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COVER STORY

Housing Boom on the Horizon?

Obscure Law Puts Developers on Fast Track to Build Nearly 5,000 Units of Housing

by Ryan P. Cruz

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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, Kevin Tran, 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

Our news reporter Ryan P. Cruz is always at council meetings, covering courts and crime, or reporting on community updates like transportation and housing. This week, we get to peek behind the news curtain and get to know Ryan.

Where was your start in journalism? If you weren’t a writer, what job do you think you’d have instead? I’ve always wanted to write, but I really got serious with journalism at Santa Barbara City College’s student newspaper, The Channels. During my time there, I really fell in love with reporting and telling other people’s stories. If I were to be doing anything else, though, I would be back in the kitchen—I was lucky enough to cook at a few amazing restaurants (Scarlett Begonia, Sama Sama Kitchen, Revolver Pizza) and will always remember those times.

What got you started at the Independent? What is your favorite section of news to cover and why? I got started at the Indy when I was freelancing (while working at Revolver) and ran into Nick Welsh at an event we were both covering. We chatted a bit about writing, and next thing I knew, the Indy was offering me a full-time position. Growing up in Santa Barbara, I always wanted my byline in the Independent, and when I got the job, I wanted to make sure that my stories reflected the beauty and diversity that I saw in my hometown all my life.

Tell me about the cover story you just finished. What has been the hardest or easiest part to tackle with this story? The cover story this week is all about the “builder’s remedy,” an obscure quirk in housing law that’s really become a problem in California because it shifted the power over to developers in some ways. It can be challenging to write about complex housing law and make it interesting, but it’s a bit easier when everybody already sees the real-world impacts of the housing crisis on their daily lives.

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MOVERS AND SHAKERS: NCIS’s Duane Henry, Montecito Bank & Trust President/CEO Janet Garufis, Family Ties’ Meredith Baxter, and DignityMoves Regional Advancement Officer Jack Lorenz were among the who’s who in attendance at Friday’s groundbreaking for the La Posada transitional housing project on Hollister Avenue.

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DignityMoves is currently building another village—94 units—located in Santa Maria on a government parking lot. And for the past 18 months, it’s been operating a 34-unit village in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara—also built on county-owned property— on the 1000 block of Santa Barbara Street. To date, there’s been a conspicuous lack of melodrama at the Santa Barbara Street site. As of December 31, the downtown DignityMoves project had served 109 residents, 73 of whom have since found stable housing, 69 connected to mental health services, 85 to health services, 102 have health insurance, 12 are employed, five enrolled at City College, 100 became “document ready,” 18 left of their own accord, and five were asked to leave. The five who were asked to leave were referred to other shelters run by Good Samaritan, such as Hedges House of Hope in Isla Vista.

In a previous incarnation, TV actor Duane Henry told the dignitaries assembled he too had experienced homelessness.

“Couch surfing,” he recalled, “You name it; I’ve done it all.”

Henry recalled showing up at the offices of Supervisor Laura Capps—who has championed this project despite objections and concerns raised by neighbors—who he said bluntly asked him, “What do you want and who are you?” He replied, “I’m new in town, and I’m here to help.” He later added, “Homelessness ain’t your problem. It ain’t my problem. It’s all of our problems.” Referring A rendering of La Posada tiny-home village on Hollister Avenue to the new La Posada vil-

lage, Henry concluded, “It takes a village to make a village.”

To date, DignityMoves has raised about $6 million to create La Posada. The County of Santa Barbara will pay Good Samaritan $2 million a year to provide case management and direct oversight for an estimated five-year time frame. And of the 80 beds, 40 have been set aside for homeless clients of the county’s Department of Behavioral Wellness.

The question remains, however: If “they” build it, will they come? At a forum on homelessness and mental health held this Saturday by the Committee for Social Justice, a homeless rights organization, several speakers identifying themselves as residents of encampments near La Posada objected to Good Samaritan rules barring visitors from the site and 7 p.m. curfews. They predicted people in the encampments would stay away.

Good Samaritan’s Kirsten Cahoon, director of homeless services, said Good Samaritan outreach workers had been scouring the nearby hillsides for the past six months, reaching out to people living in encampments. She acknowledged the concerns many expressed about not being able to come and go as they pleased. Cahoon said Good Samaritan vans would provide shuttle service to residents.

Drugs and drinking, she said, would not be allowed on-site, but they also understood that some residents would get inebriated one way or the other.

At issue, she said, was whether they posed a risk to themselves or to other residents.

Inebriation alone, she said, would not get a resident expelled. Good Samaritan, she noted, ran the largest substance-abuse treatment program in the county, not to mention having 500 shelter beds under various roofs.

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by Nick Welsh he sun was shining late last Friday morning, and no view on the South Coast sparkled more than the one offered by the old juvenile hall parking lot overlooking the confluence of Hollister Avenue and Modoc Road. The moment was a political high mass; pretty much every mover and shaker on the South Coast was present. Officiating the event—secular in tone but transformationally optimistic in spirit—were two well-known television stars who’ve landed in Santa Barbara: Meredith Baxter, iconic übermom from the sitcom Family Ties, and Duane Henry, famous as a dashing MI6 agent on NCIS until his character got bumped off.

The occasion was a ground-breaking ceremony for a new tiny-home village designed to provide transitional housing for 80 people now dwelling in the homeless encampments long scattered throughout the hillsides above the site. When built, the new village—dubbed La Posada (meaning “shelter” or “inn” in Spanish)—will not only provide a roof for people who have lived without for many years, but each resident will have their own 8-foot-by-8-foot cabin, each with heating, lighting, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, a bed, a desk, a window, and doors that can be opened, closed, and locked by the occupants as they see fit.

When construction concludes sometime this April, it will mark the third such village constructed in Santa Barbara County by a public-private consortium spearheaded DignityMoves—a Bay Area nonprofit founded by philanthropic-minded entrepreneurs intent on creating a solution to homelessness that’s quick to build, relatively affordable, and scalable. Translated, that will make 208 new temporary supportive housing units built in the past two years come this April.

The formula for each project has been the temporary donation of county-owned land coupled with private philanthropic dollars courtesy of DignityMoves, with day-to-day operations run by Good Samaritan, by far the county’s largest provider of shelter and

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An ecstatic group of children from Franklin Elementary School accompanied their principal and teachers to a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly renovated Eastside Neighborhood Park next door to their school on 1/11. The new recreational space is now complete with two playgrounds, each tailored toward different age groups, an ADAaccessible walking path, adult fitness equipment, and a revamped turf and irrigation system. When asked what the students thought about the new park, young Sophia responded, “It’s wonderful.

Just wonderful.”

The eighth annual Women’s March will take place on 1/20 with the goal “to unite and mobilize our community to take a stand against the assault on women’s rights and democracy,” according to organizers. The event starts at 5:30 p.m. with a vigil and rally at De la Guerra Plaza followed by a march through downtown Santa Barbara. “This rally is a call to action as we approach the most important election of our lifetimes,” explained Hannah-Beth Jackson, former State Senator. “We must stand up for our reproductive freedom and our safety and security in an ever-increasing violent and dangerous world where democracy itself is at risk.”

An uncontrollably painful toothache during the overnight hours is an agony Dr. James Rolfe has decided to remedy. Armed with 84 years of age, decades of experience, and daytime colleagues, Dr. Rolfe recently extended the hours of care in his busy office to after-hours patients. He states his is the only dental urgent care in the greater S.B. area that offers 24-hour, seven-day-a-week immediate dental care. Dr. Rolfe’s office is located at 122 South Patterson, Building A, Suite 115, and is currently accepting new patients. For urgent dental care, call Dr. Rolfe’s cell at (805) 448-2812.

EDUCATION After two days of interviewing a diverse array of 14 applicants, the Santa Barbara Unified Board of Trustees selected Dr. Sunita Beall to fill a vacant seat, formerly held by trustee Virginia Alvarez, on 1/10. Beall, a physician at UCSB, is the parent of a current S.B. High student and a Dos Pueblos High graduate. She’s also served as a Trustee on the Board of Santa Barbara Middle School since 2021 and participates in the district’s Local Control Accountability Plan Parent Advisory Committee. Read more at independent.com/beall.

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n the fourth round of salary negotiations between the Santa Barbara Unified School District (SBUSD) and the Santa Barbara Teachers Association (SBTA), the parties hit a wall.

The union submitted their same December 12 proposal of a 15 percent increase for the 2024-2025 school year and an 8 percent increase in the following year. Additionally, the union rejected the district’s proposal of a 9 percent increase in 2024-2025 and 4 percent in the following year, paired with a 4 percent increase for both the lowest and highest salary steps.

“Today SBTA is standing on our last compensation proposal,” the union’s proposal stated.

In response, the district stated that it “did not believe SBTA’s response was good faith negotiations and placed it in a position of negotiating against itself until SBTA might decide a proposal is acceptable.”

The district declined to engage in what they called “this kind of one-sided negotiations,” saying that “in effect, the District would have to make proposal after proposal while SBTA made no new proposals.”

The union’s proposal included an explanation of why it believes the district can afford its proposal, which the district said was evidence of “vastly different perspectives of the district’s finances.”

To try and remedy the situation before they are forced to enter a mediated impasse process, the district proposed a process of indepth budget analysis and fiscal fact-finding.

Each side’s budget experts would meet, confer, and report findings and recommendations to each party to inform proposals.

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it is likely both parties will be better informed and more prepared to engage meaningfully in the impasse process,” the district stated in its negotiations update.

According to the update, the district “emphasized that having ‘new eyes’ examine financial information held a better promise of moving the parties forward than continuing the present process, stating, ‘We want to reach an agreement and we think this will help.’ ” To try and remedy the situation before they are forced to enter a mediated impasse process, the district proposed a process of in-depth budget analysis and fiscal fact-finding. However, SBTA turned down the idea.

Union president Hozby Galindo said that their “stance has been that the district has to stop spending on consultants, services, and other operating expenses,” such as an unofficial fact-finding process, “rather than putting that money toward the classroom.”

“It was not official, it was not going to be binding, and we want to make sure we all stay on track,” he added.

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CONT’D FROM P. 7 many camps as it has despite a Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that bars local governments from preventing homeless people from camping in public spaces unless a sufficient number of shelter beds are provided.

County Fire Chief Mark Hartwig acknowledged the Fire Department is essentially “reactive” in its approach, but reflected many of the issues his firefighters react to “are the result of a lot of pain and despair and struggle. When it comes down to it, people light fires to stay warm or to cook their food,” he said.

“How do we fix it?” he asked. “This is it.”

Community leaders and advocates on Friday broke ground on the La Posada tiny-home village at the former Juvenile Hall site at 4500 Hollister Avenue. La Posada will provide 80 units of temporary supportive housing for people experiencing unsheltered homelessness in South County.

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very seat in every pew of the First United Methodist Church in downtown Santa Barbara was occupied for more than three hours Monday afternoon by those celebrating the exceptional life of Sojourner Kincaid Rolle, who spent the past 40 years as Santa Barbara’s resident poet, playwright, author, producer, mediator, teacher, archivist of African-American history in Santa Barbara, witness for peace, moral mentor, and activist for human rights, civil rights, and women’s rights.

Rolle died at age 80 on November 13, 2023, from cancer, but her memorial service was scheduled for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, an event Rolle had helped launch locally and kept afloat since 1988, when she first persuaded the Santa Barbara City Council to pass a proclamation recognizing the day. A representative from Congressmember Salud Carbajal announced a flag would fly in Rolle’s honor in the Capitol.

One longtime friend, Henry Brown, said of Rolle, “She could scream at you with a whisper,” while Santa Barbara school board member Wendy Sims-Moten—who called Rolle “Sister Traveler” and her “Forever Friend”—said, “Her words never tore you down, but rather they elevated you with a

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COURTS & CRIME A California Highway Patrol officer intentionally crashed into a wrong-way driver on Highway 101 north of Cathedral Oaks early 1/11, likely preventing serious injury or death to other motorists in the area. The officer was unhurt in the collision.

The driver, 85-year-old Inglewood resident Maria Hernandez, was transported to Cottage Hospital with chest pain. Alcohol and drugs were not a factor in the incident, a CHP spokesperson said.

Hernandez has been charged with driving on the wrong side of the road, a misdemeanor.

Sheriff’s detectives are investigating an incident in which a man was fatally shot by law enforcement following a several-hour standoff in Santa Maria on 1/13, according to Sheriff’s Office statement. At around 5:28 p.m., deputies responded to a family dispute near the 800 block of Blake Street in Santa Maria, where they were informed that a male suspect was brandishing a firearm.

Family members of the suspect were able to escape the house and call for help, whereupon deputies arrived and surrounded the home, as well as evacuated neighboring residents for their protection. Deputies engaged with the suspect at approximately 9:35 p.m. in the backyard of the residence, where he was shot by an officer and later pronounced dead at the scene. While the investigation is ongoing, no further details of the shooting are available.

Sheriff’s deputies arrested Port Hueneme man Michael Nolan Medina, 33, in Goleta on 1/10 after he allegedly assaulted and attempted to rape and kill someone earlier that morning. According to the Sheriff’s Office, deputies first responded to

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Rolle’s husband of 40 years, photographer Rod Rolle, described how his wife taught creative writing at the Men’s Colony in San Luis Obispo and poetry at Los Prietos Boys Camp, worked on the Rental Mediation Task Force, and produced the public access channel TV show Outrageous Women, to name a few things. On a typical day, he said, his wife got up and began working on various initiatives. “As soon as she could make phone calls, she was on the phone calling someone,” he recalled. “Just like that, every day. Every day.”—Nick Welsh

an incident at the Best Western South Coast in the 5600 block of Calle Real at around 5:51 a.m. With assistance from the Air Support Unit, deputies were able to locate Medina at around 3:30 p.m. near Del Norte Drive and Glenn Annie Road and arrest him without incident. Medina was booked into County Jail on charges of attempted homicide, assault with intent to rape, false imprisonment, and criminal threats, with his bail set at $1 million.

PUBLIC SAFETY The Coroner’s Bureau has released the identity of the person killed in the car-versus-cyclist collision on Highway 150 in Carpinteria on 1/9. The victim was 80-year-old Carpinteria man Steven Kingsley Close. The collision occurred around 8:40 a.m. on a stretch of the highway between Via Real and Highway 101, which was shut down for several hours Tuesday morning while deputies conducted their investigation. The Sheriff’s Office stated that the driver of the vehicle remained at the scene of the crash.

Modern-day law enforcement relies heavily on technology, and last week, local crimefighters got a new batch of gadgets that will help them collect, store, and protect digital evidence, thanks to Santa Barbara–based company MOS. This year, MOS invited the S.B. County Sheriff’s Office, Santa Maria Police Department, S.B. County District Attorney’s Office, and Ventura County District Attorney’s Office to its headquarters on 1/10 to receive more than $50,000 worth of high-end gear for their respective departments. MOS presented each office with an $11,000 kit featuring faraday bags, a “blocker locker,” and battery kits that will help bring them into the new age of digital forensics. Read more at independent.com/ crime-fighters. n

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Story Poles Go Up on Carpinteria Bluffs

Community to Fight Proposed Resort, While Developers Say Project Would Add 14 Acres to Nature Preserve COU RTESY

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tory poles erected on the Carpinteria bluffs have reignited a long-burning fire in the community.

They represent a proposed 27-acre development—dozens of buildings that would spring up from the coastline’s green open spaces — between the Nature Preserve and the Carpinteria Skate Park, currently occupied by a driving range, farmland, and the seal rookery overlook.

Tentatively titled the Carpinteria Farm Preserve & Bungalows Project, the latest proposal includes a 99-room resort—featuring two swimming pools, an event center, restaurant, and a farmhouse — spanning 121,411 square feet, as well as a neigh- NEXT CHAPTER: New story poles representing dozens of buildings boring complex of 40 afford- proposed for construction on the Carpinteria Bluffs have been erected to launch the public review process for a large-scale resort able apartment units. And, of project. course, requisite parking spaces (including an underground The bluffs have an extensive history of garage). community stewardship, going back more The project is led by property owners than 30 years, which has snuffed out develChristopher Carlin and Matthew Good- opment attempts in the past. The most win of Carp Partners, LLC—Goodwin is recent, in 2015, ended in the wake of comalso the creator of Surfrider Hotel in Mal- munity backlash. ibu—with Suzanne Elledge Planning and Julia Mayer, another longtime Carp local Permitting Services. and owner of Dune Coffee, said that she and But many community members are her fellow defenders of the bluffs are “not vehemently opposed to any sort of develop- anti-development” but “were raised with an ment encroaching on the place they “liter- awareness that our coastal areas are such a ally put pennies in jars for, trying to save up precious thing.” to buy it.” At least, that’s how Patrick Crooks, “We need to protect the natural spaces president of Citizens for Carpinteria Bluffs, we have left,” she said. “If this is allowed to described it. Crooks grew up in Carpin- happen, it would never be returned to what teria and was in middle school when the it once was.” community acquired the Carpinteria Bluffs However, Goodwin and Carlin explained Nature Preserve in the 1990s. that their plan is far different from previous And Carpinteria kids really did scrounge proposals—as in, more sustainable, more up all their loose change to help “save the considerate of the space, and on a much bluffs.” A number of them, like Crooks, still smaller scale than what the property is live in the community. zoned for.

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“All those other projects wanted to take up nearly every square inch of the property,” Goodwin said. “We felt that never really made sense for that site.”

While many Carpinterians disapprove, other locals are “surprised to see how much open space is being created through this project,” and like the

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Mental Health Not to Blame for Classmate’s Stabbing, Judge Finds COU RTESY

Ruling Paves Way for Attempted Murder Trial to Begin Against Former Laguna Blanca Student Cora Vides relief from the gallery spilled over again.

“Folks, I understand that this is an extremely emotional and difficult case,” Judge Deroian said.

“But if there are any more issues of interrupting the proceedings, you will be removed.”

The ruling paves the way for Vides to go before a jury. She faces a minimum of 11 years in prison if convicted, depending on the results of the insanity defense her attorneys are expected to mount during trial. They did not respond to requests for comment.

Cora Vides admitted to police she stabbed her friend at her family home on the Mesa because a “bad thing” wanted Deroian, in explaining the friend “gone.” her decision, cited a lack of consensus among the

by Tyler Hayden six psychiatrists who have assessed Vides since the attack. udge Von Deroian cut the applause short.

Three were hired by the defense, two were retained by the “Please stop,” she said during the December 9 hear- court, and one was chosen by the prosecution. ing. “This is not a situation where anybody wins, a “Certainly, all the mental health evaluators seem to agree clapping situation. These are people’s lives.” that [Vides] suffered from major depression and anxiety,” Deroian had just denied a “mental health diversion” said Deroian. “However, that is where the agreement ends.” petition from the legal team of Cora Vides, the former One of the psychiatrists diagnosed Vides with “unspeciLaguna Blanca student who confessed to police a “bad fied dissociative disorder,” the judge noted. Another labeled thing” that invaded her thoughts and that she was “power- her with “compulsive personality disorder” and “post-trauless” to control drove her to stab her friend in the neck with matic stress disorder.” And yet another opined she exhiba switchblade. ited signs of “persistent motor tic disorder,” “premenstrual Vides is charged with attempted murder and has been dysphoric disorder,” and “gender dysphoria.” Vides herself out of custody on $1 million bail since the 2021 attack at her suggested a new birth control medication had pushed her family home on the Mesa, which cut through the victim’s into a “fog” of depression. windpipe, severed her vocal cords, and left her with four “There seems to be no real understanding of what may other stab wounds to her body. have caused this incident, what the triggers were, but most Vides’s attorneys sought to convince Judge Deroian their importantly, how to treat the defendant’s condition to client suffers from such serious mental health disorders either stop or reduce this type of conduct from occurring that counseling and medication, rather than a likely and in the future,” Deroian said. She called Vides’s proposed lengthy prison term, was a more appropriate consequence outpatient treatment plan “insufficient.” of her actions.

“And finally,” Deroian said, “the court finds the seriousThey put forth a treatment plan of six months of inten- ness of the offense, the brutal nature of the alleged assault, sive outpatient psychotherapy (with more if Vides chose the fact that this was an unprovoked attack, involved the to continue), after which the criminal charges against her alleged use of a knife, the location of the injury — which could be dismissed and the records of the case sealed. just by luck did not result in the victim dying — results in Prosecutors fought the petition. So did the victim’s fam- Defendant Vides posing a significant risk to the commuily and supporters who packed the courtroom that day, nity and an unreasonable risk of danger to public safety.” many of them from the Laguna Blanca community.

At the time of the stabbing, both Vides and the victim were seniors at the private Hope Ranch school and close February 13, 2021, was like any other Saturday, Vides’s friends. They were members of the art club and intellectual mother, Patti, told police. The family spent a casual aftertypes who never partied or got into trouble. While Vides noon together before the victim arrived at their Mesa was a transfer student and more reserved, the victim was home for dinner. “Everything was fine,” she said. especially well-liked among her teachers and classmates.

What Patti didn’t know, what no one knew, was that two Before the hearing, the victim’s supporters expressed weeks prior, Vides had been suddenly overwhelmed by a concern Deroian would side with Vides, citing a new feeling that “something bad was going to happen.” It maniamendment to state law that puts the burden on the pros- fested with “dizziness,” an “inability to focus,” and generally ecution to prove a defendant’s mental health diagnosis was feeling “feeble,” Vides told detectives. not a significant factor in the commission of their crime.

She believed her discomfort was inextricably linked to So, when the judge finally handed down her deci- the victim and that if she killed her — an action that was sion — and after three years of delays in the case — the “inevitable” — she would be released from it.

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Around that time, Vides, who had an interest in knives, received a seven-inch switchblade for her 18th birthday from her father, Joshua. Switchblades longer than two inches are illegal in California.

Joshua, a former chief financial officer for Microsoft Business Solutions, told police his daughter had always been a “mild-mannered” girl who was “calm and kind.” He denied any history of mental illness.

In reality, Vides had seen a therapist in recent years, though only briefly, and reported bouts of self-mutilation by cutting on her thighs.

By 10 p.m. the night of the stabbing, Vides and the victim retreated to her bedroom to watch the movie Chocolat and play Nintendo. They had a long heart-to-heart, said Vides, who moved from Washington state to Santa Barbara two years earlier and was still struggling to adjust.

The victim empathized with her and suggested resources for support. Vides said throughout the conversation she felt “intense dread” over the “bad thing” that was about to happen. As they talked, she fidgeted with the switchblade, opening and closing it and finally placing it on her bed.

At around 2 a.m., Vides asked the victim if she wanted to meditate. She agreed and lay on the floor. Vides covered her face with a sweater and told her to relax. She then silently took hold of the knife and thrust down, stabbing her friend directly in the center of her neckline.

The victim grabbed the knife and pulled it from her throat. Vides tried to pin her down and a violent struggle ensued, with Vides stabbing her behind the ear, in her arm and leg, and on her back.

“She really wanted to live,” Vides told police, explaining the victim wasn’t able to speak but tried to make noise to alert the household by knocking over a lamp and throwing her shoes against the wall. “She did everything someone should do when someone is trying to hurt them,” Vides said.

The victim was eventually able to speak and told Vides: “Go get your parents. I need to go to the hospital. I will forgive you, and I will still be your friend.” Those words were enough to release Vides from the “bad thing” — “like coming out of a dream,” she explained to police.

Joshua and Patti drove the victim and Vides to Cottage Hospital. The victim had again lost her voice. A nurse asked her who hurt her. She wrote in a Sharpie on the nurse’s arm: “Cora Vi — e…” before her handwriting trailed off.

Hospital staff alerted the police, who contacted Vides and her parents in the parking lot.

Detectives spoke to Vides for more than three hours. She grew cold from the blood that saturated her clothing, and they offered her a blanket. “We had a comfortable conversation, I would say,” one of the detectives testified. “She told me multiple times, ‘It’s okay, you’re just doing your job.’ ” The victim was stabilized with emergency surgery and transported to UCLA, where doctors performed a complex laryngeal reconstruction. She is now attending college with the aid of a service dog.

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As the criminal charges against Vides slowly wound their way through the justice system, the victim’s parents sued Vides’s family for negligence.

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NEWS of the WEEK CONT’D CLASSMATE’S STABBING actually used sharp objects on herself and others.”

The lawsuit — which described the “severe, gruesome, and permanent” injuries sustained by the victim, both physical and emotional — recently settled out of court for an undisclosed sum, though it was described in legal filings as “substantial.”

Shortly after her arrest, Vides spoke to a psychiatrist from jail. The psychiatrist said Vides displayed “no indicators of delusional thought content,” “no indicators of a behavior disturbance,” and “no indication of previous or current hallucinations.”

“Cora was oriented in all spheres,” the report says. “Her concentration was intact.

Her memory was good. … Her judgment was normal.”

The psychiatrist asked Vides if a person or power could make her do something she did not want to do. Vides said no. They asked her if someone or something was to blame for her arrest and incarceration.

Again, she responded no.

CONT’D “Several times, Cora stated, ‘I did something bad,’ ” the report says. “When asked, ‘How did you know it was bad?’ she stated, ‘I know right from wrong.’ ” In a separate interview out of custody, Vides — who is currently only being treated for depression, prosecutors emphasized — was asked to connect the intrusive thoughts of the “bad thing” with what she did to the victim.

“I don’t know how to answer that,” Vides responded. “It’s all too strange to make any sense. … I’ve never felt so disconnected before. … Things were unfolding in front of me rather than feeling in control and consciously making decisions.”

Throughout the interview, Vides said the victim was her “friend” and that her friend “hadn’t done anything wrong.” She stated, “It’s not fair what happened to her. … I just want to tell her how sorry I am.”

Vides will appear back in court on Febn ruary 23 to set a trial date.

CARPINTERIA DEVELOPERS project’s “very unique character that’s specific to Carpinteria,” Goodwin chimed.

Following a “low-density approach,” they’d utilize only 10 percent for building area, primarily consisting of single-story buildings. (Local zoning, on the other hand, allows for 30 percent building area and a height limit of three stories.)

Of the other 90 percent, 71 percent would be for landscape and agricultural areas, and 18 percent would be for hardscape—walking paths, wood decks, roadways, and parking areas.

Roughly 14 acres of public open space and agricultural farmland would be created and protected by a conservation easement, expanding the Bluffs Preserve by about 13 percent, according to the property owners.

That easement would ensure no future development can occur and include an endowment fund for continued management of those spaces. Additionally, the proposal promises to protect key view corridors and restore and preserve native habitat and soil.

Natural vegetation buffers would help reduce proximity to the Bluffs Preserve and prevent further bluffs erosion, a new public lookout for the Seal Rookery would be created, and a new 20-foot coastal trail would provide the “missing link” to connect the bluff ’s coastal trail system.

It’s all meant to create a “quiet retreat” that “blends in with the natural mosaic of the landscape,” Goodwin explained, including architecture based on a coastal farm/cottage aesthetic that incorporates sustainable building materials, solar panels, and gray water recapture systems. A stay would be priced at around $399 to $1,000 a night.

“We’re not having, like, slip-and-slide pools and a bunch of bars and restaurants,” he said. “We’re effectively the opposite of the Miramar or the Bacara—that’s not getting talked about very much.”

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That’s not to mention the 40 units of desperately needed affordable housing, managed by the People’s Self-Help Housing group.

Still, the Citizens for Carpinteria Bluffs are not convinced. Crooks admitted that “it’s a real offer” to make 14 acres of privately owned property available for public use. “But more parking lots?” he added with a slight sigh, “A resort? It’s a major development.”

To bring what he called “so much construction and commercial activity to the Carpinteria Bluffs,” he thinks would ultimately push Carpinteria “further away from being a town that you can raise a family in.”

Both he and Mayer emphasized that the development is against the values outlined in the city’s own general plan, which states that the Carpinteria Bluffs are the “last remaining coastal open space” within Santa Barbara County.

Crooks continued, “the land is already preserved… if you build on that property, the natural resources and beauty are lost forever.”

The Citizens for Carpinteria Bluffs plan to present their case against the proposed development—to put it simply, “Do it somewhere else”—at the Architectural Review Board’s (ARB) preliminary review hearing for the project on January 25.

No matter how the hearing goes, there are still multiple layers of red tape—including an Environmental Impact Report and further review by the Planning Commission, Carpinteria City Council, and California Coastal Commission—standing in the way of any solid walls being built on the bluffs. But Mayer said she is optimistic that it could all end with the ARB hearing, “based on historical precedent.”

“I will fight in any way I can to keep this land safe,” she said. “In such fractured times, sometimes all we can do is take care of what’s right in front of us.” n

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EIGHT-AND-A-HALF PERCENT SOLUTION?

First rule of journalism: Before you bury the lede, kill it first.

I say this in response to City Hall’s press release issued last week, announcing the first open house and public meet-and-greet to be hosted by Jim and Matthew Taylor, the father-son developer team hoping to build 642 units of rental housing where La Cumbre Plaza now so vacantly stands. By any reckoning, this development is a very big deal. But buried strategically in the middle of this announcement was perhaps an even bigger deal: The City Attorney’s Office concluded that the city’s long-sacrosanct height limit for new developments (60 feet) is now null, void, kaput, finito.

Or at least it is at La Cumbre.

The second rule of journalism: Read every page.

For the record, there’s a whole lot to like about this project. It’s a whole lot of desperately needed rental housing units proposed for a really big chunk — 8.7 acres — of essentially dead space that’s undeniably suited to accommodate a whole lot of the aforementioned rental units.

There’s also a lot not to like.

For starters, the developers intend to shred the city’s height limit, building 75 feet up.

That’s 15 feet higher than what — until last week’s cunningly oblique press release — we had been assured by the same Powers-That-Be was allowed. In exchange, the developers are

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proposing to build only 56 units of belowmarket-rate housing. That number is sufficiently low that the adjective “paltry” must be affixed to it in perpetuity. For the record, that’s roughly 8.5 percent of the units. That’s less than the 10 percent already required by existing city ordinances written — enacted 10 years ago, by the way — to entice, cajole, or otherwise bribe developers to build highdensity rental housing in the hope that some of it might actually be affordable.

To quote an unnamed city councilmember not typically inclined to say intemperate things, “It really sucks.”

This is all happening because the State of California — facing a housing affordability crisis of biblical dimensions — has placed a gun to the heads of local government and decreed, “Thou Shall Say Yes to Developers.”

I — and a whole lot of others — would suggest the state has been egregiously imprecise in aiming this gun. Simply building more housing should never be confused with building more affordable housing. But try telling that to the State.

I have met with the Taylors a couple of times. They were easy to hang out with: smart, knew interesting stuff, and quick to laugh. If we’d have played poker, I have little doubt, they’d have walked away with my pink slips.

Perhaps it’s a trivial detail, but I found myself wondering about the name of their chief investor, Mandrake Capital. It’s an investment firm based in New York City that

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specializes in new housing opportunities.

The name “Mandrake” means either “Hand of Glory” or “Brain Thief”; it’s the name of an herbal root known to cause hallucinations, palpitations, diarrhea, vomiting, and general madness. And, in some cases, death.

With a name like that, clearly, they’re not hiding anything.

Full disclosure: By the time you read this, the Taylors’ open house will have already happened. Barring unforeseen calamity, I will have attended. But that hasn’t happened yet.

When the Taylors first unveiled their plans a year ago, City Hall insisted its 60-foot height limit trumped anything the Taylors wanted to build. The height limit, they pointed out, was chiseled into the city’s charter, which functions as the Magna Carta, 10 Commandments, and Constitution rolled into one. Significantly, this limit was “written” into the charter by a vote of the people back in 1972 in response to plans then being fought over whether to erect twin-towered condos 11 stories high in what’s now Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden. In the intervening 51 years, its sway has been absolute.

In other words, it’s a big thing.

The Taylors, likewise, have insisted with formidable stubbornness that a passel of recently passed state laws designed to promote housing development — coupled with one dating back to 1979 — gave them a getout-of-jail card with respect to the height limit. Because they proposed setting aside 5

percent of the proposed rental units for very-

low-income tenants, they argued, state law gave them the right to ignore the height limit.

Buried in the middle of last week’s City Hall press release was verbiage acknowledging that, legally, the Taylors were in the right.

For the record, the matter was never discussed in any City Council hearing. There had been no public debate, no explanation.

Kind of weird, huh?

Turns out the City Council authorized city staff to consult with outside legal experts who concluded City Hall was holding a losing hand. Given the stiff penalties written into recent law, the city could be on the hook for $3.2 million in penalties, plus attorneys’ fees.

To fight and lose, they worried, would not only cost a lot but could set a legal precedent against them with future proposals. And they kept things on the down-low because they didn’t want other developers to see how easy it was.

As if they wouldn’t already know.

I think lots of housing at La Cumbre makes tons of sense. But only 56 units of affordable housing? “Really sucks” just scratches the surface. Under existing city incentives — again dating back 10 years — the city could extract the same number of below-market units (56) but with 93 fewer total units of housing.

I’m not a developer or an economist. I don’t even play one on TV. But I smell a rotten deal.

Or maybe that’s just the mandrake root kick—Nick Welsh ing in.

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Nightmare on State St.

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ust when you think it can’t get any worse, it does.

I am so disappointed to hear that the City of Santa Barbara caved in on the voter-approved height limit. That means that a horrible development proposed for La Cumbre Plaza, “The Neighborhood,” or as I like to call it, “The Nightmare on State Street,” may be approved as currently designed.

I think the city could have at least tested the height limit law in court. I would suggest calling the Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger, or a similar law firm, and asking them if they think anything can be done. Perhaps a class-action suit composed of communities affected by these hideous state laws is the answer.

This opens Santa Barbara to a future with no height limits and more crazy development proposals. Once you set the pattern, the developments will follow.

Someone has got to stand up and fight for Santa Barbara.

Perhaps a new law is needed that will keep these cretins at bay.

May I suggest that voters be allowed to vote on this turkey? If the only result is an expression of community sentiment, it would be worth it.

I hope the city has other strategies in its back pocket.

Listen to Liz

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—Nathan Post, S.B.

y daughter the architect gave me a book for Christmas: Oath and Honor by Liz Cheney.

I thought I already knew the story of January 6, and that this was just one more account of a rally that got out of hand. Boy, was I wrong.

On November 7, the networks still had not made their calls on the 2020 election results, but Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani staged a bizarre press conference claiming voter fraud. On Monday (while the nation was distracted by Rudy’s hair dye and his boss going berserk: “FIX,” “STEAL,” “GREATEST ROBBERY IN HISTORY”) Donald Trump fired his Secretary of

Defense Mark Esper, who believed the firing was in part because he had made it clear that he would not stand for any use of the military to contest the outcome of an election.

That was the beginning of 26 days of maneuvers by Donald to reverse his defeat.

On November 17, he fired Chris Krebs, Director of Cybersecurity at the Department of Homeland Security who had had contradicted Trump’s claims of vote fraud.

Trump telephoned state officials to change vote counts and ordered up a phony letter from the Attorney General asking the same. Trump lawyers filed 60 lawsuits claiming election fraud.

But none of his schemes worked. No evidence of fraud was uncovered, nothing.

So, beginning December 19, Donald incited armed thugs to crash Congress on January 6.

Violence worked. Hand-to-hand combat took over the Capitol. These were not tourists. They chanted, “Hang Mike Pence.” Congress recessed until police reinforcements saved the day.

Cheney has it all.

—John McReynolds, Lompoc

Co-op Date Swap

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he piece “Isla Vista Food Co-op Expands to Cantwell’s Deli in Downtown Santa Barbara” has an incorrect date for the opening of the Isla Vista Food Co-op. The Co-op opened the store at the end of January 1974. I was the founding president. I am an eyewitness and key participant.

I have told current Co-op leadership that their 1972 is wrong. Apparently, they don’t care. But it is insulting to those of us who were there.

The 1972 date is not based on facts. It’s based on false assumptions about the Whole Wheat Food Co-op, which operated in I.V. 1970-72.

—Larry Segall, Barra de Navidad, Mexico

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obituaries Niki Berger

3/23/1935 - 12/10/2023

It is with great sadness that my dear mother, grammy and Tante has passed away on December 10, 2023, her 88th year with her niece by her side. She lived her last years in beautiful Austria, her place of birth. She and Otto, my father, immigrated to the USA in 1960 via Canada.

She so enjoyed beautiful Santa Barbara and worked at the Coral Casino 1965, then moved over to the Biltmore Hotel when it was privately owned in the 70’s and lastly was spent working for Public Health, County of Santa Barbara. Her love of animals, live music/theater, a kind heart and laughter was her gift to us.

She is survived by her daughter Tina (Harry), grandsons Jason (Ruth) and Josh, 2 dear great grandchildren Emma and Otto and nieces Andrea and Bettina (Helmut). She is predeceased by her mother, father, aunt and dearly loved twin sister Herta and husband Otto. Rest well. Mom until we meet again…

Patricia “Nana” White 7/15/1930 - 12/26/2023

In the early morning of December 26, 2023, Patricia Ann (Watts) White passed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior while sleeping peacefully at home in Cibolo, TX. She was 93 years old.

Patricia was born to Scott and Ruth Watts on July 15, 1930, in Salem Henry County, Iowa. She was the third of four daughters. She graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in Mount Pleasant, Iowa in 1948 and married her high school sweetheart, Oren, on November 14 of that same year. They added their first precious daughter to the family in 1950 (Pam) and their second (Debbie) in 1953.

So that she could help provide for her family, Pat worked extremely hard at all kinds of jobs. Beginning in high school, to putting Oren through school, and even into her retirement years.

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In 1961, in search of better opportunities (and warmer weather), Pat and Oren moved their family to California and settled in Santa Barbara. While working other jobs, they started a machine shop out of their garage, best known as Acra Enterprises, Inc. They ran the company for 31 years, finally retiring in 1999.

Pat and Oren enjoyed traveling all over the Midwest and Western United States in their Airstream trailer, shopping for antiques, visiting family, and enjoying nature. They even had a little vacation home in Arizona where they went to be with extended family. They especially liked traveling throughout California to see family, visit San Diego and make frequent trips to “The Happiest Place on Earth (Disneyland)”!

Whether you knew her as Patty, Pat, Nana, or Sweetie Pie, her infectious laugh and generous heart were always there! She was very involved in her local church where she served in children’s ministries, participated in Bible studies, and supported student camps and missionary trips – whether across town or across the world! She loved to cheer on and support her grandchildren and great-grandchildren in their sports, plays, and church performances. She was very generous to those in need and never wanted anyone, especially children, to go without.

Some will remember her for making fried chicken and potato salad, baking cookies, watching kids, knitting a special blanket or taking care of her numerous pets (including our dog Murray, who is missing her a lot). However, we will all remember her signature red nails and toes and don’t forget the red lipstick!

Pat was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Oren White, her parents, Scott and Ruth Watts and 2 sisters, Virgina Westfall and Mim Hatch.

Pat is survived by her sister, Betty Johnson, her 2 daughters, Pam Kane and Debbie Quigley, her 5 grandchildren, Tricia (Roger) Davids, Aaron (Tara) Jones, Ashleigh Quigley, Todd Quigley, Adam (Janai) Kane and her 9 great-grandchildren Katie Davids, Taylor and Noah Jones, Paisley Quigley, Paul, John, Micah, Grace and Hope Kane.

She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, extended family, and friends who have become family.

In lieu of flowers the family requests those who wish to express sympathy to consider making a donation to Northeast Bible Church Short Term Missions fund Donate: to northeastbible.churchcenter.com Pat/Nana was particularly fond of her grandkids and greatgrandkids and their involvement in ministry to children. This coming summer several of them are participating in a short-term mission trip to Baja, Mexico to build a home and work with impoverished children.

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obituaries Catherine “Kay” Engberg 2/8/1929 - 12/5/2023

Catherine “Kay” Rose Lilek Engberg, a beloved matriarch, passed away on December 5, 2023, in Santa Barbara at the age of 94. Born on February 8, 1929, in Chicago, IL, to Paul and Katherine Lilek, Kay was the fifth of six children. She attended St. Xavier’s College in Chicago, then started work as a copy editor at the Chicago Sun Times, where she met Ed Engberg.

The couple married in 1949 and built a life together that spanned several cities and countless memorable moments.

In the early years of their marriage Kay and Ed moved to Minneapolis and then to New York City, finally settling in Brooklyn Heights.

By 1964 they had four children; in 1967 they packed up the family and moved to Santa Barbara. This relocation marked a new chapter for Kay, who embraced the Californian lifestyle, thriving in an environment radically different from the Midwest and East Coast cultural background she had grown up in.

She even conquered the challenge of learning to drive. Friends and family fondly recall her initial driving style, navigating through the city using only right-hand turns until she mastered the art of turning left across oncoming traffic.

Known for her warm hospitality, Kay and Ed frequently hosted friends and family who traveled from New York and Chicago. These gatherings were filled with laughter, memorable meals, and the juxtaposition of intellectual discussion with Kay’s affection for slapstick humor, creating lasting bonds and cherished memories.

An early environmentalist, Kay believed in the importance of conserving resources, especially in California’s arid climate. She was an avid reader and a devout Catholic, attending St. Barbara’s Parish at the Mission and later participating in masses at St. Raphael’s. Over the years, she dedicated her time to volunteering with Catholic Charities and working, first at Hunt’s China Shop wrapping gifts, then at Sansum Medical Clinic, and finally for the Jackson Medical Group.

Kay leaves behind a legacy of love and family. She is survived by her four children, Tony Engberg (Sallysue Stein), Karen Engberg (Doug Jackson), Kristin James (Tim), and Elizabeth Engberg (Bob Lawrence). Kay’s spirit lives on in her grandchildren (James and Chelsea Engberg; Vanessa, Madeleine, Galen and Chessie Jackson; Anna, Dylan and Juliet James; and Gabe, Michaela and Eliza Lawrence), six great-grandchildren 16

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A celebration of Kay’s life is planned at Skofield Park, a place she held dear, where family and friends will gather for a BBQ and picnic in honor of her memory.

Kay’s family is particularly grateful to the staff at Heritage House for the kindness, dignity and care they provided during the final years of her life.

Robert D. Rochelle 12/5/1952 - 1/2/2024

Robert D. Rochelle (1952-2024) passed on January 2nd, 2024, with 71 years of a life well lived. Born in Champaign, Illinois to Rene and Annona Rochelle, Rob grew up in Santa Barbara, California, which led to his love for the mountains and the sea. With a B.A.Sc. in Biology, MA in Physiology and a JD, Rob practiced as an attorney for over 30 years. He was an honored member of the American Board of Trial Advocates and named as a Top Lawyer in San Diego. Above all, Rob cared about helping people, participating in a medical mission trip in Panama, and a humanitarian aid site in Syria, among others. He enjoyed traveling the world, history, sports, and most of all – being a loving husband, dad and grandfather.To celebrate Rob’s life, join us at San Roque Parish on Thursday, Feb 8th at 10:30am.

Donna Keane

8/13/1949 - 12/16/2023

My beautiful wife and best friend, Donna Keane, has passed after more than 51 years of marriage. She was born in 1949 to Anthony and Amelia Trumpaitis in Worcester, Massachusetts. She met her future husband and plunged into her new future, becoming the greatest thing to happen to him.

Donna was a friend to anyone that entered her life, with her very easy-going personality making many friends over her lifetime. She very much enjoyed many interests throughout her life, including taking part in local softball games, basketball, soccer, golf, and kayaking down rivers. She traveled all over the United States and the width of Canada with her husband Mike

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and their motorcycle sidecars, seeing the world and meeting so many great people.

She continued to meet lasting friends when working for Jostens in Santa Barbara and for the University of California-Santa Barbara.

She made many friends by just sitting on her Santa Barbara Street porch and waving and talking to the people just passing by. She was one of those caring people that others would always remember as a special gift to their day.

For ten years, Dementia slowly overcame her mind and body, but her beautiful soul and spirit never wavered. Please remember that friendships and smiles are very important parts of life. That is what she would have wanted for all. She was pre-deceased by her parents and brother, John Trumpaitis. She is survived by her husband, Michael Keane, and her sisters, Deborah Gonzales and Marci Henault.

So much appreciation is offered to the Alzheimer’s Association and Friendship Center. Thank you for being there for Donna and so many others.

Reo Joseph Boren

8/29/1962 - 12/15/2023

He is also survived by his maternal grandfather, Lester J. Harris, of Minden, NV. His loyal friends, Weston Griepp of Chewelah, WA, Mike Pierson and DeeAnna Moore of Santa Barbara, CA, have been incredibly helpful in providing tidbits of their friendship with Reo, and we thank you.

He is preceded in death by his father, Reo L. Boren, maternal grandmother, Janice Harris, paternal grandparents, Beatrice and Chuck Marr, Uncle Larry Pender, and his beloved dog, Duggan. Rest in Peace, My Son. There will be no funeral service at this time; his friends and family will be notified of services to be held later this year.

Carole Carrie Barbara Schlesinger 11/15/1960 - 1/2/2024

My son, Reo Joseph Boren, passed away in his sleep during the Christmas holidays in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, at the age of 61.

Born August 29, 1962, and growing up in Santa Barbara, California, he took on life at full speed, whether it was surfing, beach volleyball, snowboarding, mountain biking, or (in later years) golfing. When it came to sports, he was an adrenaline junkie who had no fear. He was also an accomplished chef. His other passions included coaching girls’ volleyball; coaching a team that won 1st place in CIF finals; Reo thoroughly enjoyed being part of the float crew that assisted the La Boheme dancers in Santa Barbara during every Fiesta and Summer Solstice parade. He also regularly volunteered to cook holiday meals at Veterans centers or homeless shelters.

He is survived by his three daughters he adored: Kendra, Ryah and Reanna. He is also survived by his mother and stepfather (and golf buddies), Irene and Robert Dorn, of Coeur d’Alene, ID, his sister, Rena Mulvey and family, Korey, Avery and Addison, of La Mesa, CA; Aunt Bonnie (Tom) Barnhart and cousins Larry and Eric Pender, Uncle Harold (golf buddy) and wife Anne Pender of Coeur d’Alene, Aunt Harriet and Cousins Carrie McCullough, Julie McCullough and Laurie Savage, stepmother Norah Boren, and half-siblings Alix Bemis, and Sam Boren of Gresham, OR.

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Born in Huntington, Long Island to Mollie Schlesinger and Myron Schlesinger, was a talented and dedicated teacher. Her ambition in life was to be of service to the Hispanic community.

Her death was caused by a vehicular accident has sadden our hearts.

As a child she was easy going, very smart. As a teen ager was ambitious and independent. She worked jobs while going to High School, City College and UCSB and CSU Northridge.

In 1984 at UCSB she received her B.S degree in the field of Chicano Studies (Culture and History) and Spanish and her graduate courses were in Special Education, Psychology and Bilingual Education.

In 1990 She got her certified teaching degree at CSU Northridge She was taking workshops and classes to be current on educational knowledge.

Carole was an educator for over 30 years. Her main passion and joy in life was teaching. She was very creative with arts and crafts and incorporated in her teaching.

She was mostly dedicated her career years to teach in the Ventura School District on various assignments including migrant Students (K-12 through Home visitations) Migrant students in summer programs and taught with high risk immigrant population who had little or no prior school experience.

She taught on assignments at the Community Action Commission on call from 1978 to 1996 teaching preschool bilingual day care and assignments with homeless children. Marilyn her supervisor wrote,” I don’t know what we would have done without your help.

Thanks for all your efforts and support of the teachers at Coronel.”

Many educators in the field have attested to Carole’s excellence as a teacher. Kitty Crowe: “Carole arrives on time, tireless worker, leave classroom ready for return.

Favorite activities is Read Aloud.

She enjoys seeking ways to meet student at their level in a fun way.”

Joe Mendoza: “She has calming influence over her students. Manner is courteous and gets respect from parents I have been teaching for 45 years I find Carole to be one of the best. She is dedicated and a loyal professional” Carole was much loved by her friends and when they were in dire circumstances they called upon her for guidance and calmness. Tyler Lord Hamilton, her dear friend, wrote her a birthday card “My darling friend: Your friendship is a Birthday gift sent to me. Thank you.

Love and Blessings, Tyler.

As her mother, Mollie DeWald, I recommended that she go into counseling field and she said, “I love teaching the children. It gives me joy” Her life was not without difficult challenges. When she was a nurse’s aide at Beverly Manor and just 17 years old she felt injured.

After undergoing medical tests however, she inherited a neurological disorder affecting her balance.

In recent years she was in pain with her body and mental health well being As a mother, Mollie DeWald, her pain was my pain I tried whatever resources I can get for her relief. Her relief was teaching in the classroom.

I want to thank NAMI support group for such love, education, resources, and tools to sustain my quality of life. I want to thank my dearest Kate Smith who was our NAMI advocate in helping Carole. I want to thank my neighbors, Jessica Barnard and Tanya Sorich in time of need. I want to thank the Baha’i Faith community for spiritual support and prayers.

In viewing her life, she was deeply loved by her brother Edward who stood by her, respected, by her friends, colleagues, creativity to the students and appreciated by population of the underserved.

Carole is pre-deceased by her father, Myron Schlesinger, step father, Don DeWald, her step brother, Mark DeWald. She is survived by her mother, Mollie DeWald, brother, Edward Schlesinger, wife Sarah Wersan, sister-in-law Nazanin DeWald, aunt Rose Ann uncle Gary Goldberg and loved cousins and her best friend, Susan Khan.

In lieu of flowers you may wish to donate to the charity of your choice or Mental Wellness Center 617 Garden Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Graveyard services will be held at Goleta Cemetery January 26, 2024 at 11:00 am.

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Faris “Feltaan” Sanjakdar

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dar, tragically left us on January 1, 2024.

He left behind a loving partner, Patrick Shovlin, and a beloved pet Bengal cat, Sundae, who will both miss him so much.

Faris attended Washington-Liberty High School in Arlington, Virginia, and graduated from Virginia Tech in 2019 with a degree in civil engineering.

After graduation, Faris was based in Dubai while he worked as part of a cabin crew for the United Arab Emirates airline.

In January 2022, Faris joined the City of Santa Barbara’s Streets Engineering Design Team as a project engineer, managing and designing various projects for Public Works. His most notable endeavor was the upper De la Vina Improvements Project, which will create buffered bike lanes and install missing sidewalk and curb extensions at six intersections. Faris also designed safety improvements at the intersection of Las Positas Road at Stanley Drive.

Colleagues at the Public Works department remembered Faris as “a bright light in our division.

He was also involved in the Public Works Band [Faris was their singer] and helped coordinate numerous city events. His ever-present smile and enthusiasm will be immeasurably missed from our Public Works family.”

While in Santa Barbara, Faris met Maple The Goddess, who was instrumental in guiding her into the world of drag. As Feltaan, a beautiful bearded, kaftanwearing Syrian-American drag queen, she became a beloved artist during the three short years she lived here. “Feltaan” translates to “loosen up” in Arabic—a motto that became the inspiration for her performances up and down the coast of California.

An accomplished belly dancer and performance artist, Feltaan shook things up at the Middle Eastern–themed Club ASHEq in San Francisco regularly — performing on stage to songs by Lebanese singer Nancy Ajram. In Santa Barbara, she performed regularly at the Crush Bar. Feltaan hosted karaoke and other themed events there, as well as Drag Brunches at the Wildcat and Comedy Is a Drag nights.

Feltaan performing at Solstice as Carmen Miranda

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Faris Sanjakdar and his cat, Sundae

During Santa Barbara’s Pride Festival last year, she playfully jumped onstage and delivered impromptu belly dances between acts as I played some of her favorite music.

When UC Santa Barbara’s Arts & Lectures screened The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert at the Sunken Gardens, Feltaan gave a special performance to her favorite song, “I Will Survive,” on the courthouse grounds. She also entertained thousands of people from aboard a float in the Summer Solstice Parade while dressed as Carmen Miranda.

“Drag in Santa Barbara for me has been an amazing experience,” Feltaan said. “For the first time in my life, I felt comfortable, accepted, and protected in my community.” Feltaan will be greatly missed by her fans and drag sisters, Angel D’Mon, Vivian Storm, and BellaDonna.

Feltaan was also a talented seamstress, crafting most of her unique costumes, such as Habibi Barbie, Little Mermaid, Pineapple Princess, and Disco Ball Diva. She also regularly incorporated her Syrian culture into her dance and lip sync shows. She didn’t shy away from weaving in controversial or timely subject matter affecting both the gay and Arabic communities.

Both in and out of drag, Faris/Feltaan was a peaceful protester, an advocate for change, and an activist for gay rights as well as issues deeply affecting the Middle East. His thoughtful words were heard in television and print interviews, featured in protests down our local streets, and represented in performance art demonstrating for global causes in our small community. His strength and bravery were and will be an inspiration to so many.

Faris is survived by his parents and siblings: Sarah, Homam, and Hagar. A candlelight vigil was held on the cliffs of the Douglas Family Preserve on Saturday, January 6. There, a crowd of friends, colleagues, members of the LGBTQ+ community, drag performers, and dancers showed up dressed in colorful attire to honor Faris “Feltaan” Sanjakdar’s memory.

We would like to close with a quote from John Lennon’s song “Imagine.” It was a heartfelt hope that Faris, Patrick, and Sundae expressed on their holiday card in December: “Imagine all the people/living life in peace.” n

We regret to announce the passing of John Manuel Ramirez Sr, born on December 14, 1942.

He peacefully left us on his 81st birthday, December 14, 2023.

John Sr is survived by his loving three sons: Paul Ramirez (Maryann Ramirez ), Thomas Ramirez (Amber Ramirez), and Danny Ramirez. He was also blessed with multiple grandchildren who will cherish his memory. John Sr is preceded in death by his son John Manuel Ramirez Jr. The services in memory of John Manuel Ramirez will be held on January 27th at 11am at St. Hope Calvary Cemetery in Santa Barbara.

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Donald Kirk Bennett 8/25/1936 - 12/30/2023

Donald Kirk Bennett, age 87, died in his sleep on December 30, 2023.

Born August 25, 1936, in Hopkins, MO, Don was the second and youngest child of Gordon and Margaret (Kirk) Bennett. He was born at home and delivered by his maternal grandfather, Dr. C. W. Kirk, who was the town’s physician. The family later moved to Maryville, MO, where Don graduated from Maryville High School and Northwest Missouri State.

After graduation, Don moved to Santa Barbara, where, just after his 22nd birthday, he began a 38-year career with the Santa Barbara School District. He taught math at Santa Barbara Junior High School, La Colina Junior High School, and San Marcos High School, where Geometry was his favorite subject to teach. In 1973, he transitioned to administration, serving as Dean of Instruction at San Marcos High School and Assistant Principal at Santa Barbara Junior High School. For the last 11 years of his career, he held various Director roles for the school district. When he retired on his 60th birthday, he was the longest

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serving employee in the district.

In 1964 Don fell in love with and married Esther Brinks, who was his next-door neighbor and also a teacher. Together they raised two sons, Jim and Brad.

Don and Esther were married for 56 years and enjoyed family camping trips throughout the Western United States and then traveling internationally as empty nesters. Over the last decade, Don cared for Esther at home as she developed Alzheimer’s, until her death in 2021.

Don was an active and faithful member of First Presbyterian Church for 60 years, where he served in a variety of leadership positions, ranging from clerk of session to driving the church van that brought seniors to the church. Don became a passenger on the church van following his move to Vista del Monte in 2022.

Don also volunteered with numerous community organizations, ranging from serving as a Boy Scouts Cubmaster to a board member at Reading for the Blind. He especially enjoyed being a member of the Sunrise Rotary Club, where he served a term as president. In retirement, Don enjoyed playing trumpet in the Primetime Band and was a regular at the MacKenzie Park Lawn Bowls Club.

To all who knew him, Don was a gentle spirit and a man of integrity, committed to doing what was right. He loved his family. For all his activities, he was happiest hosting meals with Esther on the patio of their home for family and for friends–especially when he was grilling tri-tip with a glass of wine in his hand.

Don is survived by sons Jim (wife Amy) of San Jose and Brad (wife Lynee) of Santa Barbara, and three grandchildren (Megan, Nicholas, and Matthew).

There will be a Memorial Service on February 17 at 2 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Santa Barbara with a reception immediately following. The service will also include remembrances of Esther since the pandemic prevented a public service at the time of her death.

Carol Jean (Hogan) Sharpe 12/2/1935 - 12/31/2023

Carol Jean (Hogan) Sharpe waltzed out of earthly life on 12.31.23 surrounded by loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Sharpe and is survived by her three children, Jeff Sharpe, Alanna Bell (Mike), Tanya Horat (John), 13 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

Celebration of Life services will be held at the Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara, 1535 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101 Sunday, April 14th, 2024 at 2:00pm.

Please go to this link to see the full obituary. https:// obituaries.neptunesociety.com/ obituaries/11610448

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Obscure Law Puts Developers on Fast Track to Build Nearly 5,000 Units of Housing

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Mission Santa Barbara — a grand estate dating back more than a century and a religious retreat for decades. A developer is proposing to build 560 apartment units where two stately houses now stand on the property.

On an avocado orchard near Highway 217, a property that has been in agriculture for more than a century, the owners, a Goleta family, have proposed building 1,250 units on 64 acres.

Despite Santa Barbara’s notoriously nitpicky review boards, both developments have a very good chance of sailing through to completion, thanks to a little-known wrinkle in the housing law that has taken control out of the hands of local government and allowed developers an easy ride.

Enter the builder’s remedy, an obscure and previously overlooked piece of legislation that gives developers a fast pass through the review process. Fourteen such projects have been submitted in the county’s unincorporated areas and four in the city as of January 10. All told, that adds up to the possibility of nearly 5,000 units.

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What’s become known as the builder’s remedy is actually a legal interpretation of a couple of paragraphs buried deep in the Housing Accountability Act. Specifically, it was a portion added in 1990 that took away local agencies’ power to deny any housing development that offered at least 20 percent of its units as affordable if the region failed to have a compliant Housing Element.

Santa Barbara has a severe housing shortage, an extremely limited number of affordable rentals, and a state government that is pushing for developers to build bigger, more densely packed housing quickly.

In February last year, both the city and county of Santa Barbara missed their deadlines to provide Sacramento with a plan for meeting the state’s projected housing requirements.

And although the city and county finally adopted their respective Housing Element plans in December, both remain technically out of compliance until the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) gives final approval.

For nearly 30 years, the builder’s remedy went unnoticed. Each eight-year cycle, Housing Element plans were updated, without fanfare. Cities and counties checked every box, and the state approved them. But as California’s housing crisis ramped up, the state started to apply more pressure on local jurisdictions, and in the most recent planning cycle, the longdormant builder’s remedy came back into play.

“The builder’s remedy has been around,” said Frank Thompson, a housing consultant in Santa Barbara who has a knack for unraveling California’s enigmatic and everchanging housing law. It really became a “thing,” he says,

around 2021, when the pandemic forced an overwhelming majority of Southern California cities and counties to miss the state’s deadline for an updated Housing Element plan. At the time, the idea of submitting a housing development as a “builder’s remedy project” began floating around law-related blogs online.

Then it happened. In Santa Monica, attorney Dave Rand and developer Scott Walker submitted what was the first true builder’s remedy project: 14 residential buildings with 4,260 units packed along the beachside, including 18-story towers, all bigger, denser, and higher than anything ever permitted under that city’s zoning code.

Enter the Builder’s Remedy, an obscure and previously overlooked piece of legislation that gives developers a fast pass through the review process.

“It’s really been driven by that law firm,” Thompson said.

“One was a huge tower right by the bluffs. It was bound to make people mad.”

Eventually, the City of Santa Monica came to an agreement with the developer: The project was scaled down but granted a fast pass through the city review system, something that had never been done before.

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The Smiths announced their first Santa Barbara project — a 30-unit Spanish Colonial Revival across two lots on Grand Avenue — boasting in a press release, “Infilling these vacant lots is one step toward alleviating our community’s crisis-level housing needs. With the Builder’s Remedy, we are supporting California’s mandate to build affordable housing. Without Builder’s Remedy, this development would be limited to four units.”

Like most jurisdictions, the city and county of Santa Barbara were falling behind with their 2023-2031 Housing Element plans. By the time the state’s deadline of February 2023 came, officials were still deep in the weeds planning how to accommodate 5,664 units in the unincorporated areas of the county and 8,001 units in the city.

Then in May 2023, the first builder’s remedy project in Santa Barbara was filed by Los Angeles–based Fourteen such projects have been submitted in investment firm Industrial Partners the county’s unincorporated areas and four in the Group, owned by a couple, Craig and Stephanie Smith, who had a deep and city as of January 10. All told, that adds up to the dramatic past. Craig, known as “Dr. possibility of nearly 5,000 units.

90210,” was famous for running a Beverly Hills liposuction clinic where he admitted to using his patients’ fat The pre-application technically locked in the stanto create “LipoDiesel” fuel to power his family’s Mercedes GL320 Diesel. Stephanie, who worked at the dards for the project for 180 days, which gave the develsame clinic, later made a name of her own as one of the opers until November 11 to submit a formal application. biggest cannabis landlords in Los Angeles, eventually Instead, the Industrial Partners Group submitted a new ending in a legal battle with the City of San Bernardino. application, this one even larger, stretching to six stories instead of five and now proposing 45 units across the same space.

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A BIG DOSE By the time the dust settled and the city and county adopted their housing plans, there was already a wave of projects that made the pre-application deadline. As of press time, the state has yet to approve their Housing Element drafts, and both the city and county are among the 225 local agencies still out of compliance for this cycle.

In addition to the 45-unit project on Grand Avenue, there were three more projects in the City of Santa Barbara, combining for a total of 632 units, 126 of which would be affordable to low-income households.

One project is a 27-unit development proposed for a vacant lot on Hot Springs Road across from the Santa Barbara Cemetery. The projects at 505 East Los Olivos Street, tucked behind the Old Mission Santa Barbara, are on a 4.8-acre property C O N T ' D O N P G . 2 2 >>>

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WILL THERE BE WATER?

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The South Coast’s water agencies have made plans against the inevitable recurrence of drought with new housing construction in mind, including this 173-unit builder’s remedy project at Bailard Avenue on land owned by the Carpinteria Union School District.

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f the 14,881 units proposed to be built in South County under

the state housing mandate, more than 3,000 are under builder’s remedy in the territory covered by the Goleta Water District, and about 173 in the Carpinteria Valley Water District. All water agencies are keeping an eye on the possibility of rain and the inevitability of drought, with Goleta just coming out of a moratorium and Carpinteria actively pursuing toilet-to-tap resources.

Lake Cachuma, the South Coast’s largest water reservoir, is 90 percent full. Today, one-third of the way into the current rain year, area water agencies seem sanguine that the supply will last through to the 2025 water year.

Goleta Water District serves the geographic area from El Capitan to the City of Santa Barbara border, and it carries the bulk of the new housing/zoning proposals for the South Coast. Last year’s wet winter allowed the district to end a nearly decade-long water-meter moratorium, releasing about 154 acre-feet annually, which is enough for possibly 1,000 apartments. The Giorgi builder’s remedy development, on county lands just outside the Goleta city border, could raise 1,253 units on 64 acres of ag land.

Carpinteria Valley Water District is the smallest among the South Coast water agencies, though it serves 11,300 acres of homes and agricultural lands. About 1,100 units may grow in the area in the next eight years, both in the City of Carpinteria and in county lands, one of them the builder’s remedy proposal of 173 units on school district property at Bailard Avenue.

“In a normal year, we have plenty of water to support that demand,” said General Manager Bob McDonald of the 230 acre-feet of additional water a complete buildout would require. Faced with the likelihood of drought, the district has worked on an Advanced Purification Project with the Carpinteria Sanitary District since 2016 and expects to have funding in place this year. The end result will be treated to potable water standards and injected into the groundwater basin for storage, McDonald said, before being removed after several years and added to the treatment system.

The South Coast’s largest water user is the City of Santa Barbara, which has its own water agency, and projections of housing, population, the economy, and water use out to 2050 indicate that the city’s desal plant meets the current demand and could be expanded if “reduced supplies drive the need for new water supplies,” said Dakota Corey, who is responsible for long-range water planning.

Montecito Water District signed a 50-year agreement with the City of Santa Barbara to fund 46 percent of the desal plant’s costs, or $33 million. It receives 1,430 acre-feet of water, or 40 percent of the water used for Montecito’s businesses, homes, and gardens. Montecito has perhaps 60 new units proposed toward the county’s Housing Element and none at the moment under builder’s remedy. —Jean Yamamura

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GOING BIGGER: The 45-unit, six-story “builder’s remedy” project proposed by Industrial Partners Group is on a lot that usually would hold up to four units.

that originally belonged to the Hazard family, who built one of the two homes, as well as the Mission Creek stone bridge, in 1885. The estate has been used as a retreat and Episcopal monastery for the past hundred years. The two homes are both slated to be demolished and replaced with two large apartment buildings — one with 320 units, and another with 240.

The county saw 14 applications, spanning from the outskirts of wine country to the edge of Goleta and Carpinteria. Altogether, the 4,360 units would have 878 apartments designated as affordable housing.

Four other properties are in the Eastern Goleta Valley. The largest is a 1,253-unit development proposed across 64 acres of avocado orchards and agricultural fields off Hollister Avenue owned by the Giorgi family. The Oak Creek Company CEO Jeff Nelson, who is behind the development plans, said that the property “is an opportunity to stick together and connect much-needed housing with adjacent and nearby uses.”

Not far away from the Giorgi property are three more builder’s remedy projects all neighboring each other near Hollister and San Marcos Road — 1,672 units altogether. At San Marcos Growers — owned by the Brett Hodges Revocable Trust and submitted by Andrew Fuller of San Marcos Ranch, LLC — there are 996 units proposed across 27 acres.

Directly adjacent to the San Marcos Growers are the Montessori development — 345 units across 11 acres owned by Montessori Center School at Santa Barbara — and the Tatum development, which is 331 units proposed across 23 acres.

The Tatum property is owned by the Santa Barbara Unified School District and submitted

by Red Tail Multifamily Land Development, which submitted another builder’s remedy project on the outskirts of Carpinteria on Bailard Avenue. The 173-unit Bailard Avenue project was previously owned by Carpinteria Unified School District and will be a collaboration between Red Tail and the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara, which will be in charge of the 41-unit affordable housing portion of the development.

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BUILDING ON BAILEY: Jack Bodger is the owner behind a proposed 322-unit development just outside of Lompoc submitted through the builder’s remedy.

FAMILIAR FACES The 18 different projects in the city and the county are owned and developed by a mix of shell companies and familiar faces who have been trying to develop high-profile properties for years. In Isla Vista, there are six projects filed under the builder’s remedy.

At 6757 Del Playa, on a third of an acre near the cliffside, a fourunit development is proposed by the vaguely named SBJV1 Property Owner, LLC, which is registered to Beverly Hills investor David Nazarian of Nimes Real Estate. Nazarian is also the registered contact for another builder’s remedy development a few blocks away on Cervantes Road, which currently has 22 units but is

proposing a total of 49 units under the builder’s remedy.

The most ambitious project in Isla Vista may be at a .12-acre lot on Madrid Road, where a Fullerton-based company will attempt to squeeze 45 units on a sliver of space that was once the home to a car wash before its most recent incarnation as a used bike shop.

The last three builder’s remedy projects in Isla Vista—two properties on Camino del Sur and another on Sabado Tarde — are owned by LLCs that can be traced to Chris and Julie Proctor, a pair of longtime UCSB donors who have deep ties to the college community.

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In the North County, there are three projects for a total of 1,108 units. Just west of Lompoc is a 322-unit development across 49 acres, which has been at the center of a land-use battle between the city, the county, and owner Jack Bodger. Bodger, who runs his family seed company John Bodger and Sons Co., has been trying to develop his land for years, and after being kept from Lompoc’s sphere of influence and then denied by Santa Barbara County’s Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO), he is now taking his chances with the builder’s remedy.

In Orcutt, for a plot of land dubbed “Key Site 26,” there is a proposal for 750 units of housing on 43 acres of ranchland formerly owned by the Richards family. The applicant, Richards Ranch LLC, is led by Michael Stoltey of MD3 investments in San Luis Obispo. The parcel was sold to Walmart in 2006 and was previously denied a bid to be annexed by Santa Maria to become a 400-unit complex.

And at Rancho La Laguna, a plot of land deep in the hills of wine country on Foxen Canyon Road, a Hollywood husband and wife are hoping to build 13 farmworker units, 13 single-family dwellings, and 10 multi-family units. The project was submitted by Rancho La Laguna LLC, the company of actress Stephanie Haymes-Roven, of Wonder Woman and Justice League, and her husband, Charles Roven, a producer TALL TASK: Planning & Development Director Lisa Plowman on movies such as The Dark Knight and the County Planning staff had an uphill battle with this and American Hustle. year’s Housing Element Draft Update.

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SURE THING OR LONG SHOT? This is all-new terrain for the planning teams in Santa Barbara. In the county, it was a grueling couple of months for Director of Planning & Development Lisa Plowman and Supervising Planner Allen Bell, who, along with the rest of the planning division, juggled the pressure of the state with the priorities of the public and the Board of Supervisors. Unlike the City of Santa Barbara, the county was in the difficult position of having to find sites to rezone for housing as part of its housing plan. After heavy debate, the county decided to adopt its Housing Element and choose which sites to rezone separately.

But with the county behind deadline, and still without a compliant Housing Element, it had the biggest portion of builder’s remedy projects in the area. Goleta and Carpinteria both escaped without any applications on city land, and the City of Santa Barbara managed with only a few.

Out of these 14 county applications, 12 of them are considered Despite Santa Barbara’s notoriously nitpicky to be in the “prereview boards, both developments have a very application phase.” good chance of sailing through to completion, The County Planthanks to a little-known wrinkle in the housing law ning Division explained that the that has taken control out of the hands of local pre-application government and allowed developers an easy ride. status meant that the applicants had locked in their standards at the time of submission, and they now had 180 days to submit a formal application.

At this point only two properties — Tatum and Bailard, both run by Red Tail — have submitted their formal applications.

“If they fail to submit the formal application within that time frame,” Bell said, “their preliminary application is nullified, and they are no longer vested.”

If a plan is missing any information, the applicant then has 90 days to provide the information needed in order to remain valid. If the state finds the city and the county in “substantial compliance” before the 180 days, the applicants still reserve the right to their complete window of time, but no new builder’s remedy applications will be accepted once the state gives the local plans full approval. Both the city and the county are expecting to be in full compliance by the end of March.

Some of the projects will likely not make it to the level of submitting a full application. In order to do that, the developer must check all the objective boxes, and their project must be ready to go after no more than five public hearings. What may happen, as in other jurisdictions across the state, is that the developers use their builder’s remedy project as leverage to get approved for a project that would have gone through intense scrutiny under other circumstances. Only time will tell, but whatever the outcome, the game may be forever changed. n

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FRIDAY

Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series: Santa Barbara’s Royal Presidio: Maritime Moments and More Dr. Jarrell

Jackman will introduce topics covered in his book Santa Barbara’s Royal Presidio: The Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of Spain’s Last Adobe Fortress, including introducing the community’s first racial and cultural diversity and developing a unique relationship with the local Chumash population, and will also discuss the preservation and rebuilding process for the Presidio completed in the 20th century. Member reception: 6:16-6:45pm; talk: 7pm. S.B. Maritime Museum, 113 Harbor Wy., Ste. 190. $10-$20. Call (805) 962-8404. sbmm.org/santa-barbara-events

1/18: Boogie for Our Bodies: Barbie-Themed Disco Join this Barbie-themed silent disco and costume contest, all while advocating to make sure that everyone has the right to control their own bodies, lives, and futures. 6:30-9:30pm. $25. Ages 21+. Wildcat Lounge, 15 W. Ortega St. Call (805) 722-4690 or email riley.dewitt@ppcentralcoast.org.

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1/18: Revisiting the Classics: Still Film See this 2023 documentary and sharp critique of Hollywood filmmaking from director James N. Kienitz Wilkins that is presented as a staged deposition and composed entirely of 35mm press kit photos spanning decades of Hollywood films. Carsey-Wolf Center’s Assistant Director Tyler Morgenstern will moderate a post-screening discussion with Wilkins. 7-9:30pm. Pollock Theater, UCSB. Free. Call (805) 893-4637.

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1/18: Diva Karaoke with Vivian Storm Join gender activist and performer Vivian Storm for an evening of karaoke in a safe and inclusive space. 8pm-1am. $5. Whiskey Richards, 435 State St. Call (818) 451-8206. tinyurl.com/Vivian-Storm

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1/18: Satellite S.B. Brett Hunter Band, 6pm. 1117 State St. Free. Call (805) 364-3043.

SUNDAY

Goleta: Camino Real Marketplace, 10am-2pm

1/19-1/20: Lost Chord Guitars Fri.: Maitland Ward, 8-11pm. Free. Sat.: The Idi-

TUESDAY

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

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

SATURDAY

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

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

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1/19: M.Special Brewing Co. (Goleta) Walking Coco, 6-8pm. 6860 Cortona Dr., Ste. C, Goleta. Free. Call (805) 968-6500.

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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.

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(805) 845-8001.

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Moulder, 7pm. 1539 Mission Dr., Solvang. arrowsmithwine.com.

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cfsb.info/sat 1/19: SBCC’s School of Extended Learning Open House/Casa Abierta de la Escuela de Aprendizaje Extendido de SBCC Find out more about courses and workshops that start throughout spring and get help signing up for Adult High School/ GED, Career Skills and Ready.Match.Hire!, ESL, Life Enrichment classes, and Parenting, as well as new programs for entrepreneurs and businesses! There will be drinks and food, giveaways, face painting and arts and crafts for the kids, and more. Aprenda acerca de los cursos y talleres que comienzan a lo largo de la primavera y obtenga ayuda para inscribirse en Adult High School/GED, Career Skills y Ready.

Match.Hire!, ESL, clases de Life Enrichment, y Parenting, así como nuevos programas para empresarios y negocios! Habrá bebidas y comida, regalos, pintura de caras y manualidades para los niños, y mucho más. 1-4pm.

Wake Campus: 300 N. Turnpike Rd. Free. Call (805) 898-8160.

of all levels are invited to take their thrifted find and turn it into their favorite garment.

An in-house sewing expert will teach sewing basics on the provided sewing machines.

10am-1pm. Grant House Sewing Center, 336-B E. Cota St. $40. Call (805) 962-0929.

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1/21: SAMsARA Winery & Tasting Room San Roque Trio, 2-4pm. 6485 Calle Real, Ste. E., Goleta. Free. Call

Free. Call (805) 686-9126 or email anna@

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female mariachi ensemble will bring their sensitivity, warmth, spirit, and perspective to S.B. ¡Que Vivan Las Mujeres! Fri: 7pm, Isla Vista Elementary, 6875 El Colegio Rd., Goleta; Sun: 6pm, The Marjorie Luke Theatre, 721 E. Cota St. Free. Call (805) 893-3535 or email info@artsandlectures.ucsb.edu. tinyurl.com/Mariachi-Reyna

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Deluxe, 8:30-11:30pm. Sat.: Tex Pistols, 8:30- music-on-the-water 11:30pm. 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. Free.

1/20: M.Special Brewing Co. (S.B.) Call (805) 686-4785. mavericksaloon.com/event-calendar Skadaddyz, 7-8pm; The Upbeat, 8-11pm.

634 State St. Free. Call (805) 968-6500.

SATURDAY 1/20 ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles America’s first all-

Kenny Sultan, 1:30-4:30pm. 5995 Stagecoach Rd. Free. Call (805) 967-0066.

omatiques, 8-10:30pm. $16. 1576 Copenhagen 1/20: Hook’d Bar and Grill Bad Dr., Solvang. Ages 21+. Call (805) 331-4363.

Habit, 1:30-4:30pm. 116 Lakeview Dr., lostchordguitars.com Cachuma Lake. Free. Call (805) 3508351. hookdbarandgrill.com/ 1/19-1/20: Maverick Saloon Fri.: 82

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1/20-1/21: Cold Spring Tavern Sat.: Oddly Straight,1:30-4:30pm. Free Radicals, 5-8pm. Sun.: Tom Ball and

1/22: The Red Piano Johnny & The Gypsy Jokers, 7:30pm. 519 State St. Free.

Call (805) 358-1439. theredpiano.com 1/24: Carr Winery Kinsella Brothers, 5:30-7:30pm. 414 N. Salsipuedes St.

Free. Ages 21+. Call (805) 965-7985. urbanwinetrailsb.com/events 1/24: Corner Tap Bar & Eatery Nellie McKay

Everything’s Fine, 6:30-8:30pm. 1905 Cliff Dr. Free. Call (805) 690-2739.

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1/20-1/21,1/23-1/24:

SOhO Restaurant & Music Club Sat.: No Simple Highway, 8pm. $15-$20.

Ages 21+. Sun.: Dreamland: A Tribute to the Music of Joni Mitchell featuring Kimberly Ford, 7:30pm. $15-$18. Tue.: Nellie McKay, 7:30pm. $18-$20. Wed.: John Jorgenson Gypsy Jazz Quintet, 7:30pm. $30-$35. 1221 State St. Call (805) 962-7776. sohosb.com

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nutrient-rich waters on the planet are located in the S.B. and Channel Islands region. Enjoy the Sea Center’s interactive exhibits, story time, and activities with festival partners like S.B. Channelkeeper, National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science, and more. 10am-3pm.

S.B. Museum of Natural History Sea Center, 211 Stearns Wharf. Free. Call (805) 962-2526 x110.

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Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo Thu, Jan 25 / 8 PM / Granada Theatre Tickets start at $35 $19 UCSB students The world’s foremost all-male comic ballet company, the Trocks dances en travesti with razor-sharp wit and breathtaking pointe work, performing polished works that span the classical ballet canon.

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MONDAY 1/22 1/22: Hoop Dance Winter Session Register online to have fun at this dance-style workout with instructor Katelyn Carano. These all-level classes will cover chest hooping, knee hooping, breaks, chest rolls, and more on Monday nights through March 18. 7:458:45pm. Rob Gym Studio 2320, UCSB. $60-$84. Call (805) 893-7619.

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TUESDAY 1/23

Call to Action for Women’s Rights/Llamamiento a la Acción por los Derechos de la Mujer Join to unite,

mobilize, and take action against the assault on women’s rights and democracy. This rally and vigil for reproductive freedom, safety, and security in an ever-increasing violent and dangerous world will be followed by a march. Únete para unirte, movilizarte y adoptar una postura contra el asalto a los derechos de la mujer y la democracia. Esta concentración y vigilia por la libertad reproductiva, la seguridad y la protección en un mundo cada vez más violento y peligroso irá seguida de una marcha. 5:30pm. De la Guerra Plaza, 8 E. De la Guerra St. Free. tinyurl.com/Vigil-Rally-MarchJan20

1/20: Gary Gulman: Misfit Book Tour Gary Gulman, per-

WEDNESDAY 1/24

k o o B Happenings 1/24: Homeless Point-in-Time Count 2024 Calling

all volunteers to attend a one-hour session to learn the importance of the count, review canvassing practices, learn FAQs, and more to be able to participate in canvassing assigned routes throughout S.B. County and document who is experiencing homelessness with information to be used to plan assistance systems, justify funding, and raise public awareness. 5:30-9am. Various locations. Free. countyofsb.pointintime.info DO UG ELL IS

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1/23: Nellie McKay Singer/songwriter Nellie McKay, out with 2023’s album Hey Guys, Watch This, will bring her vintage jazz and vocal pop, with occasional dashes of indie rock and hip-hop, to S.B. 7:30pm. $18-$20. 1221 State St. Call (805) 962-7776. sohosb.com

former, writer, and comic with more than 25 years of experience, will bring his current tour using material from his memoir of his life from kindergarten through 12th grade. 7:30pm. The Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. $56.50. Call (805) 963-0761.

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1/21: LVBHS Meeting & Program Join the Lompoc Valley Botanic and Horticultural Society (LVBHS) for a meeting followed by a program from an agricultural biotechnology copywriter with a PhD in plant pathology on the fascinating adaptations that plants have developed to protect themselves. 2pm. Stone Pine Hall, 210 S. H St., Lompoc. Free. Call (805) 450-3668 or email lvbothortsoc@ gmail.com. tinyurl.com/LVBHS-Meeting

1/23:

Chaucer’s Book Talk and Signing: Bella DePaulo,

PhD Social scientist, local author, and the leading expert on single life Bella DePaulo, PhD, will talk and sign copies of her latest book, Single at Heart: The Power, Freedom, and Heart-Filling Joy of Single Life, a groundbreaking, comprehensive confirmation that a powerful, healthy, happy life is possible because of being single. 6-7pm. Chaucer’s Books, 3321 State St. Free. Call (805) 682-6787.

Thurs 1/18 7:00 pm

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ALMOST FAMOUS FREE ADMISSION! Notions, Classes, Machines, Service

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Local author Joshua Schimel will sign copies of Your Future on the Faculty: How to Survive and Thrive in Academia, about the relationships with communities of students, colleagues, peers, and university administration and support staff that enable academics to succeed and thrive. 6-7pm. Chaucer’s Books, 3321 State St. Free. Call (805) 682-6787.

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American Theatre Guild Pres-

ents Pretty Woman: The Musical Based on the 1990s

romcom Pretty Woman, starring Julia Roberts, this musical follows these iconic characters in a new way with a creative team led by two-time Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots) and music and lyrics by Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance. 7:30pm. The Granada Theatre, 1214 State St. $59$129. Call (805) 899-2222. granadasb.org/events

1/21: Ocean Ambassador Beach Cleanups Be part of the solution to marine pollution at this beach cleanup. Please bring your own gloves and bags. Students can earn community service hours.

Register online. 10am-noon. East Beach (behind Skater’s Point), 1400 E. Cabrillo Blvd. Call 962-2526 x104. sbnature.org/calendar

1/20: Tecolote Book-Signing: Elisa Stad Local

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author Elisa Stad will sign copies of her picture book Mama’s Love Language, which celebrates diversity and the unspoken bonds of family and is perfect for kids of all ages.

3-4pm. Tecolote Book Shop, 1470 E. Valley Rd. #52, Montecito. Call (805) 969-4977. tinyurl.com/Mamas-Love

Tues 1/23 7:30 pm

NELLIE MCKAY VINTAGE JAZZ / POP Wed 1/24 7:30 pm

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1/21: Chaucer’s Kids’ Book Reading and Signing: Gwen Dandridge Local author Gwen Dandridge will

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read and sign copies of her release The Lady of the Tower, a story about a lady locked in a tower who, unlike the common trope, does not wait for a hero to save her. 3-4pm.

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Three Former Major League Players to Be Inducted in the Foresters Hall of Fame

Josh Jung (30) was on Gatorade bucket duty to help Foresters manager Bill Pintard celebrate career victory No. 900 in 2017.

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Community Invited to Honor Josh Jung, Brett Hayes, and Dana Eveland

by Victor Bryant Since 2006, the Santa Barbara Foresters have won 10 national baseball championships and have sent more than 60 players to the major leagues. In 2023, two of those former players—third baseman Jung and coach Hayes of the Texas Rangers—joined an even more elite ball club: They became the first former Foresters to win World Series rings.

“We were thrilled to watch Josh and Brett win the Series,” said Foresters manager Bill Pintard. “And we’re very excited to see them again to congratulate them in person and welcome them to the Hall. It’s one of our biggest events of the year, and we look forward to seeing fans, family, and friends.”

Fans and local supporters are invited to buy tickets to come and support the team and the Hugs for Cubs, as well as enjoy a great evening of fabulous food, great wine, and lots of baseball talk. The whole family is welcome.

by the start of the ’23 season had grabbed the starting spot at third base. He was a two-time American League (AL) Rookie of the Month, helping power the Rangers with 23 homers and 70 RBIs on the season while earning a spot on the starting line for the AL All-Star Team. Jung was a key part of the team’s surprising run through the AL playoffs, and then hit .350 as the Rangers beat the Diamondbacks to win the franchise’s first World Series. He is the first Foresters player to earn a World Series ring.

Brett Hayes is a catcher who played his college ball at the University of Nevada. Hayes was a Forester in 2003 and helped the team to a runner-up finish in the NBC World Series, where the Foresters lost in the finals to a team from Taiwan.

He was drafted in the second round by the then-Florida Marlins in 2005 and made his big-league debut in 2009. He later played for Kansas City and Cleveland, before moving into scouting. He became the Rangers’ bullpen coach in 2022 and in 2023 joined the celebration as his team won the 2023 World Series.

MORE ABOUT THE HALL OF FAMERS Josh Jung is a former Texas Tech Red Raider and played with the Foresters in 2017, when he hit .341 and led the team with 20 RBIs while playing lights-out defense. Two years later, Jung was chosen eighth overall (one of the highest Foresters draft picks ever) by the Rangers. He debuted in late 2022 and 28

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Dana Eveland pitched for 10 Major League teams in 11 seasons.

Rangers bullpen coach Brett Hayes poses with the 2023 World Series trophy, won by the Rangers in October.

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Dana Eveland has pitched all around the world, starting at Hill College in Texas, then with the Foresters in 2002. He went on to pitch for 11 Major League seasons with 10 teams from 2005 to 2016, including 2011 with the L.A. Dodgers, plus stints in Korea and Mexico. He is a regular player in the Foresters golf tournament and a big supporter of the Hugs for Cubs. His brother Kyle is also a former Forester.

That trio will join more than 25 other people (and the 2006 national championship team) in the Foresters Hall of Fame, a group that will now include 14 Major Leaguers. The Hugs for Cubs program, which helps kids and families battling cancer, is represented by the late Eric Pintard and Chris Messier.

Other Hall of Fame members include longtime volunteers and supporters.

ABOUT THE EVENT Baseball fans will also enjoy hearing from and meeting a special guest, another former Major Leaguer, Roy Howell. The 11-year Major Leaguer played at Lompoc High and was the first-round draft pick of the Texas Rangers in 1972.

The Foresters Hall of Fame Ceremony will be held on Sunday, January 28, from 4-8 p.m. at the Cabrillo Pavilion (1118 E. Cabrillo Blvd.). The Foresters board of directors invites Foresters fans, family, and friends to come to get tickets for the Hall of Fame event, which will include food, wine, and beer provided by many generous local sponsors. Tickets are $75 for adults, $25 for kids 5-17, and free for kids 5 and younger. Groups can also buy a table of eight.

Those who are not able to attend can still support the Hugs for Cubs by sponsoring a Hugs for Cubs kid for 2024. For more information or to purchase Hall of Fame tickets, see sbforesters .org, or email info@sbforesters.org.

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Because she’s been doing it since the age of 4, when her father, the GermanAmerican painter Wolf Kahn, bought a farm in the Vermont woods back in 1968.

She’s been spreading that fun-with-fungi gospel for the past two decades, last year even penning the children’s book Mason Goes Mushrooming, which stars her own son.

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Melany Kahn Says to Go Find Mushrooms with Your Kids She’s coming to the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden on January 20 to lead “A Morning of Mushrooms,” a family event that is free with the garden admission. I asked her a bit more about her life and why mushrooming is good for kids.

How did you get into foraging? I began foraging as a babe in arms because my parents were amateur mushroom enthusiasts from before I was born. Then when I had kids, we went on mushroom walks every weekend with our local club, and my kids developed their own passion for hunting for mushrooms.

Mason Goes Mushrooming by Melany Kahn

How should people interested in foraging find guides or learn more? Absolutely the best way is to join a local mushroom club, which are usually very inexpensive and quite family-friendly. Go to the fairs and festivals — mushroom foragers are eager to share their wisdom. Very often, people who love mushrooms learned about them from a previous generation, or someone else who was into it, and then it stuck. It is a multigenerational, fun, free hobby that anyone can begin.

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What are some of your favorite mushrooms to find? In Mason Goes Mushrooming, Mason finds four beginner mushrooms: the black trumpet, the lobster, Melany Kahn will appear at the Santa the chanterelle, and the Barbara Botanic Garden on January 20. morel. I love all of those to eat, and they are easily identified. You can also “forage” at your When did you realize that it was appropriate for local store and find some terrific cultivated kids? Kids love to be in the woods, and they mushrooms to try—even portobellos and love to hunt for things—think sea glass on shiitakes are very tasty, more so than the the beach, or wild blueberries in Maine, or ubiquitous white button so often served. mushrooms in the forest. They are lower to the ground and usually have better eye- Have you foraged in Santa Barbara before? I sight than their adults, so they are remark- came to Santa Barbara last year and did ably adept foragers with keen memories to some school visits and hunted for chanrecall the different types of mushrooms. terelles, which are out this time of year.

They are huge in California and, once you How do you confront the danger fears that so learn them, incredibly fun to find and a many Americans have around mushrooms? The real delicacy. I would say come to the fair, dangers come from a lack of education. go join your local mushroom club, and get Most of us have been schooled in “Don’t involved with actual woods, actual people touch that” around any sort of wild mush- who love it, and soon you will too. room, and what that translates to is “Don’t learn about that,” which then translates A Morning of Mushrooms: Family Event to a lack of education. I am advocating takes place at Santa Barbara Botanic Garden that people get educated about fungi so (1212 Mission Canyon Rd.) from 10:30 a.m. that they do not go out in the woods and to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 20. See eat something that is harmful. That is the sbbotanicgarden.org/calendar for details. For whole point of fungi education that has more information about Melany Kahn and her been held back from us over mycophobia. book, see masongoesmushrooming.com.

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Brass Bird Coffee Is Perking Up Carpinteria The food offerings are a cut above the usual coffeehouse fare.

The inviting outdoor patio at Brass Bird Coffee

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by Rebecca Horrigan may see someone drinking a warm lavender with Rodriguez.

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by Ingrid Bostrom latte, sipping a glass of Provence rosé, diving Her extensive into a pesto chicken panini oozing fresh mozzafood and beverage rella, or taking photos of (and then promptly devouring) experience shines in Brass a freshly baked persimmon “Pop-Tart” seasonal toaster Bird’s creative and delectable pastry. Maybe they’re working on a laptop, scribbling menu, where the lunch options are just as enticing as into a notebook, or chatting with a big group of family their morning fare.

Take, for example, the prosciutto panini, which far or friends around a firepit. The common thread: There’s something to make every type of person happy—and exceeded my expectations for a coffee shop sandwich.

Brimming with delectable prosciutto, mozzarella, that’s exactly what owner Sarah Dandona dreamed up.

“I loved this idea of creating a space that I would roasted red peppers, tomatoes, olives, pesto, and want to be at,” said Dandona, who owns the balsamic grilled on fresh La Brea Bakery shop on Carpinteria Avenue with husbread, this is a sandwich I’ll be comband, Juan Rodriguez. “It’s a place ing back for, whether I’m grabbing that makes me want to sit and a coffee or not. relax. Almost like a European “I created lots of menus in my situation.” catering position. Menu develDandona grew up lovopment is something I love. It’s one of my favorite things to ing coffee shops and was do,” Dandona said. inspired by the café culture Another hit is the breakin France. When I stopped by in early January, Brass Bird fast burrito. Vegetarian or was bustling with a distinctly brimming with fresh thickParisian joie de vivre. The staff cut bacon, this combination of warmly invites you to linger, and fluffy scrambled eggs, caramelized Sarah Dandona onions, and breakfast potatoes swadthe robust menu provides plenty of options to do just that. Start with one dled in a large tortilla and served with a of their specialty drinks, such the honey lavhomemade salsa had my taste buds dancing. ender latte made with Ventura-based roasters Bea“I love our breakfast burrito. I think adding the carcon Coffee. Or if you’re looking for a delicious way to amelized onions puts it over the top,” Dandona gushed. improve focus and immunity, try a wellness beverage Since they live in Carpinteria, the plethora of fresh like their Mudwtr latte, a blend of organic mushroom, produce at their fingertips inspires much of the menu lion’s mane, chaga, reishi, chai spices, black tea, cocoa, as well. “We use some local Carpinteria farms. If someHimalayan sea salt, maple, and milk. I was skeptical at thing looks cool that comes in, we’ll make a special dish,” first but quickly blown away by the rich flavors of cocoa Dandona said. “We’re always using different fruits that become available.” and spice.

“We’re always doing it the right way; we don’t cut This locally grown philosophy is beautifully present corners, and I think it shows in the product we’re able to in their pastry case. All of these doughy delicacies are produce,” Dandona said. made by their talented in-house baker and whimsical She attended the Culinary Institute of America in mastermind, Realeen Portillo.

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While Dandona mans the menu, Rodriguez focuses more on the front of house, and their warm sense of service is palpable.

“Virginia, our manager, brings a great energy to the space,” Dandona said.

With a recently procured beer and wine license and plans for serving later into the evening, Dandona continues to dream big.

“I definitely feel like that patio is asking for more,” she said.

When Dandona’s grandmother Theodora (namesake of Teddy’s by the Sea) passed away, she gifted her a pair of brass birds (pheasants), after which Dandona named the shop.

Pheasants have long been known as a symbol of luck. With a stellar menu, high-quality coffee drinks, and a space overflowing with happy customers, those brass birds, coupled with Dandona’s incredible talent, are certainly working their magic on Carpinteria Avenue.

Brass Bird Coffee is located at 4835 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, and is open daily from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. See brassbirdcoffee.com.

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me that Giovanni’s Pizza at 5003 Carpinteria Avenue in Carpinteria is moving to nearby 5205 Carpinteria Avenue, the current home of The Good Plow, which replaced Fosters Freeze in August 2021.

I called Giovanni’s and was told that the move will probably happen in April and that their current building was sold and is scheduled to be demolished. I have not directly confirmed what the future holds for The Good Plow, though the Giovanni’s rep suggested that the end might be near for the eatery.

“Hi John, we have had an amazing run at our current location,” says Shawn Noormand, owner of Giovanni’s in Carpinteria. “Giovanni’s has been there since 1988; I’ve been the owner/operator since 1997. Our lease is up. The land owner has been a regular customer and supporter of Giovanni’s since inception.

I don’t know what plans they have for 5003 Carpinteria Ave. I do know that they get regular offers on the property.

My only hope is that it stays local. I am very excited about our move a few blocks down. I look forward to serving the amazing community of Carpinteria for many years to come, with the help of my children.”

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MARDI GRAS FEAST AT LITTLE DOM’S: The Restaurant Guy is happy to share that Little Dom’s Seafood at 686 Linden Avenue in Carpinteria is hosting their annual, multi-day Mardi Gras Feast from Sunday, February 10, to Tuesday, February 13 (Fat Tuesday). The event will feature iconic Cajun and Creole dishes from chef and co-owner Brandon Boudet, a New Orleans native, alongside Mardi Gras desserts from Pastry Chef Ann Kirk. Available during dine-in dinner service, Little Dom’s Mardi Gras menu includes: shrimp, chicken, and andouille gumbo; pork cracklins with Steen’s cane syrup hot sauce; soft-shell crab po’ boys; jambalaya rice balls with Creole mustard; BBQ oysters; bread pudding with hard sauce; beignets; and king cake slices.

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metime passed the word that The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf at the Santa Barbara Airport, which opened in November 2011 and was the last local outlet for the chain, has closed and been replaced by the Santa Barbara Roasting Company.

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf location in Goleta closed this month, State Street closed in 2021, and De la Vina and Carpinteria locations closed in 2020.

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

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Ryan Gosling receives the Kirk Douglas Award from SBIFF at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara.

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don’t know if I’ve ever been quite as happy as when I’ve seen him act.

That’s just my whole soul on display in the guise of a male actor playing a doll,” effused Barbie director Greta Gerwig, as she presented her star Ryan Gosling with the Santa Barbara International Film Festival’s Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film—a fundraiser for SBIFF’s numerous educational programs—at the RitzCarlton Bacara, Santa Barbara on Saturday, January 13.

With characteristic wit and warmth, Gosling accepted the honor, still somewhat dazed that his role in Barbie as “a 70-yearold crotchless doll” would lead him to this moment. While the evening’s focus was naturally on his most recent cinematic role, it was also an impressive look back at the actor’s impressively varied career, which includes Academy Award nominations for his work in Half Nelson and La La Land.

His films have earned an incredible $1.9 billion worldwide, said SBIFF Executive Director Roger Durling of the 43-year-old actor’s incredible success. Gosling’s diverse filmography also includes acclaimed films such as Blue Valentine, Drive, Lars and the Real Girl, The Big Short, Blade Runner 2049, and The Notebook.

Steve Carell — his memorable co-star in Crazy, Stupid, Love — offered a funny and moving speech to honor Gosling that began, “Ryan Gosling is a delightful guy.

He is polite; he tends to keep to himself; he is professional. But that’s not why we’re all here tonight. Tonight, I want to ask the question, ‘Why do I hate Ryan Gosling?’”

He went on to say that “some people find him moderately handsome,” and that “time after time, he makes interesting creative choices. He’s not driven by money, or fame, or status. What a fucking asshole.”

Carrell spoke hilariously of Gosling’s kindness: “Did you know that he once saved a woman from being hit by a taxi?

Saved a dog from being run over on the highway? … Did you know that the only reason we know that he did any of these things is because someone saw him?

Ryan Gosling doesn’t advertise his good deeds.”

He continued, “I do love Ryan Gosling. I love him more than my wife. He is smart and intuitive and funny, he is a Ryan Gosling and Greta Gerwig at SBIFF’s Kirk joy to be around, and, most of all, and Douglas Award Ceremony on January 13, 2024 this is a big one for me, he is kind. Santa Barbara, you got this one right.” cohorts included Britney Spears, ChrisThat sentiment was threaded through- tina Aguilera, and Justin Timberlake) and out the night. Gerwig spoke eloquently of gushed about his two presenters: “If I knew working with Gosling and how he elevates that Steve and Greta were going to be this everyone around him. “There’s a thing in great—charming, smart, gracious, funny poker where to keep playing, everyone has —I would have suggested that I open and to put in more chips. And that’s what it’s like they close, so we can end on a high note.” working with Ryan Gosling. If you want to Gosling’s modest acceptance was a great keep playing, you better ante up.” capper to the night he said he was “not She spoke about how, as the father of emotionally prepared for.” He described two daughters, Gosling immediately rec- working with Carell as a hilarious expeognized the importance and the underly- rience. “He was so damn funny that the ing seriousness of what she wanted to do boom operator dropped the boom to hold with the Barbie film. “From the moment his ribs. That’s how hard he was laughing. we started talking, he just understood. … It’s the first time I’ve seen someone be so There would be no Barbie if he hadn’t come good it was a problem.”

Of working with Gerwig, Gosling said, to be our Ken.” “Even though she was making one of the She continued, “It was a commitment beyond anything I could have dreamed. … biggest films of all time, she never let the As time went on, I realized I didn’t need to weight of the task get in the way of what caveat anything. He knew it was important. was important or to overwhelm the joy of With his total commitment to Barbie, he’s the moment.”

Gosling also talked about his love of the saying this is important. He’s co-signing this importance by his commitment and movies and how much they have given to him. “But most importantly, I got to his presence and his art.”

She also described him as having “such a meet the girl of my dreams, Eva Mendes, delicious and totally unexpected combina- and have two dream children. I dreamed tion of genius. He has the burning inten- of making movies, and now movies have sity of Marlon Brando, the tragic realism made my life a dream.”

—Leslie Dinaberg

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RIDE OF THE OPERATIC SYMPHONY

From left: Anikka Abbott, emcee; Deborah Nansteel, mezzo-soprano; Harold Meers, tenor When the current Santa Barbara Symphony season was publicly unveiled, on stage at the Lobero Theatre last September, one of the musical highlights of the session was extra-orchestral. The fine mezzo-soprano Christina Pezzarossi Ramsey performed an operatic aria—a teaser for one of the Symphony’s upcoming concerts. That moment arrives this month, under the title Ride of the Valkyries: Opera at the Symphony.

For this unusual programming move, the Santa Barbara Symphony concert at The Granada Theatre on January 20 and 21 sidesteps typical orchestral repertoire in favor of a veritable microfestival of arias and overtures from celebrated opera repertoire.

Maestro Nir Kabaretti, as it happens, is well-suited to the task and the milieu, as a conductor whose international résumé has included significant opera engagements, in Italy, Spain, and elsewhere.

He also conducted the opera The Diary of Anne Frank in a visiting production by the esteemed Vienna State Opera.

The upcoming program leans largely toward Italian fare from the likes of Verdi, Mascagni, Rossini, and Puccini. But, as promised, the Granada program also features Wagner’s“Ride of the Valkyries,” a rare household-known bit of opera culture placed in the general public ear through such sources as Warner Brothers’cartoon culture and the film score of Apocalypse Now. The piece was also heard locally last year in Opera Santa Barbara’s (OSB) pocket-sized version of the epic opera Die Walküre, from whence it comes.

Opera Santa Barbara, in fact, plays a sideways role in the Symphony’s opera program: Four singers in the upcoming OSB production of Il trovatore (February 9 and 11) have been tapped as soloists for the Symphony while they are in town rehearsing.

Soprano Karin Wolverton, mezzo-soprano Deborah Nansteel, tenor Harold Meers, and baritone Timothy Mix are more than up to the task of assuming the spotlight fronting the orchestral forces.

Kabaretti explained the Symphony’s reasoning behind the program and its featured soloists, in that,“since they will be in town to rehearse [the opera], why don’t we use them for the symphony?

So we have a really fabulous quartet and we will play excerpts from different operas. As you know, in every opera, there is an orchestra; some of the symphonic pieces will be recognizable, like the ‘Ride of the Valkyries’—the best part of the five-hour opera by Wagner.

We’ll play that because it’s really very symphonic.”

In general, the maestro promises that “it will be a beautiful evening of vocals and symphony.”

—Josef Woodard

The Ride of the Valkyries: Opera at the Symphony will be performed at The Granada Theatre (1214 State St.) on Saturday, January 20, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, January 21, at 3 p.m. See thesymphony.org.

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of Montgomery Clift, the virtuosic slickness of John Travolta, the sly wit of Gene Wilder.” Adding later, “I could not think of a more perfect person to present to Ryan than Kirk Douglas — genius to genius.”

Gosling also spoke of his admiration for the late actor and how his films were an early childhood inspiration. He claimed to be “the least talented in a group of kids on The Mickey Mouse Club” (his INGRID BOSTROM

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The iconic necklace scene in Pretty Woman: The Musical, starring Chase Wolfe and Ellie Baker

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he beloved 1990 romantic comedy movie Pretty Woman gets a Broadway makeover when Pretty Woman: The Musical comes to The Granada Theatre January 22-23. Roy Orbison’s hit song “Oh, Pretty Woman” — which inspired the film — is back in the stage version, along with a top-notch creative team that includes direction and choreography by two-time Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots, Legally Blonde), original music and lyrics by Grammy winner Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance (“Summer of ‘69,” “Heaven”), and a book by the movie’s legendary director Garry Marshall and screenwriter JF Lawton.

I had the opportunity to speak with Chase Wolfe, the lead actor who stars as Edward Lewis (a k a the Richard Gere part) in Pretty Woman: The Musical, last week, where he was with the touring company for performances in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

For those who’ve never seen the movie, he advised, “Just know that it is like a modern day telling of Cinderella or Pygmalion or My Fair Lady in that ultimately, it’s just, it’s a love story between two people and how they bring out the best in each other. Vivian is our main character [played by Ellie Baker], and she’s strong and independent and wonderful, and just a little spitfire to watch, and watch how she sees the world, aspires after something and ultimately obtains it in the end, which is really neat.”

For fans or those that have seen the movie, he said, “You’re going to be able to quote along for some of the iconic moments ... you’re going to see characters that maybe you just got a glimpse of in the film, and also the movie’s full blown characters, which is fun. There’s lots of little candy, if you will, candy moments in the show that are waiting for fans to find and see them.”

As BuzzFeed News said, “If you love the movie, you’ll love the musical!”

“It’s been a blast to kind of bring to life this kind of movie classic that plays — at

Christmas, I realized how often this movie just plays on everyone’s TV, like it’s on loop constantly — so it’s fun to bring that to life and take that the live version around to everyone,” said Wolfe.

When asked about his favorite song in the show, Wolfe said, “I don’t know that I have a favorite number per se. I have favorite scenes, because Ellie and I do more, well, Ellie sings her face off in the show. She’s awesome. … My favorite moments are actually the scenes with her because that’s when we actually kind of get to interact and play. And that’s when we’re kind of like telling this story that everyone knows and loves. So those are my favorite parts.”

He adds, “One of my favorite moments is always the classic necklace-in-a-box scene [where Gere presents Julia Roberts with a diamond necklace and jokingly slams her hand in the box]. We always get a genuine laugh out of her during that one.”

The original Broadway production of Pretty Woman: The Musical ended its 13-month run at the Nederlander Theatre in New York on August 18, 2019. The musical began performances in Hamburg, Germany, on September 24, 2019, and opened in London’s West End in February 2020 before COVID-19 shuttered theaters around the world. The London production reopened July 8, 2021 to great acclaim at the Savoy Theatre in the West End and a U.S. touring version of the show was finally able to launch later that year.

“We’re really excited to be in Santa Barbara and to share and share the story with them,” said Wolfe. “And we’ve got a wonderful cast and we’re ready to have some fun.”

—Leslie Dinaberg

Pretty Woman: The Musical is at The Granada Theatre (1214 State St.) on Monday, January 22, and Tuesday, January 23, with both performances at 7:30 p.m. For tickets and more information, see ticketing.granadasb.org/overview/18221.

Michael Gross and Meredith Baxter will star together in Love Letters, a fundraising event for Ensemble Theatre Company on January 27.

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he Family Ties continue to bond actors Meredith Baxter and Michael Gross, who will come together for a very special one-time benefit performance of Love Letters in support of Ensemble Theatre Company.

The January 27 matinee event brings the two beloved actors — who played husband and wife in the popular TV sitcom, which ran from 1982 to 1989 and also starred Michael J. Fox and Justine Bateman — for the timeless AR Gurney play, which unfolds through a series of letters exchanged over a lifetime between two people who grew up together, went their separate ways, but continued to share confidences.

“Love Letters is a tribute not only to the lost art of pen, paper, and letter-writing, but to a lifetime of friendship between two complex individuals, not to mention the four decades of friendship I have shared with Meredith — both on and off the stage,” said Gross.

The oft-performed play has a wistful tone. Because the two characters choose others as mates, and live to regret it, beneath the sparkling storytelling is also a mixture of sadness and remorse. Love Letters was first performed at the New York Public Library with author AR Gurney and Holland Taylor as the stars. “They asked me to give a speech, but we did the play instead,” and the literati liked it, said Gurney.

It opened at the Long Wharf Theatre, New Haven, in 1988, starring Joanna Gleason and John Rubinstein and has gone on to become a performance favorite for busy big-name actors — frequently as a benefit, such as the one for ETC — for it requires little preparation, and lines need not be memorized — although in the case of

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Baxter and Gross, they probably know most of them.

“Our first performance of Love Letters was in the mid-1980s, and here we are in 2024. We have traveled half a lifetime all around the country, getting to share this beautiful story. What good fortune,” said Baxter, a longtime ETC supporter.

“Their chemistry on stage is undeniable as they bring AR Gurney’s words to life in this unforgettable one-time performance,” said ETC Executive Director Scott DeVine.

“It is truly a special moment for ETC as we welcome Meredith Baxter, an amazing member of our Board of Directors, back to our stage along with Michael Gross for this special performance of Love Letters to benefit our theater company.”

—LD Love Letters, starring Meredith Baxter and Michael Gross, takes place on Saturday, January 27, at 2 p.m. at the New Vic Theatre (33 W. Victoria St.). VIP tickets are $400 and include an exclusive post-show reception with Baxter and Gross (this includes a $250 contribution to support ETC’s mission). General tickets are $40-$100. Call (805) 965-5400 or visit etcsb .org or for more information or to purchase tickets.

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(Mar. 21-Apr. 19): Aries chemist Percy Julian (1899–1975) was a trailblazer in creating medicine from plants. He patented more than 130 drugs and laid the foundation for the production of cortisone and birth control pills. Julian was also a Black man who had to fight relentlessly to overcome the racism he encountered everywhere. I regard him as an exemplary member of the Aries tribe, since he channeled his robust martial urges toward constructive ends again and again and again. May he inspire you in the coming weeks, dear Aries. Don’t just get angry or riled up. Harness your agitated spirit to win a series of triumphs.

TAURUS

(Apr. 20-May 20): Taurus actor Pierce Brosnan says, “You struggle with money. You struggle without money. You struggle with love. You struggle without love. But it’s how you manage. You have to keep laughing, you have to be fun to be with, and you have to live with style.” Brosnan implies that struggling is a fundamental fact of everyday life, an insistent presence that is never far from our awareness. But if you’re willing to consider the possibility that his theory may sometimes be an exaggeration, I have good news: The coming months could be less filled with struggle than ever before. As you deal with the ease and grace, I hope you will laugh, be fun to be with, and live with style—without having to be motivated by ceaseless struggle.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20): Gemini author and activist William Upski Wimsatt is one of my role models. Why? In part, because he shares my progressive political ideals and works hard to get young people to vote for enlightened candidates who promote social justice. Another reason I love him is that he aspires to have 10,000 role models. Not just a few celebrity heroes, but a wide array of compassionate geniuses working to make the world more like paradise.

The coming weeks will be an excellent time for you to gather new role models, dear Gemini. I also suggest you look around for new mentors, teachers, and inspiring guides.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22): I want you to fulfill your desires! I want you to get what you want! I don’t think that yearnings are unspiritual indulgences that divert us from enlightenment. On the contrary, I believe our longings are sacred homing signals guiding us to our highest truths. With these thoughts in mind, here are four tips to enhance your quests in the coming months: (1) Some of your desires may be distorted or superficial versions of deeper, holier desires. Do your best to dig down and find their heart source. (2) To help manifest your desires, visualize yourself as having already accomplished them. (3) Welcome the fact that when you achieve what you want, your life will change in unpredictable ways. You may have to deal with a good kind of stress. (4) Remember that people are more likely to assist you in getting what you yearn for if you’re not greedy and grasping.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22): I regard Leo psychologist Carl Jung (1875– 1961) as a genius with a supreme intellect. Here’s a quote from him that I want you to hear: “We should not pretend to understand the world only by the intellect; we apprehend it just as much by feeling. Therefore, the judgment of the intellect is, at best, only the half of truth, and must, if it be honest, also come to an understanding of its inadequacy.” You may already believe this wisdom in your gut, Leo. But like all of us, you live in a culture filled with authorities who value the intellect above feeling.

So it’s essential to be regularly reminded of the bigger truth—especially for you right now. To make righteous decisions, you must respect your feelings as much as your intellect.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Poet Rainer Maria Rilke exalted the physical pleasure that sex brings. He mourned that so many “misuse and squander this experience and apply it as a

stimulant to the tired spots of their lives and as a distraction instead of a rallying toward exalted moments.” At its best, Rilke said, sex gives us “a knowing of the world, the fullness and the glory of all knowing.” It is a sublime prayer, an opportunity to feel sacred communion on every level of our being. That’s the erotic experience I wish for you in the coming weeks, Virgo. And I believe you will have an expanded potential for making it happen.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Even if you are currently bonded with a spouse or partner, I recommend you consider proposing matrimony to an additional person: yourself. Yes, dear Libra, I believe the coming months will be prime time for you to get married to your own precious soul. If you’re brave enough and crazy enough to carry out this daring move, devote yourself to it with lavish abandon. Get yourself a wedding ring, write your vows, conduct a ceremony, and go on a honeymoon. If you’d like inspiration, read my piece “I Me Wed”: tinyurl.com/SelfMarriage.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Talking about a problem can be healthy. But in most cases, it should be a preliminary stage that leads to practical action; it shouldn’t be a substitute for action.

Now and then, however, there are exceptions to this rule.

Mere dialogue, if grounded in mutual respect, may be sufficient to dissolve a logjam and make further action unnecessary. The coming days will be such a time for you, Scorpio. I believe you and your allies can talk your way out of difficulties.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Sagittarian cartoonist Charles M. Schulz wrote, “My life has no purpose, no direction, no aim, no meaning, and yet I’m happy. I can’t figure it out. What am I doing right?” I suspect that in 2024, you may go through a brief phase similar to his: feeling blank, yet quite content.

But it won’t last. Eventually, you will be driven to seek a passionate new sense of intense purpose. As you pursue this reinvention, a fresh version of happiness will bloom.

For best results, be willing to outgrow your old ideas about what brings you gladness and gratification.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): We all go through phases that feel extra plodding and pedestrian. During these times, the rhythms and melodies of our lives seem drabber than usual. The good news is that I believe you Capricorns will experience fewer of these slowdowns than usual in 2024. The rest of us will be seeing you at your best and brightest on a frequent basis. In fact, the gifts and blessings you offer may flow toward us in abundance. So it’s no coincidence if you feel exceptionally well-loved during the coming months.

PS: The optimal way to respond to the appreciation you receive is to ratchet up your generosity even higher.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In the fall of 1903, The New York Times published an article that scorned human efforts to develop flying machines. It prophesied that such a revolutionary technology was still at least a million years in the future — possibly 10 million years. In conclusion, it declared that there were better ways to apply our collective ingenuity than working to create such an unlikely invention. Nine weeks later, Orville and Wilbur Wright disproved that theory, completing a flight with the airplane they had made. I suspect that you, Aquarius, are also primed to refute an expectation or prediction about your supposed limitations. (Afterward, try not to gloat too much.)

PISCES

(Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Your sweat and tears are being rewarded with sweets and cheers. Your diligent, detailed work is leading to expansive outcomes that provide relief and release. The discipline you’ve been harnessing with such panache is spawning breakthroughs in the form of elegant liberations. Congrats, dear Pisces! Don’t be shy about welcoming in the fresh privileges flowing your way. You have earned these lush dividends.

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OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT Works to optimize philanthropic support for the College of Engineering (COE) and other collaborative fundraising initiatives in response to academic priorities established by the dean of COE (“dean”) and select affiliated program directors. As a member of the Development Office staff, fundraising efforts are devoted primarily to engineering with the remaining time to other University initiatives, as appropriate. Fundraising focus will be on computer science and bioengineering while still inclusive of the broader College of Engineering.

Approximately ninety percent time on fundraising activities for gifts of $25,000 and up, with emphasis on gifts of $100,000 and more. Focuses ten percent on other activities related to fund raising and administrative duties such as coordinating and executing aspects of the engineering development program. Coordinates and executes planned strategies for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, closing and stewardship of gifts primarily from individuals, but may include, as appropriate, corporations and foundations. Works personally with donor prospects and supports the dean, faculty and volunteers in prospect relationships when appropriate. Reqs: Bachelor’s Degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training; 1‑3 yrs Annual gift and major gift experience, raising four to six‑figure gifts; 1‑3 yrs Demonstrated skill at gift negotiation and gift solicitation to engage complex and sophisticated individual, corporate, and foundation donors toward significant philanthropic outcomes.

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FINANCIAL ANALYST MANAGER, HEALTH OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE VICE INFORMATION CHANCELLOR The Financial Analyst, in the Office of SERVICES the Executive Vice Chancellor (EVC), is responsible for financial and budget administration. Responsibilities include financial analysis, reporting, and tracking; developing and maintaining financial systems and databases.

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4+ years experience in communicating and building strong relationships with various constituents in a higher education setting. Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check The full salary range is $74,300 to $134,500/yr. The budgeted salary range is $80,000 to $90,000/yr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application review begins 1/25/24. Apply online at https:// jobs.ucsb.edu, Job # 63515

MANAGER OF END USER COMPUTER ENGINEERING

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT SERVICES In this role you will serve as a visionary and operational leader for desktop engineering services for UCSB’s Information Technology Services division. You will spearhead the conceptualization, planning, and delivery of secure, automated, virtualized, and progressively cloud‑oriented solutions for End User Computing services. This role demands a profound grasp of knowledge and the proficiency to orchestrate the strategic blueprinting and pragmatic execution of diverse End User Computing technologies. These technologies underpin campus‑wide technical services. Integral to this position is the leadership responsibility of a team of skilled engineers. This team is entrusted with the creation, refinement, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of our comprehensive end‑user computing solutions. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training. 7‑9 years of experience ‑ Master proficiency in conceptualizing, planning, and designing complete and integrated End User Computing solutions to achieve organizational goals and initiatives. Notes: Satisfactory conviction history background check Driver’s License (U08): Must maintain valid CA DL, a clean DMV record and enrollment in DMV Pull‑Notice Program. The full salary range is $112,100 to $216,500/yr. The budgeted salary range is $127,760 to $164,300/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 # 62401

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES Responsible for the management, development, implementation and operation of the combined Electronic Health Record System for Student Health Service (SHS) and Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at UC Santa Barbara. Works with campus leadership to establish strategic goals and objectives, manages information system upgrades, integrations, change management, accountability and stewardship of human resources, prioritization, testing/quality assurance, documentation, and releases. Will manage the design, development, configuration, operation and maintenance of clinical, financial, administrative and ancillary systems and their interfaces to other campus and third party computer systems as well as oversee project management of a significant number of very complex, mission‑critical projects related to SHS and CAPS information systems with sensitive data and enterprise scope.

Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in related area or equivalent experience / training.

4‑6 years of experience managing an Information Technology organization or unit, planning and executing multiple complex, mission‑critical projects ensuring and adhering to organizational project management policies, guidelines, metrics and technology methodologies, and managing technical staff of various backgrounds and levels of experience.

Notes: HIPAA regulations are strictly enforced; any violation will invoke the disciplinary process. Satisfactory conviction history background check The full salary range is $112,100 ‑ $216,500/yr. The budgeted salary range is $127,760 ‑ $164,300/ yr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application review begins 1/25/24. Apply online at www. jobs.ucsb.edu Job #63449

PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR

STUDENT HEALTH Acts as an assistant using independent judgment, organizational support to personnel and credentialing duties. Is responsible for a variety of administrative tasks that include being the primary support person for the Administrative Services Director and Business Operations Officer, managing various department documents, forms and other paperwork, providing information by telephone and in person, and assisting other management staff with project related tasks. Reqs: High school diploma or equivalent experience. 1‑3 years computer skills and experience of Microsoft Suite products. 1‑3 years office and administrative experience.

Notes: Mandated reporting requirements of Child Abuse.

Mandated reporting requirement of Dependent Adult Abuse. Satisfactory criminal history background check. 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. Hiring/ Budgeted Hourly Range: $23.60/ hr. ‑ $25.70/hr. Full Salary Range:

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Application review begins 1/25/2024 Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 63495

PHARMACIST

STUDENT HEALTH Performs all duties as a Staff Clinical Pharmacist in ambulatory care medicine. In the absences of the Pharmacy Manager, may be required to provide back‑up management and supervisory assistance. Reqs: Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited pharmacy school or college of pharmacy or equivalent.

Current License from CA Board of Pharmacy. 1‑3 years of experience as a registered pharmacist. Notes: Student Health requires that clinical staff must successfully complete and pass the background check and credentialing process before employment and date of hire. Mandated reporting requirements of Child Abuse.

Mandated reporting requirement of Dependent Adult Abuse. 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 and/or FERPA violation is subject to disciplinary action. Student Health is closed between the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays. Hiring/ Budgeted Hourly Range: $61.94/ hr. ‑ $72.56/hr. Full Salary Range: $61.94/hr. ‑ $77.02/hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application review begins 1/29/24.

Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job #63518

PIANO TECHNICIAN

MUSIC DEPARTMENT Performs the full range of Tuner/ Technician duties associated with the tuning, regulating, voicing, repair, adjustments, rebuilding and renovation of grand and upright pianos, harpsichords and other keyboard instruments. Oversees the Instrument Maintenance Shop operations including inventory and maintenance records of all Music Department Instruments. Manages the department’s instruments. Assists in productions and operations as a member of the Production Team.

Reqs: 4‑6 years Piano tuning. 1‑3 years Piano maintenance. High School Diploma, or GED and four years of experience in all phases of piano technology including at least two years of experience in the renovation and rebuilding of pianos; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Notes: Flexible/variable hours and work days totaling 40 hours a week to accommodate department’s performance and rehearsal schedule.

Occasional night and weekend work hours. Satisfactory conviction history background check The full salary range is $33.98 to $40.91/hr. The budgeted hourly range is $33.98 to $40.91/ 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 # 62200

POLICE LIEUTENANT

POLICE DEPARTMENT Work under the general direction of and report directly to, the Chief of Police. Lieutenants provide assistance to the Chief in the development and the administration/operations of department policy and procedure, recommending, hiring, termination, and other human resources and disciplinary actions, serving as public representatives of the department and the University, providing necessary command and control in the absence of the ranking supervisors or managers, ensuring department compliance with law, regulation and policy, and other administrative duties or projects as assigned. The Police Lieutenant may be called upon 24 hours a day to provide management for critical incidents including civil unrest, natural and man‑made disasters, high‑profile crimes or police actions, and other significant department operations.

Lieutenants must be able to fulfill all the essential duties of a sworn peace officer and to perform the functional role of lower ranks as required. Lieutenants are occasionally expected to attend off‑site training and to provide mutual aid to other agencies or locations, based on the needs of the department. Reqs: 3 years of non‑probationary UCPD Police Sergeant or higher classification experience or four to six years of non‑probationary Police Sergeant or higher classification experience with a non‑UCPD law enforcement agency. CA POST Advanced and Supervisory certificates. High school graduate or equivalent certification required. All qualifications must be met before the time of hire. Notes: Sworn Police Officer as certified by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST). Applicants may be required to complete a written and physical exam, Law Enforcement and Community panel interviews, medical and psychological exams, a pre‑employment drug test, and other procedures as necessary. Mandated reporting requirements of Child Abuse.

Mandated reporting requirement of Dependent Adult Abuse. UCSB Campus Security Authority under the Clery Act. 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.

Position is funded by federal contract/ sub‑contract and requires E‑Verify check. $112,100/yr. ‑ $216,500/ yr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Open until filled.

Apply online at https: //jobs.ucsb.edu Job #62223

RESIDENT DIRECTOR

RESIDENTIAL AND COMMUNITY LIVING The Resident Director is a full‑time, 12‑month, live‑in position with on‑call responsibilities. Utilizes a curricular approach and equity mindset as cornerstones of their daily work – each is a framework by which daily work is achieved. Primary responsibilities include: Implementation of a curricular approach in the development and education of a residential community ranging from 600‑1,800 residents.

The direct supervision, training, and evaluation of 1‑2 full‑time professional staff (Assistant Resident Directors), and up to 30 paraprofessional student staff. Management of a student

conduct and students of concern case load consisting of students living within their community. After‑hours crisis response and scheduled on‑call responsibilities for a neighborhood of 5,000‑6,000 residents and a campus community of 10,000‑11,000 residents. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training. Master’s degree or equivalent working experience in Residential Life, Housing, or Student Affairs. Track record of infusing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion principles into daily work. Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues throughout a large, multifunctional department. Commitment to creating communities where residents feel a deep sense of belonging. Knowledge of and/or experience working within a residential curriculum campus.

Notes: The Resident Director is a full‑time, 12‑month, live‑in position with on‑call responsibilities. Possibility of contract renewal for a maximum of three additional terms. This position may require night and weekend hours as needed. Position also includes a furnished apartment. Mandated reporting requirements of Child Abuse.

Mandated reporting requirement of Dependent Adult Abuse. UCSB Campus Security Authority under Clery Act. 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 Range: $61,700 ‑ $67,000/yr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application review begins 1/26/2024 Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 63462

SENIOR CASHIER

BUSINESS & FINANCIAL SERVICES Reports to and works under the supervision of the Cashier Manager.

Receives and processes payments in excess of $175 million annually using the CASHNet cashiering system and the BARC receivables system.

Provides professional customer service to a diverse population of students, employees and the general public.

Verifies and processes daily deposits from sub‑cashiering units. Balances cash and checks to totals at the end of the day. Assures compliance of University policies and procedures.

Serves as a campus resource for inquiries about departments. Reqs: High school diploma or equivalent experience. 1‑3 years Cashiering experience to include bank deposit processing and/or Accounts Receivable posting. Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check. Hiring/ Budgeted Salary or Hourly Range: $23.60 ‑ $25.17/hr. Full Salary Range: $23.60 ‑ $33.45/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.

Application review begins 1/30/24.

Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 63432

Santa Barbara Independent ’s Annual SENIOR WORKPLACE SYSTEM & NETWORK ACCOMMODATIONS ADMINISTRATOR DEPARTMENT OF EARTH SCIENCE SPECIALIST Works with minimal guidance HUMAN RESOURCES Provides expert level workplace accommodations services for staff, faculty and student employees.

Provides expert level interpretation on union contracts, policies and laws related to highly complex accommodation and/or disability issues. Consults with key stakeholders on complex cases that may be precedent setting. Serves as a lead for other workplace accommodations staff.

Partners with Leave Administration staff to help develop and design training for managers and supervisors on disability leaves and accommodations. Reqs: Experience with complex writing, speaking and giving group presentations about complex information in a clear and concise manner to multiple levels in the organization. mExperience working under pressure and with deadlines. Experience conducting advanced analyses, developing recommendations, solving complex problems and demonstrating organizational skills. Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check.

The budgeted hourly range is: $82,300 ‑$94,056/yr. The full salary range is: $82,300‑$151,700/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 1/23/24.

Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 63098

SR. CUSTODIAN‑ KITP

performing tasks that provide a high level of computing functionality for instructional, research, computational, and network systems in Earth Science (ES) and other departments served by the Life Sciences Computing Group(LSCG). Recommends, installs and integrates computing equipment in keeping with LSCG, ES, UCSB and UCOP policies. Researches, troubleshoots and resolves hardware, software and networking issues on Windows and Macintosh computers and other equipment such as printers, phones, tablets and NAS devices for users in offices, research and instructional labs, and multi‑use facilities. Provides network support and development. Develops, maintains and upgrades computing lab facilities in coordination with users and supervisors. Reqs: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent training and/or experience. Experience with proactive defense, incident response and analysis. Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check. The full salary range is $82,300 to $151,700/ yr. The budgeted salary range is $82,300 to $83,000/yr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs. ucsb.edu Job # 63470

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SYSTEMS & NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR

RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS Performs duties in accordance with established standards and instruction, for University owned Residence Halls, Apartments and Dining Facilities. May be required to perform other duties as assigned to meet the operational needs of the department. Promotes a customer service environment to residence and clients. Assists with the development and maintenance of a work environment which is conducive to meeting the mission of the organization and supports the EEP. Responsible for completing job duties that demonstrates support for the Operations Team.

Initiates communication directly with co‑workers and or supervisor to improve and clarify working relationship, identifying problems and concerns, and seeking resolution to work‑related conflicts. Reqs: Working knowledge and experience in utilizing the following equipment: vacuums, conventional and high‑speed buffers, extractors and related custodial equipment desirable, will train on all equipment and chemicals used. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others as a team. Must have effective communication skills.

Ability to interact as a team member with sensitivity towards a multi‑cultural work environment. Notes: Maintain a valid CA driver’s license, a clean DMV record and enrollment in the DMV Employer Pull‑Notice Program.

Satisfactory conviction history background check. Hiring/Budgeted Hourly Range: $22.00 ‑ $23.80/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 #62907

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Responsible for the maintenance of the server and network infrastructure.

Performs regular maintenance of the suite of servers and services that support the daily development, production, delivery, and backup needs. Deploys and monitors hardware and software to meet the requirements of each department. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or 5+ years equivalent experience / training.

4+ years experience installing software and troubleshooting and repairing moderately complex problems with computing devices, peripherals and software. 4+ years experience administering moderately complex security controls and configurations to computer hardware, software and networks. 4 years experience working with data quality and governance issues and requirements.

Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check The full salary range for this position is $82,300 to $151,700/yr. The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $82,300 to $99,650/yr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application review begins 1/24/24.

Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job #63440

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LEGALS ADMINISTER OF ESTATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MORGAN CROWE NO: 23PR00465 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of MORGAN CROWE a.k.a. MORGAN JOHN CROWE A PETITION FOR PROBATE: has been filed by: JAMES CROWE in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara THE PETITION for probate requests that (name): JAMES CROWE be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decendent’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: on 01/25/2024 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 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.

Attorney for Petitioner: BRADLEY C. HOLLISTER, 228 West Carrillo Street, Suite D Santa Barbara, CA 93101; (805) 284‑0711.

Published Jan 4, 11, 18 2024.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: WILLIAM ROBERT HEIDEN CASE NO.: 23PR00584 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of WILLIAM ROBERT HEIDEN A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: JOHN HEIDEN in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara THE PETITION for probate requests that: JOHN HEIDEN 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: 02/07/2024 AT 8:30 A.M. IN SM1 of the SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 312 East Cook Street, Building E 312‑C East Cook Street Santa Maria, CA 93454. COOK 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.

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE INVITING SEALED BIDS FOR THE

HOLLISTER AVENUE CLASS I BIKE PATH LIGHTING 130 Cremona Drive, Suite B, City of Goleta, CA. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Goleta (“CITY”), invites sealed bids for the above stated project and will receive such bids via electronic transmission on the City of Goleta PlanetBids portal site until February 1, 2024, and will be publicly opened and posted promptly thereafter.

The work includes all labor, material, supervision, and equipment necessary to construct and deliver the finished Hollister Avenue Class I Bike Path Lighting Project. Work includes installation of lighting at existing box locations, installation of new pull boxes, and removal and replacement of concrete associated with new installations.

A Pre-Bid Meeting is not scheduled for this project.

A project manual, including all Contract Documents and the Proposal forms for bidding on this project, may be obtained on-line from the Planet Bids Website https://pbsystem.planetbids.com.

All communications relative to this project shall be conducted through Planet Bids.

Bidders must be registered on the City of Goleta’s PlanetBids portal in order to receive addendum notifications and to submit a bid. Go to PlanetBids for bid results and awards. It is the responsibility of the bidder to submit the bid with sufficient time to be received by PlanetBids prior to the bid opening date and time. Allow time for technical difficulties, uploading, and unexpected delays. Late or incomplete bids will not be accepted.

The bid must be accompanied by a bid security in the form of a money order, a certified cashier’s check, or bidder’s bond executed by an admitted surety, made payable to CITY. The bid security shall be an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total annual bid amount included with their proposals as required

by California law.

Note: All bids must be accompanied by a scanned copy of the bid security uploaded to PlanetBids. The original security of the three (3) lowest bidders must be mailed or submitted to the office of the City Clerk at 130 Cremona Drive, Suite B, Goleta, California 93117, in a sealed envelope and be received or postmarked within three (3) City business days after the bid due date and time for the bid to be considered. The sealed envelope should be plainly marked on the outside, “SEALED BID SECURITY FOR HOLLISTER AVENUE CLASS I BIKE PATH LIGHTING.” The Project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) per California Labor Code Section 1771.4, including prevailing wage rates and apprenticeship employment standards. Affirmative action to ensure against discrimination in employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, or religion will also be required. The CITY hereby affirmatively ensures that all business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this notice and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, or religion in any consideration leading to the award of contract.

A contract may only be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder that holds a valid Class “A” Contractor’s license, Class “C” Electrical specialty, or specialty licensing in accordance with the provisions of the California Business and Professions Code.

All Bidders and Contractors, including subcontractors, shall have a current City business license before undertaking any work.

The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond each in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract Price. Each bond shall be in the forms set forth herein, shall be secured from a surety company that meets all State of California bonding requirements, as defined in Code of Civil Procedure Section 995.120, and that is a California admitted surety insurer.

Pursuant to Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, all contractors and subcontractors that wish to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, or enter into a contract to perform public work must be registered with the DIR. No Bid will be accepted, nor any contract entered into without proof of the contractor’s and subcontractors’ current registration with the DIR to perform public work. If awarded a contract, the Bidder and its subcontractors, of any tier, shall maintain active registration with the DIR for the duration of the Project. Failure to provide proof of the contractor’s current registration pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5 may result in rejection of the bid as non-responsive.

Required Listing of Proposed Subcontractors: Each proposal shall list the name, address and Contractor license number of each subcontractor to whom the Bidder proposes to subcontract portions of the Work in an amount in excess of one-half of one percent (0.5%) of its total bid, in accordance with the Subletting and Subcontracting Fair Practices Act. The Bidder’s attention is invited to other provisions of said Act related to the imposition of penalties for a failure to observe its provisions by using unauthorized subcontractors or by making unauthorized substitutions.

Noncollusion Declaration: Bidders shall submit a properly completed and executed “Noncollusion Declaration” conforming to the City’s “Noncollusion Declaration.”

Addenda: Proposals shall include all costs and account for all addenda issued prior to opening of bids. The Bidder is responsible for verifying that all issued addenda have been received. An addendum acknowledgment form for each addendum shall be included as part of the Proposal submittal.

Pursuant to Public Contract Code section 22300, the successful bidder may substitute certain securities for funds withheld by CITY to ensure performance under the Contract or, in the alternative, request the CITY to make payment of retention to an escrow agent Any protest to an intended award of this contract shall be made in writing addressed to the City Clerk prior to the award. Any protest may be considered and acted on by the City Council at the time noticed for award of the contract. To request a copy of the notice of agenda for award, please contact the City Clerk (805) 961-7505 or register on the CITY’s website (www.cityofgoleta.org). _______________________________ City Clerk, City of Goleta Published: Santa Barbara Independent: January 11, 2024 and January 18, 2024 42

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filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Howard M. Simon 25 East Anapamu Street, Second Floor, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; (805) 963‑9500 Published Jan 4, 11, 18 2024.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: TAMAR P. HANDELMAN CASE NO.: 23PR00553 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of TAMAR P. HANDELMAN A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: STEVEN L. HANDELMAN in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara THE PETITION for probate requests that: STEVEN L. HANDELMAN 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: 02/08/2024 AT 9:00 A.M. IN DEPT: 5 of the SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, ANACAPA DIVISION, 1100 Anacapa Street, P.O. Box 21107 Santa Barbara, CA 93121‑1107.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58 (b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE‑154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Robert B. Locke 5290 Overpass Rd. Suite 204, Santa Barbara, CA 93111; (805) 683‑1459 Published Jan 4, 11, 18 2024.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: REGINE WETTER PRINGLE Case No.: 23PR00524 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: REGINE WETTER 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

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LEGALS (CONT.) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME that: FRANCINE FINNEY and STREET LINE 40 FEET TO A This statement expires five years from transact business under the www.matthewtaylorattorney.com or Corporation Filed by: PRAJAKTA STATEMENT STEVEN WETTER be appointed as POINT; THENCE AT RIGHT the date it was filed in the Office of fictitious business name or names by calling Matthew Taylor at 909‑ KULKARNI/PRESIDENT with the File No. FBN 2023‑0002838 personal representative to administer ANGLES NORTHEASTERLY 52 the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, listed above on N/A. 989‑7774.

County Clerk of Santa Barbara The following person(s) is doing the estate of the decedent.

FEET TO A POINT; THENCE AT County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN S/ Michael N Martinez, 1/4, 1/11, 1/18/24 County on Nov 27, 2023. This business as: THE PETITION requests the RIGHT ANGLES Number: 2023‑0002783. Published: This statement was filed with the CNS‑3768562# statement expires five years from the Handy Solutions SB, 5733 decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be SOUTHEASTERLY 40 FEET TO A Dec 28 2023. Jan 4, 11, 18 2024.

SANTA BARBARA County Clerk of Santa Barbara date it was filed in the Office of Hollister Ave., Ste. 6, Goleta, CA admitted to probate. The will and any POINT; THENCE AT RIGHT INDEPENDENT the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME County on 12/13/2023.

93117, County of Santa Barbara. codicils are available for examination ANGLES SOUTHWESTERLY 52 Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN STATEMENT The following person(s) Anoushing LLC, 5733 Hollister Ave in the file kept by the court.

FEET TO THE POINT OF 1/4, 1/11, 1/18, 1/25/24 Number: 2023‑0002717. Published: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS is/are doing business as: DNA at 5048 Ste 6, Goleta, CA 93117; CA THE PETITION requests authority BEGINNING.” (Hereinafter, the Jan 4, 11, 18, 25 2024.

NAME STATEMENT Cathedral Oaks Rd. Santa Barbara, CNS‑3767643# This business is conducted by a to administer the estate under “Subject Property”.) Please take CA 93111; Gregory R. Hons (same SANTA BARBARA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Limited Liability Company. the Independent Administration notice that the Subject Property is FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME address) This business is conducted INDEPENDENT STATEMENT The registrant commenced to of Estates Act. (This authority will being sold by private sale by STATEMENT by aIndividual Filed by: GREGORY FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. FBN2023‑0002896 transact business under the allow the personal representative Matthew L. Taylor, as Partition File No. FBN 2023‑0002839 R. HONS/OWNER with the County STATEMENT The following person(s) The following person(s) is (are) fictitious business name or names to take many actions without Referee appointed in the matter of The following person(s) is doing Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec is/are doing business as: BEEF JERKY doing business as: listed above on Not Applicable obtaining court approval. Before Peter Leroy Miller v. Samuel business as: 18, 2023. This statement expires five EXPERIENCE at 485 Alisal Road #198 Hughes Marino, 1450 Front Street, /s/ Ani Maldjian, Managing Member taking certain very important actions, Gabriel Long III, et al., Santa SANTA MARIA BURNING OAK years from the date it was filed in the Solvang, CA 93463; Crisp High Five San Diego, CA 92101 County of This statement was filed with the however, the personal representative Barbara County Superior Court BBQ, 1421 E ROSE AVE SANTA Office of the County Clerk. Joseph Inc. 2108 N Street Ste N Sacremento, SAN DIEGO County Clerk of Santa Barbara will be required to give notice to case number 23CV01649. The sale MARIA, CA 93454, County of E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by CA 95816 This business is conducted Hughes Project Management LLC, County on 12/13/2023. interested persons unless they have is being made pursuant to SANTA BARBARA. E30. FBN Number: 2023‑0002869. by a Corporation Filed by: BETTY AU 1450 Front Street, San Diego, CA Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk waived notice or consented to the California Code of Civil Procedure JESUS S MAGANA, 1421 E ROSE Published: Dec 28 2023. Jan 4, 11, JO/PRESIDENT OF CRISP HIGH FIVE 92101 12/28/23, 1/4, 1/11, 1/18/24 proposed action.) The Independent section 873.640, et seq. The AVE SANTA MARIA, CA 93454 18 2024.

INC. with the County Clerk of Santa This business is conducted by a CNS‑3767327# administration authority will be Subject Property is sold in an “As This business is conducted by AN Barbara County on Dec 01, 2023. limited liability company FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME SANTA BARBARA granted unless an interested person Is” condition with no warranties or INDIVIDUAL. This statement expires five years from The registrant(s) commenced to STATEMENT INDEPENDENT files an objection to the petition and representations. Offers must be The registrant commenced to the date it was filed in the Office of transact business under the File No. FBN2023‑0002849 shows good cause why the court submitted in writing on a California transact business under the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) is (are) the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, fictitious business name or names should not grant the authority.

Association of Realtors form fictitious business name or names STATEMENT The following person(s) doing business as: County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN listed above on N/A. A HEARING on the petition will contract. All sales are subject to listed above on NOT APPLICABLE is/are doing business as: WESTSIDE Jupiter’s out of this world General Number: 2023‑0002758. Published: Hughes Project Management LLC be held in this court as follows: court confirmation. Offers must be /s/ JESUS S MAGANA AUTO REPAIR at 723 Reddick maintenance Services, 224 N A St, Jan 4, 11, 18, 25 2024.

S/ Jennifer Shay Hughes, Manager 02/01/2024 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: 5 submitted to Matthew L. Taylor, This statement was filed with the Avenue Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Lompoc, CA 93436 County of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME This statement was filed with the SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA Partition Referee, P.O. Box 4198, County Clerk of Santa Barbara Antonio Y. Almanza 5104 Cathedral SANTA BARBARA STATEMENT The following person‑ County Clerk of Santa Barbara COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729, County on 12/13/2023.

Oaks Road #A Santa Barbara, CA Michael N Martinez, 224 N A St, (s) is/are doing business as: KIDNEY County on 12/21/2023.

Anacapa Street, P.O Box 21107 and must be received on or before Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 93111 This business is conducted Lompoc, CA 93436 VITA, CKD WATCH at 351 Paseo Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk Santa Barbara, CA 93102 ANACAPA February 9, 2024. This date may 12/28/23, 1/4, 1/11, 1/18/24 by a Individual Filed by: ANTONIO This business is conducted by an Nuevo, Floor 2 Santa Barbara, CA 1/4, 1/11, 1/18, 1/25/24 DIVISION. be extended by the Partition CNS‑3767348# ALMANZA/SOLE PROPRIETOR Individual 93101; Scikare (same address) CNS‑3768983# IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the Referee. Further information can SANTA BARBARA with the County Clerk of Santa The registrant(s) commenced to This business is conducted by a SANTA BARBARA petition, you should appear at the be obtained at INDEPENDENT Barbara County on Dec 05, 2023.

INDEPENDENT hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your N OT I CE I N V I T I N G BI D S / N OT I CE TO BI D D E R S appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A Notice is hereby given that the governing board (“Board”) of the Goleta Union School District (“District”) will receive sealed bids for CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your Paving Contractors for the following project, Bid No. 2024-300, Goleta Unified School District Office, Foothill E.S., & Ellwood E.S. claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative Paving Project (“Project” or “Contract”): appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months 1. The Project consists of: Pavement repair, striping, signage, and minor hardscape renovations at Goleta Unified School District from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal Office and Foothill E.S. & Ellwood E.S. campuses. representative, as defined in 2. To bid on this Project, the Bidders are required to possess one or more of the following State of California contractors’ license(s): section 58 (b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from Paving Contractor – A and/or C-12. The Bidder’s license(s) must remain active and in good standing throughout the term of the the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under Contract. The Bidder is required to be registered as a public works contractor with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California to the Labor Code. statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor.

3. Contract Documents will be available on or after January 11th, 2024, for review, print and download from Building Connected.

You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in 4. Sealed bids will be received until 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 14th 2024, at the District Facilities Office, 401 North Fairview California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept Avenue, Goleta, California 93117 at or after which time the bids will be opened and publicly read aloud. Any bid that is submitted after by the court. If you are a person this time shall be nonresponsive and returned to the bidder. interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for 5. All bids shall be on the form provided by the District. Each bid must conform and be responsive to all pertinent Contract Documents, Special Notice (form DE‑154) of the filing of an inventory and including, but not limited to, the Instructions to Bidders. appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided 6. A bid bond by an admitted surety insurer on the form provided by the District a cashier’s check or a certified check, drawn to the in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form order of the Goleta Union School District, in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total bid price, shall accompany the Bid Form and is available from the court clerk.

Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer Proposal, as a guarantee that the Bidder will, within seven (7) calendar days after the date of the Notice of Award, enter into a contract Date: 11/13/2023 By: Teddy Napeli, Deputy. Darrel E. Parker, with the District for the performance of the services as stipulated in the bid.

Executive Officer. Attorney for Petitioner: Francine Finney and 7. Mandatory pre-bid conference and site visits will be held on January 17th and January 25th, 2024, at 9:00am at 401 N. Fairview Ave., Steven Wetter 374 Arroyo Road, Goleta, CA 93117 (District Office), at 10:00am at 711 Ribera Dr., Santa Barbara, CA 93111 (Foothill E.S.), and at 11:00am at 7686 Hollister Santa Barbara, CA 93110; (805) 259‑8473 or 203‑858‑4319.

Ave., Goleta, CA 93117 (Ellwood E.S.). All participants are required to sign-in. The site visit is expected to take approximately 45 Published Jan 11, 18, 25 2024.

BULK SALE NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY

BY MATTHEW L. TAYLOR, PARTITION REFEREE Please take notice that the following real property will be sold by private sale by Matthew L. Taylor, Partition Referee, pursuant to an order of the Santa Barbara County Superior Court: Street Address: 1708 Castillo Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Assessor's Parcel Number: 027‑ 082‑023; Legal Description: “THAT PORTION OF BLOCK 36 IN THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL MAP THEREOF, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF CASTILLO STREET, DISTANT THEREON 100 FEET NORTHWESTERLY FROM THE MOST SOUTHERLY CORNER OF SAID BLOCK; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID

minutes at each campus. Failure to attend one of the two pre-bid conferences and site visits noted above will render the bid ineligible.

Bidders arriving late to the pre-bid conference and site visit will not be allowed to attend.

8. The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a 100% Performance Bond and a 100% Payment Bond if it is awarded the Contract for the Work.

9. The successful bidder will be required to certify that it either meets the Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (“DVBE”) goal of three percent (3%) participation or made a good faith effort to solicit DVBE participation in this Contract if it is awarded the Contract for the Work.

10. The Contractor and all Subcontractors under the Contractor shall pay all workers on all Work performed pursuant to this Contract not less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages and the general prevailing rate for holiday and overtime work as determined by the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations, State of California, for the type of work performed and the locality in which the work is to be performed within the boundaries of the District, pursuant to section 1770 et seq. of the California Labor Code.

11. This Project is subject to labor compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1771.4 and subject to the requirements of Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations.

12. The District shall award the Contract, if it awards it at all, to the lowest responsive responsible bidder based on the base bid amount only.

13. The Project is subject to liquidated damages in the sum of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) per day for each and every day’s delay beyond the time prescribed in completion of the Work, paid by the Contractor to the District.

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LEGALS (CONT.) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2023‑0002853 The following person(s) is doing business as: WinnResidential‑Solvang, 1745 Laurel Ave Solvang, CA 93463, County of SANTA BARBARA. LLAM Realty Management, Inc., One Washington Mall, Suite 500, Boston, MA 02108; California This business is conducted by a Limited Partnership.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/1/18 /s/ Michael T. Putziger ‑ Secretary and Treasurer of Registrant This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 12/14/2023.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 1/4, 1/11, 1/18, 1/25/24 CNS‑3765351# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ODESSO HEALTH at 758 Via Miguel Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Odesso Health AI Inc. (same address) This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: MICHIEL DE BRUIN/PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 27, 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 E49. FBN Number: 2023‑0002917. Published: Jan 4, 11, 18, 25 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: VIZUALEYES at 3040 State Street, Suite B Santa Barbara, CA 93105; SB3D Technologies, Inc (same address) This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: LATIFA MCQUIGGAN/CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 18, 2023. This statement expires five

years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2023‑0002866.

Published: Jan 4, 11, 18, 25 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CONSTRUCTABLE at 2451 Borton Dr. Santa Barbara, CA 93109; Patera, Inc. (same address) This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: EMMA NAZIM/CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 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: 2023‑0002887.

Published: Jan 4, 11, 18, 25 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: RIVIERA THERAPY at 1515 State Street, Suite 7 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Kennedy Marriage Therapy, INC (same address) This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: JENNIFER KENNEDY/PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 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 E40. FBN Number: 2023‑0002894. Published: Jan 4, 11, 18, 25 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2023‑0002841 The following person(s) is doing business as: NC STRATEGIES, 1475 THERESA ST. CARPINTERIA, CA 93013, County of SANTA BARBARA. NAHTAHNA CABANES, 1475 THERESA ST. CAPINTERIA, CA 93013 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/ Nahtahna Cabanes, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 12/13/2023.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 1/4, 1/11, 1/18, 1/25/24 CNS‑3767351# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2023‑0002835 The following person(s) is doing business as: Bell and Howell Capital Finance, 70 South Kellogg Ave Goleta, CA 93117, County of Santa Barbara.

First American Equipment Finance, 211 High Point Drive Victor, NY 14564, Illinois This business is conducted by a corporation.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A /s/ Thomas Flint, Senior Vice President This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 12/13/2023.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 1/4, 1/11, 1/18, 1/25/24 CNS‑3766981# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: INTERACT THEATRE SCHOOL at 939 Via Nieto Santa Barbara, CA 93110; Natalia Emily Smith (same address) Eirene Maya Smith 535 La Marina Santa Barbara, CA 93109 This business is conducted by a General Partnership Filed by: NATALIA EMILY SMITH/ CO‑PRINCIPAL with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 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: 2023‑0002857.

Published: Jan 11, 18, 25. Feb 1 2024.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: INDIAN TANDOORI KINGDOM at 1026 State Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Tandoori Kingdom Inc.14520 Village Dr. Apt. 909 Fontana, CA 92337 This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: LOVEPREET SINGH/PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 28, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2023‑0002723.

Published: Jan 11, 18, 25. Feb 1 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ALL TEMP REFRIGERATION at 891 S Kellogg Ave Goleta, CA 93117; Zachariah Beifuss 5662 Calle Real #151 Goleta, CA 93117 This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: ZACHARIAH BEIFUSS with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 2, 2024.

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: 2024‑0000007. Published: Jan 11, 18, 25. Feb 1 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2023‑0002769 The following person(s) is doing business as: COWBOY CUT CARNICERIA, 841 MILLSTONE AVE SANTA MARIA, CA 93455, County of SANTA BARBARA. Mailing Address: 311 W CIVIC CENTER DR STE B SANTA ANA, CA 92701 COWBOY CUT MEAT MARKET, LLC, 841 MILLSTONE AVE SANTA MARIA, CA 93455 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 NOT APPLICABLE /s/ RIGOBERTO CASTILLO, MANAGER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 12/04/2023.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1/24 CNS‑3769356# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HEALEY HORSEHOEING, HEALEY LIVESTOCK, BALANCED BREAKOVER MANAGEMENT, FOOT OF THE WEEK at 1489 W. HWY 159 Santa Ynez, CA 93460; Healey Enterprises, LLC (same adress) This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company Filed by: PETE HEALEY/MANAGER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 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: 2023‑0002812. Published: Jan 11, 18, 25. Feb 1 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: ISLA VISTA SEASONS at 6889 Sabado Tarde Rd Isla Vista, CA 93117; Isla Vista Seasons (same adress) This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company Filed by: AARON HOWARD/MANAGER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 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: 2023‑0002907. Published: Jan 11, 18, 25. Feb 1 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: CLASSIC PLANS USA at 747 Garden St. Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Classic Plans‑Plan Design & Administration Services 1482 East Valley Road Suite 650 Santa Barbara, CA 93108 This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: THERESA LENSANDER/PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa

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Barbara County on Dec 11, 2023.

This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E47. FBN Number: 2023‑0002815. Published: Jan 11, 18, 25. Feb 1 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: AR RESTAURANT & CATERING at 225 McMurray Rd, Suite A Buellton, CA 93436; Alejandro Reyes PO Box 1854 Buellton, CA 93427 This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: ALEJANDRO REYES/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 08, 2024.

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: 2024‑0000041. Published: Jan 11, 18, 25. Feb 1 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: WOLF’S HEAD BARBERSHOP at 270 Storke Rd, Suite D Goleta, CA 93117; Anthony Leos Patlan (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: ANTHONY LEOS PATLAN/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 8, 2024. 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 E49. FBN Number: 2024‑0000037.

Published: Jan 18, 25. Feb 1, 8 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: RIVIERA LANGUAGE at 3892 State Street, Ste 120 Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Ortiz Schneider Interpreting & Translation PO Box 91408 Santa Barbara, CA 93190 This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: LEO MARTIN SCHNEIDER/SECRETARY with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 12, 2024.

This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E47. FBN Number: 2024‑0000068. Published: Jan 18, 25. Feb 1, 8 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: WINE STONE INN at 255 West Clark Santa Maria, CA 93455; Wine Stone Management LLC 1284 West Main Street Santa Maria, CA 93458 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company Filed by: MARK J SMITH/MANAGING MEMBER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 19, 2023.

This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2023‑0002877. Published: Jan 18, 25. Feb 1, 8 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SEA VIEW PAINTING at 425 Ortega St, Apt B Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Jesus Torres (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: JESUS TORRES with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 2, 2024. 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: 2024‑0000005.

Published: Jan 18, 25. Feb 1, 8 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: PIXEL IMAGES at 5940 Hickory Street #3 Carpinteria, CA 93013; Adrian Solis III (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: ADRIAN SOLIS III/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 27, 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: 2023‑0002924. Published: Jan 18, 25. Feb 1, 8 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: CLEAR MILLWORK at 525 Garden St Santa Barbara, CA 93101; ABC Casework

LLC (same address) This business is conducted by a Limted Liabillity Company Filed by: SERENA ZAHLER/ ADMINISTRATION DIRECTOR with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 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: 2023‑0002903. Published: Jan 18, 25. Feb 1, 8 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: REFUGIO BAND OF ZANJA DE COTA INDIANS at 3483 Constellation Rd Lompoc, CA 93436; Matt C Ward (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: MATT C WARD/ TRIBAL CHAIRMAN with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 19, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2023‑0002874.

Published: Jan 18, 25. Feb 1, 8 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: BASI’S CLEANING SERVICES at 322 Ladera St. 6 Sant Barbara, CA 93101; Basilisa Estrada (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: BASILISA ESTRADA with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 10, 2024. 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: 2024‑0000061.

Published: Jan 18, 25. Feb 1, 8 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: OPAL ESTHETICS at 3 W Carrillo St., Suite 214 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Jamie C Brooks 3900 Foothill Road Carpinteria, CA 93013 This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: JAMIE BROOKS with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 27, 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: 2023‑0002923.

Published: Jan 18, 25. Feb 1, 8 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GO‑GREEN COMPUTING at 89 Surrey Place Goleta, CA 93117; Scott I Missman (same adress) This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: SCOTT MISSMAN/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 4, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E47. FBN Number: 2024‑0000024. Published: Jan 11, 18, 25. Feb 1 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN2023‑0002802 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Naked Monkey Press, 4450 Via Esperanza, Santa Barbara, CA 93110 County of SANTA BARBARA Conscious Creatives Collective, Inc., 9735 WILSHIRE BLD, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212 This business is conducted by a Corporation The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Conscious Creatives Collective, Inc. S/ Karen Deborah Farris, CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 12/08/2023.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 12/28/23, 1/4, 1/11, 1/18/24 CNS‑3767276# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

NAME CHANGE 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.

AMENDED IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: JACQUELINE MARIE PETERSON CASE NUMBER: 23CV04126 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: JACQUELINE MARIE PETERSON TO: JACQUELINE MARIE TRAVIS 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 FEBRUARY 26, 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 DECEMBER 21, 2023,COLLEEN K. STERNE, JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT. Published Jan 4, 11, 18, 25 2024.

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: SHAMEKA ANN NEWMAN CASE NUMBER: 23CV05475 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: SHAMEKA ANN NEWMAN TO: ANAKA NYOTA 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 FEBRUARY 21, 2024, 10:00 AM, DEPT 5, SANTA BARBARA SUPERIOR COURT HOUSE 1100 Anacapa St.,

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LEGALS (CONT.) 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 DECEMBER 21, 2023, JUDGE THOMAS P. ANDERLE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT. Published Jan 11, 18, 25. Feb 1 2024.

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: MEGAN BEST CASE NUMBER: 24CV‑0012 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: FIONA JUNE LANDHEER TO: FIONA JUNE HIRZEL‑LANDHEER 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 FEBRUARY 22, 2024, 9:00 AM, D2, YOU MAY APPEAR PERSONALLY OR VIA ZOOM. ZOOM INSTRUCTIONS ARE ATTACHED SANTA BARBARA SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 1050 Monterey Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93408.

Civil‑San Luis Obispo Branch 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 JANUARY 4, 2024, JUDGE CRAIG B. VAN ROOYEN OF THE SUPERIOR COURT. Published Jan 18, 25. Feb 1, 8 2024.

AMENDED IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: DANIELLE KUNKLEMAN CASE NUMBER: 23CV05063 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: DANIELLE ELESE KUNKLEMAN TO: DANIELLE ELESE LEOLANI 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 FEBRUARY 26, 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 JANUARY 4, 2024, JUDGE COLLEEN K. STERNE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT. Published Jan 18, 25. Feb 1, 8 2024.

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, Moorpark, CA 93021 have been abandoned: BARROWS

& COMPANY and UNITED GENERAL‑FIRST AMERICAN TITLE and DCN WIRELESS and R.W. HERTEL & SONS INC. All records will be shredded 9 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: 4 First Avenue, Peabody, MA 01960, Attn: Legal Department, Tel. No. (888) 869‑2767 (Client Support); email: Collections@accesscorp.com.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ANGELO ROBERT MOZILO AKA ANGELO R. MOZILO CASE NO. 23PR00600 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of ANGELO ROBERT MOZILO AKA ANGELO R. MOZILO. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by CHRISTY MOZILO LARSEN in the Superior Court of California, County of SANTA BARBARA. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that CHRISTY MOZILO LARSEN 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: 02/22/24 at 9:00AM in Dept. 5 located at 1100 ANACAPA ST., SANTA BARBARA, CA 93121‑1107 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE‑154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for

Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner GAMBLE T. PARKS S SBN 230413 FENNEMORE LLP 3463 STATE STREET, SUITE 432 SANTA BARBARA CA 93105 Telephone (805) 420‑6002 1/11, 1/18, 1/25/24 CNS‑3770678# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT STATE OF CALIFORNIA DIVISION OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION WORKERS’ COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARD APPLICATION FOR ADJUDICATION OF CLAIM (Pursuant to Labor Code section 5501.5 (a) (1) or (d).) and Code of Civil Procedure section 412.20 and 412.30) WCAB No. ADJ9761982 Amended Application To: DEFENDANT, RAUL ADAME: AVISO: Usted esta siendo demandado. La corte puede expedir una decision en contra suya sin darle la oportunidad de defenderse a menos que usted acute pronto. Lea la siguiente informacion.

APPLICANT, DEFENDANT(S), JOSHUA D BRAUN AND MARK V RUSSELL INDIVIDUALS DBA HORTIPHARM NOTICES 1) A lawsuit, the Application for Adjudication of Claim, has been filed with the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board against you as the named defendant by the above‑named applicant(s).

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

If you do not know an attorney, you may call an attorney reference service or a legal aid office. You may also request assistance/information from an Information and Assistance Officer of the Division of Workers’ Compensation. (See telephone directory.)

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

3) You will be served with a Notice‑ (s) of Hearing and must appear at all hearings or conferences. After such hearing, even absent your appearance, a decision may be made and an award of compensation benefits may issue against you. The award could result in the garnishment of your wages, taking of your money or property or other relief.

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

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

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

TAKE ACTION NOW TO PROTECT YOUR INTERESTS! Issued by: WORKERS’ COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARD Name and address of Appeals Board: Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board 130 East Ortega Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Name and address of Applicant’s Attorney: Ghitterman, Ghitterman Jasper Ballard 418 E. Canon Perdido St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101; FORM COMPLETED BY: NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served: as an individual defendant Published: Jan 18, 25. Feb 1, 8 2024.

SUMMONS SUMMONS CROSS‑COMPLAINT (CITATION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO CROSS‑DEFENDANT: TORI ANNE THORNBURGH, and ROES 1 through 10, inclusive,

YOU ARE BEING SUED BY CROSS‑COMPLAINANT: NSP TRANSPORTATION, INC. and FUNYAS MASIH You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the cross‑complainant. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self‑Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements.

You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program.

You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Online Self‑Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case.

The name and address of the court is: Santa Barbara Superior Court, 1100 Anacapa Street, P.O. Box 21107, Santa Barbara, CA 93121‑1107.

Short Name of Case: Joyce Donaldson v. Funyas Masih, et al. CASE NUMBER: 22CV01717. The name, address, and telephone number of cross‑complainant’s attorney is: Kronenberg Law PC, 1 Kaiser Plaza Ste 1675 Oakland, CA 94612. Date: Mar 24, 2023; Clerk Terri Chavez Published: Jan 11, 18, 25. Feb 1 2024.

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): DOVE DEVELOPEMENT, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION; ADDITIONAL PARTIES‑ATTACHMENT FORM IS ATTACHED YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: WILLIAM EDWARD PASICH, AN INDIVIDUAL; JANE ANN TUCKER, AN INDIVIDUAL (Lo Esta Demandando El Demandante) NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this Summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff.

A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use your for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self‑Help Center(www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements.

You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self‑Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), or by contacting your local

court or county bar association.

Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO despues de que le entreguen esta citacion y papeles legales papa presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta.

Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas information en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp/espanol/), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas.

Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro.

Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp/espanol/) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales.

CASE NO:23CV04385 The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y direccion de la corte es) SANTA BARBARA SUPERIOR COURT, ANACAPA DIVISION 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la direccion, y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante que no tiene abogado es): The name and address of the court is: Santa Barbara Superior Court (El nombre y direccion de la corte es): 1100 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Todd A. Amspoker, Price, Postel & Parma LLP 200 E. Carrillo St., Ste. 400, Santa Barbara, CA 93101,Tel (805) 962‑0011 DATE: Oct 5, 2023. Darrel E. Parker, EXECUTIVE OFFICER

By Narzralli Baksh, Deputy ( Delegado) Published Jan 18, 25. Feb 1, 8 2024.

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT:

(AVISO AL DEMANDADO): NADER MIRZAI, as Trustee of the FARZAN K. IRREVOCABLE TRUST; JIM WORTHEN, an individual; and DOES 1 to 10, inclusive, YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: HAVEN X, LLC, a California limited liabillity company; 520 BELL PROPERTY LLC, a California limited liabillity company (Lo Esta Demandando El Demandante) NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this Summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff.

A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use your for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self‑Help Center(www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements.

You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self‑Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association.

Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO despues de que le entreguen esta citacion y papeles legales papa presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta.

Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas information en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp/espanol/), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario

de exencion de pago de cuotas.

Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro.

Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp/espanol/) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales.

CASE NO: 22CV03690 The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y direccion de la corte es) SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT, ANACAPA DIVISION 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la direccion, y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante que no tiene abogado es): The name and address of the court is: Santa Barbara Superior Court (El nombre y direccion de la corte es): 1100 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Thomas F. Nowland, 20241 SW Birch St., 203, Newport Beach, CA 92660 Tel (949) 221‑0005 DATE: Sep 27, 2022. Darrel E. Parker, EXECUTIVE OFFICER

By Leili Hejazi, Deputy ( Delegado) Published Jan 18, 25. Feb 1, 8 2024.

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Ordinance 5198 An Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Barbara Amending Chapter 6, “Amusements”, Article VI, Sections 6-70, 6-70.01 of the Santa Barbara County Code and Adding Section 6-70.02 to the Santa Barbara County Code Pertaining to Outdoor Festivals and Similar Activities.

Ordinance 5199 An Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Barbara Amending Chapter 36, Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages on Public Streets and Certain Beaches, Sections 36-6, 36-7 and 36-8 of the Santa Barbara County Code Pertaining to Public Nuisance Prohibitions.

Passed, approved and adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Barbara, State of California, on this 9th day of January 2024, by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Abstain:

Supervisors Williams, Capps, Hartmann, Nelson and Lavagnino None None None MONA MIYASATO CLERK OF THE BOARD By: Sheila de la Guerra – Deputy Clerk

NOTE: A complete copy of Ordinances No.5198 & 5199 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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