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Fight for Freedom

The Chumash Uprising of 1824

Looking Back 200 Years After the Largest Indigenous Revolt of the Mission Period

by Ryan P. Cruz

Marley Shares His Message of Peace Lake Fire Closer to Contained Cora Vides Trial Continues

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Fight for Freedom: The Chumash Uprising of 1824

Looking Back 200 Years After the Largest Indigenous Revolt of the Mission Period

Ryan P. Cruz

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Ziggy Marley Shares His Message of

Peace

by Mark M. Alvarado

Meet Marguax Lovely, who has been covering everything from politics and crime to health and community. Lovely is a Fellow in the Mickey Flacks Fellowship Program (a partnership with SBCAN) to support research and reporting on environmental and social justice issues. This week, we got to know the wordsmith who’s been working our pages.

How long have you been with the Independent? Have you written anywhere else before? I’ve been with the Independent for about seven months now, first as an intern and now as a Mickey Flacks Fellow! When I started, I had never written for a newspaper before ... or anywhere, for that matter. Not even a secret diary in elementary school. By some stroke of luck, the Independent took a chance on me, and I couldn’t have asked for a better outcome!

What interested you about the Mickey Flacks Fellowship? Simply put, Mickey Flacks was a powerhouse, and having her name in my title is something that I don’t carry lightly. I’ve deeply valued the opportunity to pursue my interests in social justice and share them with the broader Santa Barbara community. I love reporting on how national and international conflicts which can seem so distant affect our small Central Coast home.

Where are you from originally? What brought you to Santa Barbara? I was born in Chicago and moved to Telluride, Colorado, when I was in middle school. Colorado taught me how to play outside, and I wasn’t willing to give that up when I was figuring out where to move. Now, instead of skiing, I’m surfing and swimming can’t ask for much else! The lovely people who pour my coffee at Old Town know my name now, so I think the law says I’m not allowed to leave.

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PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY

Peripheral neuropathy is a result of damage to the nerves often causing weakness, pain, numbness, tingling, and the most debilitating balance problems.

This damage is commonly caused by a lack of blood flow to the nerves in the hands and feet which will cause the nerves to begin to slowly degenerate due to lack of nutrient flow.

As you can see in Figure 1, as the blood vessels that surround the nerves become diseased they shrivel up which causes the nerves to not receive the nutrients to continue to survive. When these nerves begin to “die” they cause you to have balance problems, pain, numbness, tingling, burning, and many additional symptoms.

There is a facility right here in Santa Barbara that offers you hope without taking those endless drugs with serious side effects. (see the special neuropathy severity examination at the end of this article)

The amount of treatment needed to allow the nerves to fully recover varies from person to person and can only be determined after a detailed neurological and vascular evaluation.

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Santa Barbara Regenerative Health Clinic will be offering this neuropathy severity consultation free of charge from now until August 31st 2024.

Figure 1: Notice the very small blood vessels surrounding each nerve.

Figure 2: When these very small blood vessels become diseased they begin to shrivel up and the nerves begin to degenerate.

Figure 3: The blood vessels will grow back around the nerves much like a plant’s roots grow when watered.

NEWS of the WEEK

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

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Lake Fire Closer to Contained

S.Y. Valley Residents Return Home as Crews Aim to Have Fire Out by July 31

by Jean Yamamura

While Santa Barbara County is in an officially declared state of emergency due to the Lake Fire, Supervisor Laura Capps noted during Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting the national crisis that arose on Saturday. The attempted shooting of presidential candidate Donald Trump on Saturday was a “dark moment,” she said. Before the usual Pledge of Allegiance, Capps announced, “The affirmation that we display every week in Santa Barbara County is a commitment to our democracy, one that is peaceful, respectful, civil, and

constructive.” She expressed gratitude to the “hundreds of thousands” who took part in government, “upholding our tenets and our values of democracy.” With that the room full of purple-T-shirted union members and county employees there to report on the Lake Fire everyone stood and recited the pledge. Next was the Lake Fire, about which the news was positive: The south side closest to the Santa Ynez Valley was mostly a cold, black fire line. Mop-up and clean-up operations were ongoing on the southern side, including at the Sedgwick Reserve. Oaks and gray pines had burned, said spokesperson Nikki Evans,

and they expected the larger trees and their seeds to regenerate, though it would take time. Overall, the fire was 42 percent contained as of Wednesday morning, having swept across 38,663 total acres, with a prospective date of July 31 for the fire to be totally cold. Fire crews were deploying back to their home stations across California, to other fires, or onto the north side of the Lake Fire, mostly in the federal Los Padres National Forest. There, the terrain is very remote and very steep, said Garrett Huff, a division chief with County Fire, adding that it would be getting warmer and drier in the coming days.

Parents Say They ‘Missed the Signals’

Joshua and Patti Vides Testify in Daughter’s Attempted Murder Trial

by Tyler Hayden, Margaux Lovely, and Aiden Kenney

The parents of Cora Vides, the 22-yearold woman now on trial for the attempted murder of her close friend, said they “missed the signals” that their daughter was in mental distress in the days and weeks leading up to the unprovoked attack.

Vides faces 11 years to life behind bars for the near-fatal stabbing of her Laguna Blanca classmate, Georgia Avery, at the Vides family home in 2021. She has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity.

Vides’s defense team previously requested the court to admit her to a psychiatric hos-

pital for six months instead of serving any prison time, but a judge denied the petition. She has been out of custody on a $1 million bond since shortly after her arrest.

Joshua Vides, a longtime Microsoft finance manager who described his daughter as a “quiet, thoughtful, stoic person,” testified this week that he and his wife knew Vides was dealing with the regular pressures of high school but were “not aware of anything other than stress.”

The Vides family had moved to Santa Barbara three years prior, Joshua explained, because his wife, Patti, was suffering from “acute depression” and “needed to leave the state of Washington.”

“Cora was uprooted from her home,” he said.

At Cora’s request, Joshua had given his daughter an illegal switchblade for her 18th birthday, which she used just days later to stab Avery in the neck, head, and back. Patti testified that, because of her own ongoing depression, she was similarly unaware of Cora’s mental health issues.

The Vides family previously settled a lawsuit filed by the Avery family for what has been described as a “substantial” sum. Neither Vides parent has been charged with any crime.

Meanwhile, a month before the stabbing, Vides was confiding in old friends from

GOLETA

Goleta’s Old Town woke up to a changed Hollister Avenue on 7/12: Single lanes for cars and bikes in each direction and back-in diagonal parking on the north side of the street. The city has more striping to complete, as well as installing signs, adding wheel shops, and timing the signal lights as necessary in the Hollister/Old Town phase of its ambitious Project Connect. The next phase of construction is San Jose Creek Bridge, which is slated to be demolished and rebuilt, flanked by a double donut of roundabouts, with work to being in late summer. The city recently received a boost of $8.4 million from Measure A funds toward Project Connect.

COUNTY

What is now the City of Goleta was carved out of County of Santa Barbara lands, but the various improvement districts for things like streetlights and libraries that crossed both areas include a library zone known as Community Service Area 3. In keeping with an annual cost-of-living adjustment, the fee for that area will increase by 3.5 percent next year, the county Board of Supervisors voted on Tuesday. The increase to $247,000 from $238,000 goes to the Goleta Valley Library once annual property taxes are collected, as part of its $2.3 million annual budget. For a single-family residence, the increase is $1, while commercial and industrial parcels will pay another $4.50.

County Fire Chief Mark Hartwig commiserated with Supervisor Joan Hartmann over the loss of plantings to soften the lines of a house during the supes’ 7/16 hearing on wildfire prep and power shutoffs. A new defensible-space zone requires homeowners in wildfire country to keep plantings five feet from homes. “Wood chips and shrubbery are what catch homes on fire in the wildland-urban interface,” explained County Fire’s Garrett Huff. SoCal Edison wildfire planner Bob Steins said they’ve installed covered conductors, a change from bare wires, along 100 miles in the county. In PG&E territory, the Enhanced Powerline Safety System represented a more sensitive power-down criteria. Outages “may become more frequent, but they provide safety for the public by preventing sparks in grassy, dry areas,” said Eric Daniels. For the full story, go to independent.com/news .

On 7/15, the Sheriff’s Office gave an update on Project Opioid the joint initiative to tackle opioid-related deaths in the county. Sheriff Bill Brown noted that while overdose deaths are down in 2024 (with 88 as of June, compared to 111 as of June 2023), it is still “too early to tell where we will end up.” Brown explained that “tranq” a “particularly insidious” make up of fentanyl and xylazine, an animal tranquilizer has now been found in the county. The County Narcotics Unit, Brown stated, has been broken into two teams, North and South, each composed of one sergeant and three detectives. Brown noted that last week, the unit seized more than four pounds of methamphetamine, more than an ounce of fentanyl, and $53,000 in cash.

Santa Barbara County Fire hand crews worked tirelessly to dig and rebuild control lines on the back of Figueroa Mountain.

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LAKE FIRE CONT’D FROM P.7

Kelly Hubbard, the county’s emergency manager, said the interactive evacuation map remained the best source for the clear and off-limits areas; evacuation orders and warnings have been lifted for as much of the southern zone as was safe from fire. During the back-and-forth at the dais, Hubbard noted that all county departments with mapping expertise in GIS (geographic information systems) showed up to help during the fire Assessor, Sheriff, Planning and Development, Public Works, General Services and that people from the cities of Santa Barbara and Goleta, as well as First 5, Public Health, Social Services, and Red Cross, pitched in over the Fourth of July weekend to answer phones.

Hubbard also asked businesses, farms, ranches, and individuals to fill out damage forms so that the county could begin to request assistance funds, grants, and

VIDES TRIAL CONT’D FROM P.7

loans from federal and state sources. “We need the information to make the justification,” she said. “If people fill these out, get the information to us, we’ll be able to advocate on their behalf.” The forms can be found at ReadySBC.org

As residents returned to their homes, Animal Services Director Sarah Aguilar reminded to pick up pets and animals, small and large. Aguilar said one of the most amazing things she saw happen during the emergency is that offers of help outran requests for help three-to-one. “That speaks to the effort and care the community demonstrates for each other,” she said. As for the pair of ostriches up on Figueroa Mountain Road, “They are fine,” she said, laughing. “They were fed, and one of the fire departments, the Los Angeles crew, assisted in keeping them fed.”

Washington that she was “not doing well” and experiencing “intrusive thoughts,” two of them said in court.

She admitted to cutting herself, and on more than one occasion had panic attacks while talking to them on FaceTime. She said she thought “something bad was going to happen.” The friends urged Vides to alert her parents and seek professional help.

The police officials who interviewed Vides on the night of the stabbing also took the stand. “She was very articulate,” said SBPD investigator Sonja Crawford, adding Vides was acting normally and speaking coherently.

“I knew something bad was going to happen, but I knew it wasn’t going to be me,” Vides told police in an audio recording played for the court. When asked about the knife she’d recently received for her birthday, Vides said, “It was like the dream was filling itself out.”

Avery, who spoke from the stand with the aid of a service dog, concluded her testimony this week. Prosecutors asked her if there were any indications that Vides was in an altered mental state at the time of the stabbing perhaps having hallucinations or talking to someone who wasn’t there.

“It felt deliberate,” Avery responded, consistently denying the implication that Vides was having some sort of out-ofbody experience. Avery also noted how Vides did not look directly at her during the prolonged assault and instead stared at the wall. “She had to make an effort to look away,” she said.

After the attack and as Vides’s parents rushed Avery to the hospital, Avery said she heard Vides growing hysterical. “I didn’t know if she was realizing what she had done and was scared, or if maybe she was angry or upset that I got away,” Avery said. In the hospital, Avery felt extreme anxiety and fear that “Cora would try to come into my room and finish me off,” she said.

Avery detailed the long-term consequences of the incident, namely the scars on her neck and head, along with severe anxiety and PTSD. She said the simple act of eating was “really stressful” and “brought up memories of choking.” She suffers from night terrors, and for about a year after the stabbing, couldn’t sleep at night, only finding rest during the day when it was light outside.

The trial continues Thursday, July 18. n

The attempted murder trial of Cora Vides continued this week in Santa Barbara Superior Court’s Figueroa Building.

‘Inadequate’

Fire Marshal Pumps Brakes on Plans to Reactivate Exxon’s Operations off S.B. Coast

Eby Nick Welsh

fforts to reactivate

ExxonMobil’s onshore and offshore operations

off the coast of Santa Barbara County via Sable Energy, a relatively brandnew operator, got dealt a serious setback by the State Fire Marshal. According to a July 10 letter from the Fire Marshal, Sable’s revised Risk Analysis and Implementation Plan submitted on April 11 was deemed “inadequate” for two basic reasons.

Those reasons are explained in only the murkiest of detail in the two-page letter. First, the Fire Marshal concluded that the size of the oil spill contemplated in the proposed risk assessment plan was too large and that Sable has focused too much of its planning on responding to the spill once it’s been released rather than minimizing the size of the spill in the first place.

The other major problem identified by the Fire Marshal was Sable’s failure to secure the necessary construction permits to install the best available control technology on the oil pipeline in the form of automatic shutoff valves.

ExxonMobil had sought permission for such control valves from the county Planning Commission and the county supervisors. Last year, the Planning Commission voted 3-2 to deny the permits, and the supervisors voted 2-2 with Supervisor Joan Hartmann abstaining due to a conflict of interest leaving the proposal in a legal limbo in which the state-mandated safety valves have neither been approved nor denied.

Exxon has since filed legal action against the supervisors in federal court, claiming its rights have been violated and due process ignored. A mandatory settlement conference between the parties has been scheduled sometime in the next two months.

But without those valves included as part of the new risk analysis plan, the Fire Marshal determined that Sable’s proposal remains inadequate.

“It is our understanding that Pacific Pipeline currently possesses the valves required for installation and that discussions around permitting issues between the County of Santa Barbara and Pacific Pipeline are being held to resolve the differences between parties,” wrote James Hosler, assistant deputy director for the Fire Marshal’s Pipeline Safety Program. “No other pipeline in the State has been denied construction permits for valves to comply with State law and reduce spill volumes and we see no difference here.”

Where all this leaves Sable remains unclear. In shareholder statements submitted to the Securities Exchange Committee,

Sable has promised investors to have ExxonMobil’s former operations back up and operating no later than October 2024.

Sable’s aggressive timeline has been dismissed by county energy analysts as highly unrealistic and improbably optimistic in the extreme. It has succeeded, however, in stirring up environmental activists who remain concerned about the safety of the pipeline that sprung a major leak in 2015 due to widespread corrosion. With or without the safety valves, they argue, the pipeline remains unsafe and the causes of corrosion inadequately addressed.

Given the heated urgency with which climate change is now regarded, any effort by Sable to restart ExxonMobil’s former offshore platforms, onshore processing plants, and pipelines promises to become the focus of vehement opposition.

Sable’s first mandatory step is to get clearance for its risk management analysis. While this is normally a federal function, responsibility for this review has been delegated to the State Fire Marshal. What information Sable provides the Fire Marshal is not open for public review, scrutiny, or comment.

One option open to the company is to file yet another amended risk analysis with the Fire Marshal for restarting what formerly had been Exxon’s operations. Another is to pursue its litigation against the county regarding permits for safety valve installation. Both appear to be arduous and time consuming.

The Environmental Defense Center (EDC), which represents many of the organizations fighting Sable’s efforts, applauded the Fire Marshal’s decision. “The analysis failed to adequately address a worst-case scenario,” said Alex Katz, EDC’s executive director. “We already know the risk,” he stated, listing the 150-mile stretch of coastline that was impacted by the spill, “the untold number of animals killed,” and the “hundreds of millions” spent on cleaning up the mess. Restarting the pipeline, he charged, would invite further disasters and generate the single largest source of greenhouse gases in the county. n

Sable Energy plans to reactivate ExxonMobil’s former offshore platforms, onshore processing plants, and pipelines, including the one that caused the Refugio Oil Spill of 2015 (above).

Sunday, July 28, 2024

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Join us as we honor 2024 El Presidente Brian Schwabecher, the past Presidentes, as well as this year’s Honorary Presidentes and Directors.

The Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort welcomes you for an elegant evening where 100 years of Fiesta continues to celebrate our history, culture and traditions. Join us as we kick off Fiesta week 2024. info at sbﬁesta.org

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Teacher Accused of Placing ‘Secret Recording Devices’ Around School

Ateacher at Santa Barbara Charter School in Goleta was arrested over the weekend for allegedly recording children using hidden recording devices “in several locations, including the school where he was employed,” according to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office.

The 54-year-old suspect, Steven Schapansky, teaches 5th- and 6th-grade students at the small, K-6 campus. He was arrested on Saturday, July 13, after deputies received a report that “secret recording devices” were found in his possession the day prior.

Recordings were captured at various locations, including “in areas where juveniles would change clothing,” said Raquel Zick, public information officer for the Sheriff’s Office, in a press release on Tuesday.

Schapansky was booked at the Main Jail for invasion of privacy with a recording device (a misdemeanor), but he has since been released.

“Detectives are conducting extensive follow-up on this case to identify the juvenile

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BUSINESS

The Vons on Turnpike Road and the Albertsons at 1500 N. H. Street in Lompoc are among the 579 locations across the U.S. set to be sold if the $25 billion merger of Albertsons and Kroger is allowed to go through. Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen stated that employees at affected locations will be expected to maintain their employment with C&S Wholesale Grocers, the New Hampshire–based company that would take over the stores, according to a Bloomberg report. The legal challenges to the proposed merger continue to evolve, with hearings beginning at the end of July and scheduled to go through September.

COURTS & CRIME

Brooke Carter, 46, of Lompoc and Oklahoma, was arrested for allegedly murdering her mother, Denise Ann Carter, 71, at Vandenberg Village, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to “suspicious circumstances” in the area of Sami Lane and Khouri Circle at approximately 6:42 a.m. on 7/13. Through their investigation, responders discovered an adult female homicide victim inside a residence on Khouri Circle who

victims who were recorded without their knowledge,” Zick said. “Detectives are working closely with administrators from the Santa Barbara Charter School to coordinate outreach and support services.”

Schapansky has worked at the school for about seven years, according to Laura Donner, the school’s director of education. She called the allegations a “complete shock.”

“It’s just so unexpected and so upsetting,” Donner said.

Right now, all school staff are on summer break. However, “this is the type of scenario that puts [Schapansky] on immediate leave,” she explained. The type of leave will be determined based upon the outcome of the investigation and what, if any, charges are filed.

“We are in contact with the District Attorney’s Office to get that information. But, at this point, he is on leave,” Donner said.

Sheriff’s detectives coordinate closely with the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office through the Victim-Witness Program to ensure the needs of victims are not overshadowed by the focus on the investigation and prosecution of the accused, Zick said. Advocates are available to ensure that victims are kept informed and supported throughout the criminal justice process.

Victims have the option of contacting the Victim-Witness Assistance Program directly at (805) 568-2400 or toll free at (855) 8403232. Callie Fausey

has since been identified as the suspect’s mother. Brooke Carter was arrested and booked in the Northern Branch Jail, where she is being held on $2 million bail.

Kaelen Jacobkeali Wendel, 32, of Lompoc was sentenced 7/12 to 20 years in prison for distributing fentanyl that led to the overdose death of fellow inmate Edgar Estrada, 37, and the nonfatal OD of Estrada’s cellmate at the county’s Northern Branch Jail in October 2022. Wendel was found guilty by a jury this March of one count of distribution of fentanyl resulting in death and serious bodily injury for smuggling the drugs into the jail and giving some to his co-defendant, Michael Villapania, 36, of Lompoc, who sold the fentanyl to the two victims. Villapania was sentenced on 6/10 to seven years in federal prison after pleading guilty to one count of distribution of fentanyl.

A federal judge on 7/11 reaffirmed that Conception captain Jerry Boylan must pay restitution to families of 34 people killed in the 2019 scuba boat fire off the coast of Santa Barbara. Boylan was sentenced this May to four years in prison and three years of supervised release after being found

Raises for Teachers

School Board Approves New Contract, Averting Teachers’ Strike

by Callie Fausey

The battle is over.

On Tuesday, July 16, the Santa Barbara Unified School District Board of Education voted unanimously to approve a new contract with the Santa Barbara Teachers Association (SBTA).

With the new contract came a startlingly quiet boardroom a surprising sight after several months of teacher protests, rallies, and picket lines at board meetings that often ran late into the night. The district just barely avoided a teachers’ strike.

The agreement involves a 10 percent raise this year and a 5 percent raise next school year (3 percent in July, 2 percent in January), which is 8 percent lower than the union’s previous demand, and much closer to the district’s last offer of 9 and 4 percent.

Alongside reduced class sizes and better benefits, the agreement produced one of the largest raises in district history, costing the district more than $24 million in total. For reference, a teacher currently making a median base salary of $85,000 will make $98,231 after all is said and done.

However, as said by Kelly Savio, a Dos Pueblos High School English teacher, “this is not just about salary; this has never just been about salary.”

Throughout the lengthy contract negotiations, trust in school district leadership has eroded. Teachers crowded board meetings over the past several months, frustrated with the school board and pleading for better wages so they can afford Santa Barbara’s increasingly unaffordable cost of living. However, many nights, they left the board room feeling unheard and unappreciated.

“Trust has been demolished, and the only way to get it back is for each side to dedicate themselves to making it happen,” said SBTA member Joel Block, a longtime teacher in the district.

Boardmembers likewise emphasized how difficult negotiations were, which only strained the relationship among admin, boardmembers, and teachers. Over the past year, there were several nights where they felt disrespected by teachers firing off accusations in the boardroom.

“From the outset, we were serious despite what we heard over the last nine months that we were not serious,” said board vice chair Gabe Escobedo. “There are people up here and there are people in this room that sincerely care. We care, and we heard you.”

Later, the board approved the same wage increases for management including principals, deans, and managers as a “me too” agreement, which will cost more than $1.5 million over the span of the three-year contract. The increases will also apply to Superintendent Hilda Maldonado and her six cabinet members, costing more than $200,000.

SBTA treasurer York Shingle said that while he is happy they were able to reach an agreement, he’s “heard from a number of newer teachers that it’s not enough to keep them here.”

“So while I recognize that this is a huge increase of millions of dollars, and a great first step forward, it can’t be the only step,” he said. “I hope you’re continuing the conservation to be able to pay us even more in two years when salary comes up. And I hope in the meantime, you start listening to and asking for teacher, student, and community voice in your decision-making.” n

Teachers had been banging the drum for better wages all year.

The suspect, Steven Schapansky, 54, teaches 5th-6th grade students at Santa Barbara Charter School.

State St. Vision Mired in Details

From the beginning, planning the future of State Street has been an enormous undertaking. For three years, the city has held dozens of public meetings, with hundreds of hours of discussion and input from countless community members and organizations, in an attempt to create a vision that would bring a sense of vibrancy back to downtown Santa Barbara.

At the July 15 meeting of the State Street Advisory Committee the 17-member group of city councilmembers, architects, and creatives tasked with steering the direction of the State Street Master Plan a few committee members expressed their frustration with the drawn-out process and lengthy debates over the balance of pedestrians, bicyclists, and vehicles.

Roger Durling, executive director of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, said he was disappointed that the committee hadn’t ever shared ideas or visions, but instead had spent the past three years going over staff-driven presentations and wasting time “sitting around talking about lanes and stuff.”

“The city deserves better,” Durling said. “Years from now, we’re going to be judged by what we did. And right now, this is lacking,

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guilty of seaman’s manslaughter. As part of his sentencing, he was also ordered to pay restitution, which his attorney argued unsuccessfully last Thursday should instead be paid by the boat’s owner, Glen Fritzler. The judge will decide the amount Boylan must pay at the next hearing on 7/29.

Just after 8:30 p.m. on 7/11, an altercation broke out between a group of teenagers near State Street and Ortega Street in downtown Santa Barbara, leaving at least one minor suffering a stab wound, according to Santa Barbara Police. When officers arrived in the area, they found one victim with “an injury consistent with a stab wound.” The victim has since been released from the hospital after being treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

Police spokesperson Sergeant Ethan Ragsdale said that detectives are investigating to determine the motive, “including the possibility of gang involvement.”

Santa Barbara Police investigators are looking for a man involved in several crimes, including a hitand-run that left one pedestrian with minor injuries

and it’s not visionary — it’s not bold.”

City Councilmember Meagan Harmon, who represents the downtown district, said that the same lengthy discussions have been the “meat and potatoes” behind the master plan.

“These are the foundational questions we need to answer as a committee before we begin to address some of the whimsy and the poetry and the exciting stuff,” Harmon said.

The committee took several straw-poll votes to gauge support for the basic framework of the latest design proposal revealed at the previous meeting on June 26. The proposal calls for a pedestrian-focused Grand Paseo at the city’s core, bracketed by districts that reintroduce bikes and vehicles at either end.

In the straw-poll votes, a majority of the voting members supported the staff’s recommended plans for curb-less, “flat and flexible” sections, though several committee members gave specific direction on the separation of pedestrians and bicycles.

The city will take the committee input and create a working draft plan, which would be revealed to the public and the advisory committee for comments before going through the planning review boards and to the City Council for approval.

“I was hoping that by this point in the process, we’d have a fully developed draft plan addressing land use, housing, mobility, homelessness, economic development, etc.,” said Committee Chair Dave Davis. “That was the plan. But we didn’t get it.”

Ryan P. Cruz

UCSB Getting Oil Off Campus

Demolitionand restoration will converge at the Ellwood Marine Terminal (EMT) on UC Santa Barbara’s North Campus in a project starting later this month. In the process, a bankrupt oil company’s rusting storage facility will be destroyed to revive the site’s historic landscape.

The project will begin by ripping out the old oil infrastructure, including tanks, pipes, and buildings, that transformed the 20-acre site back in 1929 revealing a panoramic view extending from the coastline and surf at Sands Beach through the dunes, Devereux Slough, and Santa Ynez mountains.

The vision also involves restoring the historic high point leveled by the installation of oil tanks and reintroducing native habitats like grasses, wetlands, scrub, woodland, and coastal dunes for wildlife and community enjoyment.

Several oil companies, including Venoco Oil, operated at the EMT before UCSB decided to terminate the lease, which expired in 2016. Oil from platform Holly was piped to a nearby facility and then to Ellwood for pumping onto offshore tankers.

Venoco was the last operator, but the company went bankrupt in 2017, soon after the site was decommissioned and abandoned cleanup efforts. However, after extensive negotiations, one of the former operators,

ExxonMobil, agreed to work with UCSB and share the cost of the cleanup and any contamination associated with the EMT’s operation expected to reach several million dollars.

Public use is the end goal for the EMT including gathering areas, overlooks with benches or blinds for bird watching, interpretive signage, and a variety of trails. Demolition and remediation, beginning on July 29, is anticipated to take at least eight months. Restoration will begin simultaneously in areas surrounding the facility and will continue for up to five years of active restoration. Public access features such as trails, overlooks, and signage will require additional funding and may be installed in 2026.

A community roundtable is planned for the end of July, as well as individual meetings with Chumash leaders, a public webinar in September, and other surveys to collect public input. Callie Fausey

Competency Treatment at Jail Funded

Ton 7/11, according to police spokesperson Sergeant Ethan Ragsdale. Police responded to reports of a hit-and-run on a vehicle just after 9:30 p.m. Thursday in Eastside Santa Barbara near Gutierrez Street. Upon investigation, officers found that the suspected driver had fled after committing a theft in the area, when he “struck a pedestrian with his vehicle.” The incident is still under investigation, and police provided no description of the driver involved.

UCSB Police Department on 7/10 received a report of an arson fire at the North Campus Open Space. At around 3:40 p.m., firefighters responded to the blaze, which burned approximately 50 square yards of vegetation west of West Campus Family Housing, according to a UCSB alert. Witnesses reported seeing a person of interest — described as a male subject wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and black neck gaiter covering his face — leaving the area of the arson westbound toward Ellwood on a black bicycle with a skateboard attached to the handlebars. Anyone with information can leave a tip with UCSB Police Department at (805) 893-3446 or anonymously at police.ucsb.edu/report-crime . n

he Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors voted on Tuesday to accept $5.7 million in state money to fund jail-based treatments for inmates who are incompetent to stand trial due to mental illness.

The county’s agreement with the California Department of State Hospitals (DSH) and California Health and Recovery Solutions (CHRS) will allow DSH to provide a jail-based competency treatment program in the county’s Main Jail for inmates with serious mental illnesses. As part of the agreement, CHRS (a subsidiary of jail health-care provider Wellpath) will provide mentalhealth professionals and administrative support for the program.

Accused of felony crimes, individuals with severe mental illnesses are often unable to understand the charges against them or assist their counsel in their defense. Courts often determine that such individuals are incompetent to stand trial (IST), ordering them to state psychiatric hospitals for treatment.

Such a process, notes the DSH, is cycling individuals a majority of which are experiencing homelessness at the time of their

arrest in and out of the criminal justice system, citing that nearly half of IST cases have had more than 15 prior arrests. Moreover, the waiting list for spaces in state institutions is frequently longer than the sentences IST inmates would receive if they were tried and found guilty.

Data pulled from DSH shows that under the previous model of sending IST inmates to state hospitals, approximately 71 percent of inmates have behavioral relapses within the years after their discharge. “Building more state hospital beds will only exacerbate the problem,” claimed a release by the DHS. Such realities reinforce the notion that IST restoration alone is not an adequate longterm treatment plan, according to California Health and Recovery Solutions.

Jail-based competency treatment seeks to break this cycle and get IST inmates more robust treatment sooner. The funding approved by the supervisors on Tuesday will be used to help incorporate care-coordination, stabilization services, and reevaluation systems into the jail itself, providing every patient with a team led by a psychologist. The duration of the agreement is set to span until June 2027. Aidan Kenney

The 20-acre Ellwood Marine Terminal is one of the final sites to be restored on UCSB’s North Campus.

Coastal Resources Mitigation Fund

NOTICE OF COMBINED 2024 & 2025 GRANT PROPOSALS AND ONLINE WORKSHOPS

Santa Barbara County is soliciting proposals for the Coastal Resources Mitigation Fund (CRMF) grant program. CRMF helps to alleviate the effects of offshore oil and gas development’s adverse impacts to coastal resources by funding proposals to protect or enhance certain coastal resources. To be considered for a CRMF grant, you must submit a proposal for enhancing coastal resources in one or more of these categories: environmentally sensitive coastal resources, coastal aesthetics, coastal tourism, and coastal recreation. Eligibility is limited to activities with a coastal relationship, whether inside or outside the coastal zone. Eligibility is limited to public agencies, municipalities, special districts, and nonprofit organizations.

Proposals are due by Monday, 5:00 p.m., on September 9, 2024. You may obtain a CRMF application for your proposal at the County’s Energy, Minerals & Compliance Division’s website: https://www.countyofsb.org/1074/Coastal-Resources-Mitigation-Fund

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Time To Reflect

Saturday, July 13, was a dark day in American history. It was a day when there was an attempted assassination on former American President Donald Trump.

As a nation, we are better than this. It is time to take a deep breath and reflect on what just happened. It is time for our leaders, the media, everyday citizens, Never Trumpers, and even President Biden to stop the dangerous, hateful rhetoric. We need to unite as a nation.

Don Thorn, Carpinteria

Listen, Mr. President

It is not the polls it is his age. The fact is that elderly people often think that they know better than most, but they can certainly be mistaken about their aging bodies. That is what President Biden is doing now.

The president’s refusal to step down is an insult to his colleagues in the Democratic Party. He sends the message that there is no other qualified Democrat to successfully run for president.

He has served the public since before age 29 when he joined Congress, and he has done his job well. I’ve been supporting President Biden, but I believe that if he does not heed the advice of those who care, he will destroy his legacy of great accomplishments.

He is not the only one who can beat the orange ogre, who is unfit and unqualified and should never be allowed to get back to the Oval Office. But President Biden must step aside and let the talented, younger, and fully qualified members of his party take the lead.

He should usher in the era of youth leadership in the nation. That would be his more remarkable legacy.

Alice San Andres-Calleja, S.B.

Is Biden so old that we should take away Obamacare and end health care for tens of millions of needy Americans? Is he so old that we will take away women’s rights to make health-care choices over their own bodies?

So old that we should end environmental and consumer protections? So old that we should joke about climate change and embrace dirty energy that raises temperatures and heat-related deaths? So old that we leave future generations worse off?

So old that we should eliminate the Department of Education and National School Lunch Program? So old that we should disband NATO and encourage Putin? So old that we will build concentration camps and again put kids in cages?

Is Biden so old that we should cut taxes on billionaires again while our infrastructure falls apart? So old that we should ignore 16 economic Nobel Laureates who say Trump’s tax plan will ignite “staggering inflation and cause lasting harm to the global economy”?

So old that guns should be fully automatic and easier to obtain than a driver’s license?

Trump wants to burn down our democratic successes when he becomes “dictator for a day.”

—Leland Walmsley, Carpinteria

Tidal Spats

Climate change remains a controversial topic, as did the photo of East Beach during a six-foot high tide in 2015 that illustrated a story about the rising seas:

beachandbrook: Hole in the ozone, melting ice caps, rainforest dying, rising sea level … modern day propaganda. • _chorizo_blanco: According to NOAA the global sea rise since 1880 is 25 centimeters. • erineliza22: Global cooling is much more likely to happen vs. being underwater. Look into the Gulf Stream stopping.

lukeagilbert: Once the elites start selling their beachfront property I’ll start listening. • that_sour_ patch_kid: So can we bring the rent down? • see tomdraw: Will this affect Caltrans’ current efforts to finish the 101 freeway expansion?

pocarroll: It’s caused by erosion. As the sediment from land fills into the ocean, it displaces the water. A great example of this is the Mississippi River delta that affects the coastal land in the Gulf of Mexico. They love to include the words “climate change” in their findings in order to keep the funding coming toward their various “climate change” projects.

bigcountrysb: This is real, it’s not the last 100 years. That was stable. In the future the models show flooding in the best-case scenario. No turning back. Beaches are and will be swapped like permanent high tides. This science is proven. Denying it makes it worse.

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In Loving Memory

Bob Dominguez and Mike Dominguez

It is with the deepest sadness that the Dominguez family shares the devastating news of the passing of brothers Bob Dominguez and Mike Dominguez.

Michael Dominguez, known to most of you as Mike, passed away on May 15th of this year. His brother Robert, known as Bob or Bobby, passed away in Hawaii on April 8th of 2020, at the start of the COVID lockdown.

It is hard to write words as the storied journey of two of Santa Barbara’s beloved sons has come to an end. The phrase “Bob and Mike” for many of us means love, respect and pride. They had an undeniable magnetism that could not be explained, and was witnessed by everyone who met them. Their love and loyalty was a gift cherished by those who were lucky to call them friends. Their laugh and smiles have left our hearts full of joy and love.

As those who knew them would immediately attest, their strength and durability was rarely matched. They were smart, skilled, funny and smooth. And most of all, they were wonderful, compassionate, beautiful and dangerous. They embodied the spirit and pride of Santa Barbara.

Robert Anthony Dominguez

12/17/1968 - 4/8/2020

52 years of age

Bobby was born and raised in Santa Barbara and passed away in Hawaii. The middle of three brothers, fiercely independent, he followed his heart. Always.

In his early years Bobby was revered as a great surfer and a respected skater, and he was a star wrestler at San Marcos High School, often seen training late into the night. He was a model of commitment and style among his enormous circle of friends. Bobby was handsome and charismatic and was always a leader, often at the forefront of trends and subculture style in Santa Barbara during the 80’s and 90’s.

His profound wisdom and killer instinct gave him the ability to read you like a book. Bobby could look you in the eye and see right into your soul. As he became older his determination and entrepreneurial spirit drove him to excel in business. Bobby was a master planner with a meticulous sense of awareness. In the end, his love of business and construction merged and it was there he spent his time. Highly respected and loved, he will be missed.

Bobby is survived by his father and mother Danny and Suzy Dominguez, his brothers Joe and Jesse, his paternal grandmother Annie Dominguez, his daughters Keani and Kanoelani Quia of Hawaii.

Michael Edward Dominguez

9/9/1971 - 5/15/2024

52 years of age

Mike was born, raised and died in Santa Barbara. The youngest of three boys, he could always be found at the side of one of his older brothers, most likely Bobby.

At an early age his innate curiosity and natural intellect would find him in the local creeks catching snakes, polliwogs and lizards. As a teenager in the late 80’s one of his most visible gifts revealed itself as a prolific and highly influential street skater.

As he grew older and his interest in skating waned Mike became a skilled heavy equipment operator and found success in the excavation industry around town. He was a leader among his peers with his deep wisdom and loving heart. He was always willing to step between those he loved and any harm that was near. Very spiritual and very perceptive, Mike had an uncanny ability to break down complex situations into the most basic components and see a clear path through it. His passing leaves a hole in the community and he will be dearly missed.

Mike is survived by his father and mother Danny and Suzy Dominguez, his brothers Joe and Jesse, his paternal grandmother Annie Dominguez, and his two sons Angel and Nico Dominguez.

There will be a celebration of their lives on July 27 at Leadbetter Beach. The gathering will start at 1pm with a formal welcome from Danny and Suzy Dominguez beginning at 1:30pm.

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Gregory Arnold Palmer 12/8/1942 - 7/7/2024

Gregory Arnold Palmer passed away on July 7, 2024, at the age of 81 in Los Osos, California. Born on December 8, 1942, Greg lived a full and vibrant life marked by his many interests and accomplishments. A true Renaissance man, Greg was an accomplished pilot, an avid scuba diver certified by Jacques Cousteau, and a skilled skier on both water and snow. He was a trumpet player with a profound love for jazz, and a gifted athlete who set multiple records while at Pasadena High School. After graduation (PHS ‘60) he attended USC, then Woodbury University where he discovered a passion for business that would last his career.

Greg carried a gregarious sense of humor and generosity throughout his life that earned him friends wherever he roamed. He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps, a testament to his dedication and resilience. His service to the nation remained a source of pride, as did his deep appreciation for all who served. Greg was a builder. In his 20s he built a 40-foot trimaran he frequently sailed around the Channel Islands. Then after a decade as a Santa Barbara real estate broker, he built his first property, a fourplex in Los Osos. That launched a prolific career spanning three decades as a highly sought-after general contractor, leaving a legacy of beautiful commercial and residential properties across California and Aspen, Colorado.

Greg is survived by his devoted wife, Ginny, and son, Nathaniel Palmer, along with Nathaniel’s wife, Heather. He was a cherished grandpa to Nathaniel and Amelia. His brothers Stan (Marsha), Tony (Diane), and Steven (Nanci), cousins Geoff Palmer (Leslie), Bill Hurst (Mary), Pamela Wells (Neil), numerous nieces and nephews, and sister-in-law Barbra Valentine also survive him. Greg was preceded in

death by his beloved son Eric Palmer and daughter Jennifer Palmer, parents Frank and Virginia Palmer, niece Courtney Palmer, cousins Molly and Cort Palmer (Dianne), Scott Hurst (Joanna) and many beloved furry friends.

A private family graveside service will be held to honor Greg’s life. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to your favorite charity in memory of Gregory Arnold Palmer, a man who truly lived life to the fullest.

Sandra Ann Baird

1/27/1937 - 7/8/2024

Sandi passed, surrounded by her family after a short illness at Cottage Hospital. Sandi was born in Washington, Iowa to Trevannian Jones and Violet James, both children of parents born in Wales. She graduated in Iowa City from Mercy Hospital nursing program in 1960 and set out for California with her best friend Pat Brown in Sandi’s new Volkswagen Bug. They dropped anchor in Santa Barbara and were immediately employed by Cottage Hospital.

In 1961 she met and married Brian Baird, a real estate broker originally from Ottawa, Canada. They then moved into their first home in Summerland. They had two daughters Lisa and Andrea and in later years, they moved into their new home built on a hill behind Santa Barbara where they had commenced to plant avocados. They enjoyed ranch living for 20 years until the Painted Cave Fire of 1990 which ruined their ranch lifestyle and 5 years later they moved to Carpinteria.

Throughout the 65 years that Sandi and Brian lived in the area they never stopped feeling lucky that their fates had brought them to Santa Barbara and to each other. Sandi served on the board of Visiting Nurse for several years and was a strong supporting member of Alanon. The whole family enjoyed membership at La Cumbre Country Club for 25 years.

She is survived by her husband Brian, daughters Lisa Hoff (Steve) and Andrea Carter (Curtis) as well as her grandchildren Clare Hoff, Alexander Hoff, Charlotte Hoff, Cole Carter and Bryce Carter.

Sandra Jean McKone 7/6/1944 - 6/18/2024

Sandra Jean McKone, 79, passed away in the early morning of June 18 with her husband and two sons by her side. Sandi was an only child born to Mabel Olivera LeBrun and Alfred Edmond LeBrun in Pasadena, California, on July 6, 1944. Sandra moved with her family to Santa Barbara in 1958 and was the first freshman class of the inaugural San Marcos High School on A.P.S. prior to their move to their current campus, and was the second class to ever graduate from the school.

Sandi met the love of her life, James “Brinn” McKone, in 1959 and dated throughout high school. They married in 1963 and had two sons, Edmond and Brinn. Sandi had three careers over the years, identifying primarily as a judicial secretary. Sandi worked for several Superior Court Judges at the Santa Barbara Courthouse. Sandi was very involved in various organizations that supported family members. She enjoyed her years being involved with P.E.O., PFLAG, and other LGBTQ+ organizations.

When she and Brinn retired, they moved to the desert community of Indio, becoming very active in their Heritage Palms Community, playing golf, and giving service time to her P.E.O. chapter. After her oldest son went through a divorce, she and Brinn settled their final years in Dallas, Oregon, just west of Salem, to be closer to their son, Ed, and granddaughters. When Sandi was diagnosed with cancer for the 4th time, discovering it had metastasized into her brain, she understood that she needed to have family close and moved with Brinn to a senior community just minutes from her

son Ed and his wife Mary, who assisted with providing her with around the clock care her final few weeks.

Sandra is preceded in death by her mother and father. She is survived by her loving husband, James Brinn McKone, son Edmond McKone (Mary), son Brinn McKone (Jovanny); grandchildren Carissa Zubricky, Cassidy Zubricky, Kendall McKone, and Alexa Mares (Jeremiah); bonus grandchildren, Grace Reece (Ryan), David “Pierce” Boucher, and Catherine Boucher, and two great-granddaughters, Yuri and Luna.

Services will be held in Dallas Oregon, July 20th at 11:00 am. Those wishing to participate may view it through a streaming service from the funeral home under Sandi’s local obituary, https://www. bollmanstributecenter.com/ obituaries.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to either P.E.O. or The Trevor Project in Sandi’s name. Philanthropic Educational Organization PEO:https:// www.peointernational.org/ educational-support/peofoundation/#how-to-donate please designate for Chapter GG in honor of Sandi McKone for the STAR scholarship.

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Arlene Evelyn Tate 3/2/1938 - 6/22/2024

Arlene Evelyn Tate (née Soderberg) of Santa Barbara passed away on June 22nd, 2024 at the age of 86. Arlene was born and raised in San Diego, where she graduated from Kearney High School in 1957. While a student there, she was set up with Darrell Tate on a blind date, and they married in 1959. They had their first child in 1962.

In 1963, Arlene and Darrell moved to Santa Barbara, where they had their second child in 1966. When her daughters got older, she worked for Bank of America and then Santa Bar-

bara County Education. Arlene kept a beautiful garden and was a voracious reader. She could also be seen walking the dogs up at Elings Park. Arlene collected Old Spanish Days Fiesta posters and nativity scenes. Every summer, she displayed a rotation of framed posters from throughout the years (and always the latest one), and every winter she decorated the living room with a variety of nativity scenes, ranging from the traditional to the quirky and colorful.

She and Darrell traveled widely, including trips to South America, Asia and Europe, as well as all around North America. Arlene attended First United Methodist Church, and previously Saint Mark’s United Methodist Church, and was involved in various church ministries throughout her life. She was also a member of the Santa Barbara chapter of PEO.

Arlene had many deep and long-lasting friendships, including her dear friend Nadia, whom she met shortly after arriving in Santa Barbara and with whom she remained close for the rest of her life. Arlene had a huge heart, and a gift for making all those around her feel loved and cared for. She always thought of herself as a shy wallflower, but was a bright light to those who knew her, and such a supportive wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.

Arlene is survived by her daughters Charlene and Marcene, sister Carol, and grandchildren Charles and Katherine. She was predeceased by her husband Darrell, and her sisters Anita, Karren, and Kathy. The family would like to thank the wonderful people at Cliff View Terrace for their loving care.

A celebration of Arlene’s wonderful life will be held at 1PM on Sunday, August 11th at First United Methodist Church, 305 E. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara. Memorial donations may be made to Elings Park (elingspark.org), Meals on Wheels (mealsonwheelsamerica.org) or First United Methodist Church (fumcsb.org).

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Prudy Tamar Tevis Handelman

2/17/1942 - 6/22/2008

In Honor of the one year anniversary of Prudy’s passing….

Prudy was born in Cottage Hospital Feb 17, 1942. The same week as Japan bombed the Ellwood Oil reservoirs. The story goes that Glades, Prudy’s mom was so sure that Santa Barbara would be bombed next, she hurried to the hospital and rescued her new born. She repaired to the safety of Montecito to wait out the imminent battle.

Prudy grew up in Montecito with her two brothers, Peter and Scott and two sisters , Patience and Paula when it was still a small town. Her mother Glades and father Tevis owned successful retail stores downtown. As a 6 year old she would often cross the two lane Highway 101 to visit Miramar beach. She went to elementary school in Montecito, then Santa Barbara High and finally graduated from Mary Mount.

Now 18 she was ready for adventure. She moved to Isreal and joined the Isreal army and lived on a Kibbutz. She met her first husband in the army, a dashing young man in uniform was hard to resist.

This marriage produced a boy, Michael. As the six day war began in Isreal, the new couple returned to America and moved to Oklahoma where they set up housekeeping near Prudy’s favorite cousin Gerry Ann. She worked at the local A & P grocery store and tried to memorize the daily prices of produce.

Her new husband had a tough time adjusting to America and felt compelled to return to Isreal and fight for his country. Prudy missed her family and Santa Barbara and decided to return to her roots in California. Upon her return, she decided to follow her child hood passion for helping and healing people and enrolled in

Nursing school. It was also a practical decision, as Nursing was one of the few few high paying jobs open to women at that time.

Prudy settled in and with her characteristic grit and determination was able to take care of her family and began investing in real estate, a family tradition passed down from her Grandfather, Leo Sanders. At one time Leo owned all the buildings in Santa Barbara over 4 stories tall as well as Stearns Warf.

Prudy then met her 2nd husband Chuck Benwitt a prominent artist in Santa Barbara. They had a daughter Sarah.

After 8 years the couple divorced and Prudy was on her own again. Undeterred she persevered and continued her work as a nurse, now with advanced degrees.

At a summer solstice party, she met Steven Handelman, a well known Stained Glass artist at that time. They dated for several years before Steve asked her to marry him. Having little luck with marriage, Prudy’s humorous, but honest response, was “let’s start a corporation instead and forget about marriage.”

They did marry, and this one lasted 40 years. With Prudy’s encouragement, Steve’s business grew from his basement workshop to a 25,000 sq. foot factory and 116 employees. HIs work was in demand world wide, from places as far away as Saudi Arabia and in every state in the US.

The couple traveled the world, bought and sold many homes and had great adventures together. Prudy’s courage and passion and Steve’s artistic and business acumen were a potent combination for their success.

Sadly, in Prudy’s 78th year, her health began to decline. Even though she was suffering from Edema and Alzheimer’s she maintained her sense of humor. On June 22nd 2023 she awoke, agitated and disoriented and complained of not feeling well. Within a short time, the paramedics were called to resuscitate her and the Ambulance followed to take her to the Emergency Care. She died in route to the Hospital.

It was with great sadness, Chris Benwitt, her grandson, Madelyn Anticoui, her grand-

daughter, Sarah Anticounti , her daughter, Karen Pardue, her caregiver and Steven Handelman , her husband of 40 years said their final farewell to their Mother, Grandmother, Friend and Wife. She will be missed.

Judith Hawkins Writer 5/2/1939 - 7/3/2024

Judith Hawkins Writer passed away after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease on July 3rd, 2024. Born to Frederick and Betty Hawkins on May 2nd, 1939 in Oak Park, Illinois, she graduated from Oak Park High School where her nickname was “Practical Hawkins”. Drawn to the mountains and blue skies of Colorado, she thrived at the University of Colorado with a degree in History in 1961. Spotted swimming laps in a Denver pool, George Writer recognized a catch; they were married for nearly 60 years, raising 5 kids. Passionate about everything the natural world offered, she was always outside cultivating her garden, hiking through wildflowers and skiing the fresh powder. Judy was an incredible horse woman who loved the thrill of cross country jumping. Gladly giving of her time, she was an invaluable asset to both friends and the many organizations that benefited from her singular practicality.

For a span of thirty years in Denver, Judy shared her gift of home décor as an interior designer for the Writer Corporation, one of the more successful and innovative homebuilders along the Colorado’s Front Range. Her intuitive insights contributed to the success of the Writer Corporation. While the headquarters of the Writer Corporation was located on Inverness Drive, the kitchen table in their home was a place where floor plans received serious scrutiny. George and Judy moved to Santa Barbara in 2002 and immediately became involved in the Santa Barbara Com-

munity. She was an English language tutor for the Santa Barbara Library. She volunteered for years at the County Dog Shelter where she adopted Bert and Ernie. She served as President of CAMA Women’s Board for three years and led the popular CAMA garden tours and later served on the CAMA Board. She also served on the Research Committee for the Santa Barbara Women’s Fund.

Judy sailed aboard Resolution with George and had a special knack for docking the boat, a skill acquired from years of maneuvering a horse trailer. Despite all of her interests, her primary focus was always her family, willing to listen and support all through insight and profound advice. She enjoyed bridge and book club with her many friends. Judy’s philanthropic focus was primarily on the natural world. She is survived by her husband, George, her children, Wendy, husband Ken and daughter Hannah, Rebecca and son Graham, daughter Meera, Jeff and Eney, Andrea and son Max and daughter Quincey, Katie and daughter Wren and son Jasper, and 6 great grandchildren and faithful dog Ernie. Judy had a heart of gold and will always be deeply loved, cherished and missed by her family and many friends.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Santa Barbara Land Trust or The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum.

Barbara A. Wouters 10/22/1934 - 7/8/2024

Barbara A. Wouters died peacefully on July 8, 2024, under hospice care in Palm Harbor, Florida. Born on October 22, 1934 in Elizabethton, Tennessee to Fred Volney and Hattie Lois Campbell, Barbara is survived by nieces, Cassandra Cleghorn and Angela Bolan, and nephews, Paul and Nick Ondrejka, as well as many cousins, grand nieces and nephews. Prede-

ceased by her sister, Freda Jean Campbell, and by Barbara’s devoted husband of fifty years, Arthur Peter Wouters, Barbara lived “from sea to shining sea” — from Groton, CT to Bremerton, WA. For the last several decades of their marriage, Barbara and Peter made their home in the Santa Barbara, California area. They were passionate supporters of live music — especially of the Santa Barbara Symphony, the Music Academy of the West and pianist Gil Rosas, steadfast members of Trinity Lutheran Church, and avid travelers to Europe. During her years in Southern California, Barbara was a highly sought-after real estate agent, and a devoted volunteer in the public schools, specializing in literacy and music appreciation. After Peter’s death in 2013, Barbara made her way to St. Petersburg, Florida, which she always considered her true home. Barbara graduated from St. Petersburg High School and earned her Bachelors of Fine Arts from the University of Connecticut. A gifted actress, singer (contralto) and comedian, Barbara took great joy in performing with community and professional groups, including the Ventura County Master Chorale and the choruses of the Baltimore Civic Opera and the Seattle Opera. Most recently, Barbara found support in the community of Elison Senior Living of Pinecrest in Largo, and at Our Savior Lutheran Church in St. Petersburg. Barbara was a discerning woman of fierce intelligence and enormous heart — always as ready to listen and laugh as she was to offer loving advice. Barbara will be dearly missed by those who counted themselves blessed to be her friends and family.

Barbara will be buried with Peter at Santa Barbara Cemetery. A memorial ceremony will be held by Barbara’s family in the coming months.

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Blessed

The Weed Jesus of Santa Barbara

BY MICHAEL MONTENEGRO

If you grew up in Santa Barbara over the past 35 years, you would recognize Blessed as a holy man of sorts. His presence was iconic. He was often seen walking barefoot all over Santa Barbara from the Riviera and Mesa to downtown carrying a big leather-bound Bible.

While I didn’t know him personally beyond my observations and the accounts from friends, Blessed was undeniably a local legend. His distinctive appearance, with robes, long hair, and a beard, made him a recognizable figure in the community.

Many knew him as a man who loved both Jesus and cannabis. After I posted about him on my Chicano Culture S.B. Instagram to honor his legacy, the post went viral, and people from all over the country shared their memories of him.

Here are a few of the many heartfelt tributes: @apefacegirl1: I never got to talk to him, but I always loved seeing him walking around town.

Ella Richie Teresa DeMaria: Goodnight, sweet prince.

Mayari Maggie Cifuentes: Rest in peace, Blessed. I will never forget his kindness. He walked to my dad and I at the farmers’ market, gave us money, and walked away. Kind to all. A legend will never be forgotten.

Joe McCorkell: He gave my kids a $100 bill once when we were trick-or-treating on the Mesa.

Mike Berse: I moved to S.B. 14 years ago. On one of my first days here, I was standing in the downtown Post Office. The place was packed. He strolled in, walked around, and then stopped in front of me. He then prayed for me while everyone watched. It was actually kind of a spiritual moment for me. He didn’t speak to anyone else and just walked out. RIP!

Christopher Alan Seidenberg: He did know the Bible well. I had a friend who studied the Bible, and they discussed it for some time downtown.

Joe: That was the homie. He always took the time to talk to anyone that started a conversation with him. Such a humble person. RIP to an S.B. legend. I feel honored to say I had the chance to know him and talk about life during my teenage years.

After the outpouring of support, I learned more about his life. Blessed was born Ikuma Ohtsu in Tokyo, Japan, and came to the U.S.A. to study sculpture at the Studio School in New York City. There he met Sandy Harrington, from Texas, and lived in an artist’s loft in the village. Eventually, they moved to California and had a daughter, Watsuki, or Suki. When Suki was less than a year old, Blessed became “of the spirit” and gave away all his possessions, opted to be houseless, and preach the Bible, first in Venice and then to Santa Barbara, where he became a historic figure. Interestingly, his family owned one of the biggest Japanese pet food companies.

An anecdote from Reddit user thescreamingstone provides further insight: “A few years after meeting Blessed, I miraculously met his daughter, Suki. She had come to town looking for Blessed, whom she hadn’t seen in 11 years. We randomly met at the Sunday drum circle on Cabrillo. She told me she was looking for her dad, a ‘unique-looking Japanese guy who wore white robes,’ but had no idea where he was living. To her surprise, I knew exactly where he was because I had just given him a ride from the grocery store back to the hotel he was staying at! And that began a 30-year friendship with his daughter, me sending her pics of Blessed through the years whenever he and I would meet up, and showing Blessed pics of Suki’s family she would send to me.”

In 2011, Blessed went viral in a social media video by Whatever Podcast. In the video, he dismisses the “a baby thrown in the air” prank with his hands shaking in the air as if saying, “I know this is a joke,” while throwing a joint in the air. The joint landed in the lap of Martin, a houseless man in a wheelchair, who took a hit. The video ended with pixelated sunglasses landing on him and Nate Dogg’s famous line, “Smoke weed every day,” solidifying his status as “Weed Jesus.” You can see the video here. (instagram.com/whatever/reel/ CR2SJxUnxuH/)

Community members in Santa Barbara organized an Unofficial Celebration of Life potluck at the Veteran’s Memorial Building on July 14 to share food and celebrate his life.

Rest in peace, Blessed, Santa Barbara legend. Our community will not be the same without you. n

Ronald Allen Sorgman

12/23/1942 - 7/6/2024

Ronald Allen Sorgman, born and raised in Boston Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2024 at the age of 81. He was preceded in death by his father George W. Sorgman and mother Emma (Klein) Sorgman. He is survived by his loving daughter Olivia Sorgman, whom he cherished. He is also survived by his brother Ken Sorgman, wife Elizabeth, nieces Vanessa and Jennifer, nephew Jonathan, and a large extended family.

Ron was a lifelong architect who worked for prestigious firms in Boston and was influential in the conversion of the Chickering Piano Factory to Piano Craft Guild Housing for Artists, that was a landmark development in the movement to recycle old buildings in Boston. He was a graduate of the Boston Architectural Center.

Ron’s never ending passion was as a Doo Wop singer. During his teens and into his 20’s, he sang first tenor with the local 4 man group, the Interludes. They performed all around Boston and New England including Symphony Hall. Later in life his group reunited and performed in several Doo Wop concerts and cruises to Bermuda which included many well known artists from the 50’s. Harmonizing in many of the classic songs of the 5O’s was his joy. He made his second home in the mid 70’s in Santa Barbara, California for over 40 years. He worked as an architect for the County of Santa Barbara and had his own private practice. He was very active in the Jewish

Federation and created a weekly sing-a-long class that brought together a whole new community of music lovers in Santa Barbara. He was the founding member of the band the Ronelles and Imagination who performed throughout Santa Barbara for years.

Ron was always active in various community groups and organizations. He was a part of the facilities committee for the Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation supporting the restoration of the venue. He was a board member for Summer Solstice Celebration and longtime volunteer. He was involved with Visual Art in Public Places-City of Santa Barbara and a board member of Kids Draw Architecture.

Later in life, Ron moved to Hudson, Massachusetts to be closer to his long term partner and love, Kathy Whitten. During his 8 years prior to his passing, he taught guitar locally and got involved with many local advisory groups. He teamed up with 5 local residents and formed the Hudson Cultural Alliance, a nonprofit whose mission is to promote, sustain and enhance the creative economy in Hudson. He was also on the Hudson Historic Commission, Disabilities Board and Zoning Appeals Board. He rejoined forces with his longtime friend Gil Goldman from the Interludes and they performed as a duo, The Real Deal.

The Interludes and the Real Deal ended all their performances with the classic Doo-Wop song by the

50’s group, The Spaniels: “Goodnight sweetheart, well it’s time to go.”

We will always miss you, goodnight Ron.

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Suzanne

Betsy Berger 3/5/1951 - 6/27/2024

A Loving Tribute to a Remarkable Person

Suzanne Berger, L.A.C., Dipl. AC., beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on June 27, 2024, in Santa Barbara, California at the age of 73.

Suzanne was born on March 5, 1951, in Wilmington, Delaware. She attended Mount Pleasant High School followed by Cazenovia College and then graduated from Temple University with a degree in dance. After graduating from Temple University, Suzanne moved to New York City to become certified in Alexander Technique Therapy, receiving her ACAT certification (The American Center for the Alexander Technique) which is considered the most prestigious therapy certification in the United States. She also followed the teachings and talks of J. Krishnamurti, especially in Ojai, California. She then moved to Los Angeles, California where she studied acupuncture at Yo San University and received her Masters of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine degree. Suzanne then moved to Tuscan, Arizona where she practiced acupuncture at Canyon Ranch and Miraval Resorts and Spas. She returned to Santa Barbara, California to obtain another degree from the White Lotus Yoga Foundation completing a course in Advanced Techniques and Practices of Yoga, opening her own acupuncture practice while simultaneously teaching numerous yoga classes where she was beloved and respected by her students.

Suzanne was not only a brilliant acupuncturist and yoga master, but also a lover of the arts and animals. Her cats and dogs played a large part in her life. She had a great sense of humor, a zest for the finer things in life, loved going to the symphony, botanical gardens, the beach, sharing

a meal with friends, reading, movies, and enjoying a good glass of wine.

Suzanne was a loyal, caring friend to many people. She always had a smile on her face and a kind word to say. She was supportive, encouraging, and helpful to many who crossed her path.

Suzanne is survived by her sister, Sharon, and her husband Scott who played a large role in her life. Also, her niece Danna (Jason) and nephew Matthew (Sandra) and their children who brought her great joy. Suzanne was predeceased by her parents Herman and Sybil Berger and her sister Eileen Berger. In her final days she was surrounded by her loving family, and Eddie Hall, who was her faithful friend, and devoted caregiver. We are most grateful for Suzanne’s dedicated medical and hospice team. Along with family, her journey was supported by a host of loving lifelong friends.

Suzanne’s life was a celebration of love, curiosity, and wonder. She touched the lives of many people with her intelligence, kindness, and spirit. She made the world a better place with her healing work and huge heart. She will be remembered as a loving sister, dedicated aunt, devoted friend, and a remarkable person.

A memorial service will be held in Wilmington, DE at the end of September. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Suzanne to the VNA Serenity House: 930 Miramonte Drive Santa Barbara, CA 93109 or Hospice of Santa Barbara: 2050 Alameda Padre Serra, Suite 100, Santa Barbara, CA 93103.

Barbara Fukuzawa 1/25/1925 - 5/31/2024

Barbara Fukuzawa passed away in Goleta, CA and went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 31, 2024. Barbara was born on January 25, 1925 in Santa Barbara, CA. During WWII, she was evacuated to the Gila River War Reloca-

tion Center in Arizona with her family. She and two of her sisters were released early from the Center and worked in Chicago. After the war she returned to Santa Barbara with her parents.

Barbara worked a number of years for a local bondsman followed by a career at the U.S. Postal Service until her retirement. She remained active in her lifelong church, Bethany Congregational Church, faithfully serving and attending until the end.

Barbara is survived by her sister, Martha Tanji, and four generations of nephews and nieces.

A service for Barbara will be held on July 20, 2024 at 11am at Bethany Congregational Church, 556 North Hope Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA. 93110. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations in Barbara’s name to Bethany Congregational Church.

Rita Moya 12/24/1949 - 7/3/2024

Rita Beth Moya, corporate and health foundation executive, advisor and philanthropist, passed away peacefully July 3, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at her home in Montecito, California at age 74. She was loved by all who knew her for her grace, generosity, intelligence, humility, and character.

Rita was born to Paul David Becker and Anna (Ulmer) Becker on December 24,1949 in Hastings, Nebraska. She was raised on a farm near the town of Harvard with her younger sister, Jan. The girls helped with many laborious farm duties. No job was too big or too small for Rita and she later claimed that it taught her to see life as filled with opportunities, not obstacles. She cultivated not just crops but a strong, lifelong work ethic which led her to become a motivated, accomplished, and extremely successful woman. The world began to pay attention at an early age;

she attended Harvard High School, where during her junior year she received a summer scholarship to Kansas State University, allowing her to earn college credits prior to college. At the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science in 1972 and quickly moved on to achieve her Master’s Degree in Urban Planning from Virginia Tech University. It was here she met the light of her life, Steve Moya who became a successful media and corporate marketing executive. In 1974, she moved to California where she and Steve were married in BelAir on March 27, 1976.

Steve and Rita started married life in a home in Manhattan Beach, a few blocks from the Pacific Ocean. Over time whether they lived in Newport Beach, Bel-Air, Montecito or Louisville, Kentucky, they loved to entertain friends and family. Their hospitality became a hallmark throughout their lifetimes as their guests knew the Moyas as the ultimate hosts, serving delicious food and offering lively conversation and inventive activities. Never one to miss an opportunity to advance healthy cooking, Rita created a cookbook entitled “Eating Sustainably” in response to her many requests for her recipes. Her approach evolved to using the best ingredients that promoted sustainability, health and wellness. She was ahead of her time in using organic ingredients with no sugar, gluten and no added salt or fats.

In a time when there were fewer opportunities for women in business, Rita rose to the very top. In 1989 when women were rare in the C-Suite, she was selected to join the global organization for preeminent women, The International Women’s Forum of Southern California known as The Trusteeship.

During her illustrious career she served as Director of Public Affairs Systems at GTE Corporation, President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Foundation and the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky, and President and Chief Executive Officer of Health Data Information Corporation, the first statewide health data exchange in California and

in investment banking for United Health Group. Later in her career she served as Chief Strategist and member of the Board of Directors at BioIQ where she was instrumental in the growth and success of this innovative health and diag nostic testing company. She divided her time between business and non-profit endeavors, serving as CoChair of Human Rights Watch Santa Barbara, and on the Board of Directors of Direct Relief holding board leadership roles for over 15 years, including Chair of the Board.

Rita and Steve always made time for travel and renewal. They enjoyed traveling throughout the world, visiting over 50 countries. She loved to experience various cultures in Europe, Africa, and South America. Her favorite US destination was Telluride, Colorado where she developed a strong passion for snow skiing.

Steve, her beloved husband of 46 years, died in June 2022. Her parents Paul and Anna Becker also predeceased her. She is sur vived by her sister, Jan Phares (Kurt) of Irvine, California, her father in-law Oscar Moya, sister-in-law Deb Bailey, and brother-in-law David Moya, all of Seal Beach, California, nieces Sara Towe (David) of Irving, Texas and Kendra Battle (Jeremy) of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and nephew Brandan Bailey of Bullhead City, Arizona, and grandnephew, Charlie Towe two grandnieces Madeline and Claire Towe of Irving, Texas. Rita and Steve loved children and were honored to be godparents to many of their friend’s children.

Rita will be missed by her family and the many, many friends she made over a lifetime.

A Celebration of Life service will be held in Santa Barbara at a date and time to be announced by the family. Rita would be honored to be remembered with contributions to two of her favorite organizations, Human Rights Watch Santa Barbara Committee https://donate.hrw. org/page/107245/donate/1?ea. tracking.id=EP2022EVpg. and Direct Relief https://donate. directrelief.org/give/601070/#!/ dontion/checkout

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Arthur James Aldritt 10/19/1935 - 6/20/2024

Arthur James Aldritt, 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends at Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara on June 20, 2024. Our beloved Art – devoted husband, loving father, delighted grandpa, adoring uncle, dear friend and perfect child of God – is survived by his beautiful wife June; his children Christian and Nancy Aldritt; daughterin-law Carla Goad; his four precious grandchildren, Emily and Tynan Aldritt, and Avery and Jessie Aldritt-Goad; his wonderful nieces, Joyce Greek and Janet Donaldson; and his many great nieces and nephew, Emily Byland; Mary Kraus and her daughter, Callan; Whitney Roy and her children, Tegan, Macie and Hudson. Art was preceded in death by his dear sister, Marjorie Dale Aldritt Donaldson. Art was born to Joseph and Marjorie Aldritt on October 19, 1935 in Oakland, California. Art attended UC Berkeley graduating in 1957 with an undergraduate degree in history and a four-year gymnastics letterman serving as team captain and making Nationals as an all-around gymnast. His love for the sport led him to coach at Capuchino High School for six years while teaching history and working with the future love of his life, June. Art also served in the Marines to complete his military service over the next several years as a “weekend warrior” while working and obtaining his graduate degree.

Art and June were engaged to be married and wed in December 1961 during their winter break at the First Presbyterian Church in Canton, Ohio where June grew up. The following summer they took their honeymoon across Europe. Art returned to UC Berkeley to complete his Master’s degree and moving his coaching career from the Bay Area to UC Santa Barbara (UCSB). During his 30-year tenure from 1965 to 1995 at UC Santa Barbara he founded the men’s gymnastics program, coached and judged gymnastics, and later was the

Director of the Coaching Minor program. He positively influenced many college athletes’ lives as well as the youth in local high schools in Goleta and Santa Barbara by mentoring and teaching student coaches who worked in the high school athletics programs.

Once Art and June relocated to Santa Barbar, they welcomed into their lives their son, Christian Joseph Aldritt, born in June 1967 and daughter, Nancy Elizabeth Aldritt, born in July 1971 at Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara. Art believed that faith, family and work are the “right” priorities and exemplified this by being a wonderful provider, a faithful and loving husband, a father who would always champion his children (and later his grandchildren), decades of committed service to the local Christian Science and Presbyterian churches and a cheerful, yet determined, work ethic.

Art retired at 60 and enjoyed cruising sailboats, riding touring motorcycles, then Corvettes, expanding his model railroad collection, traveling with June to Hawaii, Palm Springs and the Pacific Northwest, and being an active member in the US Power Squadron chapter teaching seamanship, celestial navigation and sailing courses. In 1996 Art had his dream sailboat, a Pacific Seacraft Dana 24, built and launched. Revelation III has brought many delightful afternoon sails to our family and has been a place of refuge and balance for Art for over a quarter of a century with his Wednesday afternoon sailing group and family off the Santa Barbara Coast to the Channel Islands. Art also learned to play golf which he shared with his son, his daughter-in-law and dear friends. He became active in various clubs locally and served as an elder and deacon in their church as well as singing in the choir, taking piano lessons and developing his ability to play the piano by ear into one of reading piano music.

Art opted into heart surgery last month to enhance his quality of hoping for increased stamina and energy to dance with June, sail, play more golf, drive his Corvette with his grandsons and grace us with his beautiful voice and piano music at home and at church. His combined prudence and courage at 88 is an inspiration to us all. We will miss this man of honor, integrity, loyalty, friendship, humor, song and steadfast faith.

Please join us on Friday, July

19 at 11 AM at Goleta Presbyterian Church (GPC) (6067 Shirrell Way, Goleta) for his memorial service followed by a Celebration of Life luncheon at at GPC where we can share our sorrow and joy in Art’s extraordinary life.

On Saturday, July 20, Art’s ashes will be scattered off the Santa Barbara coast with family and close friends as was his wish as a lifelong sailor. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in honor of Art Aldritt to the Goleta Presbyterian Church and the Cal Men’s Gymnastics Program.

Jack Stapelmann

7/2/1952 - 7/9/2024

Jack Stapelmann died peacefully on July 9, surrounded by his loving family.

Anyone who knew Jack will tell you he was a thoroughly nice guy always pleasant, helpful, generous, and a good friend. Judy will tell you that he was a wonderful husband. Always agreeable, his courage and humor were evident to the very end despite a devastating illness.

Jack began surfing and boating as a boy on the East Coast. He came with his family to Santa Barbara in 1971 where he continued to surf and sail.

After attending SBCC, Jack used his experience in the family machine shop as he learned boat building. Eventually he would be involved in building many custom power and sail boats. He founded Access Marine Group and was proud to have helped build the first fixed-wing sail for an America’s Cup boat. Ultimately he and brother Frank designed and had built his dream boat, a unique 40ft sailboat. For the last few years, with the help of his brothers Frank and Ron, he was able to sail every week on Enchantress, his pride and joy.

After 30 years of friendship, Jack and Judy wed in 1994, followed by 30 years of married bliss. They enjoyed travel and were able to sail in many parts of the world. Their ranch in Hollister provided years of enjoyment, including surfing.

A lifelong guitar player, Jack

was shy about playing in public. Few have heard him play, but many have admired the beautiful arch top guitar he built himself.

Jack was involved in the establishment of Santa Barbara Channel Keeper. He served on the Board for many years and was an effective fundraiser. He frequently offered a sailing outing to prospective donors. The standing joke was that he didn’t come back until he got a donation pledge. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Channel Keeper.

The family express heartfelt gratitude to his caregivers and his Hospice nurses.

John Wiester 1/6/1935 - 6/30/2024

John Lauren Wiester, 89, of Buellton, CA went to be with the Lord on June 30, 2024 at home with his family.

John was born in Los Angeles to John Stewart and Marjorie Simmonds Wiester in 1935. His mother was a schoolteacher and his father was a depression era insurance broker. Raised in Hancock Park neighborhood, John rode horses in Griffith Park and fell in love with western riding in horse shows and competitions. At age 14, he was LA County’s Junior Western Champion.

He attended Orme Ranch School, on a 40,000-acre cattle ranch, in Mayer, Arizona, where his chores were milking cows and riding the cattle drive. He went on to Stanford University, where he majored in Geology and was president of Delta Upsilon Fraternity, making many lifelong friends. John also earned an MBA from Stanford while teaching in the Geology department.

In 1957, John married Susan Rees and had two children, Jeffrey and Susan. After serving in the US Army Intelligence Corps in the late 50’s, John returned to Los Angeles where he worked at Casualty Insurance Company, J. Barth and Company and Redcor. In 1963, John married Merry Wright Govan and adopted her daughter Jill. The couple then had two children, James and Joni. The new family

moved to Santa Barbara where he took over Astro Industries. He later married Rebecca Alberts and welcomed stepchildren Brooke and Scott.

In 1970, upon the death of his father, John took over management of the family ranch in Buellton, California and became a full-fledged cattle rancher. John found lasting love and partnership with Georgia, to whom he was married in 1980, welcoming her and her daughter, Allison, into ranching life. It was Georgia who introduced John to the Lord and, grounded in their deeply held faith, they remained married for 44 years. The couple were well known and loved and became a fixture in the larger community of the Santa Ynez Valley, welcoming many to their house on the hill. Throughout his life, John was involved in entrepreneurial pursuits including helping to start the high-tech company Quadtec in Redland, Washington. His relentless intellectual curiosity led him to do extensive research into the connection between the Bible and science, resulting in the Thomas Nelson publication of his first book The Genesis Connection in 1983. The success of the book opened the door to other publications and to teaching opportunities at Biola University and Westmont College. Always a cowboy at heart, John loved the ranch life. Even when at work at his desk, he kept an eye on his herd from his office window. The Rio Vista Cattle Company grew and is still flourishing thanks to his nephew John Thorne. His favorite rodeo event was Team Penning, and he was proud to hold the world record (with his nephew John), for a brief time. He and his steed Fancy Heels made a terrific pair. John also enjoyed canoeing and bow hunting and took many eventful hunting trips with his close friends. Later, he rediscovered a passion for bridge and movies, hosting Men’s Night at the Movies with friends for many years. He loved to dance and, ever the romantic, to play matchmaker.

John is survived by his wife Georgia, his sister Barbara Thorne, cousins Rick, Susie and Patty, his eight children and stepchildren, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Pops, as he was affectionally called, will be sorely missed.

A memorial service will be held at the Santa Ynez Valley Presbyterian Church on Sunday, August 25th at 2pm.

Fight for Freedom The Chumash Uprising of 1824

Fight for Freedom:

Looking Back 200 Years After the Largest Indigenous Revolt of the Mission Period

by Ryan P. Cruz

Two centuries ago, the Chumash people living in the mission system rose up against their Spanish and Mexican rulers, launching a coordinated uprising and taking over three strongholds Mission La Purísima, Mission Santa Inés, and Mission Santa Barbara in what became the largest organized rebellion of the mission period.

Over the course of four months from February through June 1824 the Chumash rebels fought with the Mexican military in several battles while Spanish friars attempted to negotiate the return of hundreds of Chumash who had fled from the missions inland to the mountains. The conflict highlighted the plight of the Chumash, who had been forced into a new culture, and the shaky political turmoil of the region, which was under fractured leadership after Mexico officially declared independence from Spain in 1821.

Though early records attribute the uprising to a singular event, the whipping of a Chumash boy by a soldier at La Purísima, historical research paints a more complex picture, one that explains the revolt as a fight for liberation, not revenge, against the years of inhumane treatment under Spanish and Mexican rule and the destruction of Chumash culture, particularly the suppression of its profound spiritual beliefs.

SETTING THE SCENE

When Spanish missionaries landed on the shores of modernday Santa Barbara in 1769, the Chumash population was estimated to be more than 20,000, with people living in hun-

dreds of villages across the region. Over the next few decades, their numbers would be reduced to a few thousand, killed by the invading Spanish military, but mostly by the introduction of European diseases. Of those that survived, more than 85 percent were moved into the newly built missions, where they were converted to Catholicism.

In “Levantamiento!: The 1824 Chumash Uprising Reconsidered,” written by historian James Sandos and published in the Southern California Quarterly, Sandos writes how the mission system used a method of “complete immersion” for the indigenous peoples in new Spanish settlements teaching European methods of agriculture and behavior and preaching a new religion.

Missionaries, believing they were saving souls through Christianity, enforced a completely different spiritual belief system in order to, as one Spaniard of that period wrote, “make them forget the ancient beliefs of paganism” and to “prepare them to take their place as lower-class citizens in Spanish society.”

This clash of cultures was profound. Chumash society was a basically peaceful one of hunter-gatherers and artisans, where men and women served equally as chiefs and shamans. It was a thriving network of tribes that lived in the region for thousands of years. They used their complex understanding of plants and sea life for medicine and food, studied the stars, navigated the waterways, and engaged in commerce by trading along the coast and with the island villages in their redwood-plank tomols. They saw little need for clothing, and they were far less sexually inhibited than their European counterparts. Their religious practices were robust with ceremonial songs, dances, and music.

To the Franciscans, this society was very different from the hierarchical empires the Spanish conquistadors had found when they arrived on the South American continent. To the friars, the Chumash were lost souls in need of saving, and they vowed to stop at nothing to lead them to Christianity.

Recent historical research and writings have reflected on how this forced religious conversion, over time, took away the Chumash people’s sense of connection to their culture, to their ancestors, and to one another.

BREAKING BONDS

Šmuwič-Chumash filmmaker Spenser Jaimes, who is researching a documentary he is producing about the revolt, thinks the entire story of the uprising is far more complex than the one based on documents left by priests and soldiers. “Sometimes just one side is represented,” Jaimes said. In fact, the Chumash at the time held varying opinions about the Spaniards and Catholicism.

By the time of the revolt, some Chumash people living in the missions were sincerely devout Catholics who had positive relationships with the friars. Others were less enthusiastic but felt they had no other options. Some, however, refused to convert and lived in villages tucked away from the Spanish settlements.

This fractured the Chumash way of life in ways that often go unmentioned in the military accounts of the revolt, Jaimes said. “It was such a huge part of life to have religion taken away….”

Sarah Koyo, an activist who has both Šmuwič-Chumash

‘THE PRESIDIO SOLDIERS MET THE CHUMASH, NOW READY WITH BOWS, ARROWS, AND THE RIFLES FROM THE MISSION GUARDS. AFTER THREE HOURS OF FIGHTING, ACCORDING TO RIPOLL’S ACCOUNT, THE SOLDIERS RETREATED TO THE PRESIDIO AND LEFT THE CHUMASH IN POSSESSION OF THE MISSION.’

and Spanish heritage (as well as Irish and Tohono O’odham) emphasized the importance of acknowledging religion’s role as a tool of colonization. “It’s about breaking bonds about breaking your connection to your land, breaking the connection to yourself,” Koyo said.

“It’s supposed to be about saving your soul, forgiving your sins,” she continued. “But there’s this whole other side that if you don’t, then you’re not going to be forgiven; you’re going to be punished.”

One of the most controversial methods the friars used at that time was confesionarios, or confession guides. They were intended to modify behavior, according to Sandos, “to elicit detailed information from Chumash confessants.”

Only two confesionarios have been found, one of them written by Fray Juan Cortés at the Santa Barbara Mission in December 1798. It showed how, by following the guide, priests were able to teach the commandments in both Spanish and Barbareño, while leading newly converted Chumash through a checklist of sins that would monitor who was “still practicing their native traditions or harboring un-Christian desires.” By 1815, the questionnaire was specifically asking about shamans, cures, native medicines, and sexual behavior. Before long, the annual confessions, held between Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday, became a point of intense contention among the mission Chumash.

Another method of breaking Chumash culture was keeping unmarried women under constant supervision to prevent traditionally open sexual practices. According to Russian explorer Otto von Kotzebue, who visited the missions during this period, girls were kept in “dungeon-like rooms,” only allowed out for daily mass when they were “driven immedi-

ately into the church like a flock of sheep by an old ragged Spaniard armed with a stick.”

In the few Chumash villages that were able to survive outside the mission system, their spiritual beliefs were continually practiced. Accounts passed down orally through families suggest that a more mystical undercurrent, tied to Chumash religion, may have emboldened the uprising.

One story tells of a medicine woman who had a daturainduced vision years before the revolt, in which a Chumash goddess told her that they could renounce their baptisms and return to their old ways by “washing their hands in the tears of the sun” a symbolic image that resonated with the Chumash.

Priests, when they heard that this vision was spreading throughout the missions, attempted to repudiate the dream. But it’s likely that the vision story was kept alive in the shadows by those Chumash who were increasingly unhappy.

Another sign from the stars, according to Sandos’s research, was a “large comet that became visible in the sky over southern California in December 1823 and persisted well into March 1824.” The comet held a significance in Chumash culture as a sign of “new beginnings,” Sandos said, and “may have provided the impetus to rise at that time.”

POLITICAL TURMOIL AND PIRATE THREATS

Meanwhile, political developments led the Spanish living in

Santa Barbara to arm and train Chumash men in military strategy. In 1810, the Spanish colonial government in Mexico City stopped sending supply ships to the missions, leaving the priests and soldiers without pay or military provisions. Around 1818, Hippolyte Bouchard, a pirate from Buenos Aires, was marauding his way up the Alta California coast, threatening to wreak havoc on weakened Spanish settlements.

Father Antonio Ripoll, whose written account is the most detailed firsthand description of the revolt, had organized and trained an infantry of 180 Chumash fighters at Mission Santa Barbara: 100 archers reinforced by 50 more wielding machetes and a calvary of 30 lancers. Ripoll even allowed the group to choose their corporals and sergeants. He called the force the “Compañía de Urbanos Realistas de Santa Bárbara.”

When Bouchard arrived in Santa Barbara, he razed the Ortega Family Rancho, near modern-day Gaviota, taking all the food and killing the livestock. When he set his sights on the Santa Barbara settlement, he was met by a calvary of presidio soldiers and the newly trained Chumash force, who together defended the mission and the Santa Barbara pueblo, sending Bouchard back to his ship.

Priests at La Purísima organized a similar Chumash infantry, encouraged by the success of Ripoll’s company. These efforts taught the Chumash fighters European military tactics, from group movement to weapons training. Prior to colonization, Chumash people hunted and fought in small bands, but with the new training, the men learned how to mass and drill in larger movements. These skills gave the Chumash a “new sense of power and the awareness of large-group, collective action.”

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In the missions, the Chumash toiled in the fields, cooked the food, built the structures, and provided all the labor and resources for both the priests and the presidio soldiers. When fresh supplies were halted, the settlement needed to be even more self-reliant, and the work increased dramatically for the mission Chumash.

In 1821, Mexico declared independence from Spain, sending the Alta California region spiraling into more chaos. The secularized Mexican government declared that all indigenous peoples were to be treated as civilians, regardless of their faith, but this new law did little to help the Chumash. In fact, now that the mission friars were no longer connected to, nor especially protected by, the new secular government, some soldiers felt free to take more aggressive actions against the mission Chumash, and the priests frequently had trouble protecting them.

With the mission settlements more vulnerable than ever, the priests tightened the cultural noose on the Chumash from 1820 to 1824, leaning even harder on the use of annual confessions to break bonds with Chumash traditional beliefs. Whispers of a coming uprising spread at the missions.

THE LAST STRAW

The two surviving Chumash accounts of the revolt, an interview with Maria Solares and another with Luisa Ygnacio (daughterin-law of Maria Ygnacio, and great-grandmother of Barbareño Chumash historian Ernestine Ygnacio-De Soto), both conducted by ethnographer and linguist JP Harrington, refer to a rumor started by a sacristan at Santa Inés that deepened the sense of paranoia on both sides.

The sacristan, according to the accounts, told the mission Chumash there that the

priests planned on killing them during the next Sunday Mass. The same sacristan then told the priests that the Chumash were planning on shooting them with arrows. This rumor was not included in Spanish or military accounts of events.

Dr. John Johnson, Curator Emeritus of Anthropology at the Santa Barbara Anthropological Society and a scholar who has studied the revolt for decades, spoke about the differing accounts during a lecture he gave in June at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History.

He described the accounts of the uprising as having the “Rashomon effect,” after the Akira Kurosawa film of that name how one event could be told from several points of view, each with different, often conflicting, details.

“I think this is what we’re seeing in the Chumash uprising,” Johnson said.

But even differing accounts of the revolt have enough corroborating details to determine a generally accepted order of events starting on February 21, 1824.

On that day, a Chumash boy from La Purísima was visiting a relative being held prisoner at Mission Santa Inés. For unknown reasons, a soldier stationed there, Valentín Cota, ordered that the boy be beaten. While this punishment wasn’t out of the ordinary, it was the last straw for the Chumash who considered these actions unacceptably brutal.

Father Ripoll, whose accounts describe the Chumash plight with empathy, expressed shame when recounting the behavior of the soldiers.

“Who gave the power to Corporal Cota to render such despotic punishment ?” Ripoll asked. “Why are the complaints of these unfortunate people [and] made by the fathers on their behalf, not heard? And why that show of disdain when such complaints are made?”

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More than 500 Chumash stormed Mission Santa Inés alongside men from neighboring villages. They shot arrows at the soldiers and set fire to the buildings. After hours of battle, the Chumash took control of the mission. Soldiers and a priest barricaded themselves in a building.

The next day, a group of Mexican soldiers returned to flush out the Chumash by setting fire to their quarters. Four Chumash men and 15 women and children were killed either in battle or the fire, along with one Mexican soldier.

The rebels retreated to La Purísima, where the revolution’s supporters had grown to more than 700. They took over the property and prepared for the arrival of Mexican army reinforcements by cutting slits for weapons in the adobe walls and rolling the ceremonial cannons. They would have to wait nearly a month for the Mexican reinforcements.

One Chumash man was killed during the battle, and the rebels killed four Californio settlers who were passing through the area.

BATTLE AT SANTA BARBARA

At Mission Santa Barbara, a messenger from the northern missions arrived asking for help. Father Ripoll described the events in great detail in a letter to the president of the missions.

Ripoll’s first course of action was to rush over to the presidio, where the military was stationed, and ask Commandant José Antonio de la Guerra to order the guards at the mission to stand down because the Chumash neophytes were preparing to join the revolt. Though the commandant agreed to write the order, he refused to accompany Ripoll back to the mission as a show of peace.

On Ripoll’s return to the mission, he found nearly 400 Chumash fighters armed with bows, arrows, and machetes. The group had been informed, falsely, he wrote, that the soldiers were planning to kill them all the next day as punishment for the violence at Santa Inés and La Purísima.

The priest attempted to talk the group down, showing the order issued for the three guards to stand down and leave the mission. But tensions were high, and when Ripoll and the armed Chumash walked over to the soldiers’ quarters to deliver the message, some of the rebels demanded the soldiers leave their weapons. Two of the guards refused, and Chumash men grabbed the muskets from them. In the skirmish, the two soldiers were cut by machetes. They returned to the presidio with Ripoll, where, when the commander saw what had happened, he ordered troops to the mission as a show of force.

The presidio soldiers met the Chumash, now ready with bows, arrows, and the rifles from the mission guards. After three hours of fighting, according to Ripoll’s account, the soldiers retreated to the presidio and left the Chumash in possession of the mission.

On the first day at Santa Barbara, four soldiers were wounded with arrows; three Chumash were killed, and three were wounded.

A CHUMASH EXODUS

Expecting an aggressive response, the Chumash prepared their escape. A small group stayed to fight, while the rest men, women, and children were escorted into the hills, taking provisions from the mission’s storehouse, but leaving their quarters locked and undisturbed.

Presidio soldiers returned to the mission several times, killing four uninvolved Chumash who were in the area. Ripoll recounts one of the killings, in which the innocent man pleaded not to be taken to the presidio. “But even these words were of no avail,” Ripoll writes. “With a single bullet they brought him down dead.”

Again, Ripoll shares his distress at seeing how the soldiers had ransacked the Chumash quarters and priests’ rooms. “This was the havoc that drove the nail into my already afflicted heart,” Ripoll wrote. “What destruction! All the doors were broken open, boxes, beds, clothing, grain, all were stolen. And what they could not carry away, they cast out along the road.”

During that first week, Chumash refugees hid a few miles outside of town near San Roque Canyon. Father Ripoll sent messages back and forth, asking

Chumash in the bell tower of Santa Barbara Mission during the revolt

them to consider returning, promising they would not be punished. But hearing that the soldiers destroyed their belongings at the mission, they did not trust it would be safe and told Ripoll they planned on staying “in the open country” and living off the land.

They fled deeper inland toward the San Joaquin Valley, where they settled among friendly Yokuts on a swampy island in Buena Vista Lake.

A smaller group of 50 Chumash piled into two tomols kept near Goleta, braving the choppy late February seas and making the 30-mile crossing to Limuw (Santa Cruz Island).

THE END OF THE REVOLT

Over the next few months, the newly appointed Governor of Alta California Luis Antonio Argüello organized two military expeditions to return the Chumash that had fled from Santa Barbara, and to recapture La Purísima, which the rebels had held for nearly a month.

On March 16, a Mexican military force of 109 soldiers stormed La Purísima, engaging more than 400 Chumash fighters in a three-hour battle. After the Chumash suffered 16 killed and many wounded, they negotiated a surrender. According to military records, the army seized two cannons, 16 muskets, 150 lances, six machetes, and an “incalculable number of bows and arrows.” The Mexican army recorded one death.

Seven captured rebels were condemned to death for the killing of four soldiers. Eight more were imprisoned at the presidio for eight years, while four ringleaders were sentenced to exile in Monterey including the charismatic leader, José Pacomio Poqui (An ironic historic fact: Years later, Poqui became a Monterey city councilmember and police commissioner).

Father Ripoll appealed to Governor Argüello on behalf of the Chumash, arguing that Mexico’s constitution made them equal in the eyes of the law. What finally earned the pardon, though, was the church’s view that natives were “children” under the care of the priests.

The first expedition to capture the refugees ended in failure. A detachment of 85 Mexican soldiers trekked into the mountains in April, but only encountered a group of non-mission Chumash. After taking one prisoner and killing him, the soldiers were hit by an unexpected storm and sent back home.

A second expedition was ordered consisting of 50 men from San Miguel and 63 from Santa Barbara (including Father Ripoll, who had refused to go along on the earlier expedition, and Father Vincent Sarria, both sent to help mediate). The division met up at San Emigdio in June, and met with the refugee representatives near Lake Buena Vista.

During three days of meetings, Father Ripoll and Father Sarria worked to convince the Chumash to return to the mission. In the months since they fled, the crops were failing, and though the Chumash were in a safe haven with the Yokuts, the hundreds of extra mouths to feed were causing a strain on the small village, which typically held fewer than 50 people.

The exact terms of the negotiations are unknown, but historians generally agree that the Chumash accepted the governor’s pardon.

All told, during the four-month revolt, 43 Chumash and eight Span iards and Mexicans, known as Californios, were killed.

Little is known of what happened upon their return on June 28, though historical records say that about half of the refugees chose not to return to Mission life. According to the journals of a fur trapper nearly 10 years after the revolt, a community of more than 700 former mission Chumash were hidden deep in Kern County, living in a neo-native and European-style culture, combining the farming methods learned from Spaniards with traditional Chumash culture.

But that account is the last known record of these Mission escapees. In the early 1830s, a malaria outbreak swept through the San Joaquin Valley, killing most of the indigenous populations. (When the govern ment, by then an American one, took an official count in the area in 1850, the Chumash group was not mentioned.)

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By 1833, the Mexican government ordered that all the missions be secularized, ending the mission period in California. By then, the number of mission-registered Chumash had fallen to 2,788. Some mission land was turned over to the government, while much of the ranch land came into the hands of the Californios, ushering in a whole new era that would define what we know of modern-day Santa Barbara. n

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ZIGGY MARLEY RETURNS TO THE SANTA BARBARA BOWL SHARING HIS MESSAGE OF PEACE

The Son of Reggae Legend Bob Marley Talks About Gaza, the Recent Biopic One Love, and Spirituality

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Aeucalyptus tree stands firmly behind the stage of the Santa Barbara Bowl. After 35 years of performing numerous times at the popular outdoor venue, Ziggy Marley has built a solid relationship with this eucalyptus tree.

“I remember the first time I played Santa Barbara. I made a connection with that eucalyptus tree. I peeled a leaf and smelled it,” says the 55-year-old son of reggae legend Bob Marley.

“Every time I come to Santa Barbara, I always visit that tree. I love eucalyptus.”

The Marley roots at the Bowl are also firmly planted. Bob Marley first played there in 1976 during the Rastaman Vibration tour. He came back in 1978, on the birthday of Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie, whom Bob Marley celebrated as the spiritual head of the Rastafarian movement. This show is known as one of Bob Marley’s favorite performances of all time. He returned a year later, recording his most famous Santa Barbara concert for Avalon Attractions, which made Bob synonymous with the Bowl.

Ziggy’s first performance at the Bowl was in 1989. He’s played numerous shows over the years and returns to the venue on Sunday, July 21. Notably, this is 46 years to the date his father performed on Selassie’s birthday in 1978.

Surely, Ziggy and his relationship with that eucalyptus tree will always be a symbolic reminder of the many Marley concerts Santa Barbara reggae fans have enjoyed for almost 50 years.

The legacy Ziggy shares with his dad is not only rooted at the Bowl, but has also been featured in the recent biopic One Love. The movie focuses on a transitional period in Bob Marley’s life, highlighting how he survived an attempt on his life in 1976 at his Hope Road compound in Jamaica.

Bringing Bob Marley to life on the big screen is no easy task. Even though his worldwide popularity shined in the 1970s, he left us 43 years ago, and since that time, his global popularity and influence has become a cultural sphere that covers the earth.

As the movie’s co-producer, Ziggy worked with Paramount Studios to deliver a film that would ensure his family’s perspective and the integrity of Bob’s consciousness wouldn’t be lost amid the hype behind the Marley name.

“Being a co-producer for the movie was like a fantasy because I’m a movie fan. So, to be behind the scenes and to tell the story from the perspective of those closest to my dad was a joy. We wanted to focus on his emotional journey,” shared Ziggy.

For the record, Ziggy’s journey began in Kingston in 1968, where he was born and well before his dad became a global musical messenger.

“Yes, I was born in our backyard and my father delivered me,” said Ziggy.

As a small boy, Ziggy was impacted by the assassination attempt, the political turmoil in Kingston, and watching his dad bridge peace between two warring political parties during Jamaica’s famous One Love Peace Concert in 1978.

“The family wanted to use the movie as a vehicle to focus on my dad’s emotional journey, not his accomplishments,” says Ziggy, himself now a father of seven children. “We wanted to show how he felt about the things happening around him. We wanted to highlight the change he went through because so much was happening to him. This was the moment in time when my dad said that his life is not important if life is just about him. This was a very intimate time for my dad.”

Now that the movie has been out for months, Ziggy has had time to reflect on how it has impacted him personally.

“The movie has impacted me in different ways. For me, it was a part of being a good son. But it was bigger than that, because the movie carries the message of one love, which is a powerful statement in a sea of mediocrity. The message stands out in a world where love is lacking. I feel good because I didn’t do this for vanity. It was done with meaning because this is what was important to my father.”

Equally, for Ziggy, the current conflict in Gaza has significance at home in Los Angeles. Ziggy’s wife, Orly Agai, is an Israeli of Iranian and Jewish descent. Surely the conflict in the Middle East has impacted his view of the situation.

Ziggy Marley

“My current tour is called Circle of Peace. This is how I use my voice. This tour is my expression with every song I sing. This is my motivation going into it because this is how I speak. I speak through music,” said Ziggy.

Ziggy has cultivated a successful career using his voice and the heartbeat of reggae music. As the eldest son of 11 children, he was thrust center stage soon after his dad passed away. At the age of 16, in 1984, he went on tour fronting his dad’s band, The Wailers, to promote Bob’s posthumous album Legend. Soon after, he joined his siblings, The Melody Makers, earning a Grammy nomination for Best Reggae Album in 1986. The group won the award two years in a row in 1989 and 1990. In total, Ziggy has been nominated for 15 Grammys and has won eight times throughout his career.

Now after all these accomplishments and trotting the globe since he was a teenager, does he feel like there is anything else he needs to accomplish?

“You know, I just need to keep on doing what I was born to do. I won’t stop until it’s time to stop. This is a continuous thing through life. I’m just happy that the universe still finds a use for me to create,” he said.

When asked what he inherited most from his father, Ziggy took a long pause and quietly said, “You know, what I get from my father is spirituality. He was the one who introduced me to the journey. Yes, I give thanks for the creation he gave me.”

Ziggy Marley performs at the Santa Barbara Bowl (1122 N. Milpas St.), with special guests Lettuce and Don Carlos, on Sunday, July 21, at 6 p.m. For tickets and additional information, see sbbowl.com.

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THURSDAY 7/18

7/18-7/21: PCPA Solvang Festival Theater Presents: The Play That Goes Wrong This Olivier Award–winning play and smash-hit farce that is part Monty Python and part Sherlock Holmes will have you laughing nonstop as you watch opening night of the Cornley Drama Society’s newest production, The Murder at Haversham Manor, where things go from bad to disastrous. Recommended for ages 10 and up. The play runs through July 28. 8pm. Solvang Festival Theater, 420 2nd St., Solvang. $25-$69. Call (805) 922-8313 or email boxoffice@pcpa.org. pcpa.org

7/18: Chaucer’s Book Talk and Signing: Jenny Boyd Author, psychologist, and cultural expert (as well as former model and rock star muse; the inspiration for Donovan’s hit “Jennifer Juniper”) Jenny Boyd will talk and sign copies of her book Icons of Rock: In Their Own Words. 6pm. Chaucer’s Books, 3321 State St. Free. Call (805) 682-6787. chaucersbooks.com/event

7/18: Concerts in the Park: Area 51 Bring a picnic, blankets, and chairs and dance to the classic rock, funk, Motown, and R&B sounds of Area 51. Food will be available for purchase. No alcohol, smoking, or pets. 6-7:30pm. Great Meadow, Chase Palm Park, 323 E. Cabrillo Blvd. Free. Call (805) 564-5418. tinyurl.com/Concerts-Park

7/18: Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series: Rincon Point and the California Dream Area authors Stephen Bates and Vince Burns will discuss Rincon Point’s rich and surprising history of conquest, displacement, economic upheaval, and environmental change. 7pm. S.B. Maritime Museum, 113 Harbor Wy., Ste 190. Members: $10; non-members: $20. Call (805) 962-8404. sbmm.org/santa-barbara-events

7/18-7/20: SBCC Theatre Group Presents: Legally Blonde Based on the novel and the 2001 hit movie of the same name, Legally Blonde: The Musical follows perky Elle Woods, a UCLA sorority girl who gets dumped by her boyfriend and follows him to Harvard Law, where she struggles to fit in but stays true to her herself. The show runs through July 27. 7:30pm. Garvin Theatre, SBCC West Campus, 721 Cliff Dr. $19-$29. Call (805) 965-5935 or email sbcctg@ sbcc.edu theatregroupsbcc.com/current-season

FRIDAY 7/19

7/19-7/21:

Dijo Productions Presents HEROES Follow the bittersweet story of three WWI soldiers passing the time on the terrace of a French home for war veterans in 1959 that mixes curmudgeons with camaraderie and nostalgia starring S.B.’s Ed Giron, Van Ryker, and Bill Waxman. The play shows through July 28. Fri.-Sat.: 7:30pm; Sun.: 2pm. Center Stage Theater, 751 Paseo Nuevo. $20-$25. Call (805) 963-0408. centerstagetheater.org

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7/19-7/21: S.B. Antique & Vintage Show & Sale Shop for furniture, jewelry, art, pottery, textiles, clothing, and more from more than 60 quality dealers. Fri.Sat.: 11am-6pm; Sun.: 11am-4pm. Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real. $8-$10. Call (805) 484-1291. sbantiqueshow.com

7/19: Asian American Film Series: Like a Rolling Stone: The Life and Times of Ben Fong-Torres See a screening of the 2022 documentary Like a Rolling Stone: The Life and Times of Ben Fong-Torres, about Rolling Stone magazine’s first music editor and legendary writer. A post-screening Q&A with director Suzanne Joe Kai and executive producer Doug Blush will follow. 6pm. Alhecama Theatre, 215A E. Canon Perdido St. Free. Call (805) 965-0093. sbthp.org/aafs

7/19: AquaFête: Sunset Live Set Boat Party Dress in whites and beiges for the party of this season that will feature a live electronic music set by TVLI with drinks available for purchase. Check in: 5:30pm. The S.B. Landing, 301 W. Cabrillo Blvd. Ages 21+. GA: $66. Call (415) 2158323 or email info@sandala experiences.com sandalaexperiences .com/events

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7/19-7/21: Maverick Saloon Fri.: Pull the Trigger, 8:30pm. Sat.: Jared Nels, noon. Jimi Nelson, 8:30pm. Sun.: Jimi Nelson, 1pm. 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. Free. Ages 21+. Call (805) 686-4785. mavericksaloon.com/eventcalendar

7/19-7/20: M.Special Brewing Co. (S.B.) Fri.: Redfish, 8pm. Sat.: Will Stephens Band, 8pm. 634 State St. Free Call (805) 968-6500. mspecialbrewco.com

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SOhO Restaurant & Music Club Fri.: Whatever Forever: An Early 2000s Live Music Dance Party, 8pm. $18-$20. Ages 21+. Sat.: Anuhea, 9pm. $25-$30. Ages 21+. Sun.: Battle of the Brass: Brass Mash & Brasscals, 8pm. $15-$20. Tue.: Nate Birkey Quintet, 7:30pm. $15-$18. Wed.: San Lyon, 7:30pm. $20-$23. 1221 State St. Call (805) 962-7776. sohosb.com

7/18: Concerts in the Park Area 51, 6pm. Chase Palm Park Great Meadow, 236 E. Cabrillo Blvd. Free. Call (805) 564-5418 or email concerts@SantaBarbaraCA.gov tinyurl.com/ChasePalmConcerts inthePark24

7/18-7/19: Eos Lounge Thu.: IV’iza Island, 9pm. Free. Ages 21+. Fri.: Autograf, 9pm. $6.18. Ages 18+. 500 Anacapa St. Call (805) 564-2410. eoslounge.com

7/18-7/21: Lost Chord Guitars Thu.: Terry Lawless, 8pm. Free. Fri.: The Idiomatiques, 8pm. $16.74. Sat.: Smelly Cat The Band, 8pm. $11.59. Sun.: Matt the Electrician, 8pm. $11.59. 1576 Copenhagen Dr., Solvang. Ages 21+. Call (805) 331-4363. lostchordguitars.com

7/18: Satellite S.B. Brett Hunter Band, 6pm. 1117 State St. Free. Call (805) 3643043. satellitesb.com

7/18: Soul Bites Morganfield Burnett Blues Band, 6-8:30pm. 423 State St. Free Call 805-869-2198 soulbitesrestaurants.com/events

7/19-7/20: Island Brewing Co.

Fri.: Sea Lion Sound System, 5pm. Sat.: Morganfield Burnett, 6pm. 5049 6th St., Carpinteria. Free. (805) 745-8272. islandbrewingcompany.com/ calendar

7/20: M.Special Brewing Co. (Goleta) Do No Harm, 6pm. 6860 Cortona Dr., Ste. C, Goleta. Free. Call (805) 968-6500. mspecialbrewco.com

7/20, 7/24: Carr Winery Sat.: Live Music Saturday, 4pm. Wed.: Brian Kinsella, Jimmy Rankin, 5:30pm. 414 N. Salsipuedes St. Free. Ages 21+. Call (805) 965-7985 or email info@carrwinery.com. carrwinery.com/event

7/20: Paseo Nuevo Sounds on State Brandon Kinalele, 5-7pm. Free 651 Paseo Nuevo. paseonuevosb.com/events

7/20: Summer Concert Series at Old Town Coffee Troubadelics, 6pm. Free. 5877 Hollister Ave, Goleta. Email kayla@meetmeatthe.market tinyurl.com/OldTownCoffeeJun22

7/20: Hook’d Bar and Grill Out of the Blue, 4pm. 116 Lakeview Dr., Cachuma Lake. Free. Call (805) 350-8351. hookdbarandgrill.com/music-onthe-water

7/21: Hotel Californian David Hohme, 5pm. 36 State St. $25. Call (805) 882-0100. hotelcalifornian.com/calendar.aspx

7/22: The Red Piano Matt Lomeo, 7:30pm. 519 State St. Free. Call (805) 358-1439. theredpiano.com

Anuhea

Cameron Vargas and Christen Celaya

Van Ryker, Bill Waxman, Ed Giron

Hops Indy

Monday, July 29 5-7pm

7/19: UCSB Arts & Lectures Presents: Sun, Surf and Cinema: 50 First Dates Watch a screening of the 2004 film 50 First Dates (PG-13), about Henry Roth (Adam Sandler), a marine veterinarian in Hawai‘i who meets and falls in love with Lucy Whitmore (Drew Barrymore), who loses her short-term memory every night. Bring breathable blankets and low chairs. 8:30pm. Sunken Gardens, S.B. County Courthouse, 1100 Anacapa St. Free. Call (805) 893-3535. artsandlectures.ucsb.edu/events

7/19: Authentic Relating Games In a safe and supportive space, participants are encouraged to be themselves, share openly, and connect with others on a deeper level through a series of games geared toward creating nourishing and authentic connections. 7pm. Yoga Soup, 28 Parker Wy. $20-$25. Call (805) 965-8811. tinyurl.com/AuthenticRelatingGames24

7/20: Mary Tattoo Presents Community Art Show: Mind the Gap Join for an evening of paintings, assemblage, and creations from more than 30 area artists with proceeds to benefit The Starfish Connection Crisis Funding Program, which fosters connection through crisis funding and community storytelling. 5pm. S.B. Community Arts Workshop, 631 Garden St. Free. Email leonor@thestarfishconnection.org sbcaw.org/upcoming

7/20: S.B. Lions Club Cornhole Tournament

Take in a fun-filled day of cornhole; music; prizes; hot dogs, hamburgers, and tri-tip sandwiches; and drinks, including wine and beer for purchase. There is a youth clinic for ages 16 and younger. Proceeds will go toward the Goleta Boys & Girls Club, Page Youth Center, Girls Inc., area high schools, and other nonprofits. 10am. Ben Page Youth Center, 4540 Hollister Ave. Twoperson team: $50; Four-person corporate team: $250. Call (805) 967-4655 or email gary.caesar@hubinternational.com tinyurl.com/CornholeTournament24

7/20: Applebox Free Family Films: Soul Watch a screening of Pixar’s 2020 film Soul (PG), about a middle-school band teacher who enters into an otherworldly dimension where new souls get their personalities before they go to Earth. Vea una proyección de la película Soul (PG) de Pixar para 2020, sobre un profesor de una banda de música de secundaria que entra en una dimensión de otro mundo donde las nuevas almas adquieren su personalidad antes de ir a la Tierra. Palomitas y bebidas de cortesía y presentada con subtítulos en español. 10am. SBIFF’s Riviera Theatre, 2044 Alameda Padre Serra. Free/gratis. Call (805) 963-0023. sbiffriviera.com/applebox

7/19-7/20: Sunset Rare & Reserve Tasting and Beachside Wine Festival On Friday evening, enjoy a rare wine tasting with gourmet appetizers and live music under the stars. On Saturday, find an array of fine wines and regional craft brews with foods to sample that include artisanal cheeses, breads, olive oil, chocolates, and more. Fri.: 6:30-9pm. Hilton S.B. Beachfront Resort Plaza del Sol, 633 E. Cabrillo Blvd. $115. Sat.: 1-4pm. Chase Palm Park Oceanside, 323 E. Cabrillo Blvd. $80. Ages 21+. Email info@ californiawinefestival.com. californiawinefestival.com/santa-barbara

7/19: S.B. Veterans Stand-Up Veterans are invited for lunch at noon and access to more than 19 Veteran Service Organizations to file VA claims and learn about the PACT Act, medical and mental health care, employment, housing, education, legal assistance, recreation, vocational training, Honor Flights, VA home loans, family care, senior care, and counseling. 10am-2pm. S.B. Veterans Memorial Bldg., 112 W. Cabrillo Blvd. Call (805) 245-1763 or email alvinsalge@ymail.com tinyurl.com/ VeteransStand-Up

SATURDAY 7/20

7/20: Learn to Curl: Throw and Go Participants will be placed into groups and participate at three stations to acquire skills in delivery, sweeping and gameplay, and scoring. 5:30-7:30pm. Ice in Paradise, 6985 Santa Felicia Dr., Goleta. $25. Call (805) 879-1550. tinyurl.com/ThrowandGo24

SUNDAY 7/21

7/20: Luis Angel “El Flaco” & Luis Antonio Lopez “El Mimoso” Enjoy a night of traditional and contemporary Mexican music from Mexican artists Luis Angel “El Flaco” and Luis Antonio Lopez “El Mimoso” as they combine their banda sounds. 8pm. Arlington Theatre,1317 State St. $82.48-$105.16. Call (805) 963-9589. arlingtontheatresb.com/upcoming-events

7/21: Brass Mash and Brasscals Live See Brass Mash, a powerhouse horn band from San Luis Obispo that performs tunes from the ’60s through today, blending or “mashing” two or more songs at a time that cross genres and decades. S.B.’s own Brasscals will also play their unique sound that spans genres such as funk, jazz, pop, Latin, and more! 8-11pm. SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State St. $15-$20 (cash only at the door). Call (805) 962-7776. sohosb.com

7/21: Yogalates for Good Arrive early for a swag bag and to enter a raffle before Sacred Garden’s founder Laura Caulfield-Lewis and Dr. Yvonne Castillo guide you through a mix of yoga, Pilates, and meditation. Proceeds will go toward DignityMoves, Freedom 4 Youth, Sierra Club, Wilderness Youth Project, and Grapevine Giving Foundation. 3-4:30pm. La Mesa Park, 295 Meigs Rd. Suggested donation of $20. sacredgardenwellness.com/community

JULY

18-24

MONDAY 7/22

7/22: Dinosaur Safari Join an expert for a time-traveling safari tour through the Prehistoric Forest at the museum to learn about where dinosaurs lived, what they ate, and more. For children ages 5-9 and families. 1:30pm. S.B. Museum of Natural History, 2559 Puesta del Sol. Free-$19. Email afranada@sbnature2.org. sbnature.org/calendar

TUESDAY 7/23

7/23: Stow House Music at the Ranch Summer Concert Series: The Americana Cats Bring lawn chairs, enjoy food for purchase from Elubia’s Kitchen and Sassafras food trucks, and listen to live Americana, blues, bluegrass, country, and classic rock sounds provided by The Americana Cats. 5:30pm. Rancho La Patera’s Stow House, 304 N. Los Carneros Rd., Goleta. Free. Call (805) 681-7216. goletahistory.org/music-at-the-ranch

7/23: Friendship Center Caregiver Resource Event Learn about services from local organizations and service providers in South S.B. County that support caregivers of older and dependent adults. Refreshments will be provided with a chance to win a raffle prize! RSVP online. 5-7pm. Friendship Center, 89 Eucalyptus Ln. Free. Call (805) 9690859. tinyurl.com/Caregiver-Resource

7/23: Lawrence Brownlee & John Churchwell Today’s most celebrated bel canto tenor Lawrence Brownlee will perform a recital themed “Songs of My Youth,” featuring arias from his signature roles, Italian art songs, and spirituals, with teaching artist John Churchwell on the piano. 7:30pm. Hahn Hall, Music Academy, 1070 Fairway Rd. Ages 7-17: free; Community Access: $10; GA: $65. Call (805) 969-4726 or email ticketoffice@musicacademy.org musicacademy.org/calendar

WEDNESDAY 7/24

7/24: Family Gardening Exploration Join the S.B. Public Library and Explore Ecology for this hands-on, familyfriendly gardening class geared toward ages 5+ in the culinary garden. Bilingual Spanish- and English-speaking staff will be present. Yanonali Community Garden, 118 N. Soledad St. Free. Call (805) 962-7653 or email info@ sbplibrary.libanswers.com. tinyurl.com/FamilyGardeningExploration

7/24: Lobero Live Presents ALO and Donavon Frankenreiter ALO (Animal Liberation Orchestra) with musician (and surfer) Donavon Frankenreiter will bring a unique blend of laid-back grooves, philosophical lyrics, and soulful delivery to S.B. 7:30pm. Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. GA: $41-$51; VIP: $106. Call (805) 9630761. lobero.org

SUMMER FOOD PROGRAMS 2024

FOODBANK PICNIC IN THE PARK (PIP) 2024

The Foodbank will offer free, nutritious meals, activities, and enrichment opportunities to all children ages 1-18 in our county, Monday-Friday, June 12-August 18 unless otherwise stated. Visit the website for more North County locations. Call (805) 967-5741. tinyurl.com/FoodbankSummerFood

FOODBANK PICNIC EN EL PARQUE 2024

El Foodbank ofrecerá comidas nutritivas gratuitas, actividades, y oportunidades de enriquecimiento para todos los niños de 1 a 18 años en nuestro condado, del 12 de junio al 18 de agosto, de lunes a viernes si no se indique lo contrario. Visite el sitio web por las ubicaciones más lugares del North County. Llame al (805) 967-5741. tinyurl.com/FoodbankSummerFood

South County:

ESTERO PARK (JUN. 17-AUG.16)

Goleta: 889 Camino Del Sur, Isla Vista. 11:30am-12:30pm.

PARQUE DE LOS NIÑOS (JUN. 17-AUG. 16)

Santa Barbara: 520 Wentworth Ave. 12:30-1:30pm.

SANTA BARBARA PUBLIC LIBRARY (JUN. 17-AUG. 16)

Santa Barbara: 40 E. Anapamu St. Noon-1pm.

North County:

LOMPOC GARDENS APARTMENTS (Mon-Thu., JUN. 10-AUG. 8)

Lompoc: 304 W. College Ave. 12:30pm–1:30pm.

GOLETA UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT SUMMER MEALS

Children and teens under 18 years old can enjoy one free breakfast and lunch daily, Monday-Friday. Food must be eaten on site. Adults may not pick up meals for children. tinyurl.com/GUSD-SummerMeals

COMIDAS DE VERANO DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR UNIDO DE GOLETA

Los niños y adolescentes menores de 18 años pueden disfrutar de desayuno y almuerzo gratuitos. De lunes a viernes. La comida debe consumirse in situ. Los adultos no pueden recoger comida para los niños. tinyurl.com/GUSD-SummerMeals

EL CAMINO SCHOOL (JUN. 21-JUL. 25. Closed Jul. 4-5.)

5020 San Simeon Dr. Breakfast: 9:15-10am; lunch: 11am12:30pm.

HOLLISTER SCHOOL (JUN. 20-JUL. 26. Closed Jul. 4-5.)

4950 Anita Ln. Breakfast: 8:30-10am; lunch: 11:30am12:30pm

GOLETA VALLEY COMMUNITY CTR. (JUN. 24-AUG. 9. Closed Jul. 4.) 5679 Hollister Ave., Goleta. Lunch: 12:45-1:30pm.

ESTERO PARK (JUN. 17-AUG. 16. Closed Jul. 4.) 889 Camino del Sur, Isla Vista. Lunch: 11:30am-12:30pm.

S.B. UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FREE MEALS

Free breakfast and lunch will be provided to kids ages 18 years and younger. Children must eat on site.

COMIDAS DE VERANO GRATUITAS DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR UNIFICADO DE S.B. Se ofrecerán desayunos y almuerzos gratuitos a los niños menores de 18 años. Los niños deben comer en el sitio.

FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY (JUN. 17-AUG. 2) 1111 E. Mason St. Breakfast: 8-9:30am; lunch: 11:30am-1:30pm.

HARDING ELEMENTARY (JUN. 24-AUG. 2) 1625 Robbins St. Breakfast: 8-8:30am; lunch: 12:30-1:30pm.

MCKINLEY ELEMENTARY (JUN. 17-AUG. 2)

350 Loma Alta Dr. Breakfast: 8-8:30am; lunch: noon-1pm.

OAK PARK (JUN. 24-AUG. 9) 638 W. Junipero St. Lunch: 11:30am-1pm.

GOLETA VALLEY COMMUNITY CTR. (JUN. 24AUG. 9) 5679 Hollister Ave., Goleta. Lunch: 12:45-1:30pm.

ORTEGA PARK (JUN. 24-AUG. 9) 604 E. Ortega St. Lunch: 1:30-2pm.

LUNCH AT THE LIBRARY USDA SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM

Children and teens in grades 0-12 can pick up a free, nutritious meal (first-come, first-served) and stay for hands-on science activities and games. Tuesday-Friday, June 13-August 18 (except June 19 and July 4), Noon-1pm. Michael Towbes Library Plaza, S.B. Central Library, 40 E. Anapamu St. Call (805) 962-7653 or email info@sbplibrary.libanswers.com. tinyurl.com/LibraryLunch2024

ALMUERZO EN LA BIBLIOTECA PROGRAMA DE SERVICIO ALIMENTARIO DE VERANO DEL USDA Los niños y adolescentes en los grados 0-12 pueden recibir una comida nutritiva y gratuita (por orden de llegada) de martes a viernes, del 13 de junio al 18 de agosto (excepto el 19 de junio y el 4 de julio) de 12-1pm y quédese para actividades y juegos científicos prácticos. tinyurl.com/LibraryLunch2024

Filmed in Santa Barbara by acclaimed director Andrew Davis! JULY 20 @ 7PM Plus an in-person conversation with Andy Garcia and Andrew Davis!

THE GRANADA CENTENNIAL YEAR is generously sponsored by SARAH AND ROGER CHRISMAN and AUDREY AND TIM FISHER

LIVING

HGlitter, Sweat, and Smiles

ave you ever taken a leap into something completely out of your comfort zone and discovered a new passion? As I wrote in my previous article, that was my experience joining La Boheme Dance Group for the Santa Barbara Solstice Parade. It was an adventure filled with glitter, feathers, sweat, and smiles, culminating in a day I will never forget.

The journey to parade day was intense. Our practice sessions were challenging, with rehearsals several times a week. As we approached parade day, we practiced in a large office facility parking lot to simulate the parade formation. The routines were demanding, particularly in the heat, and we grappled with ornate, feather-laden headdresses that felt more like defiant birds than accessories. Our patient and talented teacher, Teresa Kuskey, guided us through every twist and turn, pushing us to our limits while providing encouragement when we needed it most. Her passion for dance and dedication to our success were evident in every rehearsal. By the final week, we were practicing in full costume feathers, glitter, rhinestones, and all.

On parade day, the energy was palpable. Dressed in our stunning “Flights of Fantasy” costumes, all white with rhinestones, I felt transformed into a showgirl. The excitement was in the air as photographers snapped picture after picture. We were ready to open the parade.

As we took our places, the crowd’s anticipation grew. The moment we started dancing, the atmosphere changed. The audience’s cheers and applause fueled our energy. We performed six dances, each repeated six times as we made our way down Santa Barbara Street. The sun was hot and the physical demands were high, but the adrenaline kept us going. Moving down the street, I felt a mixture of exhilaration and exhaustion. The headdress that had seemed so cumbersome during rehearsals now felt like a crown of pride. Each step, each turn, and each move were met with cheers from the crowd. Their enthusiasm was infectious. As we vogued down the street, I could almost hear the audience gasp with excitement. It was clear that our performance was resonating with them.

With nearly 20 rows of dancers, I bonded closely with those in my line. Our row of five dancers nicknamed ourselves the Sparkle Sisters. This camaraderie was one of the highlights of the day. We had learned to trust each other implicitly, which was crucial as we navigated the complex routines and the unexpected challenges of performing in a parade. Knowing that

my fellow dancers “had my back” gave me the confidence to perform at my best.

One of the most rewarding aspects of this journey was the sense of community. Despite our different backgrounds and varying degrees of dance experience, we were united by our love of dance and our commitment to putting on a great show. Our shared journey created a bond that transcended the dance floor. The friendships forged during rehearsals became a source of strength and support. We laughed together, celebrated small victories, and encouraged each other through the tough times.

Participating in the Santa Barbara Solstice Parade with La Boheme was more than just a performance; it was a journey of self-discovery. I learned that I could push my body beyond its perceived limits, and that stepping out of my comfort zone could lead to incredible rewards. The experience taught me the importance of perseverance, community, and the joy of dance.

Our fearless leader Teresa and the board members of La Boheme played a significant role in this journey. Their dedication to our success and unwavering support made all the difference.

After seven weeks of rehearsals, the parade came to an end in the blink of an eye! As we took our final bow, I felt a sense of accomplishment. The journey had been challenging, but it was also incredibly rewarding. Dancing with La Boheme at the Solstice Parade was an experience I will cherish forever.

In the end, this experience was about more than just learning choreography and performing in a parade. It was about pushing myself beyond my limits, discovering the joy of dance, and becoming part of a supportive, vibrant community. I had the time of my life, and I can’t wait to do it all over again.

Writer Jamie Knee in the 2024 Summer Solstice Parade

Dancing in the Santa Barbara Solstice Parade

by Jamie Knee

’Ster It Up!

We may be biased, but getting college-age athletes to spend their summers in Santa Barbara isn’t exactly a tough sell. Still, the fact that the Santa Barbara Foresters summer college baseball program has won a record 10 National Baseball Congress World Series championships since 2006, and more than 1,000 games since 1991 not to mention the fact that under Hall of Fame manager Bill Pintard, they have sent 70 players to the Major Leagues is quite impressive. Longtime sports writer and Foresters supporter Jim Buckley has put the accomplishments of this mighty team into a long-overdue book, ’Ster It Up! The Story of the Santa Barbara Foresters, America’s Most Successful Summer Baseball Team. He sat down with Independent Sports Editor Victor Bryant to give us the scoop.

The Story of the Santa Barbara Foresters Gets Its Place on the Page

by Victor Bryant

What was your inspiration for putting this book together? I’ve been telling the story of the Foresters, the Hugs for Cubs, and [longtime manager] Bill Pintard for 30 years this summer, so I thought it was time to compile those stories in one place. I collected articles from our past programs and website posts, added oral history interviews, and created many new chapters summing up key parts of the program.

What stood out to you as you went through past seasons? Any surprises? The stunning record of team success really shines through. I mean, I was part of just about all of it and watched more than a thousand games. But to see it all collected in one place, to watch as, each year, a new crop of players magically coalesces into a winning squad of friends that just reinforced how amazing Bill and his teams are. Did you know we have never had a losing record, not once, since we started in 1991? Incredible.

What are some of the highlights of the book for you? I had a great time going down memory lane, talking with dozens of former players, young men I watched play who have now grown up to have families and great lives. It was just so lovely to hear how much a summer with us still means to them. Guys who played in the Major Leagues still look back on this as the best baseball experience they ever had.

What is Hugs for Cubs? How can people support this endeavor? Hugs for Cubs is the Foresters’ ongoing program to support families and children battling cancer. It was inspired by Eric Pintard, Bill’s son, who died in 2004 but

whose memory keeps us fighting hard to help. All of the profits from ’Ster It Up! will go to help the Hugs for Cubs. Donations are also welcome via our website, sbforesters .org; look under the “Community” tab.

How can people get a copy of the book? ’Ster It Up! will be sold at The Mesa Bookstore and Chaucer’s, along with Tecolote Book Shop in Montecito. For the best donation to Hugs for Cubs, we’re asking out-of-town fans to order online through BookBaby, our printing partner visit store.bookbaby.com and search for ’Ster It Up! It is also on Amazon and other online stores later this month (but we get a lower cut!). An e-book is available online as well.

How long have you been involved with the Foresters? Thanks to the Independent 30 years! I was the sports editor for the paper in 1994 and wrote a big cover story on the team, then coached by founder Bob Townsend. The piece won “best sports article” among California weeklies that year he said, humblebragging. The next year, I asked Bill if he needed help with the team’s game program, since, ya know, I’m a writer. And once I was in, I was hooked on the sport, the spirit, and eventually, all the winning!

What was behind the decisions to include excerpts from longtime Santa Barbara sportswriters like John Zant and Mark Patton? Santa Barbara has been blessed for decades with some of the country’s best and most dedicated sports writers (you’re next, Victor!). Both men are friends and colleagues, and I wanted their historical perspective on the team, bringing it to life from times before I was part of things. We also used some great stuff from Blake Dorfman and the old Presidio Sports. n

FOOD& DRINK

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Purposeness Meets DELICIOUSNESS

It’s rare when an ocean-view restaurant can back up the beautiful setting with tasty food. Thankfully, The Oyster Bar, which opened in May on Stearns Wharf, lives up to the name and complements the gorgeous views of the Pacific with delectable seafood. As part of Moby Dick Restaurant, a key fixture in Stearns Wharf history, The Oyster Bar is leading the way in a reimagining of the restaurant.

The newly designed bar, which features a 270-degree view of the city, the harbor, and the Santa Barbara Channel; fresh and sustainable seafood; craft cocktails; and beers from local favorites such as Draughtsmen Aleworks, is just the refresh the wharf needed.

“We are really seeing ourselves as a seafood restaurant now,” said Karl Hutterer, President & CEO of The Stearns Wharf Company. Hutterer, who is also a former boardmember of the Community Environmental Council (CEC), is a key player in the revamp of this institution and its movement toward sustainability. Moby Dick is owned by a group of investors who created the restaurant in the 1980s. One of these investors was Jim Gildea, an environmentalist and one of the earliest supporters of the CEC. When he passed away, he left his shares in Moby Dick to the CEC, and the Central Coast nonprofit group became a part-owner of the restaurant.

“When I was on the CEC board, they asked me to represent them on the Moby Dick investors board,” Hutterer said. He became president of the board and CEO in 2019.

“It was a wonderful thing for the CEC. Over the years, there was a steady flow of income from Moby Dick,” Hutterer said.

When he came to Santa Barbara 25 years ago, Hutterer noted that Moby Dick was a wonderful place to have breakfast, but over the past few years, the breakfast crowd had become pretty slim.

“When I became more deeply involved, this suggested to me that Moby Dick needed a major rejuvenation. The first step of this rejuvenation was to create The Oyster

Bar,” Hutterer said. “This also drives a whole bunch of other improvements.”

Changes include hiring Chef David Campos, who was previously at the RitzCarlton and worked as a sushi chef. His thoughtful hand and commitment to quality are evident in the new menu offerings sprinkled with creative tartares, ceviches, and crudo dishes.

“He brought a whole new life to us,” Hutterer said. Of course, Hutterer’s perspective from CEC has spearheaded the movement toward local and sustainable sourcing as well.

“We have one of the major agricultural counties in the United States,” Hutterer said. “We have a rich channel of one of the highest biodiverse parts of the ocean on the globe. The long-term vision is to feature all of this and bring it home to our community.”

Currently, about 80 percent of what they cook and sell to customers is locally produced, and the restaurant is committed to working with local fishermen in addition to the S.B. Seafood Company.

“A guy just came in the back door, and he brought in 20 sea urchins he caught last night,” new Director of Operations Scott Howard, explained about their neighborhood approach to sourcing. Howard is part of the influx of new energy into the restaurant, bringing his wealth of experience as a restaurateur in Marin County, Beverly Hills, and Florida.

Venturing out to the pier on a summer night as the sun began to set, I couldn’t argue with the golden hour lighting fading into the sea, the warm hospitality, or the French champagne, but I knew the true test would be the oysters. Ordering one of every kind from West Coast Fanny Bays from Vancouver to East Coast Malpeques from Prince Edward Island, I was blown away. Each had just the right amount of briny crispness, as fresh as the first summer dip in the sea. I suggest ordering them all and discussing the subtle delicious nuances in each with a friend, or just watching their eyes go wide with delight at that initial slurp— as mine certainly did. They pair beautifully with a little lemon, mignonette, or cocktail sauce, but like any great seafood dish, none of their natural flavor needs to be masked.

We were also wowed by the tuna crudo with scallions, ponzu sauce, sesame seeds, and avocado a stunning combination of flavors. The smoked fish dip served on saltines with pleasantly spicy smoked paprika and scallions also piqued our palates, while the freshly fried local halibut and chips served with a zesty tartar sauce rounded out the meal perfectly.

With hopes to provide education about seafood sourcing and sustainability along with their incredible fare and the views we know and love, The Oyster Bar is bringing a new wave of purpose and deliciousness to S.B. dining.

Moby Dick Restaurant is located at 220 Stearns Wharf. See mobydicksb.com.

MOBY DICK’S NEW OYSTER BAR ON STEARNS WHARF

REBECCA HORRIGAN | PHOTOS BY INGRID BOSTROM

There’s an ocean view from every window at Moby Dick’s (above) and oysters (top right, center right) also take center stage, along with cocktails (below) and other seafood forward menu items (center left)

Mr. Cartoon Designs Inaugural Title X Wine Bottle

FOOD & DRINK B

efore ever getting the nickname Mr. Cartoon, a young Mark Machado recognized that collectors of art tended to be fans of wine. He saw the two worlds intersect while attending events across Los Angeles with his print-shop-owning parents, who regularly took their kids to arthouse films and galleries.

Even as his own career blossomed, the renowned tattoo and graffiti artist whose images now adorn classic cars, hip-hop album covers, and the bodies of stars like Snoop Dogg, Christina Aguilera, and Eminem never expected that his Chicanoinspired styles would be embraced by the whiteleaning wine industry. But that’s exactly what lovers of both can now purchase, thanks to Mr. Cartoon’s collaboration with the inaugural release of Title X Wines, the Paso Robles–based brand owned by brothers Matt and Mark Suroff.

a learning curve.” More than 30 glass factories said that the intricate design wouldn’t work, but they finally found a factory in Mexico City that could pull it off.

The release reveals how wine is becoming enmeshed in an urban culture that was once more focused on beer and spirits. “Wine is definitely more out there now,” said Mr. Cartoon. “People are taking a stab at doing their own wines, and guys you wouldn’t think, like rappers and hiphop influencers.”

That may just be a function of age, admitted Mr. Cartoon. “My fanbase is growing up too, having families and becoming more responsible and seasoned,” he said. “It’s a trip to see how it’s evolved and see people grow up a little.”

The plan for Title X Wines is to collaborate with two artists each year, and they’re already preparing for another fall release but wouldn’t divulge the artist in advance. Suroff hopes to foster a demographic-defying bridge between the urban art and fine wine worlds. “How can we have our collector culture and their collector culture come together?” he explained of the question they’re trying to answer.

“Lady Impala” is the name of Mr. Cartoon’s vibrantly red, meticulously sculptured glass, magnum-sized bottle, of which only 385 exist. Filled with a Bordelaise blend of grapes grown in Santa Barbara’s Happy Canyon appellation and crafted by winemaker Tyler Russell, the limited release bottles are now on sale for $1,250 apiece.

“The bottle of wine mirrors that candy paint job of the cars that I built over a few decades,” said Mr. Cartoon. “We always called our paint jobs ‘brandy wine’ or ‘candy apple wine.’ We wanted to make a wine bottle that embodied that.” His wife served as the model, and their daughter is also named Impala.

The process proved far more challenging than anyone expected. “Cartoon’s concept was just having one of the girls he’s famous for coming alive, so you want her coming out of the bottle,” said Title X’s Matt Suroff, a photographer and director by career. “This was way before we knew anything about the glass process. There was a bit of

Will buyers actually open the pricey bottles or just keep them intact? “At the end of the day, that’s really up to them,” said Suroff. “But at least if you open it and drink it, the bottle and the sculpture still have value.”

For Mr. Cartoon, the project is just the latest in a string of collaborations with brands as varied as T-Mobile, Nike, Diesel, Vans, and the L.A. Dodgers. “It’s been a passion of mine outside of tattooing and graffiti, making apparel and these gadgets and now these custom bottles,” he said. “It’s always evolving and I never get used to it.”

He’s also stoked that this project, which was conceived of years ago, is finally complete. “These projects take so long to produce that when you finally get to the finish line,” he said, “it’s very satisfying.”

Title X bottle designed by artist Mr. Cartoon

Basque Restaurant Might Replace Trattoria Vittoria

Here is a message from reader

Timothy A.: “I heard from my barber that the former Trattoria Vitoria on Victoria is going to be a Basque restaurant … I can’t wait for the pintxos!!!” I stopped by to take a photo and the space is still a time capsule of the way Trattoria Vittoria, at 30 East Victoria Street, looked the day it closed last May. Basque cuisine refers to the cuisine of the Basque Country and includes meats and fish grilled over hot coals, marmitako and lamb stews, cod, Tolosa bean dishes, paprikas from Lekeitio, pintxos (Basque tapas), Idiazabal sheep’s cheese, txakoli (sparkling white wine), and Basque cider.

POKÉ HOUSE OPENS IN PASEO NUEVO: Reader El Guapo tells me that Poké House at 811-D State Street in Paseo Nuevo had their soft opening Monday, July 15.

LOQUITA AND LA PALOMA CAfÉ CELEBRATE THE 100TH FIESTA: Loquita and La Paloma Café will celebrate Old Spanish Days’ 100th anniversary in Santa Barbara with Fiesta parties on Friday, August 2. Loquita will feature a flamenco performance and an array of authentic Spanish cuisine, including paella, patatas bravas, bocadillo de verduras y cerdo, and churros. Complementing the culinary experience, attendees can enjoy bottomless sangria and exclusive tastings of Vanagandr Gin and LALO Tequila. The celebration will be set to the music of DJ A Smooth Exchange. In addition to the signature sangria, a no-host bar is available for added cocktail selections. Hours are 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Fiesta is for guests 21 and older and priced at $85 per person. For reservations, call (805) 8803380. La Paloma Café’s bar will be open all day from 11:30 a.m. on Fiesta Friday, August 2, with bar bites, cocktails, and a menu of margaritas. The eatery will offer their signature brunch on Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. No reservations are required for the bar; La Paloma

Café brunch reservations can be made by calling (805) 966-7029.

CUYAMA BUCKHORN DINNER: Cuyama Buckhorn, recent winner of a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, is partnering for a July 19 dinner with winemaker Vahe Keushguerian, who was recently the subject of the documentary, SOMM: Cup of Salvation. Cuyama Buckhorn’s Chef Hugo Vera has designed the sixcourse dinner. Dinner tickets are $160 per person including wine pairings. Book a room for the weekend starting at $285/night.

VALIDATION ALE UPDATE: While enjoying the tacos del mar at Los Agaves on De la Vina Street, I noticed that there was a lot of construction going on across the street. I spoke to the crew, and they said that this will be the future home of Validation Ale. When I wrote about the brewery last week, I wasn’t quite sure of the address. It will be coming to 2840 De la Vina Street, the former home of New Si Chuan Garden.

PRE-FIESTA TAMALE-MAKING CLASS: Richard Lambert, chef and founder of National Tamale Day, will teach the techniques he uses to make his award-winning tamales and salsas. This annual 90-minute class is set for Saturday, July 20, 1-2:30 p.m. at the Free Methodist Church of Santa Barbara, 1435 Cliff Drive. “Secrets of a Tamale Chef” is a demonstration class designed for home cooks. Each attendee will be served a variety of tamale samples and be shown how each flavor can be created at home during Fiesta week. Additional class handout materials include Chef Lambert’s recipes, a listing of ingredient sources, plus tamale reheating and storage guidelines. Attendees also receive the e-book version of Chef Lambert’s cookbook, Mexico City Favorites. Suggested donation is $65 per person. Enroll at tinyurl.com/ julytamaleclass

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THE BARBER SAYS: A Basque restaurant may be coming to 30 East Victoria Street, the former home of Trattoria Vittoria.

TALKING ANIMAL STYLE WITH ALO’S LEBO

FROM SARATOGA TO ISLA VISTA AND BEYOND, ALO COMES TO THE LOBERO ON JULY 24 WITH DONAVON FRANKENREITER AS THE OPENER

If you’ve ever attended an ALO show and there have been many dating back to their days in the late ’90s as UCSB students playing countless parties over the years, as well as countless parties all over the world in the years since you know what an infectiously fun vibe this group has. That animal spirit (the official band name is Animal Liberation Orchestra, so named because music liberates the inner animal) burns bright in guitarist/vocalist Dan “Lebo” Lebowitz, who cofounded the band with Zach Gill and Steve Adams when they were in junior high.

Drummer Ezra Lipp joined in the late 2010s, and they’ll all be joining us on July 24 at the Lobero Theatre, where (rather amazingly) they’ve been part of many other shows over the years but have never headlined one of their own until now.

I caught up with Lebo from his home in the Bay Area last week.

You are living a lot of young kids’ dream lives form a band with your friends in junior high and continue making music with them and making a living throughout your adult life. I feel super fortunate for that aspect, but it’s interesting because I don’t really think about that that much. … With ALO especially, we’ve been doing this together since we were 12 years old, three of the four of us … it’s so cool having done that with Zach and Steve. Especially because they’re the first people I played any music with.

What’s it really like? There’re all the awesome aspects of it that I love, and then there is the side of it, that it’s a lot of work too, but I don’t know, I like to work. Work’s fun. It’s stressful sometimes, but, without a little stress, you probably wouldn’t do it … you gotta have some motivating factors pushing you in the right direction. It’s definitely late nights and, and long hours some days and weird travel days and all that kind of stuff, but, but it suits me.

All three of the original band members went to UCSB together? Yes. Basically, the three of us, we started in 7th grade, kind of dabbling. And by 8th grade, we were doing some junior high cafeteria gigs, and we kept going all through high school. … We were writing original music and … we knew we wanted to stay together.

UCSB was the one college you all got into. We didn’t even go check it out. We were just like, we’re gonna go there. … We also knew at that time, honestly, there was a lot of legend around the Isla Vista parties and people who would play. So that was pretty appealing to us. Which is funny because I think for a lot of people that was appealing because of the party culture … for us, it was more like what goes along with that is people love having live bands.

I have many memories of Zach and I jumping on our bikes on Thursday and Friday afternoons. We would ride around I.V. and if we saw a keg being loaded into a house, we would go right up and say, “Hey, looks like you’re having a party, you want a band?”

You and Steve both majored in ethnomusicology. Yes, and the aside is this thing in the jazz world they refer to as the “University of the Bandstand.” That’s a school a professional musician has to go to one way or the other … it means you’ve

got to get up and gig in front of people. Because of that whole scene that was going on in Isla Vista, we just got to gig all the time, many days a week, we would just get to play for people and kind of learn how to do a show and perform and learn how to play together all that kind of stuff that you just can’t learn any other way but by being thrown into the fire. So it was a really kind of a neat time there. I feel like for us it was a good convergence of things.

In addition to ALO, you collaborate with a lot of other people. Do those collaborations relate to what you do with the band? They relate a lot. … ALO is my main project, it’s such a core of what I do … we make our records, and we do our tours, and then there’s a bunch of other time in there. And I have come to really love playing with other people too, in different roles. I have actually thought about that a bunch. I kind of break it down into a few sort of musical roles for someone who does what I do. I know other musicians where they like to do that one role. But I found that for me, I really like to have a balance of the things.

One is the collaborative band project, which is what ALO is, where, essentially, we all have a say in the decisions. We all write, we all do arrangement decisions, make decisions about how we’re going to tour, all that kind of stuff, very collaborative. And I love that.

There’s also the role of being a band leader, which I do a lot through, I call it Lebo and Friends. I have sort of rotated lineups where I get different musicians together. In that case, I’m the musical director of the band. I put the whole thing together, organizing music, making sure everyone has what

they need. I’m open to everyone’s ideas, of course, but I’m steering the ship and making this all happen and kind of running the show. That’s a role I really love too.

Then there’s another role of just being a sideman, where you show up, it’s someone else’s gig, and they bring you in, in my case, to just play great guitar and sing some songs and I don’t have any real decisions to make. I really love that too. Between those three roles, I just really like all three. I know a lot of musicians who like one of those three roles. … But for me, I find they’re all really different roles. And they really scratch different itches. … I find that if it gets out of balance for me personally, if I’m doing one or two of them too much and not getting to the other, I sort of pine for them.

That sideman role can be really fun too, because I end up doing a lot of gigs where I can play with bigger artists, and kind of get into their worlds.

That includes the Grateful Dead world, playing with Phil Lesh, Bob Weir, and Bill Kreutzmann I’ve learned a lot from those gigs. And the lessons, my favorite one was something Phil said backstage one night. He loves big concepts, coaching music that way. He said I’ll preface it by saying I’ve come to believe it’s not just this music, to me, it’s all music but he said, “with this music, we don’t try to put anything into it. We just try to let it pull something out of us.” … I love it. I approach all music that way now.

—Leslie Dinaberg

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ALO: (from left) Dan “Lebo” Lebowitz, Zach Gill, Ezra Lipp, and Steve Adams

Dan “Lebo” Lebowitz

STOLEN KISSES FOR THE HOMETOWN

S.B.-BASED DIRECTOR ANDREW DAVIS’S STEAL BIG STEAL LITTLE KICKS OFF GRANADA’S ‘HOME MOVIES’ SERIES

Among the modest roster of films shot and steeped in Santa Barbara, we can point to the dark and dark horse 1981 neo-noir film Cutter’s Way and the winecountry-toasting Sideways. But, in fact, the most Santa Barbara–centric Hollywood film to date is Andrew Davis’s Steal Big Steal Little. Underrated upon release in 1995 and still deserving wider recognition, the film is a big little project for longtime Santa Barbara–based director Davis, a lost gem of a satirical sweetheart rich in local lore and scenery.

It makes perfect sense that a special live screening of the film kicks off a new Granada Theatre series, “Santa Barbara Home Movies: Films by Artists and Performers Who Call Santa Barbara Home,” this Saturday, July 20. Davis will speak after the screening, with Andy Garcia and other cast and crew members in house. So far, the series includes two other Davis films Holes and The Fugitive and five by director Robert Zemeckis: Romancing the Stone, Back to the Future, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Forrest Gump, and, in December, The Polar Express

Based on a true story of tangled inheritance foibles in West Virginia, Davis concocted an often madcap and sometimes improvised tale of corruption in a rich-gettingricher malfeasance and immigration issues (one of many currently relevant subjects).

sultant, as an extra at the ranch playing a morally dubious real estate agent and also guitarist on one track from the soundtrack, brought in by local musical hero Randy Tico, one of the film’s composers and on-screen musical performer.)

Davis’s personal project was made possible by his previous film, The Fugitive, his best-known and highest-grossing film in a storied career largely defining him as a socially conscious, thinking person’s action director. Although Steal Big landed with a veritable thud, commercially and critically, a fresh watch reveals its kinetic and hard-to-describe charms and renewable legacy.

Davis has been looking nostalgically back recently, as with last fall’s release of The Fugitive in a 4K restoration, but his ever-active creative energies are leaning forward. He will publish the book Disturbing the Bones, written with Jeff Biggers; is adapting a Gene Wilder period piece script, My French; and has long dreamt of filming his own version of Treasure Island, the muse and financing machinery permitting.

We recently connected with Davis to discuss his close-tohome movie of nearly three decades back, deserving a new look and screen life.

And you took an actual story about corruption and family infighting from West Virginia and had the idea to transplant that to your new hometown of Santa Barbara? Yes, I made Santa Barbara as crooked as Chicago or as crooked as West Virginia. The only thing I’m sort of sad about is that it’s not that crooked. There probably have been some deals that we don’t even know about with land and people getting screwed. I thought, “This is really an original idea.” And then it blossomed from there.

Maybe the general audience didn’t know how to read the film, which is almost halfway to the art house model. Is that a possibility? It will be interesting to see how this audience [at the Granada] reacts to it. I wanna show it with subtitles in Spanish. I was invited a few years ago to a film festival in Guadalajara, and they paid for the subtitles. I want to explore ideas about how to reach out to the Hispanic community.

Andy Garcia is perfectly cast for the lead twin roles, given his gift for both nasty and romantic characters, here under one narrative. Was he the natural choice? He was. I wanted someone Hispanic of some sort. I don’t remember what the chronology was, but Denzel Washington got the script and wanted to do it after I sort of committed to Andy. He told me he had some history in West Virginia with his family. He understood this whole thing. But then the whole thing with the La Migra and rounding up workers in the fields and everything else wouldn’t have worked as well.

You made good use of local color, some of which is no longer around, such as EJ’s and Papagallo’s. Aside from the San Julian Ranch scenes, I forgot how much of it took place at Lotusland. Yeah. The interiors were not Lotusland. They were cheated at another place. Marianne and Jim Poett’s ranch was a real blessing. The adobe was melting at the time, and we put a new roof on it. The movie paid for a new roof, brought it back to life. And the old Dibblee was still around [patriarch Thomas Dibblee, 1911-2004, who grew up on the ranch].

That’s a very soulful property, with deep roots. Yeah. Literally.

Your family moved to town in 1984, and it seems you quickly dug into the community. You never seemed like one of those Hollywood people who hides away in their Montecito mansion and disregards the community. I didn’t have a mansion then. [Laughs.] We lived on the Mesa for two years before building this house [in the Mission Canyon area]. We became involved in the community because of the kids, going to Waldorf School and the Oaks Preschool and all that stuff, meeting locals. Your kids become your ambassadors.

We follow the exploits of Andy Garcia’s characters alternately evil and earthy twin brothers and the late Alan Arkin in a deliciously freewheeling performance. The scenic sweep and bubbly action zooms across the county, framed by scenes of the Summer Solstice Parade. The film’s anchor locations take place at Montecito’s Lotusland and especially on the idyllic and sprawling Rancho San Julian close to Lompoc, which is the home compound of Independent Editor-in-Chief Marianne Partridge and her husband, Jim Poett, and family.

(Full disclosure: I was involved in the film as an early con-

What are your reflections about Steal Big, in retrospect? It’s interesting because I got my ass kicked when I made this movie. You know, the response was, “What is this guy doing? He did The Fugitive and is now doing this goofy movie? It’s too long. It’s too complicated. What is it about?” But I always loved it. First of all, the experience was so much fun to do.

Victor Kaufman, who started TriStar Pictures, later got independent money to make the film. They ran after me right after The Fugitive, signing “the director of The Fugitive.” I had this chance to do whatever the hell I wanted. Didn’t have to do an action movie.

The final scene in the film is a brief inserted shot after the end credits, with Andy Garcia dancing alone on State Street before parade goers. What do you call those end-credit pop-up shots? Director’s whim. [Laughs.] If you look at my website, there’s a sample reel of things I’ve done, and that’s how I ended it.

—Josef Woodard

Steal Big Steal Little kicks off The Granada Theatre’s new film series, “Santa Barbara Home Movies: Films by Artists and Performers Who Call Santa Barbara Home” with a screening on Saturday, July 20, 7 p.m. For tickets, see ticketing.granadasb.org/19897. For a longer version of this interview, go to independent.com/stealbig.

Andy Garcia leads a group at the Solstice parade in Steal Big Steal Little.

Andy Garcia played two roles, as twins, in the film.

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ART OF THE OPEN DOOR/GALLERY

THE NEW ART SALON: ARTE DEL PUEBLO! FILLS THE WALLS OF MCASB

Over at the Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara (MCASB), a new exhibition dares to pose the question: what if they gave a local art survey show and jurors and/or curators were not invited?

Welcome to The New Art Salon: Arte del Pueblo! based on the somewhat radical notion of an invitation to artists for a group show with a genuinely “open” invitation.

The MCSAB space, which has hosted all manner of contemporary art over 40-plus years including its previous life as Contemporary Arts Forum (CAF) is presently more diversely and densely packed with art of many styles, media, and levels of artistic acumen than at any time in memory.

If the sum effect of the glut of art inside the gallery can become dizzying, the experience begins with a refreshing bang before entering the space itself. MCASB’s outside “Glass Box” display case plays host to the fitting piece “Khioni Diptych,” by Cassandria Blackmore. In what may qualify as “best of show,” this reverse-painted glass piece sports elegantly broken glass panes inside this “Glass Box,” shattered in a disarmingly lovely iridescent display, less about destructive creative tactics than the end result of beauty from ruins.

Inside, whether seasonally inspired by summer’s onset or not, my eye was quickly drawn to a pair of strategically placed beach paintings, from different perspectives. Pamela Hill Enticknap’s “Beach” is a triptych spread of beach loungers, with figures in focus, though faceless. By contrast, Lucia de Miguel’s “Padaro Beach” is a witty aerial shot of a beach far below, with minute sprinklings of color humans, umbrellas, surf boards, and accouterments reduced (or elevated) to optical props on the sandy land.

Logical links have been made over many years between MCASB/CAF and MFA artists from UCSB, and this year we find a visually striking example in the form of Dannah Mari Hidalgo’s “Self-Portrait (Dannah Mari Hidalgo, Venus of Wiliawh).” The large, loud, nude study, recently seen as part of Hidalgo’s role in the UCSB MFA show last month, is a selfportraiture-based variation on the theme of Manet’s classic “Olympia.”

Sexual buttons are also intriguingly pushed in Pino’s “Blessed,” a modest but impactful hybrid of a “mud flap girl” outline containing the graceful beatific countenance of an angel.

Representing the in-house, three-dimensional

camp are such varied works (and scales) as Cevins McCullah’s “Standing in Line,” a bench and mirror/faux pool, and B. Arriaga’s playful and pink ode to vermin, “Worship Ring, Presenting Bitsy Rats.”

Occupying its own little corner of the main gallery, Diego Melgoza Oceguera’s “Altarities of the Past Present and Future” draws on mixed media ingredients including variously abstract, ritualistic imagery and a pink-painted tom tom drum. It suggests a shrine or altar of broad and ambiguous meaning(s).

Among the veteran and widely exhibited Santa Barbara–based artists in the Salon are Mary Heebner with “Cycladic woman,” a gauzy figurative palimpsest on handmade paper a subtle Dug Uyesaka collage, and Michael Irwin’s odd-shaped and trompe l’oeil canvas “Basin.” Michael E. Long, an expert in creating lifelike scenes in miniature, has paid a fastidious tribute to the historic restaurant Arnoldi’s especially poignant given the eatery’s recent shuttering (hopefully a temporary lull).

In the side gallery, the wide range of work includes an example of veteran artist Anthony Askew’s Diebenkorn–esque geometric abstractions and JT Turner’s wry ontological or self-reflexive painting “Why?” asking the viewer and the artist the question “Why did soMeOne WRiTE ON This?” in randomly capitalized ransom note font.

Sometimes, particularly in a densely populated group show with artworks piled high and requiring careful maneuvering around a crowded floor, small and subtle ideas speak with a refreshing clarity. Such is the case with Demi Boelsterli’s small painting “Tre,” placed in a crowded company on a wall. Sneeze and you’ve missed it.

A charmingly rough-edged portrait of three fruits floating in compositional space (apples, tomatoes?), “Tre” follows a simple, almost folk art-like logic and palette, related to floral life, but only as distant kin: The painting plays more as a still life in dreamtime. This is a selective and subjective overview of the art that stood out of this idealistic local art smorgasbord. On another day and through another set of senses, this Salon’s democratic plentitude could conjure up another response entirely. Such is the nature of such a generous and ecumenical group show.

—Josef Woodard

MCASB is located at 653 Paseo Nuevo on the Paseo Nuevo Upper Arts Terrace, above Eureka. The galleries are open Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Admission to MCASB is always free thanks to visitor donations. See mcasantabarbara.org for more info.

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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY by Rob

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WEEK OF JULY 18

ARIES

(Mar. 21-Apr. 19): Have you ever been given a Starbucks gift card but then neglected to use it? Many people fail to cash in such freebies. Believe it or not, there are also folks who buy lottery tickets that turn out to have the winning number but they never actually claim their rewards. Don’t be like them in the coming weeks, Aries. Be aggressive about cashing in on the offers you receive, even subtle and shy offers. Don’t let invitations and opportunities go to waste. Be alert for good luck, and seize it.

TAURUS

(Apr. 20-May 20): The coming weeks will be a favorable time to enhance your relationship with food. In every way you can imagine, be smart and discerning as you plan and eat your meals. Here are ideas to ponder: (1) Do you know exactly which foods are best for your unique body? (2) Are you sufficiently relaxed and emotionally present when you eat? (3) Could you upgrade your willpower to ensure you joyfully gravitate toward what’s healthiest? (4) Do you have any bad habits you could outgrow? (5) Is your approach to eating affected by problematic emotions that you could heal? (6) Are you willing to try improving things incrementally without insisting on being perfect?

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20): Hybridization could be a fun theme for you in the coming weeks. You’re likely to align yourself with cosmic rhythms if you explore the joys and challenges of creating amalgamations, medleys, and mashups. Your spirit creatures will be the liger, which is a cross between a lion and a tiger, and a mule, a cross between a horse and a donkey. But please note that your spirit creatures will not be impossible hybrids like a giroose (a cross between a giraffe and a moose) or a coyadger (a cross between a coyote and a badger). It’s good to be experimental and audacious in your mixing and matching, but not lunatic delusional.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22): In 1986, Cancerian singer-songwriter George Michael released his song “A Different Corner.” It was a big hit. Never before in British pop music had an artist done what Michael accomplished: wrote, sang, arranged, and produced the tune, and played all the instruments. I foresee the possibility of a similar proficiency in your near future, Cancerian if you want it. Maybe you would prefer to collaborate with others in your big projects, but if you choose, you could perform minor miracles all by yourself.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22): In the Biblical allegory of Noah and the Ark, God warns Noah about an impending flood and commands him to build a giant lifeboat to save living things from extinction. Noah obeys. When the heavy rains come, he, his family, and many creatures board the boat to weather the storm. After 40 days and nights of inundation, they are all safe but stranded in a newly created sea. Hoping for a sign of where they might seek sanctuary, Noah sends out a dove to reconnoiter for dry land. But it returns with no clues. A week later, Noah dispatches a second dove. It returns with an olive leaf, showing that the earth is drying out and land is nearby. Dear Leo, your adventure isn’t as dire and dramatic as Noah’s, but I’m happy to tell you it’s time for you to do the equivalent of sending two doves out to explore.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): According to an ancient Chinese proverb, “An ant on the move does more than a dozing ox.” I will add a corollary: An ant may be able to accomplish feats an ox can’t. For instance, I have observed an ant carrying a potato chip back to its nest, and I doubt that an ox could tote a potato chip without mangling it. Anyway, Virgo, this is my way of telling you that if you must choose between your inspiration being an ant or an ox in the coming days, choose the ant. Be meticulous, persistent, and industrious rather than big, strong, and rugged.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “If it sounds too good to be true, it always is,” said stage magician Ricky Jay. I only partially agree with him. While I think it’s usually wise to use his formula as a fundamental principle, I suspect it won’t entirely apply to you in the coming weeks. At least one thing and possibly as many as three may sound too good to be true but will in fact be true. So if you’re tempted to be hyper-skeptical, tamp down that attitude a bit. Open yourself to the possibilities of amazing grace and minor miracles.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): What is the largest thing ever sold in human history? It was a 530-million-acre chunk of land in North America. In 1803, the French government sold it to the American government for $15 million. It stretched from what’s now Louisiana to Montana. Here’s the twist to the story: The land peddled by France and acquired by the U.S. actually belonged to the Indigenous people who had lived there for many generations. The two nations pretended they had the right to make the transaction. I bring this to your attention, Scorpio, because the coming weeks will be an excellent time for you to make a big, important purchase or sale as long as you have the authentic rights to do so. Make sure there are no hidden agendas or strings attached. Be thorough in your vetting.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): An antiques dealer named Laura Young bought a marble bust of a distinguished man at a thrift store in Austin, Texas. Later she discovered that it was more than 2,000 years old and worth far more than the $35 she had paid for it. It depicted a Roman military leader named Drusus the Elder. I foresee similar themes unfolding in your life, Sagittarius. Possible variations: (1) You come into possession of something that’s more valuable than it initially appears. (2) You connect with an influence that’s weightier than it initially appears. (3) A lucky accident unfolds, bringing unexpected goodies. (4) A seemingly ordinary thing turns out to be an interesting thing in disguise.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): My childhood friend Jeanine used to say, “The best proof of friendship is when someone gives you half their candy bar. The best proof of fantastic friendship is when they give you even more than half.” And then she would hand me more than half of her Snickers bar, Milky Way, or Butterfinger. In accordance with astrological omens, I invite you to give away at least half your candy to those you care for in the coming days. It’s a phase of your astrological cycle when you will benefit from offering extra special affection and rewards to the allies who provide you with so much love and support.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): If you’re a teacher, it’s a favorable time to enjoy a stint as a student and vice versa. If you’re a healthcare worker trained in Western medicine, it’s an excellent phase to explore alternative healing practices. If you’re a scientist, I suggest you read some holy and outrageous poetry, and if you’re a sensitive, introverted mystic, get better informed about messy political issues. In other words, dear Aquarius, open a channel to parts of reality you normally ignore or neglect. Fill in the gaps in your education. Seek out surprise and awakening.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Jane Brunette, a writer I admire, uses the made-up word “plurk” to refer to her favorite activity: a blend of play and work. I have always aspired to make that my core approach, too. I play at my work and work at my play. As much as possible, I have fun while I’m doing the labor-intensive tasks that earn me a living and fulfill my creative urges. And I invoke a disciplined, diligent attitude as I pursue the tasks and projects that bring me pleasure and amusement. I highly recommend you expand and refine your own ability as a plurker in the coming weeks, Pisces. (Jane Brunette is here: flamingseed.com)

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Under the supervision of the Animal Resource Center (ARC) Manager, the Animal Technician is responsible for the care and maintenance of laboratory animals and equipment in the Biology and BioEngineering facilities. Animals are maintained according to University Policy, the Institute of Laboratory Animal Resources (ILAR) Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals in Research, and USDA regulations. All duties will be performed according to established standard operating procedures (SOP’s) of the ARC. Reqs: HS Diploma. Notes: Hiring/Budgeted

Salary Range: $26.86 ‑ $27.27/hr. Full Salary Range: $26.86 ‑ $32.07/hr. UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.

Performs culinary duties such as mixing doughs and batters, shaping yeast breads and rolls, making pizzas, decorating desserts and preparing icings and fillings, serving up to 1,500 meals per shift. Insures that assigned responsibilities are accomplished and that high standards of food quality, service, sanitation and safety are met at all times. Assists with student training, food production and sanitation. Reqs: High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of and experience with basic cooking/baking techniques. Knowledge of safety and sanitation regulations regarding proper food handling. Ability to read and write English for the purpose of preparing food from recipe guidelines and producing reports. Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations including addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication needed for recipe development and other required functions. Or equivalent combination of education and experience. Notes: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work standing for up to 8 hours per day. Satisfactory conviction history background check. Hiring/Budgeted Hourly Range: $19.47/hr. ‑ $21.92/ hr. UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https:// policy.ucop. edu/doc/4010393/ PPSM‑20. For the University of California’s Anti‑Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/ doc/1001004/Anti‑Discrimination. Open until filled Apply online at https://jobs. ucsb.edu Job #70910

BIKE SHOP LEAD MECHANIC ‑

LIMITED

ASSOCIATED STUDENTS

Under the general supervision of the Bike Shop Coordinator, the Lead Mechanic will be responsible for organizing the day to day technical and repair aspects with the student mechanics of the A.S. Bike Shop. The Lead Mechanic implements the training for student employees, outlined in the AS Bike Shop training manual, to student employees for the repair and maintenance of a wide range of bicycle types and other rolling stock. Responsible for ensuring staff’s adherence to safety standards in all repair procedures. Will endeavor to maintain the A.S. Bike Shop in accordance with its mission statement to provide high quality bicycle repair and safety education to the student, faculty, and staff of UCSB. Reqs: HS diploma or equivalent experience; 1‑3

yrs Bicycle maintenance and mechanic functionality;1‑3 yrs Technical skills and resources for repair and problem solving on a variety of bicycles. Notes: UCSB Campus Security Authority under Clery Act; Satisfactory conviction history background check. Hiring/ Budgeted Hourly Range: $24.59/ hr. ‑ $26.23/hr. UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https:// policy.ucop. edu/doc/4010393/ PPSM‑20. For the University of California’s Anti‑Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/ doc/1001004/Anti‑Discrimination. Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs. ucsb.edu Job #70550

CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST

UCSB, STUDENT HEALTH

Assist in the overall operation of the clinical laboratory of the Student Health Service by performing the duties of testing personnel (as specified by CLIA 88) in the specialties of hematology, urinalysis, clinical microscopy, diagnostic immunology, chemistry, microbiology, and virology/molecular diagnostics. Other duties include specimen processing, phlebotomy, data entry and instrument preventative maintenance and troubleshooting. Must possess a high degree of accuracy and precision. Must be capable of working independently while maintaining compliance with existing laws, regulations and policies. Must have the ability to communicate effectively with clinicians, patients, health service staff and visitors. Is capable of fast, accurate laboratory work while doing multiple procedures. Training and experience must comply with Federal CLIA 88 requirements for personnel of high complexity testing. Is familiar with common laboratory analyzers, equipment and Laboratory Information Systems. Maintains the equipment and the entire work area in a clean, presentable fashion to preclude injury to self and others. Adheres to safety and infection control policies and procedures. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree. Graduation from college with Bachelor of Science degree in major of appropriate scientific field. Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientists license at all times during employment. 3 – 5 years of training and experience sufficient to comply with Federal CLI 88 requirements for personnel of high complexity testing. Familiar with all laboratory equipment, including Hematology, Microbiology, Urinalysis, Molecular and Chemistry analyzers and other standard laboratory equipment. Notes: Mandated reporting requirements of Child Abuse. Must successfully complete and pass the background check and credentialing process before employment and date of hire. To comply with Santa Barbara County Public Health Department Health Officer Order, this position must provide evidence of annual influenza vaccination, or wear a surgical mask while working in patient care areas during the influenza season. Any HIPAA or FERPA violation is subject to disciplinary action. Student Health is

closed between the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays. Hiring/Budgeted Salary or Hourly Range: $40.50/hour ‑ $50.36/hour Full Salary Range: $40.50/ hour ‑ $59.05/hour. UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/ PPSM‑20. For the University of California’s Anti‑Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/ doc/1001004/Anti‑Discrimination Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs. ucsb.edu Job # 58194

COOK

CAMPUS DINING

Performs culinary duties such as preparing soups and casseroles, grilling, roasting or barbequing foods, working a sauté station, and preparing and assembling made‑to‑order entrées serving up to 1,500 meals per shift. Ensures that assigned responsibilities are accomplished and that high standards of food quality, service, sanitation and safety are met at all times. Assists with student training, food production and sanitation. Reqs: High School or equivalent combination of education and experience. 1‑3 years of culinary experience in a high‑volume culinary environment. Knowledge of and experience with culinary techniques, including but not inclusive of sautéing, grilling, frying, steaming, preparing sauces and stocks. Or Equivalent combination of education and experience. Notes: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work standing for up to 8 hours per day. Satisfactory

conviction history background check. Hiring/Budgeted Hourly Range: $19.53/ hr ‑ $21.56/hr. UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https:// policy.ucop. edu/doc/4010393/ PPSM‑20. For the University of California’s Anti‑Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/ doc/1001004/Anti‑Discrimination Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs. ucsb.edu Job #70677

COOK CAMPUS

DINING

Culinary experience in a high‑volume culinary environment. Knowledge of and experience with culinary techniques, including but not inclusive of sautéing, grilling, frying, steaming, preparing sauces and stocks. OR equivalent combination of education and experience. Notes: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work standing for up to 8 hours per day. Satisfactory conviction history background check. Hiring/Budgeted Hourly Range: $19.53/

hr ‑ $21.56/hr UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy. ucop. edu/doc/4010393/PPSM‑20. For the University of California’s Anti‑Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/ Anti‑Discrimination Application Review begins Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job #70756

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

You will provide technical oversight and supervision to the Data Warehouse unit, mentor technical staff, and contribute to key project work. We are seeking a technical leader with a high degree of knowledge in the database development field and expertise in data warehousing and analytics areas. In this role you will work with stakeholders and developers to guide them and implement business intelligence solutions, database repositories and data interfaces. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training. Experience using SQL Server technologies, cloud data platforms or comparable database management systems. Experience designing, developing, documenting, and testing (including unit testing and test plan creation) data warehouse systems. Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check The full salary

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range is $104,900 to $198,900/yr. The budgeted salary range is $119,000 to $151,900/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. For more information: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/ PPSM‑20 and https://policy.ucop.edu/ doc/1001004/Anti‑Discrimination. Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs. ucsb.edu Job # 70763

FINANCE MANAGER

MATERIALS DEPARTMENT

Responsible for full oversight of all financial and accounting operations for the Materials Department and associated Research Centers. Develops and implements financial systems and procedures; monitors departmental budget of $10M and extramural and gift funding of $60M. Prepares cost projections and analyses for both departmental and extramural fund accounts. Oversees bi‑weekly and monthly payroll to ensure accuracy and maintains strong knowledge of Kronos and UCPATH. Prepares and/or updates recharge packages annually and monitors recharge activity. Utilizes a thorough working knowledge of University Accounting Policies pertaining to all accounting areas for extramural funding as well as state funding. Has working knowledge of all policies pertaining to extramural funding. Analyzes and resolves problems and provides input for continued development of policies and procedures to increase efficiency and accuracy of work produced. Maintains a strong working knowledge of all campus and departmental financial systems. Assumes a high degree of decision making and authority in fiscal and budgetary management. Provides short and long‑range planning on federal, state and private funding matters as well as departmental planning and policy development. Establishes and maintains contact with management and officials of the university. Participates in major management decisions in the financial area. Must demonstrate strong professional managerial responsibilities, strong organizational skills, and excellent oral and written communication skills. Is familiar with campus management issues and sets goals and objectives that affect research, budget, and fiscal responsibilities. Directly supervises 5.0 FTE, the Contracts and Grants Officer; the Purchasing Coordinator; the Graduate Student Advisor; the UCPATH payroll personnel coordinator; and the Administrative Coordinator. Responsible for full range of personnel actions including training, performance management, disciplinary action, etc. for direct reports. Represents the department on campus‑wide committees and work groups in the areas of accounting, personnel, contracts and grants and purchasing. Acts on behalf of the Business Officer in times of absence. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training. Strong fiscal management experience.

Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check The full salary range is $85,400 to $156,800/year. The budgeted salary range is $84,500 to $98,000/year. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information: https://policy. ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM‑20 and https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/ Anti‑Discrimination. Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 70564

FRONT HOUSE PERSONNEL SUPERVISOR

CAMPUS DINING

Under the direct supervision of the Personnel Manager, the Front House Personnel Supervisor is responsible for assisting the Personnel Manager in all aspects of hiring, training, scheduling, and supervision of all student employees. Reqs: Minimum 2 years supervisory experience. Ability to utilize computers, learn new software, and work with Microsoft Word. Excellent communication and customer service skills including ability to actively listen and effectively convey information, policy and procedures both orally and in writing. Ability to effectively work in a high volume operation with continuous personnel actions. Ability to effectively work with other managers and full time staff as a team. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Notes: Must maintain valid CA DL, a clean DMV record and enrollment in DMV Pull‑Notice Program. Days and hours may vary. Satisfactory conviction history background check. Hiring/ Budgeted Salary Range: $53,800.00/yr. ‑ $54,866/yr. UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy. ucop. edu/doc/4010393/PPSM‑20. For the University of California’s Anti‑Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/ Anti‑Discrimination Application Review begins Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job #70796

GROUNDSKEEPER

LEAD

RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS

Directs the daily activities and project work of the groundskeepers, completes tasks related to project work assigned, and assists with all facets of Grounds maintenance and repairs when needed. Operates all equipment utilized by the Grounds staff and performs all grounds related tasks such as irrigation installation and repair, hardscape installation and repair, daily grounds maintenance, and administrative tasks needed to complete projects effectively and in a timely manner. Communicates daily with the Superintendent, and acts on their behalf when absent. Provides feedback for staff evaluations. Interacts effectively as a team member, follows safety standards and policies and abides by all Housing and University standards and policies. May work shifts other than Monday through Friday in order to meet operations needs and must complete other duties as assigned. Reqs: Minimum of 5 years experience in grounds maintenance and installation. Minimum 3 years of demonstrated knowledge of plant care, safe equipment use, landscape irrigation principles, and horticultural pest control. Minimum 3 years of ability to perform minor repairs on small equipment. Minimum 3 years knowledge of irrigation and drip systems. Minimum 3 years of experience with the use of tractors, small lawn mowers, edgers, power sweepers, rototillers and chainsaws. $ 21.05 ‑ $30.10/hr. UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/ PPSM‑20. For the University of California’s Anti‑Discrimination Policy,

please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/ doc/1001004/Anti‑Discrimination. Open until filled Apply online at https://jobs. ucsb.edu Job #70867

MAIL PROCESSOR

MAIL SERVICES

Works at the customer service window of the University Center Post Office performing US Postal Service transactions and release parcels to addressees (students). Receives, records and sorts incoming US Mail and parcels. Picks up incoming mail from the USPS processing center and also delivers packages to the Santa Catalina Residence complex daily. Operates the University Center truck. Lifts and handles parcels weighing up to 70 pounds. Responsible for performing daily scheduled tasks within the UCen Post Office including: monitoring student staff, confirming addressing of US Mail and packages with inaccurate addressing and discerning the appropriate disposition of these items. Basic light cleaning and maintenance duties, and other duties as assigned within the scope of the job description. Reqs: Ability to read, write, perform mathematical calculations, understand and follow generalized and specific work instructions, both oral and written. Perform tasks for prolonged periods while standing, walking, driving, operating hand trucks, electric carts, forklifts and other motorized moving equipment. Lift and transport heavy mail sacks. Comfortable working in student staff environment: eagerness to learn applications unique to a University Post Office. Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position. Notes: Occasional special work hours on weekdays and weekends may be needed as directed by manager. Ability to lift 50 lbs. UCSB Campus Security Authority under Clery Act Maintain a valid CA driver’s license and a clean DMV record. Satisfactory conviction history background check.

Hiring/Budgeted Hourly Range: $19.58 ‑ $21.22/hr. UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https:// policy.ucop. edu/doc/4010393/ PPSM‑20. For the University of California’s Anti‑Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/ doc/1001004/Anti‑Discrimination Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs. ucsb.edu Job #70658

MEDICAL ASSISTANT STUDENT HEALTH

Under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, the medical assistant provides medical and administrative support to the physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, clinical nurses, and licensed vocational nurses. Will assist, perform or provide limited support for the following: exams, procedures, taking vitals, perform point‑of‑care lab testing, checking in/out patients, filling out necessary paperwork, taking phone/electronic messages and following directives from the clinicians. The medical assistant will also act as a medical chaperone. Will perform autoclave and laundry duties, and run errands as needed. Reqs: High School diploma or equivalent. Current CPR certification/ Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Licenses/Certifications: Certification with one of the following agencies: Master’s American Association of Medical Assistants (AMA) American Medical Technologists (AMT) California Certifying Board of Medical Assistants (CCBMA) Local Emergency Medical Services Agency (LEMSA) Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Note:

Applicants without a proper certification will not be considered. Notes: Mandated reporting requirements of Child Abuse and Adult Dependent Abuse. Student Health requires that clinical staff must successfully complete and pass the background check and credentialing process before the start date. 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. Per California Code of Regulations Title 8, Section 5199 Aerosol Transmissible Disease Standard requires; upon hire and annually thereafter Tuberculosis (TB) screening for all employees. The method of testing is determined by past medical history and any current symptoms. Per Cal/OSHA regulations and UCSB Campus Policy, all UCSB personnel who use respiratory protection equipment shall be included in the UCSB Respiratory Protection Program and required to complete respirator fit testing upon hire and annually thereafter, completed by UCSB Environmental Health & Safety. Any HIPAA or FERPA violation is subject to disciplinary action. Student Health is closed between the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays. Work hours may include Thursday evenings from 10am‑7pm. Hiring/Budgeted Hourly Range: $25.43/hr ‑ $30.39/hr. Full Hourly Range: $25.43/hr ‑ $31.60/ hr. UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https:// policy.ucop. edu/doc/4010393/ PPSM‑20. For the University of California’s Anti‑Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/ doc/1001004/Anti‑Discrimination Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs. ucsb.edu Job #70317

PERSONNEL MANAGER

CAMPUS DINING

Serves as a key member of the Dining Services Management team in Campus Dining, sharing responsibilities for the overall dining program. Must independently prioritize duties in order to achieve the departmental strategic goals and profitability. The Personnel Manager coordinates all aspects of a student staff of 120‑140. This includes responsibility for recruitment and selection, training, leadership development, staff scheduling, student conduct and supervision. Goals are established in accordance with Campus Dining Services’ vision and include the development and maintenance of a work environment for student staff that is conducive to meeting the mission of the Campus Dining Services unit and the division of Housing, Dining & Auxiliary Enterprises. A key role is the training and development of student staff at various levels, including new employees, cooks, student supervisors and student managers. Reqs: Bachelor’s Degree (College or University degree/Culinary degree) or equivalent experience in restaurant or institutional food service operations required. 4‑6 years Experience in restaurant or institutional food service operations. Excellent communication and customer service skills including ability to actively listen and effectively convey information, policy and procedures both orally and in writing. Ability to effectively work in a high‑volume operation with continuous personnel actions. Ability to effectively work with other managers and full‑time staff as a team. Ability to utilize a computer, learn new software and to work with Word. Ability to manage a large part time workforce. Or equivalent combination of education and experience. Notes Must maintain valid CA DL, a clean DMV record and enrollment in DMV Pull‑Notice Program. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work standing for up to

8 hours per day. Satisfactory conviction history background check. Hiring/ Budgeted Salary Range: $77,000/yr. ‑ $79,000/yr. UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy. ucop. edu/doc/4010393/PPSM‑20. For the University of California’s Anti‑Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/ Anti‑Discrimination Application Review begins Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job #70780

PROGRAM COORDINATOR

MULTICULTURAL CENTER

In collaboration and consultation with theDirector and Associate Director, works with faculty, staff, students, other campus departments, and community members/agencies. Assists with researching, developing, planning, and implementing programs and events such as lectures, films, discussions, musical performances, spoken word events, film discussions, workshops representing a wide range of perspectives based upon race, class, national origin, sexual orientation, ethnicity and other issues pertaining to marginalized communities. Designs and implements programs to convey the MCC’s philosophy and mission to the university community and surrounding communities in a timely manner and advises and works with student groups affiliated with the MCC in planning and implementing programs and events that create a safe space through creating a platform/ community space. Works with other campus programs and departments and student groups, the MultiCultural Center’s Programmer enables the university community to explore complex social issues such as racism and discrimination based on sexual orientation, religious oppression and ethnic backgrounds through critical thinking and productive discussion. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training, Experience working in Student Affairs, College Student Personnel, Higher Education Administration. Experience initiating new programs, conceptualizing, organizing, and implementing transformative change. Knowledge of social justice issues, both current and historical and knowledge of social justice frameworks. Skill and ability to provide an open climate and create opportunities for strong collaborations, cross cultural communication, and department interaction. Strong public speaking skills. Solid communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, students, administration, guest speakers, and the public verbally and in writing. Ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns of a political nature, both on campus and with the public. Strong interpersonal skills, analytical skills, service orientation, active listening, critical thinking, attention to detail, ability to multitask in a high volume environment, organizational skills. Able to adapt to multiple competing deadlines and the frequent need to troubleshoot. Ability to function effectively as a member of a team. Awareness of social media and modern marketing practices. Strong abilities in long term planning. Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality. Skills to provide coaching and mentoring to support staff. Notes: Working hours 11 am‑8 pm with occasional late evening and weekends required. Mandated reporting requirements of Child Abuse. Satisfactory conviction history background check. UCSB Campus Security Authority under Clery Act. Hiring/Budgeted

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Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https:// policy.ucop. edu/doc/4010393/ PPSM‑20. For the University of California’s Anti‑Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/ doc/1001004/Anti‑Discrimination Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs. ucsb.edu Job #70748

PROGRAMS COORDINATOR, UNIVERSITY SUPPORT GROUPS

OFFICE OF ALUMNI AFFAIRS

The Programs Coordinator (PC) serves as part of the Alumni Affairs team and works closely with the Director of Government and Community Relations to support the program‑management and coordination of the University Support Groups and local community alumni. The position serves both as an external outreach coordinator, building programs in the Santa Barbara community and serves as the financial analyst to the University Support Groups. Must work collaboratively across multiple departments and divisions including the central development office as well as with the various schools and units to foster philanthropy and engagement. Provide assistance with developing, implementing and executing programs, events, marketing materials, and our social media presence designed to engage community members and local alumni. Responsible for coordinating, facilitating and notating support group board meetings, and provides event management support for in‑person and virtual events. Provide compliance oversight for external bank and merchant accounts, fundraising appeals, membership dues, and other revenues and spending reconciliation for the campus support groups. Ensure annual reporting requirements for these groups to the UC Office of the President as required by UC policy. Work in coordination with the UC Santa Barbara Foundation, Financial Aid, Graduate Division and respective benefitting departments to oversee stewardship and student awards for the various gift funds of the support groups. Campus collaboration will be key to success in this role as the Programs Coordinator seeks to promote and recruit participants to existing campus programs and events organized outside of the Office of Alumni Affairs which are open to the public. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in related area and/ or equivalent experience/training; 1‑3 yrs of marketing and communications experience; Must be able to work under pressure of frequently shifting priorities and deadlines with the utmost degree of confidentiality; Proficient knowledge of MS Office, Google Workspace, Canva, and ability to quickly learn various software programs; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Notes: Satisfactory conviction history background check. May be called upon to occasionally work evenings and weekends at various Alumni or campus‑wide events. Hiring/Budgeted Hourly Range: $28.07 ‑ $30.76/hr. UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https:// policy.ucop. edu/doc/4010393/ PPSM‑20. For the University of California’s Anti‑Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/ doc/1001004/Anti‑Discrimination. Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs. ucsb.edu Job #70840

SERVING AREA

CREW LEADER

CAMPUS DINING

Under direction of the Personnel Manager and Asst. Personnel Manager, the Serving Area Crew Leader oversees the student serving area crews in performing essential daily set up, break down and replenishing duties associated with the front of the house. The Crew Leader assigns daily duties, schedules breaks and acts as a liaison between the crews, the managers, and the kitchen department heads. Reqs: High School or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience working in a kitchen. Ability to organize front of the house food set ups; maintain high standards of food quality on display and food safety. Excellent customer service with the ability to train coworkers, with strong communication skills. Notes: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work standing for up to 8 hours per day. Work hours/days may vary. Satisfactory conviction history background check. Hiring/Budgeted Salary Range: $20.32/ hr. ‑ $21.14/hr. UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https:// policy.ucop. edu/doc/4010393/ PPSM‑20. For the University of California’s Anti‑Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/ doc/1001004/Anti‑Discrimination. Open until filled Apply online at https://jobs. ucsb.edu Job #70842

SMALL ENGINE MECHANIC

RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS

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“Four Cheers” the long answers point to a common goal.

Across

1. President and Supreme Court justice

5. Hockey players, slangily

11. Kangaroo move

14. Spaghetti ___ carbonara

15. Pavlovian response

16. Reddit Q&A session, briefly

17. Instruction at a bench

19. Powerful connections

20. Amino and folic

21. Salt, in chem class

22. Kardashian matriarch

23. Choose from a menu

25. Opinion

27. NHL #1 draft pick of 1984 and Pittsburgh Penguins

superstar

33. Music stack

36. Lisa of “Melrose Place”

37. Talk nonsense

38. Pepper’s intensity

40. Activity units that may be counted

42. Affirm decidedly

43. Roast host

45. Jamaican sectarian

47. Snaky-shaped letter

48. Partier who bails early, maybe

51. Allergy symptom

52. Maker of Wayfarer sunglasses

56. Uncertain

58. Longtime Israeli diplomat Abba

62. Prefix with surgeon

63. Luau offering

64. Bad dancer’s excuse

66. Hammer throw trajectory

67. Sandwich on a press

68. Pound, foot, or foot-pound

69. Meet with

70. Sentence structure

71. Solitary

Down

1. Cantina hors d’oeuvres

2. Pulitzer-winning novelist

Walker

3. Swing out of control

4. Like some long bicycles

5. Map abbr.

6. French city near Omaha Beach

7. “Frozen II” queen

8. 1099-___ (IRS form)

9. Develop gradually

10. Grandma, in Grantham

11. It’s not an extension

12. “Present” and “potent” leader

13. “Do not ___ Go”

18. Only “Sesame Street” Muppet whose name is in the NATO phonetic alphabet (until Tango showed up)

22. Actress Knightley

24. Speaker of baseball’s Hall of Fame

26. Devilish sort

28. Opening bit

29. “Big Chicken Shaq” figure

30. Temporary loss of judgment

31. Four Corners tribe

32. Gen-___ (post-boom babies)

33. Job title that gets a “yes”?

Singer Lovato

Give up

Cranky

Myanmar flag feature

“And so forth”

___-garde

What “Tao” means

Quite a sight

Good, to Guillermo

“The results ___!”

Night in Naples

Bitter bar orders

Links warning

West Germany’s capital

Came down to the ground

“99 Luftballons” German singer

Rolls over a house?

Mend

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action

Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https:// policy.ucop. edu/doc/4010393/ PPSM‑20. For the University of California’s Anti‑Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/ doc/1001004/Anti‑Discrimination. Open until filled Apply online at https://jobs. ucsb.edu Job #70879

SR. PARKING

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Enforces University parking regulations by issuing citations and courtesy warnings to vehicles illegally parked. Identifies vehicles to be “booted” and process them according to California Vehicle Code. Keeps current of campus events and their locations. Directs traffic and escort vehicles including semi‑trucks and buses. Informs supervisor of problems as they arise. Provides parking instructions and give directions. Reqs: Demonstrated exceptional customer service by providing and delivering professional, helpful, high quality service and assistance. Ability to work as part of a team, maintain a positive attitude and work together to achieve a common goal of providing world class customer service. Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate with students, staff, faculty and the general public. Ability to maintain professionalism and composure under high customer demand and challenging customer interactions. Excellent written and verbal communication. Ability to grasp new concepts. Notes: Must wear prescribed uniform while on duty. Ability to work outside year round in inclement weather using established foul weather gear provided by the department. Ability to stand and walk for most of each shift and walk an average of 6 to 8 miles daily over hilly terrain, around parked cars in both covered and uncovered parking facilities. 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: $21.71

‑ $23.98/hr. UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https:// policy.ucop. edu/doc/4010393/ PPSM‑20. For the University of California’s Anti‑Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/ doc/1001004/Anti‑Discrimination Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs. ucsb.edu Job #70689

STUDENT AFFAIRS AND PURCHASING ASSISTANT

GEOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT

Assists with coordination of student programs, both graduate and undergraduate, for the Department of Geography. Responsible for quarterly textbook orders, scheduling room requests, compiling statistical data, social media, and payroll reports. Assists with the development and implementation of student outreach programs. Manages alumni tracking and event coordination, and maintaining graduate student data on the Geography website. Designs and disseminates colloquium flyers. Serves as department photographer, and serves on departmental committees.

LEGALS

Responsible for all purchasing, expediting orders, travel processing, fellowship travel payments, and accounts payable. Maintains a working knowledge of contract and grant requirements as well as University policies and procedures and applies them to daily tasks. Serves as liaison between the department and campus administrative offices (such as Purchasing, Accounting, Business Services, Facilities Management, Communication Services, Central Stores, Academic Departments/ Organized Research Units, and Equipment Management), and Geography faculty, researchers, staff, and students regarding purchasing, travel, and recharge matters. Maintains accurate files for all purchasing, and equipment inventory. Performs annual equipment inventory. Participates as an active team member in Geography and shares ideas on how to improve services and deliverables. Reqs: High School diploma or GED. Strong organizational and communication skills with a customer service focus. Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check The full hourly range is $27.29 ‑ $39.12/hr. The budgeted hourly range is $27.29 ‑ $29.92/hr. UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For more information: University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy and University of California’s Anti‑Discrimination Policy Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 70647

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM COORDINATOR

COMPUTER SCIENCE

Responsible for all aspects of the Computer Science undergraduate programs. Serves as the initial source of information, advises major, partner major, and prospective major students regarding general and admissions information. Monitors every aspect of progress towards degree, and counsels students as appropriate. Initiates, maintains, and evaluates students’ academic records, processes all petitions, checks prerequisites, and performs other administrative tasks. Ensures grades are reported for both graduate and undergraduate students and develops and updates the Schedule of Classes and other publications. Requires knowledge of policy and procedures for the College of Engineering, College of Letters and Science, and the College of Creative Studies. Drafts original correspondence regarding undergraduate matters for the Chair, Vice Chair, Undergraduate Faculty Advisor, MSO, and SAM. Serves as the departmental liaison with the Office of the Registrar on all matters pertaining to departmental courses grades and undergraduate records. Works within a team environment within the Student Affairs area and department, assists with the ongoing workload, and acts as backup to the Graduate Program Coordinator when they are unavailable. Reqs: Ability to use various programs (Excel, Word, Google) to complete required tasks. Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check

The full hourly range is $25.77‑ $43.58/ hr. The budgeted hourly range is $25.77 ‑ $30.98/hr. UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For more information: University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy, University of California’s Anti‑Discrimination Policy Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 70814

ADMINISTER OF ESTATE

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: WILLIAM E. JOHNSON JR. No.: 24PR00343

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: WILLIAM E. JOHNSON JR.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: JOANNE J. VANDERBILT AND WARREN S. VANDERBILT in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara.

THE PETITION requests that (name): JOANNE J. VANDERBILT and WARREN S. VANDERBILT 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: 09/05/2024

AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: SB 5 Room: TBD SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 1100 Anacapa Street, P.O. Box 21107 Santa Barbara, CA 93121. Anacapa Division.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE‑154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer 06/06/2024 by Nicolette Barnard, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: S. Ross Kochenderfer, Jr Law Offices of S. Ross Kochenderfer Jr., P.C. 12210 Herdal Drive, Suite 11 Auburn, CA 95603 530‑823‑9858 Published: July 3, 11, 18 2024.

NOTICE OF ANCILLARY PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: TERRY W. CHATTERTON CASE NO. 24PR00381

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of TERRY W. CHATTERTON.

AN ANCILLARY PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by KELLY L. CHATTERTON in the Superior Court of California, County of SANTA BARBARA. THE ANCILLARY PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that KELLY L. CHATTERTON be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE ANCILLARY 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: 08/29/24 at 9:00AM in Dept. SB 5 located at 1100 ANACAPA STREET, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93121

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 OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: FRANK JONATHAN KLEMAN No.: 24PR00385

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: FRANK JONATHAN KLEMAN

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: MARK LINDSAY LINANE in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara.

THE PETITION requests that (name): MARK LINDSAY LINANE be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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: 09/05/2024

AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: SB 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Anacapa Division.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE‑154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer 07/01/2024 by Monica Buenrostro, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Law Office of James Tringham 731 South Lincoln Street, Santa Maria, CA 93458 805‑268‑7670

Published: July 18, 25, 31 2024.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JOAN KINEVAN GRESH No.: 24PR00406

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: JOAN KINEVAN GRESH

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: AMY MACLEOD in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara.

THE PETITION requests that (name): AMY MACLEOD be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 09/12/2024 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 1100 Anacapa Street, PO Box 21107 Santa Barbara, CA 93121‑1107. Anacapa Division.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE‑154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer 07/11/2024 by Monica Buenrostro, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Kristen M. R. Blabey, PRICE POSTEL & PARMA LLP 200 E. Carrillo St. Ste. 400 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; 805‑962‑0011

Published: July 18, 25, 31 2024.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: NATHANIEL JACOB ACOSTA No.: 24PR00410

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: NATHANIEL JACOB ACOSTA

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: LUCAS DE THUIN ACOSTA AND ALEXIA DE THUIN ACOSTA in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara.

THE PETITION requests that (name): LUCAS DE THUIN ACOSTA AND ALEXIA DE THUIN ACOSTA be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 09/19/2024 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 1100 Anacapa Street, PO Box 21107 Santa Barbara, CA 93121‑1107. Anacapa Division.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE‑154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer 07/15/2024 by Nicolette Barnard, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Kristen M. R. Blabey, PRICE POSTEL & PARMA LLP 200 E. Carrillo St. Ste. 400 Santa Barbara, CA 93101 805‑962‑0011 Published: July 18, 25, 31 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SANTA BARBARA TAI CHI & QIGONG 203 Hitchcock way Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Toni DeMoulin (Same Address) This business is conducted by An Individual. Registrant commenced to

transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Sep 06, 1977. Filed by: TONI DEMOULIN, OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on June 05, 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: 2024‑0001352. Published: Jun 27, July 3, 11, 18, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT

FILE NO. FBN 2024‑0001309

The following person(s) is doing business as: OSI GLOBAL, 606 OLIVE ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101, County of SANTA BARBARA. OSI HARDWARE, INC., 606 OLIVE ST, SANTA BARABARA, CA 93101; CA This business is conducted by A CORPORATION.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on JAN 01, 2022 /s/ CHRISTIAN SAUNDERS, CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 05/30/2024. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 6/27, 7/3, 7/11, 7/18/24

CNS‑3823547# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT

FILE NO. FBN 2024‑0001324

The following person(s) is doing business as:

HIGHLINE ADVENTURES 700 E HWY 246, BUELLTON, CA 93427, County of SANTA BARBARA. HIGH LINE ADVENTURES LLC, 700 E HWY 246, BUELLTON, CA 93427

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 NOV 06, 2019 /s/ JEFF HARTMAN, MEMBER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 05/31/2024. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 6/27, 7/3, 7/11, 7/18/24

CNS‑3823551# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT

File No. FBN 2024‑0001352

The following person(s) is doing business as:

SANTA BARBARA TAI CHI & QIGONG, 203 HITCHCOCK WAY APT 102 SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105, County of SANTA BARBARA. TONI DEMOULIN, 203 HITCHCOCK WAY APT 102 SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105 This business is conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on SEP 06, 1977 /s/ TONI DEMOULIN, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 06/05/2024.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 6/27, 7/3, 7/11, 7/18/24

CNS‑3825564# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

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

LEGALS (CONT.)

Barbara, CA 93111; Jennifer A Treloar

(Same Address) This business is conducted by an Individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on May 29, 2024. Filed by: JENNY TRELOAR, OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on May 31, 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: 2024‑0001332. Published: Jun 27, July 3, 11, 18, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s)

is/are doing business as: SILK ROAD’S

KITCHEN 453 Atterdag Rd Solvang, CA 93463; Silk Road Holdings, Inc 4604 Appaloosa Trail Santa Maria, CA 93455 This business is conducted by A Corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Apr 24, 2024. Filed by: PRISCILLA OZKAN, VICE PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on May 29, 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: 2024‑0001304. Published: Jun 27, July 3, 11, 18, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SILK ROAD

TRANSPORTATION 4604 Appaloosa Trail Santa Maria, CA 93455; Silk Road Holdings, Inc (Same Address) This business is conducted by A Corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Apr 24, 2024. Filed by: PRISCILLA

OZKAN, VICE PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on May 29, 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: 2024‑0001305. Published: Jun 27, July 3, 11, 18, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MCGOLPIN

CONSULTING LLC 65 Surrey Place Goleta, CA 93117; McGolpin Consulting LLC (Same Address) This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on NA. Filed by: SCOTT MCGOLPIN, PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on June 18, 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: 2024‑0001460. Published: Jun 27, July 3, 11, 18, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GRAPHIC INK, COMOTION MEDIA 132 Robin Hill Rd, Unit B, Goleta, CA 93117; Rockpress Corporation (Same Address) This business is conducted by A Corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on May 15, 2024. Filed by: ALEX LEUNG/PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on MAY 28, 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: 2024‑0001287. Published: Jun 27, July 3, 11, 18, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SAMUEL BE AND MARGARET C MOSHER FOUNDATION 1114 State Street, Suite 248 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Mosher Foundation PO Box 1079 Santa Barbara, CA 93102 This business is conducted by A Corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Dec 18, 2019. Filed by: JENNIFER ENGMYR/ CHEIF FINANCIAL OFFICER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on JUNE 18, 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: 2024‑0001457. Published: Jun 27, July 3, 11, 18, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: COASTLINE LANDSCAPE 6240 Aberdeen Ave Goleta, CA 93117; Brent A Stevens (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Oct 14, 2014. Fi led by: BRENT STEVENS/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on JUNE 5, 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: 2024‑0001362. Published: Jun 27, July 3, 11, 18, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: O’CONNOR PEST CONTROL WEST COAST 15415 S MARQUARDT AVE SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670 Rentokil North America, Inc. 1125 Berkshire Blvd, Suite 150 Wyomissing, PA 19610 This business is conducted by A Individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Feb 01, 2014. Filed by: WILLIAM MCALLISTER/ SECRETARY with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on JUNE 18, 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: 2024‑0001450. Published: Jun 27, July 3, 11, 18, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: EDEN SPA AND SALON 812 W. Walnut Ave. Lompoc, CA 93436; Eden Wellness Enterprises, LLC (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on May 09, 2024. Filed by: VIRGINIA E GATES/ OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on JUNE 3, 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: 2024‑0001341. Published: Jun 27, July 3, 11, 18, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SOUL TO SOUL HEALING 4027 La Colina Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93110; Larry B Trager (same Address) This business is conducted by A Individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jun 01, 2024. Filed by: LARRY TRAGER/ OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on JUNE 24, 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: 2024‑0001496. Published: July 3, 11, 18, 25 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s)

is/are doing business as: BIG BEND RANCH 3151 San Julian Rd Lompoc, CA 93436; Christopher J Raimondi 825 Cacique St Santa Barbara, CA 93103 This business is conducted by A Individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Apr 01, 2023. Filed by: CHRISTOPHER JAMES RAIMONDI/ OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on JUNE 24, 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: 2024‑0001541. Published: July 3, 11, 18, 25 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ISLA VISTA THRIFT 956 Embarcadero Del Norte Goleta, CA 93117; Isla Vista Church 6737 Sueno Road Goleta, CA 93117 This business is conducted by A Corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jun 25, 2024. Filed by: CHRISTINE TYLER/TREASURER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on JUNE 28, 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: 2024‑0001553. Published: July 3, 11, 18, 25 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PRESSED APRON, EMILY STEIDL CONSULTING 4549 Auhay Dr Santa Barbara, CA 93110; Emily D Steidl (same address)

This business is conducted by A Individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Aug 20, 2017. Filed by: EMILY STEIDL/FOUNDER/CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on JUNE 26, 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: 2024‑0001531. Published: July 3, 11, 18, 25 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THE JUNKLUGGERS OF SANTA BARABRA, REMIX MARKET SANTA BARBARA 3804 Sunset Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93110; Trelles Fund Corp. (same address)

This business is conducted by A Corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Mar 26, 2024. Filed by: VICENTE TRELLES/PRESIDENT/ OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on MAY 24, 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 E63. FBN Number: 2024‑0001268. Published: July 3, 11, 18, 25 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MONTECITO PHYSICAL THERAPY 116 Anacapa St Santa Barbara, CA 93101; CG Physical

Therpy P.C. 904 East Carrillo Rd Apt 2 Santa Barbara, CA 93103 This business is conducted by A Corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jun 04, 2024. Filed by: CHARLES U GILLIGAN/ CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on JUNE 5, 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 E63. FBN Number: 2024‑0001351. Published: July 3, 11, 18, 25 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HAAS’S FINE ICE CREAM 3987B State Street Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Haas’s Creamery LLC 5485 Tree Farm Lane Santa Barbara, CA 93111 This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Dec 18, 2023. Filed by: FARIDEH RAHIMIAN/MEMBER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on JUNE 17, 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: 2024‑0001442. Published: July 3, 11, 18, 25 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DAISY POP 2313 Vista Madera Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Beth Levey (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jun 20, 2024. Filed by: BETH LEVEY/ PROPRIETOR with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on JUNE 20, 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: 2024‑0001475. Published: July 3, 11, 18, 25 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 111 FINISH

CARPENTRY 428 W Islay, Apt 3 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Asa F Merrill PO Box 31172 Santa Barbara, CA 93130 This business is conducted by A Individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Filed by: ASA F MERRILL with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on JUNE 25, 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: 2024‑0001517. Published: July 3, 11, 18, 25 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: EARTHWISE EDUCATION 6864 Buttonwood Lane Goleta, CA 93117; Ron K Skinner (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jun 18, 2024. Filed by: RON K SKINNER with the County Clerk of

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA

BARBARA PUBLIC NOTICE

The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara (HACSB) is accepting applications for its Section 8 Project-Based Voucher (PBV) Program. Applications will be accepted for new construction projects for properties that have regulatory agreements dictating an affordability period of no less than 40-years and for properties serving seniors and/or special needs households. Rental subsidies for units assisted under the PBV program can be provided for a term of up to 20 years, subject to the availability of appropriations and future availability of funding under HACSB’s Annual Contributions Contract with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). HACSB anticipates that approximately 75 ProjectBased vouchers will be awarded under the proposal, for units located within the Santa Barbara City limits which HACSB determines to be most appropriate for this type of assistance.

You may log on to www.hacsb.org for more information, ranking criteria, selection procedures, owner application, and requirements. Deadline extended for applications to 10:00 AM on August 5, 2024. Please contact Perla Vega, Housing Programs Analyst at (805) 897-1024 with any questions regarding the PBV Program or owner application submission requirements.

Santa Barbara County on JUNE 24, 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: 2024‑0001501. Published: July 3, 11, 18, 25 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PETERS & MILAM INSURANCE SERVICES 360 S Hope Avenue, C‑120 Santa Barbara, CA 93105; David L Peters (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Mar 01, 2004. Filed by: DAVE PETERS/PRINCIPAL AND OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on JUNE 25, 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: 2024‑0001518. Published: July 3, 11, 18, 25 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CLN HOME SERVICES 2420 De La Vina Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Taste of Taylor LLC 1677 Lyn Rd Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jun 05, 2024. Filed by: ALEC TAYLOR/ CEO&PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on JUNE 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 E30. FBN Number: 2024‑0001405. Published: July 3, 11, 18, 25 2024.

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

SANTA MARIA 800 W Main St Santa Maria, CA 93458; 24/7 Partners, LLC 1001 E. Battles Road Santa Maria, CA 93454 This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Filed by: CECIL ELOY RENFROW/MANAGER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on JULY 01, 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: 2024‑0001559. Published: July 11, 18, 25. Aug 1 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SB EMBROIDERIES 17 South Soledad Street Apt 8 Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Erika A Bautista hernandez (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual. Registrant commenced to

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

The Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara (HASBARCO) will receive sealed proposals for Consulting Services (Grant Writing, Technical Assistance, Special Projects, and Program Development) until 2:30 p.m. on August 14, 2024, at 815 West Ocean Avenue, Lompoc, CA, or emailed to shereeaulman@hasbarco.org. Proposals will be held in confidence and not released in any manner until after contract award.

Proposed forms of contract documents, including specifications, are available on the HASBARCO website www.hasbarco.org

Please contact Sheree Aulman, Construction Contract Coordinator, at shereeaulman@hasbarco.org if you have any questions.

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

The Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara (HASBARCO) will receive sealed proposals for Housing Navigation Assistance Program until 2:00 p.m. on August 14, 2024, at 815 West Ocean Avenue, Lompoc, CA, or emailed to shereeaulman@hasbarco.org. Proposals will be held in confidence and not released in any manner until after contract award.

Proposed forms of contract documents, including specifications, are available on the HASBARCO website www.hasbarco.org

Please contact Sheree Aulman, Construction Contract Coordinator, at shereeaulman@hasbarco.org if you have any questions.

Matt Young, Water Agency Manager

Notice of Public Workshop, Uses of Fiscal Year 2024-25 Cachuma Project Betterment Funds

A public workshop to discuss expenditure of $100,000 during fiscal year 2024-25 pursuant to Cachuma Member Unit Contracts will be held: Thursday, July 25, 2024, 10:00 AM via Video/Teleconference ONLY

Join via Video Conference https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85309466980?pwd=AqxYBnFRTrQaFpHyYJrtsBk6bHQ11j.1 Passcode: 011157

Join via Teleconference US 1 669 900 6833 Webinar ID: 853 0946 6980 Passcode: 011157

If you are unable to attend the workshop, you are welcome to provide written comments to: Santa Barbara County Water Agency

130 E. Victoria St., Suite 200

Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Attn.: Matthew Young

Background and Discussion

Contracts between the County Water Agency (Agency) and the Cachuma Member Units (approved in 1996) include a provision that states “the Water Agency shall provide $100,000 per year during the term hereof for beneficial purposes consistent with the Water Agency Act and within the Santa Ynez River watershed and the Cachuma project service area.” As part of the original Member Unit Contracts, the Agency had provided $100,000 per year for 40 years toward the cost of water purchases from the project by the Member Units.

During development of the renewed contracts, the Agency and the Member Units agreed to expand the potential uses of this $100,000 per year so as to include a wide range of planning activities and potential projects in the Santa Ynez River watershed and within the Cachuma Project service area. Decisions relating to expenditures of these funds require concurrence by both the Agency and the Cachuma Member Units.

Currently several resource evaluations are underway in the Santa Ynez River basin. They include: 1) steelhead/rainbow trout studies pursuant to implementation of the Cachuma Project Biological Opinion (September, 2000) and the Lower Santa Ynez Fish Management Plan (October, 2000); and 2) groundwater and surface-water flow and quality monitoring pursuant to several cooperative agreements among local agencies and the United States Geological Survey. The Agency spends approximately $150,000 per year in these interagency studies. The Cachuma Member Units currently expend roughly $900,000 per year on fisheries activities as well as an estimated $100,000 per year on stream flow and water quality monitoring in the Santa Ynez River. Agency staff will consider information received in this workshop during development of budget recommendations to the Water Agency Board of Directors. Further information regarding any of these studies may be obtained from the Agency.

LEGALS (CONT.)

transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jun 24, 2024. Filed by: ERIKA A

BAUTISTA HERNANDEZ/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on JULY 1, 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: 2024‑0001560. Published: July 11, 18, 25. Aug 1 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s)

is/are doing business as: SPROUTING SPROCKET STUDIO, SPROUTING SPROCKET, SSSTUDIO, HUTTE HUT, ARTICLE INDUSTRIES, MANITA, UMLAUT FOODS 4195 Carpinteria Ave Ste 4 Carpinteria CA 93013; Sprouting Sprocket, LLC (same address) This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jun 24, 2011. Filed by: BRIAN MANZO/MANAGING MEMBER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on JUNE 25, 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: 2024‑0001509. Published: July 11, 18, 25. Aug 1 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: VIVACIOUS MIND COMPUTER COACHING 735 State St Suite 423 Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Jennifer A Livingood (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Apr 28 , 2024. Filed by: JENNIFER A LIVINGGOOD/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on JUNE 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 E30. FBN Number: 2024‑0001385. Published: July 11, 18, 25. Aug 1 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GP MACHINING 94 Commerce Drive Buellton, CA 93427; Spectron, LLC 2291 Portola Road Ventura, CA 93003 This business is conducted by A

Limited Liability Company. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on May 31 , 2024. Filed by: GENETTE ALCARAZ/ CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on JULY 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: 2024‑0001577. Published: July 11, 18, 25. Aug 1 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FBN2024‑0001535

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ENDEAVOR HOLISTIC ACUPUNCTURE & HERBS, 225 E Mill St, Santa Maria, CA 93454 County of SANTA BARBARA

Mailing Address: 225 E Mill St, Santa Maria, CA 93454 Scarlett Clarisa Beltran, 225 E Mill St, Santa Maria, CA 93454 This business is conducted by an Individual

The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. S/ Scarlett Clarisa Beltran

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 06/27/2024. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1/24 CNS‑3822995# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: NOOR THERAPY AND WELLNESS 629 State St., Suite 205 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Dr. Pauline Peck Psychological Services, Inc. (same address)

This business is conducted by A Corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Filed by: PAULINE YEGHNAZAR

PECK/PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on JUNE 26, 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: 2024‑0001523.

Published: July 11, 18, 25. Aug 1 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 805 THROWS CLUB 175 San Angelo Ave Unit 103 Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Throwerfitness LLC 1288 Clinton Ave Ventyura, CA 93004 This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Filed by: CHARLES VERNOY/ MANAGING MEMBER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on JULY 01, 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 E63. FBN Number: 2024‑0001561. Published: July 11, 18, 25. Aug 1 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MIKE’S ORGANIC FARM 230 Winchester Canyon Rd Goleta, CA 93117; Mike Iniguez (same address) Lorena Iniguez (samea address) This business is conducted by A Married Couple. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Mar 25, 2010. Filed by: MIKE INIGUEZ/ OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on JULY 01, 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: 2024‑0001562. Published: July 11, 18, 25. Aug 1 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

FILE NO. FBN 2024‑0001468

The following person(s) is doing business as:

PETALUMA RIVER PRODUCTIONS, 303 MESA LN

SANTA BARBARA, CA 93109, County of SANTA BARBARA. DELIA MOON, 303 MESA LN SANTA BARBARA, CA 93109

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/ DELIA MOON, OWNER

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 06/20/2024. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1/24

CNS‑3829307# SANTA BARBARA

INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. FBN2024‑0001492

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as:

EXTRA SPACE STORAGE (#6509), 10 S Kellogg Ave., Goleta, CA 93117 County of SANTA BARBARA Mailing Address: 2795 E Cottonwood Pkwy., Suite #400, Salt Lake City, UT 84121

Extra Space Management, Inc., 2795 E Cottonwood Pkwy., Suite #400, Salt Lake City, UT 84121

This business is conducted by a Corporation

The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 05/20/2024. Extra Space Management, Inc.

S/ Gwyn Goodson McNeal, Vice President,

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 06/24/2024.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1/24

CNS‑3818223#

SANTA BARBARA

INDEPENDENT

FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION

HGE Energy Storage 1, LLC Project No. 15284-000

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. FBN 2024‑0001473

The following person(s) is doing business as:

1. LIME TWIG GROUP, 2. WHERE’S MY MIND MEDIA, 133 E DE LA GUERRA ST 156 SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101, County of SANTA BARBARA. POOT‑MAN, INC., 133 E DE LA GUERRA ST 156 SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101, CA

This business is conducted by A CORPORATION.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on MAY 01, 2013 /s/ PAUL HARRISON, VICE PRESIDENT

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 06/20/2024. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1/24

CNS‑3828528# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BARBIERI WINE COMPANY, KEMPE WINES 2369 Alamo Pintado Ave Los Olivos, CA 93441; Barbieri Wine Company, LLC PO Box 756 Los Alamos, CA 93440‑0756

This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on May 1, 2015. Filed by: PAOLO BARBIERI/MANAGING MEMBER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on JULY 9, 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: 2024‑0001599. Published: July 18, 25, 31. Aug 8 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: WOMENS LITERARY VOICES 1725 San Andres Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101;

NOTICE OF PRELIMINARY PERMIT APPLICATION ACCEPTED FOR FILING AND SOLICITING COMMENTS, MOTIONS TO INTERVENE, AND COMPETING APPLICATIONS (June 18, 2024)

On August 18, 2022, HGE Energy Storage 1, LLC, filed an application for a preliminary permit, pursuant to section 4(f) of the Federal Power Act (FPA), proposing to study the feasibility of the proposed 1,351-megawatt (MW) Vandenberg Pumped Storage Project to be located at the Vandenberg Air Force Base in Santa Barbara County, California. The sole purpose of a preliminary permit is to grant the permit holder priority to file a license application during the permit term. A preliminary permit does not authorize the permit holder to perform any land-disturbing activities or otherwise enter upon lands or waters owned by others without the owners’ express permission.

The proposed project would consist of the following new facilities: (1) a 28.4-acre upper reservoir and a storage capacity of 7,104 acre-feet at an water surface elevation of 1,200 feet above mean sea level, created by a 30-foot-high, 4,450 foot-long upper embankment dam with rubber sheet and asphalt lining; (2) a 7,500-foot-long conduit connecting the upper reservoir to the Pacific Ocean; (3) a 250-foot long, 75-foot-wide, 100 foot-high powerhouse, constructed approximately 100 feet below ground level near the Pacific Ocean; (4) seven steel-lined, 7,500-foot-long penstocks; (5) seven 193-MW, reversible variablespeed pump turbines; a (6) a new, single circuit 214-kilovolt transmission line interconnecting the project to the grid at the Lompoc substation in Lompoc, California; and (7) a 400-foot-high, 30-foot-diameter vertical access tunnel approximately constructed from ground level to the powerhouse.

Water for the project would be pumped directly from the Pacific Ocean. A breakwater would be constructed in the Pacific Ocean to reduce water level fluctuations during pumping events, and to dissipate energy during periods of power generation, for the purpose of reducing impacts to marine resources caused by project discharges. The estimated annual energy production of the proposed project would be approximately 3,952,128 megawatt-hours.

Applicant Contact: Mr. Wayne Krouse, Manager, HGE Energy Storage 1 LLC, 2901 4th Avenue South #B 253, Birmingham, AL 35233; email: wayne@ hgenergy.com; phone (877) 556-6566 x-709.

FERC Contact: Benjamin Mann; email; benjamin.mann@ferc.gov ; phone (202) 502-8127.

Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, competing applications (without notices of intent), or notices of intent to file competing applications: 60 days from the issuance of this notice. Competing applications and notices of intent must meet the requirements of 18 C.F.R. § 4.36.

The Commission’s Office of Public Participation (OPP) supports meaningful public engagement and participation in Commission proceedings. OPP can help members of the public, including landowners, environmental justice communities, Tribal members, and others, access publicly available information and navigate Commission processes. For public inquiries and assistance with filings such as interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing, the public is encouraged to contact OPP at (202) 502-6595 or OPP@ferc.gov. Comments, motions to intervene, competing applications (without notices of intent), or notices of intent to file competing applications should be submitted within 60 days from the issuance of this notice. Competing applications and notices of intent must meet the requirements of 18 CFR 4.36.

The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file comments, motions to intervene, notices of intent, and competing applications using the Commission’s eFiling system at https://ferconline.ferc.gov/eFiling.aspx. Commenters can submit brief comments up to 6,000 characters without prior registration using the eComment system at https://ferconline.ferc.gov/QuickComment.aspx. For assistance, please get in touch with FERC Online Support at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, (866) 208-3676 (toll-free), or (202) 502-8659 (TTY). Instead of electronic filing, you may submit a paper copy. Submissions sent via the U.S. Postal Service must be addressed to: Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Acting Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426. Submissions sent via any other carrier must be addressed to: Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Acting Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20852. The first page of any filing should include docket number P-15284-000.

More information about this project, including a copy of the application, can be viewed or printed on the “eLibrary” link of the Commission’s website at https://elibrary.ferc.gov/eLibrary/search. Enter the docket number (P-15284) in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, do not hesitate to get in touch with FERC Online Support.

Debbie-Anne A. Reese,

Project No. 15284-000 Acting Secretary.

Womens Literary Festival PO Bo 91421 Santa Barbara, CA 93190 This business is conducted by A Corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jun 1, 2024. Filed by: LAUREN TRUJILLO/ TREASURER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on JULY 1, 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 E66. FBN Number: 2024‑0001569. Published: July 18, 25, 31. Aug 8 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THE GIRL’S KITCHEN 10 Las Alturas Road Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Jules A Bartling LLC (same address) This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jun 25, 2024. Filed by: JULES BARTLING/MANAGING MEMBER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on JULY 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: 2024‑0001573. Published: July 18, 25, 31. Aug 8 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CARLIN DUNNE FOUNDATION 1111 Chapala St, Ste 200 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Santa Barbara Foundation (same address) This business is conducted by A Corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Filed by: TODD YUBA/VICE PRESIDENT, FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on JULY 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 E62. FBN Number: 2024‑0001617. Published: July 18, 25, 31. Aug 8 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PROSPERITY PARTNERS 303 W Madison Street, Suite 950 Chicago, IL 60606; NDH Advisors LLC (same address) This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Mar 26, 2024. Filed by: JEREMY DUBOW/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on JULY 1, 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: 2024‑0001564. Published: July 18, 25, 31. Aug 8 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SC GLADIATORS, SANTA BARBARA FUTSAL, EMBRACING WATER 5717 Encina Rd 203 Goleta, CA 93117; Dario Margheriti (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jun 11, 2024. Filed by: DARIO MARGHERITI/ OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on JUNE 13, 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: 2024‑0001428. Published: July 18, 25, 31. Aug 8 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THE SOLVANG CYCLERY 583 Amber Way Solvang, CA 93463; David C Jonsen (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Filed by: DAVID JONSEN/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on JULY 9, 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: 2024‑0001606. Published: July 18, 25, 31. Aug 8 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT FILE NO. FBN2024‑0001555

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SURVEYCONTRACTOR, 3999 Via Lucero Apt C13, Santa Barbara, CA 93110 County of SANTA BARBARA Don Laucella, 3999 Via Lucero Apt C13, Santa Barbara, CA 93110 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. S/ Don Laucella, This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 06/28/2024. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 7/18, 7/25, 7/31, 8/8/24 CNS‑3831349# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 805 GREENSCAPES 256 Mathilda Drive, Apt 10 Goleta, CA 93117; Alan Gutierrez (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Filed by: ALAN GUTIERREZ with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on JULY 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 E62. FBN Number: 2024‑0001656. Published: July 18, 25, 31. Aug 8 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FBN 2024‑0001538 The following person(s) is doing business as: ALGER ADR SERVICES, 233 E. CARRILLO ST., SUITE C SANTA BARBARA, CALIFO 93101, County of SANTA BARBARA. ALGER LAW APC, 233 E. CARRILLO ST. SUITE C SANTA BARBARA, CALIFO 93101; CALIFORNIA This business is conducted by A CORPORATION. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on MAY 03, 2024 /s/ TIMOTHY ALGER, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 06/27/2024. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 7/18, 7/25, 7/31, 8/8/24 CNS‑3823150# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: LMI ELECTRIC 2997 Roblar Ave Santa Ynez, CA 93460; Lucas M Lorio (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jun 1 2024. Filed by: LUCAS LORIO/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on JUNE 25, 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: 2024‑0001510. Published: July 18, 25, 31. Aug 8 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FBN 2024‑0001520 The following person(s) is doing business as: AHAVAH

LEGALS (CONT.)

listed above on NOT APPLICABLE

/s/ PAUL AVOLIO, OWNER

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 06/26/2024.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk

7/18, 7/25, 7/31, 8/8/24

CNS‑3832313#

SANTA BARBARA

INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT

FILE NO. FBN 2024‑0001502

The following person(s) is doing business as:

(1) SANDPIPER VILLAGE

(2) SANDPIPER MOBILE

VILLAGE

3950 VIA REAL, CARPENTERIA CA 93013, County of SANTA BARBARA.

PCP ADVISORS, LLC

(CALIFORNIA) P. O. BOX 11427, SANTA ANA, CA 92711‑1427

This business is conducted by A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on MAR 10, 2021

/s/ MICHAEL A. CIRILLO, MANAGER

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on JUN 25, 2024.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk

7/18, 7/25, 7/31, 8/8/24

CNS‑3830035#

SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s)

is/are doing business as: TELEDYNE FLIR OEM 6769 Hollister Ave Goleta, CA 93117; Teledyne Flir Commercial Systems, Inc (same address)

This business is conducted by A Corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Filed by: MELANIE S. CIBIK/ SECRETARY with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on JUNE 26, 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: 2024‑0001530. Published: July 18, 25, 31. Aug 8 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: TEXTS AND THREADS 473 Harvard Lane Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Alexis K Leitner (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jun 29, 2024. Filed by: ALEXIS LEITNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on JULY 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 E30. FBN Number: 2024‑0001626. Published: July 18, 25, 31. Aug 8 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ELITE

PERFORMANCE & REHABILITATION

CENTER 5152 Hollister Ave Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Elite Rehabilitation Center, Inc (same address) This business is conducted by A Corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Sep 1, 2008. Filed by: MICHAEL SWAN/CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on JULY 1, 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: 2024‑0001567. Published: July 18, 25, 31. Aug 8 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s)

is/are doing business as: JULIA CHILD

FUND FOR THE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY 1111 Chapala St, Ste 200 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Santa Barbara Foundation (same address) This business is conducted by A Corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Filed by: JACKIE CARRERA/ PRESIDENT & CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on JULY

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 E62. FBN Number: 2024‑0001621. Published: July 18, 25, 31. Aug 8 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: WESTSIDE YOUTH INITIATIVE 1111 Chapala St, Ste 200 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Santa Barbara Foundation (same address)

This business is conducted by A Corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Filed by: JACKIE CARRERA/ PRESIDENT & CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on JULY 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 E28. FBN Number: 2024‑0001623. Published: July 18, 25, 31. Aug 8 2024.

NAME CHANGE

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: PAOLINO JOE RICCHIAZZI

CASE NUMBER: 24CV03156 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: A petition has been filed by the above named Petitioner(s) in Santa Barbara Superior Court for decree changing name (s) as follows:

PRESENT NAME: PAOLINO JOE RICCHIAZZI

PROPOSED NAME: PAUL JOSEPH RICCHIAZZI

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 August 9, 2024, 10:00 am, DEPT 4, SANTA BARBARA SUPERIOR COURT HOUSE 1100 Anacapa St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101, A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published in the 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 JUNE 14, 2024, JUDGE Donna D. Geck of the Superior Court. Published June 27. July 3, 11, 18 2024.

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: C. VAN HARDING CASE NUMBER: 24CV03495 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: A petition has been filed by the above named Petitioner(s) in Santa Barbara Superior Court for decree changing name (s) as follows:

PRESENT NAME: C . VAN HARDING

PROPOSED NAME: CYRIL VAN HARDING 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 August 7, 2024, 8:30 am SM1, SANTA BARBARA SUPERIOR COURT HOUSE 312‑C East Cook Street., Santa Maria, CA 93454, Cook Division

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published in the 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 JUNE 24, 2024, JUDGE Patricia Kelly of the Superior Court.

Published July 3, 11, 18, 25 2024. IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: JULIAN

SULEYMAN THARAUD

CASE NUMBER: 24CV03238

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: A petition has been filed by the above named Petitioner(s) in Santa Barbara Superior Court for decree changing name (s) as follows:

PRESENT NAME: JULIAN SULEYMAN

THARAUD

PROPOSED NAME: JULIAN SULLIVAN

THARAUD

1100 Anacapa Street., Santa Barbara, CA 93121, Civil. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published in the 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 JULY 01, 2024, JUDGE Colleen K. Sterne. of the Superior Court. Published July 11, 18, 25. Aug 1 2024.

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME:

JEONG‑SOO JUSTINE KANG CASE NUMBER: 24CV03295 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: PETITIONER: JEONG‑SOO JUSTINE KANG A petition has been filed by the above named Petitioner(s) in Santa Barbara Superior Court for decree

changing name (s) as follows:

PRESENT NAME: JEONG‑SOO

JUSTINE KANG

PROPOSED NAME: JUSTIN KANG

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 August 23, 2024, 10:00 am, DEPT: 4, SANTA BARBARA SUPERIOR COURT HOUSE 1100 Anacapa Street., Santa Barbara, CA 93121, ANACAPA DIVISION. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published in the 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 JULY 10, 2024, JUDGE Thomas P. Anderle. of the Superior Court. Published July 18, 25. Aug 1, 8 2024.

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: RINALDO S. BRUTOCO & LALLA D. BRUTOCO

CASE NUMBER: 24CV03183

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

PETITIONER: RINALDO S. BRUTOCO & LALLA BRUTOCO

A petition has been filed by the above named Petitioner(s) in Santa Barbara Superior Court for decree changing name (s) as follows:

PRESENT NAME: MAKANA KEOLOHA

BRUTOO‑HERMOGILA

PROPOSED NAME: MAKANA KEOLOHA

NIHI HERMOGILA BRUTOCO

PRESENT NAME: JESSE ALEXANDER

BAVARO

PROPOSED NAME: JESSE ALEXANDER

BAVARO BRUTOCO

Ordinance 5217

An Ordinance Amending Section 32-12 of the Santa Barbara County Code to Increase the Transient Occupancy Tax Rate to Fourteen Percent (14%).

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

Ayes: Supervisors Williams, Capps, Hartmann and Lavagnino

Noes: Supervisor Nelson

Absent: None

Abstain: None

MONA MIYASATO

CLERK OF THE BOARD

By: Sheila de la Guerra – Deputy Clerk

NOTE: A complete copy of Ordinance No.5217 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.

Ordinance 5216

An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 3150, the Flood Control Benefit Assessment Ordinance, Relating to Benefit Assessments for Flood Control Services.

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

Ayes: Supervisors Williams, Capps, Hartmann, Nelson and Lavagnino

Noes: None

Absent: None

Abstain: None

MONA MIYASATO

CLERK OF THE BOARD

By: Sheila de la Guerra – Deputy Clerk

NOTE: A complete copy of Ordinance No.5216 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.

1100 Anacapa Street., Santa Barbara, CA 93121, ANACAPA DIVISION. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published in the 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 JUNE 28, 2024, JUDGE Thomas P. Anderle. of the Superior Court. Published July 18, 25. Aug 1, 8 2024.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (UCC 6105)

Escrow No. BU‑3589‑YL

Notice is hereby given that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name and business address of the Seller is:

(1) The name of the Seller: PERI AND COMPANY, CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION

(2) Name of the Business being sold:

PERI & COMPANY

(3) Business address(es) of the Seller (s) is: 1826

STATE STREET, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101

(4) The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: 4878 VIEJA DRIVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110

(5) All other business names and addresses used by the Seller within the past (3) years, as stated by the Seller is: NONE

(6) The name of the Buyer is: PATRICK HARTMANN (7) The address of the Buyer is: 217 STEARNS WHARF, SUITE A, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101 (8) General description of the assets of PERI & COMPANY to be sold is described as: FURNITURE, FIXTURE, AND EQUIPMENT located at: 1826 STATE STREET, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101 (9) The Bulk Sale is intended to be consummated at the office of: SECURED TRUST ESCROW, INC., C/O BELL SANTIAGO, ESCROW OFFICER, 21111 VICTOR ST, TORRANCE, CA 90503, TEL: (310) 318‑3300; EMAIL: INFO@SECUREDTRUSTESCROW.COM ; Escrow No. BU‑3589‑YL (10) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is AUGUST 5, 2024 (11) The last day for filing claims by any creditor shall be AUGUST 2, 2024 , which is the business day before the anticipated sale date specified above. (12) This Bulk Sale is not subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2.

DATE: BUYER: PATRICK HARTMANN ORD‑2498290 SANTA BARBARA INDEPENENT 7/18/24

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Bids open at 2:00 PM on THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 2024 for:

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE OF HEARING AND OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT ON DRAFT C LEAN WATER ACT SECTION 401 WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION AND WASTE DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS FOR UTILITY WILDFIRE AND SIMILAR OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES STATEWIDE and Draft Environmental Impact Report

The State Water Resources Control Board will accept comments on the draft Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certification and Waste Discharge Requirements for Utility Wildfire and Similar Operations and Maintenance Activities (Order) and Draft Environmental Impact Report (Draft EIR). The Order proposes to cover electric utility wildfire risk mitigation, response, and cleanup activities (e.g., vegetation management, system hardening, and site access) that may cause or threaten to cause a discharge of waste into waters of the state and operations and maintenance activities that have the same potential effects on water quality statewide. The Draft EIR identifies potential significant impacts to aesthetics, cultural resources, and tribal cultural resources. The comment period starts June 28 with a staff workshop on July 23, 2024. Comments must be received by the Board Clerk (commentletters@waterboards.ca. gov) no later than 12:00 noon on August 30, 2024. The Board will

TAJIGUAS SANITARY LANDFILL PHASE IVA GROUNDWATER PROTECTION SYSTEM

PROJECT IN THE THIRD SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT

COUNTY PROJECT NO. 828985

General project work description: Install liner system and associated landfill infrastructure improvements.

The Plans, Specifications, and Bid Book are available at https://www.planetbids.com/ portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=43874

The Contractor must have a Class A license, and combination of the following licenses: C-61/D09, C-61/D12, and C10.

Submit bids to the web address below. Bids will be opened and available at the web address below immediately following the submittal deadline.

PlanetBids: https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=43874

Complete the project work within 345 Working Days, which includes 20 wet weather days

The estimated cost of the project is $20,000,000.

A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for this project on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 10:00am at 14470 Calle Real, Goleta, California.

The COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA has entered into a Community Workforce Agreement, similar to a project labor agreement, that is applicable to this project. A copy of the Community Workforce Agreement is included in the Bid Documents. The successful bidder and all subcontractors shall be bound by the Community Workforce Agreement. Each bidder shall provide a signed Letter of Assent agreeing to be bound by the Community Workforce Agreement for this project with their bid. Any Subcontractors shall provide a signed Letter of Assent as a condition of, and prior to, County execution of the Agreement. A contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work, as defined in this chapter, unless currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5. It is not a violation of this section for an unregistered contractor to submit a bid that is authorized by Section 7029.1 of the Business and Professions Code or by Section 10164 or 20103.5 of the Public Contract Code, provided the contractor is registered to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 at the time the contract is awarded.

Prevailing wages are required on this Contract. The Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations determines the general prevailing wage rates. Obtain the wage rates at the DIR website, https://www.dir.ca.gov/

Inquiries or questions based on alleged patent ambiguity of the plans, specifications, or estimate must be submitted as a bidder inquiry by 2:00 p.m. on the Friday of the week preceding bid opening. Submittals after this date will not be addressed. Questions pertaining to this Project prior to Award of the Contract must be submitted via PlanetBids Q&A tab.

Bidders (Plan Holders of Record) will be notified by electronic mail if addendums are issued. The addendums, if issued, will only be available on PlanetBids https://www.planetbids. com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=43874

By order of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Barbara, this project was authorized to be advertised on March 19, 2024.

Chris Sneddon, PE Director of Public Works

LEGALS (CONT.)

also accept comments at a hearing on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, 9:00 a.m. at the CalEPA Building, 1001 I Street, Sacramento, CA. The hearing will also be broadcast via video and teleconference. The agenda with instructions for meeting access are available at the State Water Board Calendar page: https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/bo ard_info/calendar/. The documents will be available at the CalEPA Building or on the program webpage: https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/wa ter_issues/programs/cwa401/state wide‑utility‑wildfire‑mitigation‑

general‑order.html. Interested persons should sign up for e‑mail notification of project updates at: https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/re sources/email_subscriptions/swrcb _subscribe.html Select the box for ‘CWA401 – Certification and Wetlands Program’ located within the ‘Water Quality’ section. Staff Contact: Shawn Agarwal, Shawn.Agarwal@waterboards.ca.g ov, or (916) 323‑0886. 6/27/24

CNS‑3815818# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

PUBLIC NOTICES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara (HACSB) will hold a public hearing for a proposed significant amendment and substantial deviation/modification to its 2024 HUD approved Annual Plan. The public hearing will occur on Wednesday August 7, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. at 706 Laguna Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101.

HACSB is proposing revisions to its Section 8 Administrative Plan.

PROPERTY NOTICE OF SEIZURE AND NOTICE OF INTENDED FORFEITURE

Property was seized pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 11470 in the following cases and the District Attorney of Santa Barbara County has instituted proceedings to forfeit this property pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 11488.4. The case number and property description for each case is set forth below.

You are instructed that if you desire to contest the forfeiture of this property, pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 11488.5, you must file a verified claim stating your interest in the property. You may obtain the form entitled “Claim Opposing Forfeiture” (Form MC-200), from the Santa Barbara County Clerk’s Office. You must file this claim form with the Superior Court Clerk’s Office, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, within thirty (30) days from the date of first publication of this notice.

If you received personal or mailed notice, you must file the claim form thirty (30) days from the date on which you received notice, whichever is earlier. Identify the claim with the applicable case number as stated above. You must serve an endorsed copy of your claim on the Santa Barbara County, District Attorney’s Office, 1112 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, Attn: Adam Howland, Deputy District Attorney, within thirty (30) days of filing your claim in Superior Court.

The failure to timely file a verified claim stating an interest in the property in the Superior Court, and a timely serving of an endorsed copy thereof on the District Attorney, will result in the property being declared forfeit to the State of California, and distributed pursuant to the provisions of Health and Safety Code section 11489, without further notice or hearing.

In the case where a contested hearing is held you will have the following rights which include but are not limited to: the right to use the subpoena powers of the court and order witnesses to attend, you have a right to testify on your own behalf, submit evidence showing the legitimacy of the seized assets, and a right to cross examine the petitioner’s witnesses. This is a civil action, you have the additional right to represent yourself or hire your own attorney, and there is no right to appointed counsel.

Case No. 2024-31470: On, June 25, 2024, at 429 W VALERIO ST #42, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101, officers of the SANTA BARBARA POLICE DEPARTMENT, seized Ten Thousand Eight Hundred And Forty Dollars in U.S. Currency in connection with a controlled substance violation of Section 11351 of the California Health and Safety Code. The seized property has an estimated or appraised value of$ $10,840.00.

PROPERTY NOTICE OF SEIZURE AND NOTICE OF INTENDED FORFEITURE

You are instructed that if you desire to contest the forfeiture of this property, pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 11488.5, you must file a verified claim stating your interest in the property. You may obtain the form entitled “Claim Opposing Forfeiture” (Form MC-200), from the Santa Barbara County Clerk’s Office. You must file this claim form with the Superior Court Clerk’s Office, 1100 Anacapa St., Santa Barbara, California 93101, within thirty (30) days from the date of first publication of this notice.

If you received personal or mailed notice, you must file the claim form thirty (3 0) days from the date on which you received notice, whichever is earlier. Identify the claim with the applicable case number as stated above. You must serve an endorsed copy of your claim on the Santa Barbara County, District Attorney’s Office, 1112 Santa Barbara St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101, Attn: Adam Howland, Deputy District Attorney, within thirty (30) days of filing your claim in Superior Court.

Case No. 24-5961: On, June 5, 2024, at HWY 101/SHEFFIELD DR NB ON, MONTECITO, CA 93108, officers of the SANTA BARBARA CO. SHERIFF, seized ThirtySeven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars in U.S. Currency in connection with a controlled substance violation of Section 11351 of the California Health and Safety Code. The seized property has an estimated or appraised value of $37,500.00.

Interested parties may obtain a copy of the proposed amendments at the Housing Authority’s main office at 808 Laguna Street, Santa Barbara CA 93101. Should you wish to comment on the proposed changes please submit comments in writing to 808 Laguna Street, or via email to Andrea Fink at afink@hacsb.org, by July 31, 2024. Public comment will also be accepted on August 7, 2024 during the regularly scheduled Housing Authority Commission meeting. Published 06/20, 7/3, 07/18/2024

TRUSTEE NOTICE

APN: 019‑121‑010 FKA 019‑121‑10 TS No: CA08000253‑24‑1 TO No: 240098464‑CA‑VOI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED December 9, 2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On August 7, 2024 at 01:00 PM, at the main entrance to the County Courthouse, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on December 16, 2004 as Instrument No. 2004‑0132266, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Santa Barbara County, California, executed by BRIAN P. MILBURN AND LAURA J. MILBURN, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP, as Trustor(s), in favor of WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, A FEDERAL ASSOCIATION as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: EXHIBIT “A” ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND IN THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA BEING A PORTION OFTHE TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED IN THE DEED FROM C. A. STORKE, AND OTHERS, TO S. C. FERTIG, RECORDED IN BOOK 684 PAGE 138 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, RECORDS OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF CONEJO ROAD ON THE10TH COURSE AS DESCRIBED IN PARCEL ONE IN SAID DEED TO FERTIG, DISTANTTHEREON NORTH 63°30` EAST 148.52 FEET FROM THE SOUTHWESTERLY END OFSAID 10TH COURSE; THENCE 1ST, ALONG SAID 10TH COURSE, NORTH 63°30`EAST201.48 FEET TO THE NORTHEASTERLY END THEREOF AND THE BEGINNING OF ACURVE TO THE RIGHT; THENCE 2ND, ALONG SAID CURVE IN AN EASTERLYDIRECTION 104.72 FEET, SAID CURVE HAVING A DELTA OF 60°00` AND A RADIUS OF100.00 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF A ROAD KNOWN AS CAMINOALTO; THENCE 3RD, ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LAST MENTIONED ROADAND ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT 98.82 FEET IN ASOUTHEASTERLYDIRECTION, SAID CURVE HAVING A DELTA OF 75° 30` AND A RADIUS OF 75.00 FEET; THENCE 4TH, SOUTH 19°00` WEST 100.00 FEET TO THE BEGINNING OF A CURVE TOTHE LEFT; THENCE 5TH, ALONG SAID CURVE IN A SOUTHERLY DIRECTION 38.29FEET, SAID CURVE HAVING A DELTA OF 6°05`20” AND A RADIUS OF 360.50 FEET, TO APOINT FROM WHICH A 3/4 INCH SURVEY PIPE BEARS NORTH 75°12`20” WEST 0.56 FEET; THENCE 6TH, LEAVING THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID CAMINO ALTO ROAD, NORTH 75° 12`20” WEST 113.83 FEET TO A 3/4 INCH SURVEY PIPE; THENCE 7TH,NORTH 8°17`20” WEST

37.51 FEET TO A 3/4 INCH SURVEY PIPE; THENCE 8TH; NORTH41° 17`20” WEST 37.51 FEET TO A 3/4 INCH SURVEY PIPE; THENCE 9TH, NORTH72°18`50” WEST 132.46 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is” The street address and

other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 155 CAMINO ALTO, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $734,537.54 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call In Source Logic at 702‑659‑7766 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Website address listed below for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA08000253‑24‑1. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Notice to Tenant NOTICE TO TENANT FOR FORECLOSURES AFTER JANUARY 1, 2021 You may have a right to purchase

this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 702‑659‑7766, or visit this internet website www. insourcelogic.com, using the file number assigned to this case CA08000253‑24‑1 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: June 20, 2024 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA08000253‑24‑1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949‑252‑8300 TDD: 711 949.252.8300 By: Bernardo Sotelo, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.insourcelogic.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic AT 702‑659‑7766 Order Number 103342, PUB DATES: 07/11/2024, 07/18/2024, 07/25/2024, SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT LIEN ALTERRA FILE NO.: 604105 APN: 017‑650‑‑005 T.S. NO.: 2024‑604105 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT LIEN (CIVIL CODE SECTION 5740) RECORDED 02/14/2023. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONSULT AN ATTORNEY. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ALTERRA ASSESSMENT RECOVERY, LLC as Trustee, or Successor Trustee or Substituted Trustee of that certain Notice of Delinquent Assessment Lien (“Lien”), recorded on 02/14/2023 as Instrument No. 2023‑0004363 in the Official Records of the County Recorder of SANTA BARBARA County, California, and further pursuant to that certain Notice of Default and Election to Sell recorded on 1/31/2024, as Instrument No. 2024‑0003096 in said County, and further pursuant to California Civil Code Section 5700 and 5710 and that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (“Declaration”) recorded on 4/16/2007 as Instrument No. 20070027873. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, on 08/07/2024, at 01:00PM, under the power of sale conferred by Civil Code Section 5700, payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States of America or cashier’s check made payable to the Creditor Association, Alterra Assessment Recovery, LLC, AT: At the main entrance to the County Courthouse, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. All that right, title and interest in the property situated in said County and State which is legally described in Exhibit “A”attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. Exhibit “A” Exhibit “A’ Legal Description The Following Described Property In The City Of Santa Barbara, County Of Santa Barbara. State Of California: A Condominium Comprised Of: Parcel One: An Undivided 1/276th Interest In And To Lot 1 Of Final Map No. 20,515 In The City Of Santa Barbara, County Of Santa Barbara, State Of California, Per The Map Thereof, Recorded In Book 157, Pages 21 Through 23 Of Maps, In The Office Of The County Recorder Of Said County. An Undivided 1/69th Interest In And To Phase 3 Of Final Map No. 20,571 In The City Of Santa Barbara, County Of Santa Barbara, State Of California, Per The Map Thereof Recorded In Book 180, Pages 4 And 5 Of Maps, In The Office Of The County Recorder Of Said County. Excepting Therefrom Units 1 Through 64, Together With That Parcel Shown As (Building Common Area Parcel 1) On The Condominium Plan Recorded July 11 1991, In Book 166, Pages 24 Through 32 Of Condominiums, In The Office Of The. County Recorder Of Santa Barbara County, And Amended Per Instrument No. 94‑050581 Of Official Records, In The County Of The County Recorder Of Said County. Also Excepting Therefrom Units 65 Through 128, Together With Those Parcels Shown On The Condominium Plan Recorded October 11, 1991, In Book 166, Pages 77 Through 85 Of Condominiums, In The Office Of The County Recorder Of Santa Barbara County, As “Building Common Area Parcel 2.“ “Future Phase Condominium Parcel 3.” And “Future Phase Condominium Parcel 4.” Also Excepting Therefrom. Units 129 Through 197 Together With Those Parcels Shown As “Building Common Area Parcel 3,“ And “Future Phase Condominium Parcel 4.“ On The Condominium Plan Recorded June 21, 1994, In Book 169, Pages 21 Through 29 Of Condominiums, In The Office Of The County Recorder Of Santa Barbara County. Also Excepting Therefrom The Right To Possession Of All Those Areas Designated As “Exclusive Use Common Areas”Shown Upon

LEGALS (CONT.)

Right Of Park Cabrillo Investments, A Umited Partnership, To Erect Or Maintain Any Buildings, Improvements Or Other Structures (Other Than Structural Penthouses Required For Staircases Or Elevator Shafts) Or To Grow Or Permit Any Trees Or Shrubbery On The Following Described Real Property Which Protrude Into Or Encroach Upon Said Air Space: All Of Park Cabrillo Subdivision, In The City Of Santa Barbara, County Of Santa Barbara, State Of Caufornia, As Shown On A Map Filed In Book 76, Page 63 Of Maps, In The Office Of The County Recorder Of Said County. Excepting Therefrom That Portion Thereof Described As Parcel One Above. The record owner(s) of which is/are SUSAN A. BEYTIN, TRUSTEE OF THE ABRAHAM R. BEYTIN TRUST DATED 5/1/2003, (“OWNER”). Street address or other common designation of Property to be sold: 205 POR LA MAR CIRCLE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103, APN: 017‑ 650‑005. The undersigned trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Name and Address of Creditor Association at whose request the sale is being conducted: El Escorial Owners’ Association ALTERRA ASSESSMENT RECOVERY, LLC 27101 Puerta Real, Suite 250, Mission Viejo, CA 92691 (916) 939‑ 0772 | www.nationwideposting.com

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. THE PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD IN AN “AS‑IS” CONDITION.

The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the Property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $27,623.74. Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase the figure referenced above prior to the sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the unpaid balance currently due & owing under the aforesaid Lien and/or late fees, costs of collection (including attorneys”; fees), and interest, which said Owner is obligated to pay Creditor Association under Civil Code Section 5650 and the Declaration, in addition to fees, charges, and expenses of the Trustee. Alterra Assessment Recovery, LLC is acting in the function as a debt collector, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Property is being sold subject to a right of redemption created by Civil Code Section 5715(b): “A non‑ judicial foreclosure by an association to collect upon a debt for delinquent assessments shall be subject to a right of redemption. The redemption period within which the separate interest may be redeemed from a foreclosure sale under this paragraph ends 90 days after the sale.” NOTICE TO POTENTIAL

BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property.

You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of

outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER:

The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law

requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916) 939‑0772 or visit this internet website http://www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case [2024‑604105].

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the

scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website http://www.nationwideposting.com. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be

November 5, 2024 Presidential General Election

County of Santa Barbara

Elections Division

NOTICE OF ELECTION AND CANDIDATE FILING PERIODS

able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (916) 939‑0772, or visit this internet website http://www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case [2024‑604105] to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no

more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer,” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. OFFICE VISITS ARE BY APOINTMENT ONLY, NO WALK INS CAN BE ACCOMMODATED. PLEASE CALL ALTERRA ASSESSMENT RECOVERY AT (888) 818‑5949. Date: 06/13/2024

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the Presidential General Election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, governing board elections will be held in the County of Santa Barbara, State of California, for specified school and special districts, named below, for which candidates may be nominated:

Legend: Full Term of office (4 Years): * I Short Term of office (2 Years): **

SCHOOL DISTRICTS

Allan Hancock Joint Community College District – TA 1*, TA 2*, and TA 4*

Ballard School District – TA 3*

Blochman Union School District – Three (3) At-Large*

Buellton Union School District – TA 2* and TA 5*

Carpinteria Unified School District – TA 3* and TA 4*

Cold Spring School District – Two (2) At-Large*

College School District – TA 2* and TA 3*

Cuyama Joint Unified School District – Three (3) At-Large*

Goleta Union School District – TA 2* and TA 4*

Guadalupe Union School District – TA 2* and TA 5*

Hope School District – TA 1* and TA 3*

Lompoc Unified School District – TA 1*, TA 2*, TA 4** and TA 5*

Los Olivos School District – Three (3) At-Large*

Montecito Union School District – Two (2) At-Large* and One (1) At-Large**

Orcutt Union School District – TA 1* and TA 2*

Santa Barbara Community College District – TA 2*, TA 3* and TA 4*

Santa Barbara County Board of Education – TA 2*, TA 3*, TA 4*, TA 6*, and TA 7**

Santa Barbara Unified School District – TA 2*, TA 3* and TA 5*

Santa Maria Joint Union High School District – TA 1* and TA 3*

Santa Maria-Bonita School District – TA 3*, TA 4* and TA 5*

Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District – TA 3* and TA 5*

Solvang School District – TA 1* and TA 3*

Candidate Filing Period for School and Special Districts: July 15 – August 9, 2024

SPECIAL DISTRICTS

Carpinteria Sanitary District – Div.1*, Div. 3* and Div. 4*

Carpinteria Valley Water District – Div. 2* and Div. 4*

Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District – Div. 1*, Div. 5*, One (1) AtLarge**

Casmalia Community Services District – Three (3) At-Large*, Two (2) At-Large**

Cuyama Community Services District – Three (3) At-Large*

Cuyama Valley Recreation and Park District – Three (3) At-Large*, Two (2) AtLarge**

Embarcadero Municipal Improvement District –Two (2) At-Large*

Goleta Sanitary District – Div. 1*, Div. 4* and Div. 5*

Goleta Water District – Dist. 3*, Dist. 4* and Dist. 5*

Goleta West Sanitary District – Dist. 2* and Dist. 4*

Isla Vista Community Services District – Two (2) At-Large*, One (1) At-Large**

Isla Vista Recreation and Park District – Three (3) At-Large*

Lompoc Valley Medical Center –Two (2) At-Large*

Los Alamos Community Services District – Three (3) At-Large*

Los Olivos Community Services District –Two (2) At-Large*

Mission Hills Community Services District – Three (3) At-Large*

Montecito Fire Protection District – Three (3) At-Large*

Montecito Sanitary District – Three (3) At-Large*

Montecito Water District –Two (2) At-Large*

Santa Maria Public Airport District – Div. 1*, Div. 3* and Div. 5*

Santa Maria Valley Water Conservation District – Div. 1*, Div. 2*, Div. 4*, Div. 5** and Div. 7*

Santa Ynez Community Services District – Three (3) At-Large*

Santa Ynez River Water Conservation District – Div. 1**, Div. 2*, Div. 3* and Div. 4**

Santa Ynez River Water Conservation District, Improvement District No. 1 – Div. 1* and Div. 4*

Summerland Sanitary District – Three (3) At-Large* Vandenberg Village Community Services District – Three (3) At-Large*

Eligible candidates must be registered voters of the district, trustee area or division and meet all other required qualifications to run and hold office (see “NOTE” below). All candidates must file a Declaration of Candidacy in person or by mail and meet the nomination requirements between July 15, 2024 and August 9, 2024, by 5:00 p.m. to qualify for the General Election. If the Declaration of Candidacy with the original wet signature is mailed, it must be received in our office no later than 5:00 p.m. on the deadline, and be properly notarized according to Election Code section 8040. NO POSTMARKS ACCEPTED.

NOTE: Candidates for Santa Ynez River Water Conservation District, Improvement District No. 1, pursuant to California Water Code section 75166.2 and California Elections Code section 10514, each Trustee of the Santa Ynez River Water Conservation District, Improvement District No. 1, must be a registered voter and a holder of title of land in the District, and of the Division which the Trustee represents.

Candidate Filing – Extension Period – August 10 – August 14, 2024

If an eligible incumbent fails to file a Declaration of Candidacy and meet the nomination requirements by 5:00 p.m. on August 9, 2024, a five-calendar day extension is allowed for any person, other than the incumbent, if otherwise qualified, to file for the office.

Where to Obtain and File Candidate Filing Forms (Except City Offices)

Appointments are required for candidate filing. Appointments are available in the County Elections Division Main Office (4440-A Calle Real, Santa Barbara) and the County Elections Division Santa Maria Branch Office (511 E. Lakeside Parkway, Ste. 134, Santa Maria), during office business hours.

County Elections Division Main Office: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

County Elections Division Santa Maria Branch Office: Thursdays and Fridays, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

To request to be a candidate and schedule a filing appointment, visit the “Candidate Filing” section online at sbcvote.com, call (805) 568-2200, or email candidatefiling@ countyofsb.org.

Insufficient Nominees: In the event that there are no nominees or an insufficient number of nominees for an office, and a petition for an election is not filed with the Elections Official within the time period prescribed, appointment to each elective office will be made as prescribed by Section 10515 of the Elections Code and Sections 5328 and 5328.5 of the Education Code.

Local Measures Submitted to Voters

A notice of local ballot measures to be submitted to voters of the County of Santa Barbara will be published separately.

City Elected Offices to be Filled and Measures Submitted to Voters

Please contact the City for information regarding elective offices and ballot measures to be consolidated with the November 5, 2024, Presidential General Election.

City of Buellton (805) 686-7424

City of Carpinteria (805) 684-5405

City of Goleta (805) 961-7505

City of Guadalupe (805) 356-3891

City of Lompoc (805) 875-8241

City of Santa Maria (805) 925-0951

City of Solvang (805) 688-5575

City of Santa Barbara (805) 564-5309

Cities are responsible for publishing the notice of election and notice of offices up for election as well as any city measures.

Sí desea información en español llame al 1-805-568-2200 o llame al 1-800-722-8683.

Dated: July 12, 2024

Joseph E. Holland, Clerk-Recorder, Assessor, and Registrar of Voters

County of Santa Barbara