second Team All– Channel League: Dante Bruice, Nathan Jones, Kyle Rivas, and Manny Verdugo. Honorable Mentions from San Marcos were Joseph Herrera and Diego Hernandez.

Dos Pueblos finished 3-7 overall this season and had two First-Team All–Channel League selections: junior Kaleb Williams and senior Nathaniel Huerta. The Second Team All–Channel League Selections from Dos Pueblos were Zac Gesswein, Matthew Welch, Micah Barnhart, and Juan Carlos Contreras.

Dos Pueblos Honorable Mentions were Roman Alonzo and Iyad Ahmad-Reda.

Chenoweth of Santa Barbara, and Cora Loomer and Elena Thomas of San Marcos.

BOYS’ WATER POLO It was a banner year for boys’ water polo locally as San Marcos and Dos Pueblos met for the CIF-SS Division 2 Championship with the Royals emerging victorious.

Senior Nic Prentice of San Marcos was named Channel League MVP. Luke Burns and Samuel Rich of San Marcos joined Prentice on the first team.

For Dos Pueblos, Jaden Moore and Reggie Robles received First Team All–Channel League recognition. Santa Barbara was represented on the First Team by Shane Davis.

The Second Team consisted of Aden Bishop and Andrew Kline-Fernandez of Dos Pueblos, Will Stuart and Mateo Obando of San Marcos, and Lorenzo Russell of Santa Barbara.

Jacob Magid, Hudson Macleod, and Aiden Klein of San Marcos received Honorable Mention recognition.

GIRLS’ GOLF Junior Sagarika Manian of Dos Pueblos captured her third consecutive Channel League individual title and was named Channel League MVP. First-Team All–Channel League selections include Victoria Chen of Dos Pueblos and Riley O’Brien of San Marcos.

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he fall sports All–Channel League teams honor many of the top high school athletes in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. Student athletes from Dos Pueblos High, San Marcos High, and Santa Barbara High are wellrepresented.

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Santa Barbara High’s quarterback Abel Renteria

Santa Barbara’s second team All–Channel League selections included seniors AJ Gomez, Jordan Mitchum, Sammy Perez, and Jack Holdren, as well as junior Tomas Gil. Honorable Mentions from Santa Barbara High were Damian Stehno and Adrian Chavez.

Ventura claimed the Channel League title in girls’ volleyball, but all three Santa Barbara County teams made the playoffs.

First-Team All–Channel League selections include Atasha Black and Halle Rillie of Dos Pueblos, Tessa de Albergaria and Nicole Schuetz of Santa Barbara, and Josie Gamberdella of San Marcos.

The Second Team consisted of Jayden Jones and Addison Low of Dos Pueblos, Emmy Werner of Santa Barbara, and Kaylin Cooney of San Marcos.

Among the Honorable Mentions were Lia Papador and Grace Posey of Dos Pueblos, Stella Borgioli and Grace

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MDance & Friends’ Holiday Gospel Brunch takes place on Sunday, December 17, at noon at SOhO.

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oyful songs, festive decorations, and abundant feasts

fill the holiday season. For local artist Miriam Dance, who is the director of visual and performing arts at the Riviera Ridge School, it’s also the perfect time to raise the level of merriment in S.B. with a truly uplifting and infectious Gospel Brunch. She’s putting together a special show at SOhO on December 17 with a host of talented musicians singing gospel and holiday favorites paired with delicious brunch dishes. I caught up with the talented performer to learn more about this body-and soul-feeding event.

How many years have you been doing a Gospel Brunch at SOhO?

July 23, 2023, was our first Gospel Brunch at SOhO! We sold out! People were super inspired and wanted another one.

There’s a hunger for it in this community for sure.

Brunch and gospel music make a great pairing for this holiday show at SOhO.

me and Santino Tafarella. We both wanted to figure out a way to bring gospel music to Santa Barbara.

Miriam Dance Brings Uplifting Event to Town

How did you select the talented group that you’ll be performing with? Can you tell us about who else is in the ensemble? Gospel music flows in my

veins. I was born and raised in it. There’s no way this would be possible for me without including my sister [singer] Lisa Daniels people coming together for the and brother-in-law [piano player/music love of gospel music and getproducer] Chris “Blakk” Daniels from Seatby Rebecca Horrigan ting to share a meal at the same tle, Washington. They both are flying in to be time. We wanted to bring that to a part of this event. We have a natural blend and Santa Barbara because it’s not going bond when it comes to gospel music. on. In San Diego, it was every Sunday at Dakari Brown [singer] is my high school friend with the House of Blues. It’s a good way for religious and whom I’ve shared a lot of musical experiences, from singnon-religious people to come together and celebrate the ing in gospel songs in school talent shows to being a part of music. Gospel music is always inspirational and gives huge community choirs in San Diego. Our band members people hope. include Santino Tafarella on bass and Rob Moreno on guitar, who both are a part of MDance and Friends band, How did this SOhO event come to be? This event started from which started up here in Santa Barbara three years ago. a conversation and sharing of a gospel playlist between Talented drummer Austin Beede and local singer extraorCan you describe the tradition of a Gospel Brunch? What are the key ingredients? I think it’s about

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dinaire Lois Mahalia will also join us. Vivian Storm, who is known as a co-owner of Glitter Brunch [Drag Show], is our host whose deep roots in gospel music and Black church culture allow her to be a wonderful emcee providing many comedic moments.

What types of songs will you be performing? We will perform

traditional and contemporary gospel songs by our favorite artists such as: Kirk Franklin, Fred Hammond, John P. Kee, Walter Hawkins, etc. However, for this particular Holiday Brunch, we will add in Christmas songs and carols.

What do you hope that people experience at the Holiday Gospel Brunch? The short answer is JOY! We want people to have

fun and feel refreshed, blessed, and inspired. Gospel is for everyone.

MDance & Friends Holiday Gospel Brunch takes place on Sunday, December 17, at noon at SOhO Restaurant & Music Club (1221 State St.). Tickets are $50, include the cost of brunch, and can be purchased at sohosb.com. Tickets without food are $28 at the door.

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Café La Fonda Opens Downtown COURTLY CUISINE: The restaurant space across from the Santa Barbara County Courthouse is now the home of Café La Fonda, offering traditional foods with customs of Hispanic heritage.

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eader IMissRexofSB tells me that

SANTA PAULA’S “BEST BBQ” COMING TO S.B.:

Reader David P. let me know that Best BBQ is coming to 716 State Street, the former home of Mokutan and Choppa Poke. The eatery’s flagship location is at 915 East Harvard Boulevard in Santa Paula, where they offer ribs, tri-tip, chicken, bowls, and catering. The Santa Paula location opened in July 2015, and the new Santa Barbara eatery is scheduled to open in early 2024. Reader RexOfSB, also known as John Dell (and as Santa Barbara’s best-known BBQ critic), would most definitely have a lot to say here had he not passed away in 2020. We miss you, my friend.

BUDDY’S COMING TO DOWNTOWN: This just

in from reader MicainSB: “Hey John, I spoke to a worker in the long-empty space next door to the Public Market at West Victoria Street and he told me that a restaurant named Buddy’s is going in.

I think it’s a BBQ place, but not sure.”

STELLA MARE’S LEASE EXTENDED: Here is a

message to you from Stella Mare’s Bistro at 50 Los Patos Way: “Hello, Philippe here with Stella Mare’s Bistro reminding

the community that we are not closing at the end of 2023! Our lease has been extended. Thank you to everyone for being so supportive. We are looking forward to many more dining experiences for lunch, brunch, dinner, and events.

This gives us lots to celebrate for our 28th year in business in 2024. Stella’s is decorated for the holidays and ready for you to come and ‘Stella-brate’ with us.

Happy Holidays from The Stella Team.”

Call (805) 969-6705 or visit stellamares .com.

THREE PICKLES UPDATE: This just in from

reader Mo: “Hi John, coming up on the holidays always reminds me of your Santa Claus phone line. I always had fun with you on that. Here’s the new news — from the Pickle Empire, our newest location for Three Pickles Deli at 1436 Chapala Street will be open on Saturdays now from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and we’re also doing special Smitty’s burgers on Fridays at the original location on 126 East Canon Perdido Street.”

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Café La Fonda has opened at 129 East Anapamu Street, the former home of The Courthouse Tavern, The Little Door, Piano Riviera Lounge, The French Table, and Elements Restaurant & Bar. “At Café La Fonda, we bring to life traditional foods with customs of Hispanic heritage,” says their website, cafelafonda .com. “Our menu offers a variety of dishes made with fresh ingredients and authentic flavors. From classic tacos and enchiladas to homemade tamales and churros, we have something for everyone.” Catering is also available. Weekday hours are 7 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (breakfast) and 4-9 p.m. (dinner). Weekend hours are 10 a.m.-9 p.m. (Saturday) and 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (Sunday).

SANTA COMES TO TOWN: Given all our fair

weather, and that our city name includes “Santa,” we are always (at least a little bit) in the holiday spirit here on the South Coast. But every year in December, that kicks into high gear when there are marvelous displays of holiday lights in Santa Barbara where you and your family can have a wonderful time driving around seeing the festive decorations— if you know where to look. This time of year, I always visit local Harley Hahn’s Santa Barbara Christmas Lights Tour website at tinyurl.com/sblighttour, which was just updated for 2023. It gives you turn-byturn directions to see neighborhoods with the best Christmas light displays.

No tour bus needed! The tour ends at 3729 Monterey Pines Street (near the YMCA on Hitchcock Way) where the real, live Santa will be waiting to greet children on Saturdays and Sundays from 5-7 p.m., including Christmas Eve.

John Dickson’s reporting can be found every day online at SantaBarbara.com.

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SPREADING THE LIGHT: THE GRACE FISHER FOUNDATION WINTER MUSIC SHOWCASE L I F E

AMAZING GRACE PUTS TOGETHER AN INCREDIBLE SHOW

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Among the musicians performing in the Grace Fisher Foundation Winter Music Showcase are (from left) Grace Fisher, Jackson Gillies, and Adam Phillips of the Folk Orchestra of Santa Barbara.

Clubhouse was just about to open in La Cumbre Plaza. Now, thanks in part to funds raised at this annual event, it’s a living, breathing, lovely reality that benefits our community on a daily basis.

The showcase started about six years ago. Grace, as many in town are aware, was a Santa Barbara High senior in 2014—and a talented musician scheduled to attend college at Berklee College of Music in Boston — when she contracted a virus that spread to her spine, which left her paralyzed from the neck down with what became to be known as acute flaccid myelitis. When she returned to Santa Barbara in 2016, after an extensive period of time in rehabilitation, her mother got the ball rolling for the first musical showcase. That first show took place at Santa Barbara High.

Then the next year it was on to the Granada, where it’s been ever since.

Gillies—a Santa Barbara Teen Star who went on to be an American Idol contestant and who has performed all over the place with Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald, and David Foster, among others—says that Grace’s The Granada Theatre plays host to the Grace Fisher Foundation fundraiser for the fifth year in a row.

Winter Music Showcase is always his The event began at Santa Barbara High, but soon favorite show to be a part of! And he’s outgrew the space. been part of it for five years, since that

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he arts have an almost magical power to bring people together and help with healing, and no one knows that better than Santa Barbara’s own amazing Grace! It’s that special time of the year once again, when musician and nonprofit leader Grace Fisher brings together an incredibly moving program of music and artistry for the Grace Fisher Foundation’s sixth annual Winter Music Showcase. Taking place on Sunday, December 10, at The Granada Theatre, this year’s benefit concert, which raises money to build awareness and provide critical funds to bring the arts to people of all abilities, has an even more diverse lineup than previous years.

Artists include the Santa Barbara Folk Orchestra, Jackson Gillies, Chris Fossek, and original art and music by Grace Fisher. Grace also shared that they’ll have dance performances by Elite Dance Studio, Emerge, and Selena Valencia (from Flamenco Santa Barbara). There will also be a vocal performance from the choral group Bella Voce, said Fisher. And as a special treat, there will be what promises to be a very moving performance from Inclusive Arts Clubhouse participants. “It’s from a class we teach at the clubhouse called ‘Sing, Sign, and Dance,’ which is a fun and creative way to learn sign language,” said Fisher, when we caught up on the phone.

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first year at the Granada.

“The show itself has an amazing air to it,” Gillies said in a phone interview. “Just to be inside the Granada is a pleasure in and of itself. But to have everybody there for a cause for the same thing, it just brings a whole other energy to it. And there’s a tremendous respect that the audience has for the musicians and for everybody performing. It’s easily my favorite show. I look forward to playing it every year because it’s the most beautiful venue in Santa Barbara.

And people are there for Grace and all her good things she does—it’s such a treat.”

It should be an entertaining program featuring a range of genres from modern to classical to folk and even some holiday favorites. Grace will also have two of her paintings available for auction—she does beautifully vibrant work using her teeth to hold the paintbrush—as well as share a video showing her artistic painting process, along with footage of the Inclusive Arts Clubhouse and some of its programs in action.

—Leslie Dinaberg

The Grace Fisher Foundation Winter Music Showcase is Sunday, December 10, 6 p.m., at The Granada Theatre (1214 State St.).To purchase tickets to the event, visit ticketing.granadasb.org/18767. To learn more or donate to the Grace Fisher Foundation, visit gracefisherfoundation.org.

Flying its way to the Santa Barbara Tennis Club this month is the eighth annual juried competition, Wings/2023, featuring all things wings, from things that take flight to abstract, fantasy, and representational interpretations of birds, bats, insects, bugs, and aircraft or its occupants.

The more than 30 South Coast artists participating cast their pinions over a wide spectrum of work, including oil painters, photographers, and mixed-media artists.

This year, the juror of the awards is Nadya Brown, an artist who was born and raised in England. She has exhibited her work in the United States and the U.K., and studied Painting and Printmaking at Goldsmiths College, University of London, and received her MFA from Ohio University. Brown has taught at various universities and colleges, including the Art Institute of Chicago, Murray State, Millersville State, and Montclair State universities.

She recently retired from Allan Hancock College.

—LD

The exhibition is on view from December 2 to January 3, 2024, with an opening reception and awards presentation on Friday, December 8, 4:30-6 p.m.

Wings/2023 is open to the public daily from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Santa Barbara Tennis Club (2375 Foothill Rd.). See santabarbaratennisclub.com/art for more information.

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MARYVONNE LAPARLIÈRE’S NEW SOLVANG ART GALLERY

“Clock Armoire” by Maryonne LaParlière

the COVID shutdown. Eventually, she found her way to the Santa Ynez Valley, where she currently resides.

In LaParlière’s cozy home overlooking the Santa Ynez mountains, her dogs, Todor and Benny, keep us company as we sit in comfortable leather chairs. Sipping kombucha, we chat about the art in every corner of the house. She painted relentlessly during her most productive years from the 1990s to the 2000s, perfecting her creative process. She could paint all day long. “Now it’s like three hours maximum,” she tells me. It typically begins with a rough sketch, and she rarely approaches a canvas without a clear vision.

“But the more I paint, it can change,” she continued.

Her gallery holds an array of magnificent works, but her house also has an especially impressive collection. Perhaps the most eye-catching piece is her armoire — “The Life Armoire” — that took her three years to paint, with some breaks in between. The piece represents different seasons and places in nature, from snowy mountains to monarch butterflies to a spring bloom and a peaceful swan.

During the pandemic, she started a project painting

faux tiles on the walls in her backyard area. She calls the style of work trompe l’œil, a visual art term that translates to “deceives the eye.” Standing from afar, and even up close, it’s hard to tell that the tiles are indeed just painted on the wall.

When I ask her, “Why furniture?” she tells me there simply wasn’t enough room on one canvas for her. “I started like everyone on the canvas,” she says. “But for some reason, it was too confined; I wanted to go outside the canvas.” She can wrap entire landscapes on furniture, elevating them from two-dimensional to three-dimensional art.

“My goal is to put my name out there so people can enjoy what I’m doing,” she says. This new gallery is a chance for her to showcase her work again and connect with artists and people interested in buying her art. “I enjoy seeing people enjoy my work,” she says, as we admire the “Clock Armoire” in her gallery — a work she named her favorite.

LaParlière has created an abundance of works in her lifetime, but letting her pieces go is still hard. She laughs and tells me she doesn’t want to sell everything she makes.

“I just want to keep it all.” She points to the decorative side table she just finished painting. The tag on top of the bright blue piece reads: “Happy Little Bombe Chest.” “I am not ready to let it go yet…. But if you want to know the price: $3,950.”

The piece is intricate, as are all of her meticulously crafted works. This one is a blue three-drawer chest adorned with pink accents overlaid with various birds resting on branches. She aims to occupy “every square inch” of her works with paint — decorating every stubborn curve, edge, and plane. “I am a perfectionist,” she says.

Art was always her plan and always will be. “It’s my mission on Earth,” she says. “I will never stop unless I cannot physically do it.” While this gallery represents a new chapter in her life, the artistic vision never wanes.

Her ultimate dream? A collective space in Solvang where artists of all mediums can display and sell their work. “Artists are vital in this town, and there are lots of good ones who need more exposure.”

It seems LaParlière won’t stop anytime soon.

—Tiana Molony

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knew I was in the right place when I saw a painting resting in front of room 209 on the second floor of a charming Solvang building. The door was ajar, so I peered my head inside — artwork graced the space — and Maryvonne LaParlière emerged wearing an impressive smile. “Bonjour!” she exclaimed.

Ushering me inside, she gave me a tour around her new space — Galerie LaParlière. Some canvas works catch my eye, like her “Golden California” — a bluff covered in California poppies overlooking the Pacific Ocean. But it’s clear to me that her favorite creations live on the surfaces of furniture. “I’m a decorative artist,” she says as we admire the “The Swamp Chest” — a four-drawer emerald-green dresser covered with a painting of a swamp.

LaParlière spent her formative years living in Rueil-Malmaison near Château de Malmaison — the former home of Empress Joséphine Bonaparte, the first wife of Napoléon.

Raised in the suburbs of Paris, LaParlière cultivated an artistic vision deeply inspired by her roots.

She remembers her “aha!” moment quite well. Her 4-year-old self picked up a paintbrush as she sat at her school table in her kindergarten in France. She started painting a cherry tart. “I was trying really hard to get the right color of the custard,” she says. Frustrating as it may have been, she welcomed the challenge — a mindset that would shape her future as an artist.

A captivating collage of newspaper clippings in the gallery’s adjacent room chronicles her remarkable, nearly fourdecades-long career. LaParlière draws a circular motion in the air as she tells me she is “closing the loop” of her artistic journey in Solvang.

In 1987, she moved to the West Coast and made Santa Barbara her home. Notably, she was commissioned to craft a remarkable 70 feet of murals at Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital. Sharing her creations and perfecting her craft, she gained recognition from many prominent individuals in California, including Priscilla Presley, who deemed LaParlière her favorite artist.

Her artistic journey led her to Virginia, where she established galleries in Charlottesville and Gordonsville. After a brief return to Santa Barbara, she ventured to Amherst, Virginia, where she had a gallery but closed it down during

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CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE BRINGS HOLIDAY-STYLE CIRCUS FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

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’m always a sucker for the razzle-dazzle and whimsical fun of a cirque show, and if you sprinkle some holiday magic on there, it’s an all-ages, crowd-pleasing night of entertainment in my book.

Cirque Dreams Holidaze — coming to The Arlington Theatre on Thursday, December 14 — fits the bill perfectly with its Broadway-style production infused with contemporary circus arts. Directed and choreographed by the Wilson Brothers (Kevin & Marcel Wilson), whose credits include working with artists such as Madonna, Beyoncé, Toni Braxton, Tom Cruise, Janet Jackson, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, and Cher, this promises to be a show for the entire family to enjoy

and make magical holiday memories together.

Featuring a world-renowned cast of performers and an ensemble of aerial circus acts, sleight-of-hand jugglers, fun- Cirque Dreams Holidaze comes to the Arlington on December 14. loving skippers, and breathcatching acrobatics, as well as an original music back to those wonderful dreams you had as a kid.” score with new twists on seasonal favorites such as — LD “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” and “Carol of Cirque Dreams Holidaze will perform one show at The Arlingthe Bells,” Cirque Dreams Holidaze is sure to put a ton Theatre on December 14 at 7 p.m. Tickets are available twinkle in your eye and a skip in your step. As Broad- at arlingtontheatresb.com, or in-person at the Arlington way World said, “Lose yourself for 90 minutes and go Theatre box office located at 1317 State Street.

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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY by Rob Breszny WEEK OF DECEMBER 7

ARIES

(Mar. 21-Apr. 19): I will cheer you on as you tenderly push yourself to be extra exploratory in the coming weeks.

It’s exciting that you are contemplating adventures that might lead you to wild frontiers and half-forbidden zones. The chances are good that you will provoke uncanny inspirations and attract generous lessons. Go higher and deeper and further, dear Aries. Track down secret treasures and lyrical unpredictability. Experiment with the concept of holy rebellion.

TAURUS

(Apr. 20-May 20): In January, I will tempt you to be a spirited adventurer who undertakes smart risks. I will invite you to consider venturing into unknown territory and expanding the scope of your education. But right now, I advise you to address your precious needs for stability and security. I encourage you to take extra good care of your comfort zone and even add cozy new features to it.

Here’s a suggestion: Grab a pen and paper, or open a new file on your favorite device, then compose a list of everything you can do to feel exceedingly safe and supported.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20): Booker T. Washington (1856–1915) was an American Black leader who advocated a gradual, incremental approach to fighting the effects of racism. Hard work and good education were the cornerstones of his policies. Then there was WEB Du Bois (1868–1963). He was an American Black leader who encouraged a more aggressive plan of action. Protest, agitation, pressure, and relentless demands for equal rights were core principles in his philosophy. In the coming months, I recommend a blend of these attitudes for you. You’ve got two big jobs: to improve the world you live in and get all the benefits you need and deserve from it.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22): I periodically get a big jolt of feeling how much I don’t know. I am overwhelmed with the understanding of how meager my understanding of life really is. On the one hand, this is deflating to my ego. On the other hand, it’s wildly refreshing. I feel a liberating rush of relief to acknowledge that I am so far from being perfect and complete that there’s no need for me to worry about trying to be perfect or complete. I heartily recommend this meditation to you, fellow Cancerian. From an astrological perspective, now is a favorable time to thrive on fertile emptiness.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22): Have you reached your full height? If there were ever a time during your adult life when you would literally get taller, it might be in the coming weeks. And that’s not the only kind of growth spurt that may occur.

Your hair and fingernails may lengthen faster than usual.

I wouldn’t be shocked if your breasts or penis got bigger.

But even more importantly, I suspect your healthy brain cells will multiply at a brisk pace. Your ability to understand how the world really works will flourish. You will have an increased flair for thinking creatively.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): I like Virgo author Cheryl Strayed’s thoughts about genuine togetherness. She says, “True intimacy isn’t a cluster fuck or a psychodrama. It isn’t the highest highs and lowest lows. It’s a tiny bit of those things on occasion, with a whole lot of everything else in between. It’s communion and mellow compatibility. It’s friendship and mutual respect.” I also like Virgo author Sam Keen’s views on togetherness. He says, “At the heart of sex is something intrinsically spiritual, the desire for a union so primal it can be called divine.” Let’s make those two perspectives your guideposts in the coming weeks, Virgo.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): According to my interpretation of your astrological prospects, you now have the capacity to accelerate quickly and slow down smoothly; to exult in idealistic visions and hunker down in pragmatic action; to balance exuberant generosity with careful discernment—and vice

versa. In general, Libra, you have an extraordinary ability to shift moods and modes with graceful effectiveness—as well as a finely honed sense of when each mood and mode is exactly right for the situation you’re in. I won’t be surprised if you accomplish well-balanced miracles.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Dear Goddess: Thank you a trillion times for never fulfilling those prayers I sent your way all those years ago. Remember? When I begged and pleaded with you to get me into a sexy love relationship with You Know Who? I am so lucky, so glad, that you rejected my prayers.

Though I didn’t see it then, I now realize that being in an intimate weave with her would have turned out badly for both her and me. You were so wise to deny me that misguided quest for “pleasure.” Now dear Goddess, I am asking you to perform a similar service for any Scorpio readers who may be beseeching you to provide them with experiences they will ultimately be better off without.

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SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Among our most impressive superpowers is the potency to transform ourselves in alignment with our conscious intentions. For example, suppose you feel awkward because you made an insensitive comment to a friend. In that case, you can take action to assuage any hurt feelings you caused and thereby dissolve your awkwardness. Or let’s say you no longer want to be closely connected to people who believe their freedom is more important than everyone else’s freedom. With a clear vision and a bolt of willpower, you can do what it takes to create that shift. These are acts of true magic — as wizardly as any occult ritual. I believe you will have extra access to this superpower in the coming weeks. Homework: Identify three situations or feelings you will use your magic to change.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The eminent Capricorn philosopher William James (1842–1910) is referred to as the “Father of American Psychology.” He was a brilliant thinker who excelled in the arts of logic and reason. Yet he had a fundamental understanding that reason and logic were not the only valid kinds of intelligence. He wrote, “Rational consciousness is but one special type of consciousness, whilst all about it, parted from it by the filmiest of screens, there lie potential forms of consciousness entirely different.” This quote appears in his book The Varieties of Religious Experience. In accordance with astrological omens, I invite you to investigate those other types of consciousness in the coming months. You don’t need drugs to do so. Simply state your intention that you want to. Other spurs: dreamwork, soulful sex, dancing, meditation, nature walks, deep conversations.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Are people sometimes jealous or judgmental toward you for being so adept at multitasking? Are you weary of dawdlers urging you not to move, talk, and mutate so quickly? Do you fantasize about having more cohorts who could join you in your darting, daring leaps of logic? If you answered yes to these questions, I expect you will soon experience an enjoyable pivot. Your quickchange skills will be appreciated and rewarded more than usual. You will thrive while invoking the spiritual power of unpredictability.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Romantic relationships take work if you want them to remain vigorous and authentic. So do friendships. The factors that brought you together in the first place may not be enough to keep you bonded forever. Both of you change and grow, and there’s no guarantee your souls will continue to love being interwoven.

If disappointment creeps into your alliance, it’s usually wise to address the issues head-on as you try to reconfigure your connection. It’s not always feasible or desirable, though. I still feel sad about the friend I banished when I discovered he was racist and had hidden it from me. I hope these ruminations inspire you to give your friendships a lot of quality attention in 2024. It will be an excellent time to lift the best ones up to a higher octave.

Homework: I dare you to reclaim a power you gave up once upon a time. FreeWillAstrology.com

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Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in related area and/or equivalent training and/or experience. 1‑3 years of administrative experience or equivalent training.

Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check The full salary range is $28.83 ‑ $47.23/hr. The budgeted hourly range is $28.83 ‑ $31.82/hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM Responsible for supervising and managing the day‑to‑day operations and work assignments for their assigned Program Specialists within UCEAP’s Global Programs unit.

Conducts performance evaluations and resolves personnel issues for direct reports, while also providing ongoing development and feedback.

Leads the onboarding programs for new staff hires and oversees the continual development and maintenance of related training materials and procedures. Serves as the primary application policies and procedures liaison with relevant UC campus student services units and internal UCEAP units, collaborating with senior personnel as necessary.

Works on the development of Global Programs operations policies and procedures, proposes new policies in consultation with the APD, and collaborates with the Research unit on application‑related data and analysis.

Implements strategic operational initiatives and manages application operations resources, instructions, and timelines. Coordinates with various teams, including IT and Marketing, Communications, and Engagement, to address application resource needs for the Program Specialists. Collaborates with other Global Programs unit Managers on outreach events and works with campus partners and host institutions to meet enrollment goals. Oversees collaborative efforts from campus and systemwide stakeholders to maximize the overall efficiency of the application intake process. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience and/or training. 7+ years’ experience in higher education and student services. Notes: Satisfactory conviction history background check The UCEAP Systemwide Office is located in Goleta, CA (near the UCSB campus). Eligible for a hybrid work arrangement which may require presence at the UCEAP Systemwide Office for occasions such as leadership and staff meetings, foreign delegation visits, training, study abroad fairs, etc. The University is unable to pay or reimburse expenses prohibited

by University policy, including travel expenses associated with commuting to the designated office. The full salary range is $67,200 to $119,600/yr. The budgeted salary range is $67,200 to $86,588/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.

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FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Responsible for conception and creation of complex programming capable of automating large scale and critical systems such as the Campus Chilled Water Loop and Animal Resource Center, as well as laboratories and clean rooms. Supports the Capital Building Program, reviews, makes corrections and provides recommendations to Design and Construction Services for all building automation and control systems.

Monitors and maintains the campus wide Energy Management System to ensure the system’s daily operation and reliability allows technicians and customers to ascertain the status of building equipment. Creates custom interfaces and provides secure access to researchers, Building MSO’s and Department Chairs for critical system or building environment real‑time conditions. Evaluates current system hardware and software to ensure the system is up‑to‑date with all security functions and to ensure all field components are reliable and reporting back to the Energy Management System. Verifies correct operation of all work contracted out for Building Automation or Energy Management projects. In partnership with other UC departments, provides leadership in collecting and compiling campus energy and emission data for annual reporting. Serves as Project Manager for all UCSB Energy Management related construction or Control System projects. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in

mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, building systems, or related field and / or equivalent experience / training. 2‑4 years experience designing, programming, implementing, and maintaining building automation and HVAC control systems. Notes: Must maintain valid CA DL, a clean DMV record and enrollment in DMV Pull‑Notice Program. Satisfactory completion of a conviction history background check. Budgeted/Hiring Salary Range: $112,000/yr. to $117,000/ yr. Full Salary Range: $91,300/yr. to $170,700/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 12/15/2023. Apply online at https:// jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 62235

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1‑3 years of experience using version control methodologies, continuous integration, and software deployment tools. 1‑3 years of experience with design and hands‑on technical implementation of complex multi‑tier applications. Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check The full salary range is $74,300 ‑ $134,500/yr. The budgeted salary range is $83,300 ‑ $104,400/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.

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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. Open until filled. Apply online at https:// jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 59930

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Is familiar with common laboratory analyzers, equipment and Laboratory Information Systems. Maintains the equipment and the entire work area in a clean, presentable fashion to preclude injury to self and others.

Adheres to safety and infection control policies and procedures. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree. Graduation from college with Bachelor of Science degree in major of appropriate scientific field. Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientists license at all times during employment. 3 – 5 years of training and experience sufficient to comply with Federal CLI 88 requirements for personnel of high complexity testing. Familiar with all laboratory equipment, including Hematology, Microbiology, Urinalysis, Molecular and Chemistry analyzers and other standard laboratory equipment. Notes: Mandated reporting requirements of Child Abuse. Must successfully complete and pass the background check and credentialing process before employment and date of hire. To comply with Santa Barbara County Public 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. Budgeted Hourly Range: $39.32 ‑ $49.88/hr.

Full Salary Range: $39.32‑ $57.33/ hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Open until filled.

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COUNSELOR/ COORDINATOR

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM Utilizes advanced skills gained at the Master’s degree level in counseling fields (student affairs and/or higher education); exhibits culturally inclusive active listening skills (e.g., appropriately establishing interpersonal contact, perception checking) and provides counseling services for personal, social and academic issues, including but not limited to cultural identity, educational, relationship, family, sexuality and sexual identity issues.

Focuses on working with Chican@/ Latin@ EOP student population.

Designs, implements and evaluates cultural, academic and programmatic services for the Chican@/Latin@ Cultural Resource Center (CLCRC) and El Centro Arnulfo Casillas/ Building 406. Develops program designs and tools to assess quality of programs and events offered.

Assists in campus efforts to recruit and retain underrepresented students.

Reqs: Master’s Degree in counseling or related area or years of equivalent experience/training. Experience in providing in‑depth, wide‑ranging and complex academic advising and holistic services to undergraduates.

Experience with social media management on multiple platforms, updating department website, and Emma application. Notes: Satisfactory conviction history background check; may work occasional evenings and weekends; may be called upon to reside in residence hall during summer program; on call during summer programs and campus emergencies.

The full salary range is $61,700 ‑ $108,100/yr. The budgeted salary range is $62,640 ‑ $65,460/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 12/19/23. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu, Job # 62307

DIETITIAN, LIMITED COOK

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. Ensures that assigned responsibilities are accomplished and that high standards of food quality, service, sanitation and safety are met at all times. Assists with student training, food production and sanitation. Reqs: High School or equivalent combination of education and experience. Culinary experience in a high‑volume culinary environment.

Knowledge of and experience with culinary techniques, including but not inclusive of sautéing, grilling, frying, steaming, preparing sauces and stocks. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Notes: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work standing for up to 8 hours per day. Satisfactory conviction history background check. 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,

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STUDENT HEALTH Under the direction of the Medical Director, the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist provides counseling to students needing assistance with nutrition related concerns; establishes referral relationships with campus and community resources; and develops and updates patient education information. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree with completion of accredited dietitian program. Current Registered Dietitian licenses at all times during employment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Notes: Student Health requires that clinical staff must successfully complete the background check and credentialing process before employment. To comply with Santa Barbara County Public 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.

Mandated reporting requirements of Child Abuse. Mandated reporting requirement of Dependent Adult Abuse. Any HIPAA / FERPA violation may be subject to disciplinary action.

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between the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays. 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 12/18/2023. Apply online at https:// jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 62293

FINANCE AND HR DATA SERVICES MANAGER (REMOTE)

OIST ‑ INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES Join an exciting team in this high impact role helping us pivot to a new cloud data platform with Snowflake at UCSB, a world class university.

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4‑6 years of experience designing, developing, documenting, and testing (including unit testing and test plan creation) data warehouse systems.

Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check The full salary range is $101,100 ‑ $192,300/yr. The budgeted salary range is $114,780 ‑ $146,700/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 www.jobs. ucsb.edu. Job # 61476

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RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS Provides support for financial functions in Residential Operations.

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Knowledgeable of UC policies and procedures. Serves as a Liaison for the campus Procurement department and vendors to assure adherence to UCSB procurement procedures. Maintains moderately complex technical knowledge of goods, equipment, insurance, and services necessary to conduct business. Daily activities vary as there are no set assumptions for the operations business; we are a client/ customer service and business needs change on a day‑to‑day basis. Reqs: Work experience demonstrating at least three years of customer service experience. Demonstrated budgetary and fiscal management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google suite.

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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.

Hiring/Budgeted Salary or Hourly Range: $27.29 ‑ $33.49/hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Open until filled.

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FRONT HOUSE PERSONNEL SUPERVISOR

CAMPUS DINING The Front House Personnel Supervisor is responsible for aiding the Personnel Manager in all aspects of hiring, training, scheduling, and supervision of all student employees. Responsible for overseeing a catering program during the summer season. Reqs: Minimum 2 years supervisory experience. Ability to utilize computers, learn new software, and work with Microsoft Word. Excellent communication and customer service skills including ability to actively listen and effectively convey information, policy and procedures both orally and in writing. Ability to effectively work in a high volume operation with continuous personnel actions. Ability to effectively work with other managers and full time staff as a team. Notes: Satisfactory conviction history background check. Must maintain valid CA DL, a clean DMV record and enrollment in DMV Pull‑Notice Program. Hiring/ Budgeted Salary Range: $47,800.00/ yr. ‑ $49,878.00/yr. Posting Salary Range: $47,800.00/yr. ‑ $54,866/ 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 #62070

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FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Under the supervision of the Assistant Superintendent, performs a variety of custodial tasks and other related duties. Handles all heavy lifting and moving tasks, the moving of all furniture out of classrooms, offices, labs, and the replacement of all furniture. Required to perform custodial duties in zone, and campus‑wide as necessary. Reqs: Less than 1 year experience performing a variety of unskilled manual tasks; and perform other related duties as required. Ability to perform heavy manual tasks and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to perform

a variety of unskilled manual tasks; and perform other related duties as required. 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. Hiring/Budgeted Salary or Hourly Range: $22.89 ‑ $29.62/hr.

Full Hourly Range:$21.59 ‑ $30.19/ hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Open until filled.

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PREDEPARTURE MANAGING SUPERVISOR, GLOBAL PROGRAMS

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM Responsible for supervising and managing the day‑to‑day operations and work assignments for their assigned Program Specialists within UCEAP’s Global Programs unit.

Conducts performance evaluations and resolves personnel issues for direct reports while providing ongoing development and feedback. Leads the onboarding program for new staff in the unit. Oversees the continual development and maintenance of related training materials and procedures. Serves as the primary predeparture policies and procedures liaison with relevant UC campus student services units and internal UCEAP units, collaborating with senior personnel as necessary. Works on the development of operations policies and procedures, proposes new policies in consultation with the APD, and collaborates with the Research unit on predeparture‑related data and analysis. Collaborates with the Senior Program Specialist and IT unit to implement new system processes and address complex issues within the UCEAP Portal.

Implements strategic, operational initiatives and manages predeparture operations resources, instructions, and timelines. Coordinates with various teams, including IT and Marketing, Communications, and Engagement, to address predeparture resource needs for the Programs Specialists.

Collaborates with other Global Programs unit Managers on outreach events and works with campus partners and/or host institutions to align predeparture processes.

Coordinates office visits and events involving international partners and Study Centers on behalf of the Global Programs unit. Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience and/or training. 7+ years’ experience in higher education and student services. Notes: Satisfactory conviction history background check The UCEAP Systemwide Office is located in Goleta, CA (near the UCSB campus). Eligible for a hybrid work arrangement which may require presence at the UCEAP Systemwide Office for occasions such as leadership and staff meetings, foreign delegation visits, training, study abroad fairs, etc. The University is unable to pay or reimburse expenses prohibited

by University policy, including travel expenses associated with commuting to the designated office. The full salary range is $67,200 to $119,600/yr. The budgeted salary range is $67,200 to $86,588/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 12/15/23.

Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 62168.

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FACILITIES MANAGEMENT One of three first level managers responsible for all aspects of the department’s round‑the clock custodial services program involving from 100+ custodial working staff.

Has full management responsibility for achievement of operational, personnel, and customer satisfaction objectives for all staff on assigned shift. Supervises the dally activities of custodial employees and is responsible for the day‑to‑day delivery of services to his/her area. Supervising a staff of approximately 26 ‑ 34 people assigning and reviewing work, assuring that work quality and work‑frequency standards are met, fostering positive relations with clients, assuring that staff have the supplies and equipment needed to do their jobs, and training staff with respect to safe work practices and proper use of equipment and products. Evaluating employee performance, and participating in the progressive discipline of staff, assigns work orders to appropriate crew leaders & responds to complaints and requests from clients. Meets with clients regularly to review service delivery and clients’ concerns, keeps clients informed with respect to changes in staffing and service delivery, reports job related injuries and illnesses according to established procedures, develops and monitors modified assignments for injured or ill employees & assures that employees submit proper medical documentation when ill or injured. Responsible for performance management, counsels employees concerning performance and other problems, documents problems and counseling sessions & evaluates performance of all staff annually & recommends merit increases and merit‑bonus awards.

Reports time worked on jobs on‑line & approves and schedules vacation leave for subordinates, plans, organizes and directs routine custodial operations & assures that work is done on time and to standard, works with crew leaders to resolve service‑delivery problems. Participates in Quality Assurance Program by performing inspections according to set schedule, trains and supervises the custodial staff to maintain an orderly, safe, and efficient cleaning operation & assures that employees are trained with respect to custodial methods that only authorized equipment and products are used and that they are used properly, and that employees observe safe work practices. Assures that safety training is conducted monthly. & submits training reports to supervisor and Facilities Services safety officer, requires knowledge in the care and use of power equipment & tests new equipment and products, enforces safety, hazardous materials and custodial policies and procedures are adhered to, maintains file of Material Safety Data Sheets & reports safety hazards and vandalism. Reqs: High School Diploma or equivalent certification required. 4‑6 years Advanced knowledge in custodial and housekeeping services. Notes: Must maintain valid CA DL, a clean DMV record and enrollment in DMV Pull‑Notice Program. Satisfactory completion of a conviction history background check. Budgeted/Hiring Salary Range: $80,000/yr. to $87,000/ yr. Full Salary Range: $61,700 to $108,100/yr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application review begins 12/15/2023. Apply online at https:// jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 62208

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FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Under general supervision of the Materials and Stockroom Operations Manager, the Procurement Analyst is responsible for purchasing, sourcing and contracting activity for Facilities Management and Design and Construction Services. Has authority to make purchases within broadly defined dollar limit using multiple purchasing options. Understands industry practices, demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Exercises analysis and judgment implementing the strategic sourcing vendor for best product and pricing options. Understands products and procurement options of complex industrial components for Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and other building and utility system needs. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training. 3‑5 years equivalent procurement experience and training. 3‑5 years equivalent experience with receiving and accounting procedures. Analytical skills necessary to evaluate the quality and cost effectiveness of multiple and complex purchasing options. Proficient in use of spreadsheets, email, and database queries. Effective written and verbal communications used in customer service and analysis in a diverse client and support profile. 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. Hiring/Budgeted Salary or Hourly Range: $31.13 ‑ $33.52/hr. Full Salary Range: $27.16 ‑ $46.70/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 #61967

SR. NETWORK ARCHITECT

ADMIN & RESIDENTIAL INFO TECH Responsible for the technical operations of all data network services for Administrative & Residential Information Technology including the ResNet program for residential students and the standardized Administrative Services network. Is responsible for the architecture, design, and implementation of disparate networks for all departments in Administrative Services. Has primary responsibility for all network monitoring, integrity and recovery capabilities to ensure 24x7 operation and administration of network services provided to end users and staff. Has primary responsibility for security access controls, network firewall systems, and web application firewalls for all production applications and services. The Network and Security Infrastructure staff provides secure network access using a common architecture, equipment, and process. This group is directly responsible for all aspects of an innovative 24/7 Internet Service (ResNet), which provides high performance wireless and ethernet connectivity to all UCSB residential customers. Due to the necessity of a high‑availability Information Technology communications infrastructure, this position is on call and is required to carry a cell phone.

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Demonstrated ability to analyze highly complex communication hardware and software systems for maintaining a real‑time resource that impacts campus / medical center / OP‑wide network users. Project management skills. Verbal and written communication skills. (High proficiency). Can support basic and more advanced networking issues independently. Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Team oriented and able to work in a fast‑paced environment.

Required knowledge includes (but is not limited to) the following computing and networking services: security directory and authentication, file, DNS, DHCP, VPN, database, web, license, server monitoring, print services, mobile device integration, and wireless networking. Demonstrated thorough knowledge of professional communications and network concepts necessary to resolve issues using established parameters, creativity and independent judgment, escalating as necessary.

Thorough understanding of various network hardware platforms, network related protocols and software including understanding of OSI layer 3 protocols at a basic level and layer 2 protocols at a complex level and related technical standards critical to the operation of interconnected networks.

Able to perform administrative functions and moderate scripting on Linux platforms. Has highly developed problem solving skills to independently resolve issues using defined parameters and technical expertise. Advanced knowledge of professional communications and network systems in the completion of diverse assignments. Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines.

Notes: Maintain a valid CA driver’s license, a clean DMV record and enrollment in the DMV Employee Pull‑Notice Program. Satisfactory conviction history background check.

Hiring/Budgeted Salary or Hourly Range: $100,000‑ $117,000/yr. Full Salary Range: $82,300 ‑ $151,700/ year. 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 # 61955

TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM (TAP) SUPERVISOR

PARKING SERVICES Develops, directs, administers, evaluates and continuously improves the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP). Provides leadership and direct analytical and administrative support to Campus wide initiatives to reduce parking demand at UCSB. Creates educational and training programs to enhance customer awareness of current, new, and emerging Transportation Alternatives Program to all Campus constituents. Develops budgets, meets financial objectives and oversees all aspects of the Transportation Alternatives Program.

Reqs: Bachelor’s degree and three years’ experience in a sustainable transportation position, or relevant experience. Proficiency in MS Office and Google G Suite applications.

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LEGALS Skill in public speaking and comfort in representing the university and the department to the community and general public. Ability to resolve customer service issues quickly and tactfully and proven skill in listening, anticipating, and responding to the needs of customers to achieve excellent customer services measured by outcomes. Excellent interpersonal skills, including tact, diplomacy, and flexibility to interact and maintain working relationships with University administration, faculty and departments, private industry representatives, and governmental agencies, including skills to clearly communicate information to a broad variety of people in written form, in person, and on the telephone.

Skill in working independently and effectively, following through on assignments with minimal direction and a fluctuating workload.

Demonstrated ability to extract data, organize, and manipulate data from multiple sources, and to use appropriate analytical procedures to identify problems and trends, recommend action to be taken, and implement necessary solutions, policies and procedures. Knowledge of and experience in delivery of transportation demand management services and general operations of a successful program. Demonstrated ability in working with colleagues and providing leadership. 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. Hiring/ Budgeted Salary: $5,600/mo. ‑ $7,148.00/mo. 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 12/15/2023. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 62204

WEB DEVELOPER

LETTERS AND SCIENCE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Works as a frontend Drupal Developer and Administrator and manages many of the public‑facing departmental and unit websites. Primarily supports web modernization and redesign projects. Is responsible for implementing new frontend features and functionalities and managing all technical aspects of our content management systems. Manages customer relationships with various College constituents in matters of implementing and making available campus resources for web services.

Reqs: Bachelor’s Degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training. 1‑3 years of experience with Pantheon Drupal Hosting, any shared Linux web hosting environment, and C‑Panel, Terminus or similar CLI. 1‑3 years Demonstrated technical project management experience.

Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check The full salary range for this position is $29.55 ‑ $51.77/hr. The budgeted hourly range is $29.55 ‑ $32.45/ 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 # 60873

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AMENDED NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MARY LONG BERRY Case No.: 23PR00149 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: MARY LONG BERRY A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: ELIZABETH CRESPO in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara The Petition for Probate requests that: ELIZABETH CRESPO be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 1/04/2024 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.

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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. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer Date: 11/8/2023 By: Monica Buenrostro, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Cristi Michelon Vasquez, 132 East Figueroa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; (805) 882‑2226.

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: REGINE WETTER PRINGLE Case No.: 21PR00481 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: REGINE ETTER PRINGLE A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: FRANCINE FINNEY and STEVEN WETTER in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara THE PETITION for probate requests that: FRANCINE FINNEY and STEVEN WETTER 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.

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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.

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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.

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LEGALS (CONT.) the court clerk.Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer Date: 11/13/2023 By: Teddy Napeli, Deputy. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer. Attorney for Petitioner: Francine Finney and Steven Wetter 374 Arroyo Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93110; (805) 259‑8473 or 203‑858‑4319.

Published Nov 30. Dec 7, 14 2023.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: TIMOTHY R. PFANNENSTIEL Case No.: 23PR00559 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: TIMOTHY R. PFANNENSTIEL A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: TERRY PFANNENSTIEL in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara THE PETITION for Probate requests that:TERRY PFANNENSTIEL 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: 1/25/2024 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: SB5 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: 12/1/2023 By: Nicolette Barnard, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Cristi Michelon Vasquez, 132 East Figueroa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; (805) 882‑2226.

Published Dec 7, 14, 21 2023.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: BARBARA L. SZAKACSY, aka BARBARA LOIS SZAKACSY Case No.: 23PR00522 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: BARBARA L. SZAKACSY aka BARBARA LOIS SZAKACSY A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: LYNDONA PERKINS in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara THE PETITION for probate requests that: LYNDONA PERKINS 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: 02/01/2024 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: 11/06/2023 By: Monica Buenrostro, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Margaret V. Barnes 1900 State Street, Suite M, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; (805) 687‑6660.

Published Dec 7, 14, 21 2023.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JOAN EVELYN VINCENT Case No.: 23PR00546 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: JOAN EVELYN VINCENT A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: AMY ELIZABETH VINCENT in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara THE PETITION for Probate requests that: AMY ELIZABETH VINCENT 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: 2/8/2024 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: 12/1/2023 By: Nicolette Barnard, Deputy. Attorney Gregory R. Lowe 3463 State Street #507 Santa Barbara, CA 93105; (805) 687‑3434.

Published Dec 7, 14, 21 2023.

BULK SALE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Secs. 6104, 6105 U.C.C.) Escrow No. WLV‑01754 Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within named seller that a bulk sale is about to be made of the assets described below.

The names and business addresses of the seller are: JOANNE CRAWSHAW and CRAIG CRAWSHAW, 5915 Calle Real, Ste G, Goleta, CA 93117 The location in California of the chief executive office of the seller is: Same As listed by the seller, all other business names and addresses used by the seller within three (3) years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the buyer are: None The names and addresses of the buyer are: YULIANA N VANNIK, 1243 Manet Dr., Sunnyvale, CA 94087 The assets to be sold are described in general as: Fixtures, Equipment, and Assets, and are located at: 5915 Calle Real, Ste G, Goleta, CA 93117 The business name used by the seller at that location is: TRIMNASIUM. The anticipated date of the bulk sale is DECEMBER 1, 2023 at the office of Fidelity National Title Company, 950 Hampshire Rd, Westlake Village, CA 91361.

This bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2.

If so subject, the name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is Rhonda Wharton, Fidelity National Title Company, 950 Hampshire Rd, Westlake Village, CA 91361, and the last date for filing claims shall be NOVEMBER 30, 2023, which is the business day before the sale date specified above.

IN WITNESS WHEROF, the undersigned have executed this document on the date(s) set forth below.

Date: YULIANA N VANNIK, Buyer 12/7/23 CNS‑3760496# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

FBN ABANDONMENT STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following Fictitious Business Name is being abandoned: MIGHTY BRIGHT 5540 Ekwill

Street, Suite 130 Santa Barbara, CA 93111 The original statement for use of this Fictitious Business Name was filed 08/28/20 in the County of Santa Barbara. Original File no.

FBN 2020‑0002177. The persons or entities abandoning use of this name are as follows: Gold Crest LLC 5920 Overpass Rd. Ste. 214 Santa Barbara, CA 93111 The business was conducted by an Limited Liability Company. SIGNED BY ROGER EDGAR/CEO Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 11/20/23, FBN 2023‑0002686, E30.

I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in the Office of the County Clerk, Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). Published: Nov 30. Dec 7, 14, 21 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: NANCY G WEISS CONSULTING, CHYTILO CONSULTING at 1505 Mission Canyon Road Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Osprey Consulting LLC (same address) This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company Filed by: MARC CHYTILO/MEMBER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 7, 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: 2023‑0002599. Published: Nov 16, 22, 30. Dec 7 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HUMAN PERFORMANCE CENTER at 2320 Calle Real Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Santa Barbara Comprehensive Rehabilitation Facility, Inc. (same address) This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: ROBERT HUHN/OWNER,PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 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: 2023‑0002508. Published: Nov 16, 22, 30. Dec 7 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MONTECITO COACHING AND NUTRITION, THE MONTECITO HEALTH COACH, MONTECITO HEALTH COACHING AND NUTRITION at 435 Woodley Road Montecito, CA 93108; Montecito Coaching And Nutrition LLC (same address) This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company Filed by: DEANN ZAMELLI/ OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 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: 2023‑0002608. Published: Nov 16, 22, 30. Dec 7 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: PASCOE THERAPY at 121 Olive Mill Road, Unit B Santa Barbara, CA 93108; Patricia Pascoe, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Corp. 432 N Armistead St. Unit T3 Alexandria, CA 22312 This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: PATRICIA PASCOE/PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 23, 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: 2023‑0002482. Published: Nov 16, 22, 30. Dec 7 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PENSYSCO at 4554 Via Clarice Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Portable Energy Systems, Corp. (same address) This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: MURRAY RUBEN/PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 3, 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: 2023‑0002482. Published: Nov 16, 22, 30. Dec 7 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: WILD TEA LEAF at 11 West De Guerra Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Wild Tea Leaf LLC (same address) This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company Filed by: MICHAEL SANCHEZ/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 9, 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: 2023‑0002611.

Published: Nov 16, 22, 30. Dec 7 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SIT STAY SNAP at 1885 Viborg Road Solvang, CA 93463. Sarah L Morgan (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: SARAH MORGAN with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 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 E30. FBN Number: 2023‑0002646.

Published: Nov 22, 30. Dec 7, 14 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2023‑0002546 The following person(s) is doing business as: EZ Exterior Solutions, 1155 Palomino Rd. Santa Barbara, CA 93105, County of Santa Barbara.

PANO LLC, 1155 Palomino Rd. Santa Barabara, CA 93105; 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 10/08/2022 /s/ Daniel Panossian, Managing Member This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 10/31/2023.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 11/23, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14/23 CNS‑3752127# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑

(s) is/are doing business as: THE YES STORE, YES STORE, THE SANTA BARBARA YES STORE, THE SANTA BARBARA YES STORE COOPERATIVE at 1100 State Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Santa Barbara Yes Store., Inc., A California Corporation (same address) This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: LAURA GIORDANO/SECRETARY/CFO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 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 E57. FBN Number: 2023‑0002626. Published: Nov 22, 30. Dec 7, 14 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: SANTA BARBARA RANDOM ACT OF KINDNESS at 1111 Chapala St, Ste 200 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Santa Barbara Foundation (same address) This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: TODD YUBA/ VP FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 16, 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: 2023‑0002664. Published: Nov 22, 30. Dec 7, 14 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: AMERICAN RIVIERA BIKE TOURS AND RENTALS LLC at 118 Gray Avenue Santa Barbara, CA 93101; American Riviera Bike Tours And Rentals 5345 Jean Lane Santa Barbara, CA 93111 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company Filed by: MIKE SUDING/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 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: 2023‑0002650.

Published: Nov 22, 30. Dec 7, 14 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: TASTE SANTA BARBARA FOOD TOURS, TASTE SANTA BARBARA, TASTE SBFT, TASTE SB, SANTA BARBARA FOOD TOURS, WHATEVANLY LLC at 27 W Anapamu St, #390 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Whatevanly

LLC (same address) This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company Filed by: EVAN ES BERGER/ OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 6, 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: 2023‑0002588. Published: Nov 22, 30. Dec 7, 14 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: RECESS RANCH at 27 W Anapamu St Ste Ste 444 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Regenerative Hospitality Company (same address) This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: JOSHUA CALEB COLLINS/ PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 16, 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: 2023‑0002666.

Published: Nov 30. Dec 7, 14, 21 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: VALLEY WINE COMPLIANCE at 129 S G St Lompoc, CA 93436; Claire M. Payne (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: CLAIRE PAYNE with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 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: 2023‑0002655.

Published: Nov 30. Dec 7, 14, 21 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: THE GOODLAND GROUP at 532 Bolinas Way, 102 Goleta, CA 93117; Natalie Taylor Consulting Services, LLC (same address) This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company Filed by: NATALIE TAYLOR/OWNR, CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 20, 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: 2023‑0002688. Published: Nov 30. Dec 7, 14, 21 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following

Ordinance 5197 An ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Barbara allowing for the waiver of fees for Planning and Development Department services related to safety fencing and guard rails along the Isla Vista Bluffs.

The Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Barbara ordains as follows: SECTION 1: Upon a showing of good cause, the Director of Planning and Development may adjust or waive the fees set forth in Exhibit A (Planning Fees and Building and Safety Fees) of Ordinance 4991 for applications related to safety fencing and guard rails along the Isla Vista bluffs pursuant to County Code Section 10-14.2.D. SECTION 2: Except as amended and superseded in part by this Ordinance, Ordinance 4991 shall remain unchanged and shall continue in full force and effect.

SECTION 3: This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force 30 days from the date of its passage by the Board of Supervisors. Before the expiration of 15 days after its passage by the Board of Supervisors a summary of the Ordinance shall be published once together with the names of the members of the Board of Supervisors voting for and against the same in the Santa Barbara Independent, a newspaper of general circulation published in the County of Santa Barbara.

Passed, approved and adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Barbara, State of California, on this 28th day of November 2023, by the following vote: Ayes:

Supervisors Williams, Capps, Hartmann, Nelson and Lavagnino

Noes:

None

Absent:

Non

Abstain:

None

MONA MIYASATO CLERK OF THE BOARD By: Sheila de la Guerra – Deputy Clerk NOTE: A complete copy of Ordinances No.5196 & 5197 is on file with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and is available for public inspection and copying in that office in accordance with the California Public Records Act, Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 6250) of Division 7 of Title 1.

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LEGALS (CONT.) person(s) is/are doing business as: RIVERMOUTH DATA at 1218 Olive St Apt A Santa Barbara, 93101; Ryan Bishop LLC (same address) This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company Filed by: RYAN BISHOP/CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 20, 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: 2023‑0002695.

Published: Nov 30. Dec 7, 14, 21 2023.

MARIA TERRACE at 1405 East Main Street Santa Barbara, CA 93454; Oceano Senior Living, Inc. 1675 E. Riverside Dr. Suite 150 Eagle, ID 83616 This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: ELLIOT MCMILLAN/SECRETARY with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 21, 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: 2023‑0002694. Published: Nov 30.

Dec 7, 14, 21 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: SANTA

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as:

CHAUCERS INC., CHAUCER’S BOOKS, CHAUCER’S BOOKSTORE, CHAUCER’S, CHAUCER’S BOOKS INC. at 3321 State St. Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Chacer’s Inc. (same address) This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: GREG FEITT/TREASURER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 20, 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: 2023‑0002689.

Published: Nov 30. Dec 7, 14, 21 2023.

(s) is/are doing business as: FRESH PRINTS OF SANTA BARBARA at 436 Venado Dr. Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Michael Termine (same address) Charles Romanus (same address) This business is conducted by a Joint Venture Filed by: CHARLES ROMANUS/OWNER/OPERATOR with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 08, 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: 2023‑0000606. Published: Nov 30. Dec 7, 14, 21 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MOONGLOW MASSAGE & ESTHETICS at 1050 Edison St Ste B Santa Ynez, CA 93460; Moonglow Massage & Esthetics, Inc. 1305 North H Street Suite A Lompoc, CA 93436 This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: MARITESS MOREHART/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 30, 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: 2023‑0002537.

Published: Nov 30. Dec 7, 14, 21 2023.

Ordinance 5196 An ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Barbara amending section 1014.2 — Isla Vista Bluffs — of Chapter 10 – building regulations of the county code of the County of Santa Barbara.

Whereas, on December 6, 2022, the Board of Supervisors adopted the California Building Standards Code with local amendments including Section 10-14.2; and Whereas, Section 10-14.2 applies to an area of the County known as the Isla Vista Bluffs and includes a requirement that all improved properties adjacent to the Isla Vista Bluffs install a safety fence constructed in conformity with the guardrail requirements of the current adopted version of the California Building Code; and Whereas, the Board of Supervisors hereby finds that the geologic hazard of eroding coastal bluffs exists in the area of Isla Vista; and Whereas, the Board of Supervisors hereby finds, pursuant to Health and Safety Code §§ 17958, 17958.5, and 17958.7, that an amendment to building standards applicable to the Isla Vista Bluffs to increase the height of the safety fence required by Section 10-14.2 is necessary to improve overall public safety because of the local geologic hazard of eroding coastal bluffs; and Whereas, the Board of Supervisors finds and declares that existing conditions require this specific legislative action to provide for the safety and health of the populace of the County.

Therefore, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Barbara ordains as follows: The following Building Code of the County of Santa Barbara is adopted under authority of Section 7 of Article XI of the State of California.

Section 1: Section 10-14.2 Isla Vista Bluffs of Chapter 10 of the Santa Barbara County Code is hereby amended as follows:

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ABSOLUTE WOOD PRODUCTS at 253 Pebble Beach Drive Santa Barbara, CA 93117; Jeffrey A Wayco (same address) Loralyn K Wayco (same address) This business is conducted by a Married Couple Filed by: JEFFREY A WAYCO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 22, 2023.

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A. It shall be unlawful for any building or structure in the Isla Vista bluffs area, as identified in the Local Coastal Plan, to be constructed or located in violation of the provisions of Policy 3-4 of the Local Coastal Plan and subsequent revisions of the policy.

Exceptions: 1. Structures or improvements specifically designed to protect existing buildings or structures from damage caused by soil erosion or subsidence of the bluff and consistent with Policy 3-4 of the Local Coastal Plan.

2. Structures or improvements specifically designed to protect the bluff against further subsidence and erosion consistent with Policy 3-4 of the Local Coastal Plan.

B. Buildings constructed in the Isla Vista bluffs area shall have roof, ground surface, and subsurface drainage designs approved by the building official.

C. Except for the required safety fence five feet to the top of the bluff and in compliance with the required set-back of the section 1808.7 of 2019 California Building Code. For setbacks of buildings, see section 35-67 of the Coastal Zoning Ordinance.

D. It shall be unlawful for any improved property adjacent to the Isla Vista Bluffs to fail to have in place, within five feet of the bluff face or at such other location as is approved by the building official, a safety fence at least six feet in height and compliant with the safety and structural provisions of the guardrail requirements of the current adopted version of the California Building Code.

1. Owners of such properties shall make application for installation of such fencing within sixty days of the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter and shall have the required fencing in place with one hundred eighty days of the effective date of the ordinance.

2. Should soil or other conditions make it unsafe to place the safety fence within five feet of the bluff face, the building official may authorize alternative placement (i.e. balcony or patio railings).

3. Should further recession of the bluff face so require, the owner shall move the safety fence as may be necessary.

4. Any such fence shall be marked at least each fifty feet or once per lot, whichever is greater, with a warning sign approved by the building official for this purpose.

5. The provisions of this Section shall not apply to the property commonly identified in the County of Santa Barbara records as Assessor Parcel Number 075-181-035.

Section 2: Except as amended by this Ordinance, Santa Barbara County Code Chapter10, shall remain unchanged and shall continue in full force and effect.

Section 3: This ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days from the date of final passage; and shall only become operative and be in force upon December 28, 2023, which is after the finding and the modification or change will have been filed with the California Building Standards Commission. Before the expiration of fifteen (15) days after its passage, the ordinance, or a summary of it, shall be published once, with the names of the members of the Board of Supervisors voting for and against the same in the Santa Barbara Independent, a newspaper of general circulation published in the County of Santa Barbara in compliance with Government Code Section 25124.

Passed, approved and adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Barbara, State of California, on this 28th day of November 2023, by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Williams, Capps, Hartmann, Nelson and Lavagnino Noes: None Absent: Non Abstain: None THE INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: RECESS HOSPITALITY at 27 W Anapamu St Ste Ste 444 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Regenerative Hospitality Company (same address) This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: JOSHUA CALEB COLLINS/ PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 16, 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: 2023‑0002668.

Published: Nov 30. Dec 7, 14, 21 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: NATIONAL CERT ASSOCIATION at 111 East De La Guerra Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Fire Services Training Institute (same address) This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: MICHAEL S. WILLIAMS/ PRESIDENT‑EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 21, 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: 2023‑0002693. Published: Nov 30. Dec 7, 14, 21 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: CHRIS AGNOLI PROPERTY MANAGEMENT at 3112 State Street Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Santa Real Estate Group, Inc. (same address) This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by:

CHRIS AGNOLI/CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 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 E30. FBN Number: 2023‑0002638.

Published: Nov 30. Dec 7, 14, 21 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: TEORI AESTHETICS at 3568 Sagunto Street Suite B Santa Ynez, CA 93460; Christopher J Flynn, MD, Inc. 7920 Whimbrel Ln. Goleta, CA 93117 This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: CHRISTOPHER J FLYNN, MD/COO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 20, 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: 2023‑0002685.

Published: Dec 7, 14, 21, 28 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: PACIFIC BREEZE RETREATS at 1605 East Cherry Ave Lompoc, CA 93436; Ian Keele (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: IAN KEELE with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 09, 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: 2023‑0000612.

Published: Dec 7, 14, 21, 28 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HEARTFUL HEALING THERAPY OF SANTA BARBARA, HEARTFUL THERAPY SB at 2528 Orella St B Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Ana C Leyva (same address)

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NOTICE OF ESCHEAT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a petition has been filed in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Sacramento entitled In the Matter of Miller: Judicial Escheat No. 45, case number 23PR001447 to escheat certain sums of money. The sums are from the estates of deceased persons whose estates were probated in the State of California, distributed to named persons and thereafter deposited in the treasure of the county where the estates were probated because of the failure of the heirs to claim the amounts distributed. Thereafter, all of the sums of money not distributed were delivered to the State Treasure. All of the sums of money have been on deposit in the State Treasure for more than five years prior to the commencement of this proceeding.

The names of the decedents whose estates were probated, the property id number, the names of the heirs and the amounts deposited for heirs are as follows: COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA Property ID Owner Name 956806549 EDWARDS JEAN MIETUS LAWRENCE MD MOBILE LIFE SUPPORT BANK OF AMERICA HOUSEHOLD CREDIT SERVICES SEARS CHEVRON USA MBNA AMERICA 956823093 GARNSEY FRANCIS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES

Decedent/Heir(s) $ Amount Decedent $10,398.12 Heir Heir Heir Heir Heir Heir Heir Decedent $2,524.44 Heir

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the above-entitled court has issued an order directing all persons interested in a sum of money to be escheated to appear before the court in Department 129, Sacramento Superior Court, William R. Ridgeway Family Relations Court Building, 3341 Power Inn Road, Sacramento, CA 95826, on January 18, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. and show cause, if any, why said sums of money should not be decree of said Court vest in and escheat to the State of California.

If the Court enters judgment in favor of the State of California, the property will permanently escheat to the State five (5) years from the date of entry of the judgment. Until that time, i.e. five years from the date of entry of the judgment, claims may be made for the property by contacting the State Controller’s Office, Bureau of Unclaimed Property.

For further particulars on the above entitled matter, reference is made to the petition and order on file in this proceeding.

ROB BONTA, Attorney General of the State of California ELIZABETH S. KIM Senior Assistant Attorney General

/s/ Cory R. Darnell

CORY R. DARNELL Deputy Attorney General 455 GOLDEN GATE AVENUE, SUITE 11000 SAN FRANCISCO CA 94102-7004 Public: (415) 510-4400 Telephone: (415) 510-3584 CNSB #3758643

This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: ANA C LEYVA with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 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) by E61. FBN Number: 2023‑0002555. Published: Dec 7, 14, 21, 28 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: WESTERN GATE ART at 1485 Andrea St. Carpinteria, CA 93013; David J Renner (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: DAVID J RENNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 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 E30. FBN Number: 2023‑0002705.

Published: Dec 7, 14, 21, 28 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2023‑0002585 The following person(s) is doing business as: Aura Beauty, 263 Calle Esperanza, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, County of Santa Barbara.

Crystal P Guerrero, 263 Calle Esperanza Santa Barbara, CA 93105 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/ Crystal Padilla Guerrero, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 11/03/2023.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 12/28/23 CNS‑3760587# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: SOS NUTRIENTS at 1114 Laguna Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Helios Solar Development LLC (same address) This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company Filed by: STEPHEN ABBEY/PREDIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 30, 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: 2023‑0002741.

Published: Dec 7, 14, 21, 28 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2023‑0002597 The following person(s) is doing business as: HEAT TRANSFER, 2 CROMWELL, IRVINE, CA 92618, County of ORANGE. Mailing Address: 301 MERRITT 7, NORWALK, CT 06851 MESA ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC. 2 CROMWELL, IRVINE, CA 92618;State of Inc./Org./ Reg.: CA This business is conducted by A Corporation.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Sep 25, 2023 /s/ R. KEVIN MATZ, VICE PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 11/07/2023.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 12/28/23 CNS‑3762023# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2023‑0002545 The following person(s) is doing business as: HEAT TRANSFER SOLUTIONS, 2 CROMWELL, IRVINE, CA 92618, County of ORANGE. Mailing Address: 301 MERRITT 7, NORWALK, CT 06851 MESA ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC., 2 CROMWELL, IRVINE, CA 92618; State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA This business is conducted by A Corporation.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the

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LEGALS (CONT.) fictitious business name or names listed above on Sep 25, 2023 /s/ R. KEVIN MATZ, VICE PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 10/31/2023.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 12/28/23 CNS‑3762560# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

INVITATION FOR BIDS NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS CALLING FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that bids will be received by RSH Construction, Inc. via email(merinda@rshconstructioninc. com or kenton@rshconstructioninc. com) or via fax (805‑466‑6294) no later than: Wednesday, January 17, 2023 at 10:00 am for the Santa Barbara Charter School New Classroom Building Project (“Project”).

A non‑mandatory job walk will be conducted on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 beginning at 1:00 pm. Meet in front of the school at, 6100 Stow Canyon Rd, Goleta, CA 93117.

Plans and Specs may be requested via email from merinda@ rshconstructioninc.com The project description is as follows: New Classrooms & Site Improvements As a condition of bidding on this project, and in accordance with the provisions of Public Contract Code section 20111.5 and 20111.6 all Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing subcontractors must be prequalified with Santa Barbara Unified School District.

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 1773 and 1773.2 of the Labor Code of the State of California, the District has obtained from the Director of Industrial Relations, the general prevailing rate of per diem wages and the general prevailing rate for holiday and overtime work in the locality in which the work is to be performed for each craft classification or type of workman needed to execute the contract. It shall be mandatory upon the contractor to whom the contract is awarded, to pay not less than the said specified rates to all workmen employed by them in the execution of the contract, and to comply with the prevailing wage requirements set forth in the Labor Code.

Pursuant to the provisions in Section 1771.1 of the Labor Code of the State of California, a contractor shall not be qualified to bid or engage in the performance of any contract for this project unless; (1) currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5; or (2) expressly is authorized to submit a bid by Section 1771.1 and provided the contractor is registered to perform public work pursuant to section 1725.5 at the time the contract is awarded.

Pursuant to provisions to Education Code 17407.5 and Public Contract Code 2600‑2602, this project is subject to Skilled and Trained Workforce compliance.

This project is subject to the compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations.

LIEN SALE NOTICE OF SALE OF ABANDONED PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that under and pursuant to Section 1988 of the California Civil Code the property listed below believed to be abandoned by Mark Hanes whose last address is 658 Santa Marguertia Drive, Goleta, CA 93117 will be sold at public auction at 658 Santa Marguertia Drive, Goleta, CA 93117 on December 13, 2023 at 11:00AM. Description of the property being sold: ENTIRE BELONGINGS located at single family residence of 658 Santa Marguerita Drive,Goleta, CA 93117 2 couches Dell laptop LG 50” led tv Vizio 24” led tv end table, old desk top/work station table and 2 chairs‑old bookcase refrigerator microwave desk desktop computer monitor 2 bookcases metal hanging file cabinets HP 3210 all in one printer small dresser drawers files and catalogs queen bed refrigerator upper and lower craftsman tool box

Smithy Granite 1324 lathe/mill combo with digital readout Stand with drawers for Smithy tooling for the Smithy Mitutoyo measuring tools craftsman radial arm saw bench grinder belt sander metal desk misc tools, drill bits, etc queen size waterbed 3 dressers clothing vcr player CRT TV Realistic stereo receiver 3 tool boxes misc automotive tool 1984 Honda XT350‑partially disassembled and missing parts 1988 Kawasaki Ninja‑partially disassembled and missing parts 1988 Kawasaki dirt bike‑partially disassembled and missing parts washer and dryer gardening tools craftsman air compressor misc boxed items NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE To satisfy the owner’s storage lien, PS Retail Sales, LLC will sell at public lien sale on December 21, 2023, the personal property in the below‑listed units, which may include but are not limited to: household and personal items, office and other equipment. The public sale of these items will begin at 09:30 AM and continue until all units are sold. The lien sale is to be held at the online auction website, www.storagetreasures.com, where indicated. For online lien sales, bids will be accepted until 2 hours after the time of the sale specified.

PUBLIC STORAGE # 25714, 7246 Hollister Ave, Goleta, CA 93117, (805) 324‑6770 Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com.

2231 ‑ Moore, Brenda; 2238 ‑ Ayala, Paulino; 4106 ‑ Cole, Patrick; 4207 ‑ Sepulveda, Miguel; 6129 ‑ Hernandez, Manuel; 6331 ‑ castillo, Henry; 6437 ‑ Portwood, Robin; A021 ‑ Standridge, Tim; A107 ‑ Bradley, Marlynn; A406 ‑ mora, Karina PUBLIC STORAGE # 75078, 7246 Hollister Ave, Goleta, CA 93117, (805) 961‑8198 Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com.

081 ‑ Itie, Preston; 123 ‑ Rangel, D'Angelo; 172 ‑ Pollock, Ashley; 361 ‑ BROWN, MICHAEL; 491 ‑ Hsu, Vadim; 527 ‑ Morales Obispo, Elizabeth

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STAY CONNECTED PUBLIC STORAGE # 75079, 5425 Overpass Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93111, (805) 284‑9002 Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com.

084 ‑ Brock, John; 096 ‑ Cervantes, Fernando; 173 ‑ Hubbard, Kim; 211 ‑ Bachman, Devlin; 226 ‑ Sousa, Steve; 319 ‑ Burian, Susan; 321 ‑ Arroyo, Magda Public sale terms, rules, and regulations will be made available prior to the sale. All sales are subject to cancellation. We reserve the right to refuse any bid.

Payment must be in cash or credit card‑no checks. Buyers must secure the units with their own personal locks. To claim tax‑ exempt status, original RESALE certificates for each space purchased is required. Dated this 30 th of November 2023 and 7 th of December 2023. By PS Orangeco, Inc., 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201. (818) 244‑ 8080.

11/30, 12/7/23 CNS‑3757465# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT EXTRA SPACE STORAGE, on behalf of itself or its affiliates, Life Storage or Storage Express, 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.

December 28, 2023 at 3:30 PM Jessica Lucas studio apt, personal Reymundo Ramirez Tools, Instruments Wendy Hewett

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INSTAGRAM @sbindependent COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Tuesday, December 12, 2023 In Santa Barbara The meeting starts at 9:00 a.m.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to consider adoption of an ordinance to amend County Code Chapter 6, pertaining to Outdoor Festivals and Chapter 36, pertaining to Public Nuisances.

For additional information, please contact Lieutenant Garrett Te Slaa, at: Email: gjt3809@sbsheriff.org | Tel: 805-681-4148.

For current and alternative methods of public participation for the meeting of December 12, 2023, please see page two (2) of the posted agenda. The posted agenda is available on the Thursday prior to the above referenced meeting for a more specific time for this item. However, the order of the agenda may be rearranged or the item may be continued.

Please see the posted agenda and staff report available on the Thursday prior to the meetings at http://santabarbara.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx under the hearing date.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors by 4:00 PM on Friday before the Board meeting. For information about these services please contact the Clerk of the Board at (805) 568-2240.

If you challenge the project in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence to the Board of Supervisors prior to the public hearing. G.C. Section 65009, 6066, and 6062a.

NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING Hybrid Public Hearing – In Person and via Zoom December 19, 2023, at 5:30 P.M. Urgency Ordinance for Tenant Protections

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 City Council will conduct a public hearing to consider adoption of an Urgency Ordinance to amend Title 8 (Health and Safety) of the Goleta Municipal Code (GMC) related to tenant protections. The date, time, and location of the City Council public hearing are set forth below. The agenda for the hearing will also be posted on the City website (www.cityofgoleta.org).

HEARING DATE/TIME: PLACE:

Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 5:30 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).

PROJECT LOCATION: The Tenant Protections Ordinance would apply citywide, including all areas of the City within the Coastal Zone PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The proposed ordinance would amend Title 8 (Health and Safety) of the GMC to add Chapter 8.19, Tenant Protections, to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of City residents. The regulations are intended to preserve residential stability and prevent homelessness via the following provisions: requirements for just cause for Termination of Residential Tenancy, mandatory offer of residential lease for a one-year term, mandatory Right of First Refusal for tenants to return after being required to vacate the unit for demolition or substantial remodel, and additional provisions in case of violations of these regulations.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15378(b)(5), the proposed Ordinance does not qualify as a “project” for the purposes of CEQA, because the Ordinance does not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. The Ordinance proposed does not, by itself, have the potential to cause a significant effect on the environment. As such, the proposed Ordinance is exempt from CEQA review.

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PUBLIC COMMENT: Interested persons are encouraged to provide public comments during the public meeting in person or virtually through the Zoom webinar, by following the instructions listed on the City Council meeting agenda. Written comments may be submitted prior to the meeting by e-mailing the City Clerk at CityClerkgroup@cityofgoleta.org. Written comments will be distributed to Council and published on the City’s Meeting and Agenda page.

FOR PROJECT INFORMATION: For further information on the project or for inquiries in Spanish, contact Lucy Graham, Senior Housing Analyst, at (805) 961-7546 or LGraham@cityofgoleta.org. Staff reports and documents will be posted approximately 72 hours before the meeting on the City’s website at www.cityofgoleta.org.

Note: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need assistance to participate in the meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (805) 961-7505. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable City staff to make reasonable arrangements.

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IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: SAMANTHA VAZQUEZ ARELLANO CASE NUMBER: 23CV02682 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: A petition has been filed by the above named Petitioner(s) in Santa Barbara

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: JUANITA MALDONADO CASE NUMBER: 23CV04457 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: JUANITA MALDONADO TO: JUANIATA CORONA 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 20, 2023, 10:00 AM, DEPT 3, SANTA BARBARA SUPERIOR COURT HOUSE 1100 Anacapa St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101, Anacapa Division. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published in the Santa Barbara Independent, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition.

DATED OCTOBER 26, 2023, JUDGE THOMAS P. ANDERLE. OF THE SUPERIOR COURT. Published Nov 16, 22, 30. Dec 7 2023.

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE

FOR CHANGE OF NAME: DONIA ROBINSON CASE NUMBER: 23CV04327 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: DONIA ROBINSON TO: DONIA 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 DECEMBER 18, 2023, 10:00 AM,

SANTA BARBARA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT PUBLIC NOTICE SANTA BARBARA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT PUBLIC by NOTICE The following list of disbursements are unclaimed the listed payees and held by the

Santa Barbara Unified School District. If you have a claim against these funds, please The following list of disbursements unclaimed byxthe listed payees andofheld by and the contact the Internal Auditor, phone are (805) 963-4338 6235.

Proper proof claim Santa Barbara Unified School District.

If you have a claim against these funds, please current identification must be provided before funds will be released. A claim form will contact thesubmitted Internal Auditor, phone (805)All963-4338 x 6235. proof of claim and need to be by the date below. checks listed are Proper held in the general fund. current identification must be provided before funds will be released. A claim form will need tonot be submitted

by January the date below.

All checks listed areproperty held in the fund.

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by January Government Code Section 50050.14th, 2024 become the property of Santa Barbara Unified School District. This notice and its contents are in accordance with California Government Code Section 50050.

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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 OCTOBER 22, 2023, JUDGE THOMAS P. ANDERLE. OF THE SUPERIOR COURT. Published Nov 16, 22, 30. Dec 7 2023.

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Superior Court proposing a change of name(s) FROM: SAMANTHA VAZQUEZ ARELLANO TO: SAMANTHA SUAREZ ARELLANO 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 13, 2023, 10:00 AM, DEPT 3, SANTA BARBARA SUPERIOR COURT HOUSE 1100 Anacapa St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101, Anacapa Division. A copy of this Order to Show

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LEGALS (CONT.) 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 OCTOBER 30, 2023, JUDGE COLLEEN K. STERNE. OF THE SUPERIOR COURT. Published Nov 16, 22, 30. Dec 7 2023.

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: ADRIANA PAVELLE BURKE CASE NUMBER: 23CV04679 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: JEWLI‑SUMMER DUNCAN TO: JEWLI‑SUMMER BURKE 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 JANUARY 5, 2024, 10:00 AM, DEPT 4, 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 OCTOBER 26, 2023, JUDGE DONNA D. GECK. OF THE SUPERIOR COURT. Published Nov 22, 30. Dec 7, 14 2023.

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: NATASHA VINA OLIVER and KURT HOUSTON MUENZER CASE NUMBER: 23CV04865 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: MOZZY OLIVER MUENZER TO: MASON OLIVER MUENZER 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 JANUARY 12, 2024, 10:00 AM, DEPT 4, 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 NOVEMBER 14, 2023, JUDGE DONNA D. GECK. OF THE SUPERIOR COURT. Published Nov 22, 30. Dec 7, 14 2023.

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: SALVADOR GUTIERREZ and ODILIA HERNANDEZ ONOFRE CASE NUMBER: 23CV05076 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: MIGUEL SALVADOR GUTIERREZ‑HERNANDEZ TO:MIGUEL SALVADOR GUTIERREZ 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 JANUARY 26, 2024, 10:00 AM, DEPT 4, 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 NOVEMBER 20, 2023, JUDGE DONNA D. GECK. OF THE SUPERIOR COURT. Published Nov 30.

Dec 7, 14, 21 2023.

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: SOPHIA TAYLOR & BARRETT TAYLOR CASE NUMBER: 23CV04818 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: ALDOUS ANTHONY TAYLOR TO: ALDOUS ANTONIO RECALDE TAYLOR 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 JANUARY 08, 2024, 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 NOVEMBER 06, 2023, JUDGE COLLEEN K. STERNE. OF THE SUPERIOR COURT. Published Dec 7, 14, 21, 28 2023.

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: WENDY ACOSTA CASE NUMBER: 23CV04698 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: LAYLA KAMILA CABRERA TO: LAYLA KAMILA ACOSTA 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 JANUARY 8, 2024, 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 OCTOBER 30, 2023, JUDGE COLLEEN K. STERNE. OF THE SUPERIOR COURT. Published Dec 7, 14, 21, 28 2023.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS In re THE ELIZABETH B. LA ROCHE REVOCABLE TRUST CREATED ON JULY 23, 2014 BY ELIZABETH B. LA ROCHE, DECEDENT SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA ANACAPA DIVISION

CASE: 23PR00525 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the creditors and contingent creditors of ELIZABETH B. LA ROCHE (“Decedent”), that all persons having claims against Decedent are required to file them with the Santa Barbara Superior Court, Anacapa Division, at 1100 Anacapa Street, PO Box 21107, Santa Barbara, CA 93121‑1107 and deliver a copy to Robert B. La Roche, as trustee of the trust dated July 23, 2014, of which Decedent was the settlor, c/o James P. Griffith, Howell Moore & Gough LLP, 1020 State Street, Suite 108, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, within the later of 4 months after November 16, 2023, (the date of the first publication of notice to creditors) or, if notice is mailed or personally delivered to you, 60 days after the date this notice is mailed or personally delivered to you, or you must petition to file a late claim as provided in Probate Code 19103. For your protection, you are encouraged to file your claim by certified mail, with a return receipt requested. Dated 11/07/23. Published Nov 16, 22, 30.

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PUBLIC NOTICES LEGAL NOTICE – The business records of the following customers of ACCESS INFORMATION MANAGEMENT (or any affiliates of ACCESS) located at 5950 Condor Drive, CA, Moorpark 93021 have been abandoned: ORTHOCENTER MEDICAL GROUP. All records will be shredded 16 days after publication of this notice. Anyone claiming to have an interest in the records should contact Access Information Protected in writing at the following address: 500 Unicorn Park Drive, Suite 503, Woburn, MA 01801, Attn: Legal Department, Tel. No. (888) 869‑2767 (Client Support); email: Collections@ accesscorp.com.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE To satisfy the owner’s storage lien, PS Retail Sales, LLC will sell at public lien sale on December 21, 2023, the personal property in the below‑listed units, which may include but are not limited to: household and personal items, office and other equipment. The public sale of these items will begin at 09:30 AM and continue until all units are sold. The lien sale is to be held at the online auction website, www.storagetreasures.com, where indicated. For online lien sales, bids will be accepted until 2 hours after the time of the sale specified.

PUBLIC STORAGE # 75078, 7246 Hollister Ave, Goleta, CA 93117, (805) 961‑8198 Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com.

489 ‑ Le Dune, Timothy Public sale terms, rules, and regulations will be made available

prior to the sale. All sales are subject to cancellation. We reserve the right to refuse any bid.

Payment must be in cash or credit card‑no checks. Buyers must secure the units with their own personal locks. To claim tax‑ exempt status, original RESALE certificates for each space purchased is required. Dated this 30 th of November 2023 and 7 th of December 2023. By PS Orangeco, Inc., 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201. (818) 244‑ 8080.

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SUMMONS SUMMONS OR CITATION ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY (NAME AND ADDRESS): Tarek Azzam (Optional) ATTORNEY FOR (NAME): Self‑Represented SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA IM Santa Barbara—Anacapa Deputy Clerk Terri Chavez PLAINTIFF: TAREK AZZAM DEFENDANT: EDUARDO FLORES MENDEZ ORDER FOR PUBLICATION OF SUMMONS OR CITATION CASE NUMBER: .

23CV02098 Moving Party Plaintiff(s) ❑ Petitioner‑ (s) ❑ Cross‑Complainant(s) 1=1 Other Litigant(s) (identify title with name) TAREK AZZAM (name) filed its/ their application for an order for publication on October 17, 2023 (date). From the application and supporting evidence it appears to the satisfaction of the Court that an order for service by publication is permitted pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure

section 415.50.

IT IS ORDERED that service of the summons, citation, notice of hearing, or Plaintiffs Claim & Order (other document(s) in this action shall be made upon defendant, respondent, or cites EDUARDO FLORES MENDEZ (name) by publication thereof in Santa Barbara independent , a newspaper of general circulation published at , California, (❑ and in the publication set forth in Attachrnent I hereto) and that said publication be made at least once a week for four successive weeks.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, if the address of the party to be served is ascertained before the expiration of the time prescribed far publication of the summons, the moving party shall forthwith mail to the party to be served a copy of: (1) the summons, citation, /notice of hearing, or other document(s) identified above, (2) the complaint, petition, or motion for which notice is being served by this order, and (3) this order for ‑publication. A declaration of this mailing, or of the fact that the address was not ascertained, must be filed at the expiration of the time prescribed for the publication.

Dated: 10/24/2023 Judge of the Superior Court Donna D. Geck NOTICE OF ORDER SETTING NEW DATE FOR SMALL CLAIMS HEARING TAREK AZZAM VS EDUARDO FLORES MENDEZ NOTICE OF ORDER SETTING NEW DATE FOR SMALL CLAIMS HEARING FOR COURT USE ONLY FILED CASE NUMBER: 23CV02098 Deputy Clerk, Reagan Ha TO ALL PARTIES: You are hereby notified that the Small Claims Hearing in the above‑entitled

cause was continued by order of the Court to 12/12/2023 at 9:00 AM in SB Dept 4 of the Superior Court at which time you should be present in this court at the above address.

Reason for Continuance: This case has been continued for service.

Defendants) must be served with a copy of the attached Plaintiffs Claim and Order.

CLERK’S CERTIFICATE OF MAILING I certify that I am not a party to this action and that a true copy of the foregoing was mailed first class, postage prepaid, in a sealed envelope addressed as shown, and that the mailing of the foregoing and execution of this certificate occurred at (place) Santa Barbara, California on (date) Tarek Azzam 1120 Tunnel Rd Santa Barbara CA 93105 Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer By Reagan Ha Published Nov 16, 22, 30. Dec 7 2023.

Countyof Santa Barbara NOTICE OF VACANCY SANTA BARBARA COUNTY RETIREMENT BOARD OF THE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors is accepting applications for two(2) positions on the RETIREMENT BOARD OF THE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM. Applications for these positions are available online at www.countyofsb.org, at the Office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors located in the County Administration Building, Fourth Floor, 105 East Anapamu Street, Board of Supervisors Reception Desk, Santa Barbara, at the Fifth District Supervisors Office at the Joseph Centeno Betteravia Government Administration Building, 511 East Lakeside Parkway in Santa Maria or by calling the Clerk of the Board Office at (805) 568-2240. Deadline for the submission of applications to the Clerk of the Board Office is Friday, December 22, 2023.

For specific information regarding the Retirement Board, please contact Dani Couture, Clerk of the Retirement Board of the Santa Barbara County Employees’ Retirement System at (877) 568-2940 or visit their website at: www.sbcers.org.

Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, 105 E. Anapamu St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Phone: (805) 568-2240 Email: sbcob@countyofsb.org

NOTICE INVITING PROPOSALS Issued: November 30, 2023 Proposal Submittal Deadline: December 21, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. PST NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Santa Barbara Unified School District (“SBUSD”) of Santa Barbara County, California, acting by and through its Governing Board, hereinafter referred to as “SBUSD”, will receive sealed proposals up to, but no later than 2:00 p.m. PST on December 21, 2023, for: RFP #23/24-01 STUDENT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Complete solicitation packet is now available for download on the SBUSD website at https://www.sbunified.org/ public-notices . Documents may also be obtained from The SBUSD Purchasing Department located at 720 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, or by contacting Carmen Rodriguez at crodriguez@sbunified.org Sealed hard copy RFP responses will be received at the SBUSD Administration Office located at 720 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 to the attention of Carmen Rodriguez, Purchasing Manager. Proposal response to be CLEARLY LABELED on the outside of the envelope, “RFP #23/24-01; Student Transportation Services”, and will be opened at or after the time and date set for the RFP submittal deadline. Electronic or Fax submissions will not be accepted.

All bids shall be submitted on the forms provided in the RFP packet and must conform to all bid instructions and any addenda issued.

No Proposer may withdraw their Proposal for a period of ninety (90) days after the date set for bid opening.

SBUSD reserves the right to reject any, all, or any part of the proposal. SBUSD may waive irregularities or informalities, or may sit and act as sole judge of the merit and qualifications of the products and services offered in any proposal, or in the bidding process.

By order of the BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE SANTA BARBARA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT. Dated this 30th day of November, 2023 By:

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