Santa Barbara Independent 1/30/25 by SB Independent

Film Critic Reflects on SBIFF at 40 by Josef

Woodard

ICE Agents Spark Fear in Latino Neighborhoods by Ryan

P. Cruz

News-Press Rising from Grave by Jean Yamamura

Santa Barbara

Mediterranean Meets Montecito at Bar Lou by Matt Kettmann

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Wedding

S.B.’s Most Comprehensive Guide for Planning Your Joyous Event by Terry Ortega

• Wrongful Termination

• Pregnancy Discrimination

• Disability Discrimination

• Sexual Harassment

• Racialand Age Discrimination

• Hostile Work Environment

• Sexual Harassment

• COVID/Vaccine Related Termination

• Unpaid Overtime Compensation/Bonuses

• Racial and Age Discrimination

• Reimbursement forWork-Related Expenses

• Misclassified “Salaried” Employees and Independent Contractors

• Working “Off the Clock”

Award-winning Palestinian-American Poet An Evening with Naomi Shihab Nye

Tue, Feb 4 / 7:30 PM / UCSB Campbell Hall

Justice for All Lead Sponsors: Marcy Carsey, Connie Frank & Evan Thompson, Eva & Yoel Haller, Dick Wolf, and Zegar Family Foundation

The Most Prolific Private Conservationist in History

Kristine McDivitt Tompkins

Rewilding on a Continental Scale

Wed, Feb 12 / 7:30 PM / UCSB Campbell Hall

Event Sponsor: Patricia Bragg Foundation

Award-winning Historian Sir Niall Ferguson

Why We Study History: Standing at the Crossroads of Past, Present and Future

Sat, Feb 8 / 4 PM (note special time) / Granada Theatre

Major Sponsors: Susan McCaw and Laura & Kevin O’Connor

Comedian, Activist and Environmentalist Baratunde Thurston

Climate Justice and Environmental Stewardship

Thu, Feb 27 / 7:30 PM / UCSB Campbell Hall

Event Sponsor: Patricia Bragg Foundation

Justice for All Lead Sponsors: Marcy Carsey, Connie Frank & Evan Thompson, Eva & Yoel Haller, Dick Wolf, and Zegar Family Foundation

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2 / 7:30 PM / LOBERO

“OUR HOUSE: The Music of CSNY” returns! This esteemed ensemble of Family & Friends brings the iconic sounds of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young’s timeless repertoire back to life with an unforgettable performance. Also featuring stunning imagery and personal stories from legendary CSNY photographer Henry Diltz.

The remarkable lineup includes Steve Postell (guitarist & musical director, David Crosby & The Immediate Family), Chris Pierce (handpicked by Neil Young to support his 2023 tour), Jeff Pevar (lead guitar, David Crosby, Graham Nash, CSN, Phil Lesh), Teresa James (vocals & piano, The Rhythm Tramps), Ted Russell Kamp (bass, Shooter Jennings), and Craig Macintyre (drums, Goo Goo Dolls, Josh Groban).

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Everton, Mary Heebner

Production Manager Ava Talehakimi Art Director Xavier Pereyra

Production Designer Bianca Castro Graphic Designer Leah Brewer

Columnists Dennis Allen, Gail Arnold, Sara Caputo, Christine S. Cowles, Laura Gransberry, Betsy J. Green, Shannon Kelley, Austin Lampson, Melinda Palacio, Cheri Rae, Hugh Ranson, Amy Ramos, Jerry Roberts, Starshine Roshell

Contributors Rob Brezsny, Melinda Burns, Cynthia Carbone Ward, Ben Ciccati, Cheryl Crabtree, John Dickson, Roger Durling, Camille Garcia, Chuck Graham, Keith Hamm, Rebecca Horrigan, Gareth Kelly, Kevin McKiernan, Zoë Schiffer, David Starkey, Ethan Stewart, Brian Tanguay, Tom Tomorrow, Kevin Tran, Jatila Van der Veen, Isabelle Walker, Maggie Yates, John Zant

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Tales of weddings are too sweet to resist, and one of our writers for this year’s wedding issue, Maggie Yates, just couldn’t stay away! Though she is usually covering theater and other entertainment in town, this week she’s jumped into our wedding issue to bring you tales of love at the courthouse, happiness on the beach, and how to craft a wedding here in Santa Barbara.

How long have you been married, and where did you get married? I’ve been married since 2012. We eloped in the rotunda at the San Francisco courthouse.

What is a story or idea from the Wedding Guide, past or present, that stands out to you? Last year, I wrote a story about a “surprise wedding” for a couple whose main roadblock was planning. With the help of friends, they ended up having an amazing backyard wedding in the middle of a “party” such a fun story with very fun people!

How long have you been writing for? Where else do you work, and any advice for aspiring writers? I’ve been an avid writer since I was a child. I used to write chaotic poetry and long-form fiction, but after taming the beast in grad school, I found a sweet spot with plays and nonfiction essays. I wrote for BroadwayWorld before moving over to the Indy. I also moonlight as a script doctor, and daylight hours are spent as a writer/editor/developer for Rocky Nook, a small publishing company that originated here in Santa Barbara. Advice for aspiring writers: Just keep writing! Read excellent work and incorporate that excellence into your own writing. Have other excellent writers read your work and give you feedback. Internalize that feedback if it’s helpful. Then write more. Read more at Independent.com.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2025, 7:30PM

LONDON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Sir Antonio Pappano, Chief Conductor Janine Jansen, violin

Community Arts Music Association and the Music Academy of the West co-present the London Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Sir Antonio Pappano in his first concert in the United States as Chief Conductor of the London Symphony Orchestra.

The legendary London Symphony Orchestra, led by esteemed Music Director Sir Antonio Pappano, returns to Santa Barbara for a special concert. Internationally celebrated violinist Janine Jansen joins them as soloist, performing on the 1715 Shumsky-Rode Stradivarius.

PROGRAM: BERNSTEIN: Serenade, after Plato’s Symposium MAHLER: Symphony No.1, “Titan”

We graciously acknowledge Linda and Michael Keston as the Lead Sponsors for this concert. CAMA further acknowledges these generous concert sponsors:

Principal Sponsor: The Herbert & Elaine Kendall Foundation

Sponsors: Anonymous • Bob Boghosian & Mary E. Gates Warren • Alison & Jan Bowlus

Judith L. Hopkinson • Sara Miller McCune • Ellen & Peter Johnson • Ellen & Thomas Orlando

Co-Sponsors: Alice & Todd Amspoker • Elizabeth & Andrew Butcher • Meg & Dan Burnham

Dennis & Frederika Emory • Zegar Family Foundation

SELENA GOMEZ EMILIA PÉREZ

KARLA SOFÍA GASCÓN EMILIA PÉREZ

HARRIS DICKINSON BABYGIRL

ARIANA GRANDE WICKED

KIERAN CULKIN A REAL PAIN

ANGELINA JOLIE MARIA

RALPH FIENNES CONCLAVE

ZOE SALDAÑA EMILIA PÉREZ

TIMOTHÉE CHALAMET A COMPLETE UNKNOWN

COLMAN DOMINGO SING SING

CLARENCE MACLIN SING SING

MIKEY MADISON ANORA

JOHN MAGARO SEPTEMBER 5

ADRIEN BRODY THE BRUTALIST

GUY PEARCE THE BRUTALIST

NEWS of the WEEK

by RYAN P. CRUZ, CALLIE FAUSEY,

ICE Agents Spark Fear in S.B. County

by Ryan P. Cruz

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents were spotted around Santa Barbara and Goleta Sunday afternoon, according to a social media blast sent out by the

NEWS BR IEFS

CITY

The S.B. City Council on 1/28 received its first update this year about the short-term action plan for State Street, including a proposed “pedlet” concept that would extend the curbs along the 500 block of State Street to allow for a new outdoor dining configuration. The pilot project — which would effectively add an additional eight feet of elevated sidewalk on both sides of State Street between Haley and Cota streets — would cost approximately $453,000, though the city would still need to identify funding sources. City Council also weighed in on about a dozen other shortterm action items while the city continues to work on the long-term State Street Master Plan, which is expected to be revealed this summer. Short-term actions include changes to e-bike regulations, removing unused newspaper racks, standardizing the appearance of outdoor dining furniture, and looking into options for pedicabs, golf cart transportation, or a new MTD shuttle route.

805 UndocuFund, an organization that helps run the Rapid Response Hotline to notify the public of confirmed immigration operations.

In video obtained by the Independent, plainclothes agents driving unmarked vehicles could be seen taking at least one man into custody on the corner of Sola and San Pascual streets, in the heart of Santa Barbara’s Westside neighborhood. Agents in the same unmarked vehicles a black Chevy Tahoe, gray Dodge Charger, and blue Ford Explorer were

also spotted in Old Town Goleta and near Milpas Street in Santa Barbara’s Eastside neighborhood.

Shortly before 1 p.m., 805 UndocuFund posted the alert on its Facebook and Instagram pages. In the post, the organization urged the public not to panic and to remember their rights: remain calm and silent; ask to see a warrant signed by a judge; and ask if you are free to leave. ICE agents cannot enter on a property without a signed warrant.

According to 805 UndocuFund, at least one arrest was prevented Sunday thanks to the help of legal representatives with the Santa Barbara County Immigrant Legal Defense Center. “Thank you all for reporting

West Beach Tenants Declare Rent Strike

Original Tenants of 215 Bath Street to Strike While Landlords Face Criminal Charges

by Ryan P. Cruz

The slow-simmering conflict between the last remaining tenants of a West Beach apartment complex and the property’s ownership group recently reached a breaking point when the tenants announced a rent strike beginning on February 1.

“My neighbors and I are taking a stand against the harassment we have endured for over a year some of which was particularly bad over the holidays by participating in a rent strike,” said Corina Svacina, one of the original tenants who were living in the complex at the time of the property’s sale to the current owners in 2023. Svacina was one of the 14 remaining tenants who spoke during public comment at this week’s City Council meeting about conditions at the 52-unit apartment complex in Santa Barbara’s West Beach neighborhood.

The property became the spark point in the push for stronger tenant protections when the new owners James Knapp, Austin Herlihy, and Chris Parker of the Koto Group served eviction notices the day after taking over in September 2023. This led the tenants, with the help of the Santa Barbara Tenants Union and Legal Aid Foundation, to complain to the city, eventually leading to the tightening of the city’s justcause ordinance.

In the months since, the members of the ownership group have been embroiled in two separate legal battles: The City Attorney’s Office filed criminal charges against Knapp for “terminating tenancy without just cause” and neglecting to serve appropriate permits with the notices to tenants. In response, Knapp’s attorney filed a civil suit against the city, which claims the criminal charges are

part of a purely “politically motivated prosecution” and should be dismissed.

While the civil and criminal cases are being worked out in court, life at 215 Bath Street has become unpredictable. According to the tenants, over the past few months, they were told they could no longer use the on-site laundry room, experienced constant utility outages, and repeatedly had their complaints ignored by the management.

A week before Thanksgiving, the tenants’ patio furniture and outdoor plants were thrown in the trash, and they were informed via email that “there are no personal items … allowed on the exterior of your unit.” Less than two weeks later, management installed brand-new planters, tables, and grills in a communal area set aside for the incoming foreign exchange students from the EF International Language Campuses.

The City Council held a discussion over how to prioritize the expected revenue from the recently passed Measure I sales tax on 1/28, and while the council agreed to hold off until the budget planning cycle to finalize the priority list, the hearing offered a look into how the projected $15 million a year might be distributed. The city is expected to have a $10 million deficit in 2026, but with the addition of the projected revenue from the new sales tax, the city will likely have an extra $4 million and change in surplus funds. The early framework for the remainder included four positions with the Police Department (approx. $750,000), additional hours and services for the library ($385,000), and over $100,000 toward after-school programs. Part of the remaining $3 million could be set aside for the Annual Local Housing Trust Fund, an initiative that has received the support of many local housing advocates who showed up to ask the city to address the growing rent prices that are pricing people out of town.

BUSINESS

The Lompoc City Council voted 2-1 in favor of supporting the S.B. County Vintners Association’s ongoing campaign to establish a one percent assessment on wine sales in the county. However, two members recused themselves due to industry ties, meaning that the three-vote requirement to grant such an assessment within city limits was not achieved. “The Wine BID [Business Improvement District] will progress without Lompoc,” said Alison Laslett of the S.B. Vintners. That means Lompoc will not be included in any of the organization’s future marketing efforts and will be removed from advertising campaigns, maps, events, and so forth.

COURTS & CRIME

S.B. resident Donovan Madden, 47, was arrested on 1/24 following an eight-hour standoff with police at an apartment complex on the 600 block of Garden Street, where he allegedly threatened and physically assaulted three other residents before retreating to his apartment. He was booked in Santa Barbara County Jail for several charges, including assault with a deadly weapon, criminal threats, kidnapping, attempted residential burglary, and resisting arrest. He remains in county jail with bail set at $500,000, according to court records. n

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

ICE agents driving unmarked vehicles could be seen taking at least one man into custody on the corner of Sola and San Pascual streets in Santa Barbara’s Westside neighborhood on Sunday.

ICE agents were also spotted near Milpas Street in Santa Barbara’s Eastside neighborhood on Sunday, January 26.

COMMUNITY

Teens Raise $20K for L.A. Fire Relief

In what has been a seemingly endless fire season, firefighters in Southern California have been battling huge blazes since the beginning of the month. Although the major fires in Los Angeles County are nearing 100 percent containment after the weekend rains, thousands of people have been displaced from their homes.

Aliyah Redding, a high school senior at the private Dunn School in Los Olivos, could not stand by and watch. As someone who used to live in the Palisades, Redding thought about his old high school, his Eagle Scout camp, and his friend’s houses being decimated.

“The entire community I grew up in, over the course of 24 hours, started to burn down,” he recounted. He felt the need to do something about it.

He and his friend in Pasadena, Kyle Godwin, partnered with Another Awesome Day, a nonprofit focusing on teen mental health, to create a digital fundraiser, “Teens 4 L.A.” (pledge.to/teens4la-fire relief). So far, they’ve raised $20,000 to provide relief for families impacted by the fires including $10,000 in just the first three days.

“Like others, I felt this immediate tremendous trauma or shock, but I wanted to reframe that and be more solution-oriented to help the families who lost their homes,” Redding said.

To mobilize resources and fundraise in a serious way, Redding realized he should go through a nonprofit. Family friends helped connect him to Another Awesome Day, and his mission and message “spoke to their organization,” he said.

Redding said they are using the money to facilitate physical donations and organize supply runs, delivering food and disaster relief items to distribution centers and first responder stations. Godwin has been buying supplies and other necessities and delivering them to local organizations to help Altadena families who lost their homes in the Eaton Fire.

Now, the teens are looping in people from their communities. At Dunn, they are accepting donations from families and staff within the school community. Eventually, they want to expand, and they’ve already started to reach out to student groups at UCLA and other schools to create a wider support system.

these incidents,” the post stated. “Help us share to keep our communities informed.”

The post was shared widely on social media, sparking a wave of panic among not only undocumented immigrants but also many legal residents and members of Santa Barbara and Goleta’s diverse Latino community.

“Many individuals, including U.S. citizens, now feel unsafe simply walking outside,” said one Santa Barbara resident, who wished to remain anonymous. “My wife, who is Latina and a proud American citizen, is terrified of potentially being racially profiled by ICE agents during these operations. The fear is palpable, and it is outrageous that such tactics are creating an atmosphere of suspicion and anxiety, targeting an entire community.”

The increased presence of immigration enforcement, and the Trump administra-

tion’s flurry of executive orders to accelerate deportations, have prompted a full response from local organizations such as IMPORTA S.B., the Immigrant Legal Defense Center, and CAUSE, which are all working together to staff the Rapid Response Hotline (805) 870-8855 to investigate potential ICE sightings. (Read more about their efforts on p. 13) Sunday’s ICE sightings were the first time the Rapid Response Hotline confirmed the presence of immigration enforcement in the cities of Santa Barbara and Goleta since the announcement of the Trump administration’s aggressive deportation plans. ICE has not yet confirmed how many individuals were arrested or detained in Santa Barbara County on Sunday. Nationwide, ICE detained 593 people on Friday, 286 more on Saturday, and 956 on Sunday, according to single-day statistics posted on the agency’s official social media accounts. n

—Callie Fausey

Aliyah Redding, a senior at Dunn High School in Los Olivos, has raised $20,000 for people affected by the fires.

Burrowing Owl Finds New Home in Goleta

Rehabilitated Owl Released at UCSB’s North Campus Open Space

by Christina McDermott

Below the dry ground of the grassy land on UC Santa Barbara’s North Campus Open Space are burrows likely hundreds of them built primarily by ground squirrels.

The burrows, as well as the human-made rubble pile burrows created by people working to restore this portion of the Devereux Slough, are a good home for pintsized burrowing owls.

On a sunny Friday afternoon, a team from UCSB’s Cheadle Center for Biodiversity and Ecological Restoration and the Ojai Raptor Center released a burrowing owl into one of these burrows. The bird in question came from a center in Calabasas.

“This bird was transferred to us from California Wildlife Center in December with a fractured coracoid scapula,” said Jaclyn DeSantis, the Ojai Raptor Center’s education program manager.

The Raptor Center specializes in rehabilitating birds of prey and releasing them back into the wild. DeSantis said the coracoid is a bone that helps give the bird buoyancy in flight and that this bird’s was dislocated from the scapula.

“It was stabilized for some time, and then it graduated to one of our outdoor enclosures to gain strength and mobility and symmetry in the flight, and he’s flying great,” she said.

DeSantis said that she didn’t know, actually, if the bird was male or female they’re roughly similar in size. The owls range from about 5.5 to 8 oz.

Burrowing owls, with their brown and spotted white plumage, live throughout North, Central, and South America, preferring wide, open spaces. But loss and change to these spaces has caused their decline in California.

“People like to use these types of land for agriculture, landscaping, industry,” DeSantis said.

Wayne Chapman, the nursery manager and a project manager at UCSB’s Cheadle Center, said that changes to the land’s flora, like planting non-native trees such as nonnative cypress blue gum eucalyptus, have also impacted the birds, making it easier for larger raptors to feed on them.

“These non-native trees that we have all over the Gaviota Coast are essentially aforestation, and they tilt the scales in favor of great horned owls and red-tailed hawks, which are comparatively common raptors. And they really harm burrowing owls,” Chapman said.

Blue gum eucalyptus trees, for example, can reach 200 feet tall — a tall perch for a raptor to use.

Last fall, the California Fish and Game commission named the western burrowing owl as a candidate for listing as a protected species.

Wayne said that currently in the North Campus Open Space, there are possibly two owls. But in the past, they may have been more plentiful in the area.

“Coal Oil Point Reserve and Devereux Point is just that way to the south, and recent linguistic evidence tells us that that point its original name in Chumash was some variant of phok’oy, which is ‘burrowing owl,’ ” he said.

Northern populations of this owl migrate from their summer breeding grounds to spend the winter in warmer climes. These birds used to breed in Santa Barbara County. But today, Chapman says, the county only gets rare winter migrants.

“We’ve completely lost the breeding element here; it’s completely extinct,” Chapman said.

Habitat loss is, again, a culprit in this decline. Burrowing owls generally breed in flat valleys, where cities and agricultural land are on the Central Coast.

The hope is that this bird will winter here or at least continue to heal before moving on.

On that sunny Friday afternoon, DeSantis, Chapman, other team members from the Cheadle Center and Ojai Raptor Center, and other interested locals headed to a manmade burrow to release the bird.

As DeSantis lifted the bird from the box it was transported in, it stuck its neck and legs out, ready. In a blink, it scurried into its new home. n

The burrowing owl placed in front of a man-made burrow.

HAMLET

HOUSING

Ocean Meadows Housing in Works

CBY William Shakespeare

onstruction is underway at the site of the former Ocean Meadows golf course in Goleta. The new Ocean Meadows housing complex will include 32 singlefamily homes and six condominiums. The development team, a property management company named Cardinal Group, broke ground last fall, nearly four years after receiving approval from the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors.

Located near UCSB’s Sierra Madre Student Housing, the development sits on a small portion of the former Ocean Meadows golf course. The conservation nonprofit Trust for Public Land purchased most of the land in 2013 and donated it to UCSB. That portion is now the North Campus Open Space, a protected estuary. The other two lots the site of the current development were retained

RENT STRIKE CONT’D FROM P. 7

by the golf course owner at the time of initial sale, with the intent to develop them. The developers said the sale of these lots was finalized in October 2023.

The single-family homes, which are between 2,560 square feet and 2,659 square feet, are two stories in height. Nine will contain accessory dwelling units with kitchenettes. Cardinal Group expects to rent these homes at market rate.

The developers plan to rent the condos as low-income housing. The condominiums, which are expected to be 875 square feet and with two bedrooms each, will be available for those making 60 percent of the area’s median income. In 2024, the county classified its median family income as $119,100 yearly.

The condos’ affordable housing status qualifies the developers for a density bonus, as per California’s density bonus law, which allows developers to increase the density of their projects if they provide affordable housing units.

The project, which does not include but is near to environmentally sensitive habitat, has a mitigated negative declaration, or a statement that indicates it will not cause environmental harm. The evaluation for this declaration is conducted and certified by the county.

But before the 30 international students were set to move in, just two days before Christmas, an electrical panel exploded in the middle of the night, sparking a visible arc of electricity into the night sky and causing a power outage over the holidays.

A series of emails obtained by the Independent from this time give a behind-thescenes look at the city and the property owners working to remedy the power outage. In the back-and-forth messages from December 2024 and January 2025, Herlihy insists on using a temporary generator at the property, and city officials inform the owners that they need a new permit to allow a generator to provide power.

Herlihy and Parker express their frustration with the city’s process, and with being forced to turn off the generator while the new student tenants were moved into a hotel down the street. On January 9, when

—Christina McDermott

the city asked to inspect the onsite laundry room to look into complaints about mold, Herlihy vented his frustration in an email to the city’s community development director: “We all know these tenants complain about every single thing. Most of them are fabricated lies,” Herlihy wrote. In the open letter announcing the rent strike, the tenants describe repeated attempts to reach an agreement with their landlords. “We would like nothing more than to return to a state where all concerned continually meet our obligations…. We do not take this lightly, but we have repeatedly asked you to address or tried to negotiate every one of these demands.”

Representatives of the Koto Group did not respond to requests for comment prior to publication. A hearing for the civil suit against the city is scheduled for Friday, January 31, while the next date for the criminal case will be Monday, February 3.

A spokesperson for EF Language schools told the Independent: “It is our understanding that the 215 Bath Street property owners have secured all necessary permits from the City of Santa Barbara and the utility companies…. Although we are not a part of the ongoing matters involving the owners and the other tenants, we are in contact with all parties.” n

Single-family homes are under construction as part of the Cardinal Group’s Ocean Meadows Development. The homes are near UCSB’s Sierra Madre Student Housing.

Tenants at 215 Bath Street have announced a rent strike after an extended conflict with the new ownership group.

News-Press to Return

NewsWell from Arizona State University Assumes Publisher Duties

is a professor at the Cronkite school and won a Pulitzer in 2018 as part of an Arizona Republic team looking into the proposed border wall.

“We’re asking groups and individuals, ‘What are the gaps in news and information?’ ” she said, adding that their goal was to add to and collaborate with media for the community.

At ASU, NewsWell has a business team that handles things like insurance and human relations, as well as websites, analytics, and newsletters. The Knight Foundation grant is exclusively for those activities.

Pby Jean Yamamura

roving there is life after death, the Santa Barbara News-Press is expected to begin publishing online again in the next several months. A press release from Ben Romo, whose team bought the trademark and digital archive of the bankrupt newspaper, announced on January 22 that they were donating those assets to Arizona State University’s NewsWell nonprofit, which officially debuted the same day.

Romo said that he’d been searching for a way to revive the daily paper, but he had no interest or experience in running a paper. Neither did his financial backer, Jason Yardi, who brought housing to downtown State Street atop the former Sur La Table in his philanthropic work with Romo. Nor did they want to sell the News-Press to a forprofit entity.

“We both grew up reading the paper. We loved it as kids,” said Romo, who counts paperboy among his past jobs. “We’re a tiny example of the people who’ve cherished this institution, which helped shape and inform our community for more than a century.”

Their search for a publisher sent them to the National Trust for Local News, which has backed newspapers in Colorado, Georgia, and Maine, and to the Knight Foundation, which is underwriting NewsWell with a $5 million grant. Romo said they appreciated NewsWell’s professional credentials it’s affiliated with the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at ASU and liked the unbiased professionalism of the journalists who ran the nonprofit.

The News-Press is the third newspaper for NewsWell the Times of San Diego and Stocktonia joined NewsWell last year in a soft rollout. For the News-Press, however, NewsWell is starting from scratch as the paper ceased publication in July 2023.

“As we start to reassemble a team of journalists to serve Santa Barbara, we’re starting with a listening tour,” said Nicole Carroll, NewsWell’s executive director. She

“Basic business services,” said Carroll. “Before starting NewsWell, in talking to reporters and editors across the country, they were all great on journalism but said they could use some help on the back end. We have that expertise and ability.”

Mi-Ai Parrish, part of NewsWell’s board at ASU and a director of media enterprise, said they were in California, rather than news deserts in the heartland, because so many of their students, professors, and alumni were here. The listening tour would last about two months, Parrish said, after which they hoped to begin publication.

“We want to be additive,” Parrish said. “Five, 10, 15 reporters are not enough for a place like Santa Barbara.”

True enough, but Santa Barbara has about a half-dozen weekly tabloids in English and Spanish that struggle to stay afloat; several websites dedicated to news, business, and real estate; and television and radio stations that cover community events and news. Santa Barbara saw a similar experiment in 2012 with Mission & State, a web-based media site that foundered in its third year for a number of reasons, donation issues among them, and was also funded by the Knight Foundation.

Carroll acknowledged that Santa Barbara might not be a news desert, but there are now fewer resources than before. “Communities deserve more local journalism,” she said. At the Stockton and San Diego websites, NewsWell’s means to fund additional reporters was a business model based one-third each on philanthropy, subscriptions and donations, and digital advertising, Carroll explained.

Although NewsWell’s publishers are still hunting for questions to their answers, Romo said the intention was to have the News-Press be run by local editors, reporters, and staff. An advisory board would be established, which already counts among its members former News-Press executive editor Jerry Roberts. n

Westmont President Gayle D. Beebe shares the power of life’s crucibles–those pivotal moments of trial and triumph–that have defined his personal and professional life and leadership, including the Tea Fire, Thomas Fire and Montecito debris flow.

Monday, Feb. 10 | 5:30 p.m.

Santa Barbara Community Arts Workshop (CAW) 631 Garden Street

Pictured after the successful acquisition of the Santa Barbara News-Press digital archives are Ben Romo (right), his attorney Will Beall, and Will Belfiore, who helped expose the Malta company that had been angling to buy the rights. Romo and Jason Yardi have donated the website to Arizona State University’s NewsWell nonprofit to resurrect the defunct site.

County of Santa Barbara County Planning Commission

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Cannabis Odor Ordinance Amendments

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

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

Hearing begins at 9:00 A.M.

On February 19, 2025, the County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing and consider making a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors regarding proposed cannabis ordinance amendments to the County Land Use and Development Code (LUDC) and Article II, the Coastal Zoning Ordinance (CZO).

The proposed amendments consist of the following:

 Establish a cannabis odor threshold;

 Revise existing development standards for odor abatement and Odor Abatement Plan procedures;

 Revise odor mitigation strategies and acceptable technologies; and

 Add a 12‐month implementation period for operators to comply with these new requirements.

The County Planning Commission will consider the following in order to recommend that the Board of Supervisors adopt the proposed amendments:

 A resolution recommending that the Board of Supervisors approve Case No. 24ORD‐00011, an ordinance amending Article 35.4, Standards for Specific Land Uses, of Section 35‐1, the LUDC of Chapter 35, Zoning, of the Santa Barbara County Code; and

 A resolution recommending that the Board of Supervisors approve Case No. 24ORD‐00012, an ordinance amending Division 7 General Regulations, and Division 11, Permit Procedures, of Article II, the Coastal Zoning Ordinance, of Chapter 35, Zoning, of the Santa Barbara County Code.

The County Planning Commission hearing begins at 9:00 A.M. The order of items listed on the agenda is subject to change by the County Planning Commission. The staff analysis of the proposal may be viewed at the Planning and Development Department website, located at https://www.countyofsb.org/1625/County‐Planning‐Commission prior to the hearing. For further information about the project, please contact the planner, Corina Venegas‐Martin, at cvenegas@countyofsb.org.

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Fighting Panic with Power

How Immigration Policies Are Hitting Central Coast

Ryan P. Cruz

In one week, the whirlwind of executive orders and announcements regarding President Donald Trump’s fullcourt press on immigration has sent shockwaves through the undocumented community of Santa Barbara County. Almost overnight, tens of thousands of the county’s workingclass immigrants agricultural workers, cooks, cleaners, landscapers, construction workers, and caretakers faced a new level of fear, panic, and uncertainty over the prospect of deportation.

On social media, rumors of U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Santa Barbara’s Eastside and Westside neighborhoods began circulating, while Border Patrol raids were being conducted 150 miles away in the Central Valley, where at least 78 workers were rounded up in unmarked SUVs and taken into custody. By the end of the weekend, there were confirmed reports, photos, and video of ICE agents making arrests across the Central Coast, sparking a wave of panic in the Latino communities of Santa Barbara and Goleta.

FIGHT PANIC WITH POWER

Hazel Davalos, co-executive director of the Central Coast Alliance United for a Sustainable Economy (CAUSE), is just one of many on the front lines of the current battle over immigration. Along with 805 UndocuFund, IMPORTA S.B., Immigrant Legal Defense Center, and La Casa de la Raza, CAUSE is ensuring the estimated 44,000 undocumented residents of Santa Barbara County have every resource they need to be educated and prepared for whatever impacts may come their way.

“We as a community have an opportunity to fight back, and fight panic with power,” Davalos said.

Many of the fears and anxieties, she said, come from the brazenness of Trump’s most recent policy announcements and uncertainty over whether longstanding protections will be enough to prevent people from facing customs enforcement.

“Whether it’s [Trump’s] proposal of revoking birthright citizenship, declaring schools and hospitals as fair game for ICE raids, or passing the Laken Riley Act, there seems to be no regard for constitutionality, past norms, or due process,” Davalos told the Independent

“People should know that we need to take these announcements seriously,” she added. “We should get informed about our rights and how to be allies to undocumented folks in particular at the workplace since he’s proposed workplace raids as a preferred approach.”

Some of the proposed methods of immigration enforcement will be challenged by the courts. But another battle will be over information, and ensuring that schools, hospitals, and other resource centers are on the ground providing up-to-date training about what to do when encountering immigration enforcement.

“School districts and hospitals should take steps toward training their staff on what to do when ICE attempts to enter their facilities,” Davalos said. “There is so much power in refusing to open your door and requesting to see a warrant signed by a judge.”

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

Schools, churches, and hospitals have traditionally been treated as safe spaces where federal enforcement couldn’t enter. But on Inauguration Day, the Trump administration announced it would allow immigration agencies to make arrests at these locations ending a policy that has

protected these areas since 2011. But advocates for the undocumented community have been adamant that, while law enforcement can now make arrests at these locations, they cannot enter a property without proper warrants.

During this time, Davalos says, it’s important that people don’t just react out of moments of panic and fear. To get ahead of unnecessary panic, CAUSE and 805 UndocuFund are encouraging community members to become volunteer dispatchers and public observers to help verify ICE sightings and dispel rumors of false reports on the Central Coast. Using the Rapid Response Hotline (805) 870-8855, trained volunteers were able to confirm the first confirmed presence of ICE operations and arrests in Santa Barbara and Goleta on January 26.

Advocates hope the community alerts posted on 805 UndocuFund’s social media pages can continue to get the word out to alert the community when necessary and to prevent false rumors from gaining traction.

COLLATERAL DAMAGE

Fears about immigration enforcement have already impacted workplaces around the Central Coast. Following the Bakersfield raids, some farmworkers in Santa Barbara County stopped showing up to work, and some parents have kept their children from going to school.

This could have a far-reaching impact on the agricultural industry, which produces an estimated $1.9 billion in revenue for the local economy.

“This situation highlights the fragile and unsustainable nature of the agricultural industry,” Davalos said.

In an attempt to alleviate fears over Trump’s deportation agenda, California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a series of statements in response to the recent wave of immigration-related orders, with Bonta saying: “The President cannot bully California into carrying out his mass deportation agenda for him.”

Bonta echoed what many county and city law enforcement agencies have been saying since the announcement of Trump’s immigration agenda, relying on the guidelines set forth by 2017 California Senate Bill 54 (SB54), which is clear that state and local law enforcement are prohibited from using taxpayer funds to enforce immigration law.

In an interview with S.B. Newsmakers’ Jerry Roberts last week, Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown spoke about how the flurry of executive orders, rumors of ICE raids, and questions over local law enforcement’s level of cooperation have made the current climate more difficult to navigate. The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office, Brown said, does not assist in immigration enforcement, and deputies are not allowed to ask about immigration status as part of normal investigations. But nationwide policies and guidelines are changing by the minute, and Sheriff Brown said this has put him “between a rock and a hard spot” in his national position as president of the Major County Sheriff’s Association of America.

Brown wanted to be clear that at least during the early stages of Trump’s deportation plan immigration enforcement will be focused on those that have been convicted of committing serious crimes beyond just crossing the border. But in the rush to sweep up those with verified convictions, there is a chance of “collateral arrests” of others who may not have been deported in other circumstances.

For those facing potential immigration enforcement,

there are two major resources in the region assisting with legal issues. The Immigrant Legal Defense Center represents those currently facing deportation proceedings, while IMPORTA S.B. provides Department of Justice–accredited representatives to help longtime residents with navigating the labyrinthine process toward legal citizenship.

Maria Frias, one of 11 IMPORTA S.B. staff members, says that the organization has been closely monitoring the new administration’s immigration policies since the election. Some of these recent developments, she said, are a major concern particularly the “random stops of immigrants through racial and ethnic profiling in violation of the Fourth Amendment.”

The Trump administration’s decision to authorize Border Patrol and ICE to make arrests anywhere within the country, and to arrest anybody who cannot prove they have been in the country for two years, could even lead to the expedited removal of legal residents and green card holders without a hearing in front of an immigration judge. For this reason, IMPORTA suggests that it might be better for anybody facing danger of deportation to take a more cautious approach in public areas, regardless of their legal status.

IMPORTA representatives also warned people to be wary of “notary fraud,” a popular scam where unauthorized immigration consultants take advantage of people’s fears, only to leave them without actual legal representation and in danger of arrest or deportation.

“Only accredited representatives and highly experienced, ethical immigration attorneys can be relied on not to take advantage of frightened immigrants,” Frias said.

One of these highly experienced legal representatives is Julissa Peña, executive director of the Immigrant Legal Defense Center. She says that Trump’s quick-moving changes to immigration policy are intended to “instill fear and shock across the nation,” signaling the start of a “larger strategy to overhaul U.S. immigration law” even further than the hardline approaches of Trump’s first term from declaring a national emergency at the border to undoing longstanding legislation to accelerate deportations.

In the coming months, these organizations will partner together to staff the Rapid Response Hotline, and to continue educating the public about the latest changes to immigration policy. In Santa Barbara County, Peña expects that the Trump administration will encounter “significant logistical and resource challenges” when it comes to the expansion of expedited deportation.

“We’re certain Trump and his team will face fierce resistance from the public,” Peña said. “The fight is far from over, and our community’s resilience will be key in pushing back.”

Above, a participant at this January’s MLK Jr. rally at De la Guerra Plaza holds a sign displaying the Rapid Response Network’s phone number for reporting ICE sightings.

When Alpha Dogs Explode

MORE OF THE SAME, ONLY MORE SO: For 15 points, quick what’s the name of the dead president now adorning our $500 bills?

You don’t know? Neither did I. In some ways, it’s a trick question. That’s because the government stopped making $500 bills in 1969. But some stragglers still remain in circulation. And even with inflation, they can still buy a lot of eggs, the skyrocketing price of which we are told is the ostensible reason Donald Trump got reelected to the White House.

Either way, the right answer is William McKinley, the Ohio Republican who held office from 1897 until his assassination in 1901.

I mention McKinley because, among the whirlwind of provocative actions some merely illegal, others outright unconstitutional by our current president, one directly involves McKinley.

Trump recently announced he was renaming Alaska’s famous mountain, now known as Denali said to be the highest in the United States and, from base to summit, perhaps even in the world back to Mount McKinley

Among Alaska’s native peoples , the mountain has long been called Denali. But during the presidential election of 1900, a supporter of the McKinley candidacy began calling it that, and ever since, there has been a

battle over the mountain’s name. McKinley, for the record, never set foot on this mountain, nor is there any evidence he cared a whit about it.

When I was a kid, the mountain was then known as Mount McKinley. And at my house, that mountain was, in fact, a very big deal. There were lots of wolves on this mountain, and my mother a lover of wolves had a record of these wolves howling their hearts out. At night after dinner, she would play this record so loud it shredded the speakers’ woofers and tweeters. I suppose, with nine kids, you are entitled to let off some steam

In 2015, President Barack Obama, at the behest of Alaska’s senators, its native populations, and pretty much anyone except for Ohio’s congressional delegation, changed the name from Mount McKinley back to Denali. The Ohio delegation had long felt honor-bound to stick up for McKinley, a native son of the Buckeye State.

When Trump was elected, he, as always, was eager to poke anything remotely woke, DEI, socially engineered, green, genderrelated, Marxist, etc., in the eye, and he wasted no time changing it back.

But there’s more to it than that. McKinley was a fierce trade protectionist who wielded a mean cudgel when it came to hitting other countries with tariffs. Trump is singing from the same songbook. Under McKinley’s warm paterfamilias imperial watch, the United States waged war against

Spain to take Cuba, the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Guam. He also annexed Hawai‘i He also initiated the process of building the Panama Canal

We told ourselves at the time that we were freeing subjected brown-skinned peoples from the yokes of their colonial tyranny. One wonders.

In the three-year war over the Philippines, 4,200 American troops and 22,000 Philippine soldiers were killed. But so too were 250,000 Philippine civilians, caught in the “kinder, gentler” crossfire.

This marked a major turning point in the annals of American history. We went from republic to empire. And it was William McKinley always on the lookout for new markets to absorb the glut of American manufactured goods who took us there.

When you listen to Trump’s claptrap about grabbing Greenland Denmark is now appealing to its European allies for protection from the United States the Panama Canal, and even Canada, you hear William McKinley talking.

McKinley, the last president to have fought with the Union Army during the Civil War, and a Republican, had naturally been regarded as a “friend” by American Black people. But after Congress passed the 14th Amendment in 1868, which decreed that anyone born in the United States including former slaves and their descendants was a citizen of the United States and entitled to

equal treatment under all its law, white people began killing Black people at an even more alarming rate

In 1898, in the city of Wilmington, North Carolina, then governed by a multiracial town council of “Fusionist” Republicans, 2,000 white supremacists threatened to “choke the Cape Fear [River] with carcasses.” They burned down a Black-owned newspaper, chased the Fusionist elected officials out of town, and killed as many as 300 people. The Wilmington Fusionists reached out to President McKinley for help. McKinley more focused then on currying favor with the white Southern vote turned a deaf ear to such pleas.

I don’t mean to beat a dead horse here, but does that sound familiar?

One of Trump’s proposals? To rewrite the Constitution by erasing the 14th Amendment, which bestows the rights of citizenship on anyone born in this country. Do you know why that amendment was written and ratified by Congress? Because in 1857, four years before the Civil War began, the Supreme Court issued a ruling decreeing that no person of African descent whether slave or freed or any of their progeny over the ensuing generations could ever be a citizen of the United States, no matter where they were born.

Ever.

You can call them “the wolves of Mount McKinley” or “the wolves of Denali.” Either way, I can still hear them howling. And the hairs on the back of my neck are standing straight up. — Nick Welsh

Positions on Possessionlessness

The story about the man walking from Canada to Los Angeles, where he will shed everything he owns, was a puzzle for some:

rifeguedo: Will there be a complete story published or … where is the why in this? I mean, most people own nearly nothing, while fewer and fewer own almost everything. So, what’s the point here?

cassie_reyes: I saw him walking through Montecito last week! hondadoc84: I saw that guy on the freeway. christopherseidenberg: I wonder how many citations and arrests he will rack up just trying to travel through this police state of plutocracy America quickly became recently?

jkamen: Another homeless guy with a gimmick in Santa Barbara. “It’s like, so eco to like, shed your possessions right now.” Amazing story. freakingedd: These homeless are getting more creative every day.

marapyzel: Thank god he owns clothes.

Downtown UCSB

Community sentiment varied on the sale to UC Santa Barbara of the newly completed apartment building Soltara, in downtown S.B., and the university’s purchases of the adjoining properties:

epw805: This is very welcome news! Hopefully affordable housing for staff and more connection to the community essiebees: Would be nice to share a portion of your downtown workforce housing with downtown nonprofits we’re commuting the other way!

idyll.mercantile: Event space for lectures would be so cool! Some sort of academic library would be awesome as well.

gianulias2.0: Rename Gutierrez Street to Gaucho Street!

guitarsaremooybien: And Santa Barbara city loses tax income while still having to provide water, fire, and police services? gerardkentphotography: State of #California land grab with taxpayer money. thomas.burt.14: It sounds the same as a big corporation gobbling everything in its path. What is wrong with us? I thought it was a university, not a huge conglomerate. We have lost our minds.

SpaceX Not a Problem

The Department of the Air Force is developing an environmental impact statement to consider expanding the launch program of SpaceX at Space Launch Complex 6 (SLC 6). As a 30-year resident of Lompoc, and 40 years in the California aerospace business, I support the planned efforts to use Space Launch Complex 6 for Falcon 9 heavy launches and increase in number of launches.

While living here, many of the launches have gone over my house without damage of any kind. Most noise is a rumble of about 20 seconds. My garage door rattles.

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Many heavies have been launched from SLC 6 also without damage. SpaceX heavies should be no different. There is no reason to restrict in any way the very good, quality work by SpaceX for the Air Force and foreign and private parties that use the SpaceX launch systems.

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this period of extremely divisive politics, here’s an issue that perhaps can cut across party lines: Highway 101 between Santa Barbara and Carpinteria, with three lanes each way, is almost completed. During “rush hour,” i.e., on weekdays from 6-9 a.m. and from 3-6 p.m., the third lane is restricted to carpools only.

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But why do these time restrictions apply in both directions?

On 101 northbound, it is only rush hour in the morning when commuters are coming up to Santa Barbara for work. And on 101 southbound, it is only rush hour in the evening, when commuters are heading home from work.

When I’m heading down to Rincon for an early weekday morning surf, I sure would like to use that third lane. So, I say, “Free the 101 carpool lanes!” With the expense of just a little paint, the morning restriction should be deleted from the carpool-only signs on 101 southbound, and the afternoon-evening restriction deleted from the carpool-only signs on 101 northbound.

Who’s with me?

—Chris Hahn, S.B.

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Parking Etiquette

BY NICK KOONCE

ccessible parking spaces are not just a convenience. They are a lifeline for individuals with mobility constraints, providing crucial access to public spaces, workplaces, and essential services.

Roughly 12 percent of us have significant mobility challenges, and most of us will experience some level of disability in our lifetime. Accessible parking spaces are specifically designed to assist individuals who are not able to ambulate easily. These spaces provide proximity to building entrances, and some van-accessible spaces also have wide access aisles that provide necessary room for maneuvering wheelchairs or scooters, and may provide ramps to ascend to the sidewalk.

Despite their significance, accessible parking spots are often abused. Sadly, misuse of accessible parking has become so ubiquitous that I witness abuses nearly every time I leave the house.

The statistics are alarming. Studies show that in many urban areas, up to 30 percent of accessible parking spaces are occupied unlawfully. Meanwhile, our state only requires about 4 percent of all parking spaces be wheelchair-accessible. In practice, the numbers are often much lower. Add the growing number of people who qualify as disabled, and we begin to see the already-limited availability of accessible parking shrink.

Some offer apologies that ring hollow. Others are unapologetic or downright smug in their satisfaction with their little “life hack.” I have heard every excuse you can imagine from those who occupy these spaces illegally.

The abuse manifests in many different ways. As long as I can remember, I have encountered individuals who do not need these spaces but use them anyway. Able-bodied drivers park in these designated spots “just for a minute.” Some misuse the disabled parking placards belonging to others. Delivery drivers use them as loading zones.

For some disabled people, the need is so great and the availability so limited that, in desperation, they may resort to parking in the access aisle, next to a wheelchair-accessible parking space. This may seem like a creative solution, but it is also a vehicle code infraction and may be a huge problem for other disabled drivers. When someone parks in this area, it can block essential access, making it difficult or even impossible for those with mobility challenges to get back into their car or to descend from the sidewalk.

I often notice individuals parking in wheelchairaccessible parking spots before heading off for a hike or walk. They have an accessible parking permit or plate, but if they are ambulating for exercise, why not use a standard parking space and leave the vanaccessible space for a wheelchair user? This choice reflects a broader lack of understanding and consideration for the needs of other individuals with mobility challenges.

The etiquette surrounding accessible parking is not just about following the law it’s about fostering a culture of empathy and understanding. It’s about responsibility to our fellow community members. How can each of us make a difference? Are we taking a moment to evaluate our own needs when we choose to occupy accessible spaces? While having a disabled parking placard entitles individuals to use accessible parking spaces, we should approach this privilege with a sense of consideration for others.

Case in point: My powered mobility device mitigates distance concerns, so I can leave accessible spaces available for others when I am able to park elsewhere. I often look for regular parking spots at the end of an aisle, where my ramp van cannot be blocked by another parked car. So, while we may have the right to use accessible spaces with a valid placard, we should consider whether it’s necessary in each situation.

In recent years, I have noticed a disturbing new trend, wherein businesses or property owners contract with valet parking operators who then monopolize the accessible parking spaces. Young valet parking attendants have falsely claimed that ADA parking laws do not apply on private property.

Edward Anthony ‘Bud’ Girard Jr.

1930–2025

Trailmaster

BY VALERIE GIRARD

Dad’s life story impressed me from the get-go. As a wee kid, I always announced to visitors, “My daddy can fix anything.”

Growing up in Arizona, he served as both student body president and senior class president in high school. He was only 16 at the time.

He jumped into college life at the University of Arizona (Bear Down, Wildcats) and earned his Delta Chi fraternity paddle. He blasted through engineering school, graduating at age 20. Wanting to serve his country, he enlisted in Army Officer Candidate School, serving in Korea as a First Lieutenant. Once back in the States, he met, courted, and married Faith Voorhees. They set up housekeeping in Bagdad, Arizona, where they had their first two kids, me and Jeff, in that order.

Two years later, our small family moved to Upland, California. Dad worked at Kaiser Steel as a civil engineer. Eventually, there were five of us kids, all with different interests. Always the devoted parent, Dad led Boy Scout troops, trained packs of Girl Scouts in outdoor skills, and took us to swim meets and soccer games. He and Mom cultivated a beautiful pack of friends, all with good kids we loved playing with.

In 1968, he led a troop to the National Scout Jamboree. Great honor! Decades later, he organized a 55-mile trek through the Sierras that ended with an ascent and descent of Mount Whitney with 13 of us in tow. He loved hiking and took various groups on weekend and weeklong backpacking trips.

Being a devout Catholic, he was active in our local church, eventually serving as a deacon. He was also elected to the Chino Basin Municipal Water District, the Watermaster Board, and the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California.

By 1991, three of us kids called Santa Barbara our new hometown. We begged Dad and Mom to move here. He thought, “Why not?” and before we knew it, the mayor of Santa Barbara nudged him to apply for a job at the Montecito Water District, where he headed up a project at Jameson Dam. He and Mom bought a house in Carpinteria and soon fell in love with that community.

Their favorite hangs were Esau’s or Hugo’s for breakfast. My favorite breakfast in Carp was Dad’s gluten-free pancakes delish! He loved to cook for others and would make his famous cowboy cookies for his loved ones.

Knowing his love of hiking, sister Mia egged him into joining the Montecito Trails Foundation, where he served as the vice president of operations for more than 15 years, overseeing the clearing of 150 miles of trail.

For his 70th birthday, as he was coming down one of his beloved Montecito hiking trails, a crowd of 70 loved ones surprised him with a giant check for $15,000 so that he could construct the Girard Trail, linking the McMenemy and Cold Spring trails. Dad and brother Daniel then constructed a lookout bench of natural boulders just off the trail. A plaque commemorating his contribution to Santa Barbara is anchored behind the bench.

Not to sit around in retirement in his eighties, in 2010, he co-chaired a $450,000 fundraising project to

bring the defunct Franklin Trail back into use for the Carpinteria community. This included engineering a bridge, clearing the old trail, and adding fencing around Carpinteria High School. Around this time, this ardent Trailmaster was selected as one of the Independent’s Local Heroes.

He was often seen on Franklin Trail with his family, multiple dogs, and his good pal Lynn Carlson. Sometimes, we all just strolled the Carp Bluffs.

He always seemed drawn to doing something that was in service. After his wife of 60 years passed, he and Betty Stone became good friends and volunteered monthly at the Carpinteria Valley History Museum. They also loved sitting in their chairs on Linden Avenue, greeting visitors to Carpinteria.

Because of his famous red onesie Halloween costume, he garnered the nickname “Budman.” His sons, Jeff, Brad, and Daniel, continually looked for ways to tease their “old man.” Never to be outdone, Budman always came up with the instant quip, which then had to be texted to the rest of us. I collected them, calling them “Popisms.” Priceless.

Most of his quips centered around one major theme: pie. Pie was king in our household. Cherry was his favorite, but he could never resist a hearty piece of my sister Mia’s lemon meringue pie. When asked if he wanted some pie once, he stated, “Well, it wouldn’t hurt the morale.”

Even in his nineties, he trudged daily on the Carp Bluffs with his one-eyed dog, Chappie, or scooted around town with his devoted pack of walking pals. Bud is survived by five kids, their spouses, three grandkids, and three great-grandkids. He passed in the early hours of January 21. He was just shy of 95 years old.

A memorial mass will be held at Saint Joseph Church on Linden Avenue in Carpinteria on February 15 at 1:30 p.m., followed by a reception. And, yes, pie will be served. n

Notice of Public HeariNg

Public Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on Feburary 11, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. local time, or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, in the Council Chambers, City Hall, City of Santa Barbara, 735 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, California, regarding the proposed issuance by the Colorado Health Facilities Authority (the “Authority”) to issue bonds in one or more series in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $180,000,000 (the “Bonds”) pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes, Title 25, Article 25, as amended, and Title 11, Article 57, Part 2, as amended.

The proceeds of the Bonds will be loaned to Covenant Living Communities and Services (f/k/a Covenant Retirement Communities, Inc.), an Illinois not for profit corporation (the “Corporation”), or certain affiliated corporations, including Covenant Living West (d/b/a Covenant Living at the Samarkand) (“CLC West”) located in the City of Santa Barbara, California (the “City”), to finance, reimburse or refinance projects located in the states of California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois and Michigan. The Bonds will be issued as qualified 501(c)(3) bonds within the meaning of Section 145 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, (the “Code”).

A portion of the proceeds of the Bonds, together with certain other moneys, will be used to: (i) pay or reimburse the Corporation or CLC West for the payment of the costs of constructing, renovating, remodeling and/or equipping certain facilities owned and/or operated by the Corporation or CLC West as further described below; (ii) fund a debt service reserve fund, if deemed necessary or desirable by the Authority and/or the Corporation; (iii) pay a portion of the interest on the Bonds, if deemed necessary or desirable by the Authority and/or the Corporation; (iv) provide working capital, if deemed necessary or desirable by the Authority and/or the Corporation; and (v) pay certain expenses incurred in connection with the issuance of the Bonds. The Bonds will be special, limited obligations of the Authority, payable solely out of funds to be paid by the Corporation pursuant to an agreement to be entered into between the Corporation and the Authority and any other revenues and/or other funds pledged and assigned for the payment of the Bonds. This public hearing does not impose any liability, financial or otherwise, on the City of Santa Barbara or in any way involve the City of Santa Barbara in the issuance of the Bonds, but is an accommodation by the City of Santa Barbara to satisfy the requirements of Section 147(f) of the Code for the issuance of the Bonds by the Authority.

The current or initial owner or principal user of the facilities to be financed with the proceeds of the Bonds in the City is or will be the Corporation and/or CLC West, which are or will be located on the campus of Covenant Living at the Samarkand having a main address at 2550 Treasure Drive, Santa Barbara, California 93105.

A general functional description of the facility to be financed or reimbursed with the proceeds of the Bonds and the estimated maximum aggregate principal amount of Bonds to be issued with respect to each such facility is listed below.

Up to $5,100,000 of the proceeds of the Bonds will be used to (1) pay or reimburse the Corporation or CLC West for the payment of the costs of constructing, renovating, remodeling and/or equipping certain facilities owned and/or operated by the Corporation or CLC West, including the renovation of the dining areas in the skilled nursing and assisted living facilities at the Covenant Living at the Samarkand campus and (2) pay the allocable portion of expenses incurred in connection with the issuance of the Bonds.

Public approval by the City of Turlock, California will be obtained following public notice and a public hearing in the City of Turlock, California regarding the Bonds and the property to be financed, reimbursed or refinanced in that City. Public approval by the State of Colorado will be obtained following public notice and a public hearing in the State of Colorado regarding the Bonds and the property to be financed, reimbursed or refinanced in that State. Public approval by the City of Plantation, Florida will be obtained following public notice and a public hearing in the City of Plantation, Florida regarding the Bonds and the property to be financed, reimbursed or refinanced in that City. Public approval by the State of Illinois will be obtained following public notice and a public hearing in the State of Illinois regarding the Bonds and the property to be financed, reimbursed or refinanced in that State. Public approval by the City of Grand Rapids, Michigan will be obtained following public notice and a public hearing in the City of Grand Rapids, Michigan regarding the Bonds and the property to be financed, reimbursed or refinanced in that City. Interested persons wishing to express their views on the issuance of the Bonds or on the nature and location of the property proposed to be financed with the proceeds of the Bonds may attend the public hearing or, prior to the time of the public hearing, submit written comments via email to Clerk@SantaBarbaraCA.gov or via U.S. mail to City Clerk, City of Santa Barbara, 735 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, California 93101. All public comments received during or prior to the time of the public hearing will be provided to the City Council and will become part of the public record. Subsequent to the public hearing, the members of the City Council of the City will consider adoption of a resolution to approve execution and delivery of the Bonds. Additional information concerning the above matter may be obtained from the City Clerk, City of Santa Barbara, 735 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, California 93101. NOTICE DATED: January 30, 2025.

Steve and Carla Cabanatuan

Steve and Carla Cabanatuan, Wisconsin natives who transformed themselves into proud and active Goleta residents, died recently – just six weeks apart – after spending 51 years in the Good Land, raising six children and being married for 67 years. Steve, who was 94, died on Oct. 6. Carla died on Nov. 17 at the age of 91.

Steven Cabanatuan:

Steven Cabanatuan accomplished much in his 94 years. He was a military hero. An aerospace engineer. A community volunteer.

But most of all, he was a proud father of six and husband of 67 years. Steve died on Oct. 6, in his Goleta home of 50 years, surrounded by family.

Born in Milwaukee in 1930, he and his young brother and sister were abandoned by their mother and raised by their Filipino immigrant father, who worked as a doorman at a fraternal organization where he was not allowed inside because of his race.

While their father worked, he and his siblings were cared for by a caretaker provided by the county, which also provided some food, mainly large bags of rice.

The Catholic Church, particularly the Jesuit order, also helped take care of the family and became a central force in his life. It admitted all three kids to Gesu elementary school, which was in their neighborhood. Steve was also given a scholarship to Marquette University High School and after a stint in the Army, he attended Marquette University and earned a degree in electrical engineering.

While in the Army, he served in Japan, then Korea during the Korean War. His bravery, willingness to volunteer for dangerous assignments and an injury during a hazardous mission won him high military honors: a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star.

He rarely spoke of his military days, especially memories of combat. His kids didn’t know of his medals until they found

them one day in the junk drawer of a dresser. Asked why he never mentioned them or talked about his experience in the war, he said “It’s OK to remember war but it shouldn’t be celebrated.”

After graduating from Marquette University, he was hired by the research and development arm of General Motors, known over the years as AC Spark Plug, AC Electronics and Delco.

In the early 1970s, Delco closed its plant in Wisconsin and transferred him to Goleta, where his family relocated in 1973. They were part of a wave of Wisconsinites who descended on Goleta.

Among the projects he worked on with AC and Delco were the Gemini manned space flight program and the Apollo missions to the moon. He helped develop the lunar rover and there’s a photo of him test driving a rover prototype on a dirt hill near Los Carneros Road and Hollister Avenue behind the old Delco plant.

He also helped develop night vision goggles for military helicopter pilots and worked on early versions of GM’s electric car. One day on a lunch break in the late 70’s he drove a Chevy Chevette, filled with car batteries home to show one of his sons.

His family was of utmost importance. He and his wife raised their kids together, often breaking what were then traditional roles. For instance, he was the main cook, mainly because he got home while his wife was still shuttling the brood between different activities.

He attended most of his kids’ sports events at Dos Pueblos High School, a big task since all of the kids played sports.

He believed in getting involved in the community, which he usually did quietly. In Wisconsin, he was part of a group that participated in civil rights marches. He helped guard the home of the first Black family to move into a previously all-white suburb of Milwaukee.

With his kids, he helped collect recycling in the early 1970s in their suburban Milwaukee hometown, Greendale, sometimes in freezing weather, and long before it became something cities and refuse companies did.

He also participated with his kids in weekly collections of unsold bakery that was taken to meal programs, food banks or homeless shelters first in Wisconsin then in Santa Barbara.

He and his wife and their Santa Barbara church St. Antho-

ny’s Seminary regularly cooked and served meals for homeless programs.

Perhaps because of the church’s role in his upbringing, he was an active Catholic all his life, often participating in lay leadership of the churches he attended.

In Santa Barbara, he was a leader in the St. Anthony’s community, a group that formed when the chapel behind the Old Mission that was part of the seminary closed and was sold. The group worked out a deal with the chapel’s new owners to continue weekly services even though the group was not officially recognized by the Catholic Church.

Carla Cabanatuan:

In her 91 years, Carla Cabanatuan was a pioneer of an experimental village created by the federal government during the depression, a volunteer in countless programs in Milwaukee and Santa Barbara, a journalist and, above all, a mother.

Born Carla Reichhardt in Milwaukee on Aug. 14, 1933, she was raised in Greendale, Wisconsin, a then innovative community developed by the Works Project Administration to create housing for people during the Great Depression.

As a child, Carla’s family was one of the first to inhabit Greendale, then a far flung rural suburb of Milwaukee. She was part of the first graduating class of Greendale High School. She was the first homecoming queen and editor of the high school yearbook.

After graduation, she attended Alverno College in Milwaukee before transferring to the University of Wisconsin in Madison, where she studied journalism and slid down a snow covered campus hill on a cafeteria tray.

One holiday break, she worked at the Milwaukee post office, where she met her future husband, Steve Cabanatuan. They would be married for 67 years.

The newlyweds settled in Milwaukee and Carla started her journalism career as an editor for Model Railroader magazine. It was a time when women had to choose between a career or motherhood, however, and Carla chose to raise a family.

They soon moved back to Greendale, where they raised five of their six kids. The final one was born in Goleta.

Carla was active in the Greendale and Milwaukee communities, singing in the Good News Singers, participating in a social justice organization at their

church, ushering at the Milwaukee Repertory Theater.

She was also a member of the League of Women Voters and volunteered in social and political campaigns including the civil rights and open housing movements and supported the United Farm Workers in its fledgling days.

With some of her kids she leafleted the local grocery store in Greendale urging shoppers to boycott grapes. Many shoppers were not moved.

In 1973, she and her family packed up and drove across the country to Goleta after Steve was transferred. Life became even more active there with the kids competing in a variety of sports. She’d rise early to make the kids lunches and shoo them off to school, would practice various crafts (stained glass, wood refinishing, embroidery and more) and fitness programs through Adult Education, and volunteer in classrooms.

Carla would often turn up her nose at clothing and other products and scoff “You could make that.” To her credit, she made a lot, sewing dresses for her daughters and later, grandchildren, and crafting decorations. After school she shuttled the kids between various sports practices and events and home. Every one of the kids were on sports teams mainly running, swimming or water polo and she rarely missed a meet or game.

In between, she managed to find time for various activities and organizations. She sang with the Santa Barbara Master Chorale, was a docent on the Coast Starlight trains for the Goleta Valley Railroad Museum and volunteered with the Santa Barbara Symphony’s music van program introducing kids to instruments.

Steve was preceded in death by his brother Richard, more commonly known as Gabby, who died last year. He is survived by his sister, Lois Hansen, of Phoenix.

Carla was preceded in death by her brothers Dick and Tim Reichhardt and sister Mary Kerstein. She is survived by her Brother Bill, of Chesterfield, Mo.

The couple are survived by sons Michael, of Albany, Calif., and Joel, of Vancouver, Wash.; daughters Nancy, of Myrtle Beach, SC, Laura, Jane and Katie, of Goleta, and 13 grandchildren and a great grandson.

A memorial service for the couple will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday Feb. 22 at St. Anthony’s

Chapel, 2300 Garden Street, behind the Old Mission. A reception will follow at the Louise Lowry Davis Center at 111 W Victoria St at De La Vina St. All are welcome at both or either.

An event page has been set up on Facebook https://facebook. com/events/s/cabanatuan-memo rial/3934633633434728/?mibexti d=Gg3lNB

Questions can be sent to laurajeancab@gmail.com

11/14/1965 – 01/13/2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William John Wick II, a cherished husband, father, and grandfather, on January 13, 2025, at the age of 59. Born on November 14, 1965, William was known for his love of fishing, classic rock music, watching sports, he graduated from San Marcos High School in 1983 and was a tight end for the Royals and spending time with his grandchildren: Sadie, Zaiden, West, and Wyatt. These simple joys brought him happiness and created lasting memories for those who shared in them.

William is survived by his devoted wife, Gabrielle Wick, and his children: Billy, Brandon, Bradley, and Ashley Wick. He was preceded in death by his mother, Rose Wick, and his sister, Dona Farley.

He will be remembered for his humor and the joy he brought to those around him. His warmth and laughter left an indelible mark on the lives of family and friends alike. Though deeply missed, William’s memory will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew him.

A celebration of life will be held in William’s honor for family and friends. May his memory bring comfort to those who loved him.

William John Wick II

Linda Baumann 03/09/1938 – 01/08/2025

Linda Jane Baumann passed away January 8 in Santa Barbara. Her energy and embrace of life led her to become a musician, green thumb, golfer, genealogist, volunteer, accountant, wife, and mother.

Linda was born in Leadville, Colorado on March 9, 1938, to Morley and Maxine (Herber) Brandborg. She graduated from Rio Blanco County High School and received a degree in music education from the University of Colorado Boulder, where she was a Regent’s Scholar and affiliated with Zeta Tau Alpha sorority. She married Eugene Baumann in 1960. They had two children, Susan and Greg, and settled in Cupertino, California, living there until 1979 when they moved to Santa Barbara.

Linda worked as a music teacher, educational consultant, and homemaker. She continued her own education in accounting at UC Santa Barbara and was able to meld her profession with her love of plants by working as the bookkeeper for the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. Upon retirement, Linda volunteered at the Garden, spent more time working on her golf game, and renewed her life as a musician, playing string bass in the Prime Time Band in Santa Barbara. Her ability to hold down a rhythm section resulted in an invitation to join the Dixie Daddies, a Dixieland band. She became the first woman to hold a permanent seat with the band, which changed its name to the Dixie Daddies and Mommas. She switched to the electric bass guitar when hauling around an instrument taller than she was became difficult. Linda also devoted herself to genealogy, tracing back both branches of her family and helping others discover their own histories.

Linda is survived by her daughter Susan Hendrickson (Bill) and son Greg Baumann (Heidi Wells), as well as three grandchildren, Samuel, Michael, and Lindsay Hendrickson. She is also survived by her brother Donald Brandborg (Nikkie), brother-in-law Cyril Baumann

(Jean), and sisters-in-law Erna Koloski and Loretta Hedman, as well as many nieces and nephews. Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Gene, and brother Robert Brandborg, and by her parents Morley and Maxine.

A celebration of life will be held in Santa Barbara in the spring. Anyone wishing to make a donation in Linda’s memory is welcome to donate to the Prime Time Band, P.O. Box 92055, Santa Barbara, CA 93190-2055.

Alicia “Alice” Evelyn Limon

08/06/1936 – 01/11/2025

Alicia “Alice” Evelyn Limón passed away with family by her side on January 11, 2025. She was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend.

Born to Eloisa and José Limón on August 6, 1936 in Santa Barbara, CA, Alice often reminisced about a childhood rooted in family and strong values handed down by her father. However, Alice always found a way to have fun, whether that was at the Plunge (now Los Baños Pool), roller skating, or catching a movie for a quarter.

At the age of 18, she moved to Oakland to pursue a career in nursing. Alice graduated from Highland School of Nursing in 1957 and began work in the emergency room of the hospital. Nursing was a natural fit for Alice’s caring nature and can-do attitude. She would continue at Highland Hospital for over thirty-five years in various departments.

Alice enjoyed her many years of retirement. She devoted most of her time to family and regularly visiting her mother and sisters in Santa Barbara and San Diego. They enjoyed frequent shopping excursions, attended live musical performances from mariachi to opera, and stopped at Foster Freeze for many banana splits.

Alice was also a constant in her many nieces’ and nephews’ lives. She made a point to attend graduations, performances, and sports matches. She was known to send greeting cards just because and make their favor-

ite home-cooked meals from scratch.

In her final years Alice returned to the place she loved most, Santa Barbara, to assist her centenarian sister Conch.

Alice is survived by her siblings Mary “Conch” and Frank “Quico” and many nieces and nephews. Alice was preceded in death by her mother Eloisa, father José, partner Frank, sister Celia “Mary”, brothers Joseph “Joe”, Rudolph “Rudy”, Raoul “Ruli”, nieces Shereen and Leticia “Tish”, nephew William “Billy”, and beloved fur baby Maldita.

Alice will be remembered for bringing light into all rooms she entered, finding humor in unexpected places, and optimism in the darkest times. Her giving spirit touched countless lives and her life is an example of one lived to the fullest. A memorial for Alice will be held on February 21st, 2 pm at Santa Barbara Cemetery followed by a private reception for family.

Richard (Rick) Michael Miller

08/02/1955 – 01/16/2025

Rick Miller passed away peacefully shortly after a visit with his immediate family at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. He was diagnosed with an aggressive cancer in his lungs that took him far too soon. The family was fortunate enough to have some time to spend with him in the week prior to his death and was able to spend some quality time with him. They shared stories, laughs, hugs, and tears with the remaining time they had with him.

Rick was born in Burbank, California to Nadine and Wendell Miller. He was the youngest of four brothers: Wendell Miller II (deceased), Robert Miller, and James Miller (deceased). The family moved to Huntington Beach, where they lived until he entered the USAF after graduating from High School in 1973. He served honorably for four years, receiving a Purple Heart for an injury he sustained to his right eye while flying in a B-52. After he left the military, he attended UC Berkeley and earned a degree in Philosophy. He worked for

many years in the service industry as a technician, primarily repairing office equipment. He moved to Santa Barbara in 1983 and married his wife, Kay. They had two children shortly after, Jennifer (Jenny) and Jeremy. They created a loving, closeknit family. Rick often said that what he wanted most in life was to be a dad. In that respect, he succeeded as a wonderful father in every metric possible. He loved being a dad, from playing princess with Jenny as a little girl, to coaching Jeremy’s baseball and hockey teams, to encouraging, guiding, and sometimes spoiling them every moment he could. He was a truly loving and supportive father. He also picked up many bonus children along the way for just that reason; he was the dad everyone loved. Many of his children’s friends loved to spend time coming over for dinners or just to hang out. He was loved by so many people and had such an immensely positive impact on them. His joy, his whimsical outlook on life, the way he accepted people for who they are, his thirst for knowledge and understanding, his sense of humor, and his ability to find the good in people and extend a hand of kindness to anyone in need were all notable aspects of his character that were admired by many.

As a philosophy major and a very intelligent man, he always encouraged critical thinking and independent thought. He always had wisdom to share and different perspectives to explore. As a lover of rebellion, mischief and whimsy, he taught his children to see the humor in life and approach everything with a sense of fun. He also had a deep love of history, ranging from Medieval history, to Vikings, to American history. He always had a plethora of information and trivia he loved to share on topics he was passionate about.

He is survived by his wife, Kay, his daughter Jenny, his son Jeremy, his brother Robert (Bob), and three sisters-in-law (Barbara Miller, Judy Miller, and Sue Norberg), as well as many nieces and nephews. The funeral and burial will be held on January 23. Please contact his family for details.

Arrangements by Welch-RyceHaider Funeral Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to one of their favorite charities:

• American Cancer Society

• St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital

• The Santa Barbara Unity Shoppe

• Direct Relief International

Goose passed away on Friday January 24th at Serenity House.

He was the son of Antonio and Sarah Rivas, born and raised in Santa Barbara. Although he moved to Santa Ynez Valley in the early 90’s, he kept his ties to Santa Barbara. Goose is survived by his wife, Cherie and her family, as well as his sister Alice Forbes and her daughters Jeannine Lopez and Janelle Clelland and their families.

Goose grew up going to the area Catholic schools, he graduated from Bishop Diego in 1961. His love of cars was a passion throughout his life, he always had something in the works. He enjoyed going to car shows, showing his cars, and receiving many awards.

He cherished the friends he made along the way. He considered any time he spent with his friends as time well spent. He always said after a visit or lunch “That was fun!”

Goose was also known for his time working for Hopper Steel and Smarden Hatcher Plumbing Supply. He always loved driving his truck and delivering to his customers.

He was diagnosed with Pancreatic cancer in June of 2021. Although it was a hard road, he never complained.

I would like to thank all those who took the time to have lunch or just visit with Goose for a minute, it meant a lot. Thank you also to all the family and friends who helped out, offered good thoughts and prayers and gave Goose a smile. Thank you also to Goose’s caregivers, his nurses from Visiting Nurses and medical team who were so kind. Goose will be missed and he will be remembered by all.

Viewing will be held between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. on February 6th. At Welch-Ryce-Haider Funeral Chapel, 15 East Sola St., Santa Barbara. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. on February 7th at Calvary Cemetery, 199 North Hope Ave, Santa Barbara. Reception will be held afterwards at the Santa Barbara Carriage Museum. \

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Antonio Rivas Jr. (Anthony, Goose) 1943 - 2025

Virginia Mary Cavalli 04/01/1935 – 01/18/2025

Virginia Mary Cavalli, beloved wife and mother to four children, 89, of Santa Barbara, CA, passed away peacefully at home on January 18th.

Virginia was born in Santa Barbara in 1935 to Mr. & Mrs. Andrew P. Berta. Virginia attended Santa Barbara High School and after graduating started working at Santa Barbara Savings & Loan as an Administrative Secretary to the President. At a weekend Church function hosted by the Knights of Columbus, she met Vittori S. Cavalli and they were married November 14, 1953 at Our Lady of Sorrows Roman Catholic Church.

Virginia was a devoted mother to Vittore S. Cavalli, Jr (Roberta), Johnnie M. Cavalli, Vivian M. Harlin (Arthur) & David J. Cavalli (Susan).

Virginia took pride in her work, enjoying serving many families and friends while working at Hunts China Shop and afterwards worked at Trinkets and Trim until retiring in the early 1990’s. In addition to caring for her family she enjoyed family gatherings, and in her spare time enjoyed playing scrabble, crossword puzzles, reading or relaxing watching favorite T.V. shows.

Virginia was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother (Joseph Berta (Susan M.) and is survived by her four children, granddaughter Jamie Pizzagoni, grandson Matthew Cavalli and great grandchildren Lilly, Aidyn, Paisley, Macie and Jeannie and many cousins all of whom brought much joy to her life.

Visitation for Virginia will be held Tuesday, January 28th, 2 –5pm at Welch-Ryce-Haider, 15 E. Sola St. Santa Barbara, Ca. 93101. Funeral Mass will be Wednesday, January 29th, 10am at St. Raphaels’ Catholic Church, 5444 Hollister Ave. Santa Barbara, Ca. 93111. Interment will immediately follow at Calvary Cemetery, 199 N. Hope Ave, Santa Barbara, Ca. 93110. Please visit www.wrhsb. com to leave an online memory or condolence. Arrangements entrusted to Welch-Ryce-Haider Funeral Chapels.

Debbie Corral 1954 - 2025

Debbie Ann Corral, beloved wife to Ed Corral and devoted mother to Taryn and Tatelyn, passed away peacefully on January 22nd. Surrounded by her loved ones in her final moments, she left a legacy of deep love and care that will forever live on in the hearts of her family.

Debbie was born in San Francisco in 1954 to Alphonso and Lucy Sanchez. In 1955, her family moved to Santa Barbara, where Debbie grew up alongside her parents and older brother, Theodore. Debbie attended local schools, including Dolores Elementary and Bishop Diego Garcia High School. It was during her high school years that she formed many lifelong friendships and met Ed Corral, the love of her life. From the moment they met, their connection grew and blossomed into a loving marriage that lasted 46 years.

Debbie spent all of her life in Santa Barbara, a place she loved dearly. She enjoyed the beauty of her surroundings and made cherished memories with her family. It was in Santa Barbara that she spent her final days, surrounded by love and comfort.

Debbie’s dedication to her family and her relationships was a guiding force throughout her life. After high school, she joined her father at Car Color Craft, a local automotive body shop and paint business he founded and operated. As the business grew, the family ventured into real estate, forming Sanchez Property Rentals. Debbie worked alongside her parents for 20 years, honing her business skills and helping to grow the family’s legacy—a legacy she proudly upheld until her final days.

Debbie’s warmth and humor touched everyone she met. She had a remarkable ability to form meaningful connections, always listening intently, sharing her wit, and offering kindness that left a lasting impact

One of her greatest joys in life was hosting and celebrating. Debbie had an incredible talent for organizing parties and decorating for holidays, birthdays, and any occasion that brought people together. For her, every celebration was an opportunity to bring happiness to those she loved. Her home was always open, and her welcoming spirit made everyone

feel like family. Debbie’s love and light will live on through her husband, Ed Corral; her two daughters, Taryn (Tyler) and Tatelyn (Joshua) Druia; her cherished grandchildren, Rusten, Wesley, and Roman; and her many cousins, nieces, and nephews, all of whom brought immense joy to her life. She is preceded in death by her beloved parents, Lucy and Al, and her brother, Ted.

A Vigil for Debbie will be held at Welch-Ryce-Haider, 15 E. Sola St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101, on Thursday, February 6, at 6:00 PM. A Funeral Mass will take place on Friday, February 7, at 11:00 AM The Old Mission, 2201 Laguna Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103. Interment will immediately follow at Calvary Cemetery, 199 N. Hope Ave., Santa Barbara, CA 93110.

Susan Louise Frascella 05/17/1943 – 12/12/2024

It was a sad December as we marked the passing of Susan Louise Frascella, a woman of great beauty, deep compassion, and strong convictions. She died as she lived, with grace and elegance and in the company of her family. Outspoken and unafraid to challenge the status quo, her directness and occasional controversy only amplified her authenticity. Through her curiosity, dedication to service, and capacity for love, she earned the admiration and friendship of countless individuals.

Above all, Susan was devoted to her four daughters, whom she proudly considered her greatest achievements. She embraced the challenge of raising them as a single mother while forging a remarkable career in the nonprofit world. Her daughters were her deepest source of inspiration, and in her later years, her grandchildren gave her strength and joy as her health declined.

Roots

Born and raised in the San Fernando Valley, Susan was a California native and a longtime resident of Santa Barbara. She grew up a devout Catholic, and at the parish school her love of learning and early activism took root. As a young girl, Susan was friends with the only black girl in her class and was confused and outraged by the racism she witnessed her friend suffer. She forever remained a champion of equality and a spirited advocate for others.

Susan embodied the resilience and ingenuity of many women in her generation, reinventing herself and developing a career from the ground up while nurturing her family.

Susan’s grandchildren who referred to her as “Nonnie” were, were in her words, “the reason to keep going,” and she cherished her time with them. She was present for three of their births, and though she wasn’t the typical babysitting, cookie-baking grandma, her time with them was filled with unforgettable experiences—both joyful and heartwarming, as well as challenging and unpredictable. Passion and Career

Susan exuded a cosmopolitan aura that belied her late start in traveling. This impression was no doubt rooted in her lifelong love of the arts. Susan had a passion for theater, opera, and outsider art. Her career in the nonprofit sector began as an administrative director for organizations such as Ensemble Theatre, the Lobero Theatre, and Process Theater. Her advocacy extended beyond her professional life, as she served on the Arts Commission, the Santa Barbara Dance Alliance & board of directors, and numerous other cultural organizations and initiatives.

She founded a youth performing arts program, (to ensure her daughters had an outlet for their creativity- beyond the Saturday morning ritual of blasting show tunes on the record player while cleaning the house!) which brought together a community of artists-teachers who became lifelong friends. Her home was a celebration of local artistry, adorned with vibrant works from Santa Barbara’s visual artists and Summer Solstice Parade posters. She participated in one of the early Summer Solstice parades – carrying a giant puppet up State Street to the Sunken Gardens. Susan loved poetry, playwriting, and the magic of the written word, writing some her own prose and using her writing skills to the advantage of the many programs for which she wrote grants and launched persuasive fundraising campaigns.

Susan’s dedication to social justice was most evident in her work with nonprofits. During her decade-long tenure as executive director at Shelter Services for Women (now Domestic Violence Solutions), she was a fierce advocate for women and children impacted by domestic violence. Under her leadership, the agency expanded its reach significantly by establishing a presence in all areas of Santa Barbara County. She raised funds to open a secondstage living facility to help women transition to independence. She supported the implementation of one of the nation’s first domestic violence response teams, to respond with law enforcement to domestic violence 911 calls. Susan’s

leadership extended beyond providing services; she mentored staff, collaborated with the community, and championed gender equality.

In the latter part of her career, Susan established a consultancy focused on program training for government and communitybased organizations, centered on critical issues such as diversity, domestic violence, sexual assault, and harassment, later expanding to encompass elder care and aging-related concerns. Her impressive roster of clients included the California Governor’s Office of Criminal Justice Planning, the California State Department of Health, Friendship Adult Day Center, and Girls Inc. Renowned for her fierce advocacy, bold vision, and compassionate spirit, Susan was a powerful voice for all, with a particular dedication to championing women and families.

Wit and Wisdom

Susan will be remembered for her humor, candor, and remarkable ability to connect with people meeting them exactly as they were, wherever they were in life. In her final years, Susan became a cherished member of the Vista del Monte community, immersing herself in programs such as the Caring Companion service team, a Women’s Circle, a grief group, and a weekly play-reading group. Wherever she went, and in some ways unbeknownst to herself, Susan became an admired pillar of her community, affecting and contributing to the well-being of those around her.

Grace

Susan passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 12, 2024, surrounded by her children and grandchildren, while listening to her favorite piece of music, The Swan, performed by Yo-Yo Ma. She is survived by her daughters Kristin Frascella and Nina Lafuente; her brothers James Delmore and Stanley Delmore; her son-in-law Giovanni Vigna; and her beloved grandchildren Arielle Lafuente, Diego Frascella, Luca Vigna, and Leonardo Vigna. She was preceded in death by her daughters Sarah Frascella and Maria Frascella, her brother Stephen Delmore, and her sister Nanci Delmore.

A memorial to celebrate Susan’s life will be held on Saturday, February 1, at 2:00 pm at Vista del Monte. In place of flowers, donations can be made to Emily’s List.

William H. Werts

12/11/1946 – 12/7/2024

William H. (Bill) Werts died in Santa Barbara on December 7, 2024 (one week short of his 78th birthday). He had fought courageously and uncomplainingly for years while suffering from Parkinson’s disease.

Bill was born and raised in North Hollywood, CA by his parents, Christine and Leonard Werts. At age 18, he volunteered for the Air Force and served in Vietnam. Unexpectedly, during his service, he found what would become his lifelong passion for photography.

Talented and self-taught, Bill became a commercial photographer. With the help from his mother Christine, who took out a second mortgage on their family home, Bill bought a building in Hollywood and started WertsStudios. In the 1980s, he became well-known for his impeccable lighting of food and cars. With nudging from his print clients, he began directing television commercials, starting his own production company, WertsFilms, and had a successful career through the 1990s. Later, Bill returned to his first love, photography, and began an advertising agency in Santa Barbara, 3inc, with two dear friends. Bill loved people and it was a natural evolution that he ended up shooting portraits. His special way with his subjects allowed them to feel at ease and the results were powerful.

Bill volunteered at Brooks Institute and Santa Barbara High School teaching photography and he mentored many aspiring young photographers who became professionals themselves. He was also passionately involved with the Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital, where he served on the board for many years.

A natural athlete and avid sportsman, Bill’s first love was baseball in high school. He continued to play in later years with an advertising league softball team. He added golf to his sports repertoire and that became another lifelong passion.

Bill was beloved and respected by all who knew him. They were drawn to his true heart, warm spirit, and kind demeanor. He was always generous with his

smile and laughter. He was a loving and loyal husband, father, son, son-in-law, grandfather, cousin and friend.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Alison, his daughters, Whitney Perry and Carley Algorri, his son-in-laws, Tyler and Evan, his grandchildren, Wesley, Mila, Collins, Oliver, and his mother-in-law, Diane Hester.

He is missed by many, many more.

(A celebration of Bill’s life will be held privately. In his memory, contributions may be made to the Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital.)

Thomas R. Spoonerow 08/21/1942 – 01/19/2025

Loving husband, father, grandpa and brother, Tom Spoonerow passed away on Sunday, January 19 at the age of 82 after a tough year of battling health issues.

Tom was born in Culver City, CA. to Boyd and Marjorie Smith on 8/21/1942. He grew up with his two sisters, Becky and Dottie in Newport Beach, San Juan Capistrano and Spooners Mesa in San Diego. They moved to Santa Barbara when Tom was 15 and he attended San Marcos High School where he played football and graduated with the first graduating class of 1961.

Tom never moved from his beloved city of Santa Barbara. He married young and had his first family here and then married again in later life and raising his second family with his wife of 40 years, Dana Spoonerow. Their last names Spooner and Rowe went together well so they decided to create a new name, Spoonerow for their kids to carry on.

He was a man defined by his work ethic which could be described as strong but that would be an understatement. Most people remember Tom from his early days managing the Foster Freeze stores on the Mesa and Micheltorena Street and Kaysers Nutrition Center in 5 Points and La Cumbre Plaza where he demonstrated his love of hard work and perfectionism. He moved on in the mid-1980’s and created a successful wholesale plant and flower business based

in Carpenteria where he traveled up and down the coast of California in his large refrigerated truck, providing flowers to the many nurseries and flower shops that were part of his clientele. His love of plants and flowers was epic, and led him to buy the Fairview flower shop in Goleta in the mid1990’s. By the early 2000’s he had moved on again to operating his own landscaping business where his ability to do physical labor tirelessly, was definitely a benefit. He semi-retired from landscaping but continued to work in his own yard, obsessively as some might say, earning the nickname “Farmer Tom”. He would tend to his vegetable garden with the same intensity that he put into every business he ever owned and job he ever had, and would then deliver whatever the family couldn’t consume to his neighbors and the Santa Barbara Food Bank.

To say Tom loved hard work doesn’t begin to describe the man, and his greatest achievement in life was passing that work ethic on to his daughter Bonny, who taught kindergarten and 1st grade for 30 years, his son Craig, who inherited his amazing sales abilities, and to his twin sons, Tyler, a compassionate and skilled x-ray technician in a surgery center and Casey, an aerospace engineer for Northrup Grummon. They all made him incredibly proud and are extremely grateful for the Tom Spooner work ethic he passed on to them.

This summary of Tom’s life wouldn’t be complete without mentioning his love of classic cars and his passion for showing the ones he owned at the many local car shows. He was fortunate to have been able to buy, enjoy and then sell many of the cars from his youth that he always dreamed of owning. He made many good friends through-out the classic car community in Santa Barbara.

In his later life, as mentioned before, his passion became his gardening where he planted and tended to his multiple vegetable beds, fruit trees and many, many flowers. He was a perfectionist and was only satisfied when every leaf was picked up and every hedge trimmed to precision. The countless hours he spent in his garden gave him a sense of purpose and pride throughout the last 10 years of his life. He loved watching his grandchildren pick peas, tangerines, carrots and peppers and eat them straight off the plants.

He and Dana were also able

to enjoy some travel as well, to Albuquerque to visit Bonny and Craig, to the Pacific Northwest to see their many friends up there, Cambria at least twice a year and, his last big trip a year and a half ago to Bisbee, AZ where he rode on a tiny train down into a copper mine, his sense of adventure had not diminished.

2024 was a tough year for Tom. Multiple health issues kept him from his gardening and traveling was difficult. Despite that, he was able to go on the annual Spoonerow family vacation in September with Dana, Tyler and Casey and their families to Flying Flags in Buellton during the vintage travel trailer show and he had a blast.

Tom is survived by his wife Dana Spoonerow, his daughter Bonny Prince, her husband Richard and grandkids Callie Mae and Andrew and great-grandson Casen, his son Craig Spooner, his wife Tamera and grandkids Jessica and Tristen, his son Tyler Spoonerow, his wife Keren and grandkids, Ryder and Emmy and his son Casey Spoonerow, his wife Maggie and grandkids, Mia, Kiana and Camila. He is loved and missed by all his family and friends.

Ramona "Mona" Eileen Wilke

01/17/1938 – 01/12/2025

Ramona “Mona” Eileen Wilke of Santa Barbara passed away peacefully at her home on January 12, 2025, just a few days shy of her 87th birthday. Mona was born on January 17, 1938, to George and Celestine Veix in Culver City, CA. She attended University High School in Los Angeles, and met her sweetheart, Maitland Wilke, during her high school years. They married in 1956 and resided in Santa Monica, CA where they welcomed two children, Eric and Carol. The family moved to Santa Barbara in 1974 where Mona dedicated her life to raising her children. Taking her cue from cultural icon Emily Post, Mona took pride in modeling the principles of etiquette--respect and consideration—in her daily interactions. She loved travelling to her children’s swim meets, knitting per-

sonalized Christmas stockings for family and friends, hosting birthday parties and holiday celebrations, attending live theater events, and unwinding with her favorite daytime soap operas: As the World Turns and The Guiding Light.

In 1981 she began working at Santa Barbara City College (SBCC) where she took on a variety of administrative roles until her retirement in 2001. Two months after retiring, she became a grandmother, one of the greatest joys of her life. Mona cherished spending time with grandsons, Callahan and Tristan, and was often seen by her neighbors on long walks with a baby stroller in tow. She became an avid reader, captivated by pageturning, romantic thrillers like If Tomorrow Comes by Sydney Sheldon. Mona stayed connected to her SBCC family by attending monthly luncheons with fellow retirees. She went to Sunday mass religiously and found great comfort and solace in her Catholic faith. Although challenged by health issues later in life, she enjoyed her twilight years surrounded by family in her beloved Santa Barbara home of 50 years. Mona will be lovingly remembered by her children, Eric Wilke and Carol Morgan, grandchildren, Callahan Morgan and Tristan Morgan, and many nieces and nephews. She is joined in rest by her mother, Celestine, her father, George, her husband, Maitland, along with her siblings Pete, Maryfrancis, Jerome “Jerry,” Gregory, Joan, and Evelyn, and her niece Julie.

A funeral mass for Mona took place on January 22, 2025, at 10:00 AM at St. Raphael Church in Goleta. Immediately after, a brief graveside service took place at Calvary Cemetery in Santa Barbara with a reception at the family home to follow. In remembrance of Mona’s life, the family asks that any charitable donations be made to the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance or your favorite charity. A special thank you to the Hospice Team of VNA Health for supporting Mona during the final steps of her life’s journey.

Susan Eileen Kuehn 02/03/1942 – 01/10/2025

Susan Eileen (Travis) Kuehn passed away peacefully on January 10, 2025 at Valle Verde Retirement Center, Santa Barbara, CA. She was 82. Born in Dallas, TX to Kenneth and Althea Travis, she was the oldest of four children. Susan attended Thomas Jefferson High School and the University of North Texas (formerly NTSU), in Denton, where she received her Bachelor’s degree in Vocal Music Education. She married her husband of 61 years, David Kuehn, in 1963 and they spent a year living in London, UK where she studied voice at Morley College and served as a substitute elementary school teacher for families of American military service personnel. In the mid-1960s, the Kuehns moved to Eau Claire, WI where Susan taught voice and directed the Women’s Chorus at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (formerly WSU-EC), and, in 1967, welcomed son Mikel into their family. They soon moved back to Denton, TX and Susan juggled motherhood with substitute teaching in the Denton public school system and playing double bass in the Richardson Symphony Orchestra. She earned her Master’s degree in Music Education at the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana. The family spent a year in Rochester, NY in 1969-70 where Susan taught elementary school music at PS 39 and welcomed daughter Barbara to the family. In 1980, they relocated to Seal Beach, CA where Susan sang with the Jane Hardester Singers and continued her career as a substitute teacher. In 1985 the family moved to the Kansas City area; Susan volunteered with the Hunger Project, sang in the Pro Arte Chorale, and studied voice. When the Kuehns moved to Santa Barbara, CA in 1993, Susan joined the Quire of Voyces and later became the president of its Advisory Board, and founder & president of the QV Guild. With her dear friend, Donna Gibbs, Susan made up the Delightful Divas Duo. Together they performed many classical duets in five languages for various groups in the Santa Barbara

community. Susan was also active with the Women’s Auxiliary at the Music Academy of the West.

She is survived by her husband of 61 years, David Kuehn, son Mikel (Deborah), daughter Barbara Alvarez (Tony), grandchildren Stefan (Ana), Madison and Zoë, and siblings Althea (Raoul), Mike (Jo Ann) and Ken (Karen). At Susan’s request, there will not be a funeral service or celebration of her life. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Quire of Voyces or the Music Academy of the West.

Raphael “Ralph” Cardenas-Sanchez 10/21/1930 – 01/22/2025

Raphael “Ralph” Cardenas Sanchez. aged 94 years old, he passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.He was born on October 21, 1930, in (Colonia,emuD.F.),Mexico.

He was a proud resident of Santa Barbara, California for more than 70 years. “Ralph was a very loving and soft-spoken person. He liked keeping very active throughout his life,he enjoyed camping, traveling, spending time with family and friends. Most importantly, he was deeply religious and a highly respected member of his church, Saint Raphael Catholic Church where he was a dedicated member of the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed volunteering his time to his church and community and loved taking walks with his dog”Flower’ and reading his bible everyday. He had fun and enjoyed spending time with his friends ‘lawn bowling’ at the parlona weekly basis in his recent life. Even though Ralph was a very private and conservative person, he was a very hard worker all his life and was very dedicated to his family.His greatest accomplishments were having many different businesses prior to his retirement from owning restaurants, autobodyshop,and a propane business, he was a very successful strong man and a wellknown respected man of Santa Barbara. He will always be loved and remembered and deeply missed by his loving family and friends.

Ralph was a very loving and

dedicated husband who predeceased him, Mary Cardenas{first wife) and Constance Cardenas (second wife). He was survived by his stepchildren: Stella Valadez of Santa Barbara, CA., Claudia Casarez of Riverside, CA., Johnny Guevara of San Luis Obispo, CA., and Maryjane Lovato of Las Vegas, NV.His pre-deceased stepchildren: Jenny Ortega, Martha Palmateer, Carmen Palmateer, Gloria Molina, and Custodio Campos. Ralph was blessed with many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Services will be held at Our Lady of Sorrows Roman Catholic Church on Thursday, February 6,2025,located at 21E.Sola St.,Santa Barbara, CA. 93101 at 10:00 AM. Burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery located at 199N. Hope Ave, Santa Barbara,CA. 93110.

Rudolph

"Rudy"

Castillo Sr. 07/08/1929

Rudy Castillo Sr. passed away Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 after a long and fulfilling life. Born on July 8, 1929 in Santa Barbara, Rudy lived in Santa Barbara his entire life. His father Isaiah Castillo was from Texas and his mother Isabelle Ramirez was from the state of Jalisco, Mexico.

Rudy attended Lincoln Elementary, Santa Barbara Junior High School and Santa Barbara High School. He was inducted into the US Army in 1951.

Serving in the Korean War as part of Fox Company of the 7th Infantry Regiment of the 3rd Division. He was honorably discharged in 1953. Upon returning home, he joined the Santa Barbara National Guard 144th artillery from 1954-66.

Upon discharge in 1953, Rudy married Phyllis Kendrick. They had four children Rudy Jr., Cheryl Lynn (who died in infancy), Sharon Kay, and Ronald Lee.

After arriving safely home in 1953, Rudy was employed in a variety of sales positions before entering into the floor covering business with his cousin Leonard Ramirez. Together, they owned and operated Len’s of Santa Barbara.

In 1977 Rudy joined Andros Carpets with his childhood best friend/brother Jim Andros. At the age of 80, Rudy retired from A.C. Ramirez Floor Covering. Rudy was known to his numerous customers throughout the decades as someone you could depend on and put your trust in, no matter what.

In 1959 Rudy joined the Native Sons of the Golden West, and in 1962 he was elected to the Board of Directors of Old Spanish Days. Rudy’s passion for life was Old Spanish Days, a relationship he cherished and donated so much of his life and talents to, the most prominent being El Presidente in 1976. Old Spanish Days was another family for Rudy, where many would benefit from his talents, knowledge and dedication.

In 1989 he married Brenda Coffey and they shared over 30 years together. They loved cooking, barbecuing, gardening, camping, Dodger baseball, and spending as much time as they could with family and with each other. Rudy is preceded in death by his parents Isabel Ramirez Castillo and Isaiah Campos Castillo; wife Brenda Coffey Castillo; daughter Cheryl Lynn Castillo; and sisters Mary Helen Castillo Jimenez and Teresa Castillo Lopez.

He is survived by his son Rudy Castillo Jr. (Darcy); daughter Sharon Castillo Gray (William); son Ron Castillo (Lavina); stepdaughters Vickie McMurray, and Michelle Gasser (John); sister-inlaw Diane Coffey (James Rockenbach); brother-in-law Keith Kendrick; as well as numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and countless friends.

The family would like to acknowledge Trina and Gary Gleissner, and Allen and Vhima Martinez for the love and care they provided while Rudy was with them at Comforts of Home Senior Care.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 31 at the Old Mission Santa Barbara, 2201 Laguna St. Interment with Military Honors will be at Calvary Cemetery, 199 N. Hope Ave., followed by a reception, 2-5 p.m. at the Carriage and Western Art Museum, 129 Castillo St.

In lieu of flowers, we would appreciate donations in Rudy’s honor to Old Spanish Days and Carriage and Western Art Museum, 129 Castillo St., Santa Barbara.

Funeral arrangements entrusted by Pueblo Del Rey Funeral Services

Bob McPhillips 05/25/1946 - 08/14/2024

Bob McPhillips passed away peacefully in Raleigh, North Carolina, on August 14, 2024, at the age of 78. An enthusiastic participant in life, Bob enjoyed the Dodgers, the Redskins (not the Commanders), Sunrise Rotary, the DBs, the Clampers, the Grunions, and the 20-30 Club. Of CWW fame, he was a red wine aficionado who loved to tell a joke and make people chuckle. More than anything, he wanted his friends to have a good time, thus the Jalapeno and Stryder Cup golf tournaments, trips to New Orleans, & various other activities of which his wife is unaware.

Bob was his own person & lived and died that way – a good life! He was kind and generous, with a sparkle in his eyes, and a strong moral compass. He was a Navy veteran, a real estate broker, and a certified management accountant. Barb will always believe that Bob died of a broken heart after leaving his beloved Santa Barbara. But note that since his death, the Dodgers won the World Series and the Commanders are in the playoffs!!

Bob was born on May 25, 1946, in Cambridge, MA to Al & Ruth McPhillips, the second of four brothers. Al was an ACE pilot in WWII, enabling Bob to attend 12 schools in 12 years, including in Japan, Newfoundland, & Kansas. Bob liked to brag that he was President of his high school senior class – three years in a row! Bob eventually attended UVA, USNA, & UCLA before earning a degree in economics from UCSB. After traveling the world, Bob was convinced that Santa Barbara was the only place to live, and he did so for over 50 years.

Bob is survived by his wife of 38 years, Barbara Edmison, his brother & sister-in-law Brian & Millie McPhillips of PA, and multiple members of the McPhillips & Edmison families.

Bob’s ashes were scattered in the ocean, joining his brothers Doug & Scott and his parents.

A celebration of his life will be held in Santa Barbara.

Patrick Manners

Sullivan

02/27/1947 – 12/11/2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patrick Manners Sullivan, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and loyal friend who left us on December 11, 2024 at the age of 77.

Patrick was born in Seattle,WA to parents Morris and Rose Sullivan. He was the 4th child born in a family of 10 children and grew up in La Canada-Flintridge, California. His youth was spent chasing waves as he was a dedicated surfer spending countless days in the 1960’s exploring the beaches of California, Baja Mexico, Hawaii and other parts of the world looking for that perfect wave, a passion that continued throughout his life.

Patrick spent much of his life in Santa Barbara, Hawaii and Pagosa Springs, Colorado. He was a dedicated father of 3 children, Isra, Dali and Sierra raising them on the Santa Barbara Mesa on San Rafael Street. Patrick’s life was defined by his love of the ocean, the outdoors, and traveling to new places, a life-style that he eagerly shared with his children. He took memorable surf trips with his son Isra to the Channel Islands, Bali and Hawaii. He had cherished memories of sailing the Mediterranean Sea with his daughter Dali and exploring Mexico with his youngest daughter, Sierra. Patrick loved packing up his RV and taking his four granddaughters on road trips across the West visiting his large family along the way. Patrick’s love for life, adventure, family and friends will always be remembered.

Patrick is survived by his two daughters, Dali Sullivan Pyzel of Rocky Point, North Shore, Oahu; Sierra Sullivan Oshita of Wailua, Kauai; four granddaughters: India, Siena, Alia and Atea, and a great-granddaughter, a baby girl named Rocky; two sons-in-law, Jon Pyzel and Isaac Oshita. He is also survived by his 8 siblings: David, Kathleen, Michael, Kelly, Mary, Tim, Terry and Danny and several nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Maureen and his beloved

son Isra who Patrick said he will be meeting at St. Peter’s Bar and Grill. Patrick never lost his sense of humor or great attitude. He was funny to the end. He will be missed by all who had the good fortune to know him, but his spirit will live on in the waves he surfed, the trails he blazed and the love he shared.

Two celebrations of life will be held to honor Patrick’s memory: Pagosa Springs, Colorado on Saturday, February 1 st; Santa Barbara, California on Saturday, March 15 th . For more details, please contact a family member or friend.

Margaret “Marge” Lillian Laux Wardlaw 1931 – 2024

Marge was the epitome of perseverance. When her marriage ended after only 13 years, she committed to, and succeeded in, raising her three children and getting them through college. When the family home burned to the ground in the 1977 Sycamore Fire, Marge called a contractor two days later to rebuild. During the last five years of her life, despite the Covid lock-down, breast cancer, kidney stone surgery, an attack of Shingles that crippled her right hand, moving from her beloved home in Montecito to an apartment at Samarkand and, finally, Hospice, Marge continued to get out of bed every single day until her last – because doing otherwise would be ‘giving up.’ Stubborn, determined, and independent, she died while sitting up in the early morning of December 7th, 2024. Marge’s daughter, Lee, and her nighttime caregiver, Christine, were by her side, holding her hands.

Marge was 93 years, 11 months, 2 days old.

Born in Pittsburgh, PA on January 5th, 1931, Marge was the only child of John Joseph Laux and Selma Margaret “Peg” Yenke. John, who was raised by a single mother, worked as a clerk at an electrical plant during the day and attended school at night to learn accounting. Peg, one of 10 children – 9 of them girls – had quit school after 8th grade to help support her siblings; when Marge was a girl, she worked as

a clerk at an insurance agency. Marge grew up in Pittsburgh and Sheridan, PA during the Great Depression, the family moving from apartment to apartment as her parents struggled to make ends meet.

The deprivations continued during WWII. Chocolate, Marge’s favorite food, was (gasp!) rationed, creating a life-long, insatiable need for Hershey bars and, later, See’s candy. Clothing was also rationed; one winter Marge grew five inches, and Peg scrambled to find extra ration cards to keep her daughter in coats and shoes. Eventually, John secured a bookkeeping position at Radio KQV, soon rising to station manager. Marge shared his quick mind for math and was a straight-A student. She would become the first of her family to attend and graduate from college.

Despite many hardships, Marge’s childhood was filled with the fun of eight talkative aunts and countless boisterous cousins – but her most constant companions were books. Marge was a voracious reader, devouring numerous novels every week – mostly mysteries –a habit she continued her entire life. She often remarked that reading had ‘saved her,’ helping her cope during lonely, stressful, or traumatic times.

From an early age, Marge believed she’d been born in the wrong state. She devoured books about California and Hawaii, dreaming of warm weather and warm waves, while shivering her way through the bitter mid-west winters filled with snow, sleet, and ice. She longed for the hot summers she and Peg spent in Atlantic City, John joining them in their funky beach cottage on weekends.

Marge graduated from Steubenville (Ohio) High School in 1949 and attended Ohio University in Athens, OH. There, she joined the Sigma Kappa sorority, serving as the chapter’s secretary and registrar. It was at one of the sorority’s many dances (she loved to jitterbug!) that she met her future husband, Joseph Patterson “Patt” Wardlaw, president of the Tri-Gamma fraternity.

In 1953, Marge graduated from Ohio U. with a B.S. in Business Commerce. She worked at WSTV radio and WSTV-TV in Steubenville, until Patt graduated with his business degree the following year. The two married in Athens in February 1954.

Not long after their wedding, Patt was called to active duty with the U.S. Air Force. The couple moved to Denver, CO,

where Patt trained at Lowry AFB. A few months later, new orders sent the Wardlaws to the Smoky Hill SAC base in Salina, KS. Their first child, Lee Anna, was born there in November 1955. Marge often recalled the scorpions –and once, a tarantula – she saw inside their home, and the Black Widow spiders Patt had to brush off the screen door every summer morning on his way to the Base. Marge vowed if she ever found any of the creatures in Lee’s room, she would take her daughter home to Steubenville until Patt’s discharge.

After Patt left the Air Force in 1956, he and Marge moved to Erie, PA where they purchased WLEU, their first of three radio stations. They operated WLEU for four years, changing its religious format to Adult Contemporary featuring rock ‘n’ roll. Within months the ratings skyrocketed, the station rising from #5 to #1. The Wardlaws were able to buy their first home, and in 1958, their second child, Scott Patterson, was born.

By 1960, Patt and Marge were ready to find a better, warmer place to raise their children. (Marge complained that Erie had only two seasons: Winter and the 4th of July.) They sold WLEU and, after months of searching, stumbled upon Radio KIST in Santa Barbara. The station sat rock bottom in the ratings, but the Wardlaws fell in love with the town. They bought the station, and moved to Montecito, where Marge would spend the next 60 years.

While Patt ran the station – taking it to #1 within a few months – Marge was busy in the community and raising their three children. (John Joseph was born in 1963.) She took an active interest in their schools, serving as President of the Parents Club at Cold Spring School, and the PTAs at Santa Barbara Junior and Senior High. She also volunteered with the United Way, the Red Cross, and the Girl Scouts. She and Patt also started Radio WIN-W in Canton, OH, building the station from the ground up.

Marge and Patt separated in 1967 and ended their marriage in 1970. To take her mind off this major life change, Marge joined Parents Without Parents, started tennis lessons, and taught herself how to sew. She soon found it too difficult to keep up with the operations of WIN-W from 2,500 miles away, and eventually sold the station.

In the 1970’s and ‘80’s, Marge continued her volunteerism in local schools, becoming an

honorary member of the SBHS Alumni Association. She also broadened her interests to include fundraising in order to build a bigger library in Montecito. She served as President of the Friends of the Montecito Library Board, served on the Santa Barbara County Library Advisory Committee, and worked once a week at the new Montecito Library for more than 25 years.

After her children graduated from high school and college, Marge joined numerous political, philanthropic, and social organizations, such as the Santa Barbara Woman’s Club, the Santa Barbara Republican Club, the Channel City Club, and the Santa Barbara Garden Study Club. She was an active supporter of Direct Relief International and VNA Hospice and, as a longtime cat-lover, ASAP in Goleta. She also made yearly trips to Kauai, feeling more at home there than anywhere else in the world. It didn’t hurt that Kauai has its own chocolate factory…

Marge is survived by her daughter, Lee Wardlaw Jaffurs and son-in-law Craig of Santa Barbara; her grandson Patterson Wardlaw Jaffurs of Sunnyvale; her son Scott of Goleta; and her son John and daughter-in-law Tricia Waddell Wardlaw of Bend, Oregon. Marge was preceded in death by her parents.

The Wardlaw family wishes to thank Marge’s internist, Dr. Gloria Hadsall; oncologist Dr. Fred Kass; and VNA nurse Gayle Iniguez – all of whom provided expert and compassionate care and support during Marge’s last four years.

Cremation arrangements were handled by McDermott-Crockett & Associates.

A luau celebrating Marge’s life will take place in July; the exact date, time, and location to be determined. Afterward, the family will travel to Po’ipu Beach, Kauai to scatter Marge’s ashes. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Marge’s memory to the Friends of the Montecito Library or the Santa Barbara Woman’s Club.

Aloha and mahalo, Mama. Rest in chocolate.

Wedding Santa Barbara Resource Guide, 2025

A Couple from Vancouver Ties the Knot in S.B., Dramatic and Inclusive Wedding Trends, Keeping or Changing Your Maiden Name, and the Amazing Resource Guide

by Terry Ortega

Can you feel it? It’s that time of year couples are planning one of the most meaningful occasions of their lives, and they want to share their joy and love with family and friends. The details can be daunting, but don’t get overwhelmed; the S.B. Independent is here for you.

In this issue, Maggie Yates will introduce you to Lindsay and Aniki Britton, the Vancouver, BC, couple who made S.B. the destination for their nuptials, and she will also highlight some considerations for keeping or changing your maiden name. Meaghan Clark Tiernan will illuminate trends in 2025, such as bold colors, using drapery, creating interactive experiences for guests, and more. And finally, the Resource Guide will provide you with the information you need to plan important facets of your day, such as where to get hitched, what to feed everyone, who will take the pictures, perform the ceremony, do your hair … and all the other fun stuff.

Thank you for allowing the S.B. Independent’s 2025 Wedding Resource Guide to be part of the planning of your momentous and magical milestone.

—Terry Ortega

VENUES

A.C. Postel Memorial Rose Garden

Garden: Capacity 50. Los Olivos and Laguna sts. (805) 564-5418. venues@santabarbaraca.gov. SantaBarbaraCA.gov/Outdoor

The Anchor Rose

Portside Patio: Capacity 70 seated. Capacity 80 cocktail style.

Starboard Patio: Capacity 65 seated. Capacity 80 cocktail style.

Lower Patio: Capacity 80 seated. Capacity 100 cocktail style.

Upstairs Buyout: Capacity 175 seated. Capacity 220 cocktail style.

Downstairs Buyout: Capacity 140 seated. Capacity 200 cocktail style. 113 Harbor Wy., Ste. 180. (805) 770-5069. leilani@theanchorrose.com. theanchorrose.com/weddings

Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden

Arbor: Capacity 150. Santa Barbara, Garden, and Arrellaga sts. (805) 564-5418. venues@santabarbaraca.gov. SantaBarbaraCA.gov/Outdoor

The Arlington Theatre

Courtyard, paseo, lobby, lounge, marquee available. 1317 State St. (805) 963-9589. Courtyard capacity 299. arlingtonevents@metrotheatres.com. arlingtontheatresb.com

Bungalow 626

626 De la Vina St. (805) 708-6969. Indoor and outdoor options. Capacity 10-65. kara@creativeservicescatering.com. creativeservicescatering.com

see independent.com/weddingguide2025.

Buttonwood Farm and Vineyard

Buttonwood Valley: Capacity 150. Floral Garden: Capacity 150. Lily Pad Pond: Capacity 50. Hilltop Overlook: Capacity 30. The Peach Orchard: Capacity 30. 1500 Alamo Pintado Rd., Solvang. (805) 688-3032. sales@tmch.co. buttonwoodwinery.com

Cabrillo Pavilion

Seated: Capacity 215. 1118 E. Cabrillo Blvd. (805) 564-5418. venues@santabarbaraca.gov. CabrilloPavilion.SantaBarbaraCA.gov

Carousel House

Seated: Capacity 180. 223 E. Cabrillo Blvd. (805) 564-5418. venues@santabarbaraca.gov. SantaBarbaraCA.gov/CarouselHouse

Carr Winery S.B. Barrel Room & Patio

Seated: Capacity 50. Standing: Capacity 200. 414 N. Salsipuedes St. (805) 965-7985. info@carrwinery.com. carrwinery.com

Carr Winery Santa Ynez Tasting Room

Carrillo Ballroom

Seated: Capacity 300. Cocktail style: Capacity 400. 100 E. Carrillo St. (805) 897-2519. venues@santabarbaraca.gov. SantaBarbaraCA.gov/CarrilloBallroom

Casa Las Palmas

Seated: Capacity 65. 323 E. Cabrillo Blvd. (805) 564-5418. venues@santabarbaraca.gov. SantaBarbaraCA.gov/CasaLasPalmas

Chase Palm Park (Outdoors)

Great Meadow: Capacity 150. 323 E. Cabrillo Blvd. (805) 564-5418. venues@santabarbaraca.gov. SantaBarbaraCA.gov/Outdoor

Community Environmental Council’s Environmental Hub

Indoor: Capacity 150 standing. Capacity 100 seated. 1219 State St. (805) 730-0202. reserve@envirohubsb.org. envirohubsb.org

Drift

Venue, bar packages, light bites, accommodations, Dawn Café, and Dusk Bar. Indoor: Capacity 70 seated.

Seated: Capacity 30. Standing: Capacity 75. 3563 Numancia St., #101, Santa Ynez. (805) 688-5757. info@carrwinery.com. carrwinery.com

Indoor/Outdoor: Capacity 100. Standing Reception: Capacity 150+. 524 State St. Call (855) 721-2658. awalstrum@tmch.co. drifthotels.co/santabarbara

Kimberly and Matthew at Whispering Rose Ranch

Look for information on how to be listed in next year’s guide in our paper and online in early January 2026. Listings are user submitted and do not automatically roll over from the previous year without verification.

East Beach (Outdoors)

Cabrillo West: Capacity 200. Calle Puerto Vallarta: Capacity 300. Cabrillo Blvd. at Calle Puerto Vallarta. (805) 564-5418. venues@santabarbaraca.gov. SantaBarbaraCA.gov

El Encanto, a Belmond Hotel

Variety of indoor and outdoor spaces for various capacities. 800 Alvarado Pl. (805) 845-5800. privateevents.ele@belmond.com. belmond.com/elencanto

Elings Park Foundation

Godric Grove: Capacity 200. Singleton Pavilion: Capacity 200. 1298 Las Positas Rd. (805) 569-5611. dsouza@elingspark.org. elingspark.org

Fess Parker Wine Country Inn

The Garden: Capacity 80 seated. Garden Terrace: Capacity 36 seated. The Bargiel Patio: Capacity 50 seated. 2860 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. (805) 688-7788. info@fessparker.com. fessparkerinn.com

Fess Parker Winery

Marcella’s Garden: Capacity 300. Tent Pad: Capacity 225. Rodney’s Vineyard: Capacity 150. Barrel Room: Capacity 100. Wine Club Patio: Capacity 100. 6200 Foxen Canyon Rd., Los Olivos. (805) 688-1545. info@fessparker.com. fessparker.com/weddings

Franklin Neighborhood Center

Capacity 125. 1136 E. Montecito St. (805) 564-5418. venues@santabarbaraca.gov. SantaBarbaraCA.gov/FranklinCenter

Goleta Valley Historical Society

Stewards of Rancho La Patera & Stow House. Capacity 500. 304 N. Los Carneros Rd., Goleta. (805) 770-0719. karen@goletahistory.org. goletahistory.org/venue-rental

The Granada Theatre

Capacity 100-150. 1214 State St. (805) 899-3000. info@granadasb.org. granadasb.org/renting-the-venue

La Mesa Park

Capacity 125. 295 Meigs Rd. (805) 564-5418. venues@santabarbaraca.gov. SantaBarbaraCA.gov/Outdoor

La Paloma Café

Full Bar Buyout: Capacity 40 seated.

Upper Deck Patio: Capacity 24 seated.

Capacity 30 standing.

Anacapa Patio: Capacity 40 seated.

Capacity 50 standing.

Full Patio Buyout: Capacity 65 seated.

Capacity 100 standing.

Full Restaurant Buyout: Capacity 130 seated. Capacity 200 standing. 702 Anacapa St. (805) 966-7029. events@lapalomasb.com. lapalomasb.com

The Lark

Full Restaurant: Capacity 130 seated.

Capacity 200 standing.

Side Patio: Capacity 50 seated. Capacity 70 standing.

Private Dining Room: Capacity 50 seated. 131 Anacapa St. (805) 284-0370. events@thelarksb.com. thelarksb.com

Leadbetter Beach

Beach: Capacity 150.

Loma Alta and Shoreline drs. (805) 5645418. venues@santabarbaraca.gov. SantaBarbaraCA.gov/Outdoor

Lilac Pâtisserie

Event Room: Capacity 40. 1017 State St. (805) 845-7400. events@lilacpatisserie.com. lilacpatisserie.com/weddings

Loquita

Full Restaurant Buyout: Capacity 115 seated. Capacity 175 standing.

Full Patio: Capacity 75 seated. Capacity 100 standing.

La Rambla: Capacity 45 seated. Capacity 50 standing.

Private Patio: Capacity 30 seated. 202 State St. (805) 880-3380. events@loquitasb.com. loquitasb.com

Louise Lowry Davis Center

Capacity 114. 111 W. Victoria St. (805) 897-2566. venues@santabarbaraca.gov. SantaBarbaraCA.gov/DavisCenter

MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

Rooftop/Sky Garden Area: Capacity 200.

Full Museum: Capacity 500. 125 State St. (805) 770-5007. events@moxi.org moxi.org/weddings

Night Lizard Brewing Company

Capacity total 150.

Tasting Room: Capacity 100. Patio: Capacity 25. Deck: Capacity 25. 607 State St. (805) 908-9681. johnthenightlizard@gmail.com nightlizardbrewingcompany.com

opal restaurant and bar

Wedding rehearsal dinners and wedding receptions.

Rancho San Julian

Private historic property for private events. Capacity 200. 6000 San Julian Rd., Lompoc. info@theranchtable.com. theranchtable.com/collections/gatherings

The Red Piano

Bachelorette/bachelor, rehearsal, and pre- or post-wedding parties.

Indoor: Capacity 230. Outdoor: Capacity 100. 519 State St. (805) 358-1439. Ages 21+. jessica@theredpiano.com. theredpiano.com

Riviera Mansion

Outdoor Patio/Lawn: Capacity 180. Indoor: Capacity 125. 1332 Santa Barbara St. (805) 884-8703. christys@uclubsb.org. rivieramansionwedding.com

Private Second Dining Room: Capacity 45-50 seated. Capacity 60 standing.

Main Dining Room: Capacity 70 seated. Capacity 80 standing.

Entire Restaurant: Capacity 110 seated. Capacity 125 standing. 1325 State St. (805) 966-9676. richard@opalrestaurantandbar.com. opalrestaurantandbar.com

Ortega Welcome House

Capacity 50. 632 E. Ortega St. (805) 564-5418. venues@santabarbaraca.gov. SantaBarbaraCA.gov/OrtegaWelcomeHouse

Palm Park Beach House

Seated: Capacity 100. Cocktail style: Capacity 125. 236 E. Cabrillo Blvd. (805) 564-5418. venues@santabarbaraca.gov. SantaBarbaraCA.gov/BeachHouse

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, S.B. Catering, spa packages, room blocks. Bacara Ballroom: Capacity 1,250. The Bluff: Capacity 300. Rotunda Room: Capacity 200. Terrace and lawns are also available. 8301 Hollister Ave., Goleta. (805) 968-0100. sbarz.leads@ritzcarlton.com. ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/california/santa-barbara

Saint Barbara Event Center Ballroom, Patio, and Plaza packages. Capacity 200. 1205 San Antonio Creek Rd. (805) 6834492. rentals@saintbarbara.net. saintbarbaraeventcenter.com

MacKenzie Center

Capacity 70. 3111 State St. (805) 564-5418. venues@santabarbaraca.gov SantaBarbaraCA.gov/MacKenzieCenter

A beautiful ceremony in the Courthouse Mural Room arranged by SB Weddings

COURTESY

S.B. City College

Great Meadow: Capacity 4,000. Winslow-Maxwell Overlook: Capacity 200.

Bagish Overlook: Capacity 75. 721 Cliff Dr. (805) 730-4065. specialevents@sbcc.edu. sbcc.edu

S.B. County Courthouse

Sunken Gardens: Capacity 200. Palm Terrace: Capacity 125. Fiesta Stage: Capacity 80. Giant Bird of Paradise Area: Capacity 50. Rotunda Lawn: Capacity 25. 1100 Anacapa St. (805) 568-2460 x4. weddings@countyofsb.org. countyofsb.org/parks

S.B. Historical Museum

Courtyards: Capacity 2-500. Covarrubias Adobe: Capacity 2-60. 136 E. De la Guerra St. (805) 966-1601. rentals@sbhistorical.org. sbhistorical.org/venue-rental

S.B. Museum of Natural History

Fleischmann Auditorium: Cocktail: Capacity 300. Capacity 200 seated. Dinner/Dancing: Capacity 150. Oak Grove: Ceremony & Cocktail Hour: Capacity 200.

Sprague Butterfly Pavilion Wedding

Photo Session: Private photo session with your wedding party. Capacity 30. 2559 Puesta del Sol. (805) 682-4711 x112. sbnature.org/venue-rentals. sbnature.org/rentals

S.B. Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Indoors: Capacity 150. Outdoors: Capacity 150. 211 Stearns Wharf. (805) 962-2526 x111. sbnature.org/venue-rentals. sbnature.org/rentals

S.B. Trust for Historic Preservation

Presidio Chapel: Capacity 150 seated. Presidio Orchard: Capacity 150 seated. Alhecama Theatre: Capacity 140 seated.

Casa de la Guerra: Capacity 250. 123 E. Canon Perdido St. (805) 961-5376. jordan@sbthp.org. sbthp.org/rentals

S.B. Woman’s Club

670 Mission Canyon Rd. (805) 682-4546. office@sbwomansclub.com. sbwomansclub.com

S.B. Zoo

Hilltop Reception: Capacity 1,000. Palm Garden: Capacity flexible. 500 Niños Dr. (805) 962-5339. events@sbzoo.org. sbzoo.org/weddings-private-events

Shoreline Park

Capacity 125. La Marina and Shoreline Dr. (805) 5645418. venues@santabarbaraca.gov. SantaBarbaraCA.gov/Outdoor

Standing Sun Wines

Capacity 100-300. 92 Second St., Ste. D, Buellton. (805) 691-9413. john@standingsunwines.com. standingsunwines.com

Unity of S.B. Spiritual Community Center

Outdoor spaces available and officiants provided.

Sanctuary: Capacity 175 seated. Chapel: Capacity 50 seated. Courtyard: Capacity 200. 227 E. Arrellaga St. (805) 966-2239. suzi@unitysb.org. unitysb.org/rent-our-space

Bachelorette party at Whiskey Richards

Santa Barbara® Santa BestBarbara® of Best of WINNER

Villa & Vine Capacity 220. (805) 450-1102. info@villaandvineweddings.com. villaandvineweddings.com

Westside Neighborhood Center Capacity 150. 423 Victoria St. (805) 564-5418. venues@santabarbaraca.gov. SantaBarbaraCA.gov/WestsideCenter

Whiskey Richards

Bachelorette/bachelor parties and wedding after-parties. Capacity 225. Outdoor Patio: Capacity 40. 435 State St. (818) 451-8206. Ages 21+. sarah@whiskeyrichards.com. whiskeyrichards.com

Whispering Rose Ranch

Park Lawn: Ceremony Capacity 350+. Barn: Reception Capacity 250. Vista View: Ceremony Capacity 160. 901 E. Hwy. 246, Solvang. (805) 697-6984. info@whisperingroseranchwedding.com. whisperingroseranchwedding.com

OFFICIANTS

Barbara Rose Sherman

WEDDING WEAR

Jewish, Buddhist, spiritual, civil union, elopement, interfaith ceremony. (818) 645-8178. barbararosesherman@me.com. barbararoseweddings.com

Father Jerry Bellamy

Retired Catholic priest. Weddings for all faiths. (805) 687-4248. jerry@bellamyservices.com. weddingwire.com/fatherjerrybellamy

I Do Santa Barbara

Personally written ceremonies specializing in interfaith, same gender. All loves honored. (805) 895-7428. momouse1@outlook.com. idosantabarbara.blogspot.com

Your Beautiful Wedding

Wedding ceremonies in Goleta, Solvang, and Santa Ynez. (805) 455-5205. gaelkm@yahoo.com. facebook.com/gail.kelleymurray

Rev. Elvi of Magical Ministry

Your Imagination is the magic for your sacred vows and ceremony. Spiritual, religious, LGBTQ+. (805) 324-3455. elvi@magicalministry.com. magicalministry.com/wedding-officiant

Rev. Dani Antman

Sacred and unique wedding ceremonies. (609) 306-8038. dantman170@aol.com. daniantman.com/weddings

The Dress Wedding gowns, accessories, alterations. 28 E. Canon Perdido St. (805) 637-5689. jayna@thedressbride.com. thedressbride.com

MUSICIANS/DEEJAYS

Area 51

Best live funk, soul, rock ’n’ roll, and modern hits for receptions. (805) 637-3632. info@area51livemusic.com. area51livemusic.com

Brasscals

A 15+ member mobile street brass band: funk, jazz, klezmer, balkan, pop, and Latin. (562) 682-4911. brasscals@riseup.net. brasscals.weebly.com

Bruce Goldish

Acoustic fingerstyle guitar. (805) 965-5559. brucegoldish@gmail.com. brucegoldish.com

DJ Darla Bea

Winner of Best Event DJ award in S.B. (Nine years in a row!) (805) 895-3400. djdarlabea@gmail.com. djdarlabea.com

The Hoodlum Friends

Cover and dance band playing rock, alternative, pop, rock, folk rock, and surf. (805) 708-8303. TheHoodlumFriends@gmail.com. thehoodlumfriends.com

Laurie Rasmussen, Harpist Elegant harp music. (805) 320-9337. laurieharp@gmail.com. laurierasmussen.com

Mariachi Las Olas de Santa Bárbara

Mariachi, rancheras, sones, and boleros. (805) 455-3661. mariachilasolasdesb@gmail.com.

Music by Bonnie & Co.

Deejays, photo booths, and lighting. (805) 680-9187. bonnie@musicbybonnie.com. musicbybonnie.com

Nic & Joe

Vocalist Nicole Lvoff and guitarist Joe Woodard. Pop, standards, country, contemporary, and more. (805) 895-9179. nicole@nicolelvoff.com. householdink.com/nicandjoe

Requestline Mobile DJ Services

DJ/MC, sound, and lighting. (805) 705-5977. djrichardgarcia@gmail.com. djrichardgarcia.com

PHOTOGRAPHERS

ByCherry Photography (323) 377-2320. cherry@bycherryphotography.com. bycherryphotography.com

Pauline and Lawrence and furry family on the big day

Newly married couple Elmear and Teri strike the perfect pose.

Traditional Mexican folk music provided by Mariachi Las Olas de Santa Bárbara.

Emily Hart-Roberts Photography (805) 448-5487. emilyhr@verizon.net. emilyhart-roberts.com

Kacie Jean Photography (805) 705-6264. info@kaciejean.com. kaciejeanphotography.com

Leslie Joy Photography hello@lesliejoyphotography.com. lesliejoyphotography.com

Michelle Lauren Photography (805) 448-2534. michelle@michellelauren.com. michellelauren.com

Rewind Photography (805) 768-4888. matt@rewindphotography.com. rewindphotography.com

Veils & Tails Photography kristen@veilsandtailsphoto.com. veilsandtailsphoto.com

Willa Kveta Photography (805) 633-4633. magic@willakveta.com. willakveta.com

CONSULTANTS/ PLANNERS

Alana Rae Events

Wedding planning, design, and coordination. (805) 621-3328. alana@alanaraeevents.com. alanaraeevents.com

Alegria by Design

Full-service planning, coordination, and event design. 1221 State St., Ste. 90218. (888) 255-8992. info@alegriabydesign.com. alegriabydesign.com

Bright Young Things Events

Month-of-wedding, partial, and fullservice planning. info@brightyoungthingsevents.com. brightyoungthingsevents.com

Coastal Rose Events

Full service, partial planning, month of, micro-weddings/elopements. details@coastalroseevents.com. coastalroseevents.com

Gatherings for Good Events

Wedding and event planning, design, and coordination services. (805) 399-2585. brenda@gatheringsforgood.com. gatheringsforgood.com

Joyan Design

Wedding planning, design, and coordination. (805) 242-1142. hello@joyandesign.com. joyandesign.com

LaFleur Weddings & Events

Uniquely curated weddings and events designed with style and grace. (805) 350-3281. jill@lafleurweddings.com. lafleurweddings.com

Once in a Lifetime

Follow the client’s vision and create seamless timelines. For brides on a budget, too. (805) 453-6172. sbonceinalifetime@gmail.com. sbonceinalifetime.com

Celebrate your special day with the perfect blend of elegance and exceptional cuisine at Arnoldi’s Café. Our historic venue, lushoutdoor patio, and authentic Italian dishes create an unforgettable backdrop for your dream wedding. Let us make your big day truly extraordinary!

Outdoor Weddings in the Garden | Daytime or Evening Weddings (805) 962-5394 | arnoldisevents@gmail.com | 600 Olive Street

A serene ambiance created by Alegria Designs.

The Hub is a newly remodeled sustainability-focused option for weddings, conveniently located in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara’s ARTS District. Offering customizable packages that meet your needs for preand post-ceremony, including rainy day options. Plus, each booking supports local environmental action.

Onyx and Redwood

Wedding and event planning and design. (805) 335-1598. hello@onyxandredwood.com. onyxandredwood.com

Our Society’s Events

Full-service planning and design tailored for the Romance of the Century. 1187 Coast Village Rd., Ste. 1, Montecito. (805) 869-1793. Admin@OurSocietysEvents.com. OurSocietysEvents.com

S.B. Elopement

Full-service planning, coordination, and events design for intimate events. 1221 State St., Ste. 90218. (888) 255-8992. info@sbelopement.com. sbelopement.com

S.B. Wedding Style

Providing resources for planning, catering, venues, photographers, transportation, music, planners, and more. (805) 895-3402. info@santabarbarawedding.com. santabarbarawedding.com

S.B. Weddings

Wedding officiant, non-denominational, denominational, LGBTQ+. (805) 291-2130. sbcaliweddings@gmail.com. tinyurl.com/SB-Weddings

Weddings with Angie

Full-service event planning, coordination, and consulting. (805) 705-5232. angie@weddingswithangie.com. weddingswithangie.com

Wild Heart Events (805) 252-7566. jaime@wildheartevents.com.

EVENT DESIGN, RENTALS

All Heart Rentals

Specialty event rentals. 1 S. Fairview Ave., Ste. A, Goleta. (805) 448-6325. allheartrentals@gmail.com. allheartrentals.com

Bella Vista Designs, Inc.

Event design, lighting, audio, and visual. 1 N. Calle Cesar Chavez, Ste. 9. (805) 966-9616. mail@bellavistadesigns.com. bellavistadesigns.com

Islay Events

Town & Country Event Rentals

3905 State St., Ste. 5. (805) 770-3300. amartin@townandcountry.com. townandcountry.com

CATERING

Lindsay’s Little Bakery

Custom curated dessert tables, stunning wedding cakes, and a mobile bakery trailer. (805) 696-2249. lindsayslittlebakery@outlook.com. lindsayslittlebakery.com

FLOWERS

Catering Connection

512 Laguna St., Ste. A. (805) 566-1822. events@cateringconnect.com. cateringconnect.com

Creative Services Catering Office: (805) 965-9121; cell: (805) 637-4581. events@creativeservicescatering.com. creativeservicescatering.com

Lorraine Lim Catering, Inc. (805) 646-2200. lorrainelimcatering@gmail.com. lorrainelimcatering.com

Maíz Picante Taqueria 2714 De la Vina St. (805) 696-0777. info@maizpicante.com. maizpicante.com

CAKES/BAKERIES

Cakes by Heather Ashley

Bespoke wedding cakes. (805) 699-6317. heather@cakesbyheatherashley.com. cakesbyheatherashley.com

Design service and rentals for lighting, string lights, sound, video, staging, and power. (805) 202-5510. 1020 Cindy Ln., Unit 5. jeremyc@islayevents.com. islayevents.com

Music by Bonnie & Co.

Photo booths and lighting. (805) 680-9187. bonnie@musicbybonnie.com. musicbybonnie.com

The Tent Merchant

S.B.’s premiere event rental company. (805) 963-6064. 436 E. Gutierrez St., Unit B. info@TheTentMerchant.com. TheTentMerchant.com

Jessica Foster Confections

Favors and dessert catering. (805) 637-6985. info@jessicafosterconfections.com. jessicafosterconfections.com

Lilac Pâtisserie

Custom wedding cakes, sweetheart cakes, cupcakes, and treats. 1017 State St. (805) 845-7400. events@lilacpatisserie.com. lilacpatisserie.com/weddings

Alpha Floral 1810-A Cliff Dr. (805) 965-5165. alphafloral@gmail.com. alphafloralsb.com

Blue Blossoms (805) 689-8438. store@blueblossoms.online. blueblossoms.online

ella & louie flowers (805) 697-6080. studio@ellaandlouie.com. ellaandlouie.com

TERI KRAMER

A little something to tide you over by Catering Connection.

A burst of color by Blue Blossoms.

One, two, or four tiers. Cakes by Heather Ashley.

The Village Gardener (805) 745-1125. villagegardener1@verizon.net. thevillagegardenersb.com

Chi Beauty Artistry

Special occasion hair and makeup services. (805) 259-6302. chibeautyartistry@gmail.com. chibeautyartistry.com

Westerlay Orchids

3504 Via Real, Carpinteria. (805) 684-5411. info@westerlay.com. westerlay.com

Dreamcatcher Artistry

Hair and makeup. (805) 453-5029. info@dreamcatcherartistry.com. dreamcatcherartistry.com

SALONS, SPAS, MAKEUP, AND HAIR

Carlyle Salon and Style Bar / the Corner Room

Private bridal suite in downtown S.B. Hair and makeup. (805) 963-8787. 350 Chapala St., Ste. 101. weddings@carlylesalon.com. www.carlylesalon.com

Femme Fatale Beauty by Roxanna Bina

9 W. Canon Perdido St. (805) 637-5234. roxybina@yahoo.com. femmefatalebeauty.us

Float Luxury Spa

18 E. Canon Perdido St. (805) 845-7777. info@floatluxuryspa.com. FloatLuxurySpa.com

Float Luxury Spa Beachfront

Hilton S.B. Beachfront Resort, 633 E. Cabrillo Blvd. (805) 884-8540. info@floatluxuryspa.com. FloatLuxurySpaBeachfront.com

Photo: Brandon Scott

Femme Fatale Beauty by Roxanna Bina

Nikki’s Salon

Non-toxic hair styling, blowouts, colors, and cuts for all genders. 1101 Anacapa St., Ste. 100. (805) 512-0334. nikkireyward@gmail.com. Nikkis-salon.square.site

S.B. Mobile Massage & Spa

Bridal party and bachelorette massage and facials. (805) 284-9244. mje@sbmobilespa.com. sbmobilespa.com

Soul Care Studio + Sauna

Private appointments or event buyouts for sauna, cold plunge, guided meditation, and halotherapy. 1101 Anacapa St., Ste. 100. (805) 869-2633. soulcaresb@gmail.com. soulcaresb.com

TEAM Hair and Makeup Inc.

Hair, makeup, spray tans, blowouts, groom’s services. 3040 State St., Ste. E and G. (888) 338-8326. info@teamhairandmakeup.com. teamhairandmakeup.com

SERVICES

County of Santa Barbara Clerk-Recorder

Issues marriage licenses and certified copies and performs English and Spanish civil marriage ceremonies. Hall of Records, 1100 Anacapa St. (805) 568-2250. Clk-RecHelpdesk@countyofsb.org. sbcrecorder.com

The Eagle Inn

232 Natoma Ave. (805) 965-3586. stay@theeagleinn.com. theeagleinn.com

Lilys Sewing (805) 453-7101. lilsss350@gmail.com. lilysewsalot.com

The Little Guest

On-site childcare/nanny services for weddings and special events. (805) 7084318. thelittleguest@gmail.com. thelittleguest.com

Parasols in Paradise

Parasols and fans for your wedding. (805) 636-0439. parasolsinparadise@gmail.com. parasolsinparadise.com

Riviera Towel Company

Wedding scarves, wraps, and throws. 17 W. Gutierrez St. (805) 560-1571. info@rivieratowel.com. rivieratowel.com

Rock the Party

Curated cocktails from a unique mobile bar. (818) 451-8206. rockthepartycali@gmail.com. rockthepartycali.com

Located in the popular West Beach neighborhood of Santa Barbara, the Eagle Inn is a boutique bed and breakfast with a harmonious, idyllic atmosphere to enjoy intimate, special occasions with those we cherish.

Love is Love

Theeagleinn.com

232 Natoma Avenue in Santa Barbara (805) 965-3586 | stay@theeagleinn.com

Craft cocktails from a vintage trailer. Rock the Party.

COURTESY

Santa Barbara’s Favorite Beachside Hotel

TRANSPORTATION

A and J Limousine

Wedding day services: sedans, SUVs, Sprinter vans, “getaway” cars, and guest shuttles. 4067 State St. (805) 683-7772. info@aandjlimousine.com. aandjlimousine.com

Bill’s Bus

Wedding charters and private events. (805) 284BILL (2455). billsbussb@gmail.com. bills-bus.com

EXPERIENCES

Candle Bar 111

Candle-pouring experiences: Hands-on workshops. Private events and parties. 111 Santa Barbara St., Ste. D. hello@candlebar111.com. candlebar111.com

Free Walking Tour S.B.

Walking tours of Funk Zone, waterfront, and Old Town S.B. Tip-based. (650) 576-4145. john@freewalkingtoursb.com. freewalkingtoursb.com

Just 4 Fun Party Rentals

721 E. Gutierrez St. (805) 680-5484 and (805) 564-0019. sales@just4funpartyrentals.com. just4funpartyrentals.com

Sol Seek Yoga

Bachelorette and wedding weekend yoga packages (can include neighboring businesses). (805) 259-9070. 25 De la Guerra St. hello@solseekyoga.com. solseekyoga.com/privates

Wedding Reception Spaces from 20-200

Ceremony to receptions service with A and J Limousine.

weekend at Candle Bar 111.

S.B. IS THE DESTINATION FOR THIS VANCOUVER, BC, COUPLE

Be trothe d Coup l e f rom Va ncou v e r Pla n a n d E x ec u te the Pe r f ec t Sa n ta Barb ar a Destina ti o n We dd in g

by Maggie Yates

While Santa Barbara residents may grumble about traffic or June Gloom or e-bikes on State Street, for visitors from other regions of the world, our city seems like a lush, Spanishstyle paradise on the Pacific. Santa Barbara is consistently a top destination-wedding hotspot, giving couples from all over the chance for beach-weather vows in a place of extraordinary beauty and historic significance. The wedding industry in Santa Barbara is thriving, and many local venues have become masters of matrimonial convenience, making planning a destination wedding from afar easy, breezy, beautiful, CoverGirl: Wedding Edition!

One such couple is Lindsay and Aniki Britton from Vancouver, BC, who married in Santa Barbara last autumn. The couple met a decade ago through work, dated for five years, got engaged two years ago in Hawai‘i — and then faced planning a wedding. They considered a larger local wed-

ding for convenience and a smaller Maui wedding for intimacy, but when Aniki’s father and stepmother suggested their town of Santa Barbara, Aniki said, “It’s a very easy sell…. We kind of had rubber arms.”

Where the couple was easily convinced to spend a sultry, late-summer weekend by the beach, so, too, were their guests similarly swayed. “It was the weekend after Labor Day, so it was pretty easy to get our friends here,” said Aniki. “ ‘Extend your summer by a few days! Come to our wedding or have a vacation in California…. Just be there at the wedding on this day.’ And to get from Vancouver, most people either flew into Santa Barbara or L.A., then drove. It wasn’t like asking people to fly to Europe.”

Thus began the planning for a very Central Coast wedding, complete with a taco truck, craft beer and local wine, a wedding on the courthouse lawn, and photos in front of the Arlington Theatre with Lindsay’s and Aniki’s names emblazoned on the marquee. The couple met many of their planning and organizational needs through Instagram

The Santa Barbara crew and those who flew in gather to celebrate Aniki and Lindsay.

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research, including their reception venue, Villa & Vine, on the corner of State and Arlington. A popular reception venue for medium-sized wedding parties, Villa & Vine can offer suggestions for local vendors they typically work with, which is particularly helpful for out-of-town couples. Like many venues, they tag their collaborators on their social media, so swipe around to see what’s been offered at previous events.

Of course, the couple also noted that previous Independent Wedding Guides to have been extremely helpful in the creation and execution of their milestone event.

Lindsay and Aniki opted for a more laid-back, California-style aesthetic for their celebration, leaning into a classic neutral minimalism (“I’m not going to look up the pictures in 10 years and be like, ‘Oh my god, what did you do?’ ” said Lindsay). A nice aspect of the courthouse lawn and Villa & Vine as venues, the couple says, is that the sites do most of the heavy lifting where splendor and style is concerned. “A lot of that stuff is already built-in,” said Lindsay. “It’s naturally beautiful. We chose these [venues] partially because we didn’t feel like we needed to add a ton of decor to it.” Additional florals were done by Courtney Jones of Among the Wildflowers, the florist for Venturabased event planners Three Sisters Events.

Suggestions from Santa Barbara locals also added some unexpected frivolity and candid memories to the celebration when a photo booth was added to the mix and

DJ Bonnie was hired to spin tunes at the reception (find Bonnie, photo booth, and more at musicbybonnie.com). “We were on the fence about getting a photo booth, but then 100 percent happy immediately,” says Aniki. Added Lindsay: “The person with the photo booth supplied props, and everyone had a great time. It was also really fun to look at the little photo strips afterward.”

The couple gave a big shout-out to DJ Bonnie. “It was exactly what we wanted,” said Lindsay, “just a fun time with our friends and family.” Aniki agreed: “It was a big party with 40 of our favorite people.”

Every destination has its local flair for celebratory traditions. A Hawaiian wedding has tropical flowers; Napa Valley has the vineyards. In Santa Barbara, the venues are iconic and a taco truck keeps everyone happy. Not to mention you’re hard-pressed to pick a day with bad weather!

But for Lindsay and Aniki, the most special aspect of their wedding was the guests. “We had all of our favorite people there, and because it wasn’t so big, there was no one that we didn’t get to say hi to,” said Lindsay. “This is the one time in your life, most likely, that all of your favorite people are going to be in the same room. And you want everyone to have a good time.”

“I think we got lucky in that everything went off without a hitch,” said Aniki. “There wasn’t a thing out of place … everything was perfect.” n

Aniki and Lindsay chose the iconic S.B. Courthouse to exchange their vows.

Introducing Aniki and Lindsay Britton.

Photography by: Hailey Marie Photography

WEDDING TRENDS FOR 2025 ARE BOLD, DRAMATIC, AND INTERACTIVE

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by Meaghan Clark Tiernan

Whether you’re newly engaged, almost nearly engaged, or just love weddings, this season’s trends are all about elevating personality. We talked to local experts who mentioned everything from color to dining experiences as this season’s trends, where couples revoke the traditional and instead prioritize the intentional.

COLOR, COLOR, COLOR

Minimalism is out, and bold, textured color that reflects a couple’s personality is in. Textiles and fabrics can truly help liven up a space, and that’s exactly what professionals in the wedding industry are expecting to see more of in 2025. Think less neutral, more personal, says Over the Moon Events & Experiences owner and creative director Krysta Stoddard. “There’s so much freedom, design wise, when you start working with different elements and colors,” she says. That can be anything from eccentric tablescapes covered in a dramatic textile to draping in uncommon colors and fabrics.

DRAMATIC DRAPES

Any space can be immediately transformed with draping, but a single sheath of chiffon isn’t going to cut it. “We’re going to be steering away from the white and blushes, and instead people are getting adventurous and using more color,” says Cristina Bentley, VP director of operations at Bella Vista Designs. “And draping plays a huge part in that.” Imagine an extra layer of elegance, where yards of deep green velvet or vibrant patterns help transform spaces into something lush and luxurious.

Bella Vista Designs, a premier production company that just celebrated 20 years in business, has been doing draping since day one. “A trend that we’re seeing with draping is a lot of asymmetries so it’s not just a flat wall … [but] very eclectic layers on top of layers,” says Bentley.

Intentional

the guests by Tyler Speier Events.

INTENTIONAL DESIGN

This year, with color playing a huge factor in design, there’s a shift from traditional to personal. That’s reflected in nontraditional color palettes, but also in every element throughout the event; people are not just going to offer gifts because they’ve been told to. Instead, says Tyler Speier of Tyler Speier Events, couples are requesting “really intentional pieces that tell a story.”

Those high-touch elements can appear in the form of elaborate lighting like huge lantern or globe installations, or custom dance floors that tie the whole space together. “I think people are going to start getting really creative with their dance floors,” says Stoddard. Vendors like RCD Dance Floors can incorporate a monogram or introduce a vinyl overlay that matches a color or floral scheme to transform the space.

DRESS CODES

Gone are the days where guests just show up for the ceremony, a meal, and maybe a dance. Couples are planning weekend-long celebrations for everyone; think coordinated hikes, yoga retreats, and wine tastings. With fewer and fewer couples asking friends and family to be part of the “official” wedding party, says Stoddard, dress codes and color palettes for three days of activities means everyone is part of the wedding. “Not only is the bride, groom, or anyone in the bridal party going to make some fashion statement, but I think people are going to start giving mood boards or dress codes to their guests,” she says.

INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCES

For much of the population getting hitched, they’ve placed a particular emphasis on experience. Couples are vying for grabbing guests’ attention in a world of ephemeral design, which translates to more interactive wedding experiences. “The focus is so much on the experience,” says Speier, that everything down to the smells, sounds, and tastes is being curated.

Traditionally, says Speier, the festivities centered around the dance floor at the reception. Today, weddings are steering more toward “sexier, elevated dinner parties,” he says, which translates to separate rooms for cocktail hour, dancing, and dinner each with its own “wow moment.” That experiential moment can come in the shape of a poet with a vintage typewriter coming to cocktail hour or custom scent bars or upscale taco bars like Nomada or oyster bars where chefs shuck.

CONTENT CREATORS

As we mentioned last year, industry experts expect the demand for content creators to rise. In line with the desire to create a “feeling,” on-site content creators can give couples something others can’t: real-time content. Capturing the real-life moments allows for everyone to put down their phones and be more present a feeling that will enhance the overall guest experience. n

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Drapery drama by Bella Vista Designs

WHAT’S IN A NAME?

Co n s i de r a ti o n s for Ke e p in g or Cha n g in g

Your Ma i de n Name

by Maggie Yates

Itook a survey of my female friends women from a variety of backgrounds, ages, education levels, incomes, careers, and political leanings to learn why women keep or change their maiden name when they marry. I secretly feared a barrage of thoughtless toeing of the patriarchal line; instead, I was delighted by a list of considerations, both for and against a name change, that are varied and well-contemplated and certainly have a place in contemporary life. Whatever your choice, the important aspect of this tradition is that you do have a choice so pick the option best for and most authentic to you and your lifestyle.

Common reasons women take their husband’s surname in the Western marriage tradition are simply that it is the tradition, or that a single name reflects the family unit, especially with children, or they simply like their husband’s name better, or finally, they had no real attachment to their maiden name, so they shrugged and signed on the line.

But times are changing, and women choosing to keep their maiden name, if only for professional purposes, is trending upward.

Some women choose to keep their name based on a feminist point of view that a woman is as equally worthy of her own surname as a man. In this school of thought, the name change insinuates female subordination, as it signifies the woman as exchanged property from father to husband. Pragmatically, women are more aware of their digital footprint in terms of their career, their branding, their registered accomplishments, and events or achievements in which they are tagged and recognized.

On average, women today are getting married closer to age 30 than they did in 1960. They are now spending their early adulthood on education and career building. By the time they marry, their birth name may already be established professionally, so a name change risks making a woman disappear. Consider search engines, AI, and name recognition: If Susan Jones suddenly becomes Susan Brown, her academic records and professional career records are invisible to a search engine which is a problem for Ms. Brown if she’s applying for something based on the profile of Susan Jones.

This also includes women who have developed a personal brand. Changing their name, at least professionally, might bring confusion and brand identity crisis. In this vein, women are opting to keep their brand identity intact by either keeping their name or separating their personal and professional lives. She can be Susan Brown to the neighbors and the PTA, but still be Susan Jones, LLC, to the followers and customers of her radical acceptance neo-sorceress podcast and vegan-leather celestial ornamentation jewelry line.

Other common reasons women keep their maiden names are a connection to their own family line, or, they change their name to escape being associated with their own family. However, that doesn’t always work. One woman changed her name to avoid being associated with an (at-the-time) notorious celebrity only to take a name that would be associated with an even worse celebrity 20 years later. Thems the breaks! Of course, names can be hyphenated or combined to create an entirely new last name. I’ve never seen a DMV agent more annoyed than in Oakland, 2010, when the “create a new name” fad was having a moment. Newlyweds attempted, in vain, to explain their brand-new invented name for their new driver’s licenses, and the salty agent at window four was having none of it Society is being dragged toward gender egalitarianism, and one day soon, women are going to start asking their fiancés, “Why don’t you take my name?” n

Sign your maiden or married name on the line.

Double Grammy Nominee in 2024 Lakecia Benjamin and Phoenix

Fri, Feb 7 / 8 PM

UCSB Campbell Hall

Saxophonist and composer Lakecia Benjamin fuses soul and hip-hop with a strong foundation in the canon of modern jazz. Fans of John Coltrane, Wayne Shorter and Ornette Coleman, listen up – there’s a new horn in town, and she’s ready to roar.

Kayhan Kalhor, kamancheh Wu Man, pipa Sandeep Das, tabla

Wed, Feb 19 / 8 PM

UCSB Campbell Hall

A new collaboration that highlights the ancient traditions of Iran, China and India in a distinctly 21st century program.

Acclaimed Contemporary Dance From Israel Batsheva Dance Company MOMO

Choreography by Ohad Naharin

Tue, Feb 25 / 7:30 PM / Granada Theatre

“MOMO… is breathtaking. It has clarity, precision and economy, simplicity and depth, a secret.” Globes (Israel)

Lead Sponsor: Jody & John Arnhold

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

Jazz Series Lead Sponsor: Manitou Fund

Three Masters and Friends in a New Collaboration DoosTrio

THURSDAY 1/30

INDEPENDENT CALENDAR

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

1/30-1/31, 2/3-2/4:

Karpeles Museum Exhibit: Man’s Inhumanity Towards Man This new exhibit showcases manuscripts that chronicle Man’s Inhumanity Towards Man with crucial historical documents that illuminate the darker aspects of human behavior and societal structures so that we can understand that history is essential for fostering a more compassionate and just world. The exhibit shows through April 15. Thu.-Sun., Tue.: 10am-4pm. Karpeles Manuscript Library and Museum, 21 W. Anapamu St. Free. Call (805) 962-5322. tinyurl.com/Karpeles-Museum

1/30-2/2, 2/4: 1/30: Lobero LIVE Presents Marc Maron: All In Tour Marc Maron, host of the podcast WTF with Marc Maron, actor, and standup comedian, will bring his confessional and incisive comedy to S.B. 7:30pm. Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. GA: $58.50$68.50, VIP: $124. Call (805) 963-0761. lobero.org

1/30: Lucinda Lane Debut Album Release Show Celebrate S.B.’s premier selfdescribed “IndieBossaJazzTwang” band Lucinda Lane’s release of their debut album, Summer Is Over. They will be joined by Randy Tico (bass), Austin Beede (drums), and Tom Buckner (saxophone). 7-10pm. Lost Chord Guitars, 1576 Copenhagen Dr., Solvang. Ages 21+. Call (805) 331-4363. lostchordguitars.com/shows

FRIDAY 1/31

FARMERS MARKET SCHEDULE

THURSDAY

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

FRIDAY

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

SATURDAY

Downtown S.B.: Corner of State and Carillo sts., 8am-1pm

SUNDAY

Goleta: Camino Real Marketplace, 10am-2pm

TUESDAY

Old Town S.B.: 500-600 blocks of State St., 3-7pm

WEDNESDAY

Solvang: Copenhagen Dr. and 1st St., 2:30-6:30pm

(805) 962-5354 sbfarmersmarket.org

FISHERMAN’S MARKET

SATURDAY

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

1/31: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) Free Tax Assistance Tax returns can be prepared for taxpayers (S.B. County residents who make $67,000 or less) with wages, interest, dividends, capital gains, unemployment, pensions, social security, IRA, and 401-K distributions as well as filing for various tax credits. No appointments are required, walk-ins only, and must arrive at least an hour before close. Visit the website for a list of required documents you need to bring and for locations and times (Goleta Valley Community Ctr., United Way of S.B. County, UCSB, Eastside Library, and SBCC). Free. Call (805) 965-8591 or email edelgadillo@unitedwaysb.org. unitedwaysb.org/vita

1/31-2/2: Folk Orchestra of S.B. Winter Concert This 30-piece orchestra of area musicians will perform Ancient Norwegian chants, Simon & Garfunkel, and Schubert and Sibelius with instruments such as the nyckelharpa, hurdy-gurdy, and Chinese flute to join the violin, cello, accordion, harp, bagpipes, mandolins, and more. Fri.: 7pm. St. Mark’s-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church, 2901 Nojoqui Ave., Los Olivos. $30; Sat.: 4pm. Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 820 N. Fairview Ave., Goleta. $35; Sun.: 2pm. Trinity Episcopal Church, 1500 State St. $35. Email adam@folkorchestrasb.com folkorchestrasb.com

1/31: An Educating Conversation: January 2025 Join a select group of those interested in an informative conversation with different monthly experts who will first share from a vast store of knowledge, then engage with those present in a lively give and take, focusing on Apache and Franciscan spirituality. 6pm. S.B. Mission Archive-Library, 2201 Laguna St. $50. Call (805) 682-4713 x131 or email collections@sbmal.org sbmal.org/events

1/31: UCSB Arts & Lectures Presents: Danish String Quartet This highly acclaimed and in-demand classical quartet will perform a wide-ranging program that combines works from the classical quartet repertoire with medieval Irish melodies and Nordic folk. 7pm. Campbell Hall, UCSB. Call (805) 893-3535. artsandlectures.ucsb.edu

SATURDAY 2/1

2/1: Crafternoon: Hearts and Crafts All skill levels are welcome to explore the art of stagecraft with hands-on workshops to create scrap quilted Valentine cards, no-sew heart hugs pillows, and on-the-go Tic-Tac-Toe boards. Adults must remain with their children. 11:30am-1pm. EE Makerspace, Art from Scrap, 302 E. Cota St. $8. Ages 5+. Call (805) 884-0459. exploreecology.org/ calendar

Sat.: Cadillac Angels, 7pm. Free Sun.: JK Jones, Chris Blakey, 7pm. Free. 1576 Copenhagen Dr., Solvang. Ages 21+. Call (805) 331-4363. lostchordguitars.com

1/31: Carr Winery Bobby, Fin & Dave, 7-9pm. 414 N. Salsipuedes St. Free. Ages 21+. Call (805) 965-7985 or email info@ carrwinery.com carrwinery.com/event

1/31: Eos Lounge German Brigante, 9pm. $6.18. 500 Anacapa St. Ages 21+. Call (805) 564-2410. eoslounge.com

1/31-2/1: Maverick Saloon Fri.: Jimi Nelson, 8:30pm. Sat.: 33 Thunder, 8:30pm. 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. Free. Call (805) 686-4785. mavericksaloon.com/eventcalendar

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M.Special Brewing Co. Ace G and the Rising Seas, Noble Grizwald, 7pm. 6860 Cortona Dr., Ste. C, Goleta. Free. Call (805) 968-6500. mspecialbrewco.com

1/31-2/1: M.Special Brewing Co. (S.B.) Fri.: Walking CoCo, 8pm. Sat.: Spencer the Gardner, 8pm. 634 State St. Free. Call (805) 968-6500. mspecialbrewco.com

1/31: Validation Ale Neon Blonde ('80s alt dance), 6:30pm. Free. 102 E. Yanonali St. Call (805) 500-3111. tinyurl.com/Validation-Music

1/31: Whiskey Richards ARDI, Beau James Wildling, Lowered Expectations, 9pm-1am. $5. 435 State St. Ages 21+. Call (818) 451-8206. tinyurl.com/WhiskeyRichards-Jan31

2/1: The Cruisery Live Music Saturdays, 9pm. Free. 501 State St. Call (805) 7293553. thecruisery.com/the-cruisery

2/1-2/2: Hook’d Bar and Grill Sat.: Out of the Blue, 3pm. Sun.: Traveling Hurtados, 1pm. 116 Lakeview Dr., Cachuma Lake. Free. Call (805) 350-8351. hookdbarandgrill.com/music-onthe-water

2/3: The Red Piano Doc Ventura, 7:30pm. 519 State St. Free. Call (805) 358-1439. theredpiano.com

1/30, 2/1-2/2, 2/4:

SOhO Restaurant & Music Club Thu.: Songwriter Showcase with the Mac Talley Trip, Claude Hopper, and the Dennis and Laura Show, 7:30pm. $10-12. Sat.: ALO - Tour D’Amour XVIII with Glitterfox, 8pm. $35, VIP: $110. Ages 21+. Sun.: A Celebration of Life and Musical Tribute to Gary Fruin, 1pm. Free Tue.: Mendeleyev, 8pm. $10-$15.1221 State St. Call (805) 962-7776. sohosb.com

2/1: Ant Hampton: Borderline Visible As part of a live performance, British artist Ant Hampton will read from his book Borderline Visible (which chronicles his trip from Lausanne, Switzerland to Izmir, Türkiye) with an accompanying projection and sound effects. A book is included in the ticket price. 5pm. S.B. Museum of Art, 1130 State St. $25-$40. Call (805) 8846421. sbma.net/events

2/1: Lobero LIVE Presents Rickie Lee Jones Rickie Lee Jones, an American musician, storyteller, and two-time Grammy winner who has been inspiring pop culture for decades, will be performing tracks from her Grammy-nominated album Pieces of Treasure (2023) and more. 7:30pm. Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. GA: $48-$58; Premium: $110. Call (805) 963-0761. lobero.org

Love with Bridget Benenate, 7pm. $10. (Goleta)

ALWAYS AMAZING . NEVER ROUT IN

2/2:

Snow Leopard Festival A rare blizzard will hit the zoo, bringing 80 tons of snow for the chance to see Kisa the snow leopard play in the snow, and a day full of frosty fun. Reservations are required. There is an additional fee of $8-$10 for sledding (ages 2-12) and snow play. Members: 9am-3pm; non-members: 10am-3pm. S.B. Zoo, 500 Niños Dr. Free-$25. Call (805) 962-5339. tinyurl.com/SnowLeopard-Festival

2/2: A Celebration of Life and Musical Tribute to Gary Fruin This will be an opportunity for K-LITE listeners, community members, and all those whose lives were brightened by Gary’s beautiful spirit to remember and celebrate his more than three decades on the air and significant contributions to our community. Please RSVP by clicking the “Buy Tickets” button. 1pm. SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State St. Free. Call (805) 962-7776. sohosb.com

MONDAY 2/3

2/3: Talk & Talkback Speaker Series: Carpinteria Myths and Misinformation

Join for a conversation facilitated by Amy Orozco to find out if Carpinteria really is the World’s Safest Beach, which legend of Chismahoo is the real one, and if Trader Joe’s is coming to town, and learn about some of the myths Carpinterians hold about themselves and their community. 5-6pm. Carpinteria Valley Museum of History, 956 Maple Ave., Carpinteria. Members: free; nonmembers: $10. Call (805) 684-3112. tinyurl.com/Carpinteria-Myths

TUESDAY 2/4

2/1-2/2: Chinatown Remembered: A Celebration of S.B.’s Chinatown This experience will honor the traditions of the Chinese New Year while shedding light on the vibrant yet overlooked history of S.B.’s Chinatown. An immersive projection installation will bring to life the stories, culture, and community spirit of the Chinatown that existed before the earthquake of 1925 with the Camarillo Lion Dance Association to perform a performance. 6:30-10pm. El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park, 123 E. Canon Perdido St. Free sbthp.org/chinatownremembered

2/4: Pacific Views: Library Speaker Series for Winter 2025: Ethical AI: Serving Humanity or Falling Short? Haewon Jeong (Assistant Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering, UCSB) will explore the ethical considerations surrounding the development and deployment of AI technologies and discuss how we can ensure that these systems are designed to benefit society while minimizing harm. 4pm. Davidson Library, UCSB. Free. Call (805) 893-2478. tinyurl.com/EthicalAITalk

2/1: Lunar New Year Family Festival This outdoor event will feature all-ages activities, snacks and food tastings, prizes, a Chinese book exchange, a Library scavenger hunt, musical performances featuring area students, and an exhibit in the Faulkner Gallery of historic photos of Chinese Americans dating back to 1890. 1-4pm. Michael Towbes Library Plaza, 40 E. Anapamu St. Free (805) 564-5602 or email HHiggins@SantaBarbaraCA.gov tinyurl.com/Lunar-FamilyFest

THIS IS 40

A SEASONED CRITIC-REPORTER ON THE SBIFF BEAT PONDERS FOUR DECADES IN THE SANTA BARBARA FESTIVAL TRENCHES

There I was, a twenty-something cinephile and budding film critic in Santa Barbara, having been hopelessly addicted to movies since adolescence. These were the Olden Times, when celluloid ruled the cinematic land, long before the advent of streaming brought worlds of film into the proverbial living room. In those days, watching films required “going out” and “being there” in brick-and-mortar theaters.

In Santa Barbara, the art-house prospects boiled down mostly to heading up to the Riviera Theatre, or out to UCSB’s focused film series at Campbell Hall, programmed by the indefatigable Roman Baratiak, or over to the new screen in town Victoria Street Theatre.

Suddenly, visionary film programmer Phyllis de Picciotto planted the seed that changed the cinema game in town. She and a clutch of idealistic organizers and financiers created a little festival that could, and the Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) became a thing destined for greatness. Imagine the excitement of staying in our sylvan town and gobbling up films from around the world in a concentrated time frame; then heading over to the Arlington to take in a “this is your life” tribute to James Stewart, live and wise and in person. What a wonderful life SBIFF offered.

Fast-forward 40 years, and SBIFF has grown up, exponentially, and especially under the watch and avid vision of Executive Director Roger Durling over the past 23 years. I know about the entire festival history and plotline, having covered SBIFF every year since its birth, and am looking forward to once again diving into the happy rabbit hole of cinephile overload beginning February 4.

Today, SBIFF looms over the city’s cultural calendar as a high and gathering point for locals, film folks, glittery celebs, and global guests. There’s also the all-important tourist factor, a central rationale for the city’s support for an off-season event drawing people to hotels and eateries.

Over the years, I have proudly worn the press hat for the Santa Barbara Independent and its ancestor, the News & Review, as well as a few years for the Los Angeles Times, Santa Barbara Magazine, and occasionally The Hollywood

Reporter. I’ve grown accustomed to and fixated on the SBIFF beat, and learned about its patterns and changes — including the strength of its foreign film roster versus uneven American offerings, and the major shift of including Oscartimed showcases of awards season hopefuls. The balance of aesthetic and Hollywood dynamics gives the festival a different allure for different demographics. Once in the zone, I’m a festing fool, watching around 50 films during a given festival and taking in as many tributes and panels as possible. And I’m not alone. The hardcore SBIFF die-hards make up a roving, loose-knit tribe.

Randomly trolling through a mountain of notes and stories over the years, memories percolate into view.

I have sometimes championed edgy or experimental films not always appreciated by many other folks, such as David Cronenberg’s wicked showbiz satire Maps to the Stars; Peter Greenaway’s The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover; Lars von Trier’s groundbreaking Dogville (a special “Centerpiece” film screening in 2004); and the dark-horse indie quirk from 1991, The Dark Backward My thumbs-up appraisal of that film in the L.A. Times wound up being quoted on the film’s VHS/DVD box, which may or may not have made the Times’ critical forces happy.

I fondly recall special series, such as a focus on Taiwanese master Hou Hsiao-Hsien and the 2001 program with daily noontime screenings of films in Krzysztof Kieślowski’s Bible-inspired Decalogue series.

And, in the comical hometown notes department, who can forget Parry Gripp’s hilarious video tribute to the allimportant crowd traffic manager (which, ironically, was then the tireless current festival managing director Sean Pratt): “I’ve. Got. A megaphone!”

As much as the current incarnation of the festival represents what SBIFF means to the community and the world, and the particular microcosm of the expanding film festival universe, it helps to understand where it has been. De Picciotto spent a dozen years at the helm and, in 1998, passed the directorial torch to Renee Missel, a film producer (Nell, Resurrection) who launched a producers panel as part of the festival.

“So many people ask me, ‘What does a producer do?’ They don’t understand. They always have great stories and they’re very gregarious. So, I thought, why not? Producing, directing, writing — the three go together,” said Missel.

Next was UCSB graduate and Slamdance cofounder Jon Fitzgerald, who put in just one year on the job. His 2003

program included visits from Todd Field, riding high with his acclaimed In the Bedroom, as well as Terry Zwigoff (Ghost World).

In that rough and transitional period in SBIFF’s history, Fitzgerald shared, “This festival should, first and foremost, be about finding the best films you can possibly find. My opinion is that if you have solid programming, people will come. It all starts with the films. More and more industry will come each year, and more and more international recognition will come.”

Enter the ambitious, charismatic Durling, whom Board President Arnie Kassoy introduced at the Arlington Theatre opening night as “the Energizer Bunny.” Fair enough — the ambition and energy continue to this day.

In a 2008 interview with Durling, he summed up his approach to SBIFF: “I’m as much a film geek as you can get, when it comes to highbrow stuff. But that’s not what makes a film festival successful, and brings sponsors and press.” Subsequently, the careful cocktail of international cinematic art, glitz, and Oscar-anointed spotlight ops has been honed and refined to a winning formula.

Just in time for the big 4-0, SBIFF has attained a house of its own, turning the multiscreen Fiesta 5 into the HQ SBIFF Film Center, where we’ll be spending most of our screening hours, along with visits to the Riviera, used for SBIFF for the first time. Meanwhile, the expected sparkling roster of awards-yearning celebs will appear under the faux stars of the Arlington Theatre, including Timothée Chalamet, Angelina Jolie, Ralph Fiennes, Zoe Saldaña, Selena Gomez, Ariana Grande, Adrien Brody and Guy Pearce, and Colman Domingo. It’s an impressive lot, and no doubt the director and writer panels will be well-stocked with names of the moment.

As Durling said last week, “The role of film festivals is about creating community, about bringing people together, as a conduit or conversation and as a place to deal with emotions. We’re not alone during the film festival. The process is to bring people together, not just to entertain and to distract, but to actually create community. At a time like this, our role has even strengthened.”

In the past, part of the precious charm of gorging on the SBIFF film program was the fact that many of the films seen there apart from those later picked up for art-house distribution were on a fleeting “watch it while you can” basis. That scenario has changed radically into the streaming era. On the other hand, the film festival experience seems all the more special in the sense of living up to an essence of cinematic culture — pulling us out of our home theater caves and into big screen–beaming sanctuaries, with fellow humans in real time and no bathroom breaks. Plan accordingly.

See you at the Film Center, Riviera, and everywhere else SBIFF lands over its 12-day spread. I’ll be the guy with the notepad and slightly dazed, confused, but in-his-element countenance, eagerly seeking recommendations about what to watch next.

—Josef Woodard

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival runs February 4-15. See sbiff.org for a complete schedule.

Josef Woodard speaks at the Awards Breakfast during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival in 2023.

FROM DENMARK WITH SERIOUS MUSICAL LOVE

WORLD-RENOWNED DANISH STRING QUARTET MAKES ANOTHER OF ITS MANY WELCOME RETURN VISITS, AT CAMPBELL HALL

The Danish String Quartet (DSQ), widely regarded as being in the uppermost echelon of the world’s active quartets, has graced Santa Barbara stages often enough in the past several years to be considered an institution-in-the-making. And far from ever having worn out its welcome, the DSQ seems to have baked in a renewable enthusiasm in town.

Good news again greets us with DSQ’s appearance, hosted by UCSB Arts & Lectures at Campbell Hall on Friday, January 31. In its now 20 years as a group, DSQ has embodied a refreshing and shifting programming agenda, which Santa Barbara audiences have witnessed firsthand. Its four-year cycle of Schubert-based programs called Doppelgänger including newly commissioned works closed out last season.

This time around, the quartet program will be more of an eclectic tapestry of old and new music, with Stravinsky, Mozart, and Shostakovich mixing it up with the group’s penchant for Scandinavian folk-based material as heard on their acclaimed latest album, Keel Road. We checked in with DSQ violist Asbjørn Nørgaard for an update.

I realize you are globetrotters by nature, but does Santa Barbara have a special or sentimental resonance for the group? A short answer, yes! We have been fortunate to be able to perform and return to many amazing places around the globe, but Santa Barbara is one of the cities we have most often stopped by. We regularly tour the U.S. in November or February. For some reason, that is how the concert seasons seem to fall. And it never fails to make an impression to fly out of the dark Scandinavian winter and suddenly be on a beach on the U.S. West Coast and perform music for a hall full of friendly faces.

Your Doppelgänger and the earlier Beethoven-grounded Prisms series seem to neatly convey your group’s broad-minded affinities for standard repertoire across eras, as well as expanding the quartet repertoire into the contemporary zone. Would you say that was always part of the group’s modus operandi or even manifesto, so to speak? We don’t have a manifesto, and we don’t preach; we are still just some Scandinavian dudes who love what a string quartet can do. Some of the

greatest works of art crafted by humanity happens to be music composed for string quartet. And if no one plays this music, it would be like losing “Mona Lisa” or if the Sistine Chapel suddenly evaporated. But the string quartet, as an ensemble, is also just capable of so many things.

We have seen what groups such as the Kronos Quartet, the Jack Quartet, and Brooklyn Rider are doing. We would find ourselves bored if we didn’t constantly try to push the limits of what our quartet does.

Keel Road embodies the group’s deep affinity for Danish and Scandinavian folk music while dipping into contemporary classical arrangement ideas. Did you go into this project with a particular concept in mind, or did it evolve as you went? Through our work with Danish folk music, we have often encountered tunes that exist in Denmark but also in many other countries and traditions. So, we had a loose idea to try to follow some of these tunes around and create an album that would somehow connect the different musical traditions.

But honestly, most of the project evolved as we went. For us, it is almost never fruitful to start a musical process with ideas that are too set this applies to Beethoven quartets as well as folk music.

Are there other large-scale projects coming down the DSQ pike similar to Prisms and Doppelgänger? What else is on the horizon? We have a huge Shostakovich project brewing that will premiere in Copenhagen in May 2025 and hopefully tour internationally in the seasons to come. We also have an exciting project with the Danish Girls Choir (that we played with at The Granada Theatre) with some huge commissions and a very unique program.

In Santa Barbara last year, three of the strongest concerts to my ears were your group, the Kronos at 50, and the Jack Quartet at 20. Is there something about the compactness and intimacy of a string quartet especially one with a sense of a mission beyond just playing the standards that promotes longevity? We love the Kronos and the Jacks, so it is an honor to share this shout-out.

CAPTURING THE FLEETING BEAUTY OF THE SANTA BARBARA COAST

Reflecting the vibrancy of light and emotion through his series of paintings, internationally recognized artist Kevin A. Short will have a special exhibit titled Above Your Dreams at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM). It will run from February 6 to May 11 and showcase a collection of Short’s oil paintings centered around themes of light and color. The pieces capture the beautiful yet fleeting scenery of the coast and nature, and bring life to stilled memories on canvas.

Short grew up in Santa Barbara, spending much of his time sailing, surfing, and “learning to draw with crayons on the kitchen floor,” he said in his biography. His undeniable connection to the Pacific Ocean has served as a strong inspiration for his work. He is best known for his contemporary landscape art that places him as a leading artist in modern scene painting.

In this collection, Short invites viewers to experience “that spectacular dazzling light and color, which slakes our imagination long after the instant of experience.”

His work adds to the rich maritime history that the museum preserves. This collection, as SBMM curator Emily Falke describes, “evokes emotion and reflection. His paintings remind us of the simple yet profound beauty in the world around us.”

We do believe that a string quartet is simply a brilliant, flexible ensemble that can comfortably navigate music of all times and genres. Today so much of classical music is anchored in “institutions.” The Opera. The Symphony. They are great and all. But with a string quartet, you get really close. Four humans, acoustic instruments that’s all. If you are in a room with a string quartet, everything can happen.

—Josef Woodard

To read a longer version of this interview, see Independent.com.

Short’s collections have been recently featured in the Huntington Library and the Hilbert Museum of California Art, among many others. As his work returns to Santa Barbara, Above Your Dreams seeks to highlight the relationship between sunlight, the ocean, and the emotions they evoke, said SBMM. For those familiar with the scenery of the Pacific Coast, it is the opportunity to reexperience these familiar sights through a new perspective. Above Your Dreams is open to the public and entrance is included with general museum admission. It can be found on the mezzanine level of the museum in the art gallery section that rotates in exhibitions throughout the year.

—Tia Trinh

Danish String Quartet at Campbell Hall in 2022.

DAVID

“A Song Above the Sea” by Kevin A. Short

“Summer Starts to Smile” by Kevin A. Short

CELTIC TENOR HEADS BACK TO CHURCH

FAMED IRISH SINGER EMMET CAHILL RETURNS TO PERFORM AT TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH

CCounty of Santa Barbara Board of Supervisors

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Outdoor Lighting, Signs, and Miscellaneous Ordinance Amendments

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Joseph Centeno Betteravia Government Administration Building, Board Hearing Room 511 E. Lakeside Parkway, Santa Maria, CA 93455 Hearing begins at 9:00 A.M

On February 11, 2025, the County Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing to consider the Outdoor Lighting, Signs, and Miscellaneous Ordinance Amendments and Comprehensive Plan Amendments, consisting of the following:

eltic musical matters, brogue touches, and other musical factors will land in the embracing acoustics and ambience of Trinity Episcopal Church on Monday, February 3, with the return of famed Irish tenor Emmet Cahill. Best known for his role as the principal singer for the Celtic Thunder group and stage show, Cahill has moved on to pursue other areas of his broad musical interests. He will be returning to the venue he has performed in a handful of times before, in his first appearance here since the pre-COVID era.

Accompanied by pianist Seamus Brett, also a conductor, producer, and arranger with a busy European schedule, Cahill will touch on the many ends of his personal musical spectrum. In addition to Irish song, Cahill flexes his bold but nuanced voice in the realms of opera, Broadway, and pop, not to mention sacred music suitable for the occasion and venue. In that vein, he performed with the Tabernacle Choir at Carnegie Hall, and is headed back to Carnegie Hall soon.

In a recent interview, Cahill sang the praises of our town and the Trinity sanctuary. “Santa Barbara has become a very special place to me,” he says, “not least because my California family are there, and every time we go back, it’s a wonderful chance to spend time with them. We have had so many wonderful evenings singing at Trinity Episcopal Church, and the Santa Barbara audience are always so appreciative of our music.

“I love the intimate recital setting, as it allows real personal storytelling — which is the focal point of so much of the repertoire I perform. Real human stories are something I am always enamored by — from the Irish who traveled to the U.S. to the people who made incredible contributions along the way — and, not least, some heavenly sacred music in a setting like Trinity Episcopal is always a real unique experience.”

Cahill, 34, was born in Mullingar, County Westmeath, Ireland, and his Irish musical lineage led him to top the Billboard charts in 2017 with his debut album, Ireland. Asked about his influences, he says, “My parents, first and foremost; they gave me the gift of music. My dad was my piano teacher, and my mom was the first person I ever heard singing, so they inspired me a lot.”

Moving in and out of varied genres comes naturally to Cahill. “My training lends itself to perform all these styles. I’ve learned to be flexible over my 14 years touring. If there’s something meaningful to be told in a song, I don’t worry about the genre. I just try to deliver it with honesty and integrity.”

Diversity of style aside, Cahill always circles back to his home turf, in heart and focus. Of the legacy of Irish music and literature, he says, “I think the Irish have always been great storytellers, but so much of the Irish experience is relatable to people of all backgrounds — especially in America, given that so many people’s ancestors made that difficult jour ney across oceans to pursue a better life. We can all relate to their bravery and the adversity they showed.”

Expect a Celtic-tinged sampler at Trinity.

—Josef Woodard

Emmet Cahill performs at Trinity Episcopal Church (1500 State St.) on Monday, February 3, 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information, see bit.ly/3Cyp2m2.

Case No. 24ORD‐00001, an ordinance amending the County Land Use and Development Code (LUDC) of Chapter 35, Zoning, of the Santa Barbara County Code, in compliance with Chapter 35.104; Case No. 24ORD‐00002, an ordinance amending the Montecito Land Use and Development Code (MLUDC) of Chapter 35, Zoning, of the Santa Barbara County Code, in compliance with Chapter 35.494; and Case No. 24ORD‐00003, an ordinance amending the Article II Coastal Zoning Ordinance (CZO), of Chapter 35, Zoning, of the Santa Barbara County Code, in compliance with Section 35‐180, to implement new regulations and update requirements for outdoor lighting, signs, and sign structures, and to make other miscellaneous updates to the code to update and clarify existing development standards related to accessory structures and setbacks, pool cabañas, exemption noticing and short‐term rental enforcement.

Case No. 24GPA‐00001, amendments to the Santa Ynez Valley Community Plan, Los Alamos Community Plan, and Eastern Goleta Valley Community Plan of the County Land Use Element, and Case No. 24GPA‐00002, an amendment to the Eastern Goleta Valley Community Plan of the Coastal Land Use Plan, for consistency with the outdoor lighting ordinance amendments.

In addition to the ordinance and Comprehensive Plan amendments, the Board of Supervisors will consider minor changes to the Old Town Orcutt Design Guidelines, Los Alamos Bell Street Design Guidelines, and Montecito Architectural Guidelines and Development Standards for consistency with the Outdoor Lighting, Signs, and Miscellaneous Ordinance Amendments.

The Board of Supervisors will also consider a resolution directing staff to submit the Article II CZO amendments and Coastal Land Use Plan amendments to the California Coastal Commission for review and certification.

The Board of Supervisors hearing begins at 9:00 A.M. The order of items listed on the agenda is subject to change by the Clerk of the Board. Please see the posted agenda and staff reports available on the Thursday prior to the meeting at http://santabarbara.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx under the hearing date or contact the Clerk of the Board at (805) 568‐2240 for alternative options.

For additional information, please contact Ben Singer at bsinger@countyofsb.org.

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

For all current and alternative methods of public participation and comment for the meeting of February 11, 2025, please refer to page two of the posted Agenda.

The following alternative methods of participation are available to the public:

1. You may observe the live stream of the Board of Supervisors meetings in the following ways:

 Local Cable Channel 20,  Online at: https://www.countyofsb.org/1333/CSBTV‐Livestream; or

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2. If you wish to comment on this item, the following methods are available:

 Distribution to the Board of Supervisors ‐ Submit email comments by email prior to 5:00 p.m. on the day prior to the Board meeting. Please submit your comment to the Clerk of the Board at: sbcob@countyofsb.org. Your comment will be distributed to the Board and posted online. Whether the comment is formally part of the record depends on the agenda item it is submitted for and its length and time of submittal as set out in Board Resolution 91‐333 (Land Use).

 Attend the Meeting In‐Person ‐ Individuals are allowed to attend and provide comments at the Board meeting in‐person.

 Attend the Meeting by Zoom Webinar ‐ Individuals wishing to provide public comment during the Board meeting can do so via Zoom. The hyperlink is located on page 2 of the meeting Agenda, which is available at our online Board Meeting Calendar at https://santabarbara.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx#

When: February 11, 2025, 09:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Topic: Board of Supervisors Hearing 2/11/2025

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

Attendance and participation by the public is invited and encouraged. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this hearing, please contact the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors by 4:00 p.m. on Friday before the Board meeting at (805) 568‐2240.

Emmet Cahill

ISAAC ZAMORA: A LIFE CHANGED BY SANTA BARBARA CITY COLLEGE TODAY, ZAMORA INSPIRES KIDS TO BE

BY TIANA MOLONY

As a teenager, Isaac Zamora never imagined himself attending a four-year university. “I just never thought that I could do that,” he confessed. Zamora grew up in an alcoholic household with little guidance from authority, especially when it came to higher education.

Despite this, Zamora wanted to give college a shot. So, he applied to Santa Barbara City College (SBCC), and even though he knew they’ll take almost everyone, he felt a sense of accomplishment when his acceptance came in the mail. “I just never thought that I would get into any college, even a community college.”

Zamora fell into his old ways during the first year and a half at SBCC. He drank all the time, failed all his classes, and ran into trouble with the law. He got arrested four times in a year and got a DUI, a misdemeanor, and a felony. One day, he woke up in jail and realized things had to change. “I just thought I was going to be locked up forever,” he recalled.

However, in 2016, he was able to turn his life around by using SBCC’s resources. He started attending Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings, moved into sober living housing just down the street from SBCC, and worked part-time while attending school full-time. Zamora went to SBCC’s Disability Services and Programs for Students (DSPS), qualifying for extra help with his studies and tests. He also sought the help of the Extended Opportunities Programs and Services (EOPS).

His most impactful resource was the SBCC Student Resource Center, a program to sup-

“ANYTHING THEY WANT TO BE”

port students from marginalized and underrepresented backgrounds. With the help of program director Roxane Maiko Byrne, PhD, he began volunteering with the program, and eventually worked for them.

Once back on track, Zamora experimented with different majors, but when he enrolled in Introduction to Psychology, a sense of clarity dawned. He started applying the psychological concepts he was learning to gain a deeper insight into his past struggles with addiction and unhealthy behaviors. “It just clicked in my head and it brought some relief to my life, because I felt like I wasn’t crazy for everything that I went through.” He then realized that he could help others with his experiences at SBCC and decided to pursue a career in psychology. By 2019, Zamora had turned his straight-F transcript into straight A’s and graduated from SBCC with an AA in Psychology.

One visit to UCLA’s campus was all it took for him to fall in love. He applied and was accepted. Despite his first year and a half of transcripts showing straight failures, he believes that his eventual triumph, turning his life around, impressed admissions. “I had a story to go with my transcripts,” he said.

At UCLA, he received a bachelor’s degree in psychology and double minored in Central American and Chicano/a/x Studies and African American Studies. Now 28 years old, Zamora just graduated from Pepperdine University with a master’s in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy for the Latino/a/x community.

Today, Zamora is a program coordinator and associate therapist at Freedom 4 Youth, an organization offering guidance and support to youth impacted by the criminal legal system. He wears several hats at the organization, but his main goal is to inspire kids to be their true selves.

Every Friday at Freedom 4 Youth, Zamora leads a boys’ group with his colleague, going bowling, watching movies, or just hanging out. It’s really about letting “kids be kids,” he said.

Zamora also serves as a bereavement counselor with Hospice of Santa Barbara, where he sees a pattern of kids going down the wrong path following the death of a loved one. He not only counsels them in

their grief, but also works with the young people to “build trust and respect.”

“One thing that I always tell these kids from the beginning is that I’m not here to change them,” he shared. “And I’m not here to tell them what to do. I’m just here to show them who they are and who they really want to be. Whoever that is, that’s up to them.”

Zamora sees reflections of his own past and his community in these young people and works to help them recognize their true value. He wants them to know that “they’re not criminals, not outcasts to society, not unloveable, not pieces of shit. They can be anything they want to be in this life.”

This is precisely what Zamora, a first-generation Mexican-American, had to constantly remind himself during his early college years. “I was super alone, and felt, like, super isolated,” he said. However, at SBCC, he was able to build a close-knit community where he felt the support of his peers pushed him to be the best version of himself.

“I don’t think I could have made it through if I didn’t have the community and the resources that they have at City College,” he reflected. “It really felt like a family there.”

Business

Blown Away

There was a moment, just a few months ago, when Santa Barbara nearly lost another artist to the real estate wolves. Santa Barbara Art Glass our town’s last remaining glassblower — was about to lose its longtime studio and class space.

Just like so many displaced artists throughout the city before them, the building on Mason Street, where owner Saul Alcaraz has created some of his most iconic glass art for nearly 35 years, sold. With the rising cost of rent and dwindling supply of commercial options available, the Alcaraz family expected to pack up and move north. They’d even found a building to buy in Grover Beach.

LIVING

dedicated room just for welding (another of Saul’s growing skills). “I run the business, and Saul has fun,” Gina says, laughing. “It’s a joy to come to work every day.”

The official grand opening was held this past October. In a festive gathering with friends and business partners, the group of more than 100 people came together to celebrate new beginnings. With pristine white walls, artwork on every surface, and two walls dedicated to showcasing Santa Barbara Art Glass’s award-winning work, it’s a space fit for growth. “I’m excited about this new location,” says Saul. “This is going to be big.”

That’s when Martha Adkins found them. Adkins, another lifelong artist and wife to “junk art” icon Bill Adkins, reached out to the Alcaraz family about converting her husband’s former welding studio into their new home. In just a few months, Saul and his wife, Gina, had cleared over three decades’ worth of junk and reopened Santa Barbara Art Glass on Reddick Street.

“I was driving the forklift while Saul was up on the ceiling,” Gina says about their experience transforming the space that had been vacant for nearly two years. The family of four, which includes glassblowing apprentices and sons Saul Josiah and Joel, spent hours painting, making trips to the dump, and selling or gifting old machinery to friends and neighbors. “I couldn’t believe the work it took [to clean out the space],” Martha says. “Those two people are amazing.”

In a space nearly five times the size of their former studio, the family business now includes an office for Gina, double the retail space, two stations for glassblowing, and a

It’s taken Saul a lifetime to learn the skill required to create the chandeliers, sculptures, and ornate objects that have been commissioned by hotels, museums, and restaurants. He’s known for his skill of replication and has been commissioned to work on pieces similar to Chihuly or recreate a Tiffany stained-glass table lamp. But what really excites Saul is creating something entirely new. Walking into the new space on Reddick, one’s eyes immediately gravitate toward the ceiling, where Saul crafted a wooden tree to hang some of his more elaborate chandeliers; there’s an intricate octopus that he says took him 10 years to complete, fish that hang from metal hooks, and squid with tangling tendrils in shades of seafoam, tangerine, and sapphire. Saul grew up by the ocean in Mexico, and so much of his work is inspired by his seaside hometown as well as his adopted one, where he landed in the late ’80s.

out until August right now,” Saul says. Saul and Gina’s sons, ages 30 and 32, have been leading sessions for groups of up to eight people while Saul focuses on his craft.

Like a child giddy for their first piece of cake at a birthday party, Saul isn’t any less excited about his work now than when he first was introduced to glassblowing at Santa Barbara City College in 1991. Just 17 years old at the time, Saul was attending school to learn English after immigrating four years earlier.

On his way to class, he spotted a glassblowing studio and was immediately mesmerized. Like so much about the Alcaraz story, it was meant to be. Not long after his English classes began and his work as a roofer started to take off, he met Gina, whose father was a renowned glassblower in town. Mario Real, Gina’s father, took Saul under his wing, and after a decade apprenticing under Mario (while still working full-time as a roofer), Saul switched career paths and dedicated his life to glassblowing.

On any given day, you’ll find the family at the studio. The four of them are together practically 24/7, Saul laughs. “If you came on New Year’s Day or Christmas Day, we were here,” he admits. But it’s clear that blowing glass is anything but work for this artist. “I love this [work] so much,” he says. “This is my passion.”

They work with local hotels and the tourism board to book classes practically every day of the week. “We’re booking

“I was taught as a craftsman. But what we’re doing now is art,” says Saul. That art includes works shown in museums such as the MOXI and The Lightner Museum, in St. Augustine, Florida; hotels such as Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, San Ysidro Ranch, and The Ritz-Carlton Bacara; and restaurants, including Augie’s.

Over the years, Saul’s dynamic shift from craftsman to artist was spurred on by mentors like his father-in-law Real and architect Jeff Shelton, who has been collaborating with Saul for nearly two decades. When the two first met around 2008, the artists were both excited to begin working in a new medium. “When I started working with Jeff, I was more precise, more perfect,” Saul says. “He suggested I check out [Antoni] Gaudí.” What Saul saw in Gaudí’s work (the family visited Barcelona to see it firsthand) transformed how he approached his craft. That’s when freedom in form first arrived in Saul’s work.

“He’s very talented at what he does,” Shelton says. “I try to stay out of his way, so he doesn’t try to be perfect or copy something.” Shelton’s work is iconic in Santa Barbara. Known for their movement and playful use of color, Shelton’s architectural gems have been listed as some of the world’s most mind-bending homes. The two artists have worked together on some of Shelton’s most iconic projects in town, including the El Jardin and El Zapato buildings. The two seem to have a secret language where there’s “teamwork, without a lot of paperwork,” says Shelton.

Santa Barbara Art Glass is located at 721 Reddick Street. To discover more of their work, or to sign up for a glassblowing class, visit sbartglass.com

Glass artist Saul Alcaraz has been adorning Santa Barbara with his creations for almost 35 years.

Keeping it in the family, Saul and Gina Alcaraz and their sons, Saul Josiah and Joel, all work together at Santa Barbara Art Glass.

A New Home for Santa Barbara Art Glass by Meaghan Clark Tiernan | Photos by Ingrid Bostrom

Helmets at the Ready

Ireally didn’t know what to write about for this installment. Sure, I could relate some funny anecdote about my son, preferably one that (a) won’t humiliate him, (b) won’t humiliate me, and (c) is easily summarized in a bite-sized morsel of charming wisdom. I could spin a yarn tied to a recent study, the banning of Red No. 3 perhaps, or the fact that Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy hath officially decreed that parenting is perilous to one’s mental health. I might go in the direction of the worry-with-me pearl-clutch internet porn is always here to serve or give public voice to my lament that the school board chose, presumably of their own free will, to send our children home for THREE WEEKS in honor of the recent winter holiday.

by Shannon Kelley

(Really though, powers that be: Why? Is this our punishment for sending in storebought cookies for the holiday party? If we promise to bake next year, will you reconsider? Perhaps you could use the entire week we have off for Thanksgiving to ponder the possibility….)

But my heart isn’t in any of that.

Barely two weeks into a brand-new year, and we’ve already seen the unfolding of an unimaginably tragic climate disaster and the coronation of a would-be despot who traffics in cruelty, obscenity, and crime yet was elected by a majority of our fellow citizens.

I’m dismayed, yet too superstitious to posit the natural question: What could possibly be next?

I will say this, though: Parenting while existential alarm bells are ringing from every direction is more than a little bit stressful. When I’m devastated over the thousands of families who have lost every-

thing but the shirts on their backs and the very stark reality that it could happen to any of us, it’s somewhat difficult to pivot into the place of passion that generally informs my speech regarding the importance of brushing one’s teeth multiple times a day. When I’m worrying over the spread of misinformation, the threat of oligarchy, the crumbling of democracy, it’s a little hard to get myself into the headspace of homework. When I want to curl into a quivering ball of nerves, it’s challenging to just … play ball.

The funny thing though, as I likely don’t have to explain to any other parent out there, is that I still do it. I issue the lectures, help with the homework, play the ball (which, in the case of my son, at least, is all of the balls).

We all just do.

It’s not even a choice. It’s way more primal than that.

We endure the tragedies, we find a way to explain them and to comfort our kids even while they’re happening, and yet (and yet!) we do all this while also making sure to feed them a healthy meal, get them into the shower (okay, maybe), read them a story, and tuck them into bed on time (ish).

The beauty (and yes, Vivek, the difficulty, too) of parenting is that no matter what else is going on, we are still, and always will be, parents. There’s comfort in it. In comforting them. In doing our duties, and controlling those tiny little bits we can control. The world may be burning all around us and in every possible way, but when we send our kids out into it, you better believe we’re going to make sure they’re wearing their helmets.

A Pushcart Prize nominee, Shannon Kelley’s work has appeared in Elle, The Washington Post, Vogue, Aeon, and others. When not busy momming or working her day job at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, she can be found cooking, reading, or putting the finishing touches on her debut novel. She writes about books very irregularly at shannonkelley. substack.com

S.B. Shows L.A. Some Love with a Star-Studded Benefit Concert at SOhO

The new Santa Barbara South Coast Firefighter Foundation with a mission to assist the community, our firefighters, and their families in times of crisis or need has quickly sprung into action, partnering with FestForums (the annual conference that takes place in Santa Barbara for power players in the festival space) to put together a musical benefit show to assist those in need from the recent fires in the Los Angeles area.

Taking place at SOhO Restaurant & Music Club on Thursday, February 13, the all-star roster of performers includes Alan Parsons (famed record producer and performer with the Alan Parsons Project and others), Aishlin Harrison (singer and visual artist), Jerry Harrison (Talking Heads, Modern Lovers), and rock singer Sophie B. Hawkins. “We put

Alan Parsons, Jerry Harrison, Sophie B. Hawkins, and More Performers Will Come Out to Support

Those in Need

by Leslie Dinaberg

this challenging time. Proceeds will go directly to providing relief and resources to those who have lost their homes and belongings in these tragic events.

“After feeling so helpless from these tragic fires, I am delighted that in some small way the Santa Barbara community can assist those who have lost everything in these terrible fires,” said Kirby.

The benefit concert takes place on Thursday, February 13, at SOhO Restaurant & Music Club (1221 State St., Ste. 205) beginning at 9 p.m. Tickets are just $40 general admission, with all proceeds going to the South Coast Firefighter Foundation to support the L.A. wildfire assistance efforts. To purchase tickets, see bit.ly/4h40Ffj

this together very quickly,” said FestForums Founder Laurie Kirby. “We’ll have more artist announcements coming soon.”

The charity fundraising concert aims to assist Californians who have been displaced by the devastating fires that have ravaged the region these past weeks and highlights the strength and solidarity of Santa Barbara during

In addition to the SOhO event, Santa Barbara South Coast Firefighter Foundation is collecting essentials for people in need affected by the Los Angeles area wildfires, with donation boxes at Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Stations: 2375 Lillie Ave., Summerland; 911 Walnut Ave., Carpinteria. For more information, see SBSouthCoastFF.com. n

The More They Throw at You, the More Parents Have to Soldier On

Alan Parsons

The Green Dream Team

In elementary classrooms across Santa Barbara, 1stand 2nd-grade students are engaging in environmental education taught by UCSB student leaders and volunteers from the Santa Barbara Sprout Up chapter.

A national organization which was originally founded at UCSB in 2009 as part of Environmental Education for the Next Generation (EENG), Sprout Up currently has seven chapters across California universities and two in New York. Over the course of eight weeks each quarter, UCSB student volunteers in Sprout Up go to elementary school classes to teach different topics across environmental science and sustainability through pre-planned lessons that include a mix of teaching and hands-on activity.

also a Sprout Up student, who takes most charge in initiating time in the classroom and directing the lesson. Stoller also pointed out that when creating groups, they try to ensure that each group has at least one Spanish-speaking volunteer. It’s especially helpful because many of the lesson plans include a short activity on learning words in Spanish associated with that week’s lesson.

In the classrooms, the elementary school students are then gathered into “nature groups” for the activities and to work with the other Sprout Up volunteers. Lessons range from topics in environmental justice to sustainability in the community.

Sprout Up UCSB Brings Environmental Learning to Santa Barbara Elementary Schools

by Tia Trinh

Peyton Stoller is a second-year Environmental Studies and Geography double major who currently serves as the co-chapter director of the UCSB chapter and manages all things outreach, engagement, and work with students. She explained that UCSB has the largest Sprout Up chapter and has committed to bringing free and engaging environmental education to Title I elementary schools in the Santa Barbara area.

“These schools typically do not have access to environmental education, and a lack of access to that is an environmental justice issue,” Stoller pointed out. This past fall quarter, Sprout Up UCSB went to 14 classrooms across different Title I elementary schools in the Santa Barbara area. They’re looking to expand to 4th grade in April.

“We really prioritize fostering environmental stewardship,” Stoller explained. “We want these kids to feel connected to nature, to love it and value it and appreciate it. So that way they’re more inclined to want to protect it.” Building a close relationship with the elementary students over the course of eight weeks is incredibly important to fostering an uplifting community within the classroom as well as establish a strong connection with Sprout Up as a whole.

Each quarter, volunteers are organized into small groups and assigned to an elementary classroom for those eight weeks. Each group has a lead instructor,

Stoller’s favorite lesson is on water conservation. It includes a lesson plan about the topic, reading the picture book We Are Water Protectors, and a hands-on activity where students get to create their own posters advocating for water conservation and sustainability. But other lesson plans bring students outdoors for activities such as plant potting. All the materials for the lesson plans are provided by the Sprout Up organization, allowing for the UCSB student volunteers to focus on engaging the students in the learning.

For Stoller, being a part of Sprout Up and eventually stepping up to become co-chapter director at the start of her second year has been one of the best experiences during her time as a UCSB student.

“I’m learning through the kids, and I’m constantly inspired through them. It’s like my serotonin for the week, it brings me so much joy,” Stoller said. Her time working with the organization has already inspired her to begin writing her own environmental children’s book.

Students looking to get involved with the Santa Barbara Sprout Up chapter go through a simple process. Every quarter, Sprout Up will host dropin interviews where anyone can learn more about Sprout Up but also start the process of becoming a volunteer. Chosen volunteers attend weekly meetings that go over each week’s lesson by role-playing the lesson plan and gathering the necessary materials for the students.

For more information about Sprout Up’s work as a national organization, visit sproutup.org. Information about the Santa Barbara chapter can be found on Instagram through @sproutupucsb.

STEAM Learning Comes to the Airport Via MOXI

Travelers at Santa Barbara Airport Can Explore the New Runway Exhibit by

Travelers at the Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) now have an opportunity to explore the new MOXI Runway Exhibit, a new interactive space created in collaboration with MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation. The open area by Gate 2 and the Mamava nursing pod has been transformed into a colorful corner that features three different hands-on activities. The free exhibit is accessible for any passengers waiting for their flight or just arriving in Santa Barbara. It’s perfect for any younger children eager for something to do while also engaging them in basic science learning and discovery.

With support from the Audacious Foundation, FUSE Connect, and Visit Santa Barbara, the museum and airport have established a partnership that works to expand learning across Santa Barbara through play-based STEAM learning experiences.

The space is inspired both by MOXI’s colorful and hands-on approach to learning and the airport itself. Passengers can try out the Airplane Color Mixing Wheel, inspired by the museum’s own giant color mixing wheel. Natural light from the open window behind the wheel makes the overlapping colors more vibrant. Running along the walls are the Talk Tubes, which allow people to talk to one another from one end of the pipe to the other without having to raise their voice. Finally, the large Tactile Marble Wall by the windows can create a number of unique patterns with the embedded marbles.

Along with the three interactive activities, the installation has a wide view of the airport gates and the runway for viewers to enjoy. n

Tia Trinh

Sprout Up volunteers with students

Kids explore the MOXI Runway exhibit, featuring an Airplane Color Mixing Wheel, Talk Tubes, and a Tactile Marble Wall.

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TABALIPA WINE CO.

Inherits Santa Ynez Valley Legacy

and Michael Greenberg Breathe Living Life into Historic Hampton Vineyard

When Hollywood escapee Paula Tabalipa and footwear magnate Michael Greenberg purchased a 20-acre syrah vineyard on Roblar Avenue in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley seven years ago, the couple didn’t fully realize the legacy that they’d inherited.

They were now stewards of the Hampton Vineyard, which was planted more than two decades before by Dale Hampton, one of the most influential viticulturists in Santa Barbara County history. Originally a table grape grower from Delano, he joined Louis Lucas to plant Santa Maria Valley’s Tepusquet Vineyard in 1969, and then started his own farming company three years later. In the decades that ensued, Hampton played a critical role in the establishment of such iconic properties as Firestone, Zaca Mesa, Fess Parker, and Bien Nacido, all the while mentoring the next generations of grape growers and winemakers.

The Hampton Vineyard was his personal project, and one he had to leave behind when health issues led him to Texas years ago, where he still lives today. Tabalipa originally just planned to sell grapes from the property until she learned more about Hampton.

“Everyone would say such wonderful things about him and tell me their stories,” she explained. “This was my inspiration to make wine.”

The desire to own a farm, however, goes back to her upbringing in Curitiba, Brazil, where she spent many weekends at her maternal grandfather’s cattle ranch in the countryside, riding horses and sheep, milking cows, and gathering beans and vegetables. Though she’d eventually get into bodyboarding and chase the surf (okay, maybe the surfers too) to California in 1999, her uncles, cousins, and now even her father a retired hydroelectric dam engineer are all involved in agriculture to this day.

Her last name comes from that property too, as the indigenous people who’d pass through the ranch took to calling her grandfather “Tabalipa.” According to Paula, that meant “big house” in their language, to which they meant “big heart,” so he eventually changed his name permanently.

Upon reaching California, Tabalipa studied fashion and found work dressing retail windows in San Diego and after a brief six-month stint running pub tours in Berlin in Los Angeles, where she worked at Gucci, Saks, and Tiffany & Co. That led her to Santa Barbara, setting up displays at the Tiffany in La Cumbre Plaza.

She kept coming back this way, staying in a friend’s yurt on Kinevan Road, learning about Chumash culture, and hanging out in Ventura County sweat lodges. Her career blossomed into costume design for TV shows, music videos, short films, and more.

“I shot so many car commercials here,” she said of the

Santa Ynez Valley. It was also where she first went on a trip with her now-husband, who co-founded Skechers with his father. (He was also an early partner in Petros in Los Olivos.)

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Amid her other work, Tabalipa started a production company, with plans to produce a documentary series that brought together chefs and farmers to probe the challenges of farm-totable cuisine. She traveled all around the country interviewing multigenerational farmers, attracting the interest of Amazon and Hulu. But then the streamers wanted to cheapen the concept, and one of her business partners died.

Tabalipa decided to go to chef school at night while doing fashion work during the day in New York City. A taste of being a sous chef for a pop-up in downtown L.A. convinced her to keep cooking as more of a hobby, though she’s integrating recipes and instructional videos into her wine marketing today. Eventually, she just ended all of her various gigs.

“I felt like I was losing my neck,” she explained, tucking her head into her shoulders. “I was just eager to go back to the land and be in a place where it was about community.”

That’s about the time they acquired the Hampton Vineyard as well as a home up the road in Woodstock Ranch where Tabalipa and Greenberg reside. Before fully knowing the impact of Dale Hampton, they renamed the vineyard, and for a meaningful reason: Greenberg’s son died in a tragic accident in Bangkok at age 19, and they’d enjoyed the time they spent together on a fishing boat called Living Life

“When we moved here and decided to build a life together, I thought we should name it Living Life Vineyard,” said Tabalipa. She’s now figuring out how to keep the Hampton part of the name alive concurrently.

It didn’t take long for Tabalipa to become intrigued by the wine industry that surrounded her, and she felt immediately welcome. “I didn’t feel excluded at all when I got into wine,” said Tabalipa, who began taking UC Davis classes online, sometimes for six hours a day. “That’s when the journey started.”

She approached the team at Dragonette Cellars to make

TABALIPA @ GARAGISTE FESTIVAL

Tabalipa Wine Co. is one of 30 small wineries pouring at the 11th annual Garagiste Festival: Southern Exposure grand tasting event in Solvang on Saturday, February 8. Other new brands to the fest, which kicks off on February 7, with a “Rare & Reserve” kickoff party, include BeckersChild, Exprimere, Pars Fortuna, Sapien, and WineSpread Panic Wines. See garagistefestival.co for tickets.

her wine, explaining, “I loved their wines and their philosophy.” But they didn’t just take her on right away, instead testing how serious she was about the project. Winemaker Brandon Sparks-Gillis prescribed books, podcasts, and the WSET training regimen, and she kept coming back, saying. “Give me more. Give me more.”

Convinced of her noble intentions, they produced a small amount of rosé from the vineyard in 2022 under the name Tabalipa Wine Co., and kicked up to commercial speed in 2023 with a rosé and a syrah. (The vast majority of the grapes are still sold to longtime clients like Joey Tensley and Fess Parker as well as a chunk that goes to Constellation.) In 2024, Tabalipa purchased some sauvignon blanc grapes to round out her small portfolio.

She’s intentionally moving slow, and considering a potential tasting room down in Manhattan Beach, where they also own a home. But this business feels right for the long term.

“I became attracted to the wine industry because it’s everything I love: language, history, the land,” she said. “It’s so complex.”

Alongside the many llamas, goats, pigs, and miniature donkeys she’s acquired on the property over the years, she’s intent on caring for these historic vines. “We want to take care of the vineyard,” said Tabalipa. “It’s a legacy of the region.”

See tabalipawineco.com.

Paula Tabalipa

Tabalipa cellar sampling

Mediterranean Meets Montecito at BAR LOU

“That feeling of being up on a hill, next to the ocean,” says Brandon Boudet, seconds after I squeeze into a booth at his new Coast Village Road restaurant Bar Lou, “it reminds me of the South of France.”

Little Dom’s Seafood Squad

Brings South of France Vibes to Coast Village Road

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Not that this cozy, welcoming Montecito bar-bistro sticks to just French food, as that stretch of coastal France sucks up Spanish influences from adjacent Catalonia before spilling east into the Italian Riviera and onto Greece, Turkey, and, well, the whole Mediterranean even a bit beyond.

“It’s a little catch of everything,” explained Boudet, “but with local ingredients.”

He then scuttled off to the kitchen to send out baguette with salty Bordier butter, fried Comté laces with Espelette chili sauce, crunchy zucchini blossoms in an anchovied dip, and a smoked black cod smørrebrød, or Danish toast, topped with dill pollen crème fraîche, potato, and pickled fennel. (Denmark’s Riviera cuisine, I gather.)

With his business partner Warner Ebbink, Boudet, who’s originally from New Orleans, came to Carpinteria to open Little Dom’s Seafood in 2020. He quickly earned the respect of our fishing fleet for his dedication to buying fresh fish from the Santa Barbara Channel, which is not as common for restaurants here as you’d assume. Little

Dom’s followed two decades of the partners tackling the Los Angeles food scene, starting with their takeover of Hollywood’s 101 Coffee Shop in 2000, their resurrection of Rat Pack hotspot Dominick’s in 2004, and the bang-up opening of Little Dom’s in Los Feliz in 2008.

The former two concepts have since closed, but their Los Feliz restaurant remains a neighborhood institution, even as Boudet and Ebbink have shifted their attention north. They’ve both owned homes in Ojai and Carpinteria for more than a decade Ebbink became a fulltime Carp resident in 2015 and are on the verge of launching perhaps their most ambitious project yet: the Condor Bar inside of Hotel El Roblar, a 50-room property in the heart of downtown Ojai expected to open later this year.

Meanwhile, Little Dom’s Seafood is humming along, so the partners weren’t looking to add more to their menu. “We had no intention of opening another restaurant,” said Boudet. But when Oliver’s vegan restaurant closed last spring, they were presented with an offer that was hard to refuse, especially since Coast Village Road is doing such strong and steady business these days. Said Boudet, “This block kills it.”

So, they took over this onetime home of the beloved bar-restaurant Peabody’s, with Boudet’s designer wife, Isabelle Dahlin, and the firm Mahte Design bringing a homey yet hip sense to the spread. The wood paneling,

cheeky dog portraits, and leafy patio, heated by a circular fireplace, exude a comforting warmth that’s reflected in the farm-forward cuisine.

The restaurant is far from vegetarian seafood abounds, and there’s steak au poivre, lardon salad, and chicken confit, among other meaty bites but veggies might be the best-dressed at the Bar Lou ball. (Boudet’s wife leans that way, so he gave them starring roles, but subtly so.) After we extinguished our initial dishes, we were wowed by the texturally tremendous king oyster mushroom skewers with minty zhoug, Urfa biber–spiced carrots topped with their own carrot top pistou, and creamy ayocote beans, enhanced by a delicious confit of chanterelle.

The wines also largely from the southern stretches of France, though with hometown nods to folks like RZN Wines kept coming, from ugni blanc and vermentino to pinot noir from lesser-known regions and lush bottles of top-shelf white Rhônes. We started with craft cocktails, as one should in a place that has “bar” in its name, but I was far more intrigued by the range of by-the-glass options that aren’t so common around these parts.

Our entree was the branzino almondine, its buttery flesh flecked with crunchy nuts, briny capers, and lush brown butter, as satisfying as it sounds. My wife somehow had room for French fries, eventually exclaiming, “Best fries I’ve ever had!”

Dessert was had, but my notes grow squiggly at that point something about avocado chocolate mousse with “crunchy things.” It was good too, which explains why Bar Lou was starting to crowd up at 7 p.m. on a random Tuesday night in December.

This wasn’t what Boudet and Ebbink were planning to do next, but it got the right feels and foods to last awhile.

Bar Lou partners Brandon Boudet (left) and Warner Ebbink

Some of the enticing small plates and vegetable dishes at Bar Lou

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Pascucci to Close After Three Decades

LANNUAL AWARDS Breakfast

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ocal icon Pascucci, which has been a mainstay of the downtown restaurant scene since the early 1990s, is saying goodbye with an open letter to the Santa Barbara community.

“It is with a very heavy heart that we announce that Pascucci Restaurant, a local favorite for 31 years, will close its doors mid-March 2025,” writes owner Laura Knight. “After five years at our current location of 509 State Street, we are losing our lease. We’ve had the honor of serving the Santa Barbara community for decades. We began this adventure in a tiny spot (only seven tables!) in Paseo Nuevo, where we spent our first four-and-a-half years. Next, we moved to a bigger location in Paseo Nuevo where we stayed for 21 years. In the much larger space, we were able to add several more tables and a full bar. When that lease expired five years ago, we moved to 509 State Street. Through all of these changes, we’ve consistently served good food, at a fair price, in a warm and friendly environment. Everything we make is fresh, homemade, and locally sourced, from Shalhoob Meat Company, to Kanaloa seafoods, Santa Barbara Roasting Company, Jordano’s, and others. We are and have always been a local small business supporting other local small businesses.

“We’ve had customers tell us that they came to us on a first date, then they brought their kids in, who are now adults and bringing their own kids in. We’ve hosted countless celebrations, team dinners, girls’ night out, family gatherings, and meals shared by good friends. We will miss all of it and YOU. As a proud sponsor of our beloved Summer Solstice parade and celebration, after 23 years of hosting our annual ‘Dine-Out for Solstice’

fundraiser, we will very much miss this event, and I know our community will too. Please keep supporting our beloved parade! Be sure to come in over the next few weeks and enjoy a final meal with us. Our staff (some of whom have been with us for 20-plus years) looks forward to continuing to serve you through mid-March (we are still working on the exact date with the new landlord). Sincerely, Laura Knight and staff.”

FALA BAR CLOSING IN S.B. PUBLIC MARKET: Fala Bar closes in the Santa Barbara Public Market on Friday, January 31. “This is mainly due to rising costs,” says owner Far Rahimian. “We had an incredible five-plus years serving the best food and getting to know our customers through it all. We would also like to inform everyone that we will be returning to our roots by opening Haas’s Fine Ice Cream, adjacent to Little Alex’s at Five Points. The shop will be back at its original space, where my dad opened in 1982.”

VONS CHICKEN CLOSES, NOW A COFFEE SHOP: Reader Harley let me know that Vons Chicken, which opened at 955 Embarcadero del Mar in Isla Vista in July 2022, has closed. Replacing the Korean eatery is a new outlet for Old Town Coffee & Roasters. The java joint’s flagship location in Old Town Goleta opened at 5877 Hollister Avenue in August 2018. Visit oldtowncoffee.com

BLACK HISTORY MONTH AT SOUL BITES: Santa Barbara Black Culture House celebrates Black History Month this February at Soul Bites Restaurant, 423 State Street, on Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m. They are also presenting a special event in partnership with Chaucer’s Books on Sunday, February 23, at 3 p.m.

ARRIVEDERCI: Pascucci Italian restaurant’s lease was not renewed, forcing the iconic eatery to depart the downtown area.

FREE WILL ASTROLOGY by

Rob Breszny

WEEK OF JANUARY 30

ARIES

(Mar. 21-Apr. 19): In medieval Europe, beekeepers made formal reports to their hives of significant events in the human world, like births, deaths, marriages, and departures. They believed the bees needed to be continually informed so as to ensure robust honey production. The practice was called “telling the bees.” Let’s make this an inspiring story for you in the coming weeks, Aries. I invite you to keep your community fully apprised of what’s happening in your life. Proceed on the assumption that sharing your plans and changes with others will generate harmony and support. Like the beekeepers, you may discover that keeping your community in the loop will strengthen your bonds and sweeten your endeavors.

TAURUS

(Apr. 20-May 20): A regular guy named Jesse Ronnebaum bought an old painting at a yard sale for 50 cents. For the next 10 years, it hung on the wall in his living room. Then he noticed a dim inscription on the painting that suggested maybe it was more valuable than he realized. Consulting an art dealer, he discovered it was an unusual composition that featured the work of seven prominent artists and was worth a lot of money. Ronnebaum said, “Years of struggling, barely making bills, and the whole time there’s $50,000 hanging over my head, literally.” I am predicting metaphorically comparable events unfolding in your life during the coming months, Taurus. Hidden value will no longer be hidden. You will potentize neglected sources of wealth and finally recognize subtle treasures.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20): In Namibia’s arid grasslands, fairy circles periodically emerge. They are highly regular rings of bare land encompassed by vegetation. What causes them? Supernatural entities, as believed by the local people? Sand termites or hydrogen-loving microbes, according to a few scientists? As yet, no definitive explanation has emerged. I love that! I cherish mysteries that thwart attempts at rational explanation. In accordance with astrological omens, Gemini, I invite you to specialize in tantalizing and unsolvable enigmas in the coming weeks. Your soul needs rich doses of provocative riddles, mysterious truths, and fun puzzles. Exult in the liberating declaration, “I don’t know!”

CANCER

(June 21-July 22): Wherever you wander, be alert for signals that remind you of who you used to be. This will stimulate your creative speculation about who you want to evolve into during the next few years. As you ruminate about your history, you will get inspirations about who you want to become. The past will speak vividly, in ways that hint at your best possible future. So welcome clues from people who are no longer alive. Be receptive to old allies and influences that are no longer a central part of your world.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22): “Crown shyness” is a phenomenon seen among some trees like lodgepole pines. In forests, they grow big and strong and tall, yet avoid touching each other at their tops. This creates canopies full of pronounced gaps. What causes this curious phenomenon? First, if branches don’t brush up against each other, harmful insects find it harder to spread from tree to tree. Second, when winds blow, branches are less likely to collide with each other and cause damage. There’s a third benefit: More sunlight penetrates to the forest floor, nourishing animals and other plants. I propose that you adopt crown shyness as a metaphor for your use, Leo. Express your beauty to the max be bold and vivid and radiant but also provide plenty of space for your allies to shine. Be your authentically amazing self, but create boundaries that allow others to be their amazing selves.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Some astrologers assert that you Virgos suffer from an ambition deficit. They authoritatively assert that a fiery aspiration to achieve greatness never burns hot within you. But in the coming months, I will work to

show you a different perspective. Let’s start now: Many of you Virgos are highly skilled at being self-sufficient. But sometimes this natural strength warps into a hesitancy to ask for help and support. And that can diminish your ability to fulfill your ambitions. My goal will be to celebrate and nurture your self-sufficiency even as I coach you to be dynamic about gathering all the assistance you can.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Life is not fair. In the coming days, you will be odd proof of this fact. That’s because you are likely to be the beneficiary of uncommon luck. The only kind of karma that will be operating in your vicinity will be good karma. X-factors and wild cards will be more available to you than usual. Your timing will be impeccable, and your intuition will be extra incisive. You may even be tempted to theorize that life is conspiring to bring you an extra supply of meaningful experiences. Here’s the clincher: If anyone in your sphere is prone to feeling envy because you’re flourishing, your charm will defuse it.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Here are three questions to ruminate on: (1) What resources are you afraid you will run out of or squander? (2) What if your fear of running out or squandering these resources obstructs your ability to understand what you need to know and do so that you won’t run out or squander them? (3) How can you dissolve the fear and feel confident that the necessary resources will keep steadily flowing in, and you will use them well?

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Most stars have at least one companion star, sometimes two. Our sun, which is all alone, is in the minority. Astronomers have found evidence that our home star once had a companion but lost it. Is there any chance of this situation changing in the future? Might our sun eventually link up with a new compatriot? It’s not likely. But in contrast to our sun’s fate, I suspect that 2025 will offer you a significant diminishment in your personal loneliness quotient. If you crave more camaraderie and togetherness, the coming months will be a favorable time to seek them out. Your meditation question: What’s the opposite of loneliness?

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In the coming weeks, your authenticity will be your greatest strength. The more genuine and honest you are, the more life will reward you. Be alert for situations that may seem to demand camouflage when in fact they will ultimately reward your complete transparency. You will be most powerful and attractive as you allow yourself to be fully seen. You can even use your vulnerability to your advantage. Be openly, clearly, unabashedly yourself.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): As I envision your life in the coming weeks, I am moved to compare you to certain birds. First, there will be similarities between you and the many species that can literally perceive Earth’s magnetic fields, seeing them as patterns of shadow and light overlaid on their regular vision. You, too, will have an uncanny multidimensional awareness that helps guide your travels. Secondly, Aquarius, you will be like the migrating songbirds that recalibrate their internal compass every day when the sun sets. In other words, you will make steady efforts to ensure that your magical ways of knowing are grounded in earthy rhythms.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-Mar. 20): In some Polynesian cultures, there is a belief that one’s mistakes, including excessive anger, can cause physical sickness. Hawaiians traditionally have employed a ritual remedy for such ills called ho‘oponopono. It includes acts of atonement, forgiveness, and correction. It may even involve a prayer conference where all the people involved talk about their mutual problems with respect and compassion, seeking solutions and restitution. The coming weeks will be a fantastically favorable time for you to carry out your own version of ho‘oponopono, Pisces.

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Oversees the management, coordination, and performance of multiple FM operational activities and services including maintenance support, Work Service Center call triage and tracking of repair services, campus communications related to infrastructure and safety issues, and procurement services for

Design, Facilities, and Safety Services (DFSS). Oversees the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) program to ensure efficient flow of work orders through the system and supervises the flow of all maintenance work through the system. Manages a variety of data and records to accurately account for labor, materials, tools, equipment and rolling stock. Works closely with a varied clientele ranging from custodial, grounds and trades staff to architects, project managers and design engineers to ensure that work is completed to maximum customer satisfaction. Oversees all aspects of the Facilities Management Storeroom Operations and inventory management of over 5000 skus with an estimated value of $1M worth of materials. Directs and coordinates activities of the Storeroom Operations and Procurement Services with the annual average spend of $7M. Facilitates forecasting and strategic planning for FM. Creates and maintains effective “benchmarks” for production work to include the cost of materials, cost of labor, cost of materials used, and other resources. Develops key indicators related to FM performance, planning and delivery, equipment performance and run‑time. Analyzes FM data and makes recommendations for improvements. Responds to system‑wide requests for information regarding FM’s business matters. Provides oversight, coordination and liaison with university organizations including but not limited to: Equipment Management, Design & Construction Services, Housing, Dining & Auxiliary Services, Business & Financial Services, External and Internal Audit, Office of the President as well as outside service enterprises to resolve any Facilities Management issues or plans for operational improvement that may affect the campus community. Plans, develops and manages an operating budget for the Operations Unit including the forecasting and reporting of future growth and needs. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree. 4‑6 years’ experience in the utilization of maintenance management software applications. Strong skills to facilitate and collaborate with diverse internal and external constituencies on short‑ and long ‑term facilities planning and management. Strong interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication, active listening, critical thinking, persuasiveness, advising and counseling skills. Demonstrated ability to manage, supervise, and direct a professional and skilled‑level staff of highly specialized and technical personnel, including the knowledge and ability to effectively plan, organize, and coordinate work in situations where numerous diverse demands are involved. Knowledge and understanding of modern management principles, practices, methods, procedures, and techniques. Thorough knowledge and ability sufficient to interpret and provide guidance on complex written material and specifications, and knowledge sufficient to make clear and accurate oral and written presentations. Strong analytical, research, and report preparation skills to meet regulatory and budgetary reporting requirements. Strong knowledge of University rules and regulations, processes, protocols, and procedures for budget, accounting, and fund management. Proven experience managing multi‑functional and diverse programs of significant budgetary impact to both the overall campus and department. Advanced expertise in administering a proactive maintenance program utilizing FM software. Strong skills in management, regulatory compliance, and operations planning. Proven successful track record and understanding of work production,

scheduling, and coordination; material and service contracting; client relations; material acquisition, storage and delivery typical to a large, complex facilities maintenance operation. Broad knowledge of building trades, associated language, maintenance materials, and purchasing practices. Advanced knowledge of construction and maintenance repair materials and parts. Strong skill in ensuring assistance to shop personnel and field technicians in identifying and sourcing parts through local vendors. Notes: Maintain a valid CA driver’s license, a clean DMV record and enrollment in the DMV Employer Pull‑Notice Program. Satisfactory criminal history background check. Pay Rate/ Range: $125,000.00 to $140,000.00/ 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. Please visit: 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 # 75086

CAREER EVENTS MANAGER

CAREER SERVICES

Under general supervision of the Associate Director, Employer Engagement, the Career Events Manager coordinates recruiting events including career fairs, career conferences, industry forums, networking events, employer engagement receptions, information sessions, and other events. In collaboration with the Associate Director, the Career Events Coordinator assumes accountability for timelines for events, ensuring that all aspects are covered and results are accomplished in a timely fashion. Works closely with the Associate Director to plan, organize, and implement events with complex logistics involving multiple tasks and priorities in a fast‑paced, diverse environment. Assists the Associate Director in developing, evaluating, and adjusting event budgets to maximize the use of and track the fiscal resources of programs and events. Works closely with the Associate Director to develop and disseminate satisfaction surveys to employers and students. Compiles information for the preparation of departmental reports for the Associate Director. Assists in generating and researching new leads to increase recruitment at UCSB and employer attendance at all events and assists by performing outreach to and helping employers with recruiting needs.

Provides administrative support to the Associate Director and provides backup support for the Career Employment functional area as needed. Works in close collaboration with the Associate Director and Employer Engagement Specialist to execute all events. Reqs: HS Diploma or equivalent experience. Notes: Must work occasional evenings and weekends; Mandated Child Abuse Reporter; Campus Security Authority; satisfactory criminal history background check. Pay Rate/Range: $28.44 ‑ $30.41/hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without

regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https:// policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM‑20. For the University of California’s Anti‑Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/ Anti‑Discrimination. Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job #75704

CLAIMS ASSISTANT

HEALTH AND SAFETY

ENVIRONMENTAL

Serves as the Claims Assistant for Risk Management and Workers’ Compensation Programs. Receives, collects and enters claim information into relevant databases and prepares reports. Serves as employee liaison to the University’s self‑insurance programs and provides administrative assistance. Supports various components of the programs including general and auto liability, auto physical damage, property, employment liability, business travel and workers’ compensation. In a highly confidential environment, works with a diverse clientele, including faculty, staff, students, Third Party Administrators, Office of the President, attorneys and external agencies. Provides administrative support to the department as directed. Reqs: High school diploma or equivalent experience. Ability to work independently as well as with others. Organized and detail‑oriented with ability to handle frequent interruptions. Demonstrates strong organizational skills and attention to accuracy and detail. Ability to establish and maintain job priorities when there are changes in the workload and competing deadlines. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to provide excellent customer service when interacting with administrators, faculty, staff, students and visitors. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Thorough knowledge in administrative procedures and processes including word processing, spreadsheet and database applications. Requires good verbal and written communication skills, active listening, critical thinking, multi‑task and time management skills. Requires interpersonal and work leadership skills to provide guidance to other nonexempt personnel. Notes: Maintain a valid CA driver’s license, a satisfactory DMV record and enrollment in the DMV Employer Pull‑Notice Program.Satisfactory criminal history background check. Budgeted salary range: $32.67 to $34.17/hr. Full salary range $28.44 to $ 40.76/hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https:// policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM‑20. For the University of California’s Anti‑Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/ Anti‑Discrimination. Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job #75615

COOK

CAMPUS DINING

Performs culinary duties such as preparing soups and casseroles, grilling, roasting or barbecuing foods, working a sauté station, and preparing and assembling made‑to‑order entrees serving up to 1,500 meals per shift. Ensures that assigned responsibilities are accomplished and that high standards of food quality, service, sanitation and safety are met at all times. Assists with student training, food production and sanitation. Reqs: High School Diploma. 1‑3 years Culinary experience in a high‑volume culinary environment. 1‑3 years Knowledge of and experience with culinary techniques, including but not inclusive of sautéing, grilling, frying, steaming, preparing sauces and stocks. Or equivalent combination of education and experience. Notes: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work standing for up to 8 hours per day. Satisfactory criminal history background check. Work hours/days may vary. Hiring/ Budgeted Hourly Range: $ 20.12 ‑ $ 22.21/hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy. ucop. edu/doc/4010393/PPSM‑20. For the University of California’s Anti‑Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/ Anti‑Discrimination. Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job #75608

FINANCIAL COORDINATOR

RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS

Provides financial analysis and administrative support for Distribution & Logistical Services. Analyzes issues in relation to UCSB policy, regulations, initiatives, and assists Distribution & Logistical Services Management in determining procedures, methods, and implementation of policy applications that best serve the overall goals of the Furniture’s Services department. Assists with Furniture and Mail Services monthly recharges, file retention, and financial reconciliations. Reqs: At least 3 years of customer service experience. 1‑3 years experience in AP, AR, billing and collections, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Notes: Maintain a valid CA driver’s license, a clean DMV record and enrollment in the DMV Employer Pull‑Notice Program. Satisfactory criminal history background check. Pay Rate/Range: $28.44 to $34.90/hour. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https:// policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM‑20. For the University of California’s Anti‑Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/ Anti‑Discrimination. Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job #75713

FRONT HOUSE PERSONNEL SUPERVISOR

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

LEGALS

ADMINISTER OF ESTATE

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER

ESTATE OF: ELAINE M. RYMILLS No.:

25PR00015

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: ELAINE M. RYMILLS, ELAINE MARGARET RYMILLS

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: LISA STORRIE‑LOMBARDI in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara.

THE PETITION requests that (name): LISA STORRIE‑LOMBARDI be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 03/13/2025 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: SB5 Room: Zoom (see attached) 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 1/9/2025 by Monica Buenrostro, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Colton J. Kerfoot; 112 E. Victoria Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; 805‑966‑1501

Published: Jan 16, 23, 30 2025.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MERRY EILEEN BRIDGES No.: 25PR00005

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

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 3/6/2025 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: SB5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 1100 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Anacapa Division.

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 1/9/2025 by Monica Buenrostro, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Janet M. O’Neill; O’Neill & Woolpert 1014 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401; 805‑543‑7695

Published: Jan 16, 23, 30 2025.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER

ESTATE OF: CARLOS ANGEL MAYA No.: 24PR00706

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 2/27/2025 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: SB5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 1100 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101.

Anacapa Division.

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.

of California, County of Santa Barbara. THE PETITION requests that (name): HARRY E. HAGEN, SANTA BARBARA COUNTY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR 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: 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 1100 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Anacapa Division.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in 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 12/9/2024 by Nicole Barnard, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Mike Munoz, Senior Deputy County Counsel; 105 E. Anapamu Street, #201, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; 805‑568‑2950

Published: Jan 16, 23, 30 2025.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: STANLEY A. MATKOWSKI No.: 25PR00008

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: STANLEY A. MATKOWSKI

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

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

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 12/23/2024 by Rosa Reyes, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Romelia DeDe Soto, Esq. and Dillon Hughes, Esq. SOTO LAW GROUP, APC; 4041 Macarthur Blvd, Suite 200 Newport Beach, CA 92660; 949‑945‑0059

Published: Jan 16, 23, 30 2025.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER

ESTATE OF: RODNEY DRAPER No.: 24PR00683

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: HARRY E. HAGEN, SANTA BARBARA COUNTY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR in the Superior Court

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 3/13/2025 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 1100 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Anacapa Division.

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

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17. Vehicle in a 1967 thought experiment

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7. Co-authors Margret and H.A., for instance

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24. “Ratatouille” setting

27. Noble

28. “Police Academy” head rank

29. Norm’s time to shine?

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37. Workplace antidiscrimination focus

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EMPLOYMENT (CONT.)

IRRIGATION SPECIALIST

RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS

Performs general duties related to the maintenance and operations of the irrigation systems, both manual and automatic, throughout HDAE. Performs other duties in the field of general grounds maintenance such as mowing, weed whipping, hedge clipping and other duties as assigned. Reqs: 1‑3 years Performing a variety of advanced semi‑skilled irrigation duties including installing, repairing, and maintaining manual and automatic irrigation systems and related equipment. Notes: May work shifts other than Monday ‑ Friday 7:00 am ‑ 3:30 pm, to meet the operational needs of the department. Subject to occasional emergency call‑outs and repair work. Maintain a valid CA driver’s license, a satisfactory DMV record and enrollment in the DMV Employer Pull‑Notice Program. Satisfactory criminal history background check. Pay Rate/Range: $24.94 ‑ $29.20/hour. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/ PPSM‑20. For the University of California’s Anti‑Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/ doc/1001004/Anti‑Discrimination. Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job #75630

PHYSICAL THERAPY SUPERVISOR

STUDENT HEALTH

Under the general direction of the Student Health Medical Director, the Physical Therapy Supervisor is responsible for the operation of the Student Health Physical Therapy department which has a staff of 2 physical therapists, a physical therapist specializing in orthotics (independent contractor), 1 physical therapy assistant, a physical therapy aide and an office manager. Duties include but are not limited to: designing the master schedule, managing equipment, ensuring patient satisfaction, managing staff issues and providing direct outpatient care to UCSB students. Reqs: Must have a California Physical Therapist license with specialization in outpatient orthopedic therapy. Bachelor’s Degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/ training. Master’s Degree or Doctorate from an accredited postgraduate program. Experience in orthopedic physical therapy rehabilitation. Experience in pelvic floor and postural restoration. Notes: Mandated reporting requirements of Child Abuse and Adult Dependent Abuse. Student Health requires that clinical staff must successfully complete and pass the background check and credentialing process before the start date. To comply with Santa Barbara County Public Health Department Health Officer Order, this position must provide evidence of annual influenza vaccination, or wear a surgical mask while working in patient care areas during the influenza season. Per California Code of Regulations Title 8, Section 5199 Aerosol Transmissible Disease Standard requires; upon hire and annually thereafter Tuberculosis (TB) screening for all employees. The method of testing is determined by past medical history and any current symptoms. Per Cal/OSHA

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GENERAL SERVICES

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LIVING

Provides analytical and administrative support in the areas of Front Desk operations, staff key administration, annual Move‑in/ Move‑out support for the Residence Halls (approx. 7000 residents), recreation room equipment purchase and maintenance, and facilities management. Oversees the 8 Residence Hall front desks and works closely with building managers and student staff by directing the operational and facilities needs of the eight Front Desks. Coordinates the check‑in process for annual Move‑In/ Move‑out of the eight Residence Halls. Works in collaboration with R&CL Lead staff, Assignment Services, Operations, Parking Services, Conference Services, and Dining, Ucen, etc. Is the R&CL point person for Residence Halls staff and resident keys. Works in collaboration with locksmiths to train staff on key issuance/reconciliation. Coordinates key access as needed for new staff, and troubleshoots keyrelated issues. Coordinates with campus and outside partners on facilities related needs such as building access, staff office and apartment furniture, moving services and recreation equipment. Leads the Front Desk Committee, and coordinates the annual recruitment, hiring and training of Desk Attendants. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training. 1‑3 years college/university administration, or equivalent. 1‑3 years customer service experience. Interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication, active listening, critical thinking, persuasiveness, advising, and counseling to effectively motivate others. Outstanding administrative and organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities. Notes: UCSB Campus Security Authority under Clery Act. Satisfactory criminal history background check. Pay Rate/Range: $30.04 to $38.45/hr. UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University

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Oversees the student serving area crews in performing essential daily setup, breakdown and replenishing duties associated with the front of the house. The Crew Leader assigns daily duties, schedules breaks and acts as a liaison between the crews, the managers, and the kitchen department heads. Reqs: High School or equivalent combination of education and experience. Less than 1 year Experience working in a kitchen. Ability to organize front of the house food set ups; maintain high standards of food quality on display and food safety. Excellent customer service with the ability to train coworkers, with strong communication skills. Notes Satisfactory criminal history background check. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work standing for up to 8 hours per day. Work hours/ days may vary. Hiring/Budgeted Hourly Range: $20.93 ‑ $21.77 / 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 # 75759

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identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information: https://policy. ucop. edu/doc/4010393/PPSM‑20, https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/ Anti‑Discrimination. Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 75537

SR. BAKER

CAMPUS DINING

Serves as a working supervisor performing skilled baking duties and overseeing a kitchen area serving up to 1,500 meals per shift. Ensures that high standards of food quality, service, sanitation and safety are met according to Dining Services, University and Federal guidelines. Trains full time and student bakers in new baking techniques, food and sanitation guidelines. Maintains efficient baking preparation methods. Serves as a backup in the absence of the Principal Baker. Reqs: High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience. Three (3) years of progressively more responsible baking experience in a high‑volume cooking environment. Knowledge and experience with basic and advanced cooking/ baking techniques. Supervisory skills and leadership to coordinate, train, oversee and review the work of others in English. Ability to read and write English for the purpose of preparing food from recipe guidelines and producing reports. Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations. Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations to ensure proper food handling. OR equivalent combination of education and experience. Notes: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work standing for up to 8 hours per day. Satisfactory criminal history background check. Work hours/days may vary. Hiring/ Budgeted Hourly Range: $20.12/ hr. ‑ $ 23.10/hr. Posting hourly range: $20.12/hr. ‑ $24.05/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 # 75782

to 50 pounds and work standing for up to 8 hours per day. Satisfactory criminal history background check Work hours/days may vary. Hiring/ Budgeted Hourly Range: $22.66 ‑ $ 25.03/hr. The posting hourly range: $22.66/hr ‑ $26.01/hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/ PPSM‑20. For the University of California’s Anti‑Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/ doc/1001004/Anti‑Discrimination. Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job #75700

SR. CUSTODIAN

Accessions incoming archival collection materials in all formats, creates and establishes processing plans for collections, processes collections, including those containing audiovisual and born‑digital elements, trains and supervises students in the processing of simple collections or portions of collections, creates indexes, container lists, and finding guides. Using the library content management system and other tools, creates EAD finding guides for publication. Maintains and updates collection records in ArchivesSpace and republishes guides as needed. Collaborates with catalogers on cataloging collections and with metadata and digitization staff on collections being digitized. Works with Curators and Department staff on identifying collections for the SRLF transfer. Contributes to both the processing unit’s and the SRC department’s policies, procedures, and the design of productive workflows. Uses independent judgment and works with minimal supervision. Reqs: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent training and experience. Notes: Schedule may vary. Satisfactory conviction history background check The budgeted hourly range is $29.05 to $34.87/hr. The full hourly range is $29.05 to $42.92/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

SR. CUSTODIAN

CAMPUS DINING

Is primarily responsible for maintaining dining room floors, cleaning of restrooms and offices, periodic cleaning of windows, training, supervision and follow up nightly kitchen clean up, working as a liaison with the maintenance department for minor equipment repair and maintenance (carts, wheels, light bulb replacements, etc.), and overseeing shutdown building clean ups. Supervises part‑time student employees. Reqs: High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience. 6 months of janitorial experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of safety and sanitation regulations regarding proper storing of chemicals in a food environment, proper cleaning of janitorial closet, safe lifting and transporting procedures, and ability to train others in this area. Exhibits organizational skills sufficient to ensure timely completion of tasks. Communication skills sufficient to direct the work of others and interact successfully within a large staff, including part time student employees. Ability to understand, read and write English for the purpose of reading and creating special projects lists. Notes: Ability to lift up

Under the general supervision of the Asst. Residence Hall Manager or Residence Hall Manager, performs duties in accordance with established standards and instruction, for University owned Residence Halls, Apartments and Dining Facilities. May be required to perform other duties as assigned to meet the operational needs of the department. Promotes a customer service environment to residence and clients. Assists with the development and maintenance of a work environment which is conducive to meeting the mission of the organization and supports the EEP. Responsible for completing job duties that demonstrates support for the Operations Team. Initiates communication directly with co‑workers and or supervisor to improve and clarify working relationship, identifying problems and concerns, and seeking resolution to work‑related conflicts. Reqs: Working knowledge and experience in utilizing the following equipment: vacuums, conventional and high‑speed buffers, extractors and related custodial equipment desirable. Will train on all equipment and chemicals used. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others as a team. Must have effective communication skills. Ability to interact as a team member with sensitivity towards a multi‑cultural work environment. Notes: May be required to work other schedules to meet the operational needs of the department.Maintain a valid CA driver’s license, a satisfactory DMV record and enrollment in the DMV Employer Pull‑Notice Program Satisfactory criminal history background check. Pay Rate/Range: $22.66 ‑ $24.51/hr. UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy. ucop. edu/doc/4010393/PPSM‑20. For the University of California’s Anti‑Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop. edu/ doc/1001004/Anti‑Dis crimination Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job #75208

LEGALS (CONT.)

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

1/7/2025 by Monica Buenrostro, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Robert B. Locke; 5290 Overpass Rd. Suite 204 Santa Barbara, CA 93111; 805‑683‑1459 Published: Jan 16, 23, 30 2025.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER

ESTATE OF: WILSON PATRICK

GLEESON No.: 24PR00175

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

GLEESON

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

THE PETITION requests that (name):

PAUL D. GLEESON be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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: 2/27/2025 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: SB 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 1100 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Anacapa Division.

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 1/7/2025 by Nicolete Barnard, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Adrian S. Andrade; 211 East Fesler Street Santa Maria, CA 93454; 805‑928‑3651 Published: Jan 16, 23, 30 2025. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MARY ANN JENKINS No.: 25PR00013

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: MARY ANN JENKINS A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: SCOTT SANDER in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara.

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 3/13/2025 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: SB 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 1100 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Anacapa Division.

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 1/8/2025 by Monica Buenrostro, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Julianna M. Malis; Santa Barbara Estate Planning 14 W. Valerio Street, Suite A Santa Barbara, CA 93101; 805‑946‑1550

Published: Jan 16, 23, 30 2025.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER

ESTATE OF: HARRY D. CARRUBBA No.: 25PR00011

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: HARRY D. CARRUBBA

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

THE PETITION requests that (name): ROBERT CARRUBBA, SR. be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 2/26/2025 AT 8:30 a.m. Dept: SM1 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 312 East Cook Street, Building E Santa Maria, CA 93453. COOK DIVISION.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE‑154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer 1/8/2025 by Blanca Delabra, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Brighton K. Hushing‑Kline; Hushing Law P.O. Box 1980, Atascadero, CA 93423; 805‑466‑6644

Published: Jan 16, 23, 30 2025.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JAY ARTHUR WETHERALL CASE NO. 24PR00718

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will

or estate, or both, of JAY ARTHUR WETHERALL A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Eric Jay Wetherall in the Superior Court of California, County of SANTA BARBARA. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Eric Jay Wetherall be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer theestate 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 on March 13, 2025 at 9:00 AM in Dept. No. SB5 located at 1100 Anacapa St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101. 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.

Attorney for petitioner: YVETTE

VALENCIA ESQ SBN 237055 VALENCIA LAW NOW INC 8141 E 2ND ST STE 625 DOWNEY CA 90241

CN113219 WETHERALL JAN 16,23,30, 2025 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: HELENE MARSH BOAG No.: 25PR00033

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: HELENE MARSH and KENDALL MARSH in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara.

THE PETITION requests that (name): HELENE MARSH and KENDALL MARSH be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 3/20/2025 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 1100 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101.

Anacapa Division.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE‑154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer 11/05/2024 by Monica Buenrostro, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Mary Jane Miller; PO Box 5691, Santa Barbara, CA 93150; 805‑969‑4451

Published: Jan 30. Feb 5, 13 2025.

AMENDED NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DIANE DAVIS No.: 24PR00700

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

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

THE PETITION requests that (name): COURTNEY DESOTO 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: SB 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 1100 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101. ANACAPA DIVISION.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in 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 1/24/2025 by Monica Buenrostro, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Cristi Michelon Vasquez 132

East Figueroa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 993101; 805‑882‑2226

Published: Jan 30. Feb 5, 13 2025. FBN ABANDONMENT

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

The following Fictitious Business Name is being abandoned: GLASS LAKE CONSULTING LLC: 6598 Sand Castle Pl Goleta, CA 93117 The original statement for use of this Fictitious Business Name was filed 11/6/2024 in the County of Santa Barbara. Original File no. FBN 2024‑0002626. The persons or entities abandoning use of this name are as follows: Glass Lake Consulting (same address) The business was conducted by an Limited Liability Company. Registrant commenced to tranact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Oct 24, 2024 Signed by: RICHARD BALLEW/ PRESIDENT Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 12/26/24, FBN 2024‑0003007, E30. 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: Jan 9, 16, 23, 30 2025.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

The following Fictitious Business Name is being abandoned: RINCON EVENTS, EVENTS BY RINCON, RINCON BEACH CLUB, RNCON BEACH CLUB & CATERING, ZOO CATERING SERVICES BY RINCON: 3805 Santa Claus Ln Carpinteria, CA 93013 The original statement for use of this Fictitious Business Name was filed 06/26/2020 in the County of Santa Barbara. Original File no. FBN 2020‑0001590. The persons or entities abandoning use of this name are as follows: Rincon Catering Inc. (same address) The business was conducted by an A Trust. Registrant commenced to tranact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jun 19, 2020 Signed by: MARC BOROWITZ/PRESIDENT Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 1/3/25, FBN 2025‑0000025, E57. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in the Office of the County Clerk, Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). Published: Jan 9, 16, 23, 30 2025.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following Fictitious Business Name is being abandoned: SAFEGUARD ROOFING: 725 E Mason St Santa Barbara, CA 93103 The original statement for use of this Fictitious Business Name was filed 03/5/2024 in the County of Santa Barbara. Original File no. FBN 2024‑0000562. The persons or entities abandoning use of this name are as follows: Gail L Lobdell 1201 Diana Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93103 The business was conducted by an A Trust. Registrant commenced to tranact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Mar 5, 2024 Signed by: GAIL L. LOBDELL/ TRUSTEE OF THE LOBDELL FAMILY TRUST Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 12/23/24, FBN 2024‑0002989, E57. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in the Office of the County Clerk, Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). Published: Jan 9, 16, 23, 30 2025.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

The following Fictitious Business Name is being abandoned: ANGELS LANDING FARM LLC: 2484 Roblar Avenue Los Olivos, CA 93441 The original statement for use of this Fictitious Business Name was filed 04/29/2024 in the County of Santa Barbara. Original File no. FBN 2024‑0001079. The persons or entities abandoning use of this name are as follows: Angels Landing Farm LLC PO Box 639 Los Olivos, CA 93441 The business was conducted by an A Trust. Registrant commenced to tranact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A Signed by: CAREY KENDALL/ MEMBER Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 1/9/25, FBN 2025‑0000081, E30. 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: Jan 16, 23, 30. Feb 5 2025.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

The following Fictitious Business Name is being abandoned: PATRICIA’S HAIR FASHIONS: 1922 De La Vina St Santa Barbara, CA 93101 The original statement for use of this Fictitious Business Name was filed 02/13/2023 in the County of Santa Barbara. Original File no. FBN 2023‑0000391. The persons or entities abandoning use of this name are as follows: Sandra Aguilar 28 N Alisos St Unit A Santa Barbara, CA 93101 The business was conducted by an A Individual. Registrant commenced to tranact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on May 12, 2003 Signed by: SANDRA AGUILAR/INDIVIDUAL Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 1/13/25, FBN 2025‑0000101 E40. 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: Jan 23 30. Feb 5, 13 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: SANTA BARBARA SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLASSES: 2285 Las Positas Road Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Rachel L McDonald 945 Ward Dr Spc 11 Santa Barbara, CA 93111 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: RACHEL L MCDONALD with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 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 E30. FBN Number: 2024‑0003027. Published: Jan 9, 16, 23, 30 2025. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MAD DOGS LUNAR PRODUCTIONS: 64 Rip Curl Place Goleta, CA 93117; Michael D Lampkin PO Box 90757 Goleta, CA 93117 This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Filed by: MICHAEL LAMPKIN with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 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 E49. FBN Number: 2024‑0002968. Published: Jan 16, 23, 30. Feb 5 2025. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FBN2024‑0002938 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SANTA BARBARA SOAP COMPANY, 70 PEPPERWOOD WAY, SOLVANG, CA 93463 County of SANTA BARBARA LUCCA CLIFTON, 3210 GLENGARY RD, SANTA YNEZ, CA 93460 ALBERTO BATTAGLINI, 2716 GRAND AVE, LOS OLIVOS, CA 93441 This business is conducted by a General Partnership The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. S/ LUCCA CLIFTON, This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 12/16/2024. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 1/9, 1/16, 1/23,

LEGALS (CONT.)

filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E49. FBN Number: 2025‑0000031. Published: Jan 9, 16, 23, 30 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MISSION POOL AND SPA SERVICES: 103 Vereda Cordillera Goleta, CA 93117; Conner R Lee (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, 2025. Filed by: CONNER LEE/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 6, 2025. 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: 2025‑0000034. Published: Jan 9, 16, 23, 30 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: RECLAMARE PRODUCTIONS: 1201 Alta Vista Rd 306 Santa Barbara, CA 93113; Jessie M Rand PO Box 134 Santa Barbara, CA 93102 This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Nov 9, 2024. Filed by: JESSIE RAND/ OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 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 E30. FBN Number: 2024‑0002880. Published: Jan 9, 16, 23, 30 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: ORKIN CENTRAL COAST: 2369 A Street Santa Maria, CA 93455; A.E.T. 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 Jul 5, 2012. Filed by: KRISTA MAHAN/ TREASURER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 3, 2025. 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: 2025‑0000027. Published: Jan 9, 16, 23, 30 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: VOICES: 47 Dearborn Place Apt 24 Goleta, CA 93117; Viviana L Marsano (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 28, 2003. Filed by: VIVIANA MARSANO/ OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 2, 2025. 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: 2025‑0000004. Published: Jan 9, 16, 23, 30 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: UNDER OAK PROPERTIES: 5350 Overpass Rd Goleta, CA 93111; Anthony C Kurtz 126 Morada Ln Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Lisanne J Kurtz (same address) This business is conducted by A Married Couple Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jan 1, 2025. Filed by: ANTHONY KURTZ/ PARTNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 3, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E66. FBN Number: 2025‑0000017. Published: Jan 9, 16, 23, 30 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: SHARP TAX: 303 Mesa Lane Santa Barbara, CA 93109; The Sharp Company LLC PO Box 512 Bodega Bay, CA 94923 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, 2025. Filed by: JEREMY SHARP/ OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 2, 2025. 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: 2025‑0000007. Published: Jan 9, 16, 23, 30 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: SOLVANG BOOK COMPANY: 305 North Z Street Lompoc, CA 93436; Edwin P Gregory (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Sep 1, 1995. Filed by: EDWIN P GREGORY with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 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 E30. FBN Number: 2024‑0003033. Published: Jan 9, 16, 23, 30 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: LJ GUTTERS: 2037 Oak Ave Apt B Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Eduard J Caceres Chacon (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 26, 2024. Filed by: EDUARD CACERES CHACON/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 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 E49. FBN Number: 2024‑0003011. Published: Jan 9, 16, 23, 30 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: JORDAN’S ORGANIC GARDENING: 3615 Santa Maria Lane Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Jordan W Brewer (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 2, 2024. Filed by: JORDAN WILLIAM BREWER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 27, 2024. This

NOTICE INVITING RFP:

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: 2024‑0003012. Published: Jan 9, 16, 23, 30 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SANTA BARBARA STONE MASTERS, YOUR HOME MASTERS: 5511 Ek11 St. Suite D Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Master Clean USA (same address) This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Feb 21, 2020. Filed by: GUDALUPE SOLIS/OPERATIONS MANAGER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 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 E30. FBN Number: 2024‑0002961. Published: Jan 9, 16, 23, 30 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: PRECIS SPIRTS: 1503 La Coronilla Dr Santa Barbara, CA 93109; Swebev, Inc. (same address) This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Oct 1, 2024. Filed by: ANDERS RUNDCRANTZ/ CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 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 E57. FBN Number: 2024‑0002908. Published: Jan 9, 16, 23, 30 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

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

DOOR REPAIR: 132 Juana Maria Ave Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Local Garage Door Repair, Inc 8265 W. Sunset Blvd Unit #100 West Hollywood, CA 90046 This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above

Notice is hereby given that the Santa Barbara Unified School District will receive proposals from prequalified firms for Preconstruction and Lease-Leaseback Services for the Dos Pueblos High School CTE Pavilion Repair Project (“Project”).

Contractor’s License Required: B, General Building Contractor.

Submittal Deadline: Proposals must be received by February 21, 2025, by 2:00 p.m. at the office of Santa Barbara Unified School District, 724 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, Attention: Marina Verdian

Anticipated Start of Construction: Spring 2025

Prequalification: All firms submitting a proposal to this RFP must be prequalified with the District pursuant to Public Contract Code section 20111.6 (b)-(m) without exception prior to submitting a proposal. Prequalification documents must be submitted by February 11, 2025. Pursuant to Public Contract Code section 20111.6(j) a list of prequalified general contractors and electrical, mechanical, and plumbing subcontractors will be made available by the District no later than five business days before the proposal opening at the Santa Barbara Unified School District, Planning Dept., 724 Santa Barbara St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Prequalification packages are available through Cybercopy at http://www.cybercopyplanroom.com. Pre-qualification questions must be directed to L.M. Sweaney at Lindasweaney@gmail.com or leave a voice message or text at (805) 705-0034. Prequalification packages must be submitted to L.M. Sweaney & Associates, P. O. Box 3187 Santa Barbara, CA 93130 no later than the date specified herein by US MAIL ONLY

Prevailing Wages: Pursuant to the provisions of Section 1773 and 1773.2 of the Labor Code of the State of California, the District has obtained from the Director of Industrial Relations (“DIR”), the general prevailing rate of per diem wages and the general prevailing rate for holiday and overtime work in the locality in which the work is to be performed for each craft, classification or type of workman needed to execute the contract which is available for review at http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlsr/statistics_research.html. During the Work, the DIR will monitor compliance with prevailing wage rate requirements and enforce the Contractor’s prevailing wage rate obligations, with a copy of the same being on file with the clerk of the District’s governing board. It shall be mandatory upon the contractor to whom the contract is awarded, and upon any subcontractor under him, to pay not less than the said specified rates to all workmen employed by them in the execution of the contract, and to comply with all prevailing wage requirements set forth in the Labor Code.

DIR Registration/Monitoring: Pursuant to the provisions of Section 1771.1 of the Labor Code of the State of California, a contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid or engage in the performance of any contract for this project unless; (1) currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5; or (2) expressly authorized to submit a bid by Section 1771.1 and provided the contractor is registered to perform public work pursuant to section 1725.5 at the time the contract is awarded. This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR. The successful Bidder will be required to post all job-site notices required by DIR regulations and other applicable law.

Project and Submittal Information: The full scope of work for the Project, prequalification information, and the required submittal information is further set forth in the Request for Proposals (the “RFP”) available on the District’s website at www.sbunified.org or via email request to Marina Verdian at mverdian@sbunified.org. As further described in the RFP, the successful proposal will be that which offers the best value to the District, as determined pursuant to the criteria and evaluation process set forth in the RFP. Following its selection of the successful Responder, the District will notify all Responders of its intent to award a contract. If the District is unable to successfully negotiate a LLB Contract with the successful Responder which is satisfactory to the District, or if the selected proposer refuses or fails to execute the tendered contract, the District may award the contract to the proposer with the second highest best value score, if deemed in the best interest of the District. If that proposer then refuses or fails to execute the tendered contract, the Board may award the contract to the proposer with the third highest best value score, and so on.

on N/A. Filed by: DANNY ATAR/CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 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 E30. FBN Number: 2024‑0002984. Published: Jan 9, 16, 23, 30 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: GALASET: 782 Acacia Walk Apt H Goleta, CA 93117; Xiaoling Lin (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 17, 2024. Filed by: XIAOLING LIN with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 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 E66. FBN Number: 2024‑0002963. Published: Jan 9, 16, 23, 30 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: SANTA BARBARA AMATEUR RADIO CLUB: 2707 State Street Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Santa Barbara Wireless Foundation P.O. Box 3907 Santa Barbara, CA 93130 This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Dec 13, 2024. Filed by: DOROTHY OKSNER/ TREASURER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 17, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2024‑0002951. Published: Jan 9, 16, 23, 30 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BEAR TECHNOLOGY GROUP: 2911 Foothill Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93105‑2905; Keith A Carlson (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, 2025. Filed by: KEITH A. CARLSON with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 9, 2025. 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: 2025‑0000087. Published: Jan 16, 23, 30. Feb 5 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT

FILE NO. FBN 2024‑0001831

The following person(s) is doing business as:

JANINE LUCIA FLORALS 4971

CARPINTERIA AVE APT C CARPINTERIA, CA 93013, County of SANT BARBARA.

JANINE YOTHERS, 4971 CARPINTERIA AVE APT C CARPINTERIA, CA 93013

This business is conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on NOT APPLICABLE /s/ JANINE YOTHERS

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 08/07/2024.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/5/25

CNS‑3884164# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. FBN 2024‑0002918

The following person(s) is doing business as:

MCCALL, 910 HUSTON ST. GROVER BEACH, CA 93433, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO.

MESA ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC., 2 CROMWELL IRVINE, CA 92618, CA

This business is conducted by A CORPORATION.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on SEP 16, 2024 /s/ THOMAS HIEBERT, VICE PRESIDENT

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 12/13/2024.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/5/25

CNS‑3884072# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FBN 2024‑0002893

The following person(s) is doing business as: MCCALL & M/M, 910 HUSTON ST. GROVER BEACH, CA 93433, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. MESA ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC., 2 CROMWILL IRVINE, CA 92618, CA

This business is conducted by A CORPORATION.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on SEP 16, 2024 /s/ THOMAS HIEBERT, VICE PRESIDENT

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 12/11/2024.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/5/25

CNS‑3884071# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2024‑0002975

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TOUCH OF HEAVEN MASSAGE 827 STATE ST STE 5, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101 County of SANTA BARBARA

Mailing Address: 827 STATE ST STE 5, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101

FLAMING DRAGON INC, 827 STATE ST STE 5, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101

This business is conducted by a Corporation

The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 12/19/2024. FLAMING DRAGON INC

S/ JUNRU WANG, CEO

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 12/19/2024.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/5/25

CNS‑3883964# SANTA BARBARA

INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT

FILE NO. FBN2024‑0003018

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BMRC, 93 Castilian Dr, Goleta, CA 93117 County of SANTA BARBARA Bharat Markin Research

Corporation, 93 Castilian Dr, Goleta, CA 93117

This business is conducted by a Corporation

The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 12/12/2024. Bharat Markin Research Corporation

S/ Anish Bhattacharjya, CHIEF

EXECUTIVE OFFICER

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 12/30/2024.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/5/25

CNS‑3879256# SANTA BARBARA

INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: M.D.L. PRODUCTIONS: 1221 State Street, Suite 12 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Michael D Lampkin (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 19, 2024. Filed by: MICHAEL LAMPKIN with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 6, 2025. 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 E73. FBN Number: 2025‑0000038. Published: Jan 16, 23, 30. Feb 5 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s)

is/are doing business as: ALEBRIJE TALLERES Y TESOROS: 2915 De La Vina Street Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Claudia M Berumen (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 10, 2024. Filed by: CLAUDIA BERUMEN/ OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 11, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E67. FBN Number: 2024‑0002902. Published: Jan 16, 23, 30. Feb 5 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CHELIA CAB: 45 Dearborn Pl., 38 Goleta, CA 93117; Haroun Arrif (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: HAROUN ARRIF/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 8, 2025. 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: 2025‑0000065. Published: Jan 16, 23, 30. Feb 5 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SUNSWEPT SAILING, SUNSWEPTSAILING. COM, SUNSWEPT YACHT SALES, SUNSWEPTYACHTSALES. COM, SUNSWEPT YACHTS, SUNSWEPTYACHTS.COM, DISCOVERCHANNELISLANDS.COM: 311 Shoreline Drive, Santa Barbara Harbor Marina 2B018 Santa Barbara, CA 93109; Spencer J Macrae 246 Puente Drive Santa Barbara, CA 93110 This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on May 24, 2012. Filed by: SPENCER J. MACRAE/ OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 6, 2025. 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: 2025‑0000037. Published: Jan 16, 23, 30. Feb 5 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: NATIONAL AUTO BODY & PAINT: 879 S Kellogg Ave Goleta, CA 93117; National Auto Body & Paint 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 Jan 5, 1995. Filed by: JOSEPH ANTONUCCI/ OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 7, 2025. 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: 2025‑0000053. Published: Jan 16, 23, 30. Feb 5 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: SOLVANG JELLY FACTORY: 583 Amber Way Solvang, CA 93463; David C Jonsen (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 17, 2024. Filed by: DAVID C. JONSEN/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 17, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number:

LEGALS (CONT.)

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E71. FBN Number: 2025‑0000059. Published: Jan 16, 23, 30. Feb 5 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

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

VILLAGE: 4326 Calle Real Santa Barbara, CA 93110; Nomad Village MHP 101, LLC 500 Giuseppe Court Suite 2 Roseville, CA 95678; KW Nomad Village MHP LLC (same address) This business is conducted by An Unincorporated Assoc. Other Than a Partnership Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Aug 1, 2008. Filed by:

KENNETH WATERHOUSE/MANAGING MEMBER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 7, 2025. 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: 2025‑0000045. Published: Jan 16, 23, 30. Feb 5 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: SANTA BARBARA NEUROPSYCHOLOGY, SBNP: 5276 Hollister Ave, Ste 307 Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Santa Barbara Neuropsychology, Corporation (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 30, 2024. Filed by: MEGAN L. BECKER

WRIGHT/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 1, 2025. 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: 2025‑0000005. Published: Jan 16, 23, 30. Feb 5 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THE RACK: 611 Coronel Place Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Punky Pie LLC (same address)

This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jun 8, 2025. Filed by: MEAGAN SOLOFF/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 13, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E66. FBN Number: 2025‑0000099. Published: Jan 16, 23, 30. Feb 5 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s)

is/are doing business as: TACOS EL GUERO: 1015 Hutash #2 Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Pedro Jacinto Hernandez (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on May 2, 2024. Filed by: PEDRO JACINTO HERNANDEZ/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 9, 2025. 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 E73. FBN Number: 2025‑0000086. Published: Jan 16, 23, 30. Feb 5 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s)

is/are doing business as: MONTECITO

MASSAGE: 1211 Coast Village Rd 1 Santa Barbara, CA 93108; Jeff B Dutcher (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: JEFF DUTCHER/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 7, 2025. 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: 2025‑0000052. Published: Jan 16, 23, 30. Feb 5 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. FBN 2024‑0002934

The following person(s) is doing business as: EXPRESS PIPE & SUPPLY CO., 15850 DALLAS PARKWAY, DALLAS TEXAS 75248, County of DALLAS. REECE SUPPLY, LLC, 15850 DALLAS PARKWAY, DALLAS TEXAS 75248

This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A /s/ DERYL WARD, SECRETARY This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 12/13/2024. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 1/23, 1/30, 2/5, 2/13/25

CNS‑3886569# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SB SHARKS FOOTBALL: 27 W Anapamu Street Suite 447 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Santa Barbara Sharks Football (same address) This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jan 16, 2025. Filed by: LISA VELEZ/ TREASURER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 16, 2025. 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: 2025‑0000137. Published: Jan 23, 30. Feb 5, 13 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SEE INTERNATIONAL: 6500 Hollister Ave., Suite 120 Goleta, CA 93117; Surgical Eye Expeditions International, Inc Goleta, CA 93117 This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Aug 26, 1974. Filed by: RACHEL

TENNANT/CHIEF DEVELOPMENT

OFFICER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 3, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E30. FBN Number: 2024‑0002837. Published: Jan 23, 30. Feb 5, 13 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SYLVA

PARTNERS: 1187 Coast Village Road

Montecito, CA 93108; Alvn Moore (same address) Gun Dukes 597 Freehaven Drive

Montecito, CA 93108 This business is conducted by A Limited Partnership Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jan 1, 1981. Filed by: GUN DUKES with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 16, 2025. 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: 2025‑0000139.

Published: Jan 23, 30. Feb 5, 13 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 3 L’S POOL SERVICE: 211 Village Circle Drive

Lompoc, CA 93436; Leyver Campuzano Vences (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 19, 2024. Filed by: LEYVER CAMPUZANO VENCES/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 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 E30. FBN Number: 2024‑0002991.

Published: Jan 23, 30. Feb 5, 13 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT

FILE NO. FBN2025‑0000049

The following person(s) is (are)

doing business as: GREEN RODENT RESTORATION OF SANTA BARBARA, 827 State St , Suite 21, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 County of SANTA BARBARA GRR SB COUNTY LLC, 827 State St , Suite 21, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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. GRR SB COUNTY LLC S/ SHAY KALMANOVICH,

MANAGER

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 01/07/2025.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 1/23, 1/30, 2/5, 2/13/25

CNS‑3880180#

SANTA BARBARA

INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MILK AND HONEY, MILK & HONEY: 30 W Anapamu Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; The Bitar Group MH, LLC 3343 State Street Santa Barbara, CA 93105 This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jan 12, 2025. Filed by: GEORGES

BITAR/MANAGER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 15, 2025. 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: 2025‑0000135. Published: Jan 23, 30. Feb 5, 13 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. FBN2025‑0000046

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: RAMOS LANDSCAPING GARDENING, 246 W ALAMAR AVE APT 5, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105 County of SANTA BARBARA

ALFREDO RAMOS CRUZ, 246 W ALAMAR AVE APT 5, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105

This business is conducted by an Individual

The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A.

S/ ALFREDO RAMOS CRUZ

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 01/07/2025. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 1/23, 1/30, 2/5, 2/13/25

CNS‑3880778#

SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. FBN 2024‑0003035

The following person(s) is doing business as: REECE USA, 15850 DALLAS PARKWAY, DALLAS, TEXAS 95248, County of DALLAS. REECE, INC., 15850 DALLAS PARKWAY, DALLAS, TEXAS 95248;State of Inc./Org./Reg. TEXAS

This business is conducted by A Corporation.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jun 03, 2024 /s/ DERYL WARD, SECRETARY

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 12/31/2024.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 1/23, 1/30, 2/5, 2/13/25

CNS‑3886795# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: RENGA BROTHERS INTERIORS: 2614 De La Vina Street Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Jessie A Renga (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 7, 2025. Filed by: JESSIE RENGA/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 13, 2025. 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: 2025‑0000095. Published: Jan 23, 30. Feb 5, 13 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. FBN 2024‑0003017

The following person(s) is doing business as: THE BLUESZONE CAFE, 1576 COPENHAGEN DR SOLVANG, CA 93463, County of SANTA

LOCAL BUILDING LAWS - EV REACH CODE

BARBARA. PELONIS SOUND AND ACOUSTICS, INC., 102 N. MILPAS STREET SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103, CA

This business is conducted by A CORPORATION. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on NOT APPLICABLE /s/ CHRIS PELONS, PRESIDENT

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 12/30/2024.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13/25

CNS‑3885945# SANTA BARBARA

INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. FBN2025‑0000047

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CANYON CREEK LANDSCAPE SERVICES, 6806 PHELPS RD APT 217, GOLETA, CA 93117 County of SANTA BARBARA PEDRO LOPEZ‑LOPEZ, 6806 PHELPS RD APT 217, GOLETA, CA 93117

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/ PEDRO LOPEZ‑LOPEZ

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 01/07/2025.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13/25

CNS‑3880780# SANTA BARBARA

INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: ANGELS LANDING FARM: 2482 Roblar Avenue Los Olivos, CA 93441; Carey Kendall PO Box 639 Los Olivos, CA 93441; Alix Kendall (same address) This business is conducted by A Maried Couple. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Filed by: CAREY KENDALL with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 23, 2025. 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: 2025‑0000212. Published: Jan 30. Feb 5, 13, 20 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DALGENES INTERIORS: 3845 State St. Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Wade T Sprowl (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: WADE T SPROWL/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 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 E66. FBN Number: 2024‑0002993. Published: Jan 30. Feb 5, 13, 20 2025.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY COUNCIL

Hybrid Public Hearing – In Person and via Zoom February 4, 2025, at 5:30 P.M.

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

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council will hold a public hearing to conduct the second reading of the following ordinance in accordance with Government Code Section 50022.3:

An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Amending Title 15, Chapter 15.12 (Green Building) of the Goleta Municipal Code Exempting Hospitals from the Electric Vehicle Reach Code and Finding the Amendment to be Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.

The date, time, and location of the City Council public hearing are set forth below. The agenda for the hearing will also be posted on the City website (www.cityofgoleta.org).

PUBLIC HEARING INFORMATION:

HEARING DATE/TIME: Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 5:30 PM

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

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

The proposed ordinance amendment would exempt alterations to hospitals in the Hospital Overlay Zone designated in the Goleta Municipal Code (GMC) from the requirements of the City’s electric vehicle (EV) Reach Code (GMC Chapter 15.12). The Hospital Overlay Zone is the only area within the City where there is an existing hospital.

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

FOR PROJECT INFORMATION: For further information on the project, contact Sustainability Manager Dana Murray at 805-961-7547 or dmurray@cityofgoleta.org or sustainability@cityofgoleta.org. For inquiries in Spanish, please contact Marcos Martinez at (805) 562-5500 or mmartinez@cityofgoleta.org. Staff reports and documents will be posted approximately 72 hours before the hearing on the City’s website at www.cityofgoleta.org

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

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

LEGALS (CONT.)

JASON TIMMONS/PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 17, 2025. 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: 2025‑0000160. Published: Jan 30. Feb 5, 13, 20 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MOBY DICK AND THE OYSTER BAR: 220 Stearns Wharf Santa Barbara CA 93101; West Beach Investors Group (same address) The Stearns Wharf Company (same address) This business is conducted by A Joint Venture Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on May 23, 2024. Filed by: KARL

HUTTERER/PRESIDENT AND CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 21, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E66. FBN Number: 2025‑0000181. Published: Jan 30. Feb 5 13, 20 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: ABC TRADEWORK LLC, CLEAR MAINTENANCE: 525 Garden Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; ABC Tradework 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:

PHILIPPE DE L’ARBRE/DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 13, 2025. 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 E72. FBN Number: 2025‑0000106. Published: Jan 30. Feb 5, 13, 20 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: MASSAGE CLUB SANTA BARBARA, MASSAGE CLUB ACADEMY: 3455 State Street, Suite 4 Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Pei Ling Peng 5514 Armitos Ave 63 Goleta, CA 93117 This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jan 1, 2020. Filed by: PEI LING PENG with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 8, 2025. 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 E73. FBN Number: 2025‑0000072. Published: Jan 30. Feb 5, 13, 20 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

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

GROWTH: 836 Anacapa Street, 1571

Santa Barbara, CA 93102; Samuel L Benon PO Box 1571 Santa Barbara, CA 93102 This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jan 10, 2020. Filed by: SAMUEL L BENON/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 7, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E66. FBN Number: 2025‑0000044. Published: Jan 30. Feb 5, 13, 20 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: PLAZA LIQUOR: 2840 De La Vina St A Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Plaza Liquor SB 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 Sep 1, 2016. Filed by: ZIYAD ABDULHAI/ TREASURE OFFICER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 16, 2025. 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: 2025‑0000152.

Published: Jan 30. Feb 5, 13, 20 2025.

INVITATION FOR BIDS

INVITATION TO BID

Habitat Santa Barbara is soliciting sealed bids for electrical system upgrade located 511 De La Vista Ave Santa Barbara CA 93103. The scope of work consists of but is not limited to: Installation and re‑wiring of entire home to current code. Remove knob and tube wiring. Install updated panel.

Habitat Santa Barbara will receive sealed bids until 2/17/25 at 4pm for the proposed work at 710 E Cota St. at which time and place all bids will be opened on 2/20/25 at 10am at 710 E Cota St.

For bids to be considered responsible contractors must attend a mandatory job walk at 2/10/25 at the job site of 511 De La Vista Ave at 12 pm.

Contract documents, including specifications, may be obtained by visiting 710 E. Cota St., Santa Barbara, during regular office hours.

Bids shall be accompanied by a bid guarantee in the form of a money order, cashiers check, certified check or bank draft payable to the Sponsor, U.S.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLANNING COMMISSION

Hybrid Public Hearing – In Person and via Zoom February 24, 2025, at 6:00 P.M

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

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing to consider a request for a General Plan Amendment (GPA) and Rezone (ORD) to change the Land Use Designation and zoning of 6483, 6485, 6478, 6489 Calle Real known as APN 077-160-055 from Office and Institutional (I-OI) to Business Park (I-BP). The information regarding the date, time, and location of the Planning Commission public hearing is set forth below. The agenda for the hearing will also be posted on the City website (www.cityofgoleta.org).

HEARING DATE/TIME: February 24, 2025, at 6:00 P.M.

PROJECT LOCATION

The property is located at 6483, 6485, 6487, 6489 Calle Real (APN 077-160-055) and is located in the Inland area of the City. The General Plan land use designation and zoning of the property is currently Office and Institutional (I-OI). On October 30, 2024, Steve Fort of Suzanne Elledge Planning and Permitting Services (Agent), submitted a request for a GPA and Rezone on behalf of Los Carneros Investments, LP (property owner).

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

The project is to change the subject property’s General Plan land use and zoning designations. The applicant requests a General Plan Amendment to change the General Plan/Coastal Land Use Plan (GP/CLUP) Land Use Element Figure 21, the Land Use Plan Map, from Office and Institutional (I-OI) to Business Park (I-BP). Also requested is an Ordinance Amendment to change the zoning designation from OI to BP, consistent with the proposed General Plan Amendment. No physical development is proposed and no modifications to the existing building are requested. The request is also to adopt a Notice of Exemption pursuant to 14 California Code of Regulations § 15090 as stated under the Environmental Review Finding heading. The Planning Commission’s action is advisory to the City Council and the City Council will be the City decision maker for the project. Additional notice will be provided regarding the future City Council hearing that has not been scheduled yet.

CORTESE LIST: Further, the site is not listed on any hazardous waste facilities or disposal sites as enumerated under Section 65962.5 of the California Government Code (the “Cortese list”)

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW FINDINGS: The proposed project is categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq.; “CEQA”) and CEQA Guidelines (14 Cal. Code Regs. §§ 15000, et seq.). Specifically, the project is categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15061(b)(3) (No possibility of a significant effect) and 15060(c)(2) (No direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment).

PUBLIC COMMENT: Interested people are encouraged to provide public comments during the public hearing in person or virtually through the Zoom webinar, by following the instructions listed on the Planning Commission meeting agenda. Written comments may be submitted prior to the hearing by emailing the Planning and Environmental Review Department at planningcounter@cityofgoleta.org. Written comments will be distributed to Planning Commission and published on the City’s Meeting and Agenda page.

FOR PROJECT INFORMATION: For further information on the project, contact Christina McGuire, Associate Planner, at (805) 961-7566 or cmcguire@cityofgoleta.org. For inquiries in Spanish, please contact Marcos Martinez at (805) 562-5500 or mmartinez@cityofgoleta.org. Staff reports and documents will be posted approximately 72 hours before the hearing on the City’s website at www.cityofgoleta.org

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

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

Publish Date: Santa Barbara Independent, January 30, 2025

Government bonds, or a satisfactory bid bond executed by the bidder and acceptable sureties in an amount equal to five (5%) of the bid. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after bid opening.

All bidders will be required to certify that they are not on the federal Consolidated List of Debarred, Suspended and Negligible Contractors. All bidders are required to be Public Works Contractors registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations. The contract documents required to accompany all bids (Certifications, bid bond, form of bid, etc.) shall be in an envelope which shall be clearly labeled with the words “Contract Bid Documents” and show the project identifications, name of bidder, name of project and date and time of opening.

Contracts awarded under these contract documents in excess of $150,000 shall be required to post a performance bond or equivalent security and a Payment bond for contracts over $25,000. The successful bidder will be required to furnish evidence of Worker’s Compensation and Liability Insurance in the favor and amount as required by these contract documents.

The successful bidder will be required to comply with all nondiscrimination laws and regulations pursuant to the provisions of these contract documents.

Habitat Santa Barbara reserves the right to postpone, accept or reject any or all bids as Habitat Santa Barbara deems in its own best interest, subject to the terms and provisions of the contract documents.

For any additional information please contact Steven Moliterno at repairs@ sbhabitat.org. Published: Jan 23, 30 2025

INVITATION TO BID

Habitat Santa Barbara is soliciting sealed bids for Roof Repair located 970 Medio St Santa Barbara CA 93103. The scope of work consists of but is not limited to: roof replacement – like‑ for‑like.

Habitat Santa Barbara will receive sealed bids until 2/17/25 at 4pm for the proposed work at 710 E Cota St. at which time and place all bids will be opened on 2/20/25 at 10am at 710 E Cota. For bids to be considered responsible contractors must attend a mandatory job walk at 2/10/25 at the job site of 970 Medio St at 2pm.

Contract documents, including specifications, may be obtained by visiting 710 E. Cota St., Santa Barbara, during regular office hours.

Bids shall be accompanied by a bid guarantee in the form of a money order, cashiers check, certified check or bank draft payable to the Sponsor, U.S. Government bonds, or a satisfactory bid bond executed by the bidder and acceptable sureties in an amount equal to five (5%) of the bid. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after bid opening.

The successful bidder will be required to comply with all nondiscrimination laws and regulations pursuant to the

provisions of these contract documents.

For any additional information please contact Steven Moliterno at repairs@ sbhabitat.org. Published: Jan 23, 30 2025.

INVITATION TO BID

Habitat Santa Barbara is soliciting sealed bids for Roof Repair located 1416 Portesuello Ave Santa Barbara CA 93105. The scope of work consists of but is not limited to: roof replacement –like‑for‑like.

Habitat Santa Barbara will receive sealed bids until 2/17/25 at 4pm for the proposed work at 710 E Cota St. at which time and place all bids will be opened on 2/20/25 at 10 am at 710 E Cota St. For bids to be considered responsible contractors must attend a mandatory job walk at 2/10/25 at the job site of 1416 Portesuello Ave Santa Barbara CA 93105 at 10am.

Contract documents, including specifications, may be obtained by visiting 710 E. Cota St., Santa Barbara, during regular office hours.

The successful bidder will be required to comply with all nondiscrimination laws and regulations pursuant to the provisions of these contract documents.

For any additional information please contact Steven Moliterno at repairs@ sbhabitat.org. Published: Jan 23, 30 2025.

INVITATION TO BID

Habitat Santa Barbara is soliciting sealed bids for Window/ Glass Door Replacements located 2643 State St Spc 11 Santa Barbara CA 93105. The scope of work consists of but is not limited to: Replacement of window for primary bedroom, sliding window from bedroom to back patio, and bathroom window.

Habitat Santa Barbara will receive sealed bids until 2/17/25 at 4pm for the proposed work at 710 E Cota St. at which time and place all bids will be opened on 2/20/25 at 10am at 710 E Cota St. For bids to be considered responsible contractors must attend a mandatory job walk at 2/10/25 at the job site of 2643 State St Spc 11 at 3:30pm.

Contract documents, including

specifications, may be obtained by visiting 710 E. Cota St., Santa Barbara, during regular office hours.

The successful bidder will be required to comply with all nondiscrimination laws and regulations pursuant to the provisions of these contract documents.

For any additional information please contact Steven Moliterno at repairs@ sbhabitat.org. Published: Jan 23, 30 2025.

NAME CHANGE IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: BELLA ROSE PADILLA LIBBY CASE NUMBER: 24CV06421 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: PETITIONER: BELLA ROSE PADILLA LIBBY 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: BELLA ROSE PADILLA LIBBY PROPOSED NAME: BELLA ROSE PADILLA‑GUERRERO 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 NOVEMBER 25, 2024, JUDGE Colleen k. Sterne of the Superior Court. Published Jan 9, 16, 23, 30 2025. IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: EDGAR EDUARDO RODRIGUEZ VALENZUELA CASE NUMBER: 24CV06645 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: PETITIONER:

LEGALS (CONT.)

has been filed by the above named Petitioner(s) in Santa Barbara Superior Court for decree changing name (s) as follows:

PRESENT NAME: EDGAR EDUARDO

RODRIGUEZ VALENZUELA

PROPOSED NAME: EDGAR EDUARDO

RODRIGUEZ

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 February 24, 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 12, 2024, JUDGE Colleen k. Sterne of the Superior Court. Published Jan 9, 16, 23, 30 2025.

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: MAMMAD NAVAB CASE NUMBER: 24CV07159

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

PETITIONER: MAMMAD NAVAB 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: MAMMAD NAVAB

PROPOSED NAME: MOHAMAD NAVAB

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 February 28, 2025, 10:00 am, DEPT: 4, SANTA BARBARA SUPERIOR COURT COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA 1100 Anacapa Street., P.O BOX 21107 Santa Barbara, CA 93121‑1107, ANACAPA DIVISION

Dated JANUARY 7, 2025, JUDGE Donna D. Geck of the Superior Court. Published Jan 16, 23, 30. Feb 5 2025.

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION

TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: ARLIN HUBERT HAMM JR. CASE NUMBER: 24CV07023

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

PETITIONER: ARLIN HUBERT HAMM

JR. 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: ARLIN HUBERT HAMM JR.

PROPOSED NAME: ALLEN MICHAEL

HAMM

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 February 26, 2025, 10:00 am, DEPT: 3, SANTA BARBARA SUPERIOR COURT COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA 1100 Anacapa

PROPOSED NAME: KURT DURAN

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 30, 2024, JUDGE Thomas P. Anderle of the Superior Court. Published Jan 16, 23, 30. Feb 5 2025. IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: MARIT TER MATE‑MARTINSEN AND ERIC MARTINSEN

CASE NUMBER: 24CV07081 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: PETITIONER: MARIT TER

MATE‑MARTINSEN AND ERIC

MARTINSEN 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: LOUISA SAGE

MARTINSEN

PROPOSED NAME: LUANA SAGE

MARTINSEN

COURTHOUSE 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 JANUARY 6, 2025, JUDGE Colleen K. Sterne of the Superior Court. Published Jan 16, 23, 30. Feb 5 2025.

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CYRUS JAYDE ALEXANDER CASE NUMBER: 24CV07155 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

PETITIONER: CYRUS JAYDE

ALEXANDER 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: CYRUS JAYDE ALEXANDER PROPOSED NAME: CyrusJayde Alexander 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 February 28, 2025, 10:00 am, DEPT: 4, SANTA BARBARA SUPERIOR COURT COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA 1100 Anacapa Street., P.O BOX 21107 Santa Barbara, CA 93121‑1107, ANACAPA DIVISION

Dated JANUARY 7, 2025, JUDGE Donna D. Geck of the Superior Court. Published Jan 16, 23, 30. Feb 5 2025.

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION

TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: KURT DURAN YALCIN CASE NUMBER: 25CV00014

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: PETITIONER: KURT DURAN YALCIN 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: KURT DURAN YALCIN

YALCIN LUCOVSKY

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 March 12, 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

Dated JANUARY 16, 2025, JUDGE

Thomas P. Anderle of the Superior Court. Published Jan 23, 30. Feb 5, 13 2025. IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: HANNAH ROSE MANGOLD CASE NUMBER: 24CV06773

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

PETITIONER: HANNAH ROSE

MANGOLD 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: HANNAH ROSE

MANGOLD

PROPOSED NAME: HANNAH ROSE

ROBERTOVNA MANGOLD

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 February 19, 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, SUPREME

COURT of CALIFORNIA COUNTY of SANTA BARBARA 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 JANUARY 8, 2025, JUDGE Thomas P. Anderle of the Superior Court. Published Jan 23, 30. Feb 5, 13 2025.

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: NEIL NARANG, SAMANTHA NARANG

CASE NUMBER: 25CV00133

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

PETITIONER: NEIL NARANG, SAMANTHA NARANG 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: DEV NARANG

PROPOSED NAME: DEVEN NARANG

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 March 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 JANUARY 24, 2025, JUDGE Colleen k. Sterne of the Superior Court. Published Jan 30. Feb 5, 13, 20 2025. IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: JOSE ALBERTO GAMEZ

CASE NUMBER: 25CV00217

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

PETITIONER: JOSE ALBERTO GAMEZ

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: JOSE ALBERTO GAMEZ

PROPOSED NAME: JOSE ALBERTO GAMEZ PINEDA

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 March 19, 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 JANUARY 24, 2024, JUDGE

Thomas P. Anderle of the Superior Court. Published Jan 30. Feb 5, 13, 20 2025. IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: ABBI NICOLE GREGORY

CASE NUMBER: 25CV00216

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: PETITIONER: ABBI NICOLE GREGORY

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: ABBI NICOLE GREGORY

PROPOSED NAME: ABBI NICOLE GAMEZ PINEDA

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 March 19, 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 JANUARY 24, 2025, JUDGE

Thomas P. Anderle of the Superior Court.

Published Jan 30. Feb 5, 13, 20 2025.

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: ABHIMANNU STORM

SARKAR‑FRANDSEN and DAKOTA

GRACE RIEB

CASE NUMBER: 25CV00015

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

PETITIONER: ABHIMANNU STORM

SARKAR‑FRANDSEN and DAKOTA GRACE RIEB 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: ABHIMANNU STORM

SARKAR‑FRANDSEN

PROPOSED NAME: ABHI MANNU

STORM

PRESENT NAME: DAKOTA GRACE RIEB

PROPOSED NAME: DAKOTA GRACE

STORM

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 March 14, 2025, 10:00 am, DEPT: 4, SANTA BARBARA SUPERIOR COURT COUNTY

OF SANTA BARBARA 1100 Anacapa Street., P.O BOX 21107 Santa Barbara, CA 93121‑1107, ANACAPA DIVISION

Dated JANUARY 17, 2025, JUDGE Donna D. Geck. of the Superior Court. Published Jan 30. Feb 5, 13, 20 2025. IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: BELLA ROSE PADILLA LIBBY CASE NUMBER: 24CV06421 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: PETITIONER: BELLA ROSE PADILLA LIBBY 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: BELLA ROSE PADILLA LIBBY

PROPOSED NAME: BELLA ROSE PADILLA‑GUERRERO 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 February 24, 2025, 10:00 am, DEPT: 5, SANTA BARBARA SUPERIOR COURT COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA 1100 Anacapa

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Design Review Board

Hybrid Public Hearing – In Person and via Zoom Goleta City Hall – Council Chambers 130 Cremona Drive, Suite B Goleta, CA 93117 Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 3:00 P.M.

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

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

For Preliminary Review:

Calle Real Shopping Center Improvements & California Environmental Quality Act

Primary address 5660 Calle Real, APN 069-110-093

Additional: 5820, 5748, 5700, 5652, 5733, 5697, 5785, 5677, and 5687 Calle Real APNs 069-110-084, -085, -094, -090, -095, -070, -067, -059, -058

Case No.22-0003-DRB

For Conceptual/Preliminary/Final Review:

Community West Bank Signage & California Environmental Quality Act

429 Pine Avenue (APN 071-130-048)

Case No. 24-0039-DRB

Community West Bank Signage & California Environmental Quality Act

5827 Hollister Avenue (APN 071-114-002)

Case No. 24-0040-DRB

Toyota DPAM Service Department improvements & California Environmental Quality Act

5611 Hollister Avenue (APN 071-140-083)

Case No. 24-0036-DRB

Honda DPAM Service Department improvements & California Environmental Quality Act

475 Kellogg Avenue (APN 071-140-085)

Case No. 24-0014-DRB

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

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

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

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

Publish: Santa Barbara Independent 1/30/25

LEGALS (CONT.)

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 25, 2024, JUDGE Colleen k. Sterne of the Superior Court. Published Jan 30. Feb 5, 13, 20 2025.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

GOLETA WATER DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING INCREASING DIRECTOR COMPENSATION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at 5:30

pm on February 11, 2025 the Board of Directors of the Goleta Water District (GWD) will conduct a public hearing pursuant to Government Code Section 6066 and Water Code section 20203 to consider adoption of an Ordinance increasing Director compensation. The meeting will be held at 4699 Hollister Ave., Goleta, CA 93110.

STATEMENT OF DAMAGES

STATEMENT OF DAMAGES (Personal Injury or Wrongful Death)

PLAINTIFF: ERIN COULTER, Case number: 24CV04574. DEFENDANT: KIMBERLY WEIXEL, ET AL.

To: Defendant: KIMBERLY WEIXEL

Plaintiff: ERIN COULTER, seeks damages in the above‑entitled action, as follows:

1.General Damages c. Loss of consortium $100,000.00 Date: January 17, 2025. Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara 1100 Anacapa St. Santa Barbara, CA 9321‑1107 Anacapa Division. Published January 30. Feb 5, 13, 20 2025.

STATEMENT OF DAMAGES

(Personal Injury or Wrongful Death)

To: Defendant: KIMBERLY WEIXEL

Plaintiff: ERIN COULTER, seeks damages in the above‑entitled action, as follows:

1.General Damages a. Pain, suffering and inconvenience

$1,000,000,00 b. Emotional distress $250,000.00

2. Special damages a. Medical expences $142,595.00 b. Future medical expenses (present value)

$1,325,472.00 c. Loss of earnings (to date) $9,252.00 d. Loss of future earning capacity (present value) T.B.D. Date: January 17, 2025. Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara 1100 Anacapa St. Santa Barbara, CA 9321‑1107 Anacapa Division.

Published January 30. Feb 5, 13, 20 2025.

SUMMONS

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA 1/2/2025, Darrell E. Parker, Executive Officer, BY Teddy Napoli, Deputy Clerk.

SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA ANACAPA DIVISION

Case No. 24EPO0412 SUMMONS

NOTICE TO NICCOLA JOSHUA CAMACHO:

The Santa Barbara Police Department is asking for a Gun Violence Restraining Order against you. You are hereby summoned to appear before me at the Superior Court of California in and for the County of Santa Barbara, Figueroa Division, 118 E. Figueroa Street, Santa Barbara, California, Department 9 on March 25, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. to answer the request by the Santa Barbara Police Department in this case. If you do not go to your court date, the Court can grant a Gun. Violence Restraining Order preventing you from having guns and ammunition for up to five years. If you do not go to your court

PLAINTIFF: ERIN COULTER, Case number: 24CV04574. DEFENDANT: KIMBERLY WEIXEL, ET AL.

date, the Court could grant everything that the Santa Barbara Police Department asked the Court to order. Dated 1/2/2025

HONORABLE ELIZABETH DIAZ

COMMISSIONER

SANTA BARBARA SUPERIOR COURT Published Jan 23, 30. Feb 5 13 2025.

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL)

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT:

(AVISO AL DEMANDADO): ADAN MEDINA VILLEGAS, AKA ADAN PENA GALLARDO, DOES 1 TO 10

INCLUSIVE, YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE) DOWN TO EARTH LANDSCAPES, INC., 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.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

1. Notice is hereby given that the governing board (“Board”) of the Goleta Union School District (“District”) will receive sealed bids for Multi-Prime Contractors for the following Roofing and Mechanical Equipment Replacement Projects (“Project” or “Contract”):

• Bid No. 2025-400, El Rancho Elementary School

• Bid No. 2025-500, La Patera and Hollister Elementary Schools

2. The Projects consist of: pavement repair, striping, signage, and minor hardscape renovations.

3. To bid on this Project, the Bidders are required to possess one or more of the following State of California contractors’ license(s): General Engineering A, Earthwork and Paving C-12 and be registered as a public works contractor with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to the Labor Code.

4. Contract Documents will be available on or after January 28th, 2025, for review, print and download from Building Connected.

5. Sealed bids on the form provided by the District will be received at the District Facilities Office, 401 North Fairview Avenue, Goleta, CA 93117 on Tuesday March 4, 2025 at the following times the bids will be opened and publicly read aloud:

• El Rancho E.S. – 1:00pm

• La Patera and Hollister E.S. – 2:30pm

6. A bid bond by an admitted surety insurer on the form provided by the District a cashier’s check or a certified check, drawn to the order of the Goleta Union School District, in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total bid price, shall accompany the Bid Form and Proposal, as a guarantee that the Bidder will, within seven (7) calendar days after the date of the Notice of Award, enter into a contract with the District for the performance of the services as stipulated in the bid.

7. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit will be held on January 30th, 2025 and February 4th, 2025 at the following times and locations:

• 2025-400 El Rancho E.S. - 9:00 AM at 7421 Mirano Dr, Goleta, CA 93117

• 2025-500 La Patera E.S. - 10:15 AM at 555 N La Patera Ln, Goleta, CA 93117

• 2025-500 Hollister E.S. - 11:15 AM at 4950 Anita Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93111

8 The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a 100% Performance Bond and a 100% Payment Bond if it is awarded the Contract for the Work.

9. Inquiries shall be sent to jmark@kitchell.com.

free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Website (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self‑Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. !Aviso! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decider en su contra sin eschucar su version. Lea la informacion a continuacion.

Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en el formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesion de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.

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

CASE NO: (NUMERO DEL CASO): 25CV00238

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): Charles M. Oxton; SBN 054267 1220 State Street, 2nd Floor, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Tel (805) 963‑2011 DATE (Fecha): 1/13/2025.

Clerk, by (Secretario) /s/ Naylea Calderon, Deputy (Adjunto)

Published Jan 30. Feb 5, 13, 20 2025. FIRST AMENDED SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL)

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Kimberly Weixel, Steven Weixel and DOES, YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE) Erin Coulter, Brett

Coulter

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.

CASE NO: (NUMERO DEL CASO): 24CV04574

DATE (Fecha): 8/27/2024. Clerk, by (Secretario) /s/ Narzralli Baksh, Deputy (Adjunto)

Published Jan 30. Feb 5, 13, 20 2025.

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA SANTA BARBARA CEMETERY ASSOCIATION, a California Non‑Profit Corporation, Plaintiff, VS. CITY OF SANTA BARBARA, a municipal corporation; THE MONTECITO LAND COMPANY, a Dissolved Corporation; ALL PERSONS UNKNOWN, CLAIMING ANY LEGAL OR EQUITABLE RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT ADVERSE TO PLAINTIFF’S TITLE, OR ANY CLOUD UPON PLAINTIFF’S TITLE THERETO; and DOES 1‑10, inclusive, Defendants. Case No.: 24CV05052 COMPLAINT FOR REFORMATION OF DEED INTRODUCTION 1. This Complaint seeks to reform a deed recorded in 1912 (“the 1912 Deed”) by which the Montecito Land Company conveyed a triangular‑shaped parcel (“Triangle Parcel”) on Channel Drive to the City of Santa Barbara for “the purposes of maintaining thereon a public fountain and public park . . . and for no other purposes . . ..” The Triangle Parcel was never developed with a public fountain or a public park. Instead, the aforesaid public fountain (“Fountain”) was constructed on another parcel approximately 200 feet to the west of the Triangle Parcel. The area on which the Fountain is actually located is a portion of a parcel of real property currently owned by Plaintiff, located at the intersection of Cabrillo Drive and Channel Drive. The 1912 Deed was clearly a mutual mistake of both parties. There is no historical evidence that anyone intended on constructing two public fountains in the vicinity. The Triangle Parcel remains now, as it has for more than one hundred years, a vacant, un‑developed parcel which serves no public or private purpose. The 1912 Deed must therefore be reformed to refer to the property on which the Fountain actually was constructed. PARTIES 2. Plaintiff SANTA BARBARA CEMETERY ASSOCIATION (“Plaintiff’) is a 13 California non‑profit corporation, duly authorized and entitled to operate a cemetery, commonly 14 known as the Santa Barbara Cemetery (“the Cemetery”). The Cemetery is located across Channel 15 Drive from the Triangle Parcel, at 901 Channel Drive, Santa Barbara CA 93108. 3. Defendant CITY OF SANTA BARBARA (“City”) is a municipal corporation. 4. Defendant THE MONTECITO LAND COMPANY (“MLC”) was a California 18 corporation, now dissolved. On information and belief, Plaintiff alleges that MLC was formed as 19 a corporation on March 11, 1887 (a true and correct copy of a certified copy of the Articles of 20 Incorporation for MLC is attached hereto as Exhibit A). Further, on information and belief, 21 Plaintiff alleges that MLC was dissolved as a corporation on July 28, 1919. A true and correct 22 copy of a certified copy of the Decree of Dissolution of Corporation for MLC is attached hereto 23 as Exhibit B. 5. The Defendants named herein as “ ALL PERSONS UNKNOWN, CLAIMING 25 ANY LEGAL OR EQUITABLE RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE 26 PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT ADVERSE TO PLAINTIFF’S TITLE, OR 27 ANY CLOUD UPON PLAINTIFF’S TITLE THERETO” (the “Unknown Defendants;” 28 collectively with other named Defendants, the “Defendants”) are unknown to Plaintiff. Plaintiff 1 is informed and believes, and on that basis alleges, that the Unknown Defendants, and each of 2 them, claim some right, title, estate, lien or interest in the real property and real property interests 3 that are adverse to Plaintiff’s property interests at issue in this action.

6. Plaintiff is unaware of the true names and capacities of Defendants identified as 5 Does 1‑10. Plaintiff is informed and believes, and on that basis alleges, that Defendants Does 1‑6 10, inclusive, are individuals, entities or agencies who are responsible in some manner for the 7 events described in this Complaint. When the true identities and capacities of these Defendants g have been determined, Plaintiff will, with leave of Court if necessary, amend this Complaint

to 9 insert such identities and capacities. BACKGROUND FACTS 7. On information and belief from official records of the California Secretary of 12 State, Plaintiff alleges that the MLC was formed as a corporation on March 11, 1887 (See Exhibit A). Plaintiff is further informed and believes and thereon alleges, based on official City records, 14 that in October, 1910, Dr. C.C. Parks of Montecito announced his intention “to donate to the city 15 a beautiful stone drinking fountain for man and beast. . . The fountain is to be located in the 16 center of the intersection of the Coast Highway and Hot Springs Avenue, near the cemetery. . . . 17 The park department will have charge of it and will park the roadway immediately surrounding 18 the fountain planting great palms and flowers.” City Park Commission records include a 19 September 3, 1912 entry which states that “[Will of money paid out by the Board for the work 20 done around the Park Fountain, near Cemetery was made, amounting to $398.15,” including 21 laborers’ services and $151 due to Santa Barbara Paving. Also according to official City records, 22 during that time the present Channel Drive was called “Coast Highway” in the vicinity, and Hot 23 Springs Road extended southerly of its present terminus north of the 101 freeway, down to the 24 Coast Highway. See Exhibit C, a true and correct copy of official City records which confirms 25 these details. 8. In November 1912, after completion of the Fountain, the MLC conveyed the Triangle Parcel to the City. The 1912 deed states as follows: This conveyance is made on the express condition that the land hereby conveyed shall be used for the purposes of maintaining thereon a public fountain and VERIFIED COMPLAINT FOR REFORMATION OF DEED public park as aforesaid and for no other purposes and in case this express condition be broken that said land shall revert to the grantor herein its successors or assigns and that the grantee is successors and assigns shall in such case forfeit and lose all right and title to the land hereby conveyed. (A true and correct copy of the 1912 Deed is attached hereto as Exhibit D). 9. The Fountain was not located on the property which was described in the 1912 Deed. Instead, the Fountain had already been constructed on privately‑owned real property located approximately 200 feet to the west of the Triangle Parcel, at the current intersection of Cabrillo Boulevard and Channel Drive. The Fountain is located on real property owned by Plaintiff, APN 17‑393‑02. A diagram which depicts the location of the Triangle Parcel in relation to the parcel on which the Fountain is located is attached hereto as Exhibit E 10. Again on information and belief, and based upon official City records, Plaintiff alleges that City representatives were aware of the fact that the Fountain was not actually built on the Triangle Parcel. Official City records reflect that on May 9, 1913, after the Fountain had been constructed and after the Triangle Parcel was conveyed to the City, minutes of the City Park Commission state as follows: The matter of the point of land at the Park Fountain on east boulevard recently bought by Mr. Knapp and his associates was reported on by the President. He having interviewed Mr. Knapp who will consult with the others interested and report to the President on what terms the City would have control of the improvement and beautifying this point of land. See EXHIBIT C, PG. 21. 11. The same City records also reflect that two years later, “the matter of an exchange of land between the City and Mr. Knapp was discussed, but no action was taken.” See EXHIBIT C, PG. 21. 12. When the Triangle Parcel was conveyed to the City, it was located immediately to the south of the then‑existing Hot Springs Road. Plaintiff alleges on information and belief that in 1962, that portion of Hot Springs Road was vacated by the City. The Triangle Parcel thereby became a remnant parcel, of no use to anyone other than by being joined with the adjoining parcel, now known as APN 17‑393‑02. The Triangle Parcel, now known as APN 17‑383‑03,

LEGALS (CONT.)

17‑393‑02 and is an impediment to the orderly development of APN 17‑393‑02.

13. In January 1982, the City adopted its Resolution No. 82‑004 which established that the Fountain and associated water trough was designated as a city landmark. A true and correct copy of Resolution No. 82‑004 is attached hereto as EXHIBIT F.

JURISDICTION AND VENUE 14. Plaintiff re‑alleges and incorporates by reference Paragraphs 1 through 12, inclusive, of this Complaint, as if fully set forth below.

15. Venue is proper in this Court because the Triangle Parcel and real property on which the Fountain are located in Santa Barbara County. FIRST CAUSE OF ACTION (Reformation of 1912 Deed)

16. Plaintiff re‑alleges and incorporates by reference Paragraphs 1 through 14, inclusive, of this Complaint, as if fully set forth below. 17. The 1912 Deed fails to reflect the true intent of the parties in that it conveys the wrong parcel of land to the City for the maintenance of the previously‑constructed Fountain. To reflect the true intent of the parties, the City should have been conveyed the real property on which the Fountain was actually located at that time. 18. The above‑described failure of the 1912 Deed to reflect the true intent of the parties resulted from a mutual mistake on the part of the MLC and the City, in that the parties mistakenly believed that the legal description of the real property conveyed included the land upon which the Fountain was actually located, which it did not.

19. After the Triangle Parcel was mistakenly conveyed to the City, City representatives realized that the land on which the Fountain was located was not properly conveyed to the City. However, no action was taken and the matter was dropped, more than one hundred years ago. PRAYER FOR RELIEF 1. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays judgment against Defendants, as follows: (a) For the reformation of the 1912 Deed to reflect the true intent of the parties, as follows: The City should convey the Triangle Parcel to Plaintiff, and Plaintiff should simultaneously convey a roughly triangle‑shaped portion of APN 17‑393‑02 (including the Fountain) to the City. (b) For cost of suit herein incurred; and 2. For such other and further relief as the Court may deem just and proper. Respectfully submitted, Dated: September 12, 2024 PRICE, POSTEL & PARMA LLP By: TODD A. AMSPOKER Attorneys for Plaintiff SANTA BARBARA CEMETERY ASSOCIATION VERIFICATION

STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA

1, Harry Fowler, am president of the Board of Directors of Plaintiff Santa Barbara Cemetery Association, the Plaintiff in the above‑entitled action, and I any authorized to make this verification on its behalf. [have read the foregoing Complaint for Reformation of Deed and know the contents thereof, which are true dm own knowledge except as to those matters stated on information and belief, and as to those matters, I believe them to be true. 1 declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and Executed on 9/12/2024, at Santa Barbara, California Harry Fowler. President. Published Jan 30. Feb 5, 13, 20 2025.

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL)

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): CITY OF SANTA BARBARA, a municipal corporation; THE MONTECITO LAND COMPANY, a Dissaolved Corporation;Additional Parties Attachment form is attached, YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE)Santa Barbara Cemetery Association, a California NonProfit Corporation

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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): Todd A. Amspoker 200 E. Carrillo St., Ste. 400, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Tel (805) 962‑0011 DATE (Fecha): 9/12/2024. Clerk, by (Secretario) /s/ Naylea Calderon, Deputy (Adjunto) Published Jan 30. Feb 5, 13, 20 2025. TRUSTEE NOTICE

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 24‑00317‑2FNT Loan No:*****0028/Gray APN 039‑051‑ 010 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT

UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, ASSIGNMENT OF RENTS

SECURITY AGREEMENT AND FIXTURE FILING DATED OCTOBER 8, 2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On February 5, 2025, at 01:00 PM, at the main entrance to the County Courthouse, 1100 Anacapa St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY, as the duly appointed Trustee (the “Trustee”), under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust, Assignment of Rents Security Agreement and Fixture Filing recorded on October 19, 2004, as Instrument No. 2004‑0110993 of official records in the office of the Recorder of Santa Barbara County, CA, executed by: Heather Veronica Gray, a single woman, as Trustor (the “Trustor”), in favor of Santa Barbara Bank and Trust, a division of Pacific Capital Bank, N.A., as Beneficiary, and any modifications thereto are collectively referred to herein from time to time as the “Deed of Trust” WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: COMMENCING ATA POINT ON THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF SOLA STREET, DISTANT THEREON 85 FEET

SOUTHWESTERLY FROM THE MOST EASTERLY

CORNER OF BLOCK NO. 80 OF SAID CITY OF SANTA BARBARA AS SAID STREET AND SAID BLOCK ARE LAID DOWN AND DESIGNATED ON THE OFFICIAL MAP AND SURVEY OF SAID CITY, AND RUNNING THENCE ALONG THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF SOLA STREET

SOUTHWESTERLY 50 FEET; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES INTO SAID BLOCK NO. 80 AND PARALLEL WITH CASTILLO STREET

NORTHWESTERLY 132 FEET 6 INCHES; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES

NORTHEASTERLY 50 FEET; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES

SOUTHEASTERLY 132 FEET 6 INCHES TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. 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 1.866.684.2727 or visit this Internet Website www.servicelinkasap.com. using the file number assigned to this case 24‑00317‑2FNT. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The real Property heretofore described is being sold “as is” The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real Property described above is purported to be: 410 WEST SOLA STREET, SANTA BARBARA, CA The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining unpaid balance of the obligations secured by and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust (together with any modifications thereto). The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the Property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $506,510.00 (Estimated), provided, however, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The Property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the Property receiver, if applicable. DATE: January 6, 2025 FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY, TRUSTEE 24‑00317‑2FNT 5170 Golden Foothill Parkway, Suite 130 El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 916‑636‑0114 Sara Berens, Authorized Signor SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.servicelinkasap.com AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 1.866.684.2727 A4832299 01/16/2025,01/23/2025, 01/30/2025

AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA AYUNTAMIENTO

Audiencia pública híbrida: en persona y vía Zoom 4 de Febrero, 2025, a las 5:30 P.M.

LEYES LOCALES DE CONSTRUCCIÓN - CÓDIGO DE ALCANCE EV

ATENCIÓN: La reunión se realizará de forma presencial y a través de la plataforma Zoom. El público también podrá ver la reunión en Goleta Canal 19 y/o en línea en https://cityofgoleta.org/goletameetings

SE DA AVISO que el Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo una audiencia pública para llevar exempt a cabo la segunda lectura de la siguiente ordenanza de acuerdo con la Sección del Código de Gobierno 50022.3:

Ordenanza del Concejo Municipal de la Ciudad de Goleta, California, que enmienda el Título 15, Capítulo 15.12 (Edificios Ecológicos) del Código Municipal de Goleta, eximiendo a los hospitales del Código de Alcance de Vehículos Eléctricos y determinando que la enmienda está exenta de la Ley de Calidad Ambiental de California. La fecha, hora y lugar de la audiencia pública del Concejo Municipal se establecen a continuación. La agenda de la audiencia también se publicará en el sitio web de la Ciudad. (www.cityofgoleta.org).

INFORMACIÓN DE LA AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA:

FECHA/HORA: Martes, 4 de Febrero, 2025, a las 5:30 PM

SITIO: Ayuntamiento de Goleta, 130 Cremona Drive, Goleta, CA, 93117 y reunión por teleconferencia; esta reunión se llevará a cabo en persona y vía Zoom (con instrucciones detalladas para participar incluidas en la agenda publicada)

DESCRIPCIÓN DEL PROYECTO:

La enmienda propuesta a la ordenanza eximiría las modificaciones a los hospitales en la Zona de Superposición de Hospitales designada en el Código Municipal de Goleta (CMG) de los requisitos del Código de Alcance de Vehículos Eléctricos (EV) de la Ciudad (Capítulo 15.12 del CMG). La Zona de Superposición de Hospitales es la única área dentro de la Ciudad donde hay un hospital existente.

COMENTARIOS PÚBLICOS: Se anima a las personas interesadas a proporcionar comentarios públicos durante la audiencia pública en persona o virtualmente a través del seminario web Zoom, siguiendo las instrucciones que figuran en la agenda de la reunión del Concejo Municipal. Se pueden enviar comentarios por escrito antes de la audiencia enviando un correo electrónico al Secretario Municipal a CityClerkgroup@cityofgoleta.org. Los comentarios escritos se distribuirán al Concejo y se publicarán en la página de Agenda y Reuniones de la Ciudad.

PARA INFORMACIÓN DEL PROYECTO: Para obtener más información sobre el proyecto, comuníquese con la Gerente de Sostenibilidad Dana Murray al 805-961-7547 o dmurray@cityofgoleta.org o sostenibilidad@cityofgoleta.org. Para consultas en español, comuníquese con Marcos Martínez al (805) 562-5500 o mmartinez@cityofgoleta.org. Los informes y documentos del personal se publicarán aproximadamente 72 horas antes de la audiencia en el sitio web de la Ciudad en www.cityofgoleta.org

NOTA: Si impugna la naturaleza de la acción anterior en el tribunal, es posible que se le limite solo a aquellas cuestiones que usted u otra persona plantearon en la audiencia pública descrita en este aviso o en correspondencia escrita entregada a la Ciudad en la fecha de la audiencia o antes ( Sección 65009(b)(2) del Código de Gobierno).

NOTA: De conformidad con la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades, si necesita ayuda para participar en la audiencia, comuníquese con la Oficina de la Secretaria Municipal al (805) 961-7505 o cityclerkgroup@cityofgoleta.org. La notificación al menos 48 horas antes de la audiencia permitirá al personal de la Ciudad hacer arreglos razonables.

Fecha de publicación: Santa Barbara Independent 23 de Enero, 2025, y 30 de Enero, 2025