Santa Barbara Independent 10/10/24

BY LESLIE DINABERG

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SANTA BARBARA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL GIVES THE FIESTA 5 A NEW LEASE ON LIFE

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TIM WALZ COMES TO TOWN BY MARGAUX LOVELY

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This week, we want to introduce you to our Mickey Flacks Fellow, Christina McDermott. She’s been all over town, covering everything from the 2024 election to housing and business. She’s also gotten into Indy traditions like getting to try a delicious Burrito Week burrito!

How long have you been at the Independent? What drew you to journalism? I started at the Independent at the end of August.

So far, so good! I came into local journalism through a way of editing audio for podcasts and radio.

TRAILBLAZERS:

MARTÍN + BRAHMS + BAUER

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!

PROGRAM: HAYDN: Symphony No.6 in D Major, “Le Matin” MAHLER arr.SCHOENBERG: Songs of a Wayfarer BRAHMS: Symphony No.2 in D Major

Sponsors: Edward S. DeLoreto • The Granada Theatre • Lois S. Kroc • Nancy & Byron K. Wood Co-Sponsors: Anonymous (2) • Mahri Kerley • Kathryn Lawhun & Mark Shinbrot

After finishing graduate school, I started picking up freelance and volunteer work. From there, I realized, “Hey – I can write stories too!” I think local journalism is especially important because it connects a community.

What are some of the other types of media you work with? Is there one you’re hoping to do more of, or something you’d like to try? I love storytelling with sound. In Santa Barbara, along with volunteering and freelancing for local radio stations and for podcasts, I also had the chance to freelance as a sound operator. I got to experience sound storytelling in a whole new form in the theater. In 2023, I spent a year living in Dillingham, Alaska, and worked for KDLG Public Radio, covering everything from commercial fishing to weather patterns to Yup’ik language revitalization. I’m really excited to start incorporating audio into my stories for the Independent. There’s something about hearing a story told that feels connective. I’ve always loved that.

What are some of your favorite things to do here in Santa Barbara? I grew up swimming competitively and adore Los Baños del Mar pool who can say no to a pool so near the beach?! I’m hoping to brave open-water swimming in the area at some point. After living in a place where the ocean freezes, I’m feeling extra lucky that you can head to the beach, don a simple wetsuit, and literally immerse yourself in nature.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2024, 7:30PM

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Avi Avital, mandolin/leader/arranger Estelí Gomez, soprano MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2024, 7:30PM

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 at a Glance

Part Two

This is the Independent’s second round of endorsements for this election cycle. Though it is still a partial list, we have added some new endorsements to those we published last week. More to follow in the coming days.

We do not endorse in every race or on every issue. As always, we have only endorsed in races that we’re relatively confident about suggesting. The more comprehensive list will come soon, along with more detailed explanations of our choices after we’ve completed

SANTA BARBARA CITY COUNCIL

DISTRICT 2 (THE MESA AND UPPER WESTSIDE): Michael Jordan

DISTRICT 3 (THE WESTSIDE, LOWER WESTSIDE, AND PARTS OF DOWNTOWN): Oscar Gutierrez

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

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

CITY OF GOLETA

MEASURE G 2024: To preserve some agricultural land 20 years: YES

LOMPOC UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

MEASURE M2024: YES

all endorsement interviews with candidates and the research into the various issues, measures, and propositions.

Ballots began being mailed on October 7, and election officials say that some could take as long as two weeks before reaching all mailboxes. If you are registered, but have not received your ballot within that timeframe, you can call the elections office at 1-800-722-8683 for help. Whether you agree with our suggestions or not, please vote. It matters. Really.

SANTA BARBARA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

DISTRICT (AREA) 2: Kyle Richards

DISTRICT (AREA) 3: Jett Black-Maertz

DISTRICT (AREA) 4: Dave Morris

MEASURE P: Extension of Parcel Tax to Fund Campus Building Repairs and Renovations: YES

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

AREA 2: Nadra Ehrman

AREA 3: Brian Cox

AREA 6: Katya Armistead

SANTA BARBARA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

AREA 2: Sunita Beall

AREA 3: Bill Banning

AREA 5: Celeste Kafri

COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA

MEASURE H2024: Half-Cent Bed Tax Increase: YES

NATIONAL

FOR U.S. PRESIDENT: Kamala Harris

U.S. SENATOR: Adam Schiff

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, DISTRICT 24: Salud Carbajal

CALIFORNIA

STATE ASSEMBLY, DISTRICT 37: Gregg Hart

STATE SENATE, DISTRICT 21: Monique Limón

To repeat, this list is not final. If you don’t see certain candidates’ names, it’s because we have either not interviewed them yet or haven’t made up our own minds as to who we think will better represent their constituents and the community at large. As you see, none of the state ballot initiatives have been endorsed. This is because, we — like you — have been preoccupied on national races and regional issues, and have not given these propositions enough focus to make a reasonably informed decision — but we will be publishing our suggestions soon. To learn more about the candidates, go to independent.com/ election-2024.

Gregg Hart Salud Carbajal

Monique Limón

Kamala Harris

City of Santa Barbara

DISTRICT 3: OSCAR GUTIERREZ

During his first stint on the City Council, Oscar Gutierrez has made it his mission to be pretty much everywhere all the time. On social media, no one is more omnipresent, except perhaps for John Palminteri, and he never sleeps. It’s obvious to even the most unobservant that Gutierrez better known simply as Oscar absolutely loves it. But as he explained, it’s also his way of making himself, and his office, accessible to a wide swath of people who are not comfortable going inside City Hall.

From the dais, maybe Gutierrez could say more to explain his votes. But compared to some of his more loquacious councilmembers, he’s mercifully brief. He talks to everyone, even those with whom he strongly disagrees on issues such as rent control, of which he’s a strong proponent. At a recent forum on the arts, Gutierrez explained how he passed out his business cards to all downtown street musicians. If they get hassled, they should call him. When members of Santa Barbara pelota mixteca sports team approached him looking for a playing field a big challenge, given the demands of their ancient sport Gutierrez put shoulder to the wheel and reportedly found a space. Most immediately, Gutierrez didn’t just whine about how school fields were not available to district residents on weekends in the Westside area he represents. He knocked on the school district doors and got those fields opened. For one of the most underserved communities in town, those fields make a huge difference.

He was less successful, however, when trying to get some of the out-of-town food vendors taking over city streets to apply for city permits. He offered to help them get through the system, but they shined him on. The point here is not that Gutierrez gets a hit every time at bat. The point is he tries and delivers far more times than he doesn’t. And that’s exactly how it’s supposed to work in district elections. Oscar is running against Tony Becerra, longtime dojo owner and martial arts instructor. On the mats, Becerra is undeniably great, as his students attest. But his council goals remain murky and ill-defined. Gutierrez has our support.

DISTRICT 2: MICHAEL JORDAN

This one’s a no-brainer. Michael Jordan embodies the wonderfully contradictory characteristics you want in a city councilmember someone who’s ambivalent and anguished by the complexity of the issues he confronts on the dais, but dead certain to the point of brashness when he arrives at a conclusion.

He started out as a representative of the business community, but today’s business interests find him too liberal; progressive activists, by contrast, write him off as an undependable flip-flopper. They are both wrong.

Jordan took it upon himself to knock on all 52 doors of the 215 Bath Street apartments when tenants there were first notified that they were facing renoviction and sought help from the City Attorney’s Office. He later backed off on some of the protections proposed and is no fan of rent control. But he put in the work to make his decisions.

A self-described grumpy old white guy who can mansplain about how entitled he is, Jordan has served on the council, the Planning Commission, and a host of so many other city boards and commissions that he qualifies as City Hall’s institutional memory bank.

Along the way, Jordan never mastered the art of party-line speak and never really tried. He is, above all, a pragmatist’s pragmatist more comfortable navigating the messy interchange of human personalities than ideology. He is open, accessible, and not afraid to work hard on intractable issues such as homelessness.

What’s most striking, after all his years in the trenches, is how excited Jordan remains by Santa Barbara and its possibilities. For him, Santa Barbara is a real-life, complicated thing where the shortest distance between two points is always a squiggly line not some abstraction or blue print. We recommend a vote for Michael Jordan.

“Funny, revealing, and very invigorating… You will encounter things that no U.S. company would dare do.” Chicago Tribune

Critics’ Pick: LA Times “Hot Ticket” for Fall London Philharmonic Orchestra

Edward Gardner, Principal Conductor

Patricia Kopatchinskaja , violin

Sat, Oct 12 / 7 PM / Granada Theatre

“London’s most adventurous and dynamic mainstream orchestra.” The Times (U.K.)

Program

Tania León: Raices (Origins)

Shostakovich: Violin Concerto No. 1 in A minor, op. 77

Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4 in F minor, op. 36

Theater Hit of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival Fight Night by Ontroerend Goed

Tue, Oct 15 / 8 PM / UCSB Campbell Hall

Arrive early to enjoy food trucks and a live DJ set

In the leadup to the 2024 presidential election, innovative Belgian theater company Ontroerend Goed offers a fun and thought-provoking night of interactive theater, putting digital voting devices – and the fate of five fictional candidates – into the hands of the audience.

Five contenders. Five rounds. Your vote. Only one will survive.

Aida Cuevas

Canta a Juan Gabriel 40 años después

Sun, Oct 20 / 7 PM / Arlington Theatre

“Cuevas is to Mexico what Aretha Franklin is to the United States: a powerful voice that encapsulates the essence of her nation’s spirit.” The Kansas City Star With a voice that has earned her multiple Grammys and avid fans all over the world, Aida Cuevas incarnates the spirit of Mexico in this evening of music in the mariachi tradition.

by RYAN P. CRUZ,

NEWS of the WEEK

Tim Walz Comes to Town

Vice presidential candidate Tim Walz paid a brief visit to Santa Barbara on October 6, attending a fundraiser at a private residence in Montecito on behalf of the Harris Victory Fund and showcasing his famed Midwestern appeal that has earned him the coveted spot on Kamala Harris’s presidential ticket. Greeted on the tarmac at the S.B. Airport by a beaming Congressmember Salud Carbajal (CA-24) and his wife, Gina Carbajal, Walz embraced the congressmember twice before joining the motorcade to Montecito.

The fundraiser yielded your average Montecito allure, including a Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom sighting. Santa Barbaran Gary Bradhering and his partner, Sheraton Kalouria, kicked off the campaign reception, stressing the importance of knocking on doors, voting, and getting others to vote with you. Echoing what they said was one of Walz’s catchphrases, “You can sleep when you’re dead, so get knocking!”

Walz took the patio stage around 6:30 p.m. with a very casual, conversational tone. On the vice-presidential debate, Walz said, “It was baffling to me that it took about 85 minutes for them to ask the real question of the day about democracy: about January 6.” This moment in the debate was one of the few that Walz seized, calling JD Vance’s response that he was “focused on the future” when asked whether Donald Trump lost the 2020 election a “damning non-answer.”

Following the fundraiser, Governor Walz boarded his plane at the Santa Barbara Airport around 7:15 p.m. after the fundraiser and landed at Long Beach Airport an hour later to continue his West Coast tour.

Mother of Vides’s Victim Brings Judge to Tears

October 7 was an emotional day in Department 9, with family members of Georgia Avery, the victim of a Valentine’s Day stabbing by her classmate in 2021, delivering impact statements to the court. The attacker, Cora Vides, was found guilty of attempted murder on August 12 after a lengthy jury trial. The same jury later ruled Vides to be legally insane at the time of the attack, meaning she will serve her sentence in a mental hospital instead of a prison. Now, guided by recommendations from the California Department of State Hospitals and victim impact statements, Santa Barbara Judge Von Deroian must determine if Vides is admitted to an inpatient or outpatient program, where, and for how long.

Vides was supposed to receive a placement recommendation on October 7 after the victim’s family made their statements, but due to what sounds like a missed email, the Department of State Hospitals didn’t begin reviewing Vides’s mental health reports and court records until later than expected. Therefore, the state was unable to provide a recommendation to the court in time.

However, the victim, as well as her mother, father, and older sister, still gave statements to a packed and teary courtroom.

Vides herself had a difficult time keeping

her composure, crying and screaming, “That’s not true!” and “I didn’t, I didn’t!” when Avery’s parents spoke about her premeditated plan to kill their daughter. According to witness testimony, Vides was guiding Avery through a meditation practice the night of February 13 when she counted down from three and stabbed Avery in the neck. After a struggle resulting in additional stab wounds to Avery, Vides was eventually moved to wake up her parents, who got Avery to the hospital.

“ ‘Georgia has a cut,’ ” began Kelly Avery, Georgia’s mother. “That is what [Vides’s father] said to me on the phone that night. When I pressed him for more details, he hung up.”

During the jury trial, the defense team argued that Vides was in a severely dissociated state when she stabbed Avery in the neck a state that one expert witness compared to being on autopilot. “If this is your autopilot, then something is really wrong,” said Robert Avery, Georgia’s father. “I fear something like this could happen again.”

For months after the stabbing, “Georgia was afraid of everything,” Kelly added. In Georgia’s video-recorded impact statement, she said that neither of them could sleep for months over fears that Vides would come “try to finish the job.” In the hospital, Georgia was afraid of her doctors, nurses, and family, despite knowing

NEWS BR IEFS

BUSINESS

After facing closure last month, soul food restaurant and event space Soul Bites will stay open for now thanks to its recent fundraising. An Instagram post from the lower State Street business said that it raised about a third of its $30,000 goal, helping it find a workable solution going forward. The post said the Soul Bites will continue to fundraise and the GoFundMe page will stay open, but that the best way to support the restaurant is to come and “feed your soul.”

COURTS & CRIME

Julian Carmona, 36, of Santa Barbara, the suspect at the center of a nearly 17-hour standoff at an apartment complex on the 500 block of Salsipuedes Street following a reported domestic disturbance last week, was booked in county jail on suspicion of kidnapping, domestic battery with injury, assault with a deadly weapon, criminal threats, false imprisonment, burglary, restraining order violation, and resisting. An emergency protective order was issued against Carmona in October 2023, according to court records. Bail was set at $1 million.

Police received multiple 9-1-1 calls from the SBCC community on 8/4 regarding a verbal altercation between two subjects on the college’s West Campus, according to a press release from police. After one of the subjects was seen wielding scissors, the college was placed on “active assailant” lockdown. Several police officers arrived on campus shortly after and detained the two subjects. The officers determined the subjects were acquaintances and that the altercation was an isolated incident, and the lockdown was subsequently lifted. One of the subjects was arrested and booked county jail for assault with a deadly weapon (a felony) and witness dissuasion (a misdemeanor).

they were all there to help her.

Kelly Avery described a moment months after the attack when she leaned down to kiss Georgia goodnight, and her necklace brushed Georgia’s neck. The feeling of cold metal on her stab wound caused Georgia to recoil from her mother and scream a moment Kelly said, as a mother, she “will never forget.” Even the judge was brought to tears by this statement.

“Your actions, Cora, have made me feel like a failure,” Kelly said, her voice wavering. “I could not protect Georgia.”

Even with the help of a 24/7 service dog and a single dorm room, Georgia has faced immense challenges at college. She described barricading her door with furniture while she slept, still terrified of someone trying to hurt her. “My trust in other people has been thoroughly shattered,” she said. To this day, Georgia participates in “exhausting,” intensive therapy just to stay afloat.

“Georgia’s only fault was loving and supporting the defendant as a friend,” said Olivia Avery, Georgia’s older sister. “I forgive you, but I am still deeply afraid of you.”

The court will continue to hear impact statements from both parties on October 29, when a placement recommendation for Vides will be made. —Margaux

PUBLIC SAFETY

The Santa Barbara City Council met in closed session 8/8 to receive a briefing on the final termination of Brian Larson, former head of the city police departments detectives’ bureau, after multiple hearings by the city’s Civil Service Commission. While the Civil Service proceedings on Larson were closed to the public at Larson’s request he’d been suspended with pay in March 2022 after an internal investigation concluded he fostered a hostile work environment against women, improperly accessed official records, and retaliated against whistleblowers who exposed him. On 9/25, the commission voted that Larson should be terminated.

The Sheriff’s Office has released additional details regarding the 9/17 custody-related death of a former inmate who lost consciousness hours after being booked into the county’s Northern Branch Jail and died two and a half weeks later in the hospital. The Coroner’s Bureau ruled the death of the former inmate, 40-year-old Santa Maria resident Antonio Alvarado Orozco, an accident. The Coroner’s Bureau determined the accidental death was caused by complications of blunt force trauma to the head, which Orozco hit on the ground when he fell during a seizure. n

—Margaux Lovely

Lovely

CALLIE FAUSEY, JACKSON FRIEDMAN, TYLER HAYDEN, MARGAUX LOVELY, CHRISTINA McDERMOTT, NICK WELSH, and JEAN YAMAMURA

COURTS & CRIME

Vice presidential candidate Tim Walz arrived at Santa Barbara Airport with his daughter, Hope Walz, on Sunday evening, October 6, before heading to a fundraiser at a home in Montecito.

Sable Ordered to Pause Pipeline Work

Sable Offshore was issued a notice of violation by the California Coastal Commission on September 27 for failing to obtain the proper coastal development permits for construction work on oil pipelines on the Gaviota Coast. While the notice ordered Sable to cease their unpermitted activities in the area immediately, construction crews remained active on the Gaviota hillside on October 4. Sable has been working to restart pipeline 901/903 (now Line 324/325), which has been stagnant since its rupture in the Refugio Oil Spill nearly a decade ago.

Kites Flown for Oct. 7 Victims

Before October 7, the Kutz family flew messages of hope and peace on kites in their Kibbutz of K’far Aza on the border of Israel and Gaza.

However, kites never flew the day of October 7, 2023, as the Kutz family had planned. The family was murdered in their home, and the kite festival was abruptly and violently canceled.

However, residue of that family’s love and peaceful ambition were present in Santa Barbara this weekend. Congregation B’nai B’rith (CBB) flew kites with a small community of their own on Sunday to honor the Kutz family and others lost in the bloodshed of the October 7 attack and the war that has followed.

tives still being held in Gaza.

The white and rainbow-colored kites decorated the sky as smiling children and their families ran around trying to catch the wind.

Wood said the event both honored those lost and renewed “hope for peace.”

“We will leave this event with hope,” she said.

An ocean away, violence is in a gradual crescendo in the Middle East. Despite pleas for peace, it is a reverberating cacophony of retaliation, with cross-border strikes and increasing hostilities.

The notice stated that Sable was conducting a “pipeline upgrade project to address pipeline corrosion in locations within the Coastal Zone and to install new safety valves in portions of the pipeline” all actions that must adhere to coastal development permit requirements. Sable must obtain authorization under the California Coastal Act in the Coastal Commission’s jurisdiction, and/or Santa Barbara County’s Local Coastal Plan under the county’s jurisdiction. In the meantime, the Coastal Commission’s notice told Sable to “cease immediately any unpermitted activities/development in the Coastal Zone.”

This comes after the county entered into a settlement agreement with Sable on August 30, stating they were preempted from having any jurisdiction over a potential pipeline restart.

Jo Ginsberg, enforcement analyst for the Coastal Commission, recommended in the notice that Sable apply for an “after-the-fact”

coastal development permit the county, the regulating authority in this case. She also mentioned that the Coastal Commission was “uncertain whether Santa Barbara County would be able to approve [an afterthe-fact coastal development plan] from Sable,” or authorization going forward, for that matter.

Even if the county were to grant an afterthe-fact permit to Sable, Ginsberg added that the Coastal Commission reserves the right to appeal the decision for portions of the project within their appeals jurisdiction.

The notice also mentioned that the county declined to enforce Sable’s violations, leaving enforcement actions to the Coastal Commission. The county declined to provide additional details regarding their jurisdiction.

Aviv and Livnat Kutz, and their three children, would make and fly kites every year on Simchat Torah, a Jewish holiday.

“The idea occurred to Aviv Kutz because of the explosives that were regularly launched from Gaza, designed to explode on impact in neighborhoods near the border,” according to Julie Wood, the chief organizer of this Sunday’s event. “These explosives were described by the sister of a member of Congregation B’nai B’rith as ‘the regular explosive attacks that our kids grew up with everyone got used to them.’ ”

The kites the family and their neighbors flew at the border carried messages of hope and peace for people on both sides of the fence to see. Jewish families in Santa Barbara on Sunday flew paper kites with similar sentiments in their memory.

Nearly 1,200 people lost their lives in the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. In the year since this Monday marked the one-year anniversary the war in the Middle East has only escalated. An estimated 41,788 people have been killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza, which is now facing a humanitarian crisis: zero fully functioning hospitals and shortages of food, water, and shelter.

The wildfire only spreads and burns brighter with each attempt to extinguish embers. Iranian missiles are striking Israel, and Israel is attacking Lebanon, fueling conflict and misery and making peace seem like a far-off reality.

The continuing violence is thousands of miles away from Santa Barbara, but yet so close to home for some. The conflict is loud; and many are listening, mourning, and protesting.

Sunday’s kites were relatively quiet, but amplified heartfelt messages of remembrance and healing.

Sno longer be carrying service weapons on duty since City Council unanimously voted to approved the change on October 8.

The decision was sparked by Senate Bill 2, which took effect in 2022 and marked a change in training guidelines by requiring all officers to meet minimum standards through the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) program.

This particularly affects the Harbor Patrol, because in order to meet the new standards, the city would have to spend significant time and money to get the officers certified. And since the Harbor Patrol would still be able to enforce harbor and city code without weapons and since Santa Barbara Police already responds to calls for penal code violations or arrests the Harbor Patrol duties would remain largely the same without guns.

Harbor Operations Manager Nathan Alldredge said, “Initially, there was a bit of shock and disbelief…. We take great pride in being able to be first in no matter what it

“Sable Offshore is working with all agencies to ensure all of our work is in compliance with our existing permits and federal and state statutes,” said Steve Rusch, Sable’s vice president of environmental and regulatory affairs.

Wood said she wanted the focus to be on hope, not sadness, despite the heavy undertones of the festivities.

People gathered at wooden picnic tables in Alameda Park, crafting kites printed with handwritten inspirational phrases, such as “Bring them back home,” referring to the cap-

—Margaux Lovely

No More Guns for Harbor Patrol

is.” But after meeting with all departments and stakeholders including Santa Barbara Police Chief Kelly Gordon (who sits on the POST Commission) Alldredge said that the only way for Harbor Patrol to keep their weapons would be to become a “mini police department.” That wouldn’t make sense, given that in the last two years, fewer than one percent of harbor calls involved a penal code violation or arrest.

The Harbor Patrol’s 10 officers will now wear new navy-blue shirts instead of tan, and carry a new duty belt with a radio and pepper spray, without any “impact weapons,” including firearms, tasers, batons, and handcuffs.

Harbor Patrol duties will remain the same, with officers providing emergency medical care, boating safety enforcement, and ocean response and rescue. “Our bread and butter is marine safety,” Alldredge said. “That’s why we are out there. That’s why our boats are out, and that’s why the community depends on us and needs us.”

—Ryan P. Cruz

Protesters delivered a letter with more than 400 signatures to the steps of Congressmember Salud Carbajal’s Central Coast offices on Monday, October 7, opposing his support of Israel on the anniversary of the Hamas attacks that launched the Middle East into a deadly war.

The Hamas attacks in Israel killed 1,200 people on October 7, 2023. Israel’s retaliation led to more bloodshed, killing nearly 50,000 Palestinians in Gaza over the course of the last 12 violent months.

Carbajal has been very vocal in his support of Israel and in his stance that the United States should be involved to assist its “ally.”

In protest, around 30 people met in front of the congressmember’s Santa Barbara office on Monday, calling for Carbajal to “take action to end the genocide in Palestine” and stop voting to send weapons to Israel. Similar protests were held at his San Luis Obispo and Ventura offices.

The group, who called Carbajal “complicit” in “Israel’s mass murder of civilians,” also told him to support restoring the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for

Later this month, another demonstration for peace will be held, called The Concert for Peace. It will be performed by the UCSB Middle East Ensemble on October 27 at 7 p.m. at the Alcazar Theater in Carpinteria.

Palestine Refugees.

“As constituents invested in our local and global communities, we urge you to advocate and vote for an arms embargo on Israel to enforce an immediate and permanent cease-fire in Gaza,” the group’s letter says.

“Supporting arms deliveries while calling for a cease-fire and humanitarian aid is a contradiction that defies logic and decency. We urge you to take a more proactive approach, prioritizing human rights and international law.”

—Callie Fausey

—Callie Fausey

A construction worker stands in front of an excavator at the site of one of Sable’s inactive pipelines in Gaviota, a week after the Coastal Commission ordered the oil company to stop work in the area.

Protesters rallied Monday outside Rep. Salud Carbajal's S.B. office.

anta Barbara Harbor Patrol will

Hundreds of Convictions Expunged

It wasn’t exactly the lions and the lambs lying down, but for most of last Friday, about 50 normally adversarial criminal law specialists private and public defenders, career prosecutors, and a few probation officers worked together to expunge criminal convictions for about 100 low-level offenders.

It was the first time such a collaboration held at the Santa Barbara College of Law has taken place in Santa Barbara County, and organizer Joe Doherty expressed hope it would be the first of many. For Doherty, the math is simple. Criminal convictions make it infinitely harder for the people convicted to get housing or secure a job.

“When people are housed and employed, they’re a lot less likely to commit crimes and a lot less likely to be victims of crime,” he said.

The collaborative slate-cleaning effort, he said, stems from recent changes in state law designed to reduce recidivism. Doherty noted that of the 143 individuals whose records were expunged as a result of a similar event held in San Luis Obispo County, only three reoffended in the last year and a half.

He said 458 petitions to expunge criminal convictions were amassed by slightly more than 100 individuals in Santa Barbara County. Of those, he said, most fall into the category of the unhoused. He said the vast majority of the convictions processed Friday were misdemeanors, many committed as long as 20 years ago, and most involved drugs. A few, he acknowledged involved lower-level felonies.

In one room were the defense attorneys who gave the petitions the first once-over. They’d then refer them to probation offi-

cers and prosecutor workers for review. He estimated about 70 percent were accepted and about 30 percent were objected on the grounds of public safety. A judge is given the final say in resolving such disputes.

No one still on probation or with any unresolved criminal complaints is eligible for the program. And even if one’s conviction is expunged, he added, it will still be counted as a prior in the event of a future criminal prosecution. And the provision in the law barring those convicted of a crime from gun ownership, he said, still prevails.

Tempers flared and nerves frayed as the county supervisors tried to decide how to humanely crack down on homeless encampments in the wake of the recent Supreme Court ruling that relieves local governments of the legal obligation to offer shelter beds to people living on the streets by relocating or “resolving” them. More specifically, the proposal was how to relocate, remove, or otherwise resolve homeless encampments along waterways or vehicle dwellers camping on county roads.

In recent years, the County of Santa Barbara has spent unprecedented sums coming up with interim shelter options. But even with 1,000 shelter beds, rarely are any unoccupied. What happens when the Santa Maria riverbed reportedly the scene of human trafficking and other unimaginable evils, in the words of County Supervisor Bob Nelson gets cleared? Do these people simply disappear?

Also on the table was a proposal to reduce the advance notice of county action from

“Ours is an adversarial system,” he said. “Psychologically, it’s a powerful thing when people who normally are on opposite sides are working together to give people a new lease on life.”

—Nick Welsh

Supes Crack Down on Encampments The Neighborhood Leader

72 hours to 48 and the number of days the county is obligated to store confiscated belongings from 90 to 60 days.

Speakers from the League of Women Voters warned the county could jeopardize untold millions in potential federal grants, should the supes abandon the humane approach. Supervisor Steve Lavagnino exploded, challenging the League to come up with something better. And saying it was unreasonable for homeless people to expect a paid motel room.

To the extent the supervisors agreed on anything, it was that they should put more pressure on local churches and our state representatives Gregg Hart and Monique Limón to put pressure on the DMV and other large government office buildings available for nighttime parking programs, particularly the successful Safe Parking program run by New Beginnings.

Eventually, the supervisors voted to kick the can down the road to a future meeting, likely in January.

—Nick Welsh

Around 50 legal professionals offered their services at Friday's free criminal-record-clearing clinic.

COURTESY

JOE DOHERTY

Goleta Library Closing for Two Years

The Goleta Valley Library lined up funding for $5.3 million in upgrades that will modernize the 53-year-old building and make it more accessible, though these upgrades will require the Fairview Avenue location to be closed for up to two years during construction, forcing the city to decide where to host library services in the interim.

General Services Director Matt Fore dropped by Goleta City Council last week to break down the timeline on the project, which was funded in large part by a California State Library grant the city received in December 2023. Along with the $4.2 million grant, the Friends of the Library donated a quarter-million dollars and the city pitched in the remainder toward the upgrades, which include ADA improvements, HVAC modernization, safety upgrades, a modern-day fire system, window and door replacements, and repairs to the exterior.

But the grant funding, Fore explained, came with a condition that the project must be done by June 30, 2027. He said that it was a “tight timeline,” since the construction would require moving load-bearing walls and abating hazardous materials that could bring up unknown issues.

With the construction forcing a closure of the building, the city started looking into options for locations that could host essential library services after the library closes in April ahead of construction. The staff’s top recommendation, presented as the most viable option, would be to house library services in three classrooms at the Goleta Community Center on Hollister Avenue. This plan would force the city to delay its current plans for improvements to the community center.

Other options the city is considering include housing library services in a modular classroom behind the Goleta Community Center, finding and renting out a commercial space, or operating in a limited capacity through the book van.

The council will have a second chance to discuss the options during its November 19 meeting, when councilmembers are expected to determine the best option going forward.

—Ryan P.Cruz

Chumash Host Intertribal Powwow

The weekend heat did not deter the hundreds of people who attended the 27th Annual Chumash Intertribal Powwow on October 5 and 6. For the third year in a row, the tribe held the powwow on sacred grounds in Santa Ynez. Dancers and drummers from across North America competed and danced in vibrant and often intricate regalia.

“I can’t even describe the feeling,” said Nakia Zavalla when asked how it felt to see so many tribes and peoples represented. Zavalla is the cultural director for the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians.

“To see the regalia that represents their style, their people. You learn something new every year,” she continued. “And you make new friends. That’s what powwows are.

They’re a gathering of many nations, and you’re able to meet people and see old familiar faces, too.”

Dancing occurred in a shaded arena near the center of the grounds. Surrounding it stood tents and bleachers, where drummers and spectators sat. Vince Beyl, who is White Earth Ojibwe, was the master of ceremonies for the powwow, and provided information about events and directions for dancers.

The weekend featured dozens of events in total with dancers ranging in age from elementary-schoolers to senior citizens. They competed in a range of styles for more than $143,000 in prize money. Judges awarded first, second, third, and fourth prizes to dancers and drummers.

Zavalla says that this year, there was a competition category for Chumash dancers and that competition went really well.

“We were able to share our songs so other tribes could see who we are as Chumash people,” she said.

Around the grounds, eventgoers had the opportunity to shop for Native art and supplies from vendors, hear stories from a Chumash storyteller, learn about Chumash culture, cool off at water and misting stands, and grab a lunch or snack, including fry bread and Indian tacos.

—Christina

McDermott

Goleta Valley Library

Chumash dancers at the 27th Annual Intertribal Powwow

Moratorium on Horizon to Save Senior-Only Mobile Home Parks

Residents Beseech County Supervisors to Protect Seniors from Having Their Mobile Home Parks Converted from 55+ to All Ages

by Nick Welsh

The Santa Barbara County supervisors moved unanimously and with the bureaucratic equivalent of the speed of light to push full steam ahead on an emergency moratorium to protect senior-only mobile home parks from possible conversion to all-ages parks. For the supervisors, such a moratorium is warranted on the grounds the loss of senior-only parks qualifies as a health, safety, and welfare emergency. Supervisors urged county staff to move “expeditiously” to come back with an emergency moratorium.

“ ‘Mobile homes’ that’s one of the biggest misnomers there is,” said Supervisor Steve Lavagnino, who noted he grew up living in a mobile home with his mother. “You don’t move.”

After the moratorium goes into effect, the supervisors vowed to move forward with longer-term protections. These would involve the creation of new zoning overlay designations that would prevent existing senior-only mobile home parks from converting to allages parks. Another overlay zone would be created to prevent mobile home park owners from converting to new non-mobile-home uses.

Currently, there are 21 mobile home parks throughout unincorporated Santa Barbara County; of those, 11 serve senior-only populations. Translated, of the 2,401 mobile home spaces that fall within the county’s jurisdiction, 1,862 are in senior-only parks.

Supervisor Laura Capps noted that in just a few years, one out of every four county residents will be 60 years old or older. In this context, the supervisors agreed, mobile home parks represent a significant repository of affordable housing for an especially vulnerable population. Six of these parks lie just outside the City of Santa Barbara’s boundaries; seven exist just outside Orcutt.

Sparking this sudden stampede to action was the announcement this summer by the new managers of the Del Cielo Mobile Estates in Orcutt Harmony Communities that they intend to convert the park to all-ages. This July, the new managers stated they regarded senior-only parks as a form of age discrimination.

For residents of the 185 coaches there, this marked the beginning of the end unless the supervisors saved them. Leading the charge

to do just that is Supervisor Bob Nelson, whose district includes the park. Nelson said the new management team dismissed the opposition as a “vocal minority.” In response, Nelson said he surveyed the residents him self. Of the 121 who responded, Nelson said, 120 opposed the change. With those results, Nelson said he was inclined to dismiss Har mony Communities’ arguments as “some noise.”

Adding a sobering sense of urgency to the discussion are the exceptionally long waiting lists long to get into any Housing Authority units, whether city or county. A handful of mobile home park tenants showed up to raise an alarm over “predatory investors” looking to gobble up low-income housing. In Santa Barbara, an average coach sells for between $300,000 and $500,000. In Orcutt, the prices range from $100,000 to $200,000.

Park residents said unscrupulous own ers will enact new rules making it all but impossible for residents to sell their coaches to new owners. They will then offer to buy the coaches for far less than the existing owners could get on the open market. Once park owners control both the land and the coaches, they can easily bypass the state’s rentcontrol laws concerning mobile home parks and charge top dollar to their newer, younger tenants.

For residents at Del Cielo, the clock is tick ing loudly. Based on their lease agreements, management there has to give six months’ notice before converting from senior-only to all ages. That notice, the supervisors were told, was given by Harmony Communities five months ago.

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Not the Last Picture Show

SANTA BARBARA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL GIVES THE FIESTA 5 A NEW LEASE ON LIFE

BY NICK WELSH | PHOTOS BY INGRID BOSTROM

It was a wet and rheumy white sky of a new morning. A Tuesday in late September. A solitary guitar note hovered over the paseo adjoining the Fiesta 5 movie theater in downtown Santa Barbara. Homeless people who claim this skinny stretch of paradise drawn by the availability of public restrooms were securing shopping bags to the handlebars of their bikes.

It was time to greet a new day.

Two weeks before on September 16 the lights went out on their next-door neighbor, the Fiesta 5, which for the past 47 years had welcomed hundreds of thousands of moviegoers with the promise of popcorn dreams and darkened comforts. Since then, its five big screens and all its old seats have been removed. An industrial-sized dumpster under the theater’s marquee bulged with the strain of all that mess. Nothing was left behind but faded memories.

Elvis had left the building.

But maybe not.

Inside the lobby, the theater’s manager, Sal Garcia a stocky man graced with a warm, easy laugh was waiting to give a tour to the theater’s landlord. He appeared in the form of Ed France, an employee of Santa Barbara city’s parking division. After a perfunctory walk-through inspection of the theater, Garcia turned the keys over to France. It marked the end of Metropolitan Theatres’ lease of the building it had rented from the city for almost half a century.

THE MAYOR SAYS ‘WOW’

Metropolitan Theatres is a modestly sized L.A.-based movie theater chain, the oldest in L.A., owned by the Corwin family. In Santa Barbara, it’s basically been the only game in town for decades. In addition to the Fiesta 5, Metro owns the über-iconic Arlington where the classic Frankenstein premiered plus the Metro, the Hitchcock, the Paseo Nuevo, the Fairview theaters, and of course the Camino Real fourplex out in Goleta. To date, Metro as the theater company is called has been the only operator the Fiesta 5 has ever known.

But as of this Tuesday, all that’s changed.

Amid much celebratory hoopla and uncharacteristically giddy euphoria, the Santa Barbara City Council voted unanimously to hand the keys to the Fiesta 5 theater over to Roger Durling and his high-flying nonprofit, the Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF). Even Mayor Randy Rowse, reflexively on the lookout for things seemingly too good to be true, was inclined to throw caution to the wind. “Wow!” he exclaimed. “It’s morning in America.”

According to the new lease, Durling who during his 23 years at the helm of SBIFF has emerged as Santa Barbara’s cinematic equivalent of Willy Wonka and his chocolate factory has promised to equip the Fiesta 5 with state-of-the-art seats, speakers, and projectors; repair or replace the building’s decrepit heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning system; and transform the lobby, now threadbare, into a movie-themed art gallery.

‘MAYBE SANTA BARBARA’S INFAMOUS LOGJAM OF INERTIA IS NOW BREAKING.’

In other words, Durling will make the old Fiesta 5 into a bright, shiny object, an engine for artistic and economic growth.

Aside from six months of temporarily deferred rent, he’s not asking City Hall for a dime.

MAKING MOVIE THEATERS GREAT AGAIN

Durling said he’s already raised the first $5 million of the needed $15 million to complete the project; he also conceded that he might have to raise a little more to make his dream which first started hatching 10 years ago come true.

As part of that dream, Durling promises to program the hell out of what he intends to now rename the Santa Barbara Film Center. He also intends to feature first-run independent films in one of the five theaters; first-run foreign films out of another; documentaries in a third; family-friendly and kids’ films in a fourth; and retrospective series featuring the works of directors such as Federico Fellini, who happens to be one of Durling’s cinematic heroes, in the fifth. “There is a hunger,” Durling said in a recent interview. “The audience is there.” Durling gets downright evangelical when it comes to movies. They’re his salvation. They’re who he is. They’re his reason for being. He remembers seeing his first movie with his mother as a kid growing up in Panama. It was The Sound of Music. After that, “I was just obsessed,” Durling recounted. “Obsessed.”

People are much more open to different kinds of movies, he insisted, than Hollywood’s mainstream fare might suggest. Audiences are willing eager, even to take chances. “Film is not elitist. Film is the most common denominator there is. Even if there are subtitles, the average person can still relate to it. You can’t pander to your audience. They’re way too sophisticated for that.”

GETTING TO THE BIG PICTURE

In the devastating wake of online streaming, many theater chains such as Metropolitan have struggled to survive. COVID had functioned like an atom bomb. And the recent writers’ strike denied theater operators much-needed new product.

All that qualifies as the one-two-three punch that drove Metropolitan’s executive David Corwin to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection this past March. Not all theaters in the Metro chain find themselves in the same sinking boat. But screens in Santa Barbara typically older and smaller are drawing about half as much business as their counterparts in Goleta.

As part of his bankruptcy strategy, Corwin declined to renew his Fiesta 5 lease with City Hall. He wanted to stay, he told city officials, but he also needed to renegotiate the terms of his lease and pay less in rent. But City Hall officials noted that Metro had gotten significantly behind on rent; accounts

vary as to how much is owed.

Durling had begun expressing interest in securing a downtown screen as early as 10 years ago, part of his grand plan to put the film festival on solid year-round footing. Back then, no screens were available. But when Metro filed for Chapter 11, Durling saw an opportunity.

So, too, did City Hall.

City administrators issued what’s known as a Request for Proposals, or RFP. Corwin and Durling each submitted one.

Durling offered to raise $15 million and invest it in the theater; he would offer free programing to underserved kids and families, classes, and community access. And he was almost ecstatically bullish on the viability of art-house multiplexes, a relatively new hybrid sprouting up in metropolitan areas throughout the country. They are not merely surviving, Durling said they’re thriving. “It’s not rocket science,” he added. “People are looking for different stories. It can be done.”

By contrast, councilmembers have said, Corwin was looking chiefly for a rent reduction. And it wasn’t clear if the city would ever get paid the back rent Metro owed. It was a choice between treading water and taking off.

BRINGING PEOPLE BACK

Losing the Fiesta after 47 years had to sting for the Corwins and Metro. David and his father, Bruce, were not just any outof-town businesspeople; they were true pillars of the Santa Barbara community with deep emotional, political, philanthropic, and business ties to the city and county. Reasonable, respectable, accessible, and philanthropic.

Bruce Corwin who died several years ago was a big hug of a man. He was active in Jewish circles throughout Southern California, and the word mensch was often used to describe him.

Politically, Corwin knew his way around the block. In his youth, he had been arrested marching with Martin Luther King Jr. in a civil rights action, and in the 1970s, he offered support to Santa Barbara’s early liberal and environmental groups, including some of the more progressive members of the city council, such as Hal Conklin.

Around the same time, La Cumbre Plaza shopping center had opened on upper State Street, where it had all been cows and pastures. City Hall was suddenly seized by an urgency to protect its downtown retail core. As part of this strategy, someone in the bureaucracy had the creativity to suggest building a movie theater and retail shops and a parking lot, sometimes known the Lobero Lot. Back then, movies qualified as real events. They drew people downtown.

But when the Fiesta 5 was just getting off the drawing boards, it turned out City Hall was negotiating with another movie theater chain for the lease. This threatened the exclusivity Metropolitan Theatres then enjoyed throughout the South Coast. According to former City Attorney Fred Clough, who was involved in these negotiations, Bruce Corwin, when he heard about the competition, took his case directly to the City Council. Negotiations with the other chain abruptly stopped. Metro got the lease that it has held until this September.

Fiesta 5 first opened in 1977 when son David Corwin was still attending elementary school. But over time, he became a major player in the family business, eventually becoming its chief executive.

Where his father was expansive and gregarious, David was more analytical and reserved. After the city sent out the RFP, Corwin said, his efforts to engage officials at City Hall in discussions went nowhere. Corwin noted in a written statement: “Santa Barbara was always a place where we could meet, be transparent, and come to an agreement. This time was different, so we planned to move out.”

Longtime commercial real estate broker Steve Leider put it more bluntly. “After 47 years, they [City Hall] should have sat down and talked with him. After all that time, do you just throw someone overboard?” he asked.

Assistant City Attorney John Doimas, who spearheaded the bidding process, took issue with Corwin’s account. “The City Council appointed a negotiating team out of the City Attorney’s office [that met] with Mr. Corwin and his attorney several times, appreciating his position as a long term tenant,” Doimas wrote. After that, Doimas said, the RFPs went out.

A BITTERSWEET TRUCE

Given the long, essential partnership between the SBIFF and the Metropolitan Theatres, it was not unreasonable to worry that this new project might result in bad blood. The SBIFF

THE MAN, THE MYTH, THE LEGEND: Roger Durling savors a massively major moment at this Tuesday’s City Council meeting.

The 900 block of State Street, once vibrant with shops and restaurants, is now full of vacant storefronts.

has long rented Metropolitan’s Arlington, Metro, and Fiesta 5 theaters during its 10-day festival.

Although Durling did not respond for comment about this change, in previous interviews he had been quick to praise Metro and the Corwin family as great partners. Corwin himself sought to allay such concerns, albeit ambivalently. “We have always been a big supporter of the Film Festival and continue to be so, providing the Arlington as a venue once again next year, even as they were making a deal with the city to take over the Fiesta 5,” he said. “As film and theater supporters, we wish the Festival well.”

Corwin added that Metro will be upgrading its other theaters and “looking to possibly add screens in Santa Barbara.”

THE FRUSTRATING YEARS

For Councilmember Mike Jordan, the bottom line was always about people. Which of the two competing offers would bring more people downtown? What excites him most is the 5,000volt shot in the arm he is convinced Durling’s enterprise will give State Street.

The 900 block of State Street once a thriving hub of small restaurants and cozy shops is now home to an alarming number of vacant storefronts. Even some of the occupied ones are businesses in name only. The former bank across State Street is now a pop-up Halloween store. A sign on the windows of what once was Room & Gardens announced the shop has flown to Montecito. The obvious star anchor of the block is the Apple computer store. But according to Mayor Rowse, Apple might also soon move.

For three long, frustrating years, Durling and councilmembers Jordan and Kristen Sneddon served on a star-studded committee charged with figuring out the future of downtown. But all the committee members fell to feuding over such divisive issues as bikes, cars, or pedestrians on State Street.

This summer, Durling dramatically left a meeting and the committee. He was deeply disappointment with the group’s utter lack of big-picture thinking. He was so upset, Durling later said, that he went outside and threw up. And he never went back.

For members of the City Council, the commission’s longterm plans — the much heralded “flat-flexible and fun street scapes,” for example remain many years and millions of dollars beyond reach. Short-term plans are cluttered with ephemeral slogans such as “street activation” and “programming.” Into this void, Durling’s grand plans to reimagine and reprogram Fiesta 5 sounds like the real deal.

Given Durling’s 23 years at the helm of the Film Festival a highly successful three-ring circus over which he is the undisputed ringmaster coupled with his impressive takeover and makeover of the once-moribund Riviera Theatre councilmembers feel a high degree of confidence Durling can deliver the goods.

Because he has in the past.

A TIPPING POINT HAS COME

What makes Durling’s plans for the Fiesta 5 so exciting “necessary” might be a better word to councilmembers today is exactly what made it so urgently needed back in 1977, when the theater was imbedded into a new city parking lot.

Both would bring people downtown.

That it’s happening at the same time the Farmers’ Market just relocated to its new Saturday morning space at the intersection of State and Carrillo adds a jolt of synergistic mojo to the equation. Likewise, the 78 units of residential housing about to open their doors to new residents by State and Gutierrez streets. And who-knows-how-many hundreds of new housing units that may or may not sprout up where the Paseo Nuevo shopping mall now stands.

Maybe Santa Barbara’s infamous logjam of inertia is breaking.

And it’s important to remember: Were it not for the Corwin

‘FILM IS NOT ELITIST. FILM IS THE MOST COMMON DENOMINATOR THERE IS. EVEN IF THERE ARE SUBTITLES, THE AVERAGE CITIZEN CAN STILL RELATE TO IT. YOU CAN’T PANDER TO YOUR AUDIENCE. THEY’RE TOO SOPHISTICATED FOR THAT.’ —ROGER DURLING

family and Metropolitan Theatres, the Santa Barbara International Film Festival would likely not exist.

When Phyllis de Piciotto was first seized by the inspiration to start the film festival back in the early 1980s, she contacted Bruce Corwin, whom she knew from their days together at a Hebrew school in Los Angeles. They worked together in the 1970s, hosting a film series at the Riviera Theatre, which Corwin then owned, that combined movies with expert speakers.

From there, the idea evolved into what later became the film festival. “When she first called Corwin about the festival idea, he didn’t say, ‘Let me call you back,’ ” de Piciotto’s husband, Stan Roden, recounted. “He said, ‘Of course.’ ” When she asked for money, he said, “Of course” and immediately wrote a $10,000 check. When she asked for theater space, he immediately made his theaters available.

THEN CAME ROGER

By any reckoning, Durling makes an odd figurehead for the juggernaut the SBIFF has undeniably become. He readily admits he’s every bit as awkward and uncomfortable as he seems. If he shies away from shaking hands and pressing the flesh, it’s because he has the clammiest hands in Santa Barbara.

Yet it’s been under Durling’s direction that the Film Festival seized on the strategic market opportunity that’s allowed it to land marquee actors, directors, and writers on the red carpet year after year.

Durling grew up in Panama, a precocious film geek, the son of a lawyer who had yet to ascend to the middle class. Movies were everything. As a kid, Durling said, he discovered he had a genuine knack for predicting Oscar winners. “I was Rain Man when it came to the Oscars,” he said.

He also studied the lives of great impresarios, circus masters such as Barnum and Bailey and Joseph Papp, the theater promoter much lionized for New York City’s Shakespeare in the Park festivals. Both of these fixations would serve him well, he said, when he arrived in Santa Barbara from Los Angeles in the early turn of this century, a failed playwright on the brink of suicide.

Durling moved to Santa Barbara because of romance. He had a boyfriend here with whom he opened the French Bulldog coffeeshop in Summerland. That quickly became a hangout spot for Montecito actors who’d either retired or were between jobs.

Durling said he was aware of the film festival but hated it. “It was awful,” he said. “It was so rinky-dink. It had no reason to be.” Durling was not shy about sharing such feelings. By then, de Piciotto had stepped down and had been replaced by a succession of new directors. In the early 2000s, the festival was in the hole to the tune of $150,000, and the director was either fired or had quit midstream. Durling stepped up and reportedly offered to do the job for free. He got the gig.

He quickly changed the festival’s schedule to coincide with the brief period “Phase II,” as it’s known during which Oscar nominees are allowed to actively campaign, and the studios are allowed to spend money on such efforts.

Santa Barbara so close to Los Angeles, so far from God was and remains home to a sizable contingent of voting Academy members. Durling says more than 200 voting

members are registered here. A lot more, he said, are registered elsewhere like Oprah, who is registered in Chicago but live here nonetheless.

By making SBIFF a vehicle by which Oscar nominees and their backers can campaign, Durling gained astonishing ease of access to Hollywood A-listers. Though, Durling recalled banging his head against the wall that first year to snag the likes of director Peter Jackson and actor Charlize Theron. After that, he never had to bang again.

At the same time, Durling deliberately set out to reinvent himself as an impresario. “The festival needed a bigger-thanlife person,” he said. “I totally intended to become that person. That’s when ‘Roger’ was built.” Some would say Durling always had been that person, but that’s when he changed from dyeing his hair purple to black, wearing cranberry-tinted glasses with thick black rims, and dressing in more black outfits than Johnny Cash. Then there’s his fingernails one day bubblegum pink, another day Brat green in honor of Kamala Harris.

GREAT MOVIES ALL YEAR LONG

Durling was always planning. He realized the festival needed a year-round presence to be economically and artistically sustainable. Seven years ago, the Riviera Theatre was a musty art movie house managed by Metropolitan but owned by now-deceased banker, developer, and philanthropist Michael Towbes. Durling and Towbes both loved theater; they would catch plays in New York City and trade notes. When Towbes was dying of cancer, Durling said, he reached out to the film festival to take over the theater.

Durling said he balked initially. The $5 million needed to retrofit the theater was a heavy lift. But Towbes persisted. The rest, as they say, is history. In the six years since, Durling has screened first-run independent films, first-run documentaries, first-run foreign films, a host of kids’ and family films, and late-night cheapo-cheapo cult movies.

About four years ago, the Hutton Parker Foundation relocated the Film Festival into permanent new digs on the 1300 block of State Street. There, the festival offers free screening for movies made by Santa Barbara filmmakers and a host of educational programs.

All this, Durling said, gave SBIFF the experience necessary to successfully program the Fiesta 5. “You don’t just put out a film anymore and expect the audience to magically show up,” he said. “At the Riviera, we send out a couple of newsletters. We educate people. And we’re more than breaking even.”

If all goes according to plan, Durling will reopen the Fiesta 5 on November 15, using rented seats, speakers, and projectors. “We’ll bring our own popcorn maker.” After this year’s film festival the 40th the theater will go dark for about five to six months so the renovations can take place.

“Do I lay awake nights worrying about this?” he asked. “Hell yes. But I worry about how I will raise the money. I don’t worry at all about whether the audience exists.” After a pause, he reflected, “Besides, what’s the worst that can happen?” Then as if to answer his own question he added, “To steal a line from the movies: ‘If you build it, they will come.’ ” n

ODDZ-N-ENDZ: I spent the better part of Sunday morning strip-mining the lint deposits accumulating in the crevices of my couch yes, my latest love interest for a spare $5,000. That was the entry fee to the Tim Walz fundraiser held at the Montecito manse of some billionaires I somehow have not met yet.

In case the name Walz is not ringing your bell, he’s running for VP on the Democratic ticket and was recovering from his debate with his Republican counterpart, JD Vance, held a few nights prior.

Vance famously makes a big deal about how he rose above his traumatic Appalachian origins replete with gun-toting meemaw and junkie mom. For such efforts, he is now being denounced by one of his cousins, a real McCoy hillbilly from West Virginia and the daughter of a black-lung victim whose sternum got crushed in a coal-mining accident. She refers to Vance as a “shillbilly” a not-so-subtle dig at his best-seller, Hillbilly Elegy and notes, devastatingly, I’d say, that Vance cleans his castiron skillet by putting it in the dishwasher Alas or is that alack? my couch proved less than forthcoming, so I went over to a neighborhood friend’s instead, thinking we might share a few fingers of some Celtically unpronounceable amber liquid while sunning ourselves in the merciful bubble of Santa Barbara in the fall.

No Hurricane Helene here. No Hurricane

Children of a Lesser Dog

Milton hyperventilating in the warmup circle. Better yet, no crazy right-wing conspiracy theories involving Jews and illegal immigrants and disaster relief funds that mysteriously disappeared, no doubt abducted by UFOs, from which the weather-altering laser beams some Congressional members of the GOP swear are to blame, either. (I only wish I was making this up.)

My friend, it turns out, had to dog-sit for a friend who was moderating a City Council candidates forum all about the arts. Since the forum happened to be at the Community Arts Workshop (CAW) one of Santa Barbara’s many hiding-in-plain-sight miracles we all take for granted I figured I’d go. It’s one of the best indoor-outdoor spaces in town. Since the subject was art, not rent control or e-bikes or cars on State Street, I figured something personal and real might accidentally be said.

Besides, I didn’t want to chase after some vice-presidential candidate no matter how great he seems on such a criminally beautiful day. Last time I tried that was May 2017, and Joe Biden was in town, chilling at the Canary Hotel, waiting to be interviewed by Oprah Hillary Clinton had just lost to Donald Trump, and Joe was itching to tell the world that he should have run instead. He actually would have won that one.

To be honest, I didn’t really want to talk to Joe, but I figured I was professionally obligated to try. I walked up every floor no elevators for this man and down every hall-

way, looking for muscular guys in tight jackets with squiggly wires emanating out of their earholes. Reporting is not rocket science. Sure enough, I found them.

I walked up with a Gomer Pyle smile of beatific stupidity plastered on my face and asked if I might have a few words with the Vice President. But I didn’t really want to talk to Joe. And they obliged me.

Mostly, I was amazed at how excruciatingly good-looking they all were. Not just one or two, but every one of them. It was a little late in my life I know that’s trendy now but I wondered if I was going to have to reevaluate my whole sexual preference thing. While I pondered how I’d find the time I was much busier then I quickly found myself surrounded, swarmed, and escorted to the elevator. Together, we all got in and went down to the lobby and out the door. Naturally, I went back in. Naturally, they were there waiting for me. It’s not that I didn’t want to talk to Joe. It’s that I couldn’t

Reader alert: I feel compelled here to take a jarring parenthetical detour. Biden served as Vice President to Barack “O’Bama” America’s first Black Irish president. You may remember Obama passed something known as Obamacare, since bastardized into yet another incomprehensible three-letter acronym: ACA. That stands for the Affordable Care Act, which is something Trump has famously said he has “a concept” for how he’d change it, which is faux-failed-billionaire slang meaning he’d

like to “kill” it when he’s not otherwise passing tax cuts so billionaires can buy more things they don’t really need, such as buying out the Bacara for the weekend, the way Jeff Bezos recently did.

Back then 2009-ish Obama and Obamacare energized something called the Tea Party into vein-throbbing paroxysms how’s that for a Scrabble word? of sputtering outrage. I remember busloads of these people conspicuously well-heeled and well-coiffed residents of the Santa Ynez Valley coming to our Santa Barbara screaming their heads off at the walls of then-Congressmember’s Lois Capps’s offices

Today, no one remembers the Tea Party, but it was Obama who made them go away. He made fun of them by calling them “The Teabaggers.” This happens to be a term of art describing a quasi-sexual act. Although it is not inherently a gay thing, it was John Waters, the gay filmmaker/auteur/provocateur who brought it into common parlance with his movie Pecker.

So overwhelmed by their raging homophobia, Tea Party members disbanded and totally disappeared. They have, however reincarnated and now wear red baseball caps and talk rot about stolen elections, dog-eating immigrants, and FEMA conspiracies.

For the record, the arts forum for City Council candidates was the best forum ever You should have been there. I was. And it didn’t cost me $5,000, either. — Nick Welsh

Remembering Miye Ota

conscious_garden: Miye Ota was a spicy grandmother to the hundreds or thousands of children who came through Ken Ota’s dojo in Old Town Goleta. Students from around the country studied aikido and judo with Master Sensei Ota, and Miye always found a way to incorporate dance and etiquette. She was a ballroom champion and motivational speaker to anyone in the dojo. This woman survived internment and built a business and an entire community around their humble dojo and ballroom dance studio.

dr.sylviafilipov: Miye Ota and her husband taught dance at UCSB, my alma mater. I took the class twice and loved it. They were probably both in their eighties at the time, but he would demonstrate with her how the man should firmly hold the women’s low back and guide her. It was really sweet and cute. elizabeth_buttemt: Quite a few kids in our San Marcos Gardens neighborhood took dance lessons not by our choice! from the Otas back in the ’70s. A great childhood memory.

princessandtheporsche: Absolutely heartbreaking. Miye-san was a beautiful light in my childhood, the beloved wife of my sensei, Ken Ota-san, and a fabulously talented cotillion instructor and beautician in her own right. She brought many smiles to me in my youth, and I have fond memories of her feeding me sushi before aikido classes when I arrived early. She was a legend.

vgenesarq: Miye, what a completely beautiful human. Goleta Farmers’ Market is just not the same without your smile.

No Next Spill

Sable Offshore, a convenient creation of ExxonMobil, seeks to reopen the same pipeline that caused the catastrophic spill of May 2015. Almost 150,000 gallons of toxic and cancer-causing crude contaminated one of the most biologically diverse areas of the West Coast, leaving taxpayers with the economic consequences.

Now ExxonMobil’s proxy wants to start up the same old corroded pipeline after what they say will be “repairs.” Against all common sense and with a dangerous level of arrogance, they are asking for a special waiver to allow them to avoid employing a protection system that prevents corrosion. This is the definition of irresponsibility.

The Board of Supervisors, Governor Newsom, and the State Fire Marshal can and must stop this corruption of our system of regulatory control of

public health and safety hazards.

We are not powerless to tilt the balance. Sit-ins, boycotts, protest marches, and civil disobedience can help tilt the balance and save the county from the next, inevitable, toxic catastrophe.

Seth

Steiner, Los Alamos

Cars, Curves, and E-bikes

Onthe Mesa, entitled idiots do 50mph in a posted 30 around a blind curve coming down Meigs above Red Rose. I’ve seen pedestrians almost killed. There’s always debris from accidents there. Drivers tailgate or worse if you slow down to make the right onto Red Rose.

Someone is going to be killed, maimed, or crippled. It’s a matter of time.

The police say they’ve given tickets and that they’ve known about it being a problem for years.

Suggestions I made to S.B. Public Works: Painted crosswalks with reflectors across Meigs at Red Rose and Dolores; a bigger 30 mph sign; maybe drop it to 25 mph; and add signs “Radar Enforced,” “Pedestrian Crossing,” and “Slow Down.”

If none of that works, put a speed bump at Dolores.

Russ Howard, S.B.

The***

Modoc Road Pathway especially the really expensive section from Via Senda to Las Positas is extremely dangerous for pedestrians and even runners.

Individuals on electric bikes are not using the bike lane on the adjacent street, often at speeds much faster than 20mph, and do not ride single file.

The police say they are too short-staffed to patrol the walkway, and that safety signage has to be okayed by private land owners adjacent to Modoc Road.

The lack of any sort of signage such as bikes yielding the right-of-way to pedestrians, and a mandatory speed limit for all is an invitation to serious injury and even death.

Do we have to wait for that to happen before action is taken by the City of Santa Barbara?

Phil Sokolove, S.B.

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Journalism Bill Debacle

Unpacking How California’s Online Ads Monopoly Law Got Watered Down

BY LAURA REARWIN WARD

Following the hasty, still-undefined, and anemic deal between the State of California and Google Goliath, we naturally sift through the wreckage to figure out what went so wrong. Surprisingly, some sponsors of AB 886 are turning on their own, placing blame on a “divided news industry” as those responsible for the failure of two California journalism bills Assembly Bill 886 and Senate Bill 1327. It misconstrues the news ecosystem, and the events leading up to the Google deal, to call it divided without explanation.

The framers of AB 886 made choices with a willful lack of concern about what small publishers thought, expecting they would fall in line. They stubbornly insisted for most of the bill’s two-year journey that it was acceptable for most of the money to go to national media.

But news media diversity is a strength. A “uni-mind” is not a journalistic value. Transparency and information flow are embedded in our core work ethic.

It is likely that both bills would have passed if Governor Gavin Newsom had supported them.

Until June, AB 886 lacked the support of a broad coalition of nonprofit news organizations, ethnic media groups, labor organizations, and smaller local independent news outlets. Many of them believed that significant amendments were needed to benefit the majority of California-owned newsrooms. Those amendments were forthcoming, and finally, by June, changes were made to better assist smaller outlets.

Meanwhile, State Senator Steve Glazer’s SB 1327 had gained traction and prioritized small to midsized outlets (which tend to be owned and operated in California). It had a cleaner payment mechanism via the Franchise Tax Board.

Glazer’s bill also got Big Tech to compensate newsrooms for the unfair advertising advantage they have gamed for themselves while crashing ad revenue from the news industry over the last decade.

The two bills would have been stronger than one to right the wrongs of the Google monopoly on search

and advertising, so the question is, what went wrong? The answer is:

1. The biggest news interests in California did not listen or collaborate with the greater California news community. They did not support SB 1327. As for AB 886, it was late in the game when the authors’ amendments garnered support (or at least neutrality) from a cross-section of print and digital news stakeholders.

2. The California Broadcasters Association provided an endorsement of AB 886, but air and radio waves remained silent. When the deal was cut, broadcasters were left out.

3. Google powerfully threatened to use all of its monopoly might while throwing down buckets of cash on ad campaigns and lobbyists. The fallout was misinformed po litical pushback from groups such as the California Chamber of Commerce and others afraid to loosen the shackles of monopoly power.

4. Finally, with the clock running down on the legislative sessions, Governor Newsom communicated to the well-intentioned legislators that he would veto both bills, draining any and all champions of journalism of the power to pass a bill or even have enough leverage to make a good deal.

Are there really people who believe that a few small California outlets could have stood up to a $414 billion monopoly without backbone and resolve from our governor? When the governor of the richest state in the union refuses to stand up against an illegal monopolist to support the public’s right to know, he’s probably lying down with it. And when they tell us that loss is triumph, what comes next: Ignorance is strength?

Realizing they had no voice for their own interests, on August 20, local independent news outlets with nine or fewer publications came together to form the California Independent News Alliance, sending an announcement to Assemblymember Buffy Wicks, Senator Glazer, and other stakeholders. The current group of 50 independent print and digital publications are organizing themselves to take next steps to support the life force and mission of California’s local independent news outlets.

Laura Rearwin Ward is publisher of the Ojai Valley News, which first ran this piece on September 5. She is a founder of the California Independent News Alliance.

Courtney Price Brewer

12/7/1965 - 9/26/2024

With heaviest of hearts, we are sad to announce that our beloved Courtney Brewer passed away peacefully on Thursday, Sept 26th, after a brave and graceful fight against cancer over the past two years.

Courtney was born on December 7, 1965, in San Francisco, California, as the third child of Peter and Barbara Brewer. She grew up in San Francisco alongside her older siblings, Matt and Cris, where she grew her San Francisco roots. Courtney was a loyal San Francisco 49ers fan, shared her dad’s passion for the Cal Bears, and fell in love with the music scene and the Grateful Dead. She attended the city’s historic Lowell High School where she made lifelong friends who still cherish her today. Courtney became a standout on the swim team as a long distance swimmer–a passion she continued up until weeks before she left us.

After graduating from Lowell in 1984, Courtney pursued a degree in Spanish and earned a bilingual teaching credential from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Following a brief return to the Bay Area, she eventually settled in Santa Barbara, where she devoted herself to raising her two wonderful sons, Ben and Kelly, with her former husband, Jim.

Over the course of her 30-year career, Courtney became a cherished teacher at Monroe Elementary

School, guiding and nurturing over 900 Kindergarten graduates. Monroe’s principal describes her as a pillar of the Monroe spirit who gave 110% to her students and fellow teachers, helping to create innovative learning opportunities for all students. He writes, “She always exemplified kindness, compassion and love to every student and their family that walked through the doors of her classroom. Whether it was through singing, playing her guitar, or reading stories in English and Spanish, she was welcoming to all.” Courtney truly loved life and having fun and showed us how to live life to its fullest. She cherished her time and adventures with her life partner, Steve. She was always excited to cheer on her boys at their swim meets and lifeguard competitions. Courtney was an avid ocean swimmer, a member of the Swim Wild group, and a regular at the weekly summer time Reef and Runs. She swam masters at Los Baños del Mar Pool for years, and also loved the training and the camaraderie at Bond Fitness.

This year, Courtney was the honoree of the iconic Santa Barbara Friendship Paddle and was also the recipient of the Running of the Guard’s annual fundraiser, a true testament to her spirit and the profound recognition from her community of the remarkable person she was. As a mom, sister, partner, and dear friend, Courtney touched so many people with her warmth, kindness, and funloving spirit. She lived a life worth living, spreading goodness wherever she went. She will be truly missed and forever in so many of our hearts.

Tax-deductible memorial donations can be made to The Friendship Paddle (www.friendshippaddle.org).

Laura Rearwin Ward

Howard “Chip” Racker

Adamson

8/17/1951 - 9/8/2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Howard “Chip” Racker Adamson, aged 73, announce his passing on September 8, 2024 in Santa Barbara. He was born on August 17th, 1951 in Santa Barbara to Howard and Marie Adamson. He is survived by his eldest daughter Angela “Angel” and her son, Henry.

He is survived by his daughter Isbell “Izzy”, who is expecting a baby in th e spring. He is survived by his brother, Jon and his son Nicklas. He is also survived by his first cousins, Lori and Barbara Littleford, who fondly recall playing with him and Jon from a young age. Howard graduated from Carpinteria High School in 1969. He graduated from UCSB in Sociology in 1973. He studied law at Santa Barbara and Ventura colleges of Law, and graduated in 1993. Over the course of his lifetime, he worked in a casino in Lake Tahoe, on phone lines and communication centers for GTE, at UCSB as Off Campus Studies Director and then Dean’s Office Extended Learning Department. He retired from UCSB to go into his own private practice. He was admitted to the 9th Circuit Federal Bar in 1996.

Howard was a proud resident of Santa Barbara. He loved the beach, surfing, sailing his own vessel for many years, and the eighth wonder, a Santa Barbara night. In his 40s, he completed multiple marathons. In his late 40’s and 50’s he was an avid outrigger canoeist, competing in California and Hawaii. He was President of the Outrigger Canoe Club of Southern California.

His favorite quotes: “I don’t belong to an organized political party. I’m a Democrat” – Will Rogers “I was never bored” – E.B. White epitaph A memorial Zoom gather-

ing will be on October 20, 2024 at 2:00 PM by following this link: https://us02web. zoom.us/j/87874501537?pwd =Qi82kOEasw8arZhtyuqp0 Yf9IbBKm.1 Meeting ID: 878 7450 1537

Gary Lee (Homer) Olmstead 12/11/1950 - 8/22/2024

Gary Lee (Homer) Olmstead age 73, passed away on August 22, 2024, in Suffolk, UK, after a sudden illness. He was the loving son of Mervin and Lorna Olmstead.

Gary is survived by his six children: Chloe, Ben, Luke, Jake, Rosie, and Poppy Olmstead, as well as four grandchildren: Jack Huggins, Danny Huggins, Curtis Olmstead, and Lucy Olmstead. He is also survived by his first ex-wife, Paula and his second ex-wife, Anne Marie.

Born in Santa Barbara, California and raised in Downey, California, Gary was an amazing surfer and pro golfer. He worked in the Cottage Hospital Physical Therapy Department in Santa Barbara, California in the early 1970s, where he met his first wife, Paula. They had three children; Chloe, Ben and Luke. In the early 1980’s, Gary worked as one of the Pro Golfers at the Ojai Valley Inn in Ojai. Though Gary and Paula eventually divorced, their love and respect for each other endured.

Several years later, Gary married Anne Marie. They had three children; Jake, Rosie and Poppy. They moved to England where Gary owned, managed and cheffed for several pubs.

Gary was a generous and gentle soul with a welcoming nature. He was everybody’s friend. We, his family, reflect on his life with deep love and sorrow. We remember Gary as that amazing athletic surfer and golfer; the loving, funny dad; the kind soul and free spirit with those beautiful blue eyes. “Gary, you were a beautiful man inside and

out. It feels so surreal that you are no longer here. You deserved so much love and understanding. Gary, we were proud to call you husband, father and grandfather. Knowing you, living with you, and loving you, has been a great gift. We are better humans for having had you in our lives. Our hearts are hurting, but Gary Lee Olmstead, You, will NEVER be forgotten.”

Rest in peace Beautiful Soul.

Gary’s ashes will be spread at his favorite surf spot in Huntington Beach, the Jetty, and at the Ojai Valley Inn, at the 12th hole where his father, Mervin’s ashes are.

James Edward Wankum

4/29/1941 - 9/25/2024

We are sad to announce that local teacher and coach James “Jim” Edward Wankum passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 25th, after a long struggle with Lewy Body Dementia.

Jim was born on April 29, 1941, in Bakersfield, California, the fourth child and first son of Norbert and Lucile Wankum. Growing up alongside his older sisters Rose, Barbara, and Peggy, and younger brothers Mike and Jeff, Jim spent his early years in Delano before the family moved to a cotton farm in Earlimart, California. On the farm, he learned the value of hard work, often recalling how his father paid him and his siblings five cents per row for picking cotton.

Jim played the trombone during his elementary and middle school years. At Delano High School, he was a standout on the football team. In his senior year of 1959, he played as a first-team allleague defensive tackle in the Kern County All-Star Game, earning a sportsmanship award and catching the eye of a recruiter from Allan Hancock College in Santa Maria, California. In 1960, Jim played for Hancock College, which ranked #4 nationally and

played in the Orange Show Bowl Game under the guidance of an up-and-coming young assistant coach named John Madden.

In 1961, Jim enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He received his training at the USMC Recruit Depot in San Diego and was stationed at the USMC Air St ation in Yuma, Arizona, where he was an Aviation Radar Technician. He also played football for the Marines. For his service, he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal and Rifle Expert Badge and achieved the rank of Lance Corporal E-3.

After completing his military service in 1964, Jim returned to Santa Barbara County to continue his education and football career at the University of California Santa Barbara. Majoring in Physical Education and Mathematics, he played three seasons for the UCSB football team, culminating in a trip to the Camellia Bowl in 1965.

In 1967, Jim met a local woman named Marilyn Glick, who would become the love of his life. The couple married shortly thereafter and settled in Santa Barbara, where they began their family.

Jim earned his teaching credential and began his career at Goleta Valley Junior High, teaching Physical Education and Math from 1967 to 1982. He later continued his career at San Marcos High School, where he taught Math and coached football and wrestling. During this time, he also sang with the Channel City Barbershop Chorus for several years.

In the year 2000, his first year of retirement, Jim won a new Porsche in a drawing at the Chumash Casino. The Porsche was too small for Jim to fit in comfortably, so he traded it for a Mercedes for his wife, Marilyn. He was definitely more comfortable in his Ford F-150.

In retirement, he played trombone in the Prime Time Band, enjoyed visits from his grandchildren, and stayed active playing lots of tennis.

In 2005, he was inducted into the UCSB Sports Hall of Fame as a member of the 1965 Camellia Bowl team. In 2010, he was honored by Allan Hancock College as a member of the undefeated 1960 team, and in 2012, he was inducted into

the Delano High School Footbal l Hall of Fame for their outstanding 1959 season. He loved “oldies” music of the ’50s and ’60s, Mexican food (especially the chile relleno and enchilada combo from Pepe’s), donuts, pancakes, the comedy of George Carlin, and laughter.

Jim was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia in 2019 and stayed active playing tennis with his many friends at Cathedral Oaks Tennis Club for as long as he could. His gradual decline was met with the unwavering support of his wife, dedicated caregivers, and frequent visits from family and friends.

Jim is survived by his wife of 57 years, Marilyn; his son, Brian; his daughter, Teri; his grandchildren, Conrad and Athena; his siblings, Rose, Barbara, Peggy, and Jeff; as well as 21 nieces and nephews. Per Jim’s wishes, there will be no memorial or services. The family would like to express deep appreciation for the dedicated care given by the Friendship Center, Easylift, and Jim’s caregiver Zulma, who have been an indispensable help these past few years, and to VNA Home Hospice these last few weeks.

The family would welcome contributions in Jim’s memory to friendshipcentersb.org and easylift.org.

Husband, Father, Friend, Brother, Uncle, Grandfather, Athlete, Soldier, Teacher, Coach—Jim was a gentle giant who will be deeply missed.

Emma Lou Diemer

11/24/1927 - 6/2/2024

Please join us in Celebrating the Life of Emma Lou Diemer (Novemb er 24, 1927 – June 2, 2024) on Sunday October 20th, 2-4 pm at First Presbyterian Church, Fellowship Center. 21 East Constance Ave. Santa Barbara CA 93105 Em being a fan of vibrancy and color, feel welcome to honor her by reflecting this in your attire. Continued on page 22

Emma Lou Diemer

1927–2024

Musician, Composer, Teacher

EBY BARBARA HIRSCH

mma Lou Diemer extraordinary person, musician, and composer left her beloved world this past June 2 at the ripe age of 96. She would readily admit to having been very fortunate, living a healthy and long life, loving her family, her dearest Marilyn, and her adopted town of Santa Barbara very much. She was a happy but self-contained person, whose joy and expression were almost entirely through music. “Sometimes in writing, I am so pleased with the music that is developing that I get up and run around the house … or, on occasion, I weep with the music I’m writing, or the words. And I am a person of great reserve. I guess that is why I write music?”

Emma Lou Diemer left the world hundreds of published musical works for organ, piano, voice, choir, band, orchestra, and various chamber ensembles. She wrote virtuosic music and music for young musicians to play, sacred and secular, music that would be admired by academics and regular music lovers alike.

In an interview once, she said she’d rather compose than eat hot fudge sundaes. She loved creating something that had never been done before, that people would perform and enjoy. Spreading the joy. She was so prolific because writing made her happy. For more than eight decades (her first church job was at the age of 13), Emma Lou played and wrote music most days of her life.

For those who knew Emma Lou, her most remarkable quality was the contrast between herself and her music. Other than her occasional spikey humor or intelligent musings, she was understated in most every way her petite physical self, her smile, her style of dress, her gait, the soft tone of her voice, her presence among people. This subdued nature of hers disappeared when she sat at an organ or piano because it was not herself there, only her music. Which was BIG. She blew listeners away with the intensity, the verve, the dynamism of her music as she played, even in church. How perfectly appropriate for her that the organist usually sits invisibly behind the massive console, having the power of great volume, innumerable timbres (colors), pedals, and multiple keyboards. Orchestration at hand! (Or hands and feet.) Church congregations were fortunate to have this experience weekly, but musicians and audiences around the world have heard her ceaseless variety and optimism that happily lives on.

As an organist, she would not only play what was on the page. Her mind and fingers were so facile, she likely had to restrain herself when necessary to accompany others. As a

professor of composition, what a great skill it was to have, for the students’ inspiration!

This is how Emma Lou ended up in Santa Barbara in the early ’70s. She had been teaching and playing in churches on the East Coast and, not knowing anything about Santa Barbara except that it was on the West Coast, applied for a position in the Music Department at UCSB. Peter Racine Fricker, the department chairman and a very distinguished composer and organist himself, hired her on the phone. Apparently, his secretary had sung one of her pieces in high school, but clearly, he was impressed by her work and not bothered that she was a woman. This was quite amazing for that time, as was the fact that she soon after started the electronic music studio there with the purchase of a large modular Moog synthesizer and tape recorder, when there were very few in the nation.

She drove across country in 1971 with two small dogs, a

cat, some goldfish, and a parakeet, whose talking provided good company. One cold night, the goldfish succumbed, but the rest happily made it. It must have been right for her to come. Her office number was 1111, and she has related that every one of her family’s birthdays contained the number 11. She was very close to her family, especially her older sister Dorothy, some of whose poems she set to music.

I was one of the many fortunate students who were able to experience her genius at my composition lessons. Writing came slowly to me, and I’d be stuck. She would sit at her piano to play what I had written and then continue with ideas that would simply flow from her fingers. I owe my career to her, its roots being in that very electronic music studio she created.

Others felt her genius and support in other ways. Ilana Eden described playing with her in church: “Performing with Emma Lou Diemer was like floating on a cloud of safety. She would take pieces generally written for flute with piano accompaniment and instantly orchestrate them to use the astonishing sounds of her church organ.” An organist colleague of hers and music director at Trinity Episcopal, Tom Joyce heard her music when he was a student at Oberlin Conservatory and then many years later in Santa Barbara. He had a deep well of respect for her, was honored that she would attend his recitals, as her support was like “wind in his sails.”

Emma Lou’s autobiography is called My Life as a Woman Composer. Written during the COVID years, it gives rare insights into a very private person who rarely spoke about herself and whose memory was spectacular considering she was in her nineties. Through myriad stories about her family life and people she knew, about her work and travels, she gave us a picture. The title may have been a bit of satire. How nice it would have been to be simply called a composer.

The Santa Barbara Symphony, where Emma Lou was composer in residence some years ago, has programmed one of Emma Lou’s works “Homage to Tchaikovsky” for its opening concert on October 19 and 20 at The Granada Theatre. On that Sunday during the matinee performance will also be a celebration of her life at the First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall from 2 to 4 p.m. So please consider attending the Saturday night performance to hear both Tchaikovsky and Emma Lou’s homage to him and then join us on Sunday. n

Emma Lou and the sister she adored, Dorothy, the poet

Emma Lou and Marilyn Skiold

Emma Lou Diemer at one of her favorite organs, our own at First Presbyterian Church

obituaries

James Ronald Gouger

2/20/1937 - 8/7/2024

He was a role model, a fabulous father, a good and true friend to so many. He was honest, Never lied and he had great integrity and was true to himself, and to me. He awoke each morning knowing that he would do the right thing, and to tell me that he loved me. He was kind and thoughtful. Always putting the needs of others before his own. He could always see things clearly and thoughtfully. He was wise in all things that dealt with human nature. And he loved me with all his heart.

Regardless of where God takes us, I will always go on trying to be the best that he saw in me. To follow his lead, to love God as sincerely and joyfully as he did. He is a hard act to follow, but humble and full of grace. Now, you tell me, was it just plain luck or did God select him for me?

Memorial to be held at Samarkand Retirement Community Friday October 11, 2024. 2-4pm. Refreshments to follow.

Tracy Meza Garrett

10/6/1965 - 6/26/2024

Tracy Meza Garrett, 58, unexpectedly passed away on  June 26, 2024, at her home in Moreno Valley, California, where she has lived for the past several years. Tracy was born and raised in Santa Barbara, California, and attended Santa Barbara High School. She will be remembered as a loving mother, daughter, sister, niece, cousin, and friend, and as a proud member of the Coastal Band of Chumash Nation. Her zest for life and

fondness for crafts was only surpassed by her love for her family.

She is survived by her four sons, Zachariah, Caleb (fiancée Amanda Van Dyke) Nico, and Tobias; her grandchildren Ryland Meza, Revely Meza, Lawson Meza, and Kira Meza; father, Walter Barbere, brother, William (Lori) Barbere, and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was predeceased by her mother, Barbara (Cordero) Barbere, and brother, Walter Barbere.

Tracy will be remembered and celebrated at a service at 10 a.m. on October 15 at Jubilee Christian Church, 7190 Hollister Ave., Goleta, California. A reception will follow at Word of Life Church, 130 S. Hope Ave., Santa Barbara (La Cumbre Plaza) from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Santa Barbara’s Dr. Bob 1/3/1949 - 8/15/2024

Humility of self and effusive praise for others was how Bob Gayou conducted himself in the world. Bob could find something good in everyone around him. He valued friendships and taught by example all who knew and loved him the meaning of being a real friend; we all listen better and are hopefully better friends because of Bob.

Robert Gayou (Bob) was born in Minnesota but moved as a child with his family to Canada where his father worked in the paper mills. He attended Trinity College in Dublin Ireland where he studied biological science and where notably he led his basketball team in smoking the most cigarettes during the timeouts. Bob graduated from the University of British Columbia Medical School and in the Spring of 1976 was on his way to a medical residency in New Zealand when he happened upon Santa Barbara and fell in love with the town and its people. He cancelled his plans for New Zealand and spent a year prior to start-

ing his medical residency at Cottage Hospital working at McGann Medical investigating aspects of tissue interactions with silicone medical devices

Bob served as the Medical Director of both the Santa Barbara and Goleta Cottage Hospital Emergency Departments. Bob’s soothing voice and gentle confidence put his emergency room patients immediately at ease. He was the only physician to be awarded Physician of the Year at Cottage Hospital twice.

Bob believed in giving back as a necessary obligation for the opportunities he felt fortunate to have received in his life in the USA and served as a founder and Director of Aeromedicos, a Santa Barbara-based volunteer group that builds and staffs clinics in Mexico with volunteer physicians and dentists. In Santa Barbara County Bob was instrumental in the installation of automated external defibrillators in public spaces and schools and was active in educating the public on their use.

B ob was focused on efficiency and quality in emergency care and was an early proponent and adopter of evidence-based-medicine. He was part of a team of physicians who revolutionized emergency medical care with the invention of the medical scribe program. Bob subsequently founded a successful national staffing company which deployed thousands of medical scribes from California to New York.

Bob found something interesting and good about everything and everyone he encountered and had a gift for finding a win-win solution to situations where others would have given up. He was a believer in open frank discussion and in open debate of ideas. A history buff he joined friends to study and discuss the Civil War and social movements following it. He organized a bi-monthly social event downtown at Joe’s Café referred to as the Packof-Dudes where his eclectic mixture of friends spanning the political spectrum from communist to radical right would come together to discuss the political topics of the day – with few facts, but plenty of passionate feelings and stiff drinks. It was a common admiration and love of

Bob that brought the group together for nearly thirty years.

While on a trip to Thailand Bob rode up to the Burmese border on a rented scooter, crashed (with only an ego injury) and returned determined to master motorcycling. He did and toured Europe and parts of the US with his cycling friends. He had a love of golf which most of us believed was far more for the social aspects than the sport.

Probably the happiest day of Bob’s life was when his daughter Audrey was born. He was able to experience the joy of raising her with his wife Luisa into an extraordinary college bound young woman.

He died peacefully in his sleep with Luisa and Audrey by his side on August 15, 2024. Bob’s warmth, charm, and humor will be hugely missed by all of us who are fortunate enough to have known him.

Jeanne Marie (Beraldo) Curtis

12/11/1955 - 9/3/2024

Jeanne Beraldo Curtis (1955-2024) was born in Ventura, CA and grew up on the Mesa, a special place in Santa Barbara, California, just a short walk to the lovely Thousand Steps lookout. She attended Dolores and Our Lady of Guadalupe, both parochial elementary schools in Santa Barbara in the sixties. After that, she attended La Cumbre Junior High and graduated from Santa Barbara High School in 1973. Jeanne married her first love, Rick Curtis, and had their only daughter, Naomi in 1974.

Jeanne had many friends and acquaintances during her professional career at the County of Santa Barbara as a Cancer Registrar where she researched and recorded cancer statistics in the Tri-Counties for over two decades. After retiring from her county position, she chose to continue to work part time in Dr Wipf ‘s dental practice as a receptionist where she cultivated deep and lasting friendships. S he loved

greeting people, socializing and participating in community events. She regularly volunteered for many non-profit fundraisers with her sister Joanne Hardarson locally. Jeanne is survived by her husband Richard Lee Curtis and her daughter Naomi Maia Romulo, as well as Armenco Romulo her son-in-law, and her three beloved grandchildren, Jahtro Romulo, Teotl Romulo and Sitlali Romulo. She is predeceased by her parents Joseph Francis Beraldo and Cecilia Elizabeth Beraldo. Jeanne is 9 th generation in Santa Barbara from two long time Santa Barbara families. Both arrived in1782, the year El Presidio de Santa Barbara was settled.

Jeanne is survived also by her three siblings, Jim Beraldo, Joanne Hardarson, and Jackie Beraldo. In addition, she has many cousins, nieces, and nephews who live in town who made her world a joyous place. From family barbecues to weekly gatherings for “happy hour,” she reveled in the company of her family and friends all around her.

Her passing on September 3, 2024, was a deep disappointment to her friends and family. In every way she lived a fulfilling, dignified, and courageous life, even well beyond her expected prognosis. She so wanted to stay present to those whom she loved and cared for. To those close to her, her life was an inspiration. She loved her people generously and often in the form of lavish meals. Jeanne was always “game” for an adventure, whether locally or on brief road trip. She loved to travel across the country and most often, to Mexico. She and Rick helped Naomi and Armenco build their beautiful adobe home in San Lorenzo, Malacota, Mexico, where the family would enjoy vacation and winter holidays with Armenco’s family. She loved art museums, opera, and especially the ocean. Jeanne Curtis will be missed by so many!

A memorial barbecue will be held at Oak Park in Santa Barbara on October 20, 2024, starting at 11am and going through the day. As usual, feel free to bring your favorite potluck item to share. Oak Park is located at 502 West Alamar Street, 93105 in Santa Barbara, CA near the Pueblo Street exit

obituaries

Edith Elaine Triplett

10/17/1930 - 10/3/2024

Elaine passed away September, 7th at the age 93. She was born in Kingsberg, CA, Oct 27th 1930. Elaine and her husband Edward L. Triplett moved to Santa Barbara in 1955 where they raised their family and would remain for life. Elaine was a Dental Assistant, and care taker for the elderly. Elaine and Ed loved to travel, and explored much of the world together. It brought joy for Elaine to regularly entertain for family and friends. Elaine is survived by two sons David and Stephen Triplett, daughter Cheryl Young, seven grandchildren, seven greatgrandchildren/ her beloved sister Sharon Gordon, niece Julie, nephews JC and mark Gordon, two great nieces Olivia and Avianna Gordon, and brother in law Richard Triplett. Love and gratitude to grandson Cannaan Triplett who lovingly cared for her for the last several years. A special thanks to hospice who took such wonderful care of her in her final weeks and saw to a peaceful passing. Elaine was loved and adored by all and will be deeply missed.

James Antonio Stevens

10/9/1971 - 6/11/2024

James Antonio Stevens was born in Concord, California on October 9, 1971, which was a very happy day for his family. He was the first child of James L. Stevens and Catherlean Warren.

The early years of his life through 3rd grade were spent in Pittsburgh, California, where he was a happy child

who had many friends. When James was 8, they moved to Santa Barbara, where his mother’s family resided. He began attending Ellwood School, where he showed an early interest in music and sports, loving kickball. He attended Goleta Valley Junior High, where his interest in sports flourished, and he began playing football, which he did through high school, as well as in the youth football league. He was a talented wide receiver, and thrived in that time of his life. He graduated from Dos Pueblos High School in 1989. After high school, he started working in construction.

Later, he moved to Wyoming and Colorado, working in the oil business. He moved back to Santa Barbara where he enjoyed life with family, friends, and working locally. James was a thoughtful man who liked spending time with those he loved. He really loved people and being with them energized him.

James was the proud father of four children whom he adored: Veronica, James Jr, Tajanay, and Keandre. He was predeceased by his father James and his brother Adrian. He is survived by his mother Cathy, his children, four grandchildren, nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles, cousins, and many friends. His family is grateful for his life and the joy he brought them. They are thankful that he is no longer suffering and is in the presence of the Lord.

A memorial for James will be held on Saturday, October 19th at 10:00 am at the Free Methodist Church of Santa Barbara, 1435 Cliff Drive.

Gomez

4/29/1932 - 9/26/2024

Maggie is preceded in death by her husband Lupe and son in law Keith. She is survived by her three children, Michael Gomez and family, Lynda Saunders and family and Marina Gomez. Maggie attended Dolores School and SBHS. Maggie worked for Victor the Florist and Eller’s Donuts and was a homemaker. Maggie lived her life the best she knew how. She will be greatly missed for her sense of humor, flirty ways, and concern for others. She could strike up a conversation with anyone and oh boy she did! She also had to stop to pet and say hi to every dog and baby along the way. Her gorgeous hazel eyes and beautiful smile made everyone’s day. She was all about her grandkids, they were the whole world to her. She could make a friend anywhere. Maggie was an avid walker, ferocious card playing, enjoyed word puzzles, knitting and sewing, and the Hallmark Channel. Her favorite thing was traveling to Maui and spend time with her daughter Lynda and family. In Napili and Lahaina, they had their Ohana with many local friends. She loved to swim and snorkel, walk to Napili Bay and enjoyed those mai tais! We all know of Maggie’s passion for the ocean and her love of Aloha! Margarita la mas Bonita requested in lieu of flowers to donate to Bishop Garcia Diego High School athletic Department in her name. A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 18th at 10:00am at Calvary Cemetery. Maggie suggested light or Aloha attire for her service.

Funeral Arrangements

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ALOHA. To you sweetheart Aloha.

Aloha from the bottom of my heart

Keep the smile on your lips.

Brush the tears from your eyes.

One more Aloha then it’s time for goodbye

To you sweetheart Aloha.

In dreams I’ll be with you, dear, tonight.

And I’ll pray for you that day when we will meet again.

Until then sweetheart Aloha

Mary A. Escobar

12/1/1928 - 9/13/2024

A life-long Santa Barbaran, Mary A. Escobar, 95, passed away on September 13, 2024 peacefully on her terms at her home. Mary was born on December 1, 1928 to Manuel and Julita (Julia) Aguayo.

Mary attended grade school through the 3rd grade but was a life-long student learning through the eyes of her children. Mary had impeccable cursive handwriting and book keeping skills that are rarely taught in today’s era. Mary attended weekly adult literacy classes at the Santa Barbara Public Library into her 80’s.

Mary met Santos Escobar her husband to be at a local dance and it was love at first sight. They got married at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church after courting for several months and spent 65 years together until his passing on August 30, 2015.

A great part of Mary’s life was raising her children and later taking care of her grandchildren. Mary was an honorary Santa Barbara High School Don. When the High School Athletic Department did not have the funds to launder and iron game day Football / Basketball uniforms in the 60’s-70’s she stepped to the plate and professionally performed this duty at her home after being coaxed by her husband. It was a sight to be seen of 85 football uniforms being hung to dry on home made racks in our patio.

Mary was very generous when it came to sharing her home cooked meals. She always made more than enough because she never knew who would be dropping by to eat. The best part of every meal were homemade flour tortillas.

Mary was an excellent gardener. She loved raising vegetables and she loved flowers. All of them were her favorites. She loved singing in Spanish. She loved walk -

ing and that ev ening stroll through Shoreline Park with her husband. In her late 80’s until the end she would walk a couple blocks through her neighborhood admiring neighbor’s gardens.

Mary’s 95 years on this earth were exceptional. She loved her husband, children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. She was a quiet woman but when she spoke you listened. She was kind and warm hearted who will be dearly missed.

Mary is survived by her four children Joseph Escobar (Mimi), Mary EscobarDuprey (John), Mona Escobar-Ornelas (Carlos) and Santos Escobar (Jennifer). Her grandchildren Seth (Darlene), Michal EscobarRetter (Kyle), Natasha Ornelas-Gonzales (Henry), Isaiah Ornelas (Sal), John Duprey, Kristina Duprey-Miller (Dustin), Matthew and Taylor Rose Escobar and her great-grandson’s Benjamin and Dominic Escobar, and great-granddaughter’s Naomi Grace and Mila Retter and Samatha Miller including many nephews and nieces who she loved. She leaves her brothers Manuel and Catarino Aguayo. Proceeded in death are Brothers Rosendo, Apolinar, Angel, Vicente and Sisters Carmen, Soledad and Jesus.

O ur thanks to Dr. Richard Po n ce, and to Hospice of Santa Barbara, Inc. Dr. Michael Bordofsky, caregivers Clara, Rosa, Jeanne and Maria.

The Rosary will be held at 7 pm, Thursday, October 10, 2024, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 21 E. Sola St. in Santa Barbara. The Funeral Mass is at 10 am, Friday, October 11, 2024 also at Our Lady of Sorrows. Burial immediately following at Calvary Catholic Cemetery at 199 N. Hope Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93110. Please consider a donation to Visiting Nurses and Hospice of Santa Barbara. Arrangements entrusted to Welch-Ryce Haider Funeral Chapels.

Margarita “Maggie”

Maggie passed away at home in Santa Barbara on September 26, 2024, at the age of 92. Maggie was born to Maria and Ricardo Perez in Santa Barbara on April 29, 1932. She had a brother Trino and sister Amelia.

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INDEPENDENT CALENDAR

As always, find the complete listings online at independent.com/events. Submit virtual and in-person events at independent.com/eventsubmit

THURSDAY 10/10

10/10-10/13,10/15-10/16:

Ensemble Theatre Company Presents: Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors This lightning-fast comedic show embodies what would happen if Bram Stoker’s legendary vampire tale was put into a blender with the comedic influences of Mel Brooks, Monty Python, and The 39 Steps, leading to a gender-bending story of famed female vampire hunter Jean Van Helsing and her motley company, who chase Count Dracula from the English countryside to Transylvania. The play previews on October 10-11 and runs through October 26. Thu., Tue.-Wed.: 7:30pm, Fri.-Sat.: 8pm, Sun.: 2pm. Preview: $25-$55; GA: $25-$94. The New Vic Theatre, 33 W. Victoria St. Call (805) 965-5400 or email boxoffice@etcsb.org etcsb.org/whats-on

10/10-10/13: Theatre Group at SBCC Presents: Neil Simon’s Lost in Yonkers Set in 1942 Yonkers, NY, this hilarious and heartbreaking play 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. The play previews on October 10 and runs through October 26. Thu.-Sat.: 7:30pm: Sun.: 2pm. Garvin Theatre, 721 Cliff Dr. Preview: $10-$20: GA: $16-$29. Call (805) 965-5935. theatregroupsbcc.com/current-season

10/10: S.B. Education Foundation Presents: State of Our Schools Superintendent Dr. Hilda Maldonado of the S.B. Unified School District will provide the opportunity for community members to learn about the state of area public schools. Reservations are required. 8am. Carrillo Recreation Center, 100 E. Carrillo St. Free. Call (805) 284-9125. sbefoundation.org/state-of-our-schools-tickets

FRIDAY 10/11

10/11: Environmental Defense Center’s TGIF! Join in the courtyard for live music, beverages including wine and beer, food trucks (food for purchase), and a chance to talk with environmental organizations and elected officials at this happiest of hours. Two drink tickets included. Proceeds will go to Environmental Defense Center. 7:30pm. Environmental Defense Center, 906 Garden St. Ages 10 and under: free; GA: $20. Call 805-963-1622 x104. environmentaldefensecenter.org/tgif

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

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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

10/11: Intocable This award-winning Tejano/Norteño band known for their captivating blend of accordion-driven melodies, dynamic rhythms, and heartfelt lyrics, celebrates three decades of musical excellence with their highly anticipated Treinta Aniversario Tour 2024. 8pm. The Arlington Theatre, 1317 State St. $71.05$93.96. Call (805) 963-9589. arlingtontheatresb.com

SATURDAY 10/12

Shows on Tap 10-16

10/10-10/14,10/16:

10/11: Lobero Theatre A Tribute to Billy Joel with Billy Nation featuring Adam Shapiro, 7:30pm. $50-$75. 33 E. Canon Perdido St. Call (805) 963-0761. lobero.org

10/11-10/12: Maverick Saloon Fri.: Jimi Nelson Band, 8:30-11:30pm. Sat.: Jimi Nelson on the patio, noon-4; Redondo B*tch, 9pm-midnight. 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. Free. Ages 21+. Call (805) 686-4785. mavericksaloon .com/event-calendar

SOhO Restaurant & Music Club Thu.: (((folkYEAH!))) Presents: Carina Round, 8pm. GA: $25.87, VIP: $199.40. Ages 21+. Fri.: Numbskull Presents: Cydeways, 9pm. $20.09. Ages 21+. Sat.: Me Sabor Presents: Conjunto Oye, Class: 9pm, Show: 10pm. $18-$25. Ages 21+. Sun.: S.B. Jazz Society presents: Erich Harrington, 1pm. Free-$25. Saritah Album Release Party, 8pm. $15-$18. Ages 21+. Mon.: SBCC Big Band Jazz, 7pm. $15. Wed.: (((folkYEAH!))) Presents: Boogarins, Triptides, 8pm. $25.87. Ages 21+. 1221 State St. Call (805) 962-7776. sohosb.com

10/10-10/11, 10/16: Eos Lounge Thu.: IV’iza Island, 9pm. Free Fri.: Nala, 9pm. $12.36. Wed.: Wednesday Bass Therapy w/ Bix Dubz, IceTea, Philocybin, 8pm. Free. 500 Anacapa St. Ages 21+. Call (805) 564-2410. eoslounge.com

10/10-10/11,10/13, 10/16: Lost

Chord Guitars Thu.: Leslie Mendelson, 8pm. $21.88. Fri.: Spencer the Gardener, 7pm. $11.59. Sun.: Kyran Daniel, 7pm. $21.88. Wed.: Jackson Gillies, 7pm. $11.59. 1576 Copenhagen Dr., Solvang. Ages 21+. Call (805) 331-4363. lostchordguitars.com

10/11-10/12: M.Special Brewing Co. (Goleta) Fri.: Peer Pressure, 6pm. Sat.: Will Stephen’s Band, 6pm. 6860 Cortona Dr., Ste. C, Goleta. Free. Call (805) 968-6500. mspecialbrewco.com

10/11-10/12: M.Special Brewing Co. (S.B.) Fri.: Space Queen, 8pm. Sat.: Runaway Fire, 8pm. 634 State St. Free. Call (805) 968-6500. mspecialbrewco.com

10/11: Roy Steve Fort, 8pm. Free Call (805) 966-5636. restaurantroy.com

10/11: Validation Ale Strings and Arrows, 7pm. 102 E. Yanonali St. Ages 21+. Call (805) 500-3111. validationale.com

10/12-10/13: Hook’d Bar and Grill Sat.: Free Radicals, 3pm. Sun.: Nate + Hector, 1pm. 116 Lakeview Dr., Cachuma Lake. Free. Call (805) 350-8351. hookd barandgrill.com/music-on-the-water

10/11: The Brewhouse Wake of the Flood (Grateful Dead cover band), 7-10pm. 229 W. Montecito St. Free. Call (805) 8844664. tinyurl.com/Wake-of-Flood

10/14: The Red Piano Morganfield Burnett, 7:30pm. 519 State St. Free. Call (805) 358-1439. theredpiano.com

10/15: Longoria Wines Live Music, 6pm. Free. 732 State St. Call (805) 679-5158 or email info@longoriawine.com tinyurl.com/LongoriaLiveOct15

10/12: Community Baby Shower and New Parent Resource Fair 2024/Baby Shower Comunitario y Feria de Recursos Para Padres Primerizos If you are expecting or have a new baby, come learn about programs and services that the library and more than 15 partnering community organizations have to offer. The first 50 attendees will receive a gift bag and a free board book. Si está esperando un bebé o acaba de tenerlo, venga a informarse sobre los programas y servicios que ofrecen la biblioteca y más de 15 organizaciones comunitarias asociadas. Los 50 primeros asistentes recibirán una bolsa de regalo y un libro de cartón. 10:30am-noon. 700 block of State St. (between Ortega and De la Guerra sts.). Free. Call (805) 962-7653. tinyurl.com/2024Baby-Shower

10/11, 10/13: Carhartt Family Wines Fri.: Live music, 5pm. Sun.: Live Music, 3 pm. Carhartt Cabin, 2939 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. Free. (805) 693-5100. carharttfamilywines.com

10/16: S.B. Bowl Leon Bridges, Hermanos Gutierrez, 7pm. $56.50-$156.50. 1122 N. Milpas St. Call (805) 962-7411. sbbowl.com

10/12: UCSB Arts & Lectures Presents: London Philharmonic Orchestra Enjoy a program featuring the works of Tania León, Shostakovich, and Tchaikovsky played by the London Philharmonic Orchestra, which was founded in 1932. 7pm. The Granada Theatre, 1214 State St. $53-$174. Call (805) 899-2222 or email boxoffice@ granadasb.org ticketing.granadasb. org/events

10/12: Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood: Asking for Trouble Masters of improv Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood the dynamic duo from TV’s Whose Line Is It Anyway? will bring the funny in this unscripted live show. 7pm. The Marjorie Luke Theatre, 721 E. Cota St. GA: $33.85-$71.21; VIP: $92.55. Call (805) 884-4087. luketheatre.org

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10/12: Jazz at the Lobero Presents: Herb Alpert and Lani Hall Music icon Herb Alpert and his Grammy Award–winning vocalist wife, Lani Hall, will perform an eclectic mix of American standards, Brazilian jazz, some Beatles, classic Tijuana Brass and Brazil ’66 songs with classic photos shown behind them. 7:30pm. Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. GA: $51-$65, VIP: $106. Call (805) 963-0761. lobero.org

10/12: Community Arts Workshop & SBAcoustic Present 4xSB Join for a chat about the craft of making wooden stringed instruments, a party, food and drink, and performances from The Elderberries and Tom Ball & Kenny Sultan. 6pm. Community Arts Workshop, 631 Garden St. $20-$25. Call (805) 301-7857. tinyurl.com/4XSB-Oct12

CEC Hub, 1219 State Street, S.B.

MONDAY, SEPT. 30, 6PM

SANTA BARBARA CITY COUNCIL

10/12: The 44th Annual Los Olivos Day in the Country Watch the parade at 10am, then shop from more than 150 artisan vendors and enjoy pumpkin carving and apple pie contests, a kids’ zone, live music, and a beer garden. 10am-5pm. Grand Ave., Los Olivos. Free. Email info@losolivosca.com losolivosca.com/day-in-the-country

CEC Hub, 1219 State Street, S.B.

THURSDAY, OCT. 3, 6PM

SANTA BARBARA CITY COUNCIL

SUNDAY 10/13

CEC Hub, 1219 State Street, S.B.

THURSDAY, OCT. 3, 6PM

STATE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 37

CEC Hub, 1219 State Street, S.B.

THURSDAY, OCT. 3, 6PM

STATE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 37

CEC Hub, 1219 State Street, S.B.

STATE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 37 CEC Hub, 1219 State Street, S.B.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 9, 5PM PROS AND CONS FORUM FOR BALLOT MEASURES

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 9, 5PM

PROS AND CONS FORUM FOR BALLOT MEASURES

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WEDNESDAY, OCT. 9, 5PM PROS AND CONS FORUM FOR BALLOT MEASURES

Zoom Webinar. Link is on Calendar at lwvsantabarbara.org

THURSDAY, OCT. 10, 6PM

GOLETA CITY COUNCIL & MAYOR

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THURSDAY, OCT. 10, 6PM

10/13: The 15th Annual Asian American Neighborhood Festival This family-friendly event will feature cultural dance and drum performances, cultural arts and crafts, Asian American artisan booths, education booths, and more. Visit the website for the schedule. 11am-3pm. El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park, 123 E. Canon Perdido St. Free. Call (805) 965-0093. sbthp.org/aanf

Goleta Union School Board Headquarters, 401 North Fairview Ave., Goleta

THURSDAY, OCT. 10, 6PM

GOLETA CITY COUNCIL & MAYOR

Goleta Union School Board Headquarters, 401 North Fairview Ave., Goleta

GOLETA CITY COUNCIL & MAYOR

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 16, 7 PM

Goleta Union School Board Headquarters, 401 North Fairview Ave., Goleta

CARPINTERIA CITY COUNCIL

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 16, 7 PM

10/13: Art Matters Lecture: Dr. Hollis Clayson: Mary Cassatt’s Alterity and Her Radical Modernism Professor Emerita of Art History and Bergen Evans Professor Emerita in the Humanities, Northwestern University, Dr. Hollis Clayson will talk about Mary Cassatt’s radical monstrosity of her so-called “mother and child” pictures, and the technical virtuosity and indirection of her intaglio prints. 3pm. S.B. Museum of Art, 1130 State St. Students: free; GA: $10-$15. Call (805) 963-4364. sbma.net/events

Zoom Webinar. Link is on Calendar at lwvsantabarbara.org

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 16, 7 PM

CARPINTERIA CITY COUNCIL

10/13: Kid Craft Art Workshop: Woodland Wind Chimes Kids can create a wind chime using oak leaves and/or tiny woodland creatures, and then apply colorful underglazes that will be taken to Clayworks studio for firing and available for pickup in two weeks. Participants under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult. 3pm. California Nature Art Museum, 1511-B Mission Dr., Solvang. $45-$50. Ages 5+ Call (805) 688-1082 or email info@calnatureartmuseum.org tinyurl.com/KidsCraftRegistrationOct13

CARPINTERIA CITY COUNCIL

Zoom Webinar. Link is on Calendar at lwvsantabarbara.org

THE FORUMS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

Zoom Webinar. Link is on Calendar at lwvsantabarbara.org

They will also be recorded by TVSB in English and Spanish and posted for later viewing on our YouTube Channel. Silvia Uribe of TransilPro will be providing simultaneous interpretation in Spanish.

THE FORUMS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

THE FORUMS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. They will also be recorded by TVSB in English and Spanish and posted for later viewing on our YouTube Channel. Silvia Uribe of TransilPro will be providing simultaneous interpretation in Spanish.

They will also be recorded by TVSB in English and Spanish and posted for later viewing on our YouTube Channel. Silvia Uribe of TransilPro will be providing simultaneous interpretation in Spanish.

MONDAY 10/14

10/14: UCSB Arts & Lectures Presents Yotam Ottolenghi Join Yotam Ottolenghi, world-renowned chef and author of his new cookbook, Comfort, for stories and watch him prepare one of his signature dishes live on stage. 7:30pm. The Granada Theatre, 1214 State St. $39-$69. Call (805) 893-3535. artsandlectures.ucsb.edu/events

TUESDAY 10/15

10/15: Film Screening: Panic!: Fresh Kill Watch a screening of Shu Lea Cheang’s 1994 sci-fi/drama Fresh Kill, about two young lesbian parents caught up in a global exchange of industrial waste via contaminated sushi, embodying environmental and social justice, followed by a post-screening discussion with Cheang. 7pm. Pollock Theater, UCSB. Free. Call (805) 893-4637. carseywolf.ucsb.edu

WEDNESDAY 10/16

10/16: Jazz at the Lobero Presents: Mariza Mariza, chart-topping soprano of the fado movement in Portugal, whose latest album, Home, was released last year, will bring her unique sound to S.B. 7:30pm. Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. GA: $51-$75, VIP: $131. Call (805) 963-0761. lobero.org

10/16: Girls Only Try Hockey Girls ages 4 to 15 who are interested in trying hockey are invited to give it a try. No experience necessary, and gear will be provided. 4:30pm. Ice in Paradise, 6985 Santa Felicia Dr., Goleta. Free. Call (805) 879-1550 or email gyhl@iceinparadise.org tinyurl.com/GirlsTryHockeyOct16

10/16: S.B. Audubon Society and Friends of California Condors Wild & Free Present Sophie Osborn Environmental writer and wildlife biologist Sophie Osborn will discuss what led to the endangerment of peregrine falcons, Hawaiian crows, and California condors; recount the efforts to recover their populations; and read excerpts from her book Feather Trails: A Journey of Discovery Among Endangered Birds. 7pm. Fleischmann Auditorium, S.B. Museum of Natural History, 2559 Puesta del Sol. Free. Call (805) 964-1468. sbnature.org/calendar

Hispanic Heritage Month/ Mes de la Herencia Hispana

10/16:

Raíces y Sueños Edition: Club de Creadores/Roots and Dreams Edition: Creators Club Create a Peruvian llama mini piñata at this fun and creative activity inspired by Latin-American culture and history. Crea una mini piñata de llama peruana en esta divertida y creativa actividad inspirada en la cultura y la historia latinoamericanas. 2-3pm. Eastside Library, 1102 E. Montecito St. Free. Grades K-2 and 3-6. Call (805) 962-7653. tinyurl.com/RaicesYSuenos

10/10: Raíces y Sueños Virtual Panel: Sergio Juárez

Join this Zoom panel with Sergio Juárez and Paloma Noyola, the real-life inspirations of 2023 film Radical, about how Juárez’s unconventional teaching methods in Mexico inspired Noyola and other students to overcome personal challenges to achieve academic and lifelong success. This program will be conducted in Spanish without English translation. Únete a este panel de Zoom con Sergio Juárez y Paloma Noyola, los inspiradores de la vida real de la película 2023 Radical, sobre cómo los métodos de enseñanza poco convencionales de Juárez en México inspiraron a Noyola y a otros estudiantes a superar desafíos personales para alcanzar el éxito académico y vitalicio. Este programa se realizará en español sin traducción al inglés. 7pm. tinyurl.com/RaicesYSuenos

10/13: Raíces y Sueños: Bilingual Storytime at the Museum of Art/Hora del Cuento Bilingüe Your child will practice language, social, and motor skills, while you get the chance to connect with other caregivers at this morning of art and storytime. Su hijo/hija practicará habilidades lingüísticas, sociales y motoras, mientras usted tiene la oportunidad de relacionarse con otros cuidadores en esta mañana de arte y cuentos. 11-11:45am. S.B. Museum of Art, 1130 State St. Free. Grades K-2 and 3-6. Call (805) 962-7653. tinyurl.com/RaicesYSuenos

10/15: Raíces y Sueños Edition: Club de Creadores/Roots and Dreams Edition: Creators Club Create a mini Lotería flowerpot inspired by the popular Mexican board game (see photo above). Meals for families will be provided. Crea una mini maceta de Lotería inspirada en el popular juego de mesa mexicano. (Ver la foto de arriba.) Se ofrecerá comida a las familias 5-6pm. McKinley Elementary School, 350 Loma Alta Dr. Free Grades K-2 and 3-6. Call (805) 962-7653. tinyurl.com/RaicesYSuenos

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5:00 PM–7:00 PM Thursday, October 17

UCSB Library Special Research Collections

Join us for this exhibition opening featuring the Trianon Press, a 20th-century fine art publisher based in Paris, known for their painstaking reproductions of original artwork by artists like William Blake and Marcel Duchamp.

RSVP for FREE parking to the event www.library.ucsb.edu/ emanations

Fall

Happenings

10/10-10/16: 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

10/10-10/16: 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

10/10-10/16: Los Olivos Scarecrow Festival Walk around town to see all the scarecrows humorous, all-natural, and more and then vote for your favorite. Various locations in Los Olivos. Scarecrows on display through October 31. Free losolivosca.com/syv-scarecrow-fest

10/10-10/16: 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 October31. 8pm. The Haunt Ghost Tours, Solvang City Center, 1635 Copenhagen Dr., Solvang. Ghost hunter: $55; non-believer: $75. Call (415) 446-1580 or email info@thehauntghosttours.com. thehauntghosttours.com/tours/solvang

10/10-10/16: 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

10/10-10/16: 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. 10am6pm. Solvang Farmer Pumpkin Patch, 1035 Alamo Pintado Rd., Solvang. Free. Call (805) 331-1948. facebook.com/SolvangFarmerPumkinPatch

10/10-10/16: Zellers Farms Pumpkin Patch Wind your way through the corn maze, meet the menagerie of farm animals, and pick from traditional pumpkins and heirloom varieties. Thu.-Fri., Tue.Wed.: 2-6pm; Fri.-Sat.: 10am-6pm. Zellers Farm, 2050 Sweeney Rd., Lompoc. Free. Call (805) 757-7906. tinyurl.com/Zellers-Farms

10/11: Spooky Movie Night: Haunted Mansion Enjoy complimentary popcorn and a screening 2023’s family-friendly horror comedy Haunted Mansion, which follows a mother and son who call “so-called” spiritual experts to help rid their home of supernatural squatters. 6:30pm. Free. Rooftop of Paseo Nuevo’s South Side parking garage, 651 Paseo Nuevo. tinyurl.com/SpookyMovieNights

10/10-10/16: Transition House’s Halloween 2024 Wishlist Bring joy and happiness to the kids and teens living at Transition House! Purchase a costume from their Amazon Wish List and have it sent directly to Transition House. Call (805) 966-9668. tinyurl.com/TransitionHouse-Halloween

For the 35th year, the Santa Barbara Museum of Art honors the Mexican tradition of remembering the dead with a display of altars created by students in the Museum’s school and outreach programs and local community groups. Día de los Muertos inspired art activities for all ages will be offered on the Front Terrace and in the Family Resource Center.

End the event at 3:45 pm by joining the second Day of the Dead Calenda from SBMA to the Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara. This festive procession will feature a range of traditional music and dances from the Mexican states of Oaxaca and Guerrero. All are welcome to participate.

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Pianos on State 15 th Anniversary Santa Barbara, CA Oct 1-20, 2024

Thank you to this year’s artists and to our organizing partners. For a schedule of student piano performances visit

Alaina Murphy

Alejandra Campos

AYC Artistry

Anne Burdette

Charmaine Winston of Charmed Life Designs

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Organizing Partners

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FROM FILMS TO FICTION

ANDREW DAVIS DISCUSSES HIS NEW NOVEL, DISTURBING THE BONES

Acclaimed director and screenwriter (Holes, The Fugitive, and the Santa Barbara–set Steal Big Steal Little, among others) and Santa Barbara resident Andy Davis has teamed up with American Book Award–winning author Jeff Biggers to write a new novel, Disturbing the Bones, in which they imagine what happens in the final days of a clashing presidential election when a nuclear weapons incident throws the world into chaos.

Davis and Biggers will launch the novel at two Santa Barbara events on Wednesday, October 16. First, they will be at UCSB’s Interdisciplinary Humanities Center at 4 p.m., and that evening they will be signing books at the Community Environmental Council’s Environmental Hub (1219 State St.) at 7 p.m.

David Starkey spoke to Davis about his new novel. This interview has been lightly edited for brevity and clarity.

I’d like to start by asking why you, a noted film director, were interested in writing a novel in the first place. This was an idea I had for a movie a long time ago, and I went back and forth about how to approach it. Then finally I started to write the screenplay, and I found a guy named Jeff Biggers, who’s a wonderful writer who had done a lot of work in a kind of environmental reportage way. He wrote a book called Reckoning at Eagle Creek: The Secret Legacy of Coal in the Heartland about his family’s history in southern Illinois, right across from Cairo, Illinois, where a significant portion of the novel is set. I decided I would use Jeff as a partner to help me write the screenplay, and we started working on it, and I realized I wanted to put so much in the screenplay that it was never going to fit, so I said, “Let’s just write the novel, and then we’ll extract the best of it for the screenplay.”

Any other elements involved in the creation of Disturbing the Bones? The core of the book comes from two places. One is a movie called The Package, which I made with Gene Hackman and Tommy Lee Jones and Joanna Cassidy, a Cold War thriller. It’s a story about a potential disarmament agreement that the generals don’t want to happen. The second thing that inspired me was one of my mentors, a cinematographer named John Weir, who at one time worked

for the State of Illinois for the Department of Transportation, and, in doing that, covered a dig called Koster. It was a very significant archeological find in North America, 26 layers going back 13,000 years. And I thought that would be the basis of a very interesting thriller: And the metaphor was [that] we will be remembered for thousands and thousands of years for what we put in the ground, like our missile silos.

How did it all come together? I blended the story of Cairo, Illinois infamous Cairo, near where Dred Scott was imprisoned; it was the southernmost staging ground of the Union army, a place of racial turmoil in the late ’60s and ’70s, where Blacks were boycotting downtown, and the Klan rose up and Nazis came down from Chicago. And then the idea of the Russians who are testing hypersonic missiles, and we monitor them from an Air Force Base near St. Louis.

So, we sort of wove together the story of a young man, Randall, who lost his mother at the age of 14, a Black woman who was a reporter for Ebony magazine who disappeared covering the violence.

We also have this young archaeologist, Molly, who winds up going to Yale under the mentorship of this general who’s basically the villain, and the fact that her grandfather was in the Klan creates great conflict between her and Randall, but then they wind up working together. And all this is happening while we have a heated presidential race in which one of the candidates is an African American woman.

What about the actual composition process of the book? Who did what? Well, the idea of the story and the characters and the movement and the action was a lot from what I had brought to the table. But Jeff was a real wordsmith. He’s great at writing descriptions and characters, and he understood a lot about the fabric of the people down there. Jeff is just a really bright guy, a really

eloquent writer. We’d send drafts back and forth, rewriting each other, and it was a real collaboration.

As a reader and a novelist, I’m always thinking the only thing that matters is whether or not the reader turns the page. Whether it’s Tolstoy, or some avant-garde work, or the latest beach read. But it seems like the thriller is a genre that’s especially demanding in that regard. What was your strategy to keep readers turning to the next page and the next chapter? I just tried to keep it visual what are you seeing, and also what are you hearing, and is it moving the story along? And in terms of the backstory and texture, in a movie, that will be done with visuals, and in a novel, you have to write about it, and that’s one of the great contributions Jeff made: describing what we’re seeing in the context of the places. He knew the Cairo, Illinois, stuff more than I, and I know the Chicago stuff.

We live in a very politically divided society. Obviously, that played a big role in Disturbing the Bones. Absolutely. There were certain rightwing generals who came out and were on Fox News all the time, speaking about the mistakes the president was making. And the Russians are having all these discussions about their atomic weapons.

It all came together in an eerie way. So, you’re thinking that once the book comes out, in the near future it will become a screenplay again? We have to go back and refresh the screenplay with the best elements of the novel.

Can you mention any actors that you have in mind to play the leads? For the Randall character, the Chicago cop, the obvious choice would be Denzel Washington. Emma Stone would be good as the archaeologist. And Tommy Lee Jones would be great as the general. How’s that work for you?

I think you’ve got yourself a hit.

—David Starkey

For more information on Disturbing the Bones, see andrewdavisfilms.com/disturbing-the-bones.

BITE INTO ETC’S DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS

This October, Ensemble Theatre Company is getting in the spooky spirit with Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen’s outrageous, shirt-splitting comedy, Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors. This spoofy bloodlust riot tells the familiar story of the dreaded Count of Transylvania but in Comedy of Terrors, Bram Stoker’s “creature of the night” is closer on the monster scale to Frank N. Furter’s “muscle man” than Bela Lugosi’s gothic icon.

Adam Hagenbuch plays Dracula, who, judging by the promo images, has been hitting the 24-hour gym. Hagenbuch calls Comedy of Terrors an approach to the classic tale that “amps up the sexy and plays down the horror,” comparing the show’s style to comedies like Young Frankenstein. “It’s Halloween-themed; it fits perfectly in the season,” he says. “We might as well be handing candy out at the front.”

Director Jamie Torcellini describes the play as a sendup of the 1931 Dracula film with a hip, sexy aesthetic and a ludicrous tone. “We are taking risks with the limits of where we’ll go with the thirst for blood and sex,” he says, noting the outlandishness the production is daring to achieve. “As soon as Dracula rips off his shirt, it’s going to be mayhem anyway,” he says of his sculpted vampire lead, “especially when he makes his boobs jump up and down.” (Hagenbuch confirms much trial and error while working with tear-away shirts.)

Beyond the absurdity, Torcellini promises enough smart humor to make the show appealing to a wider audience. “These actors are true to their characters,” he says of the cast, many of whom are onstage most of the show, in and out of quick changes, playing a multitude of characters. “Comedy comes from good actors knowing how to land a comic moment.”

—Maggie

Yates

Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors runs October 9-26 at the New Vic (33 W. Victoria St.), including certain special event nights, such as Pride Night on October 24. For the complete schedule and ticket

Authors Jeff Biggers (left) and Andrew Davis

Adam Hagenbuch and Regina Fernandez star in the Ensemble Theatre Company’s production of Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors

Dance, Theater and Film

An Evening with Lil Buck and Jon Boogz

Thu, Oct 24 / 8 PM / UCSB Campbell Hall

Arrive early to enjoy food trucks and a live DJ set

With a combined repertoire that spans Memphis Jookin’, hip hop, ballet and contemporary dance, Lil Buck and Jon Boogz perform an original piece created especially for UCSB Arts & Lectures alongside screenings of their award-winning work and an in-depth conversation/Q&A with the audience.

Major Sponsor: Jody & John Arnhold

Essential African Pop from Mali Habib Koité, Aly Keïta, Lamine Cissokho

Mandé Sila

Wed, Oct 30 / 8 PM / UCSB Campbell Hall

“First there was Hendrix, then Stevie Ray, and now Habib.” – Bonnie Raitt

African polyrhythms merge with the propulsive beats of modern rock in the hypnotic grooves of Mali’s Habib Koité, joined by balafon virtuoso Aly Keïta and kora master Lamine Cissokho.

Immersive Dance Theater

Cloud Gate

Dance Theatre of Taiwan

13 Tongues

Cheng Tsung-lung, Artistic Director

Sat, Nov 2 / 7:30 PM / Granada Theatre

Mixing traditional storytelling with futuristic imagery and shifting between folk, classical and electronic music sources, 13 Tongues delivers an unforgettable experience of contemporary dance at its most innovative and spectacular.

Due to the nature of this event, late seating will not be permitted

Dance Series Sponsors:

Margo Cohen-Feinberg, Barbara Stupay, and Sheila Wald

Lil Buck

Jon Boogz

STATE STREET BALLET

PIROUETTES INTO ITS

30TH SEASON WITH LIVE MUSIC, WORLD PREMIERES, AND MORE

SCHEHERAZADE AND THEFIREBIRD DOUBLE BILL BEGINS A NEW ERA FOR PROFESSIONAL BALLET IN S.B.

State Street Ballet has some new twists for the upcoming 30th anniversary season, the first one to be entirely programmed with two women at the helm: Artistic Director Megan Philipp and Executive Director Cecily MacDougall. While both worked for years with Founding Director Rodney Gustafson, who began the company in 1994, his retirement (in 2023, he turned artistic director duties over to Philipp, and in 2024, he handed the executive director responsibilities to MacDougall) left the gates open for the company to, as Philipp puts it, “have a kind of an exciting new beginning.”

But, she’s quick to point out, “it’s not a brand-new beginning. But a new beginning is a new energy.”

And it’s a well-planned transformative chapter in the ballet company’s history. “It’s all been pre-premeditated and pre-planned, but yes, we finally, this summer, we were on our own,” said Philipp. “So, we had a lot of work, but it’s exciting. We have a lot to learn, but we’ve both been here for a really long time.”

Adds MacDougall, “It’s so funny someone at the happy hour last night was asking me if I’m old enough to be running this company…. I’m 35, but I’ve been here for almost half my life, so yeah, I feel like that has to count for something.”

While a lot of the changes have to do with technology and infrastructure and things not always visible to the public, one of the most exciting outward-facing things happening is that for the first time ever, all of State Street Ballet’s performances will have live music to accompany them, thanks to a generous grant from the Manitou Fund, Nora McNeely Hurley Silo.

Fittingly the premiere program of the season, the double bill Scheherazade and The Firebird, October 26-27 at The Granada Theatre, will be performed with the Santa Barbara Symphony, conducted by Nir Kabaretti. Philipp describes it as “more than just a performance. It’s a night of unforgettable artistry, and a celebration of 30 years of ballet excellence.”

The virtuosic Scheherazade, with choreography by Autumn Eckman and music by Nikolai Andreyevich Rimsky-Korsakov, was first envisioned by State Street Ballet Managing Director Tim Mikel, who wrote the libretto and it premiered in 2014.

The Firebird features dramatic choreography by William Soleau and music by Igor Stravinsky, to tell a fantastical Russian fairy-tale of good and evil. The company’s cast of international artists will be joined by guest artist Rachel Hutsell, formerly of New York City Ballet.

Opera San Luis Obispo Grand Orchestra will accompany State Street Ballet for this year’s performances of The Nutcracker, December 21-22 at the Granada. A celebration of tradition, magic, and community, State Street Ballet will bring more than 150 performers to the stage to create holiday magic. Students

from State Street Ballet Academy, along with trainees from the company’s Professional Track Program, join the cast to bring Rodney Gustafson’s enchanting choreography to life.

There’s more ballet excitement for the whole family coming our way. In the company’s first full-length world premiere since 2019, The Little Mermaid at the Lobero Theatre March 1-2 takes the ultimate adventure to learn about true love. With choreography by Philipp and MacDougall, the production features stunning sets, life-sized puppets, and an original score by esteemed film composer Charles Fernandez, performed live by San Luis Obispo Opera Orchestra.

The company notes that this production also includes a sensory-friendly performance for families with special needs or small children: The house lights will be dimmed but remain on, the volume on speakers and mics will be reduced, and audience members are welcome to move and vocalize as needed. In addition, subsidized tickets are available.

Closing the 30th anniversary season of State Street Ballet is The Brilliance Program: Balanchine, Arpino, and Beyond at the Lobero Theatre May 9-10. For this special showcase, classical elegance and contemporary innovation share the stage with George Balanchine’s “Who Cares?” and “Birthday Variations” by Joffrey Ballet’s Gerald Arpino. There is also a world premiere by the visionary Kassandra Taylor Newberry that further pushes artistic boundaries in this showcase. Kostis Protopapas conducts the Opera Santa Barbara Orchestra for these performances. —Leslie Dinaberg

Tickets for all performances are now on sale with a 30 percent discount for season ticket subscriptions. See statestreetballet.com for details.

Scheherazade and The Firebird open the State Street Ballet season.

Dodging the Sisters:

CINEMA FOR NATURE’S SAKE

NATURETRACK FILM FESTIVAL PRESENTS A FULL SLATE OF NATURE-THEMED FILMS

Nature lovers will find much to like with the nicheoriented NatureTrack Film Festival, taking place October 11-13 in the ample spread of the Camino Real Cinemas in Goleta, and featuring a dense roster of documentaries concerning our planet. Opening night’s fare showcases the Central Coast premiere of Jane Goodall: Reasons for Hope, along with the world premiere of the shorts Open Space and Otter Space The remainder of the weekend plays host to more than 80 films, including such world premieres as a new PBS doc Animal Pride: This Is Nature’s Coming Out Story, R.E.S.C.U.E., and Tagliamento: The King of the Alpine Rivers

As the title suggests, the NatureTrack Film Festival (NTFF) aims to connect with environmental and nature-themed subjects a field of historic concern and advocacy in Santa Barbara while also tending to cinematic interests. Sporting the mission statement “to ignite a passion for nature through film,” the event proposes a dualistic agenda, going back to the festival’s launching in 2018 in Los Olivos, founded by NatureTrack Foundation head Sue Eisaguirre.

The move to a more expansive space in Goleta marks an upward evolution, and the NTFF compound will also include the large former Pier One space nearby.

in the country, but none quite like ours on the West Coast. We also have over 35 filmmakers attending this year from all around the world, another record for us, which again speaks to both the strength of the program and also the strength of this community and its ability to attract visitors.”

Gareth Kelly, now in his second year as director, circum-ambulated his way into the film world, working as assistant to famed director Andrew Davis (The Fugitive, Holes) and creating such SBIFF–featured short films as Locals Only: The Little Big Pub, a doc about The Press Room.

“Being able to curate a festival of films with a mission of igniting a passion for nature just seems like a perfect fit for the area and in particular Goleta, a city that seems more conscious than most of its connection to and preservation of the outdoors and open space,” said Kelly.

Nearly 400 titles were considered by programming director Bryce Thompson. As Kelly points out, “There are so many film festivals out there these days over 12,000 it can be hard to stand out, but our hope is filmmakers are starting to seek us out as the festival they want to premiere their film at or to be a part of. There are a few nature-centric film festivals elsewhere

Looking into the future, Kelly says, “While we have no plans to compete with SBIFF [Santa Barbara International Film Festival] or that scale, we do appreciate many of the things they do. With year-round programming, a dedicated theater for screenings, and more community events we too have discussed how we can grow our festival.

“Since last year’s move to Goleta, we discussed broadening the definition of what people think a nature-centric film festival can be. Last year, we had a romantic comedy in the festival that was shot in a national park, and I always like to joke that Jaws would fit in our festival. I think about all the horror films that are often set in the woods and think how cool it would be to have a late-night ‘horror in the woods’ block in our program. We even have a film this year about gay penguins,” he laughs.

“There’s so much opportunity in this space, and I feel we’re just only starting to scratch the surface.”

—Josef Woodard

See naturetrackfilmfestival.org for

A special visitor at one of the previous film festivals

Audiences enjoying the NatureTrack Film Festival

DEMOCRACY, NOT POLITICS, IS AT WORK IN FIGHT NIGHT

ACCLAIMED PLAY THAT WOWED AUDIENCES  WORLDWIDE MAKES A SANTA BARBARA STOP OCTOBER 15

Are you counting down the days until the votes are counted? Do you need a fix, just a little more of that icky high you can only get with election coverage? Or are you stressed about the state of democracy, but can’t hear even one more political buzzword without feeling queasy? UCSB’s Arts & Lectures has the answer with Fight Night, an experiential theater piece conceived by Belgian art troupe Ontroerend Goed that shows the mechanisms of democracy at work. This show has been touring the world to superb critical reception for more than a decade, including at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Fight Night turns the audience into a micronation by inviting them to vote on the show’s presented “candidates.” Angelo Tijssens, the show’s “moderator,” calls the production a “show about democracy, not a show about politics.” Upon entering the venue, every audience member receives a voting device for answering poll questions or voting for statements throughout the show. “We don’t offer scenarios; we just ask questions. My first question is ‘Did you pay for your ticket?’ It’s a journey we embark on together,” says Tijssens. “We use the metaphor of a theater show to talk about democracy.”

As candidates are voted in and out of favor by the audience, savvy viewers may recognize the subtle redirections at work through the cunning use of nuanced, influential language and refined plucking at audience empathy. In more than a decade of performing this show, Tijssens says he is rarely surprised by the choices audiences make in their voting trends people tend to be similarly swayed by these tactics all over the world. In that way, he says, not only is Fight Night a love letter to democracy, but it’s also a “firm warning of the tyranny of the majority.”

—Maggie Yates

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Fight Night is at UCSB Campbell Hall on October 15.

Includes Live Cooking Demo An Evening with Yotam Ottolenghi

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

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

Pre-signed copies of Comfort will be available for purchase, courtesy of Chaucer’s

Event Sponsor: Martha Gabbert

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Women Money Power: The Rise and Fall of Economic Equality

Thu, Oct 17 / 7:30 PM / UCSB Campbell Hall

FREE copies of Cox’s new book, Women Money Power, will be available while supplies last (pick up at event; one per household)

Examining the challenges women face today and the culture and systems that hold them back, journalist Josie Cox chronicles the historical fight to close the gender pay gap and asserts that the battle for equality is far from over.

Lead Sponsor: Dorothy Largay

Pulitzer Prize Finalist

An Evening with Percival Everett

Fri, Oct 25 / 7:30 PM / UCSB Campbell Hall

FREE copies of Everett’s new book, James, will be available while supplies last (pick up at event; one per household)

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POSITIVE VIBRATIONS HIT THE LOBERO ON OCTOBER 19

POWER OF MUSIC CONTINUES TO ROCK WITH HALE MILGRIM AND RICHARD SALZBERG’S QUIPS&CLIPS SERIES

Their excitement is infectious when I meet with Hale Milgrim and Richard Salzberg to learn more about the newest in their Go to Hale series at the Lobero Theatre. “Positive Vibrations” will take place on October 19. Despite the fact that Milgrim, the former CEO and president of Capitol Records, has hosted these benefit shows for the Lobero since 2008, and Salzberg has been collaborating with him for more than a decade, these two self-professed music nerds are just as eager as ever to share their latest musical treasures.

“The program is part of the Lobero building’s year-long centennial celebration, and many of the artists we’ll be showing will have played on the Lobero stage at some point in their careers,” explained Salzberg.

The “program,” for those who’ve never been, uses their impressive private archives of musical film footage as a springboard to share personal stories from Milgrim’s many years in the music industry, including his relationships with artists before and during his tenures at Capitol, Elektra/ Asylum/Nonesuch, and Warner Brothers/Reprise, among others.

And thanks to the technical assistance of John Flandrick, they have a much more sophisticated editing process in place now to highlight the evolution of various artists and their song craft, and in many cases, have the artists discussing their musical evolution in their own words. For example, one of the segments is Justin Hayward of the Moody Blues with A Question of Balance, the group’s sixth album, which was released in 1970.

Another great piece they shared with me in Salzberg’s home screening room was Paul Simon (whom Milgrim worked with at Warner Bros.) and the origins of Graceland. And there’s even a peek into the new Grateful Dead show at the Sphere in Las Vegas.

Expect some clips from Pink Floyd, Mark Knopfler, Peter Gabriel, and many other well-known artists, as Milgrim has worked with so many greats, from Bonnie Raitt and Jackson Browne to Paul McCartney, Radiohead, Metallica, Neil Young, Eric Clapton, the Who, and more.

“Music is such an important part of our lives,” said Milgrim.

“Hale and I live and breathe this stuff,” said Salzberg. “The Lobero is just a bigger living room for all of this.”

Music possesses a special power to raise our spirits and can create positive shared experiences, they both agree. And these one night only live presentations make that communal experience all the more unique.

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Remarkable animal portraits of the feline and canine families inhabit the gallery this fall. The art of natural history is on display in original hand-colored lithographs by 19th-century artists and naturalists, John James Audubon and Daniel Giraud Elliot.

The Lobero Theatre (33 E. Canon Perdido St.) doors open at 6:22 p.m. on Saturday, October 19, with a 6:52 p.m. sharp showtime. Tickets and additional information are available at lobero.org.

Hale Milgrim (left) and Richard Salzberg at the mixing board at the Lobero Theatre. Their newest Quips & Clips show is October 19.

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An icon in Santa Barbara and the Minneapolis music scene known for rock and Americana, Schlieske unveils her latest musical journey, The Good Life. Teaming up with a stellar ensemble, the artist embarks on a transformative jazz odyssey. This album, featuring renowned musicians Cody McKinney, Pete Hennig, Bryan Nichols, Brandon Wozniak, and Jake Baldwin, is a departure into uncharted jazz territory – a nod to the lasting allure of jazz, ushering in a new era yet paying homage to its timeless roots. SATURDAY

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DANISH CERAMICIST MARIANNE STEENHOLDT BORK DELIGHTS THE EYE AND MIND WITH ELVERHØJ MUSEUM EXHIBITION

Ceramic artists have long suffered and survived a certain stubborn reluctance of the fine art world to accept them as members, to transcend the implied barrier between dimensions of craft and capital ‘A’ Art. Progress has been made, and many impressive ceramicists have clearly made the leap into fine art quarters, combining qualities of refined craft and underlying seriousness of content and intent.

Consider, for instance, the delightful, quirky, and evocative work of Danish ceramic artist Marianne Steenholdt Bork, whose current show at Solvang’s Elverhøj Museum manages to appeal to aesthetic measures and a vibrant imagination. The vessel-like and imagery-packed work in her exhibition, The Lion Has to Be Happy, makes for a viewing experience satisfying on multiple levels and to multiple viewers.

It’s a family-friendly show, also inviting deeper art appreciation for those so inclined to pay attention. Her skilled and impressively detailed pieces are blessed with a sense of playfulness and myth-infused narratives, tucked into vessels with 360-degree visual fields. As the title suggests, lions and other creatures lurk here, celebrated for mythical and animal charm factors, along with clever insertions of self-portraiture and other gently bustling, all-over ornamentation. Perspective can turn upside-down at times, to better enliven the art and disorient the viewer, in a kindly way.

And did we mention that the show’s run, through October 14, landed neatly in the time of Solvang’s Danish Days, which livened up the Danish-born town last weekend?

A very good place to start in viewing the exhibition is just down the entrance ramp to the gallery space, where a set of six fantastically decorated lions go by the moniker “Filihankat” also the name of her gallery and workshop near Aarhus, Denmark and her admitted “artistic icon.” We get a quick instructive sense of her artistic m.o. here, which taps into a child-like sense of color and wonder, through a malleable filter of mature artistic sophistication.

Bork’s animal lore and obvious love may be embodied in the piece “Artemis,” named after the Greek god governing the protection of animals. In one tuckedaway corner of the gallery, the artist pays affectionate tribute to canines, with the telling titles “Fides,” “My Dog The Bird and Me,” and “Life with Better with a Dog.”

Although Bork projects a palpable empathy and fascination with the real-world animal domain, mythology and animalia also often meet in her work. “The Wolverine” celebrates the subject as a Native American symbol of the trickster, and “The Crows Take Off” cross-references the avian subjects, lion, and a lunar/solar sighting. More than once, she equates animal protagonists with “Rosie the Riveter,” the famed feminist icon linked to the WWII workforce.

In the dense, delicious piece “Dubo-Man,” the mood at hand is at once meditative and dream-like, with a contemplative cat-lion-man, a nude study, and other decorative filigree in the mix. As the artist writes of the piece, “Perhaps the Dubonnet Man (Dubo) is thinking about the Little Mermaid in the distance as he pours his cocktail.”

One of the more attention-seizing pieces in the room sports another of her list-based titles, “The Air Almond Tree and Me.” Yes, those elements are included in the iconography, in fragmented and sometimes gravity-defying ways in the compositional order of things, but the plot thickens further as we peer around the back to find a man basking in sunset luster on the flipside. Multiple angles conspire toward an intuitively expressive center.

Suffice to say, Bork has presented a small but nourishing feast of pleasures with her Elverhøj selection. The Lion Has to Be Happy is a happy occasion, with some surprising layers and levels attached. —Josef Woodard

The Lion Has to Be Happy, Contemporary Danish Ceramics by Marianne Steenholdt Bork, is on view at the Elverhøj Museum of History and Art (1624 Elverhoy Way, Solvang) through October 14. The Museum hours are Thursday through Monday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. See elverhoj.org.

In addition, Bork will give an artist talk on Thursday, October 10, at 6:30 p.m. at the Museum. Admission is free.

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Cottage Celebrates NICU Graduates

Hundreds of Cottage Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) graduates and their families joined Cottage Health physicians and nurses at the Santa Barbara Zoo for a NICU family reunion filled with tender memories, the fun of seeing each other again, lunch, games and face painting.

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A BLESSED LIFE: My Father, the Preacher, the Santa Barbara Legend

In 1997, I took my inaugural trip on the Amtrak Surfliner from LAX up to Santa Barbara on a mission to find Blessed, my biological father. He didn’t raise me, and I had only met him a handful of times, but I knew he was a Japanese man who wore a white robe, preached the Bible, and walked barefoot. After a few days traversing the sidewalks, I became infatuated with this town, and soon I found Blessed, and became smitten with him also.

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Blessed and I related to each other those first days with an awkward curiosity about who the other was. I was his daughter, but I would never be his little girl. He was my dad, but I’d never actually called him Dad. We settled on being friends. I called him “Bles-sed,” like everyone else. He preached the Bible to me every chance he got while I inquired about his past and, specifically, his childhood. Perhaps if I could envision him as a little boy, his absence when I was a little girl wouldn’t feel so crushing.

His past had two categories. When he was “of the flesh,” he was a boy in Tokyo, a student at The Studio School in Manhattan, and became roommates with my mom, Sandy Harrington. Shortly after I was born, he decided he was “of the spirit,” gave away his possessions, and committed to living on the streets alongside the forgotten ones — his sheep and his church — for whom his sermons were created.

He had found his calling. How and why he engaged in such an unconventional calling are questions that linger heavy in my heart: Was Blessed mentally ill or just eccentric? Why did he choose a life on the street rather than grow into becoming my father?

Blessed’s first congregation was the homeless population of Venice Beach. But over time, he spread the gospel in Hawai‘i, Alaska for a cold snap, inside a high-security prison in Texas, and in South Beach, Miami, for a hot minute before he realized the sidewalks might burn his bare feet. Sometime during the mid ’90s, he settled around Montecito Street in Santa Barbara. By that time, his student visa had long run out and he was an illegal citizen. Given the right situation, he would have been deported back to Japan, where I don’t think he would have been met with as much grace and acceptance as what was shown by the people of Santa Barbara for more than 30 years. I will always cherish the generosity and love offered him by this town.

Finding him was a slippery operation. During my twenties, I eked by with manual labor jobs when I didn’t have a theater gig; hence, my funds sorely dwarfed my time. I was rich in hope and ambition, but little else. When I could cobble together airfare from where my mom and I lived in Hawai‘i, I’d crisscross State Street trying to run into Blessed

on the sidewalk. I never patronized a shop, museum, or restaurant unless I had to; being indoors seemed selfish and inefficient to my mission.

I’d ask the woman panhandling in front of the Art Museum if she had seen Blessed, but I never saw an exhibition. I’d ask the baristas, but never hang out. I’d ask the man with the double shopping carts slung together with bungee cords at Chase Palm Park. All of the strawberry farmers on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

After three days or so, word would get around, and he’d show up.

My goals with him proved fluid. At first, I wanted to write a screenplay of his life, but when he didn’t want Johnny Depp to play him, my project turned into a documentary. Fastforward a decade, when I began creating a family of my own, and a book became a more attainable endeavor. Over the countless interviews, I learned that he fell from his beloved peach tree once and had to go to the hospital. I learned that he loved skipping school, going to the shore, and eating fresh oysters found on the sand. I learned that among the sculptors at his college, dentists were regarded as “frustrated sculptors.” I learned that he resolved that being my father was secondary to his calling as a preacher, because, as he put it, “Sandy could handle it.” (He meant me.)

At the lowest point in our relationship, he called me a trespasser. At a high point, he took me shopping for a dress, as if I were 8 years old, though by then, I was already 38. Time changed us like waves shift a shoreline; our boundaries dissolved. Eventually, I left my video camera at home. In 2022, when I last shared space with him, he tried to persuade me to order a salad at dinner instead of the meat appetizer I

craved. The next night, he quibbled with me saying I drove too slow on the Mesa. It finally felt like we were some version of a family … and it felt really good.

Blessed joined the spirit world sometime in May. According to the coroner, he experienced cardiac arrest, but died pain-free. A part of me will always want more time with him, but I also know that his entire mission in life was to be of the spirit, and now he has, without a shadow of a doubt, attained that status. His high-pitched train crash of a laugh will always be missed, but surprisingly, I feel more settled now that he really is “of the spirit.”

I got to know my dad over the seven trips I made to find him as an adult. What he gave me was the gift of exemplifying an impassioned life, to live a singular truth to the point that everything else falls away. And in a time when distractions bombard our every second of existence, I honor him and his ability to never stray from the beat of his own drum. Unless, of course, the distraction is your only little girl.

Watsuki Harrington is a retired aerialist who lives in Pennsylvania and teaches hand balancing. She continues to revise her memoir about finding Blessed and hopes to publish it someday. You can find her on Instagram (@watts_suki_watsuki), where she posts a handstand daily.

The public is invited to a Tree Dedication on Saturday, October 12, at 3 p.m. in front of the former Fiesta 5 Theater at State Street and Canon Perdido Street. This location is where Blessed was made famous in the viral video (see youtu.be/t8nz3knvhts?feature=shared) that, to this day, circulates the globe by the magic of the internet and continues to inspire people across nations. “#asianjesus #japanesejesus #weedjesus”

Watsuki Harrington and her father, Blessed, on the beach in Santa Barbara

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Looking Back at What Was Once the Future

The World’s Fair came to New York in 1964, and a few of us skipped school to check it out, among them my friend Robert. We watched atoms collide at the General Electric exhibit, journeyed into space in the Hall of Science, flew to the moon in an easy chair courtesy of General Motors, saw ourselves on color television at RCA, then zipped above it all in a monorail.

At the Coca-Cola exhibit, we walked through a humid Cambodian rainforest, a noisy street in Hong Kong, and an Alpine ski lodge that smelled of snow and peppermint. Loftily dedicated to “man’s achievement on a shrinking globe in an expanding universe,” the fair was in fact mostly about big corporations and gee-whiz technology, but its official theme was “Peace Through Understanding,” and for a handful of kids from Central Islip, this was heady stuff

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At the Parker Pen Pavilion, Robert and I filled out forms for computer-matched pen pals. I answered in ways I believed would garner me a cute British boy, but my pen pal turned out to be a girl from the Netherlands, who really was a perfect match; we exchanged letters for years before we finally lost track of each other, and I still wish I could find her again. The grand finale of the day was ascending on an escalator in the Vatican Pavilion that moved us slowly past Michelangelo’s Pietà, its white marble lit eerily against a blue backdrop. I do recall an ominous display of global population growth sponsored by Equitable Life Assurance, whose astronomical and continually increasing numbers gave me a vague sense of anxiety, but overall, the fair presented a breathtakingly optimistic view of the future. Tomorrow would bring affluence, convenience, and steady, full-throttle progress, with American industry at the helm.

Oh, we knew there was turmoil in the world, and plenty of it: Cold War tensions, escalating war in Southeast Asia, and the civil rights movement heating up and impossible to ignore.

Even the shiny facade of the World’s Fair itself hid ugly politics and behind-the-scenes racial inequities. But Robert and I were sailing ahead with idealism and confidence, certain of great possibilities. He was a restless and creative person, determined to get out of town as soon and as far as he could, and in the meantime, he approached life with curiosity and enthusiasm, paying attention, recognizing opportunities, and stepping forward from the sidelines.

When Bobby Kennedy’s Senate campaign announced a series of stops in Long Island later that year, it was Robert who knew we should be there. Robert had a sense of history, a sense of occasion. We walked downtown together and waited among the crowds that lined the main street. Soon the vehicles approached, and there was Kennedy himself, his hair a thick shock of sandy brown, his features youthful and handsome, smiling and waving and reaching down to accept the hands offered up to him, including ours.

“Few will have the greatness to bend history itself,” Kennedy said that year, “but each of us can work to change a small por-

tion of events, and in the total of all those acts will be written the history of this generation.”

The future arrived. It came far more swiftly than we could have ever imagined and, as the World’s Fair had predicted, a great many marvels unfolded, but things were also terrible and complex. In the spring of 1968, our senior year of high school, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated, and two months later, Robert Kennedy. Our class graduated, proceeded into summer jobs and colleges, or went to fight a war. The following year, a man walked on the moon, and we saw pictures of a tiny blue planet, fragile and beautiful and beleaguered, already threatened by the very industrial progress we had celebrated. We drifted further into our challenging and distracting lives, and I never saw Robert again. He called me once, 20 years later. He had somehow discovered that we were both on the West Coast, not quite neighbors, but relatively close: I was living in Laguna Beach and he in Los Angeles. He worked as a costume designer and wardrobe supervisor for a popular television show, and he was proud of that. He did not seem to be looking back on our Long Island years with affection or nostalgia. “There were some small minds in our town,” he said. “They’re still there, probably.”

Robert was a man who had gotten out, and was successful, and felt vindicated somehow. He wanted me to know that. As for me, I was just excited that he had called, and I felt a great surge of warmth and encouraged him to visit me, but even as we said good-bye, I sensed this was unlikely. A few years later, wondering if there was a chance we might reconnect somehow, I typed his name into a search engine, and an obituary appeared. It had been published in Variety in 1992; he was 42 years old when he died.

But Robert had been my friend, and nothing can change that fact. We stood side-by-side at a remarkable moment in history, and we watched it all with wonder, imagining the future. We each endured our private pain and we each enjoyed our separate achievements, and perhaps we even changed our own small portion of events. I became a teacher and moved to a ranch in Gaviota where I live to this day, surprisingly old, and still astonished. Some kind of crazy hopefulness took root in me long ago, and I never did shake it. The world is very tricky and the news is often dire, but collectively and intentionally, I think we can still bend history. n

Vintage postcard of the futuristic World’s Fair, 1964

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It’s not often that a nonprofit is able to create an inviting and exciting fundraiser that’s so perfectly aligned with its mission, but with its “Unite to Light the Night” event, Unite to Light has done just that. Taking place over two days, October 18-19, this luminous spectacle is sure to be one of bright highlights of the busy fall season.

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Now in its third year, “the key to the whole fundraiser is celebrating the importance of light in our lives,” explained Unite to Light President and CEO Megan Birney Rudert when we first met about the event this summer. The Santa Barbara–based international nonprofit organization is a beacon of hope and on-the-ground help for those living without electricity. They manufacture and distribute solar lights and chargers that are transforming lives. The solar lights they provide can increase graduation rates by 30 percent. For example, last year, funds from this event provided 400 solar-powered phone chargers to students in Santa Barbara County who are experiencing homelessness.

To help provide for that mission, which also extends to providing humanitarian aid in disasters and facilitating healthcare access, this year’s event features 40 artistic works that celebrate the transformative power of light.

Through a wide variety of mediums, including projection mapping, video, sculpture, photography, and performance art, artists from across the Central Coast and beyond will bring their unique visions to light as an art form. An Argentinian native who has been based in Ojai for more than 20 years, artist Carlos Grasso has an immersive 3D installation called Colorspace, which will be part of Unite to Light the Night.

“It’s an honor and a privilege to have been chosen to be

part of this movement,” said Grasso in a Zoom interview from his brightly adorned artist studio. His work has been exhibited in numerous museums and galleries, including the L.A. Art Show, the Museum of Ventura County, and the Ojai Valley Museum. As a longtime student of “philosophies of many kinds, from Hindu to Buddhist to Sufi philosophies,” Grasso explained that he has incorporated some mandala elements into his installation, which consists of three large paintings illuminated by color-changing spotlights that cause the colors to shift dynamically. Viewers can also use 3D nanotechnology glasses to further enhance their perceptual experience of the art.

“Sometimes you are looking at the piece, and suddenly everything becomes blue, and the fact that the light is blue just takes out certain elements of a painting when it turns into blue and purple, other elements start to start to pop up. It’s like a completely different painting,” he explains.

Reflecting on the event itself which includes the Glow Gala immersive art tour on Friday night and a Community Showcase on Saturday, followed by a late-night dance party, the Bright Bash Grasso said, “We must remember that light is the thing that unites everything in the universe, right? We see things separately with both eyes and light is the essential element of unity for our eyes in the universe. So, the title ‘Unite to Light’ is fantastic.”

Additional artists with work tripping the light fantastic for the cause include Rod Lathim’s neon sculptures. There’s also “Breathing Space,” where your breath becomes one with the planet, by Jonathan Smith, Alan Macy, and Tai Rodrig, as well as Louise Gerber’s “Colored Shadows,” which will make you rethink the power of a simple shadow. UCSB Media and Arts Department graduate students Timothy Wood, Jazer Giles, Nefeli Manoudaki, and Iason Paterakis link art, science, and technology for their creations. There’s also a “Community Altar” collaborative project, featuring work by Rebecca Zendejas, Brett Schoonderwoerd, and Udo Gyene, as well as Rachel Zenders’s “The Dancing Orb.”

Other visionary artists featured include Ethan Turpin, Cassandra Ensberg, Jami Joelle Nielsen, John Hood, Ben Grace, Birgit Leleu, Diarmid Flatley, Cevins McCullah, Justin Gunn, Helane Freeman, Iben Vestergaard, James Studarus,

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Unite to Light the Night Events

The Glow Gala starts out the festivities on Friday, October 18, 6:30-9:30 p.m., with an immersive art tour that will guide you through the exhibition, introduce you to the artists, and showcase a series of vibrant performances and activities that harmonize with the luminous theme of the night. Enjoy a special performance by the State Street Ballet, create mesmerizing light paintings, indulge in a culinary experience, and sip on craft cocktails from Pearl Social. Forget to bring your glitter and sparkle? Don’t worry, a professional body painter will elevate your look for the evening. The Glow Gala promises to educate and entertain, all while supporting Unite to Light’s mission to bring light to the 750 million people living without electricity. Tickets start at $225 and include an open bar, dinner, and dessert.

The Community Showcase is a free event on Saturday, October 19, 5-8 p.m., with a focus on the whole family. MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, will facilitate a playful learning activity where curious minds of all ages can build circuits, play with magnets, and contribute to a collaborative LED display of light and color. Children’s Creative Youth Project and Explore Ecology’s Art from Scrap will also offer creative activities. There is also an Artist Talk at 6:30 p.m., moderated by Sullivan Goss Gallery owner Nathan Vonk, where artists will delve into the stories behind their creations and their connection to Unite to Light’s mission. Food from Disfruta Food Truck, beer from Topa Topa, Considered Coffee, and other beverages will be available for purchase. Entry is free, but guests must register in advance or upon arrival.

The Bright Bash multi-sensory dance party then takes over as the sun sets, on Saturday, October 19, 8-11 p.m. The highenergy bash is hosted among the art for an experience you won’t find anywhere else. With live deejays spinning electronic music, art carts (that you can ride!), a glitter station, tutorials on how to use illuminated objects to create “flow art,” and a dance performance by the Selan Dance Collective, this night will surely enlighten and entertain. Tickets start at $30 and include a drink. VIP tickets include food and beverages. n

Jenna deBoisblanc, Ryan Millett, Joanna Farley, Jennifer Love, Daniel K. Brown, Jessica Bortman, Kathi Scarminach, Lucia de Miguel, Marcos Novak, Mark Johnson, Meredith Ventura, Merith Cosden, Sabina Hyoju Ahn, Sophie Cooper, Shani Clark, Stejara Dinulescu, Stephanie Ingoldsby, Weihao Qiu, Betsy Zuck, and more.

In addition to being a fun weekend celebrating the power of light and philanthropy, Rudert stated, “This exhibition invites guests to explore the profound relationship between light and energy. Unite to Light the Night is not just a fundraiser; it’s a reminder that light is a powerful force that unites communities and drives positive change.”

All events take place at the Community Arts Workshop (631 Garden St.). For tickets and additional information, see unitetolight.org.

Carlos Grasso with part of his Colorspace installation

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Blending Beauty and History on a Riviera Hillside

There’s a particular spot on the grounds of the El Encanto hotel where red-tile roofs on one side of a grassy courtyard converge with clapboard Craftsman cottages on the other. Designed by architects Winsor Soule and E. Russel Ray in 1913, eight original Craftsman-style cottages were built on the 6.7-acre site as housing for the faculty and students of the newly opened Santa Barbara State Normal School, located just up the hill at the site now known as the Riviera Campus Historic District.

El Encanto Breakfast, Architecture, and Garden Tour Gives a Unique View of Santa Barbara History

A main building was added soon after, also designed by Soule in the prevalent Craftsman style, characterized by wooden construction with board and batten siding and welcoming front porches. By 1918, the site was operating as the El Encanto hotel rather than a dormitory. As Santa Barbara rebuilt and redefined itself after the 1925

earthquake, architectural firm Edwards, Plunkett & Howell led the city’s transition to the Spanish Colonial Revival style, bringing in the now-familiar red-tile roofs with thick whitewashed plaster walls and decorative ironwork details. In 1928, the firm was hired to add 10 more cottages in this style to the El Encanto.

These two styles of architecture are iconic Santa Barbara, coexisting in charming harmony on the grounds of the hillside resort, now officially named El Encanto, a Belmond Hotel. The hummingbird is the emblem of El Encanto, and as I walked through the gardens as part of a recent Breakfast, Architecture, and Garden Tour, the resort’s curated history and beauty were on display, and several hummingbirds joined in, too, right on cue.

The hotel’s gardens, designed by Charles Frederick Eaton, include a brick pergola surrounding a lily pond, native plantings woven around majestic eucalyptus trees, and one of my favorite details: a fairy-tale wishing well. It’s no wonder that movie stars such as Hedy Lamarr, Clark Gable, and Carole Lombard frequented the hotel in the golden era of Hollywood as an escape from the big-city lights. The grounds and cottages have been preserved to exacting standards, earning the hotel designations as both a historic landmark and a historic district by the City of Santa Barbara.

We ended our tour on the main back lawn, with the sweeping view enjoyed from the restaurant terrace, looking out over the city and to the ocean beyond.

Held on the third Saturday of each month, the next Architecture & Garden Tour is October 19 at 10 a.m. The 45-minute tour is complimentary with a breakfast reservation. Attendees should make their breakfast reservations for 8 or 8:30 a.m. by calling (805) 845-5800.

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The wishing well is one of seven landscape elements declared “landmark worthy” by Santa Barbara’s Historic Landmarks Commission when deeming El Encanto a historic district.

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Chenin Blanc Takes Root in the Sta. Rita Hills

Pali Wine Co. Explores the White Grape’s Cool-Climate Potential in Pinot Noir Land

Vintners from the Sta. Rita Hills built their reputations on the back of pinot noir, and today’s generation is equally, if not even more, excited by the region’s thrilling chardonnays. Meanwhile, the geekier winemakers and their fans realize this foggy, windswept stretch between Buellton and Lompoc is an epic place to grow incredibly distinctive Rhônes like grenache and syrah, and a few are even tuning into small plantings of gamay and grüner veltliner.

So, is this Santa Barbara County growing region between Buellton and Lompoc ready for a new star to grace its stage?

“There is currently no chenin blanc grown anywhere else in the Sta. Rita Hills,” said Aaron Walker, the winemaker at Pali Wine Co. who converted one acre of pinot noir vines to this white grape variety on their estate vineyard in 2022. “That’s one of the reasons that it was compelling. No one else was doing it.”

Chenin blanc is originally from France’s Loire Valley, where it’s used in everything from sparkling to dessert wines. Due to that versatility, it was widely planted across California generations ago, eventually becoming the backbone for countless cases of generic, cheap white wine. Today, after decades of relative neglect, it’s experiencing a surge in interest, largely by vintners who are rediscovering those old plantings that still survive.

Walker has long been a fan of the chenin blanc and was introduced to its Santa Ynez Valley version through the wines of his late friend, the winemaker Seth Kunin, who died at age 50 in 2017. “He was making chenin before it was in vogue,” said Walker.

In 2016, Walker started making some of his own Santa Ynez Valley chenin blanc by buying grapes from a vineyard known as Jurassic Park. Planted in the oldest corner of the Curtis Vineyard in 1982, Jurassic Park is now a primary source for chenin blanc–makers across California, who appreciate its four decades of vine age.

When Pierce’s disease took out a good chunk of Pali’s estate pinot noir vines a few years ago, Walker and his

team wondered what else they should plant, as they’d realized they had too much pinot anyway. “Chenin was almost a no-brainer,” said Walker. “We love it. I don’t know why it’s experiencing this popularity right now. I just know that we’ve really enjoyed it.”

It was also an opportunity to see how the grape would perform in a much more marginal environment than Jurassic Park, which is reliably warm compared to the Sta. Rita Hills. “We know it can do well in cool-climate areas,” said Walker. “We just don’t have any of those options in this area.”

The chenin blanc took hold quickly, forcing the Pali team to thin the crop, as the variety is a hearty producer. Such work can also aid to progress properly through the season. “That was our biggest concern: Could it get ripe?” said Walker.

Even with all that thinning, the one acre of vines yielded four tons during its first harvest ever last fall. Some of that went to a sparkling project that will be released next year, but the rest went into the inaugural Pali Wine Co. Estate Chenin Blanc 2023.

Walker is happy with the results. “We wanted it to bring a high-acid intensity,” he said of the bottling, which pairs citrus, apple, and stone flavors with a firm, almost leathery texture. “I’ve had nothing but great feedback.”

Walker also planted syrah and gamay recently at the estate and may plant more chenin blanc down the road. Or maybe it will be something different. “There are a lot of unexplored varietals in the Sta. Rita Hills,” he said. “Especially if climate change continues going in the direction it is, we’re gonna be able to grow things here that we weren’t able to grow 10-20 years ago.”

For now, he’s just stoked on the chenin, which is looking just as promising on the vine this year. Said Walker, “I’d like to think that we’re a pioneer of something out here in the Sta. Rita Hills.”

Pali Wine Co. Funk Zone Wine Garden, 205 Anacapa St.; (805) 869-2619; paliwineco.com

The 40th Annual Santa Barbara Vintners Festival

et a taste of Pali’s chenin blanc and hundreds of other wines at the 40th Annual Santa Barbara Vintners Festival, which is on October. 19, 1-4 p.m., at Vega Vineyard & Farm in Buellton. More than 60 wineries and nearly 30 restaurants will be serving, and there will be live music by Generic Clapton, a grapevine giveaway, an instant cellar raffle, and a silent auction.

This year, guests seeking a special, more private experience can rent one of Vega’s new “Pop’s Place” cabanas, which includes eight tickets, two parking spots, a charcuterie plate, two bottles of wine to drink, and a six-pack of selected wines to take home for $2,500. There’s a range of other ticket prices as well, from the basic $125 to the $175 early entry to the $25 non-drinking options

See sbvintnersweekend.com.

Tim and Judy Perr (center) began their journey to establish the family-owned Pali Wine Co. in 2005.

Pali’s chenin blanc

Andrew Murray Buys Qupé Wine

Syrah Superstar Acquires Syrah Pioneer

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wo of Santa Barbara’s most compelling syrah sagas dovetailed this week, as the pioneering brand Qupé Wines was acquired by onetime wunderkind, now veteran syrah superstar Andrew Murray Vineyards. In a confluence of lifelong passion, serendipitous connections, and last-minute hustle, Murray was able to craft a deal to buy Qupé out of bankruptcy from Vintage Wine Estates, the publicly traded conglomerate whose more than 60 brands are quickly being liquidated. The deal is the second Central Coast boon from that bankruptcy, following last week’s purchase of Laetitia Winery by longtime winemaker Eric Hickey and investors.

“We’re bringing it back home,” said Murray, who was inspired to start his own winery more than 30 years ago due in part to the syrahs crafted by Qupé founder Bob Lindquist.

“I was in his shadow when we started,” explained Murray of Lindquist, who created Qupé in 1982. “I admired him for being so manically passionate, like I ultimately became, about Rhône varieties.”

Naming it after the Chumash word name for “poppy” (Qupé is pronounced “kyoo-pay”), Lindquist was the first in Santa Barbara — and one of the first in the entire United States — to bank a brand primarily on the Rhône grape syrah. (He also made plenty of chardonnay, which remains about 40 percent of production.) Murray did much the same when, at the age of 18 and with the help of his parents, he started his own vineyard in 1990, fired up first on viognier and then syrah.

Lindquist cheered the deal, believing that Murray could help restore Qupé to its former glory. “He wants to do it right,” said Lindquist, who explained

that Vintage had “dumbed down” the label by eliminating some of the vineyard sources he’d developed. “They basically had turned Qupé into a $13.99 grocerystore brand.”

Currently focused on Lindquist Family Wines, he did not attempt to buy Qupé himself. “I’m now 71 years old, so doing something like that at my age just doesn’t make a lot of sense,” said Lindquist. “But if I was his age, I would have jumped at the chance.”

Murray, who is 52 years old, has been quite philosophical about the deal since it closed last Wednesday, seeing it as the latest in a series of fortuitous, if slightly stressful, opportunities.

“There’s an overarching theme that, when presented with opportunity by the grace and generosity of family or friends or neighbors, we jumped on it,” he said of moving into an old warehouse on the Curtis Vineyard in 2005 and then taking over the entire Curtis Winery in 2014. “We closed our eyes and jumped, and it’s worked out wonderfully.”

Murray believes the Qupé acquisition provides greater opportunity for one or both of his twentysomething kids to take up a management role down the road, and sees this as part of building a better future for the region as a whole.

“I was always building for me and my family, but now I’m building for the people around me,” said Murray. “When I started, I was able to stand on the backs and coattails of giants, and I’m starting to realize that I’m becoming one of those giants that other people are standing on and benefiting from. That’s all I thought about through this whole process.”

Read a longer version of this story at Independent .com/kettmann.

Syrah specialist Andrew Murray just purchased the pioneering syrah brand Qupé. COURTESY

Namaste Indian Bistro to Open Downtown

Namaste Indian Bistro to Open Downtown

Reader LetsActive let me know that a sign for a restaurant named Namaste Indian Bistro has appeared on an awning at 1218 State Street, the former home of Bedda Mia, Mollie’s, Tupelo Junction Café, and Marcello Ristorante. I stopped by and was told that the restaurant hopes to open next week, but that will depend on the standard health inspection that all new restaurants have to pass.

Entrees range in price from $14-$19. The Vege Entries menu includes mixed vegetables, aloo gobhi, navratan korma, chana masala, paneer bhurji, saag paneer, baigan ka bharta, aloo matar, shahi paneer, malai kopta, dal makhani, dal of the day, tofu masala, mango paneer, and paneer bhuna. Tandoori Specials include chicken tikka, lamb sheesh kebab, fish tikka, tandoori chicken, green chicken tikka, lamb boti kebab, tandoori shrimp, and paneer tikka. The restaurant also offers a variety of non-veg curries, biriyani, Indian bread rice, desserts, drinks, and lunch specials. Call (805) 895-6306 or visit namasteindianbistro.us

HAPPY CAT EATS TO OPEN: In May 2023, I wrote that Happy Cat Eats was coming to 23 East Cabrillo Boulevard and that it was going to be a sister restaurant to neighboring Oku. I then put out an update that they hoped to open in January 2024, but that never happened. Reader IMissRexOfSB now tells me that Happy Cat Eats will open this month.

“As the proud founders of Oku Restaurant, we’re delighted to introduce our innovative concept of street foods,” says their website (happycateats.com). “Our waterfront location provides a serene backdrop for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Whether you choose to dine in and savor the unique ocean views, or opt for a delicious meal to take back to your office, home, or the beach just across the street, we are committed to quality, great flavors, and fun times. The ethos of Happy Cat Eats centers around the joy of good food shared with good company. This philosophy is evident in every aspect of the restaurant, from its friendly and

relaxed atmosphere to its commitment to using high-quality, locally sourced ingredients.”

PALACE GRILL TO LIVE ON UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP: Last July, I broke the news that the Palace Grill at 8 East Cota Street planned to close in September after 39 years in business. Then I put out an update that the legendary restaurant was going to stay open through the holidays. Now I am told that owners Michael and Sandy DeRousse have sold the iconic eatery to a gentleman who owns multiple restaurants in town and that the Palace Grill will live on!

TORITO PRIME TAQUERIA COMING TO DE LA

VINA: Last June, I wrote that Munchiez had moved to 3007 De la Vina Street to share space with Patio Café, then put out an update that the business would be Big Boss Burgers. Reader Brendan now adds to the story: “Another development in the saga of after-hours operations at the Patio Café. Now there is a big banner saying ‘Torito Prime Taqueria.’ There is still a small sign for Munchiez pickup, so maybe these are connected. Not sure why they keep changing things around there.”

JUDGE FOR YOURSELF TO CLOSE? Last July, I wrote that a “For Sale” sign has appeared in the window at Judge for Yourself Café (1218 Santa Barbara St). Reader Jennifer M. now says that a “Restaurant Space for Lease” is also displayed on the building. I called the business and was told that the restaurant has been for sale but there have been no buyers. I was also told that they will remain open until the end of the year and that they might close in January, but that is uncertain at this point.

John Dickson’s reporting can be found every day online at SantaBarbara.com. Send tips to info@ SantaBarbara.com.

STATE UPDATE: Namaste Indian Bistro will be opening next week under the shadow of The Granada Theatre.

FREE WILL ASTROLOGY by

Rob Breszny

WEEK OF OCTOBER 10

ARIES

(Mar. 21-Apr. 19): In the coming weeks, you may be tempted to spar and argue more than usual. You could get sucked into the fantasy that it would make sense to wrangle, feud, and bicker. But I hope you sublimate those tendencies. The same hot energy that might lead to excessive skirmishing could just as well become a driving force to create robust harmony and resilient unity. If you simply dig further into your psyche’s resourceful depths, you will discover the inspiration to bargain, mediate, and negotiate with élan. Here’s a bold prediction: Healing compromises hammered out now could last a long time.

TAURUS

(Apr. 20-May 20): Question #1: “What subjects do you talk about to enchant and uplift a person who’s important to you?” Answer #1: “You talk about the feelings and yearnings of the person you hope to enchant and uplift.” Question #2: “How do you express your love with maximum intelligence?” Answer #2: “Before you ask your allies to alter themselves to enhance your relationship, you ask yourself how you might alter yourself to enhance your relationship.” Question #3: “What skill are you destined to master, even though it’s challenging for you to learn?” Answer #3: “Understanding the difference between supple passion and manic obsession.”

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20): In 1819, Gemini entrepreneur FrançoisLouis Cailler became the first chocolatier to manufacture chocolate bars. His innovation didn’t save any lives, cure any disease, or fix any injustice. But it was a wonderful addition to humanity’s supply of delights. It enhanced our collective joy and pleasure. In the coming months, dear Gemini, I invite you to seek a comparable addition to your own personal world. What novel blessing might you generate or discover? What splendid resource can you add to your repertoire?

CANCER

(June 21-July 22): Ayurnamat is a word used by the Inuit people. It refers to when you long for the relaxed tranquility that comes from not worrying about what can’t be changed. You wish you could accept or even welcome the truth about provocative situations with equanimity. Now here’s some very good news, Cancerian. In the coming weeks, you will not just yearn for this state of calm, but will also have a heightened ability to achieve it. Congratulations! It’s a liberating, saint-like accomplishment.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22): Healing will be more available to you than usual. You’re extra likely to attract the help and insight you need to revive and restore your mind, soul, and body. To get started, identify two wounds or discomforts you would love to alleviate. Then consider the following actions: (1) Ruminate about what helpers and professionals might be best able to assist you. Make appointments with them. (2) Perform a ritual in which you seek blessings from your liveliest spirit guides and sympathetic ancestors. (3) Make a list of three actions you will take to make yourself feel better. (4) Treat this process not a somber struggle, but as a celebration of your mounting vitality.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The Beatles were the best-selling band of all time and among the most influential, too. Their fame and fortune were well-earned. Many of the 186 songs they composed and recorded were beautiful, interesting, and entertaining. Yet none of the four members of the band could read music. Their brilliance was intuitive and instinctual. Is there a comparable situation in your life, Virgo? A task or skill that you do well despite not being formally trained? If so, the coming months will be a good time to get better grounded. I invite you to fill in the gaps in your education.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In 2010, Edurne Pasaban became the first woman to climb the world’s tallest 14 mountains, reaching the top of Shishapangma in China. In 2018, Taylor

Demonbreun arrived in Toronto, Canada, completing a quest in which she visited every sovereign nation on the planet in 18 months. In 1924, explorer Alexandra DavidNéel pulled off the seemingly impossible feat of visiting Lhasa, Tibet, when that place was still forbidden to foreigners. Be inspired by these heroes as you ruminate about what frontier adventures you will dare to enjoy during the next six months. Design a plan to get all the educational and experimental fun you need.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Alnwick Garden is an unusual network of formal gardens in northeast England. Among its many entertaining features is the Poison Garden, which hosts 100 species of toxic and harmful plants such as hemlock, strychnine, and deadly nightshade. It’s the most popular feature by far. Visitors enjoy finding out and investigating what’s not good for them. In accordance with astrological omens, Scorpio, I invite you to use this as an inspirational metaphor as you take inventory of influences that are not good for you. Every now and then, it’s healthy to acknowledge what you don’t need and shouldn’t engage with.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Sagittarian Tom Rath is an inspirational author who at age 49 has managed to stay alive even though he has wrangled with a rare disease since he was 16. He writes, “This is what I believe we should all aim for: to make contributions to others’ lives that will grow infinitely in our absence. A great commonality we all share is that we only have today to invest in what could outlive us.” That’s always good advice for everyone, but it’s especially rich counsel for you Sagittarians in the coming months. I believe you will have a special capacity to dispense your best gifts those who need and want them.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Capricorn writer Susan Sontag was a public intellectual. She was an academic with a scholarly focus and an entertaining commentator on the gritty hubbub of popular culture. One of my favorite quotes by her is this one: “I like to feel dumb. That’s how I know there’s more in the world than me.” In other words, she made sure her curiosity and open-mindedness flourished by always assuming she had much more to learn. I especially recommend this perspective to you in the coming weeks.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The Salem Witch Trials took place in Massachusetts from 1692 to 1693. They were ignorant, superstitious prosecutions of people accused of practicing witchcraft. The modern holiday known as Freethought Day happens every October 12, the anniversary of the last witch trial. The purpose of this jubilee is to encourage us to treasure objective facts, to love using logic and reason, and to honor the value of critical thinking. It’s only observed in America now, but I propose we make it a global festival. You Aquarians are my choice to host this year’s revelries in celebration of Freethought Day. You are at the peak of your ability to generate clear, astute, liberating thoughts. Show us what it looks like to be a lucid, unbiased observer of reality.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-Mar. 20): A YouTube presenter named Andy George decided to make a chicken sandwich. But he didn’t buy the ingredients in a store. He wanted to make the sandwich from scratch. Over the next six months, he grew wheat, ground it into flour, and used it to bake bread. He milked a cow to make cheese and butter. He got sea salt from ocean water and grew a garden of lettuce, cucumber, tomato, and dill for toppings. Finally, he went to a farm, bought a chicken, and did all that was necessary to turn the live bird into meat for the sandwich. In describing his process, I’m not suggesting you do something similar. Rather, I’m encouraging you to be thorough as you solidify your foundations in the coming months. Gather resources you will need for long-term projects. Be a connoisseur of the raw materials that will assure future success in whatever way you define success.

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CLASSIFIEDS

EMPLOYMENT

ADMIN/CLERICAL

ADMINISTRATIVE PAYROLL MANAGER

CAMPUS DINING

Manages all Human Resources and Administrative aspects for Retail Dining. Serves as the Payroll Administrator and subject matter expert regarding payroll/personnel and timekeeping for Retail Dining. Responsible for the daily administrative operations.

Utilizes a solid understanding of the payroll/personnel system, timekeeping system, knowledge of UC Policies and Procedures, collective bargaining agreements, fund accounting, and campus financial systems. Hires, trains and evaluates career employees, limited employees, and oversees the hiring of over 400 student employees.

Supervises two Personnel Assistants and various office student assistants.

As part of the Campus Dining administrative team, collaborates with others within the department, including the Administrative Assistant to the Director of Retail Operations & Business Management, and others within the division of Housing, Dining & Auxiliary Enterprises (HDAE). Provides administrative support and guidance to the three Retail Dining Assistant Directors. Excellent communication and writing skills are required, as well as demonstrated decision‑making skills and the ability to successfully work through challenging issues. Manages client/customer service which requires the ability to prioritize demands and exercise independent initiative and judgment in problem‑solving and special projects.

Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/ training 1‑3 years, experience in an office environment: Experience supervising staff. High level of competency in written and verbal communication. Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to use standard computer systems including email, Microsoft Word, and Excel. Ability to take initiative and exercise strong problem‑solving skills. Or, 1‑3 years, equivalent combination of education and experience required Ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns. Solid communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of staff verbally and in writing. Solid organizational skills and ability to multi‑task with demanding timeframes. Working knowledge of common computer application programs. Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality. Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of UC Policies and Procedures and at least 3 years’ experience using UC systems. Must be a strong team player and communicate well with others.

Notes: Satisfactory criminal history background check. Pay Rate/Range: $28.07‑$38.17/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 #73397 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

3200 SQ. ft. established Santa Barbara restaurant in theater district for lease.

$3.40 sq. ft. month NNN sbcafe16@ gmail.com

The Financial and Administrative Coordinator in the Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor works as part of a team to provide financial and administrative support for multiple units within the Division of Academic Affairs. Initiates financial transactions, such as reimbursements, purchase requisitions, direct payments, and transfers of expense. Processes UCPath transactions and payroll. Provides administrative, financial, analytical, and organizational support. Reqs: 2+ years administrative experience. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and/or training. Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check The budgeted salary range n is $30.04 to $31.56/ hr. The full salary range is $30.04 to $49.21/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://www. ucsb.edu/COVID‑19‑information and https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/ VaccinationProgramsPolicy Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb. edu Job # 73465.

“shadow” financial systems, improving processes for campus financial transactions, providing a consistent user experience for financial and procurement processes, standardizing reporting through consistent accounting systems and structures, and offering uniform campus‑wide training for greater cross‑training and career development opportunities.

Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalent experience/training, along with 4‑6 years of experience in reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating business needs within a financial services environment. Candidates should have 4‑6 years of experience as an accountant or in a closely related analytical role in the professional services industry. Advanced interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication, active listening, critical thinking, and advising, are essential. Candidates should also possess advanced knowledge of organizational development theories and models to assess, design, and implement strategic interventions. Strong analytical, problem‑solving, project planning, and implementation skills are necessary, along with proficiency in facilitation, consulting, and relationship building. Desired abilities include the capacity to coach and influence individuals at all levels, learn quickly, synthesize information, demonstrate sound judgment, and focus on priorities. Familiarity with the consulting process to effectively lead engagements from start to finish is important, as is the ability to persuade through logical reasoning and positive motivation.This is a 50% time per year position with full benefits. Satisfactory criminal history background check. The budgeted salary range for this position is $104,900 to $128,400 per year ($52,450 to $64,200 per year at 50% time).The full salary range is $104,900 to $198,900 per year ($52,450 to $99,450 per year at 50% time). The University of California 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 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 # 73438

CTLR – BUSINESS & FINANCIAL SERVICES

A new role in BFS has been created to support the pre‑ and post‑go‑live implementation of OFC. Will collaborate with the BFS unit leads to review organizational performance and identify strategies aligned with the Financial Management Modernization (FMM) project, which aims to modernize financial systems and transform business practices across the campus. Key responsibilities include enhancing capabilities for budgeting, accounting, and reporting, reducing complexity and inefficiencies while increasing accuracy by eliminating

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

Reaching 68,000 Readers Each Week

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

HEALTH & FITNESS

ASSISTANT ATHLETIC TRAINER RECREATION

Under the direction of the Head Athletic Trainer, the Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for the design, implementation, coordination, and the general supervision of the Recreation Department’s concussion protocol program for sport clubs. Supervise (under the direction of the Head Athletic Trainer) the prevention, evaluation, treatment and care of all sport club related injuries. Establish a minimum standard of care for concussions or mild traumatic brain injuries including athlete education/ risk factors, baseline testing, and return to play protocol with medical oversight from UCSB Student Health. When necessary make referrals to appropriate medical personnel. Recondition and rehabilitate athletes on referral from physicians through the use of appropriate physical agents and therapeutic devices. Update coaches/ staff regularly on the status of injured athletes. Assist in the operation of the athletic training facility. Maintain records and files on all aspects of the Sport Club Program. Help develop and supervise hourly student athletic trainers. Acts as a liaison between physicians and athletes, physicians and coaches, athlete and coaches regarding an athlete’s status for practice or competition. The Athletic Trainer must maintain NATABOC Certification under guidelines established by the National Athletic Trainer Association, including on‑going continuing education units; abide by OSHA and HIPPA guidelines.

Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in related areA; BOC Certification ‑ Candidate must be a certified Athletic Trainer as recognized by successfully passing Board of Certification (BOC) for the Athletic Trainer exam. Current or attained within 3 months of start date. Notes: Regularly works nights and weekends; Mandated reporting requirements of Child Abuse. Hiring/ Budgeted Salary Range: $58,333 ‑ $62,803 (10 month position). Full Salary Range: $57,917 ‑ $102,917 (10 month position). 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 #71672. HOSPITALITY/ RESTAURANT

NOW HIRING

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

The Santa Barbara Independent is seeking a full-time, inhouse graphic designer to join its creative team. Candidates must have knowledge and experience with Adobe Creative Cloud on a Mac platform. Experience with layout design, font management, print publishing and file handling, preferred. The candidate will possess strong and professional communication skills, and be able to work well under pressure. This position works alongside multiple departments and under strict deadlines. Starting hourly rate: $19-$20 EOE F/M/D/V. No phone calls, please.

Please send résumé along with cover letter to hr@independent.com

EMPLOYMENT (CONT.)

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 MANAGEMENT

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. Duties include writing, editing and coordinating message distribution with campus leadership. Monitoring metrics such as open rates to determine the optimal strategies for effectively reaching members of the campus community, evaluating and rolling out new internal communications tools, and developing feedback systems. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional writing and copy editing skills and be highly organized and detail‑oriented. Under the supervision of the VC‑ER, the Manager is expected to work independently, determining and setting individual and programmatic goals and priorities. Work is reviewed in terms of meeting objectives, quality of work, the ability to build consensus and earn trust in a highly decentralized organization. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English or related area; 7‑9 yrs Relevant experience in communications, including internal 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

MEDICAL/ HEALTHCARE

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

PROFESSIONAL

EXHIBITIONS & EVENTS MANAGER LIBRARY

Responsible for the strategy, planning, implementation, and assessment of a fast‑paced calendar of Library public programming, including the Library’s signature UCSB Reads program, as well as faculty talks, exhibition openings, receptions, awards ceremonies, and workshops. Manages the overall budget for the Library Events Program, and seeks additional funds and resources, when appropriate. Supervises a full‑time Events & Exhibitions Assistant. Creates, distributes, and enforces Library event policies and procedures, and ensures compliance with relevant UC and UCSB policies. Utilizes qualitative and quantitative assessment methods to present and recommend improvements to the Events Program. Scouts for programming ideas through information gathering and deep Library and campus engagement, seeking collaborative opportunities to showcase UCSB research and creative work, to integrate the Library with the curriculum, and to situate the Library as a welcoming and active hub of campus life. Collaborates with Library Development staff on community and donor engagement events and works closely with the Exhibitions Librarian to coordinate Library events and exhibitions. Applies best practices in event planning and project management to ensure timelines and deliverables are met for high‑quality public programming within resource constraints. Cultivates and manages relationships with invited guests, advisory committees, Library program and service providers, campus and outside contractors, and UCSB and community partners. Serves as the Library’s on‑site representative at events, occasionally delivering welcoming remarks on behalf of the Library, or delegates onsite coordination to others. Uses independent judgment to troubleshoot and resolve problems in a timely and sensitive manner. Works in a team‑based environment with other Library External Affairs staff to promote the Library and engage diverse audiences. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training. 4‑6 years of professional event planning experience. Notes: Occasional evening or weekend work. Satisfactory conviction history background check

The budgeted salary range is $69,500 to $96,500/yr. The full salary range is $69,500 to $123,500/yr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information: https://policy. ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM‑20 and https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/ Anti‑Discrimination. Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 73357

SENIOR DEVELOPMENT ANALYST, DEVELOPMENT OPERATIONS DEVELOPMENT

The Senior Development Analyst, Central Development (“Analyst”) serves as a key central development staff member for the Office of Development providing essential support that is critical to the successful operation of a complex fundraising program that raises $120M+ annually. Reporting to the AVC or designee, the Analyst provides analytical leadership to support short‑ and long‑term strategic planning and fundraising reporting; as well as project management, research, and analysis in support of annual fundraising goals and a wide variety of department fundraising initiatives, including comprehensive campaigns. The Analyst develops and creates reports, analytical tools, and other business intelligence solutions to provide information and insight to development staff and leadership. Designs and prepares materials and reports that analyze the activities, progress, and goals of fundraising and other Development‑related projects, presenting the information to a wide variety of audiences including the Chancellor, campus and division‑wide senior management, and the UC Santa Barbara Foundation Board of Trustees. Responsible for weekly reporting on fundraising projected dollars goals and gift tracking, and regular reporting on fundraising statistics to leadership staff. Coordinates closely with Institutional Advancement staff to target analysis and reporting, and supports Gifts Administration and Advancement Services on monthly, quarterly and yearly closure procedures and reports. Works closely with Senior Directors/Area Managers on annual fundraising goal‑setting and program planning. Provides guidance for all Development staff on fundraising (including initiatives and campaigns) reporting standards, and ensures the consistency, timeliness, and accuracy of information disseminated. Maintains substantial knowledge of university and divisional policies and procedures related to the acquisition and use of data, the use and application of constituent databases (currently Ellucian Advance) in a fundraising environment, as well as university policies and procedures and state and federal regulations related to fundraising and accepted business practices. Uses exceptional analytical skills, excellent composition, grammar, and editing skills, and various database and software tools necessary to accomplish assigned tasks. High‑level analytical duties require independence, sound judgment, and creativity. Must be able to prioritize workload related to additional project management and analysis in the areas of fundraising. The Analyst must have strong technical and communication skills to interface with department staff ranging from administrative assistants to high‑level technical programming and database administrators. The Analyst will be privy to sensitive materials and information; therefore, the position requires the utmost degree of confidentiality. Notes: Satisfactory criminal history background check; may need to work occasional evenings and weekends at various Development Office, Institutional Advancement or campus‑wide events to meet critical deadlines. Hiring/Budgeted Salary Range: $85,000 ‑ $92,000/yr. Full Salary Range: $69,500 ‑ $123,500/ 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 #73356

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS LIBRARY ASSISTANT LIBRARY

Limited (Less than 1000 hours in 12 consecutive months) position to assist with the planning and implementation of community‑based archives events and other planned local history programming within Special Research Collections. Will provide support for community‑based archives programs and other local history programming initiatives including outreach and engagement with community members, event planning and implementation, occasionally off site and on weekends, preparing materials acquired through projects for special projects, and facilitating the return of original materials and digital surrogates to participating community members. Reqs: Bachelor’s Degree with an emphasis in history, library science, archival studies, ethnic studies, public history, and/or film and media studies or equivalent training and/or experience. High degree of computer literacy and comfort in the digital environment; the ability to independently learn new technologies and their applications in libraries. Notes: Occasional (up to 3 hours) of driving to events and planning meetings. This is a Limited position working less than 1000 hours in 12 consecutive months. Maintain a valid CA driver’s license, a clean DMV record and enrollment in the DMV Employer Pull‑Notice Program Satisfactory conviction history background check The budgeted salary is $25.80/hr. The full salary range is $25.80 to $36.95/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 # 73412.

SALES/MARKETING

TRAVEL & MARKETING COORDINATOR

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY & BIOCHEMISTRY

Responsible for travel, entertainment and event reimbursements. Reviews and approves complex travel and entertainment transactions in Concur for all Chemistry accounts. Acts as liaison between campus administrative offices (Accounting and Academic Departments) and faculty, researchers, staff, & students regarding travel and entertainment matters. Maintains knowledge of agency guidelines regarding travel and entertainment as well as University policies and procedures, and assists the financial unit in various tasks relating to tracking expenses and balancing the monthly general ledgers. Coordinates in creation of marketing materials, including social media posts, event announcements, newsletter development. Collaborates with various department committees to create meaningful outreach and communications to department populations of students, faculty,

alumni, emeriti, and potential donors to assist in the development department projects. Reqs: High school diploma or GED. Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check The budgeted salary range is $28.44 to $30.41/hr. The full salary range for this position is $28.44 to $40.76/ hr. UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For 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 # 73373

SKILLED

HVAC/BOILER MECHANIC RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS

Performs a variety of skilled tasks in connection with the installation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC systems and related equipment for the University owned Residence Halls, Apartments, Dining Commons and related buildings to accomplish the operational needs of the department. In compliance with HDAE goals and objectives, affirms, and implements the department’s Educational Equity Plan comprising short and long‑term objectives that reflect a systematic approach to preparing students and staff for success in a multicultural society. Works in an environment, which is ethnically diverse and culturally pluralistic. Works effectively in a team environment. Reqs: HVAC Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Certification. 4‑6 years of journeyman experience as a trades craftsman in the area of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), boiler systems, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 4+ years of journeyman experience as a trades craftsman in the area of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), boiler systems, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with HVAC systems, or equivalent work experience. Skills to use and maintain tools and equipment in a safe and secure manner. Works effectively in a team environment. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Notes: Ability to respond to emergency calls after duty hours. May be required to carry an after‑hours duty phone and/ or change work shifts to meet the operational needs of the department.

Maintain a valid CA driver’s license, a clean DMV record and enrollment in the DMV Employer Pull‑Notice Program Satisfactory criminal history background check. Pay Rate/Range: $45.65/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 #73349

PLUMBER

RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS

Performs a variety of skilled tasks in connection with the installation, maintenance and repair of plumbing systems and related equipment for the University owned Residence Halls, Apartments, Dining Commons and

related buildings to accomplish the operational needs of the department. In compliance with H&RS goals and objectives, affirms, and implements the department Educational Equity Plan comprised of short and long term objectives that reflect a systematic approach to preparing both students and staff for success in a multicultural society. Works in an environment, which ethnically diverse and culturally pluralistic. Works effectively in a team environment. Journey level plumber as evidenced by completion of accredited apprenticeship program, or equivalent documented training and work experience, with a minimum of 5 years performing journey level plumbing tasks. Work experience demonstrating the ability to design, troubleshoot, install, repair and maintain plumbing fixtures of all types including plumbing associated with commercial food cooking equipment, steam boilers and HVAC systems. Reqs: Minimum of 5 years performing journey‑level plumbing tasks. Journey‑level plumber as evidenced by completion of accredited apprenticeship program or equivalent documented training and work experience performing journey‑level plumbing tasks. Experience demonstrating ability to design, troubleshoot, install, repair, and maintain plumbing fixtures of all types, including plumbing associated with commercial food cooking equipment, steam boilers, HVAC systems, backflow systems, and reclaimed water. Currently carrying a CA Backflow certification or the ability to obtain one within six months of Employment within 180 Days Required. Notes: Currently carrying a CA Backflow certification or the ability to obtain one within six months of Employment. Must maintain CA Backflow certification through duration of employment. Proficiency in trades in addition to plumbing. Hours and schedule may vary to meet the operational needs of the department. May be asked to assist other trades as necessary to meet the operational needs of the department. Able to lift 50 lbs. Ability to respond to after hours and weekend maintenance calls plus participation in after hours and weekend emergency duty program. Maintain a valid CA driver’s license, a clean DMV record and enrollment in the DMV Employer Pull‑Notice Program Satisfactory criminal history background check. Pay Rate/Range: $45.65/hour. UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https:// policy.ucop. edu/doc/4010393/ PPSM‑20. For the University of California’s Anti‑Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/ doc/1001004/Anti‑Discrimination. Open until filled Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job #73393

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

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ADMINISTER OF ESTATE

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.

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: 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.

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

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

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE‑154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer 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: 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.

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: 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.

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

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

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE‑154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer 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: 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.

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

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

may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE‑154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer 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.

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.

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: 10/30/2024 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 OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE‑154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer 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: DAVID W. GRIGGS No.: 24PR00557

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

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

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

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

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The Independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 11/21/2024 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 1100 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Anacapa Division.

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

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58 (b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE‑154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer 10/1/2024 by Monica Buenrostro, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: David E. Graff, for Allen & Kimbell, LLP 317 E. Carrillo Street, Suite A Santa Barbara, CA 93101; 805‑324‑4002 Published: Oct 10, 17, 24 2024.

FBN ABANDONMENT

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 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: 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 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 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

LEGALS (CONT.)

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: 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: 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: ACCESORIOS DE PLATA COLIBRI: 404 Ellwood Beach Dr, Apt 4 Goleta, CA 93117; Maria Viurquez (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Aug 26, 2024. Filed by: MARIA VIURQUEZ with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 27, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E57. FBN Number: 2024‑0002056. Published: Sep 19, 26. Oct 3, 10 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SANTA BARBARA INDUSTRIAL FINISHING: 873 South Kellogg Ave Goleta, CA 93117; SBIF, Inc. (same address) This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jun 12, 1998. Filed by: VERONICA SEE/PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 4, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E63. FBN Number: 2024‑0002110. Published: Sep 19, 26. Oct 3, 10 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s)

is/are doing business as: 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: VERIZON WIRELESS: One Verizon Way Basking Ridge, NJ 07920; Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems LLC (same address) Gte Wireless LLC (same address) Verizon Americas LLC (same address) This business is conducted by A General Partnership Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Aug 7, 2015. Filed by: KAREN M. SHIPMAN/ASSISTANT SECRETARY with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 5, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E57. FBN Number: 2024‑0002118. Published: Sep 19, 26. Oct 3, 10 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT FILE NO. FBN2024‑0001987

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

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

This business is conducted by an Individual

The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. S/ Stacy McCullar, This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 08/19/2024. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10/24 CNS‑3849649# SANTA BARBARA

INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 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 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: 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

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: 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

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: 2024‑0002175. Published: Sep 26. Oct 3, 10, 17 2024.

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.

THE CITY OF GOLETA HAS THE FOLLOWING VACANCIES

PUBLIC TREE ADVISORY COMMISSION

This is a five-member body and their purpose is to hear appeals of decisions on the planting and removal of public trees, and to provide advice to staff and the City Council on matters related to the Goleta Urban Forest. There is (1) vacancy.

The Commission holds four regular meetings and may hold additional meetings as needed; members are compensated $75 per meeting.

PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT COMMISSION

This is a seven-member body and advises the City Council and staff on matters related to public engagement in City government and governance. There is (1) vacancy. Eligible applicants must live in the City of Goleta.

The Commission holds four regular meetings and may hold additional meetings as needed; members are compensated $75 per meeting.

Applications for all open Board and Commission vacancies may be submitted online at https://www.cityofgoleta.org/boardscommissions.

Applications are due by October 25, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.

For additional information, please email cityclerkgroup@cityofgoleta.org.

Publish, Santa Barbara Independent, October 10, 2024

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Design Review Board Hybrid Public Hearing – In Person and via Zoom Goleta City Hall – Council Chambers 130 Cremona Drive, Suite B Goleta, CA 93117 Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at 3:00 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://www.cityofgoleta.org/goletameetings

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Design Review Board (DRB) of the City of Goleta will conduct a public hearing for the projects listed below, with the date, time, and location of the DRB public hearing set forth above. The agenda for the hearing, including how to participate virtually in the hearing via a Zoom link, will also be posted on the City website at least 72 hours before the hearing (www.cityofgoleta.org).

For Conceptual/Preliminary/Final Review: Community Autism Services Signage & California Environmental Quality Act 5385 Hollister Avenue (APN 071-140-075) Case No. 24-0034-DRB

Yummy Thai Restaurant Signage & California Environmental Quality Act 5918 Hollister Avenue (APN 071-051-012) Case Nos. 24-0022-DRB, 24-0034-ZC

Linberg residential fence & California Environmental Quality Act 210 Old Ranch Drive (APN 079-570-068) Case Nos. 24-0025-DRB, 24-0011-LUP

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 DRB meeting agenda. Written comments may be submitted prior to the hearing by e-mailing the DRB Secretary, Mary Chang at mchang@cityofgoleta.org. Written comments will be distributed to DRB members and published on the City’s Meeting and Agenda page.

FOR PROJECT INFORMATION: For further information on the project, contact Mary Chang, at (805) 961-7567 or mchang@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.

In accordance with Gov. Code Section 65103.5, only non-copyrighted plans or plans that the designer has given permission have been published on the City’s website. The full set of plans is available for review at the Planning Counter during counter hours or by contacting the staff member listed for the item 805-961-7543.

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: Santa Barbara Independent 10/10/24

LEGALS

Published: Sep 26. Oct 3, 10, 17

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: 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: 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 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ROOTED SANTA BARBARA: 1111 Chapala St, 200 Sanata Barbara, CA 93101; Santa Barbara Foundation (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: 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: 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: 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: 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.

Public Notice

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: 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

FILE NO. FBN2024‑0002134

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

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program

Proposed Goal for Federal Fiscal Years 2025 -

2027

Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) is dedicated to serving our community, including those businesses contracting with SBCAG on Federally funded transit projects. The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program is designed to remedy ongoing discrimination and the continuing effects of past discrimination in federally assisted transportation contracting opportunities. SBCAG is proposing a threeyear DBE goal of zero percent DBE firms because there are no DBE firms that are ready, willing or able to compete for the single transit contract proposed to be awarded during the triennial period - The Clean Air Express Bus Operations and Maintenance project.

Public Information Session

A public online meeting on the goal and methodology will be held:

Date: October 22, 2024

Time: 11 a.m.

Where: Virtual Hearing via Zoom Webinar

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82807151300?pwd=5Gl8rcnzilY84U6PSmoQMZL3LCVp8T.1

Meeting ID: 828 0715 1300

Passcode: 387861

Dial In:

+1 669 444 9171 US

+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)

SBCAG is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for these meetings. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, accommodation requests should be made 48 hours in advance of public meetings to SBCAG at (805) 961-8900 or info@sbcag.org.

Request for Public Comment on Proposed

DBE Goal

The proposed DBE goal and methodology is available for review on the www.sbcag.org website.

If you would like to have a hard copy of the report mailed to you, please contact Aaron Bonfilio at (805) 9618920 or abonfilio@sbcag.org. SBCAG staff is also available to meet through an online meeting or phone call to respond to inquiries and receive comments on the proposed DBE goal and methodology. Written inquiries and comments may also be sent to:

Aaron Bonfilio, Director of Multimodal Programs

Santa Barbara County Association of Governments 260 North San Antonio Road, Suite B Santa Barbara, CA 93110

SBCAG will consider all comments received by November 4, 2024, before submitting the proposed draft goal to the Federal Transit Administration. SBCAG will continue to receive comments up to the SBCAG Board of Directors consideration of adoption of the goal on November 21, 2024.

This notice is in accordance with requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation (49 C.F.R Part 26)

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

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: 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: 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: 911 AEI MUSIC: 17 Romaine Drive Santa Barbara, CA 93105; 911 At Ease International, 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 Mar 1, 2020. Filed by: MICHAEL MCGREW/CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 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 E62. FBN Number: 2024‑0002360. Published: Oct 10, 17, 24, 31 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT

FILE NO. FBN 2024‑0002197

The following person(s) is doing business as:

DH EARTHWORK, 4291 DEL MAR AVE. CARPINTERIA, CA 93013, County of SANTA BARBARA.

DANIEL HULTGEN, 4291 DEL MAR AVE CARPINTERIA, CA 93013

This business is conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on NOT APPLICABLE /s/ DANIEL HULTGEN, OWNER

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 09/16/2024.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31/24

CNS‑3857810#

SANTA BARBARA

INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT

FILE NO. FBN 2024‑0002202

The following person(s) is doing business as:

GOSNELL TREE CARE & LANDSCAPE, 214 1/2 HELENA AVE SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101, County of SANTA BARBARA.

GOSNELL TREE & LANDSCAPE INC., 1088 N. FAIRVIEW AVE. GOLETA, CA 93117; CALIFORNIA

This business is conducted by A CORPORATION.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on JUN 07, 2007 /s/ CASEY GOSNELL, PRESIDENT

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 09/17/2024.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31/24

CNS‑3857816# SANTA BARBARA

INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT

FILE NO. FBN 2024‑0002204

The following person(s) is doing business as: KELP, 330 MOHAWK RD. SANTA BARBARA, CA 93109, County of SANTA BARBARA. KELP SKINCARE LLC, 330 MOHAWK RD. SANTA BARBARA, CA 93109; 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 JUN 01, 2024 /s/ JUSTIN MACNAUGHTON, MANAGING MEMBER

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 09/17/2024.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31/24

CNS‑3857838# SANTA BARBARA

INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT

FILE NO. FBN2024‑0002243

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SPACEPORT OF THE FUTURE

ENGINEERING AND PROGRAM

SOLUTIONS, 8 Village Circle Drive, Lompoc, CA 93436 County of SANTA BARBARA

Norman O Sibley, 8 Village Circle Drive, Lompoc, CA 93436

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/ Norman O Sibley, This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 09/20/2024.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31/24

CNS‑3858143# SANTA BARBARA

INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: KNEADED & LOAVED: 458 Arroyo Road Santa Barbara, CA 93110; Kneaded And Loaved 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 16, 2024. Filed by: ELLENA MUNOZ/

MEMBER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 18, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E57. FBN Number: 2024‑0002216. Published: Oct 10, 17, 24, 31 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ZUMA LOUNGE PRODUCTIONS, ZUMA LOUNGE, ZLP PRESENTS!, EXECEVENT: 315 Meigs Rd, Ste A300 Santa Barbara, CA 93109; Zuma Lounge Corp (same address) This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Feb 5, 2021. Filed by: MIRCEA OPREA/PRESIDENT/ CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 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 E62. FBN Number: 2024‑0002312. Published: Oct 10, 17, 24, 31 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SRS CONSTRUCTION/SRS CONSTRUCTION SERVICES: 5451 Industrial Way Benicia, CA 94510; Sharjo, 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 Oct 25, 2022. Filed by: FRANCISCO VEGA/ COO 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: 2024‑0002136. Published: Oct 10, 17, 24, 31 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SCR NOTEHOLDER PARTNERS, G.P : C/O Eric P Hvolboll, 200 E. Carrillo St. Suite 400 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Eric P Hvolboll (same address) Gregory P Giloth (same address) Ellen Easton (same address) Jordan M Laby (same address) Edward B Savage (same address) Judith P Savage (same address) Keith P Laby (same address) Nicole Laby (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: GREGORY P. GILOTH/ GENERAL PARTNER 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: 2024‑0002214. Published: Oct 10, 17, 24, 31 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FBN 2024‑0002255

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LOMPOC, CA 93436, County of

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SUPPLY COMPANY WEST, LLC, 5401 VIRGINIA WAY BRENTWOOD, TN 37027; DELAWARE This business is conducted by A LIMITED LIABILITY. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on NOT APPLICABLE /s/ ROB LAMBOURNE; MANAGER This statement was

LEGALS (CONT.)

STREET, SUITE 104, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101 County of SANTA BARBARA

MOROVATI AESTHETIC

MEDICAL CORPORATION, 1330

CHAPALA STREET, SUITE 104, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101

This business is conducted by a Corporation

The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jun 24, 2024.

MOROVATI AESTHETIC MEDICAL CORPORATION

S/ TANYA MOROVATI, CEO

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 09/25/2024.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31/24

CNS‑3856811#

SANTA BARBARA

INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DEEP ROOTS DECOR: 301 La Casa Grande Cir Goleta, CA 93117; Jose Demavivas 785 Camino Del Sur 313 Goleta, CA 93117 This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Filed by: JOSE DEMAVIVAS/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 7, 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: 2024‑0002343.

Published: Oct 10, 17, 24, 31 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s)

is/are doing business as: BREWTECH:

220 E Cota Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; SCB Global Java, 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 September 20, 2024. Filed by:

RUSSELL MATHEWS/MANAGING MEMBER 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: 2024‑0002289. Published: Oct 10, 17, 24, 31 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: JOHN H HIGGINS & ASSOCIATES BUSINESS CONSULTING SERVICE, BIG LIPS

DESIGNS: 7143 Emily Lane Santa Barbara, CA 93117; John H Higgins PO Box 60308 Santa Barbara, CA 93160 This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on October 10, 2019. Filed by: JOHN H HIGGINS, CRTP/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 10, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E63. FBN Number: 2024‑0002352. Published: Oct 10, 17, 24, 31 2024.

NAME CHANGE

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 THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause,

SYWEST INDUSTRIAL BUILDING PROJECT

CASE NO. 17-121-DP

Located 907 South Kellogg Avenue; APN 071-190-035

ATTENTION: The meeting will be held in person and via the Zoom platform.

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT & NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEARING OFFICER HEARING Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at 5:00 P.M.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Goleta (City), as Lead Agency under the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq.; “CEQA”), has completed a Draft Environmental Impact Report (Draft EIR) for the Sywest Industrial Building Project (Project). A general description of the Project is provided below. The City invites comments on the adequacy and completeness of the environmental analysis and mitigation measures described in the Draft EIR during the public review period from October 10, 2024, through November 25, 2024.

A meeting to take comments on the adequacy of Draft EIR will be held by the City Environmental Hearing Officer (EHO) on:

DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at 5:00 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 and below.)

The EHO is not a decision maker for this Project and will only be receiving comments regarding the adequacy of the analysis contained with the DEIR. The City Council will be the City’s decision maker on the adequacy of the analysis within the EIR and on the merits of this Project after receiving a recommendation from the Planning Commission. No hearing dates before either the Planning Commission or the City Council have been set at this time. Notice of the public hearings before the Planning Commission and City Council will be provided in the future under separate cover. As the site is located in the Coastal zone, review and action of the California Coastal Commission will also be needed and will occur at a future date.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION SUMMARY: The Project’s primary components include the following:

• Demolition of the existing drive-in theater, including the freestanding movie screen, concessions stand, projector building, two drive-through ticket booths, one walk-in ticket booth, and an agricultural box, and removal of one of the dewatering wells.

• Construction of a 70,594 square foot industrial warehouse building with 60,939 square feet of landscaping, 101 parking spaces, six loading zones, and 10 bicycle parking spaces. The maximum building height would be 35 feet measured from finished grade with the site being raised 4-6 feet to elevate the finished floor of the building out of the floodplain. The industrial warehouse building could be divided into up to four sections and would be available for use by up to four tenants. Additionally, the request includes a 75-foot streamside protection area buffer reduction (from 100’ to 25’).

Access to and from the project site would continue to be provided from South Kellogg Avenue via an existing access road that runs along the northeast project boundary. The east curb of the existing driveway would be widened in order to provide adequate maneuvering area for delivery trucks to enter and exit the project site.

Stormwater runoff from the majority of the project site would be directed to a detention basin constructed at the southern border of the development area with a new 18-inch outfall to be constructed in the existing San Jose Creek concrete channel wall. Stormwater runoff from the northeastern portion of the project site would be directed to a vegetated drainage swale located along the eastern side of the entry driveway prior to discharge to the existing storm drain outlet located approximately 115 feet south of the intersection of South Kellogg Avenue and the entry driveway.

The project site is within a mapped 100-year floodplain. Between 4 to 6 feet of fill would be used to elevate the proposed building above the 100-year floodplain elevation. Development of the proposed project would require approximately 600 cubic yards (CY) of soil cut and approximately 38,000 CY of soil fill.

The project was filed by Sywest Development, property owner.

LOCATION AND ZONING: The 11.77-acre project site is located at 907 South Kellogg Avenue (Assessor’s Parcel Number [APN] 071-190-035) in Goleta, California. The project site is within the Coastal Zone. The project site is bordered by San Jose Creek and State Route (SR) 217 to the southeast. Tidal wetland and stormwater infrastructure is located to the south of the project site.

In accordance with Section 17.01.040(E)(4) of the Goleta Municipal Code (GMC), the applicant and the City of Goleta (City) entered into a Development Agreement on May 18, 2021 (which was ratified by the Coastal Commission on April 6, 2022 and revised three times since that date). Because of the adopted Development Agreement, the project is subject to the requirements of the previous zoning code (Article II, Coastal Zoning Code) and City regulations/procedures that were in place prior to the adoption of Title 17 rather than the City’s current zoning code. As such, the zoning designations for the purposes of this project are Light Industry (M-1) and Service Industrial-Goleta (M-S-GOL) (Article II, Coastal Zoning Code). The site has a General Plan/Coastal Land Use Plan Land Use designation of Service/Industrial.

PUBLIC REVIEW OF THE DRAFT EIR: The Draft EIR is available for a 45-day public review period from October 10, 2024 to November 25, 2024. The Draft EIR is available on the City’s website at https://www.cityofgoleta.org/your-city/planning-and-environmental-review/ceqa-review/sywest. The Draft EIR analyzes the impacts of the Project on the topics of Aesthetics, Air Quality, Biological Resources, Cultural Resources, Energy, Geology and Soils, Greenhouse Gases, Hazards and Hazardous Materials, Hydrology and Water Quality, Land Use and Planning, Noise, Public Services, Transportation and Circulation, Tribal Cultural Resources, and Utilities and Service Systems and analyzes three alternatives to the Project. CEQA checklist topics not listed were issue areas that were determined through the Notice of Preparation and EIR scoping process that the Project would not have a significant effect on.

The Draft EIR concludes that the Project will have significant and unavoidable project specific and cumulative impacts (Class I) in the areas of; Aesthetics (project-level impacts), Biological Resources (project-level impacts), Land Use (project-level impacts), and Utilities and Service Systems (solid waste) (project-level and cumulative impacts).

The Draft EIR concludes that the Project will have potentially significant, but mitigable, impacts on the environment (Class II) in the areas of: Geology and Soils, Hazards and Hazardous Materials, Hydrology and Water Quality, and Noise.

CORTESE LIST: The Project site is not listed on any hazardous waste facilities or disposal sites identified by Government Code § 65962.5 (the “Cortese list”). DOCUMENT AVAILABILITY and FURTHER INFORMATION: The Draft EIR will be posted on October 10, 2024, on the City’s website at www.cityofgoleta.org. Hard copies of the Draft EIR will be available for review at Goleta City Hall’s Zoning Counter, the Goleta Public Library, and the Goleta Community Center. For more information about this project, contact project planner Brian Hiefield at 805-961-7559 or bhiefield@cityofgoleta.org. Para consultas en espanol, comuniquese con Marco Martinez al (805) 9562-5500 o mmartinez@cityofgoleta.org

DRAFT EIR PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The public review period begins on October 10, 2024, and ends on November 25, 2024, at 5:00 P.M. All letters should be addressed to Brian Hiefield, Associate Planner, City of Goleta, 130 Cremona Drive, Goleta, CA 93117 or bhiefield@cityofgoleta.org All comments must be received no later than 5:00 P.M. on November 25, 2024. Please limit comments to environmental issues only. When possible, please use email to submit public comment.

ELECTRONIC PARTICIPATION: Please register for the EHO hearing on Tuesday October 29, 2024, at 5:00 pm via the link below: Webinar Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jV1sQEsrRc6JZwZMByJ8Zg Webinar ID: 840 1143 9753

Passcode: 689786

Join via audio: US: +14086380968,,84011439753#,,,,*689786# or +16694449171,,84011439753#,,,,*689786# Or, dial: US: +1 408 638 0968 or +1 669 444 9171 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 719 359 4580 or +1 253 205 0468 or +1 253 215 8782

1968 or +1 309 205 3325 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 360

or +1 689 278 1000 or +1 301 715 8592

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. You will be connected to audio using your computer’s microphone and speakers (VoIP). A headset is recommended. You can also select the option to use your telephone, but you must use the Zoom software to interact with the meeting. Select “Use Telephone” after joining the webinar to use your telephone. Oral comments during a meeting may be made by electronic participation only.

Interested people are encouraged to provide public comments during the public hearing in person or virtually through the Zoom teleconference, by following the instructions listed below. Written comments may be submitted prior to the hearing by e-mailing Caitlin Colyer, Planning Commission Clerk for Planning and Environmental Review at ccolyer@cityofgoleta.org. Written comments will be distributed to the Environmental Hearing Officer and published on the City’s CEQA page for the project.

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.

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)).

Publish: Santa Barbara Independent, October 10, 2024

LEGALS

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 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 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 21, 2024, 10:00 am, DEPT: 5, 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

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 22, 2024, 10:00 am,

DEPT: 4, SANTA BARBARA SUPERIOR

COURT HOUSE 1100 Anacapa Street., 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: 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

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT FOR THE SAN JOSE CREEK MULTIPURPOSE PATH - NORTHERN AND SOUTHERN SEGMENTS PROJECT

The City of Goleta Public Works Department invites you to submit a proposal to become eligible for the construction management of the San Jose Creek Multipurpose Path -Northern and Southern Segments Project.

Proposals must meet the requirements and descriptions outlined in the RFP, available through the City of Goleta’s PlanetBids Vendor Portal. Proposal requests will be posted on October 10, 2024 on PlanetBids. Proposals must be received no later than 3:00 p.m., October 31, 2024.

Firms interested in submitting a proposal may do so through the City of Goleta’s PlanetBids Vendor Portal. https://pbsystem.planetbids.com/portal/45299/bo/bosearch

Please submit any questions regarding this Request for Proposals through the City of Goleta’s PlanetBids Vendor Portal Online Q&A no later than 3:00 p.m. on October 24, 2024.

Published: Santa Barbara Independent October 10, 2024 & October 17, 2024

November 5, 2024, Presidential General Election County of Santa Barbara Elections Division

NOTICE OF PROCESSING VOTE BY MAIL, CENTRAL TALLY AND MANUAL TALLY OF BALLOTS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the processing of Vote by Mail, Central Tally and Manual Tally of ballots for the Presidential General Election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024:

Vote by Mail Processing (E.C. 15104 (c)) Processing of Vote by Mail ballots will occur during normal business hours from October 7, and must be completed no later than December 5, 2024, at the County of Santa Barbara Elections Division Main Office located at 4440-A Calle Real, Santa Barbara, California. Notice of Vote by Mail processing that will occur outside of normal business hours will be posted online at sbcvote.com.

Central Tally (E.C. 12109)

Poll Ballots cast on Election Day will be centrally tallied on Election Night, November 5, 2024, after the close of polls at 8:00 p.m. at the County of Santa Barbara Elections Division Main Office located at 4440-A Calle Real, Santa Barbara, California.

Manual Tally and Selection of Precincts to be Manually Tallied (E.C. 15360)

A manual tally of ballots will be conducted during the official canvass period. The official canvass period begins November 7, and must be completed no later than December 5, 2024. The random selection of precincts to be tallied will occur on November 7, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. The manual tally and selection of precincts will take place at the County of Santa Barbara Elections Division Main Office located at 4440-A Calle Real, Santa Barbara, California. Manual Tally processing will tentatively begin on November 13, and continue during normal business hours until complete. Notice of Manual Tally processing that will occur outside of normal business hours will be posted online at sbcvote.com.

To learn more about these processes, please visit sbcvote.com or contact 1-800-SBC-VOTE or 1-800-722-8683.

Sí desea información en español llame al 1-805-568-2200 o llame al 1-800722-8683.

Dated: October 3, 2024

Joseph E. Holland, Clerk, Recorder, Assessor, and Registrar of Voters County of Santa Barbara

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 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.

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:

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.

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.

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

LEGALS (CONT.)

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

As required by the California Environmental Quality Act, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Fisheries Restoration Grant Program is providing Public Notice of the completion of a Mitigated Negative Declaration for its proposed project to enhance the capability of streams to produce anadromous salmonids by maintaining, restoring, and improving stream habitat essential to salmonid production.

Implementation Project Locations: Various streams in Humboldt, Mendocino, Del Norte, Siskiyou, Stanislaus, San Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, Sonoma, Marin, Santa Barbara, and Ventura.

Description of Project: This project will use grant funds approved by the California Legislature to initiate activities that are designed to restore salmon and steelhead habitat in coastal streams and watersheds that historically produced large populations of salmon and steelhead. The replacement of barrier culverts with bridges or natural stream bottom culverts will allow adult and juvenile salmonids access to additional spawning and rearing habitat. The installation of instream structures will recruit and sort spawning gravel for adult salmon and steelhead and create summer rearing pools and over-wintering habitat for juveniles.

The mitigated negative declaration can be accessed online at https://www.wildlife. ca.gov/Grants/FRGP/MND. It is also available for review upon request at California Department of Fish and Wildlife offices: 1010 Riverside Drive, West Sacramento, CA 95691; the Northern Regional office: 1455 Sandy Prairie Ct, Suite J, Fortuna, CA 95540; the Bay Delta Regional office: 3633 Westwind Blvd., Santa Rosa, CA 95403; the Central Regional office: 20 Lower Ragsdale Dr., Suite 100, Monterey, CA 93940; and the South Coast Regional office: 4556 Lampson Ave., Los Alamitos, CA 90720. please contact Mr. Timothy Chorey at (916) 838-0760 to arrange a viewing.

The review period for the mitigated negative declaration starts October 11, 2024 and ends on November 25, 2024. Please submit comments via email to FRGP@wildlife. ca.gov or via regular mail to: Mr. Timothy Chorey, Department of Fish and Wildlife, Watershed Restoration Grants Branch, Fisheries Restoration Grant Program, P.O. Box 944209, Sacramento, CA 94244-2090. Comments must be received by November 25, 2024. For additional information contact: Mr. Trevor Tollefson, Senior Environmental Scientist at (707) 834-0626 (Northern Region); Mr. Matt Erickson, Environmental Scientist, at (707) 210-7007 (Bay Delta Region); Ms. Suzanne Deleon, Senior Environmental Scientist, at (831) 233-8593(Central Region); or, Mr. Kyle Evans, Senior Environmental Scientist, at (562) 342-7186 (South Coast Region).

Now Accepting Applications for Thompson Park Apartments Waiting List – Lompoc

Accepting applications on October 22, 2024, for Thompson Park Apartments located in Lompoc, California. 2 bedroom units only. Local preferences will apply. Gross Annual Income eligibility requirements are: 1-person Minimum: $34,200; Maximum $56,950; 2-persons: Minimum: $39,050; Maximum $65,050; 3-persons Minimum: $43,950; Maximum $73,200 and 4-persons Minimum: $48,800 and Maximum $81,300. Apply online at www.hasbarco.org. For information call (805)736-3423. This opportunity will continue to be open until adequate applicants are received.

The Housing Authority will accept applications for this program regardless of race, color, creed, sex, familial status, national origin, age, handicap or other protected groups under State, Federal or local equal opportunity laws.

En este momento se aceptan solicitudes para la Lista de espera de Thompson Park Apartments – Lompoc

Aceptando solicitudes el 22 de octubre de 2024 para Thompson Park Apartments ubicado en Lompoc, California. Unidades de 2 habitaciones solamente. Se aplicarán preferencias locales. Los requisitos de elegibilidad de ingreso bruto anual son: Mínimo para 1 persona: $34,200; Máximo $56,950; 2 personas: Mínimo: $39.050; Máximo $65,050; Mínimo para 3 personas: $43.950; Máximo $73.200 y mínimo para 4 personas: $48.800 y máximo $81.300. Solicite en línea en www. hasbarco.org. Para más información llame al (805)736-3423. Esta oportunidad continuará abierta hasta que se reciban los solicitantes adecuados.

La Autoridad de Vivienda aceptará solicitudes para este programa independientemente de su raza, color, credo, sexo, estado familiar, origen nacional, edad, discapacidad u otros grupos protegidos bajo las leyes estatales, federales o locales de igualdad de oportunidades.