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This Modern World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Barney Brantingham’s On the Beat . . . . 25
THE WEEK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
LIVING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Living Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Starshine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
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Celebrity Interviews, Free Flix, Cheap Tix, Quick Eates, 45 Film Must-Sees, and S.B. Filmmakers (Independent staff)
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ON THE COVER: Illustration of Micheal Keaton by Thatcher Hillegas.
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NEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 ODDS & ENDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 OPINIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Obituaries Rob Brezsny’s Free Will Astrology . . . . . 74 Voices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Angry Poodle Barbecue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 In Memoriam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
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n a Boy Scout abuse trial with national implications, a former scout testified in Santa Barbara Superior Court this week that he was traumatized and fearful to leave the house after a 400-pound, 29-yearold volunteer molested him. The case is being watched closely in national legal circles to see if the jury awards actual and punitive damages and, if so, how much. They could run into the millions. Since the former volunteer has pleaded no contest to charges of pulling down the then13-year-old Goleta boy’s pants in 2007 and fondling his genitals at a scout Christmas tree lot, the question before Judge Donna Geck and the jury is whether Boy Scouts of America (BSA) and BSA’s area Los Padres Council were negligent by not warning the general public and scouts’ parents of the dangers of abuse in scouting. An East Coast jury recently found BSA liable for $7 million in actual damages, with punitive damages still to be determined. In 2010, an Oregon jury assessed BSA $18.5 million in an abuse case, but BSA negotiated a settlement for an undisclosed amount by agreeing not to appeal. The Goleta boy’s parents seek not only actual damages but also punitive damages on grounds that because of BSA’s long history of hiding from the public thousands of so-called “perversion files” involving abuse cases, parents were kept in the dark about the risks their scouts faced. 10
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Although BSA has fought to keep the files private, courts have in recent years been ordering them opened. The Los Angeles Times analyzed about 1,900 files from 1970-1991 and found that BSA often failed to report abuse cases to authorities and repeatedly covered up allegations to protect its reputation. In the Santa Barbara case, the civil lawsuit filed by attorney Tim Hale contends that an area BSA executive tried to persuade the boy’s mother not to report the molestation to authorities and to allow the BSA to handle it internally. She insisted on reporting it, however. The boy said Al Steven Stein, a frequent volunteer, molested him at a Christmas tree sale. The former scout, now 20, testified that after Stein asked his mother to do a task elsewhere on the lot, Stein backed him against a tree and molested him. After that, the young man said he lived in constant fear. “I was afraid that he was going to do it again,” he testified under questioning by Hale. “It made it hard for me to trust people. I felt that anybody could do that.” He said he dropped out of school and gave up a cherished dream of playing high school baseball. He said that until then, he had enjoyed being a scout. A photo shown in court showed the boy standing proudly in uniform. In his criminal trial, Stein pleaded no contest and served time in prison after he violated probation. At last report, he was a registered sex offender living in the Salinas area. Though BSA attorney Nicholas Heldt painstakingly
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explained BSA’s intensive child-protection safeguards to the jury, Hale charged that BSA “failed miserably” in its duty to the public and scouts. Heldt said that the files worked “pretty well” to keep the wrong kind of people from becoming scout leaders. Los Padres Boy Scout executive David Tate testified Tuesday that he fully cooperated with law enforcement about the scout’s molestation. In evidence is Tate’s 2007 report claiming that when the victim’s mother called him about her son’s molestation, Tate advised her to call police. A Sheriff ’s investigator complained at the time that when Tate went to the Yule tree lot on the night of the incident to speak to Stein, Tate “ruined” the investigation by giving Stein all night to erase any computer files that could have been used as evidence. It’s not clear whether Stein did so. On the stand, Tate admitted that he had filed a complaint against the victim’s parents for bringing the boy back down to the lot, saying that he felt that it might have further traumatized him. He denied that it was retaliation for the family notifying authorities. Earlier Tuesday, the former scout, now attending Santa Barbara City College, told of being so fearful of further molestation that he needed therapy just to be able to go from his house to the mailbox, then made enough progress to walk around the block. He takes classes online, but he said, “It’s hard for me to be on campus. Like I wasn’t really safe there. I feel safer at home.” The trial is expected to take ■ about two weeks.
Authorities identified Stefan Hall as the person whose disturbing Yik Yak post generated worry and panic in Isla Vista on 1/17. Hall, a Cal Poly student living in San Luis Obispo, was charged with making a criminal threat. His post mentioned weapons and Isla Vista, where six UCSB students were murdered last May, and used the handle “UCSB PSYCHO.” The workers’ comp fraud case against United Seal Coating got complicated on 1/23 when defense attorney Ron Bamieh accused District Attorney Joyce Dudley and her office of submitting to union pressure to file the charges. Bamieh alleged that United Seal was able to outbid union contractors on UCSB jobs and that the investigation started after United refused to hire union members. The DA denied the accusations.
CITY In anticipation of a trial to determine whether Santa Barbara’s at-large elections system is “racially polarized,” the City Council voted to spend up to $400,000 to hire Marguerite Leoni, a legal specialist in Voting Rights Act challenges and redistricting disputes. Leoni represented Palmdale and Whittier when they were sued by Latino activists. Both cities lost. Santa Barbara City Attorney Ariel Calonne said Leoni brings extensive experience dealing with the federal Voting Rights Act, which governs how district lines are drawn, assuming Santa Barbara loses, too. No city has yet prevailed in such challenges to at-large elections. A budget of $250,000 was agreed to by the City Council to study how “directional signs” can better guide residents and visitors to destinations of interest, such as the Mission or various museums. In recent months, City Hall has also embarked upon a street sign makeover in hopes of making them friendlier to tourists confused by names like Castillo, Carrillo, and Cabrillo. A couple who lives adjacent to the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History is challenging approval of the property’s renovation plans due to concerns over a new public address system, the proposed placement of trash cans, and the management of construction times. The museum administration said it was “disap-
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CAR ALARMED: Miramar neighbor John Densmore (right) speaks to land-use consultant Chris Price.
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Last month, a mysterious illness suddenly struck 17-year-old Santa Barbara High School student Grace Fisher, paralyzing her entire body. Fisher is the 101st person to be diagnosed with a newly named disease: acute flaccid myelitis (AMF). A cluster of cases led experts to suspect it may be linked to enterovirus D68, but the specific cause is still under investigation. Fisher traveled by Air Ambulance this week to Craig Hospital, a rehabilitation facility in Denver that specializes in treating spinal cord injury and traumatic brain injury. “We are going together as a family of four,” said her mother, Debbie Fisher. “We are making it a journey of our own.” In her hospital room, Fisher has communicated with her parents by blinking, letting them know she wanted the lights off, for instance. Her dad read books to her — the first time he’s done so in years — and she remains alert. “She’s very plugged in and knows what’s going on,” said family friend Paul Corr, who created a PostHope Grace Fisher webpage to keep family and friends updated. Without a long-term observation of others diagnosed with AMF, little is known about the road that lies ahead. In the past several weeks, cards and notes have flooded Fisher’s hospital room, and posters and pictures are plastered from wall to wall. She is an avid cello and guitar player and had planned to apply to Berklee College of Music. Last week, a few of her friends visited to tell her that her senior classmates voted her “Person Most Likely to Win a Grammy.” Debbie said last week she felt optimistic and was looking forward to going to Denver. “[Grace is] in positive spirits,” she said. “She still rolls her eyes like a typical teenager.” A benefit lunch last weekend raised nearly $35,000 in donations for medical expenses. On February 15, there will be another benefit event at Blind Tiger from 6-9 p.m. — Kelsey Brugger
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search. “I’m just thrilled and excited,” said Casey, “and I’ll do my best.”
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City Council will hire a polling company to gauge the level of support for taxes to address the city’s vast unmet infrastructure needs. Staff estimated there’s a $500 million gap between necessary repairs and the city’s ability to pay for them. An informal survey of 493 residents indicated the top four priorities are road repair, a new police station, better sidewalks, and bicycle facilities.
Paul Casey (pictured, left) has worked for City Hall 17 years in various roles, but on 1/27 he was elevated from acting chief executive to permanent city administrator. Casey was all grins as Mayor Helene Schneider announced he’d been appointed after an exhaustive nationwide
ENERGY The City of Goleta filed suit against the State Lands Commission on 1/16, claiming that the commission allowed Venoco to reopen an old oil well off the Ellwood coast based on a severely deficient environmental report, but mostly, said City Attorney Tim Giles, because the commission didn’t consider the alternative of Las Flores as a processing site. Giles doesn’t expect the lawsuit to be decided for at least six months. Marine Research Specialists, a Ventura-based consulting firm, will handle the $477,398 environmental review of Venoco’s controversial Paredon proposal, the Carpinteria City Council voted Monday. Venoco will foot the bill. A panel including city staff, the California State Lands Commission, and the California Coastal Commission will oversee analysis of the proposed project to construct an onshore-to-offshore drilling rig for up to 22 wells. California’s offshore waters will be excluded from any new oil or gas lease sales per a draft of a five-year Oil and Gas Leasing Program announced by the U.S. Department of the Interior on Tuesday. The plan, which would significantly open up new drilling in parts of the Atlantic coast and the Gulf of Mexico, creates a schedule to cover the specifics of lease sales from 2017-2022. Officials called the proposal balanced because it would make available undiscovered resources while protecting environmentally sencont’d page 14 sitive areas.
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hen asked what he remembered about the original Miramar Hotel, former Doors drummer John Densmore named two things: crowds and hot dogs.“I don’t lament the food,” he said. What Densmore and other neighbors do lament is that the resurrection of the storied hotel — 15 years and three developers in the making — couldn’t come with a better parking plan.“That little triangle on the side of the freeway?” Densmore said of Miramar Avenue.“Parking is the biggie.” Before they voted 3-2 to approve the proposal last Wednesday, the Montecito Planning Commission questioned developer Rick Caruso and his team over their 170-room and 436-parkingspot project, which will cost around $200 million to build. Caruso — who pitched two previously approved plans in 2008 and 2011, only to scuttle them for financial reasons — brought to the table changes to the plan that he presented to the commission in December. Although Matt Middlebrook, Caruso’s right-hand man, bragged that the Miramar’s parking-to-room ratio (2.6) would best that of El Encanto (1.03) and the Biltmore (2.2), he and his boss offered up conditions meant to mollify neighbors’ concerns. Caruso said he would move the beach club to the other side of the property, widen Miramar Avenue by several feet, angle parking spots on Eucalyptus Lane to allow for safer turning, hire a traffic coordinator, monitor event sizes and hours, document staffing levels, and temporarily limit beach club memberships — all under the commission’s watchful eye. But the commission took Caruso’s suggestions a step further, responding to many who doubted the adequacy of the parking situation. It ordered that employee parking had to be kept on-site, with events capped at 350 people (possibly up to 400 within 12-18 months) and beach club memberships capped at 100 (possibly up to 300 within three years). Those extra conditions — which didn’t exactly put a smile on Caruso’s face — would significantly “whack the revenue” of the hotel, Middlebrook said. “It’s in everybody’s interest over time that the hotel is successful. You independent.com
don’t want a failed project,” he continued. In the days since, Middlebrook has been mum on whether the developer will appeal the decision to the Board of Supervisors by the February 2 deadline But for the Pachulski family, owners of a neighboring vacation home since 1999, the decision to appeal came quickly. In documents filed with the county on January 27, Dana and Richard Pachulski and their lawyer, Robert Silverstein, alleged that the commission “abused its discretion” in granting approval. Times have changed since a previous iteration of the hotel redo was first put through the environmental-review wringer in 2003, Silverstein wrote. There are new considerations around water use and traffic circulation in the neighborhood, he said, including future impacts of the Highway widening. The Miramar project is “severely underparked” for the number of employees, occupants, and visitors and “will significantly burden the limited supply of existing public parking,” he went on. Adding to the Pachulskis’ worries — their home wasn’t built with a driveway or garage, so they rely on street parking — are a slew of hotel bungalows whose occupants would have to park on the street and compete for spots with residents and beachgoers. Densmore, who lives next door to the Pachulskis, has two on-site parking spaces, which he said is enough for him but not for the tenants who rent out a duplex on his property. With the parking plan as is, Densmore asked, what is he supposed to tell his renters? “If it’s a sunny day, you’ll be parking a few blocks away,” he said. He’s not sure if he’ll jump on the appeal “bandwagon.” Densmore hopes for a compromise but doesn’t think Caruso will offer neighbors perks that past developers Ty Warner and Ian Schrager were rumored to have promised. “We’ve heard that the local residents could get room service,” Densmore said, laughing.“If the Pachulskis appeal, I don’t think they’ll be getting room service.” full disclosure: Independent Publisher Joe Cole sits on the Montecito Planning Commission.
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BY Y T Y L E R H AY D E N arth’s biggest “lasso” built by South Coast engineers is blasting into space Thursday aboard a NASA satellite that will measure soil moisture from hundreds of miles in the air. The 18-foot circular antenna — made of hair-thin, goldplated wire knitted together like a nylon stocking that will unfurl in orbit — is designed to spin around an elbowed “arm” and act as a reflector to transmit microwaves toward the surface of the planet and grab the signals that bounce back. The Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) satellite can detect water two inches below the surface, which will help predict floods and droughts, inform farmers when and where to plant, create better climate models, and track disease spread by pinpointing mosquito breeding grounds. High-resolution imagery will map the entire globe every two to three days. The SMAP mission launching from Vandenberg Air Force Base joins 18 other satellites that track what scientists call “Earth’s
vital vita vi ita tall signs. sign si ign g s. s.” From F om d Fr development evel elop lop opm ment me nt to launch to its three-year ar lifespan, lif ifes espa es pan pa n, tthe n, he projec he project will cost around $916 million, according to NASA. Carpinteria-based Astro Aerospace provided the SMAP’s radar reflector. The company, a business unit of Northrop Grumman with a manufacturing plant in Goleta, has supplied hardware to hundreds of space missions since 1958 and is batting 1.000 during tricky and high-stakes deployments. The company’s products have gone to Mars, around Earth, and beyond, said business manager Ed Kaey. The mesh dish will unfurl about 20 days after the SMAP launch and will spin up a couple of weeks later, he explained. With 75 employees — many of them UCSB and Cal Poly graduates — Astro Aerospace is also now working on a sci-fi-sounding NASA mission called Starshade. The company’s patented AstroMesh technology will be used to create large “sunflower” petals to block light from distant stars so telescopes can better view Earth-like planets in other solar systems. ■
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As promised, the County of Santa Barbara has appealed federal approval of the Chumash tribe’s request to annex its 1,400acre Camp 4 property. The challenge questions the reasons listed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) in both granting the tribe’s request and minimizing the county’s concerns. A Santa Ynez Valley resident has filed his own appeal, and three S.Y.V. groups have vowed to do the same. “We’ll follow it very closely,” said 3rd District Supervisor Doreen Farr. “We’ll continue to keep the community informed.” The appeal reiterates worries raised by county officials that the BIA didn’t adequately consider the tribe’s need for the land, how it will be used, the effects of removing the property from the county’s tax rolls, and the conflicts that could arise from planning regulations. “I’m not surprised that they filed it. I’m surprised at the comments and the reasons for their filing,” said tribal chair Vincent Armenta, defending the BIA review. But, he went on, “I’m confident the tribe will prevail regardless.” In addition to the 143 homes slated for the property, the Chumash have proposed building a 12,000-square-foot event center that could bring in an extra 800 visitors per week. Armenta has repeatedly said that gaming is off the table. An increase in area residents and visitors would be coupled with an annual property tax loss of $83,000, the appeal states, depriving the county of revenue needed to counter the effects of more people in the region. Further, the appeal says, the BIA failed to account for the tribe’s pending resort expansion — estimated to draw an extra 1,200 patrons daily — in conjunction with Camp 4 development. County Counsel Michael Ghizzoni (pictured) said he doesn’t expect the federal Interior Board of Indian Appeals to act on — Lyz Hoffman the filing for at least a few weeks.
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BY N I C K W E L S H n a showdown pitting the public’s access to government records against the deliberative integrity of the legislative process, Scott Steepleton — writer and editor at the Santa Barbara News-Press — has demanded city administrators turn over Councilmember Cathy Murillo’s Internet browsing records while working on council time. Murillo has been outspokenly critical of the News-Press’s choice City Councilmember Cathy Murillo to use the term “illegal” to describe immigrants in the country without proper tial litigation this week in closed session. Tom documentation. Steepleton asked for copies Widroe of the watchdog group City Watch of all emails between Murillo and the immi- objected that the discussion over release of the grant rights group PODER, which has orga- documents was taking place behind closed nized several protests against the News-Press doors on the grounds of pending litigation. and has threatened to boycott the paper. In That same argument could be used for any addition, Steepleton requested any electronic matter, he said. “The question is whether the requests postings or searches Murillo may have made on social media outlets regarding the News- intrude upon the deliberative process,” said Press, as well as records of Internet searches City Attorney Ariel Calonne. Courts have between January 2 and 12 while using her City protected the appointment calendars and Hall computer. phone call records of elected office holders Murillo attended the most recent demon- from Public Records Act demands. To require stration, held in front of the News-Press offices public officials to disclose everyone they meet on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and stood with with prior to rendering a legislative act, he the protestors. Murillo, a former reporter with said, could “have a chilling effect on a legislaThe Santa Barbara Independent, declined to tor’s ability to think clearly or creatively.” Calocomment on Steepleton’s request, stating the nne said he’d render a decision on the matter council would discuss the matter as poten- by Friday. ■
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Isla Vista Foot Patrol deputies are among the first Sheriff’s officials in the county to sport body cameras. Six of the 23 Foot Patrol officers — made up of Sheriff’s deputies and UCSB police officers — already have the devices, and the remainder are expected to get the cameras by the end of next month after a few technical issues are ironed out. As part of a pilot program, the Sheriff’s Office purchased 40 devices in October to test out two models and determine if they would eventually equip all of OUTFITTED: I.V. Foot Patrol Officer Mark Ward their sworn personnel. According wears a new VidMic body camera. to Sheriff’s spokesperson Kelly Hoover, many of the purchased cameras have not been deployed and are still being prepared for use. If the Sheriff’s Office decides to buy body cameras for all sworn personnel, Hoover went on, they have not determined how they would fund the devices — priced at about $300 to $550 each. How to maintain the large volume of footage captured would also have to be hashed out. Foot Patrol’s Lt. Rob Plastino said college students are typically “on the forefront of their rights” and tend to be proponents of the cameras. The devices could also be useful in documenting crimes, and the footage is handled just like any other piece of physical evidence, he added. Last year’s Deltopia riots and shooting rampage heightened their interest in the cameras, Plastino said. Typically, law enforcement officers are expected to have the cameras turned on for every contact. “That’s pretty much the entire shift [for Foot Patrol deputies],” Plastino added. Activists nationwide have called for officer-mounted cameras to increase transparency in law enforcement after the death of Michael Brown. President Barack Obama proposed a program last month to grant federal dollars to local law enforcement — Kelsey Brugger agencies to help pay for more than 50,000 devices nationwide.
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Developer Neil Dipaola notified about 100 people who’d expressed interest in participating in his proposed Funk Zone Arts Village plan — in which artists would lease modified shipping containers for use as a temporary studio space — that he’s shelved the proposal; those who submitted application fees got their money returned. The planning DNA of City Hall, Dipaola said, was incapable of processing an application that fell so far outside the customary lines. Part of the challenge was that he had proposed a “temporary” pop-up village of 13 containers on a 1.7-acre parcel by Mason and Gray streets that would have an indefinite life span. According to city planning guidelines, any proposal with an anticipated life expectancy greater than six months needs to abide by many of the strictures required of permanent developments. As a result, the funky, artsy, makeshift social engineering petri dish Dipaola envisioned needed sidewalks, parking, and lighting. He had to capture storm water on-site in the event of heavy rains. And the container shells could be used only for passive storage; artists would not be allowed to work in them. Dipaola said he intends to donate $40,000 to nonprofits supporting the arts in the Funk Zone and that he will host arts-related events on the site. He also just submitted his long-term plans for the parcel, which includes a four-story mixed-use project with a hotel, restaurant, apartment-condos, and retail stores. Because this proposal exceeds the development currently allowed on the site, Dipaola will need to make — Nick Welsh significant modifications.
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The Isla Vista Tenants Union launched a campaign this week to highlight the plight of six Latino households that were served 60-day eviction notices at their apartments on the 6700 block of Abrego Road last August. The notices came shortly after the apartments changed ownership and a new management company took over. The eviction notices were legal, but at issue is whether or not the RALLY UP: The Isla Vista Tenants Union gears up for former tenants are entitled this week’s picket. to compensation for their forced move. County Ordinance 4444 requires landlords to pay relocation benefits when a tenant must vacate under certain circumstances: for instance, when a landlord wants to renovate the premises so substantially that a county permit is needed. Some renovations at the Abrego apartments took place late last summer, said former tenant Maria Hernandez, who now rents a small room in a house in Goleta. But according to county records, Van Nuys–based Majestic Asset Management Inc. did not apply for permits until October. No major work has taken place since, and it’s unclear if Majestic plans on proceeding with the project, which could trigger the relocation payments. According to attorney Robin Unander — who works through her own practice with the Isla Vista Tenants Union and as an advising attorney at UCSB’s Associated Students Legal Resource Center — Majestic switched tactics to negate application of the ordinance. For instance, Unander said, Majestic attempted to cancel evictions or offered to return tenants’ full security deposits plus an additional $1,000 — a lot less than the $10,500 they could receive in relocation payments (including late-payment penalties) if the ordinance were applied. After some back and forth with the management company, five of the six households filed small-claims lawsuits against Majestic Asset Management Inc. They have a court date scheduled for February 11. The new owners are reportedly out-of-area investors who created Abrego Villas LLC to purchase the property. Brian Lezak of Majestic Asset Management Inc. said in a statement he “intends to discuss [the] facts openly” in court and that the owners “did not violate any laws.” Lazek added the goal of Abrego Villas is to provide apartments that are clean, aesthetically pleasing, and affordable. The tenants union plans to picket in — Kelsey Brugger front of the apartments on Friday.
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REPPING: Das Williams and Hannah-Beth Jackson were showered with praise for helping Santa Barbara’s drought woes.
Does a Splatter Matter? Water Buffaloes Laud State Reps for Bringing Home the Bacon
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ith Monday’s splatter of rain and hillsides brilliantly green instead of blanched brown, it’s hard to remember that Santa Barbara — like the rest of the state — is still in the grips of one of the worst droughts in memory. This cognitive dissonance was very much on the mind of State Senator HannahBeth Jackson and Assemblymember Das Williams at a love fest organized last week by the Cachuma Operation and Maintenance Board (COMB) and managers of several South Coast water agencies. Jackson and Williams were lavished with high praise for bringing home $2 million in emergency drought relief from the halls of Sacramento. That will go a long way toward defraying some of the costs incurred by COMB to build a $6 million pump needed to hoist water from Lake Cachuma into intake portals if and when the water level there drops by another six feet. Depending on weather patterns, that could happen as soon as April. For South Coast residents, Lake Cachuma is the single most important barrier between them and drought. Currently, it’s 28 percent full. But that number presents an overly generous picture. A little less than half the water is either spoken for by farmers and fish or will evaporate, and the bottom 12,000 acre-feet is so thick and mucky it defies treatment. How much time the remaining amount can last, COMB executive Randall Ward declined to say. “There are too many factors,” he said. “Any answer would be highly speculative.” The water agencies drawing from Cachuma have cut back to 45 percent of “normal.” It’s not clear what set of conditions are required before even further reductions would be adopted. When Jackson and Williams first went to work for the funding last spring, they were met with chilly resistance in Sacramento. Santa Barbarans, they were told, weren’t conserving enough. At the time, Montecito was the poster child for conspicuous overconsumption. Since then, Montecito has imposed rationing and backed it up with stiff fines. Residents served by other water districts have also tightened their belts. Ward, a former Sac-
ramento insider, exclaimed over Jackson and Williams’s behind-the-scene prowess, terming their accomplishment a feat of “political engineering” and adding,“I’m not sure I want to know how they did it.” However, the funds themselves pale in comparison to the gargantuan sums contemplated just to buy supplemental water from districts outside the area. For example, the City of Santa Barbara alone has budgeted $4.5 million for such purchases. Other districts are also prepared to spend well into the seven digits. With the pinch on the State Water System now less severe, there’s water to be had and deals to be made. Santa Barbara agencies might sign an agreement with a Kern County district this week to buy 7,500 acre-feet. The up-front cost is $500 an acre-foot, cheap compared to last year’s panic prices. But that water would have to be paid back within 10 years. In the meantime, the City of Santa Barbara is gritting its teeth — and those of its ratepayers — to spend as much as $42 million to reactivate its defunct desalination plant. This week, the Regional Water Quality Control Board will hold a hearing on whether the facility is covered by existing permits that date back to the last major drought that ended in 1991. By all reckonings, the plant is expected to sail through unscathed. Kira Redmond of Santa Barbara Channelkeeper has objected that the desal plant — designed and built in accordance with environmental standards of the 1990s — fails utterly to meet contemporary federal waterquality standards. Redmond’s chief concern is that the underwater intake pipes cause gratuitous violence to aquatic larvae and microscopic sea life. Redmond said she’s not opposing reactivation as an emergency response to an acute drought. But beyond that scope, she said, the plant should be made to comply with contemporary standards. To this end, she’s been pushing City Hall to conduct a study on intake alternatives under the sea floor. In the short run, she acknowledged this technology is more expensive. But in the long run, she added, it’s cheaper because it requires less energy and ■ filtration and fewer chemicals.
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PREMIER BENEFACTORS $500,000 – $999,000 Pres & Maurine Hotchkis* Ann Jackson Family Foundation* Eralda Kogan Richard & Beth Rogers J.E. & Lillian Tipton Foundation
GARDEN BENEFACTORS $250,000 – $499,000
Peter† & Connie Harvie Jon† & Lillian Lovelace* Sara Miller McCune Mericos Foundation Chapin & Cynthia Nolen Charles Rennie & Teresa Nakashima The Schuyler Family
PATRONS $100,000 – $249,000 Anonymous Barry† & Jo Berkus / B-3 Architects Sharon & David Bradford John & Ann Brinker* Gay Bryant in honor of Ernest A. Bryant The Cavalli Family Hutton Parker Foundation Frank† & Marilyn Magid Anonymous George Ostertag† Barbara N. Rubin Foundation* Victor & Susan Schaff Jack & Judy Stapelmann Walter† & Mary Jean Thomson Alice Tweed Tuohy Foundation* Susan Van Atta & Ken Radtkey Kermit & Ann Williams† Wood-Claeyssens Foundation*
GUARDIANS $50,000 – $99,000 Anonymous David & Lyn Anderson Pat & Luella Connelly Scott & Leslie Deardorff Gary & Hermine Gallup* The Garden Club of Santa Barbara Centennial Anniversary Ed & Carolyn Henderson* William† & Judy Little* Ed & Sue Birch / Mosher Foundation William & Nancy Myers† Gary & Leslie Robinson* Santa Barbara Foundation Charlotte Schmidt Estate Michael & Anne Towbes
SUSTAINERS $25,000-$49,000 Anonymous Elizabeth Asche† Jerry & Helene Beaver Capital Group Companies Carnzu A. Clark Lou Greer Frost* Jerry & Elaine Gibson The Hobson Family in memory of Jean Hobson Godric Foundation Jim & Diana Kennett Eli† & Leatrice Luria Jim & Kathie McClure Al & Arlene Noreen Edward Roach Louise Tighe Williams-Corbett Foundation Steve Windhager & Pamme Mickelson
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Your contributions are already at work building the Pritzlaff Conservation Center, planting gardens, renewing historic sites, and improving children’s resources. Thank you Santa Barbara for being a community that loves and protects California native plants.
Lee Meadows in honor of Gail Milliken Becca Merrell Joel Michaelsen & Susan Chamberlin Roger Mickelson in memory of Ann Mickelson Gary & Gail Milliken Anthony Mills Heather Moine Rebecca Mordini Peter Morris Barbara Morse Darrell & Jean Morse Jeanne & Janie Mudrick Jack Murray Joan Myers Jason Nelson Eric & Kelly Onnen Leana Orsua Ariel Ostroff Geege & Carol Ostroff Gerald & Claire Parent Michael & Lanette Perry Justyn Person John & Debra Piot Harriet Pitman Rebecca Plum Ruth Priest O. Thomas & Martha Purl Catherine Quinn & Frank Earl Jonathan & Elizabeth Raith Bruce & Horace Reed Thomas & Jan Rhodes Michael & Joann Rodrigue Milton & Letetia Roselinsky
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they say, that lightning doesn’t strike twice. But at Pershing Park, located spitting distance from the Pacific Ocean, it struck three times. Since October, three guys named Mike were found dead there. You could call them “homeless.” Or “chronically unsheltered.” Mostly very unlucky. The first two were father and son, Mike Bassett Senior and Mike Basset Junior. They died months apart but roughly at the same spot. Mike Senior, 65, was done in by natural causes. Mike Junior, 44, succumbed to a drug overdose. There’s a story here. I don’t pretend to know what it is. That’s the way it is with the chronically unlucky. The third man to die was Mike Taylor, who collapsed one Tuesday night a few weeks ago and never got up. He was also 44. Pershing Park is for people seriously committed to their own obliteration. Taylor was a relative newcomer there. Maybe he didn’t know better. There’s another story there, too. I only have bits and pieces. As usual, you don’t know what to believe. Or whom. Taylor dropped to the ground shortly after a Good Samaritan asked if he needed help. He reportedly said no. He died shortly after the same Good Samaritan performed CPR. When the ambulance arrived, he was already gone. The coroner is still deliberating what killed Taylor. One explanation might be gleaned from a recent study that tracked about 150 chronically homeless people in Boston over a six-year
period. Living on the streets is hard on one’s health. Exceptionally so. Roughly one-third of the people who were studied died before the study was complete. According to a local ER doctor, that’s a mortality rate akin to advanced lung cancer. There’s another explanation making the rounds. In it, a young, hard-charging bike cop who makes life uncomfortable for the hardpartying individuals congregating at Pershing was reportedly asked to call an ambulance for Taylor. He didn’t. Four hours later, Michael Gregory Taylor became the Third Mike. According to a German-born woman named Feliz Turan — eight months on the streets and 10 years in Santa Barbara — she, a guy named Gator, and another guy named Mikey were hanging out with Taylor. Some in the group were standing; the Third Mike was sitting on the ground. The young cop issued them citations. That’s when Mikey asked the cop to call an ambulance. Taylor, Mikey reportedly told the cop, had the shakes real bad. He was epileptic. He could have a seizure. The cop, according to this narrative, did not respond, being focused at the time on his cell phone. When done, he told Taylor to get off the ground and leave the park for 24 hours. Taylor’s pants had become unbuckled. He was shaking so hard, he couldn’t get them re-buckled. When he stood up, his pants fell down. In this version of reality, the Third Mike said nothing.
The cops’ version is decidedly different. According to police spokesperson Sergeant Riley Harwood, the young cop said he asked the Third Mike whether he needed help. The Third Mike reportedly said no. “You can’t force people to accept help,” Harwood said. But Turan insists the cop never asked; likewise, she said the Third Mike never said no. Cops call ambulances for homeless people all the time, Harwood said. But they can’t call every time someone gets the shakes. In 2014, it turns out AMR ambulances were dispatched to Pershing Park no fewer than 83 times. A typical ride costs about $2,200. But the folks at Pershing Park are not your typical customers. The Fire Department dispatched engines to Pershing Park — complete with three medics on board — 29 times. How much that costs is not calculated. Turan and some homeless-rights activists — who’ve since jumped into the fray — say the Third Mike was shaking from alcohol withdrawal. If he had gone to the ER, he’d have gotten a “banana pack,” an intravenous infusion of wildly yellow fluids effective in calming the DTs. Or maybe someone could have just given him a beer. I talked to a cop who would have done that. He was bothered by the simmering outrage at the young cop. Wasn’t the Third Mike responsible for digging a hole he couldn’t climb out of? I was never good at Zen riddles. This is somehow relevant because for two days this week, 600 volunteers will rise before dawn and beat the bushes in search of home-
less people to count and query. This is done every two years — upon orders of the federal government — to document the actual number of homeless people. Organizers of the event have taken things up a notch, devising a detailed questionnaire that takes at least 20 minutes to fill out. The questions are both mundane and intrusively personal, like how many people have you engaged in sexual relations with for cash dollars? For this, the respondents will be offered a $5 fast food voucher and a power bar. Their answers will be scribed onto smartphones and tablets for enhanced data-entry ease. Many volunteers are significantly older than the appfriendly age. For them, I can see big trouble. The ultimate goal is to identify which homeless people are most at risk of dying. They’ll be put on what’s known as the Vulnerability Index. And that will help determine who gets priority for services and housing. Motivating all this is a keen sense of compassion. It also happens to be much cheaper than calling an ambulance, sending the person to the ER, or locking them up. Again and again. As for the Third Mike, some homeless advocates are raising hell. But no official complaints have yet been filed. (They claim they’ve been pressured not to.) Until then, Sgt. Harwood dismissed it all as a “viral rumor.” In the meantime, it doesn’t much matter if lightning strikes three times or twice. Just once is enough to kill you. — Nick Welsh
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Norman B. Stevens passed quietly on January , . He was born March , , on a farm in Collins, Iowa. Born during the flu epidemic of World War I, he was not expected to live more than a few days, but he had a long and fulfilling life. He went to college at the University of Iowa, where he majored in general science with the idea of being a doctor. He soon realized that his true talents lay in physics, eventually earning a master’s degree in physics. He had an exciting career in applied physics, initially working on Sonar during World War II at the Naval Research Labs in Washington, D.C., where he was inducted into the Navy. During the following years, he worked in many other cutting-edge areas of physics including laser development. At the Santa Barbara Research Center (SBRC), he worked for years on projects such as the early Mars probes and the Voyager space exploration program. The holder of seven patents, he retired as Space Programs Manager from SBRC in . Following retirement, he worked for another years repairing clarinets for many
Death Notices Mark Anthony Medina, , passed away in Santa Barbara on January th, . Services pending.
musicians in the area, playing with several local groups, and managing a clarinet choir, which met weekly in his home. In addition to his career, his primary loves were his family and music. He married Velma Ruth Roberts in , and enjoyed years of marriage, helping raise their two girls. He was a very involved and loving father. He and Velma met playing clarinet in the band, and had many interesting hobbies including birding (bird watching), camping, and hiking. Approximately years after Velma’s death, he fell in love with Dorothy Marking, who was an exceptional pianist and organist, as well as an enthusiast of the outdoors. Norm and Dorothy lived together for many years in peace and contentment, often playing clarinet and piano together. Norman was a member of the Sigma Xi science honorary, Sigma Pi Sigma physics honorary, and the Audubon Society. Norman is survived by his partner Dorothy Marking; his daughters and their spouses, Marilyn and Irvin Ailes and Janet and Steve Shields; four grandchildren Charsa Raymond, Clinton Ailes, Kenneth Shields, and Jamie Lydersen; and six great-grandchildren. Many people have told us he was the kindest man they knew. He was also a wonderful father, husband and partner, and a clever and inventive man. And I have to mention that he absolutely loved puns! A memorial will be held Saturday, January , at : pm in the main lounge at the Vista del Monte retirement center at Modoc Rd. Donations are especially welcomed to the Music Academy of the West, Audubon Society, Front Porch Communities, or Visiting Nurse and Hospice Care. Arrangements entrusted to McDermott-Crockett Mortuary.
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Glowicki, Madeline: of Santa Barbara died January . Funeral mass at St. Raphael’s Catholic Church Saturday, January , at am. Internment at later date St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Bay City Michigan. Donations to the American Heart Assoc. Doris May Rumsey, , passed away on January th, . Visitation: : pm Friday, at the Welch-Ryce-Haider Santa Barbara Chapel. Service: pm at All Saints-by-the-Sea Church. Interment to follow at Santa Barbara Cemetery. Leonard G. Jarrott, , passed away in Santa Barbara on January th, . Memorial Mass: Tuesday, January , am, at the Saint Barbara Parish at the Old Mission Santa Barbara.
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On January , , Marian “Nicki” Hartfeld passed away peacefully at her home in Santa Barbara. She was years old. Marian was a much-beloved and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, teacher, and friend.
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The middle child of Albert H. Nickel and Wilda Louise Stuntz Nickel, she was born July , , in Brawley, California. Marian grew up in the Imperial Valley, where her father, Albert, worked in the agricultural seed business. On the side of his car it read, “Cuff-Archias Seed Company – The Largest in the World.” Then in small print underneath it read, “Below Sea Level.” She delighted in riding along with him to the fields in tomato season (with a salt shaker) and in cantaloupe season (with a spoon). The family members were active in the First Methodist Church. Marian made her initial move to Santa Barbara in . Throughout the next years, she would return time and time again to her beloved Santa Barbara. She attended the Santa Barbara College of the University of California (predecessor to UCSB) on the Riviera, where she took great joy with her sorority sisters of Chi Delta Chi (now Delta Gamma) and was given the nickname “Nicki,” short for Nickel. Here she discovered the works of Edna St. Vincent Millay and formed a lifelong passion for books and the written word. While at college, Nicki met and then married her now former husband, Edward Alton Hartfeld, on December , , in Santa Barbara. They had three sons, Gaylord, Howard and Miles. Howard was developmentally disabled, and she devoted her life to his care, tirelessly advocating for him for over years until his passing. Initially in the San Francisco Bay Area, the family moved back to Santa Barbara and on to Los Angeles and then Berkeley Heights, NJ, where she worked at the elementary school to be close to Howard. Marian achieved her BA in Liberal Arts elementary education and school librarianship from Kean College of NJ (now Kean University) and taught elementary school in New Jersey. Marian returned to California with Edward and Howard settling in La Cañada. During this time, she went back to school and achieved her MA in Educational Media from California State University, Los Angeles. She applied this knowledge to her profession as the South Pasadena Unified School District assistant librarian. Upon retirement, Nicki returned to Santa Barbara once again. Years later, on May , , she married a boyfriend from her Santa Barbara College days, William “Bill” Francis Lennon. They moved to Novato, CA, in Marin County to be closer to Bill’s sons Matt and Michael and their families. After Bill’s passing in ,
Nicki returned for the last time to Santa Barbara, where she resided at Villa Santa Barbara and subsequently Casa San Miguel, where the loving staff treated her as a member of their family. In her lifetime she traveled to Tibet, Thailand, Nepal, Burma, and Europe, as well as cruises through Alaska’s Inside Passage and the Panama Canal to the Caribbean. Books were a major part of Marian’s life whether teaching or helping children in the library or reading for pleasure. Ever the librarian, family members could look forward to the periodic appearance in the mail of a brown manila envelope filled with clipped newspaper and magazine articles that she was certain were of interest to the recipient. Her passion was reading and reciting poetry. Even into her eighties, you could open Edna St. Vincent Millay’s Collected Poems to a random selection and start reading it to her, and she would recite the finish from memory. Marian was a loyal friend to many and will be remembered for her kindness, generosity, and support for the underdog. She focused on the positives in the world and its people. She kept lists by her bed of all the things she was grateful for… large and small. She was a devoted and caring soul. Marian is predeceased by her sons Gaylord and Howard, husband Bill Lennon, and sister Emalyn Malan. Marian will survive in the hearts of all of her family and friends. She is loved and missed by brother George Herman Nickel of Evergreen, CO, son Miles Albert Hartfeld of Santa Barbara, finally daughter Nancy Elizabeth Tiemann Hartfeld of Santa Barbara, and much beloved grandchildren Skylar Elisabeth Hartfeld Greene of Santa Barbara and Spencer Ogden Hartfeld of Manchester, NH. A Celebration of Life will be held at : pm Saturday, February , at the First United Methodist Church at E. Anapamu Street (at Garden St), Santa Barbara. Online condolences may be offered at mcdermottcrockett.com/ obituaries/MarianHartfeld The family gives special thanks to Katerina Zamyatina, Jula Vagela, and the staff of Casa San Miguel for your compassion and care during Nicki’s final year. Thank you to Doctors Assisting Seniors at Home (DASH) physician Dr. Nancy Rikalo, Dr. Jeoffrey Benson, Pastor Alan Strout, and Eric & Jeff Boehm, who captured many of her wonderful memories before they faded. Tax deductible donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Asso-
ciation, a not-for-profit (c)() organization at: Alzheimer’s Association Chapala Street, # Santa Barbara, CA Or call them at ()- “I do believe the most of me Floats under water; and men see Above the wave a jagged small Mountain of ice, and that is all. Only the depths of other peaks May know my substance when it speaks, And steadfast through the grinding jam Remain aware of what I am. Myself, I think, shall never know How far beneath the wave I go.” Edna St. Vincent Millay, “Journal,” in Collected Poems (New York: Harper and Row, ), p. . Arrangements entrusted to McDermott-Crockett Mortuary
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corner table by the window, looking around the restaurant and outside. Not a day went by that grandmother Agnes (Anita) Mata someone didn’t come to visit and talk with her, Guevara, was the glue that held the even bringing her treats. entire family together. Many people While trying to count all of the grandchilcalled her Rose, for the Rose Café, but, to her dren and great-grandchildren, she would get lost on the total. To say our family is large is family, she was known as Mamanita. Mamanita was born in Cameron, Texas, in an understatement. I asked her how she could 1917. She was the middle child of two siblings, possibly remember everyone, and she had a with an older sister and a younger brother. Her simple, remarkable answer: “With my age now, parents were migrant workers from Aguascali- I have trouble with names, but I always remementes, Mexico, who came to Texas during the ber their faces. Aye, Chomina, you are all my farming season and returned to Mexico when babies … I can never forget my babies.” they were done. They did not intend on her Mamanita has truly lived what I like to call being born in the United States; they simply a full life. She grew up in a migrant working happened to be here for work. When she was family, left her family in Mexico to create a life 14 years old, she married Geronimo Barajas, here in the States for them, and worked hard who was from Aguasto create a business calientes. They had four and stable home children: Manuel, Jose, life for everyone. Raquel, and Esperanza. What’s remarkable about her life and She eventually divorced Geronimo, and, soon her story is the fact after, he passed away. that she survived After her divorce, her struggles and Mamanita moved to was successful in doing so. Her hard the States, to work and save her money to work, dedication, bring her children over, and determinawho were being raised tion paved the in Mexico by her parway for each of her ents. In 1945, she began future generations working at the Rose to live a good life Café on the Eastside of and embrace all Santa Barbara, located that this world has on Haley Street. She to offer them. She continued to take worked 16-hour days, seven days a week, for care of her immeeight years, making 75 diate and extended cents an hour. Durfamily. From her eldest 77-year-old ing this time, she met MAMANITA: After working 16-hour days, Antonio Guevara, who, seven days a week, for eight years, Agnes son to her youngthrough the bracero Mata Guevara bought the Rose Café and est great-greatcreated the iconic restaurant it is today. program, had come to grandchild, everySanta Barbara to work. one was treated They eventually married and had three chil- like her child, equally loved and cared for. dren together: Theresa, Ana, and George. In When I asked her to think of all of her chilApril 1953, Mamanita had finally saved enough dren, her future generations of children, and money to get the papers together to bring over what her wish for the future would be for them, she simply stated, “Felizidad, alegria, y mucho the children in Aguascalientes. Once the children had arrived and were amor,” which translates to “The best, happiness, settled, Mamanita was given an opportunity to and love for each other.” She said, “Everything buy the restaurant from the owner’s daughter, is and will be okay, as long as we always stay Emma, after the owner passed away. Because happy and never forget to love.” She truly was she had spent all her savings to bring her chil- an iconic woman, a community legend, and the dren to the U.S., she wasn’t in a position to buy matriarch to our entire family, as well as most it. Emma gave her a year and a half to buy the of Santa Barbara. Our family was truly lucky to restaurant, and with the help of her family, have this wonderful woman in our lives for as she bought the restaurant in 1955. The family long as we did and to have the chance to learn eventually moved to a house directly across our history from her. If we don’t know where the street from the Rose Café on Haley Street we come from, then we won’t know where we in 1962 and have lived there ever since. are going. Through years of hard work and sacrifice, On December 10, 2014, at 8:34 p.m., MamaMamanita owned a business, homes, and nita passed away peacefully in her sleep at other properties in Santa Barbara. She was her home, surrounded by her family, who well-known and respected in the community, loved her so much. We are all going to miss especially on the Eastside of Santa Barbara, her deeply, but we will carry on her legacy where she was called “Mamanita” by everyone, throughout the generations. Rest in peace, including nonrelatives. Every day, she sat in the Chomina. We love you. ■
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obituaries cont’d mother and grandmother, and a wonderful friend. Lois loved Santa Barbara. She was an active member of First Presbyterian Church, AAUW, Friendship Force, and PEO, and she was an enthusiastic supporter of the performing arts. Lois will be fondly remembered by family members and many wonderful friends. She is survived by her children Charlotte Smith (Brian), Peggy Fritschel (Don), Charlie Oates (Moira Keefe), and Carol Oates (Richard Moss), grandchildren Glen Smith, Katie Davis (Sean), Brianna Keefe-Oates, Rakaia Keefe-Oates, Julia Moss, and Alex Moss, great-grandchildren Ella Davis and Nina Davis, brother Fred Wilkinson (Amanda), and four nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her beloved husband and two brothers. A Memorial Service for Lois Oates was Sunday, Jan. , at First Presbyterian Church, E. Constance. In lieu of flowers, make donations in Lois Oates’s name to First Presbyterian Church Music, in order to continue the wonderful music Lois enjoyed so much.
María Bauman Rowbottam (McGlinchey) // – //
Blessed with a vibrant and selfless way of looking at the world, Maria saw beauty in the smallest of things—as so visibly expressed through her art and poetry. Among the gracious characteristics she possessed, compassion is what was revered by everyone she came in contact with. She lived to see people smile, whether it was with her famous sense of humor, or her popular family dinners. Taking after her mother, Maria was a friend to the friendless, and a lover of life. Of all things she cherished, her family was paramount. She always strived to see the very best of every circumstance. And as she watches over us now, she would tell us, “Life is wonderful, and love is what makes it so.” A loving mother, daughter, sister, friend, wife and partner, Maria smiles
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softly down on us as she joins her mother in paradise. Forever young and in our hearts, you are loved more than words can describe. We miss you, and will see you again in time. Maria is survived by her three boys, John, Jason, and Joshua. Services will be held at Calvary Cemetery on Friday, January th, at :am.
rial donations may be made to: Friends of the Santa Barbara Public Library, Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, Planned Parenthood of Santa Barbara.
Richard “Dick” Cousineau // – //
Virginia Chennell
After a prolonged battle with Parkinson’s disease, Virgina Chennell passed away on December . She was born in Cairo, IL, and attended Swarthmore College and Stanford University. During and after college she worked in journalism. She married Ward Chennell in Palo Alto, and they raised children mostly in San Diego and Santa Barbara. She was a devoted mother who loved planning family vacations in the Southwest and Mexico. Jinny taught English first at UCSB and then for years at San Marcos High. Ginny had a penchant for critique, and to honor her, misspellings plus errors in usage and grammar have been sprinkled through this piece. After retirement she continued to travel with family and friends. She enjoyed the educational opportunities offered by Elderhostel. She was interested in and involved with many activities. Reading, writing, hiking, tai chi, basketry, dancing, native flora and fauna, finances, music and theater were some of her passions.She was a good friend! Virginia and Ward were active in the First Presbyterian church and were supporters of the Botanic Garden, Museum of Natural History, and Museum of Art. She is survived by her son Chris(Cindy Stinson-Chennell) of McMinnville, OR, daughters, Irene(Mark Stiedemann) of Escondido and Nancy(Kevin Byrne) of Oceanside and grandchildren. A memorial gathering will be held at Vista del Monte in the main lounge on Saturday February , from - PM. In lieu of flowers memo-
Come celebrate the life of Richard “Dick” Cousineau—cofounder, Humanist Society of Santa Barbara—on Saturday, January , , :PM Live Oak Unitarian Congregation, North Fairview Avenue, Goleta, CA.
Samuel Romano
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fully traveled to the moon on the last Apollo missions. Following Delco, Sam worked at Minicars Inc. in Goleta, developing vehicle safety structures and measures that are now standard equipment in automobiles today. In , Sam temporarily left Santa Barbara for Georgetown University to lead a Fuel Cell technology development program to help wean the automotive industry away from petroleum. Prototype systems were implemented in public transportation systems in Denver, Washington, D.C., and abroad. Sam loved traveling, wine making, cultivating his orchard and a host of other activities, but most of all spending time with his family. Sam was preceded in death by his first wife, Dolores Fitzsimons, and is survived by his loving wife of years, Margaret; four children, Cliff, Laurie (Keith), Tim (Chandra) and Mariliz (Doug); eight grandchildren, Brandon, Michelle, Colette, Stephanie, Andre, Paul, Camille and Angelina; and one great-grandson, Lucas. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Friendship Center or the Santa Barbara Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care.
Laureldean Waugh
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Samuel Romano, , passed away peacefully in his home on January , , in Santa Barbara. He was born in Jersey City, N.J., on January , . Sam served in the Navy during WWII and afterwards attended college on the GI Bill, earning a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the New Jersey Institute of Technology. Sam worked as a project engineer and manager across his career where his interest in Transportation Systems led him to many significant achievements. In Sam and his family moved to Santa Barbara, where he worked at Delco Electronics. With President Kennedy’s declaration to go to the moon, Sam assembled a team and worked with determination to ensure that a General Motors vehicle participated in the exploration of the moon. That vehicle, which became known as the Lunar Rover, was developed and built in Goleta and success-
Laureldean (Wright) Waugh died of natural causes on January , , after a full life. Lollie, as she was known, was born at St. Francis Hospital in Santa Barbara on June , , to Chester R. and Hope (Forster) Wright. Lollie was the eldest of children and was raised on the West Side in Santa Barbara. She attended Harding Elementary, La Cumbre Junior High, and Santa Barbara High Schools, where she was the Girl’s League Election Board chairman, and a member of the Big Sister committee. Like most families of the time, Lollie and her family endured the hardships of the Great Depression and World War II, but nevertheless they enjoyed many fun and happy times as a family.
After her graduation from Santa Barbara High School in , Lollie worked briefly for the Santa Barbara Credit Bureau. While advancing quickly in her job there, she soon obtained a job as a secretary at La Cumbre Junior High. Lollie married the love of her life, Robert Donne Waugh, on January , , at the El Montecito Presbyterian Church after a whirlwind romance of three weeks. After the birth of their first child in , Lollie enjoyed life as a full-time mother and wife, a career at which she excelled and in which she took great pride. In Lollie returned to the work force when she took a seasonal job at Sears Department Store over the holidays. This developed into full-time employment, and she enjoyed her work in the Children’s Department and the many very special friends that she made among her co-workers. After the tragic death of her oldest daughter, Lorna Waugh Ruiz, Lollie retired from Sears in and devoted herself to her grandchildren. She also volunteered at Goleta Valley Hospital in the gift shop up until . Lollie is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert D. Waugh (); her precious daughter, Lorna Waugh Ruiz (); her sister Gwendolyn Wright Covington (); her brother Clinton Forster Wright (); and her oldest nephew Del Marshall Covington (). Lollie is survived by her sister, Lynnette Wright McCoy; her daughter, Maureen (Waugh) Evans (husband Robin D. Evans); her son, Stacey Robert Waugh (wife Sonnia Waugh); her grandchildren: Michael Joseph Ruiz (wife Elizabeth (Swihart) Ruiz), Joel Robert Evans, Melissa Anne (Ruiz) Scheffler, Brian Charles Ruiz; her great-granddaughters: Emily Lorna Ruiz, Kristin Hope Ruiz and Chloe Madison Scheffler, and her favorite cousin, Bonnie (Goodson) Sanders; as well as her very special and adored nieces and nephews. Lollie’s family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the caregivers and staff of Heritage House, where Lollie called home since May of . She was very happy there. A memorial service and reception will be held on Friday, January th, at : p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, E. Constance Ave., Santa Barbara. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care of Santa Barbara or other charity of choice.
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munity-minded idea. Sue joined the growing national trend of small, front-yard free libraries. You take a book to read and maybe replace it with another. Sue, former Santa Barbara News-Press librarian, joined with her brother, Pete, to use scrap wood to build an eye-catching table out front by the curb, within easy reach. Too easy, it turned out. Each morning, Sue, usually with my help, would lug out three or four heavy bags of books. All kinds, from kids’ reading to popular fiction. Soft covers and hard. Late each afternoon, we’d lug them back. At first, we got little “business.” We live on a oneblock street in San Roque on the town’s Northside. Not a lot of traffic. Sue put her idealistic heart into it. Her only goal: encouraging reading. She wasn’t selling them and, in fact, bought quite a few low-priced books or pulled them from our bookshelves. A few were classics but mostly books she thought would catch the popular eye. There was no attempt at ideological propaganda or political reading. But there was little action except from a few neighbors and the nice kids across the street. As weeks passed, Sue refused to be discouraged. She had a community mission. Then one day a guy who was moving from another neighborhood asked if he could bring over some
them, or their parents for that matter, I didn’t know and didn’t want to find out. It wasn’t our job to expand their sex education. So we packed them back up and left them in Planned Parenthood’s trailer on the Eastside, washed our hands of them, and left the sorting out to them. Then one day upon our return home, in broad daylight, we found that the bookshelves had been cleaned out. All the hardcover books were gone. FREE READS: The little library set up by Sue De Lapa (left), Peter Only a few semi-tattered De Lapa, and Sandy Cornett soon had more books added. Hillermans were left. books. Okay, we said. The more the merrier. Who would do this, we wondered? We asked Then he showed up with what we estimated a few neighbors, who were shocked but hadn’t as 200 pounds of books, not all books, by the seen anyone shoveling books into a car. We figway, but mostly consisting of arty nude photo- ured it would have only taken a few minutes to graphs. Not porn as I would characterize porn, hit and run. but what’s known as glamor nudes, showing the The mystery remains. Who were they? Book beauty of the feminine form, what painters over lovers who took us up on the free part of the the centuries have filled museums with. deal but ignored the other side of the equation, Sue and I went through them. We looked at to take one or two and leave one or two? Were one another. First, we had no room. Second, we they worth taking to sell? couldn’t see putting out so many nudes. They At this point, unless I hear from the perpejust seemed out of place in our yard. What the trators, I’m considering it theft. The question kids across the street might have thought of remains: Who would do this in Santa Barbara, SUE DE LAPA
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BROOKLYN RIDER: The four young men in this group put on a zesty, swing-y, foot-stomping, soaringly beautiful, sweetly nostalgic, classical kind of concert at Hahn Hall Thursday night. They topped it off with the world premiere of a piece co-commissioned by UCSB Arts & Lectures, “Ping Pong, Fumble Thaw.” Bravo!
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unning any event that’s treated seriously by experts yet caters to the host community can be a tricky affair. But the challenge is even more dramatic when it comes to film, where the egos and big money of the industry side must be strategically lured and carefully pampered while simultaneously keeping doors open just enough so that the everyday movie lover can still sneak a peek. Such is the balance beam that Roger Durling started walking 12 years ago, when he was lifted from the volunteer ranks to be named executive director of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF). Though this year marks the 30th annual incarnation of SBIFF — which Phyllis de Picciotto founded in 1986 — the fest came into its own under Durling’s guidance. As
FREEBIES! DAILY FREE SCREENINGS: A first in 2015, SBIFF will screen one of the more popular films per day at the Lobero Theatre. Times vary. APPLEBOX FILMS: Even the popcorn and soda are free at these Arlington Theatre screenings, but arrive very early because they fill up fast. Big Hero 6 (Jan. 31, 9am), How to Train Your Dragon (Jan. 31, 11:30am), The Boxtrolls (Feb. 1, 9am), The Lego Movie (Feb. 7, 9am). SUPER SILENT SUNDAY: The Iron Mask, a classic silent film from 1929 starring Douglas Fairbanks as one of the musketeers, will screen alongside live music by Adam Aceto on a Wonder Morton pipe organ, one of only five in the world, on Sunday, February 1, at 1 p.m. THIRD WEEKEND: See the fest’s best films, for free, at the Riviera Theatre, February 13-15. Schedule TBD. 10-10-10 STUDENT COMPETITION: Catch the next generation’s talent at this screening of all the teams entered in this screenwriting and filmmaking contest on February 7 at the Arlington Theatre. YOUTH CINEMEDIA: All are invited to see the works of teenagers involved in this program. A Q&A will follow.
the now 12-day fest became a popular stop for actors and directors on the Oscar campaign trail, Durling also grew the quantity and caliber of films and drew bigger and bigger crowds from further and further away. (This year, for instance, 50 percent of the pass sales are by people from outside the county.) But his focus on Santa Barbara remains sharp. Efforts to include regional filmmakers in the fest have cultivated a stronger cinematic culture here (see page 37), and in a fairly unprecedented manner, the fest steadily grows opportunities for all ages to see free films each year (below), including this year’s inaugural chance to see one free screening per day at the Lobero Theatre. Another first this year is the scholarship program that is bringing 10 students from around the country to take part in a Santa
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Barbara City College–powered film studies program, now in its fourth year, that teaches film analysis through attending festival screenings and panels. “I’ve always envisioned the film festival as an educational tool not just to young minds but to adults to introduce them to foreign films and social-justice issues and even surf films,” said Durling, who believes that he’s merely “supersized” de Picciotto’s original vision for the fest.“I set really ambitious long-term goals, and we are still going in that direction, but I do feel that this is the festival that we’ve envisioned for the past 12 years. It’s like a quilt of what Santa Barbara is, and I think that’s why we are finding more and more repeat festivalgoers from out of town. The fest is basically mirroring what is unique about Santa Barbara.” —MATT KETTMANN
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n Alejandro González Iñárritu’s Birdman, Michael Keaton plays Riggan Thomson, a former superhero movie star struggling to stay relevant as he settles into middle age. The film, shot to look as if it were captured in one long, glorious take, follows Riggan in the days leading up to his Broadway debut, an adaptation of Raymond Carver’s What We Talk About When We Talk About Love that he’s directing, producing, and starring in. Less than five minutes into the storyline, one thing becomes very clear: This is Riggan’s last make-it-or-break-it moment. On paper, the film sounds like one of those great artimitating-life setups. Keaton, who’s probably best known for his stint as Batman, hasn’t seen a whole lot of on-screen action of late. At 63, the part-time Santa Barbaran is decades removed from his cape-crusading heyday. Even before he picked up the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor earlier this month, people were calling Birdman Keaton’s “big comeback.” But spend just a few minutes talking to the man, and you’ll discover that Keaton’s not really much like Riggan Thomson at all. Last November, on Thanksgiving Eve, I had the actor on the phone to discuss his impending hometown coronation as part of this week’s Santa Barbara International Film Festival. There were no publicists or agents or assistants to connect the call. Just Keaton, on his cell, running errands with his dog somewhere in downtown Santa Barbara. Thanks to small-town living and the powers of social media, my friends and I would later triangulate the actor’s day, which included the aforementioned errands, a quiet dinner out, and an evening trip to Whole Foods, where he chatted up at least one customer about the key to a good stuffing. This, in a nutshell, is Michael Keaton. In conversation, he’s precocious but also endearingly scattered. He’s humble and self-effacing, and he equates his sporadic film roles not with choosiness but with his boundless number of “other interests,” which range from fly-fishing to horseback riding to raising his son, Sean. Discussing his long-awaited
return to the big screen, Keaton laughs,“I’m only half-joking when I say that if I show up in a movie every two years, I figure people are saying,‘Hey, please stop already. You’re boring us to death.’ ” Growing up outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Keaton said he was always drawn to creative endeavors, even if his upbringing wasn’t especially artsy. He drew and later painted and liked reading and writing stories. “I always kind of figured my creative side had to come out somewhere or some way in some fashion,” he says. “But sometimes I’m shocked this is how it did because I’m not particularly crazy about a lot of attention. It seems kind of odd that this is what I ended up doing.” In the early 1980s, Keaton got his big break in the Ron Howard–directed comedy Night Shift, where he played the fast-talking morgue attendant Bill “Blaze” Blazejowski. The film led Keaton to series of comedic roles (Mr. Mom, Johnny Dangerously), as well as a new label as Hollywood’s favorite “glib young man.” Since those days, Keaton’s projects have run the gamut from the title role in Tim Burton’s 1988 creepy comedy Beetlejuice to playing an everyman and his three clones in 1996’s Multiplicity. He donned the Batsuit in 1989 and 1992 and got a Golden Globe nod for his
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portrayal of CNN producer Robert Wiener in 2002’s Live from Baghdad. Today, Keaton says he’s drawn to parts that are unlike anything he’s done before, no doubt a nod to the pigeonholing he experienced early on in his career. He also admits that he’s taken
roles in part to stay loose. “I’ve said yes to a couple of pretty stupid things,” he laughs. “Some of it is just about staying in the gym. You can’t just stop all together; you’ve got to keep one foot in it, wait for a really nice role to come up so that you’re not caught flatfooted.” To test Keaton’s theory, one need look no further than Birdman. The story is a white-knuckle character study that’s smart, unapologetic, and surreal. The supporting cast, which includes Edward Norton, Emma Stone, Naomi Watts, and Zach Galifianakis, is near perfect. And the execution of Iñárritu’s one-shot vision is one of the more beautifully realized risk-taking moves Hollywood has seen in years. After reading the script, Keaton says he was all-in. “The thing was so adventurous, and that usually gets me going. And this was a director whose work I had seen and thought, ‘Boy, you want to be in movies with guys like that,’” he recalls.“The character I thought would be fun in a weird kind of way. Alejandro kept emphasizing that I was going to have to go deep, and I said, ‘Yeah, I know that.’ And he said, ‘No, like really deep. Deeper than you ever have.’ I said,‘I know.’ But then when you really start to go deep, you realize that you’re just going to drop deeper and deeper and deeper.” As for his similarities to Riggan, both real and media perceived, Keaton just chuckles. “He’s not like I am in terms of personality, but at the same time, I admire him. He’s courageous, but he’s also pathetic. He’s so desperate and so needy and so weak, and I’d never really had the opportunity to play that before,” he says.“As far as the Batman thing or the actor thing, though, I’m fine with it. I really don’t care what the takeaway is that people have. It’s all really okay with me.” Michael Keaton receives SBIFF’s Modern Master Award on Saturday, January 31, at 8 p.m. at the Arlington Theatre. Visit sbiff.org for tickets and info. COURTESY ROGERS & COWAN
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45 FILMS TO FIND
By ALY COMINGORE, CHARLES DONELAN, MICHELLE DROWN, MATT KETTMANN, D.J. PALLADINO, and ETHAN STEWART
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INDEPENDENTS A BETTER YOU: Matt Walsh (Veep, The Hangover, Upright Citizens Brigade) directs longtime buds Horatio Sanz, Natasha Leggero, Rob Huebel, and Nick Kroll in this hilarious and oddly thoughtful take on the agonies and the ironies of the self-help industry. KILL ME THREE TIMES: This Australian black-comedy film starring Simon Pegg is about a group of revengeseeking manipulators who each concoct diabolic plans that will make you cringe and laugh. Misperceptions of the strategizing send the plot twisting in delightful ways.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS LEVIATHAN: A favorite on the festival circuit, this
hard-drinking drama shows how corrupt the current Russian society can be, with one man fighting a dangerous battle against a gun-wielding politician to keep his family’s seaside property.
MAPS TO THE STARS: David Cronenberg’s funny, sad, and hard-to-stop-watching-the-trainwreck satire about child stars both young and old, starring Julianne Moore, John Cusack, and Robert Pattinson, is a quite acerbic critique of Hollywood culture. NIGHTINGALE: David Oyelowo is the only actor in
this entire film about a PTSD-afflicted solider who kills his mother and tries to lure his only supposed friend over for dinner. It’s an acting tour de force.
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UNCANNY: This feature film concerns the exciting yet frightful development of artificial intelligence by following a female tech reporter who visits a humanoid robot and his genius creator and the love triangle that ensues, tackling the issue with thought-provoking intrigue.
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TANGERINES: This thought-provoking and downright excellent film enters the separatist rebel war in Abkhazia, showing how two Estonian men — their own ethnic role in the region an entirely interesting piece of forgotten history — bring a Georgian soldier and Chechen mercenary who shot each other back to health under the same roof. TIMBUKTU: This colorful feature from the heart of Saharan Africa shows what life is like under foreign Islamic fundamentalist rule, when hypocritical Arab rulers impose laws that are so senseless they make normal life unlivable and so harsh that those lives are quickly ended.
ALL CATS ARE GREY (TOUS LES CHATS SONT GRIS): This touching and engaging French film is about a daughter in search of her father, revealing that meaningful relationships can often be based on much more than blood. CRUEL: This nail-biting narrative study of the mind of a very troubled though quite prolific serial killer in Toulouse, France, explores many facets of human existence, from childhood trauma to dreams of the future to the pains of growing old. IN THE SANDS OF BABYLON: In the wake of the first Gulf War, millions of Iraqis rose up against Saddam Hussein, only to be brutally crushed when American support didn’t materialize. This film focuses on an Iraqi soldier who’s mistaken for a traitor and how the prison where he is held becomes a hotbed for the tragic revolt. CONTINUED ON P. 34
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VIRTUOSO Santa Barbara Debut Music of the Longest River
The Nile Project WED, FEB 11 / 8 PM / uCSB CAMPBELL hALL
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“Worlds and rhythms meet, in euphoric result.” The New York Times
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his year’s model Academy Awards controversy revolved around the whiteness of its nominees. In particular, critics from Rolling Stone to Time complained that Selma star David Oyelowo wasn’t even nominated for his stirring work as Martin Luther King Jr. But before there was Selma, there was a more amazing performance in the biopic Get on Up, which featured an astonishing turn by a young black actor named Chadwick Boseman, who plays James Brown like a sex machine, navigating choreographed splits and a richly detailed tale of a performer with an astounding ego and a troubling life formed in a crucible of deep Southern poverty. Boseman, who receives a Virtuoso Award at this year’s SBIFF, made every cocky physical gesture resonate with feeling, and he also got no nominations. “I love the movie, though I don’t really read reviews when I work on something,” said Boseman. He seems unconcerned by critics or awardshow evaluations. “I am aware that we got pretty good props for it. That’s mainly because the movie has James Brown’s voice in it. I think you have to say that he contributed a major voice to American culture, and a lot of people used his voice to get to their own, whether it was pop, soul, or hiphop artists. If this movie accomplishes anything, it might be that we shed some light on that voice.” That voice was where Boseman started, studying Brown on records and watching all the footage he could. “I started by listening to the man, the way he sang. Even the lyrics he wrote, they were all full of surprises.” It was immersive work to the point of infiltrating Boseman’s brainwaves. “For a couple of months afterward, I had to stay away from the music, even music that sounded like Brown,” he laughed. “I listened to a lot of movie scores, a lot of Hans Zimmer.” A playwright before he began acting, Boseman got to supply some influence over director Tate Taylor’s film. “The script of Get on Up was always a work in progress, and there were day-to-day wording changes,” he said, though the entire prep for the film took a mere 60 days. Boseman got two months to interview Brown’s family, read biographies, hear music, and take five-hour dance classes. And it shows in the showstopping performances, real even though the music was dubbed. “We did it all. When you see us performing, the band is playing, and I was really singing. The crowds, the extras, got into it, too. I got to feel like a rock star.” He’s about to feel even more cosmic. Boseman plays Thoth in Gods of Egypt and just signed a five-film contract to play Marvel’s groundbreaking superhero Black Panther. One wonders how he will walk down mortal streets. “The funny thing is these are all such different roles; I am able to walk down the streets without being noticed.” He’s also not worried so much about Academy slights. “When it comes down to it, I’d rather have an action figure than a Golden Globe.” SBIFF’s Virtuoso Awards take place at the Arlington Theatre Sunday, February 1, at 8 p.m. —D.J. PALLADINO
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Featuring a stunning variety of instruments from Nile-basin countries, – the masenko from Ethiopia, the ney and oud from Egypt, and the adungu from Uganda – in addition to violin, saxophone, bass guitar, and six vocalists singing in 11 languages.
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To celebrate 30 years of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, Paradise Cafe will offer selections by the glass of some of our local wineries established 30 years ago.
KOLNOA (JEWISH FILMS) THE WORLD LAUGHS GETT: THE TRIAL OF VIVIANE AMSALEM: Due to a patriarchal Israeli divorce ritual, women like Viviane Amsalem remain married for years after separating from husbands. This beautiful chamber work for actors relies on a subtle, insinuating script that takes the story behind the clichés of hero and villain.
BONOBO: What if people decided that our ape cousins lived better lives and set about copying them? That’s what happens in this racy British comedy about a group of folks deciding to follow the bonobo’s highly sexualized and peaceful ways.
SACRED SPERM: This is an honest if at times awkward look into the belief held by Haredi Jews that it’s a violation of a covenant to spill one’s sperm outside of the vagina of one’s wife and was made by a devout believer who’s curious how to raise his baby son.
SPANISH/LATIN AMERICAN ACES (OS FENÓMENOS): The Great Recession stars in many movies this year, including this heartstring-pulling drama about a single mother in Spain who must turn to the male-dominated construction trade to make ends meet. Watch as she enters their world against all odds.
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acted and funny Mexican film about a man who’s trying to break up with his girlfriend, only to have her think that she’s being proposed to. He enlists a service to get rid of this problem, and everything gets weird.
MONUMENT TO MICHAEL JACKSON (SPOMENIK MAJKLU DŽEKSONU): Set in post-Balkan War Serbia, this inspiringly quirky and often hilarious film follows one man’s quest to revitalize tourism, the airport, and the economy of a small town by erecting a monument to pop star Michael Jackson (who’s still alive back then) in the center of town.
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LA NOCHE DEL RATÓN (THE NIGHT OF THE RAT):
What would you do if you stopped at a gas station and were suddenly under gunfire? This film focuses on the fear that builds in a victim of such senseless violence and the quiet spaces in between the flashes of terror.
THE GRUMP (MIELENSÄPAHOITTAJA): What
begins as a funny film from Finland about a grumpy old country man who must move to the city evolves into a self-examination of a lonely life full of mistakes. This lovable feature will make you laugh, cry, and think about your own life, no matter your age. CONTINUED ON P. 36
SBIFF IS IN THE LOOP
Hearing-aid users attending the 2015 Santa Barbara International Film Festival will find their experience vividly enhanced, thanks to a temporary hearing loop system available at many of this year’s festival locations. The upgrade comes courtesy of Otojoy, a Santa Barbara tech start-up and hearing loop installer, in partnership with the Independent Living Resource Center and the public-awareness campaign Let’s Loop Santa Barbara. The technology — which uses an induction wire to wirelessly transfer pure, clear sound without background noise directly to hearing devices — works with most hearing aids, as well as cochlear implants. Both the Lobero Theatre and the Santa Barbara Museum of Art’s Mary Craig Auditorium already have permanent systems installed, and this week temporary hearing loops will be installed in two of Metro ’s theaters. For film fans with hearing issues, moviegoing has never been more immersive and inclusive. —MITCHELL KRIEGMAN
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J.K. SIMMONS ON THE ART OF WHIPLASH
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iles and I would just be dicking around like a couple of knuckleheads on the set,” said J.K. Simmons, describing his transformation from real-life nice person to the demonic mentor who torments jazz student Andrew (Miles Teller) in Whiplash. “Then we would go into one of these fierce exchanges from the script. When the scene was over, we went right back to what we were doing before. It wasn’t something we felt we had to maintain.” Simmons doesn’t believe there is only one way to work theatrical magic. “If someone else wanted to stay in character, or not even talk between scenes, I would be fine with that. I would be respectful of that. But the way Miles and I worked was exactly what I would have wished. By the way, I think of all the Oscar snubs, not crediting Miles with anything for this is a disgrace. He’s an incredibly talented actor.” Simmons, who has worked steadily in films, television, commercials, and video games for the last 20 years, is equally impressed with his director, Damien Chazelle, whom he calls “young and promising.” This film came to Simmons via his friend director Jason Reitman, who cast him in Juno nearly eight years ago.“I had lunch with Damien and thought I would take a leap of faith. And then I saw the script, and that was it. If one of my son’s middle school friends had handed me that script, I would have made the film.”
But it got even better. After making a short film from the script to shop around, Simmons was even more impressed.“The budget was a nickel. When I saw it, though, it was one of the rare films that exceeded my expectations,” he said. Without a doubt, Whiplash stands as one of the best-crafted movies released in memory. Compelling, economical, and yet emotionally explosive, the film about a young jazz drummer also takes an incredibly intelligent series of stances on America’s obsession with the pursuit of fame. By its soaring conclusion, you may not even know whether the protagonists have triumphed or sold their souls. “I’ve seen it four times,” said Simmons. “And the last time I cried for Andrew. I was completely moved by the tragedy of Miles’s character.” Other viewings might yield other reactions, he readily acknowledged. Simmons is up for an Oscar and a dozen more honors, including SBIFF’s Virtuoso Award, and he isn’t complaining. “This is a first; it’s not something I’ve ever focused on before. It’s beautiful, a gratifying ego stroke, and it gives my wife [Michelle Schumacher] an excuse to try on a variety of fancy dresses.” Though he began in live theater, Simmons says he’s quite happy doing this now. “Maybe when my kids are grown up, I can go back to Broadway. It would be great someday, I suppose.” He laughed, “I want to be like Bradley Cooper when I grow up.” SBIFF’s Virtuoso Awards take place at the Arlington Theatre Sunday, February 1, at 8 p.m. —D.J. PALLADINO
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PAN ASIA 12 CITIZENS: Since China does not have trial by jury, this contemporary Chinese remake of Angry Men concerns a group who come together to simulate the experience of deliberating on the verdict in a famous murder case. CONTINUED ON P. 38
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hhen R Roger Durling D li l hired filmmaker Russ Spencer to curate a sidebar of films made by Santa Barbarans 12 years ago, the doors flung wide open for all manner of entries, from quite slick flicks to rather ragtag productions that showed flickers of promise. As serious Santa Barbara filmmakers sharpened their cinematic tools in the ensuing dozen years, technological advancements also allowed almost anyone to make a movie, so submissions to this locals-only sidebar surged. That’s forced Spencer, Durling, and the fest’s programming director, Michael Albright, to tighten up their selections in recent years — i.e., not everyone who submits gets in now. Said Albright, “There are far more films being submitted than we can show.” But it’s also upped the ante so much that in 2015, for the first year ever, the Santa Barbara Filmmakers Sidebar will be a juried competition, with a $2,500 award and extra recognition going to whoever’s work is deemed best on Closing Night. “The goal is not to keep people out of the festival; it’s to spotlight the really great work and treat it the same as we would treat any of the great films in the festival,” said Albright. “It’s competitive, and we want to make sure that we keep the bar high to give it that extra weight and caliber.” This year, the competition includes seven features: Generosity of Eye, Brad Hall’s documentary about the wealth of art that his father-in-law, William Louis-Dreyfus (Julia’s dad), gave to a Harlem nonprofit; Breach, Jonny Zwick’s doc about whaling in Iceland; Holbrook/Twain, Scott Teems look at Hal Holbrook’s 60 years as Mark Twain; Gardeners of Eden, Austin Peck and Anneliese Vandenberg’s doc about elephant poaching in Kenya; Secret Ocean D and Swain’s Island, both starring Jean-Michel Cousteau; and Energizing Our World, Susan Sember’s optimistic look at sustainable practices. Do not forget about the 18 short films, where many future filmmakers cut their narrative and documentary teeth. From creative tales of pool mermaids (Ted Mills’s What a Pool Believes) and disturbing party trends (Benjamin Goalabré’s The Knockout Game) to eye-opening looks at aquaculture (Elvis Metcalf’s Mussel Man), the history of Jimmy’s Oriental Gardens (Casey McGarry’s Grasshopper for Grandpa), and San Marcos High’s alumni theater revival (Lael Wageneck’s Time Warp), the shorts will entertain all types of film heads. —MATT KETTMANN
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I AM FEMEN (JE SUIS FEMEN): This compelling documentary chronicles the provocative Ukrainian feminist group known for their topless protests against sexism, religious institutions, and homophobia.
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For the 16th straight year, the Fund for Santa Barbara is showcasing documentaries that focus on social justice issues around the world. Meet these filmmakers and learn more at the reception on Friday, January 30, 5-7 p.m., at the McCune Founders Room in the Granada Theatre. Tickets are 25; platinum passholders are free.
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Daniel Handler THE YEAR WE THOUGHT ABOUT LOVE: This documentary about 16 gay teens, shot during eight months of rehearsals with the Boston-based LBGTQ theater group True Colors, shows that love is a universal human experience not defined by sexuality.
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day redux of filmmaker James Szalapski’s 1976 doc about outlaw country music moves slow and looms large, focusing on contemporary songwriters like Deer Tick’s John McCauley and Jonny Fritz, as well as legends like Guy Clark and the late Townes Van Zandt. It’s a treat for music lovers.
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DELI MAN: The Jewish deli is a dying institution, with
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/: Nrityagram Dance & Music: Sriyah Surupa Sen and Bijayini Satpathy, working together for the last years, have mastered the exhilarating art of Nrityagram, a classical Indian dance. With synchronicity and compelling physicality, these dancers will weave a spell in solos and duets and take us on a journey featuring works from the film Sri: In Search of the Goddess and live music and narration. pm. Campbell Hall, UCSB. $-$. Call - or visit artsandlectures.sa.ucsb.edu.
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/: Mandala-Making Art Workshop Come make your own mandala, a spiritual and ritual symbol for the universe in Hinduism and Buddhism that is filled with symmetrical lines. Relax,
/: Ericaceae in the Garden Join botanist Mary Carroll on a walk through the Garden to explore the diversity of the heather family while learning to recognize summer holly, manzanita species, and more. -pm. S.B. Botanic Garden, Mission Canyon Rd. $-$. Call - or visit sbbg.org. /-/: An Evening of OneAct Opera Classics Staged The Westmont Music and Theatre departments have collaborated to present two classics of world
musical theater: Gian Carlo Menotti’s The Old Maid and the Thief and Giovanni Pergolesi’s La Serva Padrona (The Servant Turned Mistress). Fall into the twists of morals and evil womanly power in the first classic and the problems of marriage in the second. Fri.-Sat.: pm; Sun.: pm. Porter Theatre, Westmont College, La Paz Rd. $$. Call - or visit tinyurl.com/OneActOpera.
/: The Dirty Knobs with John Kay SOhO’s th Anniversary Show Series will present The Dirty Knobs with special guest John Kay, lead singer of Steppenwolf (now in its sixth decade). You know this is going to be a great night of music with songs like “Born to Be Wild” and “Magic Carpet Ride” in the catalog. pm. SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, State St. $$. Call - or visit ticketfly .com. Read more on p. .
Twelfth Night /, /: Opera: Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night This opera interpretation of one of the Bard’s most popular works features a composition by UCSB Professor Joel Feigin, and this twisted love triangle of mistaken identity, with all of its cheeky characters, will be taken to an entirely new level. Fri.: :pm; Sun.: pm. Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall, UCSB. $-$. Call - or visit music.ucsb.edu. /: Live Music in the Barrel Room with The Brady Harris Band Brady Harris’s solo career has wandered from his previous
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/: Bella Vita This film follows surfer, artist, and environmentalist Chris Del Moro as he journeys and explores Italy and its surf culture. Following the screening will be a Q&A with director Jason Baffa. :pm. The Goodland, Calle Real, Goleta. Free. Call - or visit tinyurl.com/BellaVitaFilm.
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Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler! It’s a Valentine party to benefit Friendship Center filled with Mardi Gras Magic. Enjoy a delicious lunch with local wines, unique Heart-Art by local artists and celebrities, and Live Auction. Tickets: $100 per person, available online at www.friendshipcentersb.org For more information, call 969-0859 sponsors: Casa Dorinda, HUB International Insurance Svcs., Inc., MarBorg Industries,
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SATURDAY 1/31 /: Todd Hannigan & Sleeping Chief, Velasco, Leslie Stevens & Band Part of the S.B. Music Foundation Americana Series, folk-rocker Todd Hannigan and band Sleeping Chief will take the stage. Singer/songwriter Velasco and Americana songstress Leslie Stevens, bringing original West Coast country music, will also share the stage. :pm. Plaza Playhouse Theater, Carpinteria Ave., Carpinteria. $-$. Call - or visit plazatheater carpinteria.com.
/: No Simple Highway Celebrate the music of legendary rock band the Grateful Dead with one of the best tribute bands performing today. Known for its blend of rock, folk, bluegrass, reggae, and other genres, the group will bring a fresh energy from jumpy cowboy ballads to deepspace jams. :pm. SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, State St. $. Ages +. Call - or visit ticketfly.com. /: Pedagogical Storytelling with Lia Grippo Are you interested in developing storytelling skills to guide and enchant your little ones? Presenter Lia Grippo, early childhood educator and founder of Wild Roots Forest School and The Academy of Forest Kindergarten Teacher Train-
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/: College Men’s Volleyball: Pepperdine at UCSB A pair of All-American setters, Pepperdine senior Matt West and UCSB junior Jonah Seif will face off in this Friday matchup between championship contenders. The visiting Waves received of first-place votes in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation preseason poll, and they opened the season at No. in the national ranking. The Gauchos were the second choice in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation, but they have just one victory, a sweep of BYU, in their first four conference matches. UCSB hosts the final match of a home stand on Saturday night against Stanford. pm. Rob Gym, UCSB. Free-$. Call -UCSB () or visit ucsbgauchos.com.
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31 /: Citizen Scientist Training Come and learn how to become a Citizen Scientist at this hands-on workshop where you will conduct your own plant monitoring with Susan Mazer, field director of the California Phenology Project. Phenology
is the study of the relationship between climate and seasonal phenomena, such as bird migration, flowering, pollen release, the appearance of ripe fruits, and so much more. See how much you’ve learned already? -pm. S.B. Botanic Garden, Mission Canyon Rd. Free. Call - x or visit tinyurl.com/CitSciTrn. /: Lily Cai Dance Trio This blend of cultural and contemporary dance and ancient art of China will be shared. Lily Cai’s choreography transforms dance, fans, and ribbons of her Shanghai heritage into a captivating performance. After the performance, she will discuss her artistic process. pm. MultiCultural Ctr., UCSB. $-$. Call - or visit mcc.sa.ucsb .edu. /: LOUDPVCK, Djemba Djemba, AC SLATER, and Zimmer Combining two worlds of electronic music, deejays/producers Kenny Beats and Ryan Marks will throw down some filthy, catchy jams as LOUDPVCK. Also on the bill will be house music from DJ AC Slater and Djemba Djemba, who has constructed beats for acts likes Miley Cyrus and
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The Virtuosos are Coming! Emerson String Quartet SAT, FEB 7 / 7 PM / UCSB CAMPBELL HALL
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/: Yoga by the Pool Get your day started right with this vinyasa flow class. This empowering, energetic flow yoga builds strength and balance inside and out and is accessible to all levels and all body types. Awaken the physical body while inspiring calm. :am. The Goodland, Calle Real, Goleta. Free. Call - or visit tinyurl.com/ GoodlandYoga.
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Mozart: String Quartet in G Major, K. 387 Ravel: String Quartet in F Major Beethoven: Quartet in E-flat Major, op. 127
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The Mutter-BronfmanHarrell Trio Anne-Sophie Mutter, violin Yefim Bronfman, piano Lynn Harrell, cello
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Program Beethoven: Piano Trio in B-flat Major, op. 97 (“Archduke”) Tchaikovsky: Piano Trio in A Minor, op. 50
/: Banjo Babes This evening will feature California banjo and songstress Erin Inglish, Sharon Martinson (of The Littlest Birds), and Ventura’s own Donna Lynn Caskey and will celebrate the release of the second-annual, limited-edition, international Banjo Babes Calendar and Album. These accomplished musicians will guarantee a plucking good time. :pm. SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, State St. $-$. Call - or visit sohosb.com.
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TUESDAY 2/3 /: Juvenile-in-Justice UCSB art professor and photographer Richard Ross will present a talk in conjunction with his exhibit Girlsin-Justice, a collection of photos from his new book of the same name. Ross gained access to document the lives of girls in the U.S. juvenile justice system over the last eight years. The exhibit shows through May. pm. Mary Cheadle Rm., Third Floor, UCSB Library. Free. Visit guides.library .ucsb.edu/ucsbreads-events.
/: Norman Doidge Author and psychiatrist Norman Doidge will explore the concept of neuroplasticity, the ability of the brain to change its structure and function in response to mental experience. He will discuss natural, noninvasive treatments and ways to
/: Tribute to Carole King Songwriters at Play will perform an evening of Carole King’s bestknown songs, including “It’s Too Late” and “You’ve Got a Friend.” Performers will also cover songs King wrote for The Carpenters, The Monkees, and other great acts. Spend a night celebrating the legendary Carole King. “Something tells me I’m into something good.” :pm. SOhO Restaurant & Music Club,
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Canines are now available at the Calle Real shopping area. Give a Dog a Home ReTail Adoption Center (formerly in La Cumbre) is now at an empty storefront next to Blenders on the Goleta shopping avenue. The day I walked by, Alex (left) was sitting calmly next to a Give a Dog volunteer on the sidewalk, ready for a cuddle. Alex is a luxurious brown with silky, soft fur and a lovely demeanor. The specifics of his past aren’t known, but he came to the shelter with cropped ears and small scars on his face. Alex is ready for a permanent home, as are the other cute four-leggeds who are there each weekend. Stop by and scratch some floppy ears every Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m, at 5737 Calle Real, Goleta. See giveadogahome-sb.org.
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SHEAR ARTISTRY: The 10-year-old bonsai boy wonder Tyler DeBlauw recently won a statewide scholarship to further study the ancient Japanese tradition.
DeBlauw first became interested in bonsai when a family friend gave him a book on the subject. “I really loved that book. I read every single page of it,” he said. Later his parents took him to a bonsai show, and then they joined the Santa Barbara Bonsai Club. It appears, however, that DeBlauw had a special connection with trees even before he began his work in bonsai. He is homeschooled by his mother and spent his 2nd- and 3rd-grade years in biologically diverse Costa Rica. “We were doing a science project on insects, but he kept talking about the plants,” said his mother, Cheryl DeBlauw. “That was sort of the time I realized he had a prodigious interest in all these things. When he’s walking through a forest, I can tell that he can see things that I can’t. He’s experiencing it all on a level that I cannot.” DeBlauw said that someday he would like to study landscaping or horticulture. Surely he has a bright future ahead of him, if not for his particular talent, then for the simple luck in finding something he loves to do at such a young age. See santabarbarabonsai.org. — Carolina Starin
Things to Know ZOO OPPORTUNITIES: Each winter, the S.B. Zoo holds an expo to find folks who are interested in working and/or volunteering during the spring and summer at the seaside animal establishment. There is a whole host of things available for adults and teens, including climbing-wall monitors, event hosts, train engineers, educators for zoo camp, show performers, docents, and keeper aides. The event takes place Sunday, February 8, 3-5 p.m. For more information or to download a job application, contact Corinne Santini at 962-5339 x108, email hr@sbzoo.org, or visit sbzoo.org/ more/careers.
BARBARA IRELAND WALK/RUN PARTY: Now in its fourth year, this annual event raises funds for breast cancer. While the run/walk doesn’t take place until March 14, the organizers are having a kick-off party for the public Wednesday, February 18, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Dargan’s Irish Pub ( E. Ortega St.). The soiree includes appetizers, a raffle, silent auction, and live music. Funds from the night help allay costs for Sansum Cancer Center’s breast cancer research and programs. Tickets are $15 (advance) and $20 (door) and can be purchased at ccsb.org. ANIMALS AND SOCIETY: This fall, there will be a new occupant on Los Angeles’ Museum Row. The National Museum of Animals & Society (NMAS) is looking to move to a larger space near LACMA and the Tar Pits but needs a bit more funding to make that happen. Conceived by Santa Barbaran Carolyn Merino Mullin, the NMAS was founded in 2010 to bring awareness of humans’ and animals’ shared experiences on the planet. To that end, the museum features exhibitions, educational programming, animal studies, the history of animal protection, and the importance of humane education. Previous exhibits included My Dog Is My Home: The Experience of Human-Animal Homelessness and DOG CAT MOUSE, which featured art from Santa Barbarans Erika Carter, Virginia McCracken, and Heather Mattoon. NMAS needs to raise $20,000 more to meet its $100,000 goal. For more information and to make a donation, visit museumofanimals — Michelle Drown .org or igg.me/at/animalmuseum.
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Daily dedication, patience, and detailed craftsmanship are usually considered elevated virtues only for the wise and mature. But 10-year-old bonsai artist Tyler DeBlauw is proof that even the young can possess these sublime abilities. DeBlauw’s work as a member of the Santa Barbara Bonsai Club recently merited him a Golden State Bonsai Federation scholarship that allows him to further study the ancient Japanese tradition of carefully pruning and shaping ordinary trees into miniature, potted versions of themselves. “It’s really fun to make them. You train it, trim it, keep it small,” said DeBlauw in an interview with The S.B. Independent. Bonsai can be constructed from nearly any perennial stemmed tree or shrub species that produces branches and can be cultivated to remain small through pot confinement. The art lies in creating the most beautiful adaption of the tree while giving it a mature and natural appearance. Many bonsai enthusiasts say that it is an art of ingenuity and aesthetic appreciation and that it requires years of careful study of forms and applied rules. However, DeBlauw seems to have a youthful gift for simplifying complexities. He explained some of the techniques he used on one of his bonsai trees to achieve his notable results. “I did a bunch of branch things. I cleaned them all out and wired them into position. Then I just yanked it out of the pot and styled the top and cut off a bunch of the roots and wired it into the bonsai pot — that’s so it won’t fall out,” he said. Bonsais are popular showpieces in museums, and there are a few famous trees that are a mind-blowing 1,000 years old and have been carried through eight generations of perfecting artists. DeBlauw admitted that bonsai styles are very specific and that it is not always easy to achieve the desired design. “It takes more than one session to get it right,” he said.
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The Brain, Heal Thyself Virtues of Routine
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What is the central theme of The Brain’s Way of Healing? The
main focus of my book is that for many decades, “healing” and “brain” were not used in the same sentence. That was because the mainstream view was that the brain is fixed and unchangeable and that healing involves some re-circuitry. But in this book, I argue that contrary to the idea that because the brain has evolved to be so specialized, the ability to use replacement parts has been sacrificed. But this very complexity provides for a way of healing because brain circuitry can form and reform very rapidly.
One of the neurological conditions you write about is autism. What sort of work has been done in this field using brain plasticity as a basis for therapy? Walking into a room, what we
hear is a booming confusion of sound. But most of us can then home into human speech, as opposed to just noise, and then into a specific conversation. For many children with autism, however, their “auditory zoom” doesn’t function well. Work using tones has shown that a child with autism may slowly develop the ability to home in on human speech. These techniques are not for all children, but some loopholes are opening. We’ve been told that autism is genetic, and you have to live with it, but it turns out to be much more complicated than that.
Is it fair to say that your book offers hope to people with neurological disorders? It’s hopeful compared to
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the doctrine of the unchanging brain. Most physicians over, say, 35, were trained in an era when it was believed that the brain is fixed and there’s nothing you can do about these diseases. When I’m dealing with a patient, I don’t say, “Let’s do this, and it’ll work.” I say here’s the reasoning behind it. Who would put these therapies into practice?
Anybody who is involved in any kind of intervention that activates the brain. Any person with a condition that involves Dr. Norman Doidge the brain in a significant way must benefit to some degree from these recent discoveries of plasticity. How available are the treatments that you review? Listening interventions, as I describe in the book, are available. There’s a company called iLs — Integrated Listening Systems — in Toronto. It’s always best, though, to do these things with a clinician, someone who’s a professional. The U.S. Army is now looking into an experimental therapy that uses electrical stimulation to create new neural pathways in cases of — Carol Douglass traumatic brain injury.
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eaderss are likelyy to splitt sharply on thee value of Mason Currey’s Daily Rituals: How Artists Work, a collection of brief descriptions of the ive people routines of creative — writers, mostly, but also artists, musicians, philosophers, scientists, inventors, and choreographers. Those looking for an in-depth discussion of the creative process will be disappointed, with Currey himself admitting that “this is a superficial book.” However, readers who simply want a glimpse into interesting lives will be delighted. Because each entry is so short — from less than a page to four or five pages at most — there’s never time to get bored. Daily Rituals began as a blog, and each entry is polished, playful, and anecdotal yet succinct. Zooming from one creative type to the next, it is difficult not to notice commonalities shared by the vast majority of Currey’s subjects. Most of the people profiled seem to worry little about money. Their affluence allows them to spend their days locked away from other people, sometimes working frenetically in the throes of inspiration, other times just napping on the couch or sharpening their pencils. It would have been nice to have heard more about people who earn a living at day jobs yet also manage to squeeze in creative time. However, if most of the 161 entries in Daily Rituals are to be trusted, office work is hardly conducive to creativity. And the starving writer so dedicated to his work is very much the outlier, if not an outright myth. (And, yes, in this book, it is he who is creating far more often than she.) If economic security is a clear necessity for creativity, Currey suggests that routine itself is even more essential. Interestingly, the creative people themselves seem unconcerned about acknowledging the importance of a fixed daily timetable. William Styron proudly quotes Flaubert: “Be regular and orderly in your life like a bourgeois so that you may be violent and original in your work.”W.H. Auden agrees: “Routine, in an intelligent man, is a sign of ambition.” Daily Rituals can be read straight through but lends itself equally well to casual browsing. It’s fun to learn the idiosyncrasies of one’s favorite writers, and there’s plenty of casual inspiration to be drawn from these pages. The book, appropriately, ends with a quote from Bernard Malamud, who acknowledges that no single routine will result in universal success: “Eventually everyone learns his or her own best way. The real mystery to — David Starkey crack is you.”
anadian-born psychiatrist Dr. Norman Doidge has done extensive research in the field of neuroscience, as it relates to psychotherapy, and in the area of neuroplasticity. It is the latter area that informs his most recent book, The Brain’s Way of Healing, which is a follow-up to the best-selling The Brain That Changes Itself (2007). Doidge recently spoke to The S.B. Independent from his home in Toronto in anticipation of his talk on February 2, 8 p.m., at Campbell Hall as part of UCSB Arts & Lectures. Call 893-3535 or see artsand lectures.sa.ucsb.edu.
It was a gray, drizzly dawn, and the surf was pulsing with the incoming tide. After helping O’Hea and Miller through the waves, it was my turn to launch. The large surf and knee-high backwash gaining steam off the rocks made it difficult to steady my kayak. I didn’t time it well and found myself paddling downhill into the trough of an oncoming wave. I tried to blast through it, but the wave was so thick I found myself surfing the wave backward; my stern hit the sand, and I cartwheeled out of my kayak. My head scraped the soft, wet sand, and a yard sale of gear ensued. I dove after my dry bag full of camera gear and then tackled my kayak before it was swept out to collide with the next wave. I caught my breath and tried again, making it out unscathed. I met up with O’Hea and Miller, and we paddled south in the rain for a long 22-mile stretch against a southeast headwind and big swells reverberating off the Mordor-like cliffs. The sun popped out after we rounded Gamboa Point and paddled past Limekiln State Beach. I looked at my map to see where sand was to be found inside several upcoming coves, but early winter swells had already ripped away the beach, or the surf was too big to land. Dusk was approaching, and I worried we wouldn’t find a safe place for us to land. Sand Dollar Beach wasn’t a likely spot, because it’s a swell magnet. It was eight- to 10-foot waves breaking beyond all the rock outcroppings. However, on the southern edge of the broad cove I found a strong riptide that was forcing most of the surf on that end of the beach to back off. We watched what the waves were doing and then methodically crept inside. The only problem was the rip was flowing through a series of huge rock outcroppings, so a mistake might mean a demolition of paddleboards and a kayak. It was about a 50-yard sprint to the sand, and everyone made it in without incident. We camped on a convenient plateau of cobble and enjoyed our last sunset in Big Sur. The surf grew larger throughout the night, and the next morning we decided to finish the trip right there, opting to finish another day. After — Chuck Graham all, Big Sur wasn’t going anywhere.
CHASING WATERFALLS: McWay Falls offered a serene spot to make camp during an October paddle along Big Sur’s coast.
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’ve driven Highway along the Big Sur Coast and often wondered what’s below those towering cliffs. I found out last October when I kayaked along a good chunk of the breathtaking coastline. Two former U.S. National Rowing Team members, Patrick O’Hea and Will Miller, joined me at the trailhead of Andrew Molera State Beach, where we portaged two stand-up paddleboards, one kayak, and a boatload of gear one mile to the water’s edge. On a full tide, we easily paddled past cresting waves smothered in Elkhorn kelp, leaving the Point Sur Lighthouse in our wake. After covering roughly 15 miles, it was time to find a campsite for the night. However, we quickly learned there aren’t many beaches along the Big Sur Coast upon which to land. I knew, though, that the beach at McWay Falls would suffice, where deep water forced swells to gather momentum before depositing them on a steep beach. We landed without incident, pitched tents, and dried our soggy gear. Relaxing in the last moments of sunset, we were lulled to sleep by the constant rush of McWay Falls and the thundering surf.
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hen was the last time you stared hard at nothing? I mean really and truly focused your eyes on precisely zilch, tuned out the clamor and din of your immediate vicinity, followed your unpredictable mind down an unproductive path, and just … fully … spaced? I don’t remember the last time I did that. And I miss it. My mind has no opportunity to wander anymore; when I find myself teetering on the scraggly edge of boredom — at the gas pump, in the checkout line, in the doctor’s waiting room, even (yes) at especially long stoplights — I gather up every shred of my frazzled attention and heave it at my iPhone screen to see if I can’t lose myself in a trivial text exchange, tumbling-puppy video, or chapter 37 of the audiobook-that-will-not-end. I realize this is unhealthy behavior. Each time I catch myself doing it, I feel a queasy sort of shame, a sense that I’ve lost or am close to losing something essential and irreplaceable. I promised myself I’d never become one of those old people who malign new technology as the devil’s work simply because it’s different than what I grew up with. But I’m already lamenting the things we’ve sacrificed to the Digital Age, the stuff smartphones have stolen from us: The ability to remember our best friend’s phone number. Or navigate our own way around a city. Or look something up alphabetically. Or sit and marvel at a sunset without feeling obliged to capture and share it. Or wait for five minutes. For anything. At all. And now this: Study after study says that smartphones are sapping our creby Starshine ativity — by preventing us from ever being bored. Here’s the science of it: We get a yummy little spurt of dopamine each time our phones ping, buzz, email: starshine@roshell.com or otherwise call out to us; we’re dying to see what needs our attention. Will it be good (a Snapchat from a lover)? Will it be bad (a low-battery warning)? So we swipe at our pocket screens dozens of times a day, chasing that humiliating mini-high like a retiree at a nickel slot machine. We’ll even interrupt a business meeting, intimate conversation, or (ahem) otherwise productive column-writing session to read a Jimmy Fallon tweet or appraise a photo of our college roommate’s lunch. The problem is we leave no room for mental downtime or what researchers call “constructive daydreaming” — which is when we do our best thinking. “You come up with really great stuff when you don’t have that easy, lazy, junk-food diet of the phone to scroll all the time,” U.K. psychologist Sandi Mann told public radio show New Tech City recently. She’s right, of course. Our lives have become a grand game of schedule Tetris, where we get a rush from filling every tiny, unclaimed pocket of free time with piddling tasks: consulting the weather forecast, perusing the Sephora sale, scanning a movie review. When, by god, do we just … reflect? When do we work out the small but significant puzzles of life, from what to make for dinner to how to repair that friendship that’s careening south? When does our subconscious get uncorked, to whisper its weighty, big-picture truths in our ears? I find that lately I do my best thinking in the shower — and now I know why: I can’t reach my phone. But I’m about to make a change. On February 2, New Tech City (wnyc .org/series/bored-and-brilliant) launches Bored & Brilliant, a week of challenges designed to help us spend less time on our phones and more time thinking creatively. Sign up with me and give it a try. They’ll email us daily prompts to get us back on the road to fresh, original, productive thinking. I can’t wait to be bored again. I’m gonna be chairperson of the freaking bored. And when I’ve reclaimed my daydreams and am churning out inventive ideas again, just look out because … Oh! Bye. There’s a Bored & Brilliant email now.
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n the spirit of Ernie Banks, “Let’s play two” was the order of the day throughout the UCSB Winter Invitational last weekend. The college women’s water polo tournament featured 15 teams, including three of the biggest fish in the NCAA Division I pond — No. – ranked UCLA, No. Cal, and No. Arizona State — some lower-ranked teams like No. UCSB, and several small fry. The host Gaucho women played a pair of games at each level, resulting in two lopsided victories (16-1 over Azusa Pacific and 20-2 over Claremont-Mudd-Scripps); two tough losses (Michigan winning 10-8 and Loyola Marymount pulling out a 10-9 win in four overtimes); a thumping (20-8 at the hands of UCLA); and a chance at an upset (a 12-7 POOLSIDE PLANS: “I want us to have a championship mind-set and be able to win the Big West loss to Arizona State after leading 7-6 early Conference,” said UCSB head coach Serela Kay, who feels optimistic about the team’s future.“We have a lot of time to improve. We’re going to be a different team in 12 weeks.” Kay (center) squats, in the final quarter). The Arizona State game, the last of the surrounded by her water polo players. tournament, affirmed Serela Kay’s optimism as she begins her first season as UCSB’s head coach. Two hours little sad this is my last season,” she said. “College is fun.” UCSB spoiled earlier, the Gauchos had pulled themselves out of the pool after their her fun somewhat by scoring eight goals against her. Hill gave up only exhausting battle against Loyola Marymount. “Our recovery time was six more goals in three other matches. Hill and the Bruins are chasing the NCAA crown, one title that has short,” Kay said. “I was impressed with our mentality. I want us to have a championship mindset and be able to win the Big West Conference. eluded her. UCLA finished runner-up last year to Stanford, which has We have a lot of time to improve. We’re going to be a different team in a pair of former Dos Pueblos standouts, Kiley and Jamie Neushul. Kiley also is a national team performer.“We have a good shot [at taking 12 weeks.” Even against UCLA, which is loaded up for a championship run, the down top-ranked Stanford],” said Kodi Hill, a junior who’s looking sharp Gauchos were not intimidated. Their game was a bit of a homecoming for the Bruins. Cal is another team with a dose of Santa Barbara talent — goalkeeper celebration. Three starting players for the Bruins came out of area high schools — goalkeeper Sami Hill and attacker Kodi Hill (sisters from Madeline Trabucco, Sophie’s twin sister, and senior Tiera Schroeder, Dos Pueblos), and attacker Kelsey O’Brien (Santa Barbara). UCSB another Dos Pueblos graduate. The Golden Bears, UCLA, and Arizona players include a pair of former Santa Barbara Dons, Sophie Trabucco State went a combined 14-0 in the Winter Invitational. and Elizabeth Hendrix, and Jade Wentz Fitzgerald from San MarKay, UCSB’s third coach in three years, said she’s committed to makcos. All of these women also played for the Santa Barbara Water Polo ing the Gauchos competitive at the highest level. It’s her first head coaching job, after she spent 11 years in assistant positions at Princeton, Cal, her Club, a force in the Junior Olympics. O’Brien and Trabucco, both sophomores, were four-year teammates native Maryland, and Hawai‘i. The Gauchos said Kay is working them harder than her predecessors at S.B. High. “I tried to pretend I’m not her best friend,” Trabucco said after their Saturday-morning showdown.“It was hard. Sometimes I have did. Water polo is a sport of nonstop exertion. “We were trying every to smile when I see her.” O’Brien does have an abidingly happy face. minute of the game, and we never got tired,” Hendrix said. The regimen Beneath it, though, she is a competitor.“UCSB came out really hard, and includes two extra practices a week at 6 a.m. Kay looks at the bright side: we had to match their intensity,” O’Brien said. There was little vocal rep- “We get to watch the sun rise in beautiful Santa Barbara.” artee during the match, but she confessed to “a little kick here and there.” Trabucco, one of the tallest Gauchos at 5 11 , is their primary defender. TITLE IX DINING: Scores of female athletes from the city’s colleges “It’s a selfless job,” Kay said.“She has to match up with the biggest, stron- and high schools will gather at Earl Warren Showgrounds on Monday, gest girl on the other team.” February 2, to celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day at an Hendrix, a year behind O’Brien and Trabucco, showed promise in her annual luncheon sponsored by the S.B. Athletic Round Table. The guest collegiate debut. “Betsy is a tough and aggressive player,” Trabucco said. speaker will be Alissa Johnson, one of the outspoken U.S. women’s ski Kay described the freshman as “a bull in a china cabinet. She’s got a great jumpers who prodded the International Olympic Committee to add attitude.”Another first-year Gaucho, Camila Schafer of Miami, Florida, their sport to the Winter Games. For information and luncheon reservawas the team’s leading scorer in the tournament. tions, visit sbart.org. Wentz Fitzgerald, a senior, adds some firepower to UCSB’s attack. During her San Marcos days, she had many humbling experiences SUPER BOWL XLIX: The media do not need XLAX; they need someagainst the formidable Dos Pueblos teams, anchored by Sami Hill.“She’s thing to stem the flow of verbal waste about the “Deflate-gate” controa very challenging goalie to score on,”Wentz Fitzgerald said.“She makes versy. NFL field judge Gary Cavaletto of Santa Barbara worked the AFC championship game in New England and often relayed the footballs us a better team.” Sami Hill was a goalkeeper for the U.S. national team last summer. between plays. “You couldn’t tell the difference” between the deflated She recorded 16 saves in the FINA World Cup championship match in balls and those that were corrected in the second half, he said. But he Russia, a 10-6 victory over Australia. The Rio de Janeiro Olympics are on expects the Patriots to be sanctioned sometime after Sunday’s Super her horizon, but now she is focused on her senior year at UCLA. “It’s a Bowl. ■ independent.com
DP wrestler Gama Perez battled back from a 4-0 deficit in the final period of his bout against Ventura, forced overtime, and scored a two-point takedown to win 6-4.
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Canon PerFor my money, I say take it dido St.) is my perfect stop for as quick and inexpensively as possible, with health and safety lunch. It’s a block away from the coming in slightly second. Lobero, and the food is super The most obvious place healthy without sacrificing taste. The counter is ideal for a for an inter-film pit stop is quick stop. I’m not alone, for I still The Habit (628 State St.), which is convenient and see a lot of lanyards and pocket now world-famous. Recently guides open during lunchtime.” named the country’s best — Roger Durling SBIFF executive director burger by no less an august BY D.J. PALLADINO body than Consumer Reports, The Habit is also unreasonably “Conquering the beast that is the fast and inexpensive. Close to SBIFF requires cunning, stealth, the Metro 4 theater, where and a healthy dose of extravamost film festing takes place, gance. Nowhere in the vicinity of it may look very crowded in the peak tweener times of noonish the Arlington does a better job of stimulating all three of these and dinnerish, but the lines move fast and the menu is varied qualities than Olio Crudo Bar (11 W. Victoria St.). Perfectly situenough that vegetarian film-fest maestro Roger Durling can be ated to facilitate a last-minute dash up the red carpet, Olio Crudo caught there often. Alternatively, The Natural Café (508 State can prime you for the big tributes, with carpaccio and cocktails, St.), a little further down from the movies, offers food with vita- or offer a soft place to land afterward and bask in the glow of the mins and nutrition in it (whatta concept) in a convenient forum. bar’s signature luminous back wall with some oysters and cham— Charles Donelan, Go up, order, and then have food delivered to a nice table. Also pagne.” The Indy’s executive arts editor reasonably priced. Up closer to the Lobero: A fancier, more-European break can be had at “My go-to is Kotuku, the little health bar on C’est Cheese (825 Santa Barbara St.), De la Guerra Plaza, in the lobby of DiviniTree (25 E. De la Guerra St.). Olly the prowhere you simply go in, point at some prietor is a master with vibrantly healthy cheesy or meaty comestible — say gorgonzola and prosciutto — put it in a bag foods and healing elixirs that he custom with a bottled drink, and then eat on the blends to keep me going during festival run, in a park or on those pesky filmmadness. One of S.B.’s best-kept secrets.” fest lines. They have a sit-down side, — Russ Spencer filmmaker and SBIFF consultant too, if you have a few more minutes before the film. While in that neck of the fest, another fast and surprisingly “You can usually find me drinking pints of overlooked alternative is South Coast Guinness between movies at Dargan’s (18 Deli (10 E. Carrillo St.), where the samE. Ortega St.), just down the alley from the mies are okay, but the salads are deliMetro 4, because, well, it’s fast, it’s like liqcious, reasonable, and gargantuan. (Two uid food, and it’s tasty. Sometimes a quick can easily share.) The latest arrival in fish and chips or shepherd’s pie doesn’t hurt, that part of town for delicious, fast, and either.” — Matt Kettmann The Indy’s senior editor comfy is Persona Neapolitan Pizzeria (905 State St.), where you can stand “I like going to Olio and Limone (11 W. in line, order one of the best pizzas and Victoria St.) or bouchon (9 W. Victoria St.) salads in town, and get it in your hands before events at the Arlington. Great food eight minutes later. Up by the Arlington is a wealth of and festive atmosphere, and how great is it great food, though the fastness factor that you can just stroll across the street to be is diminished. We now have the Santa 536 STATE ST. — Mimi deGruy entertained?!?” Barbara Public Market (38 W. VicSBIFF boardmember toria St.), where pasta (The Pasta Shoppe), sandwiches (Belcampo Meat Co.), Asian noodles “SBIFF usually has one or two foodie films that leaves me crav(Empty Bowl Gourmet Noodle Bar), and ice cream (Rori’s ing for whatever fare was featured on the big screen. Fortunately, Artisanal Creamery), among others, live. Many of these places there are a variety of restaurants just a hop away from Metro 4, are small and very busy at peak times, but when it slows down, such as Kai Sushi after a Japanese film, or Pascucci’s for some the opportunity for grazing and people-watching increases the Italian, or Pacific Crêpes for je ne sais quoi.” — Mayor Helene Schneider payoff. Most places are not cheap.
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“I think I’ll try to steal away for a relaxing stroll through the downtown wine tasting rooms celebrating the magic of movies. Many have paired their wines to films made in the last 30 years. Sipping wine, nibbling on cheese, and watching a great movie. Does life get any better than this?!!” — Kathy Janega-Dykes, head of Visit Santa Barbara
“Joe’s has a great quick menu; their tri-tip or pulled pork sandwich are quick and great, washed down with their very ample drinks, from iced tea to the classic manhattans and bourbon sours.” — Marianne Partridge, The Indy’s editor in chief and 29-year fest goer
“I mostly bring my own food that I often eat during the movies and try not to make any noise — nothing crunchy, so this limits many items. Candy is one of my faves, so in between films, I still go to See’s to move my body a little before the next film and get a — Phyllis de Picciotto, free sample — dark chocolate only.” SBIFF founder
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n what once was an abandoned schoolhouse on misty, mountainous Sado Island, young apprentices diligently train for a spot in Kodo, Japan’s most elite taiko ensemble. Stripped of cell phones and access to the Internet and steeped in the nuances of slow-changing seasons, they live communally for two years and learn drumming, dance, and song in between long-distance runs. The graduates — and there aren’t many — then spend eight months every year touring the world with performances that blend the earth-rumbling bellows of massive taiko drums with taut group synchronicity. On February 4, Kodo will fill the Granada Theatre with its legendary “wall of sound,” a layered acoustic formula developed in Japan in the 6th century ce (not by rock producer Phil Spector in the 1960s). But for its One Earth Tour 2015: Mystery appearances, Kodo — whose name means “heartbeat,” specifically the sound and feeling of a mother’s heartbeat on her child in the womb — has morphed from mostly loin-clothed men rhythmically attacking their instruments to a sharper focus on Kabuki-inspired visuals and theatrical performances.
For this tour, Kodo brought on artistic director and Kabuki star Tamasaburo Bando, who was recently declared a Living National Treasure in Japan and is one the country’s best-known onnagata, an actor specializing in female roles. With starry-night-sky set decorations, glowing lanterns, dream-like costumes, and, of course, the thunderous dynamics of the drums, Bando and company explore the beauty and charm of worshiping myriad gods and revering nature, things that have been tradition in Japan since ancient times. The performance, somehow both primal and evolved, unfolds like a book of short stories where scenes are flipped through until the final climax. “In the folk arts that have been handed down across Japan, there’s sacredness, an air of mystery within prayers,” said Bando. “The drums express this, and I’d like for the audience to feel it. I like people to enjoy darkness — the beauty of something you come across lit by candlelight, a sense of something vague yet marvelous.” Yuta Sumiyoshi, one of Kodo’s 29 performers, admitted Mystery is a departure from the
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This is a record about the duality and juxtaposition of beauty and lunacy, and lyricist/bassist Pete Wentz hints all the while that you cannot truly fathom one without the other. The album carries on strong through the single “Centuries” and onto “Uma Thurman,” which is arguably the best track on the whole thing (in part because it samples The Munsters’ theme song). It’s here that listeners start to understand the band’s secondary juxtaposition: the percussion and heavily sampled music against vocalist/ guitarist Patrick Stump’s power-driven melodies. Alone, each is clear, clean, and catchy, but when you combine the two, you get something far more Fall Out Boy: pain and power with a dash of narcissism. The album ends strong on a mar-
40-year-old group’s typical approach, but he said that’s a good thing. “First-timers would say, ‘This is a refined, comfortable production,’” he explained. “[But] our fans that have followed Kodo for years would often tell us, ‘Kodo has changed.’” That change, he said, is progress. Performer Eri Uchida is also excited about the ensemble’s new direction. Until now, she said, they created productions from a taiko player’s point of view. Bando’s new vision is developed from a viewer’s perspective, “which I think allows an even wider audience to enjoy our performances,” she said. With taiko’s roots in feudal warfare and Kodo’s big, tough-guy splash on the American scene in 1975 — when its members ran the Boston marathon then performed at the finish line — this year’s tour is progressive on another front. Female performers play a big role in Mystery, Uchida said. “Many of our scenes are comical, so I think the audience will enjoy some light relief when we appear onstage. While we play taiko as much as the male performers do, the roles are completely distinct.” UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Kodo in One Earth Tour 2015: Mystery at the Granada Theatre (1214 State St.) on Wednesday, February 4, at 7 p.m. Call 893-3535 or visit arts andlectures.sa.ucsb.edu. — Tyler Hayden
AMERICAN BEAUTY/AMERICAN PSYCHO American Beauty/American Psycho marks Fall Out Boy’s third album in two years. When the fourpiece pop-punk outfit makes a promise to “Save Rock and Roll,” they really go for it. This latest LP seeks to evolve rock as a method of preserving it, straddling genres in a way only kids raised in the ’90s and renowned in the aughts can. The album kicks off with “Irresistible,” a catchy stadiumrock track that sets the tone for what’s to come. And if the album’s title weren’t straightforward enough, lyrics like “coming here unannounced, drag my nails on the tile / I just follow your scent” warn listeners early on what they’re getting into.
riage of the themes with the hauntingly beautiful track “Twin Skeleton’s (Hotel in NYC),” which sums up the band’s musical mantra perfectly: “Keep making trouble ’til you find what you love.” — Cassandra Miasnikov
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At 23, 23 Henr Henry Stein Steinway a (pict (pictured) red) is alread already on his way to being called a “veteran” by music blogs, both dancemusic centric and otherwise. The astronomical level of buzz generated by the man better known as RL Grime and his Los Angeles electronic music compadres has grown into something of a rarefied status. Led, at least at one point, by fellow super-producer Shlohmo, Grime’s WeDidIt music collaborative has become as influential as each respective member’s distinct sound. Sonically, there’s a gravity underlying most of RL Grime’s tracks that’s palpable, setting them apart from the Internet’s bottomless sea of trap-breakdown-Tumblr supermixes; it’s more crushing than crashing, like heavy waves in the midst of a powerful current. Early remixes of Kanye West’s “Mercy,” Rihanna’s “Pour It Up,” and Chief Keef’s “Love Sosa” each exemplified the adeptness with which DROPS INTO Grime crafts songs that are both blistering and beautiful, all while maintaining an uncanny sense of cool (which is to say, some of those remixes sound as if they could replace the originals). With the 2014 release of his debut LP, Void, Grime seized upon the opportunity to take his project to new aesthetic depths. Void is hardly a compilation of bangers — it’s more satisfying than that, with a feature list that ranges from Detroit rapper Big Sean (who’s no stranger to voicing so-called banger hooks) to Brooklyn’s nu-R&B wizard How to Dress Well. As he continues to book larger and larger venues (this Thursday’s Velvet Jones being a glaring, intimate exception), Grime is growing into a powerful voice in a swath of the musical/cultural landscape that’s typically shrugged off or exploited by the so-called music industry. And the elevation of his profile, along with the expansion of the influence of the entire L.A. electronic music scene, is good news because Steinway and his ilk are creators rather than reflectors, even if some of their best creations come by way of reflection. RL Grime plays Velvet Jones ( State St.) on Thursday, February 5, at 9 p.m. Visit velvet-jones.com for tickets and info. — Jake Blair
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Unfinished Business. At the Lobero Theatre, Sunday, January 25. acing up to death is a good thing, or so say the wise. We are far less likely to waste time if we remain mindful of time’s finitude. Moreover, mindfulness of death leads to forgiveness; AFTERLIFE: (FROM LEFT) Brian Harwell, Katie Buddha taught that those who Thatcher, Ann Dusenberry, and Marion Freitag reflect on the fact of death star in Unfinished Business. resolve their quarrels quickly. In other words, they don’t leave a lot of unfinished business to burden the lives of those left behind, nor — according to some metaphysical views — to gum up their own transition into the next realm. Playwright and Santa Barbara theater maven Rod Lathim has been evolving Unfinished Business for several years now. First staged at Center Stage Theater in 2012, the play focuses on the bedside drama of a dying comatose mother (Laura Mancuso) and her two adult offspring, Sis (Jenna Scanlon) and David (Brian Harwell), who are conflicted about her passing. But the real thrust of the story is David’s psychic sensitivity and his witness of and interaction with spirits who gather to assist his mother’s transition. Lathim claims the story is loosely based on what he saw and felt at the bedside of his dying mother. When Lathim first staged Unfinished Business, the response was generally good, but there was also some confusion owing to the difficulty of theatrically representing seen and unseen planes of reality all at once. This substantially rewritten version tackles that difficulty structurally with the device of iteration: The essential drama is first played to ordinary senses; it is then repeated with the added layer of spiritual characters — deceased family members and friends who dwell behind the screen of the senses. Only after peeling away the layers do we come to understand why the spirit of Mom (Ann Dusenberry) continues to hold on, burdened by lingering incompletion. A piece like this inevitably leans into New Age sentimentality. What is notable about Unfinished Business, however, is the solid baseline drama of the primary family relationships around the bedside and the reality and respect shown toward home hospice care. Entertaining the supernatural elements, the heart of this play is a human issue: a final good-bye that is either a liberating release, a binding residue, or — in all likelihood — some ■ sticky mixture of both.
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The Last Five Years. At Rubicon Theatre, Sunday, January 25. Shows through February 15.
ince its premiere in 2001, The Last Five Years has proved to be a remarkably enduring show, with successful runs both off Broadway and at many regional theaters. A movie version starring Anna Kendrick opens in February, so you won’t have to wait long to discover what the fuss is all about. But given the lousy track record of stage BREAKING UP: Louis Pardo and Ashley musicals being turned into films Fox Linton star as troubled couple Jamie (Into the Woods being a welcome and Cathy in The Last Five Years. exception), the surer bet is to head down to Ventura’s Rubicon Theatre, which is presenting a lovely, at-times-heartbreaking production of the musical through February 15. The story is familiar — boy meets girl, boy gets girl, boy and girl drift apart — but the way it is told is quite creative. Jamie (Louis Pardo) tells the story of their romance, marriage, and breakup in chronological order, while Cathy (Ashley Fox Linton) gives her version starting at the sad ending and concluding at the giddy beginning. (They have one extremely moving scene together in the very middle.) With barely any dialogue, all the information is conveyed through clever, character-revealing songs. Well, not quite all: There are also the extremely expressive faces, bodies, and voices of the two actors. Under the direction of Stephanie Coltrin, they beautifully convey both the attraction that pulls their characters (a successful novelist and an aspiring actress) together and the deeper psychological issues that drive them apart. They’re both very funny and, when appropriate, raw and vulnerable. The way the show is structured, we understand the dynamics of their failing relationship better than they do, which makes the situation all the sadder. Their lack of stage time together ultimately becomes a metaphor for a marriage in which the parties talk past, rather than communicate with, one another. Mike Billings’s simple brick-wall set is used as a screen onto which videos and slides are projected. Happily, they are consistently evocative without becoming distracting. The five-piece band, led by Brent Crayon, is terrific, although the sound mix was a little off Sunday afternoon, with the playing sometimes overpowering the vocals. When songs are this good, you don’t want to miss a syllable. ■
NEW CLASSIC Camelot. At the Granada Theatre, Tuesday, January 20. Reviewed by Charles Donelan
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s the last of the classic Broadway musicals, Camelot wears its canonical status about as lightly as a suit of armor. The original show ran three and a half hours and was full of elaborate production numbers — a perfect entertainment for the typical theatergoer circa 1960. Since then, virtually everything has changed. It’s a new world, and although the themes of Camelot remain relevant, it takes a bold creative team to whip it into acceptable 21stcentury shape. Fortunately, that’s exactly what director Michael McFadden has assembled for this excellent national-touring-company production. The length has been trimmed without losing the story’s depth, and the music has been, with permission of the Lerner and Loewe estates, rearranged to play up its percussive, dramatic aspects. No Camelot can succeed without a vibrant, soulful core ensemble, and this one has that. Adam Grabau gives Arthur suitable gravity without sacrificing access to his interior life. Mary McNulty sings Guinevere’s role beautifully, and it’s easy to imagine both men tied up in knots over her favor. As Lancelot, Tim Rogan moves gracefully from initial awkwardness to the climactic romantic grace required by “If Ever I Would Leave You,” which remains the show’s single most memorable number. For Santa Barbara audiences, the finale offered a special hometown treat, as La Colina student Dillon Stave played the role of Tom of Warwick, a key part that caps the action. Dillon was excellent, and he wishes to thank his mom and his acting teachers, Shannon Saleh and Felicia ■ Hall, for helping him prepare for this big moment.
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POWER COUPLE: Steppenwolf frontman John Kay and his wife, Jutta Maue Kay, are pictured in their Montecito home. The couple, who celebrate their 50th anniversary this year, are fighting to end human- and animal-rights injustice through their Maue Kay Foundation. This Friday, Kay will continue paying it forward when he plays a solo set at SOhO as part of the venue’s ongoing fundraising efforts.
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very 15 minutes, a majestic elephant is killed for its we put our resources into the hands of those who work to tusks. Rhinoceros are slaughtered so their horns preserve what we feel has a right to exist on this planet,” can serve as alleged aphrodisiacs. Orangutans cling Kay says of his philanthropic work. The Kays’ desire to do to increasingly deforested habitats in Sumatra and something tangible was first sparked by a visit to Cambodia, where they witnessed the vestiges of the Khmer Rouge Borneo. Steppenwolf frontman John Kay is outraged by this. genocide. Most of the educated population had been The Montecito-based singer/songwriter, best known for murdered, and the country was still struggling to rebuild legendary hits “Magic Carpet Ride” and the presciently its school system. The Maue Kay Foundation was launched titled “Born to Be Wild,” is passionately committed to with the creation of the Tith Mom School in 2004, which helping people who, as he puts it,“have their fingers in the continues to flourish today. Over the last decade, the Kays continued to cherrydike” of wildlife extinction. In 2004, along with partner and wife Jutta Maue Kay, Kay established pick organizations that protect wildlife, the the Maue Kay Foundation, which provides environment, and human rights. The issues financial assistance to a collection of closest to their hearts now are the critically carefully curated organizations, many of endangered species of elephants, rhinos, which are dedicated to the eradication and orangutans. At the present rate of of human-wildlife conflict. slaughter, through poaching and habiKay’s music has always had an tat loss, these majestic creatures will undercurrent of social consciousness. vanish in the next 10-15 years. As a young boy, he escaped from East Despite the desperate situation, the Prussia with his mother and was later Kays are not defeatists. As Jutta points by Marilyn Gillard introduced to rock ’n’ roll while listenout, there is more information dissemiing to the U.S. Armed Forces radio in West nated now than ever before, and successful Germany. These early experiences left an indelible sanctuaries such as the Lewa Wildlife Consermark on the young Kay, paving the way for a commitment vancy in Kenya demonstrate the real possibility of reversto powerful music coupled with meaningful lyrics. This ing the damage. This world-renowned 62,000-acre, was further cemented in 1965, when Kay attended a topical high-security sanctuary has fostered the recovery of the song workshop at the Newport Folk Festival with the likes nearly extinct black rhino, engaging the local population and establishing nearby schools and hospitals to ensure the of Bob Dylan and Phil Ochs. With eight gold albums and worldwide sales of more continued support of the regional community. A self-proclaimed “news junkie,” Jutta is the keeper than 25 million records, Kay and Steppenwolf are bonafide rock stars. In their heyday, the appeal was enormous: of the Maue Kay Facebook page, constantly apprising Their music became the soundtrack of the Vietnam War, followers to issues of human rights, wildlife, and the environment. She’s also a gifted photographer, and her songs like “Monster” the anthem of protesters. More than five decades later, the eloquent and charis- extraordinary images portray the heartbreaking beauty matic Kay finds himself playing to “two and a half genera- of the disappearing species and their precarious surtions” of listeners. He often jokes that today’s Steppenwolf roundings. On the Maue Kay YouTube channel, John has is “five young men that happen to inhabit vintage bodies,” created a series of remarkable mini-documentaries, his though watching him perform, that’s not quite the case. slightly accented voice serving as a guide to these far-flung Limber with a full-throttle voice, Kay still inhabits the destinations. This year, John and Jutta celebrate their 50th stage with all the presence of a rock heavyweight. anniversary. The soft-spoken power couple will continue He limits himself to 10-12 concerts a year, which he to dedicate their time, money, and efforts to ensure more does primarily to fund the Maue Kay Foundation. This awareness and action on behalf of the organizations they Friday, January 30, Kay takes to SOhO for an acoustic vouch for and support. Now living here in Santa Barbara, set in support of the venue’s own ongoing fundraising they hope to inspire our community to get informed and efforts. “Instead of another house or something like that, involved, too.
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didn’t think I had much of a shot of getting the [part],” said Eddie Redmayne of playing Stephen Hawking in The Theory of Everything, which centers on the famous astrophysicist’s life with his first wife, Jane Wilde (but played by Felicity Jones). Not only did Redmayne win the role, but he also turned in such a brilliant performance he’s been nominated for an Oscar for Best Actor. (He’s already won the SAG and Golden Globe award in that same category.) It’s well-earned praise — Redmayne deftly portrayed the ravaging physical effects of motor neuron disease and conveyed the charm and spirit of Hawking using limited facial expressions. Redmayne and costar Jones will be in Santa Barbara to accept the SBIFF’s Cinema Vanguard Award for their work in Theory this Thursday, January 29. In anticipation of his appearance, I spoke with Redmayne about how he prepared for the role, actors he admires, and his love of his craft. I heard you trained with a dancer to help you with the physical contortions for the role, but I’m curious how you were able to express emotions with so little movement? How did you prepare for that? Well, [I read] as much as I could; Jane’s book was pretty extraordinary, and then Stephen came out with an autobiography called My Brief History just before we started filming. Also, getting to spend time with Jane and Stephen and Jonathan Jones, and their children. Tim Hawking, who is Stephen and Jane’s youngest son, said something to me. I was so worried about being authentic [concerning] the specifics of ALS and being true to that. He said, “Yeah, Eddie, you absolutely must be true to it, but at the same time, remember that we did used to get into dad’s wheelchair and use it as a go-cart. We used to put swear words into his voice machine and press play.” … Finding humor, but also the emotional side of it, really came from spending time with people living with ALS and their families and hearing their stories and trying to listen and find somewhere for it in me. You were able to get so much across — compassion, humor, tenderness, anger — using such little physicality. It’s quite impressive. The interesting thing about spending time with Stephen is that even though he can move so few muscles — and even in his face he can just move a few — but it’s like all of the facilities that ablebodied people have of gesture, of tone of voice; it’s like all of those energies channeled into those few muscles. He has an incredibly charismatic face, even though it’s very little that he can move. Was there anything particularly surprising about making The Theory? The whole thing was pretty surprising. I didn’t think I had much of a shot of getting it when I was trying to get the job. The whole
process was a mixture of wondrous privilege and great trepida- and I just love watching everything she does. You know there tion, and every day it was a surprise. Every day you were having will always be something riveting and intriguing. Who else? Let to navigate new territory, and it kept Felicity and I on our toes, me think. I think Ed Norton is pretty formidable. I love watching him. God, I could list hundreds of actors that I love. but it was really a great treat. I imagine that’s why you are an actor, to have experiences like that. Have you worked with Ed Norton? No, but I’m also getting to work Absolutely. I think so. I don’t think you realize that going into at the moment with an actor called Ben Whishaw [Layer Cake, it, but after a few years, you realize that the nomadic circus-like Skyfall, Cloud Atlas]. I don’t know if you know his work, but he’s quality of it is part of [the reason]. a British actor who is absolutely extraordinary. So that’s a bit of Have you made any other films since Theory? No, I haven’t actually a dream. made any films since. I’m about to start work on a film called The You got a degree in art history from Cambridge. How did you get into Danish Girl, which Tom Hooper is directing. We start that in a acting? I’d always sort of done acting in school and enjoyed it, couple of weeks’ time. But I haven’t done anything in between. but my other passion was art and art history. So when I applied to university, I applied knowing that [Cambridge] had really I’ve been having some down time. That sounds good because you tend to stay pretty busy — you overlap good drama, so I got to do that sort of alongside, and I enjoyed it. stage and television and film. Yes. I love it because they are You were a student at Cambridge while Hawking was a professor. such different experiences; they really are. They are Did you ever encounter him? I’d never met him, but I’d different media that inform each other. Does seen him across a distance, his famous silhouette, that make sense? I feel like one thing is always and I would occasionally overhear his voice. informing the next. You’d see him surrounded by people. There Eddie Redmayne and was definitely a sort of rock-star quality Do you have a favorite? I love the variety. to him. Felicity Jones will be preDo you think you’d ever do a television series? sented with SBIFF’s Cinema I’ll bet you couldn’t imagine then you’d actually Yeah, and I have done one in the past. In be playing him in a film. Never. [Laughs.] I Vanguard Award Thursday, Janufact, a few years ago I did a pilot for an still can’t really imagine it. HBO show which John Logan [Rango, ary 29, at 8 p.m. at the Arlington Skyfall] wrote, and I really enjoyed it. I Do you have any ambitions to write or direct or Theatre (1317 State St.). For think television is a great medium, and I produce? I would definitely never say never. info, visit sbiff.org. love watching it. I’m about 10 years behind I love the collaborative quality of filmmaking, [laughs], but I quite like watching long-form but I’m still learning so much. I knew very little television. about film before I started. I’ve worked as an actor for about 14 years, but maybe in film only about 10. I feel Speaking of television, I saw your interview with Graham Norton … like I still have such a vast amount to learn, but definitely never Oh, god. [Laughs.] say never. … which was quite delightful. I feel you should play a lead in a comedy. You’re quite funny. Thank you. [Laughs.] Maybe I should tell my What do you feel like you still need to learn? Just the intricacies of agent that. I think it would be good after all these quite intense even the technical side. … As an actor, you come on at the last minute, whereas both films — The Theory of Everything and things I’m doing — a rom-com maybe. The Danish Girl — that I’m starting now have taken 10 years Not that the dancing bit that you did for Oliver was funny… How dare for people to put together, so it’s that sort of long commitment. you. [Laughs.] It was all a blur. I definitely didn’t watch it. All I How do you balance your life with all the work? I think, I … I don’t remember is that it was wondrously humiliating. know. [Laughs.] I have an incredibly wonderful wife who is Who are your acting heroes? Really it’s people I’ve been lucky enough supportive, and I try and … I don’t really know. Well, after this to work with — like Alfred Molina I respect so much as an actor, film, I did need a wee while to take a bit of time out because it is as a man. Jonathan Pryce. And then Julianne Moore. She was very all-consuming when you’re working, you know. And you try to generous with me. We did a film together called Savage Grace, ■ have a normal life by the side of it.
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Cake. Jennifer Aniston, Adriana Barraza, and Anna Kendrick star in a film written by Patrick Tobin and directed by Daniel Barnz. Reviewed by Aly Comingore
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ike most people I know, I hated Cake before ever seeing it. Based on previews alone, it seemed like an easy film to size up. The plotline looked both predictable and contrived, and the story — about a pain-pilladdicted woman hitting rock bottom — seemed like the type of tearjerker that shamelessly LAYERED: Jennifer Aniston’s believably complex performance keeps this aimed for the jugular. And let’s not forget its star, otherwise flawed film palatable. Jennifer Aniston, whose appearance in Horrible this all but impossible to land, manages an impressive feat Bosses I’m still trying to shake. That’s not to say Cake isn’t all of those things. The script, here: She stretches beyond her comfort zone and makes which introduces Aniston’s Claire to us in the middle of Claire so deplorable, vexing, and thoroughly damaged her downward spiral, makes some attempt at a mysterious you can’t help but be mesmerized by her. And therein slow reveal. But the story beneath the surface is so thinly lies Cake’s sweet spot. Aniston turns in such a believably veiled that when it all comes crashing down, the exposition complex performance that all the film’s flaws — and there feels unnecessary at best. Then there’s the film’s supernatu- are many — kind of fade into the background, leaving us ral element, which finds Claire facing off with the ghost of with a character study that’s unapologetically human and Nina (Anna Kendrick), a fellow recovery support group at times so painful to watch you can’t help but leave feelmember who commits suicide. At times, these interactions ing affected by it. Of course, the farther you get from the between Claire and Nina reach moments of poignancy. darkness of the theater, the more glaring those larger filmic Mostly, though, they just seem silly. flaws become. But kudos to Aniston for rising above her And yet, somehow, Cake still sort of succeeds. Aniston, source material. Try as I might to say otherwise, hers really ■ whose omnipresent celeb stature should make a role like is one of the stronger performances of the year.
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ost moviegoing pitfalls today can be blamed on studio marketing departments. “This movie would be sophisticated fun for a 14-year-old boy,” said my moviegoing companion, who wasn’t even trying to be ironic. In other words, when people SEEN WORSE: Mortdecai, starring Johnny Depp as the titular upper-class twit, doesn’t signal the end of Western civilization as many have written. see a film sold as a blockbuster with stars like Johnny Depp and Gwyneth Paltrow, they can’t help but be confused if it’s actually piffle. Big daily paper missing Goya also sought by China, Russia, and some critics who live only for sensations won’t find themselves terrorist thugs. But the film’s major conflict is how queasy in a little film, unless it was marketed as a “feel-good romp” Mortdecai’s wife (Gwyneth Paltrow) is made by his new or some such cliché. This movie, which is reasonably funny mustache. There are many semi-funny running jokes, and and satirical — a hybrid of English cozy mystery and Pink though it’s not cult-film good, neither is it the cinematic Panther slapstick with sexy movie graphics — does not disaster that last year’s Transcendence was. compute for them, so they have no choice but to slam it. Depp has been in many horrible films since Pirates of Nobody is saying Mortdecai is great, but it certainly the Caribbean overstayed its welcome (Dark Shadows, Jack doesn’t signal the end of Western civilization as many and Jill, and The Lone Ranger), so you can’t blame the pubhave written. In it, Depp plays the upper-class twit title lic for staying away. He seems to be having uncaring fun character, who knows everything about art history and with acting, and this is another nice inconsequential role. occasionally helps British authorities investigate the grim As for Mortdecai, it’s a movie you could take or leave and underbelly of the art world (which pretty much sums up one that smart preteens might enjoy. But when previews the whole biz nowadays). Financially tapped, Mortdecai say it will “thrill” and “dazzle” you, the blame for the flop is ■ and his tough sidekick (Paul Bettany) quest after a famed clear.
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The following films are playing in Santa Barbara FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, THROUGH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5. Descriptions followed by initials — AC (Aly Comingore), JF (Jackson Friedman), and DJP (D.J. Palladino) — have been taken from our critics’ reviews, which can be read in full at independent.com. The symbol ✯ indicates the film is recommended.
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A Most Violent Year (125 mins.; R: language, some violence)
An ambitious Italian immigrant (Oscar Isaac) fights to defend his business and family in 1981 New York City. Riviera Black or White (121 mins.; PG-13: brief strong language, thematic material involving drug use, drinking, a fight)
A grieving widower is thrown into a custody battle over his granddaughter, who he helped raise since birth. Paseo Nuevo Black Sea (115 mins.; R: language throughout, some graphic images, violence)
A submarine captain (Jude Law) goes to work for a shady backer looking to comb the Black Sea for a rumored treasure.
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Jupiter Ascending (127 mins.; PG-13: some violence, sequences of sci-fi action, some suggestive content, partial nudity) In the future, a young caretaker travels to another planet to help stop a powerful family’s reign of terror.
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The Loft (108 mins.; R: sexual content, nudity, bloody violence, language, some drug use) Five married guys decide to share a secret penthouse in the city where they can carry out their secret affairs. Camino Real Project Almanac (106 mins.; PG-13: some language, sexual content)
A group of teens stumble upon secret plans for a time machine and decide to construct one for themselves.
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Seventh Son (102 mins.; PG-13: intense fantasy violence and action throughout, frightening images, brief strong language) A young man seeks the knowledge to fight off evil spirits. When his mentor leaves town and a powerful ghost escapes, his practices are put to the test.
The Theory of Everything Bella Vita (82 mins.; NR) Filmmaker Jason Baffa follows acclaimed surfer, artist, and environmentalist Chris Del Moro on a pilgrimage back to his Italian homeland in search of waves. A Q&A with Baffa will follow the screening.
Fri., Jan. 30, 7:30pm, Rincon Ballroom, The Goodland (5650 Calle Real, Goleta)
Big Hero 6 (102 mins.; PG: action, peril, some rude humor, thematic elements) A large inflatable robot named Baymax befriends a prodigy named Hiro. Together they assemble a group of friends to form a tech-savvy hero brigade. Big Hero 6 has a lot going for it, but it doesn’t love its own ideas enough to finish strong. (DJP)
Fri. and Mon., Jan. 30 and Feb. 2, 7 and 10pm, Isla Vista Theater, 960 Embarcadero del Norte
Forgiveness: A Time to Love and a Time to Hate (168 mins.; NR) Filmmaker Helen Whitney’s documentary explores the act of forgiveness through a series of personal stories that range from adultery to a post-genocide reconciliation between nations.
Sat., Jan. 31, 4pm, Institute of World Culture (1407 Chapala St.)
mild crude humor)
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SCREENINGS Antwone Fisher (120 mins.; PG-13: violence, language, mature thematic material involving child abuse) A young navy man is ordered to see a psychiatrist after he violently erupts at his fellow crewman. Screens as part of the Elmer Bernstein Memorial Film Series.
Mon., Feb. 2, 7pm, Granada Theatre (1214 State St.)
(114 mins.; PG-13: some sexual references, mature thematic material, historical smoking)
Benedict Cumberbatch plays English mathematician Alan Turing, who helped crack the Enigma code during World War II. In the end, The Imitation Game is a good (not great) Hollywood film about the growing pains of a genius. (DJP)
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Paddington (95 mins.; PG: mild action, rude humor)
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“SPENCER DELIVERS.” Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter
Author Michael Bond’s beloved talking bear heads to the big screen in this animated story about Paddington and a family he befriends at a London train station.
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✯ Selma
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David Oyelowo stars as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in this historical drama about the 1965 voting rights march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama. Oyelowo gives a humanizing breakout performance in this highly watchable slice of history. (JF)
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Strange Magic (99 mins.; PG: some action,
✯ American Sniper
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A decorated Navy SEAL sniper (Bradley Cooper) returns home and struggles to reconnect with civilian life after four tours of duty. Cooper is terrific, beefed up and stolid, and determined instead of crazyeyed. And Clint Eastwood’s no-nonsense direction style pushes us through the melodramatic script moments. (DJP)
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(Mar. 21 - Apr. 19): Do you have an entourage or posse that helps you work magic you can’t conjure up alone? Is there a group of co-conspirators that prods you to be brave and farseeing? If not, try to whip one up. And if you do have an inspirational crew, brainstorm about some new adventures for all of you to embark on. Scheme and dream about the smart risks and educational thrills you could attempt together. According to my reading of the astrological omens, you especially need the sparkle and rumble that a feisty band of allies can incite.
(June 21 - July 22): “Somewhere someone is traveling furiously toward you,” writes poet John Ashbery, “at incredible speed, traveling day and night, through blizzards and desert heat, across torrents, through narrow passes. But will he know where to find you, recognize you when he sees you, give you the thing he has for you?” This passage might not be literally true, Cancerian. There may be no special person who is headed your way from a great distance, driven by a rapt intention to offer you a blessing. But I think Ashbery’s scenario is accurate in a metaphorical way. Life is in fact working overtime to bring you gifts and help. Make sure you cooperate! Heighten your receptivity. Have a nice long talk with yourself, explaining why you deserve such beneficence.
TAURUS (Apr. 20 - May 20): The cosmos seems to be granting you a license to be brazenly ambitious. I’m not sure how long this boost will last, so I suggest you capitalize on it while it’s surging. What achievement have you always felt insufficiently prepared or powerful to accomplish? What person or club or game have you considered to be out of your league? What issue have you feared was beyond your understanding? Rethink your assumptions. At least one of those “impossibilities” may be more possible than usual.
GEMINI (May 21 - June 20): When I attended the University of California at Santa Cruz, my smartest friend was Gemini writer Clare Cavanagh. She headed off to Harvard for her graduate studies and later became a preeminent translator of Polish poetry. Her work has been so skillful that Nobel Prize–winning Polish poet Czeslaw Milosz selected her as his authorized biographer. Interviewing Milosz was a tough job, Clare told blogger Cynthia Haven. He was demanding. He insisted that she come up with “questions no one’s asked me yet.” And she did just that, of course. Formulating evocative questions is a Gemini specialty. I invite you to exercise that talent to the hilt in the coming week. It’s prime time for you to celebrate a Curiosity Festival.
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LEO (July 23 - Aug. 22): In 1768, Britain’s Royal Society commissioned navigator James Cook to lead a long naval voyage west to Tahiti, where he and his team were supposed to study the planet Venus as it made a rare transit across the face of the sun. But it turned out that task was a prelude. Once the transit was done, Cook opened the sealed orders he had been given before leaving England. They revealed a second, bigger assignment, kept secret until then: to reconnoiter the rumored continent that lay west of Tahiti. In the coming months, he became the first European to visit the east coast of Australia. I foresee a comparable progression for you, Leo. The task you’ve been working on lately has been a prelude. Soon you’ll receive your “sealed orders” for the next leg of your journey.
VIRGO (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22): According to computer security company Symantec, you’re not in major danger of contracting an online virus from a porn website. The risk is much greater when you visit religious websites. Why? They’re often built by inexperienced programmers and as a result are more susceptible to hackers’ attacks. In the coming weeks, Virgo, there may be a similar principle at work in your life. I suspect you’re more likely to be undermined by nice, polite people than raw, rowdy
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LIBRA (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22): Life has a big, tough assignment for you. Let’s hope you’re up for the challenge. There’s not much wiggle room, I’m afraid. Here it is: You must agree to experience more joy and pleasure. The quest for delight and enchantment has to rise to the top of your priority list. To be mildly entertained isn’t enough. To be satisfied with lukewarm arousal is forbidden. It’s your sacred duty to overflow with sweet fulfillment and interesting bliss. Find ways to make it happen!
SCORPIO (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21): You may have never sampled the southeast Asian fruit called durian. It’s controversial. Some people regard it as the “king of fruits” and describe its taste as sweet and delicious. Naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace said it was like “a rich custard highly flavored with almonds.” But other people find the durian unlikable, comparing its aroma to turpentine or decaying onions. TV chef Anthony Bourdain asserts that its “indescribable” taste is “something you will either love or despise.” I foresee the possibility that your imminent future will have metaphorical resemblances to the durian, Scorpio. My advice? Don’t take things personally.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21): Talking will be your art form in the coming week. It’ll be healing and catalytic. You could set personal records for most engaging phone conversations, emails, text messages, and face-to-face dialogues. The sheer intensity of your self-expression could intimidate some people, excite others, and generate shifts in your social life. Here are a few tips to ensure the best results. First, listen as passionately as you speak. Second, make it your intention to communicate, not just unload your thoughts. Tailor your messages for your specific audience. Third, reflect on the sometimes surprising revela-
tions that emerge from you. They’ll give you new insights into yourself.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19): Let’s say you want to buy an 18-karat gold ring. To get that much gold, miners had to excavate and move six tons of rock. Then they doused the rock with poisonous cyanide, a chemical that’s necessary to extract the good stuff. In the process, they created toxic waste. Is the gold ring worth that much trouble? While you ponder that, let me ask you a different question. What if I told you that over the course of the next five months, you could do what’s necessary to obtain a metaphorical version of a gold ring? And although you would have to process the equivalent of six tons of raw material to get it, you wouldn’t have to use poison or make a mess. Would you do it?
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18): In 1899, the King of the African nation of Swaziland died while dancing. His only son, Sobhuza, was soon crowned as his successor, despite being just four months old. It took a while for the new king to carry out his duties with aplomb, and he needed major guidance from his grandmother and uncle. Eventually he showed great aptitude for the job, though, and ruled until his death at age 83. I’m getting a Sobhuza-type vibe as I meditate on you, Aquarius. New power may come to you before you’re fully ready to wield it. But I have confidence you will grow into it, especially if you’re not shy about seeking help.
PISCES (Feb. 19 - Mar. 20): In the 1951 animated movie version of Alice in Wonderland, Alice says to herself, “I give myself very good advice, but I very seldom follow it.” I hope you won’t be like her, Pisces. It’s an excellent time for you to heed your own good advice. In fact, I suspect that doing so will be crucial to your ability to make smart decisions and solve a knotty problem. This is one of those turning points when you really have to practice what you preach. You’ve got to walk your talk.
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Wine of the Week Failla Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2012: Winemaker Ehren Jordan helmed winemaking at Turley Cellars through the 1990s and aughts, making some of the biggest, boldest zins that managed not to devolve into alcoholic syrup. So, of course, when he moves on to his own enterprise, he names it after his wife’s last name (that’s pronounced FAY‑la), centers his facility a bit south of Calistoga in Napa, and discovers a love for cool climate, very restrained pinot noir, like this delight. (He’s also farming some estate grapes in the Seaview‑ Fort Ross AVA.) Plush and lovely, it’s a seductive wine, not a show‑stopper, with typical Sonoma cherry highlights, some licorice notes, and structure that keeps the wine racy and firm. There’s some oak (15% new, all French), but that adds only enough spice, vanilla, and smoke that you notice it’s there. The fine fruit is the star. See faillawines.com. —George Yatchisin
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Meat Company at Gray Avenue in the Funk Zone will be opening an on-site café named “Shalhoob Meat Co. Patio.” Their website offers the following description: “Shalhoob proteins are all natural, hormone and antibiotic free, and smoked over oak wood. Our hand pressed burgers are a special grind of brisket, tri-tip, and chuck. All ingredients from our ‘scratch kitchen’ are locally sourced. Every aioli, sauce, and dressing is made in house with only the freshest ingredients.” The menu also includes salads, plates, and sandwiches of smoked tri-tip and and BBQ chicken, pork back ribs, the “special grind” cheeseburger, a Santa Barbara–style cheese steak, a smoked turkey club, and a bacon jam cheeseburger on brioche bun. The kids’ menu, which includes fries, offers a cheeseburger for chicken tenders for $6. RESTAURANT OPENINGS: Here is a list of restaurants
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SETTING THE PACE: After seven years of vacancy, the Big Yellow House in Summerland will become an Italian restaurant.
Goleta; Patxi’s Pizza, State St.; Pizza Hut, -A Calle Real, Goleta. November 2014: Tino’s Italian Grocery, West Carrillo St. October 2014: Aladdin Café, Embarcadero del Norte, Isla Vista; Barbareño, W. Canon Perdido St.; Los Agaves, Market Place Dr., Goleta; Tri Tip Company, State St. September 2014: Café , Foothill Rd.; Taqueria El Pastorcito, De la Vina St.; The Outpost at The Goodland Hotel, Calle Real, Goleta. August 2014: Boochies, W. De la Guerra St.; Tacos El Rey, W. Haley St. July 2014: Benchmark Eatery, State St.; Mesa Verde, Cliff Dr.; Papa John’s Pizza, Calle Real, Goleta. June 2014: Himalayan Kitchen, State St.; Spudnuts, Seville Rd., Isla Vista. May 2014: C’est Cheese Café, Santa Barbara St.; Caribbean Kitchen, De la Guerra Plaza; Jersey Mike’s, State St.; The Black Sheep, E. Ortega St. April 2014: Ana’s Taco Bar, State St.; Beach Bowls, Linden Ave., Carpinteria; Belcampo Meat Co., W. Victoria St.; Crazy Good Bread Co., W. Victoria St.; Deli Express, Calle Real, Goleta; Empty Bowl Gourmet Noodle Bar, W. Victoria St.; Enjoy Cupcakes, W. Victoria St.; Fire & Ice Museum Café, State St.; Flagstone Pantry, W. Victoria St.; Green Star Coffee, W. Victoria St.; Juice Well, 8 W. Victoria St.; Lovin Oven Mediterranean Bakery & Café, Trigo Rd., Isla Vista; Pasta Shoppe, W. Victoria St.; Rori’s Artisanal Creamery, W. Victoria St.; Santa Monica Seafood, W. Victoria St. March 2014: Betos Subs, De La Guerra Plaza (now closed); Blaze Pizza, Pardall Rd., Isla Vista; Firehouse Subs, Seville Rd., Isla Vista; Jimmy John’s, Embarcadero del Mar, Isla Vista; Olio Crudo Bar, W. Victoria St.; Piano Riviera Lounge, E. Anapamu St. February 2014: The Lovin’ Spoonful, Cliff Dr.
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County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Tara Jayasinghe. FBN Number: 2014‑0003488. Published: Jan 8. 15, 22, 29 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Swoon California at 271 San Rafael Ave. Santa Barbara, CA 93109; Jennifer Arreguin 1131 Luneta Plaza Santa Barbara, CA 93109; Natasha Burton 271 San Rafael Santa Barbara, CA 93109 This business is conducted by a General Partnership Signed: Jennifer Arreguin This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 17, 2014. 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 Miriam Leon. FBN Number: 2014‑0003502. Published: Jan 8. 15, 22, 29 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Gypsy’s Spirit Path at 1263 Calle Cerrito Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Karen Luckett (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Signed: Karen Luckett This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 09, 2014. 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 Adele Bustos. FBN Number: 2014‑0003420. Published: Jan 8. 15, 22, 29 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Norwich Press at 950 Arcady Road Montecito, CA 93108; Linda Ochiltree (same address) Stuart Ochiltree (same address) This business is conducted by a Married Couple Signed: Stuart Ochiltree This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 30, 2014. 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 Tara Jayasinghe. FBN Number: 2014‑0003587. Published: Jan 8. 15, 22, 29 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ECO.SB Design, ESB Design & Drafting & Constructions, ESB Design, ESB Design & Drafting at 1418 Alta Vista Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Eduardo Santiago Bell (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Signed: This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 23, 2014. 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 Christine Potter. FBN Number: 2014‑0003555. Published: Jan 8. 15, 22, 29 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Morello Wines at 5330 Debbie Road #200 Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Debbie Road, LLC (same address) This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company Signed: David L. Chesterfield This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 18, 2014. 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 Jan Morales. FBN Number: 2014‑0003516. Published: Jan 8. 15, 22, 29 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Down Syndrome Association of Santa Barbara County at 1111 Chapala Street Suite 200 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Santa Barbara Foudation (same address)This business is conducted by a Corporation Signed: Dee Jennings, CFO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 19, 2014. 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 Andrea Luparello. FBN Number: 2014‑0003531. Published: Jan 8. 15, 22, 29 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Golden Spiral Audio at 2810 Ontiveros Santa Ynez, CA 93460; Ky Takikawa (same address)This business is conducted by a Individual Signed: Ky Takikawa This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 15, 2014. This statement expires five
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Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Miriam Leon. FBN Number: 2015‑0000114. Published: Jan 15, 22, 29. Feb 5 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Powermove Media Group at 4280 Calle Real #70 Santa Barbara, CA 93110; Anthony Binnebose (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Signed: Anthony Binnebose This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 12, 2015. 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 Jan Morales. FBN Number: 2015‑0000121. Published: Jan 15, 22, 29. Feb 5 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: JCN Consulting at 1115 Veronica Springs Road Santa Barbara, CA 93105; James Carter Nonn (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Signed: James Carter Nonn This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 12, 2015. 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 Miriam Leon. FBN Number: 2015‑0000110. Published: Jan 15, 22, 29. Feb 5 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: La Super‑Rica at 622 North Milpas Street Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Piransprings, Inc (same address) This business is conducted by a Corporation Signed: Martin Gonzalez‑Vice President This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 09, 2015. 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 Adela Bustos. FBN Number: 2015‑0000097. Published: Jan 15, 22, 29. Feb 5 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: The Mail Box at 5142 Hollister Avenue Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Eric Thanh Vo (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Signed: Eric Vo This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 05, 2015. 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 Jan Morales. FBN Number: 2015‑0000017. Published: Jan 15, 22, 29. Feb 5 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: The DNA Life LLC at 133 East De La Guerra St #134 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; The DNA Life LLC (same address) This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company Signed: Devin Ohanian, Managing Partner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 08, 2015. 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 Christine Potter. FBN Number: 2015‑0000086. Published: Jan 15, 22, 29. Feb 5 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Creative Valuance at 587 El Sueno Road Santa Barbara, CA 93110; John Howard Andrews (same address) Michael Terrance Waters 33560 Mulholland Highway Malibu, CA 90265 This business is conducted by a General Partnership Signed: Michael Terrance Waters This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 12 2015. 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 Adela Bustos FBN Number: 2015‑0000103. Published: Jan 15, 22, 29. Feb 5 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Macon Environmental Planning at 1336 Kenwood Road Santa Barbara, CA 93109; Gelre Naderi (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Signed: Gelare Naderi This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 18 2014. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Mesa Produce at 2036 Cliff Drive Santa Barbara, CA 93109; Jennifer Marie Walsh 131 Mohawk Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93109 This business is conducted by a Individual Signed: Jennifer Walsh This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 02, 2015. 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 Jan Morales. FBN Number: 2015‑0000010. Published: Jan 15, 22, 29. Feb 5 2015.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Echo Location Arts at 2824 Clinton Terrace Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Steven Hajic (same Individual Signed: Steven Hajic This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 23, 2014. 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 Jan Morales. FBN Number: 2014‑0003549. Published: Jan 15, 22, 29. Feb 5 2015.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Harbor Rat, Santa Barbara Harbor Rat at 709 East Mason Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Cheryn Kathleen English 1031 Miramonte Drive Santa Barbara, CA 93109; James Jay Richards (same address) This business is conducted by a Married Couple Signed: Cheryn K English This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 06, 2015. 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 Tara Jayasinghe. FBN Number: 2015‑0000052. Published: Jan 15, 22, 29. Feb 5 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Santa Barbara Art Studios at 709 East Mason Street Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Cheryn Kathleen English 1031 Miramonte Dr Santa Barbara, CA 93109; James Jay Richards (same address) This business is conducted by a Married Couple Signed: Cheryn Kathleen English This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 02, 2015. 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 Christine Potter. FBN Number: 2015‑0000011. Published: Jan 15, 22, 29. Feb 5 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Santa Barbara WU WEI School of Movement at 332 S Salinas Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Ethan Zolt (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Signed: Ethan Zolt This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 05, 2015. 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 Tara Jayasinghe. FBN Number: 2015‑0000021. Published: Jan 15, 22, 29. Feb 5 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Ashely Farrell Design at 32 Pine Drive Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Ashley Farrell (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Signed: Ashely Farrell This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 06, 2015. 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 Ashley Farrell.FBN Number: 2015‑0000064. Published: Jan 15, 22, 29. Feb 5 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Styled By Kara at 705 Via Miguel Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Kara Pearson (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Signed: Kara M. Pearson This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 07, 2015. 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 Tara Jayasinghe. FBN Number: 2015‑0000067. Published: Jan 15, 22, 29. Feb 5 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Two Nuts For Granola at 2916 Paseo Del Refugio Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Debra Ellingson Teton (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Signed: Debra E. Teton This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 07, 2015. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: TLC Nail Lounge at 24 E. Cota Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Cam Thanh Le 110 Vega Dr Goleta, CA 93117 This business is conducted by a Individual Signed: Cam Thanh Le This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 06, 2015. 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 Tara Jayasinghe. FBN Number: 2015‑0000055. Published: Jan 15, 22, 29. Feb 5 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Louvre Tec USA, INC at 4053 Calle Tesoro Unit A Camarillo, CA 93012; Louvre Tec USA, Inc 725 E. Figueroa Santa Barbara, CA 93103 This business is conducted by a Corporation Signed: Patricia Moffett, Secretary This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 16, 2015. 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 Adela Bustos. FBN Number: 2015‑0000183. Published: Jan 22, 29. Feb 5, 12 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: OilCanners Construction Consulting at 809 East Yanonali St Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Edward Carl Miller (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Signed: Edward Miller This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 20, 2015. 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 Christine Potter. FBN Number: 2015‑0000187. Published: Jan 22, 29. Feb 5, 12 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Mulligan’s Cafe, Inc at 3500 McMcaw Ave Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Mulligan’s Cafe, Inc (same address) This business is conducted by a Corporation Signed: Elena Medina This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 15, 2015. 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 Noe Solis. FBN Number: 2015‑0000161. Published: Jan 22, 29. Feb 5, 12 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Good Shepherd Lutheran Preschool at 380 North Fairview Goleta, CA 93117; Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Goleta (same address) This business is conducted by a Corporation Signed: Fred Barbaria This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 16, 2015. 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 Christine Potter. FBN Number: 2015‑0000179. Published: Jan 22, 29. Feb 5, 12 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Van Buren Consulting at 501 Chapala Street, Suite B Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Channel Island Technology Integrator’s Group, Inc (same address) This business is conducted by a Corporation Signed: This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 15, 2015. 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 Noe
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Solis. FBN Number: 2015‑0000168. Published: Jan 22, 29. Feb 5, 12 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: La Hacienda at 298 Pine Ave Goleta, CA 93117; Jorge Rodriguez 4583 Camino Molinero Santa Barbara, CA 93110; Karina Rodriguez (same address) This business is conducted by a Married Couple Signed: This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 08, 2015. 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 Noe Solis. FBN Number: 2015‑0000082. Published: Jan 22, 29. Feb 5, 12 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: The Selections at 130 North Calle Cesar Chavez, Apt #18 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; John Whoolilurie 2265 Burnham Road Ojai, CA 93023 This business is conducted by a Individual Signed: John Whoolilurie This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 29, 2014. 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 Gariel Cabello. FBN Number: 2014‑0003569. Published: Jan 22, 29. Feb 5, 12 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Chaz’s Beauty Shop at 3206 State Street Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Charles E Hoffman III 3017 State Street Suite 7 Santa Barbara, CA 93105 This business is conducted by a Individual Signed: Charles E. Hoffman This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 06, 2015. 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 Andrea Luparello. FBN Number: 2015‑0000051. Published: Jan 22, 29. Feb 5, 12 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Casa Del Mar Inn at 18 Bath Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; K2K Management, Inc (same address) This business is conducted by a Corporation Signed: Yun Kim This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 13, 2015. 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 Jan Morales. FBN Number: 2015‑0000139. Published: Jan 22, 29. Feb 5, 12 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SHG Photography at 1238 Portesuello Ave. Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Ann Marie Galbraith (same address) Steven Harris Galbraith II (same address) This business is conducted by a Married Couple Signed: Steven Galbraith This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 31, 2014. 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 Miriam Leon. FBN Number: 2014‑0003599. Published: Jan 22, 29. Feb 5, 12 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Pride Barco Lock Co. at 116 N. Nopal Street #4 Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Armand Renga 3894 Calle Cita Santa Barbara, CA 93110; Ian Renga (same address) This business is conducted by a General Partnership Signed: Ian Renga This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 6, 2015. 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 Miriam Leon. FBN Number: 2015‑0000041. Published: Jan 22, 29. Feb 5, 12 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Purety Family Medical Clinic at 200 N La Cumbre Rd Ste F Santa Barbara, CA 93110; Purety Family Naturopathic Corporation (same address) This business is conducted by a Corporation Signed: Jonathan Birch This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara
County on Jan 7, 2015. 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 Tara Jayasinghe. FBN Number: 2015‑0000072. Published: Jan 22, 29. Feb 5, 12 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Summerland Shops Management at 104 San Federico Ave Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Jim Dykstra (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Signed: Jim Dykstra This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 24 2014. 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 Noe Solis. FBN Number: 2014‑0003558. Published: Jan 22, 29. Feb 5, 12 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Gold Coast Errands And Chores at 240 Santa Monica Way Santa Barbara, CA 93109; Bruce Luft (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Signed: Bruce Luft This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 15, 2015. 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 Miriam Leon. FBN Number: 2015‑0000169. Published: Jan 22, 29. Feb 5, 12 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Gazillion Dresses at 933 State Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Tiamo, LLC 3097 Santa Ynez Avenue Santa Ynez, CA 93460 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company Signed: Patrick Hartmann, Manager This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 16, 2015. 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 Christine Potter. FBN Number: 2015‑0000174. Published: Jan 22, 29. Feb 5, 12 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Roberts Photography of Santa Barbara at 22 Anacapa Street Unit E Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Ashly Othic 134 West Ventura Avenue Ventura CA, 93001 This business is conducted by a Individual Signed: Ashly Othic This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 16, 2015. 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 Adela Bustos. FBN Number: 2015‑0000175. Published: Jan 22, 29. Feb 5, 12 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: The Ultimate Event at 152 Alameda Padre Serra Santa Barbara, CA 93103; David Rossi (samea address) Kaye Rossi (same address) This business is conducted by a General Partnership Signed: Kaye Rossi This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 16, 2015. 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 Adela Bustos. FBN Number: 2015‑0000176. Published: Jan 22, 29. Feb 5, 12 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Hochhalter Custom Cabinets & Fine Furniture at 314 Edison Avenue Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Bailey Hochhalter 922 West Micheltorena Street Santa Barbara, CA 93103 This business is conducted by a Individual Signed: Bailey Hochhalter This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 16, 2015. 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 Andrea Luparello. FBN Number: 2015‑0000180. Published: Jan 22, 29. Feb 5, 12 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Eclet Publishing, NVC Consulting,
National Values Center, Spiral Dynamics People, National Values Center Consulting at 920 East Gutierrez Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Christopher C Cowan (same address) Natasha Todorovic (same address) This business is conducted by a General Partnershp Signed: Chris Cowan This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 16, 2015. 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 Adela Bustos. FBN Number: 2015‑0000185. Published: Jan 22, 29. Feb 5, 12 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: The Wellness Way of Santa Barbara at 5370 Hollister Avenue Suite K Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Lucas Daniel Chesser 14 East Valerio Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 This business is conducted by a Individual Signed: Lucas D. Chesser This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 8, 2015. 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 Tara Jayasinghe. FBN Number: 2015‑0000084. Published: Jan 29. Feb 5, 12, 19 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Entrusted Services at 5385 Hollister Ave Bldg 6 Ste 207 Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Eric Adler 125 Willow Springs Ln Apt 203 Goleta, CA 93117 This business is conducted by a Individual Signed: Alec Wayne This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 7, 2015. 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 Christine Potter. FBN Number: 2015‑0000057. Published: Jan 29. Feb 5, 12, 19 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: “The Original” Jerry The Plumber at 1521 San Miguel Ave Santa Barbara, CA 93109; Dana Jordene Morelos (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Signed: Dana Jordene Morelos This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 26, 2015. 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 Miriam Leon. FBN Number: 2015‑0000280. Published: Jan 29. Feb 5, 12, 19 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Santa Barbara Nutritional Therapy at 3892 State St. Ste 220 Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Vibeke Staal Weiland 1310 Kenwood Rd. Santa Barbara, CA 93109 This business is conducted by a Individual Signed: Vibeke Staal Weiland This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 26, 2015. 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 Tara Jayasinghe. FBN Number: 2015‑0000269. Published: Jan 29. Feb 5, 12, 19 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Velvet Jones at 423 State Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; BDC Entertainment, Inc (same address) This business is conducted by a Corporation Signed: Chase Gauthier‑General Manager This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 30, 2014. 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 Miriam Leon. FBN Number: 2014‑0003588. Published: Jan 29. Feb 5, 12, 19 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Breakfast Worldwide at 5 Saint Ann Drive Santa Barbara, CA 93109; Morgan Maassen (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Signed: Morgan Maassen This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 26, 2015. 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 Miriam Leon. FBN Number: 2015‑0000270. Published: Jan 29. Feb 5, 12, 19 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Wild Roots at 6163 Stow Canyon Road Goleta, CA 93117; Lia Grippo (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Signed: Lia Grippo This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 20, 2015. 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 Jan Morales. FBN Number: 2015‑0000188. Published: Jan 29. Feb 5, 12, 19 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: KATS at 151 Kinman Ave. Goleta, CA 93117; Kari L. Baumann‑Spain (same address) Terence P. Spain (same address) This business is conducted by a Married Couple Signed: Kari L. Baumann‑Spain This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 29, 2014. 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 Miriam Leon. FBN Number: 2014‑0003573. Published: Jan 29. Feb 5, 12, 19 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Sea Fever at 4191 Carpinteria Avenue #10 Summerland, CA 93013; Donald L. Hedden JR 2386 Banner Avenue Summerland, CA 93067 This business is conducted by a Individual Signed: Donald L. Hedden JR This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 29, 2014. 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 Andrea Luparello. FBN Number: 2014‑0003559. Published: Jan 29. Feb 5, 12, 19 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Jose Lorenzo Landscape at 1301 Carpinteria St Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Jose Lorenzo (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Signed: Jose Lorenzo This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 21, 2015. 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 Christine Potter. FBN Number: 2015‑0000218. Published: Jan 29. Feb 5, 12, 19 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Corazon Project at 410 Haley St Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Corazon Project, LLC 1315 Anacapa St Santa Barbara, CA 93101 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company Signed: Shannon M. Craston This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 21, 2015. 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 Tara Jaysinghe. FBN Number: 2015‑0000223. Published: Jan 29. Feb 5, 12, 19 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: The Shine Shop at 1187 Coast Village Rd, Ste 439 Montecito, CA 93108; Jeff Goebel (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Signed: Jeff Goebel This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 22, 2015. 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 Tara Jayasinghe. FBN Number: 2015‑0000242. Published: Jan 29. Feb 5, 12, 19 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: The Academy of Forest Kindergarten Teachers at 92 St. George Place Goleta, CA 93117; Erin Denee Boehme 420 A Watterson Rd Bishop, CA 93514; Kelly Villarruel 86 Paradise Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Lia Grippo 6163 Stow Canyon Rd Goleta, CA 93117; Kolmi Lata Majumdar 12220 Calle Real Goleta, CA 93117 This business is conducted
by a General Partnership Signed: Kelly Villarruel This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 9, 2015. 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 Jan Morales. FBN Number: 2015‑0000101. Published: Jan 29. Feb 5, 12, 19 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Fairview Property at 1 South Fairview Avenue #E Goleta, 93117; Tanis Hammond (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Signed: Tanis M. Hammond This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 20, 2015. 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 Adela Bustos. FBN Number: 2015‑0000203. Published: Jan 29. Feb 5, 12, 19 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Beach Cities Brass at 278 Ellwood Beach Drive #14 Goleta, CA 93117; James R Labertew (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Signed: James R. Labertew This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 14, 2015. 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 Adela Bustos. FBN Number: 2015‑0000144. Published: Jan 29. Feb 5, 12, 19 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Four Seasons Real Estate Solutions, LLC at 3910 Maricopa Drive Santa Barbara, CA 93110; Four Seasons Real Estate Solutions, LLC (same address) This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company Signed: Diana McNeill, Managing Member This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 23, 2015. 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 Tara Jayasinghe. FBN Number: 2015‑0000251. Published: Jan 29. Feb 5, 12, 19 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: JC Income Tax Service at 107 Dearborn Place #59 Goleta, CA 93117; Jimmy Chiem (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Signed: Jimmy Chiem This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 23, 2015. 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 Christine Potter. FBN Number: 2015‑0000253. Published: Jan 29. Feb 5, 12, 19 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Maria Isabel Hair Design at 3008 State St Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Gerardo Roca 2128 Modoc Rd #F Santa Barbara, CA 93101 This business is conducted by a Individual Signed: Gerardo Roca This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 5, 2015. 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 Tara Jaysinghe. FBN Number: 2015‑0000019. Published: Jan 29. Feb 5, 12, 19 2015.
Name Change IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF AMELIA ROMO & VICTORIANO ROMO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CASE NUMBER: 1486574 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: A petition has been filed by the above named Petitioner(s) in Santa Barbara Superior court proposing a change of name(s) FROM and TO the following name(s): FROM: VALERIA ARYANA RODRIGUEZ TO: VALERIA ARYANA ROMO 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. NOTICE OF HEARING Mar 16, 2015 9:30am, Dept 1, Courthouse, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 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 Jan 15 2015. by James E. Herman, Judge of the Superior Court. Published. Jan 29. Feb 5, 12 19 2015.
Public Notices SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA ANACAPA STREET DIVISION Case No. 1469190 (PROPOSED) ORDER FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF CONTINUED HEARING ON MOTION TO DECLARE JULIAN NAFAL AS VEXAATIOUS LITIGANT JULIAN NAFAL, PETITIONER, vs. GORDON FORBES, III, RESPONDENT Date: February 3, 2015 Time: 9:30 a.m. Place: Dept. SB‑5 Assigned to: Hon. Colleen B. Stern, Judge The Court having vacated the dismissal for failure to obtain consent with a request for affirmative relief pending on December 1, 2014, finds good cause to Order a continuance of the previously noticed Hearing on December 1, 2014 to February 3, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. in this Department, and that publication, as required by law, be given in the Santa Barbara Independent as the publication most likely to provide Notice for 4 times over 4 weeks prior to the new hearing date. Good cause appearing, therefore it is so ORDERED. John Kenneth Dorwin, SBN 111082 Attorney and Counselor at Law 90 W. HWY 246, Suite 4 P.O. Box 2011 Buellton, CA 93427; Telephone (805) 688‑8377 Attorney for Gordon Forbes, III By Colleen Sterene; Judge of the Superior Court; DATE: 12‑9‑14. Published Dec 18, 2014. Jan 8, 15, 22 2015. NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PREQUALIFICATION OF GENERAL CONTRACTORS Notice is hereby given that the General Services Department, County of Santa Barbara will receive responses to prequalification submittals for: COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, NORTHERN BRANCH JAIL PROJECT PHASE 1 BID PACKAGE 1, ONSITE IMPROVEMENTS 2301 BLACK RD, SANTA MARIA, CA 93455 PROJECT 8600 Notice is hereby given that the County of Santa Barbara has determined that all Prime Contract bidders on Northern Branch Jail Project – Phase 1, Bid Package 1, Onsite Improvements, to be undertaken by the County of Santa Barbara must be pre‑qualified prior to submitting a bid on that project. It is mandatory that all Contractors who intend to submit a bid, fully complete the prequalification questionnaire, provide all materials requested herein, and be approved by the County of Santa Barbara to be on the final qualified Bidders list. No bid will be accepted from a Contractor that has failed to comply with these requirements. If two or more business entities submit a bid as part of a Joint Venture, or expect to submit a bid as part of a Joint Venture, each entity within the Joint Venture must be separately qualified to bid. The last date to submit a fully completed questionnaire is February 12, 2015. Contractors are encouraged to submit prequalification packages as soon as possible. The County’s competitive selection process will proceed in two steps: Step 1: The construction General Contractor prequalification phase. Step 2: Submittal of bids according to the requirements of the bid documents. Only those successfully qualified in step 1 will be allowed to participate in step 2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT The Northern Branch Jail Project ‑ Phase 1 (NBJP), located at the intersection of Betteravia Road and Black Road near the city of Santa Maria, California, will be a 376‑bed facility built on a
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50‑acre site. The facility will house both male and female inmates and will include a health care housing unit. All necessary supporting infrastructure for the facility to independently operate will be provided, including booking/ transportation/release, medical clinic with outpatient housing, inmate programming and exercise areas, administration, staff support, kitchen, laundry, maintenance facilities. Notice to Proceed for construction is anticipated to be summer 2015 with project completion scheduled for fall 2017. Bid Package 1, Onsite Improvements, with a bid‑day construction budget of approximately $67 million, is primarily funded through a conditional award under State of California Assembly Bill (AB) 900 lease‑revenue bond financing of new detention facilities. The scope of the NBJP also includes Bid Package 1, Offsite Improvements. Bid Package 1 has no prequalification requirements but will have licensing, bonding and other requirements that will be defined within the bidding documents. PREQUALIFICATION CONFERENCE A prequalification conference is scheduled for January 28, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. PDT. Interested parties are to meet in the Joseph Centeno Betteravia Government Administration Building, Board Hearing Room, 511 East Lakeside Parkway, Santa Maria, CA. The meeting will include a presentation of the Project, and will allow for questions regarding the prequalification submittal. Attendance at this conference is not mandatory, but highly recommended. ANTICIPATED MILESTONE SCHEDULE Prequalification conference January 28, 2015 Last day for Contractor questions February 6, 2015 Deadline for receipt of prequalification submittals February 12, 2015 Announcement of prequalified bidders list March 6, 2015 The following dates are subject to change; all prequalified bidders will be notified of the final schedule which will include a mandatory Pre‑Bid Conference: Release of bid documents anticipated April 20, 2015 Bid opening anticipated June 4, 2015 REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMITTAL Prospective bidders must possess a current California contractor’s license ‑ General Building License Classification, License Code “B”. It is mandatory that all General Contractors who intend to submit a bid for the construction contract first submit a Prequalification Submittal and all materials requested, and be approved by the County to be on the Qualified Bidders List. The Prequalification submittal contains all submission requirements including procedure for appeals. The County must receive one (1) original (notarized and signed in ink where required), and five (5) copies of the Prequalification Submittal, no later than 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 12, 2015. Contractors are encouraged to submit as early as possible. The completed Prequalification Submittals must be sealed and marked: “CONFIDENTIAL ‑ Prequalification for County of Santa Barbara, Northern Branch Jail Project ‑ Phase 1, Bid Package 1, Onsite Improvements” And shall be accepted at the following address: County of Santa Barbara General Services, Support Services Capital Projects 1105 Santa Barbara St. (Santa Barbara Historic Courthouse E. Wing 2nd Fl), Santa Barbara, California 93101 Attention: John Green, Project Manager To request a Pre‑Qualification Questionnaire, contact Leann Anderson at (805) 568.3063 or andersonl@countyofsb.org. Additional information can be
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UCSB FOUNDATION Prepares detailed financial accounting, investment accounting and cash management transactions and the associated analyses and reports as part of a small seven person financial management team. Development and maintenance of the UC Santa Barbara Foundation’s intraweb site and Board of Trustees portal. Preparation of quarterly trial balance through completed financial statements and year‑end closing adjustments. Data entry in Microsoft Dynamics SL accounting software of contributions, non‑contributions, and disbursements for the Foundation. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics or business or an AA degree in accounting and two plus years of accounting experience. A high degree of accuracy and effectiveness is required of all staff in all duties as this work is audited annually by external independent auditors and is finalized on short timelines to meet mandated reporting requirements. Experience developing web pages and maintaining web sites using Dreamweaver and Drupal. Note: Fingerprinting required. $21.43 ‑$22.27/hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For primary consideration apply by 2/8/15, thereafter open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb. edu Job #20150046
independently, act with sound judgment and high degree of confidentiality, anticipate job requirements, prioritize and coordinate multiple complex tasks with frequent interruptions while meeting strict deadlines. Must possess proficient knowledge of Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Internet and e‑mail and demonstrated ability to quickly learn various software programs. Notes: Fingerprinting required. Must work some evenings and weekends at various Development events. $20.19/ hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For primary consideration apply by 2/8/15, thereafter open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb. edu Job #20150050
donors, volunteers, faculty members and campus administration. Demonstrated experience in event planning and establishing, overseeing and evaluating projects, as well as developing support among multiple constituencies. Must have experience with accounting and possess budgetary skills. Knowledge of computer programs including Word, spreadsheets and databases, email and the internet with the ability to quickly learn various software applications is essential. Notes: Fingerprinting required. Maintain a valid CA driver’s license, a clean DMV record and enrollment in the DMV Employee Pull‑Notice Program. Must work occasional evenings and weekends. $20.19/ hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For primary consideration apply by 2/3/15, thereafter open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb. edu Job #20150040
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Pacific Diagnostic Laboratories, LLC (PDL) is a for‑profit clinical laboratory established in response to the local community’s need for a high quality clinical laboratory. PDL is a wholly owned subsidiary of Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital (www. cottagehealthsystem.org). Located in Santa Barbara, California, PDL’s goal is to provide the Tri‑Counties area of Central California (which includes San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and PHYSICIAN MEDICAL Ventura counties) with the highest DIRECTOR quality of laboratory services as well as an unmatched level of customer service. STUDENT HEALTH SERVICE Responsible for medical and legal The Anatomic Pathology Technician will assist during autopsy and during oversight of all licensed non‑behavioral health clinicians who assist the Executive gross examination of surgical specimens Director as part of the core management including specimen accessioning in team, and have medical oversight computer, specimen preparation and gross description, and maintenance of Pharmacy, Quality Improvement of grossing area and autopsy suite. & Risk Management activities. The Medical Director provides both direct Processes tissues destined for various patient care and consultations to assist special agencies and reference laboratories. Performs preparation of staff with diagnosis and treatment of cytology specimens, including slide complex patients, acts as a liaison to the local medical community, and responds preparation and staining. PREFERRED POSITION REQUIREMENTS: to all campus public health emergencies. Reqs: Must have a current California Experience and/or education in the sciences, particularly human anatomy. Medical License and DEA license. Bachelor’s degree in Biology or related Current Board Certification in Family Practice, Internal Medicine or Pediatrics field a plus. We offer excellent benefits and a very or Emergency Medicine. Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role professional work environment. Please as Medical Director in a complex apply online at www.pdllabs.com. ambulatory health care setting including supervision of clinicians. Demonstrated EOE clinical excellence to care for complex medical cases in outpatient setting, and ability to work in team setting and to provide training to colleagues. Notes: All clinical staff must successfully complete and pass the fingerprint background check and credentialing process before DENTAL HYGIENIST start of employment. Credentials STUDENT HEALTH SERVICE verification for clinical practitioner. Performs prophylactic work. Conducts Maintain a valid CA driver’s license, a preliminary examinations of the teeth and surrounding tissues. Instructs clean DMV record and enrollment in the DMV Employee Pull‑Notice Program. patients in preventative dental procedures. Records evaluations of Mandated reporter for requirements mouth condition and documents of child abuse. Must have a current electronic dental chart. Takes digital California Medical License and DEA license at all times during employ in oral radiographs. Cleans, sharpens and sterilizes instruments. Maintains order to practice and function in their hygiene unit and mobile cabinet. clinical role. Any HIPAA or FERPA violation is subject to disciplinary action. Reqs: Must have current Registered Dental Hygienist license, CPR certificate, Must have flexible schedule; occasional Infection Control certificate and evening and weekend work. Student California Dental Practice Act certificate. Health is closed between Christmas 2 years of dental office experience and New Year’s Day holidays. Salary is desirable. Notes: Fingerprinting required. competitive and commensurate with Mandated reporting requirements of experience. The University of California child abuse. This is an 11 month per is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Employer. All qualified year position with 4 weeks of furlough. Action Hours may vary during quarter breaks. applicants will receive consideration for Student Health is closed between employment without regard to race, the Christmas and New Year’s Day color, religion, sex, national origin, or
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custodian/ janitorial experience with flexible work schedule and is available Fri., Sat. & Sun. Days vary depending on scheduled events. If there is an event, typically the hours are 5 pm ‑10:30 pm. Positions require lifting & carrying up to 50 lbs. and hands‑on physical work. Entry level paying $9/hour. Training provided. Please apply in person at 920 Summit Road, Santa Barbara or email your resume to HR@montecitocc.com for consideration. No phone calls please.
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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY Prepares, analyzes and administers highly confidential reports, statistical data, and other documents for, from and between the entities involved in the risk management process. Produces a wide variety of reports, manuals, forms and web publications. Reqs: Working knowledge in risk management and insurance; requires interpersonal, service oriented, active listening and critical thinking skills. Requires ability to present complex risk findings and make recommendations in a clear and concise manner both in writing and verbally. Requires proven organizational and analytical skills. Experience using word processing and database programs. Demonstrated high level of initiative and creative problem solving. Ability to handle multiple projects on a daily basis. Ability to work independently and as part of a team to accomplish goals. Note: Fingerprinting required. $21.43 ‑ $24.81/hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For primary consideration apply by 2/4/15, thereafter open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb. edu Job #20150047
School Occupational Therapist (SOT)
The School Occupational Therapist will provide occupational therapy services to students and assist in the development of educationally relevant goals. The SOT will consult with parents and staff on occupational therapy interventions for students at school and through home programs, attend IEP meetings as necessary to ensure that prescribed interventions support educational goals, and coordinate occupational therapy services with the student’s educational
team. For more details about this job, please apply on‑line at www.edjoin.org or visit our website at www.sbunified. org.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE Responsible for managing the undergraduate program in Political Science. Has authority to act independently, making decisions affecting students’ academic programs. Actively participates in key decisions involving students and the program along with the Department Chair, Vice Chair and the Undergraduate Committee. Responsible for advising students, maintaining a climate of interpersonal support by identifying problems students encounter, finding persons and resources to assist them, and by providing reliable and accurate information about departmental and university policies that help students meet individual goals. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and previous experience. Demonstrated counseling and/or advising skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of staff, students and departments. Must be able to evaluate/analyze data and make recommendations. Must be able to organize and prioritize workload, work independently under pressure of deadlines, and handle multiple interruptions efficiently. Demonstrated experience with MS Word and Excel. Notes: Fingerprinting required. $21.43 ‑ $25.71/hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For primary consideration apply by 2/2/15, thereafter open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job #20150038
Resident Programs Coordinator II
Excellent opportunity for a compassionate individual to join our talented and innovative team. Coordinates and develops activities and services for variety of programs serving residents & clients with emphasis on youth empowerment & educational programs. Assists in evaluation of program effectiveness; makes recommendations for improvements. Participates in grant
application & contract processes. Successful candidates will have social service program coordination experience, knowledge of community resources, excellent communication & interpersonal skills & DMV record that meets HACSB insurability requirements. Ability to speak Spanish highly desirable. 9/80 schedule Mon-Thurs & alternate Fridays; some evening & weekend hours. 5 step salary range $20.18-$24.53/hour + bilingual pay (if applicable) & excellent benefit package!
If you want to make a positive difference in our community and work for an organization that is passionate about helping others and offers growth, apply at the office or download application & supplemental questionnaire at www. hacsb.org & submit to HR, Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara, 808 Laguna Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. For primary consideration apply by 2/12/15 at 5:30PM; thereafter open until filled. Equal Opportunity Employer.
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HOUSING & RESIDENTIAL SERVICES Responsible for repairs and maintenance of University owned Residence Halls, Apartments, Dining Commons, and related buildings, to accomplish the operational needs of the department. Reqs: 5+ years demonstrated work experience in the carpentry trade, showing multiple skills within the trade. Ability to safely erect, work on and operate scaffolding, high ladders and various lifts. Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse work environment. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Possess knowledge and ability to correctly and safely perform work in other trade disciplines such as plumbing, locksmithing, and light electrical. Notes: Fingerprinting required. Maintain a valid CA driver’s license, a clean DMV record and enrollment in the DMV Employee Pull‑Notice Program. This is a limited position working less than 1000 hours. Must be able to be fitted with, and use a respirator. $30.47/ hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For primary consideration apply by 2/9/15, thereafter open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb. edu Job #20150054
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Statement of Damages STATEMENT OF DAMAGES (Personal Injury or Wrongful Death) ALI FAAL, ESQ SBN: 270240 Attorney for PLAINTIFF: KATHRYN EILEEN SWEIGART a.k.a KATHRYN EILEEN ZIV‑SWEIGART, Case number: 1416704. TO: DEFENDANT: OLGA ZHURAVLEVA, HERTZ VEHICLES LLC; 1. General Damages a. Pain, suffering, and inconvenience $70.000.00 2. Special damages a. Medical expenses (to date) $3,284.01 b. Future medical expenses (present value) $10,000.00 To Olga Zhuravleva (defendant) and Kathryn Eileen Sweigart a.k.a. Kathryn Eileen Ziv‑Sweigart (plaintiff) seeks damages in the above‑entitled action, as follows: The name, and address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: ALI FAAL, ESQ.‑SBN: 270240 BOB M. COHEN & ASSOCIATES
16000 VENTURA BOULEVARD SUITE 701 ENCINO, CALIFORNIA; 91436 (818) 986‑3332 Date: May 9, 2013. Published Jan 29. Feb 5, 12, 19 2015.
Summons SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): OLGA ZHURAVLEVA; HERTZ VEHICLES LLC; AND DOES 1 TO 100, INCLUSIVE, AND EACH OF THEM YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): KATHRYN EILEEN SWEIGART a.k.a. KATHRYN EILEEN ZIV‑SWEIGART 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 your for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self‑Help C e n t e r ( w w w. c o u r t i n f o . c a .g o v / 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 Web site (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self‑Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. 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 decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la informacion a continuacion. Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO despues de que le entreguen esta citacion y papeles legales papa presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en 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 mas informacion 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 mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de
cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas 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 remision 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 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 cuotasy los costos esentos 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 graveman de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.
CASE NO: (Numero del Caso): 1416704 Pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure Section 872.320 (c), the following language shall be included in the publication of the Summons: “The Property which is the subject of this action is located at 708 East Haley Street, Santa Barbara, California.” The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y direccion de la corte es): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 1100 ANACAPA STREET, SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA 93121‑1107 The name, address, and telephone number of the plantiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): DATE: Apr 18, 2013. Gary M. Blair Executive Officer Ali Faal, ESQ.‑ SBN (#270240); (818) 986‑3332 Bob M. Cohen & Associates 16000 Ventura Boulevard Encino, California 91436 Published. Jan 29. Feb 5, 12, 19 2015. WORKERS’ COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARD; SPECIAL NOTICE OF LAWSUIT (Pursuant to Labor Code section
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3716 and Code of Civil Procedure section 412.20 and 412.30) WCAB No. ADJ9761982 To: DEFENDANT, ILLEGALLY UNINSURED EMPLOYER: APPLICANT, Raul Adame DEEFENDANTS, HortiPharm Caregivers & Consulting NOTICES 1) A lawsuit, the Application for Adjudication of Claim, as been filed with the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board against you as the named defendant by the above named applicant. You may seek the advice of an attorney in any matter connected with this lawsuit and such attorney should be consulted promptly so that you response may be filed and entered in a timely fashion. If you do not know an attorney, you may call an attorney reference service or a legal aid office (see telephone directory). 2) An Answer to the Application must be filed and served within six days
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of the serve of the application pursuant to Appeals Board rules; therefore, your written response must be filed with the Appeals Board promptly; a letter or phone call will not protect your interests. 3) You will be served with a Notice(s) of Hearing and must appear at all hearings or conferences. After such hearing, even absent your appearance, a decision may be made and an award of compensation benefits may issue against you. The award could result in the garnishment of your wages, taking of your money or property or other relief. If the Appeals Board makes an award against you, your house or other dwelling or other property may be taken to satisfy that award in a non‑judicial state, with no exemptions from execution. A lien may also be imposed upon your property without further hearing and before the issuance of an award. 4) You must notify the Appeals Board of the proper address for the service of official notices and paper and notify the Appeals Board of any changes in that address. TAKE ACTION NOW TO PROTECT YOUR INTERESTS Issued by: WORKERS’ COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARD Name and address of Appeals Board: WCAB Santa Barbara 411 E. Canon Perdido Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Name and address of applicant’s attorney: Ghitterman, Ghitterman & Feld, 418 E. Canon Perdido St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101; FORM COMPLETED BY: Benjamin P. Feld, Esq. Ghitterman, Ghitterman & Feld, 418 E. Canon Perdido St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (805) 965‑4540. NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served: as the person(s) sued under the fictitious name(s) of: HortiPharm Caregivers & Consulting Published: Jan 29. Feb 5, 12, 19 2015.
Trustee Notice Trustee Sale No. : 00000004727300 Title Order No.: 730‑1305606‑70 FHA/VA/PMI No.: 0113836119 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/27/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 10/31/2006 as Instrument No. 2006‑0085001 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of SANTA BARBARA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: ROBERT THOMAS ECKERT MONICA JEANNE ECKERT, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH,
CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 02/25/2015 TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: SANTA BARBARA COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 1100 ANACAPA STREET, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2505 FOOTHILL LANE, SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA 93105‑2320 APN#: 021‑090‑023‑00 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, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $921,935.53. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. 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
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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 800‑280‑2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www.auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000004727300. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AUCTION.COM, LLC ONE MAUCHLY IRVINE, CA 92618 800‑280‑2832 www.auction.com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP as Trustee Dated: 01/19/2015 NPP0240903 To: SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT 01/29/2015, 02/05/2015, 02/12/2015
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FEATURED PROPERTY 615 SUNRISE VISTA WAY
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