S.B’s Complete Guide to Día de los Muertos Events, Fall Fun, and Halloween Haunts! by Terry Ortega
S.B’s Complete Guide to Día de los Muertos Events, Fall Fun, and Halloween Haunts! by Terry Ortega
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Avi Avital and twotime 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!
Best Fest was a smashing success, thanks to everyone who came to the sold-out event. If you snagged your ticket in time, you were able to join us in having delicious sips and bites from all over Santa Barbara County at the beautiful Santa Barbara Historical Museum.
We had delightful drinks from Margerum Wine Company, Grassini Family Vineyard, Figueroa Mountain Brewing, Santa Barbara Cider Company, Third Window Brewing, Santo Mezcal, The Good Lion, and a favorite non-alcoholic selection of tea brewed fresh from Wild Tea Leaf. All of which paired perfectly with bites from Renaud’s, Hook & Press, Rusty’s Pizza, Empty Bowl Noodle Bar, Via Maestra 42, and Los Agaves.
And even better, we danced all night long to beats by DJ Darla Bea, who featured saxophone player Gerry Smith and two “disco Barbie” dancers on roller skates from Xanadu Skate Boutique. We filled our cups and bellies before hitting the dance floor alongside them.
But best of all, our Indy staff got to celebrate their own wins in style! Our Web Content Manager, Don Brubaker, celebrated our Best S.B.-Based Website win alongside Nick Welsh, who won Best Columnist. And there was no one better to join in the merriment other than John Palminteri, a double winner for Local Celebrity and Instagram Follow.
Thank you for voting us the best in Santa Barbara! And make sure to check out our Best Fest pictures from Ingrid Bostrom in this issue or by heading to independent.com/bestfestfun.
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U.S. President: Kamala Harris
U.S. Senator: Adam Schiff
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STATE ELECTION
State Assembly, District 37: Gregg Hart
State Senate, District 21: Monique Limón
SANTA BARBARA
City Council, District 1: No endorsement
City Council, District 2: Michael Jordan
City Council, District 3: Oscar Gutierrez
Measure I: Half-Cent Sales Tax Increase: YES
Mayor: Paula Perotte
City Council, District 3: Jennifer Smith
City Council, District 4: Stuart Kasdin
Measure G2024: To preserve some agricultural land 20 more years: YES
SANTA BARBARA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
District 2: Kyle Richards
District 3: Jett Black-Maertz
District 4: Dave Morris
Measure P: Bond Measure to Fund Campus Building Repairs and Renovations: YES
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
Area 2: Nadra Ehrman
Area 4: Guy R. Walker
Area 6: Katya Armistead
SANTA BARBARA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Area 2: Sunita Beall
Area 3: Bill Banning
Area 5: Celeste Kafri
LOMPOC UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Measure M2024: YES
HOPE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Measure Y2024: YES
COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA
Measure H: Half-Cent Bed Tax Increase: YES
Prop. 2 (Authorizes Bonds for Public School and Community College Facilities): YES
Prop. 3 (Constitutional Right to Marriage): YES
Prop. 4 (Authorizes Bonds for Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, and Protecting Communities and Natural Lands from Climate Risks): YES
Prop. 5 (Allows Local Bonds for Affordable Housing and Public Infrastructure with 55% Voter Approval): YES
Prop. 6 (Eliminates Constitutional Provision
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Prop. 32 (Raises Minimum Wage): YES
Prop. 33 (Expands Local Governments’ Authority to Enact Rent Control on Residential Property): NO
Prop. 34 (Restricts Spending of Prescription Drug Revenues by Certain Health Care Providers): NO
Prop. 35 (Provides Permanent Funding for Medi-Cal Health Care Services): NO
Prop. 36 (Allows Felony Charges and Increases Sentences for Certain Drug and Theft Crimes): NO
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Through March 2, 2025
Accretion: Works by Latin American Women
Through April 13, 2025
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Hundreds flocked to downtown Santa Barbara to join the second annual Day of the Dead Calenda hosted by Santa Barbara Museum of Art (SBMA) and the Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara (MCASB) on Sunday, October 20. People danced their way up to the MCASB terrace to traditional music from Oaxaca and Guerrero and participated in the Día de Muertos Free Family Day activities, including altars to the dead created by local students and volunteers.
This was the 35th year of SBMA featuring Day of the Dead altars created by the community, and this year’s event included authentic Oaxacan performances, food, art vendors, and a dance party by the group Los Hijos de San Juan Mixtepec.
For more of Ingrid Bostrom's photos of Sunday's event, see independent.com/multimedia. And flip to our cover story on p. 24 to find out other ways the community is celebrating Día de Muertos this year.
by Nick Welsh
Ray Higgins shakes his head. Just briefly, his eyes well up. His voice quavers.
At 92, Ray Higgins is in great shape. His hair has thinned over the years, but it remains a rusty red. His eyes are slightly rheumy but still a piercing blue. Early-morning sunlight explodes through the window over Higgins’s head; dust motes dance in the air.
“No,” Higgins declares. “You never get over it. We never did.”
By
“we,” Higgins is referring to himself and
his wife, Anne. By “it,” he is referring to the fact that their son Mike was molested by two priests while attending St. Anthony’s Seminary in Santa Barbara as a high school student in the early 1980s.
Higgins and his wife would not know anything until 1992, when the public accusations against the seminarians first erupted. Initially, Higgins’s son denied it. Only later would he acknowledge what happened.
One of the priests Father Robert Van Handel would later be sentenced to eight years behind bars. Higgins said his son and his roommate they boarded at the school took to sleeping with their heads where their feet should be to trick Van Handle when he came into their dorm room at night.
Higgins remembers his son saying at the time he wanted to leave the seminary. “He’d say, ‘There’s a bunch of weirdos here.’ ” But Higgins and his wife would insist Mike finish the school year at St. Anthony’s. Higgins thinks about that a lot.
Higgins has been fighting priestly pedophilia pretty much ever since, though his engagement in the battle has been waning of late. Still, he took solace in last week’s announcement that the Los Angeles Archdiocese with four million Catholics is now settling with 1,353 sexual-abuse survivors to the tune of $880 million. This brings the grand total now spent on such claims by
the archdiocese which includes Santa Barbara to $1.5 billion.
“I think the church has finally learned its lesson,” Higgins said with a rueful chuckle. “The only thing they seem to understand is money and bad publicity.”
And by any reckoning, $1.5 billion is a lot of money.
Unlike California’s Franciscan order, which declared bankruptcy last year after being confronted with a fresh new wave of 93 additional cases, the L.A. Archdiocese has not declared bankruptcy.
Of those 1,350 cases, 54 originate from plaintiffs in Santa Barbara County. Santa Barbara attorney Tim Hale who has spent the past 25 years litigating cases against the Franciscans represents nine of them.
And of the 93 plaintiffs now accusing the Franciscans, Hale estimated at least half originated in Santa Barbara. “Per capita, we have the most sexual-abuse victims here in Santa Barbara than anywhere else in the country. And we have the most perpetrator priests,” Hale said. The Franciscan Friars of California, however, say the number of claims originating in Santa Barbara “is far less than half.”
Back in the late 1950s, Hale said, word went out that problem priests throughout the state should be sent to Santa Barbara. If accusations surfaced, the priests would be transferred. New victims would emerge. The
church shielded the priests, sending them off for therapeutic help. No reports were filed. Sin was not reported to the authorities.
St. Anthony’s, Hale said, proved especially problematic. For a while, anywhere from 20 to 25 percent of the priests there had been credibly accused of sexual abuse. Father Van Handel who sexually abused Higgins’s son was himself sexually molested when he attended the seminary.
In announcing the settlement last week, church officials loudly lamented the pain and anguish that had been visited upon so many victims. They worked out the settlement in conjunction with a team of attorneys representing the plaintiffs. The final number settled upon was big enough to provide payouts of $660,000 per patient on average but not so large that the archdiocese felt compelled to declare bankruptcy. According to Hale, individual awards will vary depending on the frequency of the abuse, the nature of the abuse, the duration of the abuse, and how well known the perpetrators were when the first victims came forward.
This pool of victims came forward only after state law was amended in 2019 to extend the statute of limitations from 2020 to 2023 to allow old victims to come forward with new complaints. This marks the second time the state legislature changed the law to enable such victims to come forward. The vast
Elon Musk sued the California Coastal Commission in federal court last week, charging the state agency violated his first amendment rights to free political speech when it voted 6-4 to deny a “determination of consistency” for his plans to expand the number of SpaceX rockets launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base from 36 to 50.
In voting against the determination, several commissioners expressed horror at the pro-Trump rhetoric Musk has been “spewing” against immigrants on his social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), among other things. Musk, who donated $75 million to Trump’s reelection campaign, was also taken to task by some commissioners for his labor code violations and work safety issues at other SpaceX launching sites. Likewise, some commissioners cited Musk’s strident anti-woke rhetoric, especially as it relates to trans rights.
tent with the state’s coastal zone management act.
Governor Gavin Newsom no fan of Musk’s went on record this week, stating the commission overstepped its bounds by citing political objections to what should be an environmentally based decision. Commissioners have also objected long and loud that Musk has not been subjected to the level of environmental scrutiny he and SpaceX should get because they’ve been afforded the same environmental exemptions given to federal agencies such as the Department of Defense and the Air Force.
Since the beginning of this year, Musk and the U.S. Space Force have increased the cadence of rocket launches from Vandenberg from six to 36 and most recently to 50. By the year’s end, another increase to 100 launches a year will be proposed.
A coalition of coastal environmental organizations have issued a statement demanding that SpaceX and its proposal to increase rocket launches be subjected to full environmental analysis.
Musk argued the commission sought to punish him for his political views by withholding support for a toothless but necessary declaration that the proposed increase in rocket traffic from Vandenberg was consis-
Cora Vides the 21-year-old convicted of attempted murder in the 2021 Valentine’s Day stabbing of her Laguna Blanca classmate and friend Georgia Avery has been ordered to serve a six-month minimum sentence in a state psychiatric facility after a Santa Barbara jury found her to be legally insane at the time of the attack.
“It is clear that Georgia Avery is loved by so many,” said Judge Von Deroian, alluding to the continuously packed and sometimes vocal courtroom over the nearly two-month trial. “But I cannot help but be struck by the misinformation or misunderstanding of this situation.”
After hearing victim impact statements from Avery’s immediate family members, Von Deroian sifted through 104 letters from other family and friends close to the victim,
The Space Force lacks the capacity to launch rockets into orbit and contracted with SpaceX, which deploys the reusable Falcon 9 rockets to launch military and spy communications equipment into orbit. But for every rocket with a military payload that SpaceX launches, it launches another nine for private satellite companies that have a strictly commercial application. The military to date has balked at any effort separate the two functions, arguing they’re inextricably linked.
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many of them pleading with the judge to reconsider things she legally could not.
“I cannot change the law,” she said, and the court proceedings have shown that Vides’s “sanity has not been restored.”
As such, at the recommendation of the Department of State Hospitals and the court, Vides will serve an initial sentence of 180 days in a “locked forensic setting.” Vides will then be able to petition the hospital to review her sanity. The psychiatric doctors may require more time to treat Vides effectively, and can do so for life.
If instead they find her mental health to be adequate, Vides is entitled to a court hearing, during which the court must find Vides’s sanity to be fully restored to grant her release. Otherwise, she must serve another year in the psychiatric facility before petitioning again. Margaux Lovely
by Nick Welsh
On October 9, the Civil Service Commission for the City of Santa Barbara brought to an end Sergeant Brian Larson’s seemingly stellar 17-year career with the Santa Barbara Police Department, issuing a 25-page report dismissing the decorated head of the Crimes Against Persons unit from the department.
In language written in bold-face print, the commission report concluded Larson had retaliated against a detective working under his command who had complained he had been much tougher and demanding of female detectives despite being ordered not to do so.
The commission found Larson had also improperly accessed police records marked private and confidential for personal use and that he violated a direct order from Police Chief Kelly Gordon to return those files, making Larson, who during his career had been awarded the Thomas Guerry Award for valor, guilty of “insubordination.”
Perhaps the most damning finding but one never precisely explained was: “Sergeant Larson’s testimony was egregiously dishonest.” The commissioners only elaborated by writing: “Sergeant Larson’s contradictions discredit him. As a Peace Officer, Larson’s testimony can be the basis for taking another person’s freedom, even life. It is extremely concerning that Larson’s sworn testimony … can’t be trusted.”
Chief Gordon’s final notice to dismiss Larson stated: “Your misconduct, and the likelihood you will repeat it, demonstrates that I cannot trust you or your judgment as a sergeant in this department.”
Larson has vigorously fought these charges at the Civil Service Commission for the past two years. (The commission is a city board of appointed citizens to hear and adjudicate complaints of city employees.) When the case against him morphed from one charge into four additional ones, Larson’s attorney called them “fishing expeditions.”
Two weeks before the commission issued its final ruling, Larson’s attorneys had already filed a complaint in federal court alleging that their client’s constitutional right to free speech, due process, and protections against unjust search and seizure had been violated.
In the department, Larson enjoyed the reputation as a driven, hard-working, demanding, get-it-done detective. He demanded as much of himself as his subordinates. But in 2022 with the department desperate to keep experienced detectives from moving to other law enforcement agencies then-acting Chief Barney Melekian met with a female detective, whose name has been redacted. She claimed Larson rode her much harder
than male detectives, which was intimidating and discriminating.
Melekian hired Kathy Gandara, a private investigator, to conduct an internal investigation. Gandara concluded it was “more likely than not” that Larson told the detective that “it was probably for the best” she had suffered a miscarriage, because the department would have been down three investigators had her pregnancy gone to term. Larson told the investigator he did not remember meeting with the female detective at that time, but that he would never have said a miscarriage was a good thing.
Other police officers interviewed said they saw the detective in question coming out of a meeting with Larson in tears. Notes written by the female detective immediately after the encounter paint a vivid picture.
During the investigation, others in the department alleged they heard Larson make comments such as: he didn’t like supervising females; that women belonged in the kitchen; and when describing a woman outside the department, “She can cook and looks good in a dress. What else does she need to do?”
Gandara found it more likely than not that Larson made inappropriate comments about the sexual orientation of female officers. He called the hoodies some women detectives wore on informal days “lesbian sweaters.”
Based on this report, Larson’s immediate superior Commander Kenneth Kushner wanted Larson fired. But Melekian intervened, recommending Larson be suspended for 160 hours and transferred to another department. After the suspension, he was reinstated.
Larson has continually insisted that Gandara’s investigation was unfair. To the
Santa Barbara policymakers are working toward creating a streamlined objective design review for developers if the proposed project meets preapproved standards for architectural styles and zoning density.
The new program, called the Objective Design and Development Standards which city staff have taken to calling the “ODDS” is part of the city’s plan to make building in Santa Barbara more predictable and quicker for developers, while also ensuring that new projects fit within the already existing aesthetic that has defined the city.
City Planner Rosie Dyste went over the latest 200-page draft of the ODDS for the Ordinance Committee on Tuesday, before sending it forward to the full City Council for approval, hopefully before the end of the year.
Dyste explained that the ODDS would “increase predictability” for developers. Currently, some projects are forced to return for multiple design reviews, costing time and money that can make new projects financially impossible.
The new design standards also comply with recent state law, which prohibit cities from enforcing subjective review on housing that meets certain minimum standards.
The city would still maintain its current subjective review pathway for all other projects.
ODDS would only be available for properties located within five zones. The densest would be in the “downtown core,” with lower densities in the “downtown edge,” mixed-use corridor, and large and medium neighborhoods. Single-unit residential neighborhoods, parcels zoned for parks and recreation, mobile home parks, or for accessory dwelling units and additions to existing properties would not be eligible.
The preapproved architectural styles are Mediterranean, Craftsman, and Contemporary, with each including more specific options, such as Santa Barbara’s traditional Spanish Colonial Revival and Italian Mediterranean styles, cottage style, and industrial.
Within the historic El Pueblo Viejo landmark district which already has a dedicated guideline for projects the new standards would only allow for Mediterranean Style buildings. The Funk Zone and Haley corridor, which has a history of industry and manufacturing, would be the only areas that Industrial design style would be permitted.
These projects would still have to go to all applicable design boards, though design review and final approval would be folded into a single hearing, and the scope of the city’s findings would be limited.
The Ordinance Committee with have a more in-depth discussion at the December 3 meeting giving a tight timeline for the city’s projected end-of-year approval.
“Let’s not delay past the next meeting,” said Councilmember Kristen Sneddon, a member of the Ordinance Committee. Ryan P.Cruz
extent he had micromanaged the complaining detective, he maintained, it was because she was slow in writing reports and clearing her caseload, and generally slow in follow-through.
She denied she had more uncleared cases than her male counterparts, but noted she was frequently distracted from her caseload by having to be a Spanish translator on other officers’ cases. (She was one of only two fluent translators.)
Larson also faulted Gandara for never interviewing any deputy district attorneys who had similar problems with the complaining detective. In fact, three deputy district attorneys did submit letters on Larson’s behalf attesting to just that.
But the Civil Service Commission concluded that Larson had solicited these letters, specifically suggesting certain “talking points” the deputy district attorneys should
make regarding the performance problems. The commission also concluded that Larson, after having been transferred to patrol, had improperly accessed confidential police records to which he, as a patrol officer, did not have authorization. Larson claimed he used these files in teaching patrol officers how to write reports. But these reports involved those high-level cases that Larson and the deputy district attorneys had found unsatisfactory.
Larson is expected to keep fighting. He has already filed his federal civil rights lawsuit against the city, and he has 90 days to challenge the conclusions of the civil service commission. It’s expected that he will file a similar action in Superior Court as well, challenging the basis for the Civil Service’s action. Regardless of the outcomes, he will still be able to receive his pension.
Montecito Planning Commission Loses
by Christina McDermott
The Montecito Planning Commission won’t be able to weigh in on the Rosewood Miramar expansion project after all; its Friday hearing on October 18 ended abruptly for lack of a quorum. The county has said it has no plans to reschedule it.
The project, which has elicited much community debate, includes 26 affordable housing units for the resort’s workforce, plus 13 retail spaces and eight market-rate apartments on the parking lot near All Saints-bythe-Sea Episcopal Church.
Just before the lunch recess, Miramar owner Rick Caruso’s senior vice president, Chris Robertson, said that an 18-page letter written by Montecito lawyer Philip Dracht, a well-known critic of the project, had been sent to county planning by commissioner Sandy Stahl. Robertson said this called into question the commission’s impartiality. “Why was it not disclosed during public comment?” Robertson asked.
When the meeting resumed after the lunch recess, Stahl announced she was recusing herself, which left the commission without the quorum needed to vote. The meeting was adjourned.
Stahl told the Independent that the county’s counsel and planning department had called her to a meeting during the lunch break, where she got word that the development team was going to insist she recuse herself.
Generally, to have a voting quorum, the commission needed three voting members in the same room, with exceptions for emergency events. Commission Chair Marshall Miller had recused himself at the meeting’s start, citing a conflict of interest, and another commissioner, Bob Kupiec, was attending remotely for a personal reason. After Stahl’s recusal, the commission no longer had the quorum necessary to vote.
County supervising planner Joseph Dargel said that planner Willow Brown received the 18-page letter two days before the meeting. He said Stahl never claimed she was the author of this document, which included a long list of questions for county staff and the development team. Dargel said that Brown forwarded the letter to the development team, who checked the metadata to see the author.
In a written statement on Friday, Caruso said integrity was a core value for him and his company. “After two decades in this community, it is deeply disappointing to see these events unfold. We have worked incredibly
hard to meet the needs of the Montecito community and to do right by our employees,” he wrote.
In an interview with the Independent, Stahl said that she wasn’t trying to keep who authored the document a secret, and that when she became a commissioner, she was told to direct questions to the county planner assigned to the project. She said she didn’t have the chance to read the letter thoroughly before sending it because she was also reviewing another large project at the Biltmore.
Stahl said she had never met Dracht personally. “Until Friday, I didn’t even know what he looked like,” she said.
Stahl said she had spoken to him on the phone ahead of the meeting, where he introduced himself as a neighbor. During ex-parte communication, Stahl said that she had met with neighbors in the area, but she did not explicitly mention Dracht.
Dracht identified himself as a neighbor of the Miramar and a parishioner at All Saints, working on a team there regarding the project, but that these were his own questions, not affiliated with the church. He said he does not represent All Saints in a legal capacity.
“The focus has become the process and the questions,” Stahl said, “instead of the answers. And that’s really a shame.”
She said it is important to know whether the county has a complete safety plan that considers the multiple major projects proposed in Montecito.
The Miramar expansion project is just one of a number of projects seeking approval, including Biltmore Hotel renovations and renovating part of the Music Academy of the West, all below the 101.
“Nobody is presenting a comprehensive look at how that whole area is going to function on a daily basis or in an emergency,” she said.
At the meeting, the county said that it is working to finish evacuation modeling for the area, but is not yet complete.
Because this affordable housing project falls under SB 330, also called the Housing Crisis Act of 2019, agencies have only five hearings to come to a decision, including appeals. Presently, the project has had two hearings: the county’s on October 9 and Montecito’s on October 18. The project’s next hearing is before the county’s planning commission on November 1, where commissioners will vote whether to approve it or not. n
It’s not often that the Taxpayers Association, Democratic Party, League of Women Voters and local elected leaders all agree…but they all urge a YES vote on Measure P for SBCC.
Organizations
Elected Officials
Monique Limón, California State Senator
Gregg Hart, California State Assemblymember
Laura Capps, Santa Barbara County Supervisor
Joan Hartmann, Santa Barbara County Supervisor
Das Williams, Santa Barbara County Supervisor
Mike Jordan, Mayor Pro Tem, City of Santa Barbara
Eric Friedman, Santa Barbara City Councilmember
Oscar Gutierrez, Santa Barbara City Councilmember
Kristen Sneddon, Santa Barbara City Councilmember
Luz Reyes-Martín, Mayor Pro Tempore, City of Goleta
Stuart Kasdin, Goleta City Councilmember
James Kyriaco, Goleta City Councilmember
Kyle Richards, Goleta City Councilmember
Jonathan Abboud, President, SBCC Board of Trustees
Dr. Anna Everett, Vice President, SBCC Board of Trustees
Robert K. Miller, Board Member, SBCC Board of Trustees
Dr. Charlotte A. Gullap-Moore, Board Member, SBCC Board of Trustees
Ellen Stoddard, Board Member, SBCC Board of Trustees
Susan Salcido, Superintendent, Santa Barbara County Office of Education
Marybeth Carty, Santa Barbara County Office of Education
Ethan Bertand, Board Member, Goleta Unified School District
Emily Zacarias, Board Member, Goleta Unified School District
Ad paid for by Yes on P for SBCC, FPPC# 1473319 Ad Committee’s Top Funder: SBCC Foundation.
Marcos Aguilar, President, Isla Vista Community Services District
Spencer Brandt, Director, Isla Vista Community Services District
Jay Freeman, Director, Isla Vista Community Services District
Marty Blum, Former Mayor of Santa Barbara & Former SBCC Trustee
Joyce Dudley, Former Santa Barbara County District Attorney
Peter O. Haslund, Former Board Member, SBCC Board of Trustees, Former SBCC Professor
Nancy Harter, Former Board Member, Santa Barbara Unified
To view the full list of endorsements, visit YesonPforSBCC.org.
Students in the Environmental Leadership Incubator (ELI), a nine-month program at UC Santa Barbara, are taking initiative and creating change. Some nurture their surroundings, such as alum Emily Hernandez, who installed a garden on campus. Others are figuring out how to tackle existential problems, like new student Kaan Johnson, who is studying the psychological effects of climate change.
As many as 200 people took to the waves for a Sunday paddleout to celebrate the life of Tony Pighetti, the 59-year-old former city firefighter, union chief, and mental health advocate for first responders, who died while paddling out the night of October 9. Another 400 congregated on the beach in front of Santa Barbara City College.
ELI has been incubating these future leaders combining coursework, projects, and mentorship for five years. But if ELI was the seedling, it recently sprouted into the tree that is the Center for Undergraduate Environmental Leadership (CUEL; pronounced “cool”), said Faculty Director Dr. Simone Pulver.
“It is cool,” Pulver said during the center’s launch party last Thursday.
CUEL will build on ELI and provide more opportunities including career workshops, training, and networking to further support and shape the students that walk through its metaphorical doors. The center was named the Greti U. Croft Center for Undergraduate Environmental Leadership in honor of the philanthropic
real estate mogul who loved the great outdoors and left a sizable donation to the school in her will.
Croft’s best friend, UCSB alum Terilynn Langsev, was brought to tears speaking about Croft as she recalled sitting down with her a few years ago. “She asked me, ‘What was the best thing you did last year?’ ” Langsev’s answer was donating to the ELI program, which was in its infancy at the time. “Before I even finished telling her about it, she was saying, ‘Bring me my checkbook.’ ”
Through the ELI program, and now CUEL, students will continue to foster community and do environmental work, such as creating running shoe recycling programs, curating art exhibits about edible bugs, certifying UCSB as a bee-friendly campus, or promoting sustainable surfing “It is Santa Barbara, after all,” said Environmental Studies professor David Pellow. Callie Fausey
majority of cases to emerge out this first and second window involve allegations of abuse dating back 30-40 years. Some go back as far as the 1940s, with some as recent as the 1990s.
Church officials are quick to point out how few new and recent cases have been filed. Higgins was quick to express skepticism this means church reforms enacted in response to these allegations are bearing fruit. “Typically, most victims don’t begin talking about what happened to them until they’re about 35 years old,” Higgins cautioned. “We might not have heard the last yet.”
Ray and Anne Higgins had considered themselves cradle-to-the-grave Catholics. The church was the epicenter of their family lives. Ray himself attended a Catholic high school and a Catholic college. His kids both attended the San Raphael parish school in San Roque. They considered Father Van Handel, a frequent guest in the Higginses’ home, a family friend. They attended Sunday mass at St. Anthony’s. When accusations surfaced, the Higgins family stopped going.
“We consider ourselves unaffiliated Catholics,” he said.
His son’s journey was considerably rougher: drinking, drugs, addiction, an attempt at suicide when he was 21, and recovery programs at Zona Seca and Newhouse II.
“It changed his life completely,” Higgins stated. “It’s unimaginable how terribly this affects the victims. It’s just devastating; you
can’t think outside of that box.”
Higgins’s son would be in the earlies waves of litigation, settling with the Franciscans for $90,000. Of that, he saw about half. He used that to buy a cabin in Durango, Colorado, which he fixed up, sold, and used the proceeds to make a down payment for his home somewhere back east where he works as a probation and parole officer. He has two daughters. He is fiercely protective, Higgins said distrustful even and quick to question attention from unknown adults.
Ray Higgins’s son got lots of therapy along the way. Some the Franciscans paid for. So too did Higgins and his wife. In the early 2000s, when the first big settlement of $28 million was announced with the Franciscans, Higgins reached out to the 25 beneficiaries and their attorneys for donations. With the proceeds, he helped underwrite the cost of therapy for 30 victims.
He would join with sexual-abuse survivors to lobby the state legislature to change the law to extend the statute of limitations. That, the Franciscans contend, is what’s driving not just their bankruptcy filing but similar claims filed by the archdiocese of Oakland and San Francisco. Higgins and attorney Tim Hale are quick to dismiss these filings as a ruse to hide the truth.
“A lot of Franciscans have apologized for what happened,” Higgins stated. “But not one not one in all these years has ever admitted they had any inkling what was going on.”
Although Pighetti retired five years ago having achieved the rank of captain in charge of training he spent the past five years working to create a countywide peer support counseling system so that first responders dealing with the aftershocks of the job could get noquestions-asked mental-health and safety counseling for both on-the-job and off-thejob issues.
Santa Barbara City Fire Chief Chris Mailes recalled Pighetti approaching him and other department leadership to discuss better mental-health maintenance. “We’re supposed to be the strongest people in the room,” Mailes said. “But the job takes a toll. Gone are the days when you just go out and have a beer and suck it up.”
Mailes said Pighetti was assigned the job. As a result, the City of Santa Barbara now has 10 firefighters who are trained in the arts of peer support, plus one person assigned to play the lead role.
“Without a doubt, he saved lives. And he saved marriages too,” Mailes said.
When Pighetti retired in 2020, he was hired by the nonprofit association of the fire chiefs from Guadalupe to Carpinteria.
Every department, Mailes stated, soon had their own peer support team and lead player. Thanks to vigorous fundraising and private donations, Pighetti could be paid a stipend and a contract team of trained counselors retained. Treatment was offered for everything from work-related acute and cumulative trauma to marital friction and sick kids at home. If there was a particularly hairy call, peer support teams wouldn’t wait to be called they’d reach out to the affected individuals to proactively check in. Pighetti was “calm, levelheaded, a gentle soul, and an exceptional trainer,” Mailes said.
During his final years, Pighetti struggled with an array of health challenges, migraines being just one of many. Even so, Pighetti’s body somehow allowed him to find peace and release while paddling out on a paddleboard that he would have been denied hiking, running, or riding a bike.
On Tuesday afternoon, a fight broke out on the La Colina Junior High Campus, which landed one student in the hospital and another in police custody.
Multiple students were involved in the physical altercation during lunchtime at Alta Vista Alternative High School, which shares a campus with La Colina, according to the Santa Barbara Unified School District. However, the fight was “immediately broken up” by staff, the district said.
Police responded to the junior high campus at 12:13 p.m., and “officers quickly established a perimeter” while the school implemented a shelter in place protocol for both campuses, according to a statement from the SBPD. Two juveniles were seen leaving campus after school staff intervened, according to the statement, and were later found nearby in the 700 block of Cieneguitas Road. One suffered moderate non-lifethreatening injuries.
Santa Barbara City Fire and AMR treated the juvenile victim, who was transported to Cottage Hospital. The primary juvenile
suspect was arrested and booked into Santa Barbara County Juvenile Hall for assault with a deadly weapon, possession of a knife on a school campus, and a crime committed in furtherance of a criminal street gang.
“At no time was there a threat to the campus, and thankfully staff intervened immediately,” the district said in a statement. It continued that “student safety is very important to all staff members … and we take this matter seriously.”
In response to similar incidents, school staff contact and meet with each student’s parent or guardian to inform them of the incident and address each student’s specific needs, as well as follow discipline procedures per district policies, according to the district’s statement.
“It should be noted that the Santa Barbara Police Department and the Santa Barbara Unified School District work collaboratively throughout the year on school safety protocols and communication, which greatly assisted in the quick resolution of the public safety incident,” the SBPD said. CallieFausey
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Having lived and grown up in Santa Barbara over the last 70-plus years, we came to appreciate how important SBCC is to the health and welfare of our community. We attended local public schools and took advantage of SBCC upon graduating from high school. Karen was in one of the first graduating classes in the radiologic technician program in 1972; she practiced at local hospitals and for many doctors. Paul transferred in 1972 to UC Berkeley and eventually got his MBA. SBCC launched our careers and allowed us to stay in Santa Barbara.
SBCC’s buildings and facilities are the same ones we experienced over 50 years ago. They are in desperate need of maintenance, repair, and replacement for safety reasons for some. Measure P will provide critical funding for SBCC to continue to be the educational beacon for thousands of students trying to get a start in life with an affordable education, without increasing tax rates beyond what we approved in 2008. Supporting Measure P is an investment in the future prosperity of the South Coast.
Paul and Karen Menzel, S.B.
Somany of us want to support and encourage the mission of SBCC. We wish it to be a thriving opportunity for academic students, vocational training folks, and the retired community taking classes that expand their skills. Unfortunately, the administration and faculty seem enthralled with the idea that SBCC should be a “world-class” institution, attracting student tourists from all of the U.S. and internationally. To do this, they propose, repeatedly, that locals put up the money to do so. Worse, visiting enrollees are to be attracted to participate in athletic competition. Using Measure V money, they built a stadium press box while apparently failing to address the specter of asbestos and earthquake vulnerability offered as the reason to enact V. They now promise to remediate asbestos prob-
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lems and make classrooms safe while actually seeking millions of dollars in state grants to build an elaborate physical activities venue. This state money must be matched with local money which is to come from Measure P.
Attracting out-of-district students to participate in athletic team efforts is not something we should pay for with local money. On top of which, such enrollees significantly aggravate a tight rental market that harms local workers and their families.
Please vote No on P to keep our community college local. Glen Mowrer, S.B.
Call me overly sensitive, but whoever designed/ approved the Best Of cover needs a time out! The image of ballots blowing in the wind shows a disregard for ballot integrity and absolute carelessness. If it was meant to be cool or casual, this message was lost on me.
I would hope that the actual Best Of votes were treated much more responsibly. Otherwise, great work!
Kevin J. McLernon, S.B.
¶ L ast week’s news story on proposals at the Rosewood Miramar hotel should have said 83 parking spots are required, not 89. And, in the Best Of, the correct name for runner-up Wedding Planner is Bright Young Things Events.
¶ We inadvertently endorsed Brian Cox in his bid for a seat on the Santa Barbara Board of Education. We don’t know Cox; we never interviewed Cox; and from what we’ve heard, we might strongly disagree with Cox on some key issues. We apologize for any confusion we have created.
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11/25/1924 - 10/9/2024
Margaret Elsie Hart was born to her parents Russell and Elsie Hart, in Santa Monica, CA on November 25, 1924. She passed away at the age of 99 on October 9, 2024. Throughout her life, Margaret was a very active member of the Presbyterian Church.
Margaret started dating her long-time family friend, Donald Brown Jr., during the first year of World War II. She and Donald were married on December 20, 1946, and shortly after, moved to Redlands, CA where they lived for 21 years, and raised four sons.
In 1968, Donald, Margaret, and their four teenage sons moved to Santa Barbara, CA. In 1972, Margaret became a widow at the age of 47, after 25 years of marriage. Her strong faith in God and involvement in her church helped her to carry on.
After retiring in 1990, Margaret loved visiting and spending time with her grandchildren and she also enjoyed traveling. Much of the rest of her time was spent serving as an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Santa Barbara and P.E.O. Chapter QA.
Margaret was preceded in death by: her brother George in 1938, her husband Donald in 1972, and her son Keith in 2011. Margaret is survived by her three sons: James (Rebecca), Steve (Sher), and Fred (Marna), seven grandchildren, and nine greatgrandchildren and she will be dearly missed.
A memorial service will be
held at the First Presbyterian Church of Santa Barbara on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 10:00 am.
1/13/1936 - 9/30/2024
Felix was born in Indio, California to Amado and Belen Sanchez and was the fifth of fourteen siblings. John, Mary, Petra, Sabino, Joe, Geroge, Carmen, Helen, Esther, Ruban, Jimmy, Belen, and Gilbert. Felix lived in Colton and Riverside. He served in the U.S. Army from 1956-1959 which included a tour in Korea. Felix met his future wife, Julia in 1958. They were married in 1961 and moved to Santa Barbara, California.
Felix worked for the Goleta School District from 1966 until he retired in 1997.
Felix and Julie have been parishioners of St. Raphael’s Parish since 1966 and have been very active, Felix as an usher for over forty years and Julie for cleaning and flower arrangements for mass.
Felix joined the Knights of Columbus, Council 5300 in 1976 and has been the Bartender for their meetings and social events for over 45 years.
He is greatly missed by the many friends, family, and loved ones whose lives he touched with his kindness and generosity and we take comfort in knowing that he is now resting with God.
5/13/1939 - 9/5/2024
Gayle Moss Rosenberg, an accomplished journalist and loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2024, at the age of 85. A member of the Santa Barbara community for 30 years, Gayle was laid to rest at Santa Barbara Cemetery in an intimate graveside service attended by her husband of 60 years and her children and grandchildren.
Born May 13, 1939 in Chicago to Roslyn and Ben Moss, Gayle was an only child who moved with her parents to Los Angeles in 1946 at age 7. Ben was a men’s clothing salesman and Roslyn worked as a cashier at the Broadway department store restaurant. Both were also active in local charitable organizations, including the Hergott Heart Fund and the City of Hope. Roslyn, who was a talented professional dancer early in her career and once performed at Radio City Music Hall, occasionally recruited Gayle to do dance performances with her at local charity events.
Gayle attended Fairfax High School in Los Angeles, where she first developed a passion for journalism as Editor-in-Chief of the Colonial Gazette. She went on to the University of Southern California, where she majored in journalism and graduated in 1960 as a member of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society. At USC she was also Chief Justice of the
Women’s Judicial Council and a member of the Associated Women Students cabinet, the national Mortar Board senior women’s honor society, and Theta Sigma Phi, a national journalistic sorority.
Gayle then embarked on a 45-year career as a journalist and magazine editor. Initially based in Los Angeles with jobs at the Saturday Evening Post and Associated Press, she then relocated to New York in 1963 to become a reporter for LIFE Magazine. At LIFE, Gayle worked in the Entertainment and News Departments and covered everything from Broadway openings to society parties and presidential campaigns. She had a few encounters with the Kennedys, including riding in Robert F. Kennedy’s car during his senatorial campaign and receiving a call from Jacqueline Kennedy with feedback about one of her articles.
While in New York, Gayle met Charlie Rosenberg, a New Jersey native who was working as a sales engineer, prior to his eventual career as a financial consultant.
The two married in 1964 and celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this past summer.
In 1967 Gayle and Charlie moved back to Los Angeles, where Gayle eventually took a position with Architectural Digest magazine. She worked as a senior editor at AD for 30 years before retiring in 2005.
Gayle and Charlie became part-time Santa Barbara residents in 1994 and fulltime residents and retirees in 2006. They have cherished their Los Angeles and Santa Barbara communities ever since.
In addition to her long and accomplished career, Gayle cultivated passions for the arts, friendships, and family
connections. In retirement, she turned her lifelong interest in family history into a passion for genealogy. She was an active member of the Santa Barbara County Genealogy Society and mapped her own family tree going back many generations. She loved keeping up with others and learning their stories, whether her neighbors on the block or distant relatives in other countries. Passionate about connections, she also claimed responsibility for introducing several couples who eventually married or became best friends. Family and friends in Gayle’s vast and loving orbit consistently described her as curious, loving, and kind.
But nothing gave Gayle more pleasure than spending time with her four granddaughters, who now range in age from 12-19. She was their biggest fan, promoter, and provider of hugs. They hold her memory dear, as do her two sons, Jamie and Adam, and her husband, Charlie.
Ann Newell-Wood
Please join us in celebrating the life of Ann Newell-Wood, (January 15, 1930-August 7, 2024) beloved wife of Allen Braithwaite of Carpinteria, California. A memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian Church of Santa Barbara, State St. and Constance Ave., at 10:00am, Friday November 1, 2024.
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Wanda Joyce Brown, 86, passed away unexpectedly on September 26, 2024 in Louisville, KY. She led a life marked by her faith, family, and friends.
Wanda was born in Snyder, TX and grew up in Monahans, TX with her four siblings. She joined her sister, Kitty, in Lancaster, CA when she was 18 years old and began working at Edward’s Air Force Base Flight Test Center where she served many roles including as project monitor for the F-105. This is also where she met and married James G. Brown a few years later while he was working on early computer projects for the Air Force with IBM. They raised their two sons in Santa Barbara, CA.
Wanda was a devoted wife and mother as well as a talented seamstress, avid reader, and gracious hostess. She was involved in church and community Bible studies for years and loved spending time with her family and friends. She actively supported her boys’ activities in school, scouts, and sports. After a day of racing sailboats, her boys always knew a feast was waiting for them when they came home cold, wet, and hungry. When her sons were older, she went back to work in the front office of an OB/GYN, caring for new mothers and making deep friendships lasting her lifetime. She was known
by co-workers, friends and family as a sweet servant, always checking in on folks and helping where she could, usually in the background.
Wanda and Jim left the sandy beaches of Santa Barbara for the desert sand of Midland, TX in 1998 to be near their two precious granddaughters, whom they doted on for the rest of their days. She loved them dearly, and they loved her. Her presence in their lives was a tremendous blessing to them. The girls and their friends always knew that Wanda would provide an abundant supply of love and snacks for them anytime they would drop by, just as she had done for her boys and their friends. After her husband’s death Wanda moved to Louisville, KY to be closer to her family where she enjoyed family dinners and activities each week.
Wanda was preceded in death by her husband of almost 60 years, her parents, her siblings and their spouses (Willard and Charlene Gunter, Ray and Louise Gunter, Kitty and Arnold Adams, Betty and Kenneth Alexander). She is survived by her sons Mark Brown of Goleta, CA and David Brown and his wife Susan of Louisville, KY. She is also survived by her beloved granddaughters Julie Minor and her husband Glen of Louisville, KY and Natalie Stam and her husband Henry of Pagosa Springs, CO as well as great grandchildren Benjamin Minor and Abigail Minor. In addition, she is survived by her sister-in-law, Kay Woolhiser of Ft. Collins, CO, and many treasured nephews and nieces. Her family is thankful for her legacy of love and generational faith and will miss her dearly.
Benz 1/26/1939 - 10/10/2024
Jim Benz, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and brother, died unexpectedly, during the night, on October 10, 2024. He was always a gentleman; a good man who was kind hearted, honest, and a good friend to many. He was well known in his Goleta neighborhood, chatting with neighbors as he walked his beloved Yorkie, Jimmy, on his daily walks.
Jim was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin on January 26, 1939. He was the eldest child of Albert and Ruth Benz. While growing up, he enjoyed tennis, baseball, track and basketball. At the age of 12, he started delivering newspapers. He attributed that job with developing his strong work ethic and financial responsibility. One of his paper route clients gave him his first set of golf clubs, which gave Jim his life-long love for the game of golf.
Jim met the love of his life, Rita Moen, when they both played clarinet in their high school band. He would also play clarinet during his college years for a professional dance band. Music would continue to be central in their lives – attending concerts, musicals, and dancing with the Stardusters club.
Jim and Rita were married August 3, 1957, and enjoyed 59 years of marriage. They were blessed with two daughters, Debbie and Linda, and three granddaughters Tanya, Michelle and Heidi. And a great grandson, Theo-
dore. Jim and Rita’s love and devotion for each other was evident to anyone who saw them together. They shared a passion for many hobbies, including golf, bridge, tennis, music, and travel.
Jim graduated from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1961 with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He was hired by GM/AC Sparkplug in Milwaukee, WI and worked in Milwaukee, Vandenberg AFB in California, Denver, CO and transferred to Santa Barbara in 1973. In his 34 year tenure at Delco, he worked as an Aerospace Engineer, promoted to Department Manager. He retired in 1995 to spend more time pursuing golf and travel with Rita. After retiring, Jim enrolled in H & R tax courses, and enjoyed assisting others with preparing their tax forms. He also volunteered at Trinity Lutheran Church as treasurer for many years.
After suffering a health crisis in 2022, Jim displayed a core of quiet strength and faith. He never complained about his challenges, and maintained a positive attitude. He enjoyed spending time with friends and family, time with his faithful dog, Jimmy, nightly phone conversations, with his dear friend Maggie, and playing bridge with his long time buddies. The family would like to thank his support team of Lori, Debbie, and Lenaya for all their help, love and support during that time.
Jim is survived by his daughter Debbie, granddaughters Tanya, Michelle and Heidi, great grandchild Theodore, sister Mary, brother John, and many nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of his life will be held on November 7, at 11:30 at Trinity Lutheran
Church, located at 909 N. La Cumbre Road, Santa Barbara. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to a charity you feel passionate about.
Arrangements entrusted to Welch-Royce-Haider Funeral Chapels.
Joan Keller Tibbets 3/6/1934 - 1/22/2024
Joan Keller Tibbets, born on March 6, 1934, in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, peacefully passed away on January 22, 2024, at her Saddlebrooke, Arizona home. She was the beloved second daughter of Sabina Anne and Frank Joseph Keller. She is preceded in death by sister Nancy Lewe. Her fondest childhood memories were family trips to the Jersey shore and the Pocono Mountains, experiences that shaped her lifelong love of nature and adventure.
She graduated from Merion Mercy Academy in 1951 and earned a degree in Political Science from Trinity University in 1955. Joan’s love for music led her to sing in choirs throughout her life, including the Oratorio Choir in Santa Barbara and The Sonoran Singers in Saddlebrooke. She was an avid reader, animal lover, and found solace in her faith, with Saint Francis as her guiding lig ht.
Travel was her passion, exploring over 150 cities on six continents, forming deep friendships, including her companion, Horrie Gelder of Melbourne, Australia.
Joan is survived by her three children, son, Paul, and his wife, Tracy and their boys, Cole and Parker; son, Brian, and his wife, Hiromi, and grandchildren, Alecia, Christian, Sonia and Brendan; daughter, Lisa, and her husband, Denis.
8/24/1958 - 10/3/2024
Brad was born and raised in Pasadena. He is survived by his wife Birgit, his brothers Ed, Dennis and Keith, his sisters-in-law Lark, Brenda and Hanne, his brother-inlaw Kim, his nieces Ashleigh, Evie, and Henriette, his nephew Morten and his uncle Butch. He was preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Evelyn and his nephew Nicholas.
Brad and Birgit got married in 1985 and lived in Pasadena until 2002, when they moved to Santa Barbara. Brad struggled with addiction and mental health issues in his youth and as a young adult. He got sober and used his own experiences to help others with addiction and mental health problems. He had a great impact on many lives, especially during his time working for Santa Barbara County Mental Health. He retired in February, 2024. Unfortunately, Brad suffered from vascular disease and after a surgery in June, 2024, he contracted MRSA and had other major complications, which left him in the hospital for almost three months. Two and a half weeks after returning home, he went back to the hospital only to discover the infection was still there. After two additional surgeries, he unexpectedly passed away at 5 am on October 3rd, 2024. Brad was full of life, loved his dogs and his Ducati motorcycle. He was always upbeat and optimistic. He always had a story to tell. He was a supportive and loving
husband and a loyal friend. When he had a passion he went at it 110%. His latest passion was pickleball. He will be greatly missed and never forgotten.
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7/16/1935 - 9/17/2024
Mary “Polly” Griscom passed away on September 17, 2024, after a long and fulfilling life.
Polly was born on July 16, 1935, in Philadelphia, PA to William B. Griscom and Lillias Sinclair Patterson. She graduated from The George School in Bucks County, PA, and attended Brown University and the Rhode Island School of Design. After graduating from Brown, Polly worked in advertising at N. W Ayer & Son and became Assistant Advertising Director at the internationally renowned Nan Duskin Boutique in Philadelphia. She met her first husband, John “Jack” Fiedler during the summers they spent sailing on Long Beach Island, NJ. They raised their young family in Wayne, PA and later New Haven, CT, where Jack worked for Winchester and then Colt Industries in Hart-
ford, CT. The couple traveled extensively for Jack’s work throughout Asia-Pacific, Europe, and South America.
Polly owned and operated “Artist’s Signature Gallery” in New Haven, representing 75 Connecticut artists. During this time she also became a proficient printmaker to satisfy her corporate customer’s needs for larger pieces of artwork.
In 1991 Polly married the love of her life, Warren Elliott, former General Council for Aetna Life and Casualty. She moved to Washington, D.C. with Warren, a skilled lobbyist, who had established the branch of his LA law firm there. When Warren retired, they moved to Hanover NH, where Polly spent ten happy years painting, biking, skiing, playing tennis, and traveling in the United States and the rest of the world.
In 2001, Polly and Warren moved to Santa Barbara, CA, where Polly was a member of the Santa Barbara Art Association and served on the board of Santa Barbara Studio Artists for many years. Polly continued to produce art for her entire life, and is represented in many private and corporate collections.
When Warren passed away in 2012, Polly and their beloved therapy dog, Tashi, moved to Casa Dorinda, where Tashi made many friends on his visits to the medical center and on his daily walks. Polly continued an active life playing bridge, painting, drawing, and attending lectures, theatre, and concerts, and spending quality time with family. Polly is survived and will be forever missed by her daughter, Georgia Ford Griscom; son, Jonathan Fiedler; and sons-in-law, Hadley Ford and David Kujan. Her youngest daughter, Katrina Kujan, passed away in 2021.
Polly is also survived by her five grandchildren, Madeline Ford Ryerson, Mary Kujan, Theo Ford, Laurel Kujan, Ava Ford, and great-granddaughter, Hadley Ryerson. Lorna Spencer Hedges
3/2/1927 - 10/7/2024
Lorna Spencer Hedges, age 97, died peacefully at her home in the early hours of October 7, bringing to a close a long life distinguished by extensive travel, voluntary service, and a passionate interest in the arts.
Born on March 2, 1927 to parents Ken and Billie Spencer, Lorna was the second of four siblings growing up on a farm outside St. John, Kansas. She moved to California in 1944 at age 17 to attend Stanford University. Completing her studies up into her junior year, Lorna left school to wed Ellis Walton (“Walt”) Hedges III, to whom she remained married until his death in 2001. Together they had a daughter, Nicole, who was born in 1953. Lorna’s talents and ample energy, however, could not be confined to the role of a mother and housewife, and she early found an outlet for them outside the home in church activities and the PTA.
From there a lifelong interest in the fine arts led Lorna in 1969 to become a member and volunteer at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art. There, among many other roles and committee assignments over the years, she served as a docent, President of the Docent Council, and as Secretary and Vice Presi-
dent of the museum’s Board of Trustees. She was elected a Life Honorary Trustee in 1997 and is remembered for her active participation in a number of major projects and programs at the Museum, one of the most notable being the founding of the Ridley-Tree Education Center at McCormick House. Arts education was very important to Lorna’s sense of social mission, In addition to her work at the Museum of Art, she was an avid supporter of the Music Academy of the West, where she was a scholarship donor and an enthusiastic participant in the Academy’s compeer program. Lorna was also involved the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara, where she established the Lorna Hedges Art Scholarship Fund to recognize outstanding student photography.
Lorna was known and valued for bringing enthusiasm, intelligence, and organizational savvy to any cause or project she was involved with. What was perhaps her greatest gift, however, was her ability to form strong, mutually caring relationships with the people around her. She will be remembered as someone who brought a little light to a lot of lives, a legacy that will live on in the hearts of her family and many friends for years to come.
Lorna is survived by a daughter, Nicole Spencer of Denver, Colorado. In accordance with her mother’s final wishes, Nicole has announced that no funeral or memorial services are planned to mark Lorna’s passing. The family looks forward, instead, to organizing an informal celebration of life to be held at a date and location yet to be determined. Details will be made available as plans are finalized.
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Board of Supervisors Hearing Room County Administration Building, Fourth Floor 105 East Anapamu Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Hearing begins at 9:00 A.M.
On November 5, 2024, the Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing in order to consider adopting an interim urgency ordinance to implement a moratorium on the conversion of senior mobile home parks to all‐age mobile home parks. The interim urgency ordinance would apply county‐wide and would be effective for an initial 45 days from its adoption. The interim ordinance amendment is not subject to the requirements of CEQA, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15061(b)(3) as it has no potential for causing a significant impact on the environment.
The Board of Supervisors hearing begins at 9:00 A.M in the Board Chamber on the 4th floor of 105 E. Anapamu St. The order of items listed on the agenda is subject to change by the Clerk of the Board. Please see the posted agenda and staff report available on the Thursday prior to the meeting at https://santabarbara.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx# under the hearing date. For further information about the project, please contact Jeff Wilson, Assistant Director, at jewilson@countyofsb.org
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BY DICK FLACKS, SARAH ALVARADO, JUANITA COLMENARES, STANLEY TZANKOV, RACHEL SIM, STEPHEN SHARP QUEENER, DARAKA LARIMORE-HALL
Many people were disappointed that the Independent left out District 1 in their Santa Barbara City Council endorsements especially with such a stark divide between the two frontrunners in this race and with so much at stake for our neighborhood and region.
While the Independent has reported incumbent Alejandra Gutierrez’s dozens of absences from crucial city meetings, Santa Barbarans need to be aware of the narrow special interests backing her and how this backing influences her when she is present and voting.
While her campaign claims to be funded primarily by individuals, city records tell a different story, with more than $35,000 of Ms. Gutierrez’s campaign funding coming directly from landlords. The National Association of Realtors has independently invested in her campaign on top of that.
More than $15,000 has poured in from landlords and developers in their individual capacity, including the owners of 215 Bath Street, who are facing criminal charges for serious violations of tenant protections and are suing the city in response.
Ms. Gutierrez has also amassed $10,500 in campaign contributions from the Santa Barbara Rental Property Association (SBRPA), which appears to be nearly twice the legal limit allowed. Less than $3,500 of her total campaign funding comes from people who are not landlords.
It’s no surprise why the developers and landlords as well as conservative political power players back Ms. Gutierrez: She does their bidding, working against common-sense tenant protections, housing affordability, and, ultimately, the public interest.
Landlords knew she was a safe bet after she cast the deciding vote against the right of displaced tenants to return to their homes. That vote seriously weakened the city’s efforts to discourage rampant “renovictions.”
In that pivotal moment, Ms. Gutierrez refused to meet with grassroots organizers and community leaders, and instead adopted the talking points of the very landlords trying to push tenants onto the street, the owners of 215 Bath Street.
After she voted against the ordinance, public records show she received a direct thank-you from one of the owners who promised to donate their money and resources to her reelection bid. More landlord cash poured in to thank her. And now, Alejandra Gutierrez’s campaign headquarters are the “Ed St. George Community Church,” a church named after and operated by a major Santa Barbara landholder and regular advocate for the industry.
This influence has moved Ms. Gutierrez rightward. If it were not politically toxic, then she may well have run as a Republican. Five years ago, she sought the support of the Democratic Party and other progressive groups. Now, however, she’s getting crucial support from local Republicans.
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alongside hers. District 3 candidate and 2016 Trump supporter Tony Becerra calls her his “partner.” Together, they are funded by Realtors and landlords, who are certain they’ve found a way to trick progressive voters into giving them the keys to the kingdom. Backing Becerra, a Republican who just now switched to Independent, and Ms. Gutierrez, a Democrat who turned her back on her previous commitments to renters, is their strategy for getting their way in a city that is majority Democrat and majority renter. Alejandra Gutierrez even re-registered as an Independent but switched back to Democrat, presumably when her supporters said it was better strategically. They even got one Democratic club to play along, the president of which works in real estate.
Don’t be fooled: Wendy Santamaria is the only candidate officially endorsed by the Democratic Party. Wendy Santamaria’s growing list of endorsements the Santa Barbara City Firefighters Union, city workers represented by SEIU 620, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, CAUSE Action Fund, United Auto Workers Region 6, the League of Conservation Voters, alongside many other organizations and longtime trusted community leaders represent people, not corporate greed.
This election is a wake-up call. It represents a real choice between two visions and sets of interests: a choice between allowing the real estate industry and politically conservative power players to continue placing profit over people or a vibrant, thriving community whose workers are able to have their homes.
Wendy Santamaria’s campaign and the politics and people she represents reflect a holistic and sustainable path forward for our city. While her opponents try to imply that she’s a one-issue candidate, conversations with Wendy at neighbor’s doors, with journalists, in voter forums and visiting her website (votewendysantamaria.org) show she has a comprehensive array of problem-solving stances for protecting our environment, investing in public safety and community well-being, and supporting a local economy that works for everyone, not just the few.
The choice is clear: Vote Wendy Santamaria. n
by Ryan P. Cruz | photos by ingrid bostrom
Every year around the end of October, Mexican and Latino American communities build monuments to the dead altars that overflow with fragrant marigolds, glowing candles, family photos, and offerings of food and drink. These ofrendas, in living rooms, churches, and public places, are a core part of Día de Muertos, the annual celebration to honor and remember the dead.
While my grandmother and mother were both born in Mexico, my family had never really practiced Día de Muertos (also known as Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead). I was always familiar with traditions, the parades, and the altars, but I had never fully learned about what they meant and where they came from.
So this year, with the deaths of my grandmother Luz and cousin Kaelynn heavy on my heart, I wanted to take the opportunity to reconnect with Día de Muertos on a deeper and more personal level, and to honor those who have passed on to the next life not just in my family, but for my friends and acquaintances who have died over the years. It was important that I understood what Día de Muertos means, about its history, about each symbolic piece of the ofrenda, and what these traditions mean to the Latino community.
Father Pedro Lopez, pastor of Our Lady of Guadalupe, who hosts a church celebration of Día de Muertos every year, helped explain the history of how the holiday developed. While Catholicism is firmly entrenched in current Día de Muertos celebrations, its roots go back to ancient Aztec and Nahua peoples, whose beliefs of death and spirituality were far different from the European Christianity that would later arrive.
These indigenous beliefs saw death not as the end of life, but as something that is just another step in the cycle of life. “There’s a closeness to death throughout life,” Father Lopez
said. “It’s not something to be afraid of, but it’s part of life.”
When the Spanish arrived, these beliefs were “synchronized” into the Catholic calendar of holidays on All Saints’ Day (Nov. 1) and All Souls’ Day (Nov. 2): feasts that honor the saints and all the souls who are in heaven, Father Lopez said. The ancient practices mingled with the new.
But the core of the indigenous belief remained the same: During that brief period, the spirits of the dead would be able to return from the other world, Mictlán, to visit the living and celebrate.
Over the centuries, different traditions and rituals developed in the various regions of Mexico, adding their own unique flavor with some people building ofrenda altars in their homes to welcome the spirits, while others visit the cemeteries to remember and include the spirits of their ancestors in family gatherings, dancing, and food.
Here in the United States, Day of the Dead is often wrongly thought to be the Mexican Halloween. But the European traditions of Halloween on October 31, the eve of All Saints’ Day, is more about being afraid of the spirits of the dead of being spooked or scared. On Halloween, costumes originated as a way to ward off spirits. This is the opposite of what Día de Muertos celebrates it is a welcoming and embracing of those who have died, with people wearing the skeleton Catrina costume as a way to celebrate and pay homage to the visiting spirits.
This alternative view of death, as something not to be dreaded but embraced, can help “reframe the traditional American view of death as tragic,” said Kendra Saffie, who runs teen programs at the Eastside Library. “Yes, death can be tragic, but it’s more important to celebrate life as we have it now and to celebrate the lives of the people who are no longer with us. That reframing, I think, is really healthy and beautiful.
“Día de los Muertos is definitely a combination of those
indigenous cultures before Spain,” Saffie said. “Indigenous people took their traditions, which coincided with the harvest time, then Catholicism mixed with that to create this beautiful new tradition.”
Saffie worked with young people to create a community altar for this year’s events in Santa Barbara. She said that one of the most amazing things about Día de Muertos is the blend of different cultures converging in today’s version of the holiday, with parades, ofrendas, sugar skulls, Catrina skeleton costumes, and special offerings of pan de muerto.
“I think it’s really important that our community, especially young people, know where these traditions come from,” Saffie said. Most importantly, she said, the current celebrations of Día de Muertos keep these ancient traditions alive by passing them down to the next generation.
Today’s Día de Muertos celebrations are more diverse than ever, with Mexican and Latino Americans bringing the holiday with them wherever they go and welcoming their new neighbors to celebrate. Now, Día de Muertos celebrations in America are embracing the imagery and traditions of the ancient holiday, while welcoming people of all cultures to join in the festivities.
“It’s all about community and bringing people together,” Saffie said. “And I think the more we can acknowledge our similarities and celebrate those things, while also honoring our past and thinking back to our ancestors especially for so many folks who have ancestors who immigrated
here it’s so important to honor that journey and all of the sacrifices that our families have made for us to be here.”
To learn about creating an ofrenda for my family, I talked to artist, cultural worker, and UCSB graduate student John Jairo Valencia, who has practiced Día de Muertos with his family for more than 20 years. Valencia now hosts workshops of his own where he teaches students and community members how to cut the delicate papel picado and create an altar to connect with their ancestors.
Valencia stressed the importance of getting to know your family, your ancestry, and where you came from as part of the process of building your altar. That could mean finding objects that are meaningful to your family’s story, or learning the history of your spiritual practices.
For my ofrenda, I worked with family members to get pieces that were important to my grandma and my cousin. I cleared a bookshelf space in my living room, and laid several of my Grandma Luz’s manteles (decorative tablecloths embroidered with pink roses), along with one of her favorite silk scarfs. For my cousin Kaelynn, I displayed a fountain pen she had bought me as a gift when I first was hired as a full-time journalist. For both, I placed family photos and the gloves I had worn as a pallbearer at their funerals.
For those that celebrate Día de Muertos, Valencia says, the process of creating the altar itself and bringing personal connections into the ritual can be an act of healing and grieving.
“I felt like the tradition of Día de los Muertos helped me think about my connection with my ancestors,” Valencia said. “That act of making, of preparing for the ofrenda, is the work you need to do. It’s not just the celebration; it’s the homework beforehand that creates this connection with our ancestors.”
During these workshops, Valencia encourages people to make their ofrenda their own, to learn what makes their family unique, and to share their stories.
“That’s the most beautiful part of this tradition,” Valencia said. “It’s about bringing people together to tell stories. About creating identity and belonging.”
While Valencia said that creating an ofrenda can help people understand their connection with their past, and while there were many ways of making an altar your own such as including “spiritual ancestors” (for me, I included my journalistic heroes Ruben Salazar and Anthony Bourdain) there are certain elements that are traditionally included in every Día de Muertos celebration.
Each ofrenda has similar pieces, including at least one item representing all four elements, with each serving a specific purpose. Brightly colored papel picado represents air; cups of water help open communication and quench the spirits’ thirst; fire is represented by candles, to lead the spirits to the ofrenda; and earth is represented by foods and salts.
Other common symbols include butterflies, representing rebirth; offerings of white bread and fruits; and marigolds, known as the cempasúchil, or “flower of the dead,” which help guide the spirits with their bright color and fragrant smell. All of these serve a spiritual purpose to help lead the souls back to their families on Día de Muertos.
The most common Día de Muertos celebrations, including those hosted by Catholic churches, are spread over two days typically November 1 and November 2 which coincide with parades and church ceremonies on All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day.
But many families celebrate for much longer, building their altars to the dead weeks earlier. Some choose to celebrate for more than a week, welcoming the souls as early as October 27, when the souls of pets who have passed are said to arrive as the first otherworldly visitors.
On October 28, the first candle is lit and a white flower is put on the altar for the lost souls. The next day, another candle is lit and a glass of water is left out for spirits who are forgotten or helpless. October 30, a third candle and a piece of white bread, or pan de muerto, is placed on the altar to feed those who died without a final meal.
On October 31, another candle, a third glass of water, bread, and fruit are left for ancestors including grandparents, great-grandparents, and other relatives.
On All Saints’ Day, November 1, food is set out for those who died as children. On All Souls’ Day, November 2, the rest of the deceased come to visit and eat all the offerings placed on the ofrenda. Copal or incense is typically burned to help guide the souls back home.
And on the final day, November 3, a final white candle is lit, along with incense, and we say one final goodbye to the spirits before asking them to return next year.
Disney’s 2017 film Coco brought Día de Muertos to the masses, and while it has done wonders for educating the public about the traditions of Día de Muertos, it has also done its part in commodifying the holiday, to the point of Disney literally attempting to trademark the phrase “Day of the Dead” itself.
This commercialization of a sacred holiday was seen as an affront to many who celebrate Día de Muertos as a deeply personal and spiritual occasion.
“The responsibility of keeping the celebrations organic, authentic, and connected to this intended meaning is important for cultural preservation,” said Andi Garcia, a community advocate and one of the organizers behind the series of Día de Muertos events at Ortega Park. “Commercialization of this heritage-rooted tradition, such as the copyright attempt by Disney, reminds us we are in a capitalistic society and have little control over our tradition being appropriated.”
But in other ways, the movie taught the greater public the basics of Día de Muertos, and introduced the traditions of ofrendas to a new generation of Latinos who had been cut off from the holiday.
During the community altar building workshop, Maria Botello, a library technician at the Eastside Library, talked about the positive effect that Coco brought to the culture.
“I think that was a special movie,” Botello said. “Because we sometimes leave the tradition over there [in Mexico], so it was kind of going away. And with this movie, it just really revived everything, and now the little ones know what the ofrenda is.”
She said that it is important to teach the youth about the traditions of Día de Muertos, and to have a special time every year to think about those that have died.
“We remember them every single day,” Botello said. “But having a special day to celebrate is good and teaching the children is very important, because that’s how the traditions are going to be passed down.
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by Terry Ortega
go toward @ortegaparksb. 6-9pm. Baja Sharkeez, 525 State St. $35 donation. Ages 21+. Text (724) 860-8686. tinyurl.com/CalaveraPaintSip
10/27: Ortega Park Presents Sugar Skulls Workshop Dora Pérez will share the traditions from her hometown of Irapuato, Guanajuato, México, and lead you in this workshop to create sugar skulls. 1-3pm. Ortega Park, 604 E. Ortega St. Free tinyurl.com/SugarSkullsWorkshop
11/1-11/2: Un Recuerdo Alegre: Día de los Muertos S.B. / A Happy Memory: Day of the Dead S.B. Celebrate the holiday with a two-day event featuring several community workshops leading up to a magical, spiritual, and joyful ceremony. Fri.: 4pm, Sat.: 7pm. Ortega Park, 632 E. Ortega St. tinyurl.com/DiaDeLosMuertosSB24
11/2: Lompoc Unified School District Annual Día de los Muertos Celebration: Honoring Our Cultures to Inspire Our Future Families and community members are invited to visit to the altars to honor loved ones who have passed; see student art displays; enter the Catrina contest; enjoy arts and crafts, pan de muerto, and hot chocolate; and visit community booths for resources and information. 2-7pm. El Camino Campus, 320 N. J St., Lompoc. Free. Email diadelosmuertos@lusd.org tinyurl.com/Lompoc-DDLM
11/2: Chicano Culture de S.B. Annual S.B. Mural Bike Ride Calling all art enthusiasts, cyclists, locals and tourists, families, and anyone looking for a unique way to experience hidden gems and snap some Instaworthy photos as you cruise from mural to mural. Meet up: 1pm; ride: 1:30-3pm. Ortega Park, 604 E. Ortega St. Free. Email michaelproduce@ gmail.com tinyurl.com/MuralBikeRide2024
11/3: Fourth Annual Mujeres Makers Market and SBTHP Día de los Muertos Market & Craft Day View and pay respects to deceased ancestors by leaving a photo or memento at the community altar; enjoy workshops, face painting, a deejay, dance performances, a Catrina contest, Lotería and a photo booth; and shop from more than 70 vendors featuring women of color, artisans, vintage curators, and more. 10am-4pm. El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park, 123 E. Canon Perdido St. Free Email info@MujeresMakersMarket.com. tinyurl.com/DDLM-MujeresMarket
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s the days get shorter and the air more brisk, embracing this time of year couldn’t be easier. Plan a trip to the pumpkin patch, go on a hayride, navigate a corn maze, collect sweet treats, or take a haunted tour. You can also learn the history, meaning, and traditions of the Mexican holiday that honors loved ones who have passed, Día de los Muertos, from Ryan P. Cruz on page 24, as well as find out where you can visit an ofrenda (altar), create calaveras de azúcar (sugar skulls), and more. Witch-ever way you choose to celebrate the season, the Independent has your back, except in a haunted house … gourd vibes only! —Terry Ortega
Please visit our online calendar at independent.com/events for more fall events.
10/24-10/31: 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 and on October 31 at 4:45pm). Mon.Fri.: noon-7pm; Sat.-Sun.: 10am-7pm; closing at 5pm on October 31. Lane Farms, 308 S. Walnut Ln. Free. Call (805) 964-3773. lanefarmssb.com
10/24-10/31: Big Wave Dave’s Pumpkin Patch Enjoy kids’ activities and photo opps as you find the perfect pumpkin, from mini to giant. 10am9pm; closing at 6pm on October 31. La Cumbre Plaza (Macy’s parking lot), 3865 State St. Free. Call (805) 218-0282. bigwavedaveschristmastrees.com
10/24-10/31: Montecito Country Mart Honor System Pumpkin Patch Pick out your pumpkin, then place your cash payment in the drop box (for credit card payment, purchase at the Trading Post). Pumpkin prices range from $5-$20. 7am-8:30pm. Montecito Country Mart, 1016 Coast Village Rd., Montecito. Free montecitocountrymart.com/events
10/24-10/31: Solvang Farmer Pumpkin Patch Immerse yourself in pumpkins, gourds, squash, hay bales, the kids’ maze, a 14-acre corn maze, a scavenger hunt, and more! 10am-6pm. Night Maze: Fri.-Sat.: 6-9pm. Solvang Farmer Pumpkin Patch, 1035 Alamo Pintado Rd, Solvang. Free; maze: $5-10; Night Maze: $15. Call (805) 331-1948. facebook.com/SolvangFarmerPumkinPatch
10/24-10/31: 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. Free syvscarecrows.com
10/24-10/31: 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. Free losolivosca.com/syv-scarecrow-fest
10/24-10/31: Boccali Ranch Pumpkin Patch Pick out the best pumpkin during the week or take a daytime hayride on Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 5pm (no hayride on Halloween). 10am-7pm. Boccali Ranch Pumpkin Patch, 3277 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai. Free; hayrides: $5. Call (805) 669-7077. boccalipumpkins.com
10/24-10/31: 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., Mon.Wed.: 2-6pm; Sat.-Sun.: 10am-6pm. Zellers Farms, 2050 Sweeney Rd., Lompoc. Free. Call (805) 757-7906. tinyurl.com/Zellers-Farms
10/25: South Coast Railroad Museum Spooky Train & Haunted Depot Families are invited to dress in costume and embark on a spooky train ride, collect candy, hear spooky tales, take a haunted tour, and more. 4-8pm. South Coast Railroad Museum, Goleta Depot, 300 N. Los Carneros Rd. Children: $8-$10; adults: free. tinyurl.com/Spooky-Train
10/25-10/27: Boo at the Zoo Come in costume and experience a festive night of safe trick-or-treating, a hay bale maze, mad science experiments, animal encounters, and more. Treats and boo-zy adult drinks will be available for purchase. 5-8pm. S.B. Zoo, 500 Niños Dr. $18$25 (members will receive a $3 discount per ticket). Call (805) 962-5339. sbzoo.org/boo-at-the-zoo
10/25: Floating Pumpkin Patch Make a splash at the pool as you dive for a floating pumpkin to take home and take photos at a photo booth. Children under the age of 12 and non-swimmers must be accompanied by an adult in the water. 4-6pm. S.B. Family YMCA, 36 Hitchcock Wy. Members: $5; non-members: $10. Call (805) 687-7727. tinyurl.com/FloatingPumpkinsSB24
10/26: The Ritz-Carlton Bacara S.B.’s Annual Boo-cara! Families in the community are invited to enjoy property-wide trick-ortreating, family games, art projects, a pumpkin patch, photo booth, and more with a drink-or-treat for the adults. Sat.: 5-7pm. The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, 8301 Hollister Ave. Ages 5+: $35; GA: $65. Call (805) 968-0100. tinyurl.com/Boocara2024
10/26: Lompoc Old Town Market Trick-or-Treat Kids can visit participating businesses on the 100 block of South H Street with a pumpkin in the window and participate in free activities. Visit the website for a map of locations. 1-3pm. Old Town Lompoc. Free. Call (805) 736-4567. tinyurl.com/OldTownLompocTrickorTreat
10/26: S.B. Downtown Trick-or-Treat Show off your costumes and visit more than 50 downtown businesses that display the “Trickor-Treat” signs for sweets and treats! 3-6pm. Downtown S.B. Free. Call (805) 962-2098. downtownsb.org/events/trick-or-treat
10/30: S.B. Police Activities League (SBPAL), S.B. Parks & Rec, and S.B. Youth Council: Trunk or Treat 2024 This familyfriendly, outdoor event will offer a safe alternative to your traditional Halloween trick-or-treating. Wear costumes and bring a bag to collect your candy! Este evento familiar al aire libre es una alternativa segura al tradicional “truco o trato” de Halloween. Lleva disfraces y una bolsa para
recoger los caramelos. 5-7:30pm. Spencer Adams Parking Lot, 1235 Chapala St. Free. Call (805) 962-5560. sbpal.org/trunk-or-treat
10/31: Eerie Marriott Manor Dress in your best costume for a contest, win prizes, show off your moves at a dance party, and enjoy festive food and drinks. 6-9pm. Santa Ynez Valley Marriott, 555 McMurray Rd., Buellton. Free. Call (805) 688-1000. tinyurl.com/EerieMarriottManor
10/31: Goleta Candy Crawl Trick-or-treat around the city, shop local, and have the chance to win prizes. 3-6pm. 5708 Hollister Ave., #A 101, Goleta. tinyurl.com/GoletaCandyCrawl
10/31: The Towbes Group Presents: Spooktacular Trick-orTreat Bring your trick-or-treat bags to visit local businesses such as Trader Joe’s, Cold Stone, The Pet House, and more! There will be activities, face-painting, a deejay and dancing, bouncy houses, and a costume contest with a $350 prize. 3-6pm. Calle Real Center, 5660 Calle Real, Goleta. Free tinyurl.com/Spooktacular24
10/31: Lompoc Library Trick-or-Treat & Craft Put on your best costume and stop by the library on the spookiest day of the year for some candy and a children’s craft. 2-4pm. Lompoc Library, 501 E. North Ave., Lompoc. Free tinyurl.com/LompocLibraryTrickorTreat
10/25: Halloween Craft & Movie Night Children ages 5-12 are invited to join Yellow Bird Music Inc. for a fun-filled Halloween event where you can hand-paint your own ghost; watch the 1966 classic It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown; and enjoy Halloween games. 6:30-8pm. Yellow Bird Music, 2600 De la Vina St., Ste. F. $50. Call (805) 898-9070. yellowbirdmusic.com/specialevents
10/25: The Waldorf School of S.B.’s Halloween Journey Take a tour through fairy-tale vignettes meant to inspire wonder for all participants with each stop on the journey to feature a performance and a goodie bag gift. Visit the website to choose a time slot and purchase tickets. The Waldorf School of S.B., 7421 Mirano Dr., Goleta. Children: free-$20; adults: $25. Call (805) 967-6656. tinyurl.com/HalloweenJourney24
10/26: Explore Ecology Halloween Crafternoon Whether you have purchased a costume that needs a bit of added flair (like a wand, crown, or mask) or you want to make Halloween decorations, join this crafting session. 11:30am-1:00pm. EE Makerspace, Art from Scrap Creative Reuse Store, 302 E. Cota St. $8. Ages 5+ (accompanied by an adult). Call (805) 884-0459. exploreecology.org/calendar/list
10/26: Fall Fest 2024 This celebration will feature a costume contest, hay rides, games, bounce houses, and more. 3:30-6pm. Community Covenant Church of Goleta, 5070 Cathedral Oaks Rd., Goleta. Call (805) 967-2671. Free comcov.org
10/26: Boo Bash The S.B. Rotary Club North invites everyone and their dogs to join for family games, a parade, a dog and kids’ costume contest, and more! Visit the website for the schedule. 10am-2pm. Plaza Del Mar Band Shell, 131 Castillo St. Free. Email info@sbboobash.org sbboobash.org
10/26: Fall Family Festival 2024 Wear something fun (no scary or violent costumes) to join at the transformed “fun zone” with bounce houses, games for all ages, a cotton candy machine, prizes, Trunk or Treat, and more! Lunch will be available for purchase. 11:30am-2:30pm. Free Methodist Church of S.B., 1435 Cliff Dr. Free tinyurl.com/FallFamilyFestival24
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.
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. Dance Series Sponsors: Margo Cohen-Feinberg, Barbara Stupay, and Sheila Wald
Thu, Nov 14 / 6:30 PM (note special time) / Arlington Theatre
10/27: Lompoc Dunkin’ for Pumpkins Take a dive into a floating pumpkin patch, and, after your swim, paint the pumpkin you picked out. 10-11am. Lompoc Aquatic Center, 207 W. College Ave., Lompoc. GA: $10; pumpkins priced separately. Call (805) 875-2782. tinyurl.com/DunkinForPumpkins24
10/25, 11/1: Paranormal Encounters Take a walking tour through unique haunted locations in Presidio East using ghost hunting equipment such as a Mel meter (EMF + ambient temperature). 9-10:30pm. Downtown Post Office, 836 Anacapa St. $55. Call (805) 303-1931 or email hello@paranormalsb.com. soltisproductions.com
10/25: Spooky Movie Night: Hocus Pocus Enjoy complimentary popcorn while watching 1993’s Hocus Pocus (PG), a villainous comedic trio of witches (Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy), who are inadvertently resurrected by a teenage boy. 6:30pm. Free. Rooftop of Paseo Nuevo’s South Side parking garage, 651 Paseo Nuevo. tinyurl.com/SpookyMovieNights
10/25: Crafters Library Fall Candle-Making Workshop This guided workshop promises attendees the opportunity to enjoy a complimentary glass of wine or soft drink while making a four-ounce scented candle inspired by the fall season. 5pm. Kimpton Canary Hotel, 31 W. Carrillo St. $50. tinyurl.com/FallCandleMaking
10/28, 10/30-10/31, 11/1: Spooky Skies Presentation in Gladwin Planetarium Families can learn about some of the scariest things up in the night sky, such as vampire stars, super voids, dark nebulae, and more with a live Q&A. 2pm. S.B. Museum of Natural History, 2559 Puesta del Sol. Members: free; GA: $14-$19. Ages 5+. Call (805) 682-4711. tinyurl.com/SpookySkies24
10/31: Trick or Treat on Milpas Street Businesses will post balloons outside their establishments to show they are giving candy to the children. Representatives from the city and county will have tables set up next to La Super-Rica Taqueria (622 N. Milpas St.) with information. 3-5pm. Milpas Street Corridor. Free sbeastside.org/halloween
10/24-10/27: 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 and Monty Python, 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. Thu: 7:30pm; Fri.: 8pm; Sat.: 3 and 8pm; Sun.: 2pm. The New Vic Theatre, 33 W. Victoria St. $25-$90. Call (805) 965-5400. etcsb.org/whats-on
10/26: S.B. Harbor’s Eighth Annual Witches Paddle Come in your favorite costume gear to receive 25 percent off your rental, and join fellow witches and warlocks to kayak or paddleboard the water to celebrate the spooky season.11am-12pm. Paddle Sports Center, 117 Harbor Wy., Ste. B. $35 (before discount). Call (805) 617-3425 or email harbor@ paddlesportsca.com paddlesportsca.com
10/26: KCSB-FM and SBCAST Present Morricone Youth LiveScore Event: Night of the Living Dead Come in costume to enjoy food and drinks, and experience this multidimensional event where George A. Romero’s low-budget horror classic from 1968, Night of the Living Dead, will be screened with an original soundtrack performed live by the independent rock band Youth Morricone. 7pm. SBCAST (S.B. Center for Art, Science and Technology), 513 Garden St. $20. Call (805) 893-3921. tinyurl.com/NightOfTheLivingDeadScreening
10/26: Spooky Paella Pop-Up Enjoy an array of wines and food for purchase and take in the spooky season in style, with live music from Cary Park. 10am-4pm. Zaca Mesa Winery, 6905 Foxen Canyon Rd., Los Olivos. Free. Call (805) 688-9339. tinyurl.com/SpookyPaellaPopUp
10/26: Howl-oween Costume Contest Dogs and their owners are invited to take part in a costume contest with the chances to win prizes and to go for a light walk. Bring water, treats, and waste bags. 8:30am. K-Nine Solutions, 11 W. Gutierrez St. Free. Call (805) 451-2458. tinyurl.com/HowloweenCostumeWalk24
10/26: World Dance for Humanity 40th Anniversary Celebration: Thriller 2024 As part of this global event, thousands of zombies will rise at the same moment for a community experience. Proceeds will go toward the Nicole Greenwood Rwanda Education Fund and the Westside Boys & Girls Club. 2pm. S.B. County Courthouse Sunken Gardens, 1100 Anacapa St. Free-donations accepted; $50 fee for dancers. worlddanceforhumanity.org/thriller
10/24-11/3: 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. 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
10/25: Adapted Halloween Dance People of all abilities are invited to dress in costume for a night of music by DJ of Ability, dancing, and fun. World Dance for Humanity will provide an interactive dance performance for all to join in. 7pm. Carrillo Ballroom, 100 E. Carrillo St. $10. Call (805) 564-5421 or email jthomas@SantaBarbaraCA.gov tinyurl.com/AdaptedHalloweenDance
10/25-10/26: The 30th Annual Halloween Haunt: Lost Shadows Solvang’s annual haunted house will entertain the kids (ages 12 and under at 6-6:30pm) and scare the rest as you wander into the darkness and jump at every turn. Tickets sold at the door. 6-9:30pm; kid-friendly version: 6-6:30pm. 420 Second St., Solvang. $10-$15. Call (805) 465-7298. tinyurl.com/SolvangHaunt2024
10/26: The 13th Annual Down Syndrome Association of S.B. County (DSASBC) Halloween Hoedown Join for a BBQ dinner, games, a costume contest, dancing to live music from Dusty Jugz, and a silent auction with proceeds to benefit the DSASBC. 5-9pm. S.B. Carriage and Western Art Museum, 129 Castillo St. Children ages 3-17: $10; GA: $20. Call (805) 962-2353. tinyurl.com/HoedownHalloween24
10/26, 11/2: Ghost Hunt | Guided Ghost Walking Tour Take a walking tour through unique haunted locations in Presidio East and West using ghost hunting equipment such as a Mel meter (EMF + ambient temperature). 9-10:30pm. Downtown Post Office, 836 Anacapa St. $55. Call (805) 303-1931 or email hello@paranormalsb.com. soltisproductions.com
10/26: HOOK’d Bar and Grill Halloween Party Bring the entire family, dress in costumes, and enjoy delicious food while rocking out to live music by The Fossils. 4pm. Hook’d Bar and Grill, 116 Lakeview Dr. Free. Call (805) 350-8351. tinyurl.com/HookdHalloweenParty24
10/27, 11/3: Paranormal Investigations Take a daytime walking tour through unique haunted locations in Presidio East and West using ghost hunting equipment such as a Mel meter (EMF + ambient temperature). 2:30-4pm. Downtown Post Office, 836 Anacapa St. $55. Call (805) 303-1931. soltisproductions.com
10/29: Magical Brews & Bewitching Potions: Craft Your Own Explore the magical properties of herbs and plants as you are guided through creating witchy brews and potions that are perfect for personal use or seasonal celebrations. 5pm. Idyll Mercantile, 703 Chapala St. $60. Call (805) 769-4926 or email info@artemisiaacademy.com tinyurl.com/WitchyBrewsOct29
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10/26, 11/2: Sip & Spooky Stroll | Guided Wine + Ghost Walking Tour Learn about paranormal aspects of our haunted landscape and then go for a spooky stroll. 7-8:30pm. Longoria on State, 732 State St. $55. Ages 21+. Call (805) 303-1931 or email hello@paranormalsb.com. soltisproductions.com
10/26: Fields of Funk Don your favorite costume, grab a picnic blanket or chairs, and get your groove on at this music festival with Neil Frances, Mayer Hawthorne, OMNOM, Reggie Watts, and more. Noon-10pm. Elings Park, 1298 Las Positas Rd. Ages 21+. $60-$70, VIP: $100. tinyurl.com/ FieldsofFunkFestival24
10/26: S.B. Zombie Crawl Dress like a zombie and meet at Eos Lounge, enjoy a free welcome shot at select venues, and gain access to more than 10 bars and nightclubs in this bar crawl. 7pm-2am. Eos Lounge, 500 Anacapa St. $25-$35. santabarbarazombiecrawl.com
10/26: S.B. Official Halloween Bar Crawl Start your bar crawl at the Unbearable Skee Lodge and enjoy a spooky evening where tickets include live music, Halloween-themed drink specials, free entry into the best bars of the area, and more. Check-in time: 4-8pm. Unbearable Skee Lodge, 12 W. Haley St. $13-$25. tinyurl.com/SBHalloweenBarCrawl24
10/30: Creepy Songs in the Round Host and Queen of Halloween Jena Douglas will welcome you to this singersongwriter showcase of classic Halloween songs. Costumes are encouraged. 6:30pm. SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State St. $10-$15. Call (805) 962-7776. sohosb.com
10/31: Beetlejuice Pool Party & Costume Contest Don your best Beetlejuice-inspired attire for a ghoulishly good time featuring DJ Darla Bea, themed drink specials, and a costume contest with prizes. 5-8pm. Mar Monte Hotel, 1111 E. Cabrillo Blvd. Free. Call (805) 882-1234. tinyurl.com/MarMonteBeetlejuicePoolParty
10/24-11/2: From Dusk ‘Til Dawn Pop-Up Get into the true “spirit” of Halloween with the Halloween takeover that will include haunting decor, scary movies, and a creative cocktail menu with drinks for purchase. 3-11pm. Dusk Bar, Drift S.B., 524 State St. Free. Ages 21+. Call (855) 721-2658. tinyurl.com/ DuskPop-Up
10/24-10/25, 10/27, 10/30-10/31: Painted Cabernet Painting Classes Artists of all levels are invited to create a spooky or festive painting of ghosts, witches, pumpkins, and moons in a step-by-step guided class. Visit website for painting themes. 6pm. The Painted Cabernet, 1229 State St. $45. Ages 21+. Call (805) 963-9979 or email info@paintedcabernet.com paintedcabernet.com/calendar.php
10/25, 10/31: Halloween Pub Crawl Dress in your best costume and meet at Eos Lounge, enjoy a free welcome shot at select venues, and gain access to more than 10 bars and nightclubs in this bar crawl. 7pm-2am. Eos Lounge, 500 Anacapa St. $25-$35. santabarbarazombiecrawl.com
10/26: Haunted Bayou Celebrate Halloween by visiting Draughtsmen Aleworks’ Haunted Bayou. Noon-10pm. Draughtsmen Aleworks, 53 Santa Felicia Dr., Goleta. draughtsmenaleworks.com/events
10/26: Halloween Dance Party at the Piano Kitchen Dress in costume and bring your own drinks to dance the night away to the mesmerizing beats of Baldemar, DJ Turtle, and the Rhythm Industrial Complex performing their signature mix of afrobeat, roots reggae, and West African pop. 7-10pm. The Piano Kitchen, 430 Rose Ave. $20. tinyurl.com/PianoKitchenDanceParty
10/26: Fear the Funk Costume Party Desmadre Media x Gary Polsen invites you to dress in your funkiest costume and enjoy a costume party dancing the night away to a lineup of deejays. 7pm. Foundation Press Screen Printing / Design, 38 Depot Rd., Goleta. GA: $20, VIP: $40. Ages 21+. tinyurl.com/FearTheFunkCostumeParty
10/27: Un-Happy Hour Enjoy spooky cocktails that make your blood run cold, from a rum-based “Beetlejuice” to a vodkabased “Terror-tini” for purchase, and more. 4-6pm. Finch & Fork, Kimpton Canary Hotel, 31 W. Carrillo St. Free. Ages 21+. finchandforkrestaurant.com/events
10/27, 11/3: Wraiths & Wine Tasting | Guided Wine + Ghost Walking Tour Learn how to use the tools of ghost hunting in between sips of a traditional wine tasting. Then walk through unique haunted locations in Presidio West using ghost-hunting equipment. 4:30-6:30pm. Kunin Wines, 831 Santa Barbara St. $85. Ages 21+. Call (805) 303-1931. soltisproductions.com
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10/25, 11/1 Spirits & Spectral Stories | Guided Cocktail + Ghost Walking Tour Join to listen to a good ghost story, enjoy an artisanal craft cocktail, and take a short ghost walk. 7-8:30pm. Finch & Fork, 31 W. Carrillo St. $55. Ages 21+. Call (805) 303-1931 or email hello@paranormalsb.com. soltisproductions.com
10/31: Speed Friending: Halloween Edition Adults who are looking to make new friends in a fun and fast-paced way are invited to join the community for an evening of quick conversations and connections. 6:30pm. Faulkner Gallery, S B Central Library, 40 E. Anapamu St. Free (registration required). Call (805) 962-7653 or email info@sbplibrary.libanswers.com. tinyurl.com/HalloweenSpeedFriending
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10/25-10/26: Film Screening: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Watch a screening of Tobe Hooper’s 1974 film The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (R), which follows two siblings and their friends who, while en route to visit their grandfather’s grave in Texas, end up falling victim to a family of cannibalistic psychopaths. 9pm. SBIFF Riviera Theatre, 2044 Alameda Padre Serra. $7-$12. Call (805) 963-0023. sbiffriviera.com
10/31: Halloween at San Ysidro Ranch Dress in costume and enjoy a spooky soirée that will include enchanting craft cocktails (think Zombie Tropicali and Oaxacan Blood Moon), a spine-tingling selection of Halloween-inspired dishes, and even an expert psychic who will be offering personalized readings. 5pm. The Speakeasy at Plow & Angel, 900 San Ysidro Ln., Montecito. Prices vary. Call (800) 368-6788. sanysidroranch.com
County of Santa Barbara BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Agricultural Enterprise Ordinance Amendments
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Board of Supervisors Hearing Room
County Administration Building, Fourth Floor 105 East Anapamu Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Hearing begins at 9:00 A.M.
On November 5, 2024, the Board of Supervisors (Board) will conduct a public hearing to consider the adoption of the Agricultural Enterprise Ordinance project. The Board will consider the recommendations of the County Planning Commission regarding the following proposed ordinance amendments:
Case No. 23ORD
Coastal Zoning Ordinance (CZO), of Chapter 35, Zoning, of the Santa Barbara County Code, in compliance with
35‐180, to allow a variety of uses that would be incidental to, and compatible with agricultural uses on rural lands zoned Agricultural II (AG‐II).
In addition, incidental food service would also be considered for winery tasting rooms located on lands zoned Agricultural I (AG‐I). The primary use of the land must continue to be agriculture (e.g., crop cultivation, ranching/grazing).
Case No. 24RZN‐00004, an ordinance amending the County LUDC of Chapter 35, Zoning, of the Santa Barbara County Code, in compliance with Section 35.104, to add a new overlay zone to the County Zoning Map, and Case No. 24RZN‐00005, an ordinance amending the CZO of Chapter 35, Zoning, of the Santa Barbara County Code, in compliance with Section 35‐180, by adding a new overlay zone to the Guadalupe Dunes/Point Sal Coastal Plan Zoning Overlay map.
Certification of a Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (Case No. 23EIR‐00003, State Clearinghouse No. 2021110353) pursuant to the State Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act.
10/31: Carr Winery Presents Halloween Night Join for a bone-chillingly fun evening with spooktacular wines, music, a costume contest, and more in the haunted wine cave. 7-10pm. Carr Winery, 414 N. Salsipuedes St. $35-$45. Ages 21+. Call (805) 965-7985. carrwinery.com/events
10/31: Halloween Party at Anchor Rose Dress in your best costume and enjoy a rooftop party dancing away to the sounds of DJ Scott Topper, benefitting No Kid Hungry. 7-11pm. Anchor Rose, 113 Harbor Wy., Ste 18. $30. Ages 21+. Call (805) 770-5069. tinyurl.com/AnchorRoseHalloweenParty
10/31: Comedy Is a Drag: Halloween Show Join Bear Cave Comedy for a night of ghoulish giggles where the drinks and the jokes will be flowing all night. 7:30pm. $7.50-$15. VIP: $21. Wildcat Lounge, 15 W. Ortega St. Ages 21+. tinyurl.com/ComedyIsADragOct31
10/31: Eerie Marriott Manor Dress in your best costume for a contest, win prizes, show off your moves at a dance party, and enjoy festive food and drinks. 6-9pm. Santa Ynez Valley Marriott, 555 McMurray Rd., Buellton. Free. Call (805) 688-1000. tinyurl.com/EerieMarriottManor
11/1: LeFunk Sounds and the Canary Hotel Present: Death at the Disco Get your Halloween groove on to sets from Jack Roy, Larry Dance Jr., and Phil Spank while enjoying Halloween-themed cocktails and bites. 6pm. Kimpton Canary Hotel, 31 W. Carrillo St. $20-$30. Ages 21+. Call (805) 884-0300. tinyurl.com/DeathAtTheDisco24
The amendments to the LUDC and CZO consist of three components: (1) a tiered permitting structure that would allow new and incidental, compatible, and supplemental agricultural enterprise uses on certain agricultural lands, (2) a streamlined permit process for larger structural agricultural developments in the Coastal Zone, and (3) a proposed new zoning overlay (Limited Agricultural Enterprise Overlay), described below. Proposed uses include supplemental agricultural support activities (e.g., small‐scale agricultural processing and product preparation, composting, farm stand, firewood processing/sales) and rural recreation/agritourism uses (e.g., campgrounds, farmstays, educational experiences and opportunities, fishing, hunting, horseback riding, incidental food service, and small‐scale special events). The proposed Limited Agricultural Enterprise overlay would limit, or allow with a conditional use permit, some of the proposed new uses (e.g. farmstays, small‐scale campgrounds) that present potential conflicts with historic row and food crop growing areas, while allowing several that are most closely aligned with agriculture (including farm stands, small‐scale processing beyond the raw state, and aquaponics). In addition, the proposed project includes a Uniform Rules amendment to address the compatibility of proposed agricultural enterprise uses on lands subject to a Williamson Act contract.
Please visit https://arcg.is/188Pau0 to review the proposed overlay on an interactive map.
The Board of Supervisors hearing begins at 9:00 A.M. The order of items listed on the agenda is subject to change by the Clerk of the Board. Please see the posted agenda and staff report available on the Thursday prior to the meeting at https://santabarbara.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx# under the hearing date. For further information about the project, please contact the planner, Julie Harris, at jharris@countyofsb.org or (805) 568‐ 3543.
11/2: Masquerade Haunted Ball Sip on wine, savor tasty morsels, and groove to the beats of DJ Fess for the annual Haunted Ball. 6pm. Sunstone Winery, 125 Refugio Rd., Santa Ynez. $50. Ages 21+. Call (805) 688-9463. tinyurl.com/Sunstone-HauntedBall
For all current and alternative methods of public participation and comment for the meeting of November 5, 2024, please refer to page two of the posted Agenda.
The following alternative methods of participation are available to the public:
1. You may observe the live stream of the Board of Supervisors meetings in the following ways:
Local Cable Channel 20,
Online at: https://www.countyofsb.org/1333/CSBTV‐Livestream; or
YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/user/CSBTV20.
2. If you wish to comment on this item, the following methods are available:
Distribution to the Board of Supervisors ‐ Submit email comments by email prior to 5:00 p.m. on the day prior to the Board meeting. Please submit your comment to the Clerk of the Board at: sbcob@countyofsb.org. Your comment will be distributed to the Board and posted online. Whether the comment is formally part of the record depends on the agenda item it is submitted for and its length and time of submittal as set out in Board Resolution 91‐333 (Land Use).
Attend the Meeting In‐Person ‐ Individuals are allowed to attend and provide comments at the Board meeting in‐person. Please note, we are following all local and State guidelines and are no longer requiring face coverings indoors. Please be advised that the Public Health Department is still strongly encouraging County staff and members of the public to mask and socially distance themselves in public areas.
Attend the Meeting by Zoom Webinar ‐ Individuals wishing to provide public comment during the Board meeting can do so via Zoom. The hyperlink is located on page 2 of the meeting Agenda, which is available at our online Board Meeting Calendar at https://santabarbara.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx#
When: November 5, 2024, 09:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Topic: Board of Supervisors Hearing 11/5/2024
Attendance and participation by the public is invited and encouraged. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, American Sign Language interpreters, sound enhancement equipment, and/or another request for disability accommodation may be arranged by contacting the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors by 4:00 p.m. on the Friday before the Board meeting. For information about these services please contact the Clerk of the Board at (805) 568‐2240 or at sbcob@countyofsb.org.
If you challenge the project in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence to the Board of Supervisors at, or prior to, the public hearing.
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Several community altars will be on display throughout Santa Barbara during the next few weeks, built by groups keeping Día de Muertos alive on the Central Coast.
At Ortega Park, Garcia and a group of dedicated volunteers organized a series of events, including a sugar skull workshop and a community altar that will be up on November 2 and 3. The theme of this year’s event is Un Recuerdo Alegre: Día de los Muertos (“A Happy Memory: Day of the Dead”).
“Community altars essentially serve to celebrate our deceased loved ones’ presence and impact on our lives recon-
necting with those joyful memories,” Garcia said. “Providing opportunities to celebrate with vibrant colors, the building of altars, and a gathering ofrendas such as favorite foods and photos creates an alleviation to brighter days for those in the throes of mourning…. I get to honor those who have inspired me, lifted me, and made a lasting impression.”
Just a few blocks away at Adelante Charter School a Spanish-English two-way immersion elementary school on the Eastside where kids from all backgrounds learn together the students and parents of the 6th-grade class put together a community ofrenda to celebrate the 21st annual Day of the Dead at the school. This year’s Día de Muertos Festival at Adelante will feature Latin American artists, games, food, music, and dancing.
Over at Our Lady of Guadalupe, the community altar will be on display inside the church through the whole month of November, with churchgoers adding their own family photos and keepsakes over the next few weeks.
And on November 3, the Mujeres Makers Market and Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation will have a community altar on display during the Día de los Muertos Market & Craft Day at El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park.
For a complete list of Día de Muertos events, as well as all of this year’s Halloween happenings, see page 25. n
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10/24,10/26: History in Motion: Home Movie Collection and Digitization The UCSB Library’s S.B. Community Archives Project is partnering with the S.B. County Genealogical Society (SBCGS) to invite current and former residents of S.B. County to bring their eligible films (8mm, Super 8, 16mm) for free off-site digitization to be returned later. Thu.: 10am-4pm; Sun.: 1-4pm. SBCGS’s Sahyun Library, 316 Castillo St. Free. Call (805) 893-2478. library.ucsb.edu/events-exhibitions
10/24: Transformational Tales Anniversary Event Enjoy a lineup of live storytellers, lite bites, live music, tarot, and more in honor of the two-year anniversary of The Starfish Connection, a nonprofit that provides hope through crisis funding and community storytelling. 6pm. 131 Anacapa St. $10.24. Call (805) 722-9847. thestarfishconnection.org/events
10/24: Virtual Meet the Doctor: Reducing Stroke Risk Join this virtual discussion with Dr. Michael Shenoda to learn how individuals can reduce stroke risk across the age spectrum and learn about interventional therapies. 4pm. Virtual. Free tinyurl.com/VirtualMeettheDoctorOct24
10/24-10/27: Ojai Storytelling Festival 2024 Take in a weekend of diverse storytellers, a story slam, workshops, a craft boutique, and the chance to tell your own story. Ojai Art Center, 113 S. Montgomery St., Ojai. Visit the website for individual ticket and pass prices. Call (805) 272-0072 or email info@ojaistoryfest.org ojaistoryfest.org
10/24-10/26: 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. 7:30pm. Garvin Theatre, 721 Cliff Dr. $16-$29. Call (805) 965-5935. theatregroupsbcc.com/current-season
10/24-10/27: 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. Thu: 7:30pm; Fri.: 8pm; Sat.: 3 and 8pm; Sun.: 2pm. The New Vic Theatre, 33 W. Victoria St. $29-$72. Call (805) 965-5400. etcsb.org/whats-on
10/25: Rock Out the Vote Community Celebration and The Colors of Resilience Art Exhibition The opening ceremony on Friday will offer civic engagement to encourage the BIPOC community to vote with live music, a resource fair, an artivism workshop, food, and an exhibition of anti-hate and pro-immigration artwork from six artists that will also be on display through the weekend. Fri.: 5-8pm; Sat.-Sun.: 10am-3pm. Franklin Neighborhood Center, 1136 E. Montecito St. Free tinyurl.com/TheColorsofResilience
10/25: Camerata Pacifica: Music from the 20th Century to the Dawn of the Era This international chamber music collective will traverse a range of groundbreaking music that will include three works for solo instrument. 7pm. Hahn Hall, Music Academy, 1070 Fairway Rd. $35 and $75. Call (805) 884-8410. cameratapacifica.org/home
FARMERS MARKET SCHEDULE
THURSDAY
Carpinteria: 800 block of Linden Ave., 3-6:30pm
FRIDAY
Montecito: 1100 and 1200 blocks of Coast Village Rd., 8-11:15am
SATURDAY
Downtown S.B.: Corner of State and Carillo sts., 8am-1pm
SUNDAY
Goleta: Camino Real Marketplace, 10am-2pm
TUESDAY
Old Town S.B.: 500-600 blocks of State St., 3-7pm
WEDNESDAY
Solvang: Copenhagen Dr. and 1st St., 2:30-6:30pm
(805) 962-5354 sbfarmersmarket.org
FISHERMAN’S MARKET
SATURDAY
Rain or shine, meet local fishermen on the Harbor’s commercial pier, and buy fresh fish (filleted or whole), live crab, abalone, sea urchins, and more. 117 Harbor Wy., 6-11am. Call (805) 259-7476. cfsb.info/sat
SATURDAY 10/26
10/26: Lincoln Elementary
School S.B., 150-Year Reunion Pot luck Lincoln alums and their friends are invited to reconnect with classmates and celebrate this iconic S.B. institution and first S.B. elementary school that was established c. 1870. There will be free hamburgers, soft drinks, and cake, but bring a side dish or beverage of choice to this potluck. Call or email to RSVP. 11am-3pm. Free Call (805) 705-3209 or email alicepriscillapost@aol.com tinyurl.com/Lincoln-Reunion
As always, find the complete listings online at independent.com/events. Submit virtual and in-person events at independent.com/eventsubmit
10/24-10/30: SOhO Restaurant & Music Club Thu.: Andre Nickatina, 9pm. $65. Ages 21+. Fri.: Area 51, 8:30pm. $18. Ages 21+. Sat.: The Molly Ringwald Project, 9pm. $15. Ages 21+. Sun.: Sandy Cummings & Jazz Du Jour, 12:30pm. $10. Out of the Box Theatre
10/24-10/26: Eos Lounge Thu.: SWIM, 9pm. Free Fri.: Reggaetonlandia, 9pm. $18.54. Sat.: Fields of Funk After-Party, 8pm. $6.18. 500 Anacapa St. Ages 21+. Call (805) 564-2410. eoslounge.com
10/24: Lost Chord Guitars Dead Rock West, Andras Jones, 7pm. $21.88. 1576 Copenhagen Dr., Solvang. Ages 21+. Call (805) 331-4363. lostchordguitars.com
10/25-10/26: The Blue Owl Fri.: Lenny Kerley & The Blues Priority, 7pm. Sat.: Sirsy, 7pm. 5 W. Canon Perdido St. Free. Ages 21+. Call (805) 705-0991 theblueowlsb.com/events
10/25: Carhartt Family Wines Fri.: Live Music Halloween Party, 5pm. Carhartt Cabin, 2939 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. Free. (805) 693-5100. carharttfamilywines.com
10/25-10/26: Maverick Saloon Fri.: Tex Pistols, 8:30pm. Sat.: Pull the Trigger, 8:30pm. 3687 Sagunto St., Santa . Ages 21+. Call (805) 686mavericksaloon.com/event-
10/25: M.Special Brewing Co. (Goleta) Nombres, 6pm. 6860 Cortona Dr., Ste. C, Goleta. Free. Call (805) 9686500. mspecialbrewco.com
10/25-10/26: M.Special Brewing Co. (S.B.) Fri.: Spencer the Gardener, 8pm. Sat.: The Last Decade, 8pm. 634 State St. Free. Call (805) 968-6500. mspecialbrewco.com
10/26-10/27: Hook’d Bar and Grill Sat.: The Fossils, 4pm. Sun.: Nate Latta & The CA Stars, 1pm. 116 Lakeview Dr., Cachuma Lake. Free. Call (805) 350-8351. hookdbarandgrill.com/music-onthe-water
10/26: Roy Nic & Joe, 7:30-9:30pm. 7 W. Carrillo St. Free. Call (805) 966-5636. tinyurl.com/Roy-Nic-Joe
10/28: The Red Piano Matt Lomeo, 7:30pm. 519 State St. Free. Call (805) 358-1439. theredpiano.com
10/29: Longoria Wines Live music, 6pm. Free. 732 State St. Call (805) 679tinyurl.com/ LongoriaLiveMusicOct29
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SUNDAY 10/27
10/26: Eslabón Armado This American regional Mexican group from Patterson, California, who had the first regional Mexican song to reach the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 in 2023, will bring their mix of ranchera, norteño, and sierreño sound to S.B. 8pm. Arlington Theatre, 1317 State St. $84.68-$118.70. Call (805) 963-9589. arlingtontheatresb.com
10/26: State Street Ballet Presents: Scheherazade and The Fire Bird This double bill will feature Scheherazade, based on the story from One Thousand and One Nights, and The Firebird, a fantastical Russian fairy tale of good and evil, both with live accompaniment from the S.B. Symphony, conducted by Nir Kabaretti. Sat.: 7:30pm, Sun.: 2pm. The Granada Theatre, 1214 State St. $24-$125. Call (805) 899-2222. ticketing.granadasb.org/events
10/26: Earl Minnis & Jazz at the Lobero Present: Tina Schlieske Quintet’s The Good Life An icon in the S.B. and Minneapolis music scenes known for rock and Americana, Tina Schlieske unveils her latest music, The Good Life, a contemporary reinterpretation of timeless standards, with Laura Schlieske to open the show. 7:30pm. Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. $35. Call (805) 963-0761. lobero.org
10/27: R&R Motorworks Car Meet Bring a car and friends to enjoy food and drink for purchase, and see a wide mix of cars on the last Sunday of every month. Noon. M. Special Brewing Co., 6860 Cortona Dr., Bldg. C, Goleta. Free. Call (805) 845-8750 or email info@rrmotor works.com tinyurl.com/CarMeetOct27
10/27: S.B. Revels Harbor Sing Join in carousing and sing along to traditional tunes, sea shanties, and Irish favorites as you enjoy good company and music. Included will be a songbook, a glass of wine, and snacks. 4pm. Deep Sea Tasting Rm., 217 Stearns Wharf. $25. Call (805) 364-4630 or email esque13@aol.com. santabarbararevels.org
MONDAY 10/28
10/28: Joe Bonamassa Blues-rock guitarist Joe Bonamassa, backed by a stellar band, will play his career-spanning favorites, like “Mountain Time,” and “The Ballad of John Henry” as well as new music. 8pm. The Granada Theatre, 1214 State St. $75-$225. Call (805) 899-2222. ticketing.granadasb.org/events
TUESDAY 10/29
10/29: Samhain Gathering Bring a journal, a mug, and a pen for an evening of reflection to honor loved ones who have passed with light journaling, crafting of witches’ bells, and meditation in celebration of Samhain, the final harvest and the Witch’s New Year. 6pm. Paradise Found, 17 E. Anapamu St. $33. Call (805) 564-3573 or email greetings@paradisefoundsb.com. tinyurl.com/SamhainGathering24
WEDNESDAY 10/30
10/30: Lobero LIVE Presents: Aimee Mann Grammy Award–winning and Oscar-nominated singer-songwriter Aimee Mann, whose solo career has spanned several decades, will bring her poetic lyrics and alt-rock sound to S.B. 7:30pm. Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. GA: $50-$60; premium: $106; VIP: $158. Call (805) 963-0761. lobero.org
“Right now, I’m thinking about making another record; there’s a musical I’m working on; and I’m writing a graphic memoir, which is a process,” says Grammy-winning Renaissance woman Aimee Mann. Over the past four decades, Mann has released 10 studio albums and contributed songs to Paul Thomas Anderson’s 1999 film Magnolia, earning an Oscar nomination for her pensive “Save Me.” With erudite lyrics and nimble melodies, Mann’s songs are complex and intimate, always honest, and touch many subjects.
I caught up with Mann in advance of her show at the Lobero on October 30, as part of her first West Coast tour in more than a decade. “I’m excited I feel like it’s been a really long time,” she says. “Nobody has a reasonable sense of time anymore; COVID ruined that for everybody.”
Asked how it feels to interact with music following the pandemic, she says, “It’s harder for people to tour because inflation has come into the music business…. I’m not a person who pays attention to how many shows I’ve sold out, but I get a sense that in general it’s harder on people, and there’s a post-COVID trauma.”
Before the pandemic, Mann was commissioned to write songs for a musical adaptation of Susanna Kaysen’s memoir Girl, Interrupted. Although the project was shelved, Mann’s 2021 album, Queens of the Summer Hotel, features that material. Writing for a musical is “totally different,” she says. “I don’t think it’s as easy for me to write ‘on demand.’ … It’s a different skill set that I’ve gotten better at. I do like writing from the point of view of a character, get-
ting into someone’s head.”
The subjects of Mann’s work range from drug addicts and sociopaths to loneliness and love, paired with music suited for compulsive listening. “It’s a piece of music that I’m playing, and it’ll form itself into words,” says Mann of her songwriting. “I’ve been rereading the works of Raymond Chandler, and there was this line I liked, describing a character driving to Santa Monica, that says, ‘All the way down, the lights turn green for him.’ I liked that. I thought that was an interesting way to personify something that happens. The topic in general going around my mind was the early days of a relationship where it feels like everything is going your way and all the lights are turned green for you. Then you start having problems, and you take both things personally.”
about the same thing over and over without taking action.”
Where else does she get inspiration?
“Sometimes, things are inspiring in that I think they’re just really good, and it gives me a renewed faith in the transformative power of art, which is kind of necessary to keep going on.”
In the vein of keeping on, I ask how Mann copes with our crazed world. “You have to ask yourself, ‘What action can I take?’ Sometimes, for me, it’s more than just nonaction … stop going over and over the worst-case scenario; just stay away from doomscrolling and ruminating. I believe having two or three friends that are sane, that you can reason things out with, keeps you from being the person who complains
Last fall, Samantha Eve, Artistic Director of Out of the Box Theatre Company, and I saw Joe Iconis (writer of cult favorite musical Be More Chill) play his newest collection of songs: Family Album. Each track is a contemporary-musical-theaterinspired short story that creates a character and illustrates their world some absurd, some hilariously grim, all clever and incredibly witty. Out of the Box now brings this unique theatrical concert to Santa Barbara audiences for a one-nightonly engagement at SOhO on October 27.
Eve describes Family Album as part showtune cabaret, part rock-and-roll jamboree. The songs run the gamut from the silliness of partying with your cat instead of going out to the agitation of a housewife huffing cleaning fumes to the lethal ennui of a Brooklyn hipster. And dinosaurs. “I think [Iconis’s] work is representative of what we think of as ‘contemporary musical theater,’ ” says Eve, “a genre that most likely wouldn’t exist as we know it without his influence.” Iconis performs Family Album with a group of artist friends and col-
If you follow Mann on Instagram, you’ll find some of her paintings; delightful graphic journal entries; and a number of squirrels, most notably one she named “Raggedy Ear.” “Raggedy Ear is a squirrel that’s been hanging around our house for years and may have gone to the great beyond; I don’t want to draw a conclusion! I haven’t seen her in a while, but I feel like she has left some children behind. There are three other squirrels who will go right to the door, peer in the window, and wait for nuts, a new generation waiting in the wings.”
—Gabriel Tanguay
See Aimee Mann with special guest Jonathan Coulton on Wednesday, October 30, 7:30 p.m., at the Lobero Theatre (33 E. Canon Perdido St.). See lobero.org
laborators, just as Eve will feature performers from the Out of the Box stable of singers. “There is very little I love more than bringing together my incredibly talented friends,” she says. “It’s how I believe this show was written to be performed.”
One of the questions Family Album considers is what lasts. “One of the most beautiful and tragic things about theater is its impermanence,” says Eve. “[It] will only exist in the world for a short period of time, but the impact it makes lives on. … The influence art and music can have on all of us is a recurring theme in Family Album, both looking to the past with nostalgia or to the future as we question whether or not the art we put into the world and its impact will outlast us.”
—Maggie Yates
See Family Album on Sunday, October 27, 7:30 p.m., at SOhO Restaurant & Music Club (1221 State St.) in Santa Barbara. See sohosb.com for more info and tickets.
A fatalistic glance from under a fedora. A seductive spy smoking a cigarette on a train platform. These hallmark images of the noir genre are resurrected with a flip of the comedy switch in the Westmont Theatre Department’s upcoming production of The 39 Steps, Patrick Barlow’s outrageous Hitchcock parody about a tourist made patsy to a crime syndicate’s evil scheme. A longtime comic favorite of the stage, The 39 Steps uses a handful of actors to play a multitude of characters. “Other than the central role of Richard Hannay, the other four actors play many, many different characters including some with on-stage quick changes,” says director Mitchell Thomas. “This fast-paced and playful adaptation intentionally paints itself into a corner, and half the fun is seeing how virtuosic and agile the performers need to be to pull it off!” Joel Michelson, who plays the unwitting Hannay, describes his character as being plunged into a world of murder, disguises, and running from the 39 Steps, a criminal organization following his every move.
The show is vaudeville-inspired, with, as Thomas describes, “clown energy,” “broad comic timing,” and “archetypes from the 1930s.” Actor Kieran Williams says that while she plays some stereotypical “lovestruck, damsel-in-distress” types, she better enjoys other roles with a higher potential for preposterousness. “I find the greatest joy in portraying Willie McGarrigle, a burly Scottish hotel owner of few words,” she says. “I have been encouraged to move ‘at the speed of fun,’ which has inspired me to embrace the silliness and fully immerse myself in the delightful absurdity that the play requires.”
“The show lives in a universe of laughter, drama, sparkle, danger, and joy,” says Thomas, “which I think audiences of all ages can appreciate and delight in.” —Maggie Yates
The 39 Steps runs October 25-26 and October 31-November 2 at the Porter Theatre on the Westmont campus (955 La Paz Rd.). For more information, see westmont.edu/watchtheater.
Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen
LEGENDARY MALIAN MUSICIAN MAKES HIS WAY BACK TO TOWN VIA UCSB ARTS & LECTURES
For all the riches and diverse avenues of music making their way through Santa Barbara on this year’s concert calendar, sounds from outside the Western world so-called “world music” have been all too rare. Some of that lack will be addressed, in its own sweet West African way, when legendary singer-guitarist Habib Koité brings his group to Campbell Hall on Wednesday, October 30.
With his rippling guitar style, tinged by Western fingerpicking styles but with a strong link to his roots and in a Malian tuning, and his alluring, flexible, and troubadour’s vocal approach, Koité makes a special brand of musical magic. His is a vibrant, infectious sound, made broadly popular on career-fueling albums Ma Ya and Baro (both on the Putumayo label in 1998 and 2001, respectively), and very much intact on his most recent album, 2019’s Kharifa, bursting out of the gate with the undulating 6/8 pulse of “Wara.”
To hear this innately “live” music in a concert setting is to experience it in its purest form, making the Campbell Hall show a hot ticket. Koité and company kora player Lamine Cissokho and balafon artist Aly Keïta are presenting a concert celebrating Mandé Sila, described as “the way of the Mandingo empire, symbolizing languages, cultures, music, and the entire organology of West Africa.”
Koité is part of an elite list of important Malian musicians who have ventured out into the international scene and helped to train deserved focus on the culture of their homeland, including Salif Keita, Angélique Kidjo, Oumou Sangaré, Ali Farka Touré, and Fatoumata Diawara (who entranced at Campbell Hall last year).
After studying at Mali’s National Institute of the Arts, Koité performed on and taught guitar, landing on recordings by the likes of another famed Malian, Toumani Diabaté, before finally launching his own career in 1988 at the age of 30, starting his band Bamada. Koité distinguished himself with a guitar style sometimes resembling the lutelike n’goni and kora. After the album Ma Ya super-charged his public profile, Koité intersected with music scenes beyond his Malian home base, working with artists as varied as Bonnie Raitt, Jenny Lewis, and the Art Ensemble of Chicago, and becoming the first African to appear on Late Show with David Letterman
In addition to the contemporary resonance of his music over the years, Koité has been insistent on respecting his notable lineage, descending from Mali’s Khassonké griot tradition. Much of his music includes textures of ancient, indigenous instruments from the griot zone, such as the harp-like kora and the tuned percussion instrument, the balafon instruments on which both Cissokho and Keïta have earned rights as masters.
Consider, then, that the group’s Campbell Hall show qualifies as an all-star outing outta Mali. Enveloping rhythmic vibrations are guaranteed to occur, along with close-up exposure to a legend.
—Josef Woodard
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There was a whole lotta fun and a whole lot to celebrate at the 2024 Best Fest celebration of the Best of Santa Barbara® party at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum last week! Not only could all of the winners rejoice in their victories, but our team had a well-earned celebration after “unleashing the beast” of a 164-page print issue our largest edition in years!
From old friends to new ones, the sold-out event had several hundred of Santa Barbara’s finest folks enjoying sips and bites from many of the winning restaurants, wineries, and breweries featured in our Best of Santa Barbara® issue all to the rocking beats of DJ Darla Bea, the nine-time winner of the Best Event DJ bragging rights! n
BY TIANA MOLONEY
When Edgar Alvarez entrepreneur and owner of Grand Central Fashion arrived in America in 2015, he spoke little to no English. He felt disconnected from this new country and community he now called home. Moreover, his wife and children were hundreds of miles away in Mexico, and he missed them dearly. “I never thought I was going to leave my entire family,” he shares. But what kept him going was his promise to them: One day, they could join him, and he would provide them with the life they deserved.
He moved to Santa Barbara, lived in a one-bedroom apartment with four relatives, and worked service jobs while sleeping on the floor. He was exhausted. Sure, he had the faith that it would all work out. But he was still a non-English speaker in a primarily English-speaking country. It didn’t take long for him to realize his limits. “I won’t move further if I don’t communicate,” he recalls thinking.
So when his brother told him about a local school Santa Barbara City College (SBCC) that offered English classes, he jumped at the opportunity to improve his skills.
He attended school every Monday and Wednesday, taking English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, and within a year, he spoke good English. While attending school, he also worked in the banquet department at the Bacara a five-star hotel in Santa Barbara. His duties were limited to stacking tables and chairs and rarely conversing. “But I always wanted to interact,” he shares. “I’m always hoping to learn from other people.” Because of his SBCC ESL education, he could transfer to a new department at the Bacara, where he would be a server and have the opportunity to communicate with people.
During this time, he participated in the Real Estate programs at SBCC when he was sure he wanted to enter the industry. Although he didn’t pursue real estate, he applied the knowledge he learned in the program to his future endeavors. “SBCC has always been very supportive of encouraging people to do better,” he muses.
Each work promotion and educational accomplishment took him one step closer to the life he saw for himself and his family. “My first goal has always been to provide everything for my family,” he says.
After finishing his schooling at SBCC, he became a U.S. citizen and brought his wife and children to fruition, and Alvarez was just getting started. “City College was the first step for me to, first of all, to speak the language, and then improve myself,” he says. “And then it allowed me to take further steps in getting into a business perspective.”
He wanted to do something independently. He approached one ESL teacher, Robin Goodenough, and told her of his aspirations. From this, Goodenough felt inspired to create a group of individuals in the ESL department who wanted to become entrepreneurs. “We never created the group,” says Alvarez. But that didn’t mean that Goodenough’s support went unnoticed. “It all starts with a person that believes in what you’re doing.”
With a background in clothing and fashion, Alvarez aimed to introduce a unique business to Santa Barbara. In 2019, he created Grand Central Fashion intricate, handmade hats and boots designed to last forever. The name derives from New York City’s Grand Central Station, where the undeniable ambiance lent Alvarez a wave of optimism. “If you stand right by the stairs of Grand Central, you’ll see a lot of different inspirations for anything you want to do,” he reflects.
In the early days of Grand Central Fashion, he purchased hats from a seller in Mexico but had issues with the quality. Handmade was the way to go. His wife consulted an expert hat maker in Mexico who taught Alvarez how to make handmade hats. “When I started
this process, I found out that there were just a few people like us in the world,” he shares. The process is challenging and time-consuming, but the outcome is worth waiting for.
Located on Anacapa Street, his shop offers handmade hats, shoes, and expert repair services. These services, Alvarez says, are essential to his business. “As you know, hats are very personal, and if you have a good hat, they’re meant to last forever,” he says. The hatmending process extends beyond the mere refurbishment of a hat. Through this process, Alvarez celebrates the stories that hats can tell.
Alvarez, who is 37, provides a one-of-a-kind business to the community and connects with that cohort by welcoming them with open arms the same way SBCC welcomed him when he first arrived. He shared with me an encounter with a customer who brought in a hat that his late father wore. While steaming the hat, Alvarez invited the customer to smell the aroma. “Your dad is here,” Alvarez told him as the customer sniffed the air and became teary-eyed. “This is your dad right here, man.”
Not only does he connect with his customers, but he also empathizes with them: “This is what I mean when you’re refurbishing, cleaning, or doing something special for a hat you’re giving a tribute to the person who was there before,” he says.
Alvarez is very busy these days. A few months ago, Grand Central Fashion opened a showroom in New York. Recently, he collaborated with the cowboy boot brand Lucchese. “Working with Lucchese has been one of the most important achievements for a small company like Grand Central,” he shares. Through this partnership, Grand Central Fashion designed and produced a collection of hats for the renowned Western brand.
Alvarez has come far since he arrived in America in 2015. With the help of his SBCC education, he created the life he envisioned. But this is only the beginning of his story: “I’m not where I want to be,” he says, “I’m still working on it.”
Few men have ever endeavored to intertwine beach volleyball and advanced-placement English into a single discipline, but Jon Lee managed to encapsulate those seemingly divergent objectives into summer fun year after year.
For more than three decades, Lee ran summer beach volleyball camps at East Beach and touched many lives in the process. He instilled generations of young people with skills on the court and life lessons that have undoubtedly lasted a lifetime.
by Victor Bryant
“I got a summer job. For teachers, you are always trying to come up with some way to support your family in the summertime,” said Lee of his summer beach volleyball camps. “I got a summer job doing something that I was born to do. I’ve always liked the competitive aspect of a sport and found that I was able to inspire kids to take it seriously, to try hard, and to get in shape.”
On October 5, the Friends of East Beach Association inducted Lee into its unofficial Hall of Fame by dedicating Court 11 in his honor. The event brought the Santa Barbara volleyball community together in celebration, including legendary figures that Lee influenced on their paths to greatness such as Olympians Todd Rogers (2008, 2012), Dax Holdren (2004), and Miles Evans (2024). Rogers and Holdren played indoor volleyball for Lee at San Marcos High, while Evans was a counselor at Lee’s beach volleyball camp.
Lee’s longtime friend, beach volleyball partner, and legendary Stanford indoor volleyball coach Don Shaw perfectly summed up Lee’s persona at the ceremony with his favorite quote by James A. Michener: “The master in the art of living makes little distinction between his work and his play, his labor and his leisure, his mind and his body, his infor-
mation and his recreation, his love and his religion. He hardly knows which is which. He simply pursues his vision of excellence at whatever he does, leaving others to decide whether he is working or playing. To him, he’s always doing both.”
At his core, Lee is a teacher. He taught English at San Marcos High. His parents were teachers; his brothers Greg and Chris were teachers. The ability to communicate in a way that is easy to digest, combined with the insatiable desire for competition, which is also synonymous with the Lee family, has been a recipe for an incredible life in volleyball as a player and a coach.
Lee grew up in the San Fernando Valley and moved to Santa Barbara to play indoor volleyball at UCSB. In his four years as a Gaucho, Lee experienced tremendous success and won a national indoor championship in 1969, beating UCLA in the U.S. Volleyball Association final. He earned All-American honors three times.
At the conclusion of his collegiate career, Lee played professionally for two years in Spain, culminating in a National Championship in 1974.
Over the next few years, Lee gradually turned his competitive attention to beach volleyball, where he experienced tremendous success, even at times teaming up with his brother Greg, who was better known as an All-American and twotime NCAA champion basketball player at UCLA.
“In the past, you weren’t an indoor player or a beach player; you were a volleyball player,” Lee said. “We’d play three games in the sand and then go over into the gym and play another three hours.
“Not everybody is equally good in both places, but they complement each other. There was never really a division between indoor and outdoor in my skill acquisition; it was just enjoying the things that I could do on the volleyball court.”
In his later years, Lee won three consecutive age-60-plus Beach National Championships and won nine division championships at the Motherlode Volleyball Classic in Aspen.
Lee’s coaching success at San Marcos High from 1986 to
2009 nearly matched his success as a player, as he won several Channel League Championships and three CIF Championships while mentoring legendary players such as Rodgers, Holdren, current San Marcos High head boys’ volleyball coach Dave Goss, and countless other players who thrived at the collegiate level.
“You don’t coach just for the best athletes,” Lee said. “Those are the ones that get the headlines, and it’s easy to point to the inspirational effect you had on someone who ends up being an Olympic performer or who earns a college scholarship. But there’s lots of other people that just enjoy this sport for the rest of their lives, as I have.”
Lee was proud of the fact that he could go watch two of his former protégés coach against each other in Jason Donnelly and Dillan Bennett, who coach volleyball at Laguna Blanca and Bishop Diego, respectively.
Among his many interests, Lee is an avid traveler, having made trips all over Mexico, South America, Europe, and even Cuba as a player, journalist, and ambassador of the game. Later in life, he made four trips to Uganda to spread the game of volleyball: building courts, distributing equipment, and teaching the fundamentals of the game, among other endeavors.
“I lived in Spain for a couple years and had a real privilege to look at that culture just because I was a prominent athlete,” said Lee. “The sports community undercuts cultural, political, and racial differences. It makes you something more than just a tourist.”
At the heart of Lee’s exploits in volleyball and in life is a willingness to give his time, talent, and intellect to make things a little bit better for those that follow. Whether it’s at the beach, in the gym, or in some far-off land, this master in the art of living leaves a legacy to be admired. n
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Colorful, soulful energy abounds inside of Del Pueblo Café, despite the 27-year-old Mexican restaurant being rather hidden in a nondescript strip mall off of a sleepy, suburban stretch of Hollister Avenue. It’s been that way since Alejandro and Esperanza Arreola opened to much neighborhood excitement in 1997, when lines for their cuisine, much of it inspired by their hometown of Guanajuato, would snake out the door.
The buzz only elevated three years later when the founders passed the restaurant to their sons, Enrique and Alex Arreola, who expanded the space and packed it with the vibrant hues of Mexican folk art. Those mythological masks, skulls, snakes, and alebrijes became the backdrop for concerts from such Chicanx luminaires as Chicano Batman, La Santa Cecilia, and Very be Careful, fairly major bands today that graced Del Pueblo on their rises to fame in the 2010s.
Rekindling those heyday flames they started dwindling a bit during the pandemic, which came soon after the 2019 death of Alex Arreola is now the charge of Victor Camargo and Giselle Cuevas, who took over the restaurant from her uncle Enrique a year ago.
“We tried to keep everything the same,” said Cuevas, as we sat to chat in one of her booths recently, to which Camargo added, “Except what needed to change.”
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“Everything is a lot fresher now; everything is day-of,” continued Cuevas. For instance, the guacamole is made in the morning for breakfast/lunch service and then in the afternoon again for dinner, said Camargo, explaining, “I want to serve people fresh food and good food.”
The twentysomething couple, who have been together for about seven years, are an unlikely pair to be running their own restaurant. Though her older sister, now a phlebotomist, started working at Del Pueblo Café when she was 14, Cuevas’s hospitality experience extended only to a Peet’s Coffee job during her SBCC days. (Her younger sister is studying neuroscience in Pomona, so she was out of the running too.)
Camargo, who was born in Mexico City but raised in Carpinteria, was working in the trash business for MarBorg and as a landscaper for his uncle prior to this change in careers. “He didn’t even know how to flip a pancake,” laughed Cuevas.
With Enrique quietly ready to close the restaurant, the couple quickly made a deal to take over in November 2023. “Honestly, none of this was given to us,” said Cuevas, who signed her own five-year lease and inherited a good reputation and staff, but also plenty of olderrestaurant flaws. “We’re basically starting over. We’re a startup.” They’ve since become intimately familiar with paying bills, cutting payroll, and dealing with landlords that won’t allow much signage to promote the business.
Victor, meanwhile, has embraced the culinary side of his heritage. “I come from a very poor family,” said Camargo, whose single mother worked 12-hour days across two jobs. “Everything I ate was homemade. Everything was always from scratch, nothing frozen or bagged or canned. I was always around good food without knowing it was good food.” His mother had learned to cook
in part from her fatherin-law, who hailed from Puebla and was rumored to have worked in prestigious Mexican kitchens.
Camargo’s mother helped the couple redevelop some menu items, like spicing up the green salsa, a recipe he’s since committed to memory. They’ve also empowered their veteran staff to spread their wings. “We give them a lot of freedom,” said Cuevas. “If they think something needed to be changed, we say, ‘Show us.’”
My recent tour through the menu began with steak ranchero, in which succulent strips of beef are simmered in a rich yet zesty sauce of bell pepper, onions, tomato, and cilantro. A jalapeño is splayed in the middle, with rice, beans, and a cheese enchilada on the side. It’s not a dish I would typically order, but I’d happily go for it again the sauce was almost creamy like a luscious gravy, the meat expertly tender and nourishing.
I also tried their quesabirria the cheesy, tacodipping dish that’s not as common in Goleta as elsewhere and then their mole enchiladas stuffed with plantains. Because those starchy banana cousins are part of their mole mix along with a secret blend of seeds, nuts, chiles, and chocolate they make an excellent centerpiece to the sweetly savory dish. “What really matters is getting good chiles and blending it long enough,” said Camargo of the secret to mole, which they prepare multiple times each week.
And don’t forget the seasoning that is sprinkled on every dish. “That’s my grandpa’s sazón,” said Cuevas of the restaurant’s founder, who is still alive today.
The menu is loaded with familiar items found at most Mexican-American cafés, but there are some unique choices as well. Take the pollo enlechado, basically chicken cooked in milk. “I compare it to an alfredo sauce,” said Cuevas, “but with rice, veggies, and chicken.” There’s also the sizzling camarón encilantrado, which relies on both cilantro hence the name but also pasilla pepper to
give a green vibe to the shrimp.
Inside, along with the vivid murals, hanging surfboards, and magical creatures poking out of the walls, the soundtrack is decidedly modern Spanish-language pop, not the rancheras and corridos of yesteryear. That energized vibe does seem to outpace the menu’s contemporary potential, so it will be fun to see what trendier dishes influenced by today’s groundbreaking Mexican chefs are explored in the years to come as they settle into the flow.
Cuevas is already embracing drinks in that manner. “Agua fresca is my specialty,” she said proudly, explaining how she makes at least one special flavor each week of the traditionally fruit-laced beverage. There’s often pepino-and-lime, but she’s also found fans in her more savory-leaning pecan and avocado versions as well. They can be guzzled straight up on ice, or mixed with agave wine to have a one-of-a-kind margarita. Her aguas frescas also star offsite at the Mujeres Makers Markets, which celebrate female-owned businesses at various locations and times throughout the year.
Cuevas is hoping to reinvigorate some of the artistic energy that made Del Pueblo so popular for her family in the past. That includes the Raíces Art Show on October 24, featuring jewelry, graphic art, flash tattoos, and more by a number of artists.
Beyond that, they’re mostly trying to stay sane as new business owners in a cutthroat industry. “We’re just going day by day, and taking it as it comes,” said Cuevas. “We’re trying not to overwork ourselves and stress out about things that could happen. We try to keep a positive outlook. I hope we will be like Arnoldi’s, being open for many years and, even if something happens, we’re still okay.” Stresses and long days aside, they’re enjoying the ride. “I really like it,” said Cuevas. “I’m introverted, but I love meeting people. And we meet a lot of cool people.”
Del Pueblo Café (in the Magnolia Shopping Center, 5134 Hollister Ave.; [805] 692-8800; delpueblocafe.biz) is open daily, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. The café is hosting the Raíces Art Show on Thursday, October 24, 6-9 p.m. See @delpueblocafe on Instagram for details.
BY GEORGE YATCHISIN
iven Pete Stathopoulos is not only the Parish Council President of the Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church but also the baseball coach at Bishop Diego High School, it’s no surprise that he’s leading a Greek Grab-n-Go that’s sure to be a grand slam of culinary goodness. As chair of the event, he gets to oversee 40-plus parishioners providing take-home delights ranging from savory spanakopita to sweet baklava on the weekend of November 1-2.
The Grab-n-Go began during COVID, when the church couldn’t hold its annual Greek Festival. “We put it together originally to show we were still here living our faith and community,” Stathopoulos says. While the summertime festival has since returned and will be back in August down by the beach, as it was this past year the food-to-go fall mini-fest lives on. Pre-orders online happen through October 26. When ordering, people choose a pickup time and date, because, as Stathopoulos puts it, “We’re limited by how many gyros we can make per hour everything we do is fresh, coming right out of the commercial kitchen in the church.” They even fry the delectable Greek donuts called loukoumades to order, and then drizzle them with honey and sprinkle them with cinnamon and chopped walnuts.
In addition to the best-selling pitastuffed gyros that even come in family-sized platters featuring dolmathakia (stuffed grape leaves pungent with herbs) and spanakopita (spinach pie featuring flaky phyllo) this year, the church will offer a new dish, pastitsio. Think of it as a Grecian take on lasagna layered pasta, ground meat, tomato sauce, gooey bechamel. “All the volunteers have their
specialty,” Stathopoulos explains, “making a recipe from home that their moms or grandmoms made.” Indeed, the ordering website repeatedly invokes the spirit of Yiayia (“grandma” in Greek).
Another highlight of this Grab-n-Go will be tours, on the pickup days, of the stunning Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, nestled in the foothills on San Antonio Creek Road. While the parish was incorporated in 1946, and the Greek Festival founded in 1959, the current house of worship looking like it was transported from Mykonos didn’t open until 1986.
Stathopoulos stresses, “It’s crucial to note that all the money we raise we give back to the community.” The Greek Orthodox Church feeds the homeless monthly, donates to the Rescue Mission, sponsors a Wells for Water program in Tanzania, he relates.
“The entire event is in the Greek spirit,” he sums up. “If you were going into a home, you’re going to eat and have fellowship. The same is true with Grabn-Go everyone will be smiling and happy and having a good time.” And no doubt end up full of feta and binging on baklava.
To pre-order your favorite Greek food, including gyros, pastitsio, spanakopita, dolmas, fasolakia, keftedes, feta, baklava, and loukoumades, see greekgrabgo.com.
BY GEORGE YATCHISIN
Even 11 cookbooks in, chef-writer Pascale Beale can still surprise herself. While working on her just published Flavour: Savouring the Seasons: Recipes from the Market Table, she returned home from a spring visit to the Santa Barbara Farmers’ Market, one of her favorite sources of inspiration. Hoping to develop a recipe for stuffed zucchini blossoms despite dreading the mess of the frying process she ended up with a bit more stuffing than she needed and an extra, tinier blossom. “I wondered,” she recalls, “what would it taste like raw?” So, she stuffed the smaller flower and discovered a deliciousness that amazed her. That led to the oil-free recipe you can find in the new collection.
Those familiar with Beale’s previous books will find Flavour a kind of culmination seasonally driven, largely plantbased, lavishly photographed, each dish meticulously styled. Its almost 150 all-new recipes continue to be “absolutely influenced by all the countries around the Mediterranean,” as Beale puts it, “but French with a Provencal tilt less cream and butter and more olive oil, fruit, and veg.” That leads to dishes with names to drool over, from summer’s Chive, Tarragon, and Asparagus Dutch Baby to winter’s Roasted Celeriac “Steaks” with Sauté of Wild Mushrooms (and here’s to a chanterelle season as abundant as the last).
Since the book features seasonal recipes, it took the Santa Barbara–based Beale a full year to develop, test, and shoot each section. This is her first print book for which she did all the photography, too, as her longtime lensman Mike Verbois moved from Santa Barbara. In the past, with Verbois, she could shoot six or seven dishes a day. On her own, on a good day: three, tops. That meant chasing the perfect natural light a chore in the winter months and continuing her typical meticulous styling of each shot. For example, you might not guess how many ways that lovely, redstriped tablecloth appeared in one photo. Flavour immediately follows the release
of Beale’s food memoir, 9' x 12': Culinary Adventures in a Small Kitchen: Recipes for Stirring Times, a subscription-based, multimedia work available on Substack. Beale came to Substack, following other food content creators over from Instagram where she kept her Market Table brand alive during COVID by offering cooking videos for 100 straight days. She says, “I realized I could release a book in steps, like Charles Dickens, a chapter a month.” The book 9'x 12' is in two parts the first telling the tale of how she became a cookbook maven after the field of property management brought her to the States 34 years ago, and the second relating what it took to create the book Flavour
And all that work is far from done 9'x 12' ends with a daunting slog of the ways a writer flogs a book after its publication. Still, Beale is a pro at promotion, with a full schedule of appearances, classes, and demos on the books. “Once done with the creation part, all the grunt work begins,” she says. “They take very different skills. And it’s not necessarily as much fun you don’t get to eat the product.”
Pascale Beale will do a book talk and signing of Flavour at Chaucer’s Books (3321 State St.) on Tuesday, November 12, at 6 p.m. See bit .ly/4dOoqFE. On Wednesday, November 13, 6-8:30 p.m., Santa Barbara Women’s Literary Voices will host a special salon and live cooking demonstration called Savouring Her Words, an evening with Pascale Beale, at A to Z Cooking School (2300 Garden St.). Tickets are $40. See bit .ly/4dRbWx3 for purchase and details. For more information about Pascale Beale and to purchase books, see pascaleskitchen.com.
Reader Primetime
let me know that Cuso’s Creamery has opened at 620 State Street, the former home of Rockin’ Yogurt. This new dessert destination is operated by the same family that operates Cuso’s Bikes immediately across the street. The ice cream is made fresh onsite, and I am told that some BBQ seasonings are used to make unique flavors, including hot honey, lemon pepper, maple bourbon, and coconut rum. The latter will be used for a Malibu Coconut Rum Chocolate Walnut ice cream. Other flavors include Guava Cheesecake, Oreo Cheesecake, Spoon of Honey, Mint Leaf, California Oranges, Toffee Candy, Honeycomb Candy, and more. Cuso’s is open noon10 p.m. daily.
DOWNTOWN DESSERTS: Cuso’s Creamery has opened their new dessert destination at 620 State Street.
BITAR TO TAKE OVER MILK & HONEY: The Bitar Restaurant Group, which in recent years acquired Via Maestra 42 at 3343 State Street, and Chase Restaurant and Lounge at 1012 State Street, is bringing another local eatery under their wing. “We officially take over milk & honey on the first of November,” says Nicole Bitar, who co-owns the Bitar Restaurant Group with her husband, Georges. I am told that the menu won’t change. “We love it,” she adds. “It’s a fun, really hip, cool place. We don’t want to change it. We don’t want to change the staff. Especially for the first year, we just want to watch it, let it ride, and have fun.” milk & honey opened at 30 West Anapamu Street in December 2006.
GREEN TABLE TO CLOSE: Green Table, a “guilt-free” comfort food and matcha bar, plans to close. “After eight incredible years of service, we have made the difficult decision to close our doors. Our last day of operation will be October 30,” says manager Maria Nae. “We cannot express enough gratitude for your support, loyalty, and the wonderful memories we’ve shared. You’ve not only been our customers but an essential part of the Green Table family. It has been a privilege to serve you healthy, locally sourced meals and to be part of this amazing community.”
VEGAN CHEF CHALLENGE WINNERS
ANNOUNCED: The inaugural Santa Barbara Vegan Chef Challenge, which ran throughout September, has officially
wrapped up, and chefs were presented awards on October 15 at a private ceremony held at Santa Barbara Pizza House. Winners were chosen by Santa Barbara residents who dined at the participating restaurants during the challenge. More than 200 people voted for various chefs and dishes. Voters were vegan, vegetarian, and meat-eaters. First Place: Elubia’s Kitchen; Second Place: Fala Bar; Third Place: ShangHai Restaurant. Category winners: Bluewater Grill: Best Dessert; Convivo Restaurant & Bar: Best Appetizer; Finch & Fork Restaurant: Most Creative Entrée; Goodland Waffles & Melts: Best Breakfast; Isla Vista Downtown Market: Best Sandwich; Los Tarascos Bakery & Deli: Best Baked Goods; Padaro Beach Grill: Best Salad; Sachi Saigon Restaurant: Organizers’ Favorite; Santa Barbara Pizza House: Best Pizza; Scarlett Begonia: Best Healthy Breakfast; Soul Bites: Best Comfort Food; and Zen Yai Thai Cuisine: Best Curry Dish.
SWEETIE’S ICE CREAM SHOP CLOSES, LOCATION TO BECOME A DELI: Reader KD let me know that Sweetie’s Ice Cream Shop at 1826 Cliff Drive, Suite A, has closed. The dessert destination, which opened in July 2022, closed on October 21 and will be replaced by Mission City Sandwich Shop. Sweetie’s Ice Cream Shop was brought to you by the people behind Mesa Burger, Lighthouse Coffee, Corner Tap, and La Cantina. I believe that up-and-coming Mission City Sandwich Shop will be under their umbrella as well.
John Dickson’s reporting can be found every day online at SantaBarbara.com. Send tips to info@SantaBarbara.com
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(Mar. 21-Apr. 19): Secrets and hidden agendas have been preventing you from getting an accurate picture of what’s actually happening. But you now have the power to uncover them. I hope you will also consider the following bold moves: (1) Seek insights that could be the key to your future sexiness. (2) Change an aspect of your life you’ve always wanted to change but have never been able to. (3) Find out how far you can safely go in exploring the undersides of things. (4) Help your allies in ways that will ultimately inspire them to help you.
(Apr. 20-May 20): From the early 1910s to the late 1920s, silent films were the only kind of films that were made. The proper technology wasn’t available to pair sounds with images. “Talking pictures,” or “talkies,” finally came into prominence in the 1930s. Sadly, the majority of silent films, some of which were fine works of art, were poorly preserved or only exist now in second- or third-generation copies. I’m meditating on this situation as a metaphor for your life, Taurus. Are there parts of your history that seem lost, erased, or unavailable? The coming weeks will be an excellent time to try to recover them. Remembering and reviving your past can be a potent healing agent.
(May 21-June 20): An old proverb tells us, “You must run toward the future and catch it. It is not coming to meet you, but is fleeing from you, escaping into the unknown.” This adage isn’t true for you at all right now, Gemini. In fact, the future is dashing toward you from all directions. It is not shy or evasive, but is eager to embrace you and is full of welcoming energy. How should you respond? I recommend you make yourself very grounded. Root yourself firmly in an understanding of who you are and what you want. Show the future clearly which parts of it you really want and which parts are uninteresting to you.
(June 21-July 22): Early in his musical career, Cancerian innovator Harry Partch played traditional instruments and composed a regular string quartet. But by age 29, he was inventing and building novel instruments that had never before been used. Among the materials he used in constructing his Zymo-Xyl, Eucal Blossom, and Chromelodeon were tree branches, light bulbs, and wine bottles. I’m inviting you to enter into a Harry Partch phase of your cycle, Cancerian. The coming weeks will be an excellent time to express your unique genius whether that’s in your art, your business, your personal life, or any other sphere where you love to express your authentic self.
(July 23-Aug. 22): Life’s unpredictable flow will bring you interesting new blessings if you revamp your fundamentals. Listen closely, Leo, because this is a subtle turn of events: A whole slew of good fortune will arrive if you joyfully initiate creative shifts in your approaches to talking, walking, exercising, eating, sleeping, meditating, and having fun. These aren’t necessarily earth-shaking transformations. They may be as delicate and nuanced as the following: (1) adding amusing words to your vocabulary; (2) playfully hopping and skipping as you stroll along; (3) sampling new cuisines; (4) keeping a notebook or recorder by your bed to capture your dreams; (5) trying novel ways to open your mind and heart; (6) seeking fresh pleasures that surprise you.
(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): In an old Irish folk tale, the fairies give a queen a crystal cauldron with special properties. If anyone speaks three falsehoods in its presence, it cracks into three fragments. If someone utters three hearty truths while standing near it, the three pieces unite again. According to my metaphorical reading of your current destiny, Virgo, you are now in the vicinity of the broken cauldron. You have expressed one restorative truth, and need to proclaim two more. Be gently brave and bold as you provide the healing words.
(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Let’s review the highlights of the recent months. First, you expanded your perspective, blew your mind, and raised your consciousness. That was fabulous! Next, you wandered around half-dazed and thoroughly enchanted, pleased with your new freedom and spaciousness. That, too, was fantastic! Then, you luxuriously indulged in the sheer enjoyment of your whimsical explorations and experimentations. Again, that was marvelous! Now you’re ready to spend time integrating all the teachings and epiphanies that have surged into your life in recent months. This might be less exciting, but it’s equally important.
(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): As a teenager, I loved the music of Jefferson Airplane. I recall sitting on the couch in my New Jersey home and listening to their albums over and over again. Years later, I was performing on stage at a San Francisco nightclub with my band, World Entertainment War. In the audience was Paul Kantner, a founding member of Jefferson Airplane. After the show, he came backstage and introduced himself. He said he wanted his current band, Jefferson Starship, to cover two of my band’s songs on his future album. Which he did. I suspect you will soon experience a comparable version of my story, Scorpio. Your past will show up bearing a gift for your future. A seed planted long ago will finally blossom.
(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): My horoscopes are directed toward individuals, not groups. Yet it’s impossible to provide oracles about your personal destiny without considering the collective influences that affect you. Every day, you are impacted by the culture you live in. For instance, you encounter news media that present propaganda as information and regard cynicism as a sign of intellectual vigor. You live on a planet where the climate is rapidly changing, endangering your stability and security. You are not a narrow-minded bigot who doles out hatred toward those who are unlike you, but you may have to deal with such people. I bring this to your attention, Sagittarius, because now is an excellent time to take an inventory of the world’s negative influences and initiate aggressive measures to protect yourself from them. Even further, I hope you will cultivate and embody positive alternatives.
(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): I suspect you will be extra attractive, appealing, and engaging in the coming weeks. You may also be especially convincing, influential, and inspirational. What do you plan to do with all this potency? How will you wield your flair? Here’s what I hope: You will dispense blessings everywhere you go. You will nurture the collective health and highest good of groups and communities you are part of. PS: In unexpected ways, being unselfish will generate wonderful selfish benefits.
(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Do you fantasize about being a masterful manager of your world? Have you imagined the joy of being the supreme sovereign of your holy destiny? Do you love the idea of rebelling against anyone who imagines they have the right to tell you what you should do and who you are? If you answered yes to those questions, I have excellent news, Aquarius: You are now primed to take exciting steps to further the goals I described. Here’s a helpful tip: Re-dedicate yourself to the fulfillment of your two deepest desires. Swear an oath to that intention.
(Feb. 19-Mar. 20): The Liberation Season is here. How can you take maximum advantage of the emancipatory energies? Here are suggestions: (1) Plan adventures to frontier zones. (2) Sing and dance in the wilderness. (3) Experiment with fun and pleasure that are outside your usual repertoire. (4) Investigate what it would mean for you to be on the vanguard of your field. (5) Expand your understandings of sexuality. (6) Venture out on a pilgrimage. (7) Give yourself permission to fantasize extravagantly. (8) Consider engaging in a smart gamble. (9) Ramble, wander, and explore.
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ENGINEER IN TEST sought by Sonos, Inc. in Goleta, CA*. Hone user exp through testing & validation. BS+2 yrs. WFH. $134K/yr‑179K/yr. To apply: contact Carmen Palacios, Immigration Mgr: carmen.palacios@sonos. com (Reference Job code: PK1007). *614 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101‑this location is now closed.
CAMPUS DINING Performs essential daily cleaning and sanitation of kitchen equipment, counters, walls, floors and dining room tables and chairs. Washes pots used for cooking by the kitchen production staff, as well as bowls used to serve food that are too large for the dish machine. Must follow strict safety and sanitation rules to include the use of proper chemicals and high temperatures in the cleaning process. Keeps the dish machine clean and ready for use. Utilizes high pressure cleaner to remove grease from equipment, garbage cans, doors and walls. Reqs: Knowledge of safety and sanitation regulations regarding proper cleaning of pots, safe lifting, and ability to train others in this area or equivalent combination of education and experience. Notes: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work standing for up to 8 hours per day. Satisfactory conviction history background check. Hiring/Budgeted Hourly Range: $19.53/ hr‑$20.72/hr. UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https:// policy.ucop. edu/doc/4010393/ PPSM‑20. For the University of California’s Anti‑Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/ doc/1001004/Anti‑Discrimination Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs. ucsb.edu Job #72761
integration of UCEAP programs and courses into the University of California campus curricula. Performs various administrative and analytical duties for academic integration and program development. Coordinates academic reviews of UCEAP programs, which includes planning site visits and preparing materials for the review committee. Applies research concepts to the analysis of data for moderately complex projects. Provides consultative services to UCEAP teams and external stakeholders. As a resource for discipline‑specific information and analysis, develops an in‑depth knowledge of academic programs at UC campuses and UCEAP partner institutions abroad. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training. 1‑3 years of administrative experience. Notes: The UCEAP Systemwide Office is located in Goleta, CA (near the UCSB campus). Type of work arrangement eligibility: Hybrid. On‑site presence will be required for leadership and staff meetings, delegation visits, training sessions, etc. The University is unable to pay or reimburse expenses prohibited by University policy, including travel expenses associated with commuting to the designated office. Occasional travel for conferences or UC campus visits/ meetings with California. Satisfactory conviction history background check
The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $28.07 to $30.00/hr. The full salary range for this position is $28.07 to $48.28/hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information: https://policy. ucop. edu/doc/4010393/PPSM‑20; https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/ Anti‑Discrimination. Application review begins 10/24/24; open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 73570.
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EDUCATION ABROAD PROGRAM
Works under the general supervision of the Director of Academic Development and plays a key role in supporting the team. Assists the Academic Integration Analyst with various projects related to the academic integration of UCEAP programs and courses into the University of California campus curricula. Performs various administrative and analytical duties for academic integration and program development. Coordinates academic reviews of UCEAP programs, which includes planning site visits and preparing materials for the review committee. Applies research concepts to the analysis of data for moderately complex projects. Provides consultative services to UCEAP teams and external stakeholders. As a resource for discipline‑specific information and analysis, develops an in‑depth knowledge of academic programs at UC campuses and UCEAP partner institutions abroad. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in related area and
/ or equivalent experience / training. 1‑3 years of administrative experience. Notes: The UCEAP Systemwide Office is located in Goleta, CA (near the UCSB campus). Type of work arrangement eligibility: Hybrid. On‑site presence will be required for leadership and staff meetings, delegation visits, training sessions, etc. The University is unable to pay or reimburse expenses prohibited by University policy, including travel expenses associated with commuting to the designated office. Occasional travel for conferences or UC campus visits/ meetings with California. Satisfactory conviction history background check
The budgeted salary range is $28.07 to $30.00/hr. The full salary range is $28.07 to $48.28/hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information: https://policy. ucop. edu/doc/4010393/PPSM‑20; https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/ Anti‑Discrimination. Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 73570.
CAMPUS DINING
The Campus Catering Supervisor is responsible for event preparation and supervision. Acts as onsite manager at events throughout the year. Core job responsibilities are Event Set‑Up, Student Staff Management and Event Management. Responsible for adhering to budgeted labor costs while also ensuring the highest degree of excellence in service and meeting the client’s needs. Reqs: Bachelor’s Degree ‑ or equivalent combination of education and experience. 1‑3 years demonstrated ability to organize and manage a variety of events while maintaining a high standard of excellence, including ability and willingness to prioritize and make necessary adjustments for last minute events. Proven ability to train, schedule and supervise student staff. Or equivalent combination of education and experience. Notes: Satisfactory conviction history background check. Valid driver’s license and clean driving record. ServSafe Certification or equivalent certification. Required within 90 days Must be able to drive a van and/or box truck. Able to work flexible hours including nights and weekends. Hiring/Budgeted
Salary: $53,800.00/yr. ‑ $54,866.00/ yr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu, Job # 73754.
Performs culinary duties such as preparing soups and casseroles, grilling, roasting or barbequing foods, working a sauté station, and preparing and assembling made‑to‑order entrées serving up to 1,500 meals per shift. Ensures that assigned responsibilities are accomplished and that high standards of food quality, service, sanitation and safety are met at all times. Assists with student training, food production and sanitation. Reqs: High School or equivalent combination of education and experience. 1‑3 years culinary experience in a high‑volume culinary environment. 1‑3 years knowledge of and experience with culinary techniques, including but not inclusive of sautéing, grilling, frying, steaming, preparing sauces and stocks. Or equivalent combination of education and experience. Notes: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work standing for up to 8 hours per day. Satisfactory conviction history background check. Hiring/Budgeted Hourly Range: $19.53/ hr ‑ $21.56/hr UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https:// policy.ucop. edu/doc/4010393/ PPSM‑20. For the University of California’s Anti‑Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/ doc/1001004/Anti‑Discrimination Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs. ucsb.edu Job #72759
Serves as the primary initial contact for two or more Directors of Development and works as part of a team of administrative staff, managed by the Development Services Officer to provide essential administrative and financial support that is critical to the successful operation of a complex fund‑raising program. Assists the Directors with all aspects of analysis, planning and implementation strategies for the Regional Team, to support the University’s overall mission by securing support from private donors (individuals, foundations and corporations). Requires strong analytical skills as well as the ability to act professionally, independently, and exercise discretion and sound judgment. Also provides administrative support, which includes but is not limited to: scheduling appointments, making travel arrangements, directing critical calls, updating databases and spreadsheets, completing paperwork in compliance with University and Department policies and procedures, and handling confidential, high profile, and time sensitive matters involving senior UC Santa Barbara administrators, faculty, staff, collaborating institutions and the donor community all in a timely and professional manner in accordance with Development and UCSB standards,
policies and protocols. Must be able to work independently, act with a high degree of initiative and confidentiality, anticipate job requirements, prioritize and coordinate multiple complex tasks with frequent interruptions while meeting strict deadlines in a fast paced and professional environment and potentially supporting one or more Directors. Strong technical, written and oral communication and social skills, unfailing attention to detail accuracy, policies and procedures, and effective problem‑solving and reasoning skills are essential. Must be highly proficient with Word, Excel, Internet and e‑mail. Demonstrated ability to quickly learn various software programs. All staff will be trained in the use of Advance database and applicable policies and protocols. May be called upon to work occasional evenings and weekends at various Development Office, Institutional Advancement or campus‑wide events.
There are 2 positions available. Reqs: HS Diploma or equivalent experience; excellent computer skills including strong proficiency in Google Suite and demonstrated ability to quickly learn various software programs; ability to prioritize duties and achieve planned goals for a complex program.
Notes: Occasional evenings and weekends at various Development Office, Institutional Advancement or campus‑wide events; satisfactory criminal history background check.
Budgeted Hourly Range: $28.44 ‑ $29.78/hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application review begins 10/30/24. Apply online at Continued on p. 54
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5. Minn. winter hours
8. ___ Bottom (SpongeBob’s hometown)
14. Dis
15. State of reverence
16. Aphrodite’s beloved
17. King, Waters, or Johnson, e.g.
19. Personally handle
20. Short story
22. Mount Rushmore guy
23. Holy Fr. woman
24. 1990s burgers considered one of the most expensive product flops ever
28. State home to the headquarters of Maverik convenience stores
29. Some style mags
30. Nutrition label listing
31. Dumbledore’s slayer
34. Opposite of old, at Oktoberfest
35. Jury ___ (summons subject)
36. Bar offer
40. Cincinnati’s home
41. Digit before a toll-free number
42. Richter and Roddick
43. Gold, in Grenada
44. “32 Flavors” singer DiFranco
45. The A that turns STEM to STEAM
47. The fruit it bears is olivesized and orange-colored
50. “Antiques Roadshow” network
53. Crunch targets
54. Pat who announced 16
Super Bowls
56. Superlatively sweet?
59. Skincare brand and subsidiary of EstÈe Lauder
60. Bearded Egyptian deity
61. “I’m Just ___” (movie song of 2023)
62. Dessert spread made with fruit
63. Film villain Hannibal who’s definitely fictional
64. Regulation, for short
65. Klimt work, with “The”
1. Publishing IDs
2. Portion out
3. Lavender relative
4. Captain Hook’s first mate
5. Smartphone function
6. 1980s timekeeping fad
7. Like J, in alphabetical order
8. Louisville Slugger, e.g.
9. Aspirations
10. Edible kelp in Japanese and Korean cuisine
11. Stock portfolio of sorts
12. Thing to be picked
13. “Looking for,” in ads
18. Christian of “Mr. Robot”
21. Did a lawn maintenance job
25. Prefix for distant or lateral
26. “___ shorts!” (Bart Simpson catchphrase)
27. Eye annoyances
28. “It’s ___ you”
31. “Succession” actress Sarah
32. ‘60s jacket style
33. Like self-evident truths
180 degrees from SSW
Puts on
“Game of Thrones” actress Chaplin
Dosage figures
Shiny cotton fabric
Bondi Beach resident
Band worn around the biceps 46. Jog the memory 48. Arcade title character who hops around a pyramid
Knees-to-chest diving positions
Former spicy chip brand
Gets fuzzy
Downhill rides
Rank for Mustard or Sanders, for short
Take up
PROFESSIONAL AND CONTINUING
Processes all financial transactions for UNEX, including accounts receivable and serves as a backup for accounts payable transactions. Generates invoices, track and record payments, make deposits, performs monthly reviews and reconciliation of ledgers, and ensures compliance with University, Federal, and State accounting policies and procedures on all transactions. Reqs: High school diploma or GED. 1‑3 years administrative work experience.
Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $28.44 ‑ $29.07/hr. The full salary range for this position is $28.44 ‑ $40.76/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. Application review begins 10/31/24; open until filled, Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 73652.
MANAGEMENT
FACILITIES
Performs tasks involve installing, maintaining, and repairing manual and automatic landscape irrigation systems. Incumbents typically perform all the work of an Irrigation Specialist and also receives work orders, routinely inspect systems for proper function, trains Irrigation Specialists as required, assigns work to Irrigation Specialists, inspects the work of Irrigation Specialists, assures Grounds department compliance with potable and recycled/ reclaimed water use requirements, and serves as a first user supervisor. Performs potable and recycled/ reclaimed water repairs. Also maintains a schedule of requested system shutdowns for events, and generally ensures that landscape and turf irrigation on campus areas maintained by Facilities Management/ Grounds is safe, efficient, timely, and professional. Performs other duties as assigned. Reqs: High School Diploma or Equivalent degree. 3‑5 years with commercial irrigation systems. Performing a variety of advanced semi‑skilled irrigation duties including installing, repairing, and maintaining manual and automatic irrigations systems and related equipment. 3‑5 years performing a variety of advanced semi‑skilled irrigation duties including installing, repairing, and maintaining manual and automatic irrigations systems and related equipment. Experience in leading staff members and providing work instruction for landscaping and irrigation related work. Notes: Spends prolonged periods of time digging by hand to expose irrigation pipes, valves, and wiring. Spends prolonged periods of time squatting in excavated holes repairing pipes, valves, and wiring. This entails working in awkward positions, kneeling for long periods of time, working in wet conditions, and forcefully gripping a range of hand and power tools. Spends long periods of time seated on mowers and other equipment, with exposure to heat, cold, and other weather changes.
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: $26.71 to $28.91/hour. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs. ucsb.edu, Job # 73787.
MANUFACTURING ENGINEER for life sciences company. Position duties are supporting the design, development, testing & manufacturing of Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) nanosystem instrumentation & accessories through concept, prototyping, proof of manufacturing & volume production in clean room environment including defining & implementing nanosystem product design requirements & test plans; performing Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFMA) and Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA) design feasibility studies; preparing a Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R); providing recommendations for product manufacturing design; developing manufacturing processes, documentation, tooling, & test fixtures; and troubleshooting & testing electrical and electromechanical nanosystem assemblies. Position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Nanosystems Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field and 1 yr exp. in the job duties as stated or alternatively a Bachelor’s degree in Nanosystems Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field and 1 yr exp. as a Researcher maintaining, qualifying and setting up nanosystems instrumentation in clean room environment. Salary range for position is $90,000 to $105,000. Position is located in Santa Barbara, CA and requires 10% travel. Send resume to Bruker Nano by email to Andy McCue at Andrew.mccue@bruker.com. Please reference MEAFM in subject line.
MECHANIC
RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS
Responsible for maintenance and repair of all motorized small engine equipment in HDAE. Maintains a preventative maintenance program. Documents and maintains repair records, and training records, as required by HDAE, EH&S & OSHA. Will comply with department safety and illness program as implemented by supervisor and /or co‑workers. Interacts as a team member with sensitivity towards a multi‑cultural work environment. Professional Expectation/Attitude Standard/ Customer Service: Promotes customer service programs in the Grounds unit to residents/clients. Assists with the development and maintenance of a work environment that is conductive to meeting the mission of the organization. Participates in staff training and development workshops and retreats as determined by supervisor. Reqs: Minimum of 2 years of experience working on small engines, ride‑on mowers, electric carts, and tractors in an institution and/or commercial setting. Minimum of 2 years of experience working on small gasoline and battery‑powered engines, ride‑on mowers, electric carts, and tractors in an institution and/or commercial setting. Ex. College Residence Hall, Hotel, resort, school. Basic computer experience Ability to install outdoor equipment Ex. BBQ grills, trash receptacles, bike racks, benches. Experience in a customer service environment. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to communicate and work effectively with diverse clientele such as, employees from other departments, students, parents, etc. Maintain safe and organized work area. Notes: Maintain a valid CA driver’s license and a clean DMV record. May
be required to work shifts other than Monday ‑ Friday 7:00 am ‑ 3:30 pm, to meet the operational needs of the department. Satisfactory conviction history background check. Hiring/ Budgeted Hourly Range: $26.86 ‑ $30.06/hr. UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https:// policy.ucop. edu/doc/4010393/ PPSM‑20. For the University of California’s Anti‑Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/ doc/1001004/Anti‑Discrimination. Open until filled Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job #70879
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
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.
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: FRANCESC S. ROIG No.: 24PR00575
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: FRANCESC S. ROIG
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: KATHLEEN E. ROIG in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara.
THE PETITION requests that (name): KATHLEEN E. ROIG 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: 12/19/2024 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 1100 Anacapa Street PO BOX 21107 Santa Barbara, CA 93121‑1107. Anacapa Division.
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 10/8/2024 by Monica Buenrostro, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Scott B. Fooks, Esq. Weldon & Hass 205 East Anapamu Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; 805‑965‑7014
Published: Oct 17, 24, 31 2024.
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: TONI FRIESE No.: 24PR00569
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: TONI FRIESE
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: RICHARD GLIDEWELL in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara.
THE PETITION requests that (name): RICHARD GLIDEWELL 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: 12/19/2024 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 1100 Anacapa Street PO BOX 21107 Santa Barbara, CA 93121‑1107. Anacapa Division.
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 10/11/2024 by Monica Buenrostro, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Jeffrey B. Soderborg, 1900 State Street, Suite M Santa Barbara, CA 93101; 805‑687‑6660
Published: Oct 17, 24, 31 2024.
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: FUSAE RUSSO No.: 24PR00565
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: FUSAE RUSSO
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: STACY RUSSO in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara.
THE PETITION requests that (name): STACY RUSSO 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: 12/19/2024 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 1100 Anacapa Street PO BOX 21107 Santa Barbara, CA 93121‑1107. Anacapa Division.
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 10/3/2024 by Monica Buenrostro, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Stacy Russo 4039 Primavera Rd Unit 6 Santa Barbara, CA 93110; 805‑284‑1895
Published: Oct 17, 24, 31 2024.
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: STEVE HERNANDEZ No.: 24PR00525
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons
who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: STEVE HERNANDEZ
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: LISA MARIA JOHNSON in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara. THE PETITION requests that (name): LISA MARIA JOHNSON 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: 11/7/2024 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 9/17/2024 by Monica Buenrostro, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Peggy Chen‑Rader, 25 East Anapamu Street, Second Floor Santa Barbara, CA 93101; 805‑708‑3307 Published: Oct 17, 24, 31 2024. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: BRUCE WILLIAM BENNETT No.: 24PR‑00556 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: BRUCE WILLIAM BENNETT A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: LAURIE JEAN BENNETT in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara. THE PETITION requests that (name): LAURIE JEAN BENNETT 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: 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 10/3/2024 by Nicolette Barnard, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Robert H. Mott 960 Santa Rosa San Luis Obispo, CA 93401; 805‑544‑8757
Published: Oct 17, 24, 31 2024.
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER
ESTATE OF: LORNA HOLBROOK No.: 24PR00576
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: LORNA HOLBROOK
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: DALE STEEDMAN in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara.
THE PETITION requests that (name): MARK WATSON 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: 12/19/2024 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: SB‑5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 1100 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Anacapa Division.
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 10/16/2024 by Monica Buenrostro, 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 24, 31. Nov 7 2024.
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: WILLIAM HOLBROOK No.: 24PR00577
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: WILLIAM HOLBROOK
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: DALE STEEDMAN in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara.
THE PETITION requests that (name): MARK WATSON 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: 12/19/2024
AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: SB‑5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 1100 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Anacapa Division.
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 10/16/2024 by Monica Buenrostro, 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 24, 31. Nov 7 2024.
ADVERTISEMENT OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to Sections 21700‑ 21716 of the Business & Professions Code, Section 2328 of the CC, Section 335 of the Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code.
The undersigned will sell at public sale competitive bidding on the 6th
day of November 2024, at 11 AM, on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at
GOLETA VALLEY MINI STORAGE, ALSO
KNOWN AS GOLETA VALLEY SELF
STORAGE a 5380 & 5342 Overpass
Road, Goleta, 93111 in the County of Santa Barbara, State of California, the following:
Customer NAME & UNIT Numbers
SUSAN JOSEPHSON UNIT #239 & #243
BRIAN MILBURN UNIT A19
LAURA TANGER UNIT #532
CASSANDRA AND ERIC HALL UNIT #347
DON KEITH WILSON AND JENNIFER
OBANDO UNIT #D44
AIDAN ORCHARD UNIT #552
BRADLEY CRAVER UNIT #H4
Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase in cash only. All purchased items sold as is where is and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party.
Dated this 17th day of October 2024
Auctioneer:
Clyde George
805‑801‑6740
Auctioneer #1735
Goleta Valley Mini Storage Phone: (805) 964‑3104
ADVERTISEMENT OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to Sections 21700‑ 21716 of the Business & Professions Code, Section 2328 of the CC, Section 335 of the Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code.
The undersigned will sell at public sale competitive bidding on the 6th day of November 2024, at 10 AM, on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at
SUMMERLAND SELF STORAGE, 2165
ORTEGA HILL ROAD SUMMERLAND CA 93067 in the County of Santa Barbara, State of California, the following:
Customer NAME and Unit Number
BRIAN WELLENS, UNIT #SS10
Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase in cash only. All purchased items sold as is where is and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party.
Dated this 17th day of October 2024 Auctioneer: Clyde George 805‑801‑6740 Auctioneer #1735 Summerland Self Storage Phone: (805) 969‑4300
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
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: GERSHOM PRODUCTIONS: 764 Terni lane, Unit A Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Keegan Perez (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jul 8, 2024. Filed by: KEEGAN PEREZ with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 4, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2024‑0002114. Published: Oct 3, 10, 17, 24 2024.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 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: 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: 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: 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: SHORT MORBID STORIES: 214 S F St, 2 Lompoc, CA 93436; Halston E Fabing (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Sep 1, 2024. Filed by: HALSTON FABING with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 24, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E35. FBN Number: 2024‑0002256. Published: Oct 3, 10, 17, 24 2024.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: SANTA BARBARA ELITE RENTALS: 1519 Clearview Road Santa Barbara CA 93101; Kevin Randal Snell (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Sep 5, 2024. Filed by: KEVIN SNELL/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 11, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E35. FBN Number: 2024‑0002158. Published: Oct 3, 10, 17, 24 2024.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: 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
FILE NO. FBN2024‑0002134
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JZ BUILDER, 1130 San Andres St Apt 18, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 County of SANTA BARBARA Jorge Zamudio, 1130 San Andres St Apt 18, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
This business is conducted by an Individual
The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. S/ Jorge Zamudio, This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 09/05/2024. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24/24 CNS‑3855888# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT
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
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. FBN2024‑0002273
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SKIN NURSE, 1330 CHAPALA 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
FILE NO. FBN 2024‑0002255
The following person(s) is doing business as:
TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY, 1600 N 11 STREET LOMPOC, CA 93436, County of SANTA BARBARA.
TRACTOR 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 filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 09/24/2024.
Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31/24
CNS‑3856617# 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 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.
AUTORIDAD DE VIVIENDA DEL CONDADO DE SANTA BÁRBARA AVISO PÚBLICO
POR LO PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que a partir del miércoles 30 de octubre de 2024 a las 8 a.m. La Autoridad de Vivienda del Condado de Santa Bárbara aceptará solicitudes previas a través de hasbarco.org para Escalante Meadows, un desarrollo de 79 unidades ubicado en la ciudad de Guadalupe. Unidades de 1, 2, 3 y 4 dormitorios.
Se reservarán 15 unidades en este desarrollo para ser referidas exclusivamente por el Sistema de Ingreso Coordinado para personas crónicamente sin hogar o sin hogar y usuarias de salud de alto costo.
7 Unidades – Se dará prioridad a los solicitantes calificados por ingresos que fueron desplazados por el incendio Thomas de código postal 93108. Los solicitantes deben poder proporcionar verificación que fueron desplazados por el desastre.
3 Unidades en este desarrollo se reservarán para ser referidas exclusivamente por la Administración de Veteranos a través del programa VASH.
La elegibilidad de ingresos de Sección 8 es un requisito para todos los solicitantes.
Este Aviso Público se publica para garantizar que las personas y los grupos interesados estén plenamente al tanto de esta acción.
La Autoridad de Vivienda aceptará solicitudes para este programa, sin importar su raza, el color, el credo, el sexo, el estado familiar, el origen nacional, la edad, la discapacidad u otros grupos protegidos según las leyes estatales, federales o locales de igualdad de oportunidades.
COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STATE OF CALIFORINIA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
In Santa Barbara County Administration Building, 4th Floor Board Hearing Room 105 E. Anapamu St., Santa Barbara, CA
The meeting starts at 9:00 a.m.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Barbara, State of California, on November 5, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter, in the Board of Supervisors Hearing Room located at 105 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, California, to take public testimony on an ordinance amending Chapter 20 Juveniles of the Santa Barbara County code to repeal Article III Sections 20-9 through 20-13 and Article IV Sections 20-14 through 20-16 to reflect recent updates to county operations. A copy of the said Ordinance can be reviewed during business hours at the Santa Barbara County Clerk of the Board at 105 East Anapamu, Santa Barbara, California. The public hearing to be held on November 5, 2024 is for the purpose of considering all objections or protests to the adoption of the proposed Ordinance as set forth, or as modified by the Board of Supervisors.
Any objections or protests to the adoption of the proposed Ordinances may be filed with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors before the public hearing scheduled for 9:00 a.m., November 5, 2024. The address of the Clerk of the Board is: 105 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, California 93101. Objections or protests may also be filed at, or before, the meeting on November 5, 2024.
For current methods of public participation for the meeting of November 5, 2024, please see page two (2) of the posted Agenda. The posted agenda will be available on Thursday prior to the above referenced meeting for a more specific time for this item. However, the order of the agenda may be rearranged or the item may be continued.
Staff reports and the posted agenda is available on the Thursday prior to the meeting at http://santabarbara.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx under the hearing date or contact the Clerk of the Board at (805) 568-2240 for alternative options.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors by 4:00 PM on Friday before the Board meeting. For information about these services please contact the Clerk of the Board at (805) 568-2240.
If you challenge this project in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence to the Board of Supervisors prior to the public hearing. G.C. Section 65009, 6066, and 6062a.
Mona Miyasato
CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
By: Sheila de la Guerra, Deputy Clerk
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.
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 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CENTRAL COAST CHUMASH TRIBAL COUNCIL: 3483 Constellation Rd Lompoc, CA 93436; Matt Ward (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 10, 2024. Filed by: MATT WARD 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 E66. FBN Number: 2024‑0002206. Published: Oct 17, 24, 31. Nov 7 2024.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: COURT CONNECTION ATTORNEY SERVICE
LLC: 315 Meigs Road Ste A130, Santa Barbara, CA 93109; Court Connection Attorney Service 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 Jan 31, 2024. Filed by: COLLEEN DENNIS/PRESIDENT/CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 9, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E67. FBN Number: 2024‑0002384. Published: Oct 17, 24, 31. Nov 7 2024.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GRASS MOUNTAIN PRESS, GRASS MOUNTAIN PUBLISHING, GRASS MOUNTAIN
BOOKS: 1835 Sunset Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Zachary D Liebhaber PO Box 3086 Santa Barbara, CA 93130 This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Oct 2, 2024. Filed by: ZACHARY
LIEBHABER 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 E62. FBN Number: 2024‑0002388. Published: Oct 17, 24, 31. Nov 7 2024.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SERVICE MARKETING: 3127 Argonne Circle Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Carolyn Healey (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:
CAROLYN HEALEY/FOUNDER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 9, 2024. This statement expires
five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E62. FBN Number: 2024‑0002378. Published: Oct 17, 24, 31. Nov 7 2024.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CENTRAL COAST WINE WORKS: 819 E Montecito Santa Barbara, CA 93436‑9441; Eastman‑Marie 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 1, 2024. Filed by: DANIEL GREEN/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 9, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E62. FBN Number: 2024‑0002383. Published: Oct 17, 24, 31. Nov 7 2024.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: SMG RENTALS: 219 Adair Dr Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Maria Gomez (same address) Saul Gomez (same address) This business is conducted by A Married Couple Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Oct 1, 2024. Filed by: MARIA GOMEZ/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 9, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E67. FBN Number: 2024‑0002371. Published: Oct 17, 24, 31. Nov 7 2024.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SKP TENNIS: 1309 Castillo St Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Sean Pesin (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 30, 2024. Filed by: SEAN PESIN 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: 2024‑0002355. Published: Oct 17, 24, 31. Nov 7 2024.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: WESCOM, WESCOM CREDIT UNION, WESCOM FINANCIAL, WESCOM FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION: 123 S. Marengo Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101; Wescom Central Credit Union (same address) This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on May 1, 1996. Filed by: CARINA HOLLIS/SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 9, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E57. FBN Number: 2024‑0002376. Published: Oct 17, 24, 31. Nov 7 2024.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SUN PSYCHIATRY SANTA BARBARA: 19 E Mission St, Suite A Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Deborah S Moore Registered Nursing 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 1, 2021. Filed by: DEBORAH MOORE/ CEO/NP with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 9, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E49. FBN Number: 2024‑0002375. Published: Oct 17, 24, 31. Nov 7 2024.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MORPHY SPENCER CREATIVE STUDIO: 593 Picacho Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93108; Emma K Spencer (same address) Shelagh L Morphy 785 Oak Grove Dr Santa Barbara, CA 93108 This business is conducted by A General Partnership Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jan
1, 2024. Filed by: EMMA SPENCER/ GENERAL PARTNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 9, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E62. FBN Number: 2024‑0002377. Published: Oct 17, 24, 31. Nov 7 2024.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: GOLETA HOME SERVICES: 5587 Huntington Drive, Goleta, CA USA Goleta, CA 93111; Grant H Kahn (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Oct 3, 2024. Filed by: GRANT KAHN/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 E62. FBN Number: 2024‑0002393. Published: Oct 17, 24, 31. Nov 7 2024.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: FERN+FLAIR: 2600 De La Vina St, Suite A, Santa Barbara, CA 93105; The Nail Nook Santa Barbara LLC 205 San Napoli Dr Goleta, CA 93117; 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: MIRAYA RAMIREZ/ OWNER/MANAGER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 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: 2024‑0002401. Published: Oct 17, 24, 31. Nov 7 2024.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: L&F INVESTOR SERVICES: 27 W. Anapamu Street, 406, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; L And F Montecito 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 Aug 28, 2013. Filed by: ALEXANDRA MERZ/ CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 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 E71. FBN Number: 2024‑0002456. Published: Oct 24, 31. Nov 7, 14 2024.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT
FILE NO. FBN2024‑0002334
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AMPELOS CELLARS, 1251 West Laurel Ave units 22‑26, Lompoc, CA 93436 County of SANTA BARBARA
Ampelos Cellars Inc, 7253 santos road, lompoc, CA 93438
This business is conducted by a Corporation
The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9/20/2007.
Ampelos Cellars Inc S/ rebecca work, owner
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 10/04/2024. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14/24
CNS‑3861564# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT
FILE NO. FBN 2024‑0002287
The following person(s) is doing business as: LTP, 1741 LOMA ST SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103, County of SANTA BARBARA.
KEVIN SAMUELS, 1741 LOMA ST SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103
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/ KEVIN SAMUELS
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara
County on 09/27/2024. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14/24
CNS‑3862297# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
FILE NO. FBN 2024‑0002288
The following person(s) is doing business as:
APPLIANCES BEST FRIEND, 116 CITRUS AVE B SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103, County of SANTA BARBARA.
SB CONSULTINGS L.C.C., 1321 NORTH POINSETTIA PLACE LOS ANGELES, CA 90046; CALIFORNIA
This business is conducted by A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on NOT APPLICABLE /s/ ILYA VEREVKIN, MANAGER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 09/27/2024. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14/24
CNS‑3862300# SANTA BARBARA
INDEPENDENT
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: KYTTE SHOES: 2210 Santiago Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Kytte, 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 7, 2024. Filed by: MICHAEL BYRNE/OWNER 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 E35. FBN Number: 2024‑0002365. Published: Oct 24, 31. Nov 7, 14 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PAPE KENWORTH: 1322 White Court, Santa Maria, CA 93458; Pape Trucks, Inc. 355 Goodpasture Island Road Suite 300 Eugene, OR 97401 This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jul 1, 2007. Filed by: LANCE JORGENSEN/CFO/VP OF FINANCE 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 E62. FBN Number: 2024‑0002391. Published: Oct 24, 31. Nov 7, 14 2024.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SCOTT LE PARTNERS: 122 S. Patterson Ave., Ste 103, Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Vu T Le Dental Corporation (same address) Robert A Scott (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 26, 2024. Filed by: VU LE/CEO 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 E57. FBN Number: 2024‑0002387. Published: Oct 24, 31. Nov 7, 14 2024.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SANTA BARBARA ESTATE PLANNER: 7 West Figueroa Street, Ste 301, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Timothy A Follett (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, 2018. Filed by: TIMOTHY
STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: JV GARDENING AND MAINTENANCE: 711 W Cota St #25, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Jesus Gallardo Castellano (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 2, 2024. Filed by: JESUS
GALLARDO CASTELLANO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 9, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E63. FBN Number: 2024‑0002373. Published: Oct 24, 31. Nov 7, 14 2024.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: AMERICAN DREAM PROPERTIES OF SB: 310 E Haley Street, Suite B, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; David Back (same address)
This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Oct 1, 2024. Filed by: DAVID
BACK/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 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 E67. FBN Number: 2024‑0002419. Published: Oct 24, 31. Nov 7, 14 2024.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT
The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MAJESTIC PAINTING: 199 N Kellogg Ave, D, Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Santos I Villavicencio (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: SANTOS ITAMAR
VILLAVICENCIO 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 E66. FBN Number: 2024‑0002389. Published: Oct 24, 31. Nov 7, 14 2024.
LIEN SALE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
To satisfy the owner’s storage lien, PS Retail Sales, LLC will sell at public lien sale on November 2, 2024,the personal property in the below‑listed units. The public sale of these items will begin at 08:00 AM and continue until all units are sold. The lien sale is to be held at the online auction website, www.storagetreasures.com, where indicated. For online lien sales, bids will be accepted until 2 hours after the time of the sale specified. PUBLIC STORAGE # 75079, 5425 Overpass Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93111, (805) 284‑9002 Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 158 ‑ Burian, Susan; 232 ‑ Badone Assili, Genevieve; 233 ‑ Meyers, Cedric; 319 ‑ Burian, Susan; 324 ‑ Berg, Eloise PUBLIC STORAGE # 75078, 7246 Hollister Ave, Goleta, CA 93117,
(805) 961‑8198 Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 011 ‑ Romero, Sahiyi; 017 ‑ Romero, Sahiyi; 112 ‑ STAGGS‑ PIPERSBURG, DEVAN; 341 ‑ BURNS, DONALD; 413 ‑ Allain, Travis; 453 ‑ Quevedo, Gloria; 454 ‑ Sullivan, Ilona PUBLIC STORAGE # 25714, 7246 Hollister Ave, Goleta, CA 93117, (805) 324‑6770 Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 4102 ‑ Jackson, Alan; 4104 ‑ Vargas, Joe; 4119 ‑ Burgess, Tim; 4225 ‑ Romero, Sahiyi; 5225 ‑ Ellis, Ted Public sale terms, rules, and regulations will be made available prior to the sale. All sales are subject to cancellation. We reserve the right to refuse any bid. Payment must be in cash or credit card‑no checks. Buyers must secure the units with their own personal locks. To claim tax‑ exempt status, original RESALE certificates for each space purchased is required. By PS Retail Sales, LLC, 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201. (818) 244‑8080. 10/24/24
CNS‑3862567# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT NAME CHANGE
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
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:
PRESENT NAME: CRISTOPHER
DENNIS GEILER
PROPOSED NAME: CRISTOPHER VON
GEILER
THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing November 6, 2024, 10:00 am, DEPT: 3, SANTA BARBARA SUPERIOR COURT HOUSE 1100 Anacapa Street., P.O BOX 21107 Santa Barbara, CA 93121‑1107, ANACAPA DIVISION A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published in the Independent, a newspaper of general circulation,
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printed in this county, at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition. Dated SEPTEMBER 24, 2024, JUDGE Thomas P. Anderle. of the Superior Court. Published Oct 3, 10, 17, 24 2024.
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: KAMRAN AMIRI NASSEIRI
CASE NUMBER: 24CV05412
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:
PETITIONER: KAMRAN AMIRI
NASSEIRI 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: KAMRAN AMIRI
NASSEIRI
PROPOSED NAME: KAMRAN NASSEIRI
AMIRI
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 13, 2024, 8:30 am, DEPT: SM1, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA 312 Cook Street Santa Maria, CA 93454, 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 OCTOBER 4, 2024. JUDGE Patricia Kelly. of the Superior Court. Published Oct 17, 24, 31. Nov 7 2024. IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION
TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: JENNIFER LEIMOMINANI SANTOS CASE NUMBER: 24CV05272 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: PETITIONER: JENNIFER LEIMOMINANI SANTOS 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: JENNIFER LEIMOMINANI SANTOS PROPOSED NAME: JENNIFER LEIMOMINANI SANTOS KAUMOANA THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing
Para obtener información sobre como este cambio afectará su factura y/o una copia de esta notificación en espaňol, por favor visite www.sce.com/avisos o llame al 1-800-441-2233 todos los días.
Southern California Edison Company’s Request to Increase Electric Rates APPLICATION A.24-10-002
Why am I receiving this notice?
On October 8, 2024, Southern California Edison Company (SCE) filed its application with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) requesting authority to recover costs recorded in its Wildfire Expense Memorandum Account (WEMA) and Catastrophic Memorandum Account (CEMA) related to the 2018 Woolsey Fire.
The costs SCE seeks to recover in the application are not funded through existing rates. The costs were incurred to resolve third-party claims and to restore service promptly. SCE’s Application requests CPUC approval to recover approximately $5.4 billion in expenses as of August 2024 (WEMA costs) and approximately $84 million in restoration-related costs (CEMA costs). If the CPUC approves this Application, SCE anticipates recovering the WEMA costs in electric distribution rates over a 30-year period beginning in 2027 and the CEMA costs over a 12-month period beginning in 2026.
Why is SCE requesting this rate increase?
California saw unprecedented wildfires across the state in 2018, which was the most destructive wildfire year on record and included the Woolsey Fire in SCE’s service area. SCE incurred costs to resolve lawsuits resulting from the Woolsey Fire. In California, courts require utilities to pay for property damage and other costs resulting from fire caused by their facilities even if they operated their system prudently. The CPUC reviews the costs to determine if it would be just and reasonable for the utility to pass those costs on to customers. SCE also incurred costs to restore service to customers and to repair, replace, or restore damaged utility facilities. The CPUC authorized SCE to record these costs in its CEMA and seek recovery at a later date. SCE has taken on significant debt to pay costs associated with the Woolsey Fire. SCE is seeking to recover those costs to reduce this debt, which will reduce borrowing costs for ongoing operations.
How could this affect my monthly electric rates?
If the CPUC approves SCE’s request to recover claims payments and associated costs recorded in the WEMA, SCE will file a new application to finance those costs through the issuance of recovery bonds. This would reduce the customer rate increase compared to traditional utility ratemaking. SCE estimates that it would recover costs in electric rates over a 30-year period beginning in 2027. While the final rate impact would depend on the terms of the recovery bonds, SCE estimates the average residential monthly bill using 500 kWh per month would increase by approximately $3.44 or 1.9% per month for those costs. There will be no rate increase for CARE and FERA customers assuming SCE’s future financing application is approved. At a later juncture in the proceeding, SCE intends to update its costs to reflect additional claims and associated costs paid as of that date.
In addition to the above, SCE proposes to recover the revenue requirement associated with the CEMA costs in rates over a 12-month period following the issuance of a final Commission decision in this proceeding. If SCE’s rate request is approved by the CPUC, the average non-CARE residential monthly bill using 500 kWh per month would increase by approximately $0.45 or 0.3% per month in 2026. The average CARE residential monthly bill with the same monthly usage would increase by approximately $0.30 or 0.3% per month in 2026.
How does the rest of this process work?
This Application will be assigned to a CPUC Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) who will consider proposals and evidence presented during the formal hearing process. The ALJ will issue a proposed decision that may adopt SCE’s Application, modify it, or deny it. Any CPUC Commissioner may sponsor an alternate decision with a different outcome. The proposed decision, and any alternate decisions, will be discussed and voted upon by the CPUC Commissioners at a public CPUC Voting Meeting.
Parties to the proceeding may review SCE’s Application, including the Public Advocates Office. The Public Advocates Office is an independent consumer advocate within the CPUC that represents customers to obtain the lowest possible rate for service consistent with reliable and safe service levels. For more information about the Public Advocates Office, please call 1-415-703-1584, email PublicAdvocatesOffice@cpuc.ca.gov or visit www.publicadvocates.cpuc.ca.gov.
Where can I get more information?
Contact SCE: If you have any questions about SCE’s application you may contact them at:
Phone: (800) 655-4555
Email: case.admin@sce.com
Mail: Case Administration
Southern California Edison Company
A.24-10-002 – Woolsey Application
P.O. Box 800
Rosemead, CA 91770
The Application and any related documents may also be reviewed at www.sce.com/applications.
Contact CPUC
Please visit apps.cpuc.ca.gov/c/A2410002 to submit a comment about this proceeding on the CPUC Docket Card. Here you can also view documents and other public comments related to this proceeding.
Your participation by providing your thoughts on SCE’s request can help the CPUC make an informed decision.
If you have questions about CPUC processes, you may contact the CPUC’s Public Advisor’s Office at: Email: public.advisor@cpuc.ca.gov
Phone: 1-866-849-8390 (toll-free) or 1-415-703-2074
Mail: CPUC Public Advisor’s Office 505 Van Ness Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94102
Please reference SCE’s Woolsey Application A.24-10-002 in any communications you have with the CPUC regarding this matter.
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 December 2, 2024, 10:00 am, DEPT: 5, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA 1100 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101, 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 OCTOBER 8, 2024. JUDGE Colleen K. Sterne. of the Superior Court. Published Oct 17, 24, 31. Nov 7 2024.
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION
TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: JUSTIN NICHOLAS SCHABERT CASE NUMBER:24CV05223
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: PETITIONER: JUSTIN NICHOLAS SCHABERT 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: JUSTIN NICHOLAS SCHABERT
PROPOSED NAME: JUSTIN NICHOLAS
SABER
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 December 6, 2024, 10:00 am, DEPT: 4, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA 1100 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101, 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 OCTOBER 7, 2024.
JUDGE Donna Geck. of the Superior Court. Published Oct 17, 24, 31. Nov 7 2024.
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: TAJUDDIN MANHAR
MOHAMMED & KAUSER TABASSUM
CASE NUMBER: 24CV05586 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:
PETITIONER: TAJUDDIN MANHAR
MOHAMMED & KAUSER TABASSUM 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: FIHA ALISHA
MOHAMMED
PROPOSED NAME: ALISHA MAIRA
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 December 9, 2024, 10:00 am,
NOTIFICATION IS HEREBY GIVEN that EFFECTIVE Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 8am. The Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara will be accepting Pre-applications through hasbarco.org for Escalante Meadows Development, a 79 Unit Development located in the City of Guadalupe. They are 1, 2, 3, and 4 bedrooms.
15 Units in this development will be set aside to be referred exclusively by the Coordinated Entry System for persons who are chronically homeless or homeless and high-cost health users.
7 Units – First priority will be given for Income qualified applicants who were displaced by the Thomas Fire from Zip Code 93108. Applicants must be able to verify they were displaced by the disaster.
3 Units in this development will be set aside to be referred exclusively by the Veteran’s Administration through the VASH program.
Section 8 income eligibility is a requirement for all applicants.
This Public Notice is being published to ensure that individuals and interested groups are fully aware of this action.
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.
CITY OF GOLETA
NOTICE OF NOMINEES FOR PUBLIC OFFICE AND MEASURE TO BE VOTED ON
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following persons have been nominated for the offices designated to be filled at the General Municipal Election to be held in the City of Goleta on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. For Mayor (Full term of four Years)
Vote for one:
Rich Foster, Author Paula Perotte, Incumbent
For Councilmember District 3 (Full term of four Years) Vote for one:
Ethan Woodill
Jennifer Smith, Nonprofit Executive/Attorney
For Councilmember District 4 (Full term of four Years) Vote for one:
Eric Gordon, Goleta Business Owner Stuart Kasdin, City Councilmember/Professor
Measure to be voted on: MEASURE G2024
Measure G2012 Agricultural Land Initiative Extension Measure. Shall the measure be adopted extending the term of Measure “G2012” (“Heritage Farmlands Initiative”), requiring a majority vote of the people to redesignate or change the intensity of use for agricultural parcels within the City of Goleta of ten or more acres, by twenty additional years upon the expiration of the term of Measure “G2012” and to take effect on December 31, 2032? YES NO
Deborah S. Lopez
City Clerk
Dated: October 16, 2024
DEPT: 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 OCTOBER 16, 2024, JUDGE Colleen K. Sterne. of the Superior Court. Published Oct 24, 31. Nov 7, 14 2024.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (SEC 6104, 6105 U.C.C.)
ESCROW NO. 24‑8764‑DB
Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within named Seller that a bulk sale is about to be made of the assets described below. The name(s) and business address(es) of the seller(s) are: FUNK ZONES WINES LLC, 32 ANACAPA ST UNIT A, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101
The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: SAME
As listed by the Seller, all other business names and addresses used by the seller within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the buyer are: NONE
The name(s) and business address(es) of the buyer(s) are: CORKS N’ CROWNS LLC, 32 ANACAPA ST UNIT A, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101
The assets to be sold are described in general as: FURNITURE, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT, GOODWILL, INVENTORY AND LIQUOR LICENSE and which are located at: 32 ANACAPA ST UNIT A, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101
The business name used by the Seller at that location is : CORKS N CROWNS
The anticipated date of the bulk sale is NOVEMBER 12, 2024 at the office of: CALIFORNIA BUSINESS ESCROW, INC, 1748 MAIN STREET, ESCALON, CA 95320
This bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2. If so subject, the name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is: CALIFORNIA BUSINESS ESCROW, INC, 1748 MAIN STREET, ESCALON, CA 95320 , and the last date for filing claims shall be NOVEMBER 8, 2024 , which is the business day before the sale date specified above.
Dated: SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
BUYER: CORKS N’ CROWNS LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY 2882508‑PP SB INDEPENDENT 10/24/24
SUMMONS
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 ( Delegado)
Published Oct 3, 10, 17, 24 2024.
SUMMONS ‑ (FAMILY LAW) NOTICE TO RESPONDENT: MICHAEL SPISAK AVISO AL DEMANDANDO: PETITIONER’S NAME IS: TWILA SPISAK NOMBRE DEL DEMANDANTE: CASE NUMBER: (NUMERO DEL CASO) 22FL‑0128
You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL‑120) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter, phone call will not protect you. If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs. For legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. Get help finding a lawyer at the California Courts Online Self‑Help Center (www.courts.ca. gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services website (www.lawhelpca.org), or by contacting your local county bar association.
NOTICE‑RESTRAINING ORDERS ARE ON PAGE 2: These restraining orders are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. These orders are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them.
FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver
form. The court may order you to pay back all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for you or the other party.
Tiene 30 dias calendario despues de haber recibido la entrega legal de esta Citación y Petición para presentar una Respuesta (formulario FL‑120) ante la corte y efectuar la entrega legal de una copia al demandante. Una carta o llamada telefónica o una audiencia de la corte no basta para protegerlo. Si no presenta su Respuesta a tiempo, la corte puede dar órdenes que afecten su matrimonio o pareja de hecho, sus bienes y la custodia de sus hijos. La corte también le puede ordenar que pague manutención, honorarios y costos legales. Para asesoramiento legal, póngase en contacto de inmediato con un abogado. Puede obtener información para encontrar un abogado en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en el sitio web de los Servicios Legales de California (www.lawhelpca.org) o poniéndose en contacto con el colegio de abogados de su condado. AVISO‑LAS ÓRDENES DE RESTRICCIÓN SE ENCUENTRAN EN LA PÁGINA 2: valen para ambos cónyuges o pareja de hecho hasta que se despida la petición, se emita un fallo o la corte de otras órdenes. Cualquier autoridad de la ley que haya recibido o visto una copia de estas órdenes puede hacerlas acabar en cualquier lugar de California. EXENCIÓN DE CUOTAS: Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario un formulario de exención de cuotas. La corte puede ordenar que usted pague, ya sea en parte o por completo, las cuotas y costos de la corte previamente exentos a petición de usted o de la otra parte. 1.The name and address of the court are (El nombre y direccion de la corte son): SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT Courthouse Annex San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. The name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner’s attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney, are: Stephen D. Hamilton, CFLS CSB#171868 154 W. Branch Street Arroyo Grande, CA 93420; (805‑473‑6520) (El nombre, dirección y número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante si no tiene abogado, son): Dated August 15, 2022. Clerk, by (Secretario, por) Tamara Wickstrom (Asistente) Published Oct 17, 24, 31. Nov 7 2024.
TRUSTEE NOTICE
APN: 061‑240‑017 TS No.: 22‑ 02254CA TSG Order No.: 240197819‑CA‑VOI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED FEBRUARY 1, 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Affinia Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded February 13, 2007 as Document No.: 2007‑0010536 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Santa Barbara County, California, executed by: Jose Alonso, a married man as his sole and separate property, as Trustor, will be sold AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER for cash (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by 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 Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said deed of trust in the property situated in said county and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced deed of trust. As more fully described in the attached legal description. See Exhibit A. Sale Date: November 20, 2024 Sale
Time: 1:00 PM Sale Location: At the main entrance to the County Courthouse, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 2 File No.:22‑02254CA The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4166 Modoc Rd (Unincorporated Area), Santa Barbara , CA 93110. 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 in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed 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, to‑wit: $92,733.34 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due.
NOTICE TO POTENTIAL
BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.
NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call, (916) 939‑0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website, www.nationwideposting.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 22‑ 02254CA. 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: 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
call (916) 939‑0772, or visit this internet website www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 22‑02254CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. 3 File No.:22‑02254CA 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. For Pre Sale Information Log On To: www.nationwideposting.com or Call: (916) 939‑0772. For Post Sale Results please visit www.affiniadefault.com or Call (866) 932‑0360 Dated: October 10, 2024 By: Omar Solorzano Foreclosure Associate Affinia Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd., Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 (833) 290‑7452 4 File No.:22‑02254CA LEGAL DESCRIPTION EXHIBIT A COMMENCING AT THE MOST NORTHERLY CORNER OF LOTS 65 AND 66 ON THE CENTER LINE OF MODOC ROAD IN LA CUMBRE ESTATES TRACT NUMBER 1 AS SHOWN ON SHEETS NUMBER 7 AND 8 OF MAP FILED WITH THE COUNTY RECORDER IN MAP BOOK 15, AT PAGES 117 TO 126; THENCE ALONG THE CENTER LINE OF MODOC ROAD THE RIGHT OF WAY WHICH IS 60 FEET WIDE NORTH 79° 27’ 30” WEST 52.79 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, SAID POINT OF BEGINNING ALSO BEING THE SOUTHEASTERLY CORNER OF THE LAND DESCRIBED IN THE DEED TO GEORGE A. WOERFEL, ET AL., RECORDED OCTOBER 3, 1955 AS INSTRUMENT NUMBER 17704 IN BOOK 1338, AT PAGE 362 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY, THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID LINE OF MODOC ROAD NORTH 79° 27’ 30” WEST 60 FEET; THENCE LEAVING SAID LINE OF MODOC ROAD AND RUNNING PARALLEL TO THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID LAND OF WOERFEL NORTH 14° 17’ EAST 209.74 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 83° 49’ EAST 60 FEET TO A POINT IN THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID LAND OF WOERFEL; THENCE FOLLOWING ALONG THE EASTERLY BOUNDARY OF SAID WOERFEL TRACT, SOUTH 14° 10’ 30” WEST 213.24 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. NPP0466347 TO: SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT
10/24/2024, 10/31/2024, 11/07/2024
T.S. NO.: 9462‑6517 TSG Order No.: 240018206 A.P.N.: 067‑210‑ 012 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/21/2019. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NBS Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 11/27/2019 as Document No.: 2019‑0054931, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Santa Barbara County, California, executed by: ALAN
SIEBENALER AND RACHAEL
SIEBENALER, HUSBAND AND
WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by 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 Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Sale Date & Time: 11/20/2024 at 1:00 PM Sale Location: At the main entrance to the County Courthouse, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 400 N SAN MARCOS RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111 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 in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed 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, to‑wit: $1,232,794.61 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due.
NOTICE TO POTENTIAL
BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.
NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER:
The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916‑939‑0772 or visit this internet website, www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case T.S.# 9462‑6517. 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: 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 916‑939‑0772, or visit this internet website www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case T.S.# 9462‑6517 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. 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. NBS Default Services, LLC 14841 Dallas Parkway, Suite 300 Dallas, TX 75254 800‑766‑7751 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www.nationwideposting.com or
1. Notice is hereby given that the governing board (“Board”) of the Goleta Union School District (“District”) will receive sealed bids for Multi-Prime Contractors for the following Roofing and Mechanical Equipment Replacement Projects (“Project” or “Contract”):
1. Bid No. 2025-100, Foothill Elementary School
2. Bid No. 2025-200, Kellogg Elementary School
3. Bid No. 2025-300, El Camino Elementary School
4. The Projects consist of: Removal and replacement of the roofing system with affected rough framing and HVAC/Mechanical Equipment.
2. To bid on this Project, the Bidders are required to possess one or more of the following State of California contractors’ license(s): Roofing Contractor C-39, HVAC//Mechanical Contractor C-20, Framing and Rough Carpentry C-5 and be registered as a public works contractor with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to the Labor Code.
3. Contract Documents will be available on or after October 28th, 2024, for review, print and download from Building Connected.
4. Sealed bids on the form provided by the District will be received at the District Facilities Office, 401 North Fairview Avenue, Goleta, CA 93117 until 2:00 p.m. at or after which time the bids will be opened and publicly read aloud, on the following dates:
1. Foothill E.S. - Tuesday, November 19, 2024
2. Kellogg E.S. - Wednesday, November 20, 2024
3. El Camino E.S. - Thursday, November 21, 2024
5. A bid bond by an admitted surety insurer on the form provided by the District a cashier’s check or a certified check, drawn to the order of the Goleta Union School District, in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total bid price, shall accompany the Bid Form and Proposal, as a guarantee that the Bidder will, within seven (7) calendar days after the date of the Notice of Award, enter into a contract with the District for the performance of the services as stipulated in the bid.
6. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit will be held on October 29th and November 5th, 2024 at the following times and locations:
1. Foothill E.S. - 8:00-9:00 AM at 711 Ribera Dr., Santa Barbara, CA 93111
2. Kellogg E.S. - 9:30 AM at 475 Cambridge Dr., Goleta, CA 93117
3. El Camino E.S. - 11:00 AM at 5020 San Simeon Dr., Santa Barbara, CA 93111
7. The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a 100% Performance Bond and a 100% Payment Bond if it is awarded the Contract for the Work.
8. Inquiries shall be sent to jmark@kitchell.com
Call: 916‑939‑0772. NBS Default Services, LLC, Jessica Kahler, Foreclosure Associate This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. However, if you have
received a discharge of the debt referenced herein in a bankruptcy proceeding, this is not an attempt to impose personal liability upon you for payment of that debt. In the event you have received a bankruptcy discharge, any action to
NPP0466563 TO: SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT 10/24/2024, 10/31/2024, 11/07/2024
Southern California Edison Company’s Request to Increase Electric Rates ����IC��I�� ���� ��
�hy am I recei�in� this notice�
On October �, ����, Southern California Edison Company �SCE� filed its application with the California Public Utilities Commission �CPUC� requestin� authority to recover costs recorded in its Wildfire E�pense �emorandum Account �WE�A� and Catastrophic �emorandum Account �CE�A� related to the ���� Woolsey Fire
�he costs SCE see�s to recover in the application are not funded throu�h e�istin� rates �he costs were incurred to resolve third party claims and to restore service promptly SCE’s Application requests CPUC approval to recover appro�imately ��.� billion in e�penses as of Au�ust ���� �WE�A costs� and appro�imately ��� million in restoration related costs �CE�A costs� If the CPUC approves this Application, SCE will recover this amount in electric distribution rates over a �� year period be�innin� in ����
�hy is SCE requestin� this rate increase�
California saw unprecedented wildfires across the state in ����, which was the most destructive wildfire year on record and included the Woolsey Fire in SCE’s service area. SCE incurred costs to resolve lawsuits resultin� from the Woolsey Fire. In California, courts require utilities to pay for property dama�e an d other costs resultin� from fire caused by their facilities, as determined by a fire investi�ative a�ency, even if they operated their system prudently. �he CPUC reviews the costs to determine if it would be �ust and reasonable for the utility to pass those costs on to customers.
SCE also incurred costs to restore service to customers and to repair, replace, or restore dama�ed utility facilities. �he CPUC authori�ed SCE to record these costs in its CE�A and see� recovery at a later date.
SCE has ta�en on si�nificant debt to pay costs associated with the Woolsey Fire. SCE is see�in� to recover those costs to reduce this debt, which will reduce borrowin� costs for on�oin� operations.
�o� could this affect my monthly electric rates�
If SCE’s rate request is approved by the CPUC, the avera�e non CA�E residential monthly bill usin� ��� �Wh per month would increase by appro�imately �� �� or �.�� per month in ����. �he avera�e CA�E residential monthly bill with the same monthly usa�e would increase by appro�imately ��.�� or �.�� per month in ����
At a later �uncture in the proceedin�, SCE intends to update its costs to reflect additional claims and associated costs paid as of that date
�o� does the rest of this process �or�� �his Application will be assi�ned to a CPUC Administrative �aw �ud�e �A��� who will consider proposals and evidence presented durin� the formal hearin� process. �he A�� will issue a proposed decision that may adopt SCE’s Application, modify it, or deny it. Any CPUC Commissioner may sponsor an alternate decision with a different outcome. �he proposed decision, and any alternate decisions, will be discussed and voted up on by the CPUC Commissioners at a public CPUC �otin� �eetin�.
Parties to the proceedin� may review SCE�s Application, includin� the Public Advocates Office. �he Public Advocates Office is an independent consumer advocate within the CPUC that represents cu stomers to obtain the lowest possible rate for service consistent with reliable and safe service levels. For more information about the Public Advocates Office, please call � ��� ��� ����, email PublicAdvocatesOffice�cpuc.ca.�ov or visit www.publicadvocates.cpuc.ca.�ov
�here can I �et more information�
Contact SCE� If you have any questions about SCE’s application you may contact them at: Phone: ����� ��� ����
Email: case�admin�sce�com
�ail: Case Administration
Southern California Edison Company A.�� �� ��� – Woolsey Application P.O. �o� ��� �osemead, CA �����
�he Application and any related documents may also be reviewed at ����sce�com�applications
Contact C��C
Please visit apps�cpuc�ca��o��c��������� to submit a comment about this proceedin� on the CPUC �oc�et Card. �ere you can also view documents and other public comments related to this proceedin�.
�our participation by providin� your thou�hts on SCE�s request can help the CPUC ma�e an informed de cision.
If you have questions about CPUC processes, you may contact the CPUC’s Public Advisor’s Office at:
Email: public.advisor�cpuc.ca.�ov
Phone: � ��� ��� ���� �toll free� or � ��� ��� ����
�ail: CPUC Public Advisor’s Office ��� �an �ess Avenue San Francisco, CA �����
Please reference SCE’s �oolsey �pplication ���� �� ��� in any communications you have with the CPUC re�ardin� this matter.