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Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment Julia Bullock,
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Tue, Jan 21 / 7 PM / Lobero Theatre
Julia Bullock joins famed Baroque ensemble Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment for an evening of instrumental showpieces by Vivaldi, Bach and Pachelbel alongside arias by Handel, Lully, Rameau and Purcell that highlight Bullock’s “deeply rich and richly deep” soprano (Los Angeles Times).
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An Evening with Yo-Yo Ma
Reflections in Words and Music
Sat, Apr 5 / 7 PM / Arlington Theatre
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Join cellist Yo-Yo Ma for an evening of music and words as he performs a special selection of his favorite pieces and shares stories illuminating his thinking about art, human nature and our search for meaning.
An Unprecedented Two-piano Collaboration Yuja Wang, piano Víkingur Ólafsson, piano
Fri, Feb 28 / 7 PM / Granada Theatre
“Five stars. It’s hard to imagine a more viscerally thrilling performance.” The Guardian
Two of today’s finest pianists team up on technically and emotionally complex piano works for four hands, ranging from John Adams and Arvo Pärt to Rachmaninoff’s nostalgic Symphonic Dances and Schubert’s Fantasia in F minor.
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Though we honor our Local Heroes each year in our November issue, our annual luncheon brings a special kinship and connection to the good our community is doing. Our Editor-in-Chief Marianne Partridge took to the stage at SOhO and was joined by each of our Local Heroes to honor them once again in person, in our community.
The Indy staff, alongside city officials, friends, and our valued community members, celebrated all that our Local Heroes achieved and what they are continuing to accomplish. From teaching Spanish to protecting our bees and butterflies, bringing joy to people shopping in their store, or bringing the Library Plaza to life, our Heroes have contributed so much to our community! We hope you enjoyed our Local Heroes issue as much as we did, and that, like us, you will continue to celebrate our Local Heroes and our wonderful community this holiday season.
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Supes Clear Path for Miramar Expansion
The Board of Supervisors unanimously denied all appeals against the current iteration of the Rosewood Miramar expansion project on Tuesday, clearing the path for the housing and retail project to finally proceed.
local people or local workers.”
On Tuesday, the Board heard five appeal cases over the period of about four hours. The appeals were filed by neighbors, a hotel workers union, and local nonprofit Heal the Ocean. Issues raised included the impacts of construction to the area, traffic congestion and parking problems, concerns about evacuation feasibility and flood dangers, a lack of fair and impartial hearing, coastal access impacts, coastal zoning regulations, and inconsistencies with Montecito’s community plan.
County Planner Willow Brown outlined each issue in a presentation to the board and provided the county’s assessment of each, finding that none had merit.
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The doors to Louise Lowry Davis Center reopened 12/5 at a ribbon-cutting attended by city staff, councilmembers, and a number of project participants. A full renovation of the center began in 2015 but had been held up first by structural issues and then by COVID-19. Weatherization features added double-pane windows and improved heating and AC systems, and brand-new glass doors replaced the old windows, allowing for clear access into the reconfigured open floor plan. Altogether, the project cost $2.4 million, according to Parks and Rec, which intends for the facility to be used for senior programming and services and private events.
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District 1 Supervisor Das Williams, who represents Montecito, said the scale of affordable housing the project provides will help the community. And thanks to a recent change to the project, the affordable housing will be permanent rather than for the 55 years required by the state
“This is the highest percentage [of] affordable housing [in a] private project that I’ve seen in 20 years in this community,” he said, adding that “76 percent of it has to go to
The current project, led by billionaire and resort owner Rick Caruso and his development team, proposes 26 affordable housing units for the resort’s workforce. It will also include eight market-rate apartments and 17,500 square feet of commercial space to hold up to 12 boutique shops and one café. The project is split over two sites — both currently parking lots.
At Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting, Supervisor Laura Capps also highlighted the numerous changes the Caruso team had made to the plan, based on community feedback, including reducing building heights, reducing the number of market rate apartments from 15 to eight, increased the number of employee apartments from 14 to 26, and reducing the retail space. The meeting adjourned with applause from supporters.
—Christina McDermott
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Surfliner Inn Story Poles Go Up; The Palms Restaurant Approved; Linden Square Coming Soon
by Ryan P. Cruz
The sleepy beach town of Carpinteria is entering a new era, with three largescale projects in the downtown area on the way to give the seaside surf haven an updated look and feel heading into the future.
Last week, story poles went up for the Surfliner Inn, a 36-room hotel and café proposed to be built in a city parking lot adjacent to the Carpinteria train station. The story poles are intended to give the community an idea of the size, bulk, and scale of the updated project plans ahead of its preliminary review with the city’s Architectural Review Board this Thursday, December 12.
The Surfliner Inn has been years in the making, with the city pursuing plans for the public lot for nearly a decade. The current development was selected, and the City Council even approved the early plans back in December 2021, when the proposed hotel had already been the subject of intense debate and a petition with more than 1,000 signatures asking for a citywide vote.
In November 2022, city voters denied Measure T which would have stopped the project by rezoning the land for other uses and the Surfliner was given a second opportunity with a brand-new application.
The 30,000-square-foot hotel will include a café, visitor center, solar panels, and a rooftop deck a feature that is included in all three downtown Carpinteria projects.
The Palms restaurant, just a few blocks up from the location of the Surfliner, isn’t exactly new, but the proposed renovation of the Carpinteria staple will restore the historic exterior of the restaurant while introducing a few new features, such as the skylight atrium through the center of the building and a rooftop lounge bar.
Originally built in 1912 as a hotel and restaurant, The Palms has been the community’s favorite dining hall dating back to the ’60s, known for its dance floor and make-yourown-steak grill. But the restaurant has been shuttered since 2020 after the property was sold by the family of owners.
The new owners, represented by Laurel Perez of Suzanne Elledge Planning and Permitting Services, had originally intended to restore The Palms as a hotel and café, though those plans were abandoned and developers returned this year with a simpler plan to restore the exterior while revamping the inside of the restaurant and adding the rooftop terrace.
The Palms earned the approval of the city’s Planning Commission last week, where commissioners debated whether amplified music
should be allowed on the rooftop bar. The arguments centered on live music, which has caused a few problems in other Carpinteria venues, and whether live performances should be allowed at The Palms.
Eventually, planning commissioners agreed that the restaurant’s rooftop lounge would only allow low-volume background music. Live bands will be prohibited from playing outside, though the restaurant owners could still apply for a permit for events indoors.
Across the street from The Palms, another brand-new project called Linden Square is just about finished with construction, and will look to bring a collection of Central Coast–based restaurants and retailers in the same space. The location will have 30,000 square feet of space, including a rooftop bar area.
Linden Square which will include businesses such as Third Window Brewing Company, Channel Islands Surfboards, Corazón Cocina, Dart Coffee, and Lantern Tree Books has been under construction for the past several months at the former home of Austin’s Hardware in downtown Carpinteria. Project developer Matt LaBrie originally intended to open by the end of this year, though the Linden Square website was recently updated to say the location would be “opening in 2025.” n
The new Agriculture Enterprise Ordinance approved by the Board of Supervisors on 12/10 gives many in rural regions more business bootstraps to pull on, but it also has a “tremendous potential for conflict,” said Supervisor Joan Hartmann. Her District 3 contains the most properties affected by the ordinance: “Some look at the Santa Ynez Valley from the outside and see dollar signs. What we’re trying to do is assist agriculture with the means to stabilize their income.” Rural camping, glamping, and special events of all kinds, as well as ag product prep, farm stands, firewood, and composting all on a small scale are now sanctioned in certain areas.
ELECTION 2024
S.B. City Council will officially have one new member in the New Year, with political newcomer Wendy Santamaria maintaining her lead over incumbent Alejandra Gutierrez for the District 1 Eastside seat, according to certified election results released last week. In the closest of all three council races, Santamaria finished with 46.8 percent of the vote (2,098 votes), Gutierrez received 41.5 percent (1,862 votes), and candidate Cruzito Cruz got 494 votes (11 percent). The other two incumbents running for reelection, Mike Jordan in District 2 (Mesa) and Oscar Gutierrez in District 3 (Westside), won comfortably against their challengers, Terra Taylor and Tony Becerra, respectively. Read more at independent.com/election-2024
INFRASTRUCTURE
Goleta is planning to issue its first pair of tax-free municipal bonds to pay for the support-wall repairs along Cathedral Oaks Road, as well as a $50 million bike and pedestrian pathway that will connect the two halves of the city split by Highway 101. The bonds are intended to raise about $37 million. The pathway is mostly funded, but $19.2 million remains unfunded. The support-wall repair is estimated to cost about $18 million, of which $15.5 million will be funded through the bonds. Read more at independent .com/infrastructure.
PUBLIC SAFETY
The Coroner’s Bureau has identified Joshua Michael Fernandez, 32, of Ventura, as the motorcyclist killed 12/6 in a collision on the southbound Highway 101 in Montecito. The crash occurred around 9:47 p.m. near the San Ysidro Road off-ramp, according to CHP. Montecito Fire responded to the incident and stated that the motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene and no one else was hurt. The right-hand lane of the southbound 101 and San Ysidro off-ramp were closed until early the following morning, according to CHP, which is investigating the crash. Anyone with information can call CHP’s Santa Barbara office at (805) 770-4800.
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CRUZ, CALLIE FAUSEY, JACKSON FRIEDMAN, TYLER HAYDEN, MARGAUX LOVELY, CHRISTINA McDERMOTT, NICK WELSH, and JEAN YAMAMURA
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HOUSING
Reprieve for Senior Mobile Homes
In a vote striking for its unanimity and speed, the Santa Barbara County supervisors voted to extend temporary emergency ban on conversions of seniors-only mobile home parks to mobile home parks open to residents of all ages by another 10 months and 15 days.
Led by North County Supervisor Bob Nelson, the supervisors agreed that the proposed conversion of the seniors-only Del Cielo mobile home estate posed an immediate threat to the county’s limited supply of affordable senior housing. Based on that finding, the supervisors agreed that the temporary conversion ban enacted in November should be extended so that permanent zoning changes could be enacted to preserve such housing.
Del Cielo’s new owners have threatened to sue the county for adopting discriminatory housing restrictions. Supervisor Nelson pointedly noted that the new owners were well aware of the seniors-only restric-
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A mountain biker was airlifted to the hospital 12/7 after going over the side of Romero Trail above Montecito and landing about 150 feet down the hillside. Firefighters with Montecito Fire responded to the incident around 12:37 p.m. With the assistance of Santa Barbara County Fire’s Air Support Unit and the sheriff’s Search and Rescue team, first responders were able to perform a hoist rescue and airlift the 59-year-old man to Cottage Hospital’s ER for injuries related to the fall. The man’s identity and current condition have not been released.
POLITICS
After serving 36 years either as mayor, city councilmember, or city planning commissioner a tearful Sheila Lodge, 95, announced on 12/5 from the city Planning Commission dais that the day’s meeting would be her last, thanking everyone she’d worked with over the years for “the opportunity, the honor, and the privilege of serving this wonderful community.” Lodge was first appointed to the Planning Commission in 1973, served six and a half years on the council, and then three terms as mayor making her not only the first woman ever to hold that office in Santa Barbara but also the longestserving mayor in city history before returning in 2009 to the Planning Commission.
While many Democrats are agonizing over President Joe Biden’s recent decision to issue his son Hunter Biden a blanket pardon for any crimes and transgressions charged or otherwise over an 11-year period, Santa Barbara Congressmember Salud Carbajal said he is not among them. “With a witch hunt of his son all but assured, Joe Biden’s actions as a father and someone seeking to blunt Donald Trump’s agenda of revenge are fully understandable,” Carbajal wrote. Hunter Biden pleaded guilty to charges of tax evasion and of lying about his extensive drug use when applying for a gun permit. President Biden repeatedly stressed that he would not intervene or interfere with the judicial process where his son was concerned and denied he would issue his son a pardon. Read more at independent.com/politics.
tion of the mobile home park when they bought it and are now attempting to claim they did not to bolster their case. He stated he had a written copy of this admission, which, he added, contradicted the owners’ efforts at historical “revisionism.”
Of the 21 mobile home parks in county jurisdiction,11 have seniors-only admission policies. The waiting list for senior citizens seeking affordable housing is exceptionally long as it is. There are nearly 6,000 senior residents on housing authority waiting lists.
The 11 seniors-only mobile home parks provide 1,862 unsubsidized — and relatively affordable —spaces for senior residents.
Five seniors-only mobile home park residents showed up to thank the supervisors for caring and acting so swiftly. If the county cannot adopt new protective ordinances within the next 10 months, the supervisors have the legal latitude to extend the emergency ban on park conversions for an additional 12months. —Nick Welsh
ENVIRONMENT
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) is looking for public input on potential new sites for different types of fish farming, or aquaculture, including eight potential Aquaculture Opportunity Areas in the Santa Barbara Channel that range from 500 to 2,000 acres. The public can review and submit comments on the draft environmental impact statements via the Federal Register through 2/20/2025 or during virtual public listening sessions on 1/23 and 1/28. NOAA Fisheries will assess public comments to prepare its Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statements. See fisheries.noaa.gov.
After a decades-long campaign, the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary (CHNMS) is officially a reality as of 11/30, when it was designated by the Biden–Harris administration. Vibrant marine life within the first Indigenous-led sanctuary’s 4,543 square miles off the Central Coast will now be federally protected from new mining and drilling operations and other risks. The designation also supports climate solutions by promoting the health of kelp forests and other ocean habitats. This sanctuary spanned two generations within the Northern Chumash Tribal Council, whose former chair, the late Fred Collins, first nominated the sanctuary in 2015. The CHNMS is the third largest national marine sanctuary in the U.S. and the first new sanctuary designated in ocean waters in more than 30 years. It will be co-managed by the state and the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians.
A controversial project cleared the federal Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals last month, giving the Forest Service a green light to remove and thin vegetation across 755 acres of forest atop Pine Mountain and Reyes Peak in Los Padres National Forest. Environmental groups had sued the Forest Service in opposition of the project in 2022, but the U.S. District Court ruled against them last year. And, now, the Court of Appeals has too. Implementation of the project can begin once the Forest Service secures funding and hires a contractor to complete the work. Read more at independent.com/environment
Plans for 44-Room Hotel Survive
The Santa Barbara City Council unanimously agreed to deny the appeal of a proposed 44-room hotel near the Santa Barbara train station, upholding the previous approval of the project despite concerns raised over the potential flood impacts of the planned underground parking lot.
The hotel project would merge three parcels on West Montecito Street one of which is currently home to a Ducati dealership and demolish the existing structures to build a 26,500-square-foot, 45-foottall hotel with a rooftop lounge for guests and a 10,000-square-foot parking garage underneath.
In October, the city’s Planning Commission reviewed and approved the project as submitted by Craig Minus of CAM Land Use & Development on behalf of the ownership, the Paul Uyesaka Revocable Trust. An appeal was filed by resident Steven Johnson, who raised four issues with the commission’s findings.
These issues, according to Johnson, included inconsistencies with land-use policies regarding potential flood hazards; incomplete information regarding the mixed-use designation; problems with the subgrade parking lot; and a lack of “sound community planning.”
City Planner Megan Arciniega explained how city staff responded to each of the issues
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and assured the City Council that each of the issues were addressed and the project as proposed aligned with federal, state, and city guidelines.
One of the arguments raised in the appeal pointed to the designation of a hotel as a “mixed-use” development. In the appeal, Johnson cited an early planning document that did not properly mark the plans as “mixed use.”
According to city staff, this mix-up was likely a clerical error, and the hotel with habitable areas, meeting rooms, a rooftop restaurant, and garage for parking was by all applicable standards a mixed-use development.
Architect Clay Aurell of AB Design Studio spoke on behalf of the development team, which he said worked hard to make sure the project would meet all requirements. The underground parking lot, he said, is more expensive to build but was the best option to make the project work at that location.
Councilmember Kristen Sneddon said she had complete confidence city staff had done due diligence with the project, but she asked that there be more clarity with mixeduse projects going forward.
The City Council unanimously denied the appeal and directed staff to return with a resolution reflecting the decision and findings.
—RyanP.Cruz
Parolee Arrested After Multiple Hitand-Runs in Trader Joe’s Parking Lot
ASanta Barbara resident with a lengthy rap sheet was arrested Sunday afternoon after allegedly crashing a stolen car into multiple vehicles at a Trader Joe’s parking lot and fleeing from police.
A witness video shared on Reddit shows a driver police say is Cristian Zanabria, 26, backing into a parked vehicle at the Trader Joe’s on De la Vina Street and narrowly missing shoppers before speeding off. A commenter claimed they saw Zanabria a short time later run a red light on Cabrillo Street, shout a racial slur at a Black family, and almost hit a group of cyclists. The commenter said they followed Zanabria and called 9-1-1 with his location and license plate.
Police spokesperson Sgt. Bryan Kerr said responding officers found Zanabria parked in the middle of Chapala Street and attempted to arrest him. He fled on foot
but was apprehended after a brief pursuit.
Zanabria was booked in County Jail without bail on multiple charges of hit-and-run, DUI, possession of a stolen vehicle, making criminal threats, and parole violation.
Court records show Zanabria has been in and out of prison since he turned 18 with convictions two of which were strikes under California’s three-strikes law for carjacking, assault, and drug possession. He was recently served with a protective order and had previously been ordered to undergo a mental competency evaluation.
Zanabria made local headlines in 2018 when the Isla Vista Foot Patrol arrested him for attempted robbery. His backpack was found below a bedroom window with a onefoot slash in its screen.
Sgt. Kerr said Sunday’s incident remains under investigation. —TylerHayden
A screenshot from a witness video shows a driver police say is parolee Cristian Zanabria (pictured right in a 2018 booking photo) backing into a parked vehicle at the Trader Joe’s on De la Vina Street.
No Butterflies at Butterfly Grove
Misty air, humming insects, rustling leaves, and chirping birds it’s all part of the charm of Goleta’s Butterfly Grove. But this year, there’s one glaring omission: the butterflies.
Last year at this time, the Ellwood Mesa forest was teeming with monarchs, with more than 15,000 counted. By midDecember, that number had climbed to more than 26,000. This year, however, the count is far less impressive since October, the highest two-week count is 34. On Tuesday, it was just four. For hikers hoping to spot even one monarch, the odds aren’t in their favor.
Monarch counts are conducted biweekly during the overwintering season, the period when monarchs migrate to California’s coast in search of warmer weather. December typically marks peak monarch activity, but recent trends show a severe decline.
According to the City of Goleta’s butterfly website, the western monarch population has plummeted by 95 percent since the 1980s. Increasing temperatures, drought, harsher storms, and wildfires are all likely culprits for the dramatic decline.
Ellwood Mesa, in particular, has seen a sharper drop than other overwintering sites. “We believe this is due to degrading forest habitat,” Goleta’s website said. Up at Monterey’s Pacific Grove butterfly site, the numbers have been in the low hundreds.
Walking along the otherwise peaceful trails at Ellwood, hikers can hear the sound of a drill whirring or a truck beeping can be heard. With the main trail closed off for habitat protection projects, such as eucalyptus tree replacements, temporary irrigation systems, and trail repairs, the area sounds almost like a construction site.
But Emma Pelton, senior conservation biologist at the Xerces Society for Inver-
tebrate Conservation, said some preliminary evidence shows that monarchs aren’t deterred by loud noises at established overwintering zones, such as the Ellwood Mesa. Pelton believes it is “highly unlikely” that noise pollution is keeping these butterflies away from the area.
Monarch counts are low across all monarch overwintering sites, with this year’s population count “shaping up to be the second worst year ever recorded across overwintering sites,” according to Pelton. The more probable reason for the widespread single-digit population counts is climate change, the Xerces Society’s website indicates.
On Tuesday, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced plans to add the butterfly to the threatened species list by the end of next year after collecting public comments on the proposal through March 12, 2025. Fish and Wildlife is also proposing 4,395 acres of critical habitat for the western migratory monarch population in seven counties in California, including Santa Barbara. Information about how to submit comments can be found on regulations .gov by searching for docket number FWSR3-ES-2024-0137. —Hadeel Eljarrari
EDUCATION
On 12/10, International Human Rights Day, S.B. Unified adopted a resolution to solidify its commitment to supporting all students, no matter their background. In the resolution, the school district emphasizes that it “believes in the humanity of all persons above the national rhetoric that is currently prevailing in our country and causing fear that harms our migrant families and LGBTQ+ families.” It promises to support undocumented students and families; protect the privacy of all students and families; “keep immigration authorities off our campuses to the fullest extent provided by law”; ensure LGBTQ+ inclusion and representation in schools; and hold students accountable for harmful language and actions against “any and all protected classes, without exception.”
On 12/10, the Santa Barbara Unified school board approved the new bundle of after-school enrichment programs for students, following the district’s contentious decision to cancel all PTA-run programs in the name of promoting equity. The districts’ parentteacher associations originally opposed the move,
with many feeling that their say in after school programs was taken from them. However, the district emphasized that these PTA programs were limited to students who could afford them. The new bundle of programs including activities like chess instruction and cooking classes are free to all students at every elementary school. Pre-registration will begin in December 2024 and programs will begin in January 2025.
BUSINESS
A federal judge decided this week to halt the proposed $25 billion merger between Kroger and Albertsons, effectively squashing the deal that would have joined the two largest supermarket chains in the country. California Attorney General Rob Bonta praised the decision as a “victory for consumers” in a statement released 12/20, in which he said the merger “presented a significant risk of reduced competition and higher food prices nationwide.” Bonta was part of a bipartisan coalition of states that filed lawsuits challenging the merger in federal court in February. Had the merger gone through, it would have drastically affected the labor union negotiations for thousands of employees, he said. n
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Last December, more than 26,000 monarch butterflies were counted at the Ellwood butterfly grove. Last week, only four were counted.
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Indigenous Market Debuts
On Sunday, December 15, a new space dedicated to preserving cultural heritage called The SPACE (Su’nan Protection, Art & Cultural Education) will open up the first of its seasonal markets celebrating Indigenous artisans and allies in downtown Santa Barbara.
The Artisans and Allies Indigenous Market will feature handmade art, goods, and jewelry from Chumash and other Indigenous artists, along with educational activities from community organizations like the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation (SBTHP), Channelkeeper, and the Environmental Defense Center.
The SPACE is run by Co-Executive Director Mia Lopez, a former Tribal Chair of the Coastal Band of the Chumash Nation and current SBTHP boardmember who is hoping to create a place where the community can embrace Santa Barbara’s deeply complex Chumash, Spanish, and Mexican roots in a way that, as Lopez puts it, “history, wisdom, and traditions are respected and celebrated.”
Earlier this year, Lopez was given the keys to an old storage room at Casa de la Guerra, an underused space that will soon be transformed into an educational hub with a focus on learning local history to “create a future of cultural preservation and environmental stewardship,” Lopez said. Handwoven netting along the walls at The SPACE represents “connection between community,” and Lopez plans to fill the room with historical artifacts, art,
and murals depicting the ocean, shoreline, and mountains. In a way, Lopez said, it’s the reclaiming of a space in Casa de la Guerra a building that is to some a reminder of the tragic moments in Chumash history.
It’s a complicated history that Lopez knows well, with her own family connections to both the Chumash and Spanish families that helped shape Santa Barbara.
The first seasonal market will feature 20 artists and allies “under the oak and olive tree” in the courtyard at 15 East De la Guerra Street from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, December 15. This market will celebrate the upcoming winter solstice, and future markets will be held in the spring, summer, and fall.
“Come by, find something beautiful and unique, connect with your community, and meet our team at The SPACE,” Lopez said.
“We can’t wait to meet you!”
—Ryan P.Cruz
Goleta Invests $250K in Childcare
James Kyriaco was dubbed “the Paul Revere of childcare” as Goleta approved a quarter of a million dollars to invest in childcare improvements on December 3. For his part, Kyriaco, a councilmember since 2018, thanked voters for passing the sales tax increase that is providing the funding. But since running for his seat, Kyriaco has put childcare front and center, hoping to fix for other kids the sometimes-neglectful caregivers he’d had growing up.
Childcare is both widely needed and expensive. About 181 of the 1,375 children in Goleta who are 2 years old and younger have found space in a licensed childcare facility, or 14 percent. Their parents pay an average of $1,385 per month for childcare, which takes as much as 30 percent of a middle-income family’s wages per month. All the while, childcare costs should be no more than 7 percent of a family’s income, say experts with the Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center at Vanderbilt University.
Into this dismal void comes three programs in which Goleta is investing $250,000, the first city to do so in Santa Barbara County:
· $50,000 toward four (three full and one partial) applications by nonprofit childcare operators to add places for infants and toddlers, educate their workforce, bring more family engagement to their program, and develop leadership skills as the care center expands. These programs are administered through the Santa Barbara Foundation.
· $50,000 for an employer to start or expand their childcare facility. Also, for a family or caregiver, one to two scholarships of $10,000 per year, depending on income, to decrease the amount paid for childcare. Both programs are administered through the United Way.
· $150,000 to recruit new childcare providers by assisting them through the licensing process, assure quality childcare through professional education, and receive coaching on successful business planning, accounting, budgeting, debt management, and goal setting for 12 participants. This will lead to 96 new childcare spaces. The programs are through the Children’s Resource and Referral and the Women’s Economic Ventures.
—JeanYamamura
Co-Executive Director Mia Lopez at The SPACE in Downtown Santa Barbara
Modern Life: A Global Artworld
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A Raw and Unpasteurized Dog
PRE-AUTHORIZE THIS: A smart-ass Irish Catholic theologian named Fr. Herbert McCabe summed it up nicely. “If you don’t love, you’re dead,” he put it a few years back. “If you do,” he added, “they’ll kill you.” I don’t know exactly what this has to do with the forced extravagance with which we are now celebrating the birth of the Baby Jesus, whose father would see fit to sacrifice his muchbeloved newborn on a cross some 33 years later. Or even the flamboyantly irresistible murder of Brian Thompson, the square-jawed, onetime high school trombone player turned UnitedHealthcare CEO who last week found himself designated the unwitting sacrificial lamb for an industry that’s made access to health care an insidious variant of Russian roulette. Somehow, these dots all connect.
In the meantime, however, the nation remains utterly transfixed by the operatic flair of 26-year-old Luigi Mangione, who painstakingly inscribed the words “deny,” “defend,” and “depose” on the casings of the bullets he used when he shot Thompson on the streets of New York City. Naturally, I found myself momentarily distracted by the fact that Mangione would choose to escape on an electric bike, to my mind an optimistic indicator that the e-bike industry has truly arrived. But the moment’s bigger message obviously has been the eruption of boundless rage and fury at the health care insurance industry
as a whole. And that’s from those of us who are lucky enough to have insurance in the first place.
When the dust settles, no one will remember Thompson’s name, or that he reportedly advocated reforms within the industry that would have made access to the health care for which customers have paid much less a cruel and capricious roll of the dice. No, his assigned role in this passion play is that of designated stooge and fall guy for an industry that has it coming and a lot more.
How else to account for the outpouring of glee and rage that’s elevated Mangione to genuine folk hero status? To the extent he’s the canary in the coal mine of American health care, Mangione spent most of his days occupying an exceptionally gilded cage. His family owned a string of senior care facilities; multiple country clubs and golf courses; and at least one radio station, which provided a mass megaphone for the family’s conservative brand of Republicanism
As such, Mangione emerges as a contemporary cross between newspaper heiress Patty Hearst from her shoot-’em-up days with the Symbionese Liberation Army and Unabomber Ted Kaczynski, whose cabin-inthe-woods critique of American techno-capitalism Mangione would describe in his own junior manifesto as “prescient.” Hey, we’ve all been there.
As nice and down-home as Thompson no doubt was and in spite of the reforms he reportedly advocated he was at the helm of a company that’s pioneered using algorithms
and artificial intelligence to process — and deny — pre-authorization requests for treatment coverage.
UnitedHealthcare was among the most aggressive in using AI to say no to doctors and patients. The term for that is “Denials for Dollars.” Between 2020 and 2022, the denial rate for United Healthcare’s pre-authorization requests by Medicare Advantage enrollees spiked from 10.9 percent to 22 percent. Even in an industry with quasi-cannibalistic tendencies, these are startlingly aggressive numbers. Little wonder company profits jumped by $4 billion in that same time frame.
As we all know, medical treatment delayed is often medical treatment denied. If you read the fine print, you discover that roughly 90 percent of the time, people who appeal their denials prevail. But the same fine print reveals that only 10 percent of people who are denied file such appeals Deny. Delay. Depose.
A lot of times, it doesn’t get that far. Right now, I’m seeking pre-authorization for muchneeded oral surgery I’ve been putting off far too long. My previous oral surgeon he recently retired flat-out refused to file a pre-authorization request on my behalf even though I had a doctor’s statement attesting to its medical necessity. It consumed too much of his staff time, my surgeon explained. And such requests were always turned down. He was a good surgeon. I liked him. And his decision was economically rational. I got it. Fortu-
nately for me, his successor is not so rational. But what if it was about cancer treatment? What set Luigi Mangione off, we don’t know for sure. It sounds like he slipped on a piece of paper, thus exacerbating a pre-existing back problem. It sounds like he’s been in searing back pain for about six months. We will no doubt find out. But long before that, the issue of excessive pre-authorization denials aided, abetted, and accelerated by AI and all its magical algorithms had aroused serious concern from the American Medical Association, the American Hospital Association, and even the U.S. Senate.
We are told this is one of those rare issues capable of generating bipartisan support That’s nice. But based on the mass upwelling of rage and vigilante support triggered by Thompson’s murder, I’d say that’s more than a few days late and more than a few billion dollars short
Getting back to Herbert McCabe our theological wise-ass it turns out he died 23 years ago. I don’t know what camp that puts him in when it comes to his prescient formulation on the subject of love. Given McCabe’s delight in cutting off his nose to spite his face, I’d say both. It also turns out that McCabe spent a lot of time arguing with himself and atheists about the existence of God
“God is not no thing,” McCabe concluded, “but not nothing either.”
To be honest, I can’t begin to explain that one for you. But it sounds about right to me.
Welsh
47 Years Defending Nature and the Earth’s Climate And We’re Not Stopping Now
The Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary is a jewel of California’s coastline. It permanently protects 4,500 square miles of one of the most biodiverse and ecologically important marine regions in the world, keeping it wild for future generations to enjoy and explore. For the last decade, the Environmental Defense Center (EDC) has advocated in support of the Northern Chumash Tribal Council to move the new sanctuary forward over many hurdles. Last month, the designation became final, creating the third largest marine sanctuary in the country and the first to be nominated by and named after an Indigenous tribe.
EDC is leading the fight against one of the most urgent threats facing our environment and community. A fly-by-night Texas oil company, Sable Offshore, is trying to restart Exxon’s old drilling and processing operations on the Gaviota Coast, including three offshore platforms and the same corroded pipeline that ruptured in 2015 causing the tragic Refugio oil spill. Not only does this project invite another disaster, but it would bring back online the single largest source of GHG emissions in Santa Barbara County, putting our local climate goals totally out of reach.
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Unresolved
Readers at Instagram were divided over our story about the county’s resolution in support of local immigrants and migrants:
josiewilley: Many thanks for the county supervisors’ support, compassion, and forward looking. Naysayers and people who like to blame, point fingers always exist. Lawbreakers are in any community, and they are not all immigrants! They are people making poor decisions and, yes, should pay for them. rocky_7b: You people in charge have got to go. You are destroying Santa Barbara, putting the lives of residents in jeopardy. Focus on what is good for Santa Barbara.
mlh_creativesb: No one has an issue with immigration. We embrace our country’s history and encourage those who want to live here to take part in the American Dream and do it legally. jazzercowski: I hate to break it to you, but we (the descendants of white colonizers) are the “illegal immigrants.” More importantly, though, some laws (like our immigration laws) are simply unjust and unethical. Some laws can and should be broken in the name of justice and ethics.
Two Myths about Santa Barbara
I wrote Santa Barbara: An Uncommonplace American Town (2020) in part to dispel two common myths about the city. One is that the 1925 earthquake devastated Santa Barbara.
A few years ago, an exhibit at the County Administration Building about the earthquake stated that 85 percent of the commercial buildings in the city were destroyed. The actual number was between 15 percent and 18 percent.
The engineers who inspected 411 commercial buildings in July 2025 reported that 74, or 18 percent, were totally destroyed or had to be demolished. (This number includes 14 “shacks.” It’s 15 percent without the shacks.) The remainder were repairable or fine to use as they were. Because so many of the unreinforced brick facades of State Street buildings collapsed, there were many opportunities to repair them in the Spanish Colonial Revival style.
The other myth is that Pearl Chase was responsible for Santa Barbara’s iconic look. The idea of building in Spanish style originated with Irene Hoffmann; her husband, Bernhard, carried it out. After they left Santa Barbara in 1927, Pearl Chase carried on their work and referred to it in a letter as Bernhard Hoffmann’s project.
In his book Santa Barbara History Makers, Walker Tompkins wrote a chapter about Miss Chase and the beautification of Santa Barbara, but nothing about her and architecture. The chapter about Hoffmann gives him all the credit for the city’s iconic architectural style.
Cheri Rae, author of a full-length biography (2024) about Miss Chase, wrote to me in October: “Without the Hoffmanns arriving on the scene, I have my doubts that Pearl would have been able to do much beyond her social work.”
What a different view of Miss Chase! Still, the Hoffmanns and Miss Chase together helped create this special place. —Sheila Lodge, S.B.
Can’t Go Home Again
Iread with interest, unrest, and a bit of sadness about the “affordable housing” to be included in developers’ proposed plans. There is no such thing there except for the rich. There is no such thing as affordable housing in my beloved Santa Barbara, and there hasn’t been for numerous decades.
When we lived on Verda Vista, Islay, and De la Vina Street, my parents left the key in the ignition of our car and our residence doors unlocked. How times have changed since then.
Many of us who grew up in Santa Barbara can no longer afford to live there. Most of my childhood friends who remain have inherited their homes.
Again, there is no such thing as affordable housing. Please stop fooling yourselves and others by referring to it. Please.
—Joan Parker Kirkpatrick, Grants Pass, OR
Et Al.
To Josef Woodard’s fine review of the paintings of 98-year-old Roland Petersen, on exhibit until January 5 at Solvang’s Elverhøj Museum should be added: Petersen received both Guggenheim and Fulbright fellowships, and his work is in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art, the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Hirshhorn Museum, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, among many. It is a show of many surprises. —Mark Oliver, Solvang
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Tamara Currie Templeton
Tamara Currie Templeton, born at Queen of Angels Hospital in Los Angeles, led a life of resilience, adventure, and quiet strength that touched the hearts of everyone around her. Raised in Westdale, Los Angeles, she attended Daniel Webster Middle School and Venice High School before graduating from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
Tamara was one of five children, and her path in life shifted early when her father passed away while she was just 13. Taking on the role of “Mom #2” to help support her 37-year-old mother and siblings, Tamara shouldered responsibilities far beyond her years. Despite these duties, she thrived socially and academically. She served as President of the Aphrodesians, a girls’ social club, and was an active member of the Campfire Girls. Through the Campfire Girls, she embraced outdoor activities, survival courses in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, and embarked on a formative three month European tour at age 16. Traveling by VW bus with 11 other girls and two parent chaperones, she journeyed as far south as Croatia, north to Norway, across to Scotland, and back to Germany, where they returned the VW bus to the factory. The experience offered her new perspectives and inspired a lifetime of travel and storytelling.
After graduating from UCSB, Tamara sought new horizons, moving to Anchorage, Alaska, where she began her career as a high school teacher. She embraced Alaska’s outdoor lifestyle, spending her time fishing and cross-country skiing amidst its rugged beauty. A few years later, she relocated to Tucson, Arizona, before eventually settling in Santa Barbara, where she continued her career in education as a teacher at Ventura High School, dedicating over 30 years to her students.
Tamara’s life was marked by a rare blend of strength, loyalty, kindness, and adventure. She
dedicated herself to her family, her students, and her friends with unwavering warmth. Her beauty, laughter, love of life, conversation, her flair for European fashion and decorating will remain in the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to know her. Tamara is survived by Andrew Templeton, her loving husband and partner of 36 years.
A celebration of Tamara’s life will be held at a future date and location to be announced.
Anne-Marie Suchman
8/23/1932 - 11/27/2024
Anne-Marie Suchman (nee Haslam), a stage actress and founding member of the San Francisco Mime Troupe, died peacefully in Santa Barbara on Wednesday after a long battle with dementia. She was ninety-two.
Born in Brooklyn during the Great Depression into a multigenerational Irish Catholic household, Anne-Marie benefitted from the tutelage of her beloved grandfather (the chief telegrapher for the New York Times) who taught her to read at an early age. She spent much of her childhood reading in the window seats of the Brooklyn Children’s Museum Library. Not offered the privilege of higher education, she achieved the equivalent book by book, reading her way out of a narrow world into an expansive and adventurous one.
When a brief first marriage in Manhattan in her twenties proved disastrous, she boarded a Greyhound bus with Kerouac’s On the Road. The bus was bound for Reno, NV where she secured a divorce, worked by night as a change girl at Harrah’s Club, skied, and met a group of young writers from San Francisco.
She moved to San Francisco at the height of the Beatnik era. Her writer friends became lifelong comrades with fine careers: John Deck, Leonard Gardner, Gina Berriault, and Clancy Carlisle. Anne-Marie auditioned for local theatre productions, eventually landing a spot in a
group, led by Ronnie Davis, that became the influential outdoor theatre ensemble, The San Francisco Mime Troupe. Under the stage name Mia Carlisle, she was often cast as the beauty in the troupe’s Commedia dell’arte performances.
In the Sixties, a splinter group of these writers took a Yugoslav freighter to Europe to establish a writer’s colony in Nerja, Spain, along with U.K. writers such as Aidan Higgins, Michael Foss and the Canadian journalist Harry Calnek. By the mid-sixties, Anne-Marie lived peripatetically with her second husband whose work brought them to live in Puerto Rico, Venezuela, and Trinidad.
Before the Vietnam War ended, Anne-Marie returned to California heartbroken after a failed second marriage. Within a year she met the love of her life, Dr. J. Richard “Dick” Suchman, a psychologist and Professor of Education who championed inquiry development at his Ortega Park Teachers Laboratory, an institute he founded in the redwoods above Stanford University. The night they met, they fell in love playing theatre games and never looked back. They had one child together and moved to the Monterey Bay, eventually settling in Santa Cruz, CA. She valiantly maintained normalcy for her child when her beloved husband was diagnosed with a fatal long-term illness in his early fifties. After raising her daughter, Anne-Marie worked as a secretary and a nanny — ever sustaining a rigorous reading habit from novels to Wilfred Thesiger to The Paris Review.
Anne-Marie was a humanist, a reader, a marvelous home chef and hostess, and an extraordinary mother. She delighted in music from Schubert to Muddy Waters to Nina Simone. She will be remembered for her perfect vinaigrette recipe, her facility with words, and her gritty Brooklyn-girl moxy.
Anne-Marie is preceded in death by her husband Dr. J. Richard Suchman, her best friend of fifty years Harriet Deck, and a brother, Edward J. Haslam. She is survived by a daughter, Olivia Suchman Joffrey, and three granddaughters, Camilla, Cosima and Clementine Joffrey all of Santa Barbara, CA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Friends of the Montecito Library, P.O. Box 5788, Montecito, CA 93150.
Thomas Wolf
6/22/1943 - 9/16/2024
Tom Wolf was a longtime member of the YMCA and VISTAS Lifelong Learning. He is truly missed by his family, friends, and members of these and other organizations.
Mamoru “Mamo” Takeuchi
3/17/1936 - 11/17/2024
Mamoru “Mamo” Takeuchi, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at the age of 88 on Sunday, November 17, 2024 in Santa Barbara, California. Born on March 17, 1936 in Alvarado, California, Mamo was the seventh and youngest child of Jingo and Kiwa Takeuchi. Their large family lived happily in northern California during Mamo’s early years, until the outbreak of World War II. The family patriarch was sent to two different Japanese internment camps in New Mexico while Mamo and the rest of the family were incarcerated in Utah. Following a two-year separation, the family was finally reunited. His mother passed away in October 1945 several weeks after World War II ended. When Mamo, his father and three brothers were finally released in 1946, they went first to Santa Barbara for a brief time before moving to Los Angeles. Mamo attended Manual Arts High in Los Angeles and was offered a partial scholarship to play tennis at Pepperdine University.
A resourceful, earnest and hard-working young man, Mamo and his brother Goro came back to Santa Barbara and ran “Mamo and Goro’s Union
76” gas stations. He married Yukiko Dianne Saruwatari, and the couple had two children, son Kirk and daughter Lori, and later divorced. As he built his business into becoming a community entity, Mamo found love again via a funny, energetic and equally family-oriented woman from northern Japan, Reiko Galbraith. Reiko’s three children Andy, Setsuko and Christine joined Mamo and his family, forming a nice, blended unit. The couple was often described as a “perfect match” with his wife even inspiring Mamo to speak more Japanese.
Throughout his life, Mamo maintained an athletic lifestyle playing golf and bowling, competing in state championship tournaments while also enjoying with Reiko their kinship with several longtime friends of the Nisei Bowling League. Eschewing retirement upon selling the gas stations, Mamo served for several years as the vice president of Japan-based TIC Hotels, a position made possible by his fluency in Japanese.
Later in his life Mamo enjoyed a comfortable life of cooking delicious meals, gardening, spending time with grandchildren, and viewing golf matches and Japanese programming on television in a beautiful home they rebuilt after it was destroyed in the Jesusita Fire in 2009. Here Mamo and Reiko made their home a warm gathering place to both immediate and extended family to commemorate life events. Mamo will be remembered for his generosity and devotion to family and friends, his calm and gentle nature, and steady presence. Mamo was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, son Kirk Takeuchi (Shelley) and stepson Andy Galbraith (Jennifer). He is survived by his loving wife Reiko Galbraith-Takeuchi, daughter Lori Takeuchi (Michael Schneekloth), stepdaughters Setsuko Rose (Arnie) and Christine Grant (Bruce), grandchildren Clayton and Clark Takeuchi, Ryan Grant, Andrew and Emily Galbraith, and great-grandson Kanon. A memorial is planned for 11 a.m. Saturday, December 28, at Bethany Congregational Church (556 North Hope Avenue in Santa Barbara). Continued on page 18
Mark A. Ward
BY JOHN KNOERLE
Mark A. Ward, a local landmark and my best friend for more than 50 years, passed away peacefully on November 15 at Cottage Hospital, a place he had worked as a security officer until just a few weeks prior.
Mark and I became friends because of a shared interest in comedy and radio. We were members of the early ’70s comedy troupe The Fabulous DeLuxe Brothers, along with Richard Procter and Duff Kennedy.
Here’s a fun fact about Mark Ward. He worked for Needles Police Department in the late ’60s. During his days off, he kept his phone in the refrigerator so that if he was summoned to fill in, he wouldn’t hear the call.
Mark was a man of prodigious appetite and the metabolism of a hummingbird. We were playing a gig in San Francisco in the ’70s, and my mother took all of us out to a nice dinner. Mark ordered two appetizers, two entrees, and two desserts and ate every last bite. My mom told the story for years.
Mark’s DeLuxe Brother’s name was Sluggo because he was a big, bad copper. And he could be tough. But not with critters. He always had dogs and cats, but his love for creatures also extended to insects. Visiting him in Lompoc one summer, the house was abuzz with flies. “Where’s your flyswatter?” I asked. “No need.” He opened the sliding-glass door to the living room, grabbed two album covers, and moved toward it, flagging his arms. “What the hell is that?” I said. “Fly herding,” he replied.
For a guy who never stopped talking, Mark was surprisingly observant. Back in the ’80s, I remember hanging out at his place, him telling cop stories, a TV playing The Adventures of Robin Hood in the background. Later on, we repaired to Maggie McFly’s saloon.
Ward liked to test you, to see if you’d been paying attention. When our martinis arrived, he removed the little plastic sword that skewered the olives, cleaned it off, and said, “En garde.” I grabbed my sword and faced him. We fenced vigorously as Mark assumed the role of the sheriff. “You have come to Nottingham once too often, my friend.”
I was now Robin Hood and required to deliver the dramatic punchline. If I could remember it. I could!
“After this … I shan’t have to come … again!” I said, lunging forward to deliver the coup de grace. This became one of our many rituals.
As an always-on comedian, Mark’s jokes sometimes wore thin. If I had a buck for every time he said, about a comely young woman, “There goes the new Mrs. Ward,” I’d be Elon Musk. And when walking down the street with him, he’d say to perfect strangers, “Watch out for this guy, he’s a stone killer.” Or, “He’s a disreputable character!”
On a recent visit, I said to one of the strangers, “I don’t know why I’ve put up with this guy for so long.”
“Fifty years!” said Mark with a goofy grin that made the stranger laugh. And that was why.
I called Mark at Cottage Hospital two days before his death. He had seemed upbeat during our conversation the day before. But then he had a dreadful night. “Change of plans,” he said when I asked how things were going. “I’m going home.”
I knew what “home” meant and muttered, “Oh, Jesus.”
Without missing a beat, Mark Ward said, “You don’t have to call me that. ‘Mark’ is fine.” n
Mark Ward and John Knoerle
Mark Ward, Needles PD
Arlene Ruth Dunlap 11/22/1937 - 11/27/2024
Arlene Ruth Dunlap, beloved musician, teacher, aunt and friend to so many, passed away peacefully at home on November 27, 2024, at the age of 87.
Arlene was born in Everett, Washington on Nov. 22, 1937 to Hugh Flynn and Ruth Evans. After graduating from Queen Anne High School in Seattle, Arlene attended the University of Washington, obtaining her B.A. in music education in 1960. She married the love of her life, Richard “Dick” Dunlap in 1964 and moved to Santa Barbara in 1969.
As a musician, Arlene performed widely across the globe, including cities such as Paris, Berlin and Antwerp. In the states, Arlene performed in locations across the country, in places like New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles, as well as the rest of the west coast. She recorded extensively as a keyboardist, vocalist, and conductor, while also composing music for film, video, and dance.
Arlene was also known as a caring, kind and passionate teacher who found great joy in sharing her love of the piano with students at every level in her adopted home town of Santa Barbara, CA. In her over 50 years of teaching, she touched the lives of countless pupils and it would be impossible to estimate the impact her teaching had on the music world.
Arlene was an avid beachcomber who loved to collect things that found their way to shore, be it a piece weathered driftwood, an abandoned shell or a gorgeous rock and loved to display them around the house. She also loved to travel and her keen eye behind the lens allowed her to capture many a stunning photograph throughout the years. .
The family wishes to thank Arlene’s dedicated caregiver, Inna Shilo for the incredible work she performed to improve the quality of life in Arlene’s final few years. Arlene loved her and they had a bond that will never be broken, even in the absence of a physical connection.
Arlene is survived by her husband, Richard Dunlap, Goddaughter Molly Nawrocki, nephew Glen Casebeer Dunlap and numerous other nieces and nephews. Honoring Arlene’s wishes there will be no services.
Mary McDuffiedeSurville
4/21/1923 - 11/26/2024
Mary deSurville McDuffie was born in 1923 in San Francisco to Emile deSurville of San Francisco and Helen Virginia Sutherland of Sistersville, West Virginia. One of three children, she attended Miss Burke’s School together with her sister Virginia. The family moved to Pasadena in the later 1930’s where her father became President of the Sylmar Packing Corporation. Mary continued her education at the Polytechnic School and graduated from the Westridge School for Girls in 1941. In 1943 Mary married Norman “Mac” MacLeod of Pasadena and moved to Pensacola Naval Air Station in Florida where Mac was a Marine Corps flight instructor. Their daughter Virginia was born in November 1944.
Following the end of World War II, Mac, Mary and Virginia returned to Pasadena and Mac and Mary ultimately separated. Mary met Malcolm “Bud” McDuffie, the son of William C. McDuffie and Mary Skaife McDuffie of Featherhill Ranch, Santa Barbara and the Old Mill in San Marino. Mary and Bud were married in December 1951. They had two children together – Cynthia (November 1952) and Malcolm Duncan (May 1955). Bud worked as an executive at Mohawk Petroleum and Mary and her partner, Maybel Bayle Wolfe, conducted a residential interior decorating business, Mary McDuffie Interiors.
In the early years Mary and Bud’s life revolved around their house on Miramar Beach in Montecito where the family spent weekends and summered together with their two black labs Mo and Dirk. They also enjoyed retriever trials, hunting and fishing together, but above all their passion was for horses. In 1960 Mary and Bud purchased an undeveloped
four acre parcel on Picacho Road in Montecito and over the next forty years they built and enjoyed their beloved Rancho Campo Verde. Virtually every weekend was spent riding, planting, harvesting, and teaching their children to ride, plant, water, pull weeds, and trap gophers. After Bud’s retirement from the oil industry in the early 1980’s, Mary and Bud raised Spanish Andalusian horses as a hobby and as a business. Campo Verde was the also site of the annual Cousin’s Weekend with Mary’s sister Virginia Muller and her family, as well as daughter Virginia Faraoni and her family from Florence, Italy.
Mary’s good taste and skill at decorating and gardening was evident in abundance at Campo Verde and at their home in San Marino. Mary was an active member of the Pasadena Garden Club, the Valley Hunt Club and the Town Club. She was also active with the Junior League and the Pasadena Guild of the Children’s Hospital.
In 1998 Mary and Bud reluctantly sold Campo Verde and moved to the Birnham Wood Golf Club community. Following Bud’s passing in 2009 Mary moved to Casa Dorinda retirement community in Montecito where she lived until her passing. Mary is survived by her three children, six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She was a woman of great taste, poise and charm.
The family would like to particularly thank all the wonderful caregivers who watched over her in her later years.
Allison Ann Woolsey
8/2/1956 - 10/24/2024
Allison passed away at her home in Oakland after a prolonged battle with cancer. She died peacefully with her loyal poodle, Stella, at her side. She is survived by family across California and remembered with love by friends in Bellevue and Orcas Island, WA, where she spent her childhood, and in Santa Barbara, where she moved in her early teens and attended La Colina Junior High and San Marcos High School. After graduation, she studied at Santa Barbara City College
where her primary coursework was in natural history and the sciences. Allison moved to Oakland in 1990 and spent her adult life working at Oracle and Salesforce. She was known professionally for her strong work ethic and optimism. She adopted a cat, Cashmere, and later a standard poodle, Stella, who were her close companions.
Allison will be remembered for her love of nature and her passion for community service. She spoke French and travelled widely. She was fiercely independent, creative, and curious. At her request, there will be no public service. Donations in Allison’s honor can be made to the Santa Barbara City College Foundation.
Frank Tomatore
8/26/1943 - 10/19/2024
Francis F. Tomatore, beloved father, husband, and brother, 81, passed away on Oct. 19 after a brief illness. Known for his outgoing personality, humor, and kindness, Frank grew up in Connecticut before settling in Santa Barbara, CA. He graduated from Central High School, attended Butler Business School, and served in the Connecticut National Guard.
Frank is survived by his wife of 51 years, Elaine, and their pride and joy, daughter, Erika. He also leaves behind his siblings Anne DeGeralamo, Sam Tomatore, and Russell Tomatore, along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Frank worked as an accountant for the Santa Barbara City Water Department and later as manager of the Credit Union of Santa Barbara. A devoted Yankees and Giants fan, he was also a skilled bowler. He cherished trips back to Connecticut, where he enjoyed reminiscing with friends about the “good old days” over Italian pastries.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Malcolm Yank for his unwavering friendship and for staying in touch with Frank throughout his life.
A memorial mass will be held April 26, 2025, in Trumbull, CT
Michael Panizzon 10/19/1970 - 11/26/2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved son Michael Panizzon. He was born in Santa Barbara on October 19th, 1970 and passed away on November 26th, 2024. He is survived by his parents Maria and Dante Panizzon; brother Daniel Panizzon; niece and nephew Maya and Gabriel Panizzon and their mother Virginia; aunts Sofia, Nerella, Virginia (Bennie), Elsa (Per); and uncles Aldo, Tony (Lisa) in addition to numerous cousins, their families and many wonderful friends. Michael was preceded in death by his grandparents who he missed dearly. Michael had mental and physical disabilities. For more than 30 years he attended the Alpha Resource Center where he was loved and cared for by their wonderful staff. Attending Alpha was the highlight of Michael’s days. Michael loved people, he had a great memory and was the ultimate prankster which usually involved playing tricks on people, especially by hiding their things and then asking the person about them. Michael’s favorite pastime was gatherings of family and friends, always wearing his happy smile and seldom forgetting people he met.
Michael will live on forever in our hearts. We love and miss you Michael.
A celebration of life for Michael will be held on: Saturday, January 11th, 2025 at noon PT Alpha Resource Center 4501 Cathedral Oaks Road Santa Barbara, CA 93110
In lieu of flowers, please donate to:
The Alpha Resource Center 4501 Cathedral Oaks Road Santa Barbara, CA 93110
Lorraine Drammer Serena
1/20/1941 - 11/28/2024
Artist Who Built Global Bridges Through Tiny Wooden Boxes
Lorraine Drammer Serena, whose vision transformed a small wooden box into a worldwide artistic movement celebrating women’s voices, died peacefully at her home surrounded by family in Ojai, California on Thanksgiving Day, 2024. She was 83.
Born January 20, 1941, in Elmora, New Jersey, Lorraine grew up between the green hills of Vermont and the coastal breezes of Santa Barbara, where she would meet her high school sweetheart and life partner of 68 years, Frank Serena at age 15. Their early courtship included shared daily lunch breaks punctuated by the crunch of Fritos tucked into sandwiches.
After earning both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Fine Arts from UC Santa Barbara, Lorraine began reshaping how art could build community. The Santa Barbara Arts Council recognized her contributions with their Art Advocate of the Year Award in 1984, and the Chamber of Commerce later named her Artist of the Month.
As an art teacher at Santa Barbara High School in the 1960s, each Christmas she transformed the Santa Barbara Museum of Art’s galleries into immersive “Magical Kingdoms,” where hundreds of students created crawl-through environments from reimagined refrigerator boxes. One student, discovering his creative voice under her guidance, declared, “For the first time in my life, I know what I’m doing” – a testament to her belief that everyone was an artist waiting to emerge. This belief in creative freedom extended to her own home, where she encouraged her daughter Stephania to paint directly on her bedroom walls – treating her child’s creative impulses with the same respect she showed her students. In 1991, a miniature wooden box sitting on her studio table sparked what would become her life’s work. Gathering with fellow women artists, Lorraine
proposed sending these boxes – each no larger than a human heart – to artists worldwide. The project, Women Beyond Borders, grew from this seed into a global movement spanning 50 countries and touching over 10,000 lives. From genocide survivors in Rwanda to trafficking victims in Vietnam, women transformed these humble boxes into profound statements of their experiences, hopes, and dreams.
Museum directors who had never exhibited women artists suddenly found their galleries enriched with these powerful voices. A Swedish artist, declaring “the soul of woman is round and cannot fit into a metric box,” stuffed her box with a tennis ball. Another turned hers to sawdust, while others filled them with bullet casings or memories of fleeing war-torn homelands. Each box became a window into the universal experiences connecting women across cultures, languages, and borders.
One morning in Cuba, an artist named Elsa Mora encountered the exhibition and by the next day had created a piece balancing the scales between men and women. Lorraine’s work gently but persistently opened doors that had been closed to women artists for generations. In 2008, she received the Women’s eNews “21 Leaders for the 21st Century” award for building peace and connections worldwide through art.
The critic Josef Woodard described her own works as “liberal landscapes of an imagination-stirred mind,” but her greatest canvas was the human heart. Whether sharing morning coffee with Frank or hosting weekly dinners with her grandchildren and their friends from The Thacher School – who naturally began calling them “Nonno” and “Nonna,” Italian for grandparents. Lorraine made everyone feel like family. This gift for nurturing deep connections extended far beyond Ojai, as she maintained lasting friendships with artists, weaving a tapestry of relationships that spanned continents and cultures.
The Women Beyond Border’s archive, recently gifted to the UCSB Art, Design & Architecture Museum, ensures that future generations will continue discovering how a small wooden box, in the hands of a visionary artist, could help heal the world. True to her lifelong pattern of pushing artistic boundaries, Lorraine embarked on yet another creative adventure at
age 79 when Karyl Lynn Burns, Co-Founder of the Rubicon Theatre Company, envisioned bringing Women Beyond Borders to the stage. While some may view retirement as a time to slow down, Lorraine embraced this new artistic medium with characteristic enthusiasm. In 2019, the Rubicon Theatre Company premiered “Women Beyond Borders,” a play celebrating the project’s global impact. As audiences were transported from a classroom in Rwanda to a boat fleeing Saigon, they witnessed what Lorraine had long understood – that art, at its heart, comes from the Latin “ars, artis”: to join together.
In her final years, Lorraine would still share morning coffee with Frank, now sipped carefully through a straw –determined to savor life’s quiet moments even as dementia gradually dimmed her vibrant mind and her body weakened. It was the same spirit that had led her to send thousands of palmsized wooden boxes into the world decades earlier, each one carrying an invitation to create, to connect, to be seen. Those boxes, like the countless lives she touched, continue to multiply in ways she could never have imagined: in museum collections that now celebrate women’s voices, in communities forged across continents, and in the courage of artists who learned from her that creativity knows no borders.
Perhaps her greatest legacy lives in something more intimate – the way she showed us that art, at its most profound, is not about the final creation but about the sacred act of sharing one’s truth and recognizing our common humanity. In this way, she achieved what every artist dreams of: her life itself became her masterpiece.
She is survived by her devoted husband Frank; children Stephania and David; daughter-in-love Kelley; grandchildren Wade, Serena, Liam, and Steven; and a global community of artists who carry forward her vision of art as a force for connection and change.
A memorial service and celebration of life will be held at a later date.
You can learn more about Women Beyond Borders Project below: www.womenbeyondborders. org https://www.arthistory.ucsb. edu/ https://www.hfa.ucsb.edu/ news-entries/2024/5/12/96zt3np sb1fy9g0v1tglheo49f38ms
Bruce Chilton Lane 12/26/1939 - 4/15/2024
Bruce Chilton Lane passed away unexpectedly April 15, 2024 at his home in Goleta, California. He was 84.
Bruce was born in Los Angeles, California on December 26, 1939, to Ralph Edward Lane and Roberta Serrell Lane. The family lived in a beautiful home on King’s Road in West Hollywood. In youth and adolescence, Bruce showed promise in the arts as he gained proficiency on the violin and his emerging artistic talent was recognized in awards for his oil paintings.
A member of the inaugural class of the American Film Institute and a graduate of UCLA’s School of Theater, Film and Television, Bruce created a highly regarded film called UNC, which is still on the Best of UCLA student films circuit. Bruce also worked on several major feature films in Hollywood, creating special effects colorizing 1960s psychedelic music sequences. Bruce devoted his career to researching various film settings and filming techniques, exploring the intricacies of staging presentations using multiple combined technologies, including 3-D and, most recently, the newly developed “VR” virtual reality captured imagery. He was close to completing a film project, The Journal of Albion Moonlight, in collaboration with steadfast long-time friend Terry Forgette, that underwent many evolutions over fifty years.
Bruce was an associate of the late Kenneth Kendall, an artist who created many portraits of James Dean and others and collected oddities and memorabilia he left in Bruce’s care. Bruce was currently cataloguing and organizing the vast art collection of Mr. Kendall, who was widely known for his most eclectic taste and accumulation of rare movie memorabilia and the bizarre.
With a propensity for the unusual, Bruce possessed an insatiable curiosity which drove him to thoroughly immerse himself in researching one project until another avenue captured his imagination, which he would then incorporate within his greater artistic pur-
suit. Bruce was also an inventor, striving among other projects to perfect a more efficient solar cell through nanoparticle spray technology. To other projects he applied 3-D ground probing radar and other esoteric dimensional imagery. He loved classical music and theater and nature, particularly birds, with a special affinity for crows.
Over the years Bruce explored various media: pen and ink, oil and acrylics, filmic and ceramic. He had a keen eye and a beautiful brush stroke. He surrounded himself with books upon books: physics, chemistry, mathematics, (some dealing with creating images in the fourth dimension), modern and ancient artists, recording in various media, and numerous illustrated books on insects. In many ways he was a modern Leonardo da Vinci, who fascinated him, sharing with him a monkish devotion to all things scientific and artistic. Bruce was a kind and gentle soul whose main endeavor was the pursuit of knowledge.
Bruce is survived by two brothers, Robert (Mary) Lane of Oshkosh, Wisconsin and Howard (Tami) Lane of Las Vegas, Nevada; one sister, Sylvia Sage Lane, Hollywood, California; niece Shelby Lane (Catania) and nephew Michael (Stephanie) Lane. He was preceded in death by his parents, life-long friend James Watson, best friend in Santa Barbara Jean-Pierre Hébert, and soulmate Jeanne d’Andrea. Bruce lived a rich, full life and will be greatly missed. He was very devoted to family and friends, sometimes helping others at personal sacrifice.
Bruce attracted and maintained a constellation of friends, each of whom held a special relationship with him. Among those mourning Bruce are Terrance Forgette, Christalene Loren, Cindy Cronk Vukovic, Desy Safán-Gerard, Rob Qualls, Moira Hahn, Mark Hotchkiss, Catalina Castillo, Dan Argo, Karen Hinds, Kimberley Green, and Lisa Lunsford and Diana Funaro. Bruce touched many people’s lives. He valued each of you.
As Bruce would say, “Onwards, Upwards.”
Eleanor A. Grandfield 4/2/1927 - 11/18/2024
Eleanor Grandfield (Ellie) passed away on November 18, 2024 at the age of 97. She was born on April 2,1927 in Winchester, MA and grew up in Stoneham, MA and Reading, MA. Her parents were Roy E. Hatfield and Adene L. Hatfield. She had two older siblings, Roger Hatfield and Miriam Hatfield. She graduated from Reading Memorial High School in 1945 and attended Katharine Gibbs School in Boston to become a secretary.
She met Stuart D. Grandfield, and they were married in New Hampshire in 1948 and eventually settled in Burlington, MA. They had three children, Susan, Sally and John. Ellie was a wife and mother, active in the community, and was ahead of her time in her thinking. In 1964 the family moved to Santa Barbara, CA.
Ellie was involved in writing, spirituality and activism. She was a friend of Bill W. She was wonderful to talk to about problems or just about life.
After an amicable divorce in the 1970s, Ellie met and married Donald K. Joice. Their life together and travels were very meaningful to her.
Ellie was preceded in death by her parents Roy and Adene Hatfield, her siblings, Roger Hatfield and Miriam Bayek, her ex-husband Stuart Grandfield and her husband Donald K. Joice.
She is survived by her adult children, Susan Grandfield (John Murphy), Sally G. Kosoff (Jay) and John S. Grandfield (Kathy). She is also survived by six grandchildren, Carrie, Ashley, David, Anna, Sara and Amanda and by twelve great-grandchildren.
The family would like to thank Villa Santa Barbara, Casa Cambria and Yoko for their care and compassion. We thank all the caregivers for their hard work and concern.
10/23/1951 - 11/6/2024
It is with deep sorrow that we share the news of the passing of David Mezzetta. Dave passed away on November 6, 2024 at his home in Goleta, California after a long battle with an illness. He was 73 years old.
Dave was born October 23, 1951 in Burlingame, California to Cesare and Pierina Mezzetta and spent his childhood in South San Francisco. He attended Serra High in San Mateo and then went to UC Santa Barbara where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in economics and Italian.
He took great pride in his Italian heritage. His father immigrated from Italy, while his mother, also of Italian descent, was born in California and raised in North Beach, San Francisco. The family cherished their roots and frequently conversed in Italian at the dinner table.
Dave had a deep passion for sports and was a diehard supporter of Bay Area teams throughout his life. He was athletically talented and loved basketball, which he played during high school and continued to play well into his late 30s. During his college years, he also enjoyed playing flag football.
Dave’s first big break was managing the S.B. County Bowl. He later went on to work in the restaurant business doing accounting. After connecting with Steve Ridgeway, he decided to take night classes to enhance his accounting knowledge and certifications while maintaining his day job. Soon he became a CPA and later a partner at Ridgeway and Warner, where he worked for nearly 40 years. He was dedicated to his profession and regularly put in long hours during the tax season. He took immense pride in his work and work ethic and, despite occasional complaints, found genuine enjoyment in what he did.
He met Maureen at UCSB, and they later married in 1979. They raised their two boys, Joe and Russ, in Goleta. Providing for his family was at the core of Dave’s life. He would do anything and everything to make sure his family had all that they needed. Dave and Maureen
cherished the years spent watching and traveling with their sons for various sports including soccer, baseball, and basketball.
Dave loved animals, especially dogs. He had many collies throughout his life.
He was renowned for his dry sense of humor. His jokes never waivered. They were sharp and witty. He loved to make people laugh.
Dave was an avid reader with a deep enthusiasm and extensive knowledge of history, particularly the world wars. He enjoyed delving into historical biographies, mysteries, and suspenseful thrillers. His office was lined with bookshelves that held a collection of over a thousand books.
He is survived by his brothers, Robert (Karen) and Bruno (Linda), his wife, Maureen, his sons, Joe (Jessica) and Russ (Laurel), and his four grandchildren, Landon, Lyra, Zoey, and Cato.
Helen Marie Landru
7/16/1931 - 10/24/2024
Helen Marie Opsahl Landru passed away peacefully on Oct 24, 2024 at the age of 93. Born in Decorah Iowa on July 16, 1931 during the depths of the Great Depression, Helen was the eldest of five children. She was raised on a farm and put herself through a bachelor’s degree at Luther College. After a brief stint doing social work in Chicago, she found a job listing in the newspaper as a parish worker for Trinity Lutheran Church in Santa Barbara. So off to California she went. She was hired by her soon-to-be fatherin-law, and met her husband, Robert Landru, in the Trinity church choir. They were married within a year and eventually became parents to four daughters. Helen and Bob were founding members of Christ Lutheran Church in Goleta in 1965, and to the congregation devoted many decades of service. Helen is survived by her daughters, Laurel (Johnson), Jeanna, Judith, and Liana, her seven grandchildren, Maxence, Megan, Thomas, Sasha, Sarah, Hannah, and Xavier, and her brother, Richard Opsahl.
A memorial service will be held on 12/13/24 at Christ Lutheran Church, 6595 Covington Way, Goleta CA at 11:00am.
Cecelia Mary (Marie) Campbell 3/14/1955 - 11/16/2024
Marie was born in Waltham, Massachusetts to Cecelia Mary Boss and Eugene Dennis Boss. She passed away at home at age 89, from natural causes. Mom grew up near the banks of the Charles River in Auburndale Mass. She graduated from Saint Bernard High School in Newton, Mass, and maintained friendship’s throughout her life. She met Lewis Campbell on a blind date, they married the next year on January 17, 1959. Together they raised three children; Mark (Glynda), Heather (Rebecca) and Laurie (Greg) Littleton, with three grandchildren. Lew’s job moved them from Massachusetts to Texas (2 yrs), Rhode Island (10yrs), Virginia Beach (2 yrs) they landed in Santa Barbara in the early 1970’s. Mom was an active person as much as she could be. Not long after experiencing a major stroke that took out half her body (at age 32), she became a Cub Scout leader, joined the PTA, made the library our friend and all that other school stuff. Raising teenagers was about all she could handle for a while. Soon after the kids flew the coop, Mom and Dad separated, which is when Mom took off. She could schedule a day out and also the time she needed to recover, without the responsibilities of being a parent or wife. Later in life she ran a fibromyalgia support group, joined pool a therapy group and attended a wheelchair support group. Her love for music surrounded her with friends who also loved opera and the music academy. Mom was a role model to both friends and family in how to live the life you want. As Mom aged, she just found new ways to do the things she wanted to accomplish. When Dad’s lost his partner to Alzheimer’s, Mom invited him back into the house. They never divorced as Mom needed her husband’s health insurance and wanted to remain in their home. This arrangement became a welcome change to
both their lives. She was proceeded in death by her beloved grandmother Margaret Mary Houlihan, her parents, and sister Madeline Daniels. A memorial will be held in the spring at her home.
Beverly Kirkpatrick 2/28/1932 - 10/28/2024
Beverly first came to Santa Barbara in the late 1950s with her husband, Dean, where he was the harbor master for the Coast Guard. They eventually moved back to their hometown of Burbank, where Beverly worked full-time, putting her husband through dental school at USC. They planned to open a dental practice in Santa Barbara upon his graduation, but this was cut short when two of his classmates beat him to the punch! Beverly and husband then packed up to San Francisco to start their dental practice, and raise their two children, during which, Beverly would take her kids to the old Miramar every Summer, Christmas, as well as camp in Carpinteria; keeping the love affair with Santa Barbara alive. Upon retiring in 1998, Beverly finally returned to her beloved Santa Barbara as a full-time resident, until her peaceful passing, at the ripe old age of 92, three months before her 93rd birthday. She leaves behind four grandchildren; Sage, Seth, Gaby, and Gaston, as well as her two children, Erin, and Sean Kirkpatrick; a local landscape painter here in Santa Barbara. A commemorative bench is in the works to honor a beautiful person, grandmother, mother, that walked this earth. If you would like to contribute to this bench, please email: sean@seankirkpatrick.com
David Mezzetta
Rita Barror Rossi 1927 - 2024
Our devoted mother, Rita B. Rossi died November 2, 2024 in Santa Barbara, CA where she had lived in Valle Verde Retirement Community since 2015. She was born Rita Lillian Barror on June 9, 1927 to Joseph Henzie (Henze) Barror and Emily Mae Snide, the fifth of six children. Her father and his sister, Rose, were orphaned as young children in New York City, but luckily they were Fresh Air Children hosted by the Barror family during successive summers in Mooers Forks, NY. Their loving host family maneuvered a legal adoption of both children instead of returning them to the orphanage at the end of the second summer.
Mom was born and raised on the family farm in Mooers Forks, NY just a few miles from the Canadian border. Sadly, her mother died when she was 12 years old, and Mom was devastated by the loss. Her father arranged for her to attend the D’Youville Academy in Plattsburg, NY. She boarded in the convent, and the nuns provided the emotional support she needed. The following year, her older sister, Norma, joined her at the academy after feeling left behind. In her senior year of high school, they no longer allowed boarders, so she moved to a local boarding house and worked there to cover the cost.
Upon graduation, she moved to Williamstown, MA where she lived with her Uncle Art Snide and started a long career working for various telephone companies across the country. She met and married Francis “Whip” Perry in Williamstown, and had two daughters, Jeanne Ellen and Micheline Marie. While the girls were young she moved to California and later married Joseph Howard Walden, III and had another daughter, Sarah Mae.
Traveling was in her blood, and in the early days that meant camping. Her mother read from a gifted encyclopedia about redwood trees, and from then
on she was set on seeing them in California. While Mom was always a wonderful cook, she was a master of cooking full meals on a Coleman stove. When her youngest was just an infant, her family of five embarked on an adventure from California to Alaska, camping the entire way. While she immediately found employment in Anchorage, Joe did not. After six months, they left Alaska for family visits in Massachusetts and New York, finally returning to California where they settled in Santa Barbara. Later in life she enjoyed traveling North America with her children, grandchildren and adventuresome friends. She climbed Half Dome in Yosemite in her 70’s and hiked in Arches National Park at 88.
Her entire life, Mom was the primary breadwinner, working overtime whenever it was available to give her family as much as she could. Yet, she found time to be a Girl Scout leader and make items for school fundraisers. She was a skilled seamstress, making most of our clothing as small children, Jeanne’s wedding dress and five bridal party dresses, all on a Singer sewing machine that only sewed a straight stitch in one direction. She started making her first quilt before her first marriage, and never to leave a task unfinished, she completed it fifty years later. The work of art was given to her oldest granddaughter. Reupholstering furniture or refinishing hardwood floors by hand, if something needed doing, she did it and did it well.
Growing her own flowers, fruits and vegetables and sharing them with others was a regular pastime. She was always on the lookout for an apricot tree with ripe fruit. She did not hesitate to knock on a stranger’s door to ask if they would mind her picking some. Most people were happy to see their fruit going to good use.
Mom never hesitated to help someone in need, whether that was offering them a roof over their heads, regular rides to chemotherapy treatments or helping a blind neighbor write checks to pay bills. Other neighbors did the same for her, helping with tasks around the house that she could not manage. She often showed her appreciation with a homemade pie.
After years of friendship beginning at St. Patrick’s Church in Arroyo Grande, CA, Mom
married Guy Rossi when they were 78 and 88 respectively. He was a kind gentleman, and their five year marriage enriched Mom’s life before his passing.
Mom is survived by her daughters: Jeanne Bret (James) of Flagstaff, AZ, Micheline Perry of Florence, OR, and Sarah Griffin (Scott) of Santa Barbara, CA. She is also survived by five grandchildren: Kelly Almeroth (Kevin), Stacy Carone (Marc), Dylan Griffin, Michael Vallone (Deanna), Paul Vallone, and seven great grandchildren: Iris, James, Bret and Nicole Carone; Casey and Abby Almeroth; and Sienna, Easton and Finley Vallone.
A Funeral Mass will be held on January 4, 2025 in Santa Barbara. Email RBR93105@ gmail.com for further details. Internment will be later in the year in the Barror family plot in St. Ann’s Cemetery in Mooers Forks, NY. Donations in memory of Rita Rossi may be made to The Scholarship Foundation – Valle Verde Fund.
Suzi Calderon Bellman 7/6/1960 - 11/18/2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Suzi Calderon Bellman on Nov. 18, 2024, at the age of 64. She was born on July 6, 1960.
Suzi was preceded in death by her beloved husband Rocky Bellman, and her devoted parents Jack and Dee Calderon.
She is survived by her siblings Martha (Mike) Vieira, Mary (Steve) Carbajal, Ann (James) Schroeder, Betty (Ray) Ramos, John, Joe, Chuck, and Daniel (Kelli), along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Suzi was a passionate traveler, especially drawn to the history of Santa Barbara, where she was a dedicated docent at the Presidio. She loved sharing her extensive knowledge of the area’s rich heritage and was always eager to explore the beauty of the California coastline.
Her adventurous spirit and enthusiasm for learning were contagious, leaving a lasting impact on all who knew her.
Suzi was a beloved part of the Waypoint Church community. Attending service was the highlight of her week.
Suzi’s kindness, generosity, and vibrant personality will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
A memorial service will be planned for after the holidays.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Suzi’s memory to the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation.
Helen Wiley
9/18/1936 - 11/4/2024
Helen Wiley, 88, died peacefully at home on Monday, November 4, 2024. Her loving husband, Bob, of 45 years was by her side. Everyone admired Helen’s zeal for life. Thankfully, she was active to the end and left this world as she lived on her terms in no pain surrounded by her family.
Helen Elisabeth Holm was born to Andreas Holm and Freddie Wessel on September 18, 1936 in Copenhagen, Denmark. When she was a young child, Denmark was under Nazi occupation and her father was part of the rescue operation to help Danish Jews escape to neutral Sweden. Her father was arrested by the German police and sent to a concentration camp but, fortunately, returned home after the war ended. As Denmark returned to peace, Helen trained to become a seamstress and loved sewing costumes for the Royal Danish Ballet.
While attending a technical college, she met her first husband, Martin Christensen. They married in 1962 and immigrated to the United States. After working on farms in Minnesota and West Virginia, they eventually settled in Montecito, California. Helen would fondly reminisce about working as a waitress at the Biltmore and as a seamstress at I. Magnin department store. During this time, she had her two children, Peter and Ninette. Eventually she established her sewing business out of her home and had many loyal customers until her retirement. She also
met the love of her life, Bob, and they married in 1979. Helen and Bob moved to a beautiful home in Carpinteria where she spent lots of time in her garden growing the most colorful flowers and plants. She loved skiing, tennis, golf and walking her dog on the beach every day. These activities brought her many friends. She took up golf in her fifties after joining La Cumbre Country Club. Joining La Cumbre greatly expanded her world where she developed many wonderful relationships playing golf and bridge. Friends she would cherish for the rest of her life. Of course, her greatest joy was spending time with her family and being a much-loved grandmother.
She is survived by her husband, Robert “Bob” Wiley; son, Peter Christensen and wife, Cara; daughter, Ninette Lee and husband, Christopher; stepson, Robert Wiley; 5 grandchildren: Kelsey Fish and husband, Ryan, Summer Christensen, Poppy Christensen, Bryant Lee, and Colin Lee; 4 step grandchildren, Nicholas Wiley, Abby Wiley, Jack Wiley, and Brooke Wiley; her sisters, Nina Holm, Lika Jensen, and Bettina Illum, and their families; and her faithful dog, Walter. She is preceded in death by her parents; her step granddaughter, Ashley Wiley; and many other faithful dogs. To celebrate Helen’s life, a reception will be held at the Santa Barbara Club on February 8, 2025
Rex L Ross
5/8/1943 - 12/17-2022
We miss you so much. You are forever in our hearts. Your loving family.
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Santa Barbara's
HOSPITALITY GAME-CHANGERS
How the Acme,
Companion, and Good Lion Restaurant Groups Changed Our Dining Culture
by Matt Kettmann
TThe spirit of hospitality has long pulsed in the veins of Santa Barbara, from when the Chumash capital of Syuxtun shared in the region’s natural abundance, to the colonial and Californio eras, when genteel formalities reigned. In the modern day, hospitality is more of our lifeblood than ever, with tourism and its associated industries leading the way when it comes to jobs, revenues, and the social scene.
Restaurants are the backbone of that culture, and yet for many decades, there were merely a handful of solid spots that satisfied residents and appeased tourists. “It wasn’t like you would want to drive to Santa Barbara and have dinner,” said Jannis Swerman, a veteran marketing professional who spent 20 years with Wolfgang Puck and then 20 more representing the top restaurateurs in Los Angeles. “You didn’t walk around and get excited about eating there. I would never stop.”
But over the past decade, that’s completely changed, as our sunshine-lulled, historically slow-to-evolve region shifted its hospitality machine into high gear, so much so that we’re now considered an epicurean hotbed. Back in 2012, one would be hard-pressed to spend a long weekend with eating out as the primary goal. Come 2025, you’ll need more than a week of steady indulgence to even scratch the surface.
“It was so quick,” said Swerman, who watched the turnaround up close as a consultant to a few restaurants here. “Suddenly, Santa Barbara was definitely on the map as a culinary destination.”
Plenty of factors played into this amplified attention to cuisine nationally and shifting demographics regionally, to name two but there are three restaurant/bar groups that deserve credit for igniting this fire and continuing to fuel the blaze. Though independent of each other, the three companies are each run by impassioned, hardworking, rather inspirational leaders who share a similar set of defining values dedicated to excellence, to service, and to people. Less sexy but
SERIOUS ABOUT SERVICE: Leading our hospitality culture are (from left) Companion’s Greg and Daisy Ryan; Good Lion’s Misty Orman and Brandon Ristaino; and Acme’s Skyler Gamble, Sherry Villanueva, and Jens Baake
‘IT’S NOT OFTEN YOU FIND PEOPLE WHO JUST GENUINELY WANT TO HELP YOU OUT.’
equally impactful, they’ve developed backend systems and exhaustive training protocols to power operations across multiple establishments, leveraging the data and experience necessary to let the creativity soar.
Acme Hospitality’s Sherry Villanueva, who was previously a marketing executive with no restaurant experience, set the spark by opening The Lark and its neighboring establishments in 2013, only to be followed by multiple concepts (Loquita, La Paloma, and more) in the years to come. The Good Lion’s opening in 2014 by Brandon Ristaino and Misty Orman brought contemporary cocktails to the forefront, followed soon by Test Pilot, Shaker Mill, and more outside of city limits.
Then in 2018, Greg and Daisy Ryan brought our northern reaches into the fray by opening Bell’s Restaurant in Los Alamos, which won the region’s first Michelin star in 2021. The Ryans’ Companion Hospitality Group steadily expanded into Los Olivos (Bar Le Côte) and Buellton (Na Na Thai), with further growth in “little L.A.” as well (Priedite Barbecue, Bodegas Los Alamos).
These are not the first or only multiple-restaurant companies in town. There are numerous examples in Mexican and Asian cuisine as well as in the seafood and classic American café categories. What sets these three restaurant groups apart is the distinct variety of each of their establishments never adhering to the same food, drink, or design offerings; often individually driven by specific chefs and/or co-owners; and always with an authentic story to tell. Both Acme and Good Lion are now in the hotel business as well.
Nor are they the first or only restaurant groups, an ownership style that’s proliferated globally over the past 20 years. Due to the inherent efficiencies, the format is often more profitable than just owning one restaurant. But groups do catch flack for being the next generation of “chains” by another name, prone to rely on reputation over quality.
I’ve seen that in bigger cities, where a celebrated group’s hot new place is more trendy than tasty. That’s not yet happening with these three Santa Barbara groups, and, based on the meticulous ways and intimate attention of their owners, it probably won’t anytime soon.
Having known many of these people and places since they started, with both Acme and Good Lion recently eclipsing their decade marks, I thought it was about time to see what makes them tick. I wanted to see the action from morning prep sessions to their pre-service staff meetings and family meals to the kitchen chaos during dinner rush. So that’s what I started doing in September, eventually talking to more than 30 people at various levels of each company and getting behind the scenes at more than a dozen establishments.
This is what I found.
MORNING SHIFT
The ovens are running by 5 a.m. at Helena Avenue Bakery, where head baker Jessica Bambach who started here two years ago after working for Bob’s Well Bread and Bree’osh is
tossing one of more than 40 different loaves and pastries they prepare daily in the oven as Sherry Villanueva kicks off my long day of Acme visits.
When Villanueva boldly ditched her successful marketing career to become a restaurateur developer Brian Kelly asked her what she’d do with his Funk Zone properties, then asked her to do it she didn’t just open The Lark. She also opened Lucky Penny pizzeria, a wine bar called Les Marchand (now Pearl Social), a comingled tasting room called the Santa Barbara Wine Collective, and this bakery an instant restaurant group, essentially by necessity.
“We want this neighborhood to be a neighborhood; we don’t want it to be an entertainment zone,” Villanueva said of how they plotted what to open. “That means dogs and kids and grandmas and wholesome daytime programming. That’s how we came up with the bakery.”
Emilie Sandven, a pastry chef by training who now manages both the bakery and the attached collective, is empowered by access to critical cost, profit, and visitation data, allowing her to plan each breakfast and lunch service with as little waste as possible. “This is the company where I’ve had the most transparency on the numbers,” she told me. Said Villanueva, “There’s some risk. You have to trust your managers, which we do.”
Sandven reflects a core Acme value of letting team members express themselves, like putting a brisket taco on the menu by line cook Nico Perez. “It’s a good way to keep your team fired up and engaged,” said Sandven. “They can actively contribute.”
—Nick Priedite
Greg and Daisy Ryan shoot a new dish. Inside The Lark kitchen
Priedite BBQ’s Nick Priedite
Pre-shift meeting at The Lark
La Paloma prepares for the special Sideways dinner.
Good Lion Hospitality bartenders Tavin Bueno, Manny Chavez, and Issac Brooks-Church
ALWAYS AMAZING . NEVER ROUT IN E .
Upward mobility for employees is the true superpower of a restaurant group. The ceiling for growth of skills and income at one restaurant is pretty low; with many establishments, plus administrative positions, “There’s no limit of what they can do with us,” said Skyler Gamble, Acme’s director of restaurant operations.
“We work with a lot of young people, and for many, it’s their first job,” said Gamble, who arrived from Denver’s restaurant scene just as The Lark was opening 11 years ago. “Many are trying to become the professionals of the future. You take these young people and you help them learn skills that transcend whatever they’re going to do in the future.”
Going into hotels, namely The National Exchange in Nevada City and the Holbrooke Hotel in Grass Valley, only enhanced those opportunities. (Good Lion’s hotel is Petit Soleil in San Luis Obispo, where the reception desk doubles as a bar.) “Acme has been super awesome to work for, and such a big reason is because of the internal growth and that willingness to advance people,” said Lunden Desmond, who started as a floor manager at The Lark and is now the Holbrooke’s GM. “When you invest in your employees, there’s always the chance you might lose them because they outgrow what you’re doing. The openness and integrity that Acme has to take the chance on investing in their people is what makes it so special.”
The first investment is the initial training, which is incredibly intense for each of these companies. On a Saturday morning in October at 11 a.m., Slovakian sommelier
Lenka Davis stands in the middle of Lion’s Tale the bar just opened two days before by the Good Lion team and explains to the assembled cast of servers, from wine experts to neophytes, how to open a bottle of champagne, polish a wine glass, and deal with unhappy customers. Some are brand-new to the Good Lion team; others are veterans who came from the flagship on State Street, or Test Pilot, or Shaker Mill, or the newer properties down in Ventura.
Good Lion co-owner Brandon Ristaino compares staffing new places to the solera method of aging sherry. “You take a little bit from the previous batch and move it to the next batch,” he said. “You’re able to carry some of the positive attributes of company culture and drop it into the next venues.”
When people do leave these companies which is really quite rare, by industry standards they often do their own amazing things. Chefs Peter Lee and Felicia Medina opened Secret Bao, for instance, and Wine Collective/Loquita manager Alejandro Medina is behind Bibi Ji.
One of Companion’s graduates is Grace Gates, the Los Angeles–raised, Cate School–educated owner of Buellton’s Little King Coffee. She came back to town to open the Los Olivos seafood tavern Bar Le Côte in 2021, lured by what Greg and Daisy Ryan were doing during the pandemic, like founding a hunger-focused nonprofit called Feed the Valley.
Gates and her husband/business partner, Ryan Dobosh, both come from theater backgrounds, and she believes running a restau-
rant is a lot like putting on a play. “We’re all doing something together,” she said. “Everyone is on the same page, working toward the same thing.”
Companion’s culture amplified that, and Little King which is opening a second location in Montecito soon pays it forward. “People who are good at hospitality are community nerds,” she told me while whipping up a rosemary-orange latte. “We’re constantly asking how to make something that’s so transactional be actually nice.” Like walking a drink out to the customer, rather than just bellowing names from the bar.
Another successful spinoff is Rusty Quirk, a South Carolina native who became a pastry chef in New York City, moved to the Central Coast to open the Hotel S.L.O., and came to Bell’s in 2021. “I was looking for something that had a real sense of place, and was not just technically perfect in culinary, but also sending a message through their food,” said Quirk. “Kitchens can be very cutthroat and very competitive. That is important to keep things really high quality. But in a lot of ways, a high sense of collaboration and creativity can do the same thing. That’s what I experienced from Daisy.” She’s doing the same now at Linnaea’s Café, the historic coffee shop that she and her partner, Alex Quirk, bought in downtown San Luis Obispo in early 2023.
Though dinner isn’t until 5 p.m., the kitchens at both The Lark and Loquita are buzzing by 6 a.m., with folks like Hector Xolop, Juan Diaz, and Cecelia Alonzo Picon chopping Brussels sprouts, boiling potatoes, and making corncob stock. “They really make
the whole thing work,” explains Villanueva, whose crash course in running a restaurant led to a lot of surprising lessons.
“The way you design a kitchen can directly impact profitability,” she said. Though they’re the same size and revenue, Loquita which was her second major restaurant, opened in 2016 is “way more efficient” because it takes fewer steps for chefs and servers to get around the space. That means fewer employees, and more profit.
Focusing on employee welfare is tantamount to Villanueva, who offers all of hers a 50 percent discount. “There isn’t a night that goes by when I don’t see an employee eating in the restaurant,” said Villanueva. “That’s the proudest thing, that they want to spend their time here and bring their parents or their girlfriend.”
The owners’ employee-first attitudes are what largely attracts and drives the staff at each company. “It’s her passion, it’s her vision, but she has that willingness to get her hands dirty,” said the marketing consultant Jannis Swerman of Villanueva, who enlisted her services when opening The Lark back in 2013. “That sets the tone for everyone who works with her.”
Echoed Emily Blackman, Companion’s beverage director, of Greg and Daisy: “They have a certain magnetism that has really pulled the right people to them, and a lot of that is because they lead by example,” she said. “Neither of them would ever ask anyone to do something that they wouldn’t be willing to do themselves. When that fryer oil has to be emptied, it’s Daisy who does it.”
Acme’s Skyler Gamble, Jens Baake, and Sherry Villanueva
Lenka Davis teaches wine at Lion’s Tale.
Good Lion’s Brandon Ristaino and Misty Orman
Greg and Daisy Ryan opened Bell’s in Los Alamos in 2018.
“The Lineup” at Bell’s
“The Pre-Shift” at Loquita
MIDDAY DUTIES
After finishing my latte and cookie at The Little King, I’m off to Priedite Barbecue, where Nick Priedite’s smokers, grills, and food truck are now permanently parked in the back of the Bodega Los Alamos property. Priedite’s move from bartender at The Lark to nationally recognized barbecue expert came because he texted Greg Ryan after a sold-out croissant-andbarbecue popup in Santa Barbara. (He also won one of this newspaper’s grilling contests years ago, clearly a fundamental step to success.)
Ryan hosted Priedite for a Labor Day barbecue in 2019, and then the pandemic hit. Ryan suggested Priedite ditch his plans to move to Texas and instead cook every Saturday in the lot next to Bell’s, and the rest is lore, including the recent recognition as one of the country’s best barbecues by Texas Monthly. But when Priedite first asked his friend Brendan Dawn, then a bartender at The Boathouse, whether he’d help him start a business the Ryans were itching to support, Dawn was incredulous. “They just want to help you out?” Dawn asked. “That doesn’t make sense.”
Their intentions were noble, confirmed Priedite, an exchange of administrative expertise for a small partnership percentage. “This industry is cutthroat,” said Priedite. “It’s not often you find people who just genuinely want to help you out.” Priedite BBQ continues to grow, now serving “Bandito” burgers and tacos Thursday, Friday, and Sunday, with their keystone “BBQ Round-Up” menu offered until it sells out every Saturday. “They provide a huge amount of backend support,” said Dawn of Companion’s role, which helped with the website, the point-of-sale systems, the marketing, and so on. “They have so much knowledge of this industry, it’s a huge thing,” said Priedite while slicing tri-tip in his truck. “They’ve got so many resources that we’ve used to build our business. It’s pivotal.”
A week later, I’m slurping brothy khao soi at Na Na Thai in Buellton, which is another Companion partnership, this time with Ashley and Nick Ramirez. The couple moved to Thailand after meeting in Santa Barbara’s fine dining scene, and opened their street-food-inspired restaurant in 2023 after working for both Acme and Companion. It’s a slow Thursday lunch, but they already banked a $3,000 catering order and fulfilled a Feed the Valley donation that morning. Balancing all types of service is key to survival, which is why the dinging DoorDash alerts are awesome, not annoying.
Using technology provided by Companion, Ashley constantly tracks her labor costs and sales trends on an app called Upserve. “This thing, I am constantly on,” she said, using that data to decide when to call off a server, since labor is 60-plus percent of overall costs. Companion also provides human help in the form of Steve Dobozy, the team’s outreach/R&D chef
who floats from restaurant to restaurant as needed.
Even with that backing, Na Na Thai is a challenging dream. “This is the hardest restaurant I’ve ever worked in,” said Ashley, who often turns to Greg for emotional support.
The Ryans’ motivation for such partnerships is rooted in a genuine desire to uplift the entire scene. “You aren’t making decisions on the concept; you’re making them on the people ultimately, it’s Nick and Ashley that you’re investing in,” said Greg. “We want to keep these people in our community.”
Cross-pollination between these groups is inevitable. When Priedite was at The Lark, for instance, he learned from Villanueva about being efficient with cocktail recipes. Then he inspired The Lark’s Texas-born, San Francisco–trained chef Jason Paluska to add more barbecue to the menu.
“I’ve always been on a search for who I am, like a lost Texas,” said Paluska, recalling the day Priedite first brought in his ribs. “He made me understand it. The menu now has more of that influence because of Nick.” That drive in his team is what makes Paluska tick. “I love having people around me who are excited about creativity,” he said.
Across a dusty, dead-end street from The Lark’s backdoor is the Acme Resource Center, the group’s headquarters. After a decade of operating out of a glorified garage a block away, Acme’s administrative brain trust moved here a little more than a year ago, and employees are encouraged to stop by whenever they’d like, perhaps for a quiet lunch or to use a computer.
That’s where I met Acme’s president Jens Baake, who was born and trained in Germany, then went onto work for Disney in Florida and some of the largest restaurant groups in the world. “I love to work in an environment where you have multiple concepts, from a small popcorn cart to a fine dining, Michelin-starred restaurant,” he said. “That’s become my niche.”
He’s had a front row seat to America’s dining revolution. “We grew up in the ’70s and ’80s when food was standard and bland across the board in the United States,” he said. “Now we’re looking for farm-to-fork and local, and part of local now is how diverse and different the restaurants are where you live. We have to bring that to the table.”
That table includes special events, which is the topic of a meeting that afternoon about holiday plans at the Wine Collective. Each Acme establishment meets with the marketing team every quarter to plot parties, one-off dinners, and the like, which are good for income while attracting attention and new guests.
There’s no shortage of these across the Companion and Good Lion calendars either, from winemaker nights to, in Na Na Thai’s case, omakase and Spice Club dinners. They’re a morale booster too. “It lets us scratch a different itch,” said Ashley Ramirez.
I see this in action a few days later at La Paloma Café, where chef Jeremy Tummel is hosting a Sideways anniversary dinner
for nearly 80 people, the largest they’ve ever done. That’s been causing a bit of anxiety for GM Kristy Lombardo. “This dinner is all I’ve thought of all week,” she tells the staff as they prepare for the dinner, which will have nine members of the media in attendance. “We have a lot of eyes on us today.”
Unlike Acme addresses concentrated in the Funk Zone, La Paloma which took over the old Paradise Café in the fall of 2020 is an outpost. “We’re on an island over here,” said Tummel. “They’re here when we need them, but this is a very DIY place. If you can do it yourself, you do it yourself.”
Like every other chef I spoke to, he thrives due to the combination of structure and freedom that Acme offers. “The systems are what you’d find at a chain,” he said. “But the identity and vibe and mood and experience at each restaurant is unique.”
FAMILY MEALS
The Michelin star posters hanging in the kitchen never dampened the down-home nature of Bell’s Restaurant, Companion’s first and flagship location that Greg and Daisy Ryan opened in 2018. Guests are greeted as “friends,” and Daisy doesn’t even frown when someone orders a steak mediumwell.
“Whenever you go to Bell’s, it feels like the most important place in the world, even though you’re in the middle of Los Alamos,” said their former pastry chef Rusty Quirk, now coowner of Linnaea’s Café. “Every person that passes you greets you. You feel like it’s somewhere you belong.”
As egg salad, caviar-topped French fries, and beef tartare sandwiches fly out of the crowded kitchen, Micah Fendley pours me a glass of aligoté and tells me how he met the Ryans in Austin and followed them here. As the bread gets scored for the evening service, cook talk banters from anteaters to snow tigers, and chef Diego Tejeda breaks out the day’s family meal pasta salad with feta and pepperoni, though it’s often more elaborate, like bulgogi short rib Fendley lets me in on the secret.
“To make people feel really well, you treat them like you’d do in your own home,” he said. “There’s no more rocket science to it than that.”
Like the family meals, the daily staff meeting before dinner service is a glue for these restaurants. Bell’s is called “The Lineup,” during which Daisy explains the menu it’s the last night for rabbit, push the tomatoes on everything, in brodo is her favorite way to eat pasta, and has everyone seen a passionfruit before? and runs down the farms being used. Everyone takes notes as each reservation is detailed who they are, why they’re coming, whether they have preferences or allergies.
I was surprised every guest got such attention. “People don’t just come to this restaurant,” said Greg, sitting next to me. “We’re a town of 1,000 people. We have to assume that people are coming here for a reason, and we have to meet them at that.”
Tejeda is asked about his recent experience eating out in Santa Monica, and explains what was similar and different than Bell’s. “I walked away very proud of the way we do things here,” he confirmed.
Brad Matthews cuts fish at Bar Le Côte.
Greg and Daisy Ryan, soon after opening Bell’s
Na Na Thai’s Spice Club menu
“Go out and enjoy yourself, and try to find out why you’re enjoying yourself,” Greg encouraged the rest of the staff. “Get outside your orbit.”
With that, they yell, “Bon service!” and the evening begins. I dined alone there that night, perhaps the best meal of a very indulgent year, then hung out with some wine industry folks there’s always at least one winemaker poking around Bell’s before sitting at the bar to watch it all wind down. The music had shifted from faster techno to deeper bass lines and, amid the clanging and constant dishwashing of the kitchen, Daisy calmly tweezed flower petals to garnish the last plates. It reminded me of what Greg told me earlier, that someone had once told Daisy, “You have a great concept here.” She replied, “This is my life.”
The next afternoon at Loquita, the family meal of spaghetti and smashed cucumbers is followed by what they call the “PreShift” meeting. About 15 servers are listening to GM Shani Pelletier go over guests with birthdays and allergies and, in one case, an allergy on a birthday. As the sommelier explains the new sherry, one server excitedly chimes in with some extra intel. “That’s a dream interaction,” said Villanueva of such engagement. Another is applauded for passing her training, having come to Loquita from The Lark solely to learn more. “That happens a lot,” said Villanueva.
I’m late for the family meal at The Lark, but the liquid cheese is still warm on top of the pork-jalapeño nachos as their Pre-Shift begins. They talk about fixing the recent spotted glassware problem (“but keep an eye out!”) and run down the guest list. “It’s an elopement” on one table, said the manager Joakim Eriksson. “How do we make that special?”
Chef Paluska challenges the servers to explain various flavor profiles, almost like a rehearsal for inquisitive diners. “Our stone fruit season is coming to a bitter end,” he said. “But we’re celebrating bluefin tuna season! Get your tables excited about it when they walk in the door.” He asks one server to describe the way fisher Travis Meyer kills his catch with the ikejime technique. “It’s like giving the fish a neural massage,” replies the studious server.
DINNER RUSH
Though Bar Le Côte’s family meal looked the tastiest spicy beef with mint on rice I’m too full from Na Na Thai to indulge. But I don’t hesitate when Chef Brad Matthews, who co-owns the Spanish-influenced seafood tavern in Los Olivos with Companion, hands me a freshly cut slice of yellowtail in the kitchen.
He butchered 10 of them that morning, using the collar for a pork-like roasted dish, the belly for crudo, and the skin for
chips that he serves with caviar and crème fraîche. “I love having three versions of the same fish,” said Matthews, the son of a butcher from upstate New York who spent 15 years cooking in L.A. before heading north. “They’re all killer, sexy dishes.”
That night, as servers and cooks are flushing in and out of the kitchen yelling “Behind!”, “Corner!”, and “Hands!”, Matthews stands in front like a conductor, yelling out orders “Lettuce, sturgeon, yellowtail!” that the entire kitchen staff repeats in unison. It’s like the military, and everyone is focused as if in battle, but the mood is supportive and the flow is butter-smooth.
“Nice pace, guys, nice pace!” says Matthews, who tells me later that he involves his staff in developing new menu items and is taking one cook down for a pop-up next week. “These kids are always watching,” he said of trying to be a role model. “How do we keep them interested?”
Matthews never regrets leaving the big-city restaurant hustle, cherishing the direct relationship he has with fishers and farmers, something other chefs envy. “It’s this experience of looking at the world around you and seeing how lucky we are to be right here,” he said. “We’re doing this because this is the way it’s supposed to be done. My friends come up here and say, ‘This is real.’ ”
Down at The Lark, GM Piero Zelli explains the dinner-rush flow to me; it involves 10 servers, four bussers, three hosts, three bartenders, and three food runners, to say nothing of the many cooks and dishwashers in the kitchen. (Dishwashing could be its own story.) The hot cocktail of the evening is a bourbon-fennel blackberry mashup that was co-developed by the bar and kitchen teams together.
Inside the kitchen, one dish was already too popular. “Eighty-six the tuna toast!” hollers Paluska, while looking like a tennis referee, his head bouncing from side to side as he stands erect in the middle of the stations. He started working for The Lark when it opened, on his 31st birthday April 3, 2013 and has developed a menu of staples with seasonal shifts.
“I try to find things that work, and I have to consider the volume as well,” he said before serving me a perplexingly delicious bluefin atop corn risotto, my favorite dish of the year, eaten while standing in the kitchen alongside that cocktail. “We have to create a system that works to keep consistency.”
That matters, because there is no way to predict what will happen on any given Sunday. “We don’t know if it’s going to be a ribeye night or a chicken night or a tuna night or a pasta night,” said Paluska. “The law of averages is out the window for dinner service.”
His team of 10 cooks are responsible for ordering what they need at the end of each night alongside an extensive list of closing duties that are pasted to the wall. “This weeds people out,” said Paluska. “This attracts people who have high standards.”
One problematic employee can severely rock a restaurant boat, so each group is careful in their hiring, intense in their training, and demanding forever. “We have a philosophy that largely helps mitigate that,” said Ristaino of the Good Lion. “The philosophy is to hire on heart and kindness and empathy before hiring on skillset or résumé. We’re able to sift through bad apples before they get hired.”
When one slips through? “You get rid of them,” said Villanueva, before polishing her sentiment a bit. “You encourage them to find a job that’s more suited to their individual talents and motivations. But in all honesty, we lose those people pretty early. This job is way too hard. That’s fine for the rest of us who are really serious about what we do. It’s important that we
surround ourselves with colleagues who are all on the same mission.”
Ristaino is direct with the Good Lion team, “You’re gonna work harder for every tab here than you do at most other places,” he said. “But ultimately, it’s incredibly fulfilling to learn this craft, and it’s a skill you can take around the world now.”
Added Orman, “You really can make a living. Bartending has developed in a way that people can survive and thrive and do this forever.”
CLOSING TIME
Not everything each of these companies turns to gold. Acme has reenvisioned its bar space originally Les Marchands, now Pearl Social multiple times and closed its Asian street food spot Tyger Tyger due to the pandemic. Good Lion’s Venus in Furs wine cocktail concept on Cota Street didn’t make it, and Companion recently pulled out of a partnership in The Other Room.
“It was super painful. We just couldn’t recover the financial damage,” said Villanueva of Tyger Tyger. “If it’s not working, you have to make difficult decisions that affect people and all this investment you’ve made.”
The Good Lion still stews on Venus in Furs. “It was really hard to lose that one,” said Orman, who worries about her establishments like they’re children. “I would go by myself and eat and drink. I felt really comfortable there. I miss it so much.” Ristaino puts a positive spin on it. “Ultimately, we don’t look at it as a failure,” he said. “We learned a ton and are still really proud of the wine program and the food. It might be our best cocktail work ever.”
Even more important is saying “no” when presented with opportunities that don’t pencil out. Good Lion has passed on more than 100 ideas, and Companion declines ideas 99 percent of the time.
Often, people just want them to open an existing concept in a new place. “If I had $10 for every time someone said, ‘Come to fill-in-the-blank city and open The Lark…,’ ” Villanueva said of her flagship, which is named after an overnight passenger train that ran through Santa Barbara from 1910 to 1968. “There is one Lark and it’s here, and it’s here because it makes sense here. It’s honoring the roots of something that had been here a long time. You can’t replicate that.” It would be easier to say yes. “We make it hard on ourselves with every brand, every detail,” said Skyler Gamble of Acme. “If we had six Loquitas or a bunch of Lucky Pennys, it would be easier.”
But that’s not the point. “Maintaining that originality and that ingenuity is really important to what we do, even though we could make more money,” she said. “At the end of the day, it’s just not as fun. I’m not gonna do stuff that’s not fun.”
Each group has more in the works, from Companion’s emerging vision for the Bodegas Los Alamos to Good Lion’s expansion of their Petit Soleil hotel project in San Luis Obispo. Acme is taking the biggest bites, opening a modern Spanish restaurant in Culver City and a massive revisioning of the “Bakery Block,” the entire Funk Zone block that Acme partner Brian Kelly recently purchased.
Villanueva sees the latter project, which will repurpose rather than demolish buildings, as her “swan song,” and calls the L.A. project “my big-girl restaurant,” which is a bit scary. “It’s one thing to be a big fish in a small pond, but that is the big show,” she said, before adding confidently, “We have the team to do it.”
And they’re ready, as opening new spots is a favorite thing, at least for Gamble. “You have to have that ambition to create something that is momentous and memorable,” he said. “When you’re in the dining room and watching the staff serve the room, it becomes this whole full circle. It’s an amazing view into the wonderful world you crave. I love it.” n
Diego Tejeda prepares family meal at Bell's.
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People Really Are Better with Horses, Finds The Horse Project Santa Barbara
by Andrea Weir Estrada | Photos by Ingrid Bostrom
Their tagline says it all: “People Helping Horses. Horses Helping People” a humanequine win-win.
And that’s the philosophy behind The Horse Project (THP) Santa Barbara. For more than a decade, the Santa Barbara–based nonprofit organization has devoted itself to bettering the lives of abandoned, abused, and neglected horses. Through the organization’s rehabilitation, retraining, and rehoming efforts, these rescued animals find new accommodations that match their individual needs, talents, and potential. Those considered unadoptable spend their lives in comfort and safety, among their own horse pals, at THP’s sanctuary.
And now, through a new and novel equine therapeutic program, the horses are returning the favor. As the stars of THP’s Better with Horses, they are rescuing humans and providing their own form of rehabilitation and retraining.
“Horses have an amazing ability to teach us, to heal us, and not just bring awareness but help us change,” said THP project leader Linda Kiefer. “And they’re so generous in allowing us to figure it out. They accept us as we are, without judgment. And the horses we’re working with in our Better with Horses program enjoy it. It’s stimulating and it’s fulfilling for them as well. So, it’s a great combination.”
Most recently, Better with Horses teamed with Blind Fitness, another Santa Barbara–based nonprofit organization
that provides opportunities for people who are blind or have low vision to participate in physical and recreational activities.
Over a period of eight weeks, four individuals associated with Blind Fitness spent one morning a week at the THP sanctuary caring for and learning from horses Ruby, Diego, Sage, and Rocky. For Dan Borz, the experience was nothing short of transformational.
At age 15, Borz was diagnosed with choroideremia, a rare inherited condition that causes progressive vision loss and ultimately leads to complete blindness. “At this point, I can’t see anything out of my right eye, and through my left eye I can see a pinprick,” he explained. “At nighttime or in low light, I’m completely blind.”
The diagnosis was devastating, and Borz did “anything you could think of for someone not to cope with something in a healthy manner … just because I genuinely thought my life was over.”
Clinical depression followed him, and over time, he tried unsuccessfully any number of treatment protocols and therapies to find some relief. He finally found it, in the form of an 11-year-old mare named Ruby, the youngest of THP’s sanctuary horses.
“When I first started, I didn’t really want to do it,” Borz recalled. “I was in a very bad spot mental-healthwise, and I didn’t want to do anything that would be helpful.” Buoyed by his love of horses, and encouraged by Blind Fitness founder Brianna Pettit, a certified orientation and mobility specialist, he agreed. “The very first week, when I met Ruby, it was just this instant connection for me. I got next to her, and I was anxious. And that made her anxious. But after about five minutes, I was able to calm down, and something inside of me just clicked. And it was like, ‘Oh, this is something.’ I can’t put it into words, but it was like, ‘This is where I need to be just next to her.’ ”
In addition to working with the horses each week, the Blind Fitness participants had regular one-on-one life coaching sessions with Kiefer and with Madison MacEocain, owner of UQi.Life therapeutic health and life coaching, to help them address issues in their lives and make progress in achieving their goals.
By the time he completed the program, Borz said, his mental health had made a 180-degree turn. “I have friends who say I’m like an entirely different person. I still have my issues, but I’m able to handle them. And I’ve got a lot more positive outlook.” Borz is now on track to complete Loyola Marymount University’s nonprofit management and grant writing program, and he is among the group of regular THP volunteers who look after the horses’ health, conditioning and training.
So, how do you pair a visually impaired human with a 1,200-pound horse and keep them both safe?
Through education and awareness, and the vigilance of two THP volunteers per Blind Fitness participant. “One was focused on the horse, and the other on the participant, so they could be their eyes for both,” Kiefer explained. “And we had no accidents during the program. But, you know, accidents are just that, and they happen when we are not paying attention, when we are not fully present and focused.”
And being fully present and focused is what Better with Horses is all about.
The partnership with Blind Fitness is only one example of Better with Horses at work. Kiefer said she and the team are launching Better with Horses for Woman Veterans, which will operate in a similar way but address the specific needs and goals of that set of participants.
“Better with Horses can be adjusted and tweaked for different entities or groups,” she explained. “It’s tailored to the goal or outcome. But if you want to make transformational change, you cannot do that in a weekend or two weekends or in a retreat-type situation. And that’s what Better with Horses is doing.” Hence, the weekly horse time and the associated life coaching sessions.
The Better with Horses program also is available to businesspeople who want to bring their teams to the sanctuary to spend time with the horses and get to know one another a bit better. “And that’s great, too. It all depends on what you want to accomplish,” said Kiefer.
According to Kiefer, the horses help people break through barriers quickly and in ways that talk alone can’t do. “When you’re working with a horse and you need to, say, pick a hoof, you can’t make that horse lift its foot. All you can do is make it want to or make it willing to let you lift it. So, there you are with this immovable object that you need to move. And it forces you to think about how to accomplish the task in a different way. And when you have accomplished it, when you’re lifting that foot, it’s like, ‘Wow, I was able to move a 1,200-pound animal.’ It’s a huge accomplishment.”
Just ask Borz. “I’ve got purpose. I’m happy,” he said. “Ruby saved my life. My friends laugh they’re like, ‘Dude, are you talking about a girlfriend, or a horse?’ Because she makes me that happy.”
For more information, see thehorseprojectsantabarbara.com. busi-
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INDEPENDENT CALENDAR
THURSDAY 12/12
12/12-12/15, 12/18:
Ensemble Theatre Presents Million Dollar Quartet This show takes place on December 4, 1956, when a twist of fate brought Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley together at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions ever and feature songs such as “Blue Suede Shoes,”“Great Balls of Fire,” and more. Play runs through December 22. Thu., Wed.: 2 and 7:30pm; Fri.: 8pm (cocktail night: 7:15pm); Sat.: 3 and 8pm; Sun.: 2pm (Tea Talk: 1:15pm); Tue.: 7:30pm. The New Vic Theatre, 33 W. Victoria St. $29$72. Call (805) 965-5400. etcsb.org/whats-on
12/12: Beginner Spoon-Carving Class Join instructor Alan Plasch for a class on wood-carving basics and learn how to safely use hand tools to carve, sand, and finish your spoon. 5:30pm. Loud Flower Art Co., 506 E. Haley St. $60. Call (628) 245-603 or email elipearlman@schaaftools.com tinyurl.com/WoodCarvingClass
12/12: The Art of Science: Drawing Big Cats & Wild Dogs Art lovers ages 8 and up are invited to join for a short and thoughtful drawing session inspired by the Big Cats & Wild Dogs exhibit. Materials will be provided, but you can bring a drawing board and pencil. 3pm. S.B. Museum of Natural History, 2559 Puesta del Sol. Included with museum admission: $14-$19. Free. Call (805) 682-4711. sbnature.org/calendar
FRIDAY 12/13
12/13-12/15: Gem Faire Browse fine jewelry, precious and semi-precious gemstones, beads, crystals, gold and silver, and more. Jewelry repair and ring sizing available while you shop. Fri.: noon-6pm; Sat.: 10am-6pm; Sun.: 10am-5pm. Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real. Weekend Pass: $7. Call (503) 252-8300. tinyurl.com/GemFaire-2024
SATURDAY 12/14
12/14: Star Party
Look at the night sky from the Palmer Observatory while museum Astronomy Programs staff and members of the S.B. Astronomical Unit will share cosmic knowledge and answer your questions. (May be canceled due to weather.) 7-10pm. S.B. Museum of Natural History, 2559 Puesta Del Sol. Free. Call (805) 682-4711 x164. sbnature.org/calendar
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
FISHERMAN’S MARKET
(805) 962-5354 sbfarmersmarket.org 12/12: Lost Chord Guitars Dave Tate, 7pm. $10. 1576 Copenhagen Dr., Solvang. Ages 21+. Call (805) 331-4363. lostchordguitars.com
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
12/13:
S.B. High School’s 20th Annual Fall Dance Recital Students with different backgrounds and various experience in dance, from four different course levels, will perform a variety of dance forms, including jazz, hiphop, contemporary, modern, belly dance, and folklórico. 7-8:30pm.
S.B. High School Theatre, 700 E. Anapamu St. $5-$10. Call (805) 966-9101 x5250 or email bgoldman@sbunified.org tinyurl.com/SBHS-FallDance
12/12-12/13: Eos Lounge Thu.: Pleasant Sounds, 9pm. Free Fri.: Franc Moody DJ Set, 9pm. $24.72. 500 Anacapa St. Ages 21+. Call (805) 564-2410. eoslounge.com
12/12: 12/12, 12/14-12-15, 12/17-12/18: SOhO Restaurant & Music Club
Thu.: SOhO’s Annual Holiday Sweater Party with The Framers, False Puppet, The Last Decade, Green Flag Summer, and DJ Darla Bea, 7pm. $25-$30. Ages 21+.
Sat.: Poor Man’s Whiskey, 9pm. $20-$25. Ages 21+. Sun.: M. Dance & Friends Presents: Gospel Brunch, noon. $35-$63. Venice Holiday Concert, 8:30pm. $40. Tue.: Mediterranean Nights! A Dinner/ Dance Show to Support Alexandra Kings Ballet: Seraglio, 7:30pm. $85. Wed.: A Christmas Tradition with Shawn Thies & Friends featuring Americana, World and Jazz sounds, 7:30pm. $25. 1221 State St. Call (805) 962-7776. sohosb.com
12/13-12/14: Maverick Saloon
Fri.: Molly Ringwald Project, 9pm. Sat.: Pull the Trigger, 8:30pm. 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. Free. Ages 21+. Call (805) 686-4785. mavericksaloon.com/eventcalendar
12/13-12/14: M. Special Brewing Co. (Goleta) Fri.: SwellTime, 7pm. Sat.: Walking CoCo, 7pm. 6860 Cortona Dr., Ste. C, Goleta. Free. Call (805) 968-6500. mspecialbrewco.com
12/13-12/14: M. Special Brewing Co. (S.B.) Fri.: Crying 4 Kafka, 8pm. Sat.: Will Stephen’s Band, 8pm. 634 State St. Free. 634 State St. Call (805) 968-6500. mspecialbrewco.com
12/14: Arrowsmith’s Wine Bar Jonathan Firey, 7pm. 1539 Mission Dr., Solvang. Free. Call (805) 686-9126. arrowsmithwine.com/events
12/14: The Cruisery Live Music Saturdays, 9pm. Free. 501 State St. Call (805) 729-3553. thecruisery.com/ the-cruisery
12/14-/12/15: Cold Spring Tavern Sat.: Cuyama Mama and the Hot Flashes, 1:30pm. Sun.: Lenny Kerley Band, 1:30pm. 5995 Stagecoach Rd. Free. Call (805) 967-0066. coldspringtavern.com
12/14: Hook’d Bar and Grill Out Of The Blue, 3pm. 116 Lakeview Dr., Cachuma Lake. Free. Call (805) 350-8351. hookdbarandgrill.com/ music-on-the-water
12/16: The Red Piano Teresa Russell & Tom Buenger, 7:30pm. 519 State St. Free. Call (805) 358-1439. theredpiano.com
12/15:
Possibilities: An Artist Talk with Edie Fake Artist Edie Fake, the painter of “Suasion,” currently on view in the Friends and Lovers exhibit, an exploration of LGBTQ artists will share insights into drawings, paintings, installations, comics, books, and zines. 3:30pm. S.B. Museum of Art, 1130 State St. $10-$15. Call (805) 884-6421. sbma.net/events
12/14: Moonlight Reflections with Garbo
Through the magical mystery of Hollywood icon Greta Garbo, experience tales of time gone by that still resonate today in Juliet Morrison’s award-winning play, Moonlight Reflections with Garbo, at this West Coast premiere. 7pm. Center Stage Theater, 751 Paseo Nuevo. $25-$30. Call (805) 963-0408. centerstagetheater.org
SUNDAY 12/15
12/15: Eyeglass Factory 30th Annual Kids’ Day: Free Eye Exam and Glasses A team of experienced optometrists will conduct complimentary eye exams for kids (ages 18 and under), and a sales team will help to select a free pair of eyeglasses to take the same day. There will be games, crafts, and refreshments. 9am-3pm. The Eyeglass Factory, 1 S. Milpas St. Free. Call (805) 965-9000 or email gregg@ eyeglassfactory.com tinyurl.com/EyeglassFactory-KidsDay
12/15: Kalinka Klezmer Performs a Balkan Concert S.B. band Kalinka will be playing an eclectic mix of Eastern European Klezmer music, Balkan dance tunes, and jazz. 3pm. Night Lizard Brewing Co, 607 State St. Free. Call (805) 770-2956. tinyurl.com/KalinkaBalkanConcert
MONDAY
12/16
12/16: S.B. Museum of Natural History Extra Planetarium Show Gladwin Planetarium will have extra shows such as Santa’s Starry Ride (noon, all ages, 20 minutes), Edge of Darkness (12:45pm, ages 5+, 30 minutes), and Wonders of the Winter Sky (1:30pm, ages 5+, 30 minutes). S.B. Museum of Natural History, 2559 Puesta del Sol. Free-$19. Email rgarcia@sbnature2.org sbnature.org/calendar
TUESDAY 12/17
12/18: Death Café Come together in a safe setting to discuss death. 3:30-5pm. First Congregational Church, 2101 State St. Free (Donations appreciated). Call (805) 729-6172 or email cominghomesb@gmail.com deathcafe.com
12/17: Mediterranean Nights Dinner/Dance Show and Fundraiser Enjoy a class in Greek dance followed by a Mediterranean buffet, a performance, and open dancing. Proceeds go toward Alexandra King’s performances of Seraglio, a three-act folkloric ballet about star-crossed lovers in early 20th-century Istanbul. Class: 6pm; buffet: 6:30pm; show: 7:30pm; open dancing: 8:30pm. SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State St., Ste. 20. $85. Call (805) 687-8823 or email alexandra@alexandraking.com sohosb.com
Edie Fake, “Suasion,” 2024. Acrylic and gouache on wood panel. SBMA, Museum.
Dec. 12-18
THURSDAY 12/12
Holiday Happenings
12/12: Idyll Mercantile Holiday Terrarium Workshop Create your own holiday-themed terrarium to keep or give as a gift. 6-8pm. Peppermint Parlor, Paseo Nuevo (in North Court across from Sephora), 651 Paseo Nuevo. $20. tinyurl.com/Workshop-Terrarium
12/12-12/18: MOXI Seaside Sock Skating Enjoy frictionless fun by sliding across a specialty tile floor reminiscent of ice but without the chill. Hot chocolate and adult beverages will be available for purchase. 10am-5pm. MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, 125 State St. Free-$20. Call (805) 770-5000. moxi.org/calendar/seaside-sock-skating
12/12: Petersens Christmas Tour 2024 This American roots music band will bring their music of the Ozarks to S.B. with a concert full of Christmas classics and warm family moments of laughter. 7:30pm. Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. $26-$60. Call (805) 963-0761. lobero.org
FRIDAY 12/13
12/12-12/18:
ZooLights Walk through an immersive magical world of lights, featuring hand crafted silk-covered 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. 4:308:30pm. S.B. Zoo, 500 Niños Dr. Free Call (805) 962-5339. sbzoo.org/zoolights
12/13-12/15: Paseo Nuevo Snowfall Twirl in the snowfall, Fridays through Sun days through December 29. 6 and 7pm. 651 Paseo Nuevo. Free paseonuevosb.com/holidays
12/13-12/14: A Cowboy Christmas stable has been transformed into the North Pole with games, crafts, activities, a hot cocoa bar, a petting zoo, a visit from Santa, and more. Snacks, drinks, and beer and wine will be available for purchase. Fridays and Saturdays through December 21. 3:30-7:30pm. River View Park, 151 Sycamore Dr, Buellton. Children 2 and under: free, GA: $19.95. Email bob@syvhorseback rides.com syvcowboychristmas.com
12/13-12/14: Film Screening: Die Hard a screening of this holiday favorite, 1988’s (rated R) about a New York City cop (Bruce Willis) whose Christmas visit to California is interrupted by a terrorist invasion. 9pm. SBIFF Film Center, 916 State St. $7-$12. Email help@sbiff.org sbifftheatres.com
12/13, 12/17: Solvang Julefest Daylight and Candlelight Tours Choose between a morning or an early evening tour of the village to learn about Danish traditions and Solvang history from a local Dane dressed in traditional folk dress. Daylight: 10am; Candlelight: 5pm. Ages 4+. $64. Check in: Solvang Visitor Ctr., 1639 Copenhagen Dr., Solvang. Call (805) 465-7298. tinyurl.com/Solvang-Julefest
12/13: Una Noche de las Posadas (The Inns) This reenactment of Joseph and Mary’s search for shelter that is observed throughout Latin America begins at the Presidio Chapel and ends at Casa de la Guerra with songs and food provided by Rudy’s. Shop the Mujeres Makers Market before or after, 5-9pm, with the reenactment beginning at 7pm. 5-10pm, El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park, 123 E. Canon Perdido St. Free. Call (805) 965-0093. sbthp.org/lasposadas
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12/13-12/15: Gallery Los Olivos Winter Celebration Reception The salon-style hanging of art will offer a variety of subjects in all fine art mediums, framed and gallery-wrapped and hung from the floor to the ceiling. Shows through January 31, 2025. 10am4pm. Gallery Los Olivos, 2920 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. Free. Call (805) 688-7517. tinyurl.com/GLO-WinterCelebration
12/13-12/15: The Alcazar Theatre Presents: Miracle on 34th Street Follow the journey of a department-store Santa Claus who claims to be the real deal and the little girl who believes in him. Fri.Sat.: 7pm; Sun.: 3pm. The Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave., Carpinteria. $15-$20. Call (805) 6846380. thealcazar.org/calendar
12/13: Mosaic Makers Night Market Shop from an incredible lineup of local artisans and shop for jewelry, ceramics, candles, home goods, and more. 5-9pm. Mosaic Locale, 1131 State St. Free. Email hello@curatedcollectivesb.com curatedcollectivesb.com
the Holiday Happenings
12/13: S.B. Master Chorale Presents Holiday Lights This annual holiday concert sing-along will feature songs of the season conducted by David Torres. 3pm. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 1300 E. Valley Rd. Children: $5; GA: $20-$25. Email sbmasterchorale@ gmail.com sbmasterchorale.org
12/13: Downtown Holiday Sing-Along with the Prime Time Band Listen to traditional carols to contemporary classics featuring solo vocalist Amanda Elliott, who will also lead the singalong with a performance from the Dos Pueblos High School Choir, directed by Courtney Anderson. 6-8pm. Front steps, S.B. Museum of Art, 1130 State St. Free. Email primetimebandsb@gmail.com tinyurl.com/Prime-Time-Band
12/13-12/15: The Ojai Art Center Theater Presents It’s a Wonderful Life Radio Play Actors will bring multiple characters to life through lively voice work and clever sound effects in this delightful telling of George Bailey’s discovery of how valuable life is. Fri.: 7:30pm; Sat.: 2 and 7:30pm; Sun.: 2pm. The play shows through December 22. The Ojai Art Center, 113 S. Montgomery St., Ojai. $10-$20. Call (805) 640-8797.ojaiact.org
SATURDAY 12/14
12/14: Carpinteria Holiday Spirit Parade Celebrate this magical time of year by watching area businesses and community members bringing you holiday cheer. 3pm. Linden Ave., Carpinteria. Free facebook.com/CarpinteriaParades
12/14-12/15: The Santa Ynez Valley Chorale Winter Concert: Winter Wonder, a Concert of Carols New director Hyejin Jung will lead the chorale in American classic songs and carols that will include an excerpt from Horatio Parker’s Christmas Cantata and a piece in Swahili from South Africa. 3pm. Solvang Veterans Memorial Hall, 1745 Mission Dr., Solvang. $20. Call or email info@syvhorale.org syvchorale.org
12/14: S.B. Music Club Free Holiday Concert and Reception Enjoy a festive program of choral and instrumental music by the Adelfos Ensemble with guest conductor Erin Bonski, flautist Andea Di Maggio, and pianist Erin Bonski, followed by a postconcert reception. 3pm. Free. First United Methodist Church, 305 E. Anapamu St. Email pattyvolner5@sbmusicclub.org tinyurl.com/SB-Music-Club
12/14: Navideños/Christmas Dreams All are invited to this annual Eastside tradition that will feature marching bands, floats, dignitaries, dancers, and Santa Claus! 5:30-7:30pm. On Milpas Street starting on De la Guerra St. and ending on Mason St. Free. Email events@sbeastside.org sbeastside.org/holiday-parade
12/14: Lompoc Parks and Recreation Breakfast with Santa Join Santa and his helpers for a pancake breakfast. Write a letter to give to Santa when you meet him. Pre-registration is required. Session 1: 8:30; Session 2: 10am. Dick DeWees Community & Senior Ctr., 1120 W. Ocean Ave., Lompoc. Free-$12. Call (805) 8758100. tinyurl.com/LompocSantaBreakfast
12/14-12/15: Goleta Depot Candy Cane Train Take a ride on this holiday express all decked out with holiday lights and decorations. Noon-4pm. Goleta Depot, 300 N. Los Carneros Rd., Goleta. Free. Call (805) 964-3540. goletadepot.org/events
12/14: Westside Dance Presents The Nutcracker Sweet Experience all the magic of The Nutcracker in a sweeter and shorter hour-long performance that’s perfect for all ages. Sat.: 11am and 4pm; Sun.: 4pm. The Marjorie Luke Theatre, 721 E. Cota St. $15-$20. Call (805) 884-4087. tinyurl.com/Nutcracker-Sweet
12/14: Merry & Bright Holiday Festival The event will fea-
12/14: The Choral Society Presents: The Hallelujah Project 10 Join guest narrator Meredith Baxter for a heartwarming holiday concert of classics and popular songs, the children from the SING! Program, and more. 7pm. Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. GA: $20-$33; VIP: $50. Call (805) 965-6577. sbchoral.org/concerts
12/14-12/15: S.B. Festival Ballet Presents The Nutcracker at the Arlington S.B.’s treasured holiday tradition is back for its 49th year. This enchanting production will feature guest artists from the Dance Theater of Harlem and the San Francisco Ballet alongside students from UCSB and SBFB and, as always, a live orchestra bringing you Clara, the Sugar Plum Fairy, mischievous mice, and more. Sat: 2:30 and 7pm; Sun.: 2:30pm. $50-$92. Call (805) 899-2901. santabarbarafestivalballet.com
12/14: Ice in Paradise Country Christmas on Ice Step into a winter wonderland as the magic of the season comes to life on ice. Watch from ice level or from the mezzanine. 12:30 and 3:30pm. 6985 Santa Felicia Dr., Goleta. $20-$30. Call (805) 879-1550. iceinparadise.org
12/14: Big Christmas Brass Show The talented brass musicians from Santa Barbara City College will be performing all your favorite Christmas classics. Noon-2pm. Storke Placita (next to McConnell’s Ice Cream), 700 block of State St. Free tinyurl.com/BrassChristmas
12/14-12/15:: The 20th Annual Westmont Christmas Festival: Dwelling Place The Westmont Orchestra, College Choir, and Chamber Singers will perform an inspiring presentation with a theme, a narrative, and Christmas music. Sat: 7pm; Sun.: 3pm. The Granada Theatre, 1214 State St. $22. Call (805) 899-2222. ticketing.granadasb.org/events
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12/15: Christmas Cookie Walk Purchase a gift box (can also be preordered), and fill with tasty treats of more than 40 varieties of cookies created by parishioners. Boxes are weighed and paid for with proceeds to support the ministries of Trinity. 9am-12:30pm. Trinity Episcopal Church, 1500 State St. $20/box. Call (805) 9657419. trinitysb.org/upcomingevents
12/14: Holiday Candle-Making Workshop You will learn how to select the best materials, blend your own scents, and create two candles with guest artist Claire Giroux. 1-3pm. Art from Scrap, 302 E. Cota St. Educators: $25; GA: $30. Ages 13+. Call (805) 8840459. exploreecology.org/calendar
12/14-12/15: Paseo Nuevo Mistletoe Mall Shop for unique and locally crafted items that highlight small S.B. businesses. Sponsored by the Streets of Vintage Flea Market and The Makers Hive Market. 11am-4pm. Paseo Nuevo (in front of Paseo Nuevo Cinemas), 651 Paseo Nuevo. Free paseonuevosb.com/holidays
12/14: Holidays with Santa at Hollister Village Plaza The event will feature free photos with Santa, carolers, holiday music, and more. 11am-2pm. Hollister Village Plaza, 7000 Hollister Ave., Goleta. Free tinyurl.com/HollisterVillagePlaza
SUNDAY 12/15
12/15: Selfies with Santa at Paseo Nuevo Take a photo with Santa indoors at the Peppermint Parlor. Packages available for purchase. Noon-4pm. Paseo Nuevo (in North Court across from Sephora), 651 Paseo Nuevo. Free paseonuevosb.com/holidays
12/15: M. Dance & Friends Presents Holiday Gospel Brunch This event seamlessly combines the joyous celebration of traditional and contemporary gospel music backed by a live band with a delicious brunch. Noon. SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State St. GA: $30; with brunch: $65. Call (805) 962-7776. sohosb.com
12/15: Venice Holiday Concert 30th Anniversary Enjoy a holiday concert by this Americana pop band with a folk/rock/soul sound with a delicious optional dinner. 8:30pm. SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State St. Concert: $40; with dinner: $95. Call (805) 962-7776. sohosb.com
12/15: Gem Faire Browse fine jewelry, precious and semi-precious gemstones, beads, crystals, gold and silver, and more. Jewelry repair and ring sizing available while you shop. 10am-5pm. Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real. Weekend Pass: $7. Call (503) 2528300. tinyurl.com/GemFaire-2024
TUESDAY 12/17
12/17: UCSB Arts & Lectures Presents Pink Martini Holiday Show Pink Martini featuring China Forbes on vocals will bring its signature blend of jazz, classical, and pop music to this festive holiday show, performing classics like “White Christmas” as well as fan favorites from their studio albums. 7:30pm. The Arlington Theatre, 1317 State St. Students: $24.50, GA: $46-$132. Call (805) 893-3535. artsandlectures.ucsb.edu/events
THE HALLELUJAH PROJECT 10 annual family
LOBERO THEATRE
Join us for a heartwarming holiday concert for all ages with a rich program of songs from multiple holiday traditions––from classical to popular.
Guest narrator Meredith Baxter
DECEMBER 14 & 15 SATURDAY 7 PM / SUNDAY 3 PM
Featuring The Choral Society & Orchestra conducted by JoAnne Wasserman with Meredith Baxter, Music Academy of the West SING! Children’s Chorus, and Santa Claus! sbchoral.org
WEDNESDAY
12/18
12/18: Ice in Paradise Winter Wonderland 2024 Take advantage of all-day public skating with skate rentals and a hot chocolate included. Another session on December 24. 9am-9pm. 6985 Santa Felicia Dr., Goleta. $25. Call (805) 879-1550. iceinparadise.org
12/18: Lompoc Children’s Winter Solstice Craft Time This kid-friendly craft time allows children to make fun winter-themed crafts. 2-4pm. Lompoc Public Library, 501 E. North Ave., Lompoc. Free. Call (805) 736-1261. tinyurl.com/Lompoc-Solstice-Craft
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OAK GROUP LANDSCAPE COALITION STRETCHES OUT IN WESTMONT EXHIBITION
The Oak Group, a seasoned landscape painter coalition with a mission, is currently enjoying the generous institutional embrace of the Westmont RidleyTree Museum of Art, in one of its stronger and more self-defining showings of recent years. The show takes its title, The Grace of the World, from a fitting Wendell Berry quote: “I come into the peace of wild things … rest in the grace of the world, and am free.”
Wild things more specifically: wild, natural spaces are central to the manifesto of the Oak Group. For nearly four decades in the trenches and the fields, the group has been dedicated to creating a growing body of sensitive plein air paintings, primarily focusing on the rich and as-yet-developed spaces in Santa Barbara County and the Channel Islands. This current sampling of the group’s art becomes an affirmation of a long-held passion, as well as a ripe primer on the Oak Group, for viewers new to the phenom.
One of the group’s founders and distinctive painters is Arturo Tello, who also runs the Palm Loft gallery in Carpinteria, a common source of his painting settings. His statement in the museum speaks volumes about the Oak Group’s philosophical mandate: “A landscape painting is a celebration of beauty, a prayer of gratitude for open spaces, and the path to intimacy with Nature. I see the role of the landscape painter not as a dreamer, but as an active defender of the land.”
Tello’s touch is seen here in the long, willfully horizontal view of idyllic Carpinteria land and sea, “Evening of Communion, Rincon Bluffs.”
Another founder is the late, great guru-
like figure Ray Strong, a lifelong devotee of plein air paintings whose work can also be seen in the tableaux scenes in the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. Strong’s inspired touch is exemplified in the canvas “Harvest Fields, Santa Ynez Valley,” a composition awash in undulant waves of golden fields.
Visions of nature and impassioned art about nature have blithely invaded the Westmont museum at the moment, starting at the starting point. The entryway gallery features such intriguing, time- and light-sensitive canvases invoking recognizable artistic “voices” as Michael Drury’s dramatic cliffside vista “Winter Afternoon, Point Conception,” and Marcia Burtt’s “Late Sun, Footpath Near Los Padres.” Burtt’s painting implies a sense of procession, from a shaded leafy terrain into the light-basted hill beyond, leading the eye down a path to the forest in the distance.
For her part, Kerri Hedden leans into the green and moisture-laden ground in “Spring Rain,” with elegant painterly style. Whitney Brooks Abbott, whose work has often featured rustic, luminous interiors and rusty pickup trucks on her family’s Carpinteria property, heads more fully into the natural realm with her impressive canvas “SouthMoving Cloud over North Campus,” energized by her loose-brushed, micro-rhythmic approach.
While the lion’s share of Oak Group paintings sidestep manmade structures or objects, there are compatible outliers in the show. Hank Pitcher, who has painted many a landscape and beachscape for decades, shows one of his surfboard portraits, “Eric’s Board
at Sands Beach II,” looming vertically in an almost figurative way. But the board/figure surrogate appears slightly detached from the fuzzy beach scene background in the painting, as if levitating in our faces.
Seasoned and artful aerial photographer Bill Dewey supplies his own particular vantage on the landscape far below, in this case with a striking black-and-white image “Los Padres Front Country Clouds 3-20-2024.”
The title conveys a truth, and a conceit: the front country is the occluded background of a bank of pillowy clouds as an equally important subject.
John Wullbrandt’s “Barn at Sedgwick Reserve” captures, with a precise eye and hand and a certain wistful gaze, a structure on this mythic ranch property in the Santa Ynez Valley. Wullbrandt’s painting represents a view of lesser-known or less easily accessed natural zones in our midst, a seeking-out agenda that is also part of the Oak Group scope. Sarah Vedder deploys her characteristic soft-focus approach with “Afternoon on Jalama Road,” a personal variation on the post-impressionist mode and a dreamy scene with tractor and barn structures tucked into the rolling hill forms.
Chris Chapman soaks up the precious coastal zone just north of Goleta, “Dos Pueblos Canyon,” while her brother-in-law Larry Iwerks nuzzles up against an essence of abstraction in “Rolling Hills,” in which the title tells basic story and setting but the rugged visual lines and diagonal dynamics veer into the stuff of non-representational optics. Suffice to say, the Oak Groupers are artists with a strong commonality and commitment and to the stated conservationist visions of the collective. But, true to the nature of personal artistic perspectives, each individual brings his/her own voice to the table. Differences, even subtle ones, add to the vitality of the totality. Nature wins out, at least here.
—Josef Woodard
The Grace of the World is on view through December 21 at Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art (955 La Paz Rd.). The museum is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on weekdays and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturdays. It is closed on Sundays and college holidays. For more information, please call (805) 565-6162 or see westmont.edu/museum.
The enthralling and enigmatic star of the silver screen, Greta Garbo, was an icon of the so-called “Golden Era” of Hollywood. A star from a young age, Garbo never enjoyed the limelight of celebrity and built an entire public persona based on being elusive from the press. In the modern day, she might be a celebrity without any social media presence (gasp!). In her day, Garbo was an extremely well-documented woman of mystery. In Moonlight Reflections with Garbo, the awardwinning one-woman show written and performed by Juliet Morrison, Garbo tells her own story. Through Morrison’s creative embodiment of this complex character, audiences get to know the star throughout her life, from her early years in Sweden to the glamor and fame of Hollywood of the 1930s, and beyond. Moonlight Reflections also introduces influential individuals from Garbo’s life, people like Louis B. Mayer (one of the M’s in MGM) and her mentor, Mauritz Stiller.
Moonlight Reflections weaves a vision of Garbo’s experience that Morrison calls both enchanting and haunting. “This is a theater experience designed to impact your soul,” she says. “When I embody Garbo, I believe every moment with my soul, and I want to give you an authentic theater experience where you get lost in time.” In reliving someone else’s experience, romantic nostalgia of Hollywood’s golden age aside, relatability is always an important factor. Are our own questions recognizable in Garbo’s struggles? “Garbo was so ahead of her time with respect to the choices she made,” says Morrison. “All she wanted was to be happy, and isn’t that what we all want?”
Morrison’s New York run of Moonlight Reflections with Garbo received much attention, and she’s excited to share her creation with Santa Barbara audiences. See this intimate, expressive performance piece about a woman who fascinated the world. —Maggie Yates
Juliet Morrison stars in Moonlight Reflections with Garbo.
“Barn at Sedgwick Reserve” by John Wullbrandt
“Evening of Communion, Rincon Bluffs” by Arturo Tello
BACK IN THE PINK, RED, AND GREEN
PORTLAND-BASED, KITSCH-DRIVEN PINK MARTINI BRINGS ITS HOLIDAY SHOW BACK TO THE ARLINGTON
It makes perfect sense that Pink Martini and the Arlington keep on meeting like this. When the popular Portlandbased “little big band” returns to the venue for another of its famed holiday shows, presented by UCSB Arts & Lectures (A&L) on Tuesday, December 17, the site and sound elements will once again align.
Between the group’s beloved and campy retro-global songbook and the Arlington’s campy faux Spanish village decor, goodnatured kitsch and artifice will once again conjoin. Maybe it takes a faux village to complete the atmospheric picture sought after when founder/pianist Thomas Lauderdale launched the Pink phenom 30 years ago. Also in the founder spotlight is singer China Forbes, who has been on board for most of the three-decade run, occasionally replaced by Storm Large.
1947. They collaborated with the pop queen herself at age 90 in 2021. A short list of significant guests and collaborators over the years includes Phyllis Diller, the great jazz singer Jimmy Scott, Rufus Wainwright, Rita Moreno, and the original cast of Sesame Street
Speaking about the broad age and demographic appeal of his group, Lauderdale said in an interview, “We’ve been really lucky, because we have a sort of a broad kind of repertoire, which is pretty adaptable. We can go from a club to a symphonic setting to a party. We have this broad appeal to people of different ages and even who speak different languages. Most bands don’t really have that kind of spread, and so I think it’s awfully difficult to be in a band where all of the songs sound pretty much the same.
“So, there is that and generally we’re more optimistic than a lot of other bands. A lot of the songs are sad, but there’s sort of a sense of hope, I think, in general, in terms of the band, its repertoire and its presentation. I think that is also unusual.”
The meteoric success story of the band, which has played the Hollywood Bowl many times and other major venues around the world, begins with a hit in France the Lauderdale/Forbes original “Sympathique.” And they were off and running, building up a discography, starting with “Hang On, Little Tomato,” and an expanding library of music, including Latin, lounge, vintage pop, jazz, classical lite, and other corners, and in multiple languages.
Another aspect of Lauderdale’s recipe book is a respect for elders, international heroes, and legends in the margins. A recent example of its legacy-tending nature came with the release of “I Told Ya I Love Ya, Now Get Out,” a hit for Mamie Van Doren in
“When we first started playing, the goal was to appeal to Democrats and Republicans alike, and to appeal to everybody in the family, from the great grandparents on down. I’m really happy that the audience is that diverse. Ultimately, people go out and want to experience a broad range of what it’s like to be an American. Therefore, I think that our audiences are just as much of a spectacle as the show itself,” Lauderdale laughs.
“I like that concept of audience as spectacle, and the idea of dancing with your grandparents. There really aren’t enough intergenerational activities in this country. I think that’s terrible. It used to be that every household had grandparents living with grandchildren, a whole cross-generational situation and everydayness.
“After World War II, that shifted in the country and it became more nuclear in the familial sense, how the household was set up. That was to the detriment, I think, of American society. We’re not one to necessarily honor our history and our predecessors very much, which I think is totally sad and tragic. It’s also wrong,” he said.
Expect a wide age range at the Arlington next week, and a setlist which will likely include “White Christmas” and a samba line version of “Auld Lang Syne.” —Josef Woodard
The Pink Martini Holiday Show featuring China Forbes takes place at the Arlington Theatre (1317 State St.) on Tuesday, December 17, at 7:30 p.m. See bit .ly/4gjxHHc.
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Pink Martini returns to the Arlington on December 17.
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Sports
The Coach for Every Season
Coming off back-to-back state championships, outside expectations were high this season for the Santa Barbara City College (SBCC) women’s water polo team, but, in reality, there was a lot of room to grow.
Led by legendary aquatics coach Brian “Chuckie” Roth, the Vaqueros kept building all the way to the state championship match but fell short of the ultimate goal with an 11-6 loss to Long Beach City College.
“At the beginning of the year, I’m not sure we were in the top four, to be honest with you. We had a lot of learning to do,” Roth said. “We had some areas of growth, and so the girls really buckled down and did a really good job of that.”
From SBCC to San Marcos, Women’s Water Polo Coach Chuckie Roth Brings It All to the Pool
by Victor Bryant
The Vaqueros were able to rely on a strong group of sophomores, including Cate Daland, Maddie Myers, Lily Carrick, Esther Sullivan, Erin Otsuki, Addie Lane, Kate Densmore, Taylor Classen, and Sofia Paez, who were a part of last season’s state championship team and helped to boost the development of the team as a whole.
Lane and Daland were stalwart offensively and led the team with 99 and 97 goals, respectively, for the season. Defensively, goalkeeper Densmore has displayed consistent excellence the last two seasons.
“I think I have a really special group of young women. They work incredibly hard, and they are extremely dedicated,” Roth said. “If you have to move practice the day before because of some kind of obstacle or pool closure, they are always game. There’s no excuses.”
Roth credits assistant coach Paige Treloar-Ballard for helping him in identifying and recruiting talented athletes of high character, which has led to the unprecedented success that SBCC has experienced over the past several years.
SBCC is 78-2 in Western State Conference (WSC) play during Roth’s 10-year tenure and have captured 10 consecutive WSC championships in the process.
“I think it’s just consistency. Chuckie has really high standards of what he expects,” said SBCC Athletic Director LaDeane Hansten of the SBCC water polo program’s continued success. “[Roth] does an excellent job of recruiting kids that buy into the high expectations of his program.”
One of the key indicators of the team’s growth this season was its competitive matchups against four-year universities over the course of the season. The Vaqueros defeated Concordia, Biola, and NCAA Division 1 Cal State Fullerton at the midseason SBCC Arena Invitational.
“We played against NCAA Division 1, Division 2, and Division 3 opponents and did really well,” Roth said. “As the season progressed, it was obvious that we would have a chance.”
The opportunity for a California Community College
Athletic Association (CCCAA) State Championship threepeat was still very much alive when the Vaqueros began their postseason run.
SBCC captured a key 8-7 victory in the semifinals of the SoCal regional over Riverside Community College (RCC). RCC defeated the Vaqueros twice previously in the season, but SBCC came out on top when it mattered the most. Lane scored three goals, while Jada Ashen and Lily Carrick each had two.
“That was a really pivotal game. That was a must-win situation, because if we had lost that game, we would have had to play Long Beach in the semifinals of State,” Roth said. “By winning that game, it put us on opposite sides of the bracket and really helped us out.”
At the State Tournament, SBCC defeated San Joaquin Delta 12-9 in the quarterfinals and West Valley 10-8 in the semifinals.
In the Championship game against Long Beach, SBCC hung tough early trailing 5-4 at halftime but struggled to keep pace in the second half en route to an 11-6 loss.
“As it turns out, we had one bad quarter,” Roth said. “Long Beach is really good, and I think at some point you have to step back and be realistic about some things.”
Now Roth will make the transition to high school water polo and guide the powerhouse San Marcos High program.
Two of Roth’s high school players at San Marcos Charlotte Raisin and Lucy Haaland-Ford are competing with the United State National Team and won the gold medal at the Pan American Championships in Colombia.
The United States completed their conquest with an 18-5 victory over Argentina in the championship game.
“Haaland-Ford and Raisin have had a lot of opportunities present themselves recently, but they work incredibly hard as well and they deserve all the accolades they get. They really are hardworking, dedicated young women,” Roth said. “It’s fun to watch them succeed at that level, but we have to balance that with our high school season.
“You want to help these kids pursue their dreams at the highest level, so you find a way to make it work. The team is very accommodating, and they understand.” n
Coach Brian “Chuckie” Roth with the SBCC women’s water polo team
Cloud Hands and Camaraderie Cloud Hands and Camaraderie
Cardio Confidential
Something about tai chi always seems to catch my eye. Years ago, on a visit to my mom in Florida, I noticed a yin-yang symbol painted on a storefront near her house. It turned out to be a tai chi studio, where she practiced enthusiastically for a while. More recently, I spotted a tiny ad in the Independent for beginner tai chi and qigong classes.
That’s how I found myself at the Oak Park dance floor on a foggy Saturday morning in late summer, joining about eight other people for a session of Toni DeMoulin’s beginner Dong-style tai chi class.
Tai chi, Toni told us, involves the body and mind. For a novice like me, though, it was a bit challenging to tune out the knot of elderly gentlemen arguing strenuously in the parking lot. I also wondered why the nearby class of tiny ballerinas was dancing not only to Swan Lake and the “Blue Danube Waltz,” but also to “La Cucaracha.”
Nevertheless, I focused on Toni clad in a crimson coat with mandarin collar and frog closures, black leggings, and red Keds and followed her movements as she began with an opening salute, warmed us up with Cloud Hands, and then led us through Chasing the Bird’s Tail.
Then she had us pair up, with each partner taking turns pretending to be a “bad guy,” and led us through Step Back and Repulse the Monkey. It was in this pairs exercise, even for a beginner in Toni’s gentle practice, that tai chi really began to feel like a martial art: grasping another person’s arm, pushing against them with the flat of your hand, absorbing their push with your back foot.
After about 40 or so minutes of tai chi, we did some qigong. The difference between the two practices, Toni explained, is that qigong is stationary and is considered a general tonic for health. Tai chi is considered a mov ing form of qigong.
Toni spends a lot of time correcting form, but she is good-natured about it, emphasizing safety (e.g., avoid injuring the knee by always having a pivot point when moving the foot). When a student observed, “My feet are like this, but your feet are like that” during a certain movement, Toni responded with a smile, “I’m going to say I’m doing it the right way,” which made us all laugh. She also choreographs where students stand, so that as we turn during a sequence of movements, each participant can watch an experienced student going through the moves even if we can’t see Toni. (I still think it would be helpful if she used a microphone.) She also takes requests.
of her second marriage, she led a peripatetic existence for decades, living out of a Westphalia camper van as she taught tai chi in different cities and following her own teacher, Alex Dong, to tai chi workshops around the globe.
In 2017, she was invited to teach tai chi in Beijing. Confident in her knowledge, she wasn’t intimidated at the prospect of teaching tai chi to Chinese people in China as a westerner. Her sponsor got her a small group of students, who she thinks mostly came so they could practice their English with her. “But once they saw how hard my class was,” she said, “they stuck around.” Two of them are now teaching tai chi.
While living in Beijing, Toni learned enough Mandarin to prompt her students (“step forward,” “step back,” “very good”) and order pot stickers. But with her limited command of the language, she couldn’t follow the news. It was her students who told her she had to get out when COVID struck. She left on January 30, 2020, traveling on a deserted freeway to the airport to catch the last plane out of Beijing.
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Tai Chi with Toni classes are held at the Oak Park dance floor, located near the Junipero Street entrance close to Calle Real. The next session for beginners starts in January, and private lessons are also available. Visit taichitoni.net for schedule and pricing. Wear comfortable clothing and flat shoes (running shoes not recommended). Sunscreen or hat recommended for daytime classes.
take smaller steps), and remembering to breathe. My calves did get sore from absorbing all those pushes during Repulse the Monkey, but what I appreciated most was learning to balance by pushing my hands out as if leaning on a post. That simple movement was nothing short of revelatory.
Toni began practicing tai chi in her early twenties, after fleeing an abusive marriage. “I immediately felt my trauma lift,” she recalled. She began studying tai chi daily while working nights as a nurse’s aide, and in short order, she became an instructor. “I have arranged my life so I could study tai chi and do tai chi,” she shared. After the breakup
Once back in Santa Barbara, after addressing a health issue, Toni decided to start a tai chi school and has developed a small but close-knit community in a short time. At one Saturday class, a student named Louie brought fresh produce to share from his garden plot; in October, several of Toni’s students gathered at a restaurant to celebrate her 77th birthday. At the very first class I attended, Marty, a longtime devotee of tai chi, proclaimed Toni the best tai chi instructor in town.
Toni’s philosophy is “nothing hard, nothing fast,” and I never broke a sweat or felt my heart rate go up practicing tai chi with Toni, but I enjoyed being in the sunshine, focusing intently on learning the movements (reminding myself to
In the western mind, the classic image of tai chi may be of groups of elderly people practicing it in parks. The participants in Toni’s classes a mix of men and women were mostly middle-aged or older. Even in Beijing, when Toni would ask a young Chinese person why they didn’t do tai chi, the response was “I’m going to when I’m old.” Toni emphasizes the mental and physical benefits of tai chi for people of all ages and abilities. She recommends practicing tai chi before doing something stressful, like taking an exam, to help you perform better. Jane, who lives with multiple sclerosis, told me that tai chi has helped her balance. When Jane needed to rest during class, she continued doing the movements in a seated position.
This modification seems in harmony with Toni’s goal. “My job,” she told me, “is to give tai chi to the student to own so they can do it anywhere.” n
Tai Chi in Oak Park
by Amy R. Ramos | Photos by Ingrid Bostrom
Toni DeMoulin teaches Tai Chi with Toni at Oak Park.
Amy Ramos tries out Tai Chi with Toni at Oak Park.
FOOD& DRINK
Dave Phinney Settles Into Our Lady of Guadalupe Vineyard
California’s Winemaking Phenom Focuses on the Sta. Rita Hills
For being just two short turns off of Highway 246 and about three minutes from Home Depot, the views from atop Our Lady of Guadalupe Vineyard rival some of the best in Santa Barbara County.
Due west, across the low-lying sprawl of Lompoc, float the white caps of the Pacific Ocean, peppered with glimpses of Vandenberg’s rocket launch towers. Back to the east, you can peer into both corridors of the Sta. Rita Hills appellation, from the northern knolls that line the highway to the more dramatic southern stretches that tumble toward the Santa Ynez River. Then there’s the vineyard itself, where more than 120 acres of pinot noir and about seven acres of chardonnay cascade across the slopes, comprising their own enological empire.
But as vineyard manager Amy Whiteford shows all of this off to me, she’s steadily relaying the property’s many problems, at least when it comes to growing wine grapes. The nutrient-deficient soils needed years of adjustments to plant the vines. The salty water requires a cutting-edge reverse osmosis machine to satisfy the fruit. Recent rounds of winter storms triggered mini debris flows that sent young chardonnay sticks adrift. And that’s before accounting for the regionally famous fogs and winds that cycle through almost every day, making even warm seasons barely sufficient for farming much of anything.
“This block right here is pure diatomaceous earth we have to spoon-feed the vines,” Whiteford explains of the silty ground beneath our feet atop one peak, the brilliantly green hills otherwise inspiring pleasantly bucolic thoughts. “It’s a very marginal place to grow grapes. Most people will not have planted up here.”
So, yeah, it’s pretty, but it’s also a pretty horrible place to grow wine grapes. Then why would Whiteford’s boss, Dave Phinney the wildly successful vintner who founded and sold The Prisoner and Orin Swift brands, affording him the ability to plant vines anywhere on the planet choose these very hills to develop his only American vineyard?
“I started with a love of the area from a personal standpoint and that developed in a more professional standpoint,” Phinney told me over the phone from his home in St. Helena. He made the personal connection while still in high school, visiting friends at UCSB. The professional one came as he bought pinot noir for his brands, teaching him that the Sta. Rita Hills can deliver both power and poise in a glass.
“Never let a winemaker plant a vineyard or build a winery after he or she has had a liquidity event,” Phinney said with a self-deprecating laugh. “We are gonna do all the things that no one did.”
That’s exactly what he did by purchasing the land for Our Lady of Guadalupe (OLG) in 2015, five years after he’d sold The Prisoner reportedly for $40 million to Huneeus Vintners, which later sold to Constellation for $285 million and right before he sold Orin Swift to Gallo, which multiple sources claim was for $300 million.
“We found corners to uncut,” explained Phinney of how he approached OLG, as most call the land and brand today.
“But the end result of all that work, money, and time is that everything really has paid off in the wine.”
The origin story of this wine world superhero is a very California tale, fitting for a fifth-generation native of the Golden State. He was born in Gilroy and moved to West Los Angeles when he was a week old. But by 13 years old his global outlook enhanced by regular stays in Bristol, England, where his professor parents spent their sabbaticals he wanted out of L.A. and lobbied to attend a boarding school in Lake Tahoe.
“It influenced my sensibility, and there are parts of L.A. that I enjoy,” said Phinney. “But I am more of a country mouse.”
Visiting during Halloween, Phinney “quickly learned that I had to recuse myself from UCSB.” He thought he’d fail out of school living the Isla Vista life. “It was way too much fun.”
Instead, he studied political science at the University of Arizona, thinking he might be a lawyer or go into politics. But after interning for the public defender’s office and a congressmember, Phinney explained, “I realized I didn’t want to have anything to do with being an attorney or anything to do with politics.”
A bit lost entering his junior year, he was invited to study abroad in Florence, where one of roommates, Tom Traverso, hailed from a well-known wine retail family in Sonoma County. They’d taste wines together nightly. “It was very important that my early wine education was by a contemporary dropping F-bombs,” said Phinney. “It was very demys-
tifying and not snooty.”
He instantly appreciated wine’s direct link to farming, a culture he always respected. “Anything agriculture-related is just salt of the earth to me,” he said. “To be able to combine that with winemaking, that’s when the proverbial lightbulb went off.”
Back in Arizona, he interned with an ag professor, planting a one-acre experimental vineyard, and worked at the Rum Runner retail shop in Tucson. He liked the vines more than the sales, so applied to 50 different Napa wineries as he approached graduation in 1997. Only Robert Mondavi Winery replied, and he took the only real harvest job they had: the bottom rung of the night shift.
“You can’t get any lower,” he said. “You’re not even the dishwasher. You’re handing dishes to the dishwasher.”
Being the only white guy in an all-Mexican crew would shape his outlook on life. “After a week, they realized I wasn’t gonna be the token lazy white boy,” said Phinney, who joined some of them on a mostly Oaxacan soccer team. “They gave me a nickname and took me in like family. It molded me into who I am as an adult. A lot of my work ethic is from that time.”
About two decades later after starting and selling the aforementioned brands and another called Locations, launching a wine project in the French Pyrenees, and even starting a distillery in Vallejo that camaraderie and culture led to him naming a vineyard and wine brand Our Lady of Guadalupe.
“The name personifies Mexico, and it’s a very respectful
From left: Amy Whiteford, Dave Phinney, and Chris Hussey
and personal thing for me,” said Phinney. “My whole family knows it. I’ve got more Our Lady of Guadalupe art and paraphernalia than any middle-aged white guy should have.” That iconography further reflects the L.A. surf-skate-punk rock culture of his youth, and, as Phinney readily admitted, “It’s also a little bit gangster, which I like.”
After her own two decades up north in the Napa-Sonoma scene, OLG vineyard manager Amy Whiteford was eager to return to Santa Barbara. Born in Mill Valley but raised from 7th grade on in Birmingham, Alabama, the UCSB graduate left town in 1998 with a degree in environmental studies, and, like Phinney, fell on the wine path in Italy. “All the noise was quieted,” she recalled of becoming enraptured by the wine, food, and farming culture there after college. “This is what I want to do.”
A UC Davis master’s in viticulture led to work with Pahlmeyer and then Stagecoach Vineyard, where she sold a lot of fruit to Phinney, who hired her to run his Orin Swift vineyards in 2013. She led the development of Our Lady of Guadalupe from afar the first few years but moved down with her two young kids in 2021, just in time for the first true commercial harvest at OLG.
“This is the only in-house, standalone estate project,” said Whiteford of where OLG fits in Phinney’s diverse portfolio. That includes the Savage & Cooke distillery on Mare Island in the San Francisco Bay and Department 66 winery in Maury, France, which I visited this past August, thanks to meeting Whiteford a month earlier.
About half of the vineyard’s harvest is sold to nearly 40 winery clients from around California, and the rest goes into the OLG brand, which currently produces just one chardonnay and one pinot noir each vintage under the supervision of assistant winemaker Chris Hussey. “We wanted to get the chardonnay and pinot right and expand within that,” said Phinney, but a reserve pinot is likely on the horizon and maybe a bubbly too. “The vineyard is set up perfect for sparkling. It would make all the sense in the world.”
Though his previous brands are notorious for being powerful and ripe, Phinney who still does oversee such winemaking at Orin Swift as the contracted winemaker reminds me that he’s also made Grand Cru Burgundy. “We’re not a one-trick pony,” he said, explaining that Santa Barbara’s sunny-yet-cold climate can do magical things. “We’re trying to make that bolder California style, but not lose the Burgundian influence. In the Sta. Rita Hills, you can do that.”
As this onetime wunderkind grows into his fifties, he also sees OLG as a focal point in a conscious move to calm down. “For 20-something years, it was all about growth,” said Phinney, who’s hoping to simplify his life in order to spend more time in both Santa Barbara and Maury. “It was fun, don’t get me wrong. But actually now settling into something and just refining it and refining it, it’s a little cathartic.”
Dave Phinney, Amy Whiteford, and Chris Hussey will be pouring OLG Vineyard and Department 66 wines on Saturday, December 14, at Taste of the Sta. Rita Hills in Los Olivos (11 a.m. and 1 p.m.) and at Corks & Crowns in Santa Barbara at 4 p.m. See tasteofstaritahills.com and corksandcrowns .com. For more on Our Lady of Guadalupe, see ourladyofguadalupe.com.
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Chris Hussey pulls samples from a barrel.
Apair of restaurants are coming to Montecito, one in the Upper Village and the other on Coast Village Road. Clark’s Oyster Bar, with locations in Austin, Aspen, and Houston, debuted on the South Coast at 1212 Coast Village Road, the former home of Cava. “Montecito, our first California location, is a stylish all-day restaurant celebrating coastal American classics spanning from New England to California and offering lunch and dinner daily,” says the eatery. “In addition to its flagship menu of oysters and raw bar, a signature burger, daily catch specials, lobster rolls, chowder, and refreshing crudo, this new location features seasonal bounty from the Pacific Ocean. The wine list highlights California classics in every section sparkling, white, rosé, and red alongside French whites and reds primarily from Burgundy and the Loire. Clark’s signature martinis and cocktails are always available.” Lunch is available daily from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., while dinner runs 5-10 p.m. There is a Happy Hour Monday-Friday, 3-5 p.m.
RH Firehouse Grill opens Saturday, December 14, at 1486 East Valley Road in Montecito, the former home of the fire station, which moved to upper San Ysidro Road in the 1990s. RH (formerly Restoration Hardware) is an upscale American home-furnishings company headquartered in Corte Madera, California, that has moved into the hospitality business. The homedesign company RH has opened numerous restaurants across the United States and Canada since 2015. The café/wine bar occupies 1,350 square feet, which includes 600 square feet of outdoor dining space on an exterior patio. “Our restaurants offer carefully curated menus featuring the freshest ingredients from select sources, simply and elegantly prepared,” says the eatery. “Enjoy timeless classics for brunch and dinner, and a selection of wines from esteemed vintners in the United States and Europe.”
J’S HOT CHICKEN OPENS ON TURNPIKE: Reader John S. let me know that J’s Hot Chicken is now open
Clark’s Oyster Bar and RH Firehouse Grill Open in Montecito
inside Dave’s Drip House at 199 South Turnpike Road, Suite 104. “Dave has launched a brandnew concept inside Dave’s Drip House J’s Hot Chicken,” says the restaurant. “Here’s why we made this big move: Santa Barbara has been missing a standout chicken concept, so we decided to bring the heat with something fresh, flavorful, and fun. Ice cream is seasonal, and we knew Dave’s Drip House needed something extra to thrive year-round. We’re thrilled for you to try our chicken fingers, made entirely from scratch. From our signature batter to our pink secret dipping sauce, ranch, and exclusive seasonings, every detail has been perfected to bring you the very best.”
BIG T’S DELI UPDATE: Last week, I mentioned that Big T’s Deli is coming the Santa Barbara Public Market where Wexler’s Deli used to be, but I didn’t know any of the details. “I wanted to share some important updates regarding the restaurant,” says Public Market co-owner Travis Twining. “Wexler’s, despite having a fantastic product and a loyal following, faced challenges in managing operations from a distance, which impacted its reception among the locals. Since I personally funded the kitchen build-out, the Wexler’s owners and I agreed that it would be best for me to take back control of the restaurant. With that in mind, I’ve decided to rebrand the restaurant and bring in an executive chef to oversee daily operations. This will help us maintain the highest-quality offerings at great prices. We believe we’ve found the perfect approach to make this work. We will continue to offer all the favorites from the old Wexler’s menu, with some exciting twists and small updates. Additionally, we’re adding local favorites like a delicious Italian sub, beef dip, classic turkey sandwich, traditional tuna melt, and a variety of salads and sides. We’ve also decided to combine the kitchen with Three Monkeys. This change will give Chef Andrew an overview of both Three Monkeys and Big T’s Deli while providing us with more cooking space to introduce additional delicious items.”
FOOD & DRINK
’CITO CUISINE: A pair of eateries has landed in Montecito at the upper and lower village areas.
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY by
Rob Breszny
WEEK OF DECEMBER 12
ARIES
(Mar. 21-Apr. 19): If you were walking down the street and spied a coin lying on the sidewalk, would you bend down to pick it up? If you’re like most people, you wouldn’t. It’s too much trouble to exert yourself for an object of such little value. But I advise you to adopt a different attitude during the coming weeks. Just for now, that stray coin might be something like an Umayyad gold dinar minted in the year 723 and worth more than $7 million. Please also apply this counsel metaphorically, Aries. In other words, be alert for things of unexpected worth that would require you to expand your expectations or stretch your capacities.
TAURUS
(Apr. 20-May 20): The Taurus writer Randall Jarrell compared poets to people who regularly stand in a meadow during a thunderstorm. If they are struck by the lightning of inspiration five or six times in the course of their careers, they are good poets. If they are hit a dozen times, they are great poets. A similar principle applies in many fields of endeavor. To be excellent at what you do, you must regularly go to where the energy is most electric. You’ve also got to keep working diligently on your skills so that when inspiration comes calling, you have a highly developed ability to capture it in a useful form. I’m bringing this up now, Taurus, because I suspect the coming weeks will bring you a slew of lightning bolts.
GEMINI
(May 21-June 20): My upcoming novels epitomize the literary genre known as magical realism. In many ways, the stories exhibit reverence for the details of our gritty destinies in the material world. But they are also replete with wondrous events like talking animals, helpful spirits, and nightly dreams that provide radical healing. The characters are both practical and dreamy, earthy and wildly imaginative, well-grounded and alert for miracles. In accordance with your astrological potentials, I invite you to be like those characters in the coming months. You are primed to be both robustly pragmatic and primed for fairy-tale-style adventures.
CANCER
(June 21-July 22): In December 1903, the Wright Brothers flew a motorized vehicle through the sky for the first time in human history. It was a very modest achievement, really. On the first try, Orville Wright was in the air for just 12 seconds and traveled 120 feet. On the fourth attempt that day, Wilbur was aloft for 59 seconds and 852 feet. I believe you’re at a comparable stage in the evolution of your own innovation. Don’t minimize your incipient accomplishment. Keep the faith. It may take a while, but your efforts will ultimately lead to a meaningful advancement. (PS: Nine months later, the Wrights flew their vehicle for more than five minutes and traveled 2.75 miles.)
LEO
(July 23-Aug. 22): During the rest of 2024, life’s generosity will stream your way more than usual. You will be on the receiving end of extra magnanimity from people, too. Even the spiritual realms might have extra goodies to bestow on you. How should you respond? My suggestion is to share the inflowing wealth with cheerful creativity. Boost your own generosity and magnanimity. Just assume that the more you give, the more you will get and the more you will have. (PS: Do you know that Emily Dickinson poem with the line “Why Floods be served to us in Bowls”? I suggest you obtain some big bowls.)
VIRGO
(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The term “cognitive dissonance” refers to the agitation we feel while trying to hold conflicting ideas or values in our minds. For example, let’s say you love the music of a particular singer-songwriter, but they have opinions that offend you or they engage in behavior that repels you. Or maybe you share many positions with a certain political candidate, but they also have a few policies you dislike. Cognitive dissonance doesn’t have to be a bad or debilitating thing. In fact, the ability to harbor conflicting ideas with poise and equanimity is a
sign of high intelligence. I suspect this will be one of your superpowers in the coming weeks.
LIBRA
(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “Amazing Grace” is a popular hymn recorded by many pop stars, including Aretha Franklin, Elvis Presley, and Willie Nelson. Created in 1773, it tells the story of a person who concludes that he has lived an awful life and now wants to repent for his sins and be a better human. The composer, John Newton, was a slave trader who had a religious epiphany during a storm that threatened to sink his ship in the Atlantic Ocean. God told him to reform his evil ways, and he did. I presume that none of you reading this horoscope has ever been as horrible a person as Newton. And yet you and I, like most people, are in regular need of conversion experiences that awaken us to higher truths and more expansive perspectives. I predict you will have at least three of those transformative illuminations in the coming months. One is available now, if you want it.
SCORPIO
(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “Thinking outside the box” is an American idiom. It means escaping habitual parameters and traditional formulas so as to imagine fresh perspectives and novel approaches. While it’s an excellent practice, there is also a good alternative. We can sometimes accomplish marvels by staying inside the box and reshaping it from the inside. Another way to imagine this is to work within the system to transform the system to accept some of the standard perspectives but play and experiment with others. For example, in my horoscope column, I partially adhere to the customs of the well-established genre, but also take radical liberties with it. I recommend this approach for you in 2025.
SAGITTARIUS
(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): I don’t recommend burning wood to heat your home. Such fires generate noxious emissions harmful to human health. But hypothetically speaking, if you had no other way to get warm, I prefer burning ash and beech wood rather than, say, pine and cedar. The former two trees yield far more heat than the latter two, so you need less of them. Let’s apply this principle as we meditate on your quest for new metaphorical fuel, Sagittarius. In the coming months, you will be wise to search for resources that provide you with the most efficient and potent energy.
CAPRICORN
(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The world’s longest tunnel is more than 35 miles long. It’s the Gotthard Base Tunnel in the Swiss Alps. I’m guessing the metaphorical tunnel you’ve been crawling your way through lately, Capricorn, may feel that extensive. But it’s really not. And here’s even better news: Your plodding travels will be finished sooner than you imagine. I expect that the light at the end of the tunnel will be visible any day now. Now here’s the best news: Your slow journey through the semi-darkness will ultimately yield rich benefits no later than your birthday.
AQUARIUS
(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Would you like to avoid wilting and fading away in January, Aquarius? If so, I recommend that during the coming weeks, you give your best and brightest gifts and express your wildest and most beautiful truths. In the new year, you will need some downtime to recharge and revitalize. But it will be a pleasantly relaxing interlude not a wan, withered detour if in the immediate future you unleash your unique genius in its full splendor.
PISCES
(Feb. 19-Mar. 20): My treasured Piscean advisor, Letisha, believes it’s a shame so many of us try to motivate ourselves through abusive self-criticism. Are you guilty of that sin? I have done it myself on many occasions. Sadly, it rarely works as a motivational ploy. More often, it demoralizes and deflates. The good news, Pisces, is that you now have extra power and savvy to diminish your reliance on this ineffectual tactic. To launch the transformation, I hope you will engage in a focused campaign of inspiring yourself through self-praise and self-love.
HOMEWORK: What will you revive, rejuvenate, and renovate in 2025? Newsletter.FreeWillAstrology.com.
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CLASSIFIEDS
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 # 74486
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The Carsey‑Wolf Center Assistant Director includes four major job functions: publicity, public event curation and coordination, program administration, and theater operations. Responsibilities include: Development of publicity materials for public‑facing academic events, including website content, social media, email marketing, print advertising, and writing press releases. Serving as a member of the Center’s programming team to create and present events at the Pollock Theater. Assisting the Director and Associate Director in administrative tasks supporting the Center’s academic programs, including its undergraduate and graduate programs, its research awards, and its publishing initiatives.
Assisting the Pollock Theater Manager in coordination of daily theater operations, including public events in the evenings and on occasional weekends. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in media‑related area and / or equivalent experience / training. 1‑3 years of event coordination and/or conference organization experience.
Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check The budgeted salary range is $69,500 to $96,000/ year. The full salary range is $69,500 to $123,500/year. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
Will assist in the overall operation of the clinical laboratory of the Student Health Service by performing the duties of testing personnel (as specified by CLIA 88) in the specialties of hematology, urinalysis, clinical microscopy, diagnostic immunology, chemistry, microbiology, and virology/ molecular diagnostics. Must be capable of working independently and making independent judgement while maintaining compliance with existing laws, regulations and policies. Must possess a high degree of accuracy and precision. Exercises a high degree of independent judgement while dealing with clinicians, patients, health service staff and laboratory related technical situations. Is capable of fast, accurate laboratory work while doing multiple procedures. Is familiar with all laboratory equipment including hematology, urine and chemistry analyzers and other equipment such as centrifuges, vortexes, microscopes, autoclave, point of care devices and incubators. This position requires that all instruments be maintained, safe, and calibrated to assure accuracy and operation in compliance with existing preventive maintenance, Q.C, Q.A., and safety guidelines. Maintains the equipment and the entire work area in a clean, presentable fashion to preclude injury to self and others.
Reqs: Graduation from college with Bachelor of Science degree in major of appropriate scientific field.
3‑5 years training and experience sufficient to comply with Federal CLI 88 requirements for personnel of high complexity testing. Familiar with all laboratory equipment, including Hematology, Microbiology, Urinalysis, Molecular and Chemistry analyzers and other standard laboratory equipment. Skilled in entering laboratory results into, and export results, from the Laboratory Information System (LIS) in a timely manner.
Must have a current CA Clinical Laboratory Scientists license at all times during employment.
Ability to utilize Electronic Medical Records system (EMR) for test orders and monitoring of lab test results. Ability to possess a high degree of accuracy and precision while doing multiple procedures.
Ability to work independently and making independent judgement, while maintaining compliance with existing laws, regulations and policies.
Ability to work with Microsoft Word and Excel. Notes: Must successfully complete and pass the background check and credentialing process before employment and date of hire.
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. Must be willing to work variable shifts, holidays, overtime and one evening shift or weekend hours depending on staffing and clinical needs. Hours vary during quarter breaks. Must be available to come in or stay late depending upon staffing and clinical needs. Weekly schedule may include evenings and occasional weekend or holiday hours. Any HIPAA or FERPA violation is subject to disciplinary action. Student Health is closed between the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays. Credential verification for clinical practitioner. Satisfactory criminal history background check. Pay Rate/Range: $40.50 to $53.47/hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information: https://policy. ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM‑20 and https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/ Anti‑Discrimination. Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 74602
FIXED ASSET ACCOUNTANT
BUSINESS & FINANCIAL SERVICES/ CONTROLLER’S OFFICE
Uses in‑depth accounting knowledge to resolve complex accounting issues of a high level of complexity and a high volume of transactions.
Analyzes problems using a variety of applications from multiple sources to determine solutions. Independently performs responsibilities with a detailed understanding of significant processes, practices and policies. The University of California, Santa Barbara is an enterprise with expenditures in excess of $1 Billion annually and assets totaling $2 Billion. The reliability and quality of the financial information presented in these statements is essential to the management and resource allocation decisions of an extraordinarily broad clientele of stakeholders, ranging from the State of California, the Regents of the University of California, The University Office of the President (UCOP), the campus Senior Officers and Academic Senate, as well as program managers in numerous campus departments. The integrity and reliability of the information contained in the financial statements plays a critical role in establishing the campus’ borrowing capacity in the capital markets, its credit rating, and thereby its ability to expand its mission of providing advanced instruction, research and public service to the People of California. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training. 4‑6 years Performing accounting duties at a level of responsibility equivalent to Accounting Analyst, including high level critical thinking and process improvement, fund accounting knowledge, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. 4‑6 years Computer proficiency is required. word processing, spreadsheet, and computerized accounting system experience are essential to this position. Advanced excel knowledge and experience (macros, vlookups, pivot tables) as well as experience working with large data projects, data sets, and data extraction.
1‑3 years Fund Accounting experience
in a University setting, or experience performing accounting duties for Fixed Assets. Note: Satisfactory criminal history background check. Salary or Hourly Range: The budgeted salary range is $77,600 to $91,100/ yr. Full Salary Range: $69,500 to $123,500/ yr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu, Job # 74639.
FRONT HOUSE PERSONNEL SUPERVISOR
CAMPUS DINING
Under the direct supervision of the Personnel Manager, the Front House Personnel Supervisor is responsible for assisting the Personnel Manager in all aspects of hiring, training, scheduling, and supervision of all student employees. Reqs: Minimum 2 years supervisory experience. Ability to utilize computers, learn new software, and work with Microsoft Word. Excellent communication and customer service skills including ability to actively listen and effectively convey information, policy and procedures both orally and in writing. Ability to effectively work in a high volume operation with continuous personnel actions. Ability to effectively work with other managers and full time staff as a team. Or Equivalent combination of education and experience. Notes: Must maintain valid CA DL, a clean DMV record and enrollment in DMV Pull‑Notice Program. Satisfactory conviction history background check. Hiring/Budgeted Salary: $53,800.00/ yr. ‑ $54,866/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 # 74800
LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPEC 3
RESOURCES
HUMAN
Manages, plans and administers the leave processes for staff. Participates in the ongoing development of centralized leave services within Human Resources. Utilizes a case management system to counsel employees and supervisors/managers on a wide range of leave entitlements, including but not limited to, medical and pregnancy leaves, and the available options to continue health and welfare benefits. Meets and collaborates with other HR representatives and
campus representatives to manage moderate to complex disability cases. Assists with designing and conducting workshops for employees and supervisors/managers on leave policies and processes including applicable state and federal laws, such as Family Medical Leave (FML) and California Family Rights Act (CFRA), pregnancy disability and union contracts. Creates and maintains web based educational material related to leave policies and processes. Reqs: Bachelor’s Degree in related area and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. 2‑5 years experience working with FMLA, CFRA, PFL, PDL. Ability to handle difficult and complicated issues with professionalism and sound judgement. Ability to build relationships, collaborate and problem solve across all levels of the organization. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite. Demonstrated ability to successfully work with diverse populations. Note: Satisfactory criminal history background check. Pay Rate/Range: The budgeted salary range is $69,500 to $88,062/year. The full salary range for this position is $69,500 to $123,500/ 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. Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu, Job # 74840.
OFFICE MANAGER
CAMPUS DINING
Manages all Human Resources and Administrative aspects of a dining commons with up to 50 career staff and approximately 120 student staff who prepare and serve meals for up to 4,500 customers daily, and has an annual budget of up to $5.5 million. Duties include: budget analysis, employment and personnel administration, accounts payable, office management, purchasing, management of the CBord Menu Management System, and hiring and training of student and career staff who serve as office assistants. Manages client/customer service which requires the ability to prioritize demands and exercise independent initiative and judgment in problem‑solving and special projects. In compliance with HDAE goals and objectives, affirms and implements the departmental Educational Equity Plan comprised of short and long‑term objectives that reflect a systematic approach to preparing both students and staff for success in a multicultural society. Works in a team environment that is ethnically diverse and culturally pluralistic. Reqs: Bachelor’s Degree 1‑3 years Experience in an office environment. Experience supervising staff. High level of competency in written and verbal communication.
Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to use standard computer systems including email, Microsoft Word, and Excel. Ability to take initiative and exercise strong problem solving skills. Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Notes: Satisfactory criminal history background check. Pay rate/range: $28.07/hr. ‑ $33.99/hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all
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
recruitment, events and
assisting with SciTrek volunteers and staff communications, and volunteer scheduling. This is a part‑time Limited position at
FTE. Reqs: High school diploma or GED. Strong word processing skills, experience with Excel spreadsheets and data entry. Notes: Maintain a valid CA driver’s license, a clean DMV record and enrollment in the DMV Employer Pull‑Notice Program Satisfactory conviction history background check Position is funded by federal contract/sub‑contract and requires E‑Verify check. Position funding is dependent on continuation of SciTrek Program funding. This is a Limited appointment working less than 1000 hours in 12 consecutive months. The budgeted salary range is $24.59 to $28.56/hr. The full salary range is
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EMPLOYMENT (CONT.)
$24.59 to $34.85/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 # 74589.
SENIOR CONTRACTS
ANALYST
CONTROLLER‑BUSINESS & FINANCIAL
SERVICES
Performs with a high degree of independence, analyzing complex contract structure, policies, procedures, and practices. Develops, drafts, reviews, negotiates all types of business agreements and contracts for the University. Delegated authority and autonomy to act on behalf of the Regents of the University of California in negotiations between UCSB and private/industrial/governmental agencies and companies. Reqs:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience. Significant experience in negotiating and drafting contracts. Expert knowledge of University policies, Public Contract Codes, Federal procurement regulations, and the Uniform Commercial Code. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills. Strong organizational abilities and the capacity to manage multiple tasks under pressure. Detail‑oriented with high accuracy, good judgment, diplomacy, and discretion with confidential matters. Proficient in writing clear, concise, and accurate legal documents. Strong customer service skills and ability to work effectively in a team. Self‑motivated with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, high‑change environment while maintaining high service levels and managing diverse projects efficiently. Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check. The budgeted salary or hourly range is $91,300 ‑ $105,000/yr. Full Salary Range: $91,300 ‑ $170,700 yr. UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb. edu Job #71518
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personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The Independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.
A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 12/19/2024 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 1100 Anacapa Street PO Box 21107 Santa Barbara, CA 93101. SOUTH COUNTY‑PROBATE.
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.
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 11/26/2024 by Nicolette Barnard, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Brett A. Gilman., 140 Yellowstone Dr. #120, Chico, CA 95973; 530‑343‑4318. Published: Dec 5, 12, 19 2024.
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ALFRED GORDON OLIVERA No.: 24PR00671 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: ALFRED GORDON OLIVERA
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: ANTOINETTE MITCHELL in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara.
THE PETITION requests that (name): ANTOINETTE MITCHELL be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
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: 2/6/2025 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.
any creditor shall be JANUARY 2, 2025 , which is the business day before the anticipated sale date specified above. (12) This Bulk Sale is not subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2. DATE: 12/4/2024
BUYER: THE BITAR GROUP MH, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABLITY COMPANY ORD‑3005842 SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT 12/12/24 FBN ABANDONMENT
A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 01/16/2025 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.
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: Gregory R. Lowe; 3463 State Street #507, Santa Barbara, CA 93105; 805‑687‑3434
Published: Nov 27. Dec 5, 12 2024. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: CYNTHIA ANN RUANO No.: 24PR00584
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: CYNTHIA ANN RUANO
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: ERIC LARSON in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara.
THE PETITION requests that (name): ERIC LARSON 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
YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE‑154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer 10/10/2024 by Monica Buenrostro, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Morgan M. Halford, Esq., Robert J. Carlson, Esq; Carlson & Cohen, LLP., 16133 Ventura Boulevard, Penthouse, Encino, CA 91436; 818‑317‑8736. Published: Nov 27. Dec 5, 12 2024.
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER
ESTATE OF: DIANE LOUISE RIEGERT No.: 24PR00668
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: DIANE LOUISE RIEGERT
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: JERUSHA RIEGERT‑WOLTMON in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara.
THE PETITION requests that (name): JERUSHA RIEGERT‑WOLTMON 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: 2/20/2025 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
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: 2/20/2025 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.
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 11/25/2024 by Nicolette Barnard, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Antoinette Mitchell., PO Box 782, Carpinteria, CA 93014; 720‑236‑3191.
Published: Dec 12, 19, 26 2024.
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER
ESTATE OF: MARILU GREENE No.: 24PR00652
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: MARILU GREENE A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: BRUCE P. GREENE, IV in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara.
THE PETITION requests that (name): BRUCE P. GREENE, IV be appointed as
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 Nicolette Barnard, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Virginia Fuentes.,Channel Islands Law Group 25 E. Anapamu St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101; 805‑652‑6941. Published: Dec 12, 19, 26 2024.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (UCC 6105) Escrow No. BU‑3809‑YL Notice is hereby given that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name and business address of the Seller is: (1) The name of the Seller: SPACE UNTITLED, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION
(2) Name of the Business being sold: MILK & HONEY
(3) Business address(es) of the Seller(s) is: 30 WEST ANAPAMU STREET, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101
(4) The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: 207 ROMAINE DRIVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105
(5) All other business names and addresses used by the Seller within the past (3) years, as stated by the Seller is: ALCAZAR TAPAS BAR‑ 1812 CLIFF DRIVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93109
(6) The name of the Buyer is: THE BITAR GROUP MH, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABLITY COMPANY (7) The address of the Buyer is: 30 WEST ANAPAMU STREET, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101 (8) General description of the assets of MILK & HONEY to be sold is described as: FURNITURE, FIXTURE, AND EQUIPMENT located at: 30 WEST ANAPAMU STREET, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101 (9) The Bulk Sale is intended to be consummated at the office of: SECURED TRUST ESCROW, INC., C/O BELL SANTIAGO, ESCROW OFFICER, 21111 VICTOR ST, TORRANCE, CA 90503, TEL: (310) 318‑3300; EMAIL: INFO@SECUREDTRUSTESCROW.COM ; Escrow No. BU‑3809‑YL (10) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is JANUARY 3, 2025 (11) The last day for filing claims by
STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following Fictitious Business Name is being abandoned: BREW & CUE: 4954 Carpinteria Ave Carpinteria, CA 93013 The original statement for use of this Fictitious Business Name was filed 5/25/2021 in the County of Santa Barbara. Original File no. FBN 2021‑0001567. The persons or entities abandoning use of this name are as follows: Jessica Anthony (same address) The business was conducted by an General Partnership. Registrant commenced to tranact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A Signed by: YESENIA MARQUEZ/OWNER Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 10/30/24, FBN 2024‑0002552 E28. 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: Dec 12, 19, 26 2024. Jan 2 2025.
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“Wakey Wakey!” don’t sleep on the clues, either.
Across
1. Sound designed to wake you up
6. Sweetie ___ (term like “darling” or “Baez”)
9. “Hey, over here!”
13. Put your prioritizes toward
14. Quartz division
15. Chain that may sell Linzer
16. Zin ___ (stuck)
17. Only state with a three-word capital city
18. Unlike products of Aziz?
19. Hauler bound to wake you up in the morning
22. Fitz as a fiddle, for instance
25. Poet’s palindromic “before”
26. “Thanks for ___ memorizes”
27. Word after “lazyaway” or “lesson”
28. Hailed czars
31. Felt like yelling “zowie,” but for longer
33. Where GAZ, PAZ, and WIZ are located
34. Singer McEntire
35. Miracle-___ (garden brand)
36. It may wake you up energetically
42. Insect in colonizes
43. Letters before a URL
44. The day before
45. “I hear Yaz!”
48. Rappers’ feud
49. “I’ve ___ zit before”
50. Securities trader, for Shortz
51. Onze, in Spanish
53. They grow into large trezzes
55. Animal noise that’ll wake you up on a farm
59. Pitchfork point
60. Native Zandezan
61. Landlocked Asian republic
65. “Law & Order: SVU” actor
66. Accessorizes
67. Prez-Nintendo console
68. “___ Bridges” (TV show with Johnson and Marzin)
69. Word before nail or nob
70. Caffeine pill brand to keep you awake (or, when respaced, instructions on how to handle many of the clues)
Down
1. “Queen Sugar” creator DuVernay
2. Theorizes Getz tested here
3. “Greatest” boxer
4. Welcomed, as the new year
5. Rizzo award in 2016
6. Pocket bread
7. ince who-knows-when
8. Early anesthetic
9. Fezline noise
10. Sherlock Holmes, notably
11. ZZ Top lip feature, informally
12. Had discussions
Zazzle ordering site 20. Not so long ago 21. React at the end of Hot Zones, perhaps
San Antonio player 23. “Casablanca” character Lund 24. Queenly address 29. “Alizas” network
Ribeye alternatives
Brunezzi’s island
Johannesburg township
Mister Zed’s sound
Host after Jazzy
Adam’s third son in the Zotz
Bozo/Bozo reminder? 58. Buzzy on a lot 62. Word meaning frizzed, in Thai cuisine 63. The ZA before + might mean this
Dick Cheney’s daughter
30. Use the tub 32. Relative of romazine 34. Lapse 35. Was a success 37. Chinese steamed bun 38. Suffix with “Manhattan” or “Brooklyn” 39. ___-reviewed journal 40. Like shares that are split halfsizes 41. Two-digit playing cards 45. Maze of Canadian comedy 46. Beethoven’s Third Symphony
LEGALS (CONT.)
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.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
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. 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 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: 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.
ORDINANCE NO. 24-05
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GOLETA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE GOLETA MUNICIPAL CODE TO IMPLEMENT THE HOUSING ELEMENT 2023-2031 AND FINDING THE AMENDMENTS TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CASE NO. 24-0003-ORD)
On December 3, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. at the Goleta City Hall, 130 Cremona Drive, Goleta, California, the City Council of the City of Goleta, conducted the second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 24-05. This ordinance amends Title 17 (Zoning) of the Goleta Municipal Code related to Housing Element 2023-2031 implementation.
The City Council of the City of Goleta passed and adopted Ordinance No. 24-05 at a regular meeting held on the 3rd day of December, 2024, by the following roll call vote:
AYES : MAYOR PEROTTE, MAYOR PRO TEMPORE REYES-MARTÍN, COUNCILMEMBERS KASDIN, KYRIACO AND RICHARDS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTENTIONS: NONE
The ordinance will be effective 31 days from the date of adoption.
A copy of the ordinance is available at the City Clerk’s Office, 130 Cremona Drive, Suite B, Goleta, California, cityclerkgroup@cityofgoleta.org or by calling the office at (805) 961-7505.
Deborah S. Lopez City Clerk
Publish: Santa Barbara Independent, Thursday, December 12, 2024
ORDINANCE NO. 24-XX
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GOLETA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING TITLE 3 CHAPTER 3.05 OF THE GOLETA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE CITY OF GOLETA PURCHASING SYSTEM
On December 17, 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 second reading and possible adoption of proposed Ordinance that would amend the purchasing ordinance in Chapter 3.05 of the Goleta Municipal Code to update definitions and process for consistency, relocate existing language for transparency and uniformity of application, and increase bid limits for public projects per California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act. If adopted, the Ordinance will be effective 31 days from the date of adoption. Any interested person may obtain a copy of the proposed ordinance at the City Clerk’s Office, cityclerkgroup@cityofgoleta.org or by calling City Hall at (805) 961-7505.
Deborah S. Lopez City Clerk
Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E71. FBN Number: 2024‑0002594.
Published: Nov 21, 27. Dec 5, 12 2024.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
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.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
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: 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.
Publish: Santa Barbara Independent, Thursday, December 12, 2024.
LEGALS (CONT.)
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: 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.
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: 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.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT The following person(s)
is/are doing business as: SIMPLOT
GROWER SOLUTIONS: 312 Guadalupe Street Guadalupe, CA 93463; Erling Pohls Contractor 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 Nov 1, 2019. Filed by JAMES
B. ALDERMAN/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 E71. FBN Number: 2024‑0002645. Published: Nov 27. Dec 5, 12, 19 2024.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT
FILE NO. FBN 2024‑0002445
The following person(s) is doing
business as:
ZPD 4884 VIA LOS SANTOS SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111, County of SANTA BARBARA. ZOE POUGET‑DRUM, 4884 VIA LOS SANTOS SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111
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/ ZOE POUGET‑DRUM, OWNER
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 10/18/2024. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 11/27, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19/24
CNS‑3870922# SANTA BARBARA
INDEPENDENT
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FBN2024‑0002694
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as:
TAKASHI RAMEN, 7060 Hollister AVE, STE 102, Goleta, CA 93117 County of SANTA BARBARA Vikiki Hawaii Bowl LLC, 101 Calle Alamo, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
This business is conducted by a limited liability company
The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Vikiki Hawaii Bowl LLC
S/ Natacha Chaiseree, Manager
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 11/15/2024. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 11/27, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19/24
CNS‑3872292#
SANTA BARBARA
INDEPENDENT
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: SANTA BARBARA WEDDING ARCHES: 5022 Birchwood Road Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Kari L Oslie 351 Paseo Nuevo PMB 125 Santa Barbara, CA 93101 This business is
conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Filed by KARI OSLIE with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 20, 2024
This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E71. FBN Number: 2024‑0002717. Published: Nov 27. Dec 5, 12, 19 2024.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: WILDLIFE ARTS: 1200 Harris Dr Lompoc CA 93436; Joseph A Martin (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 19, 2024. Filed by: JOSEPH A MARTIN/ OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 22, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2024‑0002755. Published: Nov 27. Dec 5, 12, 19 2024.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: NEXXTAIR: 650 Ward Dr., Suite #100 Goleta, CA 93111; Abatex, LLC PO Box 1590 Goleta, CA 93116 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 ANDI LESEC/MANAGER 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: 2024‑0002704. Published: Nov 27. Dec 5, 12, 19 2024.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: EVOKRA VISUALS, IVSTREETS PHOTOGRAPHY: 6145 Braeburn Dr. Goleta, CA 93117; Callahan J Morgan (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 CALLAHAN MORGAN 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 E67. FBN Number: 2024‑0002680. Published: Nov 27. Dec 5, 12, 19 2024.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: NICK GOSNELL TREE SERVICE: 2416 De La Vina St, Apt 5 Santa Barbara CA 93105; Nicholas A Gosnell (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Sep 19, 2012. Filed by: NICHOLAS A GOSNELL/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 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 E57. FBN Number: 2024‑0002762. Published: Nov 27. Dec 5, 12, 19 2024.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: APERTURE
WORKSHOP: 375 Price Ranch Road Los Alamos, CA 93440; Ben A McDonald, LLC PO Box 213 Los Alamos, CA 93440 This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on November 15, 2024. Filed by BEN MCDONALD 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 E35. FBN Number: 2024‑0002703. Published: Nov 27. Dec 5, 12, 19 2024.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: SITE SPECIFIC: 466 Bell St Los Alamos, CA 93440; Site Specific Collective, LLC PO Box 213 Los Alamos, CA 93440 This business is conducted by A Limited Liability
CITY OF GOLETA INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 FUNDING THROUGH THEGOLETA CITY GRANT PROGRAM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM
The City of Goleta is accepting applications for grant funding through its Goleta City Grant and the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Programs. The application process is combined and will open on December 12, 2024. Completed applications must be submitted electronically through ZoomGrants no later than 5:00 pm on Friday, January 31, 2025. The City will NOT be accepting paper applications.
A mandatory pre-application workshop will be held in person and virtually on January 7, 2025. All applicants interested in applying for the Goleta City Grants and/or CDBG funding must attend one workshop. Visit the City of Goleta’s website (https://www.cityofgoleta.org/grants) for a link to the online application and registration details and times available for the mandatory pre-application workshop.
The grant period covers Fiscal Year 2025-26, beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026. Approximately $290,000 in funding is available for civic services, community projects, cultural activities, educational programs, and special events that benefit the City of Goleta residents. Approximately $40,000 of the funding is for the CDBG program and must be used to provide public services to the homeless and low- to moderate-income residents of Goleta.
GRANT FUNDING REQUIREMENTS
1. All programs and activities must benefit Goleta residents.
2. Programs and activities must be sponsored by non-profit organizations or governmental agencies.
3. Categories of programs and activities eligible for grants include:
a. Civic projects or services sponsored by Goleta community organizations
b. Cultural activities (e.g., music, art, dance, recreation, etc.)
c. Educational programs
d. Special events
e. Regional projects of benefit to Goleta residents
f. Public services benefiting low-income Goleta residents (e.g., senior services, youth programs, health services, services for the homeless, etc.)
Questions regarding the grant application and funding process should be directed to Cassidy Le Air, Neighborhood Services Department, at CityGrants@ CityofGoleta.org or 805-690-5126.
Publish: Santa Barbara Independent on Thursday, December 12, 2024
Comapany Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on November 15, 2024. Filed by BEN MCDONALD/MANAGING MEMBER 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 E35. FBN Number: 2024‑0002702. Published: Nov 27. Dec 5, 12, 19 2024.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ELLIOTT & POHLS CONSTRUCTION: 1797 Mission Drive Solvang, CA 93463; Erling Pohls Contractor 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 4, 2014. Filed by MICHAEL ELLIOTT/ CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 19, 2024 . This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E71. FBN Number: 2024‑0002707. Published: Nov 27. Dec 5, 12, 19 2024.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: KAYLA LOPEZ THERAPY: 6 North Alisos St Santa Barbara CA 93103; Kayla Eva Wong (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Aug 1 2024. Filed by: KAYLA EVA WONG/LICENSED
CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 22, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2024‑0002753. Published: Dec 5, 12, 19, 26 2024.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: SANTA BARBARA TRAVEL BUREAU, INC: 1028 State St Santa Barbara CA 93101; Santa Barbara
Travel Bureau, 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 June 22, 1947. Filed by: DAVID DE L’ARBRE/ COO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 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 E30. FBN Number: 2024‑0002787. Published: Dec 5, 12, 19, 26 2024.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MINDFUL ORDER: 1532 Castillo St, B Santa Barbara CA 93101; Carolina Shannon (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: CAROLINA SHANNON with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 19, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E28. FBN Number: 2024‑0002712. Published: Dec 5, 12, 19, 26 2024.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MILLESIME CELLARS, RUSTIK CHEF: 125 Refugio Road Santa Ynez CA 93460; Rustik Elements LLC PO Box 234 Solvang, CA 93463 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, 2019. Filed by: BRITTANY RICE/MANAGER 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 E49. FBN Number: 2024‑0002517.
Published: Dec 5, 12, 19, 26 2024.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: FIGUEROA MOUNTAIN ARMS: 543 Aebeltoft Way
ORDINANCE NO. 24-XX
Solvang CA 93463; Hamer Munitions 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 Nov 26, 2024. Filed by: DAVID HAMER/CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 27, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E71. FBN Number: 2024‑0002808. Published: Dec 5, 12, 19, 26 2024.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: LEGENDS NEVER DIE LLC: 1 N Calle Cesar Chavez #124 Santa Barbara CA 93103; Legends Never Die 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 10, 2024. Filed by: JULIAN WALTON MASTERS/MANAGER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 26, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2024‑0002795. Published: Dec 5, 12, 19, 26 2024.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BEVERAGE WISE: 360 Ladera Lompoc CA 93436; Roxanna Sanchez PO Box 435 Lompoc, CA 93438 This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Nov 19, 2024. Filed by: ROXANNA SANCHEZ/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 22, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2024‑0002757. Published: Dec 5, 12, 19, 26 2024.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: SAFE, LP: 475 Pine Avenue Goleta CA 93117; Safe
AN 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 17, 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 second reading and possible adoption of an 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 Ordinance will be effective 31 days from the date of adoption.
Any interested person may obtain a copy of the proposed 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, Thursday, December 12, 2024.
Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA)
LEGALS (CONT.)
Consolidated, LLC (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, 2016. Filed by: JOSEPH
A MARTIN/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 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 E30. FBN Number: 2024‑0002741. Published: Dec 5, 12, 19, 26 2024.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT
FILE NO. FBN 2024‑0002687
The following person(s) is doing business as:
THE SOUL GRACE, 3755 SAN REMO DR., APT. 151 SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105, County of SANTA BARBARA.
GRACIELA B. VEGA, 3755 SAN REMO DR., APT. 151 SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105
This business is conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL.
The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on JAN 01, 2024 /s/ GRACIELA B. VEGA, OWNER
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 11/15/2024.
Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk
12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/24
CNS‑3874387# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
FILE NO. FBN2024*0002686
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as:
FRESHER COATS PAINTING, 1612 W Pine Ave, Lompoc, CA 93436 County of SANTA BARBARA Amir Velazquez, 1612 W Pine Ave, Lompoc, CA 93436
This business is conducted by an Individual
The registrant(s) commenced to
transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A.
S/ Amir Velazquez
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 11/15/2024. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/24
CNS‑3868683# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
FILE NO. 20240010581
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BROOKDALE LOMA LINDA, 25585 VAN LEUVEN STREET, LOMA LINDA, CA 92354 County of SAN BERNARDINO Mailing Address: 105 Westwood Place, Suite 400, BRENTWOOD, TN 37027 EMERITUS PROPERTIES XVI, INC., 105 Westwood Place, Suite 400, BRENTWOOD, TN 37027
This business is conducted by a Corporation
The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 12/15/2014. EMERITUS PROPERTIES XVI, INC. S/ CHAD C. WHITE, SECRETARY
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 11/14/2024. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/24
CNS‑3873326# SANTA BARBARA
INDEPENDENT
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MIRAMAR HEALTHCARE CENTER: 160 South Patterson Avenue Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Seagull Lane Healthcare, Inc 29000 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 Dec 5, 2014. Filed by:
SOON BURNAM/SECRETARY with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 02, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2024‑0002864. Published: Dec 12, 19, 26 2024. Jan 2 2025.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CALSTAR: 3996 Mitchel Road Santa Maria, CA 93455; Reach Air Medical Services 4917 Bailey Loop Bldg 362B McClellan, CA 95652 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: VICKY SPEDIACCI/ COO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 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 E30. FBN Number: 2024‑0002745. Published: Dec 12, 19, 26 2024. Jan 2 2025.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HI TIME LIQUOR: 4010 Calle Real #1 Santa Barbara, CA 93110; Telle Mark 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 10, 2011. Filed by: ZIYAD ABDULHAI/ MANAGER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 06, 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: 2024‑0002858. Published: Dec 12, 19, 26 2024. Jan 2 2025.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: NAILS BY RUTH: 25 Carlo Dr, Suite A Goleta, CA
AUTORIDAD DE VIVIENDA DEL CONDADO DE SANTA BÁRBARA AVISO PÚBLICO
POR LO PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA QUE A PARTIR del lunes 23 de diciembre de 2024 a las 8 AM. La Autoridad de Vivienda del Condado de Santa Bárbara aceptará pre-solicitudes a través de hasbarco.org para Polo Village, un desarrollo de 49 unidades ubicado en la ciudad de Buellton. Hay unidades de 2 y 3 recamaras disponibles.
Estas unidades serán subsidiadas con Vales Basados en Proyectos, por lo tanto, se requerirá la elegibilidad de ingresos y las regulaciones de Sección 8 para todos los solicitantes.
Este Aviso Público se publica para garantizar que las personas y los grupos interesados estén plenamente al tanto de esta acción.
La Autoridad de Vivienda aceptará solicitudes para este programa sin importar raza, color, credo, sexo, estado familiar, origen nacional, edad, discapacidad u otros grupos protegidos según las leyes de igualdad de oportunidades estatales, federales o locales.
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTIFICATION IS HEREBY GIVEN that EFFECTIVE Monday December 23, 2024, at 8am. The Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara will be accepting Pre-applications through hasbarco.org for Polo Village, a 49 Unit Development located in the City of Buellton. There are 2 & 3 bedroom units available. These units will be subsidized with Project Based Vouchers, therefore Section 8 income eligibility and regulations will be required for all applicants.
This Public Notice is being published to ensure that individuals and interested groups are fully aware of this action.
93117; Ruth B Clincy (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Aug 26, 1986. Filed by: RUTH
B CLINCY with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 02, 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: 2024‑0002816. Published: Dec 12, 19, 26 2024. Jan 2 2025.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: KYLE’S KITCHEN: 7000 Hillister Avenue Suite 103 Goleta, CA 93117; Silver Greens 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 Dec 1, 2014. Filed by: DEENA FERRO/MEMBER SILVER GREENS
LLC with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 06, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2024‑0002861. Published: Dec 12, 19, 26 2024. Jan 2 2025.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: WASH 4 LESS: 1054 Foxenwood Dr. Santa Maria, CA 93455; Wash 4 Less (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 May 11, 2007. Filed by: LINDA SENES/ CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 02, 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: 2024‑0002810. Published: Dec 12, 19, 26 2024. Jan 2 2025.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: AMBIANCE NAIL CARE: 25 Carlo Dr. Ste A Goleta, CA 93117; Rita L Wheatley (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Dec 1, 2014. Filed by: RITA WHEATLEY/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 02, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2024‑0002826. Published: Dec 12, 19, 26 2024. Jan 2 2025.
The Housing Authority will accept applications for this program regardless of race, color, creed, sex, familial status, national origin, age, handicap, or other protected groups under State, Federal or local equal opportunity laws. laws.
STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BREW & CUE: 4954 Carpinteria Ave Carpinteria, CA 93013; Yesenia Marquez (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: YESENIA MARQUEZ/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 E28. FBN Number: 2024‑0002553. Published: Dec 12, 19, 26 2024. Jan 2 2025.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ECOTTON: 359 Ortega Ridge Road Santa Barbara, CA 93108; Michael H Mankowski (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 18, 2024. Filed by: MICHAEL MANKOWSKI/MANAGING DIRECTOR 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 E49. FBN Number: 2024‑0002678. Published: Dec 12, 19, 26 2024. Jan 2 2025.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BARATTO, SULLIVAN & CO. INSURANCE
AGENCY: 5266 Holliater Ave, Ste 330 Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Insurance Matters Solutions & Financial Services, 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 8, 2012. Filed by: PETRA THOM/CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 27, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E49. FBN Number: 2024‑0002805. Published: Dec 12, 19, 26 2024. Jan 2 2025.
PETITIONER: KELLY ANN
KREITZMAN 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: KELLY ANN
KREITZMAN PROPOSED NAME: KELLY ANN HALL
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 January 15, 2025, 10:00 am, DEPT: 3, 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 NOVEMBER 19, 2024, JUDGE Thomas P. Anderle. of the Superior Court. Published Dec 5, 12, 19, 26 2024.
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: SINDI YANETH
MENDOZA
CASE NUMBER: 24CV06487 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:
PETITIONER: SINDI YANETH
MENDOZA 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: SINDI YANETH
MENDOZA PROPOSED NAME: SINDI YANETH
SORIANO
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BESPOKE NETWORKS: 1153 Palomino Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Bruce W Davis (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Dec 1, 2014.
Filed by: BRUCE DAVIS/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 03, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E67. FBN Number: 2024‑0002831. Published: Dec 12, 19, 26 2024. Jan 2 2025.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DESIGNER CUTS: 5737 Hollister Ave. Goleta, CA 93117; Designer Cuts (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, 2020.
Filed by: ROBERTO RODRIGUEZ/ PARTNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 2, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2024‑0002815. Published: Dec 12, 19, 26 2024. Jan 2 2025.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: WALKER MEDICAL WELLNESS: 1145 E Clark Ave, Suite I Santa Maria, CA 93455; Walker & Walker Medical Corporation PO Box 2430 Santa Maria, CA 93457 This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Aug 7, 2017. Filed by: ELIZABETH WALKER/VICE PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 26, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E35. FBN Number: 2024‑000279. Published: Dec 12, 19, 26 2024. Jan 2 2025.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SANTA BARBARA NISSAN: 425 South Kellogg Avenue Goleta CA 93117; Vag Nsbca, LLC 14747 N Northsight Blvd Ste 111‑431 Scottsdale, AZ 85055 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 14, 2024. Filed by: JENNIFER A. BONGRATZ/VP OF VAG NSBCA INV, INC., MANGER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 22, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2024‑0002766. Published: Dec 12, 19, 26 2024. Jan 2 2025.
NAME CHANGE
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: KELLY ANN KREIZMAN
CASE NUMBER: 24CV06258 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:
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 January 29, 2025, 10:00 am, DEPT: 3, 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 NOVEMBER 22, 2024, JUDGE Thomas P. Anderle. of the Superior Court. Published Dec 12, 19, 26 2024. Jan 2 2025.
PUBLIC NOTICES
JOANNE GRIFFIN, intending to conduct business in Santa Barbara County, under the name of JOANNE LEE GRIFFIN.
SUMMONS
SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO
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 January 27, 2025, 10:00 am, DEPT: 5, 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 DECEMBER 6, 2024, JUDGE Colleen K. Sterne. of the Superior Court. Published Dec 12, 19, 26 2024. Jan 2 2025.
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: MADISON
JOURNEY CAMPBELL
CASE NUMBER: 24CV06438 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:
PETITIONER: MADISON JOURNEY
CAMPBELL 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: MADISON
JOURNEY CAMPBELL
PROPOSED NAME: MADISON JOANN
JOURNEY
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
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YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA
EL DEMANDANTE) WESCOM CENTRAL CREDIT UNION, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this Summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self‑Help Center(www.courtinfo.ca. gov/ selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money and property may be taken without further warning from the court.
There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Website (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self‑Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. !Aviso! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decider en su contra sin eschucar su version. Lea la informacion a continuacion. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en el formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar
LEGALS (CONT.)
estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www. sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesion de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y direccion de la corte es): Santa Barbara County Superior Court, 115 Civic Center Plaza, Lompoc, California 93436. CASE NO: (NUMERO DEL CASO): 22CV01075
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): KAREL ROCHA (212413), PRENOVOST, NORMANDIN, DAWE & ROCHA, 2122 N BROADWAY SUITE 200, SANTA ANA, CA 92706 Tel (714) 547‑2444 DATE (Fecha): 11/1/2024. Clerk, by (Secretario) /s/ Robert Mendez, Deputy (Adjunto) Published Dec 12, 19, 26 2024. Jan 2 2025.
TRUSTEE NOTICE
T.S. No. 24‑68029 APN: 071‑072‑017 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALEYOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/2/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.
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:
DANNON M. STORY, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Duly Appointed Trustee: ZBS LAW, LLP Deed of Trust recorded 5/11/2007,
as Instrument No. 2007‑0035308, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Santa Barbara County, California, Date of Sale:1/8/2025 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 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $306,251.51 Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt owed. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 84 CARDINAL AVENUE GOLETA, CALIFORNIA 93117
Described as follows: As more fully described on said Deed of Trust. A.P.N #.: 071‑072‑017 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 266‑7512 or visit this internet website.www.elitepostandpub.com, using the file number assigned to this case 24‑68029. 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 (866) 266‑7512, or visit this internet website www elitepostandpub.com, using the file number assigned to this case 24‑68029 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.
Dated: 11/20/2024 ZBS LAW, LLP , AS TRUSTEE 30 CORPORATE PARK, SUITE 450 IRVINE, CA 92606FOR NON‑AUTOMATED SALE INFORMATION, CALL: (714) 848‑7920FOR SALE INFORMATION: (866) 266‑7512 WWW. ELITEPOSTANDPUB.COM
RYAN BRADFORD, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER This office is enforcing a security interest of your creditor. To the extent that your obligation has been discharged by a bankruptcy court or is subject to an automatic stay of bankruptcy, this notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a demand for payment or any attempt to collect such obligation. EPP 41794 PUB DATES 11/27, 12/05, 12/12/2024
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
Trustee’s Sale No. CA‑MBT‑24020333 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/3/2018. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 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 714‑730‑2727 or visit this Internet Web site www. servicelinkasap.com, using the file number assigned to this case, CA‑MBT‑24020333. 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. On January 8, 2025, at 1:00:00 PM, AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 1100 ANACAPA STREET, in the City of SANTA BARBARA, County of SANTA BARBARA, State of CALIFORNIA, PEAK FORECLOSURE SERVICES, INC., a California corporation, as duly appointed Trustee under that certain Deed of Trust executed by HEATHER VERONICA GRAY AND SAMUEL GABRIEL LONG III, WIFE AND HUSBAND AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustors, recorded on 1/31/2018, as Instrument No. 2018‑0004150, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of SANTA BARBARA County, State of CALIFORNIA, under the power of sale therein contained, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION 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. Property is being sold “as is ‑ where is”. TAX PARCEL NO. 041‑252‑006 THAT PORTION OF THE OUTSIDE PUEBLO LANDS OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA, SITUATED IN SAID CITY, IN THE COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT A POINT ON THE NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF CLIFF DRIVE DISTANT THEREON, SOUTH 71°39’; EAST, 469.41 FEET FROM A CONCRETE SURVEY MONUMENT SET AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE TRACT OF LAND CONTAINING 6.37 ACRES, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF RUFUS FRED PINKAM PROPERTY RECORDED IN BOOK 12 OF MAPS AND SURVEYS, AT PAGE 43, RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY; THENCE NORTH 22°20 EAST 260.10 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 71°39 EAST 252.81 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE PROPERTY HEREIN TO BE DESCRIBED; THENCE SOUTH 71°39’ EAST 50 FEET; THENCE NORTH 18°44’ EAST 110 FEET; THENCE NORTH 71°39’; WEST 50 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 18°44’ WEST 110 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. From information which the Trustee deems reliable, but for which Trustee makes no representation or warranty, the street address or other common designation of the above described property is purported to be 460 FELLOWSHIP RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93109. Said property is being sold for the purpose of paying the obligations secured by said Deed of Trust, including fees and expenses of sale. The total amount of the unpaid principal balance, interest thereon, together with reasonably estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Trustee’s Sale is $618,383.68. 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 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 877‑237‑7878, or visit www.peakforeclosure.com using file number assigned to this case: CA‑MBT‑24020333 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.NOTICE TO PERSPECTIVE OWNER‑ OCCUPANT: Any perspective owner‑occupant as defined in Section 2924m of the California Civil Code who is the last and highest bidder at the trustee’s sale shall provide the required affidavit or declaration of eligibility to the auctioneer at the trustee’s sale or shall have it delivered to PEAK FORECLOSURE SERVICES, INC. by 5:00 PM on the next business day following the trustee’s sale at the address set forth above. The undersigned Trustee disclaims
any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. 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 the first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale will be entitled only to the return of the money paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchasers sole and exclusive remedy. The Purchaser shall
ORDINANCE 5222
have no further recourse the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BEUSED FOR THAT PURPOSE. SALE INFORMATION LINE: 714‑730‑2727 or www. servicelinkasap.com Dated: 12/4/2024 PEAK‑FORECLOSURE SERVICES, INC., AS TRUSTEE By: Lilian Solano, Trustee Sale OfficerA‑4830183 12/12/2024, 12/19/2024, 12/26/2024
An Ordinance Amending Article II, the Coastal Zoning Ordinance, of Chapter 35, Zoning, of the Santa Barbara County Code, by Amending Division 7, General Regulations, and Division 11, Permit Procedures, to Establish Streamlined Permit Procedures for Qualifying Housing Projects as Required by Changes in State Housing Law. 24ORD-00010
Passed, approved and adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Barbara, State of California, on this 3rd day of December 2024, by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Williams, Capps, Hartmann, Nelson and Lavagnino
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
MONA MIYASATO CLERK OF THE BOARD
By: Sheila de la Guerra – Deputy Clerk
NOTE: A complete copy of Ordinance No.5222 is on file with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and is available for public inspection and copying in that office in accordance with the California Public Records Act, Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 6250) of Division 7 of Title 1.
ORDINANCE NO. 24-06U
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) adopted Ordinance No. 24-06U. This Urgency Ordinance amends 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 crossreferences; clarifying clauses and subsection titles; and added references to applicability to JADUs, where appropriate.
The City Council of the City of Goleta passed and adopted Ordinance No. 24-06U at a regular meeting held on the 3rd day of December, 2024, by the following roll call vote:
AYES : MAYOR PEROTTE, MAYOR PRO TEMPORE REYES-MARTÍN, COUNCILMEMBERS KASDIN, KYRIACO AND RICHARDS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTENTIONS: NONE
The Urgency Ordinance became effective immediately.
A copy of the ordinance is available at the City Clerk’s Office, 130 Cremona Drive, Suite B, Goleta, California, cityclerkgroup@cityofgoleta.org or by calling the office at (805) 961-7505.
Deborah S. Lopez
City Clerk
Publish: Santa Barbara Independent, Thursday, December 12, 2024