Santa Barbara Independent 11/7/24 by SB Independent

Election Results 2024

Dinaberg

The Art of Pedro De La Cruz by Matt Kettmann

Sable Oil Wins First Round by Nick Welsh

West Coast Premiere One Night Only!

Dorrance Dance

The Nutcracker Suite

Thu, Dec 5 / 7:30 PM / Arlington Theatre

Trade pointe shoes for tap shoes as Dorrance Dance’s high-energy Nutcracker Suite boogies, slides, struts and dives to Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn’s extraordinary interpretation of the classic Tchaikovsky score.

Lead Sponsor: Jody & John Arnhold

Dance Series Sponsors: Margo Cohen-Feinberg, Barbara Stupay, and Sheila Wald

30th Anniversary Tour

Tue, Dec 17 / 7:30 PM / Arlington Theatre

Pink Martini brings its signature blend of jazz, classical and pop music to a festive holiday show, performing classics like “White Christmas” alongside Chinese New Year tunes and a sambainspired version of “Auld Lang Syne,” as well as fan favorites from their studio albums.

Major Sponsor: Audrey & Timothy O. Fisher

Event Sponsor: Ellen & Peter O. Johnson

Honorary Chair Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Heal the Ocean proudly salutes the generous Sponsors and Supporters who have made our Imaginary Gala 2024, themed “Passport Travel to a Clean Ocean,” such a success! Through our Imaginary Gala format, 100% of your donations go directly to our mission and programs.

We thank Julia Louis-Dreyfus for being our Honorary Chair and hosting with such joy.

We deeply appreciate the following Sponsors and Supporters for believing in our cause. Think Globally, Act Locally. It starts at home.

2024 IMAGINARY GALA SPONSORS

PLATINUM

Julia Louis-Dreyfus & Brad Hall

Nora McNeely Hurley & Michael Hurley

EXCELLENCE

Dan & Rae Emmett/ Emmett Foundation

Sam and Sherilyn Scranton Rev. Trust

Pam & Jon Shields

Tomchin Family Foundation

LUXURY

James J. Mitchell/ James J. Mitchell Trust

PREMIUM

Jeanne & Robert Anderson/ RJA Foundation

Marcy Carsey/ Carsey Family Foundation

Charles & Brynn Crowe/ Kirby-Jones Family Foundation

Roy E. Crummer Foundation

Steve Starkey & Olivia Erschen

Adam & Kara Rhodes/ WWW Foundation

MAIN CABIN

Peter & Rebecca Adams

MJ & Brad Bakove

Stephen & Maria Black Junk Girls*

Richard & Connie Kennelly

Tom & Ami Kearns/ Kearns Family Giving Fund

Chris & Connie Lambert

Andy & Yvonne Neumann

FIRST CLASS

Peter & Nini Seaman

Tom & Sheila Cullen

The Dolotta Family

Charitable Foundation

CLASSIC

ANONYMOUS (3)

Susan Baerwald & Marcy Carsey/ Just Folk

Thomas & Nancy Crawford

Rinaldo & Lalla Brutoco/

Omega Point Institute

Johnson Ohana Foundation

Judith Little/William B. Little &

Judith A. Little Charitable Trust

Pete & Jillian Muller/ Dancing Tides Foundation

Jack & Sheri Overall/

Overall Family Foundation

Pat & Maire Radis

Garland & Brenda Reiter/Garland and Brenda Reiter Family Foundation

COMFORT PLUS

ANONYMOUS

Marla Mercer & Frederick C. Herzog III/ Herzog & Mercer Living Trust

John & Gloria McManus

Travis Turpin

Alex & Gina Ziegler

PREFERRED

Larry & Wendy Barels

Donald & Noelle Burg

Ani Casillas

Zora & Les Charles/ The Cheeryble Foundation

Nomadix*

Ellen L & Thomas Orlando

Ron & Stacy Pulice/Pulice Trust

Blair & Steve Raber

Charles & Eileen Read

Nancy Glaze Schaub

Rob & Pru Sternin/Sternin Family Fund

Patsy Tisch

in honor of Hilary Tisch

Hunter & Casey Turpin

Jonathan & Elise Wygant

BUSINESS

ANONYMOUS

Kent & Brier Allebrand/ Turpin FamilyCharitable Foundation/ B&B Foundation

Frank & Marlene Bucy/Bucy Family Fund

2024 IMAGINARY GALA SUPPORTERS

Lisa & Alan Parsons

Susan Petrovich

Catherine Rose

Christine Ryerson/The Jim Ryerson Environmental Foundation Fund

Tony Allina, M.D. & Christiane Schlumberger

Gebb Turpin

James Winter

STANDARD ANONYMOUS

Elizabeth & Dennis Boscacci

Manuela & Rob Cavaness

Richard Dallett

Mimi deGruy

Jessica Scheeter & Zach Gill

Charlie Graham

Rodney & Sharon Berle/ Contract Carpet Corporation

Phil & Leslie Bernstein/ Bernstein Family Fund

John & Caron Berryhill/ Agnes B. Kline Memorial Foundation

Marcia & John Mike Cohen

Jim & Jolene Colomy

Christopher Seidman & Barbara Lynn

Gallisath/Seidman Gallisath Family Fund

Trip & Lisa Proctor Hawkins/ The Hawkins Foundation

K. Leonard & Melanie Judson

David Kalt

Barbara Kamps

Thomas Dabney & Darcey McKnight

Marcy & Kevin O’Hara/ O’Hara Family Fund

Luise Phelps

Melissa & Christian Riparetti-Stepien Deacon Shorr

Evan Turpin/Turpin-Allebrand Family Charitable Foundation

Charles Vinick & Susan Venable

Kathy Snow & Bendy White Zog Industries

Richard & Lois Gunther/ Richard S. & Lois Gunther FundJewish Community Foundation of LA

Alex Katz

Penny Mathison & Don Nulty, AIA

Stephen Segal/Stephen Segal Construction

ECONOMY

Cinda & Donnelley Erdman

Karla Shelton & Bruce Dobrin

Ronald & Carole Fox

Linda Krop

Jon & Sue Lewis/Jon & Sue

Lewis Charitable Fund

Vesta McDermott

Tracey Willfong/ Willfong-Singh Family Fund

Robert & Carolyn Williams

BASIC

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Results 2024

Barbara Seen: The Art of Pedro De La Cruz by Matt Kettmann

For the first time since COVID put us in an office lull, the Indy staff got together to parade our Halloween looks through the building. With a mix of our editorial staff and our business staff together again for Halloween, we stopped our regularly scheduled meeting to join in the fun and bring back our parade that has been out of commission since 2018!

We had special appearances from the Dodgers, Kermit the Frog, Mother Nature, Wilma, the Queen of Hearts, Maxine from X, Waldo, ranchers, a priest, a flapper, and city inspectors to boot. We even took our Halloween fun to Instagram and TikTok, and you can see ghoulish good times by finding us at @sbindependent on both platforms.

MUSICAL BRIDGES:

Connecting Continents, Cultures, and Generations

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2024, 7:30PM

VENETIAN SPLENDOR: Vivaldi Four Seasons & Gondola Songs

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

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

VENETIAN TOAST / Free for All Ticket Holders / Celebrate with Complimentary Prosecco / Venetian Masks and Cloaks Encouraged!

Exclusive Sponsor: Marta Babson

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2024, 7:30PM

ANNE AKIKO MEYERS, violin FABIO BIDINI, piano

Anne Akiko Meyers, among the world’s most esteemed violinists, makes her CAMA recital debut with a program that includes Philip Glass’s New Chaconne, as well as Arturo Márquez’s Danzón No. 2 in a new arrangement by the composer. Ms. Meyers will play the exquisite 1741 “ex-Vieuxtemps” Guarneri del Gesù, considered by many to be the finest sounding violin in existence for its powerfully luxuriant sound and mint state of preservation.

PROGRAM: CORELLI, arr. POXON: “La Folia” Sonata GLASS: New Chaconne BEETHOVEN: Sonata No. 5 in F Major, “Spring” (Frühlingssonate) LAURIDSEN, arr. LAURIDSEN: “Sure on This Shining Night” and “Dirait-on” MÁRQUEZ, arr. MÁRQUEZ: Danzón No. 2

Exclusive Sponsors: Marta Babson and Bitsy Becton Bacon

Standing staff: (from left) Xavier Pereyra, Callie Fausey, Bryce Eller, Christina McDermott, Leslie Dinaberg, Nick Welsh, Marianne Partridge, Brandi Rivera, Terry Ortega, and Jean Yamamura. Kneeling staff: (from left) Sarah Sinclair, Bianca Castro, Ryan P. Cruz, and Richelle Boyd.

NEWS of the WEEK

Election Update

Surprising and Not-So-Surprising Results from the White House to City Hall

Tby Nick Welsh

Photos by Ingrid Bostrom

here was little joy in Mudville this Tuesday night, not even among the victorious candidates here in Santa Barbara. As the victors all Democrats and their supporters assembled at downtown bars and nightclubs, there was the obligatory happy talk about gratitude, humility, service, and the opportunities that lay ahead. But even the most upbeat kept an apprehensive eye on the big screens behind the bar.

Was there any reason to hold out hope or joy for Kamala Harris, their party’s presidential standard bearer who sought to make “hope” and “joy” campaign buzzwords?

In a word, the answer was no. In the battle of vibes, Harris fell decisively short against the most grimly dystopian and openly racist candidate ever to represent the Republican Party the golem of American politics Donald J. Trump. Beyond the White House, the Senate flipped decisively in favor of the Republicans, 52-42. By night’s end, the fate of the House was at best uncertain. The final results, the party faithful were told, would not be known for days.

The sky had fallen.

As the revelers traipsed from their “celebration” at S.B.

Biergarten in the Funk Zone 18 blocks up State Street to SOhO, the Biergarten waitstaff tidied up. Waitresses were on their phones in tears, crying over the night’s results. They called their families. They called loved ones. Could this really be true? There were no stiff upper lips.

The sky had fallen. And hard, too.

On the TV, pundits were discussing the contours of the Diploma Divide and how Trump won thanks to economically alienated white voters, blue-collar workers without college degrees, who live in what’s called “flyover country” America’s rust belt, hollowed out by the benign neglect of globalist trade policies and the ascendancy of the new tech-bro economy. It was the clash of political civilizations, one talking head said. The chasm of two Americas, said another.

But politics being politics, the show must go on. And to a large extent, Santa Barbara is inoculated from the gathering storm of encroaching inevitability. In an election marked by a less-than-expected turnout, Santa Barbara city voters elected two City Council candidates who strongly support rent control: incumbent Oscar Gutierrez in District 3 and a newcomer to city electoral politics, Wendy Santamaria in District 1. Depending on the reliability of the math, that

means there will now be four councilmembers a voting majority who support rent control.

To the extent Santa Barbara’s council races carried any drama, it was in District 1; Wendy Santamaria, a labor union organizer by trade and a progressive activist by avocation, was all smiles Tuesday night. And Santamaria, who made rent control her number-one talking point, happens to be graced with a 150-watt smile. That’s a useful attribute for a candidate better-known as a firebrand.

“We are looking at a new era of housing, reform, and justice for working families of this city,” Santamaria said on election night. “And I’m not exaggerating. I literally mean finally having enough votes on the City Council to really make some reform and really create policy based on lived experience and not on special interests.”

Little surprise, then, that Santa Barbara landlords, rental property associations, and property managers had pooled their resources heavily behind District 1 incumbent councilmember Alejandra Gutierrez, an avowed foe of rent control. Her own parents were mom-and-pop landlords.

Gutierrez, who initially won a seat on the council by a margin of only eight votes, lost at last count by 138 votes

City Council challenger Wendy Santamaria (left) is poised to unseat District 1 Councilmember Alejandra Gutierrez, while incumbent councilmembers Michael Jordan (center) and Oscar Gutierrez appear to have won their bids for reelection.

by RYAN P. CRUZ,

Rep. Salud Carbajal Stays Optimistic on Election Night

Democrats Win on the Central Coast, but Nationwide Races Raise Big Questions Over Future

by Ryan P. Cruz

At the packed patio bar outside the S.B. Biergarten on Election Night, 24th Congressional District Representative Salud Carbajal tried to remain “cautiously optimistic” about the nationwide election as the results started to trickle in on the TVs around the room.

During his speech to the crowd at the Democratic Women of Santa Barbara County watch party, made up of more than 100 people who were both happy about local wins and anxious about the national races, Rep. Carbajal said that he was grateful to be from the state of California, specifically the Central Coast, which he said “reflects our democratic values.”

Although Donald Trump’s lead continued to grow over the night and the Senate soon tipped in the Republicans’ favor, Carbajal said that he was still encouraged to see a path to take the majority in the House of Representatives. (As of early Wednesday morning, the Democrats had 181 seats and the Republicans had won 199 in the race to reach the 218 needed for a majority.)

“We need to remember that we need to continue to go forward, no matter what the outcome will be [for other races in the House],” he told the crowd. “We hope it’s gonna be the way we want it to be. But we have a lot of work to do to continue to represent our constituents, promote our values, to protect our democracy and our civil rights, and fight for all those issues that are important for working, middle-class families.”

2024

ELECTION RESULTS

Reporting time: Wed., Nov. 6, 9:39 a.m. For the latest results, visit independent.com/election-results-2024

NATIONAL AND STATE

PRESIDENT

In an interview with the Independent, Rep. Carbajal said he was “anxious” about the nationwide results.

“It’s gonna be tight,” he said. “We’re not gonna know the results for a few days and so we need to be patient, but I’m cautiously optimistic and hopeful when it comes to my race.”

As of midnight, Carbajal was in a comfortable position to regain his seat in the 24th Congressional District with more than 65 percent of the county’s vote against challenger Thomas Cole.

When asked what felt different about the 2024 election, Carbajal said that things have gotten “very competitive throughout the country,” from the presidential race down to the Senate and House of Representatives.

“It’s become a lot tighter,” he said.

Even if the election went further to the right than he expected, Rep. Carbajal said that he’s excited to continue the work he’s been doing in Washington, D.C., and here on the Central Coast, where he hopes to provide more relief for constituents suffering with high costs for groceries, housing, and child care.

“All of those things that go to their pocketbooks that they are dealing with on a daily basis,” he said. “Making sure that we’re providing an increase in healthcare, providing higher education opportunities and financial aid for residents, working on all those things that lift up the quality of life of the Central Coast families.”

And regarding the big-ticket presidential race, Carbajal said that even a Trump win doesn’t mean that the work stops for Democrats.

“If it is Trump, it just reminds us of the work we have ahead of us to continue to protect democracy,” he said Tuesday night, before the race was eventually called for Trump early Wednesday morning. “To continue to protect the civil rights of all individuals in our country and here on the Central Coast, and to be the checks and balances in the House of Representatives should we be successful in taking over the majority.” n

(NATIONAL RESULTS)

(270 electoral votes to win)

Donald J. Trump: 277 electoral votes; 71,760,568 votes (51.0%)

Kamala D. Harris: 224 electoral votes; 66,882,949 votes (47.5%)

PRESIDENT

(S.B. COUNTY RESULTS)

Kamala D. Harris: 73,708 (61.77%)

Donald J. Trump: 42,108 (35.29%)

U.S. SENATE (STATEWIDE RESULTS)

Adam B. Schiff: full-term: 5,462,603 (57.3%); partial/unexpired term: 5,349,899 (57.2%)

Steve Garvey: full-term: 4,070,790 (42.7%); partial/unexpired term: 3,999,076 (42.8%)

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 24

(DISTRICTWIDE RESULTS)

Salud Carbajal: 134,028 (62.5%)

Thomas Cole: 80,506 (37.5%)

STATE SENATE

DISTRICT 21

(DISTRICTWIDE RESULTS)

S. Monique Limón: 165,946 (62.2%)

Elijah Mack: 100,788 (37.8%)

STATE ASSEMBLY

DISTRICT 37

(DISTRICTWIDE RESULTS)

Gregg Hart: 74,438 (60.9%)

Sari M. Domingues: 47,722 (39.1%)

REGIONAL

Precincts Reported: 288 of 288 (100.00%)

Voters Cast: 120,585 of 244,943 (49.23% turnout)

CARPINTERIA

CITY COUNCIL

DISTRICT 2

Natalia Alarcon: 497 (57.13%)

Adriana GonzalezSmith: 366 (42.07%)

CITY COUNCIL

DISTRICT 3 (SHORT TERM)

Julia Mayer: 799 (96.73%)

CITY COUNCIL

DISTRICT 4

Wade Nomura: 783 (97.63%)

SANTA BARBARA CITY COUNCIL

DISTRICT 1

Wendy Santamaria: 1,239 (46.44%)

Alejandra Gutierrez: 1,101 (41.27%)

Cruzito Cruz: 308 (11.54%)

CITY COUNCIL

DISTRICT 2

Mike Jordan: 4,079 (77.30%)

Terra Taylor: 1,153 (21.85%)

CITY COUNCIL

DISTRICT 3

Oscar Gutierrez: 1,527 (59.00%)

Tony Becerra: 1,051 (40.61%)

S.B. UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

SBUSD TRUSTEE AREA 2

Sunita Beall: 8,814 (63.54%) John Robertson: 4,980 (35.90%)

SBUSD TRUSTEE AREA 3

William (Bill) Banning: 6,687 (53.98%)

Phyliss R. Cohen: 3,822 (30.85%) Chris Wichowski: 1,825 (14.73%) SBUSD TRUSTEE AREA 5

Rep. Salud Carbajal, pictured Election Night at the S.B. Biergarten, is poised to regain his seat in the 24th Congressional District.

The Love Art of

NOVEMBER 7 TO DECEMBER 31, 2024

ENVIRONMENT

Sable Oil Wins First Round

Sable Offshore Oil won the first round of what promises to become a protracted multi-jurisdictional showdown over restarting all of Exxon’s former oil operations both onshore and off the Gaviota Coast as the county’s Planning Commission voted 3-1 to approve the transfer of ownership and permits from ExxonMobil to Sable, a smaller oil company.

Last Wednesday’s hearing was highly charged since this is the only bite the County of Santa Barbara will get at what’s undeniably a major apple. State Senator Monique Limón, State Assemblymember Gregg Hart, and former State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson joined environmental activists before the hearing, accusing Exxon of seeking to shirk responsibility for its oil operation by selling it to Sable, which they claimed lacked the financial resources to deal with an oil spill. They objected that Sable was not replacing the old, badly corroded pipeline that ruptured in 2015, causing 142,000 gallons to spill out, much of which oozing into the ocean.

Sable packed the Planning Commission chambers with so many employees most of whom used to work for Exxon that many had to sit in overflow chambers.

Two planning commissioners expressed serious misgivings about what they didn’t know. For example, would the insurance

COMMUNITY

policies Sable carried be sufficient to cover the costs of another spill? What was Sable’s oil spill contingency plan? Was it even adequate? (For the record, it had already been deemed inadequate twice by the state Office of Spill Prevention and Response.) When one planning commissioner asked what the worst-case oil spill scenario was, the county energy staff and county counsel told the commissioners that it was not their purview to render an assessment on such questions such as whether Sable had submitted insurance documents and spill response plans.

Only Commissioner John Parke, known for a headstrong independent streak, voted against the transfer.

The Environmental Defense Center, which represents a coalition of environmental groups intent on stopping the old oil plant from being restarted, vowed to appeal the planning commission vote to the Board of Supervisors. There, the outcome would likely be a 2-2 vote. (Supervisor Joan Hartmann has recused herself because her property lies close to the pipeline.) In the case of a tie, the planning commission decision would stand. The real battle lies not with the county supervisors, however, but with the California Coastal Commission and State Fire Marshal, who have the ultimate say over the safety of the oil pipeline.

—Nick Welsh

El Presidio Comes to Life for Día de los Muertos Market & Craft Day

This exhibition explores the evocative art of romance novel covers and its evolution throughout the decades. We invite viewers to learn more about this distinctly feminist genre, and, yes, you can judge a book by its cover!

Now in its fourth year, the Día de los Muertos Market & Craft Day at El Presidio de Santa Bárbara Historic Park an event organized by the Mujeres Makers Market and Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation has grown to an all-day community event with more than 70 vendors, artists, and performers joining together to celebrate cultural heritage and honor the dead.

The November 3 event included altars to the dead, art workshops, dance performances, Lotería, and a Catrina contest. Hundreds packed into both the front and back courtyards of El Presidio to browse the

booths, contribute personal messages to the community altars, and learn more about the history and culture of the Indigenous and Mexican-based holiday.

Elysia Guillén, one of the cofounders behind Mujeres Makers Market, said the event was “more than just a celebration of Día de los Muertos.”

“It embodies our community’s resilience and creativity,” Guillén said. “With the participation of local artisans, vendors, and community members, we create a vibrant space that honors our cultural heritage while fostering connection and understanding among diverse groups.”

—Ryan P.Cruz

A community ofrenda, or altar to honor the dead, was filled with photos, marigolds, and offerings of food and drink for loved ones.

ELECTION RESULTS 2024

SBCC TRUSTEE AREA 4

Dave Morris: 7,715 (82.73%)

Aruni Boteju: 1,507 (16.16%)

GOLETA MAYOR

Paula Perotte: 6,265 (63.82%)

Rich Foster: 3,511 (35.77%)

CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 3

Jennifer Smith: 1,458 (64.29%)

Ethan Woodill: 792 (34.92%)

CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 4

Stuart Kasdin: 1,467 (63.92%)

Eric Gordon: 817 (35.60%)

BUELLTON MAYOR

David Silva: 901 (52.41%)

David King: 814 (47.35%)

SOLVANG MAYOR

David Brown: 1,232 (60.93%)

Denise El Amin: 281 (13.90%)

Jamie Baker: 498 (24.63%)

CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 1

Mark Infanti: 436 (97.10%)

CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 2

Claudia Orona: 403 (96.88%)

LOMPOC MAYOR

James I. Mosby: 3,136 (40.19%)

Lydia I. Perez: 1,978 (25.35%)

Jenelle Osborne: 2,655 (34.03%)

CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 1

Steve Bridge: 1,468 (61.86%)

Patrick Wiemiller: 898 (37.84%)

CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 4

Jeremy Ball: 1,459 (95.80%)

COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION TA 2

Nadra Ehrman: 6,679 (47.91%)

Christy Lozano: 5,966 (42.79%)

Anne Berry: 1,244 (8.92%)

COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION TA 3

Sarah Anne Read: 7,603 (54.64%)

Brian Cox: 6,236 (44.82%)

COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION TA 4

Guy R. Walker: 8,146 (68.91%)

Patrina Jones: 3,499 (29.60%)

COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION TA 6

Katya Armistead: 12,168 (66.06%)

Nicholas Sebastian: 6,157 (33.43%)

LOCAL BALLOT MEASURES

MEASURE H (COUNTY OF S.B.)

Yes: 74,085 (66.45%)

No: 37,397 (33.55%)

MEASURE I2024 (CITY OF S.B.)

Yes: 17,363 (62.97%)

No: 10,211 (37.03%)

MEASURE P (SBCC DISTRICT)

Yes: 41,015 (64.29%)

No: 22,778 (35.71%)

MEASURE Y (HOPE SCHOOL DISTRICT)

Yes: 3,546 (58.29%) No: 2,537 (41.71%)

CA BALLOT MEASURES

Precincts Reported: 95.2% (23,624 of 24,811)

PROP. 02: BONDS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL AND COLLEGE FACILITIES

Yes: 5,283,335 (56.8%)

No: 4,010,730 (43.2%)

PROP. 03: CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO MARRIAGE

Yes: 5,700,924 (61.1%) No: 3,635,475 (38.9%)

PROP. 04: BONDS FOR WATER, WILDFIRE, AND CLIMATE RISKS

Yes: 5,420,133 (57.9%)

No: 3,936,041 (42.1%)

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Santa Barbara Walk to End Alzheimer’s Saturday, November 16, 2024 9 AM | 236 E. Cabrillo Blvd. Chase Palm Park Field & Beach House alz.org/santabarbarawalk

At the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s®, we’re fighting for a different future. For families facing the disease. For more time. For treatments. We’re closer than ever to stopping Alzheimer’s. Join us on November 16 at Chase Palm Park Field & Beach House for the world’s largest fundraiser to fight the disease. Registration at 9 AM.

COURTS & CRIME

County to Pay $2 Million to Sexually Assaulted Jail Inmate

Aformer Santa Barbara jail inmate who was sexually assaulted by a jail employee in 2018 will receive a $2 million settlement from Santa Barbara County after suing them in federal court over claims that the Sheriff’s Office’s “policy of inaction” and “deliberate indifference” cleared the way for her sexual assault to occur.

According to undisputed facts of the case, in 2018, the plaintiff identified as Jane Doe was to be transferred from the Main Jail to a residential treatment center to complete her sentence. During transport, Salvador Vargas, working then as a discharge planner, forced Doe to orally copulate him while stopped at a State Street pharmacy to pick up Doe’s prescription medication. Doe had been dealing with sexual advances and innuendos from Vargas for some time before the assault.

Vargas pled guilty to forcible oral copu-

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lation and sexual activity with an inmate on the eve of his criminal trial in 2022. He is currently serving a three-year prison sentence.

“The question of this case was not whether or not the assault happened, but whether the county could be held liable,” said Neil Gehlawat, Doe’s attorney. “This isn’t just a broken elbow that can heal on its own.”

Court records indicate that three complaints of sexual misconduct had been filed against Vargas prior to the assault on Doe. In two, investigating deputies did not interview the victims. In the third case, the victim was interviewed and believed, and two deputies took her complaint up the chain of command. The court found that one deputy was instructed to “disregard it” by her sergeants, and the other deputy “believed they were instructed by [Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office] sergeants to ‘bury’ the report.”

An additional deposition revealed that “Vargas allegedly groped and sexually battered a social worker assisting inmates” the same year as Doe’s assault. This battery went unreported over fears of retaliation and “[losing] access to the inmates she worked to protect.”

“We’re glad that our client can finally start the road to healing from this preventable trauma,” said Gehlawat. —Margaux Lovely

Spent

During California’s March primary election, voters approved Prop. 1, which allocated $3.3 billion toward mentalhealth treatment facilities. On Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors agenda was a seemingly simple request to approve grant applications for a slice of that money. It’s anything but.

While mental-health advocates urged the supervisors to only approve grant applications that had exact details of what was being funded, Behavioral Wellness director Toni Navarro was careful to only say that building a facility is complicated and her team hadn’t yet figured out the details, including how much money the county will ask for.

As an example of the complexities, Navarro noted that Prop. 1 changes its funding structure in 2026, the implications of which must be factored in. Another thing to keep an eye on was the level of funding available in federal dollars for, say, a rehab center versus a crisis center, she said.

BWell intends to add eight beds to the current 16 beds at the acute-care facility, known as the PUF, which is housed in the

old county hospital, Navarro said.

In a conversation after the Tuesday morning session, Navarro said that the locked facility advocates asked for was “definitely in our plan.” One speaker on Tuesday explained how his son “has no insight into his illness,” expressing the need for a location where his son could be treated on an involuntary basis. And while Navarro said she understood the need expressed by advocates, once a patient came out of an acute crisis in the PUF unit, they then needed a place where they could still receive intensive subacute services. That would be the goal of what BWell hopes to build in both North and South County if the grant is funded.

The grants would seek a permanent location for the sobering center, which is in temporary quarters after flooding last year.

“We have to think long-term in the county, how programs are funded, how to sustain a facility,” Navarro said, to serve general and incarcerated populations. She said her team would figure this all out and complete the application in the next few weeks. The official deadline for designs and architect plans is December 13.

—Jean Yamamura

Peace Breaks Out Between Bikes Lanes and Palm Trees on Modoc Road

The long-festering dispute between bike lane advocates and defenders of the iconic Canary palms lining Modoc Road officially ended this week with the County of Santa Barbara agreeing to record a conservation easement over 35 acres of undeveloped land it owns by More Mesa in the Land Trust for Santa Barbara County’s name. The Land Trust holds a conservation easement on the 27-acre land preserve on which a new multi-modal bike lane 4,000 feet long will be built. The agreement, signed off on this week by the Board of Supervisors, now unlocks the door to $5.4 million in state construction grants for which the bike lane has already qualified. The proposed bike lane which bike advocates describe as a key missing link in the South Coast’s network of bike lanes encroaches on the Land Trust easement over land that cannot legally be developed. Because a bike lane qualifies as development, the Land Trust needs to sign off on the deal. For that to happen, it had to reap a net increase in open space. This deal does that and then some; in exchange for permission to build the new bike lane on less than one .38 acres, to be precise of the 27 acres of the existing Modoc Road land preserve, the Land Trust will get 35 new acres of undeveloped land abutting More Mesa, by any reckoning a prime location. (No housing has been pro-

posed for this site.)

When news of the bike lane first surfaced three years ago, abruptly and suddenly, neighborhood residents came unglued over the large number of trees 63 initially slated for removal. Included in that proposal were 29 Canary palms that are located on a road easement owned by Santa Barbara County. Under the final terms hammered out, 35 trees will be removed instead. Of those, three are “junior” Canary palms. Eight are eucalyptus, nine are live oaks, and 15 qualify as “other.” The new bike lane will be paved according to standards set by the Americans with Disabilities Act, making the new lane accessible to walkers, runners, strollers, rollers, bikes, and e-bikes, according to Supervisor Laura Capps, whose office helped broker a peace deal in what seemed to be an intractable conflict among environmentally minded activists of only slightly different persuasions.

Emergency Moratorium to Save Senior Mobile Homes Approved

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 on a temporary emergency ordinance placing a moratorium on senior mobile home parks, effectively preventing the conversion of senioronly homes into all-ages.

A month ago, the board directed staff to come up with an interim ordinance that would protect the county’s senior-only homes, sparked in part by the recent acquisition of Del Cielo Mobile Estates in Orcutt by Harmony Communities a company with a history of buying and converting senior mobile homes to all ages.

Mobile parks represent one of the few unsubsidized affordable housing options left for people over the age of 55. The emergency ordinance would give county staff time to establish the more permanent measures.

One of the owners of Del Cielo, and Paul Beard, an attorney representing the new ownership, argued that preventing all-ages housing was non-inclusive, and that there

—Nick Welsh

would be no other choice but to litigate should this go through.

Supervisor Bob Nelson said that the new owner was well aware that conversion was infeasible. “He bought a property understanding that it could not be converted, yet he’s now trying to find a legal pathway to do that he admitted that to me in an email,” Nelson said.

Supervisor Steve Lavagnino said that the comments were an “eye-opening” insight into the new ownership’s point of view.

“If you’re going to come to the Board of Supervisors and basically threaten us and call us racist,” Lavagnino said, “I can only imagine what you’re going to be doing when you’re dealing with people that are on fixed incomes, or elderly that might not have all the resources that we do.”

—Ryan P.Cruz

The board is scheduled to come back on December 10 to approve an extension for the moratorium to continue through October 25, 2025.

Laura Capps (third from right) celebrates with the Land Trust and other parties of the landmark agreement.

ELECTION UPDATE

to a candidate she castigated as a carpetbagger. Beset during her term by pressing health problems she did not publicly disclose, she missed 61 council business meetings. Imbued with the fierce and prickly independence of someone born and raised on the city’s much-neglected Eastside, Gutierrez made it clear she would march to her own drum.

All politics is personal. But in District 1, it got personal, and silly too, as the campaign descended into a comic last-minute microdrama featuring competing sign-stealing conspiracy theories. On election night,

on the attack against Gutierrez. Both candidates are children of Mexican immigrants who grew up in households where Spanish was the first language.

Gutierrez takes pride in claiming he’s the most responsive city councilmember in the City of Santa Barbara, estimating he responded to 27,000 constituent calls, texts, or emails. Gutierrez supports rent control and shrugs off arguments about rent control’s unintended consequences. Renters need protection, he says. And they’ve told him so.

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Gutierrez did not concede defeat but instead said, “I was born and raised in Santa Barbara and am rooted in that community…. I understand the needs of my district, the needs of the entire district. And I know how to make that connection.”

By contrast, District 3 the city’s Westside was always incumbent Oscar Gutierrez’s to cakewalk his way through. On election night, he did just that. Gutierrez beat out his challenger and his former martial arts sensei, Tony Becerra, by a decisive 500-vote margin: 59 percent to 40.6 percent. Although Becerra is also blessed with a brilliant smile and generous donations from local landlords, he was too nice to really go

Like Alejandra Gutierrez, Oscar Gutierrez lives at home with his mother, who also happens to be a small landlord. She opposes rent control and many of the protections her son champions. It’s one of those issues, he says, where he and his mother agree to disagree.

It’s worth noting that countywide, voters overwhelmingly opposed Prop. 33, a statewide ballot initiative that would have extended the grasp of state rent control laws at the local level. Landlords, admittedly, spent lavishly and effectively to defeat it. In addition, county voters narrowly endorsed a measure hatched by the statewide landlord association designed to financially punish the tenants’ rights organization that put Prop. 33, or a variant thereof, on the ballot for the third time.

In the city’s District 2, Michael Jordan, who represents the Mesa, holds a bulletproof lead of 80 percent over a candidate named Terra Taylor who spent less than $100 in a come-out-of-nowhere campaign. Jordan first emerged as a business-minded candidate who, over the years, has gradually shifted in a quasi-liberal/progressive direction.

To the extent there are swing votes on the council, Jordan is one of them. He does not, however, support rent control for him, it’s a bridge too far and is willing to explain why. But he’d much rather explain

Tony Becerra

Alejandra Gutierrez

COUNTY

Discord over Music Academy Changes

Residents of Montecito’s sylvan woodlands have fallen to feuding over operational changes proposed by the Music Academy of the West to allow the school to bump its enrollments by 25 students per semester and to hold as many as 15 weddings a year on the campus’s sprawling grounds.

Neighbors complained to the county supervisors this Tuesday showing up en masse that the proposed changes would create hazardous traffic conditions on the neighborhood’s narrow winding roads, that the noise generated would disrupt the ambient tranquility for which the neighborhood is known, and that the changes would violate the 2004 conditional-use permit that’s kept a tight lid on academy events for the past 20 years.

Initially the school sought to increase its enrollments by 60 students at any given time, increase the number of participants of seminars from 175 to 350 and to eliminate the total summer attendance cap of 22,000 and, for other times, 25,000. These proposals were withdrawn in the face of stiff neighborhood opposition.

The supervisors unanimously rejected the neighbors’ appeal, finding that all the changes proposed comply with the operational limits established back in 2004. The changes allow the music school to increase the number of students at any given time from 150 to 175, to allow up to 15 weddings to count among the 41 “significant life events” non-music events that the school is allowed to hold, and to allow greater-use amplified spoken-word and non-amplified music outdoors.

All the many attendance caps established in 2004, county planners insisted, will remain firmly in place. If anything, they argued, traffic impacts might be reduced because of the school has vowed to increase shuttle transport and to encourage ride sharing and bike commuting by staff.

These changes were approved by the Montecito Planning Commission earlier in the year and the neighbors hoped to get a more sympathetic response from the supervisors. They got sympathy, but they did not get the votes.

ELECTION RESULTS 2024

—Nick Welsh

The Fun Starts Early!

Music Academy of the West, shown here surrounded

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Hope Ranch Fights over How High Is Too High

Whether Santa Barbara County upholds a nearly 85-year-old height restriction on a property in Hope Ranch could impact which future developments can gain approval in the upscale coastal residential community.

When the ranch was first developed roughly 100 years ago, some properties had deed restrictions, limiting residences to a single story.

The current complaint, filed by Max Liskin in June 2022, alleges that the Hope Ranch Park Homes Association and Marc and Pauline Lowe entered into an agreement to waive a 1940 deed that restricted the number of stories on the Lowes’ property. It alleges they did so without telling Lowes’ next-door neighbor, Max Liskin, or publicizing the board meeting where the decision was approved.

In a letter to Hope Ranch’s HOA, dated earlier that year, Liskin stated he opposed the two-story plan, saying that it would impact his views and privacy. At least two other neighbors wrote letters opposing the project.

Liskin’s initial complaint charged

HOA members and the association with a breach of fiduciary duties and fraudulent concealment, but a settlement was reached that dropped these charges removing the need for a jury trial.

Now, a major question remains: Should the courts uphold the 1940 deed restriction?

Liskin’s team argues that the Lowes’ property is subject to the deed restriction that protected the privacy and character of the area and that the Lowes’ proposed 8,300-square-foot building near the bluff’s edge will adversely affect Liskin.

The Lowes’ defense argues that if the restriction is upheld, the Lowes will be the only property owners on the blufftop side of the street who are unable to build a two-story home, and that another home with a single-story height restriction in their deed has already built two stories.

ELECTION UPDATE

how downtown Santa Barbara is poised to be reborn, and spectacularly so. “Not since the earthquake [of 1925] have we had this many things lined up, from the underpass to State Street to De la Guerra Plaza and the just-opened library plaza last weekend,” he gushed. “I personally think we’re on one of the precipices of some of the greatest good things, particularly in downtown.”

waged an almost nonexistent campaign. In exchange, Measure I promises to generate $17 million a year.

On October 29, Judge Donna Geck requested statements of decision from both parties, which are due November 22. Judge Geck will later make a final decision.

—Christina McDermott

Perhaps the biggest sleeper among Santa Barbara city races is Measure I, the half-cent sales tax increase, gently reviled by some councilmembers who point out it’s regressive. Measure I was ahead by 62.55 percent. It needs 55 percent to win. Its backers principally City Hall’s newest City Administrator Kelly McAdoo spent nothing. They

By contrast, backers of Measure P the $198 million building repair and rebuild bond package spent nearly $350,000. No social media platform was safe, no mailbox un-intruded upon. The money a lot, by local standards came from the Santa Barbara Community College Foundation but achieved its desired results. Even the Santa Barbara County Taxpayers Association, normally just-say-no when it comes to such measures, endorsed it, thus generating an interparty rift among Santa Barbara’s community conservatives and fiscal hawks. That’s all for now. n

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Gregg Hart

obituaries

Ronald “Ron” Harold Lance

8/29/1930 - 9/30/2024

Ronald “Ron” Harold Lance passed away on September 30, 2024. Born August 29th, 1930 in Los Angeles, CA, Ron was the son of Harold Lesley Lance and Elizabeth “Betty” Lance (n. Pritchett) and the brother of older sister, Joanne. Ron’s early life was challenged by the death of his father when Ron was just two years old, and this, along with the Great Depression created a difficult landscape to grow up in. His mother, though, was a force of nature, and she worked hard as a public school teacher to provide for her children.

After graduating from Eagle Rock High School and attending Pasadena City College, Ron joined the Naval Air Corp. He was trained as a mechanic and was deployed in the Pacific during the Korean War on the USS Oriskany and the USS Kearsage, servicing planes returning from combat missions. While the work was difficult, one of the silver linings was time he got to spend with his sister who was teaching children of military families in Yokosuka, Japan.

After his honorable discharge, Ron worked for Douglas AirCraft in Los Angeles and later in England, installing missile bases as part of a government contract during the Cold War. He had very fond memories of this time, hanging out in pubs playing chess, driving an Austin-Healey convertible along winding British roads, skiing in the Swiss Alps, and acquiring his faithful dog, a boxer named Thor.

Ron returned to the States in 1960, and met Janice “Jan” Clark at a church social for young people. They were married in Pasadena in January 1961, and celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary in 2024.

The couple spent their first years in Santa Maria, California while Ron worked at Vandenberg Air Force Base. Their son, Greg, and daughter, Suzy, were both born in Santa Maria, then in 1964 the family relocated to Santa Barbara, where Ron and his brother-in-law Roger Clark went into business together, purchasing Learned Hardware on upper State Street. Ten years later, Ron

became the sole owner.

Long term residents of Santa Barbara have fond memories of this “mom and pop” store (Jan worked there too!) where you could actually buy a single screw, get help with fixing a leaky faucet or a broken lamp, and stand around for a while after your purchase and shoot the breeze with Ron, which he loved to do! The perpetual ladder sale that was on display on the sidewalk outside the store was a local landmark, and one of Ron’s favorite memories of the store was the day the Olympic torch passed in front while he cheered them on and waved a flag.

Ron was always a big sports fan, attending the Athletic Roundtable at Harry’s Plaza Cafe during rare lunch breaks from the store, Greg’s Pee Wee League baseball games across the street at MacKenzie Park, and Suzy’s tennis matches. He taught his kids to ski, and they have fond memories of winter trips to Mammoth Mountain. Jan and Ron for many years were regular attendees at UCSB basketball games. He and Jan loved to watch the Dodgers, and Ron was a die-hard Trojans football fan.

Ron sold the store and retired in 1992. He and Jan traveled the world, going on river cruises around the US and Europe, taking road trips in England and Scotland, visiting ports of call around the Mediterranean, the Caribbean and Latin America. Ron loved spending time with their grandchildren, Tyler, Melissa, and Anya, who recall the giant pumpkins grandpa grew and which they would help harvest on the hillside behind the house on Ontare Road, where Ron also loved to tend a small orchard of avocado and citrus trees .

In 2009 Ron and Jan moved to Valle Verde Retirement Community where Ron enjoyed many friends and activities. The family would like to express appreciation and many thanks to the team in the Skilled Nursing Facility where Ron was cared for at the end of his life.

Ron is survived by his wife, Janice, son, Greg (Ashia), daughter, Suzy (Steve), grandson, Tyler (Emy), and granddaughters, Melissa and Anya. The family will be holding a private memorial.

Bill Hanna 2/11/1932 - 8/9/2024

William “Bill” Thomas Hanna, beloved brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 9th, 2024. He was 92 and a half years old.

Bill had a sweet smile, a kind heart, and a contagious laugh that filled up the whole room. Bill’s loving spirit made so many people feel seen, loved, and cherished. Spending time with Bill always felt like a gift, whether it was hours spent on the phone, a quick lunch visit, or a trip to do something spontaneous.

Throughout Bill’s life, he enjoyed basketball, whether playing it, watching it, or watching his grandchildren play. He also loved trains and spent hours tinkering on his model train set. Bill also enjoyed diving into his family’s genealogy and was able to trace his family back for many generations. Disneyland was one of his favorite places on Earth and his favorite ride was Thunder Mountain. He took his last trip with his entire family on his 85th birthday.

He loved spending time with his family and reminiscing about his life in Illinois, pointing out projects that he worked on all over Santa Barbara, and sharing fun stories and memories with his loved ones. He was also a secret card shark, who was known to shoot the moon during a game of Hearts.

Bill was born to Thomas and Roxy (Jamison) Hanna in Paris, Illinois on February 11, 1932. He had fond memories of growing up on his family’s farm with his sister Rosemary and told the story about how his grandmother had acquired the 20 acres of land from her mother and father for a special price: “love and affection and the sum of one dollar.”

He attended Paris High School where his basketball coach nicknamed their basketball team “Hanna’s Bananas.” He also ran cross country which isn’t surprising with those long legs. When he was sixteen, he began working for a carpenter/contractor Ted Judy during the summers and shared he made $0.25 an hour. He graduated High School in 1950 then enrolled in Purdue University Extension’s two-year Construction Management Program. In 1952, Bill enlisted in the US Army where he served for two years. Once he was discharged,

he enrolled in the University of Illinois via the GI Bill where he earned his degree in Civil Engineering.

Bill married Joan M. Calvin of Paris, Illinois, in August of 1957. After Bill graduated from the University of Illinois, he took a job with Douglas Aircraft in El Segundo, California. So Bill, Joan and their first daughter Carrie packed up, bid farewell to Paris and moved out to California in his blue 1955 Ford.

Bill started working as a structural engineer in Pasadena in March of 1961. That same year, they welcomed their daughter, Cheryl. In 1962, Bill started a new structural job in Sherman Oaks and was promoted to the tri-counties manager and resident engineer at Ralph W. Goers and Associates, Structural Engineers for six years. During that time Bill and Joan’s third daughter, Cindy, was born. At the request of his boss, Bill opened a branch office in Santa Barbara in January of 1964 and served as Chief Engineer. In June, Bill and Joan bought a new house in Santa Barbara. Bill joined the staff of Charles K. Schmandt, Architects of Santa Barbara in February 1970. Their youngest daughter Karen was born a year later.

Bill opened his own practice, W. T. Hanna and Associates in Santa Barbara in 1974. He closed his business in 1986 to begin working as a Principal Engineer in the Planning and Construction Office for UCSB, where he built strong relationships and consulted on many building projects until he left in 1998. In his later years, he worked for Howard and Van Sande Structural Consultants, Inc. He received a certificate of appreciation from the State of California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists for his 50 years of service as an engineering professional. Bill always had an inquisitive mind studying the effects of earthquakes on buildings and how to make them stronger. Over the years, he worked on thousands of residential, commercial, and institutional projects and was proud of projects like the Butterfly Beach seawall and Child’s Estate trestle bridge for the SB Zoo train. He had a wealth of experience.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Roxy (Jamison) Hanna. He is survived by his sister, Rosemary Wegeng, of Savoy, Illinois, his ex-wife and friend, Joan Hanna and mother of their four daughters, Carrie Alvarado and husband Jeff, Cheryl Lemkuil and husband Dave, Cynthia “Cindy” Hanna, and Karen Arndt and husband Vinny all of Santa Barbara, California; seven grandchildren, Jennifer Moran and husband Tim, Jeffery Alvarado, and wife Shawn, Courtney Cole and husband Parker, Casey Stumpo, Jamie

Alvarado and Adrian Alcala, and Mason and Noah Arndt; six great-grandchildren Melissa and Timmy Moran, Andrew and Nate Alcala, Julia and Johnny Alvarado. Special thanks to Dr. Douglas Cummings for his exceptional health care for 20+ years and Dr. Dan Berger and Dr. Gregg Newman for their dedication and compassion. Much gratitude to Serenity House for his peaceful passing. Thanks also to Pacific Oaks Apartment Complex for making him feel at home for 37 years and his lunch retiree crew for all of the lunch dates he always looked forward to.

Our gentle giant, Bill, and his trusty suspenders will forever be remembered by all of us who knew him. To know Bill was to love him. Bill always took time to listen and learn about the people that he loved, and he had a way of making friends wherever he went. We will miss him and his big bear hugs. They were the best!

3/7/1939 - 10/23/2024

Donald M. McInnes passed away peacefully on October 23, 2024 at the age of 85 in Rancho Mirage, CA. Beyond his deep love for family, he leaves behind a legacy of music as a violist. Donald appeared as a soloist with major orchestras, performed thousands of recitals, and can be heard on numerous studio recordings. As an educator, Donald shared his immense knowledge with countless students at some of the finest music institutions throughout the world.

Donald is survived by his husband, three children and their spouses, and seven grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Donald M. McInnes Memorial Fund at the Music Academy of the West, www.musicacademy.org/donate. A Celebration of Life will occur 1/10/25 at the Music Academy of the West at 1:30 and 1/11/25 at Wiefels Mortuary in Palm Springs at 1pm.

Donald M. McInnes

Executive Director, Freedom 4 Youth

Lessons from Freedom 4 Youth

How can we build more safe, supportive, and compassionate communities for all young people? Freedom 4 Youth (F4Y) is a Santa Barbara based nonprofit that advocates for youth in juvenile detention, supports and empowers youth impacted by the juvenile justice system, and trains volunteers to do the same. In this panel, F4Y co founder Billi Jo Starr and F4Y staff/alumni will assess the state of youth incarceration in Santa Barbara and describe efforts to move us away from punitive justice and toward the restoration of our communities.

SpaceX Spackle and Pop

Ilive on the Westside of Santa Barbara in a house built in 1925. The SpaceX launches shake my elderly house, and the result is an increase in the (inevitable) cracks in the plaster. The failed launch a few months ago that sounded like a combination train derailment and a 200-car pileup on the nearby freeway even cracked chips of plaster out of my bedroom ceiling and sent spider lines everywhere and me outside to check the view.

Billi Jo Starr

Executive Director, Freedom 4 Youth

Transforming Youth Justice in Santa Barbara:

Lessons

such as affordable housing or just rentals. How so many have nowhere to rent is the norm.

Transforming Youth Justice in Santa Barbara: Lessons from Freedom 4 Youth

Billi Jo Starr

Executive Director, Freedom 4 Youth

Billi Jo Starr is Executive Director and Co-Founder of Freedom 4 Youth.

Billi Jo Starr is Executive Director and Co-Founder Freedom 4 Youth. Staff/Alumni of Freedom Youth.

We have dropped the vacation rental for some time, allowing now two of our spaces for long-term rentals to locals, and we are proud to be able to offer them. —Carlos “Charlie”

Greenbucks

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Noa, Goleta

Does Musk have a fund for this sort of damage? Is anyone liable? I already know the answer and have to breathe away resentment for the antics of these billionaire man-children. And I mourn for what we have done worldwide to wildlife in the name of progress.

I—Kathleen Russell Hardin, S.B.

t might be worthy to note that space is a critical environment that Elon Musk has embarked upon to further polluting of our upper atmosphere and will lead to making it impossible, sooner than you think, to leave Earth’s orbit. The insane number of satellites he is putting in space will indeed lock us in and prevent further travel into space.

The Kessler effect is real. When these satellites start colliding with other satellites, there will indeed be a “chain reaction” of space debris that will lock any exploratory mission from leaving Earth’s orbit, forever. It will also threaten the International Space Station!

So, beyond Mr. Musk’s lust for profit and power, how is it possible that we are allowing him to move into the role of the once-thought-fictional evil empire known as SPECTRE? Global control seems to be where he is headed and his actions of late confirm that. The amount of SpaceX launches needs to be reduced, not increased. —Harry Rabin, S.B.

Rental Evolution

We started a short-term rental business by offering one of our rooms following stipulations, such as: we live in the same house. That’s when vacation rentals were a great step to community living. We could suggest local businesses, places to visit, how to, etc.

When it turned into a business to buy up houses, not live in them, and rent them for a weekend, that’s when a great idea became perverted into moneymaking machines ignoring any community needs

climate action should not be a partisan issue, it unfortunately is. Democrats have taken action in recent years, with the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) implementing landmark proposals. The IRA does not only aim to reduce carbon emissions by 50 percent, but it also plans to invest in domestic energy production and manufacturing. This shows that climate legislation is not just good for our planet, but it can also be beneficial for our economy. This shows that the action against climate change does not mean that it is action against our economy.

—Louise Stivers, Goleta

Old Growth Timber

Memoriesof camping and hiking with my family in the forests of America are foundational ones, and the lessons I learned as a Boy Scout and Eagle Scout will stick with me forever. I firmly believe that the youth of America deserve the same chance to walk through the oldest forests and discover themselves. We cannot throw this away so that logging companies can add to their balance sheets. I firmly call upon the Biden administration to enact stronger legislation to prevent timber companies from logging mature and old-growth trees on federal land in order to protect them for future generations of Americans to enjoy.

—Hunter Maher, Goleta

For the Record

¶ In last week’s Voice about Alejandra Gutierrez, the statement “not one of the authors resides in the district” referring to an earlier Voice was incorrect. Two of the authors of the Wendy Santamaria Voice do live in District 1.

The Independent welcomes letters of less than 250 words that include a daytime phone number for verification. Letters may be edited for length and clarity. Send to: Letters, S.B. Independent, 1715 State St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101; or fax: 965-5518; or email: letters@independent.com. Unabridged versions and more letters appear at independent.com/opinions

Staff/Alumni of Freedom 4 Youth.

Joseph Blankholm is Professor of Religious UCSB.

Joseph Blankholm is Associate Professor of Religious Studies UCSB.

is Executive Director and Co-Founder of Freedom 4 Youth. Staff/Alumni of Freedom 4 Youth.

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Joseph Blankholm is Associate Professor of Religious Studies at UCSB.

Billi Jo Starr is Executive Director and Co-Founder of Freedom 4 Youth. Staff/Alumni of Freedom 4 Youth.

Joseph Blankholm is Associate Professor of Religious Studies at UCSB.

Efigenio Zepeda

9/21/1964 - 10/29/2024

Efigenio Zepeda, 60 years old, passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 29 in his house in Goleta. Efi was born on September 21,1964 in Jalisco Mexico, he met his wife Teresa Valdez when she was 17 years old and he was 20. They dated for 5 years before getting married and eloped to the U.S where they started their family. They had 3 kids Efi Jr, Gloria, and Celeste. Efi was a devoted father and husband, he worked sunrise to sunset without hesitation, but with joy and appreciation of each day singing at the top of his lungs every morning. Efi was generous, funny, and always a good listener. Efi loved being outdoors taking in nature, he was never too tired for anything, he was always down, he was a man of his word and always someone to count on. He believed in living each day as if it was your last. Efi was always eager to learn new things, he was a baker, a welder, and class A driver. He was fearless and ambitious. He finally started his own landscaping business and worked locally with his son by his side. In 2022 he was diagnosed with Leukemia and he fought the disease like a warrior. His old saying was “Don’t give up, never give up!” He then unfortunately lost his son suddenly in 2023. Efi never gave up, even when the Doctors said there was nothing left to do for him he still pushed to live for his family. He was an incredibly physically strong man with the strongest grip you could hold. He held his daughters and wife as he took his last breath, he believed in God and put all his faith in the Lord. Our hero will live eternally with his son, and forever in our hearts, Te queremos mucho papi, para siempre nunca te dejaremos solo. Services will be held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish. Rosary 11/4 3pm-5pm and Mass 11/5 10am-11am.

Sharon S. McBride 10/23/1947 - 10/21/2024

Sharon Sue McBride, as kind and generous a person as anyone could ever hope to meet, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2024, at Sarah House Hospice in Santa Barbara.

Born in Houston on October 23, 1947, Sharon came from a family of Country Western Musicians. Her grandfather, Tex Owens, wrote the classic ‘Cattle Call’, which became the theme song for Eddy Arnold, and has been recorded by many other wellknown western stars. Sharon’s great aunt and uncle, Texas Ruby and Curly Fox, appeared regularly at the Grand Ole Opry. Sharon’s mother, Laura Lee McBride, a Hall a Fame performer, was known as the ‘Queen of Western Swing’ and was the first female vocalist with the legendary band, Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys.

Sharon grew up on her family’s ranch near the little town of Franklin Texas after graduating a valedictorian at her high school, Sharon moved to Dallas where she worked as a secretary at Kera, a PBS affiliated TV station. She then moved to San Diego where she got a job at the UCSD Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Starting as a receptionist she soon became a valued administrative assistant and continued to work there for more than twelve years.

Despite her family background, Sharon never pursued a career in music. She did, in fact, have a lovely voice and made a limited-edition CD on which she accompanied herself on guitar, singing songs she’d written about stories in her life. However, the real focus of her artistic endeavors lay elsewhere. An accomplished self-taught painter and sculptor, Sharon moved to Santa Barbara in 1999 and became a long-time member of both the SB and Goleta Art Associations. She went on to win numerous awards for her work at a variety of Art Show Venues.

Sharon loved to walk along the seashore and over many years collected a wide array of sea glass shells and driftwood. At first she used these found objects to create clever ‘beachery’ sculptures which she called ‘hangy thyngs’, and

happily distributed them to family and friends. Eventually Sharon began to fashion her materials into exquisite 3D sea glass fish. After several years her ‘school’ grew to number thirty-three.

Sharon took photos of all her artwork. These were then featured as cover pictures on a multitude of handmade greeting cards which she delighted in sending to family and friends. These cards, themselves, have now become collector’s items for many of the people who knew and loved her.

Sharon is survived by her loving husband Joe Loebman and by her cousins Loretta Neal Spansail of Morro Bay, Ron Bracken of Meridian Idaho, Carol Dee Neal Miller of Redding, Linda Neal of Santa Barbara, Ginger Howe of Carpinteria, Wanda Rosenberger of Camarillo, Bruce and Tami Neal of Central City Iowa and Minnie Neal of Santa Barbara Sharon’s family would like to thank the wonderful doctors and staff at Cottage Hospital, Ridley Tree Cancer Center and Sarah House for the superb tender loving care they gave Sharon during her illness. Those wishing to remember Sharon might consider contributing in her name to any of these excellent non-profit institutions.

12/11/1941 - 7/25/2024

My sister Cynthia lived a wildly fulfilling life. She travelled to every place she wanted to: England, Ireland, Italy, France-practically loving the South of France. She married twice, to Ralph Larson and Hugo Ruano. She produced two lovely children: Chris Larson, and Eric Larson, and she adored her three grandchildren: Jacob Larson, Gaven Larson, and Ariela Larson. She also had a fulfilling career working for the City of Santa Barbara and putting her efforts into the SEIU, in order to gain better wages and benefits for

its members.

She was born Cynthia Ansbro, along with a twin sister Franchesca, to Francis and Dorothy Ansbro, in Mount Holly, New Jersey, however her family would travel to Sacramento, Coolidge, Ariz., and El Paso Texas before finally settling in Santa Barbara in 1949. Brothers and another sister would also be added to the family: Richard, Michael and Tina, and she would attend local schools; Hope School, San Roque, Bishop Garcia Diego, UCSB.

Cynthia was an artist all her life (besides being a full-time worker and mother), and leaves many of her works behind her, prints, paintings, quilts, crocheted and knitted blankets, and most of her handmade clothes.

She was that rare combination of kindness, generosity, feistiness, intelligence and sensitivity.

We, her family and many friends miss her.

It has been a year since we lost our Jake, a loving, caring, gentle, and playful soul who made lifelong friends wherever he went. While growing up in Santa Barbara, Jake spent many years in Berkeley and the Bay Area and significant time in NYC. He was an accomplished artist, working with graffiti early on, quickly moving to calligraphy, sketching, digital arts, metalwork, furniture design, and tattooing. Some of Jake’s other passions included hiking, swimming, yoga, and Krav Maga. He was a natural goofy foot snowboarder, skater, and surfer. Jacob was a gifted guitar player and, recently, a banjo player with an emerging soulful voice. He was a voracious reader, reading more books in his 26 years than most read in a lifetime. Jake embraced

and excelled in his studies of Philosophy and Design at Berkeley.

Jake learned that one way to mitigate his depression was through international travel. He would spend his summers and winter breaks either traveling internationally or visiting NYC to ground himself. Most often, he would participate in workaway programs at artist residencies internationally.

Jake loved to work with his hands, which he found very centering. While studying at Berkeley, he initially worked for O2 Treehouse in Oakland, assisting in the build of intricately beautiful adult treehouses for wealthy patrons, doing finish carpentry, and eventually metal work – which became a passion for Jake. In his last several years, he worked as an accomplished foundryman, fabricating bronze pieces at Artworks Foundry in Berkeley for multiple influential artists, including numerous pieces for the Bay Area artist Woody De Othello. Jake’s last project that he worked on for De Othello was “Pocket Watch,” a 10’ tall bronze piece with public installation at 1900 Broadway in Oakland, CA. He also fabricated a 7’ tall bronze Johnny Cash dedication guitar pick (for artist Adan Romo), which will be installed at the entrance to the Johnny Cash Trail in Folsom, CA, next year. Jake’s fabrication will stand not far from where Cash recorded his iconic live album within Folsom Prison. Jacob, our creative, gifted artist, foundryman, tattoo artist, soulful musician, world traveler, and adventurer, our intellectual, kind, loving, insightful, and gentle soul, our loving brother and son, and dear friend to so many, passed away in November 2023, after battling depression over the last 10 years.

Jacob is survived by his mother Shauna Wood, his father Michael Trambert, his sister Talia Trambert, his stepmother Jacquelyn Klein-Brown, his stepfather William Wood, and his stepbrothers Matt, Mark, Alec, Chris, and Michael. Jake had a profound impact on the many lives he touched. He is deeply loved and so incredibly missed.

Cynthia Ruano

Jacob David Trambert (Jacob Trambitsky) 10/11/1997 - 11/13/2023

In Memoriam

Celestina Manuela Leyva ‘Sally’ Padilla

1944–2024

‘We Had a Good Time’

BY GAIL PADILLA

Celestina Manuela Leyva Padilla, known to many as Sally, graced this world from May 19, 1944, until her peaceful passing on October 16, 2024. She left this life surrounded by her cherished children, grandchildren, and her lifelong friend Inge, who was like a sister to her. Named in part after her brother Manuel who was reported missing during World War II and later found to be a prisoner of war Sally carried the weight of his legacy in her heart. When he returned, he became her beloved older brother, but his passing many years later left an enduring void. In a poignant twist of fate, Sally took her last breath on Manuel’s birthday, forever intertwining their lives in a beautiful yet bittersweet bond.

Standing just four feet, 10 inches tall, Sally navigated life with the confidence and spirit of a giant. Known for her candidness, her honesty could catch people off guard, yet this very truthfulness drew others to her. Those who valued integrity admired her straightforwardness, loving her even more for it. Beneath her direct demeanor lay a wellspring of generosity that touched the lives of many around her.

Sally was one of the original staff members at the Friendship Adult Day Care Center, affectionately known as “Sally’s Place.” For almost 20 years, she dedicated herself to its mission. Founded in 1976 at the New Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, this center became a sanctuary for families entrusting their elderly loved ones to her care. As the activities director, she ensured that every senior felt valued and respected. Her contagious laughter and warm presence filled the center with joy, extending her love and care far beyond individual interactions.

With 50 years of experience as a licensed vocational nurse specializing in geriatric nursing, Sally provided private caregiving for many individuals, particularly those with dementia and Alzheimer’s. She had a profound understanding of their unique needs and recognized that their perceptions often diverged from reality, guiding her to meet them in their world. “You can go into their world and come out; they can’t,” she would say a testament to her empathy. By embracing their realities rather than correcting them, she provided comfort and peace a refuge in which they could feel safe and loved as they were.

Sally was preceded in death by her son Daniel and is survived by her children: Roger (Angelica), Alex, Gail Jean, and Jeanie. She adored and held dear her 14-plus grandchildren and great-grandchildren, particularly playing a significant role in the upbringing, nurturing, and support of her grandchildren Christiana, Steven, Alyssa, and Daniel. For more than 40 years, she celebrated each family member’s birthday, preparing their favorite meals and inviting close relatives to join the festivities. Her nurturing spirit instilled values of resilience and compassion in her family, leaving an indelible mark on their lives.

Even in her final days, Sally’s quick thinking and compassion shone brightly. She saved the life of a 94-year-old man, the father of one of her children’s dear friends. This final act of heroism was a testament

to her unwavering advocacy for those in need and her demand for justice in caregiving. Throughout her life, Sally used her extensive expertise in nursing to operate with a profound sense of responsibility, ensuring that her patients received not only care but dignity. Her fierce commitment to others encapsulated her essence, leaving a lasting impact on everyone fortunate enough to know her.

Sally’s extraordinary ability to tell stories captivated those around her, whether in line at the bank or during intimate gatherings. She had a gift for reenacting events and conveying narratives both fictional and real. If you sought a thoughtful review of a movie or a lively discussion about Chicago Med, she was the go-to person. Her insights and enthusiasm brought stories to life, making even the simplest moments memorable.

In one of her final reflections, Sally shared with a granddaughter her heartfelt acknowledgment that in those moments before leaving this earth, she was able to affirm that “we had a good time.” Indeed, a good time was had, and she was the catalyst for many of those joyful moments. This sentiment captures the happiness she brought into our lives. Sally Padilla was and will always be a radiant light: a mother, a grandmother, a friend, and a true blessing. In our hearts, we carry her memory, a guiding reminder of what it means to live with courage and love.

Joe Hernandez 3/12/1951 - 9/26/2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Joe Hernandez.

Joe passed away peacefully on the evening of September 26th, 2024 at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was 73 years old.

Joe was born on March 12th 1951 in Wyoming to Angela and Alfred Hernandez.

Joe graduated from Santa Barbara High School in 1969 and married Roberta Ruiz in 1976. Together, they had two beautiful children, Michelle and Jason Hernandez. He worked as a career plumber for many years before holding his most recent job at the Home Improvement Center in Santa Barbara. Here, he utilized his extensive plumbing knowledge and skills before retiring in 2021.

Joe enjoyed spending his time with his life-long friends, fishing, taking long walks on State Street, and being together with his family. His family will always remember Joe’s love for his community, and how he could not walk more than a block without running into an old friend.

Joe is preceded in death by: Parents Angela and Alfred Hernandez; and three brothers, Tony Hernandez, Richard Hernandez, and Alfred Hernandez.

He is survived by his two sisters, Angie Calles and Phyllis Ortiz; daughters, Michelle Hernandez and Ashley Fragosa; son, Jason Hernandez; grandchildren, Alyssa Hernandez, Ava Jaurigi, Adrian Cabanlit; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Some of Joe’s last words to his family were “don’t worry, be happy.” His family will be holding onto these words, in his memory, to honor Joe and his legacy.

Services will be held at Calvary Cemetery on Friday, November 15th at 10am.

Gary

William Janka 12/24/1943 - 10/25/2024

Sensei Gary Janka passed away from Parkinson’s MSA. He leaves his wife Jill, 3 sonsBill, David and Freddy, a brother Les and sister Linda. Born in Riverside California, raised in Fontana. He was a U.S. Marine veteran, and champion of civil rights. Among many, many other interests and devotions, Sensei Koan was a long-time resident at ZCLA, served as Co-President of the Board of Directors, and as head of the Angulimala Prison Project. He was also, famously, a lover and nurturer of trees, and planted 650 of them in the ZCLA Koreatown neighborhood of Los Angeles and throughout Santa Barbara, especially Honda Valley Park. Prior to becoming a full-time Zen priest, Sensei Koan had a full career as a management and organizational consultant, and held a Ph.D. In Human & Organizational Behavior from the University of California at Santa Barbara.

We have begun his 49 days of observances for his passing . A celebration of life will be announced in mid December. The family would like to share their appreciation of Vista Del Monte Summer House staff, and VNA Hospice.

Walter John Rason Sr

6/29/1942 - 10/27/2024

Our beloved father, Walter John Rason Sr, passed away unexpectedly on October 27, 2024 at the age of 82. He served in the US Army as an Aviation Electrician. Walter had many hobbies including hiking, camping, photography and teaching tai chi. He leaves behind his children, Walter John Jr, Lorenzo Joseph and Efion Elizabeth.

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Duane B. Walsh 4/21/1937 - 10/13/2024

Duane B. Walsh (87) of Santa Barbara passed away on 10/13/2024 following a brief illness.

Duane was born in Jamaica, NY on 4/21/1937 and was the 3rd son of George and Florence Walsh of St. Albans, NY. Duane’s father was seriously wounded in WWI and passed away when Duane was very young. Duane always gave his loving mom special praise for keeping the house, so he could enjoy the wonderful street fun years of the forties in Queens, NY.

Duane graduated from Andrew Jackson High, Queens, in 1954. He attended Columbian Preparatory School in Washington DC, and entered the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis in 1955. After finishing the plebe year, Duane decided a Naval career was not for him, and upon returning home, he was drafted into the U.S. Army.

During Christmas leave from the Naval Academy in 1955, Duane’s friends set him up on a blind date with Catherine Hughes for a New Year’s Eve party. They married in December 1957 at the Colonial Baptist Church in Bayside, NY. While Duane was on a troop ship headed to Europe, Catherine took the SS United States to France and joined Duane in Heilbronn, Germany. They had a marvelous year and a half seeing much of Europe, including the 1959 World’s Fair in Brussels, while Duane finished his military service.

Back in NYC, they had two sons, Duane Jr. in 1960, and Douglas in 1963. Duane went to work in downtown Manhattan at Manufacturers Trust in electronic accounting, known then as punched cards. He attended one of the first IBM 1401 computer classes in 1960 and embarked on a computer consulting career. He established computer departments at many companies in NYC throughout the 1960s. Duane also graduated from Pace College NYC, with a Bachelor of Accounting and Business Law in 1965.

In November 1969, the family of four took an adventurous twoweek drive across the country in their new Camaro, and moved to Glendale, CA. While working in Los Angeles for Peat Marwick Mitchell, one of the big eight audit firms, Duane was given a longterm assignment with the account of Motel 6 Inc., headquartered in Santa Barbara. Duane asked,

“Where’s that?”

In May 1970, after his first day of work in Santa Barbara, Duane had dinner in the Somerset Restaurant in Montecito. He wondered why he was dining alone, in this great restaurant, with several tuxedoed waiters standing around. He was told two words, “Oil spill.” Well, this unfortunate event gave Duane the opportunity to spend almost a year at the Miramar Hotel while working on his long assignment. The owner of the Mirimar, Paul Gawzner, allowed Duane to stay in a cabin at $8.00 per night.

When Catherine saw Santa Barbara, she said this is where the family should live. So, they bought a house in Goleta, and Duane accepted a VP position with Motel 6. He built and managed the Motel 6 computer department until the company was sold and moved to Los Angeles. Not wanting to move back to LA, Duane became VP and controller of Dos Pesos Restaurants, established by Motel 6 founders, Paul Green and Bill Becker.

In 1987, Duane retired from corporate life, on his 50th birthday, as Executive VP and Board Member of EK Williams & Co.

This company was headquartered in Santa Barbara, on Ekwill Street, and had 350 offices around the world that specialized in service station accounting.

With the boys grown and on with their lives, Catherine started showing Dobermans and Crissie, a Jack Russell. She also sewed fancy dog collars for her dogs and Duane though this might make a good business. So, they founded Colorful Collars, which was a successful pet merchandise business for 30 years, and was sold in 2018.

Unfortunately, after fighting a rare form of cancer for over a year, Catherine passed away in October 2002. She had been a leader in several dog clubs in Santa Barbara, and she was memorialized in a large event, with a dedication of a tree and bench in Elings Park.

In 2008, Duane met the second love of his life, Mary Lynn Snow, who had recently moved to Santa Barbara from Detroit. They were married in Las Vegas in 2010. Their wedding was a very joyous affair at the top suite of the Mirage Hotel, with family and friends coming from all over the country. Duane Jr. officiated the marriage ceremony and Douglas was best man.

With Mary Lynn, life became a wonderful world of travel and adventure. They went on two African safaris and several major cruises to Australia, New Zealand, Russia, China, Cambodia, and Vietnam; along with other cruises to many other countries along the rivers of Europe and the Mediterranean Sea. Duane often said he went everywhere he wanted to go and his bucket list was complete.

Duane also said he was a very

lucky man to have had the love of two wonderful women, the love and respect of two great sons and daughters-in-law, and with all five of his smart grandchildren graduating university.

Duane is survived by his loving wife, Mary Lynn; his two sons: Duane Jr (Peggy), Huntsville AL and Douglas (Catherine), Prosser WA; and five grandchildren: Clair Tucker (Cody), Everett WA; Jacob Walsh (Liz), Huntsville AL; Russ Walsh, Prosser WA; Colton Walsh, Huntsville AL; and Jeff Walsh (Chi), Renton WA. Also, step-daughter Alicia Beauvais (David), with Coral, Portland OR; and step-son Randall Kuna, with Dylan and Keegan, Northville MI. Duane was especially proud to be great-grandfather of Lowell Walsh Tucker.

The family held a private memorial with burial at Goleta Cemetery.

Francis Evans Jones, Jr.

4/30/1931 - 10/28/2024

Evans (as he was preferred to be called) entered Glory on the morning of October 28th, 2024, he was 93 years old. He joined his beloved wife Mary of 73 years, praising the one, true King! Evans was preceded in death by his daughter, Pamela Pugh and is survived by his son Gregory Jones (Lindsay Jones), son in law Martin Pugh and daughter in law Linda Pugh, son Brett Jones and daughter in law Karena Jones and his daughter Elizabeth Brown (Jemaine Brown), fourteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Evans was born in Orange, California on April 30th, 1931. He was an only child, the prize of Guilda and Francis Sr. Evans grew up on numerous farms in the Orange / Tustin area and developed an incredible work ethic and mechanical skills, as well as a love for animals. He raised chickens and rabbits, Pekingese dogs and loved to ride horses. Many summers and vacations were spent at the family’s cabin in the mountains of Idyllwild. He was an excellent athlete and student and loved to drive and work on cars. He was allowed to get his agricultural driving license at age 13 and would drive non-agricultural vehicles & friends to the beach in Huntington.

In High School, under the tutelage of his shop teacher, he developed a love for design and wood craftsmanship and his desire to

become an architect, a dream as a child, was nurtured and flourished. He designed a home for the school principal, the first of hundreds he would create in his lifetime. He began dating the love of his life, Mary, in High School and they graduated together in 1949.

College at Cal Berkeley followed, where Evans was a member of the United States Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC). He majored in Architecture and spent countless hours at a drafting table and weekends training with the Army. He loved his visits with Mary on occasional weekends. He often spoke of digging through grocer’s trash bins in the alleys behind their shops for fruits and vegetables that had been tossed but were still edible. He was known for his Iron Gut!

After two years of college, Evans married Mary, and they began their life together at Cal. Evans graduated in June 1953 and was commissioned into the Army as an officer, just as The Korean War was ending. Gregory and Pamela were born in the subsequent years as Evans served in the Army Corps of Engineers at Beale Air Force Base in California. The Yuba City / Marysville Great Flood of Christmas 1955 was an unforgettable experience for Evans as he helped the rescue efforts for (4) days without being able to reach Mary and his children.

In 1956, Evans and the family moved back to Southern California, where he joined an architectural firm and helped raise the kids, as Mary went back to school and began teaching.

The family camped at the beach and spent time in Idyllwild and purchased a home in Sepulveda, welcoming Brett and Elizabeth to the fold in the mid-1960s. Following a decade of running a firm in downtown Los Angeles, working on hospitals and schools, Evans and Mary followed his parents to paradise, the Santa Ynez Valley, where Evans started his own practice and helped his father with Old World Metal Craft, a custom light fixture manufacturing company, with Gregory and Pam, joining him at the company.

Evans practiced architecture in the Santa Ynez Valley for nearly 50 years and designed many commercial buildings in Santa Ynez, Los Olivos, Buellton, and Solvang. He worked with hundreds of clients and often quipped that he was not only an architect but a marriage counselor! Evans loved his clients and the relationships that he fostered with them. He loved the process of problem solving and working in the field with contractors, landscape architects and engineers. He built lasting friendships with so many in the construction trade.

Evans was gifted with a contractor’s mind and hands, so he

always had a project going at home. Loving to work with Mary and his kids on house remodels and additions, in the valley and at their homes at the beach, he spent his weekends building their dreams. He was a multi-tasker, drafting in the evenings while watching TV with Mary and eating his beloved Goldfish! Evans volunteered on the County of Santa Barbara’s Board of Architectural Review for decades and found time to help with 4H projects, and to participate with Elizabeth and her horse in the Old Santa Ynez Days Parade, where he also drove his Model T. He served as YFL Commissioner for a time and was a founding friend for the YMCA. Evans was introduced to the Lord Jesus Christ in his late sixties and bowed the knee and received Him as Lord and Savior, beginning a love relationship that blossomed for more than 25 years. He was a true servant, desiring to please His Savior by helping others, and “going” into the world to spread the Love of Christ (Mark 16:15, Luke 14:23, Matthew 28:19-20). He traveled to the Dominican Republic to serve and supported missionaries around the globe. He loved his church family, serving as an usher, under the pastoral care of Blain Gibbs and participated in many Bible Studies and church family moves. Moving to the Atterdag Village Retirement Community in 2018, the social butterfly in Evans blossomed and he was soon leading prayers before meals, serving on the Resident Board and organizing bocce games. He especially enjoyed playing cards, ping-pong and shooting pool with his friend Mavis.

Evans was eternally grateful to the nurses and staff at Atterdag Village for their care of Mary as she passed into Heaven this past summer and the respect and dignity, they afforded him as he lost his beloved wife and commenced his own journey to Eternity. Executive Director, Chris Parker, a lifelong friend of the family, provided unending support and love, to which Evans, and the family are so appreciative.

Evans was a kind, gentle man, full of grace and humility. He loved his wife and kids, grandkids and great grandkids. He was so giving of his time and money, always putting his needs behind others.

He will be greatly missed!

An intimate family gathering will be held during the holidays and a community Celebration of Life will be held in the Spring, details to follow.

In lieu of flowers, we ask that you consider a donation to the Atterdag Village Scholarship Program for low-income seniors or to Grace Bible Church, Solvang. Loper Funeral Chapel Directors

Michael James Frizzell 12/4/1948 - 9/18/2024

Paris, France – How do you write an obituary for a man who could change the very atmosphere of a room with his laughter, who could effortlessly break into a Sinatra song or play the flute like a virtuoso? A man who didn’t just meet people, but touched their souls, offering a piece of his own in return. A man who, no matter what life threw his way, was always able to reinvent himself without ever losing his sense of wonder. How do you capture the essence of Michael James Frizzell in mere words? It may be an impossible task, but his story deserves to be told.

Mike Frizzell, writer, surfer, baseball player, photographer, and decorated Marine who did two tours of duty in Vietnam and later became an international climate diplomat, died September 18, 2024, in Santa Barbara, California of a suspected heart attack.

Mike was born December 4, 1948, in Los Angeles to Antoinette (Filippini) and Walter Frizzell. He attended Saint Genevieve’s High School in Van Nuys, where he was an outstanding baseball player scouted by the pros. He played little league baseball with actor Kurt Russell, and Kurt’s father, Bing, was their coach. Instead of baseball, at 17 Mike enlisted in the Marines, with parental permission, and saw some of the fiercest fighting, including in Hue City during the Tet Offensive in 1968, where he was awarded a Purple Heart. After volunteering for a second tour of duty, he returned to the United States in 1970, at a time when returning members of the military were shunned and shamed by student protesters who believed the war was immoral and illegal.

Mike studied at UCLA and later managed a bar in La Jolla. He also was a bartender in Carpinteria, a counselor at a junior high school, and a builder of tennis courts throughout Southern California. Occasionally he was also a salesman. He struggled with post traumatic stress, and regularly shared his experience with other veterans. Mike was married three times.

“A warm-hearted and genuine spirit, he brought joy and laughter to all, always seeing the good in

others, even after experiencing the darkness of war at a very young age,” said colleague Ms. Romina Picolotti, former Minister of Environment from Argentina. Mohamed Rida Derder, a Moroccan colleague, added “If you met Mike, you wanted to be his friend, and even more, you wanted him to be your friend. During one of his visits to Morocco, Mike gave a lecture about peace in a small-town high school, where he enlightened the young students with love and stayed in touch with them.” Mike was the godfather of Derder’s son, Mohamed Ali.

Mike briefly studied acting and appeared in an Andy Garcia film with Fred Asparagus. He was a talented musician who played piano, flute, and guitar. He also had a wonderful singing voice. He was a natural storyteller who could captivate an audience, as he did as a lecturer at the University of California, Santa Barbara in the celebrated course originally created by Professor Walter Capps on The Impact of the Vietnam War on American Religion and Culture. Mike lectured twice to a full auditorium about his war experiences, the challenges of coming home, and his evolution as a veteran against the war. He also talked about his time in jail for selling a now legal drug. He made friends with his fellow prisoners, as well as with the sheriff who ran the jail. In the evenings, Mike would entertain them all by reading Charles Bukowski stories.

At his university lectures, Mike was introduced as “the world’s most interesting man,” a tag line popularized by Dos Equis commercials that noted “His charm is so contagious, vaccines have been created for it” and ended with “Stay thirsty my friend,” a line Mike liked to repeat. One participant at Mike’s lectures, Sandra Castellino, a housemate and friend, said no student in the room had their cell phone open, and there was an unusually long line of students who wanted to speak with him after the lecture.

“Mike not only stayed as long as the students wanted to talk, he offered to meet them at a coffee shop later and did so with many of them individually,” she added. “They were hungry for authenticity, something Mike had in abundance.”

Mike was a devoted father to his daughter, Madelyn, nicknamed “the Mad Lion,” who inherited his gift of laughter and infectious smile, and a stepson, Rio Acord. Growing up, Mike was a fierce protector of his younger brothers, Greg and Walter, who both predeceased him.

In the early 1980’s Mike went north to Alaska to work with the Sierra Club Legal Defense Fund,

where he was a special envoy to the Tlingit village of Angoon on Admiralty Island. He worked under the guidance of the director of the Alaska office, Durwood Zaelke, a lifelong friend. Zaelke later recruited Mike to assist with conferences in Costa Rica, Cape Town, Vancouver, and Marrakech for an international network of 2,000 environmental enforcement officials from 150 countries that Zaelke directed. Mike later joined the Institute for Governance & Sustainable Development, an international think tank Zaelke founded in Washington, D.C. and Paris.

Mike became an effective climate diplomat over the past two decades. “He earned the trust of other climate negotiators instantly and was able to open their minds to the evidence showing the need for deeper and faster climate action,” said Maxime Beaugrand, a French climate negotiator and colleague. She added that “Mike also helped steady our team with his humor and humanity.”

In addition to his published story, “Give Yourself Permission to Be Sober,” Mike was working on other stories for a collection with the apt title “Places I’ve Done Time.” In a story called “Big Daddy”— that’s what the Black Marines in his platoon called him — Mike told of going home on emergency leave when his infant half-brother died. He wrote:

“We landed in Danang and they had my orders for me as soon as I got off the plane. They told me I was to take the Air Force C141 transport sitting on the runway in the distance on the tarmac. “Hurry Marine!” someone yelled.

“I made my way over to the huge Air Force jet. I stood next to where I thought I would be climbing aboard. The pilot or co-pilot came over. I saluted. He had two blankets in his possession and gave them to me. ” What are these for?”, I said. It was over a hundred degrees on the tarmac. “You’ll see Marine.”

“I climbed aboard and saw what he meant. Metal boxes filled the cargo area. Rows of metal caskets, stacked two high. I was leaving Vietnam with the dead. The brutality and sadness of war was in front of me. The blankets were to keep me warm. They had to cool down the plane to preserve the bodies for the ride home. I walked the rows of caskets looking at the names and saw that some of the dead Marines had just joined. You can tell with their Service Numbers. The other branches used numbers I didn’t understand.

“I sat and buckled up as we taxied for takeoff. These caskets were going home to mothers, fathers, wives, brothers and sisters. Their

lives never to be the same. I was going home to see the small casket before it was lowered into the ground. My mother thinking that God had punished her for leaving her three boys and then having another child with another husband.

I wrapped the blankets around me like a shroud. I started to cry as we lifted off. We were all leaving Hell, and going home. Hopefully most of us would be joining my brother in Heaven. He was probably the only one of us with a clean soul.”

Mike was also working on a novel. He imagined going on a book tour one day starting at Shakespeare & Co., a bookstore he often visited when working out of his office in Paris, a city that he loved. His favorite cafes there included the St. Regis Café near his office on Île St. Louis, a small island in the middle of the Seine, La Perla in the Marais, and Café Les Deux Magots in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, once frequented by Ernest Hemingway, Simone de Beauvoir, and other literary giants.

Mike overcame the challenges of a tough childhood, a traumatic war, and a long and thirsty return to civilian life. Through it all, he managed to bring empathy, optimism, and humor to all who knew him.

He burned the candle bright at both ends during his adventurous life. He agreed with Hunter S. Thompson that “life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming ‘Wow! What a ride!’”

“Mike had one hell of a ride,” Zaelke said, “and we will forever hear the echo of his laughing voice yelling ‘Wow!’” Zaelke is collecting Mike’s stories with the goal of publishing them. Mike’s friend, musician Michael McDonald, has volunteered to record a couple of the stories as a tribute.

A celebration of Mike’s life will be held December 7th in Montecito. Contact zaelke@igsd. org for details. Contributions in Mike’s memory can be made to the Maasai Girls Education Fund, an organization founded by his friend, Barbara Lee Shaw.

Carl Arlington Butler

7/30/1939 - 10/19/2024

Carl Arlington Butler was a dedicated career firefighter, beloved husband, proud father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Born in Los Angeles, Carl spent 36-years serving the community as a member of the Los Angeles City Fire Department. He worked his way up through the ranks, having retired to the position of Battalion Chief. His commitment to the protection and safety of others was unparalleled. In 1992, during the height of the Los Angeles riots, Carl won the fire department’s highest honor: The prestigious medal of Valor. He carried this with pride for the rest of his life

Carl’s career was only part of his rich, fulfilling life. He met his wife, Janice, in college and in 1966 they were married. They shared 58 wonderful years raising their two daughters, Ashley and Evelyn, as well as traveling the world. Together, they visited over 25 countries together, including the UK, Europe, Africa, Australia, Egypt, Hawaii, French Polynesia and many others.

Carl’s enthusiasm for life included celebrating traditions for holidays, and creating/hosting elaborate parties just for fun. He especially loved Halloween and thoroughly enjoyed dressing as various beloved children’s characters such as Spong Bob, Shrek, Beetlejuice and Beavis. He loved to see the smiles on children’s faces when they believed that they had met the actual character!

Carl was an active Rotarian, volunteer at Carriage Museum, and an avid golfer. His most revered trait was his ready sense of humor and quick wit.

Carl is survived by wife Janice, daughters Ashley and Evelyn, grandchildren Mackenzie and Hayden, younger brother Larry, and many close friends.

Rest in peace, Carl Your legacy of family traditions, courage, and love will not fade.

“Celebration of Life” services will be held on Friday, November 8th at 11 am (Loper Chapel in Ballard).

Mary Ann Jordan 7/31/1940 - 9/18/2024

Mary Ann Jordan passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 in Santa Barbara, California, following a 5 year battle with dementia.

Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on July 31, 1940, Mary Ann was the oldest of 3 daughters, raised in a house filled with midwestern practicality and high expectations. Her father, Richard C. Jordan worked at the University of Minnesota, serving as Chair of the Mechanical Engineering Department for 27 years and Dean of the Institute of Technology for 8. Her mother, Freda May (Laudon) Jordan, worked as a school psychologist. Mary Ann, her sisters Carol and Linda, and their mother, would spend summers in a rustic cabin on a remote island in the middle of Lake Kabetogama in Northern Minnesota. Here at their “Retreat from Reason”, the sisters enjoyed a life with few modern luxuries as they swam for hours, fished for their dinner, sang songs, put on skits, and read by lantern each night. Throughout Mary Ann’s life, she would recall her times at the lake with great fondness for the sense of adventure and independence it had offered the young women.

After graduating from Alexander Ramsey High School in Minneapolis in 1958, Mary Ann attended Carleton College for 2 years before transferring to the University of Minnesota to complete her degree in mathematics. She went on to the University of Rochester to earn her PhD in Cell Biology studying salamander organelles. It was while in Rochester that she agreed to go on a blind date with fellow Minnesotan, Paul Lommen, a graduate student of Physics. After presumably discussing the merits of pickled herring and frozen pond skating, the date was declared a success and they were married shortly thereafter in 1965. Hopping around the U.S. for various post-doc assignments, they celebrated the birth of their first daughter, Andrea, in 1969, and second daughter, Kate, in 1972. The foursome settled in Santa Barbara in 1977.

Throughout her life, Mary Ann was passionate about travel, managing to visit countless places on seven continents. As a junior in High School, she bravely signed up for a year-long exchange program traveling to Belgium to live with a family and attend school. While in graduate school, Mary

Ann leapt at the opportunity to spend 6 months sailing the South Pacific on the Te Vega research vessel, studying marine biology, and forging a life-long love for the ocean. Mary Ann told stories of the defining experience for years to come, encouraging her children and grandchildren to explore the unfamiliar. Years later, when she had migrated from the lakes of Minnesota to the seaside city of Santa Barbara, Mary Ann would relish “beach days” with her daughters as opportunities to explore tide pools and poke sea anemones, rather than lounge in a reclining chair.

As a scientist and adjunct professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara, Mary Ann was driven to excel. She became an expert in light and electron microscopy and did seminal work on anti-cancer drugs that acted on cell division and the assembly and structural organization of microtubules. She authored and co-authored more than 100 peer-reviewed research papers that were published in highlyrespected scientific journals. Mary Ann was highly sought out as a research collaborator and lecturer all over the world. Later in her career, she was instrumental in a start-up company integrating Western medicine with Chinese herbal medicines in the hunt for novel anti-cancer drugs.

Mary Ann shared 25 years of marriage to David Johnson, enjoying their home in the Santa Barbara hills – watching the fog roll in over the ocean in the distance, listening to the birds, and growing avocados and oranges together. They adventured to remote places including the Yukon territory and the Seychelle Islands. Mary Ann cared deeply and advocated fiercely for Dave during his struggle with cancer and gave him great comfort before his passing in 2009.

As fortune would have it Mary Ann’s dear friend, Sia, introduced Mary Ann to her widowed brother Alan Staehle, and the two fell deeply in love and married at age 70. They were dear companions and savored each other’s company for 14 wonderful years with shared curiosity and world travels. Summers at Alan’s home in Ouray, Colorado were spent nurturing wild flowers, jeeping, climbing mountains (several over 13,000 feet!), and swimming in the local hot springs. During winters at Mary Ann’s home in Santa Barbara, they loved the rugged foothills and crashing surf of the beaches.

Mary Ann always said her daughters were one of the best things she ever did. She laughed and played and engaged with her children and grandchildren at every opportunity – never shying away from a conversation or learning experience. She took countless lessons – ballet, scuba diving, belly dancing, and paint-

ing. She grew glorious gardens, made remarkably good wine, and concocted strange meals. She loved to sing, site-read unknown pieces on the piano, and dance to her own rhythm. She was infinitely curious about all things and all people, dismissing conceit in herself and others. Not even the gift of 100 more years on this beautiful earth could have quelled that curiosity.

Mary Ann is loved and remembered by her loving husband, Alan Staehle; Andrea Lommen and Stuart VanOrmer; Kate (Lommen) Hickey and Peter Hickey; Carol (Jordan) Wawersik and Wolfgang Wawersik; Linda (Jordan) Cogdill and John Cogdill; Christina Johnson and David Clark; Bonnie (Johnson) Murphy and Steve Murphy; and Shakti (Johnson) St. Michael and Shiva St. Michael, and grandchildren Eko, Tiu, Rose, Finn, Sunny, Rose, Xyla, Adelaide, and Jameson. Mary Ann was preceded in death by her parents Dr. Richard C. Jordan and Freda May (Laudon) Jordan, and by her late husband, David Johnson.

Please join Mary Ann’s family in celebrating her life at the Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara, 1535 Santa Barbara St at 2pm on Saturday, January 4th, 2025. Reception to follow. Donations in her honor may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the League of Women Voters.

Karl John Kassity

4/7/1932 - 9/29/2024

We lost an extraordinary man, Dr. Karl Kassity, on September 29th, 2024. He passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on Sunday afternoon, at 92 years young. A long-time resident of Santa Barbara, Karl was born at Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Annette DiAntonio and Alexander Kassity, and spent his early years in Cheltenham. The family relocated to Buffalo before moving to Altadena, CA in 1949, eventually settling in Encino, where Karl attended Van Nuys Senior High School. He went on to graduate from Loyola College, class of 1954. He was the oldest of 4 children: Alexandra (Sandra) Kassity (deceased), Robert (Bob) Kassity and Barbara (Babs) Kassity-Lowell. Karl lived a full, beautiful, & accomplished life excelling both personally and professionally. He was a highly regarded physician, respected on both local and international levels, and achieved great success as a businessman. He mar-

ried his high school sweetheart, Barbara Joan Taft, August 20th, 1955. They were married 25 years, and had 3 children: Mark, Nadine, and Jeannine. Karl attended and graduated Medical School at Marquette Medical School of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. He was Board certified in Anesthesiology & Critical Care Medicine. He served our Country as a Physician and Flight Surgeon in the Air Force- where he spent 3 yrs in Europe on a G.I. Bill stationed at RAF Chelveston in Rushden, England. Upon completing his service requirement, he was Honorably Discharged and returned to Canoga Park, California, where he completed his Internship and Residency in Anesthesia at UCLA and LA County Medical Center. Karl was recruited and asked to join Cottage Hospital, in Santa Barbara, where he moved his wife and family in 1965.

Karl went on to have a very impressive, remarkable, and distinguished career, joining the Santa Barbara Anesthesia Medical Group in 1965, as the 7th member of the Group. He later took on the position of Chief of Staff at Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, serving from 1984 to 1985. He not only served as the pioneering anesthesiologist for the first and numerous subsequent open-heart surgeries at Cottage Hospital, but also maintained an impeccable record throughout his career, never losing a patient under his care as an anesthesiologist. Karl was the founding Medical Director of the Cottage Outpatient Surgical Center and played a key role in its establishment. He further wrote the groundbreaking manual on ambulatory surgery, The Ambulatory Surgical Center, in addition to producing numerous other notable publications. He was also a vital member of President Reagan’s Western White House Medical Team at Rancho Cielo, situated just north of Santa Barbara. Karl was invited to travel to Jerusalem, Israel for 3 months to share and teach the advancements of Western Medicine and Anesthesiology at Hadassah Hospital in 1974, moving his wife and children temporarily for an experience of a lifetime with the bonus of being emersed in the family’s Catholic Faith. He held many Board positions in the Santa Barbara community including 8 years on the Cottage Board of Directors, Wood Glen Hall, Casa Dorinda, Aviation Country Club and La Cumbre Country Club. Additionally, he was a critical part of building the new wings at Cottage Hospital from a medical and fundraising perspective. Even after retirement, Karl attended Grand Rounds at Cottage on a regular basis as he loved to learn and had a passion and unwavering commitment toward medicine, patients, colleagues, and staff. The list of accomplishments and appointments goes on and that is

to say, he was interested and curious in most everything, and he put 110% into whatever he did. He even became a wine connoisseur in his later years and enjoyed a nice glass of red wine. In September of 1989 he married Patricia Stetson Looman. They were married 35 years.

He was very active with his family snow skiing all over the world including heli-skiing in Europe, our Mammoth condominium which he purchased on a handshake in 1968 was and will always remain a family favorite. He loved water skiing, windsurfing, boating, traveling globally, scuba diving, and cruising-too many cruises to count- he organized a Mexico family reunion cruise in 1990 of 32 family members-the first of many more cruises to come. He played tennis- a member of SB Tennis Club, loved golf- he was a long-standing member of La Cumbre Country Club, he was an avid reader, and a history buff who loved playing the guitar. He spent many years enjoying stag ski trips and river rafting adventures, had a deep appreciation for museums, and loved listening to the Barbershop Quartet- he was truly a lifelong learner. Close to retirement he pursued his pilot’s license and flew for many years. He loved his flying group with the Aviation Country Club and his Men’s (“The Gents”) Monthly Luncheon, and Men’s Golf Group, The Campaneros, at La Cumbre Country Club. Even with his full schedule, most of all he treasured every moment spent with his family, fully enjoying, and cherishing the experiences they shared.

Karl was generous, poised, lived with integrity and was always a teacher to his children and grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, 2 siblings, 3 children, 4 grandchildren: Steven, Jonathan, Sophia, and Gable, 2 great grandchildren, Cooper and Reese and a large extended family. We were incredibly lucky to have quality and quantity time with our Dad. He will be forever in our hearts, and we will carry on his incredible legacy. His life was absolutely a life well lived. We love you, Dad!

As Dad would say in many toasts, “May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm on your face, And the rain fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of his hand.”

In leu of flowers please donate to Cottage Hospital where he spent his 40-year career and his life long pursuit of helping those in need and a Cottage Hospital Charitable Benefactor, himself: Cottage Advancement | PO Box 689 | 400 W. Pueblo Street | Santa Barbara, CA 93102-0689.

The family will be planning a Celebration of Life in January of 2025.

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Loretta OsborneMary

12/10/1923 - 10/23/2024

On October 23rd, Heaven gained an angel when Loretta Osborne transitioned from this world. In her typical way, Loretta said, “I love you,” to her son before she went, and her passing was peaceful.

Born Loretta Mary Unzueta December 10, 1923, in Santa Barbara, Loretta was the fourth child of Romalda (Medina) and Simon Unzueta. Eventually, there were eight Unzueta siblings; the family was tightknit with everyone chipping in with household chores and looking after the garden, goats, rabbits, and chickens. Loretta walked uphill to McKinley School, attended Santa Barbara Jr. High, and graduated a proud “Don” from Santa Barbara High.

In 1944, Loretta married Hurchel Osborne of Beattyville, Kentucky; in 1945 they welcomed a son, Ken Osborne. The family had a good life in Santa Barbara, enjoying many weekends and holidays with Loretta’s family where Ken was surrounded by aunts, uncles, and cousins. Loretta was hardworking, never one to shy away from contributing, she carried that trait all through life. From working as a clerk at Learner’s Clothing, to managing the Fountain at Grants, to the Snack Shack Burger Stand at Chapala and Ortega, Loretta greeted everyone with a smile and warmth. When he attended SBHS, Ken got to share that experience with his mom at the Snack Shack and his parents’ work ethic passed to him. In 1981, Loretta and Hurchel moved to Solvang where she made her home for 34 years.

Loretta kept busy working at Fred & Myrtle’s Burger Stand in Buellton and Moore’s Photo in Solvang, but will be most remembered by Valley residents for the years she worked at Roser’s Drugs and the Hallmark Store. Loretta never forgot a face and formed lasting community connections. Loretta valued family, good friends and fun, and made time for those. Loretta loved spending time with her son Ken and she and Ken’s wife, Carolyn, were good friends who could walk a shopping

center, a casino, a pretty path for hours, laughing and making memories. Loretta was happy to lend a hand at Ken’s shows; she was proud of the work he did to curate a quality collection of jewelry, Native American and Western artifacts. Loretta always enjoyed the friendly competition of Bingo games at the Senior Center and always made time to drive to spend weekends with her sisters, and then, in later years, was a constant presence at her brother Martin and Belen’s home. All Loretta’s nieces and nephews benefitted from the love, encouragement and attention she shared. As a beloved Tia, Loretta was counted on to listen and to have a good time with. When Loretta was 76, her great-nephew Michael was born, and every week, without fail, for years, Loretta was there to help with child-care. At 80, Loretta would chase Michael around the backyard, take him for walks, and still help Belen to cook dinner! Loretta loved to travel, at the mere mention of a trip, she was packed and ready to go. Loretta felt so special when Ken and Carolyn took her to Opryland! At 86, Loretta joined Martin’s family for their annual trip to Kauai where she delighted in having locals hack into a coconut for her so she could drink the sweet milk, she helped gather driftwood to make a beach-house, and hiked the trails at Waimea Canyon. When she moved to Reno at 92, Loretta enjoyed good years with Ken and Carolyn, cheering on her favorite Nascar drivers and NFL teams, betting the games with Ken, and she was always ready for The Price is Right and Let’s Make a Deal. When Loretta’s health began to really decline, Ken had to make the tough decision to move Loretta to the Terracina Group Care Home; she was lovingly cared for and she still so valued the daily visits and kisses from her son Ken.

Loretta had a whole host of family to welcome her into Heaven; her husband, her parents, and all her siblings were waiting to greet her. Loretta leaves behind Ken and Carolyn, her grandchildren, Mark Eitreim of Asheville NC, Lisa Osborne Hoiseth, and Sheri Sharp of Orcutt, CA, four great grand-children, six great-great grand-children, and three generations of nieces and nephews; all of whom were blessed by Loretta, all of whom will miss her dearly. Funeral services will be Wednesday, November 13, at 10:00 a.m. at Loper Chapel, 2465 Baseline Avenue in Ballard, grave-side services immediately following next door at Oak Hill Cemetery.

NOTICE OF PREPARATION AND PUBLIC SCOPING HEARING

for an Environmental Impact Report for the Utility-Scale Solar Amendments Project Release Date: Thursday, November 7, 2024

Notice is hereby given that the Santa Barbara County Planning and Development Department will be the lead agency preparing an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Utility-Scale Solar Amendments project in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Public Resources Code § et seq.). The purpose of the Notice of Preparation (NOP) and scoping meeting is to solicit comments on the scope and content of the environmental information in connection with the proposed project. P&D will also accept written comments from interested persons and organizations. The EIR will consider the potential environmental effects of the project based (in part) on the comments received in response to the NOP and at the scoping meeting discussed below. The NOP is available on the project’s webpage at: https://www.countyofsb.org/792/Utility-Scale-Solar-Comprehensive-Plan

Additional information regarding the project will be posted to this website as it becomes available.

All comments must be received by 5:00 p.m.

Monday, December 9, 2024

Please send your comments on the NOP to Zoe Carlson, Project Manager, Planning and Development Department, 123 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 or by e-mail to carlsonz@countyofsb.org

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THE ART OF PEDRO DE LA CRUZ

‘EL AMOR A LA VIDA’ @ S.B. WINE AUCTION

PCommunity-Minded, Funk Zone–Based Artist’s Work Unveiled at This Weekend’s Wine Auction

by Matt Kettmann |Photos by Ingrid Bostrom

In the early months of the pandemic, those dark, disturbing days of 2020 when no one knew what sort of future would come, humans everywhere searched for signs of brightness and hope. There was an especially vivid flash in Santa Barbara that summer when the work of an artist named Pedro De La Cruz graced the cover of Santa Barbara Magazine and started popping up on many of our social media feeds.

Recalling the portraiture of Picasso, storytelling of Rivera, tranquility of Mexican villages, and allure of palm-lined shores, his vibrantly colored, easygoing but emotionally evocative pieces brought brief sunshine to our lives, reminding us of the good days and providing consolation that they’d eventually return.

By then, De La Cruz was already a known quantity to those in the know, a full-time painter working in a tiny Funk Zone studio who has a penchant for wide-brimmed hats, denim jackets, and checkerboard shoes. When one of his works sold at a charity auction for $100,000 in 2018, he even more quickly became a favorite of private collectors and discriminating galleries.

But for those of us not up on what’s up in our city’s visual art scene, discovering De La Cruz during that time was a revelation. Whether squiggly portraits of long-haired women, stark black-and-white sketches of

mariachis, or rainbow-colored pueblo-scapes, his works exhibit a combination of confidence and contentment, acting as studies of people and places comfortable in their own skins. Most of all, a De la Cruz piece kinda makes you smile.

That’s especially true for those of us who love to live here. I’m tired of the phrase, but “I feel seen” by Pedro’s pieces. He captures that sunny, convivial side of Santa Barbara that drew so many of us here and compels us to stay, despite high prices and bigger opportunities elsewhere.

Granted, that’s not the whole story of Santa Barbara, but two-dimensional pieces rarely cover it all. Instead, Pedro’s art serves as a positive-minded platform for celebrating this place and bringing its diverse populace together, a community-building effort he diligently carries out away from the canvas as well.

There’s a healthy amount of escapism too, which may be why it struck such a chord during the pandemic.

He explained his work flow while showing me some recent ink drawings: “There’s no going back. You have to be in your zone, to find the joyful peace in that moment. The tea in her hand?” he said, looking at another image. “That’s the only thing that matters to me. Everything else disappears.”

edro De La Cruz is not the first artist to be showcased during the biennial Santa Barbara Wine Auction, the black-tie gala held every two years by the Santa Barbara Vintners Foundation to raise money for Direct Relief and the Community Health Centers of the Central Coast (CHC). But he is the first to produce a painting specifically for the event, where it will be live auctioned before the swanky crowd. Can it fetch anywhere near the $100,000 that his 2018 painting did?

That would very much please the foundation’s president Jessica Gasca, a winemaker who owns the Story of Soil brand. “There’s just a lot about Pedro’s story that is incredible and very reflective of the work we are trying to do,” said Gasca, who credited vintner Doug Margerum for introducing the foundation to De La Cruz’s work. “The population we are trying to help through Direct Relief and CHC are the underserved communities and at-risk populations who don’t have the means to take care of their health.”

When asked, De La Cruz wasn’t an immediate yes, but he changed his tune immediately when he learned of the CHC connection. “That’s what sold me,” he said.

The next step was painting something that worked for the event. “It was hard to see something that didn’t exist yet,” said De La Cruz. “But then they said, ‘Just be you; be authentically you.’ ”

He painted a woman in a vineyard, holding grapes in a basket, with a bright yellow bird on her outstretched hand, using bright colors so that it would stand out from the gala stage. Calling it “El Amor a La Vida,” De La Cruz said that he may be the tiny bird, but that the woman is the community, holding it all up. “She’s the one doing the work. I’m just trying to find ways to help out.”

Gasca is very pleased with the finished piece, and believes that, in coming from humble beginnings and rising to success, De La Cruz is uniquely qualified to understand the people that the auction is benefitting.

“When you meet Pedro, you can see his heart,” said Gasca. “And when you see his painting, you can see his heart through that. He was absolutely the right person for this.”

See sbwineauction.org.

Pedro De La Cruz in his art-filled Funk Zone studio

This Pedro De La Cruz painting, “El Amor a La Vida,” will be auctioned off at the Santa Barbara Vintners Foundation charity wine event on November 9 at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara.

POPSICLES TO PRIVATE COLLECTIONS

“Damn, that’s the guy I want to be,” De La Cruz recalled, as my eyes welled with tears. “I was one of those little kids,” he told Chris a few months before he died. “I wanted to be like you.”

The oft-told legend of Pedro De La Cruz starts on the streets of Tijuana, where he was raised by parents from the states of Jalisco, which will later inspire his colors, and Sonora, which lent the village aesthetic. He’s poor and barefoot on streets of broken glass, selling popsicles to get by.

His grandfather was a respected architect in Mexico, but his parents’ generation was more about working hard blue-collar jobs, his mom cleaning houses and his dad installing carpets. They came to the United States in the 1980s when Pedro was 10 years old and settled here, where he graduated from Santa Barbara High in 1992.

He found solace in art at a young age his first commission was from his uncle during high school but pursuing as much wasn’t really in the cards for his family. “I did it quietly more than anything,” explained De La Cruz, who studied the works of masters like Matisse, Modigliani, Kahlo, and Basquiat. “It wasn’t really our culture. You get real jobs.” (His mom still wonders when he might get a real job.)

Thinking that he might follow in his grandfather’s footsteps, De La Cruz took a drafting class at SBCC. “Architecture gave me that formal foundation of design,” he said. “It taught me about space and how to construct. If the stairs don’t fit in the house, the whole place doesn’t work.”

He worked a series of jobs, including for the county’s probation department, where the military mindset of juvenile hall messed him up a bit, and at Saks Fifth Avenue, where he learned what getting laid off meant. “They said it wasn’t personal,” he recalled. “But it’s very personal. I don’t have any money!”

While painting at his townhome studio near the now-defunct Hidden Oaks Golf Club, De La Cruz started layering in jobs, promising to never put all his eggs in one basket. “I didn’t like the idea of someone else controlling my destiny,” he said. “I had backups to the backups.”

He was working at the Museum of Art when he decided to paint full-time. That move was inspired by another artist, the late Chris Potter, who was a very close friend of mine. Unbeknownst to me, Potter’s son and De La Cruz’s daughter went to school together, so the two of them would often judge the kids’ art shows together. At one event, Potter spoke to the class about his decision to leave his stockbroker job and paint full-time.

De La Cruz dove into the work, painting prolifically while teaching himself how to be a successful entrepreneur by ingesting YouTube videos and podcasts about sales, marketing, and client acquisition. After visiting a Keith Haring show at The Broad in Los Angeles, he realized that art shows can be events. “I was just breathless,” remembered De La Cruz, who then brought similar energy to his pop-ups and openings. “The whole thing was an experience. You walk through and come out transformed.”

Thanks in part to that 2018 auction, which was for Storyteller Children’s Center, where his wife worked, he got placements at galleries in Montecito and Santa Barbara. Then the commissions started coming more frequently they are now the bulk of his income.

He’s frequently invited into the private areas of wealthy clients’ homes to assess the walls and plot paintings. “You’re granted access to a place where someone who is not an artist wouldn’t have access to, so you gotta walk in confident,” he said. Determining what someone wants can be its own art form. “I’m not a psychologist, but I get a sense of people.”

Kim McIntyre, who’s been connected to the art world most of her life and now owns the gallery Art & Soul in the Funk Zone, said that De La Cruz is one of the most collaborative and hardest-working artists she’s ever come across.

“That’s not just about creating his art,” she said. “It’s being out in the community, being inspired by the people around him, spending time with his family, spending time with nature, listening to people, seeing what’s happening. All of these things filter back into his art. That’s why people really resonate with it.”

In her eyes, De La Cruz’s straddling of a critical line is the key to his “meteoric rise” in the scene. “In my experience, you have more of the traditional artist focused solely on their art, or more of a sales-oriented artist who is seeking out people who want to buy their art,” she said. “For Pedro, it’s very much emotion and passion driving him, but with that intentionality. That is unique and makes it really interesting to work with him.”

COMMUNITY AS CANVAS

When I visited him a couple of Fridays ago, De La Cruz his jeans covered in paint, his head wrapped in a saggy beanie had just finished a rather huge piece for a client in Woodland Hills. It was originally meant to be a pueblo scene, with adobe homes, horses, chickens, and so forth, but the couple had checked out Fiesta on his recommendation and wanted to shift the painting in that direction. He took that call while on vacation in Puerto Vallarta, where the sunlight was especially strong, so he brought that brightness back to the canvas while adding flamenco dancers, mariachis, and Santa Barbara features.

He was presently working on a painting of the Lobero Theatre, which will be the cover of their upcoming program. After researching previous renditions of the landmark, De La Cruz decided to

Portraits such as this one make up a large portion of De La Cruz’s work.

incorporate the mountains as a backdrop and two musicians as the foreground. Both the Lobero and Fiesta piece are classic Pedro: playful but ponderous, drawing you in with friendly features and making you want to stay awhile.

De La Cruz is similar in person. His manner of speaking and of being is distinct: mostly mellow and focused like a steady, subtle bass drum, but occasionally interrupted by excited, exclamatory blasts of high hat and cymbal. If we believe our genuine artists to be genuinely artistic, Pedro succeeds. “I’m not a person,” he told me over lunch at Finney’s, relaying what he told his wife when he suddenly jumped up to dance during the recent release of Jaunt Journal (a travel book he illustrated) at Gala. “I’m an artist.”

You’d have to ask him, but I like to think we hit it off during the two meetings we had at his studio in August and October. Our official interviews evolved into conversations of middle-aged, socially busy Santa Barbarans, men trying to be good husbands and fathers, watching our weight, balancing our public and private lives, enjoying this one life we get. I’d like to hang out more.

The other people I spoke to about De La Cruz confirmed my suspicions. “He has such a big following now because he is so nice; he does such great work; he’s super talented; he’s always available,” said Kristina McKean, founder of The Elephant Project, to which De La Cruz has contributed much work and time, including designs for a new pajama line with Sant and Abel. “He wants to be part of the community, and he works so hard. There’s nothing not to embrace about his artwork.”

Also a fan and friend is the emerging artist Belle Hahn, who comes from a much different background. Her late father is the famed New York City art collector Stephen Hahn, who deeply endowed the Music Academy of the West in Montecito, including Hahn Hall.

“He was really a big part of me becoming an artist, so I’ll always be grateful for his guidance and support,” said Hahn over a crackling cell phone on her way to Big Sur last week. She appreciates how they come from incredibly disparate worlds his Tijuana compared to her Manhattan/Montecito yet they converge on the canvas.

“Art meets in the middle, in the same place of expression,” she said. “When you create your own world through color and shape, and then you meet there, it’s a really powerful place.”

De La Cruz is intent on using such power to empower “community,” a word that leaps from his mouth almost incessantly. He’s fixated on the notion of togetherness and the nurturing of it across Santa Barbara and the Funk Zone, where many consider him to be the mayor. Case in point is his Instagram feed, where he constantly promotes nonprofit initiatives and other artists.

“I’m willing to share the eyes that are on me,” said De La Cruz, early in our first meeting. “I think we’re all one; we’re all connected. We claim we’re doing solo shows, but it’s not. It’s a group effort.”

He was particularly moved by the February funeral of our mutual friend Chris Potter, where about 700 gathered to honor his life. “It circles back to that again: Community matters,” said De La Cruz. “Fuck being a legend. I want to be part of the community.”

ALWAYS AMAZING . NEVER ROUT IN E .

Pedro De La Cruz in one of his trademark wide-brimmed hats

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THURSDAY 11/7

11/7-11/10: San Marcos High School Theater Presents: Pride and Prejudice This stage adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic novel, Pride and Prejudice, follows the spirited Elizabeth Bennet during Georgian-era England as she contends with societal expectations, family pressures, and her growing feelings for the enigmatic Mr. Darcy. This show runs through November 16. Thu.-Sat.: 7pm; Sun.: 2pm. San Marcos High School, 4750 Hollister Ave. GA: $8-$10; VIP: $25. Call (805) 967-4815 or email ssaleh@sbunified.org smhstheaterdept.com/event

11/7: CWC Docs: What These Walls Won’t Hold See this 2024 documentary by the filmmaker and formerly incarcerated Adamu Chan, What These Walls Won’t Hold, which chronicles the organization and relationships of the incarcerated during the COVID-19 pandemic at San Quentin State Prison followed by a discussion with Chan. 7pm. Pollock Theater, UCSB. Free Call (805) 893-4637. carseywolf.ucsb.edu

11/7: Old Town Goleta Holiday Event: Lights, Camera, Stroll Celebrate the beginning of the “GoodLandGoodShopping” season with the soundtrack provided by DJ Darla Bea, cookies and cocoa, a stroll through area businesses, dancing under the stars where the holiday lights will be revealed, and a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Claus. 5-8pm. Goleta Community Center, 5679 Hollister Ave., Goleta. Call (805) 961-7500. tinyurl.com/Goleta-Lights

FRIDAY 11/8

11/8: Film Screening, Q&A, and Conversation: National Lampoon’s Animal House and Tim Matheson Enjoy a Q&A with Tim Matheson followed by a screening of 1978’s Animal House (R) about the troublemakers of Delta Tau Chi Fraternity at 1962’s fictional Faber College. Matheson will sign copies of his new book, Damn Glad to Meet You: My Seven Decades in the Hollywood Trenches. 8pm. SBIFF’s Riviera Theatre, 2044 Alameda Padre Serra. $7-$12. Email help@sbiff.org tinyurl.com/TimMatheson

11/8-11/10: S.B. Printmakers Annual Pop-Up Print Sale Meet artists, learn about printmaking, and shop affordable works in a diversity of skills such as linocut, woodcut, screen printing, etching, monoprint, and more as well as contemporary techniques of digital editing and photopolymer etching with a special exhibition of prints by Gary Chafe (1937-2017). Reception: Fri.: 4-6pm; Sat.: 10am-4pm; Sun.: noon-4pm. Community Arts Workshop, 631 Garden St. Free. Call (805) 637-9246. tinyurl.com/SB-Printmakers

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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

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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

11/8, 11/10: Opera S.B. Presents: Pagliacci Ruggero Leoncavallo’s thrilling drama paints a portrait of lust, jealousy, and murder inside a troupe of comedians, featuring the tenor aria “Vesti la giubba.” Fri.: 7:30pm, Sun.: 2:30pm. Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. $96-$191. Call (805) 9630761. lobero.org

SATURDAY 11/9

11/9: Mercado Raíces y Sueños Enjoy a special story time and a performance from Oaxacreations, with their colorful oversized puppets and dancers. Make your own flower crown, write a love letter to yourself, and browse handmade items for sale at the marketplace. 10am3pm. Michael Towbes Library Plaza, 40 E. Anapamu St. Free. (805) 962-7653. tinyurl.com/Mercado-Market

11/7: S.B. Bowl Sofi Tukker: The Bread Tour, CAROLA, Shermanology, 6:30pm. $45.50-$85.50.1122 N. Milpas St. Call (805) 962-7411. sbbowl.com

11/8: Carhartt Family Wines Live Music, 5pm. Carhartt Cabin, 2939 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. Free. (805) 693-5100. tinyurl.com/CarharttLiveMusicNov8

11/8-11/9: Maverick Saloon Fri.: Redondo B*tch, 9pm. Sat.: Rebel Heart, 8:30pm. 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. Free. Ages 21+. Call (805) 686-4785. mavericksaloon.com/event-calendar

11/8-11/9: M.Special Brewing Co. (Goleta) Fri.: Looking West, 6pm. Sat.: Spare Parts, 6pm. 6860 Cortona Dr., Ste. C, Goleta. Free. Call (805) 968-6500. mspecialbrewco.com

11/8-11/9: M.Special Brewing Co. (S.B.) Fri.: Rastan, 8pm. Sat.: Will Stephen’s Band, 8pm. 634 State St. Free Call (805) 968-6500. mspecialbrewco.com

11/9: Arrowsmith’s Wine Bar Brian Black, 7pm. 1539 Mission Dr., Solvang. Free. Call (805) 686-9126 or email anna@arrow smithwine.com arrowsmithwine.com/events

11/9-11/10: Cold Spring Tavern Sat.: Jared Nels, 1:30-4:30pm. Sun.: Tom Ball and Kenny Sultan, 1:30-4:30pm. 5995 Stagecoach Rd. Free. Call (805) 967-0066. coldspringtavern.com

11/9: Hook’d Bar and Grill Marika and the Ohms, 3pm. 116 Lakeview Dr., Cachuma Lake. Free. Call (805) 350-8351. hookdbarandgrill.com/ music-on-the-water

11/9: Lost Chord Guitars Christian Love, 7pm. $10.1576 Copenhagen Dr., Solvang. Ages 21+. Call (805) 331-4363. lostchordguitars.com

11/9-11/12: SOhO Restaurant & Music Club Sat.: Walter Mitty & His Makeshift Orchestra, Minishoppingcart, 9pm. $15. Ages 21+. Sun.: S.B. Jazz Society, 1pm. $10-$25. Nomad Tango Presents Remembrances: An Authentic and Immersive Celebration of Dance, 7pm. GA: $39.19 incl. $4.19 Fee, VIP: $55.2 incl. $5.20 Fee. Ages 21+. Mon.: Young Singers Recital, 5:30pm. Free Tue.: CAMA, 6pm. Free. 1221 State St. Call (805) 962-7776. sohosb.com

11/10: SAMsARA Winery & Tasting Room Sunday Fundays Live Music, 2pm. 6585 Calle Real, Ste. E., Goleta. Free. Call (805) 845-8001. tinyurl.com/ SamsaraLiveMusicNov10

11/10: Wylde Works Irish Music Jam, 8pm. 609 State St., Free. wyldeworks.com

11/11: The Red Piano Amanda Fish Band, 7:30pm. 519 State St. Free. Call (805) 358-1439. theredpiano.com

11/12: Longoria Wines Live Music, 6pm. Free. 732 State St. Call (805) 679-5158 or email info@longoriawine.com tinyurl.com/LongoriaLiveMusicNov12

11/13: Carr Winery Brian Kinsella, Jimmy Rankin, 5:30pm. 414 N. Salsipuedes St. Free. Ages 21+. Call (805) 965-7985. carrwinery.com/event

11/9: Soul Bites: A Funky Fall Soulful Gathering The S.B. Black Culture House will bring L.A.-based jazz funk trio The Funky Neighbors to S.B. 1-4pm. Soul Bites, 423 State St. Free. Email SBBlackCultureHouse@gmail.com. tinyurl.com/FunkyFall

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From left: Camille Tracy, AJ Javanbakht, Jane Voigt, Josiah Mitchell

The band’s first album in eight years, IntheShadowoftheHoly Mountain, showcases a vibrant evolution in their folk/indie-rock sound, celebrating their enduring bond as musicians and friends. with special guest Molly Sarlé

WEDNESDAY NOV 20

This exclusive onstage event fosters an immersive melodic adventure. Performing Mendelssohn’s String Quintet No.2 in B flat major, Op.87, the third movement: Adagio e lento together for the first time, observe the artists’ trial and error as they try to recreate the composer’s intent. Enjoy a special “Q & A” with the musicians following the performance. This event made possible by the generosity of Mahri Kerley.

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Holiday Party Dates still available! Can accommodate 2-150 people 600 Olive Street

11/11:

VFW Post 1649 and PCVF Veterans Day Ceremony Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1649 and the Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation will host this ceremony with presentations and performances by the UCSB Color Guard, Gold Coast Pipe & Drum Band, David Gonzales and the S.B. Choral Society and The Prime Time Band; speeches by keynote speaker U.S. Army veteran Brooks Firestone and Lieutenant Colonel Tim Downing, Department Chair, UCSB Army ROTC Surfrider Battalion; and a flyover by the Condor Squadron. There will be seating for up to 500 people. 11am. S.B. Cemetery, 901 Channel Dr. Free. pcvf.org/veterans-day-ceremony

11/10: The S.B. County Veterans Community Presents the S.B. Military Ball Come for community, socializing, dinner, and live music. Military mess dress or black tie required. Social hour: 5pm; dinner and music: 6-10pm. Veterans Memorial Bldg., 112 W. Cabrillo Blvd. Veterans: $55; GA: $75. Call (805) 618-5080. sbcmilitaryball.org

11/11: Lompoc Rotary Club Veterans Day Gather for this U.S. federal holiday dedicated to American veterans of all wars. 11am. Lompoc Veterans Memorial Bldg., 100 E. Locust Ave., Lompoc. Free. lompocrotary.com/events/calendar

11/11: S.B. Golf Club Veterans Day Special All active or retired veterans who play today will receive a small range bucket and a S.B. Golf Club logo ball marker. Book a tee time and mention you served. 8am-5pm. S.B. Golf Club, 3500 McCaw Ave. Applicable green fees apply. (805) 687-7087. tinyurl.com/Veterans-Golf

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Terry Ortega's grandfather Francis W. Dominguez, Company H 357th Infantry Army of the U.S. Purple Heart recipient.

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11/9-11/10: UCSB Fall One-Acts Enjoy three one-act plays directed by UCSB senior directing students under the mentorship of a faculty directing mentor. Sat.: 2 and 7:30pm; Sun.: 2pm. Studio Theater UCSB, Department of Theater & Dance. Free-$3 suggested donation. Call (805) 893-2064. theaterdance.ucsb.edu/news

11/9: Sketching in the Galleries All skill levels are invited to sketch from original works of art in current exhibitions under the guidance of museum teaching artists. General materials will be provided. 11:15am. S.B. Museum of Art, 1130 State St. Free-$15. Call (805) 884-6421 or email info@sbma.net sbma.net/events

11/9: Collectors’ Clinic Bring heirlooms to area volunteer experts who can help identify the media, maker, and date to help provide historical context for your valued objects. 10am. S.B. Mission Archive-Library, 2201 Laguna St. Entry Fee: $10; $5 per object (limit of three objects). Call (805) 682-4713 x131 or email collections@sbmal.org sbmal.org/events-1/collectors-clinic

11/9: The Great Strides Walk for Cystic Fibrosis Join as an individual or a team and complete a walk to fundraise for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, whose mission is to provide those living with the disorder the opportunity to live long, fulfilling lives. 9am. Chase Palm Park, 323 E. Cabrillo Blvd. Free. Call (323) 939-0758 or email jasmith@cff.org. tinyurl.com/GreatStrides24

SUNDAY 11/10

11/10: Nomad Tango Presents: Remembrances Enjoy a ballet presentation of Pas De Deux Bolero by Rodney Gustafson and a tango show by Corporation Tango followed by a milonga (tango party) afterward. If you want to sit, you must make a dinner reservation (food for purchase), or you must stand. 7pm. SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State St. $35 (dinner not included). Call (805) 962-7776 or email info@nomadtango.org tinyurl.com/RememberanzasNov10

11/10: AFSB Kids Draw Architecture Gallery

Opening Reception The Architectural Foundation of S.B. will display the original drawings for the 2025 calendar that depict Old Mission S.B. by artists ranging in age from 3 to 16 years old. 1-3pm. Call (805) 965-6307 or email info@afsb.org. tinyurl.com/AFSB-KidsDraw

11/10: Chamber Music Concert: Cuarteto Latinoamericano The award-winning string quartet will perform their Tribute to the Americas program, which includes the works of Héitor Villa-Lobos, George Gershwin, Antonin Dvořák, and more. 2-3:30pm. Mary Craig Auditorium, S.B. Museum of Art, 1130 State St. $20-$25. Call (805) 884-6421. sbma.net/events

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11/11:

Science Pub: Western Monarch Overwintering Learn about butterfly biology; populations and fluctuations; how the Western Monarch Count tracks monarch butterflies migrating through our area; and what we can do to help this species locally from Western Monarch Count Regional Coordinator Charis van der Heide. 6:30-8pm. Dargan’s Irish Pub & Restaurant, 18 E. Ortega St. Free. Email rgarcia@sbnature2.org sbnature.org/calendar

TUESDAY 11/12

11/12: CAMA Presents: San Francisco Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra Presents Venetian Splendor: Vivaldi Four Seasons & Gondola Songs This versatile ensemble will play this program on period instruments in celebration of the 300th anniversary of Vivaldi’s masterpiece. 7:30pm. The Granada Theatre, 1214 State St. UCSB Students: $20; GA: $41-$123. Call (805) 899-2222. ticketing.granadasb.org/events

11/12: Film Screenings: Afro Italians: Stories of Resistance, Renaissance, and Community Enjoy a screening of two short films, Daphne Di Cinto’s Il Moro and Alan Maglio and Medhin Paolos’s Asmarina, both examining the long and ongoing history of Black African life in Italy with a post-screening discussion with the filmmakers to follow. 7pm. Pollock Theater, UCSB. Free. Call (805) 893-4637. carseywolf.ucsb.edu

WEDNESDAY 11/13

11/13:

UCSB A&L Presents Anne Lamott: Somehow: Thoughts on Love American novelist and nonfiction writer, political activist, public speaker, and teacher Anne Lamott will discuss, with grace and humor, about finding love late in life, the changing ways we love our children, and how love can keep us going in a painful world. UCSB students: $16; GA: $32-$57. 7:30pm. Arlington Theatre, 1317 State St. Call (805) 893-3535. artsandlectures.ucsb.edu/events

11/13: S.B. Women’s Literary Voices Presents Savouring Her Words: An Evening with Chef & Writer Pascale Beale Celebrate the release of chef and author Pascale Beale’s new cookbook, FLAVOUR: Savouring the Seasons: Recipes from the Market Table, with an interview, a cooking demonstration, and tasting of the Grape Harvester’s Salad 6pm. Apples to Zucchini Cooking School, 2300 Garden St. $40. Email sbwomensliteraryvoices@gmail.com. sbwomensliteraryvoices.org

11/13: The Theatre Group at SBCC Presents Mrs. Bob Cratchit’s Wild Christmas Binge This hilarious comedy with music is a retelling of A Christmas Carol in which Ebeneezer Scrooge’s ghostly visitor has lost all navigational skills, Tiny Tim is insufferable, and Mrs. Bob Cratchit is at the end of her rope. The play shows through November 23. 7:30pm. Jurkowitz Theatre, SBCC West Campus, 721 Cliff Dr. $10-$20. Call (805) 965-5935. theatregroupsbcc.com/current-season

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Wed, Nov 13 / 7:30 PM

Arlington Theatre

A lyrical writer who takes on the most complex, intimate parts of life with grace, humor and precision, Anne Lamott discusses finding love late in life, the changing ways we love our children and how love can keep us going in a painful world.

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

Through the lens of a generational memoir, ER physician and leading health equity advocate Uché Blackstock reflects on the deep inequities in the U.S. healthcare system and offers prescriptions for how to change them.

BLIND PILOT DEBUTS NEW ALBUM AT LOBERO THEATRE

“The crown jewels of Oregon indie” just released their first album in eight years In the Shadow of the Holy Mountain after a marked period of musical hiatus and personal reflection. Acclaimed indie folk band Blind Pilot is bringing their dynamic sound to Santa Barbara’s own Lobero Theatre. They will perform on November 16 at 7:30 p.m. and are excited to share their new release with the lively indie folk fan base of Santa Barbara.

After releasing several albums and touring the Pacific Northwest, the group experienced a collective hindrance in creative production. Bandleader Israel Nebeker endured a personal writer’s block and took a sabbatical from musical endeavors for several years. Band members Ryan Dobrowski, Kati Claborn, and Luke Ydstie followed suit; each embarked on personal journeys to ultimately rediscover their sound as a group. Nebeker found himself soul-searching in Scandinavia in the hopes of reconciling his identity with his roots in the nomadic Sámi community. A ritual drum ceremony,

as well as extensive conversations with a humanitarian group in Mexico City, provoked Nebeker’s career rebirth. His decision to return to songwriting inspired him to pursue a different approach toward his craft by setting a goal for the group to write an entire album in one month. This methodical shift fostered positive group chemistry and collaboration, and this ultimately secured the band’s cohesive sound once again.

ART AND SOUL AMONG THE FUNK

Many art galleries in Santa Barbara go by the plan of a main-drag location, discoverable to walk-up traffic as well as regulars. The relatively young Art & Soul, one of the new galleries on (or off) the block in town, is more of the hidden-jewel variety.

To find the space, head down to the Funk Zone and the lower Santa Barbara Street zone within the Zone with the popular hotspots Fox Wines, the Nook, and the craft breweries Topa Topa and Lama Dog in the Waterline Building. Tucked cozily down a small alleyway next to Lama Dog, you find the artistic oasis of Art & Soul, identified by its colorful sign and a lean rusted metal figurative sculpture by Barry Dwayne Hollis, perched like a welcoming sentry by the front door.

Hollis is the current showcased artist, on a list of diverse artists going back a year-andchange in the gallery’s history.

The parties behind the operation, which involves a gallery, gift shop, and event venue, are Kim McIntyre and her 17-year-old daughter Bella DiBernardo, and the place is loosely based on a gallery where McIntyre grew up in the small coastal town of Ogunquit, Maine. Way out west on the “other” coast, in a spot situated about a block from the ocean, Art & Soul was born.

As McIntyre explains, “It is a motherdaughter independently owned business. Bella has been instrumental in all aspects of the business, from concept to creation. She works with me at the gallery, curating exhibitions, selecting merchandise, meeting with artists, organizing community events and workshops, and assisting during openings.

She is also an exceptionally talented artist.”

Although the business started out in the vein of a gift gallery, McIntyre comments that “the space just really calls for big art and lots of community involvement. It gets beautiful natural light, and we try to keep the atmosphere welcoming. We believe that art should be accessible to everyone not intimidating or off-putting and we aim to break down the disconnect between art making and art selling.”

So far in the gallery’s history of monthly exhibitions, the list of spotlighted artists has been an intentionally varied one, from Hollis’s rustic rusted sculpture to post-impressionistic canvases by Mark Russell Jones to work of established artists Cecily Firestein and Diana Postel.

Among the events held in the gallery is hosting the local arts celebration of 1st Thursday, presenting “Conversations with Artists” and art workshops and events including “Cacao and Expressions,” linked to the Palma Colectiva. A weekly movement class, “Lil Movements” is taught by Lily Hahn Shining and plans are underway to enact outreach with local schools and retirement communities.

Speaking to the more immediate community and neighborhood surrounding the gallery space, McIntyre insists that “community is very important to us, and we love being a part of the Funk Zone. Our neighbors in the Waterline Building are all extremely supportive and a big part of our current success. Being in the Funk Zone, we are surrounded by people actively creating art, making it easy

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to support local artists and craftspeople.”

That said, Art & Soul will soon be migrating from its “hidden jewel” perch by the sea and headed to the more centralized profile of a gallery space on State Street, by the Arlington Theatre. A gallery-launching exhibition, opening December 12, will feature Santa Barbara artists Pedro De La Cruz, Sylvan Butera Rich, John Baran, and Brad Betts. The current plan is to remain in the Waterline Building space through March, and look for a new Funk Zone location, in addition to the State Street profile.

McIntyre says, “We look forward to bringing our distinctive style of gallery exhibitions to the Arts District, and offering even more community workshops and events. We hope to encourage a greater revitalization of patronage of the arts, and to work with our new neighbors to support the continued growth and success of the arts in Santa Barbara.”

See artandsoulsb.com.

—Josef Woodard

Christopher Durang, Tony-winning playwright of Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, passed away last April. In a celebration of his work — absurd, fatalistic comedies of aggressively dysfunctional relationships — the SBCC student showcase kicks off the holiday season with one of Durang’s lesser-produced works, Mrs. Bob Cratchit’s Wild Christmas Binge. In this Durang take on A Christmas Carol, Scrooge exists in the same universe as Enron’s Ken Lay and Jeff Skilling, and real estate tycoons Leona and Harry Helmsley.

In Christmas Binge, Mrs. Cratchit is not the gentle, godfearing housewife you remember from Dickens’s original work. She is fed up with the harsh realities of poverty in 19th-century London. When Scrooge’s midnight ride with his ghost guide brings him to the Cratchits’ life of squalor, it sparks an interesting connection. “The play centers around Mrs. Cratchit, whose life is awful. Disconnected from family, poverty, all these children her beleaguered husband keeps bringing home randomly … she’s had it up to here. And Tiny Tim, usually the heart and pure soul of A Christmas Carol, is insufferable and unbearable,” says director Katie Laris. “And into that awful reality comes Scrooge, who’s a kindred soul, and she feels a sense of connection to him through space and time.”

Like in Dickens’s story, the ghost guide in Christmas Binge is desperately trying to create a path to salvation for the sins of the old miser, but Durang’s version sends that redemption story off track almost immediately. Says Laris, “As humans, we want redemption, but in 2024, we see all around us that it’s not always the case.”

See the show at the Jurkowitz Theater on the Santa Barbara City College campus November 13-23. “Hopefully we’ll all be in a good mood,” says Laris of the post-election opening date. “Either way, the theater is a place for us to come together and laugh.” —Maggie Yates

—Madeline Slogoff

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Blind Pilot will perform at the Lobero on November 16.

Grace Wilson and AJ DeAugustine in the SBCC Theatre Arts Department’s production of Mrs. Bob Cratchit’s Wild Christmas Binge, by Christopher Durang, directed by Katie Laris

The exterior of Art & Soul

ART ABOUT LIFE, DEATH, AND CLOWNING

CELEBRATED LATE ARTIST KEITH PUCCINELLI SHINES POSTHUMOUSLY WITH POOCH EXHIBITION, AT UCSB

To start at the end, Keith Puccinelli’s fascinating posthumous show POOCH: The Art Full Life of Keith Julius Puccinelli ends its story with a vision of the artist’s own death. Wending back through the UCSB Art, Design & Architecture (AD&A) Museum to its deepest gallery, we come across the grimly witty piece “Yet Another Dead Motherfucker,” an image of a clown corpse that is, true to this artist’s form, beautifully drawn across several large pieces of paper and bigger than life and death.

The image might be more startling if we weren’t regularly prepared by the exhibition leading up to this point. The story and the critical backstory of Puccinelli’s art is conveyed outside the museum entrance. The drawing “3 Men with Tongues,” seen in its original small scale inside the museum, has been radically enlarged and serves as an epic poster, underscoring his familiar motif of exposed tongue. Puccinelli’s diagnosis of tongue cancer in 1997 ultimately ended his life in 2016, but it was also a motivating force for his prolific plunge into art-making in his later

years, a fruitful second chapter of an artistic life that began with his highly successful work as a graphic artist.

For one signature touch, he gravitated toward the doppelgänger figure of the clown, spun from the proximity of his name to the commedia dell’arte Pulcinella, a tragic jester figure. Hence, the pithy nickname “Pooch.”

The twists and turns and voluminous body of art Puccinelli produced is the basis of POOCH, an illuminating portrait of a unique artistic voice. The exhibition is the longawaited fruition of a project delayed by pandemic realities, showcasing the massive gift of more than 600 Puccinelli works to the AD&A Museum after his death. Curator Meg Linton was the ideal point person for this ambitious undertaking, having curated Puccinelli’s show at Otis in Los Angeles and as a personal friend of Puccinelli and his wife, Fran (who died six months before Keith).

Linton has wisely organized the show into facets of the artist’s life and work, including a room devoted to his graphic designs and such subject-driven subcategories as “Clowns” (with a jar of free red clown noses for the taking), “The Everyday” (images like the pooping cow, dubbed “Explosives Mfr.”), and the “The Smoking Section.” His love of smoking was something he revered and regretted, channeled into images of him with cigarettes, matchbook hijinks, and a ceremonial folk art–like matchstick door, from the “Lucky is Again” series.

On the register of celebrated artists Puccinelli admired and was influenced by are political satirist Robbie Conal and introspective-artist-with-a-dark-eyed-cartoonist flair Philip Guston. The Guston connection is made evident through the side by side showing of Puccinelli’s “Star Chaser” and Guston’s “Sea,” from the Museum’s permanent collection.

Certain single images jump out of the mass of imagery, like “Burning Animals, Jack Rabbit” and “Study for Applestuffed Head,” both tinged by a soft-edged surrealist/grotesque touch. It is a testament to Puccinelli’s personalized vision, audacity, and honesty not to mention a wily and leavening sense of humor that his art often juggles matters of mortality, social injustice, and life affirmation. And his own brand of artworldly clowning.

One of the rare, inspiring sidebar aspects of the POOCH exhibition is the generous front gallery wall space given over to Santa Barbara–based artists, tantamount to a selective survey of art born here. The connection of Puccinelli and this survey is at least twofold. He and his gallerist/collector wife, Fran, avidly collected work of local artists they admired, and many of whom were also part of the buzzing Puccinelli social web.

Among the highlights of this salon within an exhibition are works by Richard Ross, Jens Pedersen, and Dane Goodman, a longtime friend, motivator, and sometimes collaborator of Puccinelli, as in the unique and utterly collaborative show tug at the Westmont Museum of Art in 2015. Fabric artist Julia Ford’s “CLUBBED, Proboscis Longus” echoes Puccinelli’s interests in anatomical details and gleefully mutated iconography.

Speaking anatomically, one of the more disarming pieces in the show is his sculpture of a large tongue, a subject of obsession and foreboding for the artist. “Salt Lick” situates a white, salt-lick-like tongue under glass, like a combo specimen and sculptural object. The piece is placed next to the final, death-related gallery to the rear of the museum space, where other end-of-the-line references pop up in pieces such as “The Ascension” a view of clown shoes levitating above the ground and the small but impactful “Tomb of the Unknown Artist.” Here, he winks at Warhol, applying a Campbell’s tomato soup can to a gravesite scene, with an implied snigger in the face of death.

Heading back to the entrance, we get a last whiff of Puccinelli’s sly whimsy on the way out, passing the word-based stencil piece he punnily calls “Exit Stencilist.”

Puccinelli has passed out of this dimension, but one sign of success with POOCH is the degree to which the show allows his art and his sensibility to spring to life in this posthumous bazaar of a show, lined with wit and his special brand of wary wisdom. —Josef Woodard

POOCH: The Art Full Life of Keith Julius Puccinelli is on view at UCSB’s Art Design & Architecture Museum through December 15. The museum is free to the public; gallery hours are Wednesday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m. See museum.ucsb.edu.

“Study for Apple-Stuffed Mouth” by Keith Puccinelli

“Salt Lick” by Keith Puccinelli

“Tomb of the Unkown Artist” by Keith Puccinelli

BOOK THE DATE FOR SANTA BARBARA’S FIRST ART BOOK AND PRINT FAIR

OFF REGISTER COMES TO CAW ON NOVEMBER 16

Embrace a unique opportunity to savor both creativity and community at Off Register, Santa Barbara’s first-ever art book and print fair. Taking place on November 16 at Santa Barbara Community Arts Workshop (CAW), this free, all-day public event will bring together more than 60 exhibitors from across the country working in a wide range of printmaking practices, ranging from zines and artists’ books to silk-screen printing and fine art publishing.

This homegrown, hands-on operation is organized by a team of local artists and academics passionate about printmaking, publishing, and building a DIY (do-it-yourself) and DIT (do-it-together) community here in Santa Barbara. The all-volunteer organizing group includes James Van Arsdale and Kestrel Tseng, among others, who met with me to share some of their plans for the inaugural Off Register event. The term which is used to describe when a print job’s elements are misaligned or displaced is a bit of a nod to embracing the imperfectness of things that are high-touch or handmade in our increasingly digital world. Which is not to say that these artists shun technology. As a matter of fact, they embrace it in many ways.

“There hasn’t been an event like this in Santa Barbara before, so it’s really exciting to us, and hopefully to a lot

of other people too,” said Van Arsdale, an accomplished artist and Associate Professor of Graphic Art & Design at Santa Barbara City College. “We’re inspired by these other fairs, like the Printed Matter New York Art Book Fair and Los Angeles Art Book Fair. And also the Zine Fest in L.A., or there’s this San Francisco Zine Fest in the Bay Area. All these are inspiring for us to think, ‘Well, why isn’t this going on here?’ ”

Rather serendipitously, Tseng, an artist and the founder of Bird in Hand Press (a Risograph print shop, workshop space, and print-focused design studio), ran into Van Arsdale right after attending the Los Angeles Art Book Fair. “James told me, ‘I’ve been thinking about organizing an art book fair for Santa Barbara for a while. Would you be interested in doing something like this?’ And of course, I was like, ‘Yes, absolutely!’ ”

She continued, “It was just so inspiring to see the whole community gathered together to sell and appreciate paper prints, especially like paper print media and small publishing, analog print. … It’s a field that’s kind of, you know, not in its heyday, so it’s great to be able to see the community is still alive, and there’s still a lot of cool things. So, James really got the ball rolling, and we started organizing this. And of course, Alex Lukas [Associate Professor of Print and Publication] at UCSB also has a RISO program there, and he got involved right away as well. And then we brought Madi Mason [Loud Flower Art Co.] and Garrett Gerstenberger [High Desert Print Co.], who are both silk-screen printers, and then we decided to throw this event.”

Unlike other art book fairs, Off Register is not limited to paper but will include silk-screen printers who work with fabric. “The other thing that’s separate and different about Off Register, I think, is the focus on education. Just from the get-go, with James and Alex being involved, we knew that we wanted to bring some aspect of the educational

promotion for print and art in conjunction with the book fair,” said Tseng.

With that objective in mind, in addition to opportunities to meet, converse with, and purchase work from a diverse group of artists and publishers, Off Register will feature hands-on demonstrations of innovative contemporary print techniques, symposium-style panel discussions, and performative readings, alongside a gallery exhibition of printed work “embracing the imperfect,” Tseng and Van Arsdale explained.

While exhibitors pay a small fee to promote their work, the event is completely free to the public, thanks in large part to sponsorship from Albert McCartney, founder and director of RISO Studio Arts, explained Tseng. Artist and printmaker Jayes Caitlin (Heavy Gel) is another key contributor from the RISO Studio Arts team.

In addition to live music by guitarist Sam Adams and DJ Hannah Yoo, demonstrations, workshops, and interactive activities include pinback buttons with SBCC Graphic Art + Design, RISO and MiScreen printing demonstrations where you bring your own shirt or purchase one to customize a design, live screen printing with MindGarden, and zine making with Santa Barbara Public Library on the Go! Panel talks and discussions include: Current Impressions: The Modern Printmaker & Entrepreneur (Natalie Andrewson, Madi Manson, Garrett Gerstenberger, and John Pham, moderated by Kestrel Tseng) at noon; What Is a Book? (Errant Press) at 1 p.m.; Text as Practice (David Horvitz, Louise Sandhaus, and Allyson Healey, moderated by Alex Lukas) at 2 p.m.; Listening (with Others) (Michael Ned Holte presented by Sming Sming Books) at 3 p.m.; and New Life in the Public Domain (Cita Press) at 4 p.m. —Leslie Dinaberg

Off Register: The Santa Barbara Art Book & Print Fair is free and takes place Saturday, November 16, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., at the Community Arts Workshop (631 Garden St.). Food will be available for purchase on-site. For more information, see offregistersb.org.

The organizing team for Off Register Art Book & Print Fair: (from left) Garrett Gerstenberger, James Van Arsdale, Alex Lukas, Kestrel Tseng, and Madi Manson (not shown: Albert McCartney, Jayes Caitlin)

More than 60 exhibitors from across the country working in a wide range of printmaking practices will be at Off Register.

Some examples of the variety of works on paper that will be part of Off Register Art Book & Print Fair

TELL ME A STORY

THE EXPLOSION OF AUDIOBOOKS HAS SOME ROOTS IN SANTA BARBARA

When’s the last time someone sat down and read you a story? For the growing number of audiobook fans, that could have been this morning.

“The world has exploded, and the opportunity has exploded,” said Pamela Dillman, a Santa Barbara voice actor, narrator, and producer.

It’s true. In June, the Audio Publishers Association reported that the industry’s revenue increased 9 percent in 2023 after growing by double digits for more than a decade. The Association reports that 38 percent of American adults have listened to an audiobook in the last year. The industry is now worth more than $2 billion.

Dillman, who has her roots in acting, said she started narrating audiobooks in the ‘90s, when there were fewer opportunities. She said the annual Audiobook Publishing Conference the field’s major networking event consisted of a few dozen publishers and 50 or so narrators. But over the past three decades, she said, thousands of narrators have flocked to the industry as more titles are recorded each year.

Narrator, voice actor, and actor Claudia Dunn said she’s one of those thousands. Dunn has a degree in music and dance, and worked in the White House Press Office in the ‘80s. After leaving Washington, D.C., she moved to Los Angeles to do on-camera work, with voiceover work, such as commercials, industrial narration, and video games, coming as a natural outgrowth. In 2019, she turned a serious eye to audiobooks, starting work with a private coach.

Dunn said she’s seen a growing diversity in narrators especially since the pandemic, where she said the industry gained an influx of different voices and a greater awareness of authentic casting.

“People weren’t doing a Spanish accent anymore. You were getting an authentic first-language Spanish speaker. That was expanding the business and the whole industry,” Dunn said.

Narrating audiobooks is, Dunn said, an athletic endeavor that requires attention to the quality and consistency of your voice over several hours.

“As a beginner narrator, maybe you would have a ratio of six hours of prep and recording this is kind of an industry

window six hours to one finished hour,” Dunn said, adding that the ratio goes down with experience.

For Dillman, there’s also an eye for perfection and endurance, such that the narration sounds consistent from chapter to chapter.

“If your tummy is grumbling, if you’re dehydrated, if you didn’t get enough sleep the night before, it shows in your voice,” she said. “So, if you’re picking up from the chapter you recorded the day before and then you happen to listen to them back-to-back, you’re like, ‘Wait a second. I need to record that whole chapter, because it literally isn’t a match and it will throw the listener off.’ ”

Within Santa Barbara, Dillman and Dunn said there’s a growing interest in recording and producing audiobooks, especially from independent authors in the area.

“What I think is especially unique about Santa Barbara is the Santa Barbara Writers Conference. It’s really a hub for indie authors,” Dunn said, adding that she’s presented about audiobooks for the last couple of years of the conference and noticed authors slowly gaining an understanding of the marketing power of publishing an audiobook and print edition simultaneously.

“When authors understand that, they start thinking in terms of releasing as an audio before they even finish their book,” Dunn said.

Dillman said that publishing an audiobook edition of a title alongside a print edition can also help independent authors catch the attention of a major publisher.

“The independent publisher and to a certain extent the narrator can help with that marketing because the more we are known and respected the more attention we will get for that finished product for that for that author,” she said.

Dillman’s production company, Unforgotten Books, came about during COVID-19, when she started learning the technical aspects of audio production. It initially focused on recording and producing books in the public domain.

“I began to become fascinated with how many books that were recorded in the early days of the audio world,” she said. “Perhaps it’s time to examine whether they should be rere-

corded, and many of those are in the public domain now.” From there, Dillman said, she started hiring other narrators whose voices suited particular texts, eventually expanding beyond the public domain to contemporary independent authors.

“That’s what I really have become really passionate about is the opportunity for independent authors to understand the importance of the audio realm in promoting their product and having it be seen and heard by a wider audience,” she said. Audiobooks do reach a wider audience, from the visually impaired to those with reading disabilities or those with long commutes.

While audiobooks are on the rise, so is voice technology and artificial intelligence. Both Dillman and Dunn were honest about how AI is changing the industry. Dunn noted that they, as narrators, are constantly upping their game.

“It’s important that we don’t rest on our laurels, and what worked 10 years ago isn’t necessarily going to work now,” she said.

Dillman said that while AI is making strides toward realistic voices all the time, it’s still missing that “human element.” She said just the other day, someone sent her recordings made with AI, and initially, the voice sounded authentic, down to its breaths and quality.

“It was only when you listened for a more dedicated period of time that you realized, ‘Oh, wait a second, there wasn’t actually a reaction there,’ ” she said.

Ultimately, for both Dillman and Dunn, art comes down to the human experience.

“I don’t think human beings are going to eventually decide wholly to only engage in the non-human experience,” Dillman said.

Both Dillman and Dunn received nominations for several 2024 SOVAS (Society of Voice Arts and Sciences) Awards in multiple audiobook categories. The Gala ceremony is held December 8 at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles.

—Christina McDermott For more information, see pameladillman.com and claudiadunn.com.

Narrator, voice actor, and actor Claudia Dunn. Along with audio books, Dunn has narrated for commercials, video games, and industrial purposes.

Narrator, actor, and producer Pamela Dillman. Dillman runs her own production company, Unforgotten Books.

CAMA BRINGS PHILHARMONIA BAROQUE ORCHESTRA TO THE GRANADA

Baroque music’s sizable contingent of fans and curiosity-seekers in Santa Barbara have sometimes been an underserved community in a given season. It can seem like the special culture of baroque and early music is an esoteric side channel of classical music, rather than a formative bedrock of western musical tradition.

Not so this season, which is blessed with reasons for baroque aficionados to rejoice. Within the next three months, the concert calendar features Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment (featuring soprano Julia Bullock) at the Lobero Theatre on January 21, Camerata Pacifica’s still-young baroque subplot focus, at Hahn Hall on January 17 and February 28, and, more pressingly, the acclaimed Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra on Tuesday, November 12, at The Granada Theatre presented by CAMA.

Tuesday’s affair, also featuring the return of mandolinist Avi Avital and soprano Estelí Gomez on the thematic turf of Vivaldi and Venice, promises to be a very fine introduction to the baroque smorgasbord to come. Although the centerpiece of the program heads down the middle of baroque bestof channels, with the oft-heard chestnut of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, the context becomes more inventive with the intertwining of Venetian songs popular among gondoliers through the years.

Welcome to the program with the moniker Venetian Splendor: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and Gondola Songs

This will be the Santa Barbara “threepeat” appearance by Avital under CAMA’s auspices, most recently heard last year in a fascinating duet with Chinese accordionist Hanzhi Wang.

Israeli-born Avital has a deep connection with baroque music, along with myriad adventures in various periods and genres of music.

Soprano Gomez born in Watsonville, California, and Yale-educated will lend her vocal services as surrogate gondolier for the evening. She arrives with the imprimatur of two Grammy Awards, for her contemporary music work with the Silk Road Ensemble and the groundbreaking vocal group Roomful of Teeth. (Roomful’s membership, incidentally, also includes baritone Dashon Burton, who recently entranced the Granada audience with his Mahler “Songs of the Wayfarer” performance at the CAMA season opener featuring the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra.)

Adding festivity and scholarship to the evening, there will be a pre-concert preview at SOhO, at 6 p.m., and a free prosecco toast at the Granada at 6:30 p.m. The talk will be presented by Ben Pringle, a fine singer and “serious” musician who also has a claim to fame as a member of a less serious, but nationwide famous musical ensemble, Nerf Herder.

In keeping with the Venetian vibe of the night, cloaks and masks are encouraged for all comers. As Pringle points out, “Venetian patrons of music and theater in Vivaldi’s time would often wear masks to concerts, almost six months out of the year. It’s not just a ‘carnival’ time thing that we usually think of.”

—Josef Woodard

The Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra presents Venetian Splendor: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and Gondola Songs Tuesday, November 12, 7:30 p.m. at The Granada Theatre (1214 State St.). For tickets and additional information, see granadasb.org.

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Prep Sports

Santa Barbara High Athlete KAI MAULT Defines Versatility

In a time of specialization with many athletes being pigeonholed to one sport or one position on the field, Santa Barbara High superstar Kai Mault has taken an alternative approach and flourished in the process.

With Multiple Sports and Multiple Positions Promising Student Has Big Future Ahead

by Victor Bryant | Photo by Ingrid Bostrom

Over the past several years, the Santa Barbara High football program has experienced steady improvement and transformed from a plucky underdog into an annual contender in the CIF playoffs, and Mault has been the driving force.

“I’ve been coaching high school football since 2007, and as far as an athlete goes, he is right up there as one of the top athletes, if not the top, that I’ve been fortunate enough to coach,” said Santa Barbara High coach Nate Mendoza. “The key word is competitor. We see the best in Kai in big games.”

As a sophomore in 2022, Mault exploded onto the scene as wide receiver. He finished the season with nearly 1,000 yards receiving and 10 touchdowns. The Dons finished with a 9-2 record overall and claimed a share of the Channel League title.

Mault’s key contributions as a sophomore on varsity were stunning, considering he never played tackle football before high school. His instincts, balance, and spatial awareness complemented his above-average raw athleticism in a way that can’t be taught.

“Growing up, I played everything: soccer, basketball, baseball. I played flag football. I wasn’t allowed to play youth [tackle] football yet; my parents made me wait until high school,” Mault said. “A big part of it was I also surfed. Surfing was a big part of my childhood, and I think that’s what made me good at everything I do. The balance that it takes to ride a surfboard is a good base level to go into everything else.”

As a junior in 2023, Mault started on both sides of the ball and made an immediate impact on defense including a 65-yard interception return for a touchdown against Ventura that sparked a crucial Channel League victory. He also had a 72-yard touchdown pass in that game that would foreshadow his overall contributions as a senior.

The Dons went on to defeat a very good St. Paul team in the opening round of the CIF-SS Division 4 playoffs before

dropping a thriller against Corona Del Mar, 24-21, in the second round.

Despite the loss, Mault displayed his ferocious competitiveness against Corona Del Mar with a 37-yard touchdown reception that tied the game late in the fourth quarter. He finished with seven catches for 155 yards overall.

On August 6, 2024, Mault committed to play baseball at UC Davis. He was excited to reach a goal that was at the top of his list when he started high school.

“I always figured I wanted to play baseball in college from the start of high school. That was kind of my goal. I was kind of antsy about playing football,” Mault said. “This summer, I put in a bunch of work just grinding throughout, and when the opportunity came, I went up there [to Davis] and loved the school. The staff was just amazing to me. They are very good people, so it was an easy decision for me.”

Fast-forward to the beginning of this football season and the emergence of Laird Finkel as quarterback for Santa Barbara, and the Dons’ passing attack was poised to reach new heights. Finkel is the 15th ranked pocket in the nation according to ESPN’s recruiting rankings.

Finkel and Mault developed instant chemistry as the duo combined for five touchdowns through the air and nearly 500 yards during the first four games of the season.

The Dons were undefeated at 4-0 when disaster struck in the form of a collarbone injury to Finkel during a hometown rivalry game against San Marcos. Mault stepped in as quarterback for the final three quarters, and the game ended in a 20-20 tie. Santa Barbara was riding an eight-game “Big Game” winning streak that San Marcos was able to snap.

“It’s been tough. It has been a big adjustment, but the staff and team around me has been amazing,” said Mault of adjusting to the quarterback position. “There’s been a whole lot of support, and I just feel very comfortable out there with the people I have around me. And that’s what makes me do what I can do.”

Over the next two games, Mault was able to put up incredible numbers rushing the ball from the quarterback position, but the offense suffered as a whole due to the lack of chemistry in the passing game. Mault rushed for 117 yards on 14 carries in a 35-6 loss to Newbury Park and followed that up with 154 yards and two touchdowns on 17 carries in a 41-28 loss to Rio Mesa.

“It just speaks to him not only as an athlete, but as a person. He never blinked or balked at the opportunity to play quarterback. He knew that’s what gave us the best chance to be successful each Friday night,” Mendoza said. “We saw

leaps and bounds of improvement from Newbury Park to Rio Mesa.”

After dropping their first two Conejo Coast League games, Santa Barbara was in a position where they needed to win the final three games of the regular season to claim an automatic playoff berth.

With their backs against the wall, the Dons got on track against Calabasas as Mault rushed for 163 yards and two touchdowns on 14 carries in the 28-21 win. This included a 46-yard touchdown run with 38 seconds remaining to put Santa Barbara in front.

Santa Barbara received excellent news as Finkel was able to return to the lineup in a limited capacity against Westlake. With his quarterback on the field, Mault put together a truly unique performance, which included five carries for 127 yards and two rushing touchdowns, a 17-yard touchdown pass, and four catches for 65 yards receiving and a touchdown. Santa Barbara won the game, 31-0.

Despite a heavy dose of adversity this season, the Dons had an opportunity to lock up an automatic playoff spot with a victory over Thousand Oaks this past Friday, but dropped a nailbiter 34-28. Mault had a 47-yard touchdown run and a five-yard touchdown catch in defeat. After sweating out the selection process, Santa Barbara received an at-large berth and will match up with El Modena in the first round of the CIF-SS Division 4 playoffs on Friday, November 8 in Orange.

Mault’s 10-game regular season stats are a testament to his versatility. He finished with 652 yards rushing and nine touchdowns on 52 carries, which breaks down to an astounding 12.3 yards per carry. Add that to his 601 yards receiving and seven touchdowns on 28 receptions, and Mault has put together a truly historic senior season.

Despite being committed to UC Davis for baseball, Mault has also received significant interest for football from some of the Ivy League schools. He maintains a 4.4 GPA. In addition, University of San Diego and University of Idaho have been actively vying for Mault’s services on the gridiron. With a GPA to match his versatile athleticism, Mault certainly has an exciting future to look forward to. n

Santa Barbara High’s Kai Mault is a standout on the baseball and football teams.

WILDWONDER Getaway Celebrates Women, Wellness, and Western Spirit in Santa Ynez

Travel

Every time I return to Alisal Ranch, I feel a wave of nostalgia for this special place. Although I didn’t grow up on a ranch like my father, I still got to experience a taste of ranch life during my childhood attending brandings and rodeos, and visiting guest ranches like Alisal Ranch.

I got to experience the Alisal in an entirely new way during the WILDWONDER retreat in October. This curated women’s retreat, put on by Alisal Ranch and hosted by hospitality guru Trisha Cole, gave me a deeper appreciation for not only the ranch, but also for the magic that happens when a group of women comes together to share, learn, and grow.

First launched in 2022, WILDWONDER brings together talented female artisans, chefs, wellness leaders, and winemakers from up and down the West Coast (each thoughtfully selected by Cole and the Alisal team) for three days of immersive classes, demos, and dinners. As part of the retreat package for this fourth edition, guests enjoy accommodations; all breakfasts, dinners, and drinks; and access to specialized programming and classic ranch activities like horseback riding and archery.

Alisal

Ranch Retreat Embraces the Nostalgia and Artistry of the Wild West

by Hana-Lee Sedgwick

On my way to the retreat, I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect, but I knew I was in for a few days of fun and hopefully, the chance to learn something new along the way. I checked in, then headed to my charming guest cottage, outfitted with a wood-burning fireplace and tasteful ranch-style décor. Noticeably absent was a TV, something I’ve always appreciated about staying here as it encourages one to slow down and be present a mindset I would soon find to be central to the WILDWONDER experience.

After settling in, I walked across the expansive lawn to the first retreat activity: a hatband workshop with Jaime Haskell of Lovely Bird. A long table displayed an array of Lovely Bird hats in various colors, while women eagerly tried on different styles, searching for the perfect fit. Scattered across tables were ribbons, leather bands, and feathers ready for customizing everyone’s new hats accessories that quickly became the signature look of the week. Bright, refreshing

vermouth cocktails from Ashley Hollister of TW Hollister & Co. were a welcome antidote to the afternoon’s 100-degree heat. After introductions, some cocktails, and admiring each other’s hats, we headed indoors for a delicious three-course meal prepared by the Alisal’s talented culinary team.

The next morning, everyone enjoyed breakfast at their leisure before gathering for a hay wagon ride to our first activity of the day: yoga. Set against the stunning backdrop of Alisal Lake, we eased into a gentle vinyasa flow led by yoga teacher Jasmine Hanson, letting the serene surroundings enhance the grounding energy of the practice. Afterward, I felt both rejuvenated and relaxed, with the stress of my typical busy mornings getting lunches packed and the kids off to school now a distant memory. Already, the retreat had worked its magic, allowing me to fully disconnect and embrace the present moment … and I don’t think I was the only one who felt this way.

while guiding us through the nurturing experience of a mindful tea ritual.

Following yoga, we joined cookbook author Jeanne Kelley for a food demonstration. Surrounded by bowls of grains and seeds, Kelley shared her expertise on these nutrient-packed ingredients, many of which serve as the foundation of her most recent cookbook, Vegetarian Salad for Dinner. Then, we each got to create our own grain bowl lunch from a lineup of vibrant ingredients, including freekeh, bulgur, black rice, roasted vegetables, figs, and marinated feta.

While some attendees chose to spend the rest of the afternoon on a horseback ride, I opted to beat the heat beside the pool. It proved to be the perfect midday break before we all reconvened for a manifestation session with Lucy and Mary Firestone, the dynamic duo behind the Firestone Sisters retreats and perfumes. The energy in the room was palpable as we settled in, ready to tap into our feminine energy and learn how to set meaningful intentions for the future.

After a bit more downtime, we gathered once again, this time for a wine tasting with Sonja Magdevski of Clementine Carter Wines. Her handcrafted wines were an ideal match for the evening’s family-style feast of vegetarian Indian dishes created by Chef Heena Patel, co-owner of Besharam in San Francisco. The combination of bold flavors, nuanced wines, and interesting conversations truly made for an unforgettable night.

Day three began with a peaceful sound bath led by our yoga and wellness guide Jasmine Hanson, setting the tone for another day filled with relaxation and inspiration. Immediately following, we gathered outside for a serene tea hour hosted by Emily Erb and Anna Morton of Bay Area tea company, Leaves and Flowers. They shared their small-batch teas

Next on the agenda, for me, was a horseback ride. With my trusty new companion, Dapper Dan, we set off on a two-hour ride across the 10,500-acre property. With my phone out of sight (most of the time), I was able to fully appreciate the experience and take in the stunning natural scenery. Such a delight. Luckily, I made it back just in time for the afternoon programming. Jess Jones of Coyote Farm Studio brought hundreds of beautiful marigolds from her farm in Hood River, Oregon, for a hands-on workshop. We each had the chance to dye napkins and bandanas with the vibrant pigments from the flowers, resulting in one-of-akind keepsakes.

To cap off another memorable day of activities, we donned our best Western wear for an evening of mingling, shopping, eating, and dancing under the stars. The festivities began with a whiskey cocktail hour and artisan marketplace featuring handmade goods and jewelry. Afterward, we all gathered for a mouthwatering barbecue feast of grilled steak, chicken, baked beans, coleslaw, pork chili verde, and more. As the last bites were enjoyed, the night concluded on a high note with a fun-filled lesson in line dancing, bringing everyone together in true Western spirit.

Following a restful sleep (the best I’d had in weeks!), it was time to bid adieu to a wonderful few days away. While many retreat-goers rose early for the breakfast horseback ride or the hay wagon ride to enjoy a ranch-style pancake breakfast at Alisal’s historic adobe, others opted for a slower morning before check-out. Regardless of how the day began, the end of the WILDWONDER retreat brought a mix of excitement for new friends made and fun times had and bittersweet feelings as this unforgettable experience had come to an end.

WILDWONDER proved to be a beautiful celebration of women embracing new experiences, prioritizing self-care, supporting each other, and kicking up their boots in Wild West fashion. I know I wasn’t the only one who left feeling inspired and connected, and I’m sure the impact of this retreat will linger with us all long after.

Alisal Ranch offers a number of tailored retreats and experiences in Santa Ynez Valley throughout the year. For more information and a complete schedule, see alisalranch.com.

Horseback riding at the WILDWONDER retreat at Alisal Ranch

Yoga by the lake at the WILDWONDER retreat at Alisal Ranch

Barbara’s

The fences were down and spirits were up as hundreds of people gathered on Sunday, November 3, to celebrate the long-awaited opening of the Michael Towbes Library Plaza. With free entertainment from Santa Barbara Symphony, State Street Ballet, CAMA, Franklin Academy of Folklórico, and Flamenco Santa Barbara; kids’ activities; and 60 local nonprofits there with information tables, the Plaza is already well on its way to serving as a bridge to connect the Santa Barbara community with the Santa Barbara Arts District, downtown merchants, and the myriad of free services provided by the public library. Keep an eye out for a Society Matters report on Plaza Palooza later this week, and visit Independent.com to see Ingrid Bostrom’s full gallery of photos. n

Towbes

by Leslie Dinaberg | Photos by Ingrid Bostrom

Richelle Boyd at the Independent booth

The Summer Solstice booth

Hundreds of people came out to enjoy the opening of the Michael Towbes Library Plaza.

THE WOMEN WALK

My Life

The women walk. On this day, we walk through grassy meadows and soft, pale sand at a neighboring ranch, trails dense with brush and branch, the muck where cattle trod, the shoulders of mud that slope into a vernal pool. We stop to ponder a pond whose surface is distinctly bifurcated into a section of clear, glassy water and one of chartreuse algae as vivid as paint, an oddly dissonant composition, weirdly beautiful. There is a dead coyote on the ground, its fur still healthy and thick, its stomach bloated in death, flies just beginning to investigate. Behind a barbedwire fence stands a shed from a century ago, sagging slightly at the seams; its door hinge rusted; a small square of window dark with dust; the exterior timber turned green, gray, and russet; a testament to how time and weather can transform everything into art. There are wildflowers in abundance: bushes of purple lupine, cream cups, and baby blue eyes in an electric blue imbued with violet, an incomparably delicious color, a color that delights and invites, and we drink it in.

Reflections on the Santa Ynez Valley Women Hikers

There are hiking groups like this all over the country. This one, the Santa Ynez Valley Women Hikers, was started in 1978 by the late Lloyd Mills and friends, and its beloved tradition of Wednesday walks has continued across the decades. Members have come and gone, but the fundamentals remain unchanged: We plan carefully, tread lightly, and look out for one another.

We walk and we talk, and we are a small parade, a flotilla on foot, an irregular procession that breaks into sub-groups and rearranges itself but generally flows and follows the course. We are a river of sound: voice and footfall, crunch of gravel, airborne wisps of laughter. I pause and listen. Language blurs and merges into music; the sound becomes a murmur embracing me, and I feel a communal comfort. Maybe I fixate on the sunlight filtering through trees, the familiar forms of mountains in haze, a serpentine outcrop, a tiny white butterfly. “Every walker,” writes Rebecca Solnit, “is a guard on patrol to protect the ineffable.”

Once, I decided I would try to discern what specific subjects came up in conversation, and whether there were themes — call it cheap sociology on the trail. If you want to know what women talk about, or at least what these women talked about on this particular day, the subjects included books; caregiving; flowers (mostly savoring their loveliness, but also plant identification); the usual litanies regarding knees, hips, diminished bone density, and the aches that now accompany us. But there are unexpected philosophical forays as well, such as wonders versus miracles, or are they one and the same?

We walk segments with different ladies, then move on to someone else. I call it speeddating. There’s nothing intentional about it, but this is how it tends to be. At one point, I found myself walking alongside KC, and we were discussing writing, memoir in particular, and to some extent, our own family histories. We have talked now and then about the loss of

people we have loved and our shared conclusion that the best way to deal with grief is to turn it outward, manifest it as compassion, or kindness, or service. When my brother died, for example, I decided to become a teacher. I wanted some good things to happen because he lived, and in so doing, to extend the impact of his life and keep his spirit alive, whatever that means. It helped a little.

You wouldn’t think this was the type of conversation taking place amid this merry procession of hikers, but we really do range from the frivolous to the profound. There’s venting, too, and advice-giving, and many expressions of gratitude. And there is a palpable sense of mutual caring and camaraderie. We have become a tribe, looking out for one another, governed by an instinct to ease the path, if possible, quietly amazed that we are here together in this unlikely world.

We share a love for this Earth, with its mystery and weirdness and breathtaking beauty. We saunter and sigh; we sweat and kvetch and climb to a shady space beneath the oak trees where we sit on the ground and dine on whatever morsels we’ve put into our backpacks, fleetingly resembling ladies in a painting of a 19th-century garden picnic — in our own way elegant, in broad-brimmed hats and functional attire, passing around strawberries and dried persimmons and malted milk chocolate Robin Eggs.

We are well aware of the troubles beyond this idyllic place. There’s a shadow on every heart these days, but it’s all the more reason to be outside, in the hills and backcountry and mountains and meadows, observing things growing and quietly continuing, the things that will sustain us, the flowers and trees. We are grateful to be here, walking. Passing through, trudging along, a little community in motion. We need one another, and we know it. The challenges will never stop coming, and the losses accrue, and not one of us is young, but we pool our wisdom and propose our theories and point out the marvels, and we steady one another in a wobbly, but constant, way.

Story and Photos by Cynthia Carbone Ward

The Santa Ynez Valley Women Hikers

Late UCSB Baseball Player Maury Ornest Struck a Chord Using Art to Express Mental Illness

Maury Ornest had several things in common with Freddie Freeman, the World Series hero of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Both were born of Canadian parents, and both grew up in Southern California. Their fathers groomed them to play baseball, tossing balls to them and taking them to Dodgers and Angels games.

Ornest was a major league draft prospect out of Beverly Hills High in 1977, but he decided to pursue a college education and came to UCSB. As a switch-hitter, he compiled a .363 batting average for the Gauchos and was taken in the third round of the 1980 draft by the Milwaukee Brewers.

Injuries prevented Ornest from progressing out of the minor leagues, and then mental illness plunged him a dark place far from the bright lights of the ballpark. But it was discovered after his death in 2018 that he had achieved a colorful legacy of his own. As productively as Freeman strokes base hits, Ornest’s brushstrokes filled hundreds of canvases.

After her brother suffered a fatal heart attack, she said, “When we went to his house, we were overwhelmed and surprised by the amount of paintings. We could hardly move around all the canvases. We found journals too. He left so much, telling us of his sadness, torment, and joy.”

The paintings, many of them baseballthemed, portray a vivid imagination. “What struck us most of all was the vibrancy, the joy, the love, the humor, the silliness, and whimsy in the paintings,” Laura said.

Documentary Film Outsider Chronicles a Gaucho Athlete’s Journey

by John Zant

Laura Ornest remembers the day in 1983 her youngest brother broached bizarre visions that were clouding his mind. “It was a psychotic break from reality,” she said. Termed a schizoaffective disorder, it affected Maury the rest of his life. “There was medication, therapy, good times, rough times,” Laura said. “He became reclusive. A therapist suggested painting to express himself.”

“He transferred his inner darkness into vivid, life-affirming colors with passion and energy.”

Her brother’s output made Laura think about his dedication as a baseball player. “What inspired me about Maury was that he never gave up, in spite of his illness,” she said. “In baseball, even the best hitters fail two-thirds of the time. They know tomorrow is another day.”

Maury’s story is told in a documentary film, Outsider, which is being screened at UCSB’s intercollegiate athletics building on Sunday (Nov. 10). Laura Ornest, herself a graduate of the university, will be on a panel that includes Athletic Director Kelly Barsky, psychology professor Dr. Steve Smith, and art professor Jane Callister.

Barsky described the film as “incredibly raw and graceful at the same time. It is an honor to highlight this Gaucho’s story and use that as an inspiration to remove the stigma around mental illness and support mental health.”

An art sale which Maury Ornest never had the wherewithal to arrange will follow Sunday’s screening and discussion. Invitations have been filled for the event, but queries can be addressed to Leslie Gray at leslie .gray@ucsb.edu n

QUARTET

By Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux

Maury Ornest

COURTESY PHOTOS

Dodgers art by Maury Ornest

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ISan Ysidro Ranch’s Storied Secret Cellar

You Can Literally Taste the History Inside Montecito’s Legendary Wine Cellar

BY LESLIE DINABERG

finally got a peek into the legendary San Ysidro Ranch (SYR) wine cellar (a k a the “Secret Cellar”) recently, and this was definitely an adventure worth the wait! I felt like Nancy Drew about to explore the famous wine cave as sommelier Peter Latta led us down a few flights of stairs into the Old World timelessness of these storied stone walls that help keep the temperature perfectly chilled for the Ty Warner Wine Collective’s bajillion-dollar wine collection.

I knew Jackie and JFK had stayed here on their honeymoon, but had they gone down into the cellar? What about Winston Churchill? He actually had his own cottage at the Ranch, but did he go into the wine cellar? I couldn’t help thinking about all of the great movie moments you could stage here among all of the history.

Murder mystery fantasies aside, I got a little googly eyed as we walked by a case of wines from Château d’Yquem in the Sauternes district of Bordeaux, where we visited a couple of summers ago and had the world’s most famous and delicious dessert wine (coincidentally my friend Misty, who came with me to San Ysidro, was also with me there). The SYR collection is inclusive of 138 vintages spanning from 1811 to 2008. Yes, that’s right, 1811. Can you imagine all of the stories and winemaking mastery captured in those historic bottles?

Equally mind-boggling was the case holding a 70-vintage vertical collection of Château Pétrus the storied estate in Pomerol, Bordeaux, that’s planted to 100 percent merlot grapes and produces some of the finest wines in the world. Dating back to 1945, this collection is indeed the stuff of legends.

SYR does offer guests Pétrus tastings, said Latta, “which is something very, very special.” Given that some of these bottles would retail in the tens of thousands (if you could find them), that wasn’t what they served us that day. This is the most extensive restaurant offering of Pétrus in the U.S., which is certainly impressive. With 17,000 bottles in the cellar and about 3,000 selections on the SYR wine list (which has earned the Wine Spectator Grand Award every year since 2014, as is proudly but tastefully posted near the valet stand) there are endless options to choose from, to be sure.

SYR also offers the Secret Cellar epicurean experience where guests can enjoy a sky’s-the-limit exploration of the world’s finest wines paired with a personally selected menu from Executive Chef Matthew Johnson in the beautiful private cellar, which seats up to 12. That was also where our tasting that day was a focused selection of wines from the Central Coast:

First, Jonata Flor sauvignon blanc, 2021, which Latta described as “more of a serious sauvignon blanc from the extremely talented winemaker Matt Dees.” It has a little more depth to it than the typical sauv blancs, which I think of as “brunch wines.” This was definitely a delicious way to begin our tasting.

Whalesong chardonnay, 2022 Ambergris, was up next. “This is a second label from the better-known producer, Sanguis,” Latta explained. “So this is Matthias’s [winemaker Matthias Pippig] Pacific Coast Chardonnay project.” “Sunshine in a glass” is how the marketing materials describe it, and they’re not wrong, but it also had a nice mushroomy umami layer to it that was very interesting and unique.

On the red side, Latta’s selections included Mail Road Pinot Noir, Sta. Rita Hills Mt. Carmel Vineyard, 2015 another delicious wine from Matt Dees about which Latta said, “It’s a great chance to kind of see what Santa Rita Hills pinot can do with a little bit of time in the bottle.”

Misty and I both laughed a bit at the selection of Margerum’s M5 blend, which is basically the favorite wine of choice at our house. It tastes great on its own and

pairs with every kind of food from Chinese takeout to a nice steak. It really is my go-to wine, so it’s nice to see that a sommelier from such a distinguished cellar agrees.

Our last wine of the afternoon was a Crown Point cabernet sauvignon, 2019, highlighting the distinct Central Coast take on that grape, with its full-bodied complex combination of fruity and savory flavors. Misty went crazy for this one, and it’s definitely a great cab.

“This tasting is just a highlight of the Central Coast,” said Latta. It’s a good example of the SYR Central Coast Tasting ($215, 90 minutes) which features both well-known and uncommon grape varieties that offer a curated glimpse into the region. “We can certainly customize the tastings and do all pinots if a guest wants, or all syrahs. We have a custom tasting option in the program. We also have Taste of Italy, Taste of France. We do kind of a wine essentials tasting [$175, 60 minutes] as well, which is more basic, like, swirl the glass, just explaining things. And then we’ll bring out, like a tasting grid, and kind of run through the grid with guests so they can understand the methodology about tasting. But really, I mean, if you can think it up, like, we can probably pull it off.”

The Château D’Yquem collection

YSIDRO RANCH

The secret cellar at San Ysidro Ranch hosts a variety of wine experiences available to the public.

Elubia’s Kitchen Wins First Place in Santa Barbara Vegan Chef Challenge

FOOD & DRINK

Voters have spoken, and Elubia’s Kitchen, a Latin-American food truck in Goleta with an all-glutenfree menu has emerged victorious in the Vegan Chef Challenge.

As awareness grows of the health benefits of plant-based diets for both people and for the planet, vegan menu items have become more and more common at all different types of restaurants. In order to promote more vegan options, Jen Smith recently organized the Santa Barbara Vegan Chef Challenge, a monthlong challenge where local restaurants were recruited to add vegan specials to their menus. Diners voted for their favorite vegan dishes with the multipronged goals of enticing chefs to meet the challenge and experiment with plantbased dishes, keep those options on their menus long-term, and to inspire nonvegan patrons to try new dishes.

More than 200 people (including vegan, vegetarian, and meat-eaters) voted for various chefs and dishes, and the winners were honored at a private ceremony on October 15 at Santa Barbara Pizza House.

“Vegans want more options, and restaurants want more customers, making the challenge a win-win,” wrote Smith.

The award-winning restaurants were:

• First Place: Elubia’s Kitchen

The winning Central American combo from Elubia’s Kitchen

Bar Lou Brings French Flavor to Montecito

The French Riviera meets the American Riviera. Reader Steve C. emailed me from a packed Bar Lou on opening night, November 2, letting me know that Montecito’s new French restaurant had arrived. Their online reservation system immediately filled up for the rest of the week. Bar Lou at 1198 Coast Village Road, the former home of Oliver’s and Peabody’s, is brought to you by restaurateur Warner Ebbink and Executive Chef Brandon Boudet, who have been business partners since 2001 and operate Little Dom’s in Carpinteria and Los Feliz.

The duo, who split their time between Santa Barbara, Ojai, and Los Angeles, used companies Mahte Design and Isabelle Dahlin Design to split the space into four different dining rooms that include dark green accents, vintage French oak floors, and mirrored walls. Boudet says the new Montecito space added excitement for him and Ebbink because they have been doing updated Italian American food for the last 20 years, and it would be nice to do a totally different concept. “We are trying the bring new energy to Montecito,” says Boudet. I am told that the space became available last April and that upon seeing the property and feeling the vibe of the building, his instinct was to open up his interpretation of a French bistro in the south of France. Boudet loves the abundance of fresh local produce. “We have fisherman who knock on our doors and deliver it straight to us,” he added. “It’s the same thing with farmers who are just a few miles away.”

The small plates menu includes CA caviar, fried zucchini blossoms, smashed chickpea toast, chicken gyro, smoked black cod smorrebrod, charcoal-grilled king oyster mushroom skewer, roasted carrots, charcoal-grilled beets, harissa spiced beef kofta, crab cake, meat and cheese plate, rancho gordo ayocote beans, french fries, and sauteed greens. Large Plates include cast iron–seared

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fish provencal and ratatouille, branzino almondine, and steak au poivre. Appetizers, pasta, rice, and salad dishes are also available.

Though Bar Lou will only offer dinner service the first few weeks of opening, they will be offering lunch service along with weekend brunch soon. Boudet and Ebbink will soon be opening up an elevated Mexican cuisine eatery at the Condor Bar inside El Roblar Hotel in Ojai. Call (805) 845-5489.

LOUIE’S CALIFORNIA BISTRO UPDATE: Here is a tip from reader Theresa: “I wanted to let you know that Louie’s California Bistro in the Upham Hotel is open again after a few months’ closure. Apparently, it took the new owner a few months to get the beer and wine license. The chef and staff are the same, and the food is as good as we remembered.”

HOLDREN’S ANNIVERSARY SPECIALS EXTENDED: Holdren’s Steaks & Seafood at 512 State Street had a 21st anniversary special throughout October. I now hear from owner Clay Holdren that it has been extended to November: “Dear John, Due to overwhelming demand, we’ve extended our 21st Anniversary Celebration until November 22nd! We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has celebrated with us so far. Your support means the world to us! Enjoy a selection of our chef’s special creations, each thoughtfully prepared to celebrate this milestone. All entrées include a choice of soup or salad and a side for just $21. Available Monday through Thursday, from 4-6 p.m. Offerings include filet mignon medallions, BBQ baby-back pork ribs, and linguini with prawns.”

THANKSGIVING COLUMN IS NEXT WEEK: The Restaurant Guy’s annual Thanksgiving column will fill most of this space next week. I’ll see you then!

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SCHOOLS of THOUGHT

FREE WILL ASTROLOGY by

Rob Breszny

WEEK OF NOVEMBER 7

ARIES

(Mar. 21-Apr. 19): I rarely recommend acquisitive behavior. But my analysis of the astrological omens tells me you now have cosmic authorization to indulge in a sublime version of voracity. We might also refer to it as a license to practice a spiritually correct variety of greed. Here’s the fine print: You should NOT interpret this as permission to amass materialistic treasures and status symbols. Instead, the things you gather will be rich feelings, encounters with inspiring beauty, epiphanies about your divine purpose, and exquisite states of consciousness. You can also ask for and receive colossal supplies of love and affection.

TAURUS

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(Apr. 20-May 20): The last time I ate a hamburger was in 1994. I doubt I will ever eat another. Why? The taste is not enjoyable to me, and no matter how well I chew it, my stomach always rebels. There’s an additional problem: For several reasons, cattle farming is a significant factor causing the climate crisis. I would rather not contribute to that decimation. Does my attitude toward hamburgers mean I am a judgmental, close-minded zealot? No, it doesn’t. I don’t proselytize to those who relish burgers, especially if they take other measures to reduce their carbon footprint. In this horoscope, dear Taurus, I am illustrating an approach I hope you will cultivate in the coming weeks. Be extra zealously devoted to your ideals and proclivities without condemning and dismissing those who don’t share them.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20): There are numerous approaches to getting good results from meditation. One is to sit silently and still in a tranquil sanctuary. Another is to lie on the ground under a dark sky and beseech the stars to bestow inspiration. One of my personal favorites is to sing rowdy hymns to birds, insects, and trees while hiking vigorously in nature. How many other varieties can you imagine, Gemini? The coming weeks will be a favorable time to develop and expand your meditation skills. Here’s a key consideration: How can you achieve maximum fun while meditating? I recommend you free your mind to experiment with a host of interesting approaches.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22): If there was ever an appropriate time for you to indulge in creatively rowdy thoughts and inspirationally unruly behavior, it would be now. Life is giving you license to de-emphasize decorum and formalities and to emphasize boisterous enthusiasm and plucky adventures. For the sake of your mental health, I believe you need to engage in experimental improvisations that include maverick expressions. What areas of your life need liberation? What feelings need to be released from their constraints? What worn-out old theories and opinions should be abandoned?

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22): Are your talents even slightly underrated and overlooked by others, Leo? Have your gifts received less than the full appreciation they deserve? Could you be of greater service and inspiration to your fellow humans if only your offerings were better known? If you answered yes to any of those questions, I’m pleased to tell you that the coming months should bring remedies. Life will be conspiring with you to help spread your influence and boost your clout.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In the early part of his career, Libran author Mario Puzo wrote short stories and novels, but never a screenplay. At age 49, he was asked by director Francis Ford Coppola to co-write the script for the film The Godfather. It turned out to be a sensational rookie effort. He was ultimately awarded an Academy Award for it, and later garnered another Oscar for his screenplay for The Godfather Part II. It was only then that Puzo realized he had found his calling and decided he should study the art of screenwriting. In the first chapter of the first book he bought about the subject, he read with great amusement that the ideal screenplay was the one by Mario Puzo for The Godfather. I bring this story to your attention, Libra, because you are approaching a time with resemblances to Puzo’s situation before Coppola solicited his work. Trust your rookie instincts!

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In the life cycle of a butterfly, the earliest stages are larva and pupa. As a larva, the future beauty crawls around as a caterpillar, cramming itself with nutritive substance. After it transitions into the pupa state, it’s inert for a while, working on the inside of its cocoon to transform itself into its ultimate form. I don’t want to be too literal about the comparison, but my sense is that your time as a larva will last another two months, whereupon you will begin your pupa phase. When will you emerge as a winged creature? It depends on how earnestly you work as a pupa, but I expect no later than March 2025.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Brian Wilson, cofounder of the Beach Boys, is one of the most innovative and imaginative songwriters ever. Many of his compositions have become best-selling hit tunes. But he had a rough start in his craft. The first song he ever wrote was “Surfin.’” He submitted it to fulfill an assignment in his high school music class, but his teacher gave it an F, the lowest possible grade. Fifty-eight years later, Wilson returned to the school for a visit, and the new principal changed his original grade to an A. I foresee a comparable event occurring in your life sometime soon: a vindication, restitution, or reparation.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Earlier this year, 79-year-old rock singer Rod Stewart performed his greatest hits during a multi-city tour in many countries. “I shall never retire!” he proclaimed. Can you guess what astrological sign he is? Capricorn, of course. Many members of your tribe age very well, displaying stamina and vitality into later life. I bring this to your attention because I think you are close to discovering new secrets and tricks that will serve you well as you ripen. Here are some meditations that might be helpful: (1) What haven’t you been ready to do before, but might be soon? (2) What fun things would you love to be doing years from now, and how could you seed their future growth?

AQUARIUS

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): I wish it were true that the forces of darkness are lined up in opposition to the forces of light. Life would be so much easier for you. But I’m afraid it’s not that simple and clear. In my view, a more accurate metaphor might be that the energies of smoky grey are squaring off with the energies of dusky beige. Each side has a touch of both wrongness and rightness, a bit of ugliness and beauty. So, what is the most honorable role you can play in this showdown? My suggestion is to develop a third side, an alternate way.

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Scientists have discovered the fossil remains of more than 700 dinosaur species buried underground. But the experts agree there are many more down there. Previously unknown species are still being unearthed every year. Let’s use these facts as a metaphor for your life in the coming months. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, you could learn a host of fresh truths about your history. You may have imagined that your past is finished and finalized, but it’s not. I encourage you to have fun hunting for revelations and investigations that will transform the story of your life.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-Mar. 20): You haven’t fully tapped into all of your vast potentials, Pisces. Latent talents and aptitudes within you may still be at least partially dormant. It’s even possible that some of your future powers are so foreign to your self-concept that they will feel like magic when they finally come into full expression. Now here’s the very good news: The coming months will be an excellent time to figure out what you need to do to express a more complete version of yourself.

SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

CLASSIFIEDS

area and / or equivalent experience / training. Experience working with students, including planning activities, visa processing, admission, advising, and immigration in educational programs. Notes: Satisfactory conviction history background check Must be a citizen or a lawful permanent resident of the United States. The budgeted salary range is $28.00 to $32.70/hr. The full salary rangeis $25.77 to $43.58/hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information: https://policy. ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM‑20 and https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/ Anti‑Discrimination. Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 73918.

experience using strong organizational skills and unfailing attention to detail and accuracy; 1‑3 yrs of demonstrated experience using excellent computer skills including proficiency in Word, Excel, Google Suite and demonstrated ability to quickly learn various software programs and application portals; interpersonal skills to develop working positive relationships within the department, division, and cross‑functional team members. Notes:

May be called upon to work occasional evenings and weekends at various Intercollegiate Athletics, Development Office, Institutional Advancement or campus‑wide events; satisfactory criminal history background check.

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PROFESSIONAL AND CONTINUING

Responsible for assisting the International Program Supervisor in planning activities, admissions and immigration, and advising for international student programs. Responsible for the admission and immigration process, including supporting students and off‑campus partners. Works on organizing international student events, including orientation and extra‑curricular activities. Provides general support to international students. Primarily responsible for following all international student inquiries from application to immigration, including processing visas, working with agents, and maintaining accurate records of international student rosters and their status. Maintains documentation and trains Customer Service representatives on troubleshooting common issues. Works closely with the International Program Supervisor to manage the day‑to‑day operations associated with existing programs and courses, assists as needed with custom and special programs, interfaces with international students’ administrative staff and its support units to prevent and resolve problems related to course offerings, and oversees the general administration of assigned programs. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in a related

DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR, INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS

OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT

Under general supervision, serves as an analyst and Development Coordinator for the Intercollegiate Athletics team in the Office of Development, supporting a complex and multifaceted program and supporting all fundraisers within the unit. Analyst reports to the Deputy Athletic Director, Development, maintaining a dotted line for general supervision to the Directors of Prospect Management and Development Research as it relates to research and prospect management processes. Provides leadership for analytical functions that support the strategic goals, initiatives, and projects as outlined by the Deputy Athletics Director, Development , leading toward philanthropic support from individuals, foundations, and organizations. Performs high‑level, sophisticated research to identify new prospects, detailed analysis on donor giving, coordination and execution of moves management meetings for development officer portfolio management (including, but not limited to data entry and records updates), donor follow‑up action items, and analytic support to inform development officer travel. Additionally, the Analyst helps to coordinate and prepare development officers, senior administrators, and academic and program stakeholders for donor visits, solicitations, high‑level events, and development‑related travel. Develops, reviews, and edits sophisticated donor reports and presentations (for donor cultivation, stewardship, etc.) as well as donor proposals and gift letters. Maintains a close and effective working relationship with other development units, including Prospect Services (Development Research and Prospect Management), Advancement Services, and Donor Relations & Stewardship, facilitating collaborative efforts between teams. The Analyst will be privy to sensitive materials and information; therefore, the position requires the utmost degree of confidentiality. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training; 1‑3 yrs of

Budgeted Hourly Range: $28.74 ‑ $34.48/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. Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu, Job # 73842.

DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR, DONOR RELATIONS & ANNUAL GIVING

OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT

Serves as a key analyst and administrative support for Donor Relations & Stewardship and Central Annual Giving, including project management; research, analysis and writing in support of a wide variety of donor relations and departmental fundraising initiatives. Possesses a diversified set of responsibilities ranging from data management to externally interfacing with donors. Charged with handling recurring DRS and telefund processes such as data pulls for monthly and weekly programs, coding and mailing assembly; responding to the needs and concerns of donors; investigating and solving inquiries from internal staff and stakeholders; coordinating event logistics; managing budget and expenses; and assisting development officers with their travel logistics (as applicable). Serves as the payroll and personnel coordinator for the annual giving telemarking student employees, serving as the UCPath primary initiator for an annual average of 15‑25 student employees. Under the dotted line supervision to the Director of Development, Annual Fund, responsible for the preparation of necessary payroll paperwork, reports transactions on‑line, and reviews payroll to assure proper posting of payroll activity for all Telefund student employees. Must possess superior verbal and written communication skills. Fields all internal and external inquiries and concerns, demonstrating diplomacy in all interactions. Adept at listening to inquiries/concerns, researching answers and, at times, problem‑solving. Possesses strong organizational skills, managing multiple projects at once and advancing each of them at their respective stages.

As part of the Donor Relations and Stewardship and Central Annual Giving teams, the Coordinator partners with development officers, analysts and student assistants on a daily basis.

Communicates relevant information with the team on a daily basis and often collaborates on a number of projects (as needed). Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training; 1‑3 yrs Strong organizational skills and unfailing attention to detail and accuracy; 1‑3 yrs Demonstrating excellent interpersonal communication and customer service skills are required, as is the ability to maintain confidentiality and act with discretion;1‑3 yrs Demonstrated experience using excellent computer skills including proficiency in Word, Excel, Google Suite and demonstrated ability to quickly learn various software programs and application portals; ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Notes: Satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check. Hiring/ Budgeted Salary Range: $30.04 ‑ $32.35/hr. Full Salary Range: $30.04 ‑ $49.21/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 #74040

FINANCIAL & BUSINESS OPERATIONS ANALYST

DEAN OF STUDENTS

This position is responsible for complex financial processing as part of the Student Affairs Business and Administrative team. Serves as a key member to the Student Resource Building Operations Team and Governance Board. Under the general supervision of the Financial & Operations Manager, develops reporting for the budgeting, analysis, and documentation of numerous programs and various funding, payroll, income accounts, grants/award, gift funds, recharge accounts, as well as campus accounting and procurement services. Conducts ongoing analysis of funding and key control measures and provides timely analysis of financial and administrative policies and procedures, and staff matters to the directors of each unit as well as to the Director for Budget & Administration. Provides support for the fiscal close operations of departments. Independently develops appropriate business procedures and best practices with procurement, and financial processes ensuring that departments are in compliance with University Business & Financial policies. Audits and oversees payment processing and general ledger reconciliation. Analyzes and interprets new campus business processes and provides recommendations to the directors. Provides training and support to administrative staff and managers for business processes and policies and procedures. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in related area and/or equivalent experience / training; 1‑3 yrs experience in finance or related field; ability to

use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns; atrong analytical skills, critical thinking, organizational skills, and attention to detail; ability to perform tasks independently and within a team environment; ability to use a high level of confidentiality, sensitivity, and professional judgment; solid communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of staff verbally and in writing; strong service orientation and active listening skills; ability to multi‑task with demanding timeframes and to adapt to changing priorities; proficiency in the use of spreadsheet and database software; knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources. Notes: Satisfactory criminal history background check; occasional evening and weekend hours may be required; mandated reporting requirements of Child Abuse; UCSB Campus Security Authority under Clery Act. Hiring/Budgeted Salary Range: $28.07 ‑ $33.12/hr. Full Salary Range: $28.07 ‑ $48.28/hr. UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/ PPSM‑20. For the University of California’s Anti‑Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/ doc/1001004/Anti‑Discrimination Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs. ucsb.edu Job #74057

HUMAN RESOURCES & PAYROLL COORDINATOR

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

Provides HR administration and payroll and timekeeping management for 350+ departmental FTE. Provides administrative and analytical services to DFSS departments, requiring initiative, diplomacy, independent judgment, attention to detail, and timely response to clientele. Responsible for staff and student employment activities. Coordinates recruitment, screening, and placement processes for a large volume of employees including writing and updating job descriptions, and classifying/reclassifying positions. Responsible for onboarding, employee engagement initiatives, UC policy interpretation, employee separation, and off‑boarding. Works with several campus entities to stay abreast on policies, procedures, and practices, and disseminates pertinent information to appropriate parties.

In coordination with the HR SUPV 2, researches, analyzes, develops, and implements HR policies and procedures. Provides assistance with employee training and development. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training. 3‑5 years Experience in a customer support role within a fast‑paced environment. 3‑5 years Ability to manage multiple high level sensitive tasks simultaneously, with professionalism, and confidentiality. 3‑5 years Administrative experience, preferably in human resources. 3‑5 years Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and experience creating and sustaining a diverse and culturally competent workforce.

Thorough knowledge of campus payroll processes, policies, and procedures; knowledge of Kronos electronic timekeeping, and UCPath. Working knowledge of campus and department human resources processes, and procedures; understands organizational rules and regulations. Demonstrated judgement and decision‑making skills; verbal, written, and active‑listening communication skills. Uses interpersonal skills and service orientation skills in interactions with customers and colleagues. Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask. Problem solving, problem identification, reasoning skills, and ability to develop original ideas to solve problems. Intermediate mathematical skills. Analytical skills to conduct analysis and develop recommendations; demonstrates organizational skills and problem‑solving skills. Thorough knowledge of human resources policies and procedures, employment practices, salary administration, training, and how they affect other organizational policies and procedures. Knowledge of human resources management system (HRMS), and/ or other related business software programs and systems; strong computer skills with the ability to navigate the ever‑changing landscape of organization‑specific platforms. Demonstrated ability to handle difficult or volatile situations/individuals effectively, using sound judgement to respond to issues and concerns. $34.84 to $38.45/hourly. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy, please visit:

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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 #74120

LOCKSMITH

RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS

Performs journey‑level locksmithing tasks and related repairs/installations for the buildings maintained by Residential Operations. In compliance with H&RS goals and objectives, affirms, and implements the department Educational Equity Plan comprised of short and long‑term objectives that reflect a systematic approach to preparing both students and staff for success in a multi‑cultural society. Works in an environment, which is ethnically diverse and culturally pluralistic. Works effectively in a team environment. Reqs: Minimum 3 years experience as a Locksmith. Experience with Best Interchangeable core systems and Schlage institutional lock hardware and cylinders. Experience installing and servicing door hardware including exit devices (Von Duprin) and door closers (LCN). Ability to work in an ethnically diverse and culturally pluralistic team environment. Understanding of safety practices and Environmental Health and Safety policies and procedures. Ability to work effectively in a team environment. Must be able to pin cores, and to cut and duplicate new keys using key‑cutting machines, impressions or code key machines. Ability to maintain locking systems by repairing and replacing worn springs, tumblers and other critical parts. Must have a thorough understanding of a master key system, low voltage and basic electrical access controls. Understanding of safety practices and Environmental Health and Safety policies and procedures. Must have proven customer service skills with good follow through and strong communication skills. Notes: Hours and days may vary to meet the operational needs of the department. Weekend pager duty and occasional overtime also required 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: $43.37/hourly. UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https:// policy.ucop. edu/doc/4010393/ PPSM‑20. For the University of California’s Anti‑Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/ doc/1001004/Anti‑Discrimination Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs. ucsb.edu Job #73952

PARKING EVENTS

COORDINATOR

PARKING SERVICES

Organizes staffing and parking plans for a wide ranging variety of campus events to include evenings and weekends. Responsible for scheduling and assigning student staff assignments for campus events. Utilizes the event work order system to create quotes and invoices for campus departments ensuring the appropriate assignment of staff and parking resources. Explains campus parking regulations to staff, students, faculty, and visitors. Schedules students for the Visitor Information Kiosk. Sells Reserved Parking spaces via T2 Flex to departments requesting parking for dignitaries and special guests. Assists and informs guests on location and availability of parking in relation to event locations and venues. Reqs:

High school diploma or equivalent experience. 1‑3 years Customer service experience. Demonstrated exceptional customer service by providing and delivering professional, helpful, high quality service and assistance. Ability to grasp new concepts. Ability to maintain professionalism and composure under high customer demand and challenging customer interactions. Excellent written and verbal communication. Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate with students, staff, faculty and the general public. Ability to work as part of a team, maintain a positive attitude and work together to achieve a common goal of providing world class customer service.

Notes: This is a 100% time position working Tuesday ‑ Saturday. May be required to work overtime and/or alter work schedule to meet the needs of the department for high profile events on campus. Ability to work outside year round in inclement weather, using established foul weather gear provided by the department. Ability to walk over hilly terrain, around parked cars in both covered and uncovered parking facilities. Ability to assist during emergency or on call situations setting up barricades, installing street and traffic control signs, and/or other physical activities which may be required on the work site. 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. Budgeted Pay Rate/Range: $28.44/hr. ‑ $31.89/ hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy. ucop. edu/doc/4010393/PPSM‑20. For the University of California’s Anti‑Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/ Anti‑Discrimination. Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job #74156

PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN

RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS/FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

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

than Monday thru Friday in order to meet the operational needs of the department. Maintain a valid CA driver’s license, a clean DMV record and enrollment in the DMV Employee Pull‑Notice Program. Satisfactory conviction history background check. Budgeted Hourly Range: $23.41 ‑ $26.89/hr. UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https:// policy.ucop. edu/doc/4010393/ PPSM‑20. For the University of California’s Anti‑Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/ doc/1001004/Anti‑Discrimination Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs. ucsb.edu Job #48751

PHYSICAL THERAPY SUPERVISOR

STUDENT HEALTH

Under the general direction of the Student Health Medical Director, the Physical Therapy Supervisor is responsible for the operation of the Student Health Physical Therapy department which has a staff of 2 physical therapists, a physical therapist specializing in orthotics (independent contractor), 1 physical therapy assistant, a physical therapy aide and an office manager. Duties include but are not limited to: designing the master schedule, managing equipment, ensuring patient satisfaction, managing staff issues and providing direct outpatient care to UCSB students. Reqs: Must have a California Physical Therapist license with specialization in outpatient orthopedic therapy. Bachelor’s Degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Master’s Degree or Doctorate from an accredited postgraduate program. Experience in orthopedic physical therapy rehabilitation. Experience in pelvic floor and postural restoration. Notes: Mandated reporting requirements of Child Abuse and Adult Dependent Abuse. Student Health requires that clinical staff must successfully complete and pass the background check and credentialing process before the start date. To comply with Santa Barbara County Public Health Department Health Officer Order, this position must provide evidence of annual influenza vaccination, or wear a surgical mask while working in patient care areas during the influenza season. Per California Code of Regulations Title 8, Section 5199 Aerosol Transmissible Disease Standard requires; upon hire and annually thereafter Tuberculosis (TB) screening for all employees. The method of testing is determined by past medical history and any current symptoms. Per Cal/OSHA regulations and UCSB Campus Policy, all UCSB personnel who use respiratory protection equipment shall be included in the UCSB Respiratory Protection Program and required to complete respirator fit testing upon hire and annually thereafter, completed by UCSB Environmental Health & Safety. Any HIPAA or FERPA violation is subject to disciplinary action. Student Health is closed between the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays. Hiring/ Budgeted Salary Range: $101,100/ year ‑ $146,700/year. Full Salary Range: $101,100/year ‑ $192,300/ year. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy. ucop. edu/doc/4010393/PPSM‑20. For the University of California’s Anti‑Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/ Anti‑Discrimination. Open until filled.

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Job #69547

PRINCIPAL COOK

CAMPUS DINING

Plans and oversees the food production of a specific platform according to Dining Services, University and Federal guidelines. Serves as Platform Lead, hiring, training and managing a staff of career and student cooks serving up to 1,500 meals per shift. Provides quality assurance for all menu items. Performs advanced culinary duties. Determines daily food preparation methods, coordinates portion control and organizes and designates work assignments to staff, reviews and updates menus and recipes. Reqs: High school diploma and / or equivalent certification / experience / training. 5 years of progressively more responsible culinary experience, in a high‑volume culinary environment, with one year in a supervisory capacity. Knowledge of and experience with advanced culinary techniques, including but not inclusive of sautéing, grilling, frying, steaming, preparing sauces and stocks. Ability to perform and teach standard and advanced quantity culinary techniques. Ability to read and write English for the purpose of preparing food from recipe guidelines and producing reports. Ability to analyze recipes, recognize problems and make corrections as needed. Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations including addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication needed for recipe development and other required functions. Communication skills sufficient to direct the work of others and interact successfully within a large staff. 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. Work hours/days may vary Satisfactory criminal history background check.

Pay Rate/Range: $23.66 ‑ $26.04/ hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy. ucop. edu/doc/4010393/PPSM‑20. For the University of California’s Anti‑Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/ Anti‑Discrimination. Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job #74042

PROJECT MANAGER

DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

The Project Manager is the University representative responsible for all aspects of the administration and oversight of Capital Improvement Projects, and of deferred maintenance and major infrastructure upgrade projects. Projects range widely in size, complexity, scope and contract value. The Project Manager has the authority to independently interpret contracts, negotiate changes in the Work, hire and manage professional consultants, oversee development of plans and specifications, create budgets and manage expenses, direct the work of project support staff, serve as liaison with all campus departments, and obtain project approvals and permits. These activities are executed within the framework of University policy and pertinent local, state and federal laws and codes. The Project Manager is responsible for all aspects of the programming, design, bid and construction process and must possess advanced project management skills to effectively manage complex projects with critical timelines. Execution of assigned duties requires frequent problem solving and a high degree of

autonomy in decision making while also working collaboratively with clients, consultants, contractors and other campus departments. Reqs: BA degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related field; 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in the area of project management of capital improvement projects. Notes: Satisfactory criminal history background check; must maintain a valid CA DL, a clean DMV record and enrollment in the DMV Pull‑Notice Program; hours and days may vary to meet the operational needs of the department. Hiring/Budgeted Salary Range: $85,000 ‑ $92,000/ yr. Full Salary Range: $130,000 ‑ $155,000/yr. UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https:// policy.ucop. edu/doc/4010393/ PPSM‑20. For the University of California’s Anti‑Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/ doc/1001004/Anti‑Discrimination Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs. ucsb.edu Job #73928

PUBLIC EVENTS MANAGER INSTRUCTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The Public Events Manager in Instructional Development provides support for events by assisting with client needs, staffing, and advice on audio‑visual media needs and capabilities based on the event and venue. Sets up all aspects of events including a variety of audio, video, computer, projection, and lighting equipment. Works with the department and campus network administrators to ensure network connectivity, as needed, for events. Assists Video Services staff with audio, video, computer display and lighting elements of video production. Works with repair and maintenance staff to ensure that equipment is working properly and reliably. Supervises and trains student assistants in the field to support events. Meets with clients and Instructional Development Staff to confirm schedules and client requirements. Reqs: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience and 1+ years of experience in a related area required. Notes: Satisfactory conviction history background check. Varied work schedule frequently includes late afternoons, night and weekend hours. Able to work on ladders and personnel lifts at heights up to 25’. Must be able to lift over 50 pounds on occasion. Maintain proper MEWP certifications. Complete Fall Arrest Training. The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $29.50 to $31.00/ hr. Full Salary Range: $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 and https://policy.ucop.edu/ doc/1001004/Anti‑Discrimination. Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu, Job # 73980.

SOFTWARE ENGINEER IN AI AND SECURITY

SCIENCE

COMPUTER

The ACTION Institute is a newly launched NSF AI Institute led by UC Santa Barbara’s Computer Science Department and encompassing 11 other US universities, including Purdue University, Georgia Institute of Technology, and UC Berkeley. Directed by Professor Giovanni Vigna, ACTION is working at the intersection of artificial intelligence and computer security on tools and techniques for designing, building, and validating secure and trustworthy software systems. The ACTION Institute hosts the annual iCTF, a computer security exercise that draws participation from hundreds of Capture the Flag teams from around the world. With more than twenty faculty and at least twice as many graduate students, and a multi‑campus computing infrastructure, the ACTION Institute is a complex organization. The Software Engineer is responsible for the design and implementation of a testbed infrastructure for enabling the various research activities of the institute, as well as a broad scope of services in support of the ACTION personnel. Develops and designs a globally accessible test environment.

Helps maintain, develop, and customize several research projects across the institute, including developing, testing, and documenting software. Has a critical impact on the success of the current research of the ACTION Institute. Analyzes and addresses a diverse scope of issues and determines solutions in a time‑critical manner. Involved in goal setting and prioritization of the technical infrastructure. Defines tasks to meet the technical goals of the research underway. Responsible for determining and acquiring the hardware and software needs of the institute and operating with a designated budget for this purpose. May help support the efforts of select computer security exercises. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training. Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud, and other cloud computing providers. Experience with Kubernetes.

Notes: This is a Career position with an end date due to funding. Position is funded by an extramural research grant with an expected end date of April 2026, but with potential for continuation through April 2028 and beyond. May be required to work evenings and weekends depending on the needs of the Institute.

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ADMINISTER OF ESTATE

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.

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: 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.

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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.

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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 10/31/2024 by Nicole Barnard, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Mark D. Jamison; 2445 Alamo Pintado Road, Suite 205A, PO Box 362 Los Olivos, CA 93441; 805‑691‑9266

Published: Nov 7, 14, 21 2024.

FBN ABANDONMENT

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

The following Fictitious Business Name is being abandoned: DUCATI SANTA BARBARA/VESPA SANTA BARBARA: 17 W Montecito St Santa Barbara, CA 93101 The original statement for use of this Fictitious Business Name was filed 6/24/2020 in the County of Santa Barbara. Original File no. FBN 2020‑0001561. The persons or entities abandoning use of this name are as follows: Ducati Santa Barbara (same address) The business was conducted by an Corporation. Registrant commenced to tranact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jun 23, 2020 Signed by: VICTOR RUVALCABA/ CEO Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 10/25/24, FBN 2024‑0002511, E35. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in the Office of the County Clerk, Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). Published: Oct 31. Nov 7, 14, 21 2024.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

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: 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

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: 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.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 1/30/2025 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.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in

NAME The following Fictitious Business Name is being abandoned: THUIS ORGANIC DESIGNS: 3908 Foothill Road Carpinteria, CA 93013 The original statement for use of this Fictitious Business Name was filed 10/26/2022 in the County of Santa Barbara. Original File no. FBN 2022‑0002641. The persons or entities abandoning use of this name are as follows: Thuis Organic Designs (same address) The business was conducted by an Individual. Registrant commenced to tranact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A Signed by: WINFRED VAN WINGERDEN/ PRESIDENT Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 10/22/24, FBN 2024‑0002463, E62. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in the Office of the County Clerk, Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). Published: Oct 31. Nov 7, 14, 21 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

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: 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

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: 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: 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

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: 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: 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: 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 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

LEGALS (CONT.)

and/or misc. goods unless otherwise noted.

This notice is given in accordance with the Provisions of Section 21700 et seq of the Business & Professions Code of the state of California.

Dated 11/7/2024

Movegreen/Honor Storage

EXTRA SPACE STORAGE, on behalf of itself or its affiliates, Life Storage or Storage Express, will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location

indicated: 10 S. Kellogg, Goleta, CA 93117. November 21st, 2024, at 3:30 PM

Glen Apacible

Susan Burian Briana Jeronimo

The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures. com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction.

NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING

Hybrid Public Meeting – Held in Person and via Zoom November 19, 2024 at 5:30 P.M.

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

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

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

HEARING DATE/TIME: Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 5:30 P.M.

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

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

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The proposed amendments to the Conservation Element of the General Plan and Title 17 (Zoning) of the GMC implement the Housing Element 2023-2031. The topics for these amendments include: Conversion of Conforming Residential Units, Mixed-Use Open Space Standards, Streamlining 100% Affordable Housing Projects, Streamlining Small Mixed-Use Projects, Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Area Map Change Procedures, Revised Findings, Studio and 1-Bedroom Unit Parking Standards, and Density Bonus Regulations.

PREVIOUS HEARING: The City’s Planning Commission considered the proposed amendments at a recommendation hearing on October 14, 2024.

Environmental Review: On December 5, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution 23-63, adopting an Addendum to the General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (State Clearinghouse No. 2005031151), which was certified in October 2006 by the City Council. The Addendum analyzed the environmental impacts of the amendments above related to Housing Element 2023-2031 implementation. The resolution to adopt the Addendum satisfied the City Council’s obligations under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (California Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et seq.) with respect to adopting the amended Housing Element 2023-2031 and amending the General Plan and Title 17 of the Goleta Municipal Code as detailed in the Housing Element 2023-2031 and none of the conditions in Public Resources Code Section 21166 or State CEQA Guidelines (Title 14, Chapter 3 of the California Code of Regulations) Section 15162 apply. Thus, no further environmental review is required for the amendments to implement the Housing Element 2023-2031 as adoption of those amendments falls within the scope of the adopted Addendum and previously certified EIR.

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

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

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

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

SIMULTANEOUS INTERPRETATION: In person Spanish interpretation will be available. No advanced request for interpretation services is required.

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

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

Publish Date: Santa Barbara Independent, November 7, 2024

Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

Zahra Ashley Gary Kim

Cecilia Tavera

Guadalupe Perez Ventura Joshua Lorca Carl Haumann Orlin Melgar Carranza

The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures. com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

NAME CHANGE

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

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: 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: 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.

LEGALS (CONT.)

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, 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.

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION

TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: DYLAN WILLIAM RANDOLPH

PROTHERO

CASE NUMBER: 24CV05564

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

PETITIONER: DYLAN WILLIAM

RANDOLPH PROTHERO 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: DYLAN WILLIAM

RANDOLPH PROTHERO

PROPOSED NAME: RHYS HUGH

PROTHERO

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 13, 2024, 10:00 am, DEPT: 4, SANTA BARBARA SUPERIOR COURT COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA 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 24, 2024, JUDGE Donna D. Geck. of the Superior Court. Published Oct 31. Nov 7, 14, 21 2024.

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE

A public meeting concerning the current plans, development, policies, and capital improvement programs of the Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation will be held on‑site and remotely on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 4:00pm. To attend this meeting please email rick@sbbowl.com for meeting instructions by 6pm on Wednesday, November 20th.

SUMMONS

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.

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL)

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): RRB CONSTRUCTION, INC., a California corporation, JASON CHRISTOPHER

CARLTON, AN INDIVIDUAL, AND ; DOES 1 THROUGH 100, INCLUSIVE, YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE)

: DAVID PRISCHAK, AN INDIVIDUAL ELECTRONICALLY FILED, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, DARREL E. PARKER, EXECUTIVE OFFICER, 8/8/2024 4:30

PM, BY: NAYLEA CALDERON, DEPUTY.

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), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. 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), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. !Aviso! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decider en su contra sin eschucar su version. Lea la informacion a continuacion.

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.sucorte.ca.gov), 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.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesion de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.

The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y direccion de la corte es): Santa Barbara Superior Court, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, California 93101.

CASE NO: (NUMERO DEL CASO): 24CV04419

The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección, y el número de telefono del abogado del demandante que no tiene abogado es): MARK T. COFFIN, PC, 21 E. CARRILLO STREET, SUITE 200, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101 Tel (805) 248‑7118

DATE (Fecha): 8/8/2024. Clerk, by (Secretario) /s/ Naylea Calderon, Deputy (Adjunto) Published Oct 31. Nov 7, 14, 21 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

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

The Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara (HASBARCO) will receive sealed proposals for Unit Access Control System for Buena Tierra located at 6021 Hollister Avenue, Goleta, CA, until 2:00 p.m. on December 2, 2024, at 817 West Ocean Avenue, Lompoc, CA, or emailed to shereeaulman@hasbarco.org

Proposals will be held in confidence and not released in any manner until after contract award.

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

A pre-proposal conference will be held on November 14, 2024, at 9:00 a.m., at Buena Tierra (6021 Hollister Avenue, Goleta, CA).

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

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Joseph Centeno Betteravia Government Building Board Hearing Room 511 East Lakeside Parkway, Santa Maria, CA

The meeting starts at 9:00 a.m.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual TRUTH Act Report and Community Forum will be heard by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Barbara, on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter in the Board of Supervisor’s Hearing Room at Joseph Centeno Betteravia Government Building, 511 East Lakeside Parkway, Santa Maria, CA.

Anyone interested in the matter is invited to speak in support or in opposition. Written comments can be sent to: Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors, c/o Clerk of the Board, 105 East Anapamu Street, 4th Floor, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, or review the Board Agenda at https://santabarbara.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx or contact the Clerk of the Board at (805) 568- 2240 for alternative options. Written comments are also welcome and may be emailed to sbcob@countyofsb.org

Please see the posted agenda available on the Thursday prior to the hearing at https://santabarbara.legistar.com/calendar.aspx for a more specific time for this item. However, the order of the agenda may be rearranged, or the item may be continued.

To review the Board Agenda Letter and related documents, please visit the County website at https://santabarbara.legistar.com/calendar.aspx 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 p.m. 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 the project in court, you may only be allowed to raise issues that you or another person 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. Code Sections 65009, 6066 and 6062a.

AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA DE LA JUNTA DE SUPERVISORES Martes, 10 de Diciembre de 2024

Joseph Centeno Betteravia Government Building Board Hearing Room 511 East Lakeside Parkway, Santa Maria, CA La reunión comienza a las 9:00 a.m.

POR EL PRESENTE SE LE NOTIFICA que el reporte anual del TRUTH Act y foro comunitario serán escuchados por la Junta de Supervisores del Condado de Santa Bárbara, el Martes, 10 de Diciembre de 2024, a las 9:00 a.m. o poco después, en la Sala de Audiencias de la Junta de Supervisores en Joseph Centeno Betteravia Government Building, 511 East Lakeside Parkway, Santa Maria, CA.

Se invita a cualquier persona interesada en el asunto a hablar a favor o en contra. Los comentarios por escrito se pueden enviar a: Junta de Supervisores del Condado de Santa Bárbara, a/c Secretario de la Junta, 105 East Anapamu Street, 4th Floor, Santa Bárbara, CA, 93101, o revisar la Agenda de la Junta en https://santabarbara.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx o ponerse en contacto con el Secretario de la Junta al (805) 568-2240 para obtener opciones alternativas. También se aceptan comentarios por escrito y se pueden enviar por correo electrónico a sbcob@countyofsb.org

Por favor, consulte la agenda publicada disponible el jueves anterior a la audiencia en https://santabarbara.legistar.com/calendar.aspx para obtener un horario más específico para estos puntos. Sin embargo, el orden de la agenda puede ser reorganizado o el asunto puede ser aplazado.

Para revisar la Carta de la Agenda de la Junta y los documentos relacionados, por favor visite el sitio web del Condado en https:// santabarbara.legistar.com/calendar.aspx o póngase en contacto con el Secretario de la Junta al (805) 568-2240 para obtener opciones alternativas. En cumplimiento con la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades, si necesita asistencia especial para participar en esta reunión, por favor comuníquese con el Secretario de la Junta de Supervisores antes de las 4:00 p.m. del viernes previo a la reunión de la Junta. Para obtener información sobre estos servicios, por favor póngase en contacto con el Secretario de la Junta al (805) 568-2240.

Si impugna el proyecto en el tribunal, es posible que solo se le permita plantear los problemas que usted o otra persona hayan planteado en la audiencia pública descrita en este aviso, o en correspondencia escrita a la Junta de Supervisores antes de la audiencia pública. Secciones 65009, 6066 y 6062a del Código G.C.

LEGALS (CONT.)

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

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,

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.

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 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

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 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 enforce the debt will be taken against the property only. NPP0466563 TO: SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT 10/24/2024, 10/31/2024, 11/07/2024

T.S. No.: 2024‑10316‑LOG APN: 011‑030‑039 Property Address: 920 Hot Springs Rd, , Santa Barbara, CA 93108

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST SECURITY AGREEMENT, ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS AND FIXTURE FINANCING STATEMENT DATED 8/5/2022. 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.

A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust Security Agreement, Assignment of Leases and Rents and Fixture Financing Statement described below. The sale will be made, 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 the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust Security Agreement, Assignment of Leases and Rents and Fixture Financing Statement, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale.

Trustor: GERALD KATZOFF AND LYDIA S. KATZOFF, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP Duly Appointed TRUSTEE: NESTOR SOLUTIONS, LLC Deed of Trust Security Agreement, Assignment of Leases and Rents and Fixture Financing Statement Recorded 8/18/2022 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 2022‑0036522 AND MODIFIED BY LOAN MODIFICATION AGREEMENT RECORDED ON 4/26/24 AS INSTRUMENT 2024‑0012437. of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Santa Barbara County, California

Date of Sale: 12/4/2024 at 1:00 PM Place of Sale: AT

LEGALS (CONT.)

Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $2,359,592.72

Street Address or other common designation of real property:

920 HOT SPRINGS RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108

A.P.N.: 011‑030‑039 – SEE EXHIBIT

A The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 866‑266‑7512 or (888) 902‑3989 or visit these internet websites www.elitepostandpub.com or www.nestortrustee.com, using the file number assigned to this case 2024‑10316‑LOG. 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 Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

NOTICE TO TENANTS: 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 866‑266‑7512 or (888) 902‑3989 or visit these internet websites www.elitepostandpub.com or www.nestortrustee.com, using the file number assigned to this case 2024‑10316‑LOG to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee.

Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible

tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.

Date: 10/28/2024

NESTOR SOLUTIONS, LLC 214 5TH STREET, SUITE 205 HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA 92648 SALE LINE: (888) 902‑3989

GIOVANNA NICHELSON, SR. TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER EXHIBIT A

PARCEL ONE: THAT PORTION OF THE OUTSIDE PUEBLO LANDS, IN THE COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS SHOWN ON THE “MAP OF THE SANTA BARBARA PUEBLO LANDS”, FILED IN BOOK 5, PAGE 75 OF MAPS AND SURVEYS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

BEGINNING AT A 2‑INCH BRASS CAP MONUMENT SET AT THE SOUTHEASTERLY CORNER OF THE LAND DESCRIBED AS PARCEL “ONE” IN THAT CERTAIN JUDGMENT RENDERED IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, CASE NO. 38173, IN THE PROCEEDINGS ENTITLED EDITH CLAIRE BALCH VS. HELEN MARGARET EKMAN, A CERTIFIED COPY OF SAID JUDGMENT BEING RECORDED JANUARY 10, 1949 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 291 IN BOOK 832, PAGE 279 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY;

THENCE ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF PARCELS “ONE” AND ‘TWO”, OF SAID JUDGMENT, SOUTH 88°27’ WEST, 443 FEET TO A 1/2‑INCH SURVEY PIPE;

THENCE CONTINUING ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID PARCELS “ONE” AND ‘TWO”, SOUTH 88°27’ WEST, 428.66 FEET TO THE WESTERLY END OF THE NINTH COURSE OF SAID PARCEL “ONE” AND THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, SAID POINT BEING ALSO A POINT IN THE NORTHERLY

BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID “MAP OF THE SANTA BARBARA PUEBLO LANDS” AND ALONG THE TENTH, ELEVENTH, TWELFTH, THIRTEENTH AND FOURTEENTH COURSES OF SAID PARCEL ONE AS FOLLOWS: SOUTH, 155.25 FEET; WEST, 182.13 FEET; NORTH 3°56’ EAST, 145.05 FEET; SOUTH 81°00’; EAST, 20.08 FEET; NORTH 14°09’ EAST, 10.06 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE NORTHERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID “MAP OF SANTA BARBARA PUEBLO LANDS”; THENCE EASTERLY AND ALONG THE BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID “MAP OF THE SANTA BARBARA PUEBLO LANDS”, A DISTANCE OF 149.96 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING.

PARCEL TWO: THAT PORTION OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 4 NORTH, RANGE 26 WEST, SAN BERNARDINO BASE AND MERIDIAN, IN THE COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

THENCE ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID PARCEL “ONE” AND THE LAND DESCRIBED AS PARCEL “TWO” IN SAID JUDGMENT SOUTH 88°27' WEST ALONG THE NORTHERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF THE MAP ENTITLED “MAP OF THE SANTA BARBARA PUEBLO LANDS” FILED IN BOOK 5, PAGE 75 OF MAPS AND SURVEYS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, A DISTANCE OF 443 FEET TO A 1/2 INCH SURVEY PIPE AND THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING;

THENCE NORTH 88°27’ EAST ALONG THE NORTHERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID “MAP OF THE SANTA BARBARA PUEBLO LANDS” A DISTANCE OF 190.00 FEET; THENCE LEAVING SAID NORTHERLY LINE. NORTH 0°05’24” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 204.12 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88°27’ WEST, A DISTANCE OF 190.00 FEET TO A POINT IN THE WESTERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF THE LAND DESCRIBED AS PARCEL “ONE” IN THE DEED TO GLEN E. BOYLES AND ELISABETH BLISS BOYLES, ALSO KNOWN AS ELISABETH B. BOYLES, HIS WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS, RECORDED DECEMBER 24, 1954 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 22594 IN BOOK 1288, PAGE 203 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS; THENCE SOUTH 0°05’24” WEST ALONG SAID LAST MENTIONED WESTERLY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 79.12 FEET TO THE NORTHEASTERLY CORNER OF THE LAND DESCRIBED AS PARCEL “TWO” IN SAID LAND CONVEYED TO GLEN E. BOYLES, ET UX.; THENCE SOUTH 86°29’ WEST ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF PARCEL “TWO” OF SAID LAND CONVEYED TO GLEN E. BOYLES, ET UX., A DISTANCE OF 552.30 FEET TO THE NORTHWESTERLY CORNER THEREOF; THENCE SOUTH 14°09’ WEST ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF PARCEL “TWO” OF SAID LAND CONVEYED TO GLEN E. BOYLES, ET UX., A DISTANCE OF 110.04 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE NORTHERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID “MAP OF THE SANTA BARBARA PUEBLO LANDS”; THENCE NORTH 88°27’ EAST ALONG THE NORTHERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID “MAP OF THE SANTA BARBARA PUEBLO LANDS”, A DISTANCE OF 578.62 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING.

EXCEPTING THEREFROM ALL OIL, GAS, MINERALS OR OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES LYING ON OR UNDER THE SURFACE OF PARCEL “TWO” ABOVE DESCRIBED, TOGETHER WITH RIGHT INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, EXPLORING FOR, DRILLING, EXTRACTING OR STORING SAME.

PARCEL THREE: AN EASEMENT AS CREATED IN A DOCUMENT RECORDED ON MAY

Public Notice

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• Virtually: Details on how to participate virtually via Zoom is published on the SBCAG website at www.sbcag.org

• Accessible accommodations available by contacting SBCAG by December 9, 2024, at (805) 961-8900 or info@sbcag.org. Servicio de interpretación al español disponible.

City of Lompoc

When: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., November 20, 2024

Where: City Council Chambers–100 Civic Center Plaza, Lompoc, CA 93436. Spanish language accessibility and free rides to and from the meeting are available upon request at (310) 863-0149.

City of Santa Maria

When: Two sessions: 4 to 5 p.m. and 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on December 5, 2024

Where: Santa Maria Public Library Shephard Hall, 1st Floor 421 S. McClelland Street, Santa Maria, CA 93454. Meetings will be Spanish and Mixteco accessible upon request at (805) 925-0951 ext. 2170.

Can’t attend? Submit comments by December 15, 2024, via email to comment@ sbcag.org or via U.S. Postal Service to 260 North San Antonio Road, Suite B, Santa Barbara, CA 93110.

10, 1989, AS INSTRUMENT NO. 89‑030584 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, FOR MAINTAINING AND REPAIRING THE EXISTING RESERVOIR WALL LINE WITHIN THE EASEMENT AREA AND INSTALLING, MAINTAINING, REPLACING AND TRIMMING BUSHES, VINES AND OTHER PLANTINGS WITHIN THE EASEMENT AREA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

THAT PORTION OF THE OUTSIDE PUEBLO LANDS OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA, IN THE COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS SHOWN ON THE “MAP OF THE SANTA BARBARA

PUEBLO LANDS” FILED IN BOOK 5, PAGE 75 OF MAPS AND SURVEYS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE LAND DESCRIBED AS PARCEL “ONE” WHICH WAS CONVEYED TO GARY L. PETERS AND EVA SHARLENE PETERS, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY BY DEED RECORDED JANUARY 28, 1981 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 81‑3830 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY; THENCE SOUTH, ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID

LAND CONVEYED TO PETERS, A DISTANCE OF 15.00 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH, CONTINUING ALONG SAID EAST LINE, A DISTANCE OF 58.00 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE EAST AT RIGHT ANGLES, A DISTANCE OF 12.00 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY IN A DIRECT LINE TO A POINT WHICH BEARS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 8.00 FEET FROM THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE WEST, A DISTANCE OF 8.00 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. EPP 41565 11/7, 11/14, 11/21/2024

NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING

Hybrid Public Meeting – Held in Person and via Zoom November 18, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. Accessory Dwelling Units Ordinance (Case No. 24-0006-ORD)

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

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Goleta Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing to consider recommending to City Council adoption of an Ordinance to amend Title 17 (Zoning) of the Goleta Municipal Code (GMC) related to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs). The City Council will consider any recommendation at a later hearing to adopt amendments to Title 17. The date, time, and location of the Planning Commission public hearing are set forth below. The agenda for the hearing will also be posted on the City website (www.cityofgoleta.org).

HEARING DATE/TIME: Monday, November 18, 2024 at 6:00 P.M.

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

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project includes the replacement of the City’s existing ADU and JADU regulations (Section 17.41.030 of the GMC) with a new set of citywide ADU and JADU standards that will fully comply with the changes in State laws (Assembly Bill 2533 (2024) and Senate Bill 1211 (2024)). Changes to the City’s ADU and JADU regulations relate to: Unpermitted ADUs and JADUs, Replacement Parking Requirements, Definition of Livable Space, and Multi-Family ADUs – Number of Detached ADUs. Additional revisions include minor alignments with State ADU law; updated State ADU law citations; updated and added specific cross-references; clarifying clauses and subsection titles; and added references to applicability to JADUs, where appropriate.

Environmental Review: Under California Public Resources Code Section 21080.17, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) does not apply to the adoption of an ordinance by a city or county implementing the provisions of Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Division 1 of Title 7 of the Government Code, which is California’s ADU law and which also regulates JADUs, as defined by Section 66313. Therefore, the adoption of the proposed ordinance is statutorily exempt from CEQA in that it implements state ADU law.

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

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

Publish Date: Santa Barbara Independent, November 7, 2024