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Tue, Oct 1 / 7:30 PM / Arlington Theatre

“A barnstorming, groove-centric instrumental act with a rabid fan base and a blithely

Arrive early for a Jazz & Gelato Season Kickoff Party featuring a live set by KCRW’s Nassir Nassirzadeh, prizes, complimentary treats from local creameries and more!

Special Double Bill Mavis Staples

The War and Treaty

Tue, Oct 8 / 7:30 PM

Arlington Theatre

Civil rights icon Mavis Staples is one of the most recognizable and beloved voices in American music. Grammy-nominated husband and wife Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter are a southern soul duo known as The War and Treaty. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of deep soul and

Aida Cuevas

Canta a Juan Gabriel 40 años después

Sun, Oct 20 / 7 PM / Arlington Theatre

“Cuevas is to Mexico what Aretha Franklin is to the United States: a powerful voice that encapsulates the essence of her nation’s spirit.” The Kansas City Star

With a voice that has earned her multiple Grammys and avid fans all over the world, Aida Cuevas incarnates the spirit of Mexico in this evening of music in the mariachi tradition.

Jazz, Funk and More from North Texas

Celebrate CREEK WEEK!

September 21- 28, 2024

Santa Barbara ~ Goleta ~ Carpinteria ~ UCSB

Saturday, September 21

9am-12pm COASTAL CLEANUP DAY at beaches Countywide! Visit ExploreEcology.org/CCD to get involved.

9-10am YOGA at LINDEN FIELD Bring a yoga mat or towel and meet at Linden & Sandyland in Carpinteria. Contact JDayeMackie@gmail.com.

9am-12pm NEIGHBORHOOD CLEANUP at Alisos & Cacique in Santa Barbara. Contact HAllen@SantaBarbaraCA.gov for details.

9am-12pm SEA STAR LECTURE & CLEANUP with Marine Watchdogs at Goleta Beach. Details at bit.ly/4d4yYQp.

9am-1pm BULKY ITEM DROPOFF on Phelps Rd between Cannon Green & Pacific Oaks in Goleta. For details contact EnvironmentalServices@CityOfGoleta.org.

9:30-11am TOUR of UCSBʼs NORTH CAMPUS OPEN SPACE* Meet at 6969 Whittier Dr in Goleta. RSVP at bit.ly/3Al56BV.

10am-12pm DOCENT TOUR of the CARPINTERIA SALT MARSH Meet at the corner of Sandyland & Ash Ave in Carpinteria. Call (805) 886-4382 for details.

10am-12pm RIPARIAN HABITAT DOCENT TOUR at ARROYO HONDO PRESERVE* Limited to 15 participants, RSVP required at bit.ly/3AKVT5U.

Sunday, September 22

9am-12pm WILDLIFE PADDLE* with the City of Carpinteria. Meet at the end of Ash Ave. Limited to 12 spots, RSVP required to Sustainability@CarpinteriaCA.gov.

9am-12pm MISSION CREEK to the SEA BIKE RIDE with SB Urban Creeks Council. Meet at Rocky Nook Park. Details at bit.ly/4cYXTos.

10am-12pm CARPINTERIA CREEK RESTORATION Meet at Carpinteria Creek Park parking lot on Via Real between Casitas Pass & Bailard Ave. Call (805) 886-4382 for details.

2pm URBAN CREEK TRAILS: LOWER MISSION CREEK WALK Meet at the Dolphin Fountain on Cabrillo Blvd near Stearns Wharf in SB. Contact Creeks@SantaBarbaraCA.gov for details.

Monday, September 23

9:30-10:30am COFFEE at the CREEK at the Andrée Clark Bird Refuge with the City of SB Creeks Division. Meet on East Beach across from the Bird Refuge. Contact Creeks@SantaBarbaraCA.gov for details.

Tuesday, September 24

9-10am YOGA at LINDEN FIELD Bring a yoga mat or towel and meet at Linden & Sandyland in Carpinteria. Contact JDayeMackie@gmail.com.

5-6:30pm REWILDING MESA CREEK Board Walk with Santa Barbara Channelkeeper. Meet at Arroyo Burro County Beach Park, 2981 Cliﬀ Dr. Contact Info@SBCK.org for details.

5:30-6:30pm CALL of the WILD: ADVENTURE TALES of MEN in NATURE Veterans Memorial Meeting Room, 941 Walnut Avenue in Carpinteria. Contact Sustainability@CarpinteriaCA.gov.

9:30-10:30am FALCONRY DEMONSTRATION at the South Coast Recycling & Transfer Station, 4430 Calle Real in Santa Barbara. Contact EElliott@CountyOfSB.org for details.

Wednesday, September 25 (Continued)

11:30am-1pm SAN PEDRO CREEK TOUR Meet at Cathedral Oaks between Windsor Ave & Carlo Dr in Goleta. For details contact EnvironmentalServices@CityOfGoleta.org.

3:30-5pm LIBRARY on the GO & COFFEE at the CREEK Meet at Bohnett Park in SB. Contact Info@SBPLibrary.LibAnswers.com.

5:30-6:30pm CARPINTERIA BLUFFS SUNSET WALK Meet at the end of Bailard Ave. Contact Sustainability@CarpinteriaCA.gov.

5:30pm TOUR of the MISSION CREEK RESTORATION at OAK PARK Meet near the footbridge at Oak Park, 300 W. Alamar in SB. Contact Creeks@SantaBarbaraCA.gov for details.

Thursday, September 26

10am-12pm SYCAMORE CREEK CLEANUP with the Santa Barbara Zoo. Meet near the creek bridge at Zoo entrance. For details contact NSeal@SBZoo.org.

1-3pm URBAN CREEK STROLL at SAN ANTONIO CREEK TRAIL* Meet at Tuckerʼs Grove Park. RSVP required at bit.ly/3Z1tgLY.

5-6pm CREEK WEEK ART CONTEST RECEPTION at Goleta Valley Library. Contact SNigh@CityOfGoleta.org for details.

5-7pm CREEK WEEK HAPPY HOUR at the BREWHOUSE Enjoy a Creek Week-inspired brew and meet local groups dedicated to creek and ocean protection. 229 W. Montecito St in SB. Creeks@SantaBarbaraCA.gov.

Friday, September 27

10am-12pm LIBRARY on the GO & COFFEE at the CREEK Meet at Oak Park in SB. Contact Info@SBPLibrary.LibAnswers.com.

12-1pm TOUR of UCSBʼs COMMUNITY HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION CENTER* Building 565, Mesa Rd at UCSB. Age 12 and up. Limited to 15 participants. RSVP required to OWalsh@CountyOfSB.org.

12-1:30pm LUNCH and LEARN: GOLETA CREEKS and WATERSHEDS* Goleta Valley Community Center. RSVP for free lunch to EnvironmentalServices@CityOfGoleta.org.

4:30pm FRANKLIN TRAIL GUIDED HIKE* Meet at Franklin Creek Park on Sterling Ave in Carpinteria. RSVP to Sustainability@CarpinteriaCA.gov.

Saturday, September 28

9-10:30am EL ESTERO WATER RESOURCE CENTER TOUR* with City of SB Water Resources. Limited to 30 participants, age 8 and up, closed toed shoes required. RSVP required at bit.ly/4dtMApc.

9-10:30am GUIDED TOUR of the CARPINTERIA SALT MARSH RESERVE* Limited to 20 participants, age 8 and up. Meet at the end of Estero Dr. RSVP to AJBrooks@UCSB.edu.

9am-12pm WORK PARTY at DEVEREUX CREEK Meet at SB Shores Gate in Ellwood. Contact Ethan_Anadon@UCSB.edu for details.

SOLDOUT

9:30-11:30am LAND SHARK TOUR** with the City of SB Creeks Division. $10 registration required at bit.ly/Landshark24. 10am-12pm DOCENT TOUR of the CARPINTERIA SALT MARSH Meet at the corner of Sandyland & Ash Ave in Carpinteria. Call (805) 886-4382. 11:30am-1pm CREEK THEMED CRAFTERNOON** at the Explore Ecology Makerspace above Art From Scrap, 302 E. Cota St. Drop-ins ok, age 5 and up, $8 per person. Register at bit.ly/3AXHnYO. *RSVP Required **Fee to Participate Visit SBCreekWeek.com or Facebook.com/SBCreekWeek for full event details! Wednesday, September 25

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AT THE GRANADA THEATRE

SEASON SPONSOR: SAGE PUBLISHING

MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2024, 7:30PM LOS ANGELES CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

Jaime Martín, Music Director Thomas Bauer, baritone

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2024, 7:30PM PHILHARMONIA BAROQUE ORCHESTRA

Avi Avital, mandolin/leader/arranger Estelí Gomez, soprano

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2025, 7:30PM THE MUSIC ACADEMY OF THE WEST AND CAMA CO-PRESENT LONDON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Sir Antonio Pappano, Music Director

Janine Jansen, violin

THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2025, 7:30PM CHINEKE! ORCHESTRA

Chi-Chi Nwanoku CBE, Founder & Artistic Director, Chineke!

Vimbayi Kaziboni, Conductor Aaron Azunda Akugbo, trumpet

FRIDAY, MAY 9, 2025, 7:30PM LOS ANGELES

PHILHARMONIC

Esa-Pekka Salonen, Conductor Laureate Pierre-Laurent Aimard, piano

This week, we are celebrating 25 years with our Senior Editor Matt Kettmann! You often see him in our pages bringing you food and drink news from around Santa Barbara, and if you follow his newsletter Fully Belly Files, you get to hear about his travels and food adventures that stretch around the world.

Kettmann said, “I started at the Indy as an intern back in the spring of 1999, and was hired as a proofreader for $7 an hour that September, 25 years ago! That was back when we still did almost everything on paper, and had to wax the finished pages in the flat room.

“Almost nothing is the same now, except the paper’s commitment to honest journalism that helps keep Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara. The biggest change for me is that I now spend much of my time writing a weekly food and drink newsletter called Full Belly Files a far cry from jamming out news briefs about crime and county planning that I did as a reporter decades ago!

“This year’s Burrito Week lineup is delicious and diverse, but it would be fun to see even more cuisines get into the mix. How about the Empty Bowl noodle wrap or the Secret Bao-rrito next year?

“Visiting Kevin Reimer’s fruit tree garden for last week’s Home & Garden issue was a highlight of my year. I grow about a dozen fruit trees myself, but seeing 200-plus of varieties I’ve never even imagined was mind-blowing.

“We had a great summer, topped off with a romp that circled the Pyrenees through Spain and France, seeing old friends and making new ones. I wrote all about it in a recent Full Belly Files. See independent.com/kettmann.”

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AT THE LOBERO THEATRE SEASON SPONSOR: ESPERIA FOUNDATION

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2024, 7:30PM ANNE AKIKO MEYERS, violin Fabio Bidini, piano

THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2025, 7:30PM GARRICK OHLSSON, piano

SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 2025, 7:30PM GILLES APAP, violin and Friends!

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 2025, 7:30PM YEFIM BRONFMAN, piano

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The Kettmanns in San Sebastian, trying to replicate a family photo they took in 2018.

BARBARA

Esa-Pekka Salonen

Anne Akiko Meyers

Sir Antonio Pappano

Yefim Bronfman

EXHIBITIONS ON VIEW

In the Making: Contemporary Art at SBMA

Through March 9, 2025 Robert Rauschenberg Autobiography: Works from the Collection

Through November 3, 2024

For more exhibitions and events, visit www.sbma.net.

1130 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA

Tuesday–Sunday 11 am–5 pm • 1st Thursdays 11 am–8 pm Get advance tickets at tickets.sbma.net.

Educate to Fight Hate

The Portraits of Survival Holocaust education program provides powerful first-hand accounts from survivors for schools and groups.

Help us educate to fight hate against Jews and other marginalized groups. For more information visit jewishsantabarbara.org/portraits

EVENTS

Thursday, October 3, 5:30 – 7:30 pm Family 1st Thursday Family Resource Center Free

Sunday, October 13, 11 am – 5 pm Free 2nd Sunday Free Museum admission for Tri-County residents (Santa Barbara, Ventura, San

NEWS of the WEEK

The Wheel Deal: Is State St.’s Future Car-Free, Flat, and Flexible?

Council Finds Consensus on Pedestrian-First Plan for Downtown

by Ryan P. Cruz

Councilmember Kristen Sneddon was giddy with excitement as she gathered the dozens of Post-It notes she had scrawled on during the staff presentation of the latest update on the State Street Master Plan. Her smile gave a clue into how she felt about the plans, which brought together more than three years’ worth of city meetings and public outreach in an attempt to solve the riddle of the future of State Street.

City staff in a lofty effort orchestrated by City Administrator Kelly McAdoo, Community Development Director Eli Isaacson, State Street Master Planner Tess Harris, and Downtown Team Manager Sarah Clark had combined and harmonized the input of 17 State Street Advisory Committee members, hundreds of community members, and countless hours of public outreach.

“Ms. McAdoo, we’ve been waiting for you,” Councilmember Sneddon said to the new city administrator. “You opened the gate for all of the ideas and creativity that have been wanting to flow through for years, and you opened it up, you let the think tank think, you let people share ideas, and you brought it to council so we can move things forward.”

McAdoo was thrown into the planning effort late in the game after starting her new position in late May. Despite coming into a logjam planning effort highlighted by intense debates over allowing cars back on the eight blocks of State Street blocked off to traffic in what was meant to be a temporary

response to the pandemic she was determined to work with staff to finally narrow down the plans for both the short term and long term.

As usual, Tuesday’s discussion over the future of State Street took up several hours of public comment and back-and-forth over the framework for pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicle traffic in the core of downtown Santa Barbara. The plan going forward, as supported by a majority of the council, is to keep the city’s main street car-free, flat, and flexible from Haley Street up to Victoria Street.

The “Grand Paseo” framework, as city staff have taken to calling it in favor of “promenade,” was presented by the team of planners, creatives, and architects, who rendered visuals with watercolors and AI to give a peek into what the master plan may look like.

McAdoo said it was an attempt to align the future vision of the long-range Master Plan which wouldn’t be fully fleshed out for a few years with the short-term action plan of what’s happening with State Street in the next 12 months.

The planning team described the longrange plans as a pedestrian-friendly core that would focus on existing paseos to connect areas and create new plaza-like spaces to revitalize State Street into a vibrant, mixeduse neighborhood. Essentially, from the 500 block to the 1200 block, the designs would revolve around a “curb-less, flat, and flexible” streetscape across all 80 feet of the street.

Two-way traffic would be allowed on the

400 and 1300 blocks, which would serve as the primary gateways to the downtown core, with the architects envisioning archways that could pay homage to the city’s traditional Mediterranean design language.

On either side of State Street, a row of palm trees that could be seen from afar would serve as a landmark drawing people toward downtown. Raised crosswalks and differently colored tile patterns would help mark changes for cars, bikes, and pedestrians. One watercolor visual a bird’s-eye view of downtown painted by artist Jon Messer and commissioned by Friends of State Street as a donation to the city shows the potential for dense infill development at Paseo Nuevo and several city parking lots.

The final cost, which could end up being more than any city project to date, will take innovative funding methods. McAdoo’s first suggestion was an “Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District,” which could use the expected growth in property values as a way to fund the improvements themselves.

In the meantime, planners are suggesting short-term solutions that could help set the stage for the eventual Master Plan. These include tackling the problem of bikes, specifically e-bikes, through the formation of an “e-bike safety working group” and stronger enforcement to reduce speeds.

City staff also suggested rethinking outdoor dining, bringing more public seating, allowing a return for more pedicabs, and

NEWS BR IEFS

GOLETA

Representatives from Goleta and the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments celebrated the groundbreaking on 9/12 for the new $32 million fullservice train station set to be complete in summer 2026. The 8,500-square-foot Goleta Train Depot, located on La Patera Lane, will be built next to the existing Amtrak platform, aiming to “increase train ridership, improve connections to bus transit, and support services to and from the Santa Barbara Airport and UC Santa Barbara.” Councilmember James Kyriaco noted that Goleta is a regional job hub, where more than 5,000 jobs have been added in the last decade more than any in the county an accomplishment that will be bolstered by this project.

CITY

If the comments landing at the Santa Barbara City Council on 9/17 are any example, what the airport’s update of its master plan needs to concentrate on is noise from aircraft very early in the morning and very late at night. The hearing was the last for comments before environmental review takes place, as the city takes a 20-year look at improvements likely to be needed at the airport, which plans to go from about 609,000 passenger boardings in 2023 to 878,000 by 2041. Read more at independent.com/infrastructure.

PUBLIC SAFETY

A former inmate at the Northern Branch Jail in Santa Maria died on 9/17 after health problems not identified by the jail’s medical staff led to his hospitalization. The 40-year-old man was arrested in Santa Maria on 8/29 on a felony warrant for violation of probation and assault with force likely to cause great bodily injury, according to the Sheriff’s Office. The inmate was screened by Wellpath staff upon arrival, who did not identify any pressing medical conditions. On the evening of 8/29, custody deputies witnessed the inmate lose consciousness and fall over. Jail employees and Wellpath staff helped the inmate temporarily regain consciousness, after which he was transferred to Marion Hospital, where he underwent emergency surgery for the unidentified medical condition. For two weeks, the inmate remained in Sheriff’s custody while hospitalized and did not regain consciousness. On 9/13, he was released from custody and was pronounced dead four days later. The Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident and will release the inmate’s name following notification of next of kin.

The Santa Barbara Police Department received a report from a concerned parent on 9/16 regarding a discussion of possible school violence in the Santa Barbara Unified School District (SBUSD) via social media, according to a press release. Spokesperson Ethan Ragsdale called the information “vague and non-specific,” but police were present around SBUSD schools throughout the day as a precaution. It remains unclear which schools in the district were involved. This is the sixth potential threat of school violence in the count in the past two weeks. A suspected gun threat put San Marcos High School on lockdown 9/12, and Dos Pueblos High School was the subject of a social media threat the same day. Orcutt Junior High, Jonata Middle School in Buellton, and an unidentified school in Santa Maria also received threats of potential violence.

Firefighters were able to stop forward progress of the Rosa Incident, a vegetation fire that began on a windy 9/16 on the 4000 block of Santa Rosa Road outside SEPT. 12-19, 2024

CITY

by RYAN P. CRUZ, CALLIE FAUSEY, JACKSON FRIEDMAN, TYLER HAYDEN, MARGAUX LOVELY, CHRISTINA McDERMOTT, NICK WELSH, and JEAN YAMAMURA

Pictured from left, a rendering of a potential “paseo” entrance along State Street and a watercolor painting of an aerial view of the potential long-term plan for downtown Santa Barbara

COURTS & CRIME

Venoco, Plains Settle Lawsuit

After more than eight years of hashing it out in federal and county courtrooms, Venoco Inc. which sued Plains All American Pipeline in 2016 for its role in Venoco’s bankruptcy agreed to settle with Plains on September 17. While the settlement amount remains confidential, Venoco sought compensation for financial losses and creditor payments that would have amounted to hundreds of millions of dollars.

Venoco’s liquidating trustee, Eugene Davis, initially sued Plains for $12.4 million after Line 901 ruptured under Plains’ ownership in the 2015 Refugio Oil Spill. At the time, Venoco was contracted with Plains to transport oil produced on offshore Platform Holly from Venoco’s refinery through Line 901 up toward Kern County. When that pipeline ruptured, Venoco’s oil had nowhere to go, and they quickly fell into bankruptcy. In the complaint, Venoco claims that Plains’

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Lompoc. Santa Barbara County Fire spokesperson Scott Safechuck said the blaze was holding steady at 47 acres on 9/17 and that final acreage would be released following a survey of the burn area. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

COURTS & CRIME

A no-bail arrest warrant was issued for Steven Schapansky, the 54-year-old former Santa Barbara Charter School teacher charged with two felony counts of child molestation and an additional 70 misdemeanor counts of electronic peeping, after he failed to appear in Santa Barbara court on 9/13. He was last seen in Fresno wearing a blue polo shirt, blue shorts, and white shoes and riding a 2021 blue Honda Monkey motorcycle with California license plate 25H7377. Authorities believe he may have headed toward Yosemite National Park. Anyone with information on Schapansky’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office at (559) 600-3111 or Valley Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-7867.

Frederick Miles Rice, 21, was arrested 9/14 following a 24-hour standoff with Sheriff’s Office deputies, a crisis negotiation team, and a special enforcement team at Sunstone Winery in Santa Ynez. Deputies responded to an initial report of trespassing at the winery property at 6:15 p.m. on 9/13 but upon arriving learned that Rice had barricaded himself inside a room of the winery, armed with a sword, and had vandalized property. Rice was taken into custody the following evening without incident and booked at the

negligence in properly maintaining the pipeline directly caused their downfall.

“This is frankly extraordinary, considering where we were in the trial,” said the Honorable Colleen K. Sterne before relieving the jurors, who were expected to remain in the jury box through September.

Venoco’s team of Houston attorneys, led by Paul Yetter, had already presented the majority of their case to the jury when the settlement was reached. An oddly truncated trial day on September 13 (jurors were present for less than 30 minutes) marked the beginning of the parties’ private settlement deliberations. Sources say the plaintiffs were always willing to accept a reasonable settlement to repay Venoco’s creditors.

“We are pleased that the parties were able to reach a mutually satisfactory and confidential settlement that resolves all claims in this litigation,” said Timothy McConn, one of Venoco’s attorneys. —Margaux Lovely

Northern Branch Jail for misdemeanor burglary and felony vandalism with a bail of $50,000.

Santa Barbara resident Susan Vaughn, 64, was identified as the woman who died after reportedly jumping off Stearns Wharf, according to the Coroner’s Bureau. Vaughn was found dead in the ocean at the beach in Santa Barbara on 9/3. Police Sgt. Ethan Ragsdale stated in a release that the woman had “voluntarily jumped over the railing and into the ocean.” Despite efforts by a bystander who jumped in after Vaughn, as well as further life-saving measures taken by those on a nearby civilian boat, “the woman was pronounced dead when the boat got to shore,” according to police. “The cause and manner of death are pending,” said Raquel Zick, spokesperson for the Sheriff’s Office. “However, this death does not appear suspicious.”

BUSINESS

Lucidity, the music festival that electrified Santa Barbara’s Live Oak Campground for the past decade, is close to bankrupt. Last month, the festival organizers released a statement announcing there will be no festival next year, and, to the dismay of many frustrated ticket holders, no refunds. But, thanks to a sister festival, fans will have the opportunity to take their tickets elsewhere. Same Same But Different is offering free GA tickets to their 2024 event this 9/27-9/29 at Lake Perris State Park to Lucidity ticket holders. According to a press release from the festival, it shares no financial ties with Lucidity and is “extending the offer purely as a gesture of goodwill.” Read more at independent.com/business.

The State Street restaurant and community entertainment space Soul Bites is continuing fundraising to remain open. Co-owner Stirling Nix-Bradley said that last weekend he saw an increase in business of about 30 percent. The restaurant hosted several events, including an artist collective, a comedy event and a banda night. The GoFundMe page created to collect donations raised more than $6,300 since Friday. Nix-Bradley said Soul Bites still needs to raise about $25,000 and will know more about its next steps in the coming days. n

Macareno Pleads Not Guilty to Montecito Widow’s Murder

In the most dramatic courthouse showdown involving real estate fraud, accused murderer and confessed real estate scam artist Pauline Macareno pleaded not guilty to murder and murder conspiracy charges this August stemming from the murder by pillow of 96-year-old Montecito widow Violet Alberts in her Park Lane home in May 2022. Macareno, a real estate flipper from Los Angeles County, is accused of masterminding a murder conspiracy scheme against Alberts 23 days after law enforcement investigators had executed a search warrant on Macareno.

Alberts had outlived the money set aside by her predeceased husband to cover her expenses. Her groundskeeper put Alberts in touch with Macareno, who loaned Alberts just enough money to stay temporarily afloat through something akin to a reverse mortgage. In exchange, Macareno got Alberts to sign papers putting Macareno’s name on the deed. When Macareno sought to record this paperwork, employees with the ClerkRecorder expressed skepticism. Not long after, the search warrant ensued.

On May 27, 2022, Alberts’s body was found. Foul play was evident, but the investigation was anything but easy. Although Macareno would eventually plead guilty to 11 counts of real estate fraud and was sentenced to six

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years, it would take many months before she and several confederates were charged with murder. Macareno and the other defendants are still awaiting the preliminary hearing. No date is scheduled. A readiness and settlement conference is scheduled for this October.

The Alberts case is highest-profile real estate fraud example detailed in a report received without comment or note by the county supervisors last week. In that report, the District Attorney’s Office recounted how the number of real estate fraud cases referred to their deputies for investigation and prosecution has nearly doubled in the past three years. In that same time, the number of convictions has dropped by half. —Nick Welsh

Read the full story at independent.com/courts-crime.

UCSB Quietly Cancels Convocation

UCSB’s New Student Convocation on September 23 has been quietly canceled by the university. Two weeks after the cancellation, the university responded to the Independent’s request for comment, stating a desire to focus on “interactive events” in lieu of a “more formal session with speeches.” Convocation is the annual induction ceremony for incoming first-years and transfer students. Last year’s convocation took place on Commencement Green and included remarks from Chancellor Henry Yang and a keynote speaker. Observant internet sleuths noticed that webpages for this September’s event, which were live back in May, have been down since then. The Instagram page UCIntelNetwork and users on the UC Santa Barbara subreddit have been posting updates about the situation and revealing defunct links. For example, the link to the main New Student Convocation webpage, ucsb.edu/ convocation, now automatically redirects to the UCSB Orientation Programs and Parent Services webpage, which makes no mention of the convocation. And the New Student Convocation webpage on the UCSB Housing website is unavailable.

While a brief email was sent out at the end of August to notify staff that the convocation would not be held this year, no official public announcement was provided by the university at the time. The Office of Public

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Affairs & Communications at UCSB declined to answer specific questions about the cancellation, namely the reason and why no notice has been sent out to students.

Instead, UCSB Media Relations Manager Kiki Reyes wrote in an email to the Independent: “We are continuously evaluating what works well and making refinements using student feedback to guide our efforts. This year we are focusing on interactive events where students can make new connections and directly experience all the programs and services our campus has to offer rather than asking students to attend a more formal session with speeches.

“We look forward to enjoying other welcoming and community-building traditions with our campus community this fall.”

This move by UCSB is reminiscent of its last-minute decision to relocate June’s commencement ceremonies from the Commencement Green to the Recreation Center Fields and limit admission to six ticketed guests per student. UCSB ultimately reversed its decision to relocate commencement and doubled the number of guests allowed per student following massive backlash. —Caitlin Scialla

For more UCSB coverage, including Caitlin Scialla’s feature on the UC’s bans on encampments and face masks, visit independent.com/education.

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Baldwin Park real estate flipper Pauline Macareno (right) is accused of masterminding the murder of Montecito widow Violet Alberts (left) after fraudulently gaining control of Alberts’s money and Park Lane home, where Alberts was found dead in May 2022.

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even trying out a new golf cart transport to move people from parking lots to State Street.

Out of the dozens of community members who gave public comment, the majority were in support of a pedestrian-and-bikefriendly downtown, reflecting the growing acceptance of a car-free plan for State Street.

The primary debate for councilmembers was whether the street should be closed only in the main core or whether to extend the curb-less design through the eight entire blocks.

Councilmember Alejandra Gutierrez and Mayor Randy Rowse were the most vocal in their opposition to keeping the streets closed

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to cars. Gutierrez even proposed a motion to open the street from Canon Perdido up, saying that there were a lot of car-loving people in the city that were not represented in public comment or emails to council.

“The room is not a representation of the entire city,” she said.

Councilmember Oscar Gutierrez, on the other hand, who said he spoke with a majority of business owners and employees and knocked on hundreds of doors, was adamant that “overwhelmingly everyone wants it closed.”

“They don’t want one more inch to be opened to cars,” he said. “Not one. So, I’m going to warn my colleagues up here to not make these broad assumptions without having facts to back it up.”

Mayor Rowse, who also said he would support reopening the street, shared his frustration with the backward process that landed the city in this predicament in the first place. “It wasn’t planned; it was declared,” Rowse said of the State Street closure. “Right now, we’re sitting on a failed street.”

While there was no vote taken, with a majority of the council in favor of the curbless, flexible design, the city planning staff will now take the direction and create a draft plan, which is expected to be released to the public in the next six months, when the real work will begin. n

Law Enforcement: 5150 or Bust

For decades, Santa Barbara was said to be the only county in which law enforcement officers were not empowered to write 5150 holds for people experiencing such acute mental health woes that they posed a risk to themselves or to others, or qualified as “gravely disabled.” As the plight of the mentally ill has increasingly occupied public discourse, this “factoid” has been repeated until it achieved the stature of historical fact. It served to underscore the acute and chronic shortage of bed space in the county’s only lockdown psychiatric hospital.

The county’s Psychiatric Health Facility better known as the PHF has only 16 beds, forcing three people per day to be shipped to psychiatric hospitals in other counties. Law enforcement executives, such as Santa Barbara’s newest police chief Kelly Gordon, questioned the wisdom of this policy, and she vowed that her officers would be empowered to write such holds. Sheriff Bill Brown’s deputies vowed to do the same, though only in exceptionally limited circumstances.

Despite such pronouncements, only one 5150 hold has been written by any Santa Barbara County law enforcement officer in the past year. When the Grand Jury researched the origins of this policy going back to the mid-1970s they discovered no vote of the board of supervisors and no official edict. It was, however, an understanding, and understandings as illustrated here can be as powerful as any law.

The Grand Jury also urged the supervi-

sors to expand staffing for mental health professionals to go out in teams with law enforcement officers in what are known as “co-response units.” These teams are better schooled in de-escalating sometimes lethal situations with individuals experiencing acute mental health problems. This has reportedly help keep people out of jail whose offenses stem more from mental health disorders than criminal intent.

Countywide, there are six such teams: four operated out of the Sheriff’s Office, one out of the Santa Barbara Police Department, and one from the Santa Maria Police Department. The County Executive Office respectfully pointed out that a recent audit of the co-response teams found each team fielded only one call for service a day. None of this, however, alters the significant shortage of acute-care mental health beds in the county.

Under questioning from supervisor Joan Hartmann, it came out that the eight beds in the county’s newly reopened Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) have just been deemed 5150-worthy. Translated, this means that clients committed to the CSU can be held there involuntarily until they can stabilize or be transferred to a longer-term facility. Just last week, county Behavioral Wellness Director Toni Navarro acknowledged the county was seeking state funding to build a new 24-bed PHF unit. While this funding is hardly in the bag, it qualifies as the first time in decades that any movement has been made toward expanding the number of PHF beds.

—Nick Welsh

Alleged Driver in Fatal Hit-and-Run Pleads Not Guilty

Brock Alexander Hoffman, the 56-yearold Santa Barbara man alleged to have been behind the wheel in a fatal hitand-run on Cliff Drive on June 29, appeared in court on September 11 and pleaded not guilty to one felony count of “leaving the scene of an accident that resulted in death.”

Santa Barbara District Attorney John Savrnoch announced that his office had officially filed the felony charges following an investigation into the death of 39-yearold Juan Lopez, a Vons store manager who had just gotten out of his parked car on the same street.

Investigators say Hoffman fled the scene without reporting the crash to the authorities. His identity was unknown to the public for days following the incident, until detectives traced the Toyota Land Cruiser and identified Hoffman as the suspected driver. On July 4, he turned himself in and was arrested and booked on suspicion of hitand-run and concealing evidence.

Hoffman was released shortly afterward on $50,000 bail. During a community vigil hosted near the scene of the crash on July 9, Christina Godinez, the mother of Lopez’s three children, called the bail amount a “slap on the wrist” and an injustice.

Since then, Lopez’s family filed a civil suit against Hoffman, which claims that Hoffman and a passenger were both in the vehicle at the time of the incident, and that both

got out of the vehicle and “went and looked at Juan Lopez lying in the street” before the pair “returned to Mr. Hoffman’s vehicle and drove off.”

“They did not remain at the scene of an accident and did not report the accident to law enforcement,” reads the complaint, which was filed by the family’s attorney Brian Osborne. “Rather, Mr. Hoffman engaged in attempting to hide his involvement in this accident.”

The family is seeking damages for negligence and wrongful death, which caused Lopez’s family “severe emotional and physiological injuries,” according to the lawsuit.

Hoffman is scheduled to appear again for the criminal case on October 21. The civil case is still open and scheduled for a case management conference with Judge Colleen Sterne on December 2. —Ryan P.Cruz

Supervisors Feud over Unwritten Energy Ordinance

As Planet Earth just concluded yet another “hottest summer” in recorded history, Santa Barbara county supervisors fell to feuding over an as-yet-unwritten ordinance that will encourage but not mandate newly built homes and large remodels to utilize electrical energy instead of natural gas. Such bills, known by shorthand as “REACH” legislation, are motivated by concern over climate change and global warming. Nothing is as touchy and contentious, it turns out, as telling someone whether they have to cook with gas or electricity.

Proponents of this legislation the three South County supervisors note that natural gas leaves a much larger carbon footprint in its wake and that over time, it’s cheaper and healthier to use electricity for cooking and heating.

But opponents counter that the shortterm, up-front costs for new electrical appliances can be significantly higher. Electricity the two North County supervisors opposing the measure argued is notoriously unreliable.

One very vocal critic demanded whether

the supervisors wanted to “represent” the people or to “rule” over them. If the power went out, as it tends to do, he wouldn’t be able to cook the food rotting in his refrigerator.

Several years ago, the board majority voted for a measure that would require all new housing units and major remodels to have electrical appliances. But a high court ruling deemed such legislation unconstitutional; only the federal government, the appellate judges ruled, could impose such mandates on appliances.

The supervisors debated whether to proceed with a bill that would encourage consumers to make the jump. Exactly what provisions the new ordinance will contain remains to be written. Tuesday’s debate was to determine whether the supervisors wanted to proceed at all.

Supervisor Laura Capps expressed excitement that she could vote yes just two weeks after the supervisors had adopted a climate action plan. Supervisor Bob Nelson was decidedly less excited, objecting that whatever the supervisors finally adopted would bog his constituents down longer in the planning and approval process and cost them more out of pocket.

—Nick Welsh

A community vigil for hit-and-run victim Juan Lopez was held on Cliff Drive near the scene of the fatal crash on July 9.

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Led by principal conductor Edward Gardner, the London Philharmonic Orchestra performs a new piece by Pulitzer Prizewinning composer Tania León. Violinist Patricia Kopatchinskaja joins the orchestra for Shostakovich’s Violin Concerto No. 1. Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony takes listeners on an emotional journey with moments of anguish to pure ecstasy.

The Battle for the Future of Eastside S.B.

Incumbent Alejandra Gutierrez Seeks Reelection Against Political Newcomer Wendy Santamaria

by Ryan P. Cruz | Photos by Ingrid Bostrom

Ever since the City of Santa Barbara moved to district elections in 2015, the Eastside has been the only one with more than 60 percent Latino residents. But the area which stretches along Salinas Street, down Cabrillo Boulevard, and the Funk Zone is slowly changing, becoming wealthier with more white-collar workers. This election will give voters a chance to decide who will guide the Eastside into this new era.

There are technically three candidates in the District 1 race (perennial candidate Cruzito Cruz is worth a mention for helping pave the way to district elections), but with less than 50 days left until election day, two leading candidates have emerged, both first-generation Latinas, both fiercely passionate about fighting for the unique needs of the Eastside community, but with vastly different political philosophies.

Incumbent Alejandra Gutierrez, who won the District 1 seat in 2019 by a slim eight-vote margin, was born and raised in Eastside Santa Barbara and has the advantage of previously built-in community support and five years of firsthand government experience. Her challenger, up-and-coming union organizer and housing advocate Wendy Santamaria, brings a progressive stance on housing policy and in just a few years has already built a wave of young, politically active supporters behind her.

Alejandra Gutierrez

Councilmember Gutierrez admits she never intended to be a politician, but she jumped at the chance to run for City Council to prove that somebody from the neighborhood could make it to City Hall.

Her father, who came from Mexico as a teenager, first worked at La Casa de la Raza community center, where the spirit of Chicano activism and neighborhood support rubbed off on the family. La Casa, she remembers, was once a vibrant cultural center, a place where Eastside families could host dances, get healthcare, or join a swing circle, but in recent years, it has suffered from a string of bankruptcies. That and the loss of other resources, like the near-closure of the Eastside Boys & Girls Club, is representative of the struggles to adjust to the changes to the neighborhood.

In her five years on the council, Gutierrez says she has

fought for the interests of Eastside residents who are often “left out of the conversation” especially Spanish-speaking residents who can’t make it to a 2 p.m. council meeting.

“The city doesn’t always meet people where they’re at,” she said. “We’ve poured so much money into downtown, and we haven’t done that with Milpas. They take advantage because people don’t come out and voice their concerns.”

Despite the lack of attention, she feels that the Eastside businesses have thrived through the struggles by being a tight-knit community. “We’re really proud of Milpas,” she said. “We showed that anything you throw at us, we strive. On weekends, you can really feel the life out there.”

Gutierrez says she has pushed for more transparency from the city, making sure community surveys properly represent the demographics of the city. But during her time on the council, Gutierrez’s position on housing issues, specifically rent control, have made her a polarizing figure at City Hall.

“The whole country’s divided,” Gutierrez said. “You can’t be in the middle, which is ridiculous, because we need each other the housing providers need the renters, and the renters need the housing providers.”

She has come out strongly against any rent control other than the state-mandated caps, and says that she worries about mom-and-pop landlords being swept up in catchall restrictions intended to target price-gouging corporate landlords.

“Rent control is a Band-Aid,” she said. “As a policymaker, you’re going to have to make decisions that take a lot of courage because you’re going to have to disappoint people. But you have to think long-term and for the greater good.”

During the 2019 election, Gutierrez had the support of the local democratic political machine, but since then, she says her fierce independence against “political agendas” has led to such groups backing away from endorsing her.

The Santa Barbara Young Democrats, which endorsed Gutierrez in 2019, recently published a letter calling out her “troubling record of absenteeism,” alleging that she had missed one in every five City Council hearings, including meetings to decide on affordable housing, budgets, and the hiring of the new city administrator.

A deep dive reviewed by the Independent found that Gutierrez was absent or late to 71 meetings between February 2021 and July 2024, a period during which she completely missed at least 47 meetings.

Gutierrez says that many of the absences were during the pandemic, when meetings were held remotely and she was dealing with personal and family illnesses. “During that time, I was in my community, helping people personally,” she said, pointing out the “educational pods” she created for children at St. George Community Church.

“I know who I am, and I don’t compromise my values,” she said. “I’m always going to try and do the right thing even when it’s not the most popular.”

Wendy Santamaria

Santamaria is also a first-generation child of Mexican parents. Before attending UC Santa Barbara, she was raised in the Inland Empire, a heavily industrialized region she called “dumping grounds for warehouses,” and where the largely Latino population was often ignored by the government. This led her to study political science, public policy, and environmental ethics.

When COVID hit, she saw mass evictions and displacements of students and families in Isla Vista. Moving to Santa Barbara in 2020, she began working as an organizer with

Central Coast Alliance United for a Sustainable Economy (CAUSE) and helping push for tenant protections and updating the city’s eviction ordinance.

She said it was still difficult to get City Hall to truly address the needs of the city’s working-class residents, who were slowly being priced out of town in favor of higher-paying tenants.

When she realized that City Council was only one vote away from the majority needed to move forward with items like rent control or “rent stabilization” and more progressive housing policies like a rental registry, she decided to run.

Santamaria has been pegged as the most progressive candidate in the city’s recent history. But while the divisive issue of rent control has been the center of debate, it’s only one part of what she calls the “housing reform package.” She says it would take on the crisis on all fronts with rent stabilization; rental registry to keep track of illegal rent hikes; a rent board that could oversee issues and help mom-and-pop landlords on a case-by-case basis; a permanent “right to counsel” program; a residential vacancy tax to make sure units aren’t sitting empty; and a city partnership with the city’s Housing Authority to build affordable workforce housing.

Santamaria’s critics question whether her inexperience and big-picture ideals will make it difficult to get up to speed with all the issues coming across the council. But Santamaria said, “I am ready to work with our mayor, and I already get along with a majority of the council. I’m convinced they want the city to move forward.”

She says that she hopes Eastside voters will take every issue into account, including addressing how Eastside streets are vulnerable to flooding; strengthening the power grid to prevent frequent blackouts; ensuring the Funk Zone flourishes; and bringing back places for youth in the community.

“We need for folks to ask themselves: If we continue to have an absentee representative, what’s our city going to look like in a few years?”

Candidates Alejandra Gutierrez and Wendy Santamaria will be participating in the Independent’s District 1 City Council Forum moderated by News Reporter Ryan P. Cruz on Monday, September 23, at “The Club” (the former Eastside Boys & Girls Club at 632 E. Canon Perdido St.), at 5:30 p.m.

Wendy Santamaria

Alejandra Gutierrez

I Share the Road with Dogs

SWERVE AND CURVE: I was trying to locate my inner quiet this Tuesday evening while sipping a sazerac, a drink allegedly invented by some Creole apothecary from Haiti sometime in the early 19th century. Where the sazerac is concerned, there’s much myth and little fact. So much the better. Its ingredients, however, are known. Rye whiskey, vermouth, bitters, and some other stuff. And whatever is available that can pass as absinthe

In some establishments, the whiskey is infused with a splash of liquified duck fat. This is known as a “duck fat sazerac.” The happy collision of these syllables a poem unto itself is what drew me to the drink in the first place. What it tasted like was beside the point

Be advised; it takes a professional bartender to make one of these things, and then, it’s a performance better than anything you might see at The Granada Theatre. That it also comes with a “sidecar” containing a murky-looking fluid said to be absinthe adds to the sacramental mystique of the whole thing. It’s not a drink. It’s High Mass said in Latin.

The top of my skull throbbed gently as a half-moon filled the night sky. Couples walked by, laughing, touching, not talking. A silver-haired man went the other way, hand dug deep in his pockets as if marching into a bitter wind.

No, I was not getting buzzed. I was doing my part as a lifelong, card-carrying bike rider to help save State Street from itself by enjoying a drink that requires monthly payments

I was also celebrating the fact that the City Council had just rejected the misguided idea that bikes needed to be banned from certain blocks of what is now being called the “Grand Paseo” as opposed to the State Street Promenade to protect the untrammeled sanctity of the pedestrian experience.

Being a multi-modal kind of guy, I too have been known to walk on occasion. But when so doing, I look both ways when crossing the street. I don’t have ear buds on. I do not have my face planted in my cell phone. And I do not expect the world to protect me from my self-righteous stupidity. Because so many pedestrians do not and yes, I am otherizing you I saw no need for me to have to “walk my wheels” for certain blocks.

Clearly, there’s real friction on the street between bike riders and pedestrians. And because five years ago, State Street was declared a pedestrian mall, there has been much talk of restricting bike access. In response, bike advocates pointed out that the Bike Master Plan declared State Street the “spine” of the city’s bike infrastructure long before COVID rearranged the furniture on State Street.

They also made the point that people riding bikes spend money on State Street even

though there is not that much there to buy. I have bought far more expensive coffee drinks than my cash flow will allow

In deference to the tender sensibilities of my fellow residents, I do not wear Lycra. Or walk into shops with those obnoxious clipclop cleats that allow cyclists to think they’re flamenco dancers

And yes, I share the road with cars. How magnanimous of me

The real conflict point has long been the relatively small number of young e-bike riders in the throes of their hormonal shift who zoom down State Street, scattering innocent not to mention entitled and oblivious pedestrians in their wake. They give e-bike riders a bad name. They give all bike riders a bad name. I’d say they give me a bad name, but I do that very well without any help from anybody.

We have responded, as usual, by simultaneously overreacting and doing nothing about it. Now, after about 4.7 years, that’s starting to change.

Police Chief Kelly Gordon one of the two Kellys now running this city has convened yet another of the ad hoc blue-ribbon task forces for which we’re so famous to explore enforcement options and expand educational efforts to teach would-be road warriors remedial manners.

There are a million reasons why this hasn’t already happened. There weren’t enough cops. No cop would endure the ago-

nies of the academy to chase after entitled adolescent miscreants. And it was unclear that cops had any jurisdiction to enforce traffic rules on a street closed off to cars.

In the meantime, other cities like San Clemente have passed local ordinances restricting where e-bikes can be ridden and at what speeds. There’s talk of requiring licenses for riders of e-bikes that go faster than 17 miles an hour. That’s the top speed, by the way, of all the white e-bikes that can be rented on State Street and elsewhere around town. I have yet to hear one syllable of complaint about anyone riding these bikes.

There’s also talk about holding parents of these scofflaws financially responsible. If San Clemente can do it, certainly we can too

The reality is that e-bikes are the missing link in how we get from A to B and should be embraced as such. They neutralize gravity, serve a utilitarian function as air-pollution-free, mid-range, no-parking-necessary transport, and yes, add an element of joy to what would other be a humdrum excursion. If we allow a few kids to ruin it for the rest of us, we’re stupider than they are. They, at least, have an excuse.

And so, for that matter, do I. I’m sipping on my sazerac. I now enjoy the taste almost as much as the name. But I have yet to try one infused with duck fat. If any place makes this, send me a shout.

In the meantime, I’m happy to share the road with pedestrians — Nick Welsh

Edible Issues

Our story on improving farmworker conditions hit many nerves: mason_hearts_in_jars: Some may benefit, but most workers will lose their jobs. Companies will move to automation. ∙ superc59_: They work hard no doubt. But the new migrants coming across the border will work cheaper, and they’re getting subsidized too.

dare2dreamfarms: Speaking on a purely economic basis, if the remaining large ag farms have to pay $26/hr wages, they would be forced to switch to machinery or go out of business. How will they sell $8 carrots when grocers can source the same product from San Luis Obispo, Ventura, or Mexico for the same old price?

Have you considered how this affects non-corporate farms? The local family farms that researchers proclaim to be the solution to a sustainable food system? The farms that take care of the land and use regenerative agriculture practices? The ones NOT spraying pesticides on your food?

Speaking for myself, we would go out of business immediately, leaving only big ag behind. It’s already too difficult for small producers to access the markets that big industrial ag can. If our labor costs go up by almost 100 percent, we can’t afford the same machinery, we already have small profit margins, and it makes no sense for us to continue our work.

Grocery store shoppers would only see a slightly larger margin of food sourced from Mexico and Arizona. However, Santa Barbara ag would tank because we export 95 percent of our agricultural products. If we can’t remain competitive outside of our county, then our ag industry will collapse.

On the Map

About the New Deal and Santa Barbara, another iconic project was the 8x12-foot handpainted relief map that hangs in the courthouse. It was completed in 1934 by the Civilian Conservation Corps and installed two years later. The forest service updated the map in 1961 to include 1953’s Cachuma reservoir.

Dewey Livingston, a well-known California historian and mapmaker, analyzed the map in 2005, and commented: “In many years of seeking out the best of the relief maps existing in the west, this is perhaps the very best I have seen.”

The map frame is in dire need of updating to remove the loose reflective glass and mold forming underneath, at a cost of several thousand dollars. The Docent Council is investigating the best options

to preserve the map and make it more accessible. We welcome input from those with relevant expertise and resources. Please contact the council at info@ sbcourthouse.org

—Mary Folson, S.B.

Careful and Considerate

As a “mature” Santa Barbara e-bike rider, I want to compliment our drivers. My husband and I rode a lot over the Labor Day weekend. I found drivers slowing, constantly giving us leeway, and communicating intentions clearly. Down at the busy entrance to the wharf, drivers were most patient with pedestrians and bikers.

This town is both beautiful to ride in and difficult in places with narrow roads and congestion, but it appears that safety outreach by SBBike, MOVE, and others is taking hold.

I thank all drivers who respect the vulnerability of those on us on bikes. —Amy Zak-Urban, S.B.

Dog Food Fight

The way Haitians are being scapegoated in Springfield, Ohio, where the Trumpsters assert they are eating the residents’ cats and dogs, reminds me of how Southeast Asian immigrants were treated in Isla Vista in the late 1970s.

Following the U.S. withdrawal from Vietnam, Catholic organizations took out master leases on a lot of I.V. apartments during the summer months. A special 1975 county census found that fully 6 percent of I.V.’s residents were Vietnamese, Laotian, and Hmong.

I.V. also had a dog problem, as many students didn’t take their dog when they left town. The result was packs of dogs, some of which rushed elementary school kids to steal their lunch.

The county hired two dogcatchers, who quickly tamed the situation by insisting dog owners keep their animals under voice control.

However, it became popular among some conservatives in town to assert that the situation had changed only because the new immigrants ate dogs. There was no evidence that anyone was eating dogs, just as there is none in Springfield today.

—Carmen Lodise, Barra de Navidad

Karim Kaderali

1975–2024 Founder of Axxess

BY AMYN KADERALI

Growing up, Karim and I had little in common. I was the straitlaced “perfect student,” while my little brother was the first to get a bar of soap in his mouth. I was better at baseball, but he was a much better soccer player and fisherman. And while I would engross myself in a novel, he would be lifting weights like his idol Arnold Schwarzenegger.

In our twenties, I gravitated toward big cities, while Karim loved Santa Barbara’s small-town vibe and decided to stay put after UCSB, working as a bartender while figuring out the right career for an “anthropology major.” But he knew he wanted to make a good living and not work for anybody else.

When Karim shared his idea for Axxess with me, I was skeptical. He had no real business experience and, I chided, didn’t even know how to spell “access.” Nevertheless, Karim and his friend Nate Williams launched Santa Barbara Axxess in 1999 and spent the next few years convincing business owners to give their idea a chance.

When Nate decided to become a firefighter, Karim was determined to forge ahead. He put in long hours talking to merchants, dropping off Axxess books at schools, and marketing the program to the community. But connecting with people every day never felt like “work” to him.

I remember going to the Axxess 10-year anniversary party. Karim practically glowed as he proudly celebrated the milestone with his friends, clients, and co-workers. I couldn’t help but be impressed. He had clearly taught himself how to be an entrepreneur, learning by doing, rather than sitting in a grad school classroom.

Walking down State Street with Karim was like getting a personal tour from the mayor, as we would run into a client or friend every 10 yards. He would share a laugh or ask about their business. He also loved his team at Axxess, leading them with kindness while also setting high but achievable goals. Over the next several years, I watched Axxess grow into a trusted Santa Barbara fixture, supporting more than 1,500 participating merchants with 75,000 members and dozens of employees. The company raised nearly $4 million for Santa Barbara schools in the process and won Goleta’s Finest and S.B. Chamber awards.

Karim continued to surprise my sister and me. He was the first of us to buy a home, to get married (to Monica Bloch), and to start a family (daughter Sierra and son Devin). Karim proved to be a great dad, cheering for Devin at his baseball and soccer games and applauding the loudest for Sierra when she played bass guitar in her band.

One of the things I admired most about Karim was his ability to work hard and play hard. He had more friends, fun, and adventure in his 49 years than many of us do in a lifetime. Even when a benign brain tumor took the hearing in his right ear, Karim never let this setback slow him down or ruin his upbeat outlook. He summited Mt. Kilimanjaro with Monica on their honeymoon, learned to sail on a yacht in the Caribbean, backpacked through the Sierras with friends frequently, and traveled all over the world with his family. Despite his asthma, he ran marathons, played on a rugby team, and loved working out. He was also active in the community as a United Way board member and Rotary Club member.

His can-do spirit motivated him and Monica to relocate their family to Costa Rica during the pandemic, where he could work remotely in flip-flops and board shorts while learning to surf in his free time. He loved driving his dune buggy down bumpy roads with his kids, jogging down the beach, or enjoying a beer and some reggae while watching the sunset. He went on surf trips with buddies and explored Panama and Nicaragua with his family. He even splurged to see Taylor Swift in concert with Sierra, which he said was “worth every penny” because he had never seen his daughter so happy. He was living his best life. Though we were very different as kids, we grew into adults who respected one another and rooted for the other’s success. I couldn’t be more impressed by the big man my little brother became, nor be more grateful to have shared our bond of brotherhood for almost 50 years. His sudden, tragic death broke the hearts of so many who knew him and loved him. Though we will miss him deeply, we will also cherish the laughter, joy, and memories he gave us all. n

Karim Kaderali (left) and Amyn Kaderali

Karim Kaderali and family: Monica Bloch Kaderali (left), Devin, and Sierra

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Patricia Palmer Aptaker 12/8/1947 - 8/5/2024

On Monday, August 5, 2024, Patricia (Pat) Palmer Aptaker passed away, after a long illness.

Pat was born December 8, 1947 in Monessen, Pennsylvania to Dr. Ralph E. Palmer Jr. and Helen Palmer. As a child, she grew up with two older brothers and a younger sister.

Pat was a 1965 graduate of Monessen High School. She earned a B.A. from Mansfield State University and did her graduate work at Penn State University Commonwealth, majoring in English.

She started her first successful career in advertising in Atlanta and later as an executive with Wells, Rich, Greene in New York City, managing accounts for airlines including Delta, American and Braniff.

She met her husband (Evan Aptaker) when they were both bumped off the same flight from Dallas to NY in the late 1970’s. She later took a job as an account executive with Bozell & Jacobs in Dallas, where, as fate would have it, Evan Aptaker lived. Pat and Evan married on April 19, 1984, sealing their story-book romance.

In the early 1980’s Pat and her husband launched a small optical frame importing company (Nouveau Eyewear) in their garage in 1985, which they grew into a major international firm, operating on four continents. Under their leadership, the firm became a major supplier to North American chains such as Costco, Walmart and Lens

crafters. Nouveau was also a principal supplier to Specsavers which had the largest market share of all optical outlets in Britian. Nouveau made its mark by becoming a licensee of brands such as Geoffrey Beene, SpongeBob, Christly Brinkley, Wrangler, and Kawasaki.

After selling the company in 2006, Pat and her husband moved to Santa Barbara to be nearer to her grandchildren.

In Santa Barbara, Pat directed her time and efforts with CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) which enabled her to actively help foster children navigate through the court system. She was tireless in this 10-year effort starting in 2008 where she made remarkably positive impacts on the lives of numerous foster children. She also was a supporter of various philanthropic and service organizations such as Planned Parenthood.

In her spare time, she enjoyed painting, playing the piano, visiting art galleries, and international travel. She and her husband traveled to 40 countries in 40 years of marriage. Their favorite country was Spain.

Pat and her husband celebrated their 40-year wonderful odyssey on May 4, 2024 at Birnam Wood Country Club with a large turnout of dear friends and family.

She is survived by her husband Evan, sister Susan, brother Ralph III (Rick), son Bob, grandchildren (Emily, Grant and Devan), sister inlaw Sharon, niece Jenni, and nephew Andy.

The funeral and memorial celebration were private and took place on Aug. 19 – 20 via McDermott-Crockett Mortuary, with interment at Santa Barbara Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made in her honor at the non-profit www.sbcasa.org.

Charles F. Jerep

1/3/1931 - 4/11/2024

Charles F. Jerep passed peacefully on April 11, 2024 at the age of 93. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri on January 3, 1931, and lived his growing up years with his family in Akron, Ohio.

He was a long-time resident of Carpinteria, having moved into the community in 1963. Charles worked in several vocations throughout his working career, including B.F. Goodrich in Akron, Ohio, as a bookkeeper for Hall Medical Instruments in Montecito, managing the warehouse for the Castagnola’s Seafood restaurants in Santa Barbara and, in his retirement years, working part-time as a security guard in Montecito.

He proudly served his country during the Korean War as a Military Policeman while in the U.S. Army. He is preceded in death by his parents, Victor and Rose (nee Kalman) Jerep, his sister Martha Gerhardt, his sister Mildred Dreste, his sister Lillian Jerep, his brother William Jerep, and his grandson, Damon Mobley whom he adored.

Charles is survived by his sister, Lorraine Boyer, along with his wife of 73 years, Doris Jerep, his daughters, Beverly Jerep, Gwendolyn Jerep-Wood (Clete) and Vivian Hicks, and his son, Leonard Jerep. In addition, he leaves behind grandchildren Steven Jerep, Katie, Jerep, Grace Hicks and Maranda Hicks as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Emmet J. Hawkes, Sr. 4/5/1937 - 8/15/2024

Emmet passed away peacefully at the home he shared with his beloved wife, Sally. Emmet was born in New Jersey, the 4th of six children born to Edward and Edna Hawkes. With visions of cowboys in his head young Emmet and his family moved out west for his mother’s health. Emmet attended Catholic schools and graduated from Catholic High now Bishop Diego. Lucky for Emmet he met the love of his life, Sally Ramirez when he was just a teenager. Drawn to her large, loving Mexican family, everyone joked that he fell in love with Grandma Ramirez’s cooking before he fell in love with Sally. After high school he joined the army and was stationed in Tacoma Washington. They say absence makes the heart grow fonder and that was the case for Emmet and Sally. They were married at the Santa Barbara Mission in June of 1957. They welcomed their first child, Sherrie the following year while living in a tiny attic in Tacoma. Emmet realized early on that taking orders and following other people’s direction was not his strong suit. After being honorably discharged from the army they returned to Santa Barbara where they had their second child, Emmet Jr.

Emmet was unsure of his career path at this time and as Sally tells it, would work round the clock providing for his family. He worked various jobs, milkman, 7Up delivery, cigarette sales and gas station attendant. With

the philosophy of ‘it’s not what you make, it’s what you save’ he was able to buy his first piece of property. This led him to his passion of real estate sales, eventually opening his own real estate firm, Hawkes & Co. In 1967 Emmet & Sally moved to Goleta where they welcomed their third child, Sally ‘Eileen’. Finally settling in Montecito in 1980 they were thrilled with the arrival of their bonus baby Cynthia.

Emmet touched many lives throughout the years and took great joy in helping people realize their dream of owning their own home. Along the way Emmet wisely invested in Santa Barbara real estate and even developed a few properties. Emmet’s legacy lives on with his four children, Sherrie (Scott) McIver, Emmet Jr., Eileen (Tom) Ochsner, Cynthia Hawkes, 14 grandchildren and 7 greatgrandchildren. He will always be remembered as a selfmade man who followed his dreams and was successful in both his personal life and his professional one. He would say he couldn’t have done it without his supportive wife Sally by his side and we agree. We’d like to invite family and friends to join us in a celebration of Emmet’s life, which will be held at the Carousel Building at Chase Palm Park on September 29th 5:00pm. Everyone is invited to come and share fond memories and raise a glass to Big Em, always the life of the party! Anyone who knew Emmet knows he loved to wear shorts with his oxford shirts – feel free to come casual. RSVP to Eileen at eileeno1@cox.net or 805-705-6559.

Gail Irvine Gray

12/9/1950 - 8/30/2024

After a seven-year journey with ALS, Gail Irvine Gray went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Born to Alexander (Sash) and Wilda Irvine in Santa Barbara, she was the oldest, followed by siblings Craig and Wendy. These five Irvine’s lived a full life under the “silver bridge” near Steven’s Park.

Gail attended Peabody, La Colina and San Marcos High School, class of 1969. She graduated from Cal Poly SLO with her teaching credential, after majoring in Physical Education. A talented and enthusiastic athlete, she was up for any sport, game or challenge. As a teacher, Gail always invented ways to make something interesting, fun and memorable for each student.

While teaching in South Pasadena, Gail attended a ten-year class reunion, and fortunately reconnected with an old classmate, Jerry Gray, who became the love of her life for 44 years. They were blessed with two children Aaron and Carly. Gail loved to travel and as a family they enjoyed road trips, camping and cruises.

Being “Nana” to five incredible grandsons was a true gift from God, that Gail never took for granted and she treasured each moment she shared with them! Always smiling while living out “The Golden Rule” with love, Gail was an encourager, full of joy and laughter, genuinely caring for each person she met. This was true throughout her whole earthly life, yes even with ALS.

A heartfelt thanks to all

the caregivers and friends that have loved and supported Gail, and her family. To the volunteer Hospice community (VNA Health) that gave and gave, thank you!

Gail is survived by her husband Jerry Gray; children Aaron, Carly (Andy) Schmiess, brother Craig Irvine, sister Wendy (Butch) Phillips and “Nana’s” precious grandsons; Kanian, Krew, Kove, Brixton and Owen.

A celebration of life will be held on September 28th at 2:00PM at Calvary Chapel, 1 N. Calle Chavez #21 Santa Barbara, CA 93103

If desired, donations could be made to Hospice of Santa Barbara, Inc.

2050 Alameda Padre Serra, Suite 100, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 or a charity of your choice.

Bruce William Bennett 11/26/1947 - 8/20/2024

After a mighty and brave fight against cancer, Bruce William Bennett entered his final rest on August 20, 2024. Surrounded by family and loved ones, he was courageous to the end.

Bruce was born on November 26, 1947 and lovingly raised by William and Dorothy Bennett Mr. Bennet grew up in Hemet, California.

Courage defined Bruce’s life. On the outside he was a kind soul but there was a fierce Marine with a strong protective streak. Mr. Bennett proudly served as a United States Marine from 1966 until 1968 when he was wounded, in service to his country. He was awarded the Purple Heart. After the military, Bruce settled in Santa Barbara, where he became

a compassionate and caring funeral director. His experience in Vietnam gave him a tender heart to loss, trauma and grief. His military experience created a lifelong commitment to helping fellow veterans, most notably with Santa Barbara Hearts center.

Bruce is predeceased by his love and soulmate, Jamie Raney. Their unique and enduring love story brought inspiration to anyone that knew them. We imagine Jamie, along with Bruce’s parents are welcoming him to an afterlife party that will include lots of laughter and love.

Bruce is survived by Sister Laurie Bennett, nephew Keegan and wife Michelle Tangeman. and their children Easton and Rylan. Niece Lindsay Tangeman and her son, Ashton.

Also survived by daughters, Kelly Bennett, Shelly Brooks and Robin Anglin. Bruce was proud of his grandchildren, Devyn, Bree and Jessica and Sydney.

Bruce was devoted to his stepson Erik and his wife Natalie Raney, along with their children Jackson, Alek and Eloise.

Bruce made the world a more interesting place. His friends all agreed that Bruce was a “world class banterer.” Mr. Bennett was known to be a loyal friend and confidant.

In lieu of flowers, please support Wounded Warriors, a charity close to Bruce’s heart

We are having a celebration of life on Sunday October 13, 2024 at 11:00 AM at HEARTS Therapeutic Equestrian Center, 4420 Calle Real, Santa Barbara 93110 following will be a catered luncheon at Veterans Memorial Building @ 112 W. Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara 93101.

Please RSVP to bbennettrsvp@ gmail.com with # of guests.

Hope to see you all there!

Mary Ann Skare 11/15/1945 - 9/5/2024

Mary Ann Skare entered eternal rest with our Lord on September 5, 2024, surrounded by family and friends.

She was born on November 15, 1945, in Minneapolis, MN to Clement and Lucretia Savage. Mary was the third in the birth order and the eldest daughter of their seven children. When Mary was 5 years old, the Savage family moved to Santa Barbara, CA where she attended San Roque Catholic Elementary School and graduated from Bishop Garcia Diego High School in 1963.

She worked at the Woolworth’s Soda Fountain before joining the Santa Barbara County Marshal’s Office among the first female Deputy Marshals in Santa Barbara County. She often shared stories of the grit and determination it took working within the court house to escort accused individuals for court appearances, often twice her size, not once getting resistance from them in the process.

She met and married Daryl Skare and they built a life together in Santa Barbara. She took a career break to focus on family after Erin, her daughter was born. Three years later Luke was born followed by the premature arrival of little John, who lived 4 short months. Her children brought her immense joy with the memory of John remaining a constant in all aspects of their family life. Mary had fond memories of volunteering at Our Lady of Sorrows & Holy Cross Catholic churches as well as Notre Dame Elemen-

tary School.

When the children were older, Mary worked at Lou Rose of Santa Barbara and Pando & Riggs CPA firm before retiring and eventually moving to Redding, CA to be closer to her daughter and her family. She then followed them to Benton, Arkansas.

Mary was an avid reader of history, particularly Revolutionary and Civil War history, geography as well as a good western novel. She staunchly supported the local men and women in the military who defend our great country and law enforcement in each community where she lived. She was proud to be an American! Saturdays in the fall included football cheering for the University of Notre Dame – Go Irish! and the University of Alabama –Roll Tide!

She was preceded in death by her son, John Daryl Skare, her parents; Clement & Lucretia Savage; her brother Tom and sister-in-law Michele and brother John. Mary, is survived by her husband, Dary Skare, children, Erin (Jerry) Gillespie of Little Rock AR, and Luke Skare of Chapel Hill, North Carolina; her grandchildren; Bob (Katie), Jack and John Gillespie, and Isabella and Catalina Dalessio-Skare and a great-granddaughter; Harper Gillespie all of whom will never forget the love she brought to their lives.

The family wishes to extend their profound gratitude to the caring and compassionate staff at The Manor in Benton for providing Mary with the highest quality of love and care during her battle with lung cancer.

A private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, consider a donation in Mary’s honor to Tunnel to Towers (www.t2t.org) or your local pregnancy support center.

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Lorry (Ortner)

Hildebrand

3/25/1958 - 7/10/2024

Lorry Lyn (Ortner) Hildebrand passed away on July 10, 2024, in her home in Santa Barbara surrounded by loved ones, after being diagnosed with Glioblastoma in the spring of 2024. She was 66 years old. She held herself with complete dignity, courage, conviction, and strength throughout her fight. Lorry was a force of nature, an extraordinary woman, a loving and committed partner to Brent, a second mom to Emily, Jon Dean, and Dana, a devoted daughter to Joyce and Bob, a protective big sister to Jon and Ran, a true friend, fun as hell, and created beauty in everything she touched. To know her was to love her.

Lorry was born in San Francisco and raised in Alaska alongside her two younger brothers, Ran and Jon. The Ortner family relocated to Carpinteria in the 1980s, eventually settling in Santa Barbara in the 1990s, where Lorry and her mother, Joyce, remained deeply connected until Joyce’s passing in 2015. Lorry married the love of her life, Brent Hildebrand, on June 16, 2001. Together they built a beautiful life as true partners, dividing their time between their cherished communities in Santa Barbara, Santa Ynez, and their dream home outside Coeur d’Alene Idaho, close to Brent’s daughter Emily and extended family.

Lorry was a beloved fixture at The Union Hotel and Cold Springs Tavern, where she served for many years. She later took on key roles in the business operations for her and Brent’s construction business, B.H. Hildebrand Construction and also her

brother Ran’s art business operations in New York all while pursuing her passion and talent for interior design. Though happiest in her cozy cabin in the woods, Lorry also had a deep love for adventure. Whether flying with Brent in their small plane, road-tripping with her girlfriends (or with Miss Kitty nestled between her houseplants on the way to Idaho), or camping in her vintage trailers that she refurbished with exquisite taste and attention to detail.

Lorry’s energy and appetite for life was unrelenting and irresistible.

A brilliant cook, master of craft cocktails, gracious host, champion leg-wrestler, and prolific home painter, she was always on the hunt for the perfect shade for her kitchen or the ideal textile. Fiercely independent with enviable self-sufficiency there was no task Lorry could not master, inspiring the same in those around her. She learned to sew from her grandmother Naomi and to play guitar from her mother Joyce, and she had a beautiful singing voice that few of us had the privilege of hearing. Lorry had a deep affection for old pickup trucks, horses, and the rich sounds of American Roots, Blues, and Country music. The woman never met a stranger, cherished her canyon neighbors, and knew it was always the right time— and the right place—for a dance party.

She is survived by her husband Brent Hildebrand, stepdaughter Emily Hildebrand, her brothers Jon Ortner and Ran Ortner, stepfather Bob Hardwick, niece Dana Caldwell, nephew Jon Dean Ortner, great nephews Jack, Wiley, and Warren, and her beautiful friends and extended family, all of whom she loved so fiercely.

A Celebration of Life will be held on October 5th at Lorry and Brent’s cabin on Paradise Road. This will be an informal gathering and we invite all who would like to honor and celebrate Lorry to stop by, share stories, and

toast Lorry. We invite you to make/bring a copy of a photo of you and Lorry if you have one to display at the gathering and to collect in an album afterward commemorating her life and loved ones.

Date of Celebration of Life: October 5, 2024

Location: 45 Sunshine Lane, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Time: Between 2:00 PM –6:00 PM

For more information or questions please contact:

Dana Caldwell: danafoxcaldwell@gmail.com

Lori Smyth: lori.n.smyth@gmail.com

Brent Hildebrand: bhhcinc@outlook.com

Michael B. Sharpe 11/6/1962 - 9/6/2024

We mourn the passing of Michael (Mike) Brent Sharpe, age 61, after an accident took his life on his property in Rogers, Arkansas. Mike grew up in Santa Barbara where he graduated from Santa Barbara High School in 1980. He was an active member of the water polo team and an awardwinning diver for the Dons. Mike was also a drummer and enjoyed his time in several local rock bands through the decades.

Due in part to his father’s influence, Mike developed a passion for building homes early in life. He worked in various areas of home construction and management, eventually obtaining his contractor’s license. He moved to Arkansas in 2021 to escape the bustle of LA life and found peace working as a contractor and remodeling his sister’s lake cabin on Beaver Lake. He later started work on a home of his own on a wooded property with chickens and his dogs. He found fellowship with his

neighbors in his small lakeside community and often shared his farm fresh eggs with them.

Mike held a strong faith in the Lord and was baptized early last year at his church in Arkansas. He is succeeded in death by his mother, Margie Sharpe, and his father and best friend, Don Sharpe. We have comfort knowing he is with them and peacefully in the arms of God.

Mike is survived by his stepmother, Kay Sharpe, and his siblings, Doug Sharpe (Debbie), Steven Sharpe, Peter Sharpe (AnnaMarie), Cindy (Sharpe) Lancaster (Arne), Whitney (Sharpe) Grist (Evan), Meagan (Sharpe) Orris (Mike), his cousin Jennifer Benbury, and his many nieces and nephews.

A small, private memorial will be held in Arkansas on his little oasis. In lieu of flowers, because of his kind heart and soft spot for animals in need, please send donations in his name to the Santa Barbara Humane Society, 5399 Overpass Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93111. Donations can also be made online through their website: https://sbhumane.org/.

Patrick Corrigan 1/3/1933 - 9/11/2024

Patrick Corrigan passed away peacefully on September 11, 2024, surrounded by family.

He was born on January 3, 1933, in Milwaukee, WI to Elizabeth W and The Right Reverend Daniel Corrigan. Patrick served in the Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict before starting a long career as an investment banker for White Weld and Merrill Lynch in downtown Minneapolis.

Patrick was a role model for the other Account

Executives in the office and achieved the distinction of Chairman’s Club membership, one of the highest sales honors as an Account Executive. As a Chairman’s Club member, he always set high standards for himself and encouraged those around him to do the same.

Prior to his financial services career, he graduated from the University of Minnesota where he was introduced to some of the best American fiction writers. Patrick was an avid reader and shared his love of books with his friends and family.

Patrick loved to stay active. He could always be found either at the Minneapolis Athletic Club playing volleyball, on the tennis court, or running laps around Lake of the Isles. He enjoyed walking trips through Ireland, Scotland, England, Italy and many more countries.

In 2004, Patrick and his wife Betsy moved to Santa Barbara for their retirement. He remained active and made many friends at the Santa Barbara Athletic Club and on the tennis court. He could have walked a block in any direction in Santa Barbara and seen someone he knew.

He loved his family more than anything. His children brought him immense joy and his unconditional love for them could not be separated by distance. Patrick is survived by his wife of 41 years, Betsy Ingalls, his four children Daniel (Maureen), Kate (Jean-Yves), Josh (Sheryl) and Lucy (Josh). He also has two surviving brothers John and Michael (Nancy). Patrick loved his nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and his dog, Bentley. He will be remembered for his million dollar smile.

The family extends their gratitude for the loving care from Hospice of Santa Barbara and VNA Health Santa Barbara.

A private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

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Mark Anthony Caballero 2/14/1949 - 9/10/2024

Mark Anthony Caballero, aged 75, passed away on September 10, 2024, in Walhalla, SC. Born on February 14, 1949, in Santa Barbara, Mark lived a life marked by devotion to his family and an unwavering spirit of generosity.

He is survived by his loving wife, Debra Kruljac.

His daughters: Stacy Caballero Goss (Scott), Nikki Caballero Zsigo (Konstantin)

Stepsons: Jeremiah Wonnacott (Heather), and Clint Wonnacott (Darlene Banks).

Mark’s joy was multiplied by his grandchildren, Marc Lido Spitzer and Joseph Wonnacott, who will miss their grandfather’s guidance and love.

Mark also leaves behind his siblings Victor Daniel Caballero (Patricia), Marcia A. Stirhl (Craig), Dora (Dori) Mendoza, Vickie Caballero (Sister Barbara), and Jimmy Caballero (Esther), along with many nieces, nephews, and a large extended family who cherished his presence in their lives.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Maria Camou Cruz and Edward Gonzales Caballero, and his granddaughter, Serena Nicole Williford, and his beloved aunt Rita.

Mark grew up in Santa Barbara, CA surrounded by a large immediate and extended family. At 19 he enlisted, and became a paratrooper and a soldier of the 101st airborne division of the screaming eagles with over 80 jumps.

He was a Vietnam combat

veteran. He recieved 2 purple hearts and 1 bronze star. He was a decorated drill sergeant at Ft. Benning. He was a race relations counselor and an equal opportunity advisor.

He retired from the army after “20 years 9 days 4 hours”

He served as administrator for the March of Dimes, before going to school for massage therapy. He had a very successful 22 year career, meeting and helping so many wonderful people in the Brevard County FL area, and finally retiring in 2012.

In retirement he moved to South Carolina and had a hobby farm of Alpaca, goats, chickens, and lots of beautiful land. He bought himself a 25ft Bayfield sailboat and, became a member of the Keowee sailing club.

He loved riding his motorcycle, wood carving, dancing, theater, skating, sailing, the beach, and his hot tub. I can keep listing all of the things he enjoyed.

He knew how to enjoy life. It’s hard to describe the essence of someone like that. You just know you wanted to be around him. His energy was beautiful. He was the best man.

He always said a stranger is a friend yet to be met. It wasn’t just a saying. He lived that every day he left the house. He had a very whimsical way of connecting with people. You would never see him talking to anyone without a big smile on their face. He was the most amazing story teller whether it was real or made up. He could’ve been a success doing so many things.

In retirement, his best friend was Chakana a Great Pyrenees. They had a magical bond. She took such good care of him and the farm animals. She was so brave and attentive. I hope he gets to have her back now.

He made anything seem possible with the power of positive thinking. I’m

positive if love could keep us alive he would still be with us today.

Mark’s life was a testament to the value of family, hard work, and kindness. His memory will be cherished and kept alive in the hearts of all who knew him.

Filomena passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on September 13, 2024.

Filomena Valadez Abundiz born July 5, 1930 in Chapala, Jalisco Mexico. She was raised in a small cobblestone street town with her papá as the boat captain for the town lake ferry and her beloved mamá raising her and her 7 siblings. Filomena was the 4th in line of siblings and was described as “a proper girly girl and a very fine and classy lady.” At the age of 26, Filomena traveled to the United States with her 6 month old daughter. Her mission was a life rooted in love and care for others which is fitting to her name meaning: “to love”. In 1956, upon joining her sisters here in the United States, Filomena knew Santa Barbara was the place she wanted to raise her daughter, Adriana Lamas Urzua and call home. She worked various jobs including: La Tolteca, Ung Hi Yee Laundry, Lemon Factory by day and raising her daughter as a sin-

gle mom. Filomena quickly became immersed into the community and created lifelong friendships along the way. In 1959, she met the love of her life, Victor Abundiz, and together they had their second daughter, Corina Figueroa and raised their family in Santa Barbara.

Filomena was preceded in death by her parents, Pedro Valadez and Aurelia Alcantar, her husband, Victor Abundiz, and her siblings Clemente, Ana, Gregoria, Beatriz, Juan Manuel.

She is survived by her 2 sisters, Concepcion Acosta, Elandia Santillan and several nieces and nephews.

Many in Santa Barbara know Filomena as “Mana”. Mana began in 1975 with the birth of her first grandson, Larry Urzua, Jr.. She absolutely adored being a grandmother and wanted to use the name “Mama Nena” instead of abuela. When Larry was old enough to speak “Mama Nena” all rolled into one word: Mana.

Now, almost 50 years later, many friends, family, grandkids and great-grandkids refer to her as “Mana”.

Mana was the kind of person that observed the world around her and would give her everything to ensure others were cared for. She never forgot where she came from and although she had created quite the life here for herself, she was selfless. What started with her daughters Adriana Lamas Urzua (Larry Urzua, Sr) and Corina Figueroa (Raul Figueroa) turned into caring for her grandchildren as if they were her own. Larry Urzua, Jr. (Amy Urzua), Deanna Urzua Caballero (Sergio Caballero), Anissa Figueroa and Timothy Figueroa. Which then blossomed into caring for her great-grandchildren which were truly her pride and joy: Alina Urzua, Katy Caballero, Siena Urzua, Shane Caballero, Eliana Urzua and Karina Urzua.

Her grandchildren and

great-grandchildren have spent the last few days reminiscing over all of the fond memories made over the years. Smiling, laughing, crying over recalling her devotion to her family. Afterschool or summer days spent at her house, the sound of music and her singing in the kitchen, filled with endless homemade food. Her lunch burritos she walked over to us at Notre Dame School and then later in life as her older grandkids became parents, breakfast burritos after dropping off their children at school. A few of us have attempted over the years to obtain her recipes. We have even tried replicating them in our own houses and it turns out a key ingredient was missing: her love in making these meals for us. Filomena was more than just a woman of faith. Her love was grand for her family. She was a fierce, independent, woman whose strength was admirable till her last breath here on earth. Mana, te queremos mucho mucho más por siempre. Ya descansa, vamos a estar bien. Nos vemos, si dios quiere. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Hospice of Santa Barbara and/ or the Serenity House whom cared for Filomena with the utmost care and dignity.

A Rosary will be held on Thursday, September 19th at 7pm, at McDermott-Crockett Chapel, 2020 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, California 93105. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, September 20th at 11am at the Old Mission Santa Barbara, 2201 Laguna Street, Santa Barbara, California 93015. Interment

Filomena Valadez Abundiz

7/5/1930 - 9/13/2024

photo @sharkowitz_

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Seven Days of $8DuringBurritos Our Fourth Annual Burrito Week

Aby Indy Staff

lways hearty and comforting, typically stuffed with energy-giving proteins and stomach-filling starches, and yet flexible enough these days to showcase just about any flavor imaginable, the burrito is the world’s most dynamic handheld hunger-killer. From al pastor to falafel, roasted veggies to melted cheese, breakfast fare to late-night eats, the burrito possibilities are boundless.

There’s no better time to explore these creative creations than during the Santa Barbara Independent’s Burrito Week, a tasty tradition that we launched in 2021. For our fourth annual eating affair, more than 20 different burritos are being served for just $8 at 18 restaurants from today until September 25.

What follows is a colorful guide crafted by our own team of burrito enthusiasts, featuring information about each restaurant, details on what’s inside every offering, and a list of restrictions that may apply.

Tell us what you think and tag photos of your Burrito Week victories at #SBIndyBurritoWeek on Instagram. We’ll publish our favorite experiences in next week’s issue. You might even win a $25 gift card to a participating restaurant!

And make sure to tune into @sbindependent this week, where we’ll be highlighting a few of these burritos with extra photos and videos every day.

—Matt Kettmann

BURRITO WEEK! BURRITO WEEK!

BEAST TAQUERIA’S BEAST BURRITO

With large portions, highquality ingredients, and Chef Ramon Velazquez’s signature attention to detail, Beast Taqueria’s fare is already some of the best on State Street. But for Burrito Week, it’s a total steal.

CORAZÓN COMEDOR’S COMEDOR BURRITO

Corazón Comedor is the younger sibling of Ramon Velazquez’s Corazón Cocina, the Mexican street food staple located inside Santa Barbara’s Public Market since 2014. Comedor opened just up the street in 2022, serving more upscale bites that reference the flavors of Velazquez’s childhood in Guadalajara.

The Guadalajara-raised Velazquez is the mastermind behind the Public Market darling Corazón Cocina; the homestyle cuisine of Corazón Comedor; and the new elevated coastal Mexican hotspot in Montecito, Alma Fonda Fina. At Beast, Velazquez creates hearty and playful dishes that pair beautifully with a frosty brew from their shared-space neighbors, M. Special.

BLUEWATER GRILL’S FIRECRACKER SHRIMP BURRITO & PANKO CHICKEN BURRITO

Bluewater Grill is one of Santa Barbara’s charming tourist spots that tends to slip my mind until visitors come to town and I want to show off the sparkly Pacific Ocean beauty of our city to full advantage. But why should the visitors have all the fun? Burrito Week provides the perfect excuse to enjoy the view from the iconic lighthouse building on Cabrillo Boulevard while enjoying their two special creations.

Their Beast Burrito could hold its own next to a Greatland IPA, but with its flavorpacked ingredient list, you might be too distracted by the sheer deliciousness of this “beast” to remember you even ordered a beer. The special’s fresh flour tortilla is grilled to perfection and loaded with zesty and tender chicken, beans, cheese, onions, cilantro crema, French fries, cabbage, and salsa. Try it with their fresh guacamole and hot-out-of-the-fryer chips, or sweet and savory plantains coated in cotija cheese and crema.

Whatever you choose off the menu, in the wise hands of Velazquez and his team’s authentic Mexican cooking, don’t be surprised if your inner beast takes over.

—Rebecca Horrigan 634 State St.; beasttaqueria.com

The first is, not surprisingly, seafood. The firecracker shrimp burrito fills a flour tortilla with a nice helping of shrimp, subtly tasty coconut ginger rice, firecracker sauce, and avocado. Also available is the panko chicken burrito. The crispy panko breading (used on their delicious calamari steak) on the chicken pairs nicely with chipotle dirty rice, and Pepper Jack cheese in a flour tortilla.

Both burritos are surprisingly light combinations that aren’t as spicy as they sound. The salsa verde they serve them with adds a nice kick without overwhelming the flavors. Pro tip: Happy hour is Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m., and there’s even free parking in the lot behind the restaurant.

—Leslie Dinaberg Dine-in only. 15 E. Cabrillo Blvd.; (805) 845-5121; bluewatergrill.com

Comedor’s eponymous breakfast burrito is an elevated classic with fluffy farmers’ market eggs, melty Oaxacan cheese, potatoes, frijoles de rancho, and crema. When I came into Comedor’s welcoming outpost to try it for myself, the chef added chipotle-spiced shredded chicken to my burrito for a more satisfying and protein-packed wrap. (That’s an add-on to the Burrito Week special.)

Before serving, the burrito is lightly toasted to give it more structure and a slight crunch; in my opinion, all burritos should be crisped in a pan to avoid sogginess. As with all other entrees at Comedor, the burrito comes with a three-piece salsa flight and habanero crema, the perfect sauce to drizzle on any dish that could benefit from more spice.

The Comedor Burrito has crunch, richness, creaminess, and substance; all components to turn a good morning into a great one.

—Stephanie Gerson

Available 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 29 E. Victoria St.; (805) 679-5397; corazoncomedor.com

CRUSHCAKES’ CRUSH YOUR DAY BREAKFAST BURRITO

Don’t let the name fool you. Crushcakes has been crushing it with way more than cupcakes since they opened their doors in 2008. Joining us for Burger Week earlier this year, and jumping on the burrito bandwagon now with their Crush Your Day breakfast burrito, the eatery is showcasing their full breakfast and lunch menus one marvelous mouthful at a time.

Don’t let the simple list of ingredients in this burrito fool you, either. The combination of scrambled eggs, cheddar and Jack cheese, roasted potatoes, and a choice of either applewood smoked bacon or avocado, all wrapped inside a grilled wholewheat tortilla, results in a satisfyingly hefty entrée that is definitely more than the sum of its parts.

I confessed to Crushcakes owner Shannon Gaston that the burrito was so delicious, I found myself poking around to see whether there was another ingredient inside contributing to the flavorful finale. It’s just that good. Gaston credits the fresh, clean, local ingredients that they use in all of their recipes as the secret behind the vibrant taste. “Well,” she adds, “Chef Edwin’s roasted potatoes are also pretty incredible.” Served with tortilla chips plus Chef Edwin’s homemade salsa that clings lovingly to each morsel it touches, the Crush Your Day breakfast burrito is not to be missed. It’s being served all day at both locations. But if you want to crush your day completely, get over there for breakfast to start crushing early.

—Sarah Sinclair 1315 Anacapa St., (805) 963-9353; 5392 Hollister Ave., (805) 845-2780; crushcakes.com; @crushcakescafe

Justin Blum

HOME PLATE GRILL’S TRAIN WRECK & CHILI COLORADO MOJADO

Home Plate Grill is stepping up for Burrito Week yet again, dropping not one but two distinct face-stuffers on us all. One is perfect for on-the-move chomping in the morning hours; the other is a wetter affair best enjoyed while seated with fork and knife.

Let’s first consider the Train Wreck, a breakfast burrito on steroids (or maybe that should be statins).

Packed with scrambled egg, crispy bacon, luscious house-made sausage gravy, crunchy tater tots, and gooey cheddar cheese, this gets a quick griddle press to tighten up the otherwise unwieldy insides. “I like this because you can take it to-go,” said my 14-year-old son. “It’s portable, unlike other messy burritos.”

But this casual café, which was opened in this El Encanto Heights mini-strip mall by Ken Johnston back in 2016, doesn’t shy away from that style either. Cue the Chili Colorado Mojado.

It starts with simmering slow-cooked beef in a savory red sauce, then adding rice, chili beans, and piquant red onions inside the flour tortilla, which is slathered in more red sauce, cotija cheese, and sour cream. The dark-hued sauce recalls mole more than Colorado to me, delivering salty, spicy waves of complex flavor in each dripping forkful.

HOOK’D BAR & GRILL’S BEST DAM BURRITO

I’ve put away a lot of burritos in my day. More than I’d care to admit. I’ve also eaten a few for Burrito Week. More than a few. The Best Dam Burrito served at Hook’d Bar & Grill on the sunny shores of Lake Cachuma is, in fact, one of the best I’ve enjoyed. Here’s why.

—Matt Kettmann

First, the burrito itself is exceptional on every level. The oak-smoked brisket has that deep, rich flavor you get from treating meat with love and patience. They make it right there on the edge of the water in an old-school pit smoker, starting with six hours of indirect heat, then slow-cooking overnight. The cilantro rice, lime crema, and fresh pico de gallo give a bite of zest, and the black beans, Jack cheese, and flour tortilla round out what is truly a perfectly balanced, highly delicious burrito.

Second, where you get to enjoy this meal is nothing short of spectacular. As far as Santa Barbara views go, it’s right up there with Brophy Bros. and The Boathouse, only instead of looking out at the ocean, you gaze on the freshwater reservoir that filled to the brim last winter and teems with trout, bass, and catfish. Boats gently bob along the new marina, and Hurricane Deck beckons in the distance. All of this, by the way, is a short 30-minute drive from town.

Third, the people behind Hook’d Craig Lingham and Dustin Farnum have single-handedly elevated what was once a dinky snack shack into a hip bar and grill that blows any other campground café out of the water. They host live music, have deep connections to the lake, and represent all that’s good about local ownership. And they make a damn fine burrito. One of the best.

—Tyler Hayden

Angelina Cravey-Taylor

Craig Lingham (left) and Dustin Farnum

Flavor of India Lunch Buffet

for $15.95

Flavor of India has been a favorite of Santa Barbara locals and tourists for over 34 years. Family-owned, this lovely award-winning restaurant features traditional Indian recipes at its finest in a cozy and friendly restaurant. We use natural herbs and fresh produce and meat to bring to you authentic northern Indian dishes with exotic flavors and tantilizing aromas. At Flavor of India, dishes are not spicy, but flavorful, we can spice up to your desired taste.

Authentic curries from north India

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LOS AGAVES’ PASTOR, CARNITAS, CHICKEN, OR GARDEN BURRITO

First impressions can mean a lot, and Los Agaves’ Garden Burrito makes a great one. It looks pretty. The slightly browned, stuffed tortilla sits next to a perfect pyramid of nutty rice, crisp lettuce, and fresh pico de gallo, made with bright-red tomato and deep-purple onion. The guacamole on the plate is vibrant, contrasting the bright white sour cream.

The burrito itself balances its flavors and textures perfectly. Creamy Monterey Jack cheese mingles with the crunch of fresh bell peppers and carrots. The slightly smoky grilled zucchini combines with soft pinto beans. Here is a burrito that is filling and moist without being heavy or soggy. Round out the next bite with a dollop of guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo in equal measure and you’ve got yourself a perfect blend of warm and cool, rich, and piquant.

From the airy and bright De la Vina location, Los Agaves’ owner Carlos Luna, who opened his first Milpas Street location in 2008, says that the restaurant goes for natural flavors and fresh ingredients and that it sources its produce and seafood daily from local vendors.

If for some reason you’re craving meat, you’re in luck. Los Agaves’ Pastor, Carnitas, and Chicken burritos are all also available for Burrito Week.

—Christina McDermott 600 N. Milpas St., 2911 De la Vina St., and 7024 Market Place Dr.; losagaves.com

LITTLE HEART CAFECITO’S CARPINTERO BURRITO

Ever since we launched Burrito Week four years ago, hungry Indy staffers have happily headed out to seek and devour anything a restaurant puts before us. About the only thing that could be considered “work” about this assignment is monitoring email on the day our Food & Drink Dude-in-Chief Matt Kettmann’s list of participants goes out in order to be first to nab a putatively great burrito.

The offerings haven’t all been perfect, but this year, I got to visit Little Heart Cafecito and can report their Carpintero burrito to be a win-win-win, as some politicos are known to enthuse. Bright-yellow farmers’ market eggs, luscious potatoes, and a savory house-made chorizo. I don’t even like chorizo, but this was fresh minced pork seasoned just right. Outstanding. As are the salsas and the coffees.

Found on the Chapala Street side of downtown’s Public Market, the Cafecito is down the way from its big-sister restaurant Corazón Cocina and across from the ever-popular Empty Bowl Gourmet Noodle Bar. Frankly, I find everything I’ve tried at Cafecito and the Corazón to be delicious. Call me biased. But at eight bucks a burrito, such a deal!

—Jean Yamamura 8 a.m.-2 p.m. S.B. Public Market, 38 W. Victoria St.; (805) 679-5649;

LOS ARROYOS’ RUNAWAY BURRITO

Structural integrity is undervalued in most burrito-making, so that’s where Los Arroyos’ Runaway Burrito steps in. It’s meant to be hand-held, so you can walk or drive and still devour. There’s no muss and fuss of sour cream or guac atop (there is avo wisely inside). Then there is a hardening, tasty sear of the finished rolled tortilla on the plancha.

And there’s plenty of goodness in either of the two different meaty preparations you can opt for: an al pastor that’s juicy and offers just a hint of extra-flavorful fat, a grilled chicken redolent of BBQ’d good times and smoke, and brown beans and cheese that ooze and holds the whole amalgam together. If you’re talented, bite off the top and pour a bit of one of Los Arroyos’ stellar salsas in maybe the avocado one that provides an acid counterpoint or the quemada that brings heat, but not too hot.

There’s a reason Los Arroyos has been pleasing area customers for 25 years. Speaking of that, the original Figueroa Street location has just been spruced up new floors, new booths, new chairs to look more like the Montecito location (enough said, no?). So, if you choose not to run away, you’ll have a much lovelier space to sit.

—George Yatchisin 14 W. Figueroa St., (805) 962-5541; 1280 Coast Village Rd., Montecito, (805) 969-9059; 5764 Calle Real, Goleta, (805) 770-8209; losarroyos.net

MAÍZ PICANTE’S PASTOR OR CARNITAS OR ROASTED VEGGIES BURRITO

Head Chef Francisco “Paco” Cavazos opened up Maíz Picante Taquería on Valentine’s Day 2023 after spending years learning from the best, then running some of the most popular, and authentic, Mexican food restaurants in Santa Barbara. Chef Paco was tapped by restaurateur Carlos Luna to run Los Agaves, then Santo Mezcal, after the budding Guadalajara-born chef finished an apprenticeship with worldrenowned Oaxacan chef Alejandro Ruiz in Mexico.

At Maíz Picante, Chef Paco brought the same attention to detail and obsession with authenticity with a more street-taco-leaning menu (think house-made yellow tortillas made with nixtamal, a calcium-hydroxidesoaked corn that yields a softer and richer sweetness). Each plate comes to your table with a side of fixings and four different salsas: tomatillo, chipotle, habanero, or jalapeño.

For Burrito Week, Maíz Picante is offering your choice of carnitas; veggies; or marinated, thinly sliced pork al pastor which spins on the giant trompo behind the counter in the kitchen. The burritos are simple and traditional Mexican-style, which means just the meat, beans, and melty Oaxacan cheese, wrapped in a fluffy and pleasantly stretchy flour tortilla.

I chose al pastor, which is sliced fresh to order and layered with flavors that are somehow both bright and deep, and sweet and savory. Paired with a different salsa for each bite and one of their cucumber-lime aquas frescas, the meal was a bona-fide Burrito Week treat and a testament to Chef Paco’s passion for Mexican cuisine. —Ryan P. Cruz 2714 De la Vina St.; (805) 586-2272; maizpicante.com

Orbelin Munoz (left) and Jorge Nava

Francisco “Paco” Cavazos

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ON THE ALLEY’S GRASS ROOTS BURRITO

To munch your burrito with a free side of enthralling marina and mountain view, head on down to the Santa Barbara Harbor. There, On the Alley has promoted one of its trio of allday breakfast burritos the Grass Roots to a Burrito Week star. While On the Alley, the more casual downstairs concern of beloved Brophy Brothers, normally slings more fish tacos or ahi poke, its Grass Roots is a vegetarian option. You even get to choose which way you want the potato prepared, either with On the Alley’s craveable tater tots (chopped up) or a hash-brown-style spud sprinkling.

Cheddar meltingly holds everything together, including both grilled red pepper and pasilla chilis, as you can’t have too many peppers; onion; avocado; ever a rich, guilty pleasure; and just enough well-scrambled egg to provide tasty protein. On the Alley also sneaks in two veggies generally out of the box for Mexican mixtures: crisp cauliflower for its brassica grassiness, and, of all things, fennel. As one particularly fond of the frond-waver, to me it seems a clever way to ease in anise sweetness in a crunch one might associate with the less assertive celery.

Two salsas add zip: a lively pico de gallo and a tangy, tomatillo-based green. If you need more kick, green and red Tabasco await on each table. Or even malt vinegar, if you want to go crazy. If you must, be virtuous and order it as a bowl sans tortilla.

—George Yatchisin

Only available at 117 Harbor Wy.; (805) 962-6315; onthealley.com

PADARO BEACH GRILL’S NACHO BURRITO

PETRA CAFÉ’S VEGAN GREEN FALAFEL BURRITO

I’ve had my fair share of falafel over the years across various international travels, but to find a location in the heart of Santa Barbara that successfully captures the flavors and ambience of my favorite falafel experiences was an unexpected treat.

Petra Café (formerly Foxtail Kitchen) delivers just that: a delicious menu and an environment guaranteed to take you out of the S.B. bubble, if just for the duration of a meal. With decor to match the Jordanian cuisine, diners can find cushioned, comfortable seating both indoors or on the back patio (where one can also enjoy some hookah, if that’s your thing).

The cafe’s Burrito Week contribution is their Green Falafel Burrito, and though I might consider it more of a wrap than a burrito, it’s both vegan and tasty, so I’m not complaining. Falafel, greens, cabbage, and hummus all wrapped in a green tortilla and drizzled with tahini. YUM. Accessories included a flavorful tzatziki and a deceptively hot habanero sauce (also flavorful, but try at your own heat risk).

While the menu doesn’t regularly feature a burrito, Padaro Beach Grill draws crowds from across the county with this week’s limited release of their Nacho Burrito. The star is the homemade chili made up of beans, meat, sauce, and spices which goes perfectly with the shredded cabbage, crispy tortilla chips, and healthy portions of guac and sour cream. The crunch of the chips, creaminess of the guac and sour cream, and smokiness of the chili make for the perfect bite.

With the restaurant nestled between the 101 and the Union Pacific Railway, diners at Padaro Beach Grill can enjoy their feel-good food while overlooking the rolling waves and white sand at Santa Claus Beach in Carpinteria. Owned by Will Ransone, Padaro Beach Grill is a family-run restaurant that has been a favorite destination among locals for years, and it’s easy to see why. The outdoor seating packed with palm trees, flowers, a sand pit, and loads of sun feels more like sitting in a friend’s backyard than at a restaurant.

—Aidan Kenney 3765 Santa Claus Ln., Carpinteria; (805) 566-9800; padarobeachgrill.com

The atmosphere evoked memories of the aforementioned international travels, and the staff was attentive and friendly. For a fully vegan offering this burrito week, look no further than Petra Café’s Green Falafel Burrito. —Don Brubaker 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; closed Monday. 14 E. Cota St.; (805) 845-6226; foxtailsb.com

SUPER CUCAS’ CUCAS BURRITO

Super Cucas, specifically the Isla Vista location, has fed me at my best and comforted me at my worst. Their burritos have some sort of healing power at least, I think so.

During my time at UCSB, Cucas was the spot for late-night eats and spilling gossip over hefty burritos and chips at one of the booths inside. The best part? I always had the other half of the burrito waiting in the fridge for me the next day.

The taqueria opened in 1991 and has remained a community staple with three locations in town, staying committed to including only the freshest ingredients. Their menu is expansive, but Cucas keeps its dishes simple and classic. The Cucas Burrito, with beans, rice, onion, cilantro, and your choice of meat, is just one of their many can’t-go-wrong options. If you like your burritos to melt in your mouth, look no further.

Meat options at Cucas include carne asada, chicken, al pastor, and carnitas. Yet, non-meateaters have an entire menu of vegan burritos from which to choose, featuring vegan chorizo, soy beef and pastor, and even the option to add vegan cheese. Before diving into your burrito, don’t forget to stop by the salsa counter for the only correct choice in my book: salsa quemada.

—Stephanie Gerson

Only available at 626 W. Micheltorena St.; (805) 962-4028; supercucasrestaurant.com

TAQUERIA LA UNICA’S DEL REY BURRITO & JALISCO BIRRIA BURRITO

I’m pretty sure there is a home in my stomach reserved exclusively for Taqueria La Unica’s burritos. Like the commonly cited sugar-box, the burritobox is situated on the left side of my stomach, closest to my heart, and is very loud when hungry.

The Del Rey burrito complete with juicy al pastor and enough Chihuahua cheese to flip any frown upside down is a well-loved meal in my household. The usual rice and bean suspects are spiced up with a layer of fresh pineapple, pleasantly surprising even the most seasoned of burrito-eaters. Throw a little salsa on top from the glorious salsa bar, and you’ve got yourself a winner.

And what better way to get a buddy in on the fun than to have another burrito on the menu this week? The Jalisco burrito will give your plus-one a run for their money, with the gorgeous side of birria broth emerging as the star of the show. After dumping it over every perfectly proportioned bite of rice, beans, cheese, and onions, we took the consommé home and ate it on, well, everything.

Important note: Both burritos are incredibly sturdy. No tortilla-disintegration disasters happening here.

When I asked my partner-in-burrito-eating-crime, Hanna, for her opinion, she could only find one word in between bites: “Fire,” she said. Burrito-boxes happy.

—Margaux Lovely 3771 State St.; (805) 689-5619; taquerialaunica.com

TAQUERÍA S.B.’S AL PASTOR BURRITO

Right across the street from The Granada Theatre in the heart of downtown’s Arts District, Taquería Santa Barbara is no stranger to making a dramatic entrance.

The State Street taqueria is the passion project of Gerardo “Lalo” Umejio, who immigrated from Cuernavaca, Mexico, to Santa Barbara in the early 1990s. Following his wife’s death in 2013, he took a leap of faith from his housekeeping business to fulfill a long-held dream of opening a restaurant, which he did with his daughter Eva in spring 2020 right as the COVID curtain was dropping. Following a few difficult months of take-out-only service, the Umejios were finally able to welcome dine-in customers inside, and they now serve a growing number of regulars as well as a steady stream of theater patrons looking for a quick and convenient pre-show bite.

The Mexico City–influenced menu’s star ingredient is easily the al pastor. With cameos in the taqueria’s popular Torta Cubana and Santa Barbara–themed alambres like La Misión, the spice-and-chile-marinated pork gets to hog the spotlight in Taquería S.B.’s Burrito Week offering.

The Al Pastor Burrito includes the titular ingredient crisped against an open flame to mouthwatering perfection on a trompo showcased in the open kitchen behind the counter along with refried beans, Mexican rice, cheese, onion, and cilantro. Emily Umejio (who helps her dad manage the restaurant now that her sister, Eva, has become a full-time lawyer) highly recommends pairing the burrito with their creamy, sweet-and-spicy pineapple salsa, which threatens to steal the show and elicit from even the fullest of burrito eaters an enthusiastic “Encore!” —Jackson Friedman 1213 State St., Ste. A; (805) 869-6618; taqueriasb.com

INTRODUCING THE Cottage Neurosciences Clinic

Under the leadership of a dedicated team of neurosurgeons, the Cottage Neurosciences Clinic is committed to delivering excellent care from diagnosis to exploring treatment options and ongoing management of a wide range of conditions affecting the brain, spine and nervous system.

SERVICES OFFERED:

Minimally invasive procedures, surgical and nonsurgical approaches for the treatment of:

• brain and spine tumors • spine conditions • epilepsy

• neurovascular disorders • trigeminal neuralgia

Welcome to Santa Playa Mariscos in Santa Barbara! Enjoy our fresh Mexican seafood, including fish and shrimp ceviche tostadas, Baja fish tacos, and an amazing cold seafood selection. Don’t forget to try our tasty Botanas (appetizers). Dive in today!

For more information, please call 805-569-7820 or visit cottagehealth.org/ neuroclinic 2410 Fletcher Ave., Suite 302

While Yona Redz transitions to their new location at 1230 State Street, Suite A, Santa Playa will be serving their burritos and full menu. Come enjoy Yona Redz with us during the move!

1230 State Street | Suite C

Richard Chung, MD, PhD N. Nicole Moayeri, MD Brian Walcott, MD

YELLOW BELLY TAP & RESTAURANT’S BA-GAWK BURRITO

With rustic wood beams hovering over the bar and stickers stuck everywhere, Yellow Belly Tap & Restaurant exudes neighborhood joint vibes in all the right ways: a chalkboard loaded with draft beer options; patios in front and back to relax over friendly, flavorful food; and, best of all, smiles on the staff, greeting you as if they already know your name. (And they often do, having been in business about a decade now.)

BURRITO WEEK!

Don’t let the laid-back looks fool you: Chef Andrew Holmes takes Burrito Week seriously. Just like last year’s Mother Clucker, he’s taking an Americana approach to this south-of-the-border format, featuring buttermilk fried chicken thighs as the star of their BA-GAWK Burrito. (You gotta order it in ALL CAPS too.)

“Keep your eyes on the thighs!” urged Holmes, and that’s easy, as he doesn’t skimp. The crunchy bits are surrounded by cilantro-lime rice, pinto beans, and jalapeño slaw, and then set off by his California pepper salsa, a bright-orange accoutrement that’s zesty and expertly spicy, at least for my taste. Add a bunch if you want a burn, or just a drip for extra pop.

The BA-GAWK manages to walk the line between hefty, thanks to the rice, and fresh, thanks to the slaw. So when done, you’re full, but not overloaded. Unless you had one too many pints, but that’s on you.

—Matt Kettmann 2611 De la Vina St.; (805) 770-5694; yellowbellytap.com

S.B. FOOD CONNECTION’S TRI-TIP BURRITO

While S.B. Food Connection’s unassuming shop on Milpas Street may be humble, their delectable Burrito Week option is anything but. A massive serving of smoked tri-tip, Spanish rice, Peruvian beans, and cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla, served with chips and their zesty homemade avocado or tomatillo salsas this offering is a serious bang for your Burrito Week buck.

Joseph Silva, who ran the business as a food truck for years before opening their brick-and-mortar location in 2022, emphasized the heart and soul they put into their hearty fare. “We just make sure to take time and put lots of love into the food,” Silva said. “We use a nice, good, quality-choice tri-tip.”

It can be easy to overcook this flavorful cut of meat, but the pros behind the open kitchen take thoughtful care to ensure it retains that melt-in-your-mouth texture. When the cook brought out a large, hot plate of this heaping helping of tender tri-tip, savory rice, and beans smothered in a warm tortilla, of course the ultra-comforting food made an impression. But it was the proud smile of the creator behind the dish that truly set this meal apart.

—Rebecca Horrigan

A Turning Point for Santa Barbara County Wine Country

Wine-Soaked Celebrations Abound For the 20th Anniversary of

by Matt Kettmann

TFilm

wo decades have passed since the surprise hit film Sideways brought some fame and fortune to the Santa Ynez Valley and a surge of business to the hospitality industry in the region. As I wrote in my Full Belly Files newsletter earlier this month, “just as Santa Barbara County was really

starting to catch fire as a wine destination, the film Sideways dumped a tanker’s worth of gasoline on those sparks. That was all thanks to the dramedy’s focus on both the Santa Ynez Valley as a great place to visit and pinot noir as a worthy passion to pursue, and the eventual Oscar winner’s effects continue to

reverberate today.”

Here’s a look at some of the special events taking place to celebrate the Oscar-winning movie’s 20th anniversary, as well as an interview with Rex Pickett, the author of the novel that inspired the whole thing.

FBOTTLES & BARRELS

Hitching Post Releases Sideways Pinot Noir

Also Hosting Events to Celebrate the Oscar-Winning Film’s 20th Anniversary

by Matt Kettmann

rank Ostini still revels in the surprise suc cess that came with the 2004 film Side ways, which showcased the Santa Ynez Valley as a great place to visit and pinot noir as a worthy passion to pursue.

“It cost two bottles of wine,” said the owner of the Hitching Post 2 restaurant in Buellton and co-owner of Hitching Post Wines of all he did to be part of the Oscar-winning movie. “That was the cost. Isn’t that something?”

Given that the early 2000s were a tough time, it was worth the bet. “Coming a few years after 9/11, there was all bad news,” said Ostini. “People were ready for good news.”

His restaurant and wine business surged and remain at a higher volume than they ever were before. That’s the case for many other businesses in the Santa Ynez Valley, where the film opened the door to many more wineries as well as a thriving culinary culture of chef-driven restaurants and sustainable-minded farms.

“It’s all about timing,” said Ostini, who founded his winery with Gray Hartley in 1979. “We were the mavericks 20 years ago. Coastal pinot noir was the new thing. It was all coming on. But without Sideways, that would have taken

Those good times are more mixed today, with many in the wine and tourism industries reporting downturns. “It’s a struggle to be in business and be viable,” said Ostini. So when Searchlight, which produced the film, reached out to Ostini and Hartley to do a special label to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Sideways, they obliged. “We weren’t going to do anything,” said Ostini of the anniversary, but he’s happy they did. “The retailers are all excited to support this wine. They need something to feel good about.”

Rather than a brand-new label which would involve federal approval and many other hurdles the

Hitching Post team decided to simply put a green neck label on the 2021 Highliner, one of their most popular pinot noirs. “Now three of us say we had the idea first: my wife [Jamie Ostini], Gray Hartley, and me, because I thought it was mine!” laughed Ostini. “I’ll give my wife the credit. She’s had all the good ideas.”

To help promote the bottling, the Hitching Post 2 Ostini’s brother owns the family’s original Hitching Post in Casmalia is cohosting a series of 20th anniversary events, including dinners in Buellton, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, and Napa. The restaurant is also involved in Taste of the Santa Ynez Valley’s screening extravaganza on September 29 at the Solvang Festival Theater.

This is unlikely to be the last anniversary season. “We’re gonna toast this thing when it’s 50 years old,” said Ostini. “Of course, I’ll be 100! It will outlive all of us. It’s a classic, so there’s a bit of immortality. People in 100 years will still be able to see that.”

Frank Ostini and Gray Hartley

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The Hitching Post 2’s series of Sideways 20th Anniversary events includes:

• Tue., Sept. 24, 6 p.m., at La Paloma Café, includes dinner and pours of the Sideways limited edition Hitching Post Highliner Pinot Noir, $110 each

• Sat., Oct. 12, at Copia at Culinary Institute of America, Napa; Ostini is a special guest at this screening, which includes a Q&A panel with director Alexander Payne and actor Virginia Madsen as well as dinner; $165 each

• Tue., Oct. 29, at Jar in Los Angeles; $262 each

BOTTLES & BARRELS

Rex Pickett’s Sideways Inspirations

Novelist Remembers Introduction to Santa Ynez Valley and Pinot Noir

The four-day Taste of the Santa Ynez Valley (September 26-29) culminates in a mini food and wine fest at the Hitching Post 2 in Buellton at 3 p.m., when actor Virginia Madsen will make an appearance. The party then moves to Solvang at 5 p.m. for more food & drink, followed by Madsen introducing the film. Tix are $150 for the full Hitching Post 2/screening combo, or just $50 for the screening in Solvang.

So Pickett wrote a play called Two Guys on Wine, but it didn’t work. Meanwhile, he was learning more about wine to keep up with the snobs at a wine bar near his home and decided to write a comedic scene in that setting that was full of sarcasm and repartee but devolved into a brawl.

“I literally stood up from my desk,” he said, realizing that writing about this world in first-person as a novelist not in third-person as a screenwriter or playwright was the voice he needed. “I’d had epiphanies before, but this was a big one.” He wrote the novel in nine weeks.

Though famous for popularizing pinot noir across the planet, the film Sideways was actually first inspired by golf.

Rex Pickett, who wrote the novel that became the Oscar-winning film, was down on his luck in the 1990s. “That was a brutal decade for me,” said Pickett, whose life was in a tailspin. “I was very isolated and very alone. So I went back to the game of golf.”

He’d regularly drive from Santa Monica to play Sandpiper Golf Course in Goleta, where he heard about La Purisima Golf Course near Lompoc, but he wasn’t immediately keen on adding another 50 miles to his drive. “Finally, one day, I just drove past Sandpiper and went to La Purisima, and I absolutely fell in love,” said Pickett. “That’s really the first inspiration for Sideways, even though I didn’t know it at the time. I really went up to play golf.”

He stayed at the Windmill Inn today known as the Sideways Inn and ate at AJ Spurs and then the Hitching Post 2. “It looked like a biker bar from the outside when you first looked at it,” recalled Pickett, who’d sit at the bar and talk to

owner/winemaker Frank Ostini, winemaker Chris Whitcraft, and others. “I started to find out this is wine country.”

The film’s impact on pinot noir was immediate upon its 2004 release, and not just in the Santa Ynez Valley. “When I meet people in Sonoma, where I live now, they really get it,” he said. “They weren’t in the movie, but they make pinot noir, and they saw their sales go through the roof.”

Pickett parlayed the success of the film into multiple sequels and a theatrical version. He recently led the conversion of the original 35mm film into 4K digital resolution. “The colors are vibrant, there are no pops or scratches,” he said of that updated format. “You see into the shadows way better than you ever did.”

He’s visited the Santa Ynez Valley since and will be back in October for a weekend of events at the Alisal Ranch, including dinners, a screening, golf, and horseback riding. But he seems to have soured a bit on the scene here.

“There’s no question that the pinot noir up here [in Sonoma] is superior,” claimed Pickett. “There are some good ones in the Santa Ynez Valley, but I think they’re getting by on the hype of the movie.”

He added wine tasting to his visits. “Bear in mind, back in those days, it was free, and I was dead broke,” he continued. “What I discovered that so many people in the greater L.A. area discovered later is that within two hours, you can be in this bucolic place. You can let your hair down. It’s relaxing. It’s beautiful. The skies are clear. There’s no traffic.”

He enjoyed the rustic tasting rooms of Foxen and Sanford the most. “There was a marriage of this sort of natural ethos, but then a sophistication in the wine,” he said. “My life was really in a bad place, and it was very healing to go to the Santa Ynez Valley.”

He penned a mystery novel called La Purisima, but that wasn’t selling. He kept returning to the Santa Ynez Valley, occasionally visiting with a film set electrician named Roy Gittens, who became the inspiration for the film’s womanizing character, Jack. “There were no affairs, no naked women,” clarified Pickett. “We got to the end of a great trip, and Roy said, ‘You should write a screenplay about it.’ ”

I told him that was quite counter to the opinion of most professional critics (myself included) these days even many Sonoma-based winemakers make Santa Ynez Valley pinots today, for instance, as do some Burgundians. But he didn’t budge, alleging that many winemakers down here add syrah or water back their overripe pinots. That may have been true in the early 2000s, when the ripeness trend was in full swing, but I rarely hear of that or taste anything like that today, when so many pinots lean into lightness rather than power.

“That’s the wonderful thing about wine,” said Pickett. “It’s like film or theater. We can argue and choose to agree or disagree. The conversations are what I really love. Everyone’s palate is different.”

He does credit the Santa Ynez Valley for using Sideways to its collective advantage. “They have leveraged the phenomenon brilliantly,” said Pickett.

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Rex Pickett is hosting a Sideways screening at the Sebastiani Theater in Sonoma on October 11. He’ll be at Alisal Ranch in Solvang, October 18-20, for a full weekend of Sideways events, including wine tastings, dinners, golf, and horseback rides. See alisalranch.com/experiences/sideways-anniversary. For more of his books, see rexpickettbooks.com.

Rex Pickett is returning to the Santa Ynez Valley next month for a full Sideways-themed weekend at the Alisal Ranch.

Alexander Payne on the set of Sideways

INDEPENDENT CALENDAR

THURSDAY 9/19

9/19-9/22:

The Mary Jane McCord Planned Parenthood Book Sale The 50th annual book sale will feature more than 120,000 books, CDs and DVDs, vinyl, puzzles, games, and more in benefit of Planned Parenthood California Central Coast. Thu.-Fri: Noon; Sat.-Sun: 10am. Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real. Email sbbooksaleinfo@gmail.com tinyurl.com/PlannedParenthood Books

9/19: Book Launch Party: Jenna Tico Join area author Jenna Tico for a celebration and release of her book Cancer Moon with music from Waterstrider, a raffle, and Q&A. 5:30pm. SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State St. $15. Call (805) 962-7776. tinyurl.com/CancerMoonLaunchParty

9/19: Chaucer’s Book Talk: Jim Buckley Area author Jim Buckley will talk with S.B. Foresters manager Bill Pintard, one of the main subjects in Buckley’s latest release, ’Ster It Up!: The Story of the Santa Barbara Foresters, America’s Most Successful Summer Baseball Team. 6pm. Chaucer’s Books, 3321 State St. Free. Call (805) 682-6787 or email events@chaucersbooks.com chaucersbooks.com

9/19-9/21: The Producing Unit Presents The Father This gripping and intense play will take the audience on a powerful journey through the mind of an elderly man, André, who is struggling with the complexity of dementia, offering a poignant look at the impact of aging and memory loss. 7:30pm. Center Stage Theater, 751 Paseo Nuevo. Students: $21, GA: $31. Call (805) 963-0408. centerstagetheater.org

FRIDAY 9/20

9/20: Justin Willman: Illusionati Tour Justin Willman, who is best known as the star and creator of the Netflix series Magic for Humans and The Magic Prank Show, will bring an evening of magic, comedy, and mind-control to S.B. on his Illusionati Tour. 7pm. The Granada Theatre, 1214 State St. $32.50-$55.50; VIP: $153. Call (805) 899-2222 or email boxoffice@granadasb.org ticketing.granadasb.org/events

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9/20: Friday Night Suburbanoid Sound Bath Meditation by Candlelight with Jim Davis Experience the soothing vibrations of crystal singing bowls, guitar, gong, chimes, and more, ending with a meditation and cup of tea. 7:30-8:30pm. S.B. Yoga Center, 32 E. Micheltorena St. $30. Call (805) 965-6045. sbyc.com/workshops

9/20-9/22: Folk Orchestra S.B. Presents '60s Concert A 30-piece orchestra of classical strings mixed with harp, guitars, mandolin, and bagpipes will play music from the Beatles; Jimi Hendrix; Janice Joplin; the Doors; Peter, Paul, and Mary; and more. Fri.: 7pm. St. Mark’s-in-the-Valley, 2901 Nojoqui Ave., Los Olivos. $25; Sat.: 5pm. Plaza Del Mar Band Shell, 801 Shoreline Dr. $35; Sun.: 4pm. The Presidio Chapel, 123 E. Canon Perdido St. $45. Call (805) 260-3223. folkorchestrasb.com

FARMERS MARKET SCHEDULE

THURSDAY

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

FRIDAY

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

SATURDAY

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

SUNDAY

Goleta: Camino Real Marketplace, 10am-2pm

TUESDAY

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

WEDNESDAY

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

(805) 962-5354 sbfarmersmarket.org

9/20-9/22,

9/24-9/25:

9/20: M.Special Brewing Co. (Goleta) Hoodlum Friends, 6pm. 6860 Cortona Dr., Ste. C, Goleta. Free. Call (805) 968-6500. mspecialbrewco.com

9/20: Night LIzard Brewing Co. Brasscals, 8-10pm. 607 State St. Free Call (805) 770-2956. tinyurl.com/ Brasscals-Sep20

9/20: Validation Ale Mathew Clark Trio, 7pm. 102 E. Yanonali St. Ages 21+. Call (805) 500-3111. validationale.com

9/20-9/22:

The 87th Annual Solvang Danish Days Immerse yourself in activities for all ages including parades, an artisanal crafts marketplace, a Kids' Korner and the Lego tent, æbleskiver breakfast, storytime with Hans Christian Andersen, guided food and photo tours, axe-throwing, folk dancers, a beer and wine garden (ages 21+), outdoor concerts, and more! Fri.: 4-9pm; Sat.: 8:30am-9pm; Sun.: 8:30am-4pm. Various locations, Solvang. Free-$12; Dane for a Day VIP Package: $100. solvangdanishdays.org/event-schedule solvangdanishdays.org

9/20: I.V. Rec & Park District and I.V. Arts Present Movies in the Park: La La Land See the 2016 musical/romance La La Land (PG-13) about a struggling jazz pianist (Ryan Gosling) and an aspiring actress (Emma Stone) who fall in love while pursuing their dreams in L.A. Bring a blanket and enjoy free snacks while supplies last. 8pm. Anisq’Oyo’ Park Amphitheater, 950 Embarcadero Del Mar, Isla Vista. Free. Call (805) 350-8751 or email nnorman@ivparks .org ivparks.org/recreation/eventscalendar

FISHERMAN’S MARKET

SATURDAY

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

SATURDAY 9/21

9/21-9/25: Creek Week 2024 Involve yourself in this annual celebration of our creeks, watersheds, and ocean. Participate in a coastal cleanup day, free bulky item drop-off events, yoga, walking tours, a falconer demonstration, and more. Visit the website for the full schedule and locations. Creek Week goes through September 28. sbcreekweek.com

SOhO Restaurant & Music Club Fri.: SAN LYON, 8pm. $20-$23. Sat.: Numbskull Presents: Dave Hause, 9pm. $23.18. Ages 21+. Sun.: Sandy Cummings & Jazz du Jour, 12:30pm. $10. S.B. Acoustic Presents: Joe Robinson, 7:30pm. $30-$35. Tue.: James Hunter Six, 8pm. $25-$30. Ages 21+. Wed.: FENG E, Kyran Daniel, 7:30pm. $25-$30. 1221 State St. Call (805) 962-7776. sohosb.com

9/19-9/20, 9/25: Eos Lounge Thu.: Miley Serious, 9pm. Free-$18.54. Fri.: Old Town Laughs, 7pm. Free Wed.: Derinkuyu & Prophet Martian Rastan Release Party, 8pm. $12.36. 500 Anacapa St. Ages 21+. Call (805) 564-2410. eoslounge.com

9/19, 9/21: Lost Chord Guitars Thu.: Brian Gore, Jim Kimo West, 8pm. $21.88. Sat.: Rick Berthod, 8pm. $13.65. 1576 Copenhagen Dr., Solvang. Ages 21+. Call (805) 331-4363. lostchordguitars.com

9/21, 9/25: Carr Winery Sat.: Hayli Carleton Band, 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

9/21: Arrowsmith’s Wine Bar Jacob Cole, 7pm. 1539 Mission Dr., Solvang. Free. Call (805) 686-9126 or email anna@ arrowsmithwine.com arrowsmithwine.com/events

9/21-9/22: Hook’d Bar and Grill Sat.: Marika and the Ohms, 3pm. Sun.: Bobby, Fin, and Dave, 1pm. 116 Lakeview Dr., Cachuma Lake. Free. Call (805) 350-8351. hookdbarandgrill.com/music-on-thewater

9/21: LoDo Studios A Tribute to Phish The Great Divide: A Tribute to Phish, 6-10pm. $20. 216 E. Gutierrez St. Call (805) 380-5216.

9/21: Fall Vintage Market at the Old Mission Santa Inés Talented curators will offer antiques, home goods, furniture, jewelry, clothing, and more. You can also meet Elizabeth Poett (10amnoon), host of Magnolia Network’s Ranch to Table, for a book signing and to hear stories of ranch life. 9am-3pm. Old Mission Santa Inés, 1760 Mission Dr., Solvang. Free. flyingmizdaisy.com

9/20: Buena Onda & Empanadas Jungle Equinox: Yemanjo, ANAHITA, David Segall, 6-11pm. 724 E. Haley St. $25-30. Call (805) 617-1160. sandalaexperiences.com/events

9/20: Carhartt Family Wines Live Music, 5pm. Carhartt Cabin, 2939 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. Free. (805) 693-5100. carharttfamilywines.com

9/20-9/22: Maverick Saloon Fri.: Molly Ringwald Project, 9pm. Sat.: Chris Murphey, 1pm. Tex Pistols, 8:30pm. Sun.: Teddy Spanke, 1pm. 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. Free. Ages 21+. Call (805) 686-4785. mavericksaloon.com/event-calendar

9/20-9/21: M.Special Brewing Co. (S.B.) Fri.: Redfish, 8pm. 634 State St. Free. Call (805) 968-6500. mspecialbrewco.com

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9/21: Wylde Works The Rhythm Industrial Complex, 7pm. 609 State St., Free. wyldeworks.com

9/21: Roy Nic & Joe, 7pm. 7 W. Carrillo St., Free tinyurl.com/NicandJoeSep21

9/21, 9/25: S.B. Bowl Sat.: Indigo Girls, Amos Lee, 7pm. $55.50-$131.50. Wed.: Kacey Musgraves, 8pm. $75.50-$195.50. 1122 N. Milpas St. Call (805) 962-7411. sbbowl.com

9/23: The Red Piano Debbie Davies, 7:30pm. 519 State St. Free. Call (805) 3581439. theredpiano.com

9/25: Soul Bites Morganfield Burnett Blues Band, 6pm. 423 State St. Free. Call 805-869-2198 soulbitesrestaurants.com/events

9/25: Whiskey Richards Punk on Vinyl, 9pm. 435 State St. Free. Ages 21+. Call (805) 451-8206. tinyurl.com/PunkOnVinylSep25

9/21: Second Annual Lompoc Teens’ Got Talent Preliminary Round Lompoc area students (grades 5-12) will showcase their talents, such as acting, dancing, singing, playing an instrument, and more, in front of a live audience and a panel of judges for a chance to make it to the final round on September 28 and win a cash prize. 6pm. Lompoc Civic Auditorium, 217 S. L St., Lompoc. $5. Call (805) 741-7904. tinyurl.com/LompocTeensGotTalent

9/21: Danza Folklórica Quetzalcóatl Presents Lo Mejor Del Folklor Mexicano (The Best of Mexican Folklore) Grammy Award–winning Mariachi Los Camperos and Banda Filarmónica Maqueos will accompany 60 dancers for two hours of melodies, traditional rhythms, and dance that will showcase the diverse regional cultures of Mexico. 6pm. The Granada Theatre, 1214 State St. $42-$72. Call (805) 899-2222. ticketing.granadasb.org/events

9/21: Spanish Guitar Entertainment Presents: Benise FIESTA! American guitarist Benise (Roni Benisek) will perform classic rock anthems with Spanish guitar and dance alongside an international cast of musicians and dancers. 7:30pm. Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. $42.50-$98.50. Call (805) 963-0761 or email boxoffice@lobero.org lobero.org

9/21: Native Plant Bike Tour Join Boom Boom Bike Room and the Botanic Garden’s lead gardener, Abraham Lizama, on a native plant bike tour through downtown S.B. in celebration of Latino Conservation Week. All level riders and bikes are welcome to this calm, gradual ride, which is completely paved and accessible for all abilities. Meet at the Boom Boom Room, 1924 De la Vina St., and end at Night Lizard Brewing Company, 607 State St. 2-4pm. Call (805) 682-4726. tinyurl.com/NativePlant-BikeTour

9/21: The S.B. Blues Society (SBBS) Presents the Delgado Brothers Let loose on the dance floor that flexes under every step to the American-made music that fuses roots, rock, blues, and funk sounds of award-winning L.A. band the Delgado Brothers. Guitarist Shawn Jones will open the show. 7:15pm. Carrillo Recreation Center, 100 E. Carrillo St. $10-$45. Call (805) 668-6884. sbblues.org

SUNDAY 9/22

9/22: S.B. Revels Presents EQUINOX: A Concert in Celebration of the Changing Seasons Celebrate the summer-to-fall season with a performance that revisits the eclectic selections of Jewish, Mexican, and Irish music included in last year’s Winter Solstice production, Ellis Island, Gateway to the New World. You can meet the artists at a reception with wine and hors d’ oeuvres. 3pm. Lobero Theatre Courtyard, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. $35. Call (805) 364-4630 or email sbrevels@gmail .com. santabarbararevels.org

9/22: World Ballet Company: Swan Lake See the iconic Dance of the Little Swans, count the 32 fouettés performed by Odile, and immerse yourself in the magic of Tchaikovsky’s music, the handpainted sets, and more than 150 costumes. 7pm. The Granada Theatre, 1214 State St. $57-132. Call (805) 899-2222. Ages 5+. ticketing.granadasb.org/events

9/22: Lemon Run 2024 Run a 1K fun run, a 5K-10K, or in multi-races to raise funds for the Goleta Education Foundation, which helps all nine elementary schools in the Goleta Union School District by providing auxiliary funding. Registration and packet pick-up will begin at 7am. 10K: 8am; 5K: 9:30am; 1K: 10:30am. Lake Los Carneros, 304 N. Los Carneros Rd. Free-$45. Call (805) 253-2165 or email info@goletaed.org goletaeducationfoundation.org/goletalemon-run

MONDAY 9/23

9/23: S.B. Independent District 1 City Council Forum/Foro del Consejo Municipal del Distrito 1 Moderator and S.B. Independent news reporter Ryan P. Cruz will ask questions of the Eastside’s City Council candidates Alejandra Gutierrez and Wendy Santamaria followed by closing statements, then public questions. This event will be recorded and a Spanish translator will be present. El moderador y reportero de noticias de S.B. Independent, Ryan P. Cruz, hará preguntas a las candidatas al Ayuntamiento de Eastside, Alejandra Gutierrez y Wendy Santamaria, seguidas de declaraciones finales y preguntas del público.Este acto se grabará y habrá un traductor de español. 5:30pm, The Club, 632 E. Canon Perdido St. Free. Email richelle@independent. com tinyurl.com/District1-CityCouncil

TUESDAY 9/24

9/23-9/25:

Third Annual Ceylon International Film Festival Dedicated to presenting international and Sri Lankan cinema, the festival will feature documentaries, animated and short films, panel discussions, an opening night celebration, closing-night performances, and awards. Visit the website for the full schedule and prices. The festival runs through September. Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. and Direct Relief Hatch Hall, 6100 Wallace Becknell Rd. Free. Call (805) 350-3848 or email info@ceyiff.com ceyiff.com

9/24: Get the Led Out This explosive Led Zeppelin tribute band will deliver the essence of Zeppelin’s recorded music with incredible authenticity and intensity with a special emphasis on the band’s early years and rare cuts with acoustic set featuring songs such as “Tangerine,”“Hey Hey What Can I Do,” and more. 7:30pm. The Granada Theatre, 1214 State St. $45-85. Call (805) 899-2222 or email boxoffice@ granadasb.org ticketing.granadasb.org/events

WEDNESDAY 9/25

9/25: State Street Job Fair Meet employers from a variety of organizations and industries who are seeking hardworking and enthusiastic employees to fill available positions. Food and drinks will be provided on a first-come basis. 3-5pm. State St. (between Ortega St. and Canon Perdido St.) Free. Call (805) 962-7653 or email info@ sbplibrary.libanswers.com tinyurl.com/StateStJobFairSep25

9/25: Lobero LIVE Presents: Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble Six-time Grammy-winning musician, producer, composer, and Blue Note Records President Don Was, along with his new band, will perform a mix of new originals and interpretations of songs from Detroit jazz, blues, funk, and rock legends. 7:30pm. Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. $49-74; premium: $119. Call (805) 963-0761. lobero.org

Founder of Khan Academy Salman Khan

Brave New Words: How AI Will Revolutionize Education (and Why That’s a Good Thing)

Sat, Oct 5 / 4 PM / Arlington Theatre

The visionary behind educational nonprofit Khan Academy, Salman Khan offers a prescient and practical look at how we can use AI to make education even more accessible and to enhance human intelligence and potential.

Major Corporate Sponsor: Sage Publishing

Includes Live Cooking Demo An Evening with Yotam Ottolenghi

Mon, Oct 14 / 7:30 PM / Granada Theatre

Spend a delicious evening with world-renowned chef Yotam Ottolenghi as he shares his stories and influences from across the globe, discusses his new book, Comfort, and prepares one of his dishes live on stage.

Pre-signed copies of Comfort will be available for purchase, courtesy of Chaucer’s Event Sponsor: Martha Gabbert

Co-presented with

Dr. Jennifer Doudna

CRISPR Gene Editing and the Future of Human Health

Tue, Oct 22 / 7:30 PM / Granada Theatre

Dr. Jennifer Doudna, who earned the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for co-developing CRISPR-Cas9 genome engineering technology, will explore the groundbreaking tool’s ethical implications and its applications in agriculture, environment and medical science.

SHIMMY SHIMMY PRODUCTIONS SHIMMIES ITS WAY TO SANTA BARBARA

WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT AND OTHER SHOWS MAKE THEIR WAY TO TOWN

From Miami to N.Y.C. to L.A., dance and theater artist Kerrilee Gore has worked in entertainment in the country’s boldest, most innovative artistic centers. Now the Creative Director of Santa Barbara–based theater company Shimmy Shimmy Productions, Gore and her creative team aim to bring that edgy, original performance art to town for those who crave “eccentric, avantgarde, underground theater.” Shows featuring the work of regional artists, and original performances by Gore and Shimmy Shimmy, will take the stage in Gore’s intimate Black Box Theatre, which she calls “a secret underground theater” with a “secret underground show series.”

“I’m attracted to dark, unsettling, underground,” Gore says of her creative process. “I interpret music with story as soon as I hear a song that touches me or excites me or makes me uncomfortable. And I create a vignette in my head.”

To experience this moodier vibe, see Gore’s notable performance work, When the Lights Go Out, presented by Shimmy Shimmy October 3-6. Instead of driving to San Francisco or L.A. for a multimedia, dance-based aerial-plus-burlesque theater piece with a satisfying, disorienting atmosphere and a throb of intensity and desire, you can experience When the Lights Go Out here in town. (Need more convincing that this show is weird and wild and well worth seeing? An aerial artist performs while suspended from her hair!)

When the Lights Go Out has toured for the last 10 years (I saw it in 2022) with the same cast of artists. “The show is all the ways the lights can go out in a person’s life,” says Gore. “Through the last decade, the show has grown, evolved, changed; this is the very last time the original format will play before I restructure the show. It’s exciting, but bittersweet we’re surrounded by the most talented cast members, aerialists, dancers it’s like a family.”

Moving forward in the Black Box, Lights will be restructured for a smaller space and adapted to a new kind of venue and performance schedule.

Other excitement planned for Shimmy Shimmy’s season are productions such as Mütter and Guilty Pleasures, recurring shows that can maintain format while being customized to serve various themes for a completely new performance each time. Mütter is a cabaret-eque act with professional performers, also mothers, who perform solos in their chosen artistic style. “Singers, danc-

ers, artists,” says Gore, “Maybe someone will make a sculpture throughout the show.” Guilty Pleasures is a lip-sync extravaganza somewhere between karaoke and a music video. Participants are given a costume and background dancers with full choreo their job is to lip sync for their life.

Beyond Shimmy Shimmy–created productions and potential shows imported from L.A., Gore hopes the Black Box can become a home for experimental-leaning artists, as well as other independent local work, such as playwright Kieron Barry’s upcoming original production of Spy for Spy. “Original works,” says Gore, “is what the Black Box should represent.” For a taste of that beguiling and exciting underground art scene, follow Shimmy Shimmy Productions for something new! —Maggie Yates

For more information, see whenthelightsgooutshow.com and shimmy shimmyproductions.com.

Summer might technically be over, but September is still one of the best months to hang by the beach especially when there’s great music involved. The 2024 Ohana Festival which I’m looking forward to attending September 27-29 at Doheny State Beach in Dana Point has such a stellar lineup that it’s hard not to smile as I write this. There are two nights of headline performances from Pearl Jam (whose lead singer, Eddie Vedder, is the founder of this music festival, which is specially designed to combine the power of music and activism), which would be more than enough to get me to head south on the 101. But additional artists include Sting, Alanis Morissette, Devo, Turnpike Troubadours, Maren Morris, Black Pumas, Idles, Jenny Lewis, The Breeders, Crowded House, and more.

The event, with a focus on thought-provoking environmental and sustainability programming, will feature 35 artists on three music stages, and there’s also a story-tellers stage that amplifies expert speakers and activists in the areas of ocean health, activism, environmental justice, art, community, Indigenous voices, and more with interactive panels throughout the weekend. I’m also looking forward to checking out the art gallery, curated by Charles R. Adler, which showcases a dynamic collection of unique pieces around music, surf, skate, and activism.

And of course, with the activism and information component so central, there’s also a charitable part to the Ohana Festival, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Doheny State Beach Foundation and the San Onofre Parks Foundation, in addition to participating charities like Surfrider Foundation: South OC Chapter, WSL PURE, Surfers for Healing, Rob Machado Foundation, Everytown Gun Control, Music Preserves, Sea Legacy, and more.

—Leslie Dinaberg

Ohana Festival 2024 takes place Friday, September 27, through Sunday, September 29, at Doheny State Beach in Dana Point. A limited number of tickets are still available. See ohanafest.com

The Aquadolls at Ohana Festival 2023

When the Lights Go Out from Shimmy Shimmy Productions

Expect intense theater with dance, aerial, and burlesque elements in Shimmy Shimmy productions.

DON WAS IS MR. DETROIT MUSIC, AND MORE

THE MUSIC LEGEND BEHIND AND IN FRONT OF THE SCENES BRINGS HIS POWERHOUSE DETROIT PROJECT TO SANTA BARBARA

The first time I interviewed multifaceted music legend Don Was, we sat down in his old house in the Hollywood Hills, on the “Valley” side of Mulholland, formerly the domicile of schlockmeister auteur Russ Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill! Myers. The timing of the interview was to promote one of his few actual solo albums, the jazzflavored sounds of Orquestra Was’s Forever’s a Long, Long Time, and a cover story for Jazziz magazine.

But the residual influence of low- and higher-culture celebrity on the property was a bit distracting, compounded with the arrival of Richie Sambora and Willie Nelson after our interview. They were in and around the house as part of Was’s other illustrious persona, as favored producer for them and the likes of the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Wayne Shorter, Bonnie Raitt the list goes on.

Forward to now, and Was is certifiably an important reckoning force in the music world if not as much of a household name as he should be. The bassist and all-around musician who started out in the quirky jewel of a band called Was (Not Was) (with David Weiss as the “non-Was” factor) has now been the head of the venerable Blue Note Records for 13 years and has built up an epic résumé as a producer, artist, facilitator, and enlightened music industry “suit” (sans the suit).

News that Was’s new project, the Pan-Detroit Ensemble, would be stopping at the Lobero Theatre on September 25 alerted many to one of the year’s most significant if a bit off the radar local shows of the year. Amid his other duties, Was assembled a limber aggregate of players from his original hometown of Detroit including saxophonist Dave McMurray, keyboardist Luis Resto, and vocalist Steffanie Christi’an and cooked up a suitably eclectic songbook, from Was (Not Was) through Grateful Dead goods, soul/funk jams, and even jazz titan Henry Threadgill.

I checked in with the ever-quotable Was for an update on his musical life very much in progress.

I was trying to think back to times you have played Santa Barbara. I remember the Wolf Brothers, with Bob Weir, show at the Arlington several years ago. I know it must all be a blur by now. A “blur” is putting it mildly. Ha. I definitely remember the Weir/Wolf Bros. show at the Arlington though. It was a very special one our third show ever. It had been a struggle to reconcile the way I approached those songs with the way Phil Lesh played ’em. Sometime during the first set, I realized that the most Grateful Dead–like way to play these songs was to not attempt to be “Karaoke Phil” but to find my own way into them. Onstage in Santa Barbara, I suddenly began to identify my place in the fabric of this music.

And this is also the hometown of Charles Lloyd. Was that a significant signing when you invited him to join or rejoin the Blue Note roster? Signing Charles was a significant event in the Blue Note story and a huge moment in my life, because I’d been a fan of his since 1967. I have more Charles Lloyd albums in my collection than those of any other artist. Getting to know him, watching him in the studio, and helping to get his music out into the world has been an awesome, inspiring experience.

Everyone at the label loves him so much. It was incredibly gratifying to see him win those unprecedented four awards in the DownBeat Critics Poll this year: Album of the Year, Artist of the Year, Tenor Saxophonist of the Year, and

induction into their Hall of Fame. He’s 86, playing and composing in peak form and touring like a 20-year-old. Charles is one of the most gifted artists of our time, and I hope that everyone in Santa Barbara is proud to be his neighbor.

How did the Pan-Detroit Ensemble come about, and were there guiding concepts behind it? A couple of years ago, our dear friend Terence Blanchard invited me to put together a band and perform at one of the jazz concerts he was curating for the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Having worked with all of my heroes from Charles and Wayne Shorter to Bob Dylan, the Stones, Willie Nelson, and Brian Wilson it was daunting to grapple with where I fit as an artist today and whether there was even a point to having a band while giants like that still roam the Earth. I decided to go back home, get together with some other like-minded musicians, and let our Detroit Freak Flag fly. When we got together to rehearse, it was clear in the first 10 minutes that there was something special going on with this combination of cats, and we decided to book a whole tour around Terence’s show.

Does the band really come alive in the live setting? Does improvisation and spontaneity work in the live-show recipe? Absolutely. They’re all quite accomplished jazz players and generous musical conversationalists. And, in the same breath, they can play a raw, Detroit-style R&B groove. There is a structure to the songs, but part of that structure calls for fearless improvisation where the only rule is that you can’t play what you’ve previously played.

You’ve got to get back to a beginner’s mind and approach the music with no preconceptions. So, every night is a whole new adventure, and every show is different. We have a ball playing together, and, based on the response to our first tour, the audience can pick up on that spirit and elevate along with us.

This group reaches across supposed demographic borderlines, from jazz to R&B and the jam-band universe. Is that one of the goals? I think that the goal is to reach beyond the superficial divisions that separate us both societal and genrerelated and to address the emotional commonality that all humans share. On the last tour, we played jazz clubs, rock ’n’ roll clubs, Delfest (which is a bluegrass festival near West Virginia), and to 2,000 seated folks at the rather staid Detroit Symphony Hall. We got the same enthusiastic response everywhere.

Everybody, on all ends of the spectrum, is traumatized by the world today and needs to remember that we’re all in this together. This band is here to gently remind them of that, to spread a little joy and to make everybody want to get up and dance.

Is your role as head of Blue Note still something of a dream job? Do you have ideas of where it has been and where it is going? It’s totally a dream job. I feel a tremendous responsibility to uphold the label’s legacy by making sure that our new music reflects the ethos of our founders and that our catalog is available to everyone.

How do you see the Pan-Detroit Ensemble evolving? Will this be one of the projects on your list going forward? We’re still at the point where we improve exponentially with each show, and I see no reason for that to taper off. This band is going to be part of my life until I drop. We have so much fun playing together. If you come to the Lobero, I guarantee you’ll walk out feeling better than you did walking in.

—Josef Woodard

Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble perform on Wednesday, September 25, at 7:30 p.m. at the Lobero Theatre (33 E. Canon Perdido St). See lobero.org. For a longer version of this interview, see Independent.com.

Don Was performs at the Lobero Theatre on September 25.

ORCHESTRAL FOLK GOES TO CHURCH AND THE BANDSHELL

Summer is over, and the orchestral forces in town are gearing up to leap into their new seasons. That list of active, ongoing orchestral entities, for the past eight years, has included a bold newcomer from the idiomatic margins, in the ear-warming form of the Santa Barbara Folk Orchestra (SBFO). Founded and intrepidly led by multiinstrumentalist, singer, arranger, and general-purpose situation-maker Adam Phillips, the SBFO has quickly grown into a strong ensemble of instrumentalists from the area, with an avid fan base to follow.

Points of geo-cultural focus change from carefully curated concert to concert, from Celtic music and beyond. Last May, the season closed out with a cross-cultural program from the expanding Phillips-arranged library, a request-honoring setlist dubbed Favorites! This weekend, SBFO pays a visit to the popular musical zone called Sounds of the Sixties! We are promised material by the likes of the Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, the Doors, the Box Tops, and Peter, Paul, and Mary, re-thought, folk-orchestra style.

One point of distinction with the opening concert of the new season is a major venue addition. The group will perform in acoustically friendly sanctuaries, as has been its wont over the years, heading to Los Olivos’ embracing St. Mark’s in-the-Valley chapel on Friday night (Sept. 20) and in the old (in more ways than one) standby, the Presidio Chapel, on Sunday afternoon (Sept. 22).

But Saturday’s ’60s blowout takes place in a current hot spot in town, the vintage but only recently renovated and reopened Plaza del Mar Bandshell on Cabrillo Boulevard. The historic bandshell was built in 1919, across the boulevard from the WPA-era Los Baños swimming pool. Ticketed patrons will be more directly privy to the 5 p.m. concert, but the free-floating nature of the al fresco venue means that SBFO will be wafting into earshot of public space. —Josef Woodard

PASSPORT TO T H E BAYOU

The 23rd Annual Bene t for the Santa Barbara Rescue Mission

Honoring Rob Fredericks

Saturday, October 5, 2024, Two O’Clock in the Afternoon Rancho Dos Pueblos

Santa Barbara’s most popular Silent Auction

Dine al fresco, by Lorraine Lim Catering

Please go to sbrm.org/bayou for details and to purchase tickets for this event

All proceeds to bene t the Homeless Guest Services and state-certi ed Drug and Alcohol Treatment Programs of the Santa Barbara Rescue Mission

Adam Phillips leading the Folk Orchestra of Santa Barbara

The newly restored Plaza Del Mar Bandshell hosts the Folk Orchestra of Santa Barbara on September 21

Mom Brain

Anxious Like Me

If you are a parent, know a parent, or have eavesdropped on a parent lately, you likely have heard about Jonathan Haidt’s book The Anxious Generation. The thing is pressed into hands and discussed with an urgency I haven’t seen since my childhood inner circle discovered the oeuvre of Judy Blume (or since my contemporary cohort came upon Miranda July’s All Fours). In the book, Haidt argues that youth mental health is plummeting due to the twin foils of the ubiquity of smartphones and the decline of the independent, free-play childhood of ye good olde days. Parents need to worry more about the dangers lurking in the dark corners of the Internet, he says, and less about the theoretical bugaboos of the real world. Skinned knees and solo trips to 7-Eleven good; Pornhub bad.

to say “Yes, have fun,” though my heart says something like, “This parenting shit was a whole lot easier when you were tucked safely inside my womb, kiddo.”

by Shannon Kelley

Now, whether due to some innate hyper vigilance, a mild case of PTSD resulting from my son’s premature birth and extended stay in the NICU, or the fact that I am just kind of a weenie, I found the first directive to worry more delightfully refreshing.

It’s not that I don’t let my son dabble in independence and take physical risks; I do. I make myself scarce when friends are over to play or when he’s outside with neighborhood kids, letting them create their own adventures. When he grows tired of the grown-ups yakking while lingering over drinks and frickles at Harry’s, we’ve been known to send him to Chaucer’s. At a recent familyreunion-type affair in a faraway land, I took him aside, knelt down, and said: “I am going to be up here hanging out with these people. Now look: The sea is over there; a cliff is over there. Make good choices.” And then I turned him loose, into the literal heart of the Bermuda freaking Triangle, with a pack of other 8-year-olds he’d known for all of five minutes, to conduct god knows what sort of Lord of the Flies–variety shenanigans. (Hours later, I felt a tap on my shoulder. I turned to find him covered in wet sand. “Mom,” he said, “we need showers.”)

I remembered being at a decades-earlier iteration of this event, equally left to my own devices, with an equally feral pack of once-a-year friends, tromping through waters, emerging covered in mud, and generally making our own fun while the grown-ups were otherwise occupied, unworried, up to shenanigans of their own. Granted, that was the norm then. I am very much a child of the come-home-when-the-streetlightscome-on generation.

This pedigree does not, however, make me unanxious.

There are times, many of them, when I force myself

Rational thought is no match for that instinct to protect. Nor, it would seem, is personal experience. To be sure, I frequently feel like a total hypocrite, spinning out over some worry when the evidence is clear that I love a good dance with danger. My lifetime CV includes a summer hitchhiking around Egypt (hitchhiking!), several leaps out of perfectly fine airplanes, and a high school career’s worth of bad decisions it seems miraculous to have survived. College, too.

Some things were more dangerous then; some are far worse now. While I’m writing this, news is breaking of another school shooting. More children killed. In their classrooms. Parenting in this country can feel like an act of brutal, terrifying bravery.

None of this changes the importance of freedom, though; I realize that. And yet, sometimes, despite my best intentions and Haidt’s data and my own desire to not be a weenie, I just say no.

Last weekend, we were at a favorite beach when, after hours of surfing, my son and his buddies exhaustedly came ashore, dropped their boards, and headed toward the charmingly dubbed “toilet bowl” a rocky, swirling cauldron that is beautiful from a distance and hides a natural tub inside. My son and his friends played in the bowl, while bigger kids stood on its outer edge, some leaping into the chaotic break below.

Soon, my son came running toward me, wild-faced.

“Can I jump off the rocks?”

Before I could check myself, I replied. “I don’t think so.”

And his sweet, young face broke apart into a huge smile of something that looked like intense relief.

“Okay!” he said. Then he turned, and ran back to his friends, back out into the world.

Editor’s Note: Serendipitously, UCSB Arts & Lectures just added a talk with Jonathan Haidt, author of The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness to their schedule on Thursday, February 20, 2025. See artsandlectures.ucsb.edu for details.

Environment

Trash Day Is Coming |

California’s largest volunteer event Coastal Cleanup Day is back on Saturday, September 21, and this year’s 40th annual endeavor is shaping up to be the largest one yet.

“Last year, over 1,200 community members from Gaviota to Carpinteria picked up 2.87 tons of litter. We hope to beat that record in September,” shared Jill Cloutier, Public Relations Director of Explore Ecology, the Santa Barbara–based environmental education nonprofit that organizes the event locally in partnership with the County of Santa Barbara Resource Recovery and Waste Management, with support from the cities of Santa Barbara, Goleta, and Solvang.

the cleanup are creating ripples that can be felt throughout the year, and we are so proud to help support their efforts.”

Ready to take action? Visit explore ecology.org/coastal-cleanup-day to sign up for your favorite site.

This year’s roster of more than 30 cleanup locations includes:

• Arroyo Burro Beach

• Butterfly Beach

• Campus Point

• Carpinteria State Beach

• Channel Islands private cleanup

• Devereux

Leslie Dinaberg

Part of a statewide event organized by the California Coastal Commission, Coastal Cleanup Day is a global day of action that empowers people around the world to become part of the solution to ocean pollution. The concept is simple: Volunteers work together to show their favorite beach or creek some TLC by removing litter from 9 a.m. to noon on September 21. Pre-registration is requested but not required (see bit .ly/3ZiqhyU). Sites range from Carpinteria to Guadalupe, and volunteers of all ages can participate. Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own cleanup materials, if possible, to reduce waste and decrease the cleanup’s plastic footprint. If volunteers don’t have supplies, there will be plenty available at each site.

Not only are volunteers helping to keep our beaches clean, but they are also helping to gather important data. “Coastal Cleanup Day may take place on one day of the year, but its impact is so much greater than that,” stated the Coastal Commission’s Eben Schwartz, Statewide Director of California Coastal Cleanup Day. “The education that the cleanup provides, as well as the constituency that it has built over these past 40 years, has helped generate new laws and regulations that will stem the sources of our plastic pollution challenge. Volunteers at

Rockin’ and family-friendly outdoor concert of acoustic Americana to high-energy classic rock. Tickets at Elingspark.org Kids 12 and under are free!

• East Beach Garden St./Chase Palm Area

• East Beach Volleyball Courts

• El Capitan State Beach

• Gaviota State Beach

• Goleta Beach

• Hammond’s Beach

• Haskell’s Beach

• Jalama Beach

• Jelly Bowl Beach

• Leadbetter Beach

• North Campus Open Space

• Oak Park

• Refugio State Beach

• Rincon County Beach/Bates

• San Jose Creek

• Santa Claus Lane

• West Beach

• Ellwood Beach

• Hollister Ranch private cleanup

• Sandspit, Harbor, and Parking Lot

• Guadalupe Dunes

• Lookout Park

• Carpinteria Creeks

• Shoreline Park

• Isla Vista Streets

• More Mesa

• Tajiguas Beach

Coastal Cleanup Day takes place on Saturday, September 21, from 9 a.m. to noon on more than 30 sites throughout Santa Barbara County. For more information, see exploreecology.org/

FOOD& DRINK

frozen treats

A Sparkly, Sweet Collaboration Between Katy Perry and McConnell’s Ice

Cream with a Kid-Friendly Cause

BY LESLIE

California (and Santa Barbara) “Gurl” Katy Perry is lighting up both the stage and scoop shops these days with a new ice cream collaboration with McConnell’s: “Baby, You’re a Firework Blue Raspberry.”

The special limited-edition flavor is a colorful creation indeed, taking direct inspiration from one of Perry’s biggest hit songs, with “even brighter than the moon” blue raspberry ice cream, “ignite the light” raspberry jam, and “let your colors burst” rainbow sprinkles.

“We wanted to have fun with this limitedrun flavor while maintaining the quality we’re known for using fresh raspberries, creating homemade raspberry jam to swirl within, and always made 100 percent from scratch using grass-fed milk and cream at McConnell’s Family Dairy in Santa Barbara,” shared McConnell’s CEO Michael Palmer.

When asked how the collaboration came about, Palmer said, “This partnership with Katy Perry is a special one for us, and began with a shared connection to Santa Barbara, where Katy grew up and where McConnell’s has been rooted for 75 years. Katy grew up frequenting her nearby McConnell’s scoop shop and has always had a special connection to our ice cream; it felt like a natural fit.”

As Perry shared on social media, “Some of my family’s favorite memories have been biking to my local McConnell’s shop in Santa Barbara to grab a cone together. To now have the opportunity to create my own ice cream flavor with them feels like a full-circle moment!”

“What makes this partnership particularly meaningful is the opportunity to sup-

port Katy’s Firework Foundation [firework foundation.org], which aligns with our emphasis on community, and empowers children from underserved communities through meaningful exposure to the arts and outdoors,” said Palmer.

The Firework Foundation, which Katy and her sister, Angela Hudson Lerche, founded in 2018 and operate together, runs sleep-away Camp Firework for kids and also supports a number of community organizations and nonprofits, including MOXI, Boys & Girls Clubs, Santa Barbara Foundation, Baby2Baby, and Cold Springs School District.

In terms of the McConnell’s flavor itself, now available in scoops shops and at mcconnells .com, Palmer said, “It’s been a fun process working with Katy and her sister, Angela, to develop this unique flavor, inspired by the Firework Foundation’s mission to empower children by igniting their inner light through the arts. The blue-raspberry base of our flavor, loaded with rainbow sprinkles and red raspberry jam, and colored naturally with spirulina, represents the colors of the Firework Foundation camp pillars (Fearless, Inspire, Reflect, Experience, Wellness, Openness, Role Modeling, and Kindness). We also wanted the flavor to be as bright and colorful as Katy herself.”

Ten percent of all proceeds from “Baby, You’re a Firework Blue Raspberry” sales will benefit the Firework Foundation. “Just like our ingredients, we love keeping it local,” said Palmer. “And collaborating with someone who shares that same appreciation for community made this even more worthwhile.”

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McConnell’s and Katy Perry collaboration flavor, “Baby, You’re a Firework Blue Raspberry”

FOOD & DRINK

Aperitivo’s da Sola Pop-Up

Wine Educator Lindsey Reed Hosting Sunday to Tuesday Sipping Sessions

As the charming Italian osteria Aperitivo prepares to expand from its tiny slot on West Haley to a bigger location on State Street, longtime wine pro Lindsey Reed will be hosting Sunday to Tuesday pop-ups at the original wine bar throughout September. Called “da Sola,” the evening sipping sessions will be focused on her selection of wines and other beverages, served with simple, salty snacks.

community a better place to live and whose good works and deeds may otherwise go unsung.

“The main point is to create a space that builds a community around ethical and affordable wines, good vibes, and the relaxed European feel,” said Reed, the former GM at Satellite S.B. and most recently a manager at Bell’s in Los Alamos. “I’m focusing on lesser-known varietals and regions, and building a place ‘where everyone knows your name.’ ”

LOCAL HEROES WANTED

The 5 to 8 p.m. pop-ups will serve as a preview of sorts to what will become of the space when the restaurant operation part of the Aperitivo experience shifts to the larger restaurant. The restaurant’s owners Brian Dodero and Andrea Girardello are keeping the original location, but the plan is for Reed to run it as a wine bar with a smaller food menu once the move is made. Reed, who also teaches the wine class at UCSB, first worked with the two men a decade ago at the Four Seasons Biltmore.

Aperitivo da Sola will run the entire month of September, every Sunday-Tuesday, 5-8 p.m., at 7 West Haley Street. See aperitivosb .com/dasola.

Lindsey Reed is hosting Sunday to Tuesday aperitf pop-ups at Aperitivo.

BOTTLES &BARRELS BYMATTKETTMANN

The Harbor Restaurant Reopens September 25

LLast December, Olesya and John Thyne partnered with Gene Sanchez and his wife, Carolina Jimenez, to take over ownership of The Harbor Restaurant, which then closed in mid-February to start major renovations. New Executive Chef Gonzalo Del Pino will be bringing the quality of the food to a whole new level. The eatery, which opened in 1941, will reopen next Wednesday, September 25, under the seasoned and steady hand of General Manager Rich Hollowell, who has been involved with restaurants at the Bacara, San Ysidro Ranch, Santa Barbara Inn, and other local eateries.

ast December, Olesya and John Thyne partnered with Gene Sanchez and his wife, Carolina Jimenez, to take over ownership of The Harbor Restaurant, which then closed in mid-February to start major renovations. New Executive Chef Gonzalo Del Pino will be bringing the quality of the food to a whole new level. The eatery, which opened in 1941, will reopen next Wednesday, September 25, under the seasoned and steady hand of General Manager Rich Hollowell, who has been involved with restaurants at the Bacara, San Ysidro Ranch, Santa Barbara Inn, and other local eateries.

As soon as you walk in the front door of The Harbor Restaurant, you will notice a big change you can see the harbor! For decades, the view from the entryway had been blocked by seating and a variety of decor. The eatery now includes a proper bar that is separate from the dining area. You can come enjoy beer, wine, or a drink from their long list of brandnew signature cocktails without having to stop for dinner.

“The menu offers international coastal cuisine with international recipes and local ingredients,” says co-owner John Thyne. “We have things from Japan; we have things from Spain; we have things from Chile [and] Peru; there is a little bit of everything around the world, but specifically coastal communities that have developed a special dish.” Acknowledging longtime fans of The Harbor Restaurant, the eatery is bringing back the surf and turf, prime rib, and the seafood towers. “We are going to pay homage to the history of this place,” Thyne adds.

“Our international coastal cuisine is carrying through with the beer and the spirits and the wines, featuring a lot of the favorite local offerings,” says Hollowell. “There is an international flair from the wine, the gins, the vodkas. We have been able to source really fun items from all over the world. We have almost

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every continent represented throughout all the menus. It’s really amazing.”

I asked Thyne if there was any particular dish he would recommend, and he replied, “If you don’t try the squid ink pasta, you might regret it!” Hollowell says his personal favorites are the ceviche, the beef tartare, the squid ink pasta, and the yellowfin tuna tiradito. “They’re phenomenal,” he says.

Appetizers include Harbor crispy rice with fresh fish ($19-$24, three pieces of crispy rice with chipotle aioli and lopped with salmon, tuna, or uni), ceviche ($19), yellowfin tuna tiradito ($22), oysters on the half shell ($24), and beef tartare ($28).

Entrees include arroz socarrat with octopus ($42, rice in a chilpachole broth with clams), Milanese with poached egg ($32/$38, breaded chicken or steak Milanese with chicken or steak), squid ink pasta ($38, tagliarini with prawns in a seafood beurre blanc sauce, parsley, and lemon), braised tri-tip ($42, smoked sweet potato puree, sauteed mixed mushrooms, roasted cipollini onions, watercress, Cajun praline), prime rib ($42, classic slowcooked prime rib with homemade fries), and Scottish salmon ($46, roasted with lentil curry, broccolini, and homemade pickles).

The Special Dishes menu includes certified black Angus ribeye ($72, a 12-ounce Grade A grilled steak), filet mignon ($65/$85, eightounce petit filet or 16-ounce large filet), surf and turf ($95, choose from filet mignon, certified Angus ribeye, or prime rib, and enjoy with an eight-ounce lobster tail and two jumbo shrimp), and the seafood tower ($150, three levels of chilled seafood including two lobster tails, six jumbo shrimp, colossal lump crab, assorted shellfish, and half-dozen oysters, cocktail sauce, tartar sauce, ponzu sauce, limes, lavash crackers).

The Harbor Restaurant also offers a variety of vegetables, soups, salads, desserts. Visit at 210 Stearns Wharf or call (805) 963-3311.

LONG TIME, NO SEA: After seven months of renovation, the Harbor Restaurant reopens next week under new ownership.

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LONG TIME, NO SEA: After seven months of renovation, the Harbor Restaurant reopens next week under new ownership.

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COMMODORES

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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY

WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 19

by Rob Breszny

ARIES

(Mar. 21-Apr.19): Few of the vegetables grown in the 21st century are in their original wild form. Many are the result of crossbreeding carried out by humans. The intention is to increase the nutritional value of the food, boost its yield, improve its resistance to insect predators, and help it survive weather extremes. I invite you to apply the metaphor of crossbreeding to your life in the coming months. You will place yourself in maximum alignment with cosmic rhythms if you conjure up new blends. So be a mix master, Aries. Favor amalgamations and collaborations. Transform jumbles and hodgepodges into graceful composites. Make “alloy” and “hybrid” your words of power.

TAURUS

(Apr. 20-May 20): “All I ask is the chance to prove that money can’t make me happy,” quipped comedian Spike Milligan. I propose we make that your running joke for the next eight months. If there was ever a time when you could get rich more quickly, it would be between now and mid-2025. And the chances of that happening may be enhanced considerably if you optimize your relationship with work. What can you do now to help ensure you will be working at a well-paying job you like for years to come?

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20): The World Health Organization says that 3.5 billion people in the world don’t have access to safe toilets; 2.2 billion live without safe drinking water; 2 billion don’t have facilities in their homes to wash their hands with soap and water. But it’s almost certain that you don’t suffer from these basic privations. Most likely, you get all the water you require to be secure and healthy. You have what you need to cook food and make drinks. You can take baths or showers whenever you want. You wash your clothes easily. Maybe you water a garden. I bring this to your attention because now is an excellent time to celebrate the water in your life. It’s also a favorable time to be extra fluid and flowing and juicy. Here’s a fun riddle for you: What could you do to make your inner life wetter and better lubricated?

CANCER

(June 21-July 22): Cancerian rapper and actor Jaden Smith has won a few mid-level awards and has been nominated for a Grammy. But I was surprised that he said, “I don’t think I’m as revolutionary as Galileo, but I don’t think I’m not as revolutionary as Galileo.” If I’m interpreting his sly brag correctly, Jaden is suggesting that maybe he is indeed pretty damn revolutionary. I’m thrilled he said it because I love to see you Cancerians overcome your natural inclination to be overly humble and self-effacing. It’s okay with me if you sometimes push too far. In the coming weeks, I am giving you a license to wander into the frontiers of braggadocio.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22): Research by psychologists at Queen’s University in Canada concluded that the average human has about 6,200 thoughts every day. Other studies suggest that 75 percent of our thoughts are negative, and 95 percent are repetitive. But here’s the good news, Leo: My astrological analysis suggests that the amount of your negative and repetitive thoughts could diminish in the coming weeks. You might even get those percentages down to 35 percent and 50 percent, respectively. Just imagine how refreshed you will feel. With all that rejuvenating energy coursing through your brain, you may generate positive, unique thoughts at an astounding rate. Take maximum advantage, please!

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You have probably heard the platitude, “Be cautious about what you wish for. You might get it.” The implied warning is that if your big desires are fulfilled, your life may change in unpredictable ways that require major adjustments. That’s useful advice. However, I have often found that the “major adjustments” necessary are often interesting and healing strenuous, perhaps, but ultimately enlivening. In my vision of your future, Virgo,

the consequences of your completed goal will fit that description. You will be mostly pleased with the adaptations you must undertake in response to your success.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The bird known as the gray-headed albatross makes long, continuous flights without touching down on the ground. I propose we nominate this robust traveler to be one of your inspirational animals in the coming months. I suspect that you, too, will be capable of prolonged, vigorous quests that unleash interesting changes in your life. I don’t necessarily mean your quests will involve literal long-distance travel. They may, but they might also take the form of vast and deep explorations of your inner terrain. Or maybe you will engage in bold efforts to investigate mysteries that will dramatically open your mind and heart.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You are in a good position and frame of mind to go hunting for a novel problem or two. I’m halfjoking, but I’m also very serious. I believe you are primed to track down interesting dilemmas that will bring out the best in you and attract the educational experiences you need. These provocative riddles will ensure that boring old riddles and paltry hassles won’t bother you. Bonus prediction: You are also likely to dream up an original new “sin” that will stir up lucky fun.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Your spinning and weaving abilities will be strong in the coming weeks. I predict that your knack for creating sturdy, beautiful webs will catch the resources and influences you require. Like a spider, you must simply prepare the scenarios to attract what you need, then patiently relax while it all comes to you. Refining the metaphor further, I will tell you that you have symbolic resemblances to the spiders known as cross orbweavers. They produce seven different kinds of silk, each useful in its own way and in a sense, so can you. Your versatility will help you succeed in interesting ways.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Capricorn basketball player JamesOn Curry had the briefest career of anyone who ever played in America’s top professional league. Around his birthday in 2010, while a member of the Los Angeles Clippers, he appeared on the court for 3.9 seconds and never returned. Such a short-lived effort is unusual for the Capricorn tribe and will not characterize your destiny in the coming months. I predict you will generate an intense outpouring of your sign’s more typical expressions: durability, diligence, persistence, tenacity, resilience, determination, resolve, and steadfastness. Ready to get underway in earnest?

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): It’s a good time for you to embrace the serpent, metaphorically speaking. You may even enjoy riding and playing with and learning from the serpent. The coming weeks will also be a favorable phase for you to kiss the wind and consult with the ancestors and wrestle with the most fascinating questions you know. So get a wild look in your eyes, dear Aquarius. Dare to shed mediocre pleasures so you can better pursue spectacular pleasures. Experiment only with smart gambles and high-integrity temptations, and flee the other kinds. PS: If you challenge the past to a duel (a prospect I approve of), be well-armed with the future.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Panda bears don’t seem to enjoy having sex. The typical length of their mating encounters is from 30 seconds to two minutes. There was a dramatic exception to the rule in 2015, however. Lu Lu and Zhen Zhen, pandas living at the Sichuan Giant Panda Research Center in China, snuggled and embraced for 18 minutes. It was unprecedented. I encourage you, too, to break your previous records for tender cuddling and erotic play in the coming weeks. The longer and slower you go, the more likely it is you will generate spiritual epiphanies and awakenings.

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Under the general supervision of the Director, the AD utilizes an equity mindset as they: ‑Serve as the primary supervisor for an area comprising of 2,000‑3,000 residents living in one of 4 campus neighborhoods. Directly supervise 2‑5 professional staff, and oversees an additional 2‑5 professional staff and 20‑40 RAs. Lead their neighborhood in the development and implementation of a comprehensive community development strategy grounded in the curricular approach. Ensure that the staff create a strong sense of belonging within the individual communities within their neighborhood, which may include undergraduates, graduates, and/or students with families. Work with their staff to ensure effective management of a student conduct and students of concern case load consisting of students living within their community. Develop effective working relationships with the 60+ colleagues that make up our R&CL staff. As part of a team of Assistant Directors, the AD is responsible for: Overseeing and sustaining the daily operations of the Student Life function. Implementing a comprehensive staff orientation, training, and development program.

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Experience Supervising full time professional staff . 1‑3 years Experience leading and modeling practices that foster equity and inclusion in a diverse community of residents, student and professional staff. 1‑3 years Experience managing high level conduct and mental health cases.

Track record of infusing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion principles into daily work. Commitment to creating communities where residents feel a deep sense of belonging. Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues throughout a large, multifunctional department. Notes: May have to attend events after hours for student related functions. UCSB Campus Security Authority under Clery Act. Satisfactory criminal history background check. Pay Rate/Range: $85,000.00 to $101,304.00/ year. 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

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UC Santa Barbara seeks an Assistant to the Vice Chancellor to conduct research and analyze high‑level reports. This role involves applying organizational policies to manage administrative tasks, including budget and event planning. The ideal candidate will interpret background materials, make recommendations, and handle sensitive matters with discretion. Key responsibilities include managing the Vice Chancellor’s calendar, coordinating meetings and events, and overseeing travel arrangements. Processes confidential correspondence and financial transactions, and collaborates with various departments to achieve project goals. Additional duties include providing support in the absence of the Executive Assistant and participating in campus crisis management. The ideal candidate must prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy while interacting with diverse stakeholders. Reqs: Proficient in communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with diverse groups at all levels, both verbally and in writing. Ability to work independently and be flexible while performing a wide range of tasks concurrently and effectively. Strong organization and planning skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize with demanding deadlines. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Espresso Suite, Gateway, database systems, email and calendaring software. Note: Satisfactory criminal history background check. The budgeted salary range is $28.07 – 38.17/hr. The full salary range is $28.07/hr. ‑ $48.28/hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information: University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy; University of California’s Anti‑Discrimination Policy. Open until filled. Apply online at www.jobs.ucsb. edu. Job # 72712

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15. Kidney-related

16. “Magnum P.I.” setting

17. A “Sesame Street” monster’s butt?

19. Cherry part

20. “... ___ the fields we go”

21. “Bill ___ Saves the World”

22. Samplers of sorts

24. Bagel cheese

26. Writer Fleming

27. U.K. city with a lot of bridge discards?

34. Actress Lively

37. Went too far, like a sentence

38. Teensy

39. Puerto Rican pop star Fonsi

40. He preceded Liz and Rishi

41. “Me as well”

42. Tool for rowing

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49. In a bawdy way

53. With 60-Across, possibility with shoddy “Survivor” merchandise?

57. “Wahoo!” in Oaxaca

58. Singer Corinne Bailey ___

59. Not achromatic

60. See 53-Across

63. Ski resort near Park City

64. Actor Michael, subject of dueling impersonations in “The Trip”

65. Tennis tournament type

66. Dishevel, as hair

67. Not acquired, in some poems

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2. Skin lotion ingredient

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7. Burmese leader of the 1950s

8. Whitewater ride

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10. Mail-related

11. Corroded

12. “Believe” Grammy winner

13. Added amounts

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23. Roadside marker

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Votes of opposition

Fish in a Pixar pic

Cookbook author Paula

Allied nations

Pacific island party 36. Groups of planes, collectively

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Reporting to the Senior Managing Director of Development, Foundation & Corporate Relations (“Sr. Director”) and with assignments and tasks from the other Development Officers in the unit, the Development Coordinator, Foundation and Corporate Relations (“Development Coordinator”) is responsible for the following: meeting complex foundation proposal and budget deadlines; drafting gift and grant letters and proposals and other donor‑facing materials and correspondence; researching foundation relations website; running and distributing regular reports and analytics regarding program progress; supporting the unit’s Development Officers in their strategy meetings with faculty and colleagues to identify foundation‑aligned projects on campus and to determine and complete relevant next steps; working with the Director of Corporate Relations on strategic projects; under supervision of Sr. Director, designing and implementing communications plan and procedures for foundation donors and prospects; managing and collaborating with the Prospect Services Team on critical foundation donor prospecting projects; managing foundation prospect tracking and moves; producing stewardship reports for donors at the direction of development officers; managing stewardship campus events for foundation donors; overseeing acknowledgement letters for foundation donors, in collaboration with Donor Relations and other development officers; partnering with other unit based analysts to ensure strong coordination with foundation prospects. Under the direction of the Sr. Director, works closely with the Prospect Services Team or others to review and analyze data as it relates to fundraising strategies for foundation prospects. Responsible for a key component of the solicitation process of major ($100K+) and principal ($1M+) foundation prospects. Incumbent also trains colleagues on assessing the suitability of foundations for their areas and the ways to launch the cultivation and solicitation relationship. Provides reports and information to the Director and Prospect Services Team. Works closely with central and unit based teams on collaborative projects and related prospect issues. Under the direction of the Sr. Director, supports implementation of new systems for Development Officers on the Foundation and Corporate Relations team to manage current and prospective relationships and support tracking to personal and team goals throughout the year. The Development Coordinator, under the direction of the Sr. Director, will also support all foundation donor stewardship activities in coordination with the

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GROUNDSKEEPER LEAD (GROUNDS OPERATOR)

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

To work with and to lead the work of a team of Grounds Equipment Operators in mechanized operations including, but not limited to: turf mowing, renovating, tree pruning and removal, bulky debris pickup, green waste pickup, seasonal weed abatement, equipment and supplies logistics, and cleaning and maintaining equipment used. Reqs: 1‑3 yrs. Proven experience operating landscape equipment that includes: ride‑on mowers, tractors, backhoe, turf sweeper, aerial lift, chainsaws, and handheld landscape equipment/ tools. 3‑5 yrs. Proven experience in a commercial landscaping organization performing work and leading crews that include landscape installation and maintenance. Demonstrated knowledge of plant care, safe equipment use, landscape irrigation principles, and horticultural pest control. Demonstrated strong work ethic and ability to contribute to a diverse team. Ability to follow oral and written instructions, and communicate effectively in English. Notes: Maintain a valid CA driver’s license, a clean DMV record and enrollment in the DMV Employer Pull‑Notice Program. Satisfactory criminal history background check. Pay Rate/Range: $24.21 to $25.67/ hourly. 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 #72888

HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA

EDUCATION ABROAD PROGRAM

The University of California Education Abroad Program (UCEAP) is a UC systemwide program, serving all UC campuses, and currently provides an extensive portfolio of study abroad programs in over 40 countries at over 120 universities and institutions. In‑country support is provided through a variety of structures including a network of nine UCEAP managed UC registered entities, branches, and tax‑registered locations as well as approximately five employment partnerships and third parties engaging more than 30 local nationals in approximately 15 countries. This complex organizational structure requires human resources compliance with UC policies, US state and federal regulations, and global laws and regulations. Reporting to UCEAP’s Human Resources Director and working closely with the Associate Director, Global Human Resources, the Human Resources Generalist completes various administrative duties, conducts research and analysis of moderate scope, and provides transactional and recordkeeping support for the UCEAP domestic and global Human Resources unit. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in a related area and three or more years of relevant, professional experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience. Notes: The UCEAP Systemwide Office is located in Goleta, CA (near the UCSB campus). Type of work arrangement eligibility: Hybrid. On‑site presence will be required for leadership and staff meetings, delegation visits, training sessions, etc. The University is unable to pay or reimburse expenses prohibited by University policy, including travel expenses associated with commuting to the designated office. Satisfactory conviction history background check

The budgeted salary range is $30.56 to $33.53/hr. The full salary range is $30.56 to $53.45/hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information: https://policy. ucop. edu/doc/4010393/PPSM‑20; https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/ Anti‑Discrimination. Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 72947.

LEAD PROGRAM SPECIALIST, GLOBAL PROGRAMS

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, EDUCATION ABROAD PROGRAM

The Lead Program Specialist is a technical leader with a high degree of knowledge in the overall field and recognized expertise in specific areas; problem‑solving frequently requires analysis of unique issues/ problems without precedent and/ or structure. May manage programs that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources; functions with a high degree of autonomy. Applies advanced, specialized student services expertise, advises on complex student issues. Identifies systemic problems and issues and proposes solutions to management. Provides leadership to the Program Specialist team and serves as the primary operating liaison between the University of California Education Abroad Program, Systemwide Office (UCEAP) and (a) UC Study Center staff worldwide; (b) Study Abroad offices on the UC campuses; and

(c) UC students participating in UCEAP. Directly responsible for supervision of Study Abroad Advisors and all operational and logistical activities pertaining to an assigned portfolio within the approximately 6,000 UCEAP program participants each year, in over 40 countries worldwide. Collaborates with all program teams to develop and integrate best practices and provide back‑up support. Works to ensure these processes are as advanced and efficient as possible. Maintains primary responsibility for communicating policies pertaining to all operational aspects of students’ programs within their assigned portfolio (applications, visa requirements, housing, on site logistics, non‑academic health accommodations and disability issues, host institution acceptance) to the staff abroad, campus offices, UCEAP staff, and students on UCEAP. Assembles and maintains program information, manages student information, and files, and generates reports. Collaborates with IT and Marketing units on operational web and database issues and developments. Serves as a liaison, providing coordination and leadership on behalf of all Program Specialists across the global programs team, for special projects and committee/work group representation. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training. Six or more years of relevant experience, including two or more years of administrative experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience. Notes: The UCEAP Systemwide Office is located in Goleta, CA (near the UCSB campus). Type of work arrangement eligibility: Hybrid. On‑site presence will be required for leadership and staff meetings, delegation visits, training sessions, and for periodic meetings with direct report staff members, etc. The University is unable to pay or reimburse expenses prohibited by University policy, including travel expenses associated with commuting to the designated office. Satisfactory conviction history background check. Position requires occasional travel to UC campuses, conferences, and/or program sites abroad. The budgeted salary range is $69,500 to $83,000/ yr. The full salary range is $69,500 to $123,500/yr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information: https://policy. ucop. edu/doc/4010393/PPSM‑20; https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/ Anti‑Discrimination. Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 72949

POT WASHER

CAMPUS DINING

Performs essential daily cleaning and sanitation of kitchen equipment, counters, walls, floors and dining room tables and chairs. Washes pots used for cooking by the kitchen production staff, as well as bowls used to serve food that are too large for the dish machine. Must follow strict safety and sanitation rules to include the use of proper chemicals and high temperatures in the cleaning process. Keeps the dish machine clean and ready for use. Utilizes high pressure cleaner to remove grease from equipment, garbage cans, doors and walls. Reqs: Knowledge of safety and sanitation regulations regarding proper cleaning of pots, safe lifting, and ability to train others in this area 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‑$20.72/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 #72761

PROGRAMMING MANAGER

ARTS & LECTURES

The Programming Manager is a key member of the team responsible for programming, booking, and managing Arts & Lectures public events. Reporting to the Director of Public Lectures & Special Initiatives, this position is essential to the success of current season events as well as future years’ programming. As a public‑facing senior representative of the organization, the Programming Manager is responsible for building and sustaining collaborative relationships between Arts & Lectures and Artists, Lecturers, Agents, Tour Managers, Venue Management, University and other representatives. This position is a critical bridge to solicit, organize, and disseminate complex event information between organizations, and within Arts & Lectures’ various departments. Ensures that complex contractual obligations are met for the Lecture, Film, and Performing Arts programs as well as special events. Reqs: Bachelor’s Degree in related area and/or equivalent experience and training. Extensive professional experience managing high visibility, high‑impact, high‑risk events; ability to apply best practices and industry standard techniques under pressure, and to deal with multiple constituents, often with competing priorities. Notes: Must be available for evening and weekend events management work in addition to normal business hours. Satisfactory conviction history background check Maintain a valid CA driver’s license, a clean DMV record and enrollment in the DMV Employee Pull‑Notice Program. The full salary range is $85,400 ‑ $156,800/yr. The budgeted salary range is $85,400 ‑ $100,000/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 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 # 71593

UCEN ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR

CENTER

UNIVERSITY

Provides direct assistance to the Director of the University Center (UCEN) and Events Center (ECEN) Administration and serves as the primary contact for department inquiries. Provides excellent customer service to visitors to the UCEN Administrative Office and leads the team of office receptionists. Provides support for departmental financial needs and serves as the main coordinator of the UCEN and ECEN Governance Boards. Exercises professional judgment, discretion, confidentiality and sensitivity in all communications. Reqs: High school diploma or equivalent experience. 1‑3 years of professional experience in an office environment. Excellent customer service skills. Working knowledge of Word/Excel/ Google Workspace and Google Calendars. Solid communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Solid organizational skills and ability to multi‑task with demanding

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ADMINISTER OF ESTATE

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER

ESTATE OF: JUDITH OTTEN No.:

24PR00436

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

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

THE PETITION requests that (name): ANDREW SATTLEY 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: 10/3/2024

AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: SB 5 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.

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 08/29/2024 by Monica Buenrostro, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Scott G. Soulages & Braden R. Leck, 427 E. Carrillo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; 805‑963‑9721

Published: Sep 5, 12, 19 2024.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: BRUCE LANE No.: 24PR00505

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

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

THE PETITION requests that (name): HOWARD LANE 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: 10/31/2024 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: 5 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

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YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE‑154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer 09/5/2024 by Monica Buenrostro, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Neal Bartlett 4299 Carpinteria Ave., Ste 101, Carpinteria, CA 93013;805‑576‑7693 Published: Sep 12, 19, 26 2024.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER

ESTATE OF: MARIKA ERIKA BOOKIN

No.: 24PR00490

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

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

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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.

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 08/28/2024 by Monica Buenrostro, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Lori A. Lewis and Joseph H. Pulverman 112 E. Victoria Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101;805‑966‑71501

Published: Sep 19, 26. Oct 3 2024.

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STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

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E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). Published: Sep 19, 26. Oct 3, 10 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT ABANDONMENT FILE NO. 2024‑0002048

County of Original Filing: SANTA BARBARA

Date of Original Filing: 10/14/2021 Original File No. FBN2021‑ 0002897

Fictitious Business Name(s): GL PARTNERS LOMPOC INVESTMENTS, 4530 E THOUSAND OAKS BLVD, SUITE 100 WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91362, County of VENTURA GL INVESTMENTS‑LOMPOC, LLC, 4530 E THOUSAND OAKS BLVD, SUITE 100 WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91362, DELAWARE

This business was conducted by A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on OCT 17, 2011

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A Registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing.

S/ GARRY COLLETT, PRESIDENT OF MANAGING MEMBER OF MANAGER OF LLC

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 08/26/2024 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10/24 CNS‑3850231# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

5892 Hollister Ave Goleta, CA 93117; Jose G Corvera De Santiago 215 Bath St Apt C11 Santa Barbara, CA 93101 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: JOSE GUADALUPE CORVERA DE SANTIAGO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 21, 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: 2024‑0002013. Published: Aug 29. Sep 5, 12, 19 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GOLDEN CO 1912 Robbins Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Christine N Sorenson (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: CHRISTINE SORENSON with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 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: 2024‑0001928. Published: Aug 29. Sep 5, 12, 19 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THE GARDEN OF..... 2810 Ontiveros Rd Santa Ynez, CA 93460; Shinme, 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 Jul 3, 2024. Filed by: DEBORAH

YOUNG TAKIKAWA/CFO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 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 E62. FBN Number: 2024‑0001810. Published: Aug 29. Sep 5, 12, 19 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: LYNDOO LUNES 2046 Modoc Rd, 22 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Ana Lilia Rios Suaste (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 18, 2024. Filed by: ANA LILIA RIOS SUASTE/C.E.O. with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 21, 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: 2024‑0002020. Published: Aug 29. Sep 5, 12, 19 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: VITAL RIDES INC 7 West Figueroa 300 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Vital Rides Inc 8200 Stockdale Hwy M10‑389 Bakersfield, CA 93311 This business is conducted by A Corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Aug 18,

Ordinance 5220

The following Fictitious Business Name is being abandoned: 805 GOLF LOUNGE 417 Santa Barbara Street, Suite B1 Santa Barbara, CA 93101 The original statement for use of this Fictitious Business Name was filed 07/17/2024 in the County of Santa Barbara. Original File no. FBN 2024‑0001697. The persons or entities abandoning use of this name are as follows: Jeffrey M Sturdivan (same address) Angela C Sturdivan (same address) The business was conducted by an Married Couple. Registrant commenced to tranact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A Signed by: JEFFREY STURDIVAN/ OWNER Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 09/03/24, FBN 2024‑0002094, E57. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in the Office of the County Clerk, Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). Published: Sep 12, 19, 26. Oct 3 2024. STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME The following Fictitious Business Name is being abandoned: JCN CONSULTING: 1115 Veronica Springs Road Santa Barbara, CA 93105 The original statement for use of this Fictitious Business Name was filed 11/21/2019 in the County of Santa Barbara. Original File no. FBN 2019‑0002887. The persons or entities abandoning use of this name are as follows: James C Nonn (same address) The business was conducted by an Individual. Registrant commenced to tranact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jan 2, 2015 Signed by: JAMES CARTER NONN/OWNER Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 09/11/24, FBN 2024‑0002059, E57. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in the Office of the County Clerk, Joseph

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: INVENTIVE EVENTS 1306 Dover Hill Road Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Michael R Loftis (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 14, 2024. Filed by: MICHAEL LOFTIS with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 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 E49. FBN Number: 2024‑0002047. Published: Aug 29. Sep 5, 12, 19 2024.

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

An Ordinance Adopting a Schedule of Fees for Services Provided by the Department of Public Works in Connection with the Issuance of Permits for, and Related Supervision of, Encroachments and Excavations in County Road Right of Way.

Passed, approved and adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Barbara, State of California, on this 10th day of September 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.5220 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.

The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara (HACSB) is soliciting proposals via a Request for Proposals (RFP) for qualified law firms for the processing of unlawful detainer actions. The RFP package is available on our website www. hacsb.org or by calling (805) 897-1020 or upon request at the Housing Authority’s main office located at 808 Laguna St. Santa Barbara. Proposals must be submitted in accordance with the instructions outlined in the RFP and are due no later than 4:00PM PST on MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2024. Refer to our website for any updates or changes to the RFP.

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for Santa Barbara County, Calinfornia and Incorporated Areas

The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency has issued a preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report, reflecting proposed flood hazard determinations within Santa Barbara County, California and Incorporated Areas. These flood hazard determinations may include the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway. Technical information or comments are solicited on the proposed flood hazard determinations shown on the preliminary FIRM and/or FIS report for Santa Barbara County, California and Incorporated Areas. These flood hazard determinations are the basis for the floodplain management measures that your community is required to either adopt or show evidence of being already in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. However, before these determinations are effective for floodplain management purposes, you will be provided an opportunity to appeal the proposed information. For information on the statutory 90-day period provided for appeals, as well as a complete listing of the communities affected and the locations where copies of the FIRM are available for review, please visit FEMA’s website at https://www.floodmaps.fema. gov/fhm/BFE_Status/bfe_main.asp, or call the FEMA Mapping and Insurance eXchange (FMIX) toll free at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627).

LEGALS (CONT.)

E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2024‑0002015. Published: Aug 29. Sep 5, 12, 19 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GET IT DONE, CARE COORDINATION & EXECUTIVE SERVICES, PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES OF SANTA BARBARA, SEE SANTA BARBARA, SEE CALIFORNIA, ROMANTIC CELEBRATIONS AND DETINATIONS, SEE SANTA BARBARA AND BEYOND 317 W. Sola Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Chrystal L Carlson (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jul 17, 2024. Filed by: CHRYSTAL CARLSON/ PROPRIETOR/OWNER/EXE CUTIVE DIRECTOR with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on July 23, 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: 2024‑0001746. Published: Aug 29. Sep 5, 12, 19 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT

FILE NO. FBN 2024‑0001793

The following person(s) is doing business as:

WE SHINE WELL, 988 MIRAMONTE DR., APT 3 SANTA BARBARA, CA 93109, County of SANTA BARBARA.

ZOE KELSEY, 988 MIRAMONTE., APT 3 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 OCT 01, 2023 /s/ ZOE KELSEY, OWNER

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 07/30/2024.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19/24

CNS‑3845112#

SANTA BARBARA

INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THE FOUNDATION ROUNDTABLE 1111 Chapala St, 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: JAQUELINE M CARRERA/ PRESIDENT AND CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 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: 2024‑0002071. Published: Sep 5, 12, 19, 26 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THE RESOLUTION GROUP 585 Barker Pass Road Santa Barbara, CA 93108; Rock Solid Options, 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: RICHARD W. ROCKENBACH, II/PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 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 E62. FBN Number: 2024‑0001856. Published: Sep 5, 12, 19, 26 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. FBN 2024‑0001903

The following person(s) is doing business as:

HEALTHCARE DIRECT, 1860 VERONICA LN SANTA MARIA, CA 93454, County of SANTA BARBARA.

JUANITA SOTO, 1860 VERONICA LN SANTA MARIA, CA 93454

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/ JUANITA SOTO, OWNER

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 08/13/2024. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26/24

CNS‑3846215# SANTA BARBARA

INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PRISM PAINTING SB COMPANY 700 Bond Avenue Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Prism Painting SB Company P.O. Box 4643 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 August 21, 2024. Filed by: ELMER G MUNOZ/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 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: 2024‑0002080. Published: Sep 5, 12, 19, 26 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HOMES SANTA BARBARA COUNTY 1010 North H Street Lompoc, CA 93436; Lauren M Howard (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on August 27, 2024. Filed by: LAUREN HOWARD with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 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: 2024‑0002088. Published: Sep 5, 12, 19, 26 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: YLW BRK 27 W Anapamu Ste 444 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Iterative Ascent, 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 Aug 10, 2024. Filed by: JOSHUA CALEB COLLINS/ MANAGING MEMBER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 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 E30. FBN Number: 2024‑0001992. Published: Sep 12, 19, 26. Oct 3 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: S. Y. V. SISTERS 3583 Numancia Street Santa Ynez, CA 93460; Deborah D Foshee PO Box 1023 Santa Ynez, CA 93460; Susan F Townsend 1529 Elm Avenue Solvang, CA 93463 This business is conducted by A General Partnership. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Aug 24, 2024. Filed by: DEBORAH FOSHEE/ PARTNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 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: 2024‑0002069. Published: Sep 12, 19, 26. Oct 3 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BRUNNER LEASING, DEAN BRUNNER RENTALS, DEAN R BRUNNER AND PENNY S BRUNNER 1985 SURVIVORS TRUST, DEAN R BRUNNER AND PENNY S BRUNNER 1985 BYPASS TRUST, BEAU A BRUNNER IRREVOCABLE TRUST, PASADO IRREVOCABLE TRUST 6778 Pasado Rd Goleta, CA 93117; Jamia

Stetler (same address) Penny Brunner (same address) Dean Brunner (same address) This business is conducted by A Trust. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jan 1, 1974. Filed by: JAMIA STETLER/TRUSTEE with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 4, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in

the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2024‑0002113.

Published: Sep 12, 19, 26. Oct 3 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

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

GOLF CLUB 417 Santa Barbara Street, Suite B1 Santa Barbara, CA 93101;

Jeffrey M Sturdivan (same address)

Angela C Sturdivan(same address) This business is conducted by A Married Couple. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Filed by: JEFFREY

STURDIVAN/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 03, 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: 2024‑0002093. Published: Sep 12, 19, 26. Oct 3 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

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

BRICK EXPERIENTIAL 27 W Anapamu Ste 444 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Iterative Ascent, 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 Aug 10, 2024. Filed by: JOSHUA CALEB COLLINS/ MANAGING MEMBER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 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 E30. FBN Number: 2024‑0001991. Published: Sep 12, 19, 26. Oct 3 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: LAMA SAMA 3435 State Street Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Great Beer Company, LLC 421 Mountain Drive Santa Barbara, CA 93103 This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Aug 30, 2024. Filed by: PETER BURNHAM/MANAGER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 4, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2024‑0002116. Published: Sep 12, 19, 26. Oct 3 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: M M APPLIANCE INSTALLATIONS 70 Crestview Lane Santa Barbara, CA 93108; Michael E McCrory (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jan 1, 2000. Filed by: MICHAEL E MCCRORY/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 23, 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: 2024‑0002035. Published: Sep 12, 19, 26. Oct 3 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SUNDAYS ON TORO: 545 Toro Canyon Road Montecito, CA 93108; BZL LLC 1482 East Valley Road Suite 204 Montecito, CA 93108 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: CHRISTOPHER MCCAUSLAND/MEMBER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 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 E57. FBN Number: 2024‑0002201. Published: Sep 19, 26. Oct 3, 10 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT

FILE NO. FBN 2024‑0002070

The following person(s) is doing business as:

BIGBLUE DIVE LIGHTS, 356

STORKE RD SANTA BARBARA, GOLETA, CALIFO 93117, County of SANTA BARBARA. DIVE LIGHT BOYS LLC, 356

STORKE RD GOLETA, CALIFO 93117, CA

This business is conducted by A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on AUG 25, 2024 /s/ ANDREW BOLLING, MANAGING MEMBER

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 08/28/2024.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10/24

CNS‑3848598# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT

FILE NO. FBN2024‑0001987

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: IMMORTAL INK PUBLISHING, 3337 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 County of SANTA BARBARA

Stacy McCullar, 3458 Richland Drive Apt 21, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

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/ Stacy McCullar,

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 08/19/2024.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10/24

CNS‑3849649#

SANTA BARBARA

INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT

FILE NO. FBN2024‑0002108

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

SANTA BARBARA TRAILERS, 98 Olive Mill Lane, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 County of SANTA BARBARA

Santa Barbara Trailers, LLC, 400 Capitol Mall, Suite 3000, Sacramento, CA 95814

This business is conducted by a limited liability company

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

Santa Barbara Trailers, LLC

S/ JOHN D. LUND,Trustee of the John D. Lund and Christina E. Lund Revocable Living Trust Dated June 23. 1998, it’s Member, This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 09/04/2024. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10/24

CNS‑3844426#

SANTA BARBARA

INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: KUNG FU NOODLE: 168 Camino De Vida, Apt C Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Haoyun Enterprises (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 5, 2024. Filed by: NATHAN CAO/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 6, 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: 2024‑0002138. Published: Sep 19, 26. Oct 3, 10 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CIVIC SOL ACCOUNTING: 65 N San Marcos Rd, Unit A Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Suzann M Sturz (same address) Jeremy B Sturz (same address) This business is conducted by A General Partnership Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Filed by: SUZANN M STURZ/PARTNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 8, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E63. FBN Number: 2024‑0002089. Published: Sep 19, 26. Oct 3, 10 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SIEGEL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES: 447 Conejo Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Gary A Siegel, Jr 1187 Coast Village Rd Suite 1‑795 Santa barbara, CA 93108 This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Aug 14, 2024. Filed by: GARY A SIEGEL, JR/INDIVIDUAL with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 11, 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: 2024‑0002156. Published: Sep 19, 26. Oct 3, 10 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: VERIZON WIRELESS: One Verizon Way Basking Ridge, NJ 07920; Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems LLC (same address) Gte Wireless LLC (same address) Verizon Americas LLC (same address) This business is conducted by A General Partnership Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Aug 7, 2015. Filed by: KAREN M. SHIPMAN/ASSISTANT SECRETARY with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 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 E57. FBN Number: 2024‑0002118. Published: Sep 19, 26. Oct 3, 10 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SANTA BARBARA INDUSTRIAL FINISHING: 873 South Kellogg Ave Goleta, CA 93117; SBIF, 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 Jun 12, 1998. Filed by: VERONICA SEE/PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 4, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E63. FBN Number: 2024‑0002110. Published: Sep 19, 26. Oct 3, 10 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ACCESORIOS DE PLATA COLIBRI: 404 Ellwood Beach Dr, Apt 4 Goleta, CA 93117; Maria Viurquez (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 26, 2024. Filed by: MARIA VIURQUEZ with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 27, 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: 2024‑0002056. Published: Sep 19, 26. Oct 3, 10 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CG INSIGHT GROUP, LLC: 1925 Robbins Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; CG Insight Group, 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 Aug 28, 2024.

Filed by: CHELSEA WANN/FOUNDER & CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 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: 2024‑0002106. Published: Sep 19, 26. Oct 3, 10 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PANORAMIC PROPERTY TOURS: 2461 Calle Almonte Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Dylan R Kracke (same address) Theodore P Kracke (same address) This business is conducted by A General Partnership Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Aug 1, 2024.

Filed by: DYLAN ROBERT KRACKE/ PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 15, 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: 2024‑0001952. Published: Sep 19, 26. Oct 3, 10 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THE KEY CLASS FUND: 1111 Chapala St 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: JACQUELINE M CARRERA/PRESIDENT & CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on August 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: 2024‑0002087. Published: Sep 19, 26. Oct 3, 10 2024.

LIEN SALE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

To satisfy the owner’s storage lien, PS Retail Sales, LLC will sell at public lien sale on September 27, 2024,the personal property in the below‑listed units. The public sale of these items will begin at 08:00 AM and continue until all units are sold. The lien sale is to be held at the online auction website, www.storagetreasures.com, where indicated. For online lien sales, bids will be accepted until 2 hours after the time of the sale specified.

PUBLIC STORAGE # 75078, 7246 Hollister Ave, Goleta, CA 93117, (805) 961‑8198 Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 065 ‑ Harvey, Barbara; 191 ‑ Donato, Nestor; 505 ‑ Souza, Jacqueline PUBLIC STORAGE # 25714, 7246 Hollister Ave, Goleta, CA 93117, (805) 324‑6770 Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 1312 ‑ Barajas, Anita; A222 ‑ Dorian, Kevin; A379 ‑ Adams, Laurel Public sale terms, rules, and regulations will be made available prior to the sale. All sales are subject to cancellation. We reserve the right to refuse any bid. Payment must be in cash or credit card‑no checks. Buyers must secure the units with their own personal locks. To claim tax‑ exempt status, original RESALE certificates for each space purchased is required. By PS Retail Sales, LLC, 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201. (818) 244‑8080. 9/19/24

CNS‑3853347# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

NAME

CHANGE

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: BROOKE NOELLE HORSLEY CASE NUMBER: 24CV04132 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: PETITIONER: BROOKE NOELLE HORSLEY 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: BROOKE NOELLE HORSLEY

PROPOSED NAME: BROOKE NOELLE

HARCSA

93121‑1107, 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 AUGUST 21, 2024, JUDGE Thomas P. Anderle. of the Superior Court. Published Aug 29. Sep 5, 12, 19 2024.

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: ANVITHA MOHAN ACHARYA CASE NUMBER: 24CV04005 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

PETITIONER: ANVITHA MOHAN ACHARYA 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: ANVITHA MOHAN ACHARYA

PROPOSED NAME: ANVITHA ACHARYA MUNIKOTI

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 October 4, 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 AUGUST 20, 2024, JUDGE Donna D. Geck. of the Superior Court. Published Aug 29. Sep 5, 12, 19 2024. IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: KALLIE YIHPING WANG CASE NUMBER: 24CV04329 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: PETITIONER: KALLIE YIHPING WANG 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: KALLIE YIHPING WANG

PROPOSED NAME: CALLIE YIHPING WANG 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 October 9, 2024, 10:00 am, DEPT: 3, SANTA BARBARA SUPERIOR COURT HOUSE 1100 Anacapa Street., P.O BOX 21107 Santa Barbara, CA 93121‑1107, 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 AUGUST 21, 2024, JUDGE Thomas P. Anderle. of the Superior Court. Published Sep 5, 12, 19, 26 2024.

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: FAZEH EBRAHIM KHAMESH CASE NUMBER: 24CV04360 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

PETITIONER: FAZEH EBRAHIM KHAMESH 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: FAZEH EBRAHIM KHAMESH PROPOSED NAME: FAZEH EBRAHIMI