Santa Barbara Independent 10/3/24 by SB Independent

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Callie Fausey

Ryan P. Cruz

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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 unplaceable style.” The New York Times

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!

Co-presented with

Olivier Messiaen’s HARAWI

An American Modern Opera Company (AMOC*) Production

Fri, Oct 4 / 8 PM / UCSB Campbell Hall

Zack Winokur, director Julia Bullock, soprano Conor Hanick, piano

Bobbi Jene Smith, dancer/choreographer Or Schraiber, dancer/choreographer

Experience Olivier Messiaen’s deeply-affecting song cycle for voice and piano in a newly physicalized and dramatized production from the “blindingly impressive” (NYT) artist collective AMOC*.

Arrive early for a pre-concert talk by arts writer Charles Donelan and stay after the performance for a conversation with Julia Bullock.

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 heart-wrenching gospel passion.

Jazz, Funk and More from North Texas

Special Double Bill Mavis Staples

Tessa Reeg

Macduff Everton, Mary Heebner Production Manager Ava Talehakimi Art Director Xavier Pereyra

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Columnists Dennis Allen, Gail Arnold, Sara Caputo, Christine S. Cowles, Laura Gransberry, Betsy J. Green, Shannon Kelley, Austin Lampson, Melinda Palacio, Cheri Rae, Hugh Ranson, Amy Ramos, Jerry Roberts, Starshine Roshell

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Jaime Martín, Music Director Thomas Bauer, baritone

Experience the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra—hailed as “one of the world’s great chamber orchestras” (KUSC Classical FM)—under Music Director Jaime Martín, in a program featuring Mahler’s Songs of a Wayfarer with acclaimed baritone Thomas Bauer. This concert is a cultural highlight you won’t want to miss!

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2024, 7:30PM

VENETIAN SPLENDOR: Vivaldi Four Seasons & Gondola Songs

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

Experience the Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra’s return to Santa Barbara with mandolin virtuoso Avi Avital and two-time Grammy® Award-winning soprano Estelí Gomez in Venetian Splendor—a program celebrating the City of Canals with Gondola Songs and Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, a work that celebrated its 300th anniversary in 2023!

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Endorsements

The Santa Barbara Independent 2024 Election Endorsements

Voters will begin receiving their election ballots next week, before the Indy has finished pondering each of the races and each of the candidates. We offer here a preliminary list of the individuals and issues that we’re confident about. The list does not hold all races and candidates, by any means; a more comprehensive list will run in the coming weeks, and so too will our usual explanations of our choices.

Election ballots will be mailed starting October 7, elections officials say, and some could take a week or two to reach mailboxes. If you are registered and don’t have your ballot within that time span, you can call the elections office at 1-800-SBC-VOTE (1-800-722-8683) for help.

Stay tuned for the next couple of issues, when we’ll complete our look at candidates, measures, and propositions.

SANTA BARBARA CITY COUNCIL

District 2: Michael Jordan

District 3: Oscar Gutierrez

Measure I: Half-Cent Sales Tax Increase: Yes

GOLETA CITY COUNCIL

For Mayor: Paula Perotte

For Council, District 3: Jennifer Smith

For Council. District 4: Stuart Kasdin

Measure G2024: To preserve some agricultural land 20 more years: Yes

SANTA BARBARA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

District 2: Kyle Richards

District 3: Jett Black-Maertz

COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA

Measure H: Half-Cent Bed Tax Increase: Yes

NATIONAL ELECTION

For U.S. President: Kamala Harris

U.S. Senator: Adam Schiff

U.S. House of Representatives District 24: Salud Carbajal

STATE ELECTION

State Assembly, District 37: Gregg Hart

State Senate, District 21: Monique Limón

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2024 5:30 - 7:30 PM

NEWS of the WEEK

by RYAN P. CRUZ, CALLIE FAUSEY, JACKSON FRIEDMAN, TYLER HAYDEN, MARGAUX LOVELY, CHRISTINA McDERMOTT,

Saturday Farmers’ Market Moves to Heart of Downtown

Farmers had mixed feelings about their new digs at the Santa Barbara Farmers’ Market this Saturday. For BD Dautch of Ojai’s Earthtrine Farm, the move to State and Carrillo was bittersweet. He spent the last 40 years rooted at the former East Cota Street location, which is earmarked for the city’s new $103.7 million police station.

“With all the anxiety about it, I was like a kid you have to drag kicking and screaming, ‘No, no, I won’t go!’ ” Dautch said with a laugh. “But now that we’re here, it’s great especially from the customer’s perspective, which is why we’re here.”

It was challenging for farmers to work out the logistics of fitting their trucks and tables into their new space on the closed-off crossroads, but “the aisles are wide, and we got positive feedback,” Dautch explained.

Other vendors, such as James Weston of Mt. Olive Organic Farms in Paso Robles, called the new spot “spacious” and appreciated the increase in available parking, as well as the shade keeping people cool on that sunny Saturday morning.

“Everything is running smoothly, but I miss the old spot,” Weston said.

Vendors were also dubious about the

layout an intersection of booths branching out in four different directions along State and East Carrillo streets replacing Cota’s easy loop. Thralls of market-goers paid no heed to the stop lights in the center as they herded themselves down each aisle and back.

NEWS BR IEFS

COURTS & CRIME

Santa Barbara County Fire Department investigators arrested a man “suspected of arson for intentionally igniting the Ridge Fire near Hollister Ranch,” according to County Fire spokesperson Scott Safechuck on 9/29. The fire, which started around 10 p.m. on 9/28, triggered evacuation warnings for Gaviota residents and burned 16.9 acres before the warnings were lifted on 9/30 and the fire was reported fully contained the following day. The investigation is still ongoing.

A staff member at Santa Barbara High School has been removed from campus and placed on leave after allegedly sharing an inappropriate text exchange with a student. According to the Santa Barbara Unified School District, the employee is currently under investigation by the Santa Barbara Police Department and the school district. “We will not tolerate behavior that undermines the trust of our school community,” the district said in a statement to families on Monday. “We encourage anyone with concerns to report them to an administrator or law enforcement right away.”

“There are more people than I’ve ever seen,” Dautch said. Despite his uncertainty about the move, he was all smiles as he interacted with plentiful customers. “It still isn’t perfect, and the setup was complicated, but, all in all, the people are happy, so it couldn’t be better.”

—Callie

Fausey

Battle over 250-Room Garden St. Hotel Continues

After Receiving Flood of Arguments and Public Comment, Council Decision Pushed to Nov. 19

by Ryan P. Cruz

It was a three-versus-one showdown at City Hall as the developers behind a 250-room hotel in Santa Barbara Dauntless Development faced off against three separate appeals of the project. The three appellants, including the nonprofit Keep the Funk, made their cases for city councilmembers to overturn the city Planning Commission’s previous 4-2 approval of the project earlier this year. In a way, the project is more than 40 years in the making, dating back to a deal struck in 1983 between the city and real estate developer Bill Wright, who agreed to gift the city a portion of his land to allow for the construction of the roads that connect current-day Garden Street to Cabrillo, allowing for the development of what we now know as the Funk Zone. The “Specific Plan,” signed by former mayor Sheila Lodge who was in attendance at Tuesday’s meeting gave Wright the promise

to realize his vision of a 250-room beachfront hotel on the rest of the property.

Coincidentally, the October 1 meeting was also five years to the day since Wright died, and, while he never got to see his project come to fruition, a few of the people that worked with him during the early planning of his hotel were there to try to see it through.

“I’ve really been thinking a lot about Mr. Wright today,” said Trish Allen, a principal planner with Suzanne Elledge Planning & Permitting Services (SEPPS) who spoke on behalf of the Wright family. “This was absolutely envisioned by Mr. Wright. He was passionate; he had vision.”

Architect Brian Cearnal, who began working with Wright in 2016, said that the late developer was “extremely proud of this property,” which he believed could be a gateway to Santa Barbara featuring Monterey-style architecture.

The appellants compiled hundreds of pages of documents, with Keep the Funk chair Brittany Zajic and attorney Marc Chytilo making arguments over the environmental impacts and the need for housing over hotels, urging the council to not make too quick of a decision on what would be the second-largest hotel in the city. (The largest, the 360-room Hilton S.B. Beachfront Resort, is just down the street from the site of the proposed hotel.)

“The decision that you make is going to have consequences and ramifications decades into the future,” Chytilo said. “You are not bound to approve anything under the specific plan.”

Two other appeals, filed by residents Steve Johnson and Rich Untermann, opposed the plans for a 238-space underground parking lot in an area at serious risk for flooding.

Shaun Gilbert, who spoke for Dauntless Development, said that the project

A male suspect was taken into custody on 9/30 after barricading himself inside an apartment the night before, resulting in a nearly 17-hour standoff with police SWAT and Crisis Negotiation Response teams. Police responded to a report of a domestic disturbance at the apartment complex on the 500 block of North Salsipuedes street at around 8:30 p.m. on 9/29, according to Sergeant Ethan Ragsdale. During the initial investigation, the male suspect barricaded himself in the apartment and refused to surrender to police. Before the suspect barricaded himself in the apartment, the female victim was able to escape. No further information on the suspect was available as of press time.

PUBLIC SAFETY

A two-day series of vehicle collisions in Santa Maria and Santa Barbara cost three people their lives, including that of an 11-year-old girl. The most recent occurred around 9:30 p.m. on 9/30 on Highway 154 near Rancho Alegre Road in the Santa Ynez Valley. Solo driver Nicholas E. Johnson, 36, of Menifee, California, plummeted 50 feet off the highway, whereupon his 2015 Hyundai caught fire, engulfing an approximately 50-foot area of vegetation that firefighters swiftly put out. The driver was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Earlier on 9/30, at approximately 12:32 p.m., another deadly crash on U.S. 101 northbound in the Buellton area claimed the life of an elderly man. Kathleen Palmer, 76, was driving herself and passenger Doug Palmer, 74, in a 2016 Audi when she veered off the edge of the road north of the 154 off-ramp. The car flipped over and landed at the bottom of the steep embankment on the east side of the road. The driver was airlifted with major injuries while the passenger was pronounced deceased at the scene.

NICK WELSH, and JEAN YAMAMURA

The Saturday farmers’ market moved from its longtime location on East Cota Street to its new location on State and Carrillo on September 28. LUKE STIMSON

HEAD START YOUR CHILD’S EDUCATION.

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Suspect Charged in Santa Maria Courthouse Bombing, Arsons

The Santa Barbara District Attorney’s Office has filed 10 charges against Nathan James McGuire, 20, after he allegedly threw a bomb into the Santa Maria Courthouse and injured at least five individuals on September 25. This comes after the U.S. Attorney’s Office filed federal charges against McGuire the day after for maliciously damaging a building by means of explosive.

According to the DA’s felony complaint, McGuire is being charged with two counts of attempted murder, use of an explosive device with the intent to murder, use of an explosive device for purposes of terrorizing, use of an explosive device causing injury, possession of loaded firearms, and multiple counts of arson with the use of an accelerant. McGuire is also charged with a special allegation for being out on bail for a separate felony charge of possessing an un-serialized firearm.

McGuire was scheduled to be arraigned for his September 17 firearms violation in Department 9 on September 25 when, instead, he allegedly leaned into the Santa Maria courthouse and threw an improvised explo-

HOUSING

sive device inside, according to authorities. Authorities quickly apprehended the subject as he headed back to his car and later found several loaded firearms in his vehicle, along with 10 Molotov cocktails and another bomb, which was later rendered safe. A search of McGuire’s house turned up an empty can with nails glued to the outside, a duffel bag containing matches, black powder, used and unused fireworks, and papers that appeared to be recipes for explosive material.

McGuire is also being charged with three counts of “arson of a forest land” in the Santa Maria area. The felony complaint estimates that the three arson fires two on Palmer Road and one on Tepusquet Road occurred on September 25, just prior to the courthouse attack.

The suspect is currently being held without bail in federal custody. The county’s charges will remain pending until after McGuire deals with the federal charges brought against him. McGuire is scheduled to be arraigned on his federal charges in U.S. District Court in L.A. on October 18. —MargauxLovely

Cottage to Build 204 Employee Homes

Santa Barbara’s Cottage Health announced it plans to provide 204 homes for its workers to purchase for below-market rate. Forty-four new homes, each with parking, are slated for 2415 De la Vina Street, at the site of its current rehabilitation hospital. The rehabilitation hospital will move to Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital. Also, the health company has agreed to buy 160 homes from the Caird Family’s proposed 650 housing units on South Patterson.

Cottage Health CEO Ron Werft called providing housing for Cottage’s employees “mission critical.” The projects still will have to go through the permit processes of Santa Barbara city and county. Werft expects this to take about three years. Cottage plans to offer units to its employees across the pay scale.

Cottage currently provides workforce housing at Bella Riviera located on the site of the former St. Francis Hospital. It offers 81 condominiums to employees as well as 31 market-rate condos.

“Over the last 11 or 12 years, we’ve had 145 employees own those homes, and there’s no

question that there are nurses, therapists, and staff at Cottage who would not be here in our community if they hadn’t been able to purchase homes in the community,” said Werft.

The homes have predetermined resale values, and once a person is no longer employed by the healthcare organization, they must sell within six months of ending employment.

It took about a decade from the time Cottage bought the property until the housing was ready for sale. But Werft said that attitudes toward workforce housing, including the attitude from elected officials, have shifted.

“My sense is that there’s a lot more support for workforce housing now than there was when we were going through this in the early 2000s to the mid-2000s,” he said, but the various government agencies will still do their “due diligence” in studying the development impacts of these projects on the surrounding communities.

All told, Cottage plans to have the first homes available in 2029.

—Christina McDermott

Nathaniel McGuire is accused of throwing a bomb into a Santa Maria courthouse on September 25, the same morning he allegedly started three arson fires.

Fire Marshal Under Fire over Sable

The Office of the State Fire Marshal is under fire from the California State Legislature and Santa Barbara–based Environmental Defense Center over Sable Offshore’s plans to restart the oil pipelines that ruptured in the 2015 Refugio Oil Spill.

On September 27, members of the legislature and the Environmental Defense Center (EDC) wrote two separate letters to the Fire Marshal calling for increased transparency, public participation, and an updated environmental impact report.

Sable is seeking a waiver from the Fire Marshal that would allow them to restart the corroded pipeline without “cathodic protection” a safety measure that prevents corrosion. According to a failure investigation report prepared by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) in the aftermath of the Refugio spill, the pipelines at issue do not have effective cathodic protection, which caused the spill. Members of the State Legislature and the Environmental Defense Center argue that, because of this 2016 discovery, the Fire Marshal is bound by California law to conduct a new environmental review for the project.

Santa Barbara County prepared a draft environmental impact report (EIR) in 2022, when Sable had planned to construct an entirely new pipeline; instead, Sable is repairing a series of anomalies in the existing pipeline. The county has since entered a settlement agreement with Sable preempting the county from having any jurisdiction over Sable’s restart plans, stopping certification of the draft EIR in its tracks. This report stated

that restarting the oil pipelines could produce a coastal spill twice the size of the Refugio Spill, possibly once every year. Before this, the most recent certified EIR was completed in 1985, when the pipelines were first constructed.

“The [Fire Marshal] is a public agency working on behalf of the people of California, specifically charged with ‘safeguard[ing] our communities’ from the inherent hazards in oil and gas transportation,” read the State Legislature’s letter. “We are concerned that the people of California will be left holding the bag for the exorbitant clean-up costs.”

Senator Monique Limón and Assemblymember Gregg Hart, both of whom represent Santa Barbara in the Legislature, signed the letter. Eleven other legislators representing areas up and down the California coast, including San Francisco, San Luis Obispo, Ventura, and Santa Monica, joined them.

In a separate September 27 letter to the Fire Marshal, the EDC echoed the State Legislature’s claims and provided legal arguments to back up their request for an updated environmental impact report. They also referred to multiple previous letters calling for a public hearing before the Fire Marshal makes a decision on Sable’s cathodic waiver request.

“The circumstances surrounding the operation of these pipelines have substantially changed since they were initially evaluated and installed,” wrote Linda Krop, chief counsel for the EDC. “All we are asking for is a voice in a decision that will directly and substantially impact our community and the future of the Central Coast.” —Margaux Lovely

investigation, according to the Buellton office of the California Highway Patrol.

At approximately 4:55 p.m. on 9/29, a fatal crash on State Route 1 outside Vandenberg Village took the life of an 11-year-old girl, leaving the others in the car with several injuries. On Santa Lucia Canyon Road, Jose Gonzalez, 65, was attempting to make a left turn onto the northbound 1 at a spot that had no traffic lights or stop signs. In the 2020 Toyota Camry were two female passengers, Luz Maria Gonzalez, age 59, and the minor child. As the Camry made the left turn, Shane Giles, 21, driving a 2005 Toyota Prius Southbound on the 1, struck the left side of the Camry, seriously injuring himself and leaving the two adults in the Camry with minor injuries. The young girl was pronounced deceased at the Lompoc Valley Medical Center later that evening. All three incidents are under

POLITICS

Victim services in California just secured a permanent pay raise, leaving local providers with a sunnier outlook after the federal government slashed funding earlier this year. Governor Gavin Newsom signed off on a new law Assembly Bill 2432 that will impose an additional fine for corporations convicted of white-collar crimes, which will be deposited in the newly established California Crime Victims Fund. This new legislation is meant to act as a permanent solution to years-long declines in federal funding for survivors of sexual assault, child abuse, and domestic violence through the Victims of Crime Act. Read more at independent.com/politics. n

Inside Council Candidates’ Coffers

As Santa Barbara’s City Council candidates enter their last month of campaigning before November 5, fundraising efforts remain steadfast. When you follow the money trail, most roads lead to Michael Jordan, the District 2 incumbent candidate who has soared above the rest in terms of money in the bank to fuel his campaign.

Jordan has come up just shy of $39,500 worth of fuel in 2024, according to campaign finance documents up to September 21, and stands atop more than $73,600 in the bank from his previous campaign. Notable contributions included $2,000 from the Santa Ynez Band of Mission Indians and $1,000 from the California Hotel and Lodging Association.

His opponent, independent consultant

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Terra Taylor, has raised $75 this year. Districts 1 and 3 reveal much tighter financial races, with Alejandra Gutierrez and Oscar Gutierrez taking the lead, respectively.

In District 1, incumbent Alejandra Gutierrez has raised more than $25,400 this year with the help of Laborers Local 220 Political Action Committee and, as of October 1, the Democratic Women of Santa Barbara.

Opponent Wendy Santamaria is hot on her trail, having raised more than $25,100, scoring $5,500 from the United Auto Workers PAC, $5,000 from SEIU Local 620, and $3,500 from ex–Wall Street Journal reporter Eileen White Read. Supervisor Das Williams also chipped in $250.

District 1 candidate Cruzito Cruz did not report any new campaign contributions.

Oscar Gutierrez of District 3 reported raising $18,654 this year, with sensei turned political opponent Tony Becerra raising $14,748. Becerra continues to get big contributions from Meridian Group Real Estate Management and Santa Barbara Rental Property Association. Incumbent Gutierrez received donations from Supervisors Laura Capps and Das Williams, as well as the Democratic Women of Santa Barbara. —Margaux Lovely

Look into Alejandra Gutierrez’s Record of Attendance

Of the three incumbent city councilmembers vying for reelection, only Councilmember Alejandra Gutierrez has been under a microscope for an alleged record of absenteeism at City Council hearings. Several critics, including some former supporters, have accused Gutierrez of missing or being late to as many as 70 hearings over the past four years, while others have come to her defense, claiming that the number is inflated.

This week, the Independent combed through public records to get to the bottom of this alleged record of absenteeism and find out which meetings Councilmember Gutierrez missed or arrived late to between 2021 and 2024. The review of records verified using the city’s meeting minutes and video from the hearings publicly available online found that from February 2021 to July 2024, Councilmember Gutierrez was absent or late for at least 70 meetings, and more specifically, she had completely missed 47 regular and special City Council meetings during that period.

This number is similar to those reported by the Santa Barbara County Young Democrats president, Christian Alonso, who wrote

in an op-ed last month that their own public records analysis found that Gutierrez had missed “nearly one in five” council meetings. The review of meeting minutes highlighted the gap between the number reported by critics and the lower number of missed meetings reported by some of her supporters, such as the Democratic Women of Santa Barbara, a group that commented via social media: “We did check Councilwoman Gutierrez’s attendance and she has missed seven council meetings in her term, which is similar to other members.”

This discrepancy is based on how the meetings are counted, and whether “special meetings” are being considered along with regular weekly meetings. From 2021 to 2024, Gutierrez missed only seven regular weekly council meetings and more than 40 special meetings. Special meetings, which all councilmembers are expected to attend, are called to discuss specific items several times a month. She was late to 20 meetings. Gutierrez addressed the criticism during a recent candidate forum, saying she was suffering health problems that forced her to miss a large number of meetings. “I want to set the record straight. I was extremely ill, and I did miss meetings…. We really have to be mindful when you attack somebody because of health issues. The reason that I won by eight votes [in 2019] is because I have been present. I have served my community for over 20 years.” —Ryan P.Cruz

Read the full story at independent.com/ election-2024 for more details.

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NEWS of the WEEK

MAGA Rally ‘Cruises’ Through Area

Donald Trump supporters gathered near Dos Pueblos High School at about 10 a.m. on Saturday to “cruise” through the area in cars, pickups, and detached semi-trucks as part of a rally hosted by the group 805 Patriots. By 10:30 a.m., about 70 vehicles had assembled along Cathedral Oaks Road, decorated with American flags and MAGA gear, including flags proclaiming “Jesus Is My Savior, Trump Is My President” and a banner stating “Trump was right about everything.”

The 805 Patriots then put on a social gathering outside the Timbers Roadhouse, where vendors sold MAGA merch. Attendees skewed older and white, but small groups of Latinx and Gen Z supporters, especially young men, were included in the mix. Many came from other counties in California to attend the rally, but some supporters were local, including the event’s organizer, who said he was from Santa Barbara and started organizing Trump rallies four years ago around Southern California.

The demographics at the rally reflected, to some extent, Trump’s supporters nationwide. A CNN poll published on September 24 found that Trump led among white voters. Although most voters under 30 support Kamala Harris, Trump sees much greater support from young men than young

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women, according to an NBC News poll from earlier this month, with an only fourpoint difference between the candidates.

While a majority of Hispanic and Latinx voters polled by the Pew Research Center support or lean toward Harris, a growing share of Latinx voters support Trump in some regions around the country, like in Texas and Florida.

A little less than two-thirds of Santa Barbara County voted for President Biden in the 2020 election. Support for Biden was higher in the southern portion of the county, with several districts around Santa Maria and Lompoc voting for Trump.

—Christina McDermott

FROM P. 9

was already heavily vetted and analyzed, including multiple stops at the Historic Landmarks Commission and Planning Commission in 2019 and 2023 before earning approval on February 29 this year.

“You guys are here to handle the tough decisions,” Gilbert told the council. “There’s a lot of push and pull between the community and the development. However, this is the right project in the right location.”

The city received hundreds of letters of public comment prior to the meeting, along with in-depth reports from each of the appellants and several members of the development team, with competing arguments over soil contamination, the project’s six affordable housing units, and

opposing interpretations of the language of the city’s 1983 Specific Plan.

With the flood of new information in the week prior to the meeting and during the hearing itself, City Attorney Sarah Knecht made the recommendation that the council hear all presentations from the appellants and developers, listen to all public comment, and ask questions to staff before closing the session to continue the hearing on November 19. The council agreed, with the caveat that no more evidence or public comment will be taken into the record between now and November 19, when the item would return for council deliberation and a final decision.

A truck decorated ahead of the 805 Patriots’ organized “cruise” around the Santa Barbara area as part of the September 27 Trump rally

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Rendering of 101 Garden Street, looking northwest across Garden Street

COURTESY

Miye Ota Dies at 106

Onetime Internment Camp Internee Ran Dance Instruction Studio and Martial Arts Dojo in Old Town Goleta with Husband Ken Ota

by Nick Welsh

Miye Ota a beautician, hairdresser, dance instructor, onetime Japanese-American internment camp internee, and the only woman to serve on the founding board of the Goleta Chamber of Commerce died last month, a few weeks after celebrating her 106th birthday late this August.

Goleta Valley

Ota who, alongside her husband, Ken Ota, ran a much-celebrated dance instruction studio and martial arts dojo in Old Town Goleta since 1964 spent the last two years of her life under hospice care at Casa Los Padres.

experience “a blessing in disguise,” explaining, “It made me stand up on my own two feet. I had to take on the role of the parent. But also to keep my head up and enjoy life.” It was at the camp that Ota took dance classes from an accomplished professional dancer steeped in the acrobatic stylistics of modern dance innovator Martha Graham. That start would later equip Ota with the skills and verve to start a dance studio of her own. It was also through those lessons that she happened to fall into the arms of Ken Ota, who would later become her husband and life partner.

“Casa Los Padres used to be dull until I came and spiced it up,” she said a few years ago with her customary laugh. Animated by a fiercely celebratory spirit, Ota would add, “I didn’t come here to die. I came here to live.”

Ota grew up in northern Santa Barbara County outside of Guadalupe by Oso Flaco Lake, her father a Japanese immigrant and farmer. “It was a bare nothing,” she said of the place when her parents arrived. In 1923, the family was forced to move because of a law passed that year barring Japanese people from owning land.

In her memoir, Ota credits her father for encouraging her independent spirit. “My father broke away from the tradition of teaching daughters to stay at home,” she wrote. “He encouraged me, his daughter, to be free and fearless. That’s how I became strong.”

When the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor in December 1941, Ota remembers coming home one day to find a bullet lodged in the wood by the family’s front door. First, her father was rounded up and sent to an internment camp in Bismarck, North Dakota. He would not survive the war. Later, Ota, her mother, and her siblings would be sent to the Santa Anita race track where they occupied a former horse stall before being forwarded to an internment camp in Gila River, Arizona. There, Ota’s mother a disillusioned daughter of Japanese royalty, as Ota would describe her experienced a nervous breakdown. Ota called the

After being released from Gila River, the Otas would move briefly to Philadelphia, where Ota opened a beautician’s studio. The family moved back to Santa Barbara Goleta specifically in 1964 at the urging of a beautician school instructor from Santa Barbara who had maintained contact with her former pupil with encouraging and supportive letters during the Otas’ internment years.

The family would build their dance-andmartial-arts studio in Old Town Goleta out of cinder blocks. Hanging incongruously over the studio’s long stretch of exercise mats was the Ota’s glittering chandelier. The two enterprises became a mainstay of Goleta’s burgeoning small-business culture. There they taught not just skill, strength, and grace, but old-school self-respect, manners, and confidence. Little surprise that Miye would find herself a founding member of Goleta’s Chamber of Commerce.

In recent years, Miye’s husband would die at age 92; their son Steve would succumb to cancer at age 72.

Miye maintained her strength of spirit thanks, she said, to her “chi.” Over time, her body experienced the onslaught of age. By the time she turned 100, her spine left Miye resembling a human question mark. But in the midst of an interview at that time, Miye Ota suddenly jumped out of her seat now a human exclamation mark and began demonstrating her chacha-cha dance moves.

“Hey!” she would exclaim. “You have blue eyes.” n

Miye Ota

Commissioners Nearly Quit over Miramar Spat

Jurisdictional Disagreement with County Led to Four Members Threatening to Resign

Aby Tyler Hayden

last-minute compromise by Santa Barbara County officials last week thwarted what would have been the mass resignation of Montecito Planning Commission members over a sudden decision to remove the controversial Miramar expansion proposal from local control.

A rendering of the

On September 20, County Planning Director Lisa Plowman sent a memo to County Executive Officer Mona Miyasato explaining she had decided the Miramar housing and retail project, which has generated considerable debate among neighbors who both oppose and support it, would bypass the Montecito commission and instead be vetted by the County Planning Commission. The change of venue had come at the request of Miramar resort owner Rick Caruso and his team.

Plowman and Caruso’s reasoning was based on their reading of the County Code, which states “countywide transportation, airports, waste disposal sites, detention facilities, hospitals, reservoirs, fire facilities, or affordable housing” fall within the jurisdiction of the County Planning Commission. The proposed Miramar expansion includes 26 units of affordable employee housing, in addition to new boutiques and luxury apartments.

Over the last year, the proposal has become a source of tension among the Montecito community that resulted in numerous meetings at the Montecito Board of Architectural Review, one of Montecito’s two governing bodies. The other is the Montecito Planning Commission, a semi-autonomous oversight committee tasked with protecting the town’s history and character.

When the Montecito commissioners heard they were being denied the opportunity to weigh in, they were indignant. By Tuesday evening, four of the five members were threatening to resign. What was the point of serving if their board wasn’t allowed to carry out its duties? Neighbors who oppose the plan were similarly frustrated. “How does an unelected bureaucrat get to make these decisions, and how did Caruso exert influence there?” asked one in an email.

By Wednesday morning, after numerous behind-the-scenes conversations, the county reversed course and agreed to let the Montecito commission hear the Miramar proposal. “We have been working diligently to identify a process where the Montecito Planning Commission can have the opportunity to provide its recommendations,” Plowman announced at the Wednesday meeting.

Montecito commissioner Ron Pulice, who’d attended the meeting to publicly protest the change of venue, thanked Plowman

SBWPC

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General Election 2024

Endorsements

• United States President and Vice President: Kamala Harris and Tim Walz

• United States Congress - District 24: Salud Carbajal

• California State Senate - District 21: Monique Limon

• California State Assembly - District 37: Gregg Hart

• Santa Barbara Unified School District - District 2: Sunita Beall

• Santa Barbara Unified School District - District 3: William Banning

• Santa Barbara Unified School District - District 5: Celeste Kafri

• Santa Barbara City College Board of Trustees - Area 2: Kyle Richards

• Santa Barbara City College Board of Trustees - Area

3: No Endorsement

• Santa Barbara City College Board of Trustee - Area 4:

Dave Morris

• Santa Barbara County Board of Education - Trustee

Area 2: Nadra Ehrman

• Santa Barbara County Board of Education - Trustee

Area 3: Sarah Anne Read

• Santa Barbara County Board of Education - Trustee

Area 6: Katya Armistead

• Carpinteria City Council - District 2: Natalia Alarcon

• Goleta City Council - District 3: Jennifer Smith

• Goleta City Council - District 4: Stuart Kasdin

• City of Goleta Mayor: Paula Perotte

• Santa Barbara City Council - District 1: No Endorsement

• Santa Barbara City Council - District 2: No Endorsement

• Santa Barbara City Council - District 3: Oscar Gutierrez

• Goleta Water District - District 3: Lauren Hanson

• County of Santa Barbara Measure H: Vote Yes

• City of Carpinteria Measure B: Vote Yes

• City of Santa Barbara Measure I: Vote Yes

• Santa Barbara City College Measure P: No Endorsement

• Hope School District Measure Y: No Endorsement

• City of Goleta Measure G: No Endorsement

• California Proposition 3: Vote Yes

• California Proposition 6: Vote Yes

• California Proposition 36: Vote No Vote Vote Vote Vote Vote Vote Vote Vote

Miramar’s proposed retail and apartment additions as seen from the corner of Eucalyptus and South Jameson lanes

Chancellor Yang Gets $240K Raise

UYang will receive a monstrous salary raise as he enters his final year at the institution. The UC Regents approved increases in chancellors’ salaries across the system to compete with top-ranked public universities.

Yang’s salary raise from $579,750 to $820,000 will be paid through private donors instead of tuition money, as will the other salary increases. The longest-serving chancellor in UC history, Yang announced in August that he would be stepping down as chancellor at the end of the 2024-2025 school year to go back to the classroom for research and teaching.

“Although UC campuses consistently rank among the best in the U.S. and the

world, UC chancellors are among the lowest-paid compared to their peers nationwide,” read the UC Regents’ September 19 salary approval document. Regents policy states, “When a UC chancellor’s compensation falls behind the market for university leaders … the President shall recommend to the Regents an adjustment to the applicable chancellor’s compensation so that it is more competitive with peer institutions.”

Most UC chancellors received a 4.2 percent base salary increase, with another bump that put them up to market rate — in Yang’s case, a 24.2 percent market-rate increase.

This year’s increase will bring the average UC chancellor’s salary from the 30th percentile among public universities nationwide to the 48th.

Chancellors from UC Davis, Irvine, Merced, Riverside, and San Francisco received similar increases, as their compensations were “[lagging] behind the market,” read the approval document.

Cynthia Larive, the UC Santa Cruz chancellor, opted to voluntarily forgo her raise for the 2024-2025 school year. UC San Francisco chancellor Sam Hawgood is now the highest paid in the UC system, making just shy of $1.2 million annually. —MargauxLovely

Meet the Candidates for Goleta Mayor and City Council

Goleta voters face an interesting lineup in November, with the mayor’s seat in contention as well as two seats in western Goleta the first time elections by district have been held for the city’s Districts 3 and 4.

Two incumbents Mayor Paula Perotte and Councilmember Stuart Kasdin hope to retain their posts, while sitting Planning Commissioner Jennifer Smith seeks a council seat for District 3 or the Glen Annie to Winchester area. Goleta’s council holds four councilmembers altogether, plus the mayor.

Competing for these seats is a trio of longtime Goleta residents, spurred for the most part by the fractious Housing Element rezoning of parcels in their neighborhoods. Running for mayor is Rich Foster, a wellknown figure in Goleta politics who worked with Perotte on cityhood and Measure G, Goleta’s agricultural preservation vote of 2012. Opposing Kasdin in District 4, or the Ellwood area, is Eric Gordon, a professional

photographer. Running for council District 3 is Ethan Woodill, who was in the hospitality industry until the pandemic closed bars and restaurants.

When Perotte and Kasdin entered Goleta politics, the city was experiencing an overwhelming amount of growth large housing tracts, tall apartment structures, and hotels along Hollister Avenue were growing taller than the distant Santa Ynez Mountains. They each ran to tame burgeoning development, and city voters elected a slow-growth majority to the council.

The state-mandated Housing Element now demands another spurt of home building with a threatened loss of grant funding if cities don’t comply which has brought protests from neighbors and the rise of three new candidates. —Jean Yamamura

To learn more about the candidates, go to independent.com/election-2024.

Paula Perotte Stuart Kasdin Eric Gordon Rich Foster Jennifer Smith Ethan Woodill

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Henry Yang

Warriors v. Dons

The football rivalry between San Marcos and Santa Barbara high schools is a deeply felt competition. When the big game this year was called at a tie, the Instagram emojis ranged from hearts to baby chicks. For the story, go to independent.com/SMvSB.

ctalby: Great piece on what happened. Any coach that’s satisfied with the tie surprises me, but if that’s the rule then that’s the rule. jlok56: Should have never put them in different leagues, then the score would have been settled.

enriquepatino_805_sb: What is that coach teaching those kids? Put enough effort, you get a participation trophy? conniefigueroagutierrez: Good job boys on both sides Don’t pay attention to what other people say.

ampn_up: Yeah, because SM didn’t want to go overtime … afraid the Dons would take it. emlygarciaa: Because SM has always cried and complained.

Jet Planes Go Zoom

The perennial assault of aircraft noise near Santa Barbara airport fell on less than sympathetic ears online.

frankie_sayz: Do you want to always fly out of LAX? Nope? Well, there ya go. Get over it. Wear ear plugs. Listen to local music to soothe your woes. There are way more issues in this world to complain about that Santa Barbarians and others are so privileged not to have to worry about. elisabethrcohen: My parents have lived under the flight path for 40 years. I don’t even hear the planes anymore because you just get used to it. This is a non-issue.

purpleion: I live on the Eastside and find myself wondering if the flight plans have changed. They’re going right above our houses. zmj805: Try living next to the train tracks on the Westside.

lori_raf: Here’s some historical context. Typical flight paths were once directed over More Mesa with planes coming in off the ocean and then making a big swooping turn to make the final approach. But something changed about eight to 10 years ago. Gossip has it that some commercial pilots complained to the FAA about having to make those final turns and got the old flight path readjusted to come in straighter. Now folks living on the Mesa and even inland areas, who never moved next to an airport,

have to deal with increased aircraft noise. Private luxury aircraft like Lear jets can be obnoxious, but the commercial passenger jets/UPS transport planes coming in for early morning landings wake too many people up. Complain to the FAA; noise abatement is only voluntary. Besides the noise pollution, should we be concerned about the air pollution too? No one ever talks about that.

greyblueyes: I lived in S.B. and now live in Dallas–Fort Worth. My home is seven miles from an airport that became FedEx and Amazon’s DFW hub. About every four minutes at night, a massive cargo jet flies low and slow over my home so people could have the convenience of expedited shipping. It sucked until I downloaded a white noise app for free. Now, if I’m ever awake at night, I spend my time counting my lucky stars that I can visit loved ones in S.B. with an easy and affordable direct flight rather than the million-dollar sh*tshow flight schedule that accompanied the old airport.

Jaws!

Readers reacted to the bloody photo of a shark chomping an elephant seal with horror and puckish humor.

diane_c_mackenzie: Why would you post this! Completely unnecessary! bonniepompoms: Can you imagine being on a boat ride with your kids and seeing this? Taking the Jaws ride to a whole new level. Personally, I think it’s rad and scary at the same time. It’s part of nature and should be respected!

kristingene74: Wow. What an incredible photo! johnherzogphotography: Essentially zero evolution for 60 million years.

dang_a_lo: I remember seeing these sharks as juveniles swimming along the coast every fall. They grow up so fast. seetomdraw: They should make a movie about great whites. disrupt.sys: Speaking of seals, it would be great if you could write an article addressing why “slurry seal” has become the primary material for paving our roads. It would be impactful journalism that could drive real change.

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Craig Angell

1949–2023

The Unknown Craftsman

BY ANDY NEUMANN

From an early age, it was evident that Craig had a spark of genius. School left him bored to tears. Perhaps that is why he dedicated his life to teaching to share with students the miracles of life and the thrill of learning. But if there was one thing he might have loved even more than teaching, it was surfing.

Craig Angell was first introduced to surfing at an early age, and it remained a focus his entire life. Craig’s father, Buck, a successful screenwriter for ’50s television shows such as Rawhide, and his mother, the actress Grace Wise, raised their three sons in the backcountry up Malibu Canyon where the waves of the Pacific below beckoned. To be closer to the surf scene, Craig moved into a friend’s garage in the gated Malibu Colony during high school. It was an exciting place where he could awaken to Jascha Heifetz practicing his violin and spend evenings talking about life with the great screenwriter of Rebel Without a Cause, Stewart Stern. But he had come to the Colony to surf and surf he did.

Although Malibu Point, the birthplace of modern surfing, was just around the corner, Craig and his cadre of friends surfed the Colony almost every day. For adventure, they would hitchhike with their boards to Point Dume or down to Topanga Beach, where he became one of the original Topanga Bombers. After high school he moved to Maui, surfing uncrowded Honolua Bay in the late ’60s. Then onto the bigger waves of the North Shore of Oahu.

It turned out Craig had already met the love of his life, Jane Berlin, in junior high when he gave her his Saint Christopher’s medal. So after a year, he returned from Hawai‘i, and Craig and Jane finally hooked up for good. They traveled to Bergamo, Italy, in 1971 with their close friends Jim and Frances Fitzpatrick to study at the famed school started by Maria Montessori and run by her son Mario.

In 1975, Craig and Jane settled in Santa Barbara, where

the Fitzpatricks had just opened the first Montessori School in the area. As teachers, they committed their lives to inspiring their students. For Craig, that meant tailoring his teaching creatively to each child’s needs. A wonderful storyteller, he was able to hold his students enraptured. Many local parents, former students, and their own sons, Trevor and Max, continue to express their gratitude for the excitement both Craig and Jane were able to bring to their classrooms.

Around that same time, Surf Clubs were springing up again along the California Coast. The Santa Barbara County Surf Club was originally formed to provide a select few with access to the heavily guarded and famed Hollister Cattle Ranch, which offered some of the most outstanding surf breaks on the planet. That club was forced to disband in the early ’70s when the ranch was sold and subdivided, and only the new owners got access to the beach.

But longboarding was also making a comeback in the surf world, with contests opening up everywhere. It was known as “a gathering of the tribes,” where only surfers who belonged to clubs could enter the competition. In that spirit, the Santa Barbara County Surf Club was reborn one evening at the Paradise Café when a few of the original members got together with other dedicated surfers in the county. One of them was Craig Angell. This new era of the surf club was beautifully documented by Craig, who wrote newsletters that were true gems.

I had first met Craig surfing at Rincon in the mid ’80s. He was a beautiful surfer. Smooth, flowing, stylish. His skill in the water was noted by surfboard companies who sponsored surf teams. Craig was asked to represent the prestigious Infinity Surfboard company from Dana Point. It was during this time that Craig seriously injured his knee at a competition. It kept him out of the water for a long time, and he never quite regained his earlier grace.

Instead, Craig asked Steve Boehne, the owner of Infinity Surfboards, to teach him how to shape. In the summer months, Craig would drive down to Steve’s shop in Orange County, spending many nights living in his beat-up VW bus, so he could learn the skill of shaping. He was a quick learner, a perfectionist, and a true craftsman.

It was not long before Craig Angell Surf Boards was born in a shaping room across the street from Patagonia in Ventura. He quickly developed a following in the waters of the 805 — among them, a handful of women who lovingly referred to themselves as Craig’s Angels.

I first ordered a board from Craig in 2000. It was pure magic, and I never looked back. Besides longboards, Craig shaped high-performance short boards and everything in between.

Shaping a surfboard with its many curves is very complex. It is rare in our world of materialism and mass production to be able to own a product that is specifically designed and handcrafted, not just for an individual surfer, but for the specific waves where it must perform.

It was beautiful to watch Craig shape. Like a tai chi master, he would start with the planer at one end and glide to the other, in one smooth pass. He was in the zone. Alone in his thoughts. Creating beauty. Form following function.

He was a true master, a “Surfboard

Doctor.” He preferred to shape boards for people he knew. He never had a showroom. He did not even have a website. A few years back, he told me about a book: The Unknown Craftsman: A Japanese Insight into Beauty, by Sōetsu Yanagi. Some of the most treasured ceramics in the world were handmade by anonymous Korean and Japanese potters. To me, that was Craig. The unknown craftsman. Virtually unknown, yet he was truly one of the best.

I was mesmerized by Craig’s storytelling. Driving together on our many “Surf Safaris” was just as memorable as getting in the water. Special were those times I got a glimpse into his childhood. One story has stayed with me. His father, Buck, had driven up to the Sandpiper in Goleta to play golf, but upon opening his car trunk, he saw

Craig shaping one of his unique surfboards

Craig and Jane Angell at Montessori, West Los Angeles in 1975

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it was filled with bees. He quickly closed it and drove back to Malibu so the bees could be released close to home. Craig did not fall far from that tree. Gentle, considerate, respectful.

Five years ago, Craig told me he had the Big C. He was on his very private, final journey. At first, we could still catch waves together. Then we would meet at the putting green. The search for the perfect latte remained a priority. But shaping was what he missed most.

Throughout, his wonderful sense of humor was front and center. Not once did he complain, “Why me?” We would take long walks on the Mesa, observing, sharing, sometimes talking, often quiet. We were able to say goodbye in a slow and gentle way.

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Craig was well known for his Irish goodbyes. At gatherings, we would often hear someone ask, “Where’s Craig?” He had quietly slipped out without a word. Craig’s hospice doctor had assured the family that he would be with them for a couple more weeks. The next day, Friday, March 17, 2023, Saint Patrick’s Day, Craig left us. He pulled off the ultimate Irish goodbye. n

Craig Angell and Andy Neumann heading out for Rights and Lefts

Craig hanging 10 at Rincon for Infinity

obituaries

Earl L. Clark

2/12/1941 - 9/21/2024

Born on February 12,1941 an only child to Melba (nee Cooper) and Alec Clark in Los Angeles, Earl was raised in the Sherman Oaks area of the San Fernando Valley. He fondly remembered the Valley at the dawn of LA’s population boom – dirt roads, orange groves, and plenty of places to explore. He was raised at the Valley Park Country Club, which his parents owned, and had the run of the place.

After graduating from Van Nuys High School, Earl dabbled in community college before joining the US Navy as a SEABEE. After his honorable discharge from the Navy, like many kids raised in a company town like Los Angeles in that era, he ended up on a camera crew for a few days work. From there an unexpected 40-year career was born. Filming across the world on movies including Deliverance, Hell in the Pacific (where he discovered his favorite place on Earth, Palau), Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Marathon Man, Rocky II, Grease, and more, Earl loved to travel and experience different places. He settled down in Santa Barbara in the early 1970s and after starting a family with his wife, Pati, in the 1980s and welcoming daughters Ashlyn and Kate, he turned to television work for a more regular schedule until his retirement on the Life with Bonnie sitcom show in 2004.

Eager to instill a love of the outdoors and his own hobbies in his daughters, the family spent a lot of time camping, hiking, and fishing. There were also momentous visits to Italy (never forget the Lancia that revved uncontrollably!), photo safaris in Kenya, and collecting what felt like every coconut on the island in Fiji. A proud dad, you would have thought he was a Cate School graduate himself with all the gear he wore from the time his girls started high school until he passed nearly 30 years later. Earl was never a man defined by his work – it was merely his job. The other parts of his life were what provided his joy. His family, his hobbies, and his friends were his focus. He made friends everywhere he went. Always with a ‘side hustle’

before it had a name, Earl also imported rare English cars, bought real estate, dealt in Navy servingware and other military paraphernalia, and even started a t-shirt business when he wasn’t behind the film camera. He truly lived so many lives and so many adventures within his 83 years. At the end of 2020, he chose a new life in Santa Fe that was cut short by a cancer diagnosis. While the last two years of his life were dominated by doctors and treatments, he always found happiness reminiscing stories and memories.

He will be remembered by those who loved him dearly: his daughters Ashlyn (Justin) McCague and Kate (Dale) Robson; grandchildren Jonah, Eliza, and Charlie; wife Jane Salmons and her son Matt (Erica) Salmons; first wife Patricia Clark; and friends from throughout his life.

Iluminada “Lou” Jacobs

8/29/1931 - 8/11/2024

My grandmother, Iluminada “Lou” (Calip) Manzano Jacobs, was born on August 29, 1931, in the Philippine Islands to Teodoro Reyes Calip and Juana Villena Jacob. One of eight siblings—Dominador, Rosita, Cecilio, Fidela, Genoveva, Florencio, and Hermelina—her early years were marked by hardship and bravery. At nine years old, she witnessed the invasion of the Islands during World War II. For three years, she and her siblings endured the turmoil of war until the Islands were liberated in 1945.

Despite these challenges, Iluminada demonstrated strength, resilience, and a deep love for her family. At ten years old, she decided to leave school and work to help support her parents. As a teenager, she moved to the mountain city of Baguio, where she earned a living selling flowers, quail eggs, and vegetables in the local market. It was there that she met her

first husband, Bienvenido “Ben” Manzano. Together, they had three sons: Richard, Roland, and Arthur. When a tragic bus accident claimed Ben’s life, she was left a widow and single mother of their three young boys. However, she carried on with grace and resilience.

While working at a department store in Baguio, she met my grandfather, Leoncio “Leon” Jacobs, a U.S. Army veteran who had fought with the 6th Ranger Battalion during World War II. The two married, and Leon brought her to America. She and Leon worked various jobs that took them to different cities. They lived in June Lake, where she saw snow for the very first time, and later worked for American pianist and bandleader Horace Heidt in Los Angeles. Eventually, they settled in Santa Barbara, where her three sons joined them, and in 1963, their son Gary was born.

In Santa Barbara, Iluminada found joy working as the inhouse florist, first at the Valley Club of Santa Barbara and later at the Little Town Club. She and Leon were also involved with the Filipino Community Association, where they enjoyed dinners and dancing. In 1974, she and Leon returned to the Philippines for a vacation with their son Gary. During this trip, tragedy struck again when Leon passed away suddenly, leaving her a widow for the second time. She and Gary returned to Santa Barbara, where she continued to build a life centered on family, faith, and community. Over the years, she spent time living on the island of Kauai and in the North Bay area, but she always returned to her beloved Santa Barbara. After one final move north to care for her mother, Iluminada made her last return to Santa Barbara.

During her retirement, she remained involved with the Filipino Community Association, where she was a Lifetime Member. She also volunteered with the Free Methodist Church, creating flower arrangements, serving at senior luncheons, and caring for children in the church’s daycare. She loved to dance, listen to Elvis Presley, tend to her beautiful flower garden, and cook for others.

Iluminada’s legacy is one of love, perseverance, and service. She was fiercely independent, outspoken, and loving. She brightened the lives of so many and will forever be remembered as a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, lola, friend, and guardian angel.

She is survived by her four sons: Richard, Roland, Art, and Gary; her four grandsons: Erron, Justin, Andre, and Daniel; her

granddaughter, Christy; and her eight great-grandchildren: Alyssa, Abigail, Adley, Mackenzie, Ethan, Leah, Caleb, and Pearl.

She is missed and loved dearly.

A celebration of Iluminada’s life will take place on Tuesday, October 8 at 10:30 a.m. at the Free Methodist Church (1435 Cliff Drive).

Michael Louis Johnson Sr. 4/18/1953 - 9/19/2024

Michael was born in Fresno, Ca, but grew up in Orcutt. He spent most of his adult life in Santa Barbara, Ca. He was married three times and had five children and 7 grandchildren. Mike was a maintenance man for SB county for 30+ years and was a wonderful provider. Mike worked hard and played harder. He loved nature and was an avid camper, fisherman, and surfer. He spent many years on the back of a motorcycle. He was a talented musician, and was passionate about music all his life. He had a wicked sense of humor and infectious belly laugh. Mike was rough around the edges, but had a tender heart. He spent the last decade in Kingman, AZ enjoying his retirement with his wife.

Michael suffered from Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome. He passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by love.

Michael is survived by his big, boisterous blended family; Densie, Rick, Michelle, Dan, Amy, Keith, Raichel, Michael Jr, Caleb, Ethan, Daniel, Travis, Cloe, Ava, River, Robin, Chris Ann, Staci, Scott, and many extended family members and friends.

An intimate celebration of life BBQ has already been held in AZ and one in SB is TBD.

To Michael DONADAGOVHI 

(Cherokee for “until we meet again”)

Bois Clair Kingsley 7/6/1937 - 6/14/2024

Annette Bois Clair Kingsley, 86, of Reno, Nevada, passed away on the morning of June 14, 2024, surrounded by family and friends.

Annette was born on July 6, 1937, to Edward and Mary (Wilson) Bois Clair at Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital in Los Angeles, California. She lived her early years in Los Angeles and New Orleans, moving to Santa Barbara in 1953.

After Annette graduated from Santa Barbara High School in 1955, she went on to study at Santa Barbara Junior College before making the decision to pursue a career as a flight attendant. She graduated from flight attendant school in Boston, Massachusetts where she was the president of her class. Her career took flight for two years as an American Airlines stewardess.

Annette returned to Southern California, where she reconnected with fellow Santa Barbara High School graduate Alan Kingsley. The couple married on March 4, 1962, and moved to Reno, Nevada in late December of 1964. Annette later worked for Bonanza Airlines’ City Ticket Office and for several years as an elementary school teacher’s aide for the Washoe County School District.

Following her American Airlines career, Annette founded Folded Wings, a Northern Nevada group for retired and current airline stewardesses. She served as president several times and the club still exists today. Additionally, she was a member of the Junior League of Reno for many years, serving in numerous positions.

Annette’s greatest joy in life was her family. Annette was predeceased by her parents, Ed and Mary (Wilson) Bois Clair, sisters Barbara Caudry and Lynn Combs, and her nephew Bill Caudry. She is survived by her husband Alan Kingsley, daughters Holli (Bob) Devereux, Joanna (Craig) Daily, and Babs Kingsley. Grandchildren Alex (Julie) Devereux, Katie Devereux, Ben, Clair & Sarah Daily, great grandson Jackson Devereux and niece Kendall Caudry.

Annette

James Barker Farr

9/18/1945 - 9/21/2024

James Barker Farr was born on September 18th, 1945 in San Francisco, California, the third child of Barnard Floyd Farr and Jetta Florence Barker. Jim’s family moved when he was still quite young to San Jose where his father was in a partnership which owned nine radio stations at its peak. Jim had a carefree childhood and teenage years growing up in San Jose and made many friends with whom he stayed in contact throughout his life. He graduated from Willow Glen High School in 1963 and attended both San Jose State and the University of Arizona at Tucson before settling down and finishing his degree in Finance at Syracuse University in upstate New York. His degree was supposed to be in preparation for working in the family radio business. And even though Jim acquired a First Class Radio and Telephone license at 18, he used it to work at radio DJ jobs and not in the office. After graduation, he decided to travel. He bought a BSA motorcycle in England and rode it throughout Europe for several months getting as far as Istanbul. He then spent a month in Japan travelling solo and later lived on Oahu for over a year doing odd jobs. While in Hawaii, Jim picked up the sailing bug and later crewed on a sailboat from San Francisco to Honolulu. While midway on the sail, he went forward without a lifeline and had to dive off the boat to avoid being hit by the boom. As he used to recount the story, he said he wasn’t worried at first when he fell in without a life jacket. But when the boat turned around to pick him up and missed him on the first pass, he started to think about the situation he was in. Fortunately, they got him back onto the boat on the second pass and the adventure did nothing to diminish his love of sailing. Finally tiring of the nomadic life, Jim made the decision to go back to school and become a high school history teacher. He returned to San Jose, rented a small dilapidated house on North 15th street with two friends, and started attending San Jose State University to earn

the necessary credits. It was in one of those classes that he first met Doreen. After she graduated, they dated for a year and then married in August of 1974.

Over the next three years, Jim finished his history classes, earned a secondary teaching credential, substitute taught for awhile, decided he didn’t like it, and then went on to earn a Master’s Degree in American History while working at a weekend DJ job. They bought the dilapidated house on 15th Street for $12,500 and had a house payment of $105 a month. They put three years’ worth of sweat equity into it and then sold it for three times what they paid for it and that was their entry into the California housing market.

In 1977 Jim was accepted into the Ph.D. program in American History at UCSB and the two of them moved to Santa Barbara County for the first time, buying a home on Wagon Wheel Drive in Goleta. They lived there for 6 years while Jim completed his Doctorate, writing his dissertation on Black American Seafarers. His dissertation was later published in book form.

Just prior to meeting Doreen, Jim had been diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease (PKD), a serious dominant gene hereditary disease. Jim would end up working hard every day of his life to manage his symptoms and live a long and productive life. But it did force him and Doreen to choose to either remain childless or adopt children in order to have a family. They chose the latter and were extremely blessed over the next decade to adopt their three sons.

After Jim graduated with his Ph.D from UCSB they moved back to San Jose so Jim could take up an adjunct teaching position at San Jose State. But Jim’s health began to decline resulting in him needing to go onto dialysis for a number of months before having kidney transplant surgery at UC San Francisco with his younger sister as the donor.

The kidney transplant gave Jim a new lease on life and reordered his priorities. He decided against trying to pursue a college teaching position or reenter the family radio business and he and Doreen moved back to Santa Barbara in 1989 to live in an area they had fallen in love with and be closer to some very dear friends. They bought a house on Paseo Cameo where they would spend fifteen happy years.

Jim got a job selling advertising for some local radio stations and made several very good friends from among his

coworkers. About a year later an opportunity arose to buy a local Spanish language radio station, KESP. Jim and Doreen formed a partnership with their friend Richard “Chip” Marsh, and bought the station, changing the call sign to KSPE. They also bought a building on Milpas street to house the radio station operations and staff. The partnership would later also buy KBKO, “Radio Bronco”, also a Spanish language station. As a part of their outreach to the local Hispanic community, they initiated several community events including the first “ Dia de los Ninos” at the Santa Barbara Zoo and a number of festivals at Ledbetter Beach aimed at providing fun events for the local Spanish speaking community. Their partnership was successful for about a decade before Jim and Chip decided to sell the radio stations and retire to enjoy other pursuits.

Jim bought a sailboat at the Santa Barbara harbor and enjoyed many happy days sailing on it, including a long trip to Cabo San Lucas with several good friends. However, after a year he decided he wasn’t ready to totally retire and when an opportunity to buy the Goleta Valley Voice newspaper came along, he took it. A few years prior, Doreen had become involved in local land use issues and thereafter many dinner table conversations had to do with the Goleta area’s increasing unhappiness with the County rezoning agricultural parcels in the Goleta Valley for various types of development. Talk of a renewed effort for Goleta cityhood started to gain momentum and Jim and Doreen knew that the Valley Voice could be a powerful tool in that effort. This thought turned out to be prophetic when, against all odds, Goleta cityhood passed on the November 2001 ballot, with the Valley Voice strongly endorsing its passage and when every person the Voice had endorsed for city council was elected.

In 2012 Jim decided to run for his own seat on the Goleta city council. He ended up running unopposed and served for four years, the last year as Goleta’s mayor in 2016. That same year he was also honored as Goleta’s “Man of the Year” for his many contributions and years of service to the Goleta Valley community.

Unfortunately, despite his care and attention to his health over the years, Jim suffered a debilitating stroke in the summer of 2015 which left him needing the use of a wheelchair. His health issues forced him not

to run for reelection as he had hoped to do. He stayed living in Goleta for another five years before relocating to Vista del Monte and the help of their caring staff.

Jim died in the early morning hours of September 21st, passing peacefully in his sleep. He leaves his son Nathaniel Joseph Farr (Karen), his son Richard Daniel Farr, his son Gregory Winslow Farr, his two grandchildren, Joseph Stephen Farr and Zariah Anastasia Farr, his ex-wife Doreen Gama Farr, his older sister Patricia Elek (Joe), his younger sister Nancy Delgado (Max), six nieces and nephews, many cousins and a multitude of friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Floyd and Jetta Farr, and his older brother, Barney Farr. The family would like to express its sincerest thanks and gratitude to Dr. Darol Joseff who provided over thirty years of excellent care to Jim.

Funeral arrangements will be handled by Welch, Ryce, Haider with internment at Goleta Cemetery.

Dr. Harvey Leo Sharrer 5/26/1940 - 9/12/2024

Dr. Harvey L. Sharrer, Professor Emeritus at the University of California Santa Barbara, passed away at his home in Santa Barbara on Thursday, September 12, 2024. Dr. Sharrer’s life was dedicated to education, academic research, and world exploration.

Born in Oakland, California in 1940 to Ruth Morehouse and Harvey Sharrer, he spent his formative years in Oakland and Danville, California, graduating from San Ramon Valley Union High in 1958. His passion for foreign languages was ignited by his high school Spanish teacher, who inspired him to pursue language studies in college. After high school, Harvey took a summer course at the Monterey Institute of Foreign Studies and attended the Fall quarter at the University of San Francisco. He then took a hiatus to work with his father’s remodeling business, saving money for a transformative month’s-long European trip with a high school friend—an experience that kindled his lifelong love for world travel.

Returning to the U.S., Harvey earned his BA and MA in Span-

ish from UC Berkeley in 1963 and 65, respectively, followed by a Ph.D. in Hispanic and LuzoBrazilian Literature from UCLA in 1970. His academic career at UC Santa Barbara began in 1968 as an Acting Assistant Professor, becoming a full Assistant Professor in 1970.

Dr. Sharrer was universally admired for his scholarship and his impressive breadth of knowledge about the Middle Ages, encompassing Arthurian literature, Medieval lyric, and digital humanities—a field in which he was a pioneer. His expertise ====spanned Portuguese, Galician, Spanish, and Catalan literatures.

His magnum opus, PhiloBiblon, was a collaborative project creating a database of medieval Iberian Peninsula manuscripts. Harvey’s most significant discovery was seven unknown lyric poems in Galician-Portuguese by King Dinis (14th century), found on a parchment now known as the Pergaminho Sharrer [Parchment Sharrer].

Retirement came in 2011, but it did little to slow Harvey down. He continued to participate in conferences worldwide and at UCSB, generously proofreading articles for his former department. He remained a respected and admired scholar, mentor, and colleague throughout his life.

Harvey Sharrer will be deeply missed for his extraordinary scholarship, his remarkable mentorship of students and young scholars, and his judicious, generous, and polite demeanor. His work will continue to influence future generations of scholars. In recognition of his prestigious scholarly career and lasting impact on the Santa Barbara campus, the campus flag will be lowered to halfstaff on Wednesday, October 2.

Harvey, who never married and considered his career his life’s work, is survived by a sister, Elizabeth Porter, in Upland, CA, and a brother, William Sharrer, in Louisville, KY, and several cousins, nieces, and nephews who will miss him dearly.

Harvey did not wish to have a formal memorial service to be remembered, but rather planned to create an endowment to be established in his name at UCSB called the “Harvey L. Sharrer Dissertation Travel Grants. This endowment will support future scholars in their research endeavors, particularly in the fields of IberoRomance languages, reflecting Dr. Sharrer’s lifelong passion and areas of expertise.

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Denis Franklin 10/20/1934 - 9/22/2024

Denis Hubert Franklin was born October 20, 1934, in Passaic NJ, the oldest son of Evelyn (nee Larlham) and Hubert J. Franklin. He was soon joined by brothers Richard (b. 1939) and Lee (b. 1940 d. 2022).

Denis (pronounced “Denny” because his mother was reading a French novel while pregnant) and his brothers grew up in Rutherford NJ and Greenwood Lake NY among cousins, aunts and uncles. At the age of 16 he went to University of Chicago where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts. First pursuing law school (his father’s choice) and then medical school (his choice) he found himself between schools and lacking student status was drafted and serving in the US Army in Germany during the Cold War (1958-1960). His primary duty was as a journalist for the Stars & Stripes newspaper. He met and married Anna Ruth (nee Ruetting) in Chicago, and their oldest daughter Janet was born in Frankfurt Germany. Scott was born two years later when Denis was at Hahnemann medical school in Philadelphia. Wooed by little brother Lee who was in the Coast Guard and stationed in San Francisco, the family was persuaded to head West to The City by the Bay in 1964 where Denis did his residency at St. Mary’s Hospital. Lisa and Bruce were born in San Francisco in 1965 and 1967 and the family moved to the suburb of Millbrae in 1969.

Denis worked the long hours expected of doctors, but family time featured California camping, fishing and boating adventures in a VW camper ranging from Samuel P. Taylor State Park to Lake Pillsbury, Yosemite and Lake Shasta. These were affordable family vacations, which were also unforgettable; and instilled in each of his children a love of outdoors skills – involving pocketknives and fishing rods, boats, target shooting, and the spectacular California landscapes. Denis took the responsibilities of being a dad very seriously and valued his family above all else to his last breath. Denis loved being a doctor, but the profession went through a lot of changes during his

career. He worked in one medical practice, then had his own, then worked as a Flight Surgeon for United Airlines, and late in his career retooled as a psychiatrist and did a harrowing stint at the State psychiatric hospital. In the early 80’s, he volunteered as Ship’s Surgeon for the Cal Maritime Academy when Scott was a midshipman there. After retiring, Denis moved from the Bay Area to Mesa, AZ and Kirkland, WA (snowbirding) in 2009 and then to Santa Barbara, CA (in 2017) to be near his kids and grandkids.

Denis was as devoted to his avocations as too his vocation. His children recall helping sort color coded transistors in his early ‘ham’ radio days when he built Heath-Kit radios in the 1960s-70s. His commitment to ham radio lasted the rest of his life, wherever he moved, earned him three call signs, and he did his morning check in with his ham group in Santa Barbara two days before he passed away. He loved science and built telescopes during the amateur astronomy phase. He loved boats and ships, having learned to sail in summer camp and worked as a ship’s steward and elevator operator on a transatlantic ocean liner in summers when he was in college. He had a sailboat in San Francisco, and later lived on his 56-foot schooner RODUESE after he was divorced, and his kids were launched. He learned scuba diving, and when he retired in the 2000’s he volunteered on several oceanographic research expeditions including along the coast of Oregon, to Papua New Guinea, and even to Antarctica! Denis also was a Reserve Deputy Sheriff with Alameda County for five years –serving as the Radio Officer on a 45-foot harbor patrol vessel.

Denis was a musician with a lifelong passion and talent for singing harmony and playing guitar, harmonica, piano… He was a long-time member of the San Francisco Folk Music Club and found amateur Irish music groups in his new communities in Arizona and Santa Barbara. He also danced, contra dancing, for as long as his knees could take it. An important aspect of his hobbies was the friendships and communities he participated in. He loved people and was a good friend to many.

Denis died September 22, 2024, in Santa Barbara CA, four weeks shy of his 90th birthday, surrounded by family who sang him sea shanties for his passage. He is survived by his brother Richard, sister-in-law Marijo, four children — Janet, Scott, Lisa and Bruce, five grandchildren and one great granddaughter.

God speed to the farther

shore with fair winds and following seas. Our patriarch has passed the torch. His radio key and his piano keys are silent. He will be missed but he lives on in our hearts, and his legacy of love, laughter, music, science, exploration, and service continues through his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Dwain Erle Vanderhoof 1/9/1932 - 9/24/2024

Dwain Erle Vanderhoof

Born January 09,1932 in Plymouth, Wisconsin

Passed away peacefully September 24,2024 in Santa Barbara, California

Dwain grew up in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. He attended Oshkosh State College. During High School and College, Dwain was involved with the school’s theater groups, choral groups and baseball. He graduated from Oshkosh State College in 1954 with a degree in Secondary Education with English and Geology majors.

He married Julie Ann Baumgartner of Oshkosh and entered the US Army upon graduation. He spent half of his service time in the Electronics and Radar schools at Ft. Monmouth, NJ. He then taught Radar Repair at the Aberdeen Proving Grounds until his discharge in April 1956.

With his electronics training and his English major, Dwain was well suited to become a Technical Writer at AC Spark Plug in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The company was just beginning their work with Ballistic Missile Inertial Guidance for the US Air Force. His first task as a technical writer was to create a technical manual for Thor Inertial Guidance System. This was the nation’s first all-inertial ballistic missile guidance system. As part of Tech Publishing Dwain worked on virtually every proposal for major military weapon’s systems prepared by AC during these formative years. He also worked on the Guidance and Navigation Systems for both the Apollo Command Module and the Lunar Module, the Titan Space Booster guidance systems, and an all-inertial navigation system for the Boeing 747 aircraft. The Boeing system was the first such system to be utilized in a commercial aircraft. This was an exciting time in the company’s history as well as an exciting job for Dwain.

Because of his emphasis on new business proposal activity Dwain spent many weeks in California at AC’s Research and Development Laboratory in Los Angeles as well as their Research Laboratory in Santa Barbara, CA. When the

company, now called Delco Systems Operations, combined its Engineering activities at Santa Barbara. Dwain and his family were transferred to Santa Barbara where he became Department Head of Engineering Publications.

Upon relocating to California Dwain became an avid motorcyclist. For 25 years, with Julie on the back, he rode 186,000 miles on several BMW motorcycles. Upon his retirement Dwain spent many hours on local golf courses and many more on his computer. He and Julie travelled frequently. They sometimes attended Elder Hostels, but more often visited US and European destinations through several International Home Exchange organizations.

Dwain is survived by Julie, his loving wife of 70 years, his sons Jon (Elen) Vanderhoof and Jeff (Hiroko) Vanderhoof of Tokyo, Japan. His son-in-law, Richard Perez, his grandchildren Jeffrey Vanderhoof, Anne Vanderhoof Smith (Sam), Amy Perez and Lisa Vanderhoof. He also was able to meet his greatgrandchildren Arthur and Addie Smith. He was pre-deceased by his daughters Kathy Vanderhoof and Ruth Ellen Perez.

Dwain lived a long and fruitful life. He was a kind and loving Son, Brother, Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather.

There will be a 2:00 pm memorial service on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Christ Lutheran Church, 6595 Covington Way, Goleta, CA.

Deborah Elaine Molnar 6/23/1953 - 9/12/2024

Deborah Molnar, a retired hospice nurse beloved to so many, passed away at her home on September 12, 2024, surrounded by family and friends, including her two sisters, husband of ten years, and best friends. She was 71.

Debbie was a beautifully independent woman, with an amazing capacity to delight others. She brought joy and beauty to everything she touched. Her interests were numerous. She and her husband Geoffrey Hornby traveled extensively, exploring exotic and historic cities throughout the world, often stopping to visit friends.

For 35 years, Debbie lived the

same home, an old Spanish style adobe with multiple gardens and gurgling fountains. Inside, she created magical spaces with twinkling lights, candles and crystals. She loved African drums, Tibetan bowls, music, theater, movies and flowering arranging. She had a swimming group called the mermaids, was a member of the Santa Barbara Assistance League, several book clubs, and the flower arranging committee at Trinity Episcopal Church.

And of course, she loved her dogs, mostly Golden retrievers and Labradors, starting with Hercules. When she and Geoff began dating 25 years ago, Debbie had to rearrange her schedule so she could accompany Geoff on his crack-of-dawn beach walks with the dogs. Two survive her: Buddy Holly and a six-year-old chihuahua named Sammy who thinks she is a Golden Retriever as well.

Born and raised in Michigan, Debbie was of Czech descent. After receiving a degree in Nursing from Saginaw Valley State University in Saginaw County, Michigan, she began her nursing career at local hospital and later moved to Boston. Ultimately, she made her way to California and Santa Barbara, where she joined the staff of the Visiting Nurse Association. (VNA). It was a job to which she was well suited. In her 16 years at VNA, she helped so many people, rich and poor, through their last days. She worked at Sarah House for years as well, providing care and support to the House’s dying residents.

Debbie was the middle child of five, born to Simon and Josephine Molnar. Her brothers, Gary and Doug, and sisters Nancy and Patty live variously in Florida, Michigan, Tennessee and California. She was “Aunt Deb,” to her nieces and nephews, and was much loved by Geoff’s children Matthew and Louise as well as their four children, and her dear friend Gary Baxter who became a family member, living an accessory dwelling unit on their property.

The family is deeply grateful to all the physicians, nurses, caregivers and clergy whose care and support were instrumental throughout her treatment as her Leukemia (CLL) progressed unexpectedly this summer.

We will never forget Debbie’s trademark sparkle, giggle and capacity for fun. Neither will we fail to cherish the caring concern she showed for her friends. She made the world a better place. We will miss her terribly.

A memorial service will be held for Deb on Thursday, December 5th , at 2 pm, at Trinity Episcopal Church; 1600 State Street, Santa Barbara.

Rhodes Moxley

1/27/1951 - 5/9/2024

Rhodes Joseph Moxley passed away on May 9, 2024, at the home he shared with his beloved wife, Cynthia, surrounded by his loving family. Rhodes was born on January 27, 1951, in Bethlehem, PA, to William and Rose Moxley, and was the third of four children. Rhodes spent most of his youth in Grosse Pointe, MI, and graduated from Grosse Pointe High. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in experimental psychology from Western Michigan University but a career in health information was where he found his true calling. In 1974 Rhodes began working as an analyst for the Commission on Professional and Hospital Activities (CPHA) in Ann Arbor, MI, where he created reports for hospitals to assess the outcomes of their patients.

At CPHA, Rhodes met Cynthia Makimoto, his future wife. In 1979 Cynthia and Rhodes moved to Santa Barbara where Cynthia was to begin employment with Cottage Hospital. They were married on September 8, 1979, and continued to build their life together in beautiful Santa Barbara where they raised their two children, son Ryan, and daughter Erin. In 1985 Rhodes received his master’s in public administration from California State University at Northridge.

Rhodes’s earlier work in Santa Barbara included working with the Medically Indigent Adult program for the County Health Care Services and working for the Tri-Counties Professional Standards Review Organization, a part of the Medicare and MediCal program. For a period, Rhodes owned his own business, Strata Systems, during which time he developed a hospital risk management program which he sold to Systemetrics/McGraw Hill, and later became employed by them. Rhodes spent most of his career consulting in the use of health information to improve patient care. Corporations that Rhodes worked for included, HCIA, Thompson-Reuters, and IBM Watson Health.

Rhodes was loving and generous and was known for his laidback behavior and witty sense of humor. He traveled extensively for work, but when he was home Rhodes enjoyed family gatherings, reading spy thriller novels, and running along the Cabrillo bike path and City College track. During his battle with cancer,

Rhodes’s favorite thing to do was to relax in a lounge chair on the patio of his home, looking out to beautiful Santa Barbara and thinking about life with a great sense of appreciation.

Rhodes was predeceased by his sister, Pamela. Rhodes is survived by his wife Cynthia, son Ryan (Jackie Ruiz), daughter Erin, brothers Michael Moxley and David Moxley, and numerous sisters-in law, brothers-in law, nieces and nephews.

A private Celebration of Life was held on June 15, 2024, at the Montecito Covenant Church. He is dearly missed but will live forever in our hearts.

David McGibbon

12/30/1944 - 8/24/2024

“So much determination, perseverance and curiosity; so much kindness, generosity and gathering in order to assemble, repair and reconfigure. Your gentle heart touched many. Your genius for repairing the broken was famous. You were blessed with a special magic” X. Lancaster-McGibbon

David was born and grew up in Detroit, Michigan and Richmond, Virginia , studied engineering at University of Virginia and then came west with his mother Ruth, brother John and sister Susan to join his older brother Michael in Santa Barbara.

In Santa Barbara he discovered in his own words, ocean and mountains, oranges, adobe clay, Jaguar XKE, Mountain Drive wine stomps, LSD (when it was still legal), marijuana, universal consciousness, I Ching, the game of Go, Vietnam on TV, the burning of the bank, Big Sur, and Krishnamurti at the tree in Ojai. David married briefly.

His son Chris, daughter in law Sian and grandson Sebastian survive him as well as his sister Susan, and nieces and nephews (Daniel, Heather, Jim, Jenny and Clare and grand nieces and nephews (Sutter, Harper, Luca and Dylan). His brothers, John (Sabra) and Michael (Xanthe) predecease him.

He married Mary Weeks on the bicentennial July 4,1976 David owned and operated Cam-x Camera Repair in Santa Barbara for a number of years. He later assisted his brother John in the electrical business installing technically advanced assemblies. He started Festool USA with his brother Michael introducing high end German wood working tools to craftsmen in this country and continued working with that

company for a few years as a technical advisor.

Robert

Douglas 12/31/1934 - 6/8/2024

On Saturday, June 8, 2024, Bob Douglas passed away, six months short of his ninetieth birthday. Bob was born in Santa Monica, California, on December 31st, 1934, to Robert S. and Lois Douglas. In addition to raising five children, his father was a beloved local carpenter nicknamed “Happy” or “Hap” and Lois went on to be an administrator of the Astronomy Department at UCLA.

Bob graduated from University High School in West Los Angeles and obtained several college and received two masters degrees from California State University Los Angeles. After graduation, he enjoyed a long tenure as a teacher, counselor, and vice principal. Bob worked with the Santa Monica School District for thirty-three years before moving to Paradise, California, and eventually to Palm Springs, where he continued to substitute teach. He also taught adult classes at Santa Monica College and drivers education at Santa Monica High School, eventually achieving fifty years as a teacher! His entire life was dedicated to civic service and helping children and families.

Bob joined the United States Air National Guard for eight years, achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant. He was stationed at Van Nuys Air Force base, servicing F-86 fighters and C-124 cargo planes. His passion for airplanes, cars, and travel stayed with him his entire life. Besides traveling across the country in the family RV—landing in 48 states—he also traveled the world and spent many a weekend on the slopes as an avid skier.

Bob always believed that there was nothing he could not fix, which came in handy not only around the house but also for many friends and neighbors over the years. He passed this value down to his son Robert along with his passion for cars and aircraft. For many years, Bob was a docent at one of his favorite places, the Palm Springs Air Museum. Earlier in his life, he also volunteered at the Santa Monica Museum of Flight. Some of the family favorite trips in the RV were to Air Force museums and space centers. He was a devoted Christian his entire life. He was especially involved as the church bus driver, and pursued

the personal challenge of driving and maintaining a 1948 Greyhound for many years after.

Bob is survived by his wife, Evelyn, his son Robert Douglas, his brother Bruce Douglas, step children Josh, Heidi, Jim, and Richard, and grandchildren.

The celebration of life for Bob is Friday, October 4, 2024 ,1:00pm, at The Palm Springs Air Museum, Reception immediately following. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Palm Springs Air Museum: Albert Holand III 5/29/1959 - 7/28/2024

Albert died suddenly of a heart attack on July 28th, 2024.

Ed was born in Long Beach, California in 1959 to Albert Edward Holand II and Kathryn Marie Richards.

Ed was always an entrepreneur first and foremost. He started his first business at age 17 with best friend Kevin Barrick, a driveway sealing company. He spent time living in Hawaii rebuilding houses as a contractor after a hurricane devastated the area. Ed would go on to found Barn Again Furniture in October of 1994. He would take run down barns and use the wood to create beautiful pieces of furniture. Each piece would feature a picture and a small summary of the barn from which it was built. Ed would then go on to found a similar furniture business Urban Renewal in 1996. After a number of years Ed was looking for a new challenge. He started at C&N Manufacturing in 2005, quickly growing the business and eventually acquiring it. The business still thrives to this day. Ed was also very successful in real estate.

Ed had an infectious personality and was loved by all who met him. He loved nothing more than seeing other people succeed and did whatever he could to help them do so.

Ed was also an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers. He would host game-day parties nearly every Sunday for his son and friends.

Ed is survived by his son, EJ Holand and wife Justine Holand, daughter Katherine Introwitz-Holand and and fiancé Bartholomew Carlson, his grandchildren Arya and Eloise Holand and Armahni Introwitz, his sister Mary Kay Holand, his ex-wife Kathy Boyd, with whom he was still very close and his beloved cat, Biscuit.

Celebration of life will be held 10/5 in Santa Barbara, for more information and rsvp please email Jayne.sigman@gmail.com

5/13/1948 - 8/10/2024

Jim Schrodek passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, August 10th, 2024, at the age of 76. Jim, lovingly known as papa or “Pop Pop” to those closest to him, is survived by his fiancée and long-time love of 15-years, Olivia Rodriguez. He also leaves behind his children Evan and Emily, his beloved grandchildren Greene and Wilder Schrodek, Juno and Marlowe Schultz, daughter-in-law Josie Schrodek, son-in-law Matthew Schultz, his step children Andriana, Michael and Kristina Rodriguez, ex-wife of 23-years Candy Schrodek, and his brother and sister-in-law Roger and Irene Schrodek. He is preceded in death by his grandson and namesake Theodore Jim Schultz, and his mother and father Regina and Benjamin Schrodek. And of course not to forget his much loved yorkie, Darby, as we’re sure they are joyfully reconnecting right now over some juicy Costco rotisserie chicken (but make sure the breasts touch the top of the lid, because that’s how you know it’s good!)

A Santa Barbara staple, Jim was a well-loved salesman in the area for nearly 43 years, known best for his quirky sense of humor. He quite literally built the Santa Barbara community by helping hundreds of families and small business owners in the area find just the right windows and doors. It was clear Jim was cherished in the community as every time you stepped foot outside of the house with him he would be constantly stopped by folks to say hello. Jim, undoubtedly will be missed dearly by his family and the entire Santa Barbara community. Seeing as he always had an updated copy of The Independent, it is apt we publish this here and announce his Celebration of Life which will be held on October 14th, 2024 in a private ceremony. Please help us raise a shot of tequila in celebrating the life of a wonderful man and father. And don’t forget to sit outside and enjoy some sun and the beautiful Santa Barbara weather in his honor.

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A GRAND VISION:

The People Shaping Santa Barbara’s State Street

Meet the Dreamers and Planners Leading Downtown into the Future

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For all the polarizing debate surrounding the closure of State Street, it’s hard to deny its charm.

On an early Thursday evening, as we gathered a group of policymakers, planners, architects, and community organizers downtown for a photo to accompany this story, the energy in the air was palpable bikes buzzed by (not at dangerous speeds), a live band started up on one side of the curb, and the clink of wine glasses rang out from the other side of the street at Satellite S.B.

Sure, the temporary look and feel of downtown isn’t an ideal solution. The $800,000 consultants didn’t produce much for the city to call it a success, and the endless back-and-forth over whether the street should be open to cars seemingly stalled any semblance of progress.

Public Works Director Cliff Maurer even noted that in the

past couple of years, the actual on-the-ground changes on State Street have amounted to a few pilot programs and fixes painting neon-green bike lanes, removing those lanes, then repainting them; closing and reopening the first block of Victoria Street; and trying out a one-way lane for vehicles in front of The Granada Theatre. “That’s about it,” Maurer said.

City Administrator Kelly McAdoo was thrown into the chaos of the State Street planning process late in the game when she started her position in May, but within the first few weeks of her tenure, it was clear that she wanted to free up the logjam and get a master plan moving forward.

She called State Street the “cherished heart of Santa Barbara,” and said that the Grand Paseo design the latest version of the plan presented to City Council on September 17, calling for a “flat and flexible” curb-less street along eight blocks isn’t perfect, but it’s a big step forward and the “culmination of what’s

been heard over the last three years of public meetings.”

McAdoo, Maurer, Community Development Director Eli Isaacson, Downtown Team Manager Sarah Clark, and State Street Master Planner Tess Harris worked on the city’s end, juggling the comments from the 17 members of the State Street Advisory Committee a motley crew of designers, architects, planners, historians, and experts that held 15 public meetings since 2021 with the flood of community input collected from 80 community events, 6,000 survey engagements, and countless letters sent by concerned citizens, business owners, and nonprofit organizations.

But turning that input into something tangible that people could envision in Santa Barbara required some heavy lifting and creative thinking, and the collaboration of dozens of individuals who all shared a vision of a vibrant and economically viable downtown.

Representatives from the State Street design team, City of S.B., Strong Towns S.B., and Friends of State Street assemble on the 1100 block of State Street.

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In the Harrison Design offices just off State Street on Haley Street, architect Anthony Grumbine assembled an Avengers-style assortment of architects, landscape architects, and designers to turn the master plan into something the public could visualize. The team included experienced professionals from Harrison Design, Appleton Architects, and Arcadia Studio representing decades’ worth of practicing architecture and studying urban planning in cities across the world. The crew of artists half of them graduates from the University of Notre Dame’s School of Architecture is also full of young, forward-thinking talent who aren’t afraid of embracing the future.

It started more than four years ago, with the American Institute of Architects “Design Charrette” in 2020, a group event where architects and designers sketched out their early ideas for what a future downtown could look like. After the city contracted MIG consultants, and “it seemed like they weren’t getting that Santa Barbara flavor,” Grumbine said, the city asked if he would be willing to help.

include landmark gateways and paseo entrances, which designer Thomas Sekula said would help people navigate the city and give that trademark photo location that says, “I’m in Santa Barbara.”

“These places help you navigate the city,” Sekula said. “Our favorite places in Santa Barbara are landmarks the courthouse, the mission so the more of those types of art and architecture we get downtown, the happier people are going to be.”

Some of the most visually appealing AI-assisted renderings of these gateways and paseos were created by Sekula, who prides himself in traditional hand-drafting and watercolor but has kept at the forefront of the “wave of technology” moving toward digitally enhanced renderings.

“For about a year now, I’ve honed this skill set,” Sekula said. “I start with hand drawing and digital painting, and then I feed it into the machine. We can use AI creatively and make it do what we want. You can change the materials; you can do variations but it’s pretty complicated, and also it goes pretty wild sometimes.”

Sekula said this new technology, while still developing, allows him to “step away from the design,” and makes adjusting to community input just a few clicks away.

Grumbine praised Sekula’s innovative work, and said that AI can be a “really good, powerful tool in the hands of a master chef.”

The design team including Nehal Albialy, Nicholas Altiere, Marc Appleton, Henry Lenny, John Margolis, and Alexis Stypa, among others all worked pro bono starting last December, throwing every idea at the wall and seeing what worked for Santa Barbara. “From very early on, we wanted to make sure to listen to any and all ideas. Let’s get them on the table and flesh them out,” Grumbine said.

Some of the other renderings were a mix of handpainted images spliced together with digital editing, thanks to Isabella Botello and Kyle Dellenbaugh, who spent weeks working on watercolor trees, trolley cars, and other elements before combining them together in the final product. This unique mix of hand-drawn artwork with digital editing marked one of the first largescale projects in the city to use this new technology.

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This took a great deal of patience, and taking into account the many factors, including economic potential, public safety, creating a central space, and making downtown into something like a traditional city with mixed-use buildings. Balancing the many opinions over State Street was important, but the design team was focused on creating something that would ultimately make a more vibrant city that everybody could enjoy.

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“I think we all kept in mind that everybody wants the same thing,” said Qing Xue, another architect on the design team. “We want a beautiful, lively, economically booming downtown. It’s just that what that is looks different to different people.”

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But the design team wasn’t the only crew working overtime toward making this master plan a reality. The Friends of State Street came together in 2020 with the shared goal of “reimagining the future of State Street,” according to president Sharon Rich, and this group of dedicated volunteers has been working to find a common, neutral plan for the city.

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From the start, landscape architect Justin Manuel saw the potential for connecting paseos throughout the downtown in a way that directed traffic and created a sense of a central space. “There’s already a system of paseos,” Manuel said, “though it’s a bit fragmented.”

“We’re neutral to the design,” Rich said, “We want the community involved.”

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Manuel also had the idea of planting a row of palm trees along State Street that visitors could see from miles away, another way of visually drawing people downtown. The design, called the “Grand Paseo,” would also

The so-called “band of friends” started out small, simply asking the city: “How can we help?”

Their first foray into the State Street effort was enlisting a group of local college students to help measure out

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Architectural design team, from left: Alexis Stypa, Nicholas Altiere, Isabella Botello, Qing Xue, Kyle Dellenbaugh, Thomas Sekula, John Margolis, Justin Manuel, and Henry Lenny

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the parklets all 9,000 square feet of them to help the businesses get into compliance with the city’s code.

Then the “Friends” set their sights on the mismatching and inconsistent look of the parklets. The group coordinated with the city, downtown businesses, and Benjamin Moore paint company to donate city-approved palettes to repaint the parklets, at no cost to business owners. They completed 11 parklets in one day.

“That’s a collaborative community event that I’ll never forget, and I don’t think they will either,” Rich said. “It’s one of those moments that’s beautiful to see. Everybody, the people and the city working together.”

Recently the group has ramped up its involvement, hosting a six-week series of community conversations to get input from businesses, nonprofits, Realtors, the arts, and the mobility community, all at separate times “so they could share their ideas freely,” Rich said.

When they heard the city was working with the design team toward visual renderings of the State Street Master Plan, the Friends of State Street jumped at the chance to help by commissioning watercolor artist Jon Messer to paint two bird’s-eye views of downtown, showing what the city would look like if it went forward with the plan for a more dense, mixed-use central area.

“Anthony Grumbine and the city have done a good job,” Rich said. “What could really elevate that, we thought, is to commission those last two renderings. We’re trying to create a shared vision for State Street and Santa Barbara.”

The group will be busy in the upcoming year, now with a full-time office at the CEC Hub downtown and plans for another six-week event starting in April, which will serve as a “Love Letter to Santa Barbara,” Rich says, featuring a dozen iconic destinations, including, of course, State Street.

“We really believe State Street is world-class,” she said. “We’re not going anywhere. This is our love.”

CAPTAIN DAVE DAVIS

While the dreamers, artists, and community organizers were able to merge many ideas into an aesthetically pleasing shared vision, it was the hours and hours of planning conversa tions with the State Street Advisory Committee that provided the foundation for the plan. And the man tasked with steering this ship was longtime planner and policy wonk Dave Davis.

Davis, now the chair of the board with MTD, essentially came out of retirement to chair the State Street committee and there might not have been anybody more prepared for the job. Davis has a wealth of historical context and knowledge dating back to the ’70s and ’80s when he was a city planner and community development director, and he readily recalls the many ages of downtown.

In the ’70s, downtown was in a transition with the landing of big department stores and free parking. In the ’80s, the city was seriously thinking about joining the big indoor mall craze. Eventually, Davis said, they decided to keep it “Santa Barbara,” and do an outdoor mall, Paseo Nuevo, which opened up in 1990.

Since the turn of the century, it’s been the return of “big-box stores,” the

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“Amazon effect,” the rise of the Funk Zone as a premier location, and the pandemic, which all contributed to State Street’s current era a sort-of limbo with plenty of challenges but even more potential.

The compass by which Davis directed the committee were the words of the late former mayor Hal Conklin, who always said that downtown Santa Barbara should “invoke a sense of place, a sense of history, and a sense of celebration.”

Davis was among the first to bring the phrase “flat, flexible, and fun” into the conversation. He looked to what made old cities successful what the Greeks called agora, or a gathering place and similar plaza-centered city layouts that were used by the Spanish in Europe, Mexico, and, yes, early Santa Barbara.

“The whole point of downtown is the civic and cultural center,” Davis said. “It’s always going to be that. So how do you advance that?”

Navigating the many opinions of the advisory committee and the public, he said, was by far the most challenging part of the process.

“Was it difficult? It was impossible to balance those things,” he said. “How many times have we gone to council and asked if we are going to keep it closed or not? So, what you have to do is sit, listen, and work through it.”

When the dust finally settled, though, it became clearer from the meetings that more people in the city were in favor of the “timeless” idea of walkable paseos and a more bikefriendly future, he said.

This wave of community input not only from business owners and planners, but also from a group of young and civically engaged citizens is something that stood out to Davis as an important factor in this plan.

“It was rewarding for us,” Davis said. “You engage the community, and the community itself wants to take part. The amount of engagement and excitement with young people, Strong Towns included, is encouraging. There weren’t just gray hairs.”

NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK

Enter the new kids on the block Strong Towns Santa Barbara a fiery group of young guns who are ready to sustainably revitalize the downtown area, one pedestrian at a time. They’ve crafted the rallying cry of why State Street should remain car-free and have avoided latching onto the sense of

impending e-bike doom that has consumed so many Santa Barbarans.

Strong Towns Santa Barbara emerged from the woodwork two years ago with the help of Laguna Blanca graduate Sullivan Israel. While studying for his master’s degree in city and regional planning and civil engineering at Cal Poly, he stumbled across the book Strong Towns by Charles L. Marohn Jr. and couldn’t put it down. The book tackles the question of how to sustainably develop and maintain a bustling downtown from an “engineering and economic perspective that’s hard to argue with,” Israel said.

The 2019 book had started a movement well before Israel got his hands on it, and hundreds of Strong Towns subsidiaries now exist across the country, each with the goal of creating financially sustainable and lively downtown areas. The national arm of Strong Towns stresses the importance of uniquely fitting each chapter (called “conversations” to emphasize this point) into the community it’s part of as opposed to directly mirroring the national organization’s broader goals.

And the Santa Barbara conversation revolves around State Street.

A healthy mix of graduate students and retirees, parents of young children and longtime business owners, Strong Towns Santa Barbara has grown from a mere 18 initial members in 2022 to more than 350 now contently on the email list. The group transcends generations, income levels, and most other heavily divisive factors, pushing even the most civically hesitant to get involved in the State Street discussion.

“We’re not just a bunch of planners sitting around a table,” Israel said. “Well, we do have a couple of planners,” he added with a chuckle, explaining how the group is a healthy mix of community members who aren’t normally at the forefront of local politics.

The big catalyst for this myriad of civically minded individuals, Israel said, is their push to keep State Street car-free. The 10 blocks from Gutierrez to East Sola have been closed to cars since the COVID pandemic spurred development of restaurant parklets on State Street, and Strong Towns makes the case to not fix what ain’t broke.

“It was radical to close the street in 2020, and it’s even more radical now to undo it,” said Ian Baucke, a longtime Santa Barbara resident and active Strong Towns member. “I see people walking, biking, dancing in the middle of the street it’s energetic. Why would we want to lose that?”

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While the liveliness radiating from State Street on any given night might be reason enough to keep cars away, Strong Towns has made a pointed effort to collect data from business owners, residents, and shoppers to figure out if downtown frequenters feel the same way.

State Street business owners, for one, were overwhelmingly in favor of keeping cars away. While the members of Strong Towns were quick to admit that their surveying tactics weren’t entirely up to scientific standards, they maintained that 75 percent of those surveyed opposed the return of cars.

Many owners brushed them off with some quip of indifference, and only one store owner felt strongly that cars should be allowed back. Strong Towns purposefully left restaurants out of the survey, concerned that it would have skewed the data in car-free favor. Restaurant parklets have given the businesses a revenue bump nationwide due to the increased popularity of outdoor dining, especially during the peak of the pandemic.

Outside of their small-scale surveys, Strong Towns references a plethora of national and international peer-reviewed data on their website, with study after study concluding that a car-free downtown is the key to a vibrant, prosperous, and economically sustainable main drag.

Without cars comes the magic question of our car-dependent society: How else are you supposed to putter around State Street?

When four members of Strong Towns rode up to their chat with the Independent on e-bikes, it was clear what their preferred mode was.

“We’re not anti-car, but we are anti–car dependence,” said Israel. “We just want people to have the choice.” Having the choice between driving, riding the bus or a bike, or walking is the key to maintaining homeostasis between them all, he added.

“One more biker or bus-rider means one less car on the street, which means less traffic or one less phase of the light to wait for,” said Anita Stahl, a member of Strong Towns who has lived in some of Europe’s most walkable cities. “It’s a win-win for everyone.”

Magic question number two: How can a “flat-and-flexible” Grand Paseo framework, the proposal that City Council is hedging its bets on, account for people with mobility concerns?

“My mom is disabled, so I understand firsthand the concerns that people bring up,” said Israel. Without cars, mobility scooters have more space on the road than they do on a sidewalk, and State Street is “more inviting now more than ever” because of this, he stated matter-of-factly.

And the most magic of Santa Barbara questions: What about those darn kids on e-bikes?

“We’re not denying that kids flying down State Street is a problem,” said Lily Heidger, a PhD student at UCSB whose research focuses on bicycle infrastructure in urban areas. “But there are creative solutions to slow kids down.” Cobblestones or physical barriers like planters on either side of bike lanes cause bikers’ lines of vision to appear smaller to the brain. This “visual narrowing” has been shown to reduce bike speeds, she said.

“This is really just a pro-people approach,” said Baucke.

For many of the younger Strong Towns members looking to put down roots in Santa Barbara and eventually start a family, it has become a discussion of, “I want to, but can I?”

Can I walk or ride my bike on State Street with my kids safely? Can we go out to family dinner without having to pack everyone into the car? Can I actively choose how I want to get to work or school, or will I always be forced to drive? Strong Towns members mulled over each of these questions carefully, looking toward the future with the hope that they can.

THE MAYOR’S DISSENT

Not everybody is on board with the car-free future of State Street. While the majority of the council came to a consensus on the new plan, Mayor Randy Rowse and Councilmember Alejandra Gutierrez have been vocal about their opposition to pandemic-era closure of State Street, which has gone on for nearly five years now.

“Not much has changed,” Rowse wrote in an open letter published earlier this month. “Someday, perhaps, the utopian notion of a ‘car-free’ city center may come to fruition, but there are many factors to consider. The present state of State is the result of a temporary declaration, and not a calculated plan.”

Rowse said that the lengthy meetings and countless presentations expended in this effort have cost the taxpayers, and that the shortterm configuration has affected property values and hampered the ability for public safety to provide service in the area. In his opinion, the street could be reopened and improved independently of the long-term master plan.

“The continued closure of State Street and the ongoing planning process are unrelated,” he said. “Reopening, cleaning, and improving the lighting on those downtown blocks does not preclude the Master Plan’s eventual completion and might just help spur economic recovery. Let’s get to work on the street, ditch the K-rail barriers, and invite everyone back downtown.”

For now, city planners will continue moving toward the “flat and flexible” plan, a compromise that would allow for the street to be cleared for special events, including parades (though the horse-heavy Fiesta parade is unlikely to return due to public safety issues raised by the Police Department). n

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Wed, Nov 13 / 7:30 PM / Arlington Theatre

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

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THURSDAY 10/3

10/3-10/6: When the Lights Go Out (An Immersive Experience) This multimedia production with elements of cabaret and acrobatics will integrate sultry dancers, aerial acts, live theater, and film set to an underground rock and electronic soundtrack and set at “The Broken Dreams Motel.” 7:30pm. Location revealed upon ticket purchase. GA: $67.30-$97.90, VIP: $154. Email summon@whenthelightsgooutshow.com whenthelightsgooutshow.com

10/3: The Oak Group Opening Reception: Art Is Restoration Meet the artists of this exhibit that is based on “the idea of repairing the damages that are inflicted in life,” by French-American artist Louise Bourgeois. The exhibit will show through October 31. Proceeds will benefit USBC North Campus Open Space. 5:30-7:30pm. Faulkner Gallery, S.B. Central Library, 40 E. Anapamu St. Email sophiamzhu@ucsb.edu oakgroup.org/events tinyurl.com/RSVP-OakGroup

10/3: Damien Jurado Indie rock singer-songwriter Damien Jurado, with a career spanning more than 20 years and more than 20 studio albums will bring his folk, pop, and roots sound with hauntingly beautiful vocals to this intimate performance. 8pm. The Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave., Carpinteria. $30. Call (805) 684-6380. thealcazar.org

10/3-10/6: Rubicon Theatre Presents Once Based on the book by Edna Walsh that was adapted into the 2007 movie, Once the musical combines music and dance to tell the tale of an Irish musician and a Czech immigrant drawn together by their shared love of music. Thu.-Fri.: 7pm; Sat.-Sun.: 2 and 7pm. Rubicon Theatre, 1006 E. Main St., Ventura. $20-$79.50. Call (805) 667-2900. rubicontheatre.org

10/3: Eighth Annual UNA S.B. Peace Prize Award Event This year’s event will honor the author of World Citizen: Journeys of a Humanitarian Jane Olsen, who chaired the International Board of Trustees of Human Rights Watch and also served as co-chair of the Women’s Refugee Commission. One drink ticket and appetizers will be included. 5-6:30pm. Pascucci’s Restaurant, 509 State St. $25-$30. Email info@unasb.org unasb.org/peace-prize

FRIDAY 10/4

10/4: André 3000 New Blue Sun Live in Concert Fall 2024 Tour American singer-songwriter, rapper, actor, and global artist André 3000 will be joined on stage by Carlos Niño, Surya Botofasina, Nate Mercereau, and Deantoni Parks to provide a blend of musical exploration and raw emotion at this New Blue Sun LIVE performance. 8pm. Arlington Theatre, 1317 State St. $76-$222. Call (805) 963-9589. arlingtontheatresb.com

10/4: Clean Slate Clinic for S.B. County This event will provide S.B. County residents the opportunity for a free criminal record expungement, felony reduction, and arrest-record sealing as a way to help eliminate barriers by employers, property managers, and universities who use background checks 10am. The Colleges of Law, 20 E. Victoria St. Free. Call (805) 902-2752 or email reentry@crla.org tinyurl.com/CleanSlateClinic24

10/4: I.V. Rec & Park District and I.V. Arts Present Movies in the Park: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone Watch a screening of this 2001 film about young Harry Potter, who finds out he’s a wizard with unique powers. 8pm. Anisq’Oyo’ Park Amphitheater, 950 Embarcadero Del Mar, Isla Vista. Free. Call (805) 350-8751 or email nnorman@ivparks .org ivparks.org/recreation/events-calendar

10/4-10/6: Lompoc Theatre Project Presents Lompoc Chalks This weekend of art and entertainment will feature live entertainment, crafts, food trucks, a kids’ corner, colorful chalk drawings created by talented artists, and more! Fri.: 5-8pm; Sat.: 10am-5pm; Sun.: 10am-4pm. Lompoc Airport, 1801 N. H St., Lompoc. Free. Email lompocchalks@gmail .com lompoctheatre.org/chalks

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 State and Carillo 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

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

10/4-10/6: S.B. Indie Film Fest Watch long and short films, documentaries, and animated shorts along with inspiring conversations from area and worldwide filmmakers. Visit the website for the schedule. Alhecama Theatre, 215-A E. Canon Perdido St. GA: free$15; passes: $40-$100. sbindiefilmfest.com sbindiefilmfest.com/2024festival schedule

10/4-10/6:

The 38th Annual California Avocado Festival Visit Carpinteria’s largest free music festival presented with food vendors, arts, live music from 60 music acts; 50 arts and crafts, commercial, and food vendors; contests; and all things avocados! Proceeds will benefit the Carpinteria Education Foundation and the Future Farmers of America. Fri.: 1-10pm; Sat.: 10am-10pm; Sun.: 10am-6pm. Linden Ave. between Carpinteria Ave. and 6th St. Call (805) 684-0038. avofest.org

10/3: Buttonwood Farm Winery Sam Kulchin, 4:30pm. Free. 1500 Alamo Pintado Rd., Solvang. Call (805) 688-3032. tinyurl.com/SamKulchinOct3

10/3, 10/5: Eos Lounge Thu.: Rex the Dog, 9pm. Free Sat.: Mark Farina 2x Sets (Mushroom Jazz + Club Set) Doors 6, 6pm. $12.36. 500 Anacapa St. Ages 21+. Call (805) 564-2410. eoslounge.com

10/4, 10/9: Lost Chord Guitars Fri.: Eric Lugosch, 8pm. $21.88. Wed.: Rosa Pullman, 7pm. Free. 1576 Copenhagen Dr., Solvang. Ages 21+. Call (805) 331-4363. lostchordguitars.com

10/4-10/5: Maverick Saloon Fri.: Robert Heft Band, 8:30pm. Sat.: Terry & the Ripleys, 8:30pm. 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. Free. Ages 21+. Call (805) 686-4785. mavericksaloon.com/event-calendar

10/4-10/6, 10/8-10/9: SOhO Restaurant & Music Club Fri.: Goodnight, Texas; Madeline Hawthorne, 8pm. $18-$23. Ages 21+. Sat.: Chris Stills and Johnny Irion, U.S. Elevator, 8:30pm. $20-$25. Ages 21+. Sun.: The Dales, 8pm. $20. Ages 21+. Tue.: Polyrhythmics, 8pm. $20-$25. Wed.: Borderline Country Nights & Line Dancing, 8pm. $10-$12. Ages 18+. 1221 State St. Call (805) 962-7776. sohosb.com

10/4-10/5: Yellow Belly Tap & Restaurant Live music. Fri.: 4pm, Sat.: Noon. 2611 De la Vina St. Call (805) 770-5694. tinyurl.com/YellowbellyOct45

10/5: Buena Onda & Empanadas MOB Jazz Quintet, 7pm. 724 E. Haley St. Free. Call (805) 679-3320. tinyurl.com/MOBJazzQuintetOct5

10/5: Carr Winery Falcon Heavy, 4pm. 414 N. Salsipuedes St. Free. Ages 21+. Call (805) 965-7985 or email info@carrwinery.com carrwinery.com/event

SATURDAY 10/5

10/5-10/6:

Hook’d Bar and Grill Sat.: Vanise Terry Band, 3pm. Sun.: Tony Buck & the Cadillac Angels, 1pm. 116 Lakeview Dr., Cachuma Lake. Free. Call (805) 350-8351. hookdbarandgrill .com/music-on-the-water

10/6: Carhartt Family Wines Live music, 3pm. Carhartt Cabin, 2939 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. Free. (805) 693-5100. tinyurl.com/CarharttLiveOct6

10/6: Rancho La Patera & Stow House Dusty Strings, 2pm. Free. 304 N. Los Carneros Rd. Call (805) 681-7216. tinyurl.com/DustyStringsOct6

10/6-10/8: S.B. Bowl Sun.: Slightly Stoopid, Tribal Seeds, Fortunate Youth, 5:30pm. $51.50-$75.50. Mon.: Clairo, Alice Phoebe Lou, 7pm. $46.50-$106.50. Tue.: Omar Apollo, Kevin Abstract, 7:30pm. $51-$132.26. 1122 N. Milpas St. Call (805) 962-7411. sbbowl.com

10/7: The Red Piano Doc Ventura, 7:30pm. 519 State St. Free. Call (805) 3581439. theredpiano.com

10/8: Longoria Wines Live music, 6pm. Free. 732 State St. Call (805) 6795158. tinyurl.com/LongoriaWinesOct8

10/5: The 52nd Annual Old-Time Fiddlers’ Festival Join the Goleta Valley Historical Society for all-day entertainment, free banjo and singing workshops, jam with musicians, participate in a contest, and try out banjos and fiddles and other old-time instruments at the Instrument Petting Zoo. Bring low folding chairs and blankets. 10am-5pm. Rancho La Patera & Stow House, 304 N. Los Carneros Rd., Goleta. Free-$25. Call (805) 681-7216. fiddlersfestival.org

Tony Buck & the Cadillac Angels

SCHOOLS of THOUGHT

10/5: Movie Night: Kung Fu Panda 4 Bring blankets or lowbacked chairs to watch 2024’s Kung Fu Panda 4, about Po’s continuing story to train a new warrior when he’s chosen to become the spiritual leader of the Valley of Peace. There will be free popcorn, temporary tattooing, face-painting, a putting contest, and Birdie Ball. 6-9pm. S.B. Golf Club, 3500 McCaw Ave. Free tinyurl.com/Movie-KungFuPanda-4

10/5: Vocal Recital: African Queens Enjoy a vocal recital that will weave a historical narrative through eight songs written for soprano Karen Slack accompanied by Kevin Miller (piano) that celebrate the history and legacy of seven African queens. Reception: 6:30pm, recital: 7:30pm. Hahn Hall, Music Academy, 1070 Fairway Rd. Free-$65. Call (805) 969-4726. musicacademy.org/mariposa

10/5: Mrs. Roper Romp: Caftan Pub Crawl Break out your crazy caftans, red wigs, and chunky jewelry to meet up with other Helen Ropers (from the ’70s sitcom Three’s Company). Meet at Unbearable Skee Lodge, then follow to three more bars. 2-7pm. Unbearable Skee Lodge, 12 W. Haley St. Ages 21+. tinyurl.com/ MrsRoperPubCrawl

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10/5: Men Are from Mars Women Are from Venus LIVE! Celebrate the 10th anniversary of this Off-Broadway sensation based on the book by John Gray that blends theater and stand-up through a series of vignettes that cover dating to intimate relations. 2 and 7:30pm. $79. Ages 18+. Call (805) 963-0761. lobero.org

10/5: The Granada Centennial All-Star House Band Take in a night of area musical talents such as S.B.: Morganfield Burnett, Miriam Dance, Jackson Gillies, Hunter Hawkins, Lois Mahalia, and Tina Schlieske, all backed by a group of exceptional musicians. 7:30pm. The Granada Theatre, 1214 State St. $20.24. Call (805) 8992222. ticketing.granadasb.org/events

10/5: Wilderness Youth Project’s 25th Anniversary Celebration This all-ages festival will have nature-inspired activities, live music, food and drink, crafts, and a silent auction with proceeds going toward Wilderness Youth Project. Noon-4pm. Great Meadow, SBCC West Campus, 721 Cliff Dr. Free. Call (805) 964-8096. paybee.io/in-person-event/wyp/3

SUNDAY 10/6

10/6: Stow House First Sunday Concert with Dusty Strings Come listen to the sounds of the ’70s from rock band Dusty Strings. Don’t forget chairs and blankets. 2-4pm. Rancho La Patera & Stow House, 304 N. Los Carneros Rd., Goleta. Donations appreciated. Call (805) 681-7216. tinyurl.com/DustyStringsOct6

MONDAY 10/7

10/7: Free Public Lecture: Early Avocado Domestication in the Americas UCSB Professor of Anthropology Amber VanDerwarker, PhD, will talk about her recent research that establishes southeastern Honduras as a new center of avocado domestication. 7:30pm. Free. S.B. Museum of Natural History, 2559 Puesta del Sol. Call (805) 682-4711. sbnature.org/calendar

TUESDAY 10/8

10/8: CWC Docs: Borderland | The Line Within Watch a screening of Pamela Yates’s film Borderland | The Line Within, an urgent critique of the border-industrial complex, exposing the profitable business of immigration and its human costs, and how its oppressive structure is deeply entwined in American politics and society, followed by a post-screening discussion with Yates. 7pm. Pollock Theater, UCSB. Free. Call (805) 893-4637. carseywolf.ucsb.edu

WEDNESDAY 10/9

10/9:

AWC-S.B. Presents Moment of Truth: Sorting Fact from Fiction in the Misinformation Age Area journalists and truth crusaders Starshine Roshell, Lisa Osborn, and Amy Marie Orozco are offering advice to assist Central Coasters in becoming savvy and responsible media consumers, to learn how to spot doctored images, check sources, resist falling for “ragebait,” and more. 5:30pm. Workzones, 351 Paseo Nuevo. Members: free; GA: $25. Email news@awcsb.org. tinyurl.com/MomentofTruthOct9

10/9: Theatre Group at SBCC Presents: Neil Simon’s Lost in Yonkers Neil Simon’s Lost in Yonkers, set in 1942 Yonkers, NY, follows two young teenage boys who struggle to adapt to their new life after suddenly being forced to move in with their strict grandmother and an assortment of quirky and mysterious relatives, ultimately sending the two on a hilarious and heartbreaking journey of love and family. The play previews October 9-10 and runs through October 26. 7:30pm. Garvin Theatre, 721 Cliff Dr. $10-$20. Call (805) 965-5935. theatregroupsbcc.com/current-season

Amy Marie Orozco, Starshine Roshell, Lisa Osborn

Oct. 3-9

Hispanic Heritage Month/ Mes de la Herencia Hispana

10/4: Creator’s Club: Raíces y SueRaíces y Sueños Noche de Película/Roots and Dreams Movie Night: Radical See the 2023 movie Radical (PG-13), which tells the true story of Sergio Juárez Correa, a Mexican 6th-grade teacher who transformed the culture at a neglected school in Mexico with unconventional teaching methods. There will be a presentation on the immigrant experience before the movie. Shown in Spanish, with English subtitles. Bring blankets and low-backed chairs. Vea la película 2023 Radical (PG-13) que cuenta la historia real de Sergio Juárez Correa, un maestro mexicano de sexto grado que transformó la cultura en una escuela abandonada de México con métodos de enseñanza poco convencionales. Antes de la película habrá una presentación sobre la experiencia de los inmigrantes. Proyección en español, con subtítulos en inglés. Traiga mantas y sillas de respaldo bajo. 6:30-9pm. Sunken Gardens, S.B. County Courthouse, 1100 Anacapa St. Free. Call (805) 962-7653. tinyurl.com/RaicesYSuenos

10/5: ME Sabor: Baila Conmigo

Celebrating Our Latino Dance Culture This fourth annual end-of-the-year recital will showcase dance styles such as salsa, folklórico, flamenco, hip-hop, and more. 7pm. The Marjorie Luke Theatre, 721 E. Cota St. $15-$25. Call (805) 705-7939. luketheatre.org/events

10/9: Raíces y Sueños Edition: Club de Creadores/Roots and Dreams Edition: Creators Club This fun and creative after-school STEAM activity will be inspired by Latin-American culture and history. Esta divertida y creativa actividad STEAM extraescolar se inspirará en la cultura y la historia latinoamericanas. 2-3pm. Eastside Library, 1102 E. Montecito St. Free. Grades K-6. Call (805) 962-7653. tinyurl.com/RaicesYSuenos

Fall Happenings

10/3-10/9: Big Wave Dave’s Pumpkin Patch Enjoy kids’ activities and photo opps as you find the perfect pumpkin, from mini to giant. Open through October 31. 10am-9pm. La Cumbre Plaza (Macy’s parking lot), 3865 State St. Free. Call (805) 218-0282. bigwavedaveschristmastrees.com

10/3-10/9: Lane Farms Pumpkin Patch Pick the perfect pumpkin and enjoy hayrides, farm animals, tractors, educational displays, and the corn maze (closes daily at 6:45pm). Open through October 31. Mon.-Fri.: noon-7pm; Sat.-Sun.: 10am-7pm. Lane Farms, 308 S. Walnut Ln. Free. Call (805) 964-3773. lanefarmssb.com

10/3-10/9: Los Olivos Scarecrow Festival Walk around town to see all the scarecrows humorous, all-natural, and more and then vote for your favorite. Visit the website for locations. Scarecrows on display through October 31. Free losolivosca.com/syv-scarecrow-fest

10/3-10/9: Old Solvang Real Ghost Hunting Tour: The Haunt This haunt will combine authentic ghost hunting of the town’s haunted architecture with engrossing storytelling steeped in eerie tales of their phantom residents. Tours go through October 31. 8pm. The Haunt Ghost Tours,1635 Copenhagen Dr., Solvang. Ghost Hunter: $55; non-believer: $75. Call (415) 446-1580 or email info@ thehauntghosttours.com. thehauntghosttours.com/tours/solvang

10/5:

Creepy Creatures Enjoy enchanting music while falling under the spell of snakes, bats, spiders, and scorpions; touch skulls and bones; and enjoy drinks and crafts that will rattle your bones. 11am-1pm. Neal Taylor Nature Center, 2265 Hwy. 154. Donations appreciated. Call (805) 693-0691 or email info@clnaturecenter.org clnaturecenter.org/events

10/3-10/9: Santa Ynez Valley Scarecrow Festival Scarecrows will be displayed around the six townships of Ballard, Buellton, Los Alamos, Santa Ynez, and Solvang with one community to win the Annual Harvest Cup. Visit the website for locations and to cast your vote. Scarecrows on display through October 31. Free syvscarecrows.com

10/3-10/9: Solvang Farmer Pumpkin Patch Immerse yourself in pumpkins, gourds, squash, corn stalks, hay bales, the kids’ maze, and the 14-acre corn maze! Open through October 31. 10am-6pm. Solvang Farmer Pumpkin Patch, 1035 Alamo Pintado Rd, Solvang. Free. Call (805) 331-1948. facebook.com/SolvangFarmerPumkinPatch

10/4: Spooky Movie Night: Casper Come enjoy complimentary popcorn and a screening of the Brad Silberling’s 1995 family comedy Casper, which tells the story of the friendly ghost Casper, who haunts a mansion in Maine and has a complicated love story with the daughter of specialist James Harvey, who arrives to communicate with Casper. 6:30pm. Free. Rooftop of Paseo Nuevo’s South Side parking garage, 651 Paseo Nuevo. tinyurl.com/CasperScreening

PST ART & SCIENCE COLLIDE ACROSS SOCAL

MORE THAN 800 ARTISTS AND 70-PLUS EXHIBITIONS EXPLORE INTERSECTIONS OF ART AND SCIENCE

Looking for ways to recharge the brain and fuel lively conversation with friends and family? Dive into PST Art, presented by Getty, which for the next five months will showcase the works of more than 800 artists as they explore the intersections of art and science. The 70-plus exhibitions span the past and present, and some reveal fascinating visions of life in the future.

This year’s PST Art event theme is “Art and Science Collide,” and it launched with an “explosion” a daytime fireworks performance by contemporary artist Cai Guo-Qiang at L.A. Memorial Coliseum on September 15. The mind-boggling array of topics run the gamut from ancient cosmologies to Indigenous sci-fi, sustainable agriculture, AI, biotechnology, and environmental justice.

There are myriad opportunities to connect with PST Art, including here in town. Head to the Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara (MCASB) in Paseo Nuevo for Sangre de Nopal/Blood of the Nopal: Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Contemporary Art (Oct. 12–Jan. 12, 2025). Artist Sarah Rosalena, Assistant Professor of Computational Craft in UCSB’s Department of Art, who had an exhibition titled Pointing Star at MCASB in spring 2023, has her work on view in six PST Art exhibitions across Southern California (see story at bit .ly/4efxowD).

We also highly recommend that you head south and even stay for a day or two or lon-

ger for deep-dive experiences into the multiverse.

A good place to start is the Getty Center in Los Angeles, where you can view eight PST Art installations (the Lumen: The Art and Science of Light exhibition, which explores light sciences in the Middle Ages, is especially enlightening). Nearby, at UCLA in Westwood, the Fowler and Hammer museums and other institutions present Breath [e]: Toward Climate and Social Justice, Science Fiction Against the Margins; Atmosphere of Sound: Sonic Art in Times of Climate Disruption; and Fire Kinship: Southern California Native Ecology and Art

UC San Diego Visual Arts in partnership with Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography ‘Embodied Pacific’: “Indigenous Stories are All Around You,” 2023, Kilma S. Lattin and Catherine Eng. Extended reality installation view, Beyond the Metaverse with OurWorlds, QI Gallery, Qualcomm Institute, UC San Diego, March 2023.

Another great park-and-walk hub is on Wilshire Boulevard, where the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, La Brea Tar Pits and Museum, and the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures present PST Art exhibitions in one very walkable area.

You’ll find another fantastic PST Art hub in Griffith Park, at both the Autry Museum of the American West (two exhibitions) and the Griffith Observatory (Pacific Standard Universe film). Other PST Art sites throughout SoCal include Exposition Park, Pasadena, Orange County, and Long Beach, Antelope Valley, and other regions.

Travel farther south to San Diego County

4 · 1 · 1 Hotel Angeleno, the circular 17-story building we all see right off the 405 on the way to LAX, has a prime PST Art location close to Getty and UCLA, and a short drive to LACMA. Park the car and take advantage of the hotel’s many perks, including complimentary ride share service to certain locations during certain hours and a rooftop restaurant and bar. For information on where to stay and dine, visit discoverlosangeles.com. See pst.art for a complete list of participating venues and exhibits throughout Southern California.

to visit exhibitions in Oceanside, La Jolla (Embodied Pacific at the Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography and satellite sites is particularly fascinating), Balboa Park (San Diego Museum of Art and Mingei International Museum), and other destinations.

In addition to the exhibitions, dozens of cultural, scientific, and community organizations are presenting public events and programs that range from regional art weekends to rocket launches and family festivals. Visit pst.art for details and be sure to check out the calendar of events.

History of PST Art: Beginning in 2019-2020, the Getty granted more than $20 million to teams of artists, curators, and scientists and worked with multiple sponsors to produce PST Art & Science Collide: the largest art event in the U.S.A., and one of the most expansive art events in the world. The first PST (previously called Pacific Standard Time) event, Art in L.A. 1945–1980, took place from October 2011–March 2012, followed by Pacific Standard Time: L.A./L.A. Los Angeles from September 2017 through January 2018. —Cheryl Crabtree

DRAMADOGS CELEBRATES 30

YEARS

OF COMMUNITY THEATER IN SANTA BARBARA

DramaDogs, a Theater Company celebrates 30 years of staging their unique theatrical productions for Santa Barbara audiences with their newest offering, HERE! This Moment for Women: A Series of Short Plays and Monologues by contemporary playwrights EM Lewis and James Still. This show is a bespoke dramatic collage of scenes curated by the company’s artistic directors, E. Bonnie Lewis and Ken Gilbert, to carve out the highlights and shadows of the female experience by angling the spotlight just askance.

Lewis and Gilbert credit their long creative partnership to a unified vision. One of their shared passions is prioritizing women’s stories and voices. Lewis references a piece in HERE! titled “My Car Knows the Way to Montana” as she explains: “What happens to a woman who is heartbroken, who has messed it up again, but she still has the will to pick it up and drive to Montana? And who holds her up? Her community of women. These stories lift you, empower you, break your heart. That’s why women’s voices are important.”

HERE! also features EM Lewis’s monologue “The Fig and the Wasp,” a sensual interpretation of the evolution of femininity from childbearing to the archetypal crone, a generally uncelebrated population (in American culture). “The fig is the inverted flower … but it can only be penetrated by the female wasp, which pollinates it. Then the wasp dissolves into the fig,” he says. “But the fig becomes something new,” says Lewis. “Fully realized. The fig represents that transformation.” —Maggie Yates HERE! This Moment for Women runs October 17-20, with a small opening night gala celebrating the group’s 30 years of Santa Barbara theatre pre-show on October 18, 6-7 p.m. See centerstagetheater.org.

At the Fowler Museum at UCLA in partnership with the Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara Sangre de Nopal/Blood of the Nopal: Tanya Aguiñiga and Porfirio Gutiérrez in Conversation: Artists Porfirio Gutiérrez and Tanya Aguiñiga hold their weavings in front of their faces on a hill near Gutiérrez’s hometown in Teotítlan del Valle, Oaxaca.

J. Paul Getty Museum Lumen: The Art & Science of Light: “Pentecost,” from Benedictional, Ottonian, about 1030–1040.

“My Car Knows the Way to Montana”

ON SHELVES

KATE HUDSON BRINGS

The muse takes the mic on Sunday, October 6, when the incomparable Penny Lane herself Kate Hudson’s breakout role in Director Cameron Crowe’s rock film Almost Famous performs in a special presentation at The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern.

Presented in partnership with Mercedes-Benz, whose collaboration with the Auberge Resorts Collection represents its first-ever Concert Experience (others in the starry series include LeAnn Rimes in Park City, Utah, and Maren Morris in Austin, Texas) we can expect an intimate performance by Hudson, whose debut album, Glorious, was released in May. Produced by Linda Perry, the lead singer of 4 Non Blondes, the album features 12 guitar-heavy tracks complemented by Hudson’s powerful, slightly husky voice and rich rock-and-roll style.

Though best known as an actress, Hudson has been writing songs for her whole life, and as she told Vogue, the thing that stopped her from pursuing making a record up until now is, “For so many years, it was like, ‘You don’t break what’s not broken.’ If you had success in one area of the arts, then you shouldn’t be venturing into another area. A part of me never really understood that. I think a lot of artists are drawn to and want to operate in different modalities, but the only reason we don’t pursue the things we love is because we’re afraid of what people think, which goes against what it is to make art anyway. If we always worried about what people thought, then a lot of the things we love would’ve never been made.”

Her album, a mix of dancy tunes like “Gonna Find Out” and “Lying to Myself,” ballads like “Not Easy to Know,” and celebratory songs like “Glorious,” is clearly a labor of love. The Mattei’s event will be that as well as somewhat of a family affair, with tastings of her stepfather Kurt Russell’s Santa Barbara County–based Gogi Wines paired with cheeses on the bill for the evening, as well as the opportunity for guests to learn the art of crafting cocktails by pairing local vinegars from Global Gardens, as well as discover the secrets of paella with an

interactive cooking demonstration by the inn’s executive chef.

“I’d say it doesn’t seem real,” Hudson said in a press release at the time of album release. “But the truth is: This is realer to me than anything I’ve done in my entire life. It was always this, I just needed to get to a place where I was ready … and the songs got to the core of who I am.”

Citing inspiration from Pearl Jam, Tom Petty, Madonna, and Joni Mitchell, Hudson said she’d spent years “quietly making music and living inside the songs” before deciding she was finally ready to release music.

—Leslie Dinaberg

Hudson performs at The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern, Auberge Resorts Collection

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Sports

The Urzua Family Athletic Legacy Shines On at Bishop Diego

UCLA Volleyball Signee Eliana Urzua Is the Third Sister to Commit to Playing at the Collegiate Level

by Victor Bryant

Afast start to the season has cemented the Bishop Diego girls’ volleyball team among the elite units in Southern California and at the heart of the program’s resurgence is senior outside hitter Eliana Urzua.

Eliana has been a phenom since she first stepped foot onto the court for the Cardinals as a freshman in 2021 where, along with her older sisters Alina and Siena, she led Bishop Diego girls’ volleyball to its first CIF Southern Section Championship in 30 years. Eliana was named CIF-SS Division 7 Player of the Year as a freshman.

Fast-forward to 2024, and the Cardinals are once again in position to claim a CIF title with Eliana and the last of Larry and Amy Urzua’s four daughters, Karina, playing a key role as a freshman.

“I think that team that we won with was so committed to our goals,” Alina said. “Having three of us in the starting lineup coming from the same family, we took that commitment off the court as well with the way we talked about our goals.”

The Urzuas are a legendary Bishop Diego family Larry and Amy are both alumni. Larry recalled the two going to prom together in their senior year. Larry played football at Cal State Northridge, and Amy initially attended Long Beach State, but the couple rekindled their relationship in college. They moved back to Santa Barbara in 2003 to start their family.

“My mom graduated from Bishop Diego in 1974, and all of Amy’s older brothers and sisters graduated from Bishop Diego. My younger sister and I graduated from Bishop Diego,” Larry said. “Going to Bishop Diego and what that school meant to me at the time kind of changed my path and did something for me that I don’t think any other high school in Santa Barbara could have done.”

Their eldest daughter, Alina, paved the way for tremendous athletic success in the Urzua family as she continued her athletic exploits playing beach volleyball at Stetson University in DeLand, Florida. She has now transferred to the University of Washington beach volleyball program and has three years of eligibility remaining.

“I loved everything about Stetson. I am so thankful for my time there. The academics were good, and I loved my team so much,” Alina said. “When thinking about going into the portal, I was excited for a new opportunity.”

In a time of specialization among athletes, Larry and Amy allowed their daughters to compete in multiple sports for most of their youth.

“My number-one goal was to raise confident girls. I really didn’t care what they did, but I wanted to raise confident girls that felt like they could go out and accomplish anything,” said Larry, who is a longtime assistant coach for the Bishop Diego football team. “I felt like it was important to let them know not to feel the pressure of club sports. Go and play whatever you want and be a multi-sport athlete.”

Siena competed with her sisters in volleyball at Bishop Diego, but she also excelled in soccer. She signed her National Letter of Intent to play Division 1 soccer at Cal Poly at a ceremony in the Brick House.

The Bishop Diego girls’ soccer team won its first CIF Championship in 2022, with Siena serving as a key contributor. Her impact on the historic success of two Bishop Diego athletic programs puts her in rare company.

“I remember people asking me, ‘Why are you sending your girls to Bishop Diego? Their girls’ program is terrible. Why don’t you send them to Santa Barbara or San Marcos?’ ” Larry said. “I always told the girls, ‘What you are doing in club sports is what’s really going to matter. High school is all about the experience, and trust me, if all you girls go to Bishop Diego, things will change.’ ”

Eliana’s college recruitment was a little different than that of her two sisters, as she was sought after by nearly every top volleyball program in the country.

On the first day that colleges could legally contact her on June 15 following her sophomore year she was bombarded with countless text messages, emails, and

phone calls. “It was a lot of stress on a 15-year-old kid,” Larry said. Eliana committed to UCLA a few weeks later and continued to focus on improvement.

This season, Bishop Diego added Nicole Schuetz from Santa Barbara High, who is a two-time first team All–Channel League selection and committed to Loyola Marymount to play in college. Schuetz and Eliana are club teammates at Sports Academy and great friends.

That dynamic duo figures to push Bishop Diego to a new level as the top team in the Santa Barbara area and one of the best in Southern California. The Cardinals also added former Laguna Blanca standout Sophie Otte.

“We are best friends. We have been playing together since we were 12 or 13 years old,” Eliana said. “We got really close traveling down to Thousand Oaks together for club volleyball three times a week.”

The Cardinals started out the season at 11-0 before their two impact transfers became eligible and have now added significant firepower as they pursue another CIF championship.

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One805LIVE!

Night for the Good

Kevin Costner had the neighbors over, and it was quite the side-yard shindig!

An all-star lineup of big name celebrities Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex; Kenny Loggins; Rob Lowe; Cameron Diaz; Zoe Saldana; Peter Noone; Alan Parsons; Richard Marx; Jeff Bridges; and Pink, among others, all donating their time and talents and approximately 3,000 guests (donating hard-earned cash) convened at the actor’s Summerland ocean view estate to support the work of One805, the nonprofit first responder support-focused group formed in the aftermath of the Thomas Fire and subsequent mudslides.

The big show was, of course, the show itself, with headliner Pink performing with Dallas Green as the duo You+Me, and with guitarist Justin Derrico, whom she’s been playing with for 18 years in a wonderfully stripped-down set that gave her exceptional vocal gymnastics a chance to shine in a different way than the more elaborate, physical gymnastics performances she’s so well known for. The Santa Barbara County resident and vintner/owner of Two Wolves wine was warmly funny and comfortable onstage in a sparkly, high-necked black dress, as she quipped, “This is the most clothing I’ve ever worn on a stage. This is a little different.”

received the Heart of the Community Award from One805 for their philanthropic contributions in Santa Barbara and beyond.

Music Festival Tribute Fundraiser for First Responders

by Leslie Dinaberg

With a heartfelt story about he and his wife being rescued by first responders during the mudslides, Jeff Bridges introduced his friend Loggins, who retired from touring after a show at the Santa Barbara Bowl last year. Loggins then performed a hit-filled set that included “Danger Zone,” “Heart to Heart,” “Conviction of the Heart,” and “Whenever I Call You Friend,” with the talented young singer Hunter Hawkins. By the time Loggins ended his set with “Footloose,” the entire party was up dancing and singing along.

Pink kicked off the set with her 2001 hit “Don’t Let Me Get Me,” about which she said, “This song is old enough to drink.” That was followed by the acoustic version of her 2017 political anthem “What About Us,” which seems eerily even more prescient in 2024, particularly with the bare-bones presentation. With the audience pleasantly surprised to hear the more familiar pop-rock Pink tunes, it was equally enchanting when Green (who also plays with the indie band City and Colour) joined in with his more folk-rock style harmonies and guitar picking.

One of the highlights from You+Me was “Love Gone Wrong,” the beautiful 2014 song that Pink said was what made the longtime friends decide to form a band. And they also did a crushingly beautiful duet of Sade’s “No Ordinary Love.” Pink said they have a new album coming out soon, which would be their first since the 2014 Rose Ave

Earlier at the event, radio host Catherine Remak and musician Kenny Loggins each

Additional performers at the event, which filled the stage from 4 to 10 p.m., included Kevin Costner & Modern West (his country-rock band), Alan Parsons (who also served as musical director), Joe Bonamassa, Al Stewart, Richard Marx, Alyssa Bonagura, Jordan Asher Huffman, Plastic Harpoons, and the Santa Barbara Symphony.

Along with appearances by several first responder representatives, Prince Harry presented the Heart of the Community Award to Loren Courtney, a veteran Army helicopter pilot who served as a Flight Lead for air assault missions. He manned the flights for many high-ranking officials from the Secretary of Defense, to Chair of the Joint Chief of Staff, to President Clinton’s visit to Africa. He worked with Special Operations teams, infantry soldiers (both U.S. and foreign soldiers), humanitarian resupply missions, medevac, and firefighting. He now flies for the Santa Barbara County Air Support unit, which supports both the Fire and the Sheriff’s departments.

There were definitely a few hiccups throughout the night, but overall, this was a very lovely night of feel-good entertainment for a good cause.

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Prince Harry (left) and Loren Courtney at the One805LIVE! Benefit on September 20, 2024

Bridge to Fitness in Loreto Plaza

Core Sport appeared on my fitness radar when Cat Myklebust, an instructor I knew from her stint at a different gym, instant-messaged me with an invitation to a pop-up hip-hop class at the studio in Loreto Plaza. I had other plans that evening, but decided I needed to check out Core Sport.

Walking in and seeing the 11 Reformer machines, you might assume the former Glenda’s Party Cove space has simply been transformed into a Pilates studio. But in the second studio, tucked behind the large Pilates space, Core Sport also offers a variety of other classes, including spin, barre, and circuit training.

My first foray into Pilates, years ago, had left me underwhelmed. Sure, the stretching was nice, but it didn’t seem worth the premium price. I decided to wipe the slate clean and tried the (free) introductory Reformer class Core Sport offers every Tuesday.

Instructor Jen Malkin outfitted us with grip socks and showed us the different parts of the Reformer carriage, platform, foot bar, and the different-colored springs that provide the resistance. We started on our backs on the carriage, working the large muscle groups first by doing leg presses with our feet wide on the foot bar, before moving on to hip bridges. We knelt on the carriage for lat presses, then sat on the carriage with legs extended through the shoulder rests for upper-body work, as Jen demonstrated how to vary the resistance by gripping the ropes by the clips or the short or long handles, and also by crossing the ropes.

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“Pilates is 99.99 percent abs,” Jen told us, reminding us to keep our abs zipped up. It was my glutes that were sore the next day, though and the day after taking the Classic Reformer class with studio owner Chanda Fetter. It was definitely a more challenging workout than the Pilates I tried years ago.

I also checked out TRX, a suspension training system I’d never tried before. Entering Core Sport’s second studio, I eyed with some apprehension the black and yellow TRX straps hanging from a beam, concerned I may have inadvertently signed up for some sort of aerial class. I needn’t have worried. Although TRX was designed by a former Navy SEAL, Fetter offers it because it replicates the moves of

Pilates, with the user upright instead of prone or supine, and using a strap instead of a spring.

As we held onto the TRX straps and leaned into a plank position, with instructor Courtney Nigro leading us through rounds of squats, bicep curls, low rows, and the especially devilish X flies, we stayed firmly on the ground, with some optional jumps. The closest I got to airborne in a TRX class was the time we hooked our ankles in the straps to do planks. Which is not to say the class was easy; each time I took it, I worked up a sweat, and later had sore abs, pecs, or glutes, depending on the focus of the class.

What I enjoyed about TRX was that having the support for my balance really let me focus on engaging my core. The class was also fun. The music ranged from the Phil Collins cover of “You Can’t Hurry Love” to Taylor Swift’s “… Ready for It?” to a medley of late–Cold War classics like “99 Red Balloons” and “Take On Me.” Marie, Patty, and other regulars welcomed me and offered helpful corrections when I made rookie mistakes like grabbing the wrong strap.

I thought for sure I had made a mistake when I signed up for Fess Del Campo’s circuit class on a Friday afternoon. It had been a long week, the day had started early, and all I wanted to do was go home and lie on the sofa. But Del Campo paired us off, and I was pleased when I realized my workout partner was a former colleague. Elizabeth and I reconnected as we did Russian twists and side flies. I appreciated Del Campo’s coaching, which helped me get more out of even common exercises like mountain climbers. By the time class ended, I felt energized and glad I’d come.

Studio owner Fetter, a Sacramento native who moved here to attend UCSB, was exposed to Pilates as a ballerina recovering from injuries. In her role as a group fitness director, she brought both mat and Reformer Pilates to the local Gold’s Gyms before opening her own studio. She moved Core Sport to its current location in 2020, then promptly had to pivot to

offering private training for almost a year and a half, due to the pandemic.

Fetter, who once aspired to be a physical therapist, said her vision “was always to provide a bridge between the medical model and fitness,” a sort of one-stop shop for physical therapy, personal training, and general fitness classes. That vision has now become reality with the opening of the Wellness Center, an annex that’s a short stroll down the sidewalk from the Core Sport studio (but does require you to walk past the tempting sight of Renaud’s pastries). The Wellness Center offers ample space and equipment for private training sessions, which continue to be popular even now that classes have become available again, and also serves as a site for talks on topics like weight loss and metabolism by practitioners carefully curated by Fetter.

On the morning I dropped into the Wellness Center, I was greeted by Deebo, the large but friendly dog belonging to Dr. Charlie Gilligan, the resident physical therapist, who specializes in joint replacement rehabilitation and sports rehab.

Fetter may be achieving her business goals, but Core Sport is also something of a passion project for her. When she opened the current space in 2020, she decided to offer childcare not because it’s a moneymaker (it’s not), but because she “knew parents needed it in order to make fitness a righteous priority.” Fetter stays connected to ballet by serving on the board of State Street Ballet and hiring many of their dancers as a way “to provide support to dancers when they’re out of season or injured.”

Although it’s been suggested to her that she should franchise her business, Fetter doesn’t believe there’s a formula for replicating the environment of her studio and wellness center. “As a small business owner,” she said, “I want to show that I’m connected to the community.”

I still want to take that pop-up hip-hop class with Cat whenever she ends up teaching it at the Friday Fun class that Core Sport offers on the first Friday of each month. But in the meantime, I’m looking forward to the next Friday Fun offering: an adult ballet class taught by a State Street Ballet artist. n

Amy Ramos

Photos by Ingrid Bostrom Located at 3319 State Street (Loreto Plaza), Santa Barbara; the studio offers multiple classes per day, starting as early as 6 a.m. on weekdays. Childcare (Kid’s Clubhouse) is available during some classes. Register for classes using a mobile app. Towels and grip socks for Pilates available if you forget to bring your own; cubbies for storing personal items. Two showers available. Plenty of

Writer Amy Ramos

Instructor Courtney Nigro teaches a TRX class.

FOOD& DRINK

mindful feast

Yotam Ottolenghi Cooks and Books Up Comfort

It’s impossible not to respect the up-front honesty of a cookbook yes, a cookbook that offers the following sentence in its introduction: “For the most part, we live in a batshit-crazy world.” That indisputable claim kicks off the need for the latest book from esteemed chef Yotam Ottolenghi (and his co-authors Helen Goh, Verena Lochmuller, and Tara Wigley), Comfort

“I think food is the best antidote to the madness we live in,” Ottolenghi said during a recent Zoom interview. “If you cook something you know and you’ve cooked before and love, it gives you a sense of stability and a sense of place this is what I think we are missing. So, this is another layer of comfort I would hope to explore with people, to hear how food gives them comfort through their personal lives and personal journeys.”

Ottolenghi and lucky ticket-holders will get to do that exploration in person on October 14 at the Granada, in an evening presented by UCSB Arts & Lectures. Joining him as moderator for the night will be Ben Mims, former cooking columnist for the Los Angeles Times

As the book suggests, Ottolenghi’s personal journey “takes in Italy and Germany (from his parents), Jerusalem to Amsterdam (where he lived and ate his body weight in croquettes), to London.” London is where he currently co-owns a group of deli shops and the fine dining restaurants NOPI and ROVI, and grew into a publishing icon. In particular 2010’s Plenty all vegetarian and all delicious became a book on every cook’s shelves.

Ottolenghi has only been to Santa Barbara virtually, participating in a pandemic-days online presentation with Samin Nosrat for Arts & Lectures in February 2021. This time, he says the first part of the evening “is going to be about how food gives us comfort, how that changes when we come in contact with other people, how we use that familiarity to create great meals.” Not surprisingly given his own upbringing hopscotching the globe, issues of migration and nostalgia will be sure to surface.

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The second part of the evening will feature a demo, but he wanted to avoid spilling too many details so it would be a surprise for the crowd. “I’m not going to cook a dish from start to finish,” Ottolenghi explains, “but I’m going to have ingredients in front of me and try to put them together with audience participation.” The evening will end with queries from the audience.

There certainly will be much to discuss, for as the book’s intro confesses, “Trying to pin down a specific set of comfort food recipes is as slippery as a bowl of noodles.” So whether a reader opts to attempt to make “thousand” hole pancakes inspired by Moroccan beghrir or butter-braised kohlrabi with olive chimichurri, Ottolenghi hopes for simplicity.

“My instinct has always been to create a book that people would really cook from,” he insists. “It would be such a shame if people treated it like an idea rather

than a practical thing to be used. It’s not very comforting to be sitting in your kitchen for hours getting your mise en place in place and then stressing out before you even put it together because so many things could go wrong. These recipes are very forgiving, and that’s a sense of comfort I like to convey.”

Take one of his personal favorite comfort foods. The book offers a recipe for cauliflower and butternut squash pakoras, about which he claims, “Everything fried is good just by definition, but what makes these pakoras particularly good is they do the fried thing, but they also do the vegetable thing.” Stressing they are far from stodgy, they also “don’t turn too greasy because the vegetables inside, they kind of steam, so you’ve got a crunchy outside and a steamy middle.”

Even 10 cookbooks in, plus what he publishes in The Guardian and The New York Times, he just laughs when asked, “Does it get difficult trying to keep coming up with new dishes? Do you ever stare at an eggplant and think, ‘What the heck can I do with you this time?’ ”

“It gets difficult, but I suppose it also gets a little bit easier in the sense you kind of know what you’re doing because you’ve been there before,” he says. “I’ve got a team, and we work together, and ideas flow from different directions, so it’s not necessarily harder; it’s just a different kind of work. There’s a lot of conversation going on.”

Indeed, the word “collaborators” repeatedly popped up in our interview, which one would expect for someone who has devoted his life to what we can bring to the table. “I think people are looking at a world that’s increasingly virtual and increasingly uncertain and are looking for something that really connects you to what is ultimately human” is how Ottolenghi put it. “Basic human conversation, interaction, time spent in the kitchen those kinds of fundamental activities that are beyond time, that transcend time, I think become particularly important these days. These are the sort of activities that the virtual world can’t offer you. So cooking is really one of those.”

Yotam Ottolenghi will be at The Granada Theatre (1214 State St.) on Monday, October 14, at 7:30 p.m. See bit.ly/3XKte95 for info and tickets.

See Yotam Ottolenghi at The Granada Theatre on October 14.

Sea Creatures Wine Embodies

Santa Barbara Spirit

Jesse Cloutier Breaks Out on His Own After 17 Years of Winemaking for Others BOTTLES

Most everything that winemaker Jesse Cloutier does echoes the spirit of northern Santa Barbara County or at least the humble, down-to-earth nature of the rural-meets-coastal vibes that he grew up with in Orcutt before the region became a fancier destination for wine, food, and tourism.

He’s of the ocean, as reflected in his Sea Creatures brand and love for surfing and fishing. He’s of the land, fond of growing his own produce, occasionally hunting, and tending to small vineyards. He’s of the coastal culture, evidenced in preferring to label pinot noir as “gnar” to honor his beachbum roots. And he is of the community as a whole, not about himself as an individual or the specific places he farms, as there are no single vineyards mentioned on his labels.

“We’re all about this county,” said Cloutier of himself and his wife/business partner, Avery Cloutier. “We knew it was cool before people learned how to pronounce the town names. Our goal is to be lifting the whole place.”

After 17 vintages of working cellars and vines for others, Cloutier recently moved into his very own winemaking facility inside the co-op warehouse complex known as the Buellton Bodegas. This is where he makes the pinotnoir-focused Sea Creatures including a rare white pinot called “Blanc de Gnar” and a pinot-based rosé called “Pretty Gnar” as well as a second brand called Là Bas, which features small-batch bottlings of different grapes, so far including gamay, syrah, and red blends.

One such vineyard is the Dark Star Ranch, where five acres of pinot noir, syrah, grenache, and viognier grow at the bottom of the Nojoqui Grade, set amongst those outof-place log-cabin mansions that a cardiologist developed as an architectural showcase two decades ago. Just across Highway 101 from Folded Hills, the property sits in one of Santa Barbara’s most unique microclimates only five miles from the chilly Gaviota Coast, yet reliably warm, as the towering Santa Ynez Mountains provide shelter from the oceanic onslaught.

“The fog bank sits right here, with good cloud coverage but the drying effect of the sun right next to it,” explained Cloutier, who further appreciates the sandy loam soils. “It’s all ocean. It’s everything I go after.”

His father worked in aerospace, living for years on various Pacific Ocean islands before settling near Vandenberg, where his career concluded at Lockheed Martin. About 40 years ago, he met Jesse’s mother, who’d grown up French Creole in the Seychelles, but moved to Santa Barbara to be near seven of her nine siblings. “She yelled at me in French my whole life,” Cloutier laughed, noting that she taught grade school in Cuyama and Lompoc for 20 years.

The Righetti High grad was a junior at UCSB studying business economics when his sister, who now runs a winery and brewery in Australia, convinced him to work a summer job in wine country. After a couple months inside Foxen Winery’s historic barn, Cloutier was hooked. He immediately transferred to Sonoma State to finish college with a wine emphasis on his business degree.

He worked on Russian River Valley pinot noir for three years, then did harvest gigs in Australia before moving back to the Central Coast in 2013. While again at Foxen, he met Avery, who was working down the street at Zaca Mesa. Today, she works for the Miller Family Wine Company.

Right about the time that the Cloutiers were ready to launch their own brand in 2017, life threw Jesse a changeup. He was diagnosed that July with an aggressive leukemia, and doctors didn’t give him much hope of surviving. Avery stuck by his side while he spent months in the hospital and

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underwent three years of chemotherapy, working for some of that time at Stolo Vineyard in Cambria.

“Through a combination of science and hope, it just worked out,” said Cloutier, who regained his health but never lost sight of the experience. “There’s nothing good about cancer, but to have that smack you at 29 years old, at the peak of arrogance in any man’s life? It’s a good time to decide to do all your work yourself.”

That’s why he’s excited to finally have his own place and

doesn’t plan on making anyone else’s wine for the time being. “It’s taken 17 years to get to this point, and I’m pretty stoked to have at least one year of nothing but my own fermentations,” said Cloutier. Officially launched with the 2020 vintage “The universe said ‘Chill,’ in 2017, so we tried again three years later” Sea Creatures is wrapped in labels designed by Cloutier’s childhood friend, Clint Darby. They’re rich in storytelling and symbols, involving the islands from his family’s past to the fogs and swells that create the unique climate of the Santa Barbara Channel, from Point Sal to Rincon. Production for both labels remains very small, around 650 cases across both brands for the 2024 vintage.

His most unique wine would be that Blanc de Gnar, in which pinot noir grapes picked somewhere between where you’d pick sparkling and rosé are immediately pressed to make a brisk white wine. “Oysters, that’s what I make this for,” said Cloutier. “Avery eats her body weight in oysters at Bar Le Côte.”

He’s committed to letting each vineyard and vintage lead the way, allowing them to be leaner or riper depending on what nature gives, rather than chasing trends. “I don’t give a shit about alcohol,” he said, referring to how many winemakers worry about and try to control whether their wines have higher or lower alcohols. “If I want more alcohol, I’ll drink whiskey. If I want less alcohol, I’ll drink Modelo.”

Today, the Cloutiers try to live a simple life, reflective of the region’s rural soul. “We have a little garden. I fish. I hunt a little bit. We eat,” said Cloutier, who was lamenting the apparent death of his 2004 Ford Ranger after 484,000 miles.

One day he’d like to grow all of his own grapes, if the universe abides. “It’s the land that makes this place great; it’s the cadence here,” said Cloutier. “Everything that makes this a place where people didn’t want to live 20 years ago is what’s making people want to live here now.”

See seacreatureswine.com.

Winemaker Jesse Cloutier

Jesse Cloutier and his cellar assistant

Masala Spice to Replace Mesa Verde

Reader Primetime let me know that construction is underway on at 1919 Cliff Drive, the former home of Mesa Verde restaurant, which closed last July after 10 years in business. Reader Barbara P. passed along information that the next tenant is going to be Masala Spice, offering Indian cuisine. This will be a second location for Masala Spice, which opened in January 2019 at 5796 Calle Real in Goleta. The restaurant tells me they have been under construction for three months and will open in two to three weeks. They are still working on the menu, and it might not be exactly same as the offerings at their Goleta location. Unlike the Goleta eatery, which offers lunch and dinner, the Mesa location will also be open for breakfast, starting at 6 a.m.

TEDDY RICE REPLACES ROSARITO: Teddy Rice has opened at 966 Embarcadero Del Mar, Isla Vista, the former home of Rosarito, which had occupied the space for a generation. The restaurant offers Asian cuisine, including Korean and ramen. “Introducing Isla Vista’s one and only Bulgogi (Fire Beef) Rice,” says the restaurant. “This dish combines bulgogi, sesame leaf, and a fried egg to create a succulent bite with a kick.” Featured items include Omurice, $11.99; Snow Bowl, $8.99; bulgogi rice, $13.99; spicy tuna rice, $13.99; dumpling/gyoza, $9.99; breakfast sandwich, $7.99; and crunchy shrimp rice, $14.99. Call (805) 770-2625

HARBOR RESTAURANT REOPENS: After an ownership change and seven months of construction, the Harbor Restaurant has reopened on Stearns Wharf. “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, Peru there is a little bit of everything around the world, but specifically coastal communities that have developed a special dish.” Call (805) 963-3311.

SANTA PLAYA MARISCOS OPENS: Reader LetsActive tells me that Santa Playa Mariscos at 1230 State Street, Suite C, brought to you by owner of Yona Redz, which will be opening next door, has opened. The

LA CANTINA OPENS: La Cantina restaurant has opened at 199 South Turnpike Road, Suite 106. “Where New Mexican cuisine meets artistry, and every meal is a celebration of rich, vibrant flavors,” says the restaurant. “At La Cantina, we are dedicated to crafting exceptional dining experiences that delight the palate and captivate the senses.” Hours are Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Call (805) 869-2831.

WHITE CAPS TEMPORARILY CLOSES: Last Friday, reader Primetime told me that White Caps in Summerland is closed for a remodel and is going to be back. No word on the timeline. Visit whitecaps beachclub.com

YELLOW BELLY 10 TH ANNIVERSARY: Yellow Belly now been serving customers for a full decade. “I wanted to let you know that we are just about to have our 10-year anniversary at Yellow Belly on 2611 De la Vina Street,” say co-owners Alex Keithley and Tracy Clark. “We are celebrating on October 4 and 5. We are going to have drink and food specials, free gifts, bands, and a whole lot of cheer!”

SNEAK PEEK: CLARK’S OYSTER BAR: “Clark’s Oyster Bar is progressing at 1212 Coast Village Road,” says reader Steve H. “Banner up and working on the building.” The restaurant is coming to the former home of Cava and doing a full remodel. The eatery has locations in Austin, Texas, and Aspen, Colorado. They are described as “a neighborhood spot with a great raw bar, house-baked sourdough, fresh fish, lobster rolls, pan-roasted hamburgers, and tasty libations.” Visit clarksoysterbar.com

SNEAK PEEK: WINGSTOP: I stopped by Wingstop, coming to Fairview Shopping Center, just to the right of Miner’s Ace Hardware. The entire building appears to be getting an overhaul, and it appears to be in the early stages of construction. My guess is they will open next spring or summer.

FOOD & DRINK

NAAN TOO SOON: Indian cuisine is coming to the former home of Mesa Verde restaurant on Cliff Drive.

restaurant offers Mexican seafood and more. The location used to be the home of Brasil Arts Café.

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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY by

Rob Breszny

WEEK OF OCTOBER 3

ARIES

(Mar. 21-Apr. 19): During some Wiccan rituals, participants are asked, “What binds you? And what will you do to free yourself from what binds you?” I recommend this exercise to you right now, Aries. Here’s a third question: Will you replace your shackles with a weaving that inspires and empowers you? In other words, will you shed what binds you and, in its stead, create a bond that links you to an influence you treasure?

TAURUS

(Apr. 20-May 20): If I had to name the zodiac sign that other signs are most likely to underestimate, I would say Taurus. Why? Well, many of you Bulls are rather modest and humble. You prefer to let your practical actions speak louder than fine words. Your well-grounded strength is diligent and poised, not flashy. People may misread your resilience and dependability as signs of passivity. But here’s good news, dear Taurus: In the coming weeks, you will be less likely to be undervalued and overlooked. Even those who have been ignorant of your appeal may tune in to the fullness of your tender power and earthy wisdom.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20): In the coming days, I invite you to work on writing an essay called “People and Things I Never Knew I Liked and Loved Until Now.” To get the project started, visit places that have previously been off your radar. Wander around in uncharted territory, inviting life to surprise you. Call on every trick you know to stimulate your imagination and break out of habitual ruts of thinking. A key practice will be to experiment and improvise as you open your heart and your eyes wide. Here’s my prophecy: In the frontiers, you will encounter unruly delights that inspire you to grow wiser.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22): Now is an excellent time to search for new teachers, mentors, and role models. Please cooperate with life’s intention to connect you with people and animals who can inspire your journey for the months and years ahead. A good way to prepare yourself for this onslaught of grace is to contemplate the history of your educational experiences. Who are the heroes, helpers, and villains who have taught you crucial lessons? Another strategy to get ready is to think about what’s most vital for you to learn right now. What are the gaps in your understanding that need to be filled?

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22): The English language has more synonyms than any other language. That’s in part because it’s like a magpie. It steals words from many tongues, including German, French, Old Norse, Latin, and Greek, as well as from Algonquin, Chinese, Hindi, Basque, and Tagalog. Japanese may be the next most magpie-like language. It borrows from English, Chinese, Portuguese, Dutch, French, and German. In accordance with astrological possibilities, I invite you to adopt the spirit of the English and Japanese languages in the coming weeks. Freely borrow and steal influences. Be a collector of sundry inspirations, a scavenger of fun ideas, a gatherer of rich cultural diversity.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Here are my bold decrees: You are entitled to extra bonuses and special privileges in the coming weeks. The biggest piece of every cake and pie should go to you, as should the freshest wonders, the most provocative revelations, and the wildest breakthroughs. I invite you to give and take extravagant amounts of everything you regard as sweet, rich, and nourishing. I hope you will begin cultivating a skill you are destined to master. I trust you will receive clear and direct answers to at least two nagging questions.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): On those infrequent occasions when I buy a new gadget, I never read the instructions. I drop the booklet in the recycling bin immediately, despite the fact that I may not know all the fine points of using my new

vacuum cleaner, air purifier, or hairdryer. Research reveals that I am typical. Ninety-two percent of all instructions get thrown away. I don’t recommend this approach to you in the coming weeks, however, whether you’re dealing with gadgets or more intangible things. You really should call on guidance to help you navigate your way through introductory phases and new experiences.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): I knew a Scorpio performance artist who did a splashy public show about private matters. She stationed herself on the rooftop of an apartment building and for 12 hours loudly described everything she felt guilty about. (She was an ex-Catholic who had been raised to regard some normal behavior as sinful.) If you, dear Scorpio, have ever felt an urge to engage in a purge of remorse, now would be an excellent time. I suggest an alternate approach, though. Spend a half-hour writing your regrets on paper, then burn the paper in the kitchen sink as you chant something like the following: “With love and compassion for myself, I apologize for my shortcomings and frailties. I declare myself free of shame and guilt. I forgive myself forever.”

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Be HEARTY, POTENT, and DYNAMIC, Sagittarius. Don’t worry about decorum and propriety. Be in quest for lively twists that excite the adventurer in you. Avoid anyone who seems to like you best when you are anxious or tightly controlled. Don’t proceed as if you have nothing to lose; instead, act as if you have everything to win. Finally, my dear, ask life to bring you a steady stream of marvels that make you overjoyed to be alive. If you’re feeling extra bold (and I believe you will), request the delivery of a miracle or two.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Nineteenth-century Capricorn author Anne Brontë wrote The Tenant of Wildfell Hall, which many critics regard as the first feminist novel. It challenged contemporary social customs. The main character, Helen, leaves her husband because he’s a bad influence on their son. She goes into hiding, becoming a single mother who supports her family by creating art. Unfortunately, after the author’s death at a young age, her older sister Charlotte suppressed the publication of The Tenant of Wildfell Hall. It’s not well-known today. I bring this to your attention, Capricorn, so as to inspire you to action. I believe the coming months will be a favorable time to get the attention and recognition you’ve been denied but thoroughly deserve. Start now! Liberate, express, and disseminate whatever has been suppressed.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): What is the most important question you want to find an answer for during the next year? The coming weeks will be an excellent time to formulate that inquiry clearly and concisely. I urge you to write it out in longhand and place it in a prominent place in your home. Ponder it lightly and lovingly for two minutes every morning upon awakening and each night before sleep. (Key descriptors: “lightly and lovingly.”) As new insights float into your awareness, jot them down. One further suggestion: Create or acquire a symbolic representation of the primal question.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Scientific research suggests that some foods are more addictive than cocaine. They include pizza, chocolate, potato chips, and ice cream. The good news is that they are not as problematic for long-term health as cocaine. The bad news is that they are not exactly healthy. (The sugar in chocolate neutralizes its modest health benefits.) With these facts in mind, Pisces, I invite you to reorder your priorities about addictive things. Now is a favorable time to figure out what substances and activities might be tonifying, invigorating addictions and then retrain yourself to focus your addictive energy on them. Maybe you could encourage an addiction to juices that blend spinach, cucumber, kale, celery, and apple. Perhaps you could cultivate an addiction to doing a pleasurable form of exercise or reading books that thrill your

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DEVELOPER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

Applies skills as an experienced data management professional with full understanding of industry practices and campus and department methodologies, policies and procedures to resolve complex and wide‑ranging issues where analyses of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors. Demonstrates competency in selecting methods and techniques to obtain solutions. Responsible for the planning, coordination, technology leadership and management of data analytics and business intelligence solutions. Supports users in their effort to analyze data, provides training to developers and users on Business Intelligence tools and data, and works with functional departments to analyze their Business Intelligence needs and implement solutions. Reqs: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience in programming and business analysis or equivalent experience and/or training.

1‑3 years of experience developing data models, reports and dashboards with Oracle Fusion Analytics and the Fusion Autonomous Warehouse.

Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check The budgeted salary range is $96,110/yr to $121,100/ yr. The full salary range is $85,400 to $156,800/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: https://policy. ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM‑20 and https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/ Anti‑Discrimination. Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu, Job # 73175.

BUSINESS SYSTEMS ANALYST

2 OR 3

BUSINESS & FINANCIAL SERVICES

(CONTROLLER’S OFFICE)

Analyzes business systems, identifying process improvements, and solving problems through comprehensive system analysis. The BFS Production Systems Analyst 2 is responsible for supporting the maintenance and enhancement of UCSB’s production systems, including but not limited to SAP Concur, Oracle ERP Cloud, Oracle Electronic Data Management Cloud, and Oracle Fusion Data Intelligence. Formulates and defines the scope and objectives for moderately complex business processes and systems. This

role involves documenting business processes, developing specifications, writing functional design documents, testing system changes, and ensuring continuous business operations. (At the level 3, the BFS Business Systems Analyst, provides expert analysis and solutions for complex business systems, involves identifying and evaluating business processes, developing system requirements, designing solutions to meet business needs, and ensuring the ongoing security of systems and data. Additionally, this role is responsible for user provisioning for the financial ERP system, ensuring proper access and permissions are maintained for users). *Please note: Final level will be determined at the point of hire and is dependent on the skills, knowledge, education and experience of the final candidate. Reqs: BFS Systems Analyst 2: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or have equivalent experience. Must have 1 to 3 years of experience analyzing moderately complex business processes and developing solutions. Additionally, experience in addressing complex problems while collaborating with users and technical staff is essential, as is the ability to communicate technology needs to both technical and non‑technical audiences. Demonstrate proficiency in SQL or similar query tools, possess strong organizational and analytical skills, and be capable of working both independently and as part of a team.

Business Systems Analyst 3: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or possess equivalent experience. Extensive experience analyzing complex business processes and developing computer‑based solutions is required, along with a proven track record of leading cross‑functional teams through systems issues. A thorough understanding of business and process analysis functions, as well as methodologies for analyzing processes and information flow, is critical. Candidates should also have expertise in documentation standards, such as Use Case modeling and User Story creation, along with broad knowledge of software design and business processes. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are vital for working with diverse audiences. Notes: Limited time off during fiscal close and month end closing. Satisfactory criminal history background check.

The hiring range for the BFS Analyst 2 (Grade 21) is $33.29 to $39.76 per hour, while the hiring range for the BFS Analyst 3 (Grade 22) is between $77,000 and $92,550 per year. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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CONTRACTS AND GRANTS ANALYST

COMPUTER SCIENCE

Responsible for developing and submitting research proposals, awards and/or transactions related to contract and grant management and maintains contract and grant records in compliance with institutional and research sponsor policies. Responsible for the post‑award administration, financial management, and analysis of the Contracts and Grants for the Computer Science Department. Additionally, will backup/support the Contracts and Grants Manager with Award Closeout. Responsible for the completion of post‑award activities of research awards totaling more than $12M annually. Duties include setting up new awards and analyzing award terms and conditions, advising faculty, staff, and students of proper University and agency policies regarding extramural funding policies and procedures. Maintains knowledge of policies and procedures associated to Academic Personnel, Staff Personnel, Graduate Division, Accounting, Travel Accounting, Purchasing, and Business Services. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training. 1‑3 years of experience with financial accounting. Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check

The budgeted salary range is $34.62 to $36.01/hr. The full salary range is $34.62 to $51.43/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 and https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/ Anti‑Discrimination. Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 72999

GROUNDSKEEPER

RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS

Is responsible for maintenance of grounds and landscape duties around university owned residence halls, dining commons and residential apartment complexes. Incumbent will comply with department safety and illness programs as implemented by supervisor and/or co‑workers. Interacts as a team member with sensitivity towards a multi‑cultural work environment. Promotes customer service programs in the Grounds unit to residents/clients. Assists with the development and maintenance of a work environment that is conducive to meeting the mission of the organization. Responsible for completing job duties in a manner that demonstrates support for HDAE. Initiates communication directly with co‑workers and/or supervisors to improve and clarify working relationship, identify problems and concerns and seek resolution to work‑related conflicts. Participates in staff training and development workshops, retreats and meetings as determined by supervisor. Reqs:

Minimum of 3 years experience in grounds maintenance. Ability to perform minor repairs on small equipment. Some knowledge of irrigation and drip systems. Experience with the use of tractors, small lawn mowers, edgers, power sweepers, roto‑tillers, and chainsaws. Must be able to follow oral/written instructions. Will be working wit a diverse student body and staff. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others as a team. Must have effective communication skills. Pay Rate/Range:$19.50 ‑ $22.87/ 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 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 #73105

LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIALIST

ACADEMIC PERSONNEL

The Leave of Absence Specialist in UC Santa Barbara’s Office of Academic Personnel administers the leave processes for academic employees. Applies knowledge of legal leave entitlements (LOA) and provides consultation and assistance on the LOA process for simple to moderate academic employee leaves. Also participates in the ongoing development of centralized leave services and creates and maintains web‑based educational material related to leave policies and processes. Strong oral and written communication skills in addition to analytical and problem‑solving skills required. Must be able to provide high‑level of service and adapt to shifting priorities. Reqs: Bachelor’s Degree in related area or equivalent experience and/ or training. 3+ years of administrative work experience.Thorough knowledge of basic software (e.g. Microsoft Office, Google Suite, etc.), and an ability to learn new software and systems quickly. Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check The budgeted salary range is $70,000 to $73,250/yr. Full Salary Range: $69,500‑$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 and https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/ Anti‑Discrimination. Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu, Job # 73325.

MANAGER OF INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS

NEWS & COMMUNICATIONS

Reporting to and working closely with the Vice Chancellor for External Relations (“VC‑ER”), the Manager of Internal Communications (“Manager”) helps strategically evaluate, manage, and improve UC Santa Barbara’s internal communications directed primarily, but not limited to, staff and faculty audiences. The position requires proactive and creative thinking about the range of work performed across UC Santa Barbara and how campus leaders can communicate in effective ways to

diverse groups of staff and faculty to achieve strategic goals. The position also requires understanding of issues faced by a large and decentralized communications function, and candidates must have experience producing written content and other executive level communications in a multi‑platform environment. The Manager serves as a key member of the communications team and will help to create and develop an overarching framework and communication plan that effectively and creatively conveys the UC Santa Barbara brand and leadership objectives to internal audiences. Working with the VC‑ER and the Chief Marketing Officer (“CMO”), and campus leadership, the Manager will develop broad messages and create strategies for targeting the campus’s internal audiences.

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14. Love, in Rome

15. Peters of “American Horror Story”

16. High point

17. Angel’s citation for forgetting an instruent?

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20. Muse of astronomy

21. Wilson who played Dwight Schrute

23. Like some almonds

24. Abbreviation after a comma

26. Cessation

27. Give it ___

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31. Question of a continental country consortium’s willingness to rock the mic?

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35. Physically flexible

36. L.A. tree

39. “Clean” surface?

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43. Farmyard refrain

45. Shabby

47. The Insult Comic Dog’s French counterpart?

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communications; 7‑9 yrs of experience using advanced skills to create, develop, and implement long and short‑term strategic communication plans; 4‑6 yrs of demonstrated experience using advanced skills to advise and consult management on all aspects of communications, ranging from developing effective communication strategies to appropriately responding to inquiries regarding sensitive or complex issues or information; Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal communications, active listening and political acumen skills; Excellent analytical, critical thinking, project management, and problem recognition, avoidance, and resolution skills; Advanced knowledge and understanding of all aspects of communications, including strategic planning for various media venues, technical aspects and requirements of various venues, and most appropriate and effective applications. Notes: Ability and willingness to work some weekends and evenings in order to meet critical deadlines; satisfactory criminal history background check.

Hiring/Budgeted Salary Range: $94,400

‑ $95,868/yr. Full Salary Range: $94,400

‑ $176,800/yr. UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https:// policy.ucop. edu/doc/4010393/ PPSM‑20. For the University of California’s Anti‑Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/ doc/1001004/Anti‑Discrimination. Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job #73224

MANAGER OF UNIVERSITY SUPPORT GROUPS

ALUMNI AFFAIRS OFFICE

The Manager serves as part of the Alumni Affairs team and works closely with the Director of Government and Community Relations to support the program‑management and coordination of the University Support Groups and local community alumni. The position serves both as an external outreach coordinator, building programs in the Santa Barbara community and serves as the financial analyst to the University Support Groups. The Manager must work collaboratively across multiple departments and divisions including the central development office as well as with the various schools and units to foster philanthropy and engagement. The Manager will provide assistance with developing, implementing and executing programs, events, marketing materials, and our social media presence designed to engage community members and local alumni. The Manager is responsible for coordinating, facilitating and notating support group board meetings, and provides event management support for in‑person and virtual events. They will additionally provide compliance oversight for external bank and merchant accounts, fundraising appeals, membership dues, and other revenues and spending reconciliation for the campus support groups. In addition, they will ensure annual reporting requirements for these groups to the UC Office of the President as required by UC policy. They will work in coordination with the UC Santa Barbara Foundation, Financial Aid, Graduate Division and respective benefitting departments to oversee stewardship and student awards for the various gift funds of the support groups. Campus collaboration will be key to success in this role as the Manager of University Support Groups seeks to promote and recruit participants to existing campus programs and events organized outside of the office of Alumni Affairs which are open to the public. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training; 1‑3

yrs of marketing and communications experience; excellent communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; strong customer service skills; ability to prioritize and meet deadlines with minimal supervision; proficient knowledge of MS Office, Google Workspace, Canva and ability to quickly learn various software programs; excellent skills in analysis, problem solving, working with detail while applying and understanding broader contexts as they affect a diverse customer base: faculty, staff, students, and donors. Notes: May be called upon to occasionally work evenings and weekends at various Alumni and campus‑wide events; satisfactory conviction history background check.

Hiring/Budgeted Salary Range: $28.07

‑ $35/hr. Full Salary Range: $28.07

‑ $48.28/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 #73072

MOSHER ALUMNI HOUSE MANAGER

ALUMNI AFFAIRS OFFICE

Manage and coordinate the use of Mosher Alumni House, including short‑ and long‑term rentals, through the Event Temple reservation system and as the liaison to individual, department, and corporate users for conferences, business meetings, and social events such as receptions and weddings; assign and supervise appropriate staffing levels for each reservation; and coordinate ongoing and one‑time building maintenance. Provide support to the Director, including anticipating, initiating, and recommending action on projects, timelines, programmatic, and budget matters, especially related to generating revenue from building rentals. Assist the Alumni Business & Financial Manager with various general office operations including financial paperwork relating to department expenditures (e.g. Flexcards, Gateway, Form 5’s etc.). Independently coordinate support functions for Alumni Association Board of Directors and former members of the Alumni Association Board (Valhalla). Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/ training; 1‑3 yrs Experience in billing, budget tracking, reconciliation and reporting; 1‑3 yrs Experience exercising strong interpersonal skills, analytical skills, service orientation, active listening, critical thinking, attention to detail, ability to multitask in a high volume environment, organizational skills, effective verbal and written communication skills, sound judgment and decision making; 1‑3 yrs Proficient knowledge of MS Office and the ability to quickly learn various software programs; Excellent attention to detail; Proven track record of excellent customer service with a flexible “can‑do” attitude; Excellent communication and organization skills; Must be able to work independently, act with sound judgment and high degree of confidentiality; Must possess proficient knowledge of MS Office and demonstrated ability to quickly learn various software programs. Notes: Must be available for occasional work on weekends and evenings as needed; Satisfactory conviction history background check. Hiring/

Budgeted Salary Range: $28.07 ‑ $33.52/hr. Full Salary Range: $28.07 ‑ $48.28/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 #73048

PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN

RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS/FACILITIES

MANAGEMENT

Using Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques, the technician provides safe, effective, and efficient services to multiple locations. Services include the treatment of nuisance animals, insects, and weeds. Reqs: 1‑3 years experience performing Integrative Pest Management for a licensed business or public institution. nMust have the skills, knowledge, and ability to use the practices of Integrated Pest Management to provide safe, effective, and efficient pest management to various campus entities. Expert knowledge of the latest pest management techniques, including pest biology and identification, sanitation, exclusion, education, habitat modification, pest prevention building design, wildlife management, pesticide safety, and least toxic pesticides. Knowledgeable in techniques to solve pest problems in sensitive campus environments, including research laboratories, animal facilities, museums, and rare book collections, without affecting data or collections. Knowledgeable of county, state, and federal regulations regarding application, storage, and use of pesticides. Works independently in a responsible manner and cooperatively in a group setting. Must possess a valid California DPR Qualified Applicator’s License or Certificate Category A, or a California Structural Branch 2 license. Must also maintain licenses through the accumulation of the required CEU’s, respective to each license. Must be available to respond to emergencies, work on‑call, rotating swing shift and holidays. Notes: May work shifts other than Monday thru Friday in order to meet the operational needs of the department. Maintain a valid CA driver’s license, a clean DMV record and enrollment in the DMV Employee Pull‑Notice Program. Satisfactory conviction history background check. Budgeted Hourly Range: $23.41 ‑ $26.89/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 #48751

PHYSICAL THERAPY SUPERVISOR STUDENT HEALTH

Under the general direction of the Student Health Medical Director, the Physical Therapy Supervisor is responsible for the operation of the Student Health Physical Therapy department which has a staff of 2 physical therapists, a physical therapist specializing in orthotics (independent contractor), 1 physical therapy assistant, a physical therapy aide and an office manager. Duties include but are not limited to: designing the master schedule, managing equipment, ensuring patient satisfaction, managing staff issues and providing direct outpatient care to UCSB students. Reqs: Must have a

California Physical Therapist license with specialization in outpatient orthopedic therapy. Bachelor’s Degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Master’s Degree or Doctorate from an accredited postgraduate program. Experience in orthopedic physical therapy rehabilitation. Experience in pelvic floor and postural restoration. Notes: Mandated reporting requirements of Child Abuse and Adult Dependent Abuse. Student Health requires that clinical staff must successfully complete and pass the background check and credentialing process before the start date. To comply with Santa Barbara County Public Health Department Health Officer Order, this position must provide evidence of annual influenza vaccination, or wear a surgical mask while working in patient care areas during the influenza season. Per California Code of Regulations Title 8, Section 5199 Aerosol Transmissible Disease Standard requires; upon hire and annually thereafter Tuberculosis (TB) screening for all employees. The method of testing is determined by past medical history and any current symptoms. Per Cal/OSHA regulations and UCSB Campus Policy, all UCSB personnel who use respiratory protection equipment shall be included in the UCSB Respiratory Protection Program and required to complete respirator fit testing upon hire and annually thereafter, completed by UCSB Environmental Health & Safety. Any HIPAA or FERPA violation is subject to disciplinary action. Student Health is closed between the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays. Hiring/ Budgeted Salary Range: $101,100/ year ‑ $146,700/year. Full Salary Range: $101,100/year ‑ $192,300/ year. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For 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 #69547

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 an equivalent combination of education and experience. Notes: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work standing for up to 8 hours per day. Satisfactory conviction history background check. Hiring/Budgeted Hourly Range: $19.53/ hr‑$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 #73290

SMALL ENGINE MECHANIC

RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS

Responsible for maintenance and repair of all motorized small engine equipment in HDAE. Maintains a preventative maintenance program. Documents and maintains repair records, and training records, as required by HDAE, EH&S & OSHA. Will comply with department safety and illness program as implemented by supervisor and /or co‑workers. Interacts as a team member with sensitivity towards a multi‑cultural work environment. Professional Expectation/Attitude Standard/ Customer Service: Promotes customer service programs in the Grounds unit to residents/clients. Assists with the development and maintenance of a work environment that is conductive to meeting the mission of the organization. Participates in staff training and development workshops and retreats as determined by supervisor. Reqs: Minimum of 2 years of experience working on small engines, ride‑on mowers, electric carts, and tractors in an institution and/or commercial setting. Minimum of 2 years of experience working on small gasoline and battery‑powered engines, ride‑on mowers, electric carts, and tractors in an institution and/or commercial setting. Ex. College Residence Hall, Hotel, resort, school. Basic computer experience Ability to install outdoor equipment Ex. BBQ grills, trash receptacles, bike racks, benches. Experience in a customer service environment. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to communicate and work effectively with diverse clientele such as, employees from other departments, students, parents, etc. Maintain safe and organized work area. Notes: Maintain a valid CA driver’s license and a clean DMV record. May be required to work shifts other than Monday ‑ Friday 7:00 am ‑ 3:30 pm, to meet the operational needs of the department. Satisfactory conviction history background check. Hiring/ Budgeted Hourly Range: $26.86 ‑ $30.06/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 #70879

UNDERGRADUATE ADVISOR

COMPUTER SCIENCE

Supports all aspects of the Computer Science undergraduate programs. Serves as one of the initial sources of information and advises major students, prospective major students, and non‑major students regarding general department requirements. Monitors every aspect of progress towards degree and counsels students as appropriate. Initiates, maintains, and evaluates students’ academic records, processes petitions, checks prerequisites, and performs other administrative tasks. Ensures grades are reported for undergraduate students and updates the Schedule of Classes and other publications. Serves as one of the departmental liaisons with the Office of the Registrar on matters pertaining to departmental courses grades and undergraduate records. Works within a team environment within the Student Affairs area and department, and assists with the ongoing workload. Reqs:Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or

equivalent experience / training.1‑3 years of experience working in diverse college‑level academic advising setting. Ability to use various programs (Excel, Word, Google) to complete required tasks. Notes: Funded through September 2025 pending further funding. Satisfactory conviction history background check The budgeted salary range is $25.77 to $30.98/hr. The full salary range for this position is $25.77 to $43.58/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 # 72985

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM

ADVISOR

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY & BIOCHEMISTRY

Responsible for 6 distinct and complex degree programs in Chemistry and Biochemistry, including a Pre‑Chemistry B.A., Chemistry B.A., Chemistry B.S., Biochemistry B.S., Chemistry Minor, and joint 5‑year undergraduate and graduate‑level Chemistry B.S.‑Materials M.S. Acts as the primary academic advisor for approximately 700 undergraduate students in Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degree programs, while also serving more than 5,000 students from all three colleges (Creative Studies, Letters and Science, and Engineering) required to complete Chemistry courses. Formulates and initiates policies within the undergraduate program and applies skills as a seasoned, experienced academic adviser. Provides advice to students on the full range of departmental requirements, and recommends solutions to progression and requirement issues. Reqs: 1‑3 years of experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with peers, faculty, students, administration and others. Bachelor’s Degree in related area and / or equivalent experience and / or training. Notes: Evening and/or weekend hours may be necessary for special annual recruitment activities for the department. Satisfactory conviction history background check The budgeted salary range is $58,600 to $70,992/yr. The full salary range is $58,600 to $100,800/yr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information: https://policy. ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM‑20 and https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/ Anti‑Discrimination. Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu, Job #73026

LEGALS

ADMINISTER OF ESTATE

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

BOOKIN

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: ANN MARIE PLANE, GAL OF BELLADIEM (“BELLA”) MIKAYLA

BOOKIN in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara.

THE PETITION requests that (name): COURTNEY DESOTO, CHANNEL

ISLANDS FIDUCIARY GROUP 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: 10/31/2024 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 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.

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;805‑966‑1501

Published: Sep 19, 26. Oct 3 2024.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER

ESTATE OF: JOHN GARNER RETTIE

No.: 24PR00529

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

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 11/14/2024 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.

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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 09/18/2024 by Nicolette Barnard, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Dana F. Longo 820 State Street, 4th Floor, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; 805‑966‑7000

Published: Sep 26. Oct 3, 10 2024.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER

ESTATE OF: JAMES SCHRODEK No.: 24PR00530

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

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

THE PETITION requests that (name): EMILY SCHRODEK 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: 11/14/2024

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

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 09/18/2024 by Monica Buenrostro, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: David C. Turpin 735 State St. Ste. 623, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; 805‑965‑3079

Published: Sep 26. Oct 3, 10 2024.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER

ESTATE OF: GEORGE STEPHEN CHOCHRAN No.: 23PR00491

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

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 10/30/2024 AT 8:30 a.m. Dept: SM‑4 SUPERIOR

COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 312‑C East Cook Street Santa Maria, CA 93454. Cook Division.

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 09/23/2024 by Michael Rosales, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: John Kenneth Dorwin PO Box 2011, Buellton, CA 93427‑2011; 805‑698‑0002

Published: Oct 3, 10, 17 2024. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: PATRICK DAVID LIESKE No.: 24PR00521

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

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

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

LEGAL NOTICE

court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The Independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 11/7/2024 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: SB5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 1100 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Anacapa Division.

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 09/26/2024 by Rosa Reyes, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Julianna M. Malis; Santa Barbara Estate Planning 14 W. Valerio Street, Suite A Santa Barbara, CA 93101; 805‑946‑1550 Published: Oct 3, 10, 17 2024.

FBN ABANDONMENT

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

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 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

The California Attorney General has settled a lawsuit concerning high gas prices in 2015-2016 in California. You may be entitled to compensation. Superior Court of the State of California, County of San Francisco Visit www.CalGasLitigation.com to learn more.

The Attorney General of California sued three multinational gas trading firms in May 2020 for alleged violations of the State’s antitrust and unfair competition laws. The name of the case is The People of the State of California v. Vitol Inc., et al., Case No. CGC-20-584456 (S.F. Super. Ct.). A settlement has been reached with Vitol Inc., SK Energy Americas, Inc. and SK Trading International Co. Ltd. (collectively, “Defendants”).

WHAT IS THIS LAWSUIT ABOUT? The Attorney General alleged that Defendants manipulated gasoline prices in California in violation of state antitrust and unfair competition laws. Defendants deny all wrongdoing. The Court has not decided who is right. Defendants have agreed to pay $50 million into two settlement funds. $37.5 million will be paid to consumers, after deductions for taxes, administration costs, and attorneys’ fees and costs. $12.5 million will be used to enforce consumer protection laws.

WHO IS INCLUDED? If you are a natural person living in California, your rights are affected by this settlement. The settlement does not affect or recover for corporations, businesses or partnerships, or for visitors to California, but you may be entitled to compensation through a different settlement.

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If you purchased gasoline in Southern California (Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Kern, Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, or Imperial counties) between February 20 and November 10, 2015, you may receive a payment.

WHAT ARE MY LEGAL RIGHTS?

Submit a Claim Form. To receive a payment, you must submit a Claim Form online or postmarked by January 8, 2025

Exclude Yourself. If you want to maintain the ability to bring a separate legal claim, you must exclude yourself from the settlement and receive no payment. To exclude yourself, you must mail or electronically submit an exclusion letter by January 8, 2025. This is the only option that ensures this settlement will not limit your rights in another lawsuit.

Make a Statement. If you are affected by the settlement (and you do not exclude yourself), you may make a statement for the Court’s consideration in deciding whether to approve the settlement. You must mail your statement, postmarked no later than January 8, 2025, to the Settlement Administrator.

Do Nothing. If you do nothing, you will not receive a payment and will give up your rights.

HOW WILL THE LAWYERS BE PAID? The Attorney General will seek reimbursement of attorneys’ fees and costs up to 25% of the $37,500,000 allocated to consumers. Half of the $12,500,000 will be used by the Attorney General for future enforcement of consumer protection laws by the Antitrust Section of the California Department of Justice.

FINAL APPROVAL HEARING. The Court will hold a hearing on February 28, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., to consider whether the settlement should be approved. If there are objections, the Court may consider them. You may appear at and speak at the hearing without providing any notice. WANT MORE INFORMATION? Visit www.CalGasLitigation.com, call 1-877-725-7523, or write to California v. Vitol Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 301177, Los Angeles, CA 90030-1177.

LEGALS (CONT.)

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

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: SWINGPATH

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:

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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 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: 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

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 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.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY COUNCIL

Hybrid Public Hearing – In Person and via Zoom October 15, 2024, at 5:30 P.M.

ATTENTION: The meeting will be held in person and via the Zoom platform. The public may also view the meeting on Goleta Channel 19 and/or online at https://cityofgoleta.org/goletameetings.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council will conduct a public hearing to consider a request to initiate the processing of an applicant proposed General Plan Amendment (GPA) to Change the Land Use Designation of 6483, 6485, 6478, 6489 Calle Real known as APN 077-160-055 from Office and Institutional (I-OI) to Business Park (I-BP). The date, time, and location of the City Council public hearing are set forth below. The agenda for the hearing will also be posted on the City website (www.cityofgoleta.org).

HEARING DATE/TIME: October 15, 2024, at 5:30 P.M.

LOCATION: Goleta City Hall, 130 Cremona Drive, Goleta, CA, 93117 and Teleconference Meeting; this meeting will be held in person and via Zoom (with detailed instructions for participation included on the posted agenda)

PROJECT LOCATION

The property is located at 6483, 6485, 6478, 6489 Calle Real (APN077-160-055 ) and is located in the Inland zone of the City. The land use designation of the property is Office and Institutional (I-OI). On June 27, 2024, Steve Fort of Suzanne Elledge Planning and Permitting Services (Agent) submitted a request for the initiation of a GPA on behalf of Los Carneros Investments, LP (property owner).

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

The GPA initiation request is to study changing the Land Use Designation for the parcel on Land Use Element Figure 2-1 Land Use Plan Map from I-OI to I-BP. Descriptions of the I-OI and I-BP Land Use Designations can be found in Land Use Element Policy LU 4.3 and LU 4.2 respectively. Allowed uses for I-OI and I-BP can be found in Land Use Element Table 2-3 Allowable Uses and Standards for Office and Industrial Use Categories.

If initiated, City staff would be authorized to further study the proposed Land Use Designation change to Figure 2-1. The City Council decision on the GPA initiation request has no effect on how the City Council may ultimately act on the GPA in the future.

Environmental Review:

The proposed project is categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq.; “CEQA”) and CEQA Guidelines (14 Cal. Code Regs. §§ 15000, et seq.). Specifically, the project is categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines§ The initiation of a General Plan Amendment is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines (Title 14, Chapter 3 of the California Code of Regulations) because the activity is not a “project” as defined in Section 15378(b)(5) as an organizational or administrative activity by government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. The initiation is also exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because the activity is covered by the general rule which exempts activities that can be seen with certainty to have no possibility for causing a significant effect on the environment.

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

FOR PROJECT INFORMATION: For further information on the project, contact Christina McGuire, Associate Planner, at (805) 961-7566 or cmcguire@cityofgoleta.org For inquiries in Spanish, please contact Marcos Martinez at (805) 562-5500 or mmartinez@cityofgoleta.org. Staff reports and documents will be posted approximately 72 hours before the hearing on the City’s website at www.cityofgoleta.org

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

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

Publish Date: Santa Barbara Independent, October 3, 2024

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. 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: 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. FBN2024‑0001987 The

LEGALS (CONT.)

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

PRODUCTONS: 1740 Hillside Rd Santa Barbara CA 93101; Jeannette

E Heindel (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on May 1, 2019. Filed by: JEANNETTE E

HEINDEL/DIRECTOR 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 E24. FBN Number: 2024‑0002153. Published: Sep 26. Oct 3, 10, 17 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. FBN2024‑0002101

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: APEX AUTO SOLUTIONS, 3630 Tivola St, Santa Ynez, CA 93460 County of SANTA BARBARA NVRMISS LLC, 3630 Tivola St, Santa Ynez, CA 93460 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. NVRMISS LLC

S/ Thomas Mark Middleton, Manager

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 09/03/2024. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17/24

CNS‑3853312# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

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

BIKES OF SANTA BARBARA: 1345 State Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Emotox LLC (same address)

This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jun 17, 2024. Filed by: DAVID BURKHOLDER/ OWNER 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 E62. FBN Number: 2024‑0002205. Published: Sep 26. Oct 3, 10, 17 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CHECKMATE CHESS CLUB: 451 Whitman Street, Apt D Goleta, CA 93117; Learn More 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: ERIC FORD/MANAGING MEMBER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 22, 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: 2024‑0002031. Published: Sep 26. Oct 3, 10, 17 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

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

AGAPE FILMS: 827 State St, #12 Santa Barbara CA 93101; Nicolas J Constantinides (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Mar 1, 2019. Filed by: NICOLAS

CONSTANTINIDES 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: 2024‑0002161. Published: Sep 26. Oct 3, 10, 17 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: POSH WELLNESS & SPA: 1324 State St. Ste J Santa Barbara CA 93101; Maria Dolores Lopez Lopez PO Box 23933 Santa Barbara, CA 93121 This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Aug 27, 2024. Filed by: MARIA DOLRORES LOPEZ LOPEZ/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 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 E35. FBN Number: 2024‑0002168. Published: Sep 26. Oct 3, 10, 17 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ACCESSIBLE HOME CONSULTING: 601 E. Micheltorena St. Unit 38 Santa Barbara CA 93103; Vanessa B Rabatin (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Sep 9, 2024. Filed by: VANESSA RABATIN/OWNER 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 E71. FBN Number: 2024‑0002215. Published: Sep 26. Oct 3, 10, 17 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HIGH DESERT DISTRIBUTING: 5901 Bolsa Avenue Huntington Beach CA 92647; Harbor Distributing, LLC 6250 N River Rd Suite 9000 Rosemont, IL 60018

This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Oct 16, 2019. Filed by: NICHOLAS L. GIAMPIETRO/ SECRETARY 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 E35. FBN Number: 2024‑0002212. Published: Sep 26. Oct 3, 10, 17 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: FLOR DE MAIZ: 29 East Cabrillo Blvd. Santa Barbara CA 93101; ALCC, LLC 2905 De La Vina Street Santa Barbara, CA 93105 This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Dec 5, 2019. Filed by: CARLOS LUNA/MANAGER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 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 E66. FBN Number: 2024‑0002246. Published: Sep 26. Oct 3, 10, 17 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: NEECS SELLS: 1529 Olive Street Santa Barbara CA 93101; Nicholas A Cardona (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 31, 2024. Filed by: NICHOLAS CARDONA/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 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 E35. FBN Number: 2024‑0002171. Published: Sep 26. Oct 3, 10, 17 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

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

VILLAGE GROUP: 351 Paseo Nuevo, 2nd Floor #1015 Santa Barbara CA 93101; Coast Village Group Wealth Management 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 Sep 13, 2024. Filed by: ANOUSHAVAN

BOGHARYAN/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 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 E63. FBN Number: 2024‑0002174. Published: Sep 26. Oct 3, 10, 17 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

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

VILLAGE GROUP, COAST VILLAGE GROUP CPAS: 351 Paseo Nuevo, 2nd Floor #1015 Santa Barbara CA 93101; Anoushavan A Bogharyan (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Sep 13, 2024. Filed by: ANOUSHAVAN

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GERSHOM PRODUCTIONS: 764 Terni lane, Unit A Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Keegan Perez (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 8, 2024. Filed by: KEEGAN PEREZ 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: 2024‑0002114. Published: Oct 3, 10, 17, 24 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: RIGHT MEOW TECHNOLOGIES: 234 Por La Mar Cir Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Diana N Tran 133 East De La Guerra 356 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: DIANA N TRAN/OWNER 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 E55. FBN Number: 2024‑0002018. Published: Oct 3, 10, 17, 24 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ATLAS FLOOR COVERING: 5245 Rhoads Ave Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Daniel Orychiwski (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Sep 17, 2004. Filed by: DANIEL ORYCHIWSKI/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 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 E35. FBN Number: 2024‑0002236. Published: Oct 3, 10, 17, 24 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SHORT MORBID STORIES: 214 S F St, 2 Lompoc, CA 93436; Halston E Fabing (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Sep 1, 2024. Filed by: HALSTON FABING with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County

on Sep 24, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E35. FBN Number: 2024‑0002256. Published: Oct 3, 10, 17, 24 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SANTA BARBARA ELITE RENTALS: 1519 Clearview Road Santa Barbara CA 93101; Kevin Randal Snell (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Sep 5, 2024. Filed by: KEVIN SNELL/OWNER 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 E35. FBN Number: 2024‑0002158. Published: Oct 3, 10, 17, 24 2024.

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

ACCOMODATIONS: 2423 Banner Ave Santa Barbara, CA 93067; Anthony W Gil PO Box 176 Summerland, CA 93067 This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Aug 19, 2017. Filed by: ANTHONY WILSON GIL/OWNER 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 E49. FBN Number: 2024‑0002124. Published: Oct 3, 10, 17, 24 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

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

FACTORY BOUTIQUE: 2275 Ortega Hill Road, #B Summerland CA 93067; Susana V Marin 387 Barry Dr Ventura, CA 93001 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: SUSANA MARIN/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 19, 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: 2024‑0002226. Published: Oct 3, 10, 17, 24 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: TESLA MOTORS INC: 400 Hitchcock Way Santa Barbara CA 93105; Tesla, Inc. 1 Tesla Road Austin, TX 78725 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: TROY JONES/VICE PRESIDENT 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: 2024‑0002207. Published: Oct 3, 10, 17, 24 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: KIND HEART INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY THERAPY: 1010 N H St Lompoc, CA 93436; Christina L Valdez (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: CHRISTINA VALDEZ 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: 2024‑0002075. Published: Oct 3, 10, 17, 24 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

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

SANTA BARBARA: 1111 Chapala

LEGALS (CONT.)

Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Filed by: JACQUELIN M CARRERA/PRESIDENT & CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 24, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E35. FBN Number: 2024‑0002257. Published: Oct 3, 10, 17, 24 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SANTA BARBARA CARPET CLEANING, SB CARPET CLEANING, SANTA BARBARA CARPET CLEANERS,SB CARPET CLEANERS: 2140 Emerson Avenue Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Thomas W Conklin (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 20, 1980. Filed by: THOMAS CONKLIN/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 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 E62. FBN Number: 2024‑0002282. Published: Oct 3, 10, 17, 24 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

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

CONNECTION: 512 Laguna St, A Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Catering Connection Inc (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 1, 1995. Filed by: URSULA O NEILL/ OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 1, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E71. FBN Number: 2024‑0002293. Published: Oct 3, 10, 17, 24 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT

FBN2024‑0002134

FILE NO.

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

JZ BUILDER, 1130 San Andres St Apt 18, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 County of SANTA BARBARA Jorge Zamudio, 1130 San Andres St Apt 18, Santa Barbara, CA

93101

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/ Jorge Zamudio, This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 09/05/2024. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24/24

CNS‑3855888# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT LIEN SALE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

To satisfy the owner’s storage lien, PS Retail Sales, LLC will sell at public lien sale on October 12, 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 # 25714, 7246 Hollister Ave, Goleta, CA 93117, (805) 324‑6770 Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 2460 ‑ Carrasco, Malia PUBLIC STORAGE # 75079, 5425 Overpass Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93111, (805) 284‑9002 Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 019 ‑ Jonco West Jones, Brandi 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. 10/3/24

CNS‑3858272# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT NAME CHANGE

IN THE MATTER OF THE

COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STATE OF CALIFORINIA

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Tuesday, October 15, 2024

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

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 11, 2024, 10:00 am, DEPT: 4, SANTA BARBARA SUPERIOR COURT HOUSE 1100 Anacapa Street., P.O BOX 21107 Santa Barbara, CA 93121‑1107, 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 Sep 12, 19, 26. Oct 3 2024.

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

MICHELLE LOTITO AKA SENA BLUE

SUMERLIN‑HALPERIN AKA SENA BLUE EASTER

CASE NUMBER: 24CV04563

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

PETITIONER: ASHLEY MICHELLE

LOTITO AKA SENA BLUE

SUMERLIN‑HALPERIN AKA SENA

BLUE EASTER 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: ASHLEY

MICHELLE LOTITO AKA SENA BLUE

SUMERLIN‑HALPERIN AKA SENA BLUE EASTER

PROPOSED NAME: SIENA MICHELLE

EASTER

In Santa Barbara County Administration Building, 4th Floor Board Hearing Room 105 E. Anapamu St., Santa Barbara, CA

The meeting starts at 9:00 a.m.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 the Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to consider the Noyes/Woodall appeal of the County Planning Commission’s approval of the Law new single-family dwelling residence project and the recommendations of staff regarding Case Nos. 24APL00007 and 21LUP-00000-00401. The project is located at Assessor Parcel No. (APN) 023-112-030, zoned 7-R-1, located at 2632 Montrose Place, in the Mission Canyon area, First Supervisorial District.

The project is a request for construction of a new 2,541 square foot single-family residence, 402-square-foot garage, and associated site improvements on a vacant parcel in the Mission Canyon area.

For additional information, please contact Tatiana Cruz, Planner, at: Email: cruzt@countyofsb.org | Tel: 805-568-2082.

For current methods of public participation for the meeting of October 15, 2024, please see page two (2) of the posted Agenda. The posted agenda will be available on Thursday prior to the above referenced meeting for a more specific time for this item. However, the order of the agenda may be rearranged or the item may be continued.

Staff reports and the posted agenda is available on the Thursday prior to the meeting at http://santabarbara.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx under the hearing date or contact the Clerk of the Board at (805) 568-2240 for alternative options. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors by 4:00 PM on Friday before the Board meeting. For information about these services please contact the Clerk of the Board at (805) 568-2240.

If you challenge this project (Case No. 21LUP-00000-00401) in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence to the Board of Supervisors prior to the public hearing. G.C. Section 65009, 6066, and 6062a. Mona Miyasato

CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

By: Sheila de la Guerra, Deputy Clerk

Notice of Hearing November 6, 2024, 10:00 am, DEPT: 3, ANACAPA

DIVISION SANTA BARBARA SUPERIOR

COURT HOUSE 1100 Anacapa Street., P.O BOX 21107 Santa Barbara, CA 93121‑1107, 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 SEPTEMBER 11, 2024, JUDGE

Thomas P. Anderle. of the Superior Court. Published Sep 19, 26. Oct 3, 10 2024.

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

CANDLER

CASE NUMBER: 24CV04420 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: PETITIONER: JOANNE HEINZ

CANDLER 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: JOANNE HEINZ

CANDLER

PROPOSED NAME: JOANNA HEINZ

CANDLER

ANACAPA DIVISION SANTA BARBARA SUPERIOR COURT HOUSE 1100 Anacapa Street., P.O BOX 21107 Santa Barbara, CA 93121‑1107, 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 SEPTEMBER 4, 2024, JUDGE Thomas P. Anderle. of the Superior Court. Published Sep 26. Oct 3, 10, 17 2024.

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

CASE NUMBER: 24CV05044

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: PETITIONER: HOLLIE ANN VILLA 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: HOLLIE ANN VILLA

PROPOSED NAME: HOLLIE ANN

LAUTZ

P.O BOX 21107 Santa Barbara, CA 93121‑1107, CIVIL A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published in the Independent, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition. Dated SEPTEMBER 24, 2024, JUDGE Donna D. Geck. of the Superior Court. Published Oct 3, 10, 17, 24 2024. IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CRISTOPHER

DENNIS GEILER

CASE NUMBER: 24CV04818

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

PETITIONER: CRISTOPHER DENNIS

GEILER 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: CRISTOPHER

DENNIS GEILER

PROPOSED NAME: CRISTOPHER

VON GEILER

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing November 6, 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 SEPTEMBER 24, 2024, JUDGE Thomas P. Anderle. of the Superior Court. Published Oct 3, 10, 17, 24 2024.

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: MADELEINE SAXE MASTERSON and SPENCER CHARLES QUIGLEY

CASE NUMBER: 24CV05169

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: PETITIONER: MADELEINE SAXE MASTERSON AND SPENCER

CHARLES QUIGLEY 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: SKYLER ALLISON

SAXE

PROPOSED NAME: SKYLER ALLISON

SAXE MASTERSON

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing November 25, 2024, 10:00 am, 5, 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 SEPTEMBER 24, 2024, JUDGE Colleen K. Sterne. of the Superior Court. Published Oct 3, 10, 17, 24 2024.

PUBLIC NOTICES

NOTICE FOR COMMENT

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

DRAFT HUD ANNUAL PLAN: APRIL 1, 2025 – MARCH 31, 2026

DRAFT HUD 5‑YEAR PLAN: APRIL 1, 2025 – MARCH 31, 2030

AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW

The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara invites all interested parties to review the Agency’s HUD Annual/5‑Year Plan for fiscal year 2026, which are due to be submitted to the Department of Housing and Urban Development in January, 2025. The HUD Annual Plan includes revisions to the Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan. All Plan elements will be reviewed at a public hearing on December 4, 2024 at 4:00PM at 706 Laguna Street, Santa Barbara, CA.

Interested parties may download a copy of the draft plans from the Housing Authority’s website at: www.hacsb.org , or request a copy by calling the Housing Authority at (805) 897‑1035 or by email request to Jennifer Schipa at jschipa@hacsb. org . The plans are also available for review at the Housing Authority’s main office located at 808 Laguna Street, Santa Barbara CA 93101.

October 3, 2024

DISH WIRELESS, LLC is proposing to install new wireless antennas on an existing building located at 1111 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California 93103. The new facility will consist of the collocation of antennas at a top height of 47‑ft on the 50‑ft building. Any interested party wishing to submit comments regarding the potential effects the proposed facility may have on any historic property may do so by sending comments to: Project 026703‑PR ‑ MB, EBI Consulting, 21 B Street, Burlington, MA 01803, or at 463.336.4142.

SUMMONS

MARRIAGE OF PETITIONER: GORDON ROSS EDMONDS

RESPONDENT: STACY EDMONDS

CLAIMANT: KYLIE EDMONDS

SUMMONS (JOINDER)

NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

AVISO! Usted ha sido demandado. El tribunal puede decidir contra Ud. sin audiencia a menos que Ud. responda dentro de 30 dias. Lea la información que sigue.

If you wish to seek the advice of an attorney in this matter, you should do so promptly so that your response or pleading, if any, may be filed on time.

Si Usted desea solicitar el consejo de un abogado en este asunto, deberia hacerlo inmediatamente, de esta manera, su respuesta o alegación, si hay alguna, puede ser registrada a tiempo.

TO THE RESPONDENT/CLAIMANT

A pleading has been filed under an order joining (name of claimant): KYLIE EDMONDS as a party in this proceeding. If you fail to file an appropriate pleading within 30 days of the date this summons is served on you, your default may be entered and the court may enter a judgment containing the relief requested in the pleading, court costs, and such other relief as may be granted by the court, which could result in the garnishment of

wages, taking of money or property, or other relief.

Dated: 2/15/2024 Clerk, by /s/ Michael Powell, Deputy (Fecha) (Secretario) (Adjunto)

The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): San Luis Obispo County Superior Court 1050 Monterey Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93408

CASE NUMBER: (NUMERO DEL CASO): 18FL‑0540

The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y el nŭmero de telėfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Christopher J. Duenow 755 Santa Rosa Street, Suite 300 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (805) 541‑4200

Published: Sep 19, 26. Oct 3, 10 2024. KLENDA AUSTERMAN LLC 1600 Epic Center, 301 N. Main Wichita, Kansas 67202‑4800 (316) 267‑0331 IN THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT OF SEDGWICK COUNTY, KANSAS JUVENILE DEPARTMENT IN THE INTEREST OF AERON BRUCE

CASE NO. 23 JC 185 A PERSON UNDER EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE ______________________________ ) Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 59

NOTICE OF SUIT

The State of Kansas to Natural Mother HELEN M. GIBBS: You are hereby notified that an Amended Motion for Finding of Unfitness and Termination of Parental Rights has been filed in Sedgwick County District Court requesting that the court find the Mother of Aeron Bruce unfit to have custody of such child, and to make an order permanently terminating the parenting rights of such child who has previously been adjudged a child in need of care. You are hereby required to appear before this Court on the 18 th day of October, 2024 at 8:30 a.m., in the Probate Department, Sedgwick County District Court, at 1900 E. Morris Street, Wichita, Kansas. Failure to either appear or respond may result in the court entering a judgment granting the requested action.

/s/ Christopher J. Vinduska Christopher J. Vinduska cvinduska@klendalaw.com

Attorney for Petitioner

Published Sep 26. Oct 3, 10 2024. SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): MICHAEL E RUBIO DBA GIVING PARTNERS CORP ADBA GIVING PARTNERS CO ADBA GIVINGTREND; DOES 1 TO 20, INCLUSIVE, YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: LEXISNEXIS, A DIVISION OF RELX INC. (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE)

NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this Summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self‑Help Center(www.courtinfo.ca. gov/selfhelp), If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

LEGALS (CONT.)

There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Website (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self‑Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca. gov/ selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en el formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/ espanol/), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelp california.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp/espanol/) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales.

CASE NO: 23CV04968

The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney,

or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la direccion, y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante que no tiene abogado es): The name and address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA 1100 ANACAPA STREET SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101‑1107 (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): ALEXANDER V. HETTENA, ESQ; THE HETTENA LAW FIRM, LC : 31348 VIA COLINAS #106, WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91362 Tel (818) 735‑9570 DATE: Nov 9, 2023. Darrel E. Parker, EXECUTIVE OFFICER By Preston Frye, Deputy ( Delegado) Published Oct 3, 10, 17, 24 2024.

TRUSTEE NOTICE

APN: 043‑152‑013 TS NO: CA05000002‑23‑1 TO NO: 230001465‑CA‑VOI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED October 1, 2018. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.

On October 23, 2024, at 10:00 AM, At the Main Entrance to the County Courthouse, Santa Barbara County Courthouse, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on October 2, 2018 as Instrument No. 2018‑0042164, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Santa Barbara County, California, executed by HECTOR ALESSANDRO CABRERO, A SINGLE MAN AND CLAUDIA MCLAUGHLIN, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary, as nominee for ON Q FINANCIAL, INC. as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County,

California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1809 SAN ANDRES ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $609,280.77 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. A beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held in account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are

risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be

postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call Auction.com at 800.280.2832 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Website address www.Auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA05000002‑23‑1. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is

to attend the scheduled sale. Notice to Tenant NOTICE TO TENANT FOR FORECLOSURES AFTER JANUARY 1, 2021, you may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code.

If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 800.280.2832, or visit this internet website www.Auction.com, using the file number assigned to this case CA05000002‑23‑1 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so

that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: September 19, 2024, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA05000002‑23‑1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949‑252‑8300 TDD: 711 949.252.8300 By: Loan Quema, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www. Auction.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Auction. com at 800.280.2832 Order Number 106500, PUB DATES: 10/03/2024, 10/10/2024, 10/17/2024, SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

Hybrid Public Meeting – Held in Person and via Zoom October 14, 2024 at 6:00 P.M.

General Plan and Title 17 (Zoning) Amendments to Implement Housing Element 2023-2031 Programs (Case Nos. 21-0002-GPA and 24-0003-ORD)

ATTENTION: The meeting will be held in person and via the Zoom platform. The public may also view the meeting on Goleta Channel 19 and/or online at www.cityofgoleta.org/meetings-agendas.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Goleta Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing to consider recommending to City Council adoption of amendments to the General Plan/Coastal Land Use Plan (General Plan) and Title 17 (Zoning) of the Goleta Municipal Code (GMC) related to Housing Element 2023-2031 implementation. The City Council will consider any recommendation at a later hearing to adopt amendments to the General Plan and Title 17. The date, time, and location of the Planning Commission public hearing are set forth below. The agenda for the hearing will also be posted on the City website (www.cityofgoleta.org).

HEARING DATE/TIME: Monday, October 14, 2024 at 6:00 P.M.

PLACE: Goleta City Hall, 130 Cremona Drive, Goleta, CA, 93117 and Teleconference Meeting; this meeting will be held in person and via Zoom (with detailed instructions for participation included on the posted agenda).

PROJECT LOCATION: The amended regulations would apply citywide, including all areas of the City within the Coastal Zone.

SANTA BARBARA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT PUBLIC NOTICE

The following list of disbursements are unclaimed by the listed payees and held by the Santa Barbara Unified School District. If you have a claim against these funds, please contact the Internal Auditor, phone (805) 963-4338 x 6235. Proper proof of claim and current identification must be provided before funds will be released. A claim form will need to be submitted by the date below All checks listed are held in the general fund.

Funds not claimed by November 10th, 2024 become the property of Santa Barbara Unified School District. This notice and its contents are in accordance with California Government Code Section 50050.

8/20/2021 11345309 200.00 AFFLU

9/17/2021 11345771 15.00 Yubel Angel

8/27/2021 11345463 16.75 Victoria Belmonte

7/30/2021 11345091 20.00 Maria Carbajal

5/28/2021 12701338 205.55 Julia Carver

7/1/2021 11344547 56.30 April Chandler

12/18/2020 11341411 150.00 Maria Charco

4/16/2021 11343259 16.58 Gus Diaz

12/30/2020 12700524 2453.22 Edson Flores

1/29/2021 12700658 2455.88 Edson Flores

3/31/2021 12700939 2455.88 Edson Flores

4/30/2021 12701240 2625.02 Edson Flores 12/29/2020 11341617 61.03 Chris Greeley

5/27/2021 11343982 40.00 Jenna Levasseur

12/30/2020 12700495 107.71 Brendan Malloy

4/23/2021 11343363 992.90 Ruth Martinez

7/23/2021 11344914 20.00 Anayeli Mendoza

7/23/2021 11344915 20.00 Claudio Mendoza

6/25/2021 11344341 361.07 William Moon

7/23/2021 11344917 15.00 Aydin Nunez

7/23/2021 11344856 83.75 Mark Pope

5/28/2021 12701415 90.50 Faith Puchta

6/30/2021 12701586 103.44 Faith Puchta

6/25/2021 1134405 15.00 Jimena Santiago

2/26/2021 11342478 150.00 Alvaro Santos

6/25/2021

9/3/2021

Sierra Toro

Sol Vincente

Patricia Zadeh

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The proposed amendments to the Conservation Element of the General Plan and Title 17 (Zoning) of the GMC implement the Housing Element 2023-2031. The topics for these amendments include: Conversion of Conforming Residential Units, Mixed-Use Open Space Standards, Streamlining Affordable Housing Projects, Streamlining Small Mixed-Use Projects, Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Area Map Change Procedures, Revised Findings, Studio and 1-Bedroom Unit Parking Standards, and Density Bonus Regulations. Environmental Review: On December 5, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution 23-63, adopting an Addendum to the General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (State Clearinghouse No. 2005031151), which was certified in October 2006 by the City Council. The Addendum analyzed the environmental impacts of the amendments above related to Housing Element 2023-2031 implementation. The resolution to adopt the Addendum satisfied the City Council’s obligations under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (California Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et seq.) with respect to adopting the amended Housing Element 2023-2031 and amending the General Plan and Title 17 of the Goleta Municipal Code as detailed in the Housing Element 2023-2031 and none of the conditions in Public Resources Code Section 21166 or State CEQA Guidelines (Title 14, Chapter 3 of the California Code of Regulations) Section 15162 apply. Thus, no further environmental review is required for the amendments to implement the Housing Element 2023-2031 as adoption of those amendments falls within the scope of the adopted Addendum and previously certified EIR.

Additionally, the amendments are not subject to CEQA pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378(a) but it is an organizational or administrative activity by government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5). The amendments are also exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because the activity is covered by the general rule which exempts activities that can be seen with certainty to have no possibility for causing a significant effect on the environment.

Finally, pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21083.3 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15183, projects that are consistent with the development density of existing zoning, community plan, or General Plan policies for which an EIR was certified shall be exempt from additional CEQA analysis, except as may be necessary to determine whether there are project-specific significant effects that are peculiar to the project or site that would otherwise require additional CEQA review. There is no new substantial information indicating that the impacts of adopting the amendments will be more severe than described in the General Plan EIR and there are no cumulative or offsite impacts from the proposed amendments that were not addressed in the General Plan EIR.

PUBLIC COMMENT: Interested persons are encouraged to provide public comments during the public hearing in person or virtually through the Zoom webinar, by following the instructions listed on the Planning Commission meeting agenda. All letters/comments should be sent to ccolyer@cityofgoleta.org. Letters must be received on or before the date of the hearing or can be submitted at the hearing prior to the conclusion of the public comment portion of the Public Hearing.

FOR PROJECT INFORMATION: For further information on the project, contact Andy Newkirk, Supervising Senior Planner, at (805) 961-7544 or anewkirk@cityofgoleta.org. For inquiries in Spanish, please contact Marcos Martinez at (805) 562-5500 or mmartinez@cityofgoleta.org. Staff reports and documents will be posted approximately 72 hours before the hearing on the City’s website at www.cityofgoleta.org

SIMULTANEOUS INTERPRETATION: If you require interpretation services for the hearing, please contact the City Clerk’s office at (805) 961-7505 or via email to cityclerkgroup@cityofgoleta.org at least 48 hours prior to the hearing. Please specify the language for which you require interpretation. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting helps to ensure that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the hearing.

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

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

Publish Date: Santa Barbara Independent, October 3, 2024