Santa Barbara Independent 11/21/24 by SB Independent

Lil Buck and Jon Boogz Take Street Dance to school

Garden St. Hotel Moves Ahead

by Ryan P. Cruz

by Leslie Dinaberg | Photos by Ingrid Bostrom

Jail Death to Get State Review by Nick Welsh

Taint Concerns Linger

Wine Country After Lake Fire by Matt Kettmann

Ready to Hang at SBCAW by Leslie Dinaberg

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Lil Buck and Jon Boogz Take Street Dance to the Classroom + Schools of Thought: An Educated Look at Santa Barbara Learning

It’s the season of trips at the Indy, and our Web Content Manager Don Brubaker just got back from a vacation to Italy. Though he is normally busy setting up our website and newsletters for you, our readers, he was able to squeeze in some time to travel.

Where did you go on your trip to Italy, and who’d you go with? My partner, Bryn, and I had the pleasure of traveling around Italy for 13 whole days! We went to Bologna, Venice, Verona, Treviso, and Naples.

What was your favorite part of the trip? Did you visit any memorable sites? It was very cool to visit deeply historical cities like Venice and Bologna, but huge crowds made both a little much sometimes. Conversely, Treviso (sometimes called “Little Venice” because of its canals) was an absolute treat amongst the chaos a smaller country town with cobblestone roads and beautiful rivers flowing throughout. Minimal people, delicious food. My favorite part of the trip was a ghost tour my partner scheduled for us in Venice for my birthday! It was very late at night, so the city was empty a very creepy vibe.

Do you have a future trip planned or a destination you’d like to go to next? I’m really interested in visiting Japan! I’ve never been, but the existence of vinyl bars has absolutely piqued my interest.

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by RYAN P. CRUZ,

NEWS of the WEEK

S.B. Police Station Breaks Ground

It’s been a long road with several mayors, a couple of city administrators, and more than a few police chiefs along the way, but on Monday afternoon, Santa Barbara’s dignitaries finally donned their ceremonial hard hats and put golden shovels to dirt for the long-awaited groundbreaking of the new $100 million police station downtown.

The new facility will replace the current, outdated building built in 1959 and much too small for a police force serving a city with more than 85,000 people with a modernized station that will put all operations under one roof and, according to Police Chief Kelly

Gordon, bring the department “into the 21st century and beyond.”

“More than anything,” Chief Gordon said during the groundbreaking ceremony, “this is going to provide the community with better access to their police department, which is really the biggest priority.”

The new 65,000-square-foot police station, which is funded by the Measure C sales tax passed by city voters in 2017, has been more than two decades in the making. Mayor Randy Rowse said he remembers being part of the search for a new site for the station back when he was on the city’s parking committee

Apparent Jail Suicide to Get State Review

First Inmate Death in County to Fall Under New Oversight Law

by Nick Welsh

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is still investigating how 41-year-old inmate Cecilia Michelle Covarrubias managed to hang herself on November 13 while being held in a single-person observation cell located within eyeshot of the Inmate Reception Center in the county’s Main Jail on Calle Real. Due to a new state law, the investigation will be overseen by the state.

Covarrubias, a Santa Ynez Valley resident, had been booked the day before on charges of assault with a deadly weapon, evading a peace officer, and wanton disregard for safety of others and was being held on $75,000 bail. What the actual facts are have yet to be finalized,

but initial reports suggest Covarrubias had been under the influence of fentanyl at the time of her arrest and deputies felt compelled to administer Narcan to prevent a possible overdose.

Some jailhouse watchers question whether Covarrubias was physically able to have caused the mayhem with which she’s been accused. Others like Aaron Fischer with the nonprofit watchdog group Disability Rights, which actively monitors conditions in the county jail as part of its long-running and partially settled civil rights litigation against the facility have expressed deep concern.

“That someone could have committed suicide in an observation cell, a place where they put people who are at risk of harming

about 30 years ago.

During Monday’s ceremony, City Administrator Kelly McAdoo gave credit to her predecessors Paul Casey and Jim Armstrong, who were both in the crowd, and former police chief Cam Sanchez, also in attendance.

Work will be handled by ProWest Constructors, a California-based contractor that has built large-scale projects for UC Santa Barbara, Cottage Hospital, and the County of Santa Barbara. Construction will begin in January 2025 and the new station is expected to be complete in spring 2027, with a maximum cost of $121 million. —Ryan P.Cruz

themselves, sends alarm bells through my head,” Fischer said.

Fischer stressed he had not read Covarrubias’s death reports yet, but said that as of July 2023, the county committed itself to removing the structural supports in jail observation cells that could be used by inmates to commit suicide. “There are certain tie-off points,” he noted, “that need to be removed. Clearly, that hasn’t happened yet.”

The record, Fischer added, is murky. He said it appears from county documents that the county claims it eliminated access points on the observation cell’s ceiling from which inmates might hang themselves.

Covarrubias’s death comes months after recent reports by the Santa Barbara Grand

PUBLIC SAFETY

A carrot farm in New Cuyama has been linked to a multistate E. coli outbreak, which has resulted in 39 confirmed cases and 15 hospitalizations nationwide, including three confirmed cases and one death in California. A plethora of organic carrot brands sold at some of Santa Barbara’s largest grocery stores have been recalled. Grimmway Farms, which has grown a portion of its carrot crop on the Cuyama farm for over three decades, was determined to be the source of the outbreak. According to a 11/17 alert issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Grimmway Farms has pulled the contaminated carrots from store shelves, but the recalled product may remain in consumers’ homes. The CDC recommends that consumers not consume the recalled carrots, dispose of them, and sanitize anything they touch. Read more at independent .com/public-safety.

HOUSING

The team behind the proposed eight-story building at 505 E. Los Olivos St. near Mission Santa Barbara submitted updated plans on 11/15. The city’s planning department is now reviewing them to determine if the application is complete. It has 30 days to do so. The project’s August proposal was missing several details, including diagram labels and a base flood elevation assessment.

COMMUNITY

For the past 53 years, the Goleta Valley Library has lived on North Fairview, without improved airconditioning or bathroom access for wheelchairs. That will all change over the next two years as a $5.3 million upgrade takes place. For the duration, the council agreed on 11/19 that the library would move to smaller quarters at 6500 Hollister, directing staff to finalize a lease. To compensate for the loss in size, City Librarian Elizabeth Saucedo envisioned expanding beyond their walls with programs at schools, senior centers, parks, or churches via the book van or other outreach efforts. Hal Hill of Live Oak Unitarian church offered their meeting rooms for children and senior book groups, which the council accepted with appreciation.

COUNTY

Kimberlee Albers, unofficial and de facto homeless czar for the County of Santa Barbara since 2018, has taken a job with the County of Ventura, where a new position was created giving her more direct and immediate authority. Albers, known for her vast, detailed, and encyclopedic knowledge about the many bureaucratic path points leading into and out of homeless care, took the position with Ventura County three weeks ago. Albers will be replaced on an interim basis by Emily Allen, who brings long and extensive experience with multiple organizations dealing with issues of homelessness. Read more at independent.com/homeless.

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

Pictured from left: Santa Barbara Police Chief Kelly Gordon, City Administrator Kelly McAdoo, Councilmember Meagan Harmon, Councilmember Oscar Gutierrez, Mayor Randy Rowse, Councilmember Eric Friedman, and Public Works Director Cliff Maurer broke ground on the new police station on Monday, November 18.

Santa Barbara County Main Jail

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ENVIRONMENT

Sable Slapped on Wrist

Coastal Commission’s Cease-and-Desist Order Bars Any Work in Coastal Zone Until Feb. 2025

by Margaux Lovely

The California Coastal Commission gave Sable Offshore a harsh slap on the wrist on November 12 in the form of a ceaseand-desist order after Sable engaged in what the commission called “unpermitted development in the Coastal Zone.” Sable has been working to bring oil pipelines along the Gaviota coast to as-new condition after their rupture in the 2015 Refugio Oil Spill, with the goal of restarting the pipelines and three offshore oil platforms. While Sable has vowed to cooperate with the Coastal Commission moving forward, the oil company argues that the work being done on the pipeline is merely routine repair and maintenance, and does not require coastal development permits.

The cease-and-desist order, issued directly from the commission’s executive director, Kate Huckelbridge, bars Sable from performing any coastal development work on the pipelines or offshore oil platforms until February 2025.

“[Executive director cease-and-desist orders] are relatively rare and are used to avoid irreparable harm,” said Joshua Smith, a spokesperson for the California Coastal Commission. “In this case, we needed to get the site and soils quickly stabilized before the rainy season.”

The commission issued an initial notice of violation to Sable on September 27 for excavating the ground to install safety valves on the pipeline and fix a series of anomalies. The notice explained the need for coastal development permits and asked Sable to cease coastal operations in the meantime. Over the following week, commission staff received reports of ongoing work on the pipeline, leading to repeated meetings with Sable and requests for written assurance that all work had halted.

According to the executive director’s findings, the Coastal Commission formally notified Sable on October 4 that they would issue an executive director cease-and-desist order, again asking for assurance that all work had ceased by 2 p.m. that day. Sable confirmed, but commission staff continued to receive reports after the deadline that work was tak-

ing place in Sable’s coastal construction sites just off Highway 101. After an additional hour of work and another email from the commission, Sable eventually confirmed truthfully that all work had ceased on the Gaviota Coast.

Over the following weeks, Sable and commission staff met multiple times to discuss the permit application process and how Sable planned to secure their sites. The open holes in the ground with exposed pipelines would not fare well during the upcoming rainy season, explained the commission’s Chief of Enforcement Lisa Haage at their meeting on November 15. They need to be filled and the piles of excavated material secured, she said, to mitigate the “significant threat of coastal resource damage.”

“Sable agrees with commission staff that the open holes along the pipeline route need to be filled as quickly as possible to protect the surrounding environment and affected properties,” said DJ Moore, Sable’s attorney from legal powerhouse Latham & Watkins LLP, during the meeting’s public comment. He affirmed that Sable is committed to “working collaboratively with the commission to ensure necessary work can be completed in a manner that avoids adverse impacts to the environment and to coastal resources.”

Moore’s comments were met with a sea of red signs in the audience reading, “Oil Spills Kill,” “No Polluting Pipeline,” and “Don’t Enable Sable,” demonstrating the tone among environmentalists who disapprove of Sable’s plans to restart the pipeline and offshore oil platforms.

As required by the cease-and-desist order, Sable submitted an “Interim Restoration Plan” to the Coastal Commission on November 15. The plan, which is still under review by commissioners, is supposed to detail what work Sable has completed, what additional work will be done, and how they will remediate any coastal damage caused. The commission also asked for confirmation that Sable intends to apply for coastal development permits while the cease-and-desist order is in effect, which the commission has not received as of November 19. n

Environmentalist groups rallied against Sable Offshore's restart plans before the California Coastal Commission's November 15 meeting in San Francisco.

Garden St. Hotel Moves Ahead

Despite Environmental Concerns, Council Upholds Plans for Second-Largest Hotel in City

by Ryan P. Cruz

In a 5-2 vote, Santa Barbara City Council chose to deny three separate appeals of the much-contested 250-room Garden Street hotel, upholding the planning commission’s approval of what will become the second-largest hotel in the city.

The decision came after intense debate over environmental concerns, impacts on the Funk Zone neighborhood, and whether the city needed another hotel in the midst of a housing crisis.

The hotel, part of a 40-year plan by original owner Bill Wright to redevelop six parcels along Garden and Yanonali streets about a block from the beach, was met with resistance almost every step of the way since Wright’s family hired Newport Beach–based Dauntless Development to guide the project through city review.

When the project hit a wall with the planning commission in 2023, developers were told to return with a better plan on how to mitigate the impacts on the city’s housing stock. Then in May 2024, after much debate and with the project facing a wave of community backlash, the planning commission granted 4-2 approval of the updated plans, which included six affordable housing units and the developer’s promise of a $500,000 donation to the city’s Local Housing Trust Fund.

Three separate appeals were filed to contest the planning commission’s approval, raising concerns over environmental impacts, the plans for a 238-space underground parking garage, and the fact that the project was part of a deal signed back in 1983. In October, City Council heard all three appeals, listened to staff recommendations, and a lengthy public comment period before closing the hearing and continuing to November 19.

Tuesday’s hearing got off to a rocky start, since community members were unable to submit any form of public comment, written or otherwise. The city attorney and council had agreed not to receive any more testimony before deliberating on a final decision.

Attorney Marc Chytilo, who represents appellants Keep the Funk S.B., attempted to speak during the general public comment

about the “deprivation of due process,” but his comments were cut short and he was told he could not specifically reference the project itself.

When deliberations began, Councilmember Kristen Sneddon was the most vocal about the risks that could come from approving a project based on a plan that was signed according to 1983 environmental standards.

“Just to take us back in time to 1983,” she said, “that was a time when it was still cool to break open your thermometer and play with the mercury.”

Her major concern was over soil and contaminants that could be lurking underneath the project, which would only come to light after the developers began digging for the underground parking lot.

“For a project this size on our delicate waterfront area,” she said. “I don’t see how in good conscience we can rely on the early ’80s for these findings on environmental impacts.”

Sneddon and Councilmember Oscar Gutierrez both supported a motion that would have required an updated environmental impact report, but it was voted down by the five remaining councilmembers.

Councilmember Eric Friedman said it was a tough decision, but even if the project were to come back as housing, he argued, the developers could take advantage of state laws and build up to 140 market-rate apartments with only seven affordable units.

Councilmember Meagan Harmon also said she was conflicted, and while her heart was with the community members, in her head she knew that it was crucial for the city to keep its word on development deals.

The 5-2 decision upheld the previous approval, granting an exemption from any further environmental review. As part of the conditional approval, Dauntless Development agreed to double its contribution to the Local Housing Trust Fund to a total of $1 million.

Following the decision, appellant Keep the Funk S.B. responded on social media: “We’re disappointed in our representatives not addressing our concerns, but we are extremely grateful for this community and our continued support.” n

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Rendering of 101 Garden Street, looking northwest across Garden Street

COURTS

Montecito Traffic Stop Leads to Kidnapping Arrest

Atraffic stop in Montecito on the night of November 12 led to the discovery of a kidnapping in progress when Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies found a man forcing a woman to drive an RV against her will, allegedly after the man had threatened the woman and her child with two knives and a handgun, according to a statement from Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Raquel Zick.

The incident began shortly before 11 p.m. when law enforcement pulled over the RV, which was headed southbound on Highway 101 near Olive Mill Road, after deputies saw that the vehicle was “unsafe” and being driven with its pop-out sections extended.

When the deputy on scene approached the RV, he saw what appeared to be “an ongoing domestic dispute,” Zick said.

On further investigation, deputies said that they discovered a “kidnapping in progress,” in which the passenger, 34-year-old Matthew Parsadayan of Newport Beach, had reportedly forced the woman to drive

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from Highway 154 through Santa Barbara to Orange County. The woman’s child was also inside the vehicle.

According to the Sheriff’s Office, Parsadayan had allegedly “threatened the victim with two knives, put his arms around her neck, and fired a handgun out of the window” before the vehicle had been pulled over.

“The victim, in fear for her life and for her infant who was also in the vehicle, was attempting to comply with Parsadayan’s commands when the RV was stopped by the deputy,” Zick said.

Deputies searched the vehicle and found a Glock pistol and one spent nine-millimeter casing.

Parsadayan was placed under arrest and charged with several felonies, including kidnapping, second-degree robbery, assault with a deadly weapon, child abuse, and discharge of a firearm with gross negligence. He is being held in Santa Barbara County’s Main Jail on a bail of $1 million.

—RyanP.Cruz

Unified Ends PTA-Run

After-School Programs

Tensions have risen in Santa Barbara Unified after the district canceled all PTArun after-school programs at elementary schools this year, leaving many families in limbo.

District spokesperson Ed Zuchelli explained that these programs were historically limited to select schools through PTAs, and primarily accessible to students whose families could afford them.

In an effort to promote equity and access, Zuchelli said, the district is partnering with other organizations to offer more inclusive after-school programs that “meet the needs and interests of all students.”

on the board to find other ways to address equity concerns, without taking away PTA programs.

The board was slated to approve the $428,000 contract bundle for these programs in October, but voted 3-2 to pull the item from the agenda for “further clarification” and discussion. However, due to the board’s delay and the upcoming winter break, the new programs will not begin until January, pending board approval in December, leaving parents high and dry in the meantime.

A parent at Roosevelt tipped off the Independent after their school’s PTA, called REEF, had its after-school programs pulled “last minute,” a few days before school started.

“It wasn’t a perfect setup last year (it was expensive), but to take water away [at the] last minute in a desert is not helping,” she wrote.

Parents at the October 22 board meeting called equity a “cover-up” and called

“Trying to cram us all into the sameshaped box is not equity,” parent Jory Zusmer charged. “It’s nothing more than a dictatorship.”

Before the board voted to continue the discussion, Board President Wendy SimsMoten thanked parents for sharing their concerns that night, and said they’re not trying to take anything away from students.

“I do think we can continue to work toward where we want to be so that every child has an opportunity,” she said. “Everybody in here wants the best for our students.”

In the same vein, PTAs were able to resuscitate a 5th-grade field trip after the district made the decision not to allow overnight field trips for those students in support of more “age-appropriate” and “unified” trips. “After receiving feedback … this was reversed,” Zuchelli said. “Principals will be able to determine field trips based on site needs and priorities.”

—Callie Fausey

Roosevelt Elementary’s PTO, REEF, organizes annual fundraising events like the Rose Run, a jog-a-thon at the Rose Garden.

Immigration Resources Stronger than Ever

Central Coast Organizations, Leaders Work to Ease Fears

by Ryan P. Cruz

Central Coast community organizers, legal experts, and policymakers are working together to brace for the expected impacts of a second Trump administration on the estimated 44,000 undocumented residents living and working in Santa Barbara County.

Last week, Supervisor Laura Capps and the County Commission for Women hosted a workshop alongside several other organizations to take a look at what kind of resources are available to protect immigrants, and figure out how to combat the fears and myths swirling around about immigrants’ rights.

“Fear is such a tremendous factor right now,” Capps said, “and fear is what we’re up against in the short term.”

She said these fears were well-founded, but it was important to remember that the Central Coast was prepared to handle the potential impacts with mindful leadership and dozens of public resources already available.

The Immigration Legal Defense Center’s Executive Director Julissa Peña explained that, while California is a sanctuary state, immigration law can be “complex and confusing,” and people facing deportation don’t have the right to government appointed counsel.

The lack of legal representation was the “biggest need at this time,” Peña said, and most people don’t know their rights or that they can receive pro-bono services to help with many legal issues.

Jennifer Smith, executive director of the Legal Aid Foundation, provides similar free services for people seeking immigration remedies. Here in Santa Barbara, Smith says, she expects to see an uptick in illegal discrimination such as landlords making threats to tenants based on immigration status along with an alarming trend of “notary fraud” committed by companies offering fake legal services.

The Legal Aid Foundation will be providing free consultations every Tuesday at the Franklin Center, where an attorney will be on hand to help people find out if they qualify for an immigration remedy like a special visa or advanced parole.

Importa Santa Barbara is an organization providing Department of Justice–accredited assistance with immigration remedies, DACA act renewals, or adjustment of legal status. LEAP (Learn, Engage, Advocate Partners) is a family resource center that helps families understand their rights should anybody face deportation.

“We think it’s very important for families to know what their rights are and what to say if somebody comes knocking on your door,” said LEAP Program Director Ana Maya. “A lot of our families are going through all these emotions.”

said it was time for local leaders to lean on experience gained during the first Trump administration. “We’re walking on paths we have already walked several years ago. We don’t have to reinvent the wheel,” she said. “Let our Latino community stand with equal voice and equal access to power.”

Inda also wanted to make it clear there were safe spaces where people could gather and seek resources without fear of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). ICE officers cannot detain anybody at schools, courthouses, hospitals, or faith-based community centers.

Santa Barbara County Undersheriff Craig Bonner said he wanted to dispel “misinformation and rhetoric flying around” about immigration enforcement. He emphasized that state and local law enforcement do not ever ask about immigration status, nor do they arrest or detain anybody for violations of immigration law.

“And that will not change because of the federal administration change,” Bonner said. “With all the misinformation and fraud that’s occurring, we all need to keep restating and reassuring our community members that any reports or threats of local law enforcement enforcing immigration law are false and should be reported. We need to ensure that that is stopped.”

He said that the Sheriff’s Office was committed to ensuring the safety of “all community members, irrespective of their immigration status.”

Similarly, Santa Barbara Unified School District does not assist or allow ICE on campus, and schools do not require or collect any information about immigration status as part of the enrollment process.

For many of the advocates at the workshop, the next four years will be about messaging to the public, maintaining the policies currently in place, and bringing back programs that have proven success such as the Drivers Listos program, which provides free rides to and from appointments, or Santa Barbara City College’s Dream Center, which provides free immigration services for anybody signed up for at least one unit.

“We have a huge family of people that are dedicated to reducing the negative impacts and supporting one another especially our most vulnerable,” said Supervisor Capps. n

County of Santa Barbara County Planning Commission

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Senate Bill 9, Telecommunication Facilities, and other Minor Ordinance Amendments

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Planning Commission Hearing Room

123 E. Anapamu Street, Room 17, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Hearing begins at 9:00 A.M

On December 4, 2024, the County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing to consider the Senate Bill 9, Telecommunication Facilities, and other Minor Ordinance Amendments. The County Planning Commission will consider making recommendations to the Board of Supervisors regarding the following proposed ordinance amendments:

Case Nos. 24ORD‐00016 and 24ORD‐00019, ordinances amending the County Land Use and Development Code (LUDC) of Chapter 35, Zoning, of the Santa Barbara County Code, in compliance with Chapter 35.104, and Case Nos. 24ORD‐00015, 24ORD‐00018, and 24ORD‐00025, ordinances amending the Article II Coastal Zoning Ordinance (CZO), of Chapter 35, Zoning, of the Santa Barbara County Code, in compliance with Section 35‐180, to add provisions and development standards in accordance with Senate Bill 9 regulations (Government Code Sections 65852.21 and 66411.7); revise existing development standards and permit procedures for Commercial Telecommunication Facilities; and process other minor ordinance amendments to update existing text provisions, including updating allowed uses in the Limited Commercial (C‐1) zone district in Article II, General Industry (M‐2) zone district in the LUDC, and implementing clarifications and necessary revisions to the existing Accessory Dwelling Unit and Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance to align with changes to State law.

The County Planning Commission hearing begins at 9:00 A.M. The order of items listed on the agenda is subject to change by the County Planning Commission. To review the staff report, ordinances, and other related documents, please visit the Planning and Development Department website: https://www.countyofsb.org/1625/County‐Planning‐Commission. For further information about the project, please contact the planner, Corina Venegas‐Martin, at cvenegas@countyofsb.org.

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

The following methods of participation are available to the public.

 You may observe the live stream of the County Planning Commission meetings on (1) Local Cable Channel 20, (2) Online at: https://www.countyofsb.org/1333/CSBTV‐Livestream; or (3) YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/user/CSBTV20

If you wish to provide public comment, the following methods are available:

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When: December 4, 2024, 09:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Topic: County Planning Commission 12/4/2024

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The County Planning Commission’s rules on hearings and public comment, unless otherwise directed by the Chair, remain applicable to each of the participation methods listed above.

Attendance and participation by the public is invited and encouraged. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Hearing Support Staff (805) 568‐2000. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the Hearing Support Staff to make reasonable arrangements.

If you challenge the project in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence to the Planning Commission prior to the public hearing.

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JAIL SUICIDE

CONT’D FROM P. 7

Jury concluded the levels of staffing by both correctional deputies and the private medical professionals in the county jail are less than they should be and are called for. In response, the Board of Supervisors authorized the sheriff earlier this year to expand the number of private health-care employees working at the county jail. Given the difficulty in hiring medical workers anywhere, let alone in correctional facilities, it’s unclear to what extent those hirings have occurred and what impact, if any, that decision might have made in preventing Covarrubias’s death.

Regardless, Covarrubias is the first inmate death in Santa Barbara County since a new state law went into effect this summer requiring that locally conducted investigations of inmate deaths be screened by a state agency, the Board of State and Community Corrections, otherwise known as BSCC. Although this agency has existed in some form since 1944, the state legislature voted last year to reconstitute its powers and responsibilities; it is now charged with reviewing the deaths taking place in county jails.

Justifying this new level of state oversight over what’s traditionally been a county

BRIEFS CONT’D FROM P. 7

CANNABIS

Island Breeze Farms, a small greenhouse pot operation across Foothill Road from the Polo Condos at the western end of the Carpinteria Valley, was denied a zoning permit on 11/13, by the county Planning Commission. It was the first time the panel had turned down a cannabis project in the region. The 4-1 vote comes as the county, pressed by valley residents, is starting to reexamine the industry-friendly regulatory environment it created with the cannabis ordinance of 2018. A county proposal to start measuring the “skunky” smell of pot at greenhouse property lines in response to complaints from residents is under review at the commission. A special hearing on the matter has been set for 1/22/25. Read more at independent.com/cannabis.

ENVIRONMENT

responsibility, the bill’s author cited the “disproportionate” number of deaths taking place in county jails. While the BSCC will not be conducting its own independent investigations of each death, it has been authorized to hire the medical personnel necessary to review the adequacy of the investigations conducted by local law enforcement officials. Likewise, the board is authorized to make operational recommendations to reduce the likelihood of future jail deaths.

Under the terms the new law authored by State Senator Toni Atkins and supported by both of Santa Barbara’s legislative representatives in Sacramento, Gregg Hart and Monique Limón local law enforcement officials will be required to respond to such recommendations, detailing how they intend to comply or explaining in some detail why they will not.

The new law makes public for the first time the investigative documents of jail death investigations. Some redactions are allowed.

To date, the new board has not conduced any such reviews, having only just appointed a director and its first medical personnel. n

Plains All American Pipeline the oil company whose criminal negligence led to 2015’s Refugio Oil Spill and a lengthy series of court cases, a bankruptcy, fines, and settlements just paid another $72.5 million in a settlement with the State Lands Commission toward the agency’s plugging and abandoning work at Platform Holly. That offshore oil rig had been owned by the bankrupted Venoco Inc., which quit-claimed its ownership and responsibility for Holly to State Lands and began to sell its other assets. These included the Ellwood Onshore Facility in Goleta, which was sold earlier this year for a half-million dollars to new owners who want to turn the location into a glamping campsite. Read more at independent.com/environment

POLITICS

The nomination on 11/13 of Florida’s Matt Gaetz to be incoming President Trump’s attorney general and Gaetz’s abrupt resignation the same day from the U.S. House of Representatives has stirred up a storm of controversy over Gaetz’s purported sex trafficking of a 17-year-old and the ethics inquiry that apparently

ended with his resignation. “My colleagues and I are pushing for the House Ethics Committee to release its report on Matt Gaetz immediately,” S.B. Rep. Salud Carbajal told the Independent after joining nearly 100 Democrats in the House to demand the release of the findings on 11/19. “Transparency is key to holding our elected officials accountable. The American people deserve to know the truth about who could potentially be our next Attorney General.” Read more at independent.com/politics.

EDUCATION

The S.B. Unified school board on 11/12 formally established the Committee Advancing Black Achievement, Wellness, and Excellence. The new committee will be responsible for annual anti-bias programming, regular reports on racist incidents, and ensuring that mental health resources are available to students experiencing anti-Black racism. However, some parents expressed concern that the 10-year resolution included nothing on consequences for kids who commit racist acts.

Evangelical furor characterized last week’s meeting of the Santa Barbara Unified School Board, ending with a heated argument between board president Wendy Sims-Moten and speakers. These speakers were concerned that the Good News Club, a free evangelical fellowship club for elementary school students, was being canceled by the district, a claim Superintendent Hilda Maldonado denied. Ed Zuchelli, the district’s spokesperson, told the Independent that, like any organization, the Good News Club may use any district campuses by submitting a Civic Use Permit, which may be accepted or denied pending space availability. Zuchelli said that the district’s assistant superintendent of educational services, Dr. Lynne Sheffield, will be meeting with Sharon Jegottka, ministry coordinator for the Good News Club, to resolve the matter. Read more at independent.com/education. n

County Voters Get Slightly Redder

Santa Barbara County is getting redder but only slightly.

In 2016, candidate Donald Trump captured just 31.5 percent of Santa Barbara County’s vote the lowest support for a Republican presidential candidate in decades. This year, the Republican candidate approximately won 35 percent of votes, according to the county’s latest results.

This growth mirrors the trend statewide. Recent results show that approximately 38 percent of Californians voted for Trump in 2024 6.5 percentage points above 2016. The Associated Press reports that almost all counties moved right in this presidential election, with nine counties flipping Republican.

projects; Proposition 6, which would have banned forced labor practices in prisons; and Proposition 33, which would have allowed cities to enact rent control on single-family homes and developments built after 1995.

This election saw a nearly 13 percent decrease in voter turnout from 2020, with approximately three-fourths of registered voters casting their ballots. Statewide, that drop was about 12 percent.

Santa Barbara County voters reflected statewide results, rejecting three propositions that were supported by California’s Democratic Party and opposed by its Republican Party: Proposition 5, which would have made it easier for cities to borrow money to fund affordable housing

Santa Barbara also voted in favor of Proposition 36, reclassifying some misdemeanor drug and theft crimes as felonies, again in line with the Republican Party’s endorsement.

However, Santa Barbara’s Democratic Congressmember Salud Carbajal earned approximately 63 percent this year, compared to approximately 62 percent in 2020.

As of last Friday, Santa Barbara County reported it still had approximately 8,000 unprocessed ballots. Christina McDermott

I.V. Suspect Rescued After Jumping Off Bluffs, into Ocean

On Monday, November 18, a 19-yearold man reportedly leaped off the bluffs on the 6700 block of Del Playa Drive in Isla Vista while fleeing deputies responding to a 9-1-1 call reporting his disturbing behavior, according to authorities.

Before his cold plunge, the suspect, identified as Joshua Collard, had allegedly punched someone in the face, vandalized a car, and threatened to open fire on victims. A 9-1-1 call from an Isla Vista resident sent deputies to the area, where they identified Collard based on the caller’s description. In an attempt to evade arrest, Collard took off running westward from Sabado Tarde Road to Del Playa Drive, jumping off the bluffs and into the ocean.

But high tide worked against him, trapping Collard in the water and requiring assistance from emergency responders. Santa Barbara County firefighters and an ocean rescue team removed him from the ocean using a 14-foot ladder, bringing him back to safety. After being medically cleared at Goleta Valley Emergency Room, Collard was transported to Santa Barbara County’s Main Jail. Collard now faces two felony charges,

including criminal threats and assault, along with multiple misdemeanor charges for vandalism, fighting in public, and resisting arrest. His bail is set at $50,000. HadeelEljarrari

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First responders rescued an I.V. man trapped by the high tide while evading deputies on Monday night.

County of Santa Barbara BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

SB 35 Coastal Zone Ordinance Amendment

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Joseph Centeno Betteravia Government Administration Building Board Hearing Room 511 East Lakeside Parkway

Santa Maria, CA 93455

Hearing begins at 9:00 A.M.

On December 3, 2024, the Board of Supervisors (Board) will conduct a public hearing to consider the adoption of an amendment to the Coastal Zoning Ordinance (CZO) to revise existing and create new development standards and permit procedures to implement recent changes in State legislation (SB 35, SB 423, and AB 3122) regarding streamlined permit processing for qualifying housing projects in certain areas of the Coastal Zone. The Board will consider the recommendations of the County Planning Commission regarding the following proposed ordinance amendment:

 Adopt an ordinance, Case No. 24ORD-00010, amending the Article II Coastal Zoning Ordinance (CZO), of Chapter 35, Zoning, of the Santa Barbara County Code.

 Determine that the adoption of the CZO amendment (Case No. 24ORD-00010) and the submittal of the resolution to the Santa Barbara County Local Coastal Program (LCP) to the California Coastal Commission (CCC) is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15265 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.

 Adopt a resolution authorizing the Planning & Development Department to submit the amendment to the Santa Barbara County LCP (24ORD-00010) to the CCC for review and certification.

 Direct the Planning & Development Department to transmit the adopted resolution to the Executive Director of the CCC.

The Board of Supervisors hearing begins at 9:00 A.M. The order of items listed on the agenda is subject to change by the Clerk of the Board. Please see the posted agenda and staff report available on the Thursday prior to the meeting at https://santabarbara.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx# under the hearing date. For further information about the project, please contact the planner, Lila Spring, at springl@countyosb.org.

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When: December 3, 2024, 09:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Topic: Board of Supervisors Hearing 12/3/2024

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Mission: Housing

One image identifies Santa Barbara worldwide. It isn’t Montecito, The Biltmore, the Clark Estate, Hope Ranch, any museum, any celebrity, or even State Street. It is Old Mission Santa Barbara, founded in 1786.

Nothing we have done since has matched its beauty or signature, and the City of Santa Barbara has used it as its brand since its completion. It’s incredulous to even consider a behemoth prisonlike structure at 505 East Los Olivos Street to be right beside the mission and mar the visual.

The 400-plus cars added to an already trafficchallenged two-lane road will take driving from challenging to dangerous. This high-fire-danger area needs the best possible ingress and egress of emergency vehicles.

It’s stressful for everyone to have to deal with this insensitive, dangerously blind push toward density. Are we trying to overwhelm the city infrastructure, increase water usage, and encourage all insurance companies to leave California?

It’s a small town for a reason. Check the topography. Abby Treloggen, S.B.

I am genuinely disheartened by the Independent publishing a disingenuous picture of the proposed development behind the mission. I’ve always appreciated the paper for being honest, but the image of a dark tower looming over a historical site is plain fearmongering.

I appreciate the research done on the mysterious developers and the historical context of the buildings currently on the site. The rest of the article reads as pandering to a NIMBY audience.

As a nurse at Cottage Hospital, I can barely afford rent and groceries. I wish there was more support for any housing development in S.B. for myself, my partner, and the family we hope to start. Patients have mentioned the cover image, following up with “Santa Barbara doesn’t have space” and “We don’t need to be like L.A.”

Sadly, I agree with some of the arguments of shady developers, fire/flood hazards, archeological significance, and adjacency to a tourist destination, but the picture simply reads: Look what they want to do to our town!

This article further hinders future developments from being approved by altering the opinions of those who hold power and wealth. I implore you to remove the image from the online article, as well as

publish an apology in the next publication. Opinions are valued; facts are important.

Jordan Avila, S.B.

First Among Losers

OnceI turned down the screen-brightness and squinted through the glaring light of the Democratic Party ruins, I was able to make out what appeared to be (my fellow) lefties in a state of shellshocked denial and self-righteous indignation. Let us now apply the metaphorical slap to return them to their senses.

While the election was lost, it was not stolen. Hard questions must be asked. How were they so out of touch? How were they so far off the pulse of the population? How were they so wrong?

I am a proud leftie, though I appear to be in the minority that does not believe being a progressive and being a realist are mutually exclusive.

By definition, a party elected by the majority should represent the many not the few. Hopefully the Democrats have learned their lesson: Electoral success hinges on them returning to their home-turf of sensible, progressive, left-leaning centrism and not pandering to a hard-left cultural ideology.

In politics, second place is first of the losers and, clearly, the Democrats have lost their touch.

Matthew Wright, Goleta

For the Record

Last week’s cover story about a proposed eightstory building behind the Old Mission contained a couple of errors. Project applicant Ben Eilenberg is not a disbarred attorney, rather, he is a former lawyer currently unable to practice law in California, according to the State Bar of California. The most recent residents were not Franciscans but Episcopalian Benedictine monks of the Order of the Holy Cross, formerly housed at Mount Calvary Monastery, who purchased St. Mary’s Retreat House from the Sisterhood of the Holy Nativity.

The Living story “Protecting Our Beaches” last week should have said that Sean Hastings, not Rachel Rhodes, is the founder of the Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies program.

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My Plan for Trump 2.0

I Was Elected the Same Night as Donald Trump. Here’s How I’ll Be Facing His Second Term.

BY CONGRESSMEMBER

SALUD CARBAJAL

Eight years ago, I was elected to Congress on the same night that Donald Trump was first elected president. I’ve reflected a lot on that night these past few weeks, remembering the complicated feelings I had then, confronting the reality of his unexpected win along with my own which, as an immigrant speaking English as a second language and someone who grew up in public housing, was its own kind of unlikely event.

I’ve thought a lot about my first years in Congress to prepare myself to continue fighting for the Central Coast’s people and values. I’ve been here before, and I want to share some thoughts on the path ahead for us as a region and as a nation.

First, it is important to point out that Donald Trump’s 2016 election did not determine a permanent direction for our nation. While I will never minimize the real harm done by the chaos and dangerous policies of President Trump’s first term, we must remember that when we united and spoke out against them, we achieved meaningful victories.

For example, the 2016 election gave Republicans the chance to deliver on their revenge goal of repealing the Affordable Care Act. Despite being out of power in Congress, Democrat lawmakers and I worked tirelessly with advocates and everyday people to raise an alarm so loud that we not only blocked that effort but made the law so popular it helped us win the House only a year later.

We also made sure to use our organizing power in the judiciary to fight Trump’s Muslim ban, his scrapping of DACA, rollbacks of key environmental protections, and hundreds of other dangerous policies that would have done much more harm if we had thrown up our hands after 2016. But that requires both you and I to not disengage. We must recommit, not retreat.

As a new member of Congress in 2017, I also found that underneath the bombast and disorder of Donald Trump, there were still avenues to work across the aisle to get things done. While I will always speak out against violations of Central Coast values, I know that the path ahead will still include working with anyone willing to help pass policies that’ll help the Central Coast.

Since 2006, the American people have voted in all but one federal election cycle to change the party in charge of either one chamber of Congress or the White House. And this year, parties in power in industrialized democracies around the world have lost strength in almost every election. These are not excuses, but merely a reminder of the remarkable headwinds

that Vice President Kamala Harris was facing.

With those contexts in mind, the conclusion I see is this: It’s clear the American people are unsatisfied with the status quo and the direction of our society, and that many of the people who voted for Donald Trump did so not out of total agreement with his policies or personality, but out of feeling unheard on the issues that matter to them most.

At the center of that is a concern over the rising cost of living, from the price of groceries (I’m not blind; my family and I see it every week in the store, too) to shortages of affordable childcare, long-term care, and health care, and systemic price spikes like rent, education, and the increasingly outof-reach dream of owning a home.

Democrats were not blind to this issue. We tackled it head-on: passing legislation to lower prescription drug and home energy costs, cracking down on corporate price gouging and junk fees, cutting red tape on affordable housing, and working to pass tax cuts to make childcare and other everyday expenses more affordable. That record spoke to people who are hurting: In places where the Democratic agenda was communicated the most swing states like Nevada, Arizona, Michigan, and Wisconsin the historical backlash to incumbents was blunted, cutting the rightward swing in half compared to non-swing states, helping to elect powerful voices for the middle class like Ruben Gallego, Elissa Slotkin, Tammy Baldwin, and Jacky Rosen.

We also heard from communities across the country about ongoing concerns with the chaos at our southern border, public safety risks from crime and gun violence, and the deadly threat of fentanyl. Democrats took those concerns seriously, crafting bipartisan border security legislation, the first new federal gun safety law since 1994, and delivering millions of dollars in public safety investments (actually outpacing those secured by Republicans).

The 2024 election showed us that these messages can work, but we need to spend time reflecting on how we are reaching people with that message. That too means we cannot disengage. Don’t turn your back on that uncle, friend, or neighbor. We need to engage people who feel unheard and ensure we are talking to them not just before the next election but consistently between now and then.

I came to Congress two weeks before Donald Trump first took his oath of office. I know no other version of Washington except serving during “unprecedented times.” I’m ready to keep working to get us back to a place where you can forget about the history we’re living for a few moments. But I can’t do it without you. n

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Jim Brown

10/10/1930 - 10/15/204

Jim Brown passed away peacefully on October 15, 2024, surrounded by his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Jim grew up on the Holt Ranch in Los Alamos until he was 10, when he moved to Circle Bar B Guest Ranch in Goleta, CA with his mother Florence Brown. Jim attended Santa Barbara High School before attending Cal Poly SLO and majoring in Agricultural Management. He would spend his summers working at the ranch taking out horseback rides and harvesting avocados. After his time at Cal Poly, Jim was called to serve in the Navy Construction Battalion division, the “Seabees”, in the Philippines. While in the Philippines, he received a “very important Christmas card” from a previous ranch guest and stewardess for United Airlines, Betty Hogan, who eventually became his wife of 61 years. “Betty Boop”, as he referred to her, was the love of his life and the “best decision he ever made”. After the Navy, Jim worked for the Santa Barbara City School District while he and Betty raised their family at the ranch. On the weekends he operated the well known Circle Bar B Dinner Theater. When Jim retired, he returned to work at the ranch, where he continued barbequing Tri Tip for over 30 years. Jim is survived by his loving family, friends, and guests of the Circle Bar B. “It’s 5 o’clock somewhere…”

Daniel R. Venzor 12/15/1931 - 11/8/2024

Dan passed away peacefully on November 8, 2024, in Santa Barbara, CA at the age of 92. Dan was born at St. Francis Hospital December 15, 1931, in Santa Barbar to Bruno and Marian Venzor. Dan lived his entire life in Santa Barbara which he referred to as the pearl of the pacific.

Dan attended Wilson Elementary, La Cumbre Junior High and Santa Barbara High School. Dan was very active in sports all his life. He played three years of varsity basketball, his sophomore, junior and senior years. Dan also played three years of varsity baseball. In 1949 our Santa Barbara Dons baseball team played for the C.I. F. championship against San Diego High School in San Diego at Lane Field. Unfortunately, S.B. lost the big one. They also lost some key players such as Eddie Matthews and Hal Allen Gino Filippin who graduated. In 1950 our Santa Barbara Dons baseball team again played for the C.I.F. championship, this time against Long Beach Poly in our hometown at Laguna Park Field. For the second in as many years, we were again haunted by the same baseball ghost, losing to Long Beach Poly. After graduating from Santa Barbara High School in 1950, Dan proudly served with the United States Army during the Korean war via advanced training in Japan. Dan was honorably discharged in June of 1952.

Marjorie Moulton graduated from Cour ‘d Alene High School in 1950. Marge and her best friend, Ruth Swensen, moved to Santa

Barbara in 1952. On a summers night in 1952 Dan and Marge’s life changed forever when they first met at Johnnies 7 Seas Club, the only place in Santa Barbara that featured live swing music. Dan and Marge became a couple and were married on November 16, 1956. In 1959 Marge gave birth to their son, David.

Dan was an avid fisherman especially trout fishing in the Eastern Sierras. In 1956 after some short-term job, Dan decided on a career with General Telephone Co. He held a variety of positions before being promoted into management as an engineering planner and then to engineering supervisor. In 1991 Dan accepted an early management retirement package. He loved his job and being associated with some great people in the engineering group. Dan and Marge enjoyed their retirement traveling, Caribbean Cruises, and occasional trips to the Chumash Casino in Santa Ynez to visit their money.

Dan started playing golf in 1959. During those 57 or so years Dan established a single digit handicap for most of his adult years. With 1% skill and 99% luck, Dan had five holes in one including #10 twice. Dan needed holes in one on #8 and #16 to have aced every par 3 at Muni, now known as Santa Barbara Golf Club.

In the year 2000 tragedy struck. Dan and Marge’s only son died at age 40. Dan’s wife passed away in 2009 at age 77. Dan and Marge were married for 53 years. In 2017 Dan ran into an old friend from the phone company, Karen Strickland. They joined at the hip until his passing.

Graveside services will held on Tuesday, November 19, 1:15 pm at the Santa Barbara Cemetery. If you wish to donate, please do so to your favorite charity.

Patricia L. Dawson 6/9/1930 - 10/19/2024

Patricia Lea Dawson (Smith) passed away October 19, 2024, at her home in Santa Barbara, California. Pat was born on June 9,1930 in El Paso, TX, to Lillian and Lawrence Smith. The family moved to Mesa, AZ, in 1935. After the death of her father in 1942, Pat moved with her mother and her brother, Larry, to Santa Barbara. She graduated from Santa Barbara High School and went to work right away for General Telephone, where she met and then married her husband, Warren Dawson, in 1952. While they were raising three children, she started her career in education spending three decades working at several of the public schools in the greater Santa Barbara area.

Her first job was at McKinley Elementary School, as a teacher’s aide. Following that, she helped run the counseling office at San Marcos High School, the Student Activities and Athletics programs at Dos Pueblos High School (for 10 years), and then returned to San Marcos High School where she served as the secretary to the school Principal. She retired in 1995 after 31 years of service to public education.

Pat was a lifelong student. She loved learning and took classes for many years at SBCC and UCSB on different subjects. She also loved bridge or any card game,

board games, and crafts, especially quilting and glass casting. Pat also enjoyed travelling with family and friends, including memorable trips coast to coast across the country, to ‘Bay to Breakers” in San Francisco with her best friends [for 13 years], snowmobiling to Yellowstone, to New Mexico, to Alaska, Canada, Mexico, the British Isles, and to Italy. Pat will always be remembered as a loving and supporting friend to many. She put family and friends first, making sure to connect regularly with as many people as she could. Beyond her card groups and her high school friends who she shared times with for over 70 years, for the past 20+ years her neighbors were a constant source of joy and support who she always spoke fondly of.

Pat was preceded in death by her daughter Debra Lee Bryden, and her former husband Warren Dawson. She leaves behind countless family friends and her grieving family of sons Todd (wife Stefania) of Berkeley, CA, and Greg (wife Elizabeth) of Orange, CA, grandsons Cody Dawson of Baltimore, MA, and Josh Bryden (wife Alicia) and great-grandchildren Lily and Logan of Diamond Spring, CA, as well as cousins in Santa Barbara and San Diego.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to one of Pat’s favorite charities, such as St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, The Cottage Hospital Cancer Unit, the Santa Barbara Foodbank and Rescue Mission.

Rest in peace Pat: mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend.

Lilli Margrethe Jensen Tragos

8/31/1934 - 11/3/2024

Lilli Margrethe Jensen Tragos, 90, beloved wife, mother, Mormor/Farmor, sister, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2024, in Santa Barbara, California.

Lilli lived her life with the deeply held conviction that there is inherent goodness in all people. She shone her unshakable optimism on her family and friends who always felt grateful to be in her company. She was a Danish no-nonsense practical woman who spoke her mind directly because addressing the issues meant solving the problems. She was unwaveringly loyal to those in her inner circle, conferring a bond that forgave all trespasses.

Family was everything to Lilli. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren and always looked forward to holiday reunions, especially her favorite Danish Christmas festivities, but also her adopted Greek Easter celebration (she enjoyed making dozens of red eggs). Her greatest joy was seeing her children together and her deepest wish was for them to love and care for one another. She was genuinely interested in her children’s activities and friends. She had some traditional ways which she demonstrated to and imparted on her children: write thank you notes, dress appropriately, volunteer when you can, mind your manners, and value hard work. She was not the type to coddle, but her love was no less profound. She was a beacon of stability, wisdom, and unwavering support to family and friends alike. Lilli was an avid reader of current events, psychology, and Scandinavian literature and news. She kept up to date on the Danish Royal family. She loved to drive and had a keen sense of direction. She was proud of once again passing her driver’s test and being behind the wheel at 90 years of age.

Lilli was born to Hannibal and Ingeborg Jensen in Randers, Denmark on August 31, 1934. She enjoyed a lovely warm childhood until her world changed when Nazi Germany invaded Denmark in April 1940. She proudly shared that her father was a Danish resistance fighter who organized dangerous nighttime missions to secure explosives and weapons parachuted out of Allied planes. She fondly recalled laughing at the “stupid Nazis” who never noticed that the pretty Danish girls were wearing nylon dresses fashioned out of parachute material.

After the war ended and the Germans left, life slowly got back to normal. In her teens, Lilli excelled at ballet, so much so that her teacher wanted her to audition for the Royal Danish Ballet. Her father called off those plans as he did not want her to move to Copenhagen at such a young age. Lilli’s experience living under occupation inspired her to join the newly formed Danish Civil Defense Corps at age 17, where she learned such skills as handling weapons and treating the wounded. In October 1954, she was inducted into the Danish Women’s Army Corps.

Ultimately, Lilli followed in her father’s footsteps by going into business. She attended Niels Brock commercial college in Copenhagen, worked in publicity at Metro Goldwyn Mayer, studied French at the Sorbonne (commuting to school on her Vespa), took classes at the Copenhagen School of Economics, and worked at the Foreign Ministry with the hope to be sent abroad. In June 1959, at age 24, Lilli left for the United States on a diplomatic passport, to work for Ambassador Hessellund-Jensen at the Danish Mission to the United Nations. She loved working in this vibrant setting, witnessing such historical figures as Khruschev and Nehru, and even meeting the King and Queen of Denmark, Frederik IX and Ingrid, on their visit to New York.

In October 1959, Lilli met Greek American Bill Tragos and his friend when they came to look at the studio apartment she had advertised for sublet in the NY Times. While Bill’s friend took the apartment, Bill was smitten with Lilli when she offered him a cup of cof-

fee. Bill courted her until she agreed to go out with him. After marrying on January 7, 1961, Lilli and Bill embarked on a European adventure, making successive homes in London, Frankfurt, Brussels, and Paris as Bill worked in advertising and launched his agency, TBWA. Lilli enjoyed raising their four children, hosting and attending many client dinners and events, spending time with family in Denmark and Greece, and traveling the world with Bill. In 1974, Lilli took her three daughters to join Greek women who were packaging medical supplies in preparation for the expected war against Turkey. And in 1975, Lilli helped found the Centre Culturel Hellénique in Paris, with the mission to promote Greek culture in France.

In the summer of 1977, Lilli and Bill moved the family from Paris, France to Greenwich, Connecticut. While juggling the demands of a busy household of four teenagers, and in keeping with her belief in the importance of education, Lilli pursued a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in sociology at Manhattanville College, graduating at the age of 48.

Lilli put her business acumen and education to work volunteering at Utilize Senior Energy, a local agency finding jobs for people 55+, and at VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Administration), helping people with their tax statements; serving as President of the Homeowner’s Association; and starting a stock investment club with friends. On the social front, Lilli played golf and founded a knitting circle, the “Stitch and Bitch” club.

In 2004, with the kids grown and Bill retired, Lilli and Bill moved to Montecito, California, in search of a more temperate climate and proximity to their children. Not one to sit around, Lilli swiftly began making connections, be it participating in activities through the Alliance Française or getting involved with the local Scandinavian community.

Throughout her adult life, Lilli was actively involved in Scandinavian organizations. She volunteered for the Danish Church in Paris, France. She was elected to the Danish American Society in New York City, the largest chapter in the US, and eventually became

its president. She was proud to host a black-tie party for Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark (now King Frederik X) and thrilled to meet him in person. In 2004, Lilli received the Order of the Dannebrog, a Danish Order of Chivalry recognizing her service to Denmark. After moving to California, she joined the American Scandinavian Foundation of Santa Barbara and served as its vice president. Lilli was happy to have had the chance to visit her home country in August 2024 to celebrate her 90th birthday with her Danish family.

A devoted Dane and “Greek by osmosis,” Lilli was proud to become an American citizen in 1989, thereafter voting in every US election, including in 2024 (voting early). She was thrilled to regain her Danish passport in 2014, when Denmark finally allowed dual citizenship.

Lilli was predeceased by her parents, Hannibal and Ingeborg Jensen and her sister Tinne “Titti” Jensen. She is survived by her husband William “Bill” Tragos of Montecito, California; their four children Christian “Chris” Tragos and wife Tracy of Los Angeles, California; Hélène Stelian and husband Peter of Chicago, Illinois; Katherine “Kat” Tragos and partner Kathleen “Carter” Carter of San Francisco, California; Amalia Stachowiak and husband Doug of Santa Barbara, California; grandchildren Charlotte, Penelope, Bianca, Indigo, Nicholas, Trevor); brother Wisti Jensen, of Hummingen, Denmark; niece Sophia Moesgaard of Birkerød, Denmark; and extended Danish family.

A Celebration of Life will be held in Lilli’s honor on Monday, December 23, at 2pm, at Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Goleta, California. Donations in memory of Lilli can be made to the American Scandinavian Foundation Santa Barbara Scholarship Fund: https://www. asfsb.net/support-asfsb

Rayshin Lee 1953 - 2024

Rayshin Lee, a devoted mother and wife, passed away peacefully in Santa Barbara, CA on August 7, 2024, at the age of 71.

Rayshin spread her kind and loving energy to all people and situations she came across. Although she was an accomplished corporate accountant in her professional life, it was her smile and helpfulness that shone through to everyone she met. She loved gardening, flowers, dogs, poetry, and beautiful clear days in Santa Barbara. But most of all she loved spending time with her family.

Cooking was one of Rayshin’s many gifts. With a graceful ease, she would bring to life countless delightful dishes, wishing only to nourish and comfort others through her meals.

Born in Taiwan in 1953, Rayshin was the second of three children. During freshman orientation at National Taiwan University, she met Hua, a young engineering student. They were married six years later and left Taiwan to make a life in the United States. Once she finished graduate studies in Long Beach, Rayshin headed to gorgeous Santa Barbara where she and Hua called home until relocating to Urbana, IL. After seven years in the Midwest, Santa Barbara would call them back for good. Along the way, they had a daughter, Michelle, and then a son, Michael.

In March 2020, Rayshin became ill. She took on her condition with strength and composure, never losing sight of all she was grateful for. Her smile, humor, and generosity will be forever missed.

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Jose Roque Fulco 12/5/1927 - 10/16/2024

Jose Roque Fulco passed away peacefully at his home on the 16th of October, 2024 after a life of nearly 97 extraordinary years.

Those who were lucky enough to know Jose knew him best for the remarkable traits he brought to his life: optimism , confidence, and strong opinions— of which he had many. Education was his guiding passion.

He left his home in Buenos Aires, Argentina at a young age, joining the military and learning to navigate the rugged Patagonian Andes. He met the love of his life at a dance as a teenager and declared then and there he was going to marry her, starting a love affair and partnership lasting 70 years. He brought his growing family to the United States where he taught himself English and earned a Doctorate in Physics from the University of California, Berkeley.

He continued his postdoctoral studies at Princeton University and was then recruited by the University of California where he continued his career in San Diego (1962) and Santa Barbara (1964). He served as Chairman of the Department of Physics at UCSB and as Director of the Education Abroad Program for the University of California. As Chairman, he elevated the Physics Department into one of the premier departments in the country.

It was in these roles that he traveled the world, visiting countless countries, establishing many lifelong friendships across diverse cultures. It seemed there wasn’t a city in the world he couldn’t tell you about or, more importantly, give you a restaurant recommendation for.

While his personal and professional achievements are too

many to list, the thing he was most proud of in life was his family—his beloved wife Edith and their five children, eleven grandchildren, and three great grandchildren, who will all miss him dearly.

We will be reminded of him by the things he loved most— travel, sailing, skiing, and tennis, an adventure to a new place, a cappuccino shared with friends, a long lunch followed by a longer dinner, a glass of good wine, an Argentine tango, and a conversation filled with laughter, shared by the people you love.

Memorials please to the Special Olympics, a charity he held dear.

Sylvia Byers

12/3/1937 - 10/25/2024

Sylvia-ann Olga (Bunter) Byers, 86, was called to her heavenly home on Friday, October 25, 2024, while peacefully resting at her care facility in Vista, CA. A devout Christian, Sylvia lived a fulfilling life marked by service and kindness. Five years before her passing from sarcoma, we lost her sharp intellect and detailed memory to dementia following a stroke.

In 1937, Sylvia was born in Burbank, California, to immigrant parents Josef and Olga (née Jeske) Bunter. In 1961, she became the first in her family to graduate from college, earning a degree in Elementary Education from UC Santa Barbara. The following year, she married LeRoy Raymond (Ray) Byers, and they had four children in five years. Sylvia devoted herself

to raising them with great care and intention, making motherhood a central focus of her life.

Sylvia also held various jobs while prioritizing time with her children. She managed the books for her husband’s general contracting business through much of their marriage. While raising her own kids, she also fostered 13 children over the years. Later in life, Sylvia worked parttime as a bookkeeper in the accounting department of the UC Santa Barbara bookstore for 15 years.

For 66 years Sylvia was a dedicated, active member of Emanuel Lutheran Church; this church truly was her second home. Genealogy was Sylvia’s favorite hobby. She took great joy in researching her ancestors and their stories, not only for the challenge, but also to honor her ancestors as individuals.

Known for her strong work ethic, attention to detail, and organizational skills, Sylvia was always willing to take the initiative to help others, and improve situations that crossed her path. She had a deep faith in God and conscientiously tried to do the right thing at all times. Serving others with diligence and kindness was Sylvia’s trademark, and she left a lasting impact on those around her. She was surrounded by a wonderful group of friends and felt so blessed to have them in her life.

Sylvia is survived by her four children: Raymond (Paige Griffin) Byers of Columbia Falls, MT; Alice (Robert) Laufer of Lompoc, CA; Heidi (Matt) Busch of Oceanside, CA; and Eric Byers of Chula Vista, CA; as well as eight grandchildren: Ashley Byers Benefield, Lana and Faline Byers, Valerie and Sevin Laufer, and Margaret Sylvia, Jack, and Katherine Busch. She also leaves behind one great-granddaughter, Emerson Benefield, and her sister, RoseMarie (Dennis) Jones of Goleta, CA.

She was predeceased by her husband of 47 years, LeRoy Raymond Byers; her sisters, Beverly (née Bunter) Osness and Suzanne (née Bunter)

Andrews; and her infant grandson, Griffin Byers.

A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, November 25, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 3721 Modoc Rd., Santa Barbara, CA 93105. Donations in Sylvia’s memory may be made to the Emanuel Lutheran Church Memorial Fund.

Fernando Velez 7/18/1928 - 11/8/2024

Fernando Velez, Sr., of Santa Barbara, California passed away on November 8, 2024 at the age of 96. He was born on July 18, 1928 in the tiny town of Huetamo, Michoacan, Mexico and later moved to Morelia, Michoacan where he grew up with his brothers and sisters.

Fernando immigrated to the United States in 1956, and quickly and luckily settled in Santa Barbara, where as he would often recount, he arrived at the Carrillo bus station on July 3rd and found a job at the Biltmore on July 4th. At the Biltmore he eventually worked his way up to being a bartender, a career he enjoyed and which included working at many local establishments and private parties, including Mom’s Italian Village, the Little Town Club, Birnam Wood and the Santa Barbara Yacht Club.

In 1958 he married Vicky Obiols, and together they raised their children Fernando Jr. and Andrea in their home on the Mesa, where he lived until his passing under Vicky’s wonderful care. He was deeply proud of his family and of his achievement in becoming a United States Citizen. His happiest moments were spent in his backyard, gardening, barbecuing and enjoying music from his beloved record collection.

Fernando is preceded in death by his brother Alejandro and very recently his sister Delia. He is survived by his wife of over 66 years

Vicky, son and daughter-inlaw Fernando Jr. and Luisa, daughter and son-in-law Andrea and Todd Brown, grandchildren Randy, Jennifer (and husband Cory), Emily, Claire and Robert and his great-grandchildren Hadley and Isla. He is also survived by his sister Amparo in Morelia, Michoacan and many nieces and nephews in the US and Mexico.

The family would like to thank Samarkand, Cliff View Terrace and Santa Barbara Hospice for the care and compassion they showed Fernando in his final days.

Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial mass to take place at 10:00 am on Friday, November 22, 2024 at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1740 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara, California. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Fernando’s honor to Holy Cross Catholic Church or your favorite charity.

Arthur David Vasquez 10/3/1967 - 12/21/2023

It is with deep sorrow that we share the news of the passing of Arthur David Vasquez, a beloved son, husband, father, uncle, grandpa and cherished friend to all. Art, known as a local Mesa resident “Tulo”, had a passion for surfing, skateboarding, biking, barbecuing, and bringing joy to our lives with his witty one-liners. The warmth of Art’s smile will remain etched in our hearts forever. Artie Shark, you will be held close to our hearts for all time. We will see you in the waves and Santa Barbara sunsets.

We invite you to join us in a Celebration of Life and Paddle Out for Arthur “Tulo” Vasquez on February 11th at Hendry’s Beach. It will be a time for food, good company, and reminiscing about the wonderful moments we shared with Tulo. The celebration will commence at 12 PM, followed by the paddle out at 1 PM. Let’s come together to honor and remember Tulo in a spirit of love and cherished memories.

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

Lil Buck and Jon Boogz Take Street Dance to the Classroom

Arts Education Comes First and Foremost for UCSB Arts & Lectures Residencies

by Leslie Dinaberg | Photos by Ingrid Bostrom

The gawky, colt-like teenage limbs fall into focused concentration as Emmy-winning director, movement artist, and choreographer Jon Boogz teaches the finer points of popping to the 9th graders in Beth Goldman’s Beginning Dance Troop class at Santa Barbara High School (SBHS). This is soon followed by the bouncing choreography of the world’s most famous Memphis Jooker, Charles “Lil Buck” Riley, as he shows the class how to do some of the signature moves that have graced the stage alongside artists like Yo-Yo Ma, Madonna, Alicia Keys, and Janelle Monáe, and brands like Apple, Nike, Gap, and Louis Vuitton.

The typical teenage mix of self-consciousness and surliness in the gym is no match for Boogz’s and Buck’s creative energy and inherent empathy. “I was the surliest kid with the biggest attitude you can imagine,” said Buck. “I get it.” Together, they use a mix of dance technique and the history of dance as a powerful tool for communication, representation, and elevation to reel the students into their wavelength as the class progresses. They share anecdotes about dance being the way they raised themselves out of difficult childhoods and challenging circumstances along-

side tips on how to do some Boogaloo and a Twist-o-Flex. History and pop culture are in the mix as well: “It’s like a Rubik’s Cube,” explains Boogz of the twist-up leg moves developed by a man named Rickey Darnell McDowell, who was “straight outta Fresno.”

“Memphis Jookin’ is real street dance,” says Buck, as he effortlessly demonstrates a few impossible-seeming balance moves, as he explains that the dance style was born from underground rap music in the late ’80s, and early ’90s. He takes the students through what he calls “Bounce School,” emphasizing the differences between counts and also that these are the fundamental techniques of jookin’. “Try to remember that the bounces, and the pops like Boogz taught you, are tools for you to be able to train. I train from each movement, each technique even as a professional, you’ve got to do it over and over ’til you don’t even have to think about it anymore.”

Adds Boogz, “When you learn how to pop, you can just put your own rhythms and grooves underneath the techniques. Because, a lot of times, I’m using those same bounces he’s doing, but I’m doing pops and they’re taking over. So we start to merge our styles.”

Throughout this class and the ones afterward, both men

emphasize the hard work and discipline involved in their art. “When I was a kid and I first saw jookin’, I remember being like, ‘How does a human move their body in that way?’ I couldn’t register,” shares Buck. “And then I just went mad. I was like, ‘I’m gonna practice, like, 10 hours a day.’ You go crazy, and then you start to go, ‘Oh.’ And then when it clicks, it clicks. There’s, like, a moment in your life where it’ll click in your life it’s like Neo seeing all the codes in The Matrix or something. I understand now.”

That gets some nods. The students end the class with an impressive piece of choreography for such a short time period, and a quick photo.

“They were a little shy, but they got into it,” says Buck.

“UCSB Arts & Lectures is great; they send us these professional dancers and companies. It is just amazing that I get to have this, that my students get to experience it, and that’s so wonderful,” says Goldman, who is in her 19th year of teaching dance at SBHS.

“What I enjoy about teaching is like any style of movement, sometimes people think we make it look easy, and then when they actually start to learn that there’s levels to it,” says Boogz. “With popping, it’s so much body isolation and so much control that it’s like, it’s niche. It’s very niche. And

Jon Boogz (in purple) and Lil Buck at Beth Goldman’s Beginning Dance Troop class at Santa Barbara High

sometimes it’s the opposite, like, when I taught overseas, they have so much technique, but their rhythm and groove is like tier one. So, they can pop really hard, but there’s nothing underneath it that gives it personality. So, I’m teaching backward. There, all you guys know how to do the technical stuff. I need to tap into how you would move to the music if you were just dancing with your mom or partying. I need that energy underneath, because that’s who you are. That’s you. Yeah, it’s your identity. There’s some reason they study America, and they’re just copying what they like. They don’t really have their own personality, but their technique is supreme.”

He continues, “And then here in the States, you get people who have personality; they just need the technique. So it’s actually backward, but that’s because in China and Japan, universities do it; it’s taught everywhere, which makes me so mad and sad, because this dancing comes from here why is it bigger there than here?”

As much as we’d like to dig into the state of dance around the world, there’s not much time for reflection, as Buck and Boogz are on their way back to do a master class in Dance 51: Improvisation at UCSB, before meeting for a Q&A

conversation with students at the Office of Black Student Development on Campus.

It’s all in a day’s work for these busy visiting artists, who will also meet with John Arnhold, who is Arts & Lectures’ (A&L) major dance sponsor, together with his wife, Jody Arnhold, who founded the Dance Education Laboratory in New York almost three decades ago and is renowned as one of dance education’s most tenacious champions, according to The New York Times

Buck and Boogz spend the next day back at UCSB teaching master classes for two different Modern Dance sections it’s fascinating to watch the more experienced dancers pick up the moves and start to make them their own, given similar building-block instructions as the 9th graders got. The more advanced students learn more moves (the bump jump, the gangsta walk).

“It’s Buck’s Bounce School and Boogz’s Pop School,” says Boogz. “I’ve been nerding out on this dance style for 25 years,” he tells the smiling students, who ask a slew of career-oriented questions.

Boogz got his first professional gig at about 17 years old and moved to Los Angeles at age 21. Buck was flown out to L.A. when he was about 19, “when Myspace was a thing,” and worked on music videos as well as street dance performances, which is how the two met.

The university dance classes are followed by a theater arts class in Movement for the Stage. That night, film students and others from the campus community join them at the Pollock Theatre for a viewing of their Netflix documentary series Move, followed by a post-screening discussion with UCSB English and Black Studies Professor Stephanie Batiste.

This busy two-day residency all takes place prior to their impressive third-day stage presentation, “An Evening with Lil Buck and Jon Boogz,” which includes the performance of an original dance piece created especially for UCSB Arts & Lectures, along with screenings of their award-winning work and an in-depth conversation and Q&A with the audience.

I was fortunate to tag along for most of these classes, Q&As, and performances, and in each case, their passion for their art and their connection to young people is palpable. Both spoke eloquently and at length about dance as being a way to raise themselves out of difficult childhoods and challenging circumstances.

As someone who funds a number of different artists, I asked John Arnhold if this is a common thread he has heard from artists who do educational outreach. “Both

Lil Buck and Jon Boogz have used their remarkable talents as dancers, but also as humanitarians and educators, to relate their personal experiences,” says Arnhold. “We have always felt that artists have a role as ‘citizens’ to be engaged in educational outreach.”

Buck and Boogz also see that education outreach component as an important part of their partnership and their ambitions. They see infinite possibilities of exploring storytelling through dance combined with other art forms and media, and they’re working on a feature film exploring their processes.

Without giving too much away at this early stage, Boogz shares, “I can’t explain the what yet, but I can explain the why. We’ve always wanted to have that Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly moment, and I feel like for our vernacular and this is no knock to any of the greatest movies that have ever come out but if you look at it, the narrative, it’s always about the battle, or, and I’m not knocking it, because all those movies have provided jobs for dancers, all the Step Ups, all that stuff. So, I’ll never knock those films. But when I was growing up, Schindler’s List was a powerful movie to me, The Color Purple…. How come we don’t have a film with that type of depth and substance with our movement pushing the narrative.”

With the short films they’ve made so far (many of which can be viewed at lilbuck.com and serialpictures.com/directors/jon-boogz), “it’s like us saying there is no boundary to the story you can tell,” Boogz continues. “And hopefully we can create a new standard for street dance and film, and it doesn’t have to be stuck in the place … it’s almost been the same formula for like, 40 years. And it’s like, can we change it? Can we not try something different? And I think we’re like, ‘Well, if they’re not going to believe in it, we’ve just got to do it ourselves.’ ”

Asked by an audience member, “So what do you say to a young person who sees your performance and says, ‘I have to do that’?” Boogz responds, “Go for it. It’s like from the backgrounds we came from if we can make it out, anybody can. It’s just, you got to have that deep belief in yourself. It doesn’t matter where you’re from. There’s talent everywhere in the world: Every city, every place, there’s somebody who’s gifted at something. And I think you just gotta go for your dreams. I think whatever you want to do, you go for it, and don’t be afraid to ask for help. Some people, you know, reach out to people who are greater than you at that thing, or are already where you want to be and pick their brain. You know, when I was just getting into directing, I reached out to a lot of directors who had already

A Santa Barbara High student enjoys the class.

Jon Boogz and Lil Buck teach a master class in UCSB’s dance department.

Working with UCSB students, Jon Boogz stresses the importance of learning dance skills to then be able to make the moves your very own.

directed films and commercials, and I’d be like, ‘Look at my work. Tell me what you think. Tell me what’s bad about it. Tell me what’s great about it. Tell me what you know.’ And that’s how you keep growing. So, I think, like, just go for it, and don’t be afraid to reach out to people who are maybe, like, a little bit further along in the journey of that craft than you, because that can also help you speed up the process of getting better, and just once again, getting in the room with people greater than you.”

“And if it’s something that that kid sees and feels so strongly and passionate about that they can’t stop thinking about it the next day, or the day after that, or the day after that. You know, if it sticks with them and it just won’t leave them alone, then I’ll say, ‘Hold on to that feeling and hold on to that passion as long as you possibly can,’ ” says Buck. “And you know … if that passion becomes a dream that you always think, yeah, go for it. Like we said, try to make that a reality.”

NEXT A&L RESIDENCIES: DORRANCE DANCE

When Dorrance Dance taps its way to town next month, it won’t just be for the December 5 performance of The Nutcracker Suite Company Founder Michelle Dorrance and her creative team have a mission to engage with audiences on a musical and emotional level, and to share the complex history and powerful legacy of this Black American art form through performance and education.

As lead sponsor John Arnhold says, “Dance has been embedded in every culture since the dawn of time. Dance tells stories and as an art form, it develops creativity, fosters community, encourages collaboration, problem-solving, and conflict resolution.”

Like Lil Buck and Jon Boogz, the Dorrance Dance artists have a busy week ahead of them, with a flurry of educational outreach programs and classes planned.

They’ll be on the UCSB campus on December 3 for a Lunch & Learn Discussion with Michelle Dorrance and the Theatre/Dance Department followed by a workshop that evening with Santa Barbara Dance Arts students. The next day (Dec. 4), they’ll be back at UCSB to make a presentation to the history and appreciation of dance class and do workshops with two modern dance classes, and a ballet class, as well as a workshop/assembly at Santa Barbara High School that afternoon.

December 5 is the performance at the Arlington a fresh, highenergy jazz and tap dance take on Tchaikovsky’s holiday classic that transforms the Sugar Plum Fairy into a slinky Sugar Rum Cherry, while the “March of the Toy Soldiers” becomes a swinging “Peanut Brittle Brigade” followed by an educational talkback on stage.

Then, on December 7, they do a class with Dance Network Goleta, and finally, on December 8, is a free Community Dance Workshop with Michelle Dorrance from 1-2 p.m. at the Carrillo Recreation Center. This is a beginning class with no experience required and no tap shoes allowed. While the class is free, registration is recommended. Visit bit.ly/40MCXyQ to register in advance.

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Lil Buck (left) and Jon Boogz discuss their life and work with students and guests at UCSB’s Pollock Theatre.

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SCHOOLS of T H OUGHT 2024

An Educated Look at Santa Barbara Learning

A“close reading” of the following texts (remember English class?) makes one thing abundantly clear Santa Barbara is fertile ground for learning, filled with engaged and creative teachers, cutting-edge programs, and educational philosophies that encourage not only academic success but also personal growth.

This annual Schools of Thought edition, the Independent’s fourth, spotlights nine topics in local education. Some address the bread-and-butter needs of public schools amid a critical staffing shortage. Others explore new ways of spicing up standard curriculum and giving

by INDY STAFF

students more power over what they learn. All offer insight into the unique opportunities and resources that await our kids inside and outside the classroom.

To develop these stories, we asked the issue’s sponsors about people, projects, or trends they feel deserve attention. From there, we developed coverage that represents a variety of Santa Barbara school experiences, both public and private, and produced the editorial content ourselves.

Thanks for reading. We hope you learn something new about learning. And don’t be late for first period. n

A Gateway for First-Generation College Grads

There are plenty of for-profit college-prep courses in Santa Barbara. Many charge up to $300 an hour for their services.

There are very few nonprofit options. And there are even fewer that serve first-generation students of color.

Connie Alexander and Audrey Gamble started Gateway Educational Services in 2009 because, as Alexander put it, “we could see a glaring need for individualized programs in the nonprofit sphere.” They offer a sliding fee scale, with 100 percent of their students receiving some kind of scholarship covered by grants and donations.

Nonprofit Learning Center Increases Confidence, Decreases Loan Debt

by Indy Staff

The pair created their College Readiness Program in 2013 to meet the same need, with the goal of helping those students get to four-year colleges or universities, and then graduate with as little debt as possible. “Let’s open up the access, and that ultimately leads to more equity,” Alexander said.

Gateway does that with a team of tutors many of whom are first-generation college grads themselves who meet with small cohorts of high school students during their junior year and ultimately see them through graduation. The program includes more than 100 hours of ACT and SAT prep and guidance around the “A-G” requirements of state schools.

Of the 200-plus students they’ve sent to college so far, 98 percent have graduated in four years, Alexander

said. That impressive success rate is owed to Gateway encouraging parents to get involved in their kids’ class selection educating them about what courses sound good on paper, and which ones actually count toward college credit.

Dual-enrollment courses can help a high school student rack up 12 or more credits, Alexander explained. “That’s money in the bank.” And the confidence their clients gain through working with peers and mentors that look like them, “That’s something else,” she said.

“We start with, ‘What do you do well right now?’” Alexander said. “And we say, ‘That’s great.’ And, ‘Here’s what you still need some support on.’”

See gatewayeducationalservices.org.

The nonprofit's College Readiness Program offers test prep, application help, campus visits, and mentoring.

Audrey Gamble (left) and Connie Alexander

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A PROMISE WORTH KEEPING

The Santa Barbara City College Foundation created the SBCC Promise in 2016, offering all recent, area high school graduates the chance to attend SBCC full-time and free of cost for up to two years. In addition, students are provided with books and supplies, and all fees are covered.

The SBCC Promise Enrolls a Record-Breaking 2,093 Students for Fall Semester

by Rebecca Horrigan

After a dip in enrollment during the pandemic, the SBCC Promise, which is funded entirely by private donations, has seen a record-breaking 2,093 students enrolled for this fall semester. The more than 7,000 students who have participated thus far, including many first-generation college students, now have the opportunity to accomplish their career and higher education goals.

Chief Program Officer Rachel Johnson sat down with us to explain why this is a promise worth keeping.

Why do you think 2024 was such a record-breaking year? Outreach for the SBCC Promise in local high schools has been incredible in the last year, as we expanded our team to two full-time staff. Our Manager Luis Naranjo and our new Coordinator Denise Lazaro-Gonzalez partnered with local high schools and SBCC’s Enrollment Services on outreach events. Last spring, we also held the first SBCC Promise Rally, bringing over 500 local students to campus for a day of celebration as they complete their steps to enrollment and registration at SBCC. As the last few years have taught us repeatedly, the only constant is change. After the effects of the pandemic on enrollment began to wane, we then saw issues with FAFSA (the application for federal student aid) and broad changes in admissions trends and policies at four-year institutions. Those changes, along with other

systemic factors not least of which the cost of housing make the prospect of staying in Santa Barbara for college all the more appealing for our local students and their families.

Can you give some examples of academic or career achievements of SBCC Promise students? SBCC Promise students go on to transfer to four-year universities, graduate from career technical education programs at SBCC (like Marine Diving and Culinary Arts), and follow many other pathways into the workforce and further higher education. Nursing remains the top major for SBCC Promise students, and many go directly into jobs at our very own Cottage Hospital. Similarly, graduates from SBCC’s Radiography Tech Program comprise over 75 percent of the imaging workforce in the local Sansum and Cottage systems!

What do you believe are the strengths of this program? From its inception, the SBCC Promise has been one of the most comprehensive Promise initiatives in the country, covering two full years (including summer semesters) of tuition, required fees, textbooks, and supplies. Because it is entirely funded through private donations, rather than public funds from the state, it is also one of the most inclusive and responsive to the changing needs of our students and local community.

In addition to the two years of support, the Foundation also covers eligible transfer application fees for Promise students and supports rental programs in classes that require costly equipment, like photography and field study courses.

The Promise encourages full-time enrollment, annual financial aid applications, and regular appointments with academic and career counselors, all of which improve college success and completion rates for students, and ensure they are receiving other financial support they’re eligible for.

Finally, since the SBCC Foundation pays third parties directly, students and their families do not even have to worry about navigating the payment systems or waiting for reimbursements for their expenses.

was the program started? The SBCC Promise was launched in 2016 as part of a growing commitment at community colleges throughout the country to truly make higher education affordable and accessible for local communities. In Santa Barbara, it was a commitment by the SBCC Foundation to our communities from Carp. to Gaviota, recognizing the value of helping local students stay local for college and removing as many financial barriers as possible. We have one of the best community colleges in the country right here and we want our local students to be able to take full advantage of that.

What are your hopes for the future of this program? The SBCC Promise will continue to be available to any local student who is eligible and willing to make the required commitments within the program. As more and more high school students choose to take advantage of the Promise, we will, in turn, continue to grow our fundraising efforts to ensure as many as want to can come to SBCC after high school.

We are also committed to exploring further ways to expand our support. Since 2016, we’ve already added support for transfer application fees and work closely with other SBCC programs to connect Promise students with internships, transfer pathways, study-abroad opportunities, basic needs support, and more.

How can people support this program? The SBCC Promise relies entirely on private donations from individuals and organizations in our community that share our commitment to making higher education accessible to our local students. We welcome the chance to speak with anyone who is interested in learning more about the Promise and anyone can donate to the Promise online, or by reaching out to our development team.

Does SBCC provide other forms of support for these students so that they can make it through the full two years? The SBCC Promise team works closely with countless SBCC partners to support Promise students during their time here, making sure they thrive inside and outside of the classroom. From dual enrollment at local high schools and summer bridge programs, to transfer assistance and career counseling, Santa Barbara City College has incredible academic and student services to support students at every step of their college journey.

Why

Nursing remains the top major for SBCC Promise students, and many go directly into jobs at our very own Cottage Hospital.

Santa Barbara City College

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MULTIMEDIA

STORIES OF HOPE, JOY, AND RESILIENCE AMONG MARGINALIZED PEOPLE

Viewing a text as a mirror, where readers see their own lives reflected as a window to another’s experience, and as a sliding glass door, one that can transport them to another world with newfound empathy, is an educational framework created by Rudine Sims Bishop, and one that Midland School, a nature-based boarding school in Los Olivos, champions.

by Rebecca Horrigan

It informs the school’s literature selections and also inspires the multiple DEIJ Film Festivals it holds each year, which spotlight the narratives of historically marginalized people. These festivals offer students the opportunity to engage with different perspectives, and the ability to see themselves in the curriculum.

Students and faculty view films in small groups and hold subsequent activities and discussions to further their learning. For this November’s DEIJ Film Festival, they are selecting films that represent indigenous people’s histories, cultures, and experiences.

Ellie Moore, Dean of Academics, shared with us the details of this event.

Who came up with the idea for the DEIJ Film Festival, and why did you decide to host it? Though Midland has intentionally engaged with DEIJ work long before the term was coined, I started leading it here at Midland about seven years ago. What began as an all-school screening and discussion in conjunction with MLK Day blossomed into a series of DEIJ Film Festivals held throughout the year and co-led by faculty and students.

We decided it would be an excellent way to offer a common “text” with which we could discuss challenging topics from homelessness to gender equality to environmental and racial justice outside of the traditional classroom. It enabled us to have these dialogues with mixed grade levels and identities, which have led to the richness of the reflections and conversations.

What are a few notable films that will be screened this November? This fall’s DEIJ Film Festival is themed around National Native American Heritage Month. As such, all films will elevate the identities, experiences, cultures, and histories of Native peoples around the world. As a school that sits on historically Chumash land, it is crucial to us that we honor the first peoples of this land by helping our students connect with these stories.

Our Midland 101 classes and our U.S. History/American Literature classes delve most deeply into indigenous peoples’ history and wisdom. We also strive to both illuminate the historical injustices that indigenous peoples have endured in this land we now call America, and work to not simply focus on stories of trauma, but rather on resilience and the vibrant cultures that are still very much alive and well today.

Whether they are studying the Chumash ethnobotani-

cal uses of local plants, discussing cultural syncretism and “double consciousness” through the lens of Leslie Marmon Silko’s Ceremony, or unpacking the history of tribal sovereignty in U.S. History, Midland students dig into a myriad of indigenous histories and cultures with depth and nuance.

Sometimes the films chosen are part of our curriculum already, and sometimes they are just part of exploration. Dawnland is a film that I show in my Honors U.S. History class. I also show Reservation Dogs, which has been groundbreaking in that it features an all-indigenous cast, indigenous filmmakers, and it uses humor to disrupt stereotypes. A few of the other films we will be showing are Standing Above the Clouds and Smoke Signals

What type of research goes into making your picks? Typically, the film fests have been student-generated and facultysupported. I lead lunch meetings and the students come together to choose films. Sometimes they’re themed, such as for Women’s History Month, and sometimes they’re simply grounded in the effort to elevate the experiences of historically marginalized peoples and/or to highlight issues of social justice.

When selecting these films, it’s also important that they are not just trauma narratives, but stories of hope, joy, and resilience. We also have a number of student-led affinity clubs, such as our Asian American Alliance, Queercus (our LGBTQ+ alliance), and LatinX, who have led discussions as well. We strive to host about one Film Festival per term, and we have five terms a year. There are typically between seven and nine films for each event.

What do you hope the students get out of this festival? It’s important to us that when students graduate, they are able to engage with the complexity of social justice issues in order to enrich their communities. We’re hoping that the students are inspired enough to continue to ask complicating questions and that they leave with more curiosity than answers. We want students to have the skills they need to wrestle with nuance.

Students aren’t just doing this for the first time. These are the same skills that they are practicing in all of their classes. I’m hopeful that all of these experiences give students the opportunity not only to raise their own awareness and consciousness, but also to catalyze their own

future work as changemakers for a more inclusive, just, and equitable world for all.

That work has to start here. One of the reasons I love working at Midland is that because it’s such a small community, there’s no anonymity, which I think is really healthy. Being in a tiny school like Midland, we all get real leadership opportunities to make a positive change. Whether it’s through our student jobs program, out on the farm, caretaking our Midland herd, or simply working together in classes, Midland students finish every day understanding that it matters what we do n

Midland School Hosts DEIJ Film Festival Series

MIDLAND SCHOOL

This month's festival will feature the films Dawnland and Standing Above the Clouds.

Midland School uses DEIJ films as launch points for activities and discussions.

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GROWTH

UNDERSTANDING THE FOUR STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT

“There are moments during the morning when the children are engaged with the materials and with each other in such harmony and with so much joy,” said Leah Shannon, Primary Guide at South Coast Montessori.

by Margaux Lovely

“Those periods of time always remind me of one of my favorite quotes by Maria Montessori: ‘The greatest sign of success for a teacher is to be able to say the children are now working as if I did not exist.’ ”

South Coast Montessori, which serves students from three months old to 12 years old, prides itself on meeting each student exactly where they are physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually. Educators take care to emphasize the importance of independence, peace, and confidence, values that were outlined more than a century ago by Maria Montessori.

“We recognize that childhood is the time when children are exploring the world and gathering impressions that will be the foundation of all later learning,” Shannon explained. “Peace and kindness are the base of any quality education and a foundation that is necessary for the progress of humanity.”

At South Coast, students have the freedom to choose how they want to learn. “We have an unwavering commitment to treating each child as an individual human with specific strengths and needs,” Shannon said. In doing so, students can take the initiative to find activities that help them learn in the way that suits them best. This student-led model opens the door for more flexibility and collaboration among students of all abilities, she said.

A unique aspect of South Coast Montessori lies in their multi-age classrooms, where teachers bring students of all different ages and abilities into one space, squashing the connotations of being “ahead” or “behind.”

Younger students can discover their own pace with support from older ones, and older students can solidify

their understanding of the world by helping others understand it, too.

South Coast Montessori also applauds parents for the instrumental roles they play in fostering a loving, supportive environment throughout each student’s life. Shannon explains the Montessori approach to development through radical acceptance of each child’s unique position in the world:

Through careful observation of her students, Maria Montessori defined four distinct planes of development that form the foundation of her developmental psychology theory. They are:

• Infancy (0 to 6 years old)

• Childhood (6 to 12 years old)

• Adolescence (12 to 18 years old)

• Maturity (18 to 24+ years old)

Each stage is completely different mentally and physically. For instance, the support a child needs in infancy looks different from what they need during their childhood years.

That might seem obvious (no more mashed bananas, no more naps, no more diaper changes!), but take it a step further: The support they need in childhood also differs from what they need in adolescence and beyond.

Developmental needs are often overlooked, especially in education, resulting in everything from tantrums in toddlers to moodiness in teens. When we ignore our child’s developmental needs, we also miss out on making the most of each stage.

Additionally, each plane of development or age range includes “sensitive periods.” These are phases that children go through where a particular domain of learning is accelerated. This means that the child is especially interested in certain activities and less so in others.

In Montessori classrooms, guides observe each child’s interests and offer materials that match their sensitive periods. So, not only does the child get to experience genuine delight in their pursuits, but they also learn a

tremendous amount from them. Parents can also do this at home, as meeting their child’s developmental needs also results in better behavior across the board. What makes the Montessori approach so effective, Shannon said, is “the opportunity for the children to create a true community where the love of learning and individual growth flourishes.” n

South Coast Montessori Fosters Cooperation and Trust at School and Home

Lessons are individualized in the South Coast Montessori classrooms.

Toddler children independently baking at South Coast Montessori

Elementary children at South Coast Montessori conducting a science experiment

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Where Academic Achievement Meets Personal Growth

Innovate DP is transforming the traditional education experience through tailored, immersive courses that offer students a more engaging way to learn. Project-based and relationshipdriven, the Dos Pueblos High School program dually focuses on students’ academic achievements as well as their personal growth.

courses.

Directed by teacher Kelly Choi, the vision behind Innovate DP aligns with an increasing national interest in projectbased, master-assessed models. The program was inspired by schools that had successfully implemented similar ideas of closely involving students in the creation of their own education.

by Ellery Wakeman

“A bunch of teachers and I worked together in a previous program,” said Choi, the 2014 Santa Barbara County Teacher of the Year. “The team and I spent two years researching high schools all over the United States, asking questions like, ‘How are you making kids curious, and how are you making them feel engaged in their learning?’ ”

Innovate DP was the answer to these questions. The program, funded in partnership with the Santa Barbara Education Foundation, prioritizes personal relationships among teachers, adults, and students in the classroom while restructuring conventional courses to be more flexible and engrossing. Students create their schedule based on a variety of rotating topics that fulfill subject requirements. Additionally, they are offered opportunities to work with a teacher or mentor to develop their own projects.

Aside from differences in curriculum and grading, Innovate DP students are regular participants in the broader Dos Pueblos student community. “Students take the quarter classes with Innovate, and take the elective classes outside of Innovate,” explained Choi. “It does not fully replace it, but it does replace their English, math, history, and science classes.”

Innovate DP features workshops, guided studies, and traditional electives. Regular workshops are four to six weeks long and focus on topics in core content areas, whereas enrichment workshops teach a variety of life skills aimed at students who are on track or ahead of their credits. Honors credit is offered in math and English

“The feedback has been extremely positive,” said Choi. “The students like knowing their teachers really well, they like the support they get, and they like that they have choice in what they’re learning.”

The program’s success is clear 72 percent of Innovate students are on track for four-year college eligibility, outpacing both the district average of 63 percent and the state average of 43 8 percent. “Additionally, it shows how children learn in ways beyond a test or an essay,” said Choi.

One-on-one personal interaction with staff ensures that every student feels seen, heard, and guided on their personal journey, Choi went on. More than 80 percent regularly meet with mental health specialists.

The Innovate website spotlights its students, teachers, mentors, coaches, and counselors. Their biographies reflect a collective appreciation for the program, with students valuing the unique learning space that they help direct.

Ollie M., class of 2026, said his favorite workshop so far has been “Cookin’ Jambalaya,” a history course that focused on the Silk Road and overseas trade routes through the lens of food, the site says. His group chose to make a gumbo for their final project, using their new knowledge of the recipe’s origins, ingredient sourcing, and historical significance.

Vivi H., class of 2027, joined Innovate because she enjoys hands-on learning. A football player who participates in Friday Night Lights, she and her peers in a math course predicted Super Bowl teams and winners using a statistical analysis of teams, quarterbacks, and receivers.

Innovate DP does not have an application process. Rather, students indicate interest on a course request form. There are approximately 200 students currently enrolled in grades 9 through 12, and the program anticipates roughly 60 students enrolled per grade level.

See experienceinnovate.org.

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Love for Thy Neighbor Through Engineering

Engineers are “those who create by thought,” says Rodney Meadth, director of the Engineering Academy at Providence School. And their creations, he suggests, can carry moral and ethical consequences, for better or for worse. Prosthetic limbs and artificial intelligence, for example.

Providence School Extends Christian Mission with Custom Wheelchair and Other Life-Changing Creations

by Callie Fausey

Meadth wants to teach his high school students how to use what they build for good and create things that reflect their own moral character. “I really want this to be one more way that the school serves the community,” he said.

In July 2022, the Engineering Academy was approached by a Santa Barbara County pediatrician who works with children with developmental and mobility limitations. The doctor asked them if they could design a wheelchair for a 2-year-old boy. University student engineering teams had developed prototypes, but they were ineffective in practice.

Using Infento which Meadth described as “giant metal Legos” two students, Sarah and Kiersi, worked to analyze and redesign those prototypes. Their new version, featuring

a child’s car seat and robotics elements, improved its stability and maneuverability on uneven terrain, and it was easier to control for both the parent and the child. After three months, they had a working wheelchair, which the boy used successfully until he grew out of it a few months ago.

The project was even recently featured in a case study published by the Infento company.

“It showed these two girls that they could make a product in a matter of months that can now transform this kid’s life, giving him a sense of agency in the world where he has very severe limitations,” Meadth said. “And that’s just one of multiple stories I can go on and on.”

Just recently, the same pediatrician approached the academy with their next project. It’s “ridiculously simple,” Meadth said, “but such a cool idea.”

Some children arrive at the doctor’s office by bus, Meadth explained. But for whatever reason, the stairs of the bus are steep, and the handrail is awkward an intimidating climb, especially if a child already struggles with their mobility.

The pediatrician asked the academy’s students to make a replica of the steps so her patients could practice going up and down while at her office.

“And you’re like, ‘Wow, that’s something I would never think of, because I just do that without thinking,’ ” Meadth said. “But for someone whose legs don’t work like mine, that’s actually a really big deal.”

“It’s just a way that we can extend our Christian mission,” he went on. “Love our neighbors as ourselves, and do it with this extra skill of engineering.”

The private school is small, with only 55 high school stu-

dents, and only 16 in the engineering academy this semester. However, these experiences are making a very big impression on the students and the people they help.

“It’s very satisfying for them to see that whole arc from day one,” Meadth said. “From when someone walks into the classroom and tells them what they want, to doing the hard work and wrestling over ideas with their team, to then seeing that day when their project makes a real difference in someone else’s life.”

Many of the students Meadth has taught in the academy over the last 10 years have gone on to study engineering, architecture, and design. “So, I think the ideas are sticking,” he beamed. n

Students worked with Infento materials, seen here, to build a wheelchair for a 2-year-old boy with mobility challenges.

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Flourishing Together: A Holistic Approach to Social-Emotional Learning SCHOOLS of THOUGHT DEVELOPMENT

At Laguna Blanca School, education extends beyond academics to foster social-emotional growth at every stage. Laguna’s goal is for graduates to confidently and compassionately navigate an ever-changing world.

At Laguna Blanca School, SEL Is Embedded in Nearly Everything, from Curriculum to Athletics

by Indy Staff

Lower School Focus

“The social-emotional health of students is vital to their development,” said Head of Lower School Brooke Green. Reflecting Laguna’s core values of scholarship, character, balance, and community, social-emotional learning (SEL) is seamlessly integrated through assemblies, classroom lessons, small groups, and parent workshops. Faculty trained in Responsive Classroom techniques create engaging environments that support students’ diverse needs.

Middle School Integration

Transitioning to middle school, students find a supportive haven to thrive. “SEL is embedded in nearly everything, from curriculum and advisory to athletics, theater, and leadership programs,” explained School Counselor Kim Valentine. “It focuses on character development, community, and belonging, providing opportunities for students to learn from mistakes and develop problem-solving skills.” Advisory sessions provide calming respites for students and personalized check-ins, while small class sizes ensure each student is truly known. Biweekly advisory groups offer SEL lessons, study skills, and community service opportunities.

Upper School Well-Being

Social-emotional health is integral to the upper school experience. “Weekly assemblies and advisory meetings allow students to connect in large and small groups about a variety of topics related to belonging, wellness, and community,” said Head of Upper School Anna Alldredge.

“The Grades 5-12 class retreats that kick off each school year are intentionally designed to prioritize class bonding and experiential learning, and a wide variety of student-led clubs and leadership opportunities in the upper school foster our students’ sense of purpose and belonging,” she said. “Collaborative support from the school counseling team, academic services, division heads, dean of students, and the DEI director ensures proactive care for all students. Upper school faculty cultivate an inclusive and kind classroom environment, recognizing that effective learning begins with strong connections.”

A Place to Call Home

“Feeling a sense of belonging is crucial for emotional well-being,” said Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Ursula Chan. Cultural events, such as upper

school movie nights during Black and AAPI history months, Rosh Hashanah and Passover, and Native American Heritage Month activities, highlight Laguna’s inclusive spirit. During significant global events, structured discussions help students to process emotions and gain insights into varied viewpoints.

Preparing Purposeful Graduates

Laguna’s holistic approach not only drives academic success but also equips students with essential skills for navigating the complexities of life beyond the classroom. Graduates go on to colleges and universities that meet their aspirations, and lead lives of purpose, grounded in strong values. They continue to learn, strive, give back, and engage meaningfully with the world.

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Join the Journey of Santa Barbara Education

Amid a critical staffing shortage across our schools, the Santa Barbara County Education Office (SBCEO) multimedia series Join the Journey features the professionals of Santa Barbara education who keep campuses humming and students flourishing. The stories celebrate these dedicated employees while inviting potential applicants to learn more about a variety of fulfilling career paths.

by Ellery Wakeman

“From teachers and classroom aides to professionals in areas like finance, human resources, special education, transportation, technology, and early care edu-

cation campuses and districts across the county are looking for amazing people to fill many critical roles,” said Susan Salcido, Santa Barbara County Superintendent of Schools.

Join the Journey spotlights employees like Goleta Union bus driver Lupe Medrano, who speaks about the joy of bringing kids to and from school in her nearly 20 years with the district. “I am often the first school staff that our students see,” she says. “I am inspired knowing I play this vital role in student’s journeys.”

If you are thinking about a career in education, Medrano continues, “I can say from 20 years of experience that working as a school bus driver is worth your consideration. The people you get to work with, the students you serve, and the community you are a part of make it a wonderful place to land.”

Erin Shurson, a dedicated Speech and Language pathologist in Santa Maria, echoes a similar sentiment. “I’m so glad that I chose this path and am on this journey,” he says. “The field of speech pathology is desperately in need of great people. There are so many different populations you can serve and places you can work, including our schools.”

Diane Campo, a special education paraprofessional, explains the variety of jobs available create

an environment where staff are invested and passionate about what they do. “I assist students who require individualized support to reach their personal and educational goals,” she says. “I truly love my job, my coworkers, and the students.”

Join the Journey is just part of SBCEO’s recruitment and retention efforts to fill essential positions. “We want to create a pipeline for the future generation of school employees by bringing awareness to the field,” said Camilla Barnwell, Director of Communications & Public Information Officer.

“This campaign is our way of spotlighting the many professional opportunities and benefits in the field of public education, including amazing colleagues, growth potential, and competitive salaries,” said Salcido. “We hope to inspire those who are looking to launch a career, or even find a new path.”

“In every region of our county,” she continued, “schools need individuals with a variety of skills to keep our campuses running and our students thriving, both inside and outside of the classroom.”

Those interested in joining in the journey of Santa Barbara education can learn more at sbceo.org.

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Goleta schools bus driver Lupe Medrano

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VALUES

Empathy and Equity: Central to the Mission

Santa Barbara Middle School (SBMS) has embraced values like equity, empathy, and inclusivity as a central part of its educational mission, aiming to shape students into compassionate leaders and conscientious global citizens.

by Indy Staff

The Importance

Equity and empathy are critical for developing students who understand and respect diversity, advocate for justice, and can act as agents of positive change. These values are particularly significant during the middle school years, a period of intense social, emotional, and intellectual growth. Teaching these principles equips students to interact thoughtfully within increasingly diverse and interconnected communities.

Origins and Emphasis

At its very core, SBMS has always focused on kindness. It is still the number-one characteristic SBMS will look for in the admissions process. The school feels passionately that students who exhibit kindness through an empathetic lens create a community that provides a safe space for students to be their true and authentic selves.

While SBMS has always focused on fostering a caring, inclusive community, the establishment of the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Belonging (DEIJB) committee and vision statement shows a deepening commitment. This focus aligns with broader educational trends in prioritizing DEI efforts, which many schools are incorporating to respond to societal changes and demands for greater inclusivity in education.

Imparting Equity and Empathy

SBMS teaches equity and empathy through an array of intentional, hands-on experiences. These values are woven into both the academic curriculum and extracurricular activities. For example:

• The Life Skills Program across all grades addresses topics like communication skills, cultural awareness, and digital literacy, which build empathy and respect for diversity.

• The DEIJB Committee focuses on creating a campus climate where all students, staff, and faculty feel a sense of belonging and are encouraged to discuss social justice topics openly.

• Community Action Club projects provide opportunities for students to work on service-oriented projects, helping students see their role in promoting equity and justice both on campus and beyond.

• Outdoor Education: SBMS has a strong experiential outdoor education program that takes students out of the classroom and into nature. During these expeditions, students engage in activities such as kayaking, mountain biking, and camping. These journeys are purposefully designed to build resilience, foster a sense of community, and provide opportunities for personal growth.

• Students face challenges both literal and figurative mountains that teach them about strength, perseverance, and empathy. For some, the struggle lies in gaining independence being away from home for five to 10 days and learning to be self-sufficient. For others, it might be pedaling a bike for hours over rugged terrain.

• These shared adversities bring the group closer together as students, faculty, and staff work as a community to overcome obstacles. Each member learns the importance of supporting one another, whether through a word of encouragement on a steep climb, lending a helping hand during camp setup, or celebrating small victories along the way.

• This collective experience instills a sense of empathy as students come to understand and appreciate each other’s strengths and challenges, ultimately bringing everyone home safely and as a stronger, more connected community.

• Creative Arts and Sports: All students are welcome to join SBMS sports teams, and all students will make the team. Club athletes play alongside those who have never played before. This provides an opportunity for students to help support, coach, and lead with respect and kindness. Similarly, students are encouraged to try out an array of exciting electives from music to art. These are safe spaces to explore new opportunities and discover new passions.

Ongoing Pursuits and Recent Achievements

• Program Development: One of the initial goals of the DEIJB committee was to identify a statement around diversity, equity and inclusion. Our community collaboratively developed and agreed on a school-wide DEIJB Vision Statement. Students, faculty, staff, and parents were involved in the process.

• Program Review and Teacher Training: SBMS enlisted the support of Ally 2 Accomplice to not only conduct

an equity audit but also to then train staff and faculty through a six-week module on understanding and improving the sense of belonging on our campus. As a result of the findings of the audit, the DEIJB committee created task forces to address feedback to ensure that policies and practices continuously evolve and improve.

• Parent Education: Part of their endeavors also include parent education. Last year, SBMS partnered with other local independent schools to offer the parent webinar “How to Raise Anti-Racist Children” with Brit Hawthorne. Similarly, SBMS has brought in other local DEI experts to speak at parent association meetings.

• Curriculum Audits: Annual curriculum reviews are conducted to identify DEIJB topics that can be better represented, ensuring that inclusivity is part of each classroom’s discussions.

• GSA: SBMS has a nationally registered Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), which offers “Friday Facts” and guest speakers (e.g., the executive director of Color Bloq) to create safe spaces for diverse voices to share perspectives with students.

• Language Interpretation and Translation: The school provides Spanish interpretation during its information night, open houses, parent conferences, and during the application process. SBMS is currently working on translating school documents into Spanish.

Community Partnerships

SBMS has partnered with various organizations to promote equity and empathy, including:

• Coffee with a Black Guy: This partnership facilitates honest dialogues about race and equity, benefiting both students and faculty.

• Ally 2 Accomplice: As noted above, SBMS has worked with Ally 2 Accomplice to complete equity audit as well as ongoing training and thought leadership.

• Direct Relief International and Local Nonprofits: Students engage in service projects, such as volunteering at PATH Homeless Shelter and supporting organizations like Special Olympics and Transition House. These partnerships underscore SBMS’s commitment to community-based learning and promote empathy through direct service.

These partnerships reinforce SBMS’s DEI vision by helping students understand the broader impact of their actions and build empathy by connecting with people from diverse backgrounds.

Future Goals

Future goals include continuing to strengthen our internal DEIJB task forces, which are composed of staff and faculty; expanding partnerships with local and national DEI experts; and building on the success of current DEIJB programs to further embed equity and empathy into all aspects of school life.

Recent progress at SBMS in the realm of equity and empathy include:

How Santa Barbara Middle School Focuses on Kindness to Shape Compassionate Leaders

INDEPENDENT CALENDAR

THURSDAY 11/21

Circus with Purpose

11/21: Elemental Arts and Selah Dance Collective Present: Wildflowers This concert will be told through the lens of aerial, circus, and dance arts with a focus on how art and movement help us to heal, featuring a special prequel by Paper Doll Militia & Circus with Purpose. 8pm. Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. $36-$46. Call (805) 963-0761. lobero.org

11/21: Koegel Autism Center Neurodivergent Art Show: Unmasking Through Art All are welcome to this art show and reception by and for those who think differently in hopes to uplift neurodivergent artists and members of our greater S.B. community who identify with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, epilepsy, hyperlexia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia, OCD, Tourette syndrome, and more. 5:30-8pm. Koegel Autism Center, UCSB. Free. Email mzate@ucsb.edu. tinyurl.com/Unmasking-Through-Art

11/21: Grace Fisher Foundation Book Club Discuss literature through a disability lens with this meeting focusing on Motherless Brooklyn by Jonathan Lethem. 1pm. Grace Fisher Foundation, 121 S. Hope, Ste. F118. Free tinyurl.com/GFFBookClubNov21

11/21-11/22: SBHS Theatre Department Presents: Teenage Wasteland Get a glimpse into what it feels like to be a teenager in this original piece of theater that is part performance, concert, love story, fashion show, and party, with eight core performers who ask, “What does it mean to be human right now and where do we go from here?” 6 and 8pm. S.B. High School Theatre, 700 E. Anapamu St. $20. For tickets, call (805) 451-5943 or email maliahubbard5@gmail.com www.sbhstheatre.com/tickets

11/21-11/23: UCSB Department of Theater & Dance Presents: Threepenny This dark-humored play exemplifies the underbelly of Victorian London and centers around the anti-hero “Mack the Knife,” an adulterous murderer with a knack for crime. Thu.-Fri.: 7:30pm, Sat.: 2pm, 7:30pm. Performing Arts Theater, UCSB. $13-$19. Call (805) 893-2064. theaterdance.ucsb.edu

FRIDAY 11/22

11/22: SBCAN Inspiring Leadership Awards & Fundraiser This community-building event with music, refreshments, and a program will honor three accomplished community activists, State Senator Monique Limón, Vice President of the S.B. Unified School Board Gabe Escobedo, and President of the Martin Luther King Jr. Committee E. onja Brown. 5pm. UCSB Faculty Club, Bldg. 581, UCSB. $100. Email info@sbcan.org sbcan.org/action_alerts

The S.B. Antique, Decorative Arts, and Vintage Show & Sale

11/22-11/24:

The S.B. Antique, Decorative Arts, and Vintage Show & Sale Shop for furniture, jewelry, art, pottery, textiles, clothing, and more from quality dealers. Fri.-Sat.: 11am-6pm; Sun.: 11am-4pm. Free-$10. Email stpantique shows@aol.com. sbantiqueshow.com

11/22: Introduction to Crochet Workshop This beginner-friendly workshop will include how to chain, how to make a “magic circle,” and learning to create essential stitches to craft a classic granny square. A crochet hook and a ball of yarn are included. 6pm. Art From Scrap, 302 E. Cota St. $20-$25. Call (805) 884-0459 or email jill@exploreecology.org tinyurl.com/CrochetWorkshopNov22

FARMERS MARKET SCHEDULE

THURSDAY

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

FRIDAY

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

Downtown S.B.: Corner of State and Carillo sts., 8am-1pm SUNDAY Goleta: Camino Real Marketplace, 10am-2pm TUESDAY Old Town S.B.: 500-600 blocks of State St., 3-7pm WEDNESDAY Solvang: Copenhagen Dr. and 1st St., 2:30-6:30pm

(805) 962-5354 sbfarmersmarket.org

FISHERMAN’S MARKET

SATURDAY

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

11/22, 11/24: ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuellar This L.A.-based band, which has been providing quality representation of the mariachi genre for the last 30 years, will bring their unique sound to S.B. Fri: 7pm, Isla Vista Elementary, 6875 El Colegio Rd., Goleta; Sun: 6pm, The Marjorie Luke Theatre, 721 E. Cota St. Free . Call (805) 893-3535 or email info@artsand lectures.ucsb.edu tinyurl.com/Mariachi-Garibaldi

11/22: CAMA’S Masterseries

Presents Anne Akiko Meyers and Fabio Bidini Take in a concert by the talented violinist Anne Akiko Meyers and pianist Fabio Bidini. 7:30pm. Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. $58-$68. Call (805) 9630761. lobero.org

11/22-11/24: UCSB Faculty Dance Concert This dance concert, choreographed by members of the UCSB faculty, will explore musicality, athleticism, political activism, theatricality, quirkiness, and the joy of watching dancers fly through space. Fri.-Sat.: 7:30pm, Sun.: 2pm. Hatlen Theater, UCSB Department of Theater & Dance. $13-$19. Call (805) 893-2064. theaterdance.ucsb.edu

11/21-11/22: Lost Chord Guitars Thu.: Terry Lawless, 7pm. Free Fri.: Christian Love, 8pm. $10. 1576 Copenhagen Dr., Solvang. Ages 21+. Call (805) 331-4363. lostchordguitars.com

11/21-11/23, 11/26: Maverick Saloon Thu.: Richiman & Groove Nice, 7:30pm. Fri.: Robert Heft Band, 8:30pm. Sat.: Flannel 101, 9pm. Tue.: Jimi Nelson, 8:30pm. 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. Free. Ages 21+. Call (805) 686-4785. mavericksaloon.com/ event-calendar

11/21-11/24, 11/26: SOhO Restaurant & Music Club Thu.: The Thing, The Macks, 8pm. $20-$23. Ages 21+. Fri.: Numbskull Presents: Jakobs Castle, 9pm. $15. Ages 21+. Sat.: Husbands, Worn-Tin, 9pm. $20-$25. Ages 21+. Sun.: Sandy Cummings & Jazz Du Jour, 12:30pm. $10. A Night with the Three Santa Barbara Sopranos: Anikka Abbot, Deborah Bertling, & Vivian Vega Rangel, 7pm. $20-$25. Tue.: Mendeleyev, 7pm. $15. 1221 State St. Call (805) 962-7776. sohosb.com

11/22: Carhartt Family Wines Fri.: Live Music, 5pm. Carhartt Cabin, 2939 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. Free. (805) 693-5100. tinyurl.com/CarharttLiveMusicNov

11/22-11/23: M.Special Brewing Co. (Goleta) Fri.: Flight 805, 6pm. Sat.: Cliffhangers, 6pm. 6860 Cortona Dr., Ste. C, Goleta. Free. Call (805) 968-6500. mspecialbrewco.com

11/23: The Cruisery Live Music Saturdays, 9pm. Free. 501 State St. Call (805) 729-3553. thecruisery.com/thecruisery

11/23-11/24: Hook’d Bar and Grill

Sat.: The Will Stephens Band, 3pm. Sun.: Nate + Hector, 1pm. 116 Lakeview Dr., Cachuma Lake. Free. Call (805) 350-8351. hookdbarandgrill.com/music-onthe-water

11/24: SAMsARA Winery & Tasting Room Sunday Fundays Live Music, 2pm. 6485 Calle Real, Ste. E., Goleta. Free. Call (805) 845-8001. tinyurl.com/Samsara SundayFundayNov24

11/25: The Red Piano Morganfield Burnett, Katie Skene, 7:30pm. 519 State St. Free. Call (805) 358-1439. theredpiano.com

11/26: Longoria Wines Live music, 6pm. Free. 732 State St. Call (805) 6795158 or email info@longoriawine.com tinyurl.com/LongoriaLiveMusic Nov26

SATURDAY 11/23

11/23: Mosaic Workshop Join Barry Dwayne Hollis to create a beautiful 8x10 mosaic wall piece and enjoy a glass of wine and nibbles from The Nook. 2-5pm. Art & Soul, 116 Santa Barbara St., $75. Call (805) 724-2470. artandsoulsb.com/pages/events

11/23: S.B. Home Movies at the Granada: The Fugitive Watch this 1993 action thriller (PG-13) starring Harrison Ford as Dr. Richard Kimble, who has been unjustly accused of his wife’s murder and on the run from the U.S. Marshal (Tommy Lee Jones). There will also be a conversation with director Andrew Davis. 7pm.The Granada Theatre, 1214 State St. $5. Call (805) 899-2222. ticketing.granadasb.org/events

SUNDAY 11/24

11/24: SOhO Presents A Night with Three S.B. Sopranos: Anikka Abbot, Deborah Bertling, and Vivian Vega Rangel These three S.B. sopranos made their debut at Fiesta 2024: El Centenario and will perform a program of Broadway songs and more. 7pm. SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State St. $20-$25. Call (805) 962-7776. tinyurl.com/3-Sopranos

ROBERT GLASPER

11/23:

Lobero LIVE Presents ZZ Ward: The Dirty Sun Tour L.A.-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist ZZ Ward, out with her new EP, Mother, will bring her blend of blues, rock, R&B, and pop to S.B. Folk/rock/country singer and songwriter Angel White will open the show. 7:30 pm. Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. $44-$109. Call (805) 963-0761. lobero.org

11/24: The S.B. Symphony Presents: S.B. Youth Symphony This advanced ensemble will bring accomplished high-school-aged musicians from S.B. and Ventura counties together to perform works across the orchestral repertoire. 4pm. Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. Free. Call (805) 963-0761. lobero.org the

MONDAY 11/25

11/25-11/27: S.B. Museum of Natural History Extra

Email rgarcia@sbnature2.org tinyurl.com/Planetarium-Shows 11/26: Chaucer’s Book Talk and Signing: David Bedrick Area

11/24:

Prime Time Band Fall Concert: The Great American Awards Show Dr. Paul Mori will conduct this band of amateur musicians, ages 40-90+, in a selection of songs from The Wizard of Oz, West Side Story, Beauty and the Beast, and more. 2-4pm. Elings Performing Art Center at Dos Pueblos HS, 7266 Alameda Ave., Goleta. Free. Email primetimebandsb@gmail.com. tinyurl.com/PrimeTimeBand-Fall

TUESDAY 11/26

11/26-11/27: The American Theatre Guild Presents Clue Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a whodunit that will have you dying of laughter through the final twist in this pun-filled play based on the 1985 movie. 7:30pm. The Granada Theatre, 1214 State St. $55-$100. Call (805) 899-2222. ticketing.granadasb.org/events

11/22: Fall Paint and Sip Create a stunning fall masterpiece in this workshop under the guide of a trained artist. 6pm. Art Spot on Wheels, 320 Alisal Rd., Unit 306B, Solvang. $55. Call (805) 325-8092 or email info@artspotonwheels.com artspotonwheels.com/events

Fall Happenings

11/21-11/26: ZooLights Walk through an immersive magical world of lights, featuring handcrafted silkcovered lanterns lit with more than 50,000 LED bulbs that showcase animal and nature scenes from around the world. Reservations are required. ZooLights will show through January 12, 2025. 4:30-8:30pm. S.B. Zoo, 500 Niños Dr. Free-$35. Call (805) 962-5339. sbzoo.org/zoolights

11/21: UCSB Wind Ensemble Fall Concert Led by director Andy Radford, this evening of celestial-inspired music, will feature Gustav Holst’s The Planets, David Maslanko’s Mother Earth, UCSB alumna Carolyn Bremer’s Early Light, and Samuel R. Hazo’s dynamic Sevens. 7:30pm. Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall, UCSB. Free-$10. tinyurl.com/UCSBWindEnsembleFallConcert

11/21-11/23: SBCC Theatre Arts Department Presents: Mrs. Bob Cratchit’s Wild Christmas Binge Watch a show that puts a spin on A Christmas Carol in a world where Ebenezer Scrooge’s ghostly visitor has lost all navigational skill, Tiny Tim is insufferable, and Mrs. Bob Cratchit is at the end of her rope. 7:30pm. Jurkowitz Theatre, 900 block of Cliff Dr. $10-$20. Call (805) 965-5935. theatregroupsbcc.com

11/22: UCSB Choirs Fall Concert This choral concert will focus on finding light and hope amid darkness and will feature the works of Marques LA Garrett’s Five Songs of Laurence Hope, Brahms’s Motet Warum ist das licht gegeben, and more. 7:30pm. Trinity Episcopal Church, 1500 State St. Free-$10. tinyurl.com/UCSBChoirsFallConcert

11/23: Fall 2024 Healing Arts Faire: Harvesting Wellness Step into a world of healing and discovery with tarot readings, energy healing sessions, massage therapy, and more. Noon. Center of the Heart, 487 N. Turnpike Rd. $20/15-minute session. Email centeroftheheartsb@gmail.com centeroftheheart.com/healing-arts-faire

11/26: Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Service Join for an evening of song, prayer, and praise that will feature clergy from among 100 faith communities, and music by Glen Phillips, the Combined Interfaith Choir, and the Threshold Singers, with refreshments to follow. Bring nonperishable packaged or canned goods for the food bank. A free will offering will be taken in support of the Freedom 4 Youth organization. 7pm. First United Methodist Church, 305 E. Anapamu St. Free. Call (805) 963-3579. tinyurl.com/InterfaithService-Nov26

11/26: Women in the Water: Friendsgiving Potluck Join in a safe and casual space for womxn with a love for water to come together. Bring a dish to share, reuse plateware, utensils, and cup, a chair and blanket and an instrument, story, or poem to share. 6:30-9pm. Address will be given before the event. Free. Call (805) 699-6685 or email womeninthewatersb@gmail.com. tinyurl.com/WITW-Friendsgiving

Tuesday

Guadalupe, CA

Domingo, 24 de noviebre | Sunday, November 24 | 6PM Marjorie Luke Theatre, 721 E Cota St, Santa

GET READY TO HANG AT SANTA BARBARA COMMUNITY ARTS WORKSHOP

BENEFIT EXHIBITION SHOWCASES CREATIVE DIVERSITY OF HUNDREDS OF REGIONAL ARTISTS AND RAISES FUNDS FOR S.B. ARTS COLLECTIVE

Ready to Hang is back, and you won’t want to miss the fifth annual edition of this one-of-a-kind pop-up art show. It’s the largest in our region and an exciting snapshot showcase of Santa Barbara’s current art scene. It truly is a unique opportunity to see new works by our entire community of artists in one show. And it’s all taking place on Saturday, November 23, at Santa Barbara Community Arts Workshop (CAW).

Open to all local artists for creations 12 by 12 inches in size, Ready to Hang is the largest event put on by the Santa Barbara Arts Collaborative on their home turf, and it truly represents the spirit of the Community Arts Workshop as a space for everyone to create and share. It supports local artists and is also a fundraiser to help support the Santa Barbara Arts Collaborative’s programs. With a 2024 theme of “Connectivity,” Curator Michael Long describes Ready to Hang as “both a public display and an intimate glimpse into the creative practices of our incredible art community. It offers artists a chance to come out of the studio and share their work with one another.”

In 2023, Ready to Hang exhibited 450 pieces of art by more than 200 artists, with more than 1,000 people viewing the show. This year, the team is changing things up by limiting the event to one piece per artist and ending entries once 350 pieces have

been reached. While the theme and the artists may change, one thing about this annual show remains the same, as CAW’s Casey Caldwell told me a few years ago: “I don’t think there’s a better way to get a sense of the ‘now’ of our arts scene than this show.”

All works on exhibit are for sale and prices are set by the artists, who include dozens of area painters, photographers, assemblage makers, tattoo artists, fabric artists, printmakers, and more. Prices range from a few dollars to a few hundred dollars, and the works are much more affordable to purchase than many shows. It truly is a celebration of our community’s creative diversity.

As an added incentive for artists to participate, there are cash prizes for first-, second-, and third-place winners, who will be selected by guest judge Tom Pazderka, the curator for the Santa Barbara County Office of Arts and Culture. —Leslie Dinaberg

Ready to Hang 2024 takes place at Community Arts Workshop (631 Garden St.) on Saturday, November 23, 4-9 p.m. Galleries open at 4 p.m. for viewing and sales and the party begins at 6 p.m. when purchases are available to “un-hang” and take home. Admission is free with food and drink for sale. There will also be music by Tripform, the duo of Pablo Manzarek and Norm Reed. For more information, see sbcaw.org /hang.

CLAUDIA HOAG MCGARRY’S ORIGINAL WORKS STAGED READING FESTIVAL COMES TO CENTER STAGE THEATER

Claudia McGarry has been writing a play a year for almost a decade. Inspired by the annual Ojai Playwrights Conference New Works Festival, McGarry will be producing a mini festival of her own works at Center Stage Theater on November 24. The lineup will feature staged readings of three of the Santa Barbara–based artist’s original works: A Coma Kind of Love (previously produced as I Can Hear You, Dammit!); Dance Me to the End (previously produced as Breaking the Code); and a brand new work, Sisters, a family-based drama dealing with the wounds left between siblings after their parents have passed away.

“Sisters deals with four age levels,” McGarry says, explaining that the two actresses who play the sisters will portray the characters at every scripted stage of their life. “It starts with them at 92 and 94 and follows them backward in time to unveil where their issues began. ... The big conflict happens in their twenties. They play all the different ages they are reunited in their forties, and we see them again in their seventies and in their nineties.”

The other shows, A Coma Kind of Love and Dance Me to the End, have earned new titles by undergoing writing transformations. Both are about the obstacles that get in the way of romance, whether cross-cultural hiccups or jealousy from beyond the grave. Coma is about a comatose patient who can absolutely hear her friends and family (and an amorous nurse) who confide to her seemingly vegetative body; Dance Me is about a spring/ fall relationship between a middle-aged white woman and a young Pakistani American man.

—Maggie Yates

Catch local artists in these three staged readings on November 24 at Center Stage Theater: Sisters runs at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.; A Coma Kind of Love runs at 12:30 p.m.; and Dance Me to the End runs at 4:30 pm.

Dance Me to The End is one of the plays featured in Claudia Hoag McGarry’s day of staged readings at Center Stage Theater.

Ready to Hang 2023

Art lovers gather to see a ginormous variety of work at Ready to Hang

BY CHRISTOPHER DURANG

SANTA BARBARA’S ENDURING LEGACY WITH THE PRINCESS GRACE FOUNDATION

It was a full-circle moment last month when Santa Barbara resident and Academy Award winner

Michael Douglas received the Princess Grace Foundation’s highest honor, the Prince Rainier III Award. Held at The Pierre in New York City, the annual gala was a celebration of 40 years of the foundation’s commitment to emerging artists in theater, dance, and film.

Forty years ago, Santa Barbara native Rod Lathim was one of those emerging artists given an inaugural Princess Grace Foundation award for his work as the founder of Access Theatre, a visionary award-winning, professional, international touring company that trained and employed artists who were disabled, able-bodied, blind, sighted, deaf, and hearing. For 18 years, Access Theatre served as a national model of accessibility, receiving many accolades and honors.

was very involved in the theater group. “He always looked out for us. He opened amazing doors for us with the media. He introduced us to Maria Shriver, who did a story on The Today Show…. We did a national NPR story with Linda Wertheimer on All Things Considered…. He flew to D.C. to tape an NBC special with us at the Kennedy Center.”

Bernadette Peters gave a heartfelt tribute to Douglas at the ceremony, echoing Lathim’s sentiments about his generosity. “Michael has always been the kind of guy that puts his hand, his mouth, and his wallet where his heart is, and he supports just an endless amount of things, nationally as well as internationally…. He’s just an amazing human being,” said Lathim. “So, for me to be able to go and honor him and have this full-circle golden moment with Princess Grace Foundation was incredible. It was one of those things I’ll never forget.”

Lathim continued, “And he was, of course, sitting with his Serene Highness, Prince Albert of Monaco. And he looked at me and he said, ‘Have you met Prince Albert?’ And I said, ‘Well, he gave me my award 40 years ago.’ That was pretty special.”

Lathim’s Princess Grace Award was presented in 1985 by Prince Albert of Monaco (Princess Grace’s son) and Frank Sinatra. Lathim said, “When I heard that they were honoring Michael Douglas with the Princess Grace Award, I said, ‘I’m going. I have to go. I have to be there,’ because the two biggest things that were the most influential on my career and on the company’s career were that award and Michael’s mentorship over about a 15-year period.”

Douglas, whom Lathim originally met at Nautilus Gym in Santa Barbara, was on Access Theatre’s honorary board and

This year, the Princess Grace Foundation recognized 18 Princess Grace Award winners and 11 Honoraria recipients in various disciplines around the world.

—Leslie Dinaberg

For more information about these emerging artists and the Princess Grace Foundation, see pgfusa.org.

Rod Lathim (left) and Michael Douglas at the Princess Grace Foundation award ceremony

Gregory Peck (left) and Rod Lathim at the 1985 Princess Grace Awards gala

Bernadette Peters gave a heartfelt tribute to MIchael Douglas.

THE WATERHOUSE GALLERY TO CELEBRATE 40 YEARS OF FINE ART

LIVE PAINTING AND CELEBRATION IN LA ARCADA COURTYARD ON NOVEMBER 23

The Waterhouse Gallery will be celebrating their 40th anniversary on Saturday, November 23, with an afternoon and evening outdoor live painting demonstration followed by a reception. The delightful gallery in La Arcada Courtyard is co-owned by Ralph and Diane Waterhouse, who have worked to create a space that serves as a home for beautiful art and also opens the door for young and emerging artists.

“It has been a tremendous joy to do what we love for the last 40 years,” Diane Waterhouse said. “Art is our passion.” The couple opened their first location in Solvang in 1984 before moving to the La Arcada location in 1991. They quickly found a community in Santa Barbara and have close ties with its artists. In 2006, the Waterhouse Gallery was one of the first to have curated The Great American Figurative Exhibition, and they have continued to promote the art of figurative painting. The couple recently opened a second gallery location on Coast Village Road in Montecito.

Since its opening in 1984, the gallery has been a home for the work of many artists not only in the Santa Barbara area but also across the West Coast. To kick off the celebration of this landmark anniversary, eight artists will be doing live painting demonstrations outside the gallery.

The artists include Rick Delanty, Derek Harrison, Wyllis Heaton, Kevin Gleason, Craig Nelson, Michael Obermeyer, Frank Serrano, and Thomas Van Stein. “It will be beautiful to see these canvases come alive with different styles and mediums. Magic!” shared Diane.

Delanty, Harrison, Heaton, Nelson, and Van Stein have been featured in the Waterhouse Gallery before with Gleason, Obermeyer, and Serrano soon to join them. Each of the artists have won various awards and have had their work featured in various galleries.

“We have always showcased the finest in landscape, figurative, and urban paintings and have nurtured and opened many doors for young emerging artists,” Diane said. Though their inventory is always changing, their commitment to creating a welcoming and open space remains constant.

The live paintings will be on sale alongside the other paintings showcased in the gallery. Additionally, all paintings will be posted on their website and available for purchase before the reception.

The live painting session will go from 1 to 4 p.m. outside the gallery in La Arcada, followed by the reception, which will be held inside the gallery from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. This celebration is open to the public. “We have artists coming from all over the U.S. as well as our beloved local painters. It has been 40 years of joy,” said Diane. —Tia Trinh

Waterhouse Gallery is located at 1114 State Street, Suite. 9. For more information about the 40th anniversary celebration, visit waterhousegallery.com.

Friday, December 6 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM at

It‘s time for grown-ups to play.

Kick off your shoes for some Seaside Sock Skating, and enjoy an adult beverage.

Tickets: $18 FREE for Members Must be 21+ to attend. moxi.org/happyhour

Beer, wine, cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks will be available for purchase.

Special thanks to our premier beer sponsor:

Ralph Waterhouse and a view inside the Waterhouse Gallery in 2023

LIVING

S.B. Birding

Goatsucker! Elings Park Poorwills Provide Plenty of Excitement Right Here in Santa Barbara

Ibecame a birder at the age of 12. I rarely had anyone to take me far afield in those early days, so I’d go by Shanks’s pony (a British idiom meaning to walk!) to the places that were close at hand: the Happy Valley and Bramhall Park. Both these locations, in northern England, had the Ladybrook as an artery of life coursing through them. I soon knew to look in the holly trees to find roosting tawny owls, and I knew where I could flush the woodcock from its resting place in a damp spot on the trespassing side of a barbed-wire fence I never did see one upon the ground. I knew the little copse where the lesser-spotted woodpeckers nested, and the bend in the Ladybrook where the kingfisher sat on a stick above the water. I knew when the willow warblers and chiffchaffs were due to arrive from Africa, and it gave me a thrill to hear their songs again. Old friends returned.

In Praise of Birding Your Local Patch

Soon enough, I found a network of birders who took me away from my local patches to see different birds that seemed exotic to me, but I always had the Ladybrook to fall back on. Fast-forward 50 years, and I’m returning to my habits of old. I determined many years ago that I would mostly restrict my birding pursuits to my home county. I know plenty of birders who drop everything to chase a rare bird at the far ends of the state and beyond. As a youth, I did my fair share of chasing, but now it seems counterproductive to me. Burning fuel to accelerate climate change is only hastening the demise of wildlife; but there’s a new trend in birding that I welcome. Some birders, rather than focus on a state or county list, look for birds within five miles of their home, and many walk or ride bikes in their pursuit.

I’m fortunate to live within a mile of Elings Park. Some mornings I walk there, and some I drive the hills are a bit steep for cycling. I invariably go to the south side of the park, where the habitat looks unprepossessing. At this time of year, there’s a lot of bare earth and dried grasses, but it greens up quickly after the first decent rain. A recently added feature is the acre that has been set aside for plant restoration, and that has attracted birds that usually wouldn’t stick around. If I can, I get to the park before the dogs arrive with their humans. Racing dogs scatter birds far and wide. There have been some surprising birds this fall. A green-tailed towhee, a bird of high mountain meadows and sagebrush, stuck around for three days. Another desert bird, a sage thrasher, stayed for longer. A rare Lucy’s warbler and a Tennessee warbler graced the fennel patches for a day or two. There are usually a few horned larks at the park in the fall, but this year has been exceptional, with flocks of nearly 75 birds being seen. Unfortunately, the larks are quite skittish, and as soon as the dogs and bikes start making the rounds of the trails, they are off to quieter places. One day, the larks were joined by a chestnut-collared longspur, a ground dweller that nests

in the dry prairies and winters well to the south of us. Many came to look for the bird, but few saw it.

One of the highlights of the fall up at the park was coming face to face with a burrowing owl. Another day as I was walking along, I flushed a brown, cryptically colored bird, and for a moment I thought it was the owl again then I noted the small size, the fluttery flight, and the narrow wings. It came down to the ground only 30 yards away at the base of a bush, and I was able to creep up without again putting it to flight. It proved to be a common poorwill, a nocturnal bird, much like an owl in coloration, but with very different feeding habits. The poorwill, along with the nighthawks and the European nightjars, belong to the family Caprimulgidae, and they are all somewhat similar in appearance. The members of the family are referred to as “goatsuckers,” based on a superstition that goes back 2,000 years or more. As you can see in the photo, the beak is quite small, but these birds have enormous gapes; they are like the whale sharks of the bird world. They use their huge mouths to catch flying insects. All nocturnal creatures are mysterious, and people came up with folklore to explain their strange appearance. In the 300s BCE, Aristotle wrote about the harm that these birds could do to goats, and in 77 AD, Pliny the Elder wrote: “The Caprimulgi (so called of milking goats) are like the bigger kind of Owsels [Thrush]. They bee night-theeves; for all the day long they see not. Their manner is to come into the sheepeheards coats and goat-pens, and to the goats udders presently they goe, and suck the milke at their teats. And looke what udder is so milked, it giveth no more milke, but misliketh and falleth away afterwards, and the goats become blind withall” (C. Plinius Secundus. The Historie of the World. Book X. Translated by Philemon Holland, 1601).

Our common poorwill, which I’m sure has never tormented a goat, is largely a bird of the deserts, but they do breed quite widely in our county. The name is derived from the call, a far-carrying poor-willip, that can be heard on warm spring and summer nights. The status of the birds in winter, however, is little known because of an amazing adaptation. Poorwills are capable of going into a torpor to survive cold nights when there are no insects flying. Scientists have discovered that they can lower their body temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit and reduce their oxygen consumption by more than 90 percent.

The Elings Park poorwill stuck around for a couple of days and was even heard calling on the first night of its stay. Where it is now is anyone’s guess; it could even still be in the park, but good luck with finding it! There are many benefits to regularly visiting your local patch: You get to witness the seasonal comings and goings of various species, to know the resident birds and learn from their behavior, and there is always a chance you will come across an unusual visitor.

Hugh Ranson is a member of Santa Barbara Audubon Society, a nonprofit organization that protects area birdlife and habitat and connects people with birds through education, conservation, and science. For more information, see SantaBarbaraAudubon.org.

Story and photos by Hugh Ranson, Member of the Santa Barbara Audubon Society

Horned larks have been unusually plentiful this fall; will they stay for the winter?

The cryptically colored common poorwill is rarely seen during the day.

The green-tailed towhee is a rare bird on the South Coast.

Burrowing owls have been seen in unusual places this fall, including over the ocean.

New Carpinteria Store Brings Wellness Products to the Neighborhood

Wellness has a new home in Carpinteria. The Longevity Lab, a wellness storefront, hosted its grand opening on November 2. Located at 5036 Carpinteria Avenue, the business welcomed the community with open arms, inviting visitors to experience their saunas, cold plunges, yoga, and much more.

Gary Binkow, one of the founders and the current operator of the store, previously launched the online wellness website, The Swell Score, three years ago. The term “swell” refers to the “science of wellness,” as Binkow describes it.

For his latest venture, Binkow decided to deliver the wellness products directly to the hands of customers by opening up the brick-and-mortar shop. “We hope to be a great beacon for people to come find alternative holistic health solutions,” said Binkow. Customers are invited to explore a range of products, from organic mattresses to sample-sized versions of items like shampoo and laundry detergent perfect for trying before committing to fullsized products. The store also offers water and air filtration systems, supplements, as well as beauty and skincare products. The portable saunas and toothpaste are two of the biggest sellers so far.

to identify the most harmful ingredients in products in order to avoid them.

From Trash to Treasure for Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation

While Peter Martin’s children’s book career may have materialized later in life, his knack for storytelling was omnipresent. It all started when his children, Hannah and Gavin, were young, and he would host nighttime story times. They would give him a topic, “and I just made it up on the fly,” Martin recalls. He enjoyed creating these imaginary worlds for his children. “But I never thought about writing stories down until a little later.”

It was this beloved nighttime tradition that inspired the idea for his first and second children’s books, Dragons on the Purple Moon and The Last Lost Forest, respectively. These books mark the beginning of his series, following characters Anna and Avi (he took the middle letters from his children’s names to create the characters) as they navigate different adventures, each time walking away with an important lesson, which is often the power of working together.

The Longevity Lab Is an Outgrowth of The Swell Score

What’s more, Binkow strives to provide an educational experience for visitors by sharing the benefits of the products something that was missing when the business relied solely on its online presence. “Being able to talk to people about what the benefits are of some of these products is something I craved,” he said.

by Clarissa Rios

Entering the wellness space can be overwhelming, as it demands time and effort to inform oneself on the variety of products available. According to Binkow, he aims to help individuals save their time by offering “health products that have been vetted, tested, and verified.” The Longevity Lab works with a toxicologist and medical review team to curate the best line of products with the lowest toxic load. For their collection of personal care items, the team works alongside environmental toxin specialists

The Longevity Lab also provides customers with a screening service where individuals can bring in product labels to be scanned for the presence of harmful ingredients using an AI system. Binkow aims to ensure that individuals know exactly what ingredients are in the products they use. Specifically, in the cosmetic industry, he warns about the prevalence of “greenwashing,” where companies use misleading labels to falsely claim that a product is eco-friendly or “green.” In the event that The Longevity Lab is unable to process a screening in-house, the team offers to send the label to another facility for testing, ensuring that the customer is well-informed on the ingredients of their product.

Looking ahead, The Lab plans to offer educational classes and events where individuals can learn somatic healing techniques and how to make their own products at home. Binkow also looks forward to hosting prominent wellness experts to do book signings.

The Longevity Lab, 5036 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpin-

Peter

His new book, The Mystery of Trash Island, released on October 24, written by Martin and illustrated by Santa Barbara artist Danuta Bennett, follows Anna and Avi as they set off on yet another adventure, this time through a trash portal in their backyard. “I always deal in portals,” Martin jokes. The idea for the book came to him after his experience seeing “oceans of trash” on television. He thought of an idea for a story and an opportunity to educate children about an important topic. “Kids have got amazing minds and amazing imaginations,” he says.

Martin Inspires Young Minds with New Book TheMysteryof TrashIsland

by Tiana Molony

The Mystery of Trash Island follows Anna and Avi, who land on Trash Island. The trash monsters there are worried that the island is overflowing with trash, and they task Anna and Avi with finding a solution to the mess. They must concoct an “elixir of the earth” by combining pool water and snow and ice from the tallest mountains in the world to formulate an antidote to the trash problem. “I wanted it to be an organic solution to the problem,” says Martin. He also wanted to educate children about recycling “so that we don’t keep adding to these islands of trash that are actually in the oceans right now.”

The book, which is suitable for infants to 9-year-olds, also features an interactive ele-

ment where children can match the name and location of each continent. For this book, he hopes to inspire children to use their imaginations and see “what we can do to reduce the amount of plastic in the world.” Martin, who is now a number-one international best-selling author, previously worked for 33 years running aerospace programs with a Fortune 100 company. But after his son was diagnosed with brain cancer and prevailed, he decided to retire early and start writing children’s books. “My son getting cancer was kind of the impetus,” he shares. All proceeds from The Mystery of Trash Island and Martin’s other books go to Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation. Martin regularly holds story times for Teddy Bear Cancer children, during which he reads his books. I attended one of his story times, where he read The Mystery of Trash Island. He always ends these story times with the same inspirational quote: “Let your imagination run wild, reach for the stars, and make your dreams come true.”

see petergmartin.com.

Gary Binkow at his new store, The Longevity Lab, in Carpinteria CLARISSA RIOS

Author Peter Martin

Brick-and-Mortar

A Glowing Wonderland of Flora and Fauna

It’s not easy to upstage the moving mass of an 18-foot-tall giraffe, or the impossibly vibrant plumage of a scarlet macaw.

But every night for the next two months at the Santa Barbara Zoo, the daytime stars are given a run for their money by the glowing menagerie of ZooLights, now in its third year and bigger and brighter than ever.

ZooLights Returns Bigger and Brighter Than Ever

by Tyler Hayden | Photos by Ingrid Bostrom

Thousands of handcrafted, silkcovered lanterns fill the grounds, from a desert scene down near the pavilion with meerkats, lizards, and peek-a-boo pygmy owl, to a pair of grizzlies catching salmon up by the lawn.

Along the paths and tucked into dark spaces are strobing butterflies, roaring dinosaurs, and creeping vines that culminate in a tower of pitcher plants with mosquitos that must be three feet long. Everywhere you look is something to ogle at.

There are plenty of interactive activities, too swings, seesaws, and a stationary bike that lights up LED fireworks will keep active kids occupied. Thirsty adults can enjoy wine and beer for sale at strategic points along the way.

On a recent preview night, we barely got past the arch of birds, bugs, and reptiles at the gate. The 2-year-old with us stopped dead in his tracks and stared. And it only got better from there.

We all squealed at the hummingbirds and honeybees, and then spent an inordinate amount of time at the chomping plants. With their big lips and prominent teeth, they looked like the piranha plants from Super Mario Bros., or Audrey II from Little Shop of Horrors, depending on your generation.

Snacks were needed, and available. And thank goodness the play area stays open. Only two of us could cram inside the oversized eggs, but we all slid on cardboard down the turf hill before waving

island foxes.

The 2024 ZooLights at the Santa Barbara Zoo

VIRTUAL

FOOD DRIVE

Donate to our new virtual food drive.

Thanks to the Foodbank's purchasing power every $1 you donate turns into $5 worth of nutritious groceries. This enables us to supply more nourishing food and holiday staples for our neighbors in need to share with their loved ones!

Learn More or Donate at:

foodbanksbc.org/VFD2024

TURKEY DRIVE

Want to donate poultry or other holiday staples?

Neighbors can drop off turkeys at the Santa Maria Warehouse location from:

NOVEMBER 1ST TO 22ND

Donations will continue to be accepted after November 22nd and will be distributed in December!

Santa Maria Warehouse Hours:

Monday through Friday 7 AM – 3 PM

Drop off at Santa Maria Warehouse:

490 W. Foster Rd. Santa Maria, CA 93455

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Breaking the International Coastal Cuisine Wave

Revamped and Rejuvenated Harbor Restaurant Aims to Elevate Even More

BY GEORGE YATCHISIN | PHOTOS BY INGRID BOSTROM

Walking into the recently revamped, reconsidered, rejuvenated Harbor Restaurant, it sort of feels like you’ve entered the dining room of a Viking cruise ship. Perched on Stearns Wharf, you are as much on the water as any building can be. The wide expanse of windows offers you a full view of the marina, the slope of the Mesa, and, as the evening extends, a sunset view, given which way west points on our edge of the Pacific. Each table, now, has its share of the view in a room of wood, white walls, and booths with a charming, mid-century modern swirl of green and brown. It’s clean and niftily Nordic.

And it’s all according to the plan of the new ownership group: couples John Thyne and Olesya Thyne, and Gene Sanchez and Carolina Jimenez. “Our focus has been to bring the Harbor Restaurant back into the hands of the locals,” Sanchez says. “Talking to people, it’s been 20 years since some have come to the pier to this quote-unquote ‘tourist trap.’ We want to change that.”

The historic location has definitely seen its highs and lows. Back in 1926, it was the original Santa Barbara Yacht Club, and through the decades, it had been owned by Hollywood’s Ronald Colman, then the Castagnola clan, until a fire on the wharf destroyed the building in 1973. After eventually being rebuilt, from 1981 to 2022 it was owned first by the Williams family and then by John Scott (also owner of Harry’s Plaza Café, among other iconic spots).

“In 1995, it cleared $26 million in sales,” Thyne says, “but that was no longer the case, especially after COVID.”

While getting everything up to code, modernizing, and lightening the mood Olesya Thyne, who led the interior revamps, says the goal was “to avoid the old, dark, steakhouse feel it had” upping the food was even more important. Enter new Executive Chef Gonzalo Del Pino. Having trained around the world with the likes of Martín Berasategui at the Paradisus Palma Real in the Dominican Republic, and Gordon Ramsay at Pétrus in London, the Chilean-born Del Pino is a perfect match for the “international coastal cuisine” of the new menu.

“Our hope is to make the dishes from everywhere with the best local ingredients from here,” is how Del Pino puts it. “Every single day, we work on new dishes and techniques. Currently I’m working on fermentations, which are Nordic, but then I’ll put that on a ceviche it’s a fusion.” Given his South American roots, it’s little surprise the menu offers a ceviche redolent with green leche de tigre and also a yellowfin tiradito that is a Peruvian take on sashimi with a coconut green curry sauce and chili oil kick.

The tidy menu Del Pino makes clear that it’s not big so that it’s easier for the kitchen to nail each and every dish does have some range, from steakhouse staples like prime rib, steak tartare, and a seafood tower, to a lobster-cake Caesar, arroz socarrat with octopus, a chilpachole broth, and clams. (Socarrat is the crunchy rice part of paella; chilpachole is a zippy Mexican stew.)

To add further to the variety, the property still

sports Longboard’s Grill on its openair second floor. With the peanutsfor-shelling gone forever, the space has been cleaned up, too, but remains a casual, above-ocean perch. “You can get a five-star dinner with an amazing chef at the Harbor,” Thyne says, “or go upstairs and watch a game, have some beers, and eat lots of lobster rolls.” Sanchez is quick to point out there’s the lounge area, too, for “bites with a drink.” The cocktail list, available throughout the first floor, is seriously considered, with delights like a Stearns Wharf (cachaca, mezcal, house honey syrup, strawberry purée, house ginger syrup) and the Alameda Padre Serra (rye, blood orange, basil, house honey syrup, peppercorn, maraschino cherry).

As for the future, the team hopes to make the Harbor the spot for people’s special events, from anniversaries and birthdays to holiday dinner deals on Thanksgiving, the Parade of Lights, and Christmas. They’ve even started a Sunday brunch. Also in the works are a coffee shop and a grab-and-go for yet more convenience and to lure in strolling tourists.

That said, the group surely has grand ideas for the beloved, yet clearly needing their love, spot. “It’s one of the few restaurants in Santa Barbara that’s more upscale,” Olesya Thyne said. “It’s a place where you can bring a first date to impress them. And you can feel more like you’re in Los Angeles or New York or St. Tropez.”

John Thyne, perhaps leaning on his legal skills, delivered this rousing summation: “Times when the Harbor was not just one of the greatest restaurants in Santa Barbara, not just in California, but in the world. We want to get back to that and exceed it.”

Some highlights from the international coastal cuisine menu at the Harbor Restaurant

Wine and specialty cocktails complement the menu.

John Thyne and Olesya Thyne are half of the new partnership owners at the Harbor Restaurant. The other partners are Gene Sanchez and Carolina Jimenez.

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Smoke Taint Concerns Linger After Lake Fire

Bad mezcal with a hint of soiled diaper.

This is not the tasting note anyone wants to find on a bottle of $50 grenache, but that’s about what a smoke-tainted sample of grapes grown near this past summer’s Lake Fire smells and at least for the bold tastes like.

Certain Pockets Near the Summertime Wildfire Reporting Damaged Grapes and Flawed Ferments

BY MATT KETTMANN

Frequency Wine Co.’s Zac Wasserman dropped a tiny bottle of affected wine off at my house a couple of weeks back, alongside a bottle of last year’s clean version. After investigating the bad one, I decided to just save the good one for later. There was no need for a direct comparison.

“Smoke taint” is the phrase for when a wildfire’s plumes inundate a vineyard so much that smoky compounds permeate the grapes, leaving slightly toasty to rather odd to downright disgusting smells and tastes in the finished wine. Thankfully, despite Santa Barbara County’s penchant for wildfires, this is not something many vintners here have been forced to reckon with, due mostly the fortunate timing and distance of recent blazes.

Thanks to climate change, though, smoke taint is now knocking on more cellar doors. In Santa Barbara wine country, it banged for a number of vineyards and their grape-buying winery clients when the Lake Fire erupted above Zaca Lake on July 5. By the time it was contained almost three weeks later, it had burned nearly 40,000 acres almost entirely across the Los Padres National Forest, and above thousands of acres of Santa Ynez Valley vineyards.

the winery’s other sources of fruit, particularly for pinot noir and chardonnay in the Sta. Rita Hills, were not impacted at all.

While smoke taint is relatively new for Santa Barbara vintners, the open acknowledgment of it was definitely cutting-edge for the industry at large. That email surprised many, and was quickly applauded by others.

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Concerns arose at that time. The hope was that, because the fire came before the grapes went through veraison a critical maturation point in which they turn color from green to gold or red the impacts would be minimal. By and large, that appears to be true for most of Santa Barbara County, where the bulk of vineyards, from the Sta. Rita Hills to Happy Canyon, appear to have been adequately far from steady smoke.

But as harvest went forward, it quickly became apparent that smoke problems did exist. The most public acknowledgement came on October 14 from Fess Parker Winery, which emailed its club members to say that the 2024 harvest from Rodney’s Vineyard was negatively impacted by the Lake Fire.

“Out of concern, we tested the various blocks extensively and many of them came back positive for high levels of smoke taint,” it read. “These results have led us to make the difficult decision to not harvest and produce wine from any of the red grape varietals grown on our estate vineyard this year. While this is terribly disappointing, we simply won’t take the chance of compromising the quality of our estate programs under the Fess Parker and Epiphany labels.”

The email went on to explain that the white grapes from Rodney’s remained viable. It also emphasized that

When I spoke to Fess Parker Winery’s president Tim Snider a week after the email went out, he was pleased that they did it. “It seemed pretty obvious that we should share that outcome with people and especially our team,” he explained. “We wanted to make sure our team was prepared to properly answer questions as questions started to arise.” He always wanted to make sure everyone knew that it was a “localized” incident. “It’s this single vineyard, but it’s not affecting broad swaths of Santa Barbara County, and definitely not our chardonnay and pinot noir,” said Snider. “We were thoughtful in terms of how we were conveying the point.”

Turning Tide winemaker Alisa Jacobson thought Fess Parker’s admission was the right move. “It’s better than being scared or hiding about it,” she said. “That’s not gonna help.”

Having founded the state’s smoke-taint task force she was actually watching firefighters battle the Lake Fire above her Santa Ynez vineyards when I interviewed her for that story Jacobson wants winemakers to be more forward-thinking when it comes to all things smoke taint. She openly talked about her concern for this vintage, how she treated her whites and rosés more gently so as to not extract bad compounds, and how she ran a number of “smoke buckets,” which are small fermentations to test for taint.

“It was a learning experience, and people are still going to be learning,” she said. “It will be an ebb and flow of winemakers making decisions on what areas they feel like are more impacted.”

Just because there’s a little taint, it doesn’t mean the lot is all bad. “It’s something you can at least work with if you have the right tools and knowledge ahead of time,” said Jacobson, noting a large gray area in this analysis. “If you’re able to be preventative, you’re just fine.” Jacobson didn’t take a massive hit herself. “Where I

was getting fruit from was not that heavily impacted,” she said.

Frequency’s Wasserman, meanwhile, was not so lucky. He initially lost about 40 percent of his usual tonnage due to smoke taint at vineyards near the fire’s epicenter. After looking at the map of the fire and seeing that some of his main sources were nearby, he was very much concerned, so drove past the closed road signs to see for himself. “It was toxic,” he reported.

He started running fermentation tests as soon as the grapes had enough sugar, as the smoke compounds tend to release and show themselves when fermented. “People were telling me, ‘You’re crazy, why are you testing?’ ” recalled Wasserman. “But I don’t have investors or anything like that. If I don’t make good wine, my daughter won’t eat.”

Immediately, the results came back high, and the reds he tested were worse. (Hence the mezcal-diaper sample.) He shared those results with each vineyard so that they could use the data in any insurance filings down the road. (Starting next year, vineyards will be able to enhance their policies with the new Fire Insurance Protection–Smoke Index, or FIP-SI, endorsement, which was introduced to growers statewide during a November 14 webinar.)

The historic Zaca Mesa Vineyard was one such property, and Wasserman said they handled the complicated issue diplomatically. When I talked to the 125-acre estate’s president Stewart Cushman, the only thing he really felt comfortable about saying publicly was, “We’ve experienced significant loss.”

Wasserman is proud of how he approached the vintage for Frequency, but fears for others. “I spent a lot of money on the test results, but I saved a ton because I didn’t bring in bad fruit,” he said. “There are gonna be wineries that have smoke taint who are oblivious to this problem. It’s going to rise through the vintage.”

Because he was proactive, Wasserman found enough fruit to produce nearly a full vintage, eventually buying grapes from other vineyards around the Santa Ynez Valley. Some sources were even as close to the fire as the Alisos Canyon appellation, revealing how narrow in scope the impacts may be after all.

“I was ahead of the curve, and I was testing this before anyone was talking about it,” he said. “I hate anxiety. I tackle problems head-on. I sniff them out and find a solution.”

The Lake Fire burned nearly 40,000 acres almost entirely across the Los Padres National Forest, and thousands of acres of Santa Ynez Valley vineyards.

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Giovanni’s Pizza Returning to Goleta

Giovanni’s Pizza, which departed Goleta in April 2008, is making a comeback. Reader Eric M. let me know that the eatery, which has locations on upper State Street and in Carpinteria, will be coming to the Goleta Shopping Center, home of Target. The address will be 6831-B Hollister Avenue, just to the right of Sam’s To Go, which is the former home of Lucky Dragon, which closed in September 2020. I spoke with Giovanni’s flagship location, and they confirmed the news and said that they are hoping to open in July 2025. On a side note, last July, I wrote that Pickles & Swiss would be moving to this same exact Hollister Avenue address next year. I will update you soon about their true new home.

PICKLES & SWISS CLOSES: On October 6, 2012, Paseo Nuevo welcomed the arrival of a new deli named Pickles & Swiss at 811 State Street. Sadly, the downtown location has now closed after 12 years in business. “I wanted to let you know after careful consideration and strategic planning, we made the decision to close our downtown location in order to pave the way for our relocations,” says coowner Karyn Montgomery. “We are embracing change and seeking out improved circumstances that will help us thrive. We look forward to Goleta next year, and still believe in Santa Bar bara as we will consider reopen ing in Santa Barbara at some point in the future. We really love our customers and will see you soon, and also a big ‘Thank you, John’ for your support, and with everything that you do for especially the food industry, because every local business matters everywhere.” The Goleta location of Pickles & Swiss closed last summer with a new location yet to be announced.

a.m., happy hour on weekdays from 3-5 p.m.,” says owners Greg and Brad Finefrock. “Our menu features 55 highly addictive apps, salads, burgers, sandwiches, pizzas, and tacos to pair with 30 local craft beers on tap and 17 fresh juice cocktails. We look forward to serving you!”

THE CHASE UPDATE: A fire started on the morning of October 13 in a storage room at The Chase Restaurant, 1012 State Street, and firefighters were able to put out the blaze within a half-hour. I recently spoke with co-owner Nicole Bitar, who told me that the iconic eatery will not be able to reopen this year and that they have a backup plan in the works. “Chase always has a great Christmas, and we are super sad that we can’t do that this year,” says Bitar. “But we still want to do something because we want give people a place where they can take pictures, so we have the outside that we can use. We are hoping that we can open the front doors and decorate The Chase to the nines and let people come take pictures, have fun, and enjoy some outdoor music. Maybe, if [the City of Santa Barbara] lets me, I have a food truck with [my other restaurant] Via Maestra, and we want to be able to do some of our food-truck food right outside of The Chase to help generate some income as we start rebuilding.”

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GOLETA FINNEY’S OPENING DECEMBER 2: Last December, I broke the news that Santa Barbara’s wildly popular Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen at 35 State Street is coming to Goleta’s Camino Real Marketplace where Hollister Brewing Company used to be at 6980 Marketplace Drive. “Our team is excited to introduce ourselves to the great community of Goleta and the home of the Gauchos! Finney’s grand opening is on Monday, December 2, with doors opening at 11

OLIO E LIMONE TURNS 25: “Since November 15, 1999, we’ve been on an incredible journey. Join us in celebrating Olio e Limone Ristorante’s quarter-century of flavors, memories, and moments shared with our amazing community,” says owner Elaine Morello. “To all our loyal guests who have made us a part of your table, grazie mille we wouldn’t be here without you!”

BENVENUTO! Local pizza icon Giovanni’s is returning to the Goodland next year.

FREE WILL ASTROLOGY by

Rob Breszny

ARIES

WEEK OF NOVEMBER 21

LIBRA

(Mar. 21-Apr. 19): Award-winning Aries filmmaker Quentin Tarantino was born and raised in the U.S. But he has said, “I don’t make movies for America. I make movies for planet Earth.” I applaud his expansive perspective and recommend you cultivate your own version of it in the coming weeks. You will generate good fortune for yourself as you enlarge your audience, your range of influences, and your sphere of activity. It will be an excellent time to transcend previous notions of who you are and what your life’s assignments are. The frontiers are calling you to open your mind wider than ever as you leap to the next higher octave of your destiny.

TAURUS

(Apr. 20-May 20): “Earth knows no desolation. She smells regeneration in the moist breath of decay.” Author George Meredith said that, and now I’m conveying it to you. Why? Because you’re entering a phase when you will have maximum power to ensure that decay leads to regeneration. My advice: Instead of trying to repress your awareness of what’s decomposing, tune into it energetically. The sooner you embrace the challenging but interesting work to be done, the faster and more effective the redemption will be. Here’s your battle cry: Turn rot into splendor!

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20): Mercury will be your slippery but sticky companion in the coming weeks, Gemini. Whether or not you believe he is a literal god who abides in the spiritual realm, I trust you will acknowledge that he is a vivid archetype. He symbolizes forces that facilitate communication and promote connection. Since he is constantly traveling and conversing, he also represents boundarycrossing and thresholds. I encourage you to summon his assistance whenever you want to lubricate links and foster combinations. He can help you unify disparate influences and strengthen your network of allies.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22): Utility poles and telephone poles may seem to be indestructible towers, but they have a limited life span. A prime factor in their gradual demise is woodpeckers. The birds drill holes that over time weaken the wood. Their handiwork allows moisture to seep in, causing rot, and creates access points for small animals to burrow in and cause further disintegration. I bring this to your attention because I want to encourage you to launch a woodpecker-like campaign against any seemingly impregnable structures that oppress and restrict you. It might take a while to undermine their power to interfere with your life, but now is an excellent time to begin.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22): As an American, I’m jealous of how many festivals the Japanese people celebrate. By some estimates, there are more than 100,000 events every year an average of 274 per day! They may feature music, theater, dancing, entertainment, karaoke, sumo matches, games, delicious food, colorful costumes, spiritual observances, and parades of floats and shrines. If you are a Japanese Leo, you’re in luck. The astrological indicators suggest that in the coming months, you should take extra advantage of your culture’s revels, parties, and social merriment. If you’re not in Japan, do your best to fulfill your cosmic mandate to frolic and carouse. Start as soon as possible!

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The Flintstones was an animated TV comedy show broadcast in the U.S. from 1960 to 1966. It was colossally silly and wildly popular. It portrayed cavemen and cavewomen living suburban lives in the Stone Age with dinosaurs as pets and cars made of wood and rocks. The chirpy theme song for the show was stolen from a piano sonata written by the classical composer Ludwig van Beethoven. In the coming weeks, Virgo, I invite you to steadily carry out the opposite of that conversion. Transform what’s daft or preposterous into what’s elegant and meaningful. Change superficial approaches into righteous devotions. Move away from trifling diversions and toward passionate magnificence.

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Even if you’re not a professional writer, I invite you to compose three lyrical messages in the coming days. One will be a psalm of appreciation for a person who enchants your imagination and inspires you to be your best self. Another will be a hymn of praise that you address to yourself a gorgeous, expansive boast or an outpouring of gratitude for the marvel and mystery of you. The third salutation will be an address to a higher power, whether that’s God, Goddess, Nature, your Guardian Angel, Higher Self, or Life itself. If you can find it in your brave, wild heart to sing or chant these exaltations, you will place yourself in close alignment with cosmic rhythms. (PS: In general, now is a fantastic time to identify what you love and express your feelings for what you love.)

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The Greek term pharmakon has a complicated set of meanings: scapegoat, poison, remedy, and recipe. According to my astrological analysis, all of these could soon be operative in your life. One surprise is that a metaphoric “poison” you are exposed to may ultimately serve as a remedy. Another curiosity is that a scapegoat may reveal a potent recipe for redemptive transformation. A further possibility: You will discover a new recipe for a very fine remedy. I’m not certain exactly how the whole story will unfold, but I’m betting the net effect will be a lot of healing.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The Museum of Broken Relationships is in Zagreb, Croatia. It collects castaway objects left behind after intimate relationships have collapsed. Among its treasures are love letters, wedding rings, jars of bitter tears, stuffed animals, feather-filled quilts, and matching sweaters. Inspired by this sad spectacle, I invite you to create a very different shrine in your home: one that’s dedicated to wonderful memories from times of successful togetherness. Making this ritual gesture of hope and positivity will prepare you well for the potential relationship growth available for you in the coming months.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): It’s the Soul Retrieval phase of your longterm cycle, Capricorn. Have there been people, either alive or dead, who wounded or pirated parts of your treasured essence? Have you experienced painful events that weakened your connection to your inner riches? The coming weeks will be an excellent time to undertake meditations in which you carry out repair and restoration. You will summon curative agents whenever you reclaim lost and missing fragments of your soul. Be aggressive in seeking helpers who can synergize your own efforts.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The Wistaria Vine in Sierra Madre, California, is the world’s biggest blooming plant. Spread over an acre, it weighs 250 tons and teems with more than 1.5 million blossoms. I propose we regard it as your inspirational symbol for the coming months. Why? I expect you will be more abundantly creative and generative than maybe ever before. Your vitality will overflow. Your vigor will be delightfully lavish and profound. Homework: Start planning how you will wield and manage all that lushness.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Piscean playwright and songwriter Robert Lopez is the only person to have won all four of the following awards more than once: Oscars, Tonys, Emmys, and Grammys. He was also the youngest person to have won all four. I propose we make him your inspirational role model in the coming weeks and months. According to my astrological analysis, you are primed to ascend to new levels of accomplishment in your chosen field and to be acknowledged for your success. Think big! Then think even bigger.

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SR STAFF Systems Eng, Continental Autonomous Mobility US, LLC, Carpinteria, CA. Design & develop automotive solutions to coordinate

contracts and architects agreements. Audits invoices, analyzes Sales and Use Tax requirements, and liaises with departments, central offices, and vendors to make necessary corrections. Reviews supplier statements and resolves related issues. Reqs: Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience. Reqs: Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience. 1‑3 years Administrative experience. High level of competency in written and verbal communication. Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to use standard computer systems including email, Microsoft Word, and Excel. Ability to take initiative and exercise strong problem solving skills.1‑3 years

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Note: Satisfactory criminal history background check. Pay Rate/Range: The budgeted salary range is $28.44 to $29.78/hour. The full salary range is $28.44 to $40.76/hour. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF OFFICE ADMINISTRATION

RESIDENTIAL AND COMMUNITY LIVING

including verbal and written communication, active listening, critical thinking, persuasiveness, advising, and counseling to effectively motivate others. Skills to evaluate issues and identify resolutions. Strong service orientation with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities. Notes: UCSB Campus Security Authority under Clery Act. Satisfactory criminal history background check.

Pay Rate/Range: $80,000 to $96,500/ year. UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https:// policy.ucop. edu/doc/4010393/ PPSM‑20. For the University of 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 #74432

BAKER

CAMPUS DINING

LABORER (CUSTODIAL)

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

Provides analytical and administrative support in the areas of office management and resident services, quarterly and annual Move in/Move out of Apartments (approx. 5,000+ residents) and cross department collaboration. Oversees 3 complex offices providing services to student residents living in 8 unique apartment complexes. Additionally, provides services to staff, faculty, and University guests occupying the West Campus Cottages, Sierra Madre Staff and Faculty Apartments, and units affiliated with the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics. Supervises 3 career Administrative Services Coordinators managing the offices. Coordinator for RCL’s annual Move‑In/Move‑out for the 8 apartment complexes. Works in collaboration with RCL Lead staff, University & Community Housing Services, Operations, Parking Services, Conference Services, Dining, Mail Services, Ucen, etc. on services provided to residents. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training. 1‑3 years college/university administration, or equivalent. Interpersonal skills

Performs culinary duties such as mixing doughs and batters, shaping yeast breads and rolls, making pizzas, decorating desserts and preparing icings and fillings, serving up to 1,500 meals per shift. Insures that assigned responsibilities are accomplished and that high standards of food quality, service, sanitation and safety are met at all times. Assists with student training, food production and sanitation. Reqs: High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience. 1‑3 years: Knowledge of and experience with basic cooking/baking techniques. Knowledge of safety and sanitation regulations regarding proper food handling. Ability to read and write English for the purpose of preparing food from recipe guidelines and producing reports. Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations including addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication needed for recipe development and other required functions. Or Equivalent combination of education and experience. Notes: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work standing for up to 8 hours per day. Satisfactory criminal history background check. Hiring/ Budgeted Hourly Range: $20.05/ hr‑ $22.58/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 #74414

Under the supervision of the Assistant Superintendent, performs a variety of custodial tasks and other related duties. Handles all heavy lifting and moving tasks, the moving of all furniture out of classrooms, offices, labs, and the replacement of all furniture. Required to perform custodial duties in zone, and campus‑wide as necessary. Reqs: Ability to perform heavy manual tasks and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to perform a variety of unskilled manual tasks; and perform other related duties as required. Notes: Hours may vary. Special conditions: a) Visual acuity: Eyesight correction to 20‑20. b) Depth perception: Average depth perception. c) Hearing: Ability to effectively hear and comprehend oral communication. d) Sense of smell: Ability to distinguish smells of various chemicals used in the cleaning process and to detect odors emanating from potentially hazardous conditions. e) May be required to wear an UCSB‑provided uniform. Maintain a valid CA driver’s license, a clean DMV record and enrollment in the DMV Employer Pull‑Notice Program. Budgeted Pay Rate/Range: $22.89 to $29.62/hourly

The full salary range: $21.59 to $30.19/ 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 #71693

LEAD LABORER

RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS

Serves as working lead for team of Sr. Custodians, Sr. Building Maintenance Worker, student employees and seasonal workers, working various assignments. Responsible for work assignment and quality, safety, employee training, building security, oversight of special projects and maintenance tasks, emergency response and customer service. Orders and distributes supplies. Also responsible for employee time cards and equipment maintenance for building. In compliance with HDAE 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 a success in a multi‑cultural society. Works in an environment which is ethnically diverse and culturally pluralistic. Works in a team environment. Reqs: Minimum 3 years of custodial or maintenance work experience in an institution and/or commercial setting. Example: College Residence Hall, hotel, resort, or school. Demonstrated ability to work effectively

with others as a team. Experience in a customer service environment. Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse work force. Ability to communicate and work effectively with staff and others such as, employees from other departments, students, parents, project managers, conference organizers, etc. Some computer experience, including Microsoft Office programs. Organizational experience. Ability to motivate staff and maintain positive morale. Notes: Hours and schedule may vary 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: 27.33 ‑ $32.66/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 #74214

Market Research Analyst– Gather & analyze data, conduct research & intelligence. Min Req; 2 yrs exp as Mrkt Res Analyst, Mkt Mngr, Mkt Specialist or related OR Bach degree in Mkt Research, Communications or related. Salary $51168/yr. Mail resume to jobsite: De Guzman Corporation 2959 State St., Santa Barbara, CA 93105 Attn: R. De Guzman

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

Action Employer, and all

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

PHYSICAL THERAPY SUPERVISOR STUDENT

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

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EMPLOYMENT (CONT.)

2 physical therapists, a physical therapist specializing in orthotics (independent contractor), 1 physical therapy assistant, a physical therapy aide and an office manager. Duties include but are not limited to: designing the master schedule, managing equipment, ensuring patient satisfaction, managing staff issues and providing direct outpatient care to UCSB students. Reqs: Must have a California Physical Therapist license with specialization in outpatient orthopedic therapy. Bachelor’s Degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Master’s Degree or Doctorate from an accredited postgraduate program. Experience in orthopedic physical therapy rehabilitation. Experience in pelvic floor and postural restoration. Notes: Mandated reporting requirements of Child Abuse and Adult Dependent Abuse. Student Health requires that clinical staff must successfully complete and pass the background check and credentialing process before the start date. To comply with Santa Barbara County Public Health Department Health Officer Order, this position must provide evidence of annual influenza vaccination, or wear a surgical mask while working in patient care areas during the influenza season. Per California Code of Regulations Title 8, Section 5199 Aerosol Transmissible Disease Standard requires; upon hire and annually thereafter Tuberculosis (TB) screening for all employees. The method of testing is determined by past medical history and any current symptoms. Per Cal/OSHA regulations and UCSB Campus Policy, all UCSB personnel who use respiratory protection equipment shall be included in the UCSB Respiratory Protection Program and required to complete respirator fit testing upon hire and annually thereafter, completed by UCSB Environmental Health & Safety. Any HIPAA or FERPA violation is subject to disciplinary action. Student Health is closed between the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays. Hiring/ Budgeted Salary Range: $101,100/ year ‑ $146,700/year. Full Salary Range: $101,100/year ‑ $192,300/ year. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy. ucop. edu/doc/4010393/PPSM‑20. For the University of California’s Anti‑Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/ Anti‑Discrimination. Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job #69547

SMALL ENGINE

MECHANIC

RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS

Responsible for maintenance and repair of all motorized small engine equipment in HDAE. Maintains a preventative maintenance program. Documents and maintains repair records, and training records, as required by HDAE, EH&S & OSHA. Will comply with the department safety and illness program as implemented by supervisor and /or co‑workers. Interacts as a team member with sensitivity towards a multi‑cultural work environment. Professional Expectation/Attitude Standard/ Customer Service: Promotes customer service programs in the Grounds unit to residents/clients. Assists with the development and maintenance of a work environment that is conducive to meeting the mission of the organization. Participates in staff training and development workshops and retreats as determined by the supervisor. Reqs: Minimum of 2 years of experience working on small engines, ride‑on mowers, electric carts, and tractors in an institution and/or commercial setting. Minimum of 2 years of experience working on

small gasoline and battery‑powered engines, ride‑on mowers, electric carts, and tractors in an institution and/or commercial setting. Ex. College Residence Hall, Hotel, resort, school. Basic computer experience Ability to install outdoor equipment Ex. BBQ grills, trash receptacles, bike racks, benches. Experience in a customer service environment. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to communicate and work effectively with diverse clientele such as employees from other departments, students, parents, etc. Maintain a safe and organized work area. Notes: Maintain a valid CA driver’s license and a clean DMV record. May be required to work shifts other than Monday ‑ Friday 7:00 am ‑ 3:30 pm, to meet the operational needs of the department. Satisfactory conviction history background check. Hiring/ Budgeted Hourly Range: $26.86 ‑ $30.06/hr. UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https:// policy.ucop. edu/doc/4010393/ PPSM‑20. For the University of California’s Anti‑Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/ doc/1001004/Anti‑Discrimination. Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job #70879

SR. BUILDING MAINTENANCE WORKER

RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS

Under the general supervision of the Residence Hall Manager, performs senior building maintenance tasks on a regular and continuing basis and performs custodial work for University owned Residence Halls, Apartments and Dining Commons. May perform other duties as assigned to meet the operational needs of the department. May work shifts other than Monday through Friday in order for the department to cover seven‑day service. Reqs: One year experience as a Building Maintenance Worker, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 1‑3 years of a combination of related education, experience, and training. Training in the basics of plumbing repairs, patch and painting, simple beginning carpentry repairs, and simple (non‑licensed) electrical repairs. Experience making apprentice level repairs in plumbing, patch and paint, carpentry, and electrical. Basic knowledge of the safe use of maintenance equipment such as drills, saws, cordless screwdrivers, and some drain snakes. Experience as an exceptional customer service representative with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with diverse student and family clientele. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others as a team. Notes: May work shifts other than Monday through 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 Employer Pull‑Notice Program Satisfactory criminal history background check. Pay rate/range: $24.11 to $29.39 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 #74233

STUDENT AFFAIRS COORDINATOR

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY & BIOCHEMISTRY Provides academic and instructional support for all undergraduate, graduate and doctoral emphasis program services within the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry. Provides administrative support, including, but not limited to: planning department events, graduate recruitment, and other outreach activities; quarterly course coordination, course evaluation coordinating and processing, process BARC course fees; manages department articulation process, and ordering program and instructor supplies. Assists the undergraduate and graduate advisers with advising enrolled and prospective students on all aspects of their academic experience. Solely responsible for the administration of the departmental Disabled Students Program, which requires substantive knowledge of University, College, and departmental policies and procedures and the ability to interpret from various academic and administrative offices. Assists with preparation of digital and print materials, uses social media platforms to connect with students, alumni and community members to promote the department and its programs, and department website maintenance. Works collaboratively and in coordination with the Undergraduate and Graduate Advisers, Student Affairs Manager, Department Chair and Business Officer in a team environment to complete administrative tasks related to graduate and undergraduate matters in the department. Reqs: Familiarity with Academic Advising or Peer Mentoring. Bachelor’s Degree in related area or equivalent experience and/or training. Notes: Some evening and or weekend hours will be required for special annual events. Satisfactory conviction history background check. The budgeted salary range is $25.77 to $31.00/hr. The full salary range is $25.77 to $43.58/hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/ PPSM‑20, https://policy.ucop.edu/ doc/1001004/Anti‑Discrimination. Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu, Job # 74390.

STUDENT EXCHANGES SPECIALIST

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA

EDUCATION ABROAD PROGRAM

The University of California hosts Reciprocity students from over 100 institutions in approximately 30 countries. Students are nominated by partner universities, under the provisions of specific contractual agreements, to attend one of the 10 University of California campuses for up to one academic year. Students remain enrolled at their home university while also enrolled as no‑fee‑exchange, non‑degree at the host UC campus. The Student Exchanges Specialist coordinates access to academic resources for Reciprocity students from partner universities to ensure necessary progress toward their home institution degrees. Directs applications throughout the UC system, honoring the mandate of UCEAP for proportional campus distribution and respecting the integrity of a student’s academic program as defined by the curriculum of the partner university. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training. Three or more years of experience in

international education programs. Notes: The UCEAP Systemwide Office is located in Goleta, CA (near the UCSB campus). Type of work arrangement eligibility: Hybrid. On‑site presence will be required for leadership and staff meetings, delegation visits, training sessions, etc. The University is unable to pay or reimburse expenses prohibited by University policy, including travel expenses associated with commuting to the designated office. Satisfactory conviction history background check The budgeted salary range is $58,600 to $69,500/yr. The full salary range is $58,600 to $100,800/yr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information: https://policy. ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM‑20 and https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/ Anti‑Discrimination. Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 74443

STUDY CENTER FINANCE MANAGER UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA

EDUCATION ABROAD PROGRAM

Provides direct supervision, along with technical, and supervisory guidance to professionals and skilled technical employees, with responsibility for quantity and quality of work. Serves as an advisor to the Budget and Finance unit and UCEAP. Analyzes and resolves problems, interprets policies, and demonstrates solid subject matter knowledge as an internal consultant. Responsible for developing and executing objectives and goals, as well as defining the process by which to meet goals. Monitors progress of work to achieve short and long‑range objectives. Participates in the development and monitoring of policies and procedures for financial data management. Ensures the accuracy, control, and reporting of financial data. Ensures adherence to cash and payment handling policies and procedures. Meets all government reporting and auditing requirements for related financial activities. Ensures that the appropriate internal controls are addressed, maintained, and strengthened to protect University resources. Provides direction to staff according to established policies and management guidance, Recommends changes to policies and practices. Identifies risks and responds accordingly. Provides priority setting and workflow analysis. Supervises staff to ensure accountability and stewardship of department resources in compliance with UCEAP’s goals and objectives. Responsible for the overall management of the Study Center Finances section of UCEAP’s Budget and Finance Unit. Supervises and delegates work to the Financial Analyst and Finance Accountants and assumes all responsibility to lead the financial activities of 24 Study Centers worldwide, in 20 countries, compromising approximately 59% of UCEAP’s overall annual budget, in coordination with other supervisors and staff in the organization. Leads and directs section operations including accounting responsibilities, accounts payable duties, general ledger, customer service, Study Center funding activities, Study Center expense report processing, and communications with a variety of section customers. Applies thorough knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources. Works within a complex accounting environment involving global monetary exchange rates, multiple fund types and cost centers, diverse accounting systems, and considerable financial analysis and reporting. Applies advanced knowledge of financial transactions and financial systems, as well as related policy, accounting, and regulatory compliance requirements, both

SERVICE DIREC TORY

domestically and abroad. Annually develops and analyzes accounting data and assists with the preparation of 24 Study Center budgets and 358 program budgets for over 5,300 students across the 9 undergraduate UC campuses. Accurately and precisely prepares budgets to meet strategic objectives, designed for successful financial aid packaging; assists the Financial Aid offices across the system to prevent the need for repackaging. Serves as a member of the management team within the Budget and Finance Unit and acts in the absence of the Director in Study Center finance matters as needed. Plans, develops, writes, and coordinates operational schedules and reference manuals. Responsible for policy development and operational effectiveness relating to Study Center finances, including demonstrated ability to screen applications, interview candidates, and either make selection decisions or recommend individuals for hire domestically and abroad. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training. Notes: The UCEAP Systemwide Office is located in Goleta, CA (near the UCSB campus). Type of work arrangement eligibility: Hybrid. On‑site presence will be required for leadership and staff meetings, delegation visits, training sessions, etc. The University is unable to pay or reimburse expenses prohibited by University policy, including travel expenses associated with commuting to the designated office. Satisfactory conviction history background check The budgeted salary range is $85,400 to $93,000/yr. The full salary range is $85,400 to $156,800/yr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information: https://policy. ucop. edu/doc/4010393/PPSM‑20, https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/ Anti‑Discrimination. Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 74446

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To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: NANCY L. MARTIN A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: JOE MARTIN in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara. THE PETITION requests that (name): JOE MARTIN 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: 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.

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ESTATE OF: MARY H. GARTON No.: 24PR00631

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: MARY H. GARTON,

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

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 1/16/2025 AT 0900 a.m. Dept: 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 1100 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Anacapa Division.

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

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

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE‑154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer 11/05/2024 by Monica Buenrostro, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Andrew Miller; 1505 E. Valley Road, #B, Santa Barbara, CA 93108; 805‑969‑4451

Published: Nov 14, 21, 27 2024.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER

ESTATE OF: ALVINN L. WALLACE No.: 24PR00643

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: ALVINN L. WALLACE A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: MARSHA WALLACE‑SATTERLEE in the Superior Court of California,

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11. “Everybody Loves ___ Sunshine” (one of Kamala Harris’s “favorite albums of all time”)

14. Dr. Scholl’s purchase

15. ___-chef (second-incommand in the kitchen)

16. Ball ending?

17. Defeating Dad by a lot?

19. Vote (for)

20. Shopping bag 21. Company whose cookies are purportedly made by elves

23. Not only that

Trash can resident 28. “Insecure” creator Rae 29. Indicates 31. Cruise the pubs 33. Skater Harding

Cook, but not enough 36. Sault ___ Marie, Michigan

37. Passes up

39. “___ da” (all-purpose Scandinavian-American phrase)

42. What fog comes on, in a Sandburg poem

44. Prefix for some Goths?

46. Somewhere halfway between noon and 5 p.m.

48. Angry look

50. Avoid

51. Playful river mammal

53. March middle

54. Jefferson Airplane spinoff band of 1969

56. “Please ___ Eat the Daisies”

58. Former soccer prodigy Freddy

59. Canada’s possible national symbol, if there were no maples?

64. Golf score standard

65. Native Brazilian along the Amazon

66. Shocked response to “It’ll happen to all of you”

67. Summer, in parts of Europe

68. “Double Stuf” cookie

69. Foul up intentionally, as a conversation

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2. Rescuer of Odysseus 3. Nashville sch.

Soft and fluffy 5. Hodgepodge 6. “The FreshMaker” 7. Cleopatra’s downfall

8. Dig Dug character with goggles

9. 1970s Dodge Charger (that’s not the new strain of stinging insect)

10. In ___ (existing)

11. Contemptible person got loud?

12. “I wish”

13. Catch deceptively

18. Charades signal

22. Hoopoe, for one

23. Rental units, for short

24. Plunder

25. Fashion that involves trigonometry?

27. Clog up 30. 1909-1912 First Family 32. Heated crime?

35. Calligrapher’s sign of completeness?

38. Words after “word” or “badge” (in some countries)

40. “Punky Brewster” star Soleil Moon ___

41. Antagonists

43. “___ Too Proud to Beg” (1966 song)

45. Run like a squirrel

46. Form for some three-way junctions

47. New Orleans Saints fan’s chant

49. Made smooth

52. Brownish-gray shade 55. Occupied with

“Scream” star Campbell 60. Cancun uncle

“Messenger” material

One of the former Big Four record labels

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LEGALS (CONT.)

County of Santa Barbara.

THE PETITION requests that (name):

MARSHA WALLACE‑SATTERLEE be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 1/23/2025 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: SB5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 1100 Anacapa Street PO Box 21107 Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Anacapa Division.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the

hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58 (b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE‑154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer 11/12/2024 by Monica Buenrostro, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Penner & Purves, PC: Stephen E. Penner; 1215 De La Vina Street, Suite K Santa Barbara, CA 93101;

805‑965‑0085

Published: Nov 21, 27. Dec 5 2024.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER

ESTATE OF: GUIDO SIGISMONDI No.: 24PR00636

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held

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

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

Proposals must meet the requirements and descriptions outlined in the RFP, available through the City of Goleta’s PlanetBids Vendor Portal. The CE DBE Goal for this project is 21%. Proposal requests were posted October 10, 2024 on PlanetBids. Proposals must be received no later than 3:00 p.m., November 25, 2024.

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Please submit any questions regarding this Request for Proposals through the City of Goleta’s PlanetBids Vendor Portal Online Q&A no later than 3:00 p.m. on November 18, 2024.

Published: Santa Barbara Independent November 14, 2024 & November 21, 2024

COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 In the Board of Supervisors’ Hearing Room Santa Maria, CA

The meeting starts at 9:00 a.m.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to consider recommendations regarding the introduction of an Ordinance amending speed limits specified in County Code Sections 23-15, 23-15.2, 23-15.3, 23-15.4, 23-15.5, 23-15.6, 15.7, 23-15.8 and 23-15.9, First, Second, Third, & Fourth Districts.

This item is to consider the amendment of Santa Barbara County Code Sections 23-15, 23-15.2, 23-15.3, 23-15.4, 23-15.5, 23-15.6, 23-15.7, 23-15.8, and 23-15.9, pertaining to speed limits on various roadways in the First, Second, Third, & Fourth Supervisorial Districts

For current methods of public participation for the meeting of December 3, 2024, please see page two (2) of the posted Agenda. The posted agenda will be available on Wednesday prior to the above referenced meeting for a more specific time for this item. However, the order of the agenda may be rearranged or the item may be continued.

Please see the posted agenda and staff reports available on the Wednesday prior to the meeting at http://santabarbara.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx under the hearing date or contact the Clerk of the Board at (805) 568-2240 for alternative options.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors by 4:00 PM on Monday before the Board meeting. For information about these services please contact the Clerk of the Board at (805) 568-2240.

in this court as follows: 1/23/2025 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 1100 Anacapa Street P.O. Box 2107 Santa Barbara, CA 93121‑1107. Anacapa Division.

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 11/08/2024 by Monica Buenrostro, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Alexander Saunders; 15 W. Carrillo St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101; 805‑699‑5086

Published: Nov 21, 27. Dec 5 2024.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER

ESTATE OF: KAZUYA MAYEDA No.: 24PR00645

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 1/30/2025 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 1100 Anacapa Street P.O. Box 2107 Santa Barbara, CA 93121‑1107. Anacapa Division.

Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer 11/12/2024 by Monica Buenrostro, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: James F. Cote, Esq. 222 East Carrillo Street, Suite 207, P.O. Box 20146, Santa Barbara, CA 3120‑0146; 805‑966‑1204

Published: Nov 21, 27. Dec 5 2024.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER

ESTATE OF: KAREN E. FRYKLUND No.: 24PR00646

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: KAREN E. FRYKLUND

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: PETITIONER RICHARD K, FRYKLUND in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara. THE PETITION requests that (name): RICHARD K. FRYKLUND be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 2‑6‑2025 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: SB 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 1100 Anacapa Street PO Box 21107 Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Anacapa Division.

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 11/14/2024 by Nicolette Barnard, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Charles J. Brash: Law Office of Charles J. Brash; 24405 Chestnut Street, Suite 207, Newhall, CA 91321; 661‑254‑5100

Published: Nov 21, 27. Dec 5 2024.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER

ESTATE OF: JOHN GARNER RETTIE

No.: 24PR00529

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

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

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

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are

available for examination in the file kept by the court.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58 (b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE‑154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer 11/7/2024 by Monica Buenrostro, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Dana F. Longo; 820 State Street, 4th Floor, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; 805‑966‑7000 Published: Nov 21, 27. Dec 5 2024.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: BRENT H. MANCHESTER No.: 24PR00651

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: BRENT H. MANCHESTER; BRENT HARRISON MANCHESTER

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 02/06/2025 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 1100 Anacapa Street PO Box 21107 Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Anacapa Division.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or

file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58 (b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE‑154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer 11/14/2024 by Monica Buenrostro, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Christine P. Roberts; Mullen & Henzell L.L.P., 112 E. Victoria Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; 805‑966‑1501 Published: Nov 21, 27. Dec 5 2024. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: GUIDO SIGISMONDI (AKA GUIDO PAUL SIGISMONDI) No.: 24PR00636

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: GUIDO SIGISMONDI (AKA GUIDO PAUL SIGISMONDI)

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: DANTE SIGISMONDI in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara. THE PETITION requests that (name): DANTE SIGISMONDI be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 01/23/2025 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: SB 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 1100 Anacapa Street PO Box 21107 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.

LEGALS (CONT.)

for Special notice form is available from the court clerk. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer 11/18/2024 by Monica Buenrostro, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Dana F. Longo; 820 State Street, 4th Floor, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; 805‑966‑7000 Published: Nov 21, 27. Dec 5 2024.

BULK SALE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE

(UCC Sec. 6105) Escrow No. 24201‑HY

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name(s), business address(es) to the Seller(s) are: WASH 4 LESS LLC, 2083 CIELITO LANE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105 Doing Business as: WASH 4 LESS All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the Seller(s) within three years, as stated by the Seller(s), is/are: The name(s) and address of the Buyer(s) is/are: JB SB, LLC, 15332 ANTIOCH ST, #402, PACIFIC PALISADES, CA 90272

The assets to be sold are described in general as: FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, TRADE NAME, MACHINERY, GOODWILL, LEASE, LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS AND COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE, SUPPLIES, TELEPHONE NUMBERS and are located at: 828 BOND AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103 The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at the office of: NEW CENTURY ESCROW, INC., THREE POINTE DRIVE, SUITE 217, BREA, CA 92821 and the anticipated sale date is DECEMBER 13, 2024

The bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2. The name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is: NEW CENTURY ESCROW, INC., THREE POINTE DRIVE, SUITE 217, BREA, CA 92821 and the last day for filing claims shall be DECEMBER 12, 2024 , which is the business day before the sale date specified above. Dated: 11/13/2024

BUYERS: JB SB, LLC, 2963774‑PP SB INDEPENDENT 11/21/24

FBN ABANDONMENT

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 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. 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.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS INVITING SEALED BIDS FOR THE MATILDA PARK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT

City Project Number: 9113

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Goleta (“CITY”), invites sealed bids for the above stated project and will receive such bids via electronic transmission on the City of Goleta Planet Bids portal site until December 30, 2024, at 3:00 P.M. PST. Late proposals will be rejected. No exceptions.

Copies of the Contract Documents and the Proposal Forms for bidding the project, may be obtained from the PlanetBids Website: https://pbsystem.planetbids.com. Proposals which do not acknowledge addendums to the project documents will be rejected.

All communications relative to this project shall be conducted through PlanetBids. Questions about alleged patent ambiguity of the plans, specifications, or estimate must be asked before bid opening. After bid opening, the CITY does not consider these questions as bid protests.

A pre-bid meeting will be held at 321 Matilda Drive Goleta, CA 93117, Monday December 16, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. PST.

It is required that the Bidders have fully inspected the Project site in all particulars and become thoroughly familiar with the terms and conditions of the Bid Plans and Special Provisions and local conditions affecting the performance and costs of the Work prior to bidding and it is recommended that this be done prior to attending this meeting.

Pursuant to California Labor Code Section 1773, the City has ascertained the General Prevailing Rate of Wages in the County in which the work is to be done to be as determined by the Director of Industrial Relations of the State of California. Contractor is hereby made aware that information regarding prevailing wage rates may be obtained from the State Department of Industrial Relations and/or the following website address: https://www.dir.ca.gov/OPRL/2024-1/PWD/Southern.html. The Contractor is required to post a copy of the applicable wage rates at the job site. Attention is directed to Section 7 LEGAL RELATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITY TO THE PUBLIC of the State Standard Specifications.

The California Air Resources Board (“CARB”) implemented amendments to the In-Use Off-Road Diesel-Fueled Fleets Regulations (“Regulation”) which are effective on January 1, 2024 and apply broadly to all self-propelled off road diesel vehicles 25 horsepower or greater and other forms of equipment used in California. A copy of the Regulation is available at https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/sites/default/files/barcu/regact/2022/off-roaddiesel/appa-1.pdf. Bidders are required to comply with all CARB and Regulation requirements, including, without limitation, all applicable sections of the Regulation, as codified in Title 13 of the California Code of Regulations section 2449 et seq. throughout the term of the Project. Bidders must provide, with their Bid, copies of Bidder’s and all listed subcontractors the most recent, valid Certificate of Reported Compliance (“CRC”) issued by CARB. Failure to provide valid CRCs as required herein may render the Bid non-responsive.

Bidders must be registered on the City of Goleta’s PlanetBids portal in order to receive addendum notifications and to submit a bid. Go to PlanetBids for bid results and awards. It is the responsibility of the bidder to submit the bid with sufficient time to be received by PlanetBids prior to the bid opening date and time. Allow time for technical difficulties, uploading, and unexpected delays. Late or incomplete bids will not be accepted.

Bid must be accompanied by a bid security in the form of a money order, a certified cashier’s check, or bidder’s bond executed by an admitted surety, made payable to CITY. The bid security shall be an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total annual bid amount included with their proposals as required by California law.

Note: All bids must be accompanied by a scanned copy of the bid security uploaded to PlanetBids. The original security of the three (3) lowest bidders must be mailed or submitted to the office of the City Clerk at 130 Cremona Drive, Suite B, Goleta, California 93117, in a sealed envelope and be received or postmarked within three (3) City working days after the bid due date and time for the bid to be considered. The sealed envelope should be plainly marked on the outside, “SEALED BID SECURITY FOR MATILDA PARK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.”

The Project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) per California Labor Code Section 1771.4, including prevailing wage rates and apprenticeship employment standards. Affirmative action to ensure against discrimination in employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, or religion will also be required. The CITY hereby affirmatively ensures that all business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this notice and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, or religion in any consideration leading to the award of contract.

This is a federally assisted project and Davis-Bacon (DBRA) requirements will be strictly enforced. Federal Labor Standards provisions HUD-4010 will be incorporated into the successful bidder’s contract and is attached hereto to this bid packet. Contractors, including all subcontractors and apprentices, must be eligible to participate. Federal Wage Determination No. CA20240014-Mod#13 and State of California Prevailing Wage Index 2024-2 are incorporated herein. All labor is required to be paid at a rate not less than the greater of the current Federal Davis-Bacon Prevailing Wage or the State of California Prevailing Wage Determination made by the California Director of Industrial Relations. Review HUD Form 4010, Federal Labor Standards Provisions

This project is also subject to Section 3-Economic Opportunities to Low and Very-Low Income Persons and Business Concerns. Bidders seeking Section 3 preference must submit a Business Certification Form and required documentation. For more information regarding Section 3, visit www.hud.gov/sites/documents/11SECFAQS.PDF

This project is also subject to the requirements of Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act, 41 USC 8301 note, and all applicable rules and notices, as may be amended, if applicable to the Grantee’s infrastructure project. BABA requires that products purchased in connection with infrastructure projects (construction, alteration, maintenance, or repair) funded by Federal financial assistance programs must be produced in the United States. This includes iron and steel, manufactured products, and construction materials. This applies to projects with a total cost of $250,000 or more.

In addition to providing us with all the federally mandated documentation regarding labor, you will be required to provide detailed invoices, receipts, and any other documentation that will prove the expenses are eligible and part of the project.

In accordance with the California Public Contract Code 20103.5 when federal funds are involved in local agency contracts, no bid shall be invalidated by the failure of the bidder to be licensed in California at the time of bid opening. However, at the time of award, the selected contractor shall be properly licensed in accordance with the laws of the State and the City of Goleta. Contractor shall possess a valid Class A - General Engineering Contractor license prior to award of Contract. Said license shall be maintained during the contract period. It is the Bidder’s and Contractor’s responsibility to obtain the correct Contractor’s licenses. Bidders shall be skilled and regularly engage in the general class or type of work called for under this contract.

The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond each in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract Price. Each bond shall be in the forms set forth herein, shall be secured from a surety company that meets all State of California bonding requirements, as defined in Code of Civil Procedure Section 995.120, and that is a California admitted surety insurer.

Pursuant to Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, all contractors and subcontractors that wish to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, or enter into a contract to perform public work must be registered with the DIR. No Bid will be accepted, nor any contract entered into without proof of the contractor’s and subcontractors’ current registration with the DIR to perform public work. If awarded a contract, the Bidder and its subcontractors, of any tier, shall maintain active registration with the DIR for the duration of the Project. Failure to provide proof of the contractor’s current registration pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5 may result in rejection of the bid as non-responsive.

The Contractor Company, including the Responsible Managing Officer (RMO) for the Contractor Company, shall demonstrate a minimum of five (5) years’ experience successfully performing projects of substantially similar type, magnitude, and character of the work bid. The CITY reserves the right to reject all bids, reject any bid that is not responsive to the invitation, or to waive any minor irregularity and to take all bids under advisement for a period of up to ninety (90) working days. Failure to provide proof of the Contractor’s current registration pursuant to Section 1725.5 of the Labor Code may result in rejection of the bid as non-responsive. Failure to comply with enforcement provisions pursuant to Section 1771.4 of the Labor Code may result in a determination that the Bidder is not responsible.

Bids shall remain open and valid for a period of one hundred twenty (120) calendar days after the Bid Deadline.

Pursuant to Public Contract Code section 22300, the successful bidder may substitute certain securities for funds withheld by CITY to ensure performance under the Contract or, in the alternative, request the CITY to make payment of retention to an escrow agent.

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) provides a toll-free “hotline” service to report bid rigging activities. Bid rigging activities can be reported Mondays through Fridays, between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., Eastern Time, Telephone No. 1-800-424-9071. Anyone with knowledge of possible bid rigging, bidder collusion, or other fraudulent activities should use the “hotline” to report these activities. The “hotline” is part of the DOT’s continuing effort to identify and investigate highway construction contract fraud and abuse and is operated under the direction of the DOT Inspector General. All information will be treated confidentially, and caller anonymity will be respected.

Any protest to an intended award of this contract shall be made in writing addressed to the City Clerk prior to the award. Any protest may be considered and acted on by the City Council at the time noticed for award of the contract. To request a copy of the notice of agenda for award, please contact the City Clerk cityclerkgroup@cityofgoleta.org or register on the CITY’s website (www.cityofgoleta.org).

Santa Barbara Independent: November 21, 2024 and November 27, 2024

CITY OF GOLETA

Deborah S. Lopez, City ClerkPublished

LEGALS (CONT.)

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

MANAGEMENT: 2430 De La Vina Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Jacob C Dallas (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jan 1, 2024. Filed by:

JACOB DALLAS with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 24, 2024 . This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E49. FBN Number: 2024‑0002500. Published: Oct 31. Nov 7, 14, 21 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: LARSEN ENTERPRISES: 710 Miramonte Dr Santa Barbara, CA 93109; Arlene J Larsen PO Box 999 Atin‑Tcvient Sierra Madre, CA 91025 This business is conducted by A Trust Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Oct 1, 2023. Filed by:

ARLENE J. LARSEN/TRUSTEE with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 24, 2024 . This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL)

by E67. FBN Number: 2024‑0002505. Published: Oct 31. Nov 7, 14, 21 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: KRUPO APPLIANCE REPAIR, KRUPO APPLIANCE SERVICE, KRUPO

REFRIGERATOR REPAIR, KRUPO

REFRIGERATOR SERVICE: 4704 Park Granada, Unit 195 Calabassas, CA 91302; Krupo, Inc PO Box 9282 Calabasas, CA 91372 This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Apr 1, 2024. Filed by: VLADYSLAV FROLOV/CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 22, 2004 . This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E71. FBN Number: 2024‑0002467. Published: Oct 31. Nov 7, 14, 21 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: LION’S TALE: 1295 Coast Village Rd Montecito, CA 93108; Dry Martini 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 13, 2024. Filed

by: ADAM SANDRONI/DIRECTOR OF FINANCE with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 23, 2024 .

This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E71. FBN Number: 2024‑0002482. Published: Oct 31. Nov 7, 14, 21 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BLOSSOMS & BOUQUETS: 3908 Foothill Road, CA 93013; Maximum Nursery, Inc. 4575 Foothill Road Carpinteria, CA 93013 This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Filed by: WINIFRED VAN WINGERDEN/ PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 22, 2024 . This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E62. FBN Number: 2024‑0002464. Published: Oct 31. Nov 7, 14, 21 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: RADIUS COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE AND INVESTMENTS: 226 E. De La Guerra St, Suite 100 Santa Barbara, CA 93101;

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Design Review Board

Hybrid Public Hearing – In Person and via Zoom Goleta City Hall – Council Chambers 130 Cremona Drive, Suite B Goleta, CA 93117

Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 3:00 P.M.

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

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

For Conceptual/Preliminary/Final Review: Caliber Collision Signage & California Environmental Quality Act 5387 Overpass Road (APN 071-220-035) Case No.24-0037-DRB

Community Assembly parking lot lighting & California Environmental Quality Act 478 Cambridge Drive (APN 069-560-031) Case No. 24-0032-DRB

For Discussion: Citywide Preapproved Accessory Dwelling Unit Program

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

FOR PROJECT INFORMATION: For further information on the project, contact Mary Chang, at (805) 961-7567 or mchang@cityofgoleta.org For inquiries in Spanish, please contact Marcos Martinez at (805) 562-5500 or mmartinez@cityofgoleta.org. Staff reports and documents will be posted approximately 72 hours before the hearing on the City’s website at www.cityofgoleta.org

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

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

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

Publish: Santa Barbara Independent 11/21/24

Radius Group Commercial Real Estate, Inc. This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Nov 26, 2013. Filed by: GENE DEERING/PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 28, 2024 . This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E71. FBN Number: 2024‑0002525. Published: Oct 31. Nov 7, 14, 21 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: SANTA BARBARA TENNIS CLUB: 2375 Foothill Road Santa Barbara, CA 93105; TCSB, 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 1, 2007. Filed by AMBER BOTTELSEN/MANAGING PARTNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 25, 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: 2024‑0002518. Published: Oct 31. Nov 7, 14, 21 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

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

POOL & SPA REPAIR: 1117 Punta Gorda St Santa Barbara, CA 93103; B W Pools, 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 May 1, 1984. Filed by PATRICIA CABALLERO/TREASURER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 23, 2024 . This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E62. FBN Number: 2024‑0002483. Published: Oct 31. Nov 7, 14, 21 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: UNIQUELY PERSONALIZED: 315 Meigs Road, Ste. A130, Santa Barbara, CA 93109; Uniquely Personalized (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 1, 2024. Filed by: NICOLE KOGER/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 18, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E71. FBN Number: 2024‑0002444. Published: Oct 31. Nov 7, 14, 21 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: EQUIPPED FITNESS SOLUTIONS, EFS: 518 E Sola St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103; 805 Fitness 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 Oct 14, 2024. Filed by: WENDY BAKER/VP with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 21, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E67. FBN Number: 2024‑0002459. Published: Oct 31. Nov 7, 14, 21 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DASH ESTHETICS AND BEAUTY: 121 S Hope Ave, Suite 109 Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Tania L Acosta (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: TANIA ACOSTA/PROPIETARIO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 16, 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: 2024‑0002425. Published: Oct 31. Nov 7, 14, 21 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: A MERAKI LOOK: 121 S Hope Ave, Suite 110, Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Virginia M

Samayoa (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: VIRGINIA SAMAYOA/PROPIETARIO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 16, 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: 2024‑0002426. Published: Oct 31. Nov 7, 14, 21 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: YOUNG CONSTRUCTION: 9 Ashley Ave Santa Barbara, CA 93103‑3307; Young Brothers Construction Company (same address) This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Apr 22, 2004. Filed by: JEREMY BEAUCHEMIN/PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 23, 2024 This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E71. FBN Number: 2024‑0002481. Published: Oct 31. Nov 7, 14, 21 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: OBISPO MEDIA: 4683 Atasco Dr Santa Barbara, CA 93110; Juan Y Obispo (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: JUAN OBISPO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 15, 2024 . This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E67. FBN Number: 2024‑0002423. Published: Oct 31. Nov 7, 14, 21 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PFOCUS MARKETING: 555 E. Arrellaga Street, #2 Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Jennifer Pfau (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 21, 2024. Filed by JENNIFER PFAU with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 30, 2024 . This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E71. FBN Number: 2024‑0002549. Published: Nov 7, 14, 21, 27 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: YOLI’S DESIGNS: 890 N Refugio Rd, #5114 Santa Ynez, CA 93460; Yolanda M Moreno (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 YOLANDA MORENO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 16, 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: 2024‑0002435. Published: Nov 7, 14, 21, 27 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: AMARA ENTERPRISES: 4412 Harmony Lane Santa Maria, CA 93455; Ajith P Amarasekara (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 10, 2013. Filed by AJITH AMARASEKARA/ OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 25, 2024 . This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E63. FBN Number: 2024‑0002512. Published: Nov 7, 14, 21, 27 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: KRISTINA RADNOTI COUNSELING: 2558 Borton Drive Santa Barbara, CA 93109; Kristina M Radnoti (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 8, 2024. Filed by KRISTINA RADNOTI with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 17, 2024 . This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E71. FBN Number: 2024‑0002437. Published: Nov 7, 14, 21, 27 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: TOUSSAINT CELLARS: 3879 Nathan Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93110; Paul D Toussant (same address) Gina A Toussaint (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 Apr 28, 2017. Filed by PAUL TOUSSAINT/PARTNER 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: 2024‑0002340.

Published: Nov 7, 14, 21, 27 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: XXIICUTS BOTANICALS: 3015 West Highway 154 Santa Barbara, CA 93441; Hannah M Morand PO Box 698 Los Olivos, CA 93441 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 HANNAH MORAND/ INDIVIDUAL/OWNER &CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 31, 2024 . This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E71. FBN Number: 2024‑0002566. Published: Nov 7, 14, 21, 27 2024.

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STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: TRIANGLE S FARMS/TRIANGLE S RANCH: 397 Winchester Canyon Rd Goleta, CA 93117; Robert T Aparicio 406 Alan Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93109; Deborah A Oxford (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 May 11, 2009. Filed by ROBERT APARICIO/ OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 25, 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: 2024‑0002514. Published: Nov 7, 14, 21, 27 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: C. M. V HOUSE CLEANING: 5338 El Carro Lane Carpinteria, CA 93013; C M V House Cleaning 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 May 12, 2017. Filed by CONSUELO VILLEGAS/ PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 25, 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: 2024‑0002513. Published: Nov 7, 14, 21, 27 2024.

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

LIFESTYLE NEUROLOGY MEDICAL GROUP, INC: 1509 State St Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Empowering Health, Inc 315 Meigs St Suite A‑194 Santa Barbara, CA 93109 This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Filed by ERIN M. PRESANT/PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 1, 2024 . This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E40. FBN Number: 2024‑0002580. Published: Nov 7, 14, 21, 27 2024.

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

HARMONY STUDIO: 130 S Hope Ave F127, Suite 110 Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Maria V Chavez 2046 Modoc Road Apt 6 Santa Barbara, CA 93101 This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Nov 4, 2024. Filed by MARIA VICTORIA CHAVEZ with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 4, 2024 . This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E40. FBN Number: 2024‑0002590. Published: Nov 7, 14, 21, 27 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: SB FIX IT: 257 San Nicholas Ave Santa Barbara, CA 93109; Malcom T Cross PO Box 23523 Santa Barbara, CA 93121 This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Oct 22, 2024. Filed by MALCOM CROSS/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 22, 2024 . This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E49. FBN Number: 2024‑0002474. Published: Nov 7, 14, 21, 27 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: EIDER STUDIO: 1485 East Valley Road, Studio 8 Santa Barbara, CA 93108; Carabetta & Sanders LLC PO Box 5427 Santa Barbara, CA 93150 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 17, 2018. Filed by GEORGE L. SANDERS/MANAGING MEMBER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 4, 2024 . This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E57. FBN Number: 2024‑0002595. Published: Nov 7, 14, 21, 27 2024.

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STATEMENT

FILE NO. FBN2024‑0002339

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DHE TRANSPORTATION, 1344 White Court, Santa Maria, CA 93458 County of SANTA BARBARA AAA Cooper Transportation, 1751 Kinsey Road, Dothan, AL 36303 This business is conducted by a Corporation The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 07/30/2024. AAA Cooper Transportation S/ Michelle Lewis, CFO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 10/07/2024. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/27/24

CNS‑3864844# SANTA BARBARA

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. FBN 2024‑0002359

The following person(s) is doing business as: MR. JENSEN, 85 W HIGHWAY 246 1018 BUELLTON, CA 93427, County of SANTA BARBARA. ERIK JENSEN, 85 W HIGHWAY 246 1018 BUELLTON, CA 93427 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/ ERIK JENSEN This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 10/08/2024. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/27/24 CNS‑3864571# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE

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CA 93436, County of SANTA BARBARA. DEN‑MAT HOLDINGS, LLC, 1017

W CENTRAL AVENUE LOMPOC, CA 93436, DE

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/ MARC GORDON, PRESIDENT

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 10/17/2024.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/27/24

CNS‑3863923# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. FBN 2024‑0002397

The following person(s) is doing business as: 4KELP, 330 MOHAWK RD SANTA BARBARA, CA 93109, County of SANTA BARBARA. KELP SKINCARE LLC, 330 MOHAWK RD. SANTA BARBARA, CA 93109

This business is conducted by A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on AUG 01, 2024

/s/ JUSTIN MACNAUGHTON, MANAGING MEMBER

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 10/11/2024.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/27/24

CNS‑3866813#

SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

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

NATURE: 351 Paseo Nuevo, 2nd Floor #1031 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Beate Kirmse (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 20, 2024. Filed by BEATE KIRMSE/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 25, 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: 2024‑0002520. Published: Nov 7, 14, 21, 27 2024.

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STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: CHEGG SKILLS: 31 Penn Plaza, 12th Floor, 132 West 31st St New York, NY 10001; Thinkful, Inc. (same address) This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Mar 4, 2024. Filed by WOODIE DIXON, JR, PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 21, 2024 . This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E57. FBN Number: 2024‑0002457. Published: Nov 7, 14, 21, 27 2024.

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

BUILDERS: 590 E Gutierrez Street Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Reed Interiors Construction 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 Dec 7, 2020. Filed by ROMAIN DOUSSINEAU/ 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 E62. FBN Number: 2024‑0002379. Published: Nov 7, 14, 21, 27 2024.

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

PAINTING: 934 Devereux Dr Ojai, CA 93023; Joseph B Vogel (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 4, 2024. Filed by JOSEPH

VOGEL/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 4, 2024 . This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E66. FBN Number: 2024‑0002331. Published: Nov 14, 21, 27. Dec 5 2024.

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STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BGDC: 6175 Malva Avenue Santa Barbara, CA 93117; Billy Goodnick PO Box 20334 Santa Barbara,CA 93120 This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jan 1, 1990. Filed by BILLY GOODNICK/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 30, 2024 . This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E71. FBN Number: 2024‑0002561. Published: Nov 14, 21, 27. Dec 5 2024.

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

360: 1709 San Pascual Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Axel S Marchesan (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 16, 2024. Filed by AXEL

MARCHESAN/SOLE PROPRIETOR with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 23, 2024 . This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E71. FBN Number: 2024‑0002487. Published: Nov 14, 21, 27. Dec 5 2024.

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

CONSULTING LLC: 6598 Sand Castle Pl Goleta, CA 93117; Glass Lake Consulting (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 24, 2024. Filed by RICHARD

BABLLEW/PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 6, 2024 . This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E71. FBN Number: 2024‑0002626. Published: Nov 14, 21, 27. Dec 5 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: TILL DEATH DO US PARTY: 1120 Cuesta Street Santa Barbara, CA 93460; Ashley Gheno PO Box 850 Los Olivos, CA 93441 This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jan 1, 2024. Filed by ASHLEY GHENO/ INDIVIDUAL 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 E57. FBN Number: 2024‑0002341. Published: Nov 14, 21, 27. Dec 5 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HONOR NUTRITION: 4028 Invierno Drive, B Santa Barbara, CA 93110; Kathryn M Parker (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 KATHRYN M. PARKER/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 22, 2024 . This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E63. FBN Number: 2024‑0002460. Published: Nov 14, 21, 27. Dec 5 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: WILD LOTUS SKINCARE: 4656 Gerona Way Santa Barbara, CA 93110; Sierra K Piazza (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 28, 2024. Filed by SIERRA PIAZZA/BUSINESS OWNER

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with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 5, 2024 . This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E71. FBN Number: 2024‑0002607. Published: Nov 14, 21, 27. Dec 5 2024.

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STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: WHEELS IN MOTION SANTA BARBARA: 6466

Hollister Ave Santa Barbara, CA 93117; Wheels In Motion Inc. 9710 De Soto Ave. Chatsworth, CA 91311 This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Filed by ALEZAR

RASSIBI/PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 5, 2024 . This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E40. FBN Number: 2024‑0002605.

Published: Nov 14, 21, 27. Dec 5 2024.

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STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 805 POOP

PATROL: 5277 Calle Barquero Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Marc E Holden (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 28, 2024. Filed by MARC HOLDEN/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 29, 2024 . This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E57. FBN Number: 2024‑0002538. Published: Nov 14, 21, 27. Dec 5 2024.

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

JANITORIAL SERVICES: 432 Nogal

Dr. Santa Barbara, CA 93110; Martin

Torres (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Nov 4, 2010. Filed by MARTIN TORRES/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 5, 2024 This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E62. FBN Number: 2024‑0002596. Published: Nov 14, 21, 27. Dec 5 2024.

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STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: PW STORAGE USA: 224 S Milpas St Santa Barbara, CA 93103; This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Oct 1, 2020. Filed by ERICK CROCKER/MANAGING MEMBER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 5, 2024 . This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E62. FBN Number: 2024‑0002597. Published: Nov 14, 21, 27. Dec 5 2024.

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STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BROWNIES MARKET & DELI, LA BAMBA MARKET & DELI, SOLVANG LAUNDROMAT, MESA PIZZA COMPANY, MESA PIZZA, SIKH CORPS, MEN AGAINST RAPE, INDIAN ASSOCIATION OF SANTA BARBARA, SIKH ASSICIATION OF SANTA BARBARA, WORLDDIARES, GOOD EARTH CREATIONS, BELMONT COMMUNITY CENTER, BRIDE & GROOM FAIR, BAGGIT VEDIC HAVAN, MESA PIZZA IV, MY PIGGY BANK, RONLESSIN, SANTA BARBARA INDIAN FESTIVAL, SURAVI INC, VISHAY SINGH, WORLD SUICIDE ORGANIZATION, I.V. COMEDY CLUB, BE MY BHAI: 435 De La Vina St Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Suravi Incorporated (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 30, 1997. Filed by VIRANDRA SINGH/ PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 18, 2024 . This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E24. FBN Number: 2024‑0002706. Published: Nov 21, 27. Dec 5, 12 2024.

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: RIVIERA BOOKKEEPING: 663 San Ramon Dr Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Meghan B Medina (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on October 21, 2024. Filed by MEGHAN MEDINA/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 31, 2024 . This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E71. FBN Number: 2024‑0002569. Published: Nov 21, 27. Dec 5, 12 2024.

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STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: IVORY FARM: 586 North Refugio Road, Santa Ynez CA 93460; C5 North, LLC PO Box 2248 Orcutt, CA 93457 This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Nov 1, 2024. Filed by DAVID UHLER/ VP FINANCE with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 12, 2024 . This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E71. FBN Number: 2024‑0002642. Published: Nov 21, 27. Dec 5, 12 2024.

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

PSYCHOTHERAPY: 133 E. De La Guerra St, 351, Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Gonzalo Gonzalez (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 GONZALO GONZALEZ/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 30, 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: 2024‑0002557. Published: Nov 21, 27. Dec 5, 12 2024.

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STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: JP TILE: 911 E De La Guerra Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Jorge A Perez (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Oct 23, 2024. Filed by JORGE PEREZ/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 1, 2024 . This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E71. FBN Number: 2024‑0002583. Published: Nov 21, 27. Dec 5, 12 2024.

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

SOLUTIONS RETAIL SERVICES: 909 Fannin St. Suite 3500 Houston, TX 77010; MP2 Energy NE 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 N/A. Filed by LYNN

S. BORGMEIER/SECRETARY with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 4, 2024 . This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E57. FBN Number: 2024‑0002589. Published: Nov 21, 27. Dec 5, 12 2024.

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STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: LIVE WELL MASSAGE: 5118 Hollister Ave Goleta, CA 93117; Kuo Hsiang Huang 20410 Sartell Dr Walnut, CA 91789 This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on November 13, 2024. Filed by KUO HSIANG HUANG/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 14, 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: 2024‑0002666. Published: Nov 21, 27. Dec 5, 12 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s)

is/are doing business as: ICE IN PARADISE FIGURE SKATING CLUB, ICE IN PARADISE FSC, I.P.F.S.C: 6985 Santa Felicia Drive Goleta, CA 93117; Frank E. Anderson (same address) Cary Gren (same address) This business is conducted by A Unincorporated Assoc. Other Than a Partnership Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on October 15, 2015. Filed by FRANK ANDERSON/PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 30, 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: 2024‑0002551. Published: Nov 21, 27. Dec 5, 12 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BLACK OAK HOMES & MORTGAGES: 2102 High Meadow Dr. Solvang, CA 93463; Cristopher R Lapp (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Nov 1, 2024. Filed by CRISTOPHER R LAPP/ OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 18, 2024 . This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E67. FBN Number: 2024‑0002701. Published: Nov 21, 27. Dec 5, 12 2024.

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STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MISSION CITY SANDWICH SHOP: 1826 Cliff Drive, Suite A Santa Barbara, CA 93109; Mesa Ice Cream 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 15, 2024. Filed by PAIGE E SIMANDLE/MANAGING

MEMBER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 12, 2024 . This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E71. FBN Number: 2024‑0002641. Published: Nov 21, 27. Dec 5, 12 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THE RUNI STUDIO, RUMI BUSINESS CONSULTING STUDIO: 7015 Marketplace Drive, #1063 Goleta, CA 93117; RumIII Business Consulting Studio (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 N/A. Filed by SUSMITA SENGUPTA/ OWNER, MANAGER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 14, 2024 . This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E71. FBN Number: 2024‑0002667. Published: Nov 21, 27. Dec 5, 12 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SB MESA NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION, OMNI SB MESA, SB MESA: 315 Meigs Road, #A‑193 Santa Barbara, CA 93109; Our Mesa Neighborhood 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 October 24, 2024. Filed by PAUL L. STERNE/VICE PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 31, 2024 . This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E71. FBN Number: 2024‑0002576. Published: Nov 21, 27. Dec 5, 12 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MIRAMAR HEALTH AND REHABILITATION: 160 South Patterson Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Seagull Lane Healthcare, Inc. 29222 Rancho Viejo Road Suite 127 San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Nov 4, 2024. Filed by SOON BURNAM/ SECRETARY with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 12, 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: 2024‑0002647. Published: Nov 21, 27. Dec 5, 12 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FBN2024‑0002558 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ALPHA AND OMEGA REFRIGERATION, 4366 GUERRERO DR, GUADALUPE, CA 93434 County of SANTA BARBARA Jacob A Dean, 4366 GUERRERO DR, GUADALUPE, CA 93434 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant(s) commenced to

NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A NEGATIVE DECLARATION MONTECITO WATER DISTRICT

583 San Ysidro Road Santa Barbara, California 93108

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the Montecito Water District (District; Lead Agency) has prepared a Recirculated Draft Initial Study-Negative Declaration (IS-ND) for the project listed below pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) State Guidelines §15000 et seq. The Draft IS-ND is being recirculated because changes to the Project Description have been made to incorporate potential single-year transfer agreements of Article 56C (carryover) SWP Supplies from MWD to Homer; such transfer would occur at San Luis Reservoir in Merced County. Anyone desiring to comment on the Recirculated IS-ND may do so in writing within the 30-day public review period commencing November 19, 2024 and concluding on December 18, 2024. All written comments must be received by 5:00 p.m. on December 18, 2024.

Project Title: Water Management Program Agreement between Montecito Water District and Homer LLC

Project Location and Project Description:

The proposed project involves a five-year (2025 to 2029) transfer agreement of SWP supplies between the District and Homer LLC. Under the agreement, the District would annually assess its water supplies and determine whether it has surplus Table A SWP water to transfer. If the District determines it has surplus Table A water, Homer would be obligated to purchase the surplus SWP water at a predetermined unit price. The transfer of Table A SWP supplies would take place at the Banks Pumping Plant (Alameda and Contra Costa Counties). In addition, the project involves potential single-year transfer agreements of Article 56C (carryover) SWP supplies between MWD and Homer during the period of 2025 to 2029. These agreements may be executed in years when MWD determines it has surplus SWP supplies carried over from prior years. The transfer of Article 56C SWP supplies to Homer would take place at the San Luis Reservoir. No new or upgraded physical infrastructure would be required to implement these transfer agreements because the surface and groundwater facilities and connections to Kern County Water Agency and Homer LLC facilities currently exist and are in regular use for delivery of SWP supplies via Kern County Water Agency. Because no new or upgraded physical infrastructure is required, there is no project site that could be included on existing lists of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5.

Environmental Determination: Pursuant to the requirements of CEQA, an Initial Study was prepared, which describes the environmental impacts of the project and concludes the project will not generate a significant adverse impact on the environment. Based on this assessment, a Negative Declaration has been prepared.

Public Comments/Review: In accordance with Section 15073 of the State CEQA Guidelines, the Draft IS-ND is available for public review for 30 days from November 19, 2024 to December 18, 2024 online at www.montecitowater.com or at the District office (583 San Ysidro Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108) during normal business hours. Written comments must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on December 18, 2024 to:

Montecito Water District

Atten: Nicholas Turner, General Manager 583 San Ysidro Road Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Or by email to: nturner@montecitowater.com

LEGALS (CONT.)

transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A.

S/ Jacob Allen Dean, This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 10/30/2024. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk

11/21, 11/27, 12/5, 12/12/24

CNS‑3870519#

SANTA BARBARA

INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

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

SUPERIOR MOVING: 17 Broadmoor Plaza, 2 Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Superior Packing & Moving 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 N/A. Filed by PETER

TAGLES/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 7, 2024 . This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E63. FBN Number: 2024‑0002347. Published: Nov 21, 27. Dec 5, 12 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: MYOPIA DESIGN LLC: 641 Calle Rinconada Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Myopia Design 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 October 23, 2024. Filed by KIMBERLY HAHN/MEMBER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 31, 2024 . This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E71. FBN Number: 2024‑0002571. Published: Nov 21, 27. Dec 5, 12 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GOODLAND TECHNOLOGIES: 7 Willowglen Place Santa Barbara, CA 93105; W Three Industries 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 29, 2019. Filed by KEVIN WELSH/MANAGER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Oct 23, 2024 . This statement expires five years from the date it was

filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E67. FBN Number: 2024‑0002490. Published: Nov 21, 27. Dec 5, 12 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: UMBRELLA ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, THE AIR SHOW NETWORK: 351 Hitchcock Way, Ste B‑200 Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Umbrella Entertainment Group (same address) This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jul 5, 1988. Filed by GREG “JUDGE” SMALES/PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 6, 2024 . This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E67. FBN Number: 2024‑0002617. Published: Nov 21, 27. Dec 5, 12 2024.

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

STEPHANIE PHOTOGRAPHY: 66 Ocean View Ave, Apt #67 Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Janelle Stephanie Koch (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 26, 2024. Filed by JANELLE

STEPANIE KOCH/OWNER/INDIVIDUAL with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 4, 2024 . This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E71. FBN Number: 2024‑0002594. Published: Nov 21, 27. Dec 5, 12 2024.

LIEN SALE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

To satisfy the owner’s storage lien, PS Retail Sales, LLC will sell at public lien sale on November 29, 2024, the personal property in the below‑listed units. The public sale of these items will begin at 08:00 AM and continue until all units are sold. The lien sale is to be held at the online auction website, www.storagetreasures.com, where indicated. For online lien sales, bids will be accepted until 2 hours after the time of the sale specified. PUBLIC STORAGE # 75079, 5425 Overpass Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93111, (805) 284‑9002 Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com.

158 ‑ Burian, Susan; 319 ‑ Burian, Susan; 321 ‑ Arroyo, Magda; 322 ‑ Recchia, Antonio; 324 ‑ Berg, Eloise PUBLIC STORAGE # 75078, 7246 Hollister Ave, Goleta, CA 93117, (805) 961‑8198 Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 015 ‑ Kozlowski, Alan; 094 ‑ Angeles, Gabriel; 307 ‑ Quevedo, Gloria; 348 ‑ York, David; 357 ‑ Kozlowski, Alan; 439 ‑ Pacatte, Maxwell; 505 ‑ Souza, Jacqueline PUBLIC STORAGE # 25714, 7246 Hollister Ave, Goleta, CA 93117, (805) 324‑6770 Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 2222 ‑ Gregory, Chris; 2317 ‑ Jurey, Sherri; 2407 ‑ Thomas, Christopher; 3316 ‑ Castillo, Leonor; 4012 ‑ hani, Ali bani; 4104 ‑ Vargas, Joe; 6401 ‑ Toussaint, Tret; 6422 ‑ Azlein, Noah Public sale terms, rules, and regulations will be made available prior to the sale. All sales are subject to cancellation. We reserve the right to refuse any bid. Payment must be in cash or credit card‑no checks. Buyers must secure the units with their own personal locks. To claim tax‑ exempt status, original RESALE certificates for each space purchased is required. By PS Retail Sales, LLC, 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201. (818) 244‑8080. 11/21/24

CNS‑3871680# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

NAME CHANGE

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.

SUMMONS

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.

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

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 THE NORTH DOOR OF THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1100 ANACAPA STREET SANTA BARBARA, CA

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.

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:

ORDINANCE NO. 24-__U

AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GOLETA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 17.41.030 OF THE GOLETA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE STATUTORILY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT UNDER PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21080.17 (CASE NO. 24-0006-ORD)

On December 3, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. at Goleta City Hall, 130 Cremona Drive, Goleta, California, the City Council of the City of Goleta (“City”) will consider the possible adoption of an Urgency Ordinance that would amend Title 17 (Zoning) of the Goleta Municipal Code related to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs). 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.

If adopted, the Urgency Ordinance will be effective immediately.

Any interested person may obtain a copy of the proposed Urgency Ordinance at the City Clerk’s Office, cityclerkgroup@cityofgoleta.org or by calling City Hall at (805) 961-7505.

Deborah S. Lopez City Clerk

Publish: Santa Barbara Independent, November 21, 2024

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

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

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

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:

LEGALS (CONT.)

NO. 291 IN BOOK 832, PAGE 279 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY;

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 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

T.S. No.: 24‑11732 Loan No.: **2307 APN: 041‑322‑002

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/2/2019. 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.

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 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, 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: EDUARDO MENDEZ, A SINGLE MAN

Duly Appointed Trustee: PRESTIGE DEFAULT SERVICES, LLC Recorded 3/6/2019 as Instrument No. 2019‑0008640 in book ‑‑, page ‑‑ of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of SANTA BARBARA County, California,

Date of Sale: 12/11/2024 at 1:00 PM Place of Sale: AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 1100 ANACAPA STREET, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101

Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $754,370.35 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 249 COOPER ROAD SANTA BARBARA, CA 93109

A.P.N.: 041‑322‑002

should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. ALL CHECKS PAYABLE TO PRESTIGE DEFAULT SERVICES, LLC.

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 (949) 776‑4697 or visit this Internet Website https// prestigepostandpub.com, using the file number assigned to this case 24‑11732. 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 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 (949) 776‑4697, or visit this internet website https:// prestigepostandpub.com, using the file number assigned to this case 24‑11732 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: 10/31/2024

PRESTIGE DEFAULT SERVICES, LLC 1920 OLD TUSTIN AVE. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA 92705

QUESTIONS: 949‑427‑2010

SALE LINE: (949) 776‑4697

PATRICIA SANCHEZ, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER PPP#24‑004482

APN: 035‑050‑034 FKA 035‑050‑34‑00 TS No: CA08000626‑24‑1 TO No: 240288021‑CA‑VOI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED December 1, 2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On December 18, 2024 at 01:00 PM, at the main entrance to the County Courthouse, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on December 21, 2004 as Instrument No. 2004‑0134294, and that said Deed of Trust was modified by Modification Agreement and recorded July 21, 2022 as Instrument Number 2022‑0033241, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Santa Barbara County, California, executed by JOE HARVEY AND VICTORIA HARVEY, HUSBAND AND

WIFE, as Trustor(s), in favor of CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS

MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is” The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 819

MIRAMONTE

DRIVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93109

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $227,942.30 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a

state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you

consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may visit the Internet Website address www.insourcelogic.com or call In Source Logic at 702‑659‑7766 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA08000626‑24‑1. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Notice to Tenant NOTICE TO TENANT FOR FORECLOSURES AFTER JANUARY 1, 2021 You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 702‑659‑7766, or visit this internet website www.insourcelogic. com, using the file number assigned to this case CA08000626‑24‑1 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: November 4, 2024 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA08000626‑24‑1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949‑252‑8300 TDD: 711 949.252.8300 By: Loan Quema, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.insourcelogic.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic AT 702‑659‑7766 Order Number 107552, PUB DATES: 11/21/2024, 11/27/2024, 12/05/2024, SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING Hybrid Public Meeting – Held in Person and via Zoom December 3, 2024 at 5:30 P.M. Accessory Dwelling Units Urgency and Non-Urgency Ordinances (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 City Council will conduct a public hearing to consider adoption of Urgency and Non-Urgency Ordinances to amend Title 17 (Zoning) of the Goleta Municipal Code (GMC) related to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs). 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, December 3, 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 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.

PREVIOUS HEARING: The City’s Planning Commission considered the proposed amendments at a recommendation hearing on November 18, 2024.

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 ordinances are statutorily exempt from CEQA in that they implement 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 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 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 21, 2024