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Contents

Letters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  21 This Modern World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  21

the week.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 living.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Living Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

The Res taurant Guy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Dining Out Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Dearly Beloveds

a&e. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

2017 Wedding Res ource Guide:

Trends & Tips for Planning Your Perfect Nuptials (Indy Indy Staff)

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Arts Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

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Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Every wedding is as individual as the two it pairs, with the best generating fond memories and happy tears, theorized Terry Ortega, the mastermind behind this year’s Wedding Resource Guide. She remarked that this, her third year putting the guide together — ably supported by Savanna Mesch, Caitlin Fitch, Diane Mooshoolzadeh, and Marianne Kuga — reminded her of how happy she was that she was married in simpler times. Our copy chief, Jackson Friedman, the glowing groom on our cover, agreed, recalling that his charming wedding was “just perfect. I wouldn’t change a thing.” online now at

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Pop Rock & Jazz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Reviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Wed ON THE COVER: d i ng R e source Guide Jackson and Courtney Friedman. Photo by Melissa Musgrove Photography. 2017

film & tv. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

news.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Movie Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

opinions.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 odds & ends. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Angry Poodle Barbecue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  16 Obituaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Capitol Letters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  17 Rob Brezs ny’s Free Will As trology . . . . . . 60 In Memoriam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19 Voices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  20

Classifieds.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

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saying thank you to my friends and to people I didn’t even storm plowed through know for helping.” Southern California A flip side to the damage late last week, choking can be measured in rain gauges creeks and rivers, countywide. Since Valentine’s flooding roadways and reservoirs, Day, downtown has gathered and agitating the Santa Barbara 7.38 inches of rainfall, and San Channel into a muddy torrent. Marcos Pass over 11 inches. Between Thursday night and As high seas and south winds developed in the early morning Saturday morning last week, hours of February 17, the storm’s two feet of new snow blanketed first casualty — the 30-foot the upper elevations of Mt. Coronado sailboat Tim Kirshtner Pinos. called home—washed up on the Since September 1, 2016 — rocks at Butterfly Beach just up the start of the 2016-17 water the coast from where it had been year—total rainfall downtown is 24.24 inches, already six anchored for the better part of 21 inches more than the annual average, years. “[The wind] was only blowing 20 with more wet weather on the way. knots that night,” Kirshtner said. “I’m The last five years of drought (2012very surprised my boat went to the 16) received an average of 10 inches. beach; it’s been through much worse.” Preliminary reports from Lake He suspects a sudden flip in wind Cachuma state that the reservoir was direction caused the anchor lines to filling at a peak rate of 25,000 cubic snag and fray between the rudder and feet of runoff per second, according to Tom Fayram, the county’s deputy hull. Racked by a lingering cough, director of water resources. “Clearly, we’re having a wet season, but you Kirshtner had spent the night on don’t break a drought with a single shore and got the bad news from storm or even an entire wet season,” a friend who had spotted the FROM TOP: City firefighters check the damage from a fallen shipwreck early Friday morning. At he said. As of 8 a.m. on February stone pine on Anapamu Street. Zyrus Perez skims the storm water the peak of the storm — as Mission 22, Cachuma was at 42.4 percent of on Valerio Street. Tim Kirshtner’s longtime home hits the rocks at Creek reached biblical stature and capacity and filling. Butterfly Beach. “We haven’t had this much a century-old stone pine crashed precipitation since 2004,” said Stuart across Anapamu Street — friends in another heavy downpour, a handful of Seto, a weather specialist with the and strangers helped unload the boat, saving the radar, outboard motor, and fellow watermen winched it into a 40-yard National Weather Service in Oxnard.“And the some personal photographs. Most of the roll-off dumpster. last time we had those strong south winds was rest — waterlogged clothes and bedding, “I lost my home base,” said Kirshtner, who March 2011.” Another storm from the north electronics, kitchen and office supplies—was has organized beach and creek cleanups is expected to show up Sunday afternoon lost. Late Friday, a friend of a friend with a along the South Coast since he was a kid and and “most of the rain will be Sunday into crane hoisted the battered Dream Quest to now owns and operates the nonprofit Clear Monday,” he added. “But it will be moderate, Channel Drive, where on Saturday morning Waterways Organization. “I want to focus on not near as heavy as the last one.” n by Keith Hamm he season’s biggest

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Steven Courtney, 61, was sentenced to two months in jail for capturing hidden footage of his tenants in the bedrooms and bathrooms at his Montecito home. He will also serve three years of probation, be required to register as a sex offender, and pay more than $17,000 in restitution fees. The British biologist had been spying on his tenants for sexual gratification for more than a year and was caught after one tenant found a miniature camera. Courtney, an active bird watcher and public policy ecologist, rented desk space at UCSB’s National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis downtown, an arrangement that ended after criminal charges were filed.

After 25 years of offering a free service, James O’Mahoney (pictured) is closing his Santa Barbara Surf Museum, located on Helena Avenue in the heart of Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone. O’Mahoney said its next-door neighbor, the Santa Barbara Museum — which he also owns — will remain open. The decision to pull the plug on the surf museum came shortly after investor Ray Mahboob bought the building late last year. With the high-end Entrada hotel about to open its doors at the bottom of State Street this summer, Funk Zone real estate values are going stratospheric. “You have to turn the other cheek, I know,” said O’Mahoney, “but I’ve run out of cheek,” adding, “plus I need to get a new hip.” In the meantime, O’Mahoney says he’s looking for someone interested in buying his collection of 60 vintage surf surfboards, hundreds of skateboards, and about as many ukuleles.

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Dutch immigrants began arriving in the Carpinteria Valley to escape strict government regulations in the flowergrowing business. But now, since dabbling in the morphing marijuana industry, they are begging to be regulated. Growers say the once successful flower trade in Carpinteria has been strapped by several factors: An estimated 80 percent of all flowers sold in the United States now originate from Colombia; the adoption of Carp’s “Greenhouse Plan” has restricted greenhouse size and scope; and new statewide rules hiked minimum wage and overtime rules, and also increased diesel standards, among other things. This forced some operations to lay off employees and make other cuts. But others that began growing marijuana are flush with cash. “Some growers feel they have no choice but to grow something that will produce more money,” said longtime Gerbera daisy grower June Van Wingerden, who said she does not want to grow marijuana. “I don’t like it. I was once a high school teacher and have seen the damage marijuana can do to teenagers, but I can understand that a grower who has worked their entire life growing flowers just sees marijuana as another crop, a more profitable crop.” The burgeoning cannabis industry in Carpinteria Valley is both widely known and somewhat hush-hush. It is legal to grow medical marijuana in Santa Barbara County, but it remains unclear what the number of growers is who have dabbled in — or delved into — the industry. The only local enforcement is essentially nonexistent, driven only by complaints to the county sheriff or building inspectors of skunk-like odors. Sheriff ’s Lieutenant Mike Perkins said grievances have waned in recent months, but he used to receive several per week near the greenhouses along Carp’s northern border. Depending on which way the winds are blowing, traces of what is unmistakably marijuana can be sniffed from Carpinteria High School. “That is not desirable,” said County Supervisor Das Williams, who lives in Carp. But “those are issues you can take care of by requiring a standard to be met.” The county supervisors are in the process of establishing such standards, following the passage of the recreational marijuana initiative by California voters in November. “This would be right up their alley because they have always been innovators,” said Williams in an interview. They have increased flower production per acre, worked to keep all water

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on immigrant issues, one voice stands out. Californians for Population Stabilization (CAPS), headquartered at 1129 State Street, is a nonprofit organization with national reach and more than half a million members who feel “runaway population growth” is responsible for what they see as California’s greatest crises — air and water pollution, clogged roads, and overcrowded schools. CAPS advocates for tougher border laws and domestic policies that shield legal California residents from the influence of outsiders. CAPS was founded in 1986 by a group of environmentalists, doctors, lawyers, and writers. Today, five Santa Barbara area residents sit on its nine-member board of directors, including interior designer Judith Smith, investor Kenneth Pasternack, art dealer Keith Mautino Moore, urban planner Marilyn Brant Chandler DeYoung, and attorney Kristin Larson. CAPS often finds itself fighting an uphill battle, existing as it does in a liberal city in a Democratic state. But with the election of Donald Trump, who made mass deportations and a wall along Mexico his biggest presidential selling points, the organization has found new life and new supporters. We spoke last week with CAPS spokesperson Joe Guzzardi about his group’s core beliefs and policy ideas. This is an edited version of our conversation.

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immigrants, but it just isn’t possible to provide humanely for all of these individuals.

how do lawmakers respond to the caps agenda? It’s hard to get

these guys engaged in mature conversation about the issues. They don’t want to hear it, and the default response is “You’re a racist and a xenophobe, and I don’t want to talk to you.”

what new legislation does caps support outside california?

Senators Tom Cotton [R-AR] and David Perdue [R-GA] have introduced a bill we support that would redefine, and basically eliminate, chain migration. That’s when an immigrant comes to the United States and brings his wife and children; then after a certain amount of time, the wife becomes a citizen, and she brings her family members … and so on.

i’m guessing you’re opposed to birthright citizenship. Oh yeah, totally, totally opposed to that. Just look at the birth tourism industry, where hotels shamelessly cater to women who come to the United States in their third term for the specific purpose of citizenship.

For places like Santa Barbara to continue to defy the president’s explicit wishes is really playing with fire. is trump the answer to all your prayers? We’re happy that

immigration is finally back in the national spotlight and getting the attention it deserves. There’s been a steadfast refusal by both Republican and Democratic administrations to enforce immigration laws. Open-border advocates have had their way for three decades, and now that Trump has come along, they’re getting hit with a ton of bricks.

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what countries do you admire for their immigration policies? Japan comes to mind. It has limited immigration, limited refugees, and has a thriving economy. And they don’t have birthright citizenship, I can tell you that.

what’s your opinion on the concept of sanctuary cities? It’s

what should be the goal of immigration law reform? To create

completely baffling to me why [local] law enforcement would not want to cooperate with [federal] law enforcement … It just doesn’t make sense to me on the most basic level, and since Trump has come into office, I think for places like Santa Barbara to continue to defy the president’s explicit wishes is really playing with fire.

if you were on trump’s team, how would you advise him to do that? Move quickly on mandatory E-Verify [which proves a

santa barbara hasn’t called itself a sanctuary city. do you see it as one? I would say that any city that’s unwilling to cooperate

a system that would be a stronger one for the U.S. economy. People who come into the U.S. should be in a position to contribute. They should have an easily identifiable skill set.

worker’s legal status by comparing information on the person’s I-9 form to data from Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration]. E-Verify would take away lots of problems both in terms of illegal immigration and in restoring American jobs.

the wall — a viable plan or silly campaign promise? The way it is

right now, Mexicans, Africans, Cubans, and Asians are lined up at the border because they know that once they get in, the chances of getting deported are close to zero. In California you have the TRUST [Transparency and Responsibility Using State Tools] Act, you can get a driver’s license, you can qualify for in-state tuition, you can qualify for a professional license. It’s an extremely welcoming environment for illegal

GET ‘EM! More border patrol agents are part of the solution to the state’s overcrowding problems, says Californians for Population Stabilization (CAPS).

with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on immigration requests is certainly at least welcoming.

there are studies, though, that show cities with high immigrant populations actually have lower crime rates. To me, that’s a

disingenuous argument … Go to the ICE website and take a look at the people they apprehend every day for kidnapping, rape, sexual assault against minors. If these individuals were not in the United States, they wouldn’t be committing those crimes against citizens.

if it’s all about population numbers, can deportation raids ever have an appreciable impact? I believe they send a much-needed message that the new administration is not going to tolerate the presence of criminal aliens in California or elsewhere

in the United States, which will have a long-term effect on stabilizing California’s population. Plus, it’s entirely possible, in fact probable, that Trump will remove two million immigrants in his first term alone.

on the caps website you say, “stop terrorists via new regulations for student and tourist visa holders that make their location and movements known.” can you elaborate on that? California high

school graduates now have to compete not only with their fellow graduates and kids from Arizona or New Jersey but also with international students. It becomes a question of what’s fair. Here you’ve got California kids whose families have paid into the system and supported universities in some cases for generations. Should that kid have the first shot to attend Cal, or should somebody who has never been to the state of California in their life and has never paid 10 cents to the tax base of California?

what about international students who stay in california, join its tax base, and contribute to the economy? I would say that only

makes it worse because if they stay, and of course a great many of them do, then they’re competing in the same shrinking job market that we’re talking about. It’s not a very good deal for the California kids looking to get ahead.

isn’t immigrant labor critical to our economy, not only in more skilled sectors but also to the service and agriculture industries?

As for the service industry, it’s just not possible to make the argument that you can’t find Americans to work in the service industry. Certainly there are people who would take those jobs, part-time jobs. People who are trying to supplement the family income by working 30 hours a week at a hotel or a restaurant or a bar; college kids who are trying to save up for next year’s tuition. And as far as agriculture goes, I would say, look, fellas, it’s time for you to start focusing on automation, because that’s been successful worldwide.

how does caps feel about economic refugees? There are over

seven billion people in the world, and the vast majority are poor. Not every solution to dire economic conditions should be resolved in the U.S.

what’s it like being a conservative voice in a mostly liberal community? There are a lot of immigration advocacy groups out there lobbying for more rights for immigrants. But what would really be best for the immigrants in the United States would be fewer immigrants. Good jobs are increasingly hard to find, schools are overcrowded, and roads are overcrowded — so the best thing for an immigrant, especially a brand-new immigrant who’s trying to find his way, would n be if he had fewer immigrants to compete with.

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month after President Trump issued executive orders hardening America’s immigration policies, federal security officials this week announced they would be hiring thousands of additional enforcement agents, accelerating the administrative deportation process, and expanding people who are targeted for removal, among other things. The announcement came just days after people across the country boycotted work as part of a somewhat impromptu A Day Without Immigrants, including many in Santa Barbara. A number of restaurant owners shut their doors on February 16, including Adam White, who operates Boathouse at Hendry’s Beach, FisHouse, Santa Barbara Shellfish Company, and Casa Blanca. “I didn’t set out to make some sort of statement,” White said. “I’m just trying to show support for my guys. These are good people. They pay their taxes. They are not taking any jobs away from anyone I grew up with.” He said roughly a third of his 260 workers are first- or second-generation immigrants. None of his employees had complained to him about the decision, he said. He estimated he lost $45,000 in sales that weekday. Los Agaves Restaurant, Enterprise Fish Company, Arnoldi’s Café, Cesar’s Place, Lily’s Tacos, Taquería Cuernavaca, Mayo’s Carnicería & Tacos, La Super-Rica Taquería, Live Oak Café, Sly’s, Jeannine’s Bakery, and Los Arroyos also appeared to be closed Thursday as no one answered the phones at those locations. At Carpinteria Children’s Project, where 70 percent of the 24 preschool teachers are immigrants, seven stayed home. Maria Chesley Fisk, the executive director, said one classroom had to close that day. She received some annoyed communications from parents, unaware of the last-minute decision sent out Wednesday night, but even those frustrated “supported the cause.” Passionate discussion about the debate rapidly took off on social media, where the movement began. Super Cucas on the Mesa, which stayed open, posted on Instagram a photo of the owner with a sign made of tinfoil that read #IamAmerican. “For all the ignorant people who want to believe my boss/uncle is a bad person for not closing his restaurants …” the post read, followed by questions and answers about his experience pursuing the American Dream after immigrating here at age 16. —Kelsey Brugger

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was forced to concede last Thursday that its temporary travel ban was stalled in the courts, the president has promised to roll out a new and improved version within the week, one that presumably will not be as flawed or as haphazardly executed. But even without a revision, the failed executive order has wreaked havoc on the lives of Santa Barbara–area Muslims. School plans and career goals have been derailed, and futures once filled with hope are now clouded with dread. “It’s amazing to me how fast this happened,” said Hamid, a UCSB graduate student from Iran, of last month’s sudden announcement targeting nationals from seven Muslim-majority countries. “In just Fateme Jalali (right) and her husband a few hours, [President Donald] Trump turned our lives upside down.” Hamid The Santa Barbara Independent spoke studies fluid dynamics, specifically how oil with four more Santa Barbara residents behaves in water. He and fellow UCSB engi- whose lives have taken sharp detours since neers familiar with Santa Barbara’s coastline the ban. Three of them requested anonymand currents played critical roles in directing ity for fear of reprisal from federal authoricleanup efforts after the Refugio Oil Spill. ties. One, a computer scientist, has lived in Hamid, who wished to keep his full name the U.S. for eight years. Her husband is a private, had planned to remain in the United mechanical engineer, and their 2-year-old States and start a career after he graduates daughter is an American citizen. The family this spring. Now he’s not sure what to do. may soon be forced to return to the Middle Worried he’ll be blocked from reentering East given the new legal limbo of the husthe U.S. if he returns to Iran to see his family, band’s green card status.“It would be easy for he said, “I feel like a refugee who cannot go us to find a job in any country,” she said.“But back to my home country.” In the event the we consider the U.S.A. our home.” Richard Appelbaum, UCSB global studies ban is replaced in the coming days, Hamid said he’ll move back to Iran and look for professor, sees the travel ban as an “opening work there, as he couldn’t stand being per- salvo that will result in increasing restrictiveness” for business and education. The manently separated from his loved ones. Maryam Rasekh, Hamid’s girlfriend, is STEM (science, technology, engineering, an Iranian research scholar in UCSB’s engi- math) fields at UCSB, and at every univerneering department with her eye on a career sity in the U.S., are heavily populated by in telecommunications. She was recently immigrants, he said. In some departments, offered a coveted PhD position and flew to the majority are immigrants. Blocking and Iran in November to apply for an F-1 stu- losing overseas brainpower could very well dent visa. After a two-month vetting pro- become “the new normal,” Appelbaum said. cess, Rasekh was ecstatic to learn her visa was A Santa Barbara City College student approved the morning of Friday, January 27. from Syria who is about to graduate with But later that day, before she could pick it up, his associate’s degree in sports medicine, is the White House announced the ban, and now unsure of when he’ll see his parents and officials refused to return her passport. siblings again.“It hurts,” he said. Like Hamid, Rasekh is now considering Fateme Jalali, an interior designer, and her abandoning her life in the United States. The husband, a cancer researcher, who are both decision would be a painful one. She’s grown from Iran, wept as she talked about her parto love the country, said Rasekh. She enjoys ents and younger brother and sister back in reading contemporary American literature Iran. “Imagine you are not a bad person and and exploring national parks. And she wants you want the best for everybody, and this to work for an American company. happens to you.” Employers across the U.S., including a An Iranian national who’s lived in Santa number in Santa Barbara, are troubled by Barbara for four years came to the country the chilling impacts Trump’s executive orders with his PhD in electrical engineering and are having on their international workforces. earned another PhD from UCSB in comSanta Barbara tech entrepreneur Jacques puter engineering. Close to securing a facHabra said he’s worried about “the slippery- ulty position at a top U.S. university, he’s now slope effects, including the psychological wondering if “maybe it is time to leave for effects, for talented engineers envisioning a good. But no matter what happens,” he went future career in the U.S.” If those skilled work- on, “whether I stay or am forced to leave, ers are made to feel unwelcome and forced I haven’t felt anything from the American to decide between a career and their families people other than love, care, respect, and supback home, he said,“they may choose the U.K., port, especially in these tough days — I wish Canada, or Israel as alternatives to the U.S.” n you all the best!”

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County: oil refineries, railroad bridges, military installations, lighthouses, reservoirs. Living perilously close to ingly worthy, are almost always dull, involving events that all these installations, Heckendorf found, were clusters happened too long ago. of Japanese farmers, any one of whom, he fretted, could This week, I’m making an exception. be a fifth columnist. Heckendorf fed this information to Seventy-five years ago on February 23, 1942, a Japanese military submarine the size of a football field celebrated his close friend Earl Warren, then California’s powerful George Washington’s 210th birthday by bombarding Goleattorney general, who was running — successfully it ta’s Ellwood Beach with 83-pound armor-piercing missiles turned out — for state governor. Heckendorf would say, for about 25 unmolested minutes. The attack was the first “The whole area is surrounded by Japs.” More subdued official act of war conducted by a foreign power that’s hit the but equally insistent, Warren would argue, “It would continental United States since the British invaded Washseem difficult … to explain the situation in Santa Barington, D.C., in 1812. bara County by coincidence alone.” The good news was that most of the shells were duds. Warren cited Heckendorf’s map to secure support A wooden pier used by the oil companies operating at for mandatory evacuation by an association of CaliEllwood sustained nonfatal wounds. A support shed was fornia law enforcement executives. He used it to win shredded. The real target — two 80,000-gallon tanks of support from the U.S. attorney general. And he used it exceptionally explosive airplane fuel perched on the bluffs with devastating effectiveness when testifying before a congressional subcommittee on wartime preparedness. — were miraculously missed. Aside from horses in nearby fields, who reportedly went mad from the explosions no While Heckendorf lacked Warren’s stature and clout, he real damage was done. The police, responding after the fact used the map to bend the ear of nationally syndicated by blasting out the lights of any downtown shop violating columnist Walter Lippmann, whose influence is hard to UPROOTED: By April 30, 1942, every native-born Japanese and Japanese Ameriexaggerate and whom Heckendorf happened to bump wartime black-out rules, did far worse. can had been removed from their homes and placed in concentration camps. Just four days before, President Franklin Roosevelt into at a Montecito party. Two days later, Lippmann Here, a Santa Barbara family waits for a bus to the relocation center. wrote the first of two columns advocating forced signed the now infamous Executive Order 9066. Although this order made no specific mention of the evacuation. A few days after that, the executive Japanese or Japanese Americans then living along order was signed. the Pacific Coast, it led to the detention, forced evacuTwo years later, Heckendorf ’s evidence was ation, and incarceration of about 110,000-120,000 directly alluded to when the Supreme Court American-born citizens whose criminal conduct upheld the constitutionality of forced internment of 110,000-120,000 people without any due was being of Japanese descent. In Santa Barbara County, that was about 2,200 people. No charges were process. That Supreme Court ruling was the sole filed. No trials held. No evidence brought. Most of basis for the claim made by Trump supporter and those interned spent about three years behind the former Navy SEAL Carl Higbie on Fox News concertina-wire curtain in what Santa Barbara’s conlast November that a proposed Muslim registry could pass constitutional muster. “We did it durgressmember at the time, Alfred Elliott, approvingly ing WWII with the Japanese,” Higbie famously described as “concentration camps.” In a speech on the House floor, Elliott urged “moving the Japs in Calideclared. fornia” into these camps “damn quick,” adding, “and He’s right. That Supreme Court ruling has never don’t let someone tell you there are good Japs.” been overturned. Such racism notwithstanding, the story of the EllWhat Heckendorf missed is that the Japanese wood shelling has been told so many times now it were there way before the oil processing plant qualifies as “local lore,” quaint, quirky, and colorful. But or military base — Vandenberg’s predecessor — CATALYSTS: “The whole area is surrounded by Japs,” declared Santa Barbara DA Percy Heckno, as a matter of historical fact, the submarine skipper were ever built, basically creating the backbone endorf (left). His infamous map was used to devastating effect by then state Attorney General had never been to Santa Barbara before — as is often for what’s become Santa Barbara’s berry-based ag Earl Warren (right), who led the charge for forced relocation and internment. industry. No acts of espionage or sabotage by any reported. And no, the attack was not inspired by some humiliation he endured at the hands of Ellwood oil of these “Japs” have been documented. That they workers after falling into a cactus patch with a camera — those down the night of the 23rd. Just the day before, the only big were deemed guilty by virtue of their race is irrefutable. Japanese and their comical fixation with cameras! — strapped artillery gun in Santa Barbara — on loan from a garrison in “The Japanese race is an enemy race,” declared General John around his neck. Los Angeles — had been returned. The shelling commenced DeWitt, charged with executing the mass roundup.“And while This year is different. This year, it’s serious. That’s because just as President Roosevelt had launched into one of his many second- and third-generation Japanese born on United of what’s happening under the new presidency of Donald famous fireside chats, this one on the vulnerability of the States soil, possessed of United States citizenship, have become Trump. Like Roosevelt’s executive order against the Japanese, coast to Japanese attack. This — coupled with the utter lack ‘Americanized,’ the racial stains are undiluted.” When DeWitt Trump’s proposed refugee ban — blocked successfully so far of military response to the sub attack — made many worry would be later called on the congressional carpet to defend in the courts on strictly procedural grounds — made no men- that Roosevelt orchestrated the whole thing to create a pseudo the mass evacuation, the only evidence he could cite was the tion of its true target population: Muslims. Add into this mix wartime emergency needed to justify an executive power grab. Ellwood shelling. Such conspiratorial concerns, however tempting, do Toru Miyoshi, who would serve with distinction as a the “mass deportations” that the Department of Homeland Security absolutely insists are not about to happen. Whatever not hold up to scrutiny. The documented historical record Santa Barbara County supervisor, was 13 when his family was lipstick one chooses to apply to this particular pig, the depart- — impressively buttressed by the 2000 UC Berkeley thesis uprooted and 17 when he returned home to Santa Maria. His ment needs to hire 10,000 new immigration officers to put of Kent Haldan and the 2010 UCSB thesis by Ken Hough, mother suffered a stroke in the camp. Before internment, Miyfrom whom I have begged, borrowed, and stolen — indicates oshi’s father ran a thriving general store in downtown Santa a whole lot of people behind bars for eventual deportation. the Japanese I-17 sub, a submarine aircraft carrier, attacked Maria. After his return, he worked as farm laborer. Although Civil liberties? Based on our experience with fear-mongering, crackdowns, Ellwood, a safely unguarded and remote target, to show the Miyoshi’s father never “bitched about” it, a price had been paid. and roundups of Ellwood and the Japanese internment, we can United States Japan could penetrate its perimeter. It appears Warren would go on to be a great governor and even greater safely say, “Been there, done that.” chief justice. Only in memoirs published after his death did timed to coincide with Roosevelt’s speech. Although the Ellwood shelling took place four days after What’s missing from the conventional Ellwood lore is the Warren ever express “deep regret.” In 1976, then-president Executive Order 9066 was signed into law, it had everything extent to which Santa Barbara elected officials played sig- Gerald Ford — a card-carrying Republican — would publito do with how the vaguely worded order would eventually nificant, albeit subsidiary, roles stirring the pot in favor of the cally apologize, saying the price had been too high and that be enforced. As originally envisioned, the executive order indiscriminate, round-’em-up approach to the Japanese. In the mass incarceration had been unwarranted. In 1988, Ronald called for voluntary evacuations. After Ellwood, they became hindsight, Santa Barbaracan be regarded as the ladle by which Reaganwould sign a congressional bill declaring the internthat pot got stirred. mandatory. ment a race-based disgrace and offering limited reparations Given this connection, many have wondered over the years In fact, it would be Santa Barbara’s then-DA, Percy Heck- — $20,000 — to any surviving internees. whether Ellwood was a put-up job. Fueling such suspicion, endorf, who would produce Exhibit A in the battle for Like I say, been there, done that. U.S. Navy planes stationed at the Goleta airport were ordered mandatory internment. It was a map of key infrastructure — Nick Welsh Happy Presidents’ Day. 16

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marketing tip for Santa Barbara pot growers getting set for legalization of recreational sales in 2018: Aim some ad dollars at Mother’s Day. That’s one merchandizing conclusion to be drawn from a new “State of Cannabis” report, based on a survey of 5,000 clients of Eaze — a mobile app and online platform that arranges 20-minutes-orless-deliveries of legal pot to a claimed 250,000 California medical marijuana consumers. The “Uber of Weed,” as it’s known in Silicon Valley, does not yet operate in Santa Barbara, where several smaller firms offer online services. As a financial matter, however, Eaze provides a glimpse of the sleek and sizedto-scale, Big Pot corporate future of retailing in California, forecast as a $20 billion market, when recreational sales become legal next year. “Every 30 seconds, someone orders marijuana on Eaze,” proclaims the company’s site, which offers clients a detailed menu of product choices, as well as online connection with physicians. WHAT WE’RE SMOKING: Entrepreneur

Keith McCarty launched the corporation in 2014. To date he’s received more than $20 million in financing from venture capital firms, according to the tech press, in addition to original investor Snoop Dogg. A major company asset is the huge database it continues to build, which compiles and catalogues the tastes and trends of hundreds of thousands of pot consumers. Some intriguing findings from the second annual “State of Cannabis” survey: • The most popular strain of marijuana in the 100 cities served by Eaze is the hybrid “Gorilla Glue #4,” with sales equivalent to “30,000 pre-rolls,” according to the report, which also tracked big gains by “Bubba Kush,” “Girl Scout Cookies,” and “Jack Herer,” along with declines in demand for “Sour Diesel” and “Blue Dream.” • The fastest-growing products are manufactured vapor cartridges, which surged 400 percent in sales in one year, at the expense of pot in flower form, which sharply declined in 2016, from 75 percent to 54 percent of Eaze total sales. Sorry, Carpinteria.

Less predictable, however, are several other special occasions that round out the Top 10 list, including Veterans Day (#4), Earth Day (#9) and Mother’s Day (#10).

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In a financial world where survival of a small business against behemoth corporate competition often depends on sales to a distinct niche, a wily merchant might consider offering a special holiday package: Gets mom baked before a sumptuous Mother’s Day brunch at the Fess Parker. Plenty of free parking. ON THE OTHER HAND: In Sacramento,

Governor Brown has proposed $51 million in his new budget to establish a legal framework that would align new guidelines for recreational pot, authorized by the passage of last fall’s Proposition 64, with existing benchmarks for medical marijuana. Amid the debate, there remains nagging concern about the possible threat to implementation of the initiative posed by the White House administration of President Hair Boy. Under federal law, marijuana is still illegal, and new Attorney General Jeff Sessions has a long record of opposing legalization. Among his past statements: “Good people don’t smoke marijuana” and “We need grownups in Washington to say marijuana is not the kind of thing that ought to be legalized. …” In his Senate confirmation hearing, Sessions wiggled around on the issue, saying at one point that enforcing federal law in 29 states where pot now is legal might overtax his budget, but declaring at another that he would “not commit to never enforcing federal law.” So California’s independent Legislative Analyst has urged lawmakers to go slow, warning them in a new report that “federal policy could change in the future, which might affect the state’s ability to effectively implement regulations on cannabis.” — Jerry Roberts Sheesh.

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• The top three usage holidays, to the surprise of no one, are the traditional 4/20 (April 20) pot celebration,“Green Wednesday” (the day before Thanksgiving) observance, and, of course, Halloween (shout-out to Isla Vista).

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John “Gus” Gustave Wollschlaeger 03/02/59-07/28/16

John “Gus” Gustave Wollschlaeger, born March 2, 1959, passed away July 28, 2016. He spent most of his 57 years in Santa Barbara, with a few stints in San Jose, serving food and drink at many fine establishments. He loved books, plants, especially roses, hiking, and Yosemite, in particular. He was also very passionate about the following charities: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, and Southern Poverty Law Center. He is survived by his sisters Maria Cardia, Elizabeth Reese and Jo Frances Wollschlaeger, his nephews Jesse and Alex, and niece Loren. We will be remembering Gus on Saturday, March 4th, at 2:00pm, at Hendry’s Beach. Look for the colorful balloons. At 3:00pm, we will gather at Harry’s Plaza Cafe to share food and drink and more memories of Gus. Please share your memories and thoughts of him on his memorial page on Facebook, which is titled “In Memory of Gus Wollschlaeger”

Michael Alan Vigil 01/19/66-01/24/17

Michael Alan Vigil was born in Santa Barbara to Phyllis Valdez Vigil and Edward R Vigil on Jan 19, 1966. He attended San Roque School, La Colina Jr. High and San Marcos with his life long friend Roger Chackel. Michael enlisted in the Navy in 1975 and served aboard the USS Mobile. He married his first love Kathy Barnett. He and Kathy were blessed with a daughter Haley Dawn, who was the apple of his eye. Anyone who knew him know he was a rabid San Francisco 49’s fan. 18

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Michael passed way the morning of Jan 24, 2017 surrounded by his family. His passing leaves a hole in the heart of many. While courageously battling lung disease for more than 20 years, Michael was diagnosed with lung cancer in the Sept 2016, and was sadly taken from us much too soon. Michael is survived by his father Edward R Vigil of SB, brothers Jerry and Chris of SB, brother Craig of Paso Robles and sister Katherine Dent of Kirksville, MO. He also leaves Kathy Barnett Vigil of SB, daughter Haley Dawn Vigil of LA, niece Sarah McLeod of Kirksville, Mo Brenna Vigil of SB and Caitlynn Vigil of Lompoc. He was preceded in death by his mother Phyllis M. Vigil. A celebration of life and memorial service was held Feb 16, 2017 at Glen Annie Golf Course in Goleta, CA. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Michael Vigil Memorial fund at: pages.giveforward.com

Glenn William “Bill” Elliott 06/03/28-02/10/17

Our beloved Bill died at home on February 10, 2017 after a lengthy illness. Born June 3, 1928 in Wheatland, Wyoming, he grew up on the family farm in Mitchell, Nebraska. His parents were Glenn Weaver and Retta Springer Elliott. The farm was part of land homesteaded and purchased by the three Springer brothers (one of whom was his grandfather) who had passed through the North Platte Valley along the Oregon Trail. Life on the farm taught Bill and his four sisters the value of family, community, and work and instilled a respect for the land and all living things. He earned a B.S in Mathematics and an M.A in Educational Psychology from the University of Nebraska. After serving as a 1st Lieutenant, Field Artillery, in Korea he completed his Ph.D. in Psychology and Education from the University of Denver. Bill, his wife, Dorothy Harnsberger, and their daughters Amy and Elizabeth then moved to California where he was Guidance Coordinator for the San Diego County Department of Education and then School Psychologist for Carlsbad Union School District. In 1963 he began a career in the Goleta Union School District serving as Director of Pupil Personnel Services, Director of Title I,III, and V ESEA projects, and School Psychologist until his retirement

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in 1989. He developed the interdisciplinary model for Goleta’s Child Study Team. Bill married Susan Cherney Ehrlich in 1982 and their combined family included John William Elliott, Bill’s grandson/adopted son and Leigh and Dave Ehrlich. They hosted many exchange students, had wonderful travel experiences and shared a passion for birding. Bill was a master pie baker and indulged his wife by learning to tango. He read avidly, relished the exchange of ideas, and could never resist buying a book of poetry. He taught graduate level courses in Education through the University of California, Santa Barbara, and California Lutheran College and supervised counselor interns from UCSB. He was a licensed Clinical Psychologist and a member of the American Psychological Association, several state counseling and psychological organizations, and the Santa Barbara County Psychological Association. He was an early volunteer supervisor with the Santa Barbara Night Counseling Center and a founding member of the Isla Vista Youth Project. He served on the boards of the local March of Dimes, the Santa Barbara Mental Health Association, and the Goleta Valley Land Trust and was a member of the Santa Barbara County Mental Health Commission. In 2013 he was honored by the Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara as a Hero for Justice for his assistance to elderly and disabled clients helping many avoid eviction and homelessness. He was preceded in death by his son John and his sister Eleanor Ganz of Lincoln, Nebraska. He is survived by his wife Sue, his daughters Amy (Victor) Gallant of Cloverdale, Oregon, Elizabeth (Stephen) Green and grandsons Bryan and Brennen Green of Lake Oswego, Oregon, David Ehrlich (Cheryl) of Hercules, California, Leigh Ehrlich (Alexander Ivanov) and granddaughter Aurora Ivanova of Moscow, Russia and Santa Barbara, and sisters Arlene Buffington of Mitchell, Clela Duemler of Madison, Wisconsin, and Donna Swaim of Tucson, Arizona. Bill’s life work was helping people to grow. He had a generous spirit and a warm and caring heart. His school office was well supplied with scrap wood, tools, glue and nails because therapy was not all talk, and he and his kids wore out many pairs of batakas. After retiring from the schools, his clients ranged from toddlers to seniors to group home kids to Santa Barbara’s homeless. He traveled about town in his “therapy” van and designated a picnic table at the beach where the homeless could find him. A modest, unassuming man, Bill would have shrugged his shoulders and described himself simply as a Nebraska farm boy trying to make his way in the world. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date in Santa Barbara. Friends may honor him by

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George Edward McClintock 01/16/29-02/09/17

It was a different era, when all men felt it their patriotic duty to serve in the US armed forces, risking their lives, for their country. The men, who fought the Korean War, June 25th 1950, were fighting to secure the peace and security, which we know today. But, what of the character of a man … a US Army Corporal, who saves the lives of his men, returning to the battlefield, under enemy fire, until they are secure? George Edward McClintock was such a man. Awarded the Purple Heart, he was always humble about saving the lives of fellow soldiers. Instead, he chose to remember the lives of the men he could not save. At the age of 88, George joined them, passing away peacefully, on February 9, 2017, in Santa Barbara. George was born in Chicago, Illinois, on January 16th 1929, to Edwina and George McClintock, Irish immigrants, from County Cork. The family moved to Los Angeles, when he was very young. George had three other siblings, Norma Jean, Dennis and Patricia, now all deceased. He was tall for his age and, at 6’4”, loved to play high school basketball, which led to George’s recruitment, by Santa Clara University. He served in the military and fought in the Korean War, before being honorably discharged and awarded the Purple Heart, in 1952. But, the happiest day of his life was, February 20th 1954, when George married the love of his life, Inez Lucy Fantin, the daughter of Italian immigrants. The young couple moved to Santa Barbara, purchasing a home on the Mesa, where they intended to start a family. They welcomed six children into the world, five daughters and one son, all of who became their pride and joy. Of his many interests, George had a passion for Jazz, founding Santa Barbara’s first jazz club, the Spigot, on upper De La Vina Street. The Spigot was an incredible night spot and through its doors came the jazz greats: Louis Armstrong; Cal Tjader; Dizzy Gillespie; Herbi Mann; Marv Jenkins; Cannonball; Curtis Amy; and the

Ray Charles Band. His wife, Lucy, prepared homemade Italian pasta, serving it, “compliments of the house,” to their patrons. After concerts, George invited musicians to his home, for impromptu jazz sets, while enjoying barbecue steak and more of Lucy’s “old world” Italian cuisine. Theirs was a community of friends and family, loving and supportive, especially through Lucy’s long struggle with MS, which took her life, on January 21st 1989. George’s later years were focused on the achievements of his children and grandchildren, a proud legacy and a lifetime devotion to his family. An Irishman to the heart, he had a great sense of humor and amused everyone with his stories of “the kids.” George loved SB County’s natural beauty… looking out to sea, enjoying incomparable sunsets, along Goleta Beach and long walks, on hiking trails. He undertook one such hike, on the Nawoi Falls trail, near Lompoc, at the youthful age of 84. Everywhere he went, his constant companion, was his service dog, Bruiser, a 20 lb. Pomeranian, resembling a fox. Some of his last words were to the effect, “Make sure to give him love.” For the infinite, loving example he brought to life, strength in family, and enduring joy, we loved George well. George is survived by his six children: Kathleen McClintock Stimson DDS, Diana McClintock, Darlene Reynolds, Cynthia Hagon, Mark McClintock and Norma Howell and ten grandchildren: Jaclyn Hagon, Briana Curry, Chad McClintock, Nathan Hagon, Jacob Reynolds, Maria McClintock, Joseph McClintock, Kelsey Stimson, Jessica Howell and Kathleen Stimson. The Rosary is at Saint Raphael’s Church at 6:30 PM on Thursday February 23rd, 2017. The funeral is Friday February 24th, 2017 at 10:00 AM at Saint Raphael’s Church with a reception to follow, location to be announced at the funeral.

Robin S. Gauss 02/28/47-02/17/17

Robin S. Gauss left us unexpectedly 2/17/2017. He was a diver, pilot, surfer, friend, and mentor to many. The entire community of Santa Barbara has felt the shock wave! The family wants to thank everyone for their love, support and prayers during this difficult time! A memorial service is being planned. Please watch social media and next week’s Independent for details.

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Phil outlived many others he missed on his 80th birthday, especially Dave Gorrie, the Gaucho baseball pushed it into a rut at the side of the road, coach who had become a lifelong friend, and Beth and my friend went flying into the crosswalk. DeNoble, his sweetheart of 40 years. Beth also had At that instant, I could see myself horribly cerebral palsy and was unable to speak. She communibranded for life: The Man Who Killed Phil Womble. cated by pointing to letters on her wheelchair tray, and I scooped him out of the path of an approaching car, Phil would finish her words. They would have been settled him back in the chair, and came to my senses. legally married were it not for adverse consequences The toughest man I’ve ever known would not be in their financial support. Beth died in 2012. undone by a few scrapes. Never ever did Phil feel sorry for himself. He He had survived a worse accident, when a semi- pointed out that Roy Campanella, the All-Star catcher truck plowed into the Gauchomobile, the powered who was crippled by an automobile accident, had scooter he drove. Recounting that incident in his something taken away from him. But he was born with cerebral palsy and knew no autobiography, Phil wrote: “Even though I have physical other personal condition. challenges, I see myself as an He insisted he was physiaverage guy. The problems in cally normal and spoke my life are no bigger than anyout against inferences that one else’s; they are like rocks in made him feel stigmatized the road—you get over them or pitied. He did need the help of caretakers, but so and move on.” After he’d moved on from does everybody else at variour little mishap, I picked up ous stages of their lives. Phil to take him to a basketball Phil’s body began to shut game. When I slammed the down a month after his car door, he shrieked. Oh, no; birthday. In mid-October, he was given the last rites. his hand, I thought, until I saw that the bogus howl of pain A procession of acquaintances came to his aparthad dissolved into laughter. To know Phil Womble was to ment at Pilgrim Terrace, love him for his humor, for his where the flag was hanging over the porch, to say optimism, for his intelligence, their good-byes. But he had for his resiliency. He was born a blue baby in titled his book Never Give 1936, and, unable to sit up near HOME OF THE BRAVE: When he wasn’t working for Up!, and he clung to life the end of his first year, he was United Cerebral Palsy or raising a ruckus at UCSB sports while his caregivers, promdiagnosed with cerebral palsy. events, Phil Womble welcomed visitors to his apartment, inently Rafaela Hall, strived It did not portend a long and where the Star-Spangled Banner was always displayed. to make him comfortable. active life. He was able to sit up and Yet there he was last September 4 on his 80th birth- watch the Army-Navy football game in December. He day, a big smile planted on his face as he was sur- finally breathed his last on January 23. rounded by dozens of people who had shared in his Phil’s earthly remains will be interred at the journey as a citizen of Santa Barbara since 1962, when gravesite beside his father and mother at Arlington he came to reside at Hillside House and later managed National Cemetery. to pursue independent living. Contemplating his afterlife, I think of the joke about There were generations of UCSB coaches and ath- two old guys who agree that whoever dies first will try letes who had been inspired by him and buoyed by his to send a message to the other, revealing whether there “Go Gauchos” attitude.“It’s meaningful for them to see is baseball in heaven. After one friend passes away, how incredibly blessed they are to be able to do what the other hears a voice: “I’ve got some good news and they do,” former baseball coach Bob Brontsema said. some bad news. … The good news is that there’s baseThere were the Nightingales, a family that virtually ball in heaven.” adopted him. There was close friend Jack Fox, who “What’s the bad news?” took him skiing, among other adventures. There were “You’re pitching on Tuesday.” Donn Bernstein, the publicist who helped get him If I could send Phil Womble off with a similar mesinvolved as a UCSB sports historian in 1969, and Bill sage, it would totally be good news: “There is baseball in heaven. You’re pitching and Mahoney, who kept the relationship going. There was Dave Pintard, who in 1999 escorted him on a trip to batting clean-up tomorrow. Dave Gorrie is your manWashington, D.C., where Rep. Lois Capps hosted him ager, Roy Campanella is catching, Joe DiMaggio and on a panel to discuss cerebral palsy issues; to the Naval Ted Williams are in the outfield, and your dad is in the Academy in Annapolis; and to Arlington National stands with your wife, Beth. Cemetery, where he visited the gravesite of his father, “Play ball, Phil, and feel what it’s like to throw a John Philip Womble Jr., a rear admiral in the U.S. Navy. strike, to swing the bat, to knock the ball over the Phil (full name John Philip Womble III) idolized clouds, and to romp around the bases. “There’s champagne in the clubhouse, because his father. One of the great experiences of his early life was a voyage across the Pacific when his dad under- every game ends with a celebration.” took a postwar assignment in Japan. Lung disease prematurely ended the elder Womble’s life in 1956. 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n spite of all the rhetoric we’ve heard from Trump and other Republicans about making Washington work for Joe Six-Pack out in the hinterlands, when it comes to walking the walk, it’s the same old story. Our state recently passed California Secure Choice. The new law would require small businesses to allow their workers to contribute to a state-administered individual retirement fund. The businesses themselves would not be required to make contributions.You can check out the California State Treasurer’s website for more information (treasurer.ca.gov/scib). State-sponsored retirement plans were given the U.S. Department of Labor seal of approval. Governor Jerry Brown touted the new law as a way for workers who have little savings to make up some lost ground in building a nest egg. But guess what? Last week the U.S. House effectively killed these plans by closing off an Obama administration order that gave them the green light. The Senate will probably follow suit. There is a House Education and the Workforce Committee news release full of doublespeak and false claims that attempts to justify shutting down these plans. The GOP opposes them because the financial services industry feels that state-sponsored plans will be unfair competition. It’s Wall Street over Main Street once again. The sad fact is Republicans are killing this opportunity for millions of small-business workers currently not covered by 401(k) plans to live a better retirement, and I think the Republicans need to own it. —Charles Stauffer, Solvang

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2/23: Really Really Free Market Everything is up for grabs and free (really) at this community market that is held the last Thursday of the month. The items and ideas to be shared and received are blankets, clothes, books, food, skill sharing (musicians, teachers, etc.), tools (no weapons), and knick-knacks. Feel free to donate items, but any unclaimed item larger than a beach ball must be taken back. 3-5:30pm. Alameda Park, 1400 Santa Barbara St. Free. sbdiy.org

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2/23: Siddhartha Mukherjee, MD: Cancer and the Gene: Past, Present, and Future The Pulitzer Prize–winning author and oncologist will combine material from his two books, The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer and The Gene: An Intimate History, to provide a biological and historical perspective of the history and future relationship of cancer and the gene. 7:30pm. Campbell Hall, UCSB. $15-$38. Call 893-3535.

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2/23: Art Exhibit: L.A. Dollison Artist Lee Anne Dollison

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2/23: Sketching in the Galleries Reserve your spot to take part in the museum’s tradition of sketching original work of art in Highlights of the Permanent Collection under the direction of Teaching Artists. All materials are provided. 5:30-6:30pm. S.B. Museum of Art, 1130 State St. Free. Call 884-6457. sbma.net

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2/24: Opening Reception: Private Collections of the S.B. Region Visitors will have the special opportunity to view sweeping landscapes of the region from private collections of area residents in addition to learning about how and why these works were important to their owners. The exhibit shows through May 29. 3-5pm. Wildling Museum, 1511 Mission Dr., Ste. B., Solvang. Free-$5. Call 688-1082. wildlingmuseum.org

2/23: Stone Tap Takeover Stone Brewery will take over 25 of The Garden’s 41 taps to pour a wide range of craft beers, some of which never leave their own taproom, followed by a presentation from the CEO, Dominic Engels. 5-9pm. The Garden, S.B. Public Market, 38 W. Victoria St. Free. Call 770-7700.

2/24: SlingShot Art Forum Open House Slingshot Gallery is a project of Alpha Resource Center that hosts artists with developmental disabilities that create and sell original art. Tour the studio, meet the artists, shop the gallery, have a refreshment, and stay for the artist talk at 1 p.m. 10:30am-2pm. SlingShot Gallery, 220 W. Canon Perdido St. alphasb.org/events

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2/24: Quetzal The Grammy Award–winning ensemble from East L.A. fuses rock with Mexican ranchera, cumbia, salsa, and elements of international music to encourage social activism. 8pm. The Hub, UCen Bldg., UCSB. $5-$15. Call 893-8411. mcc.sa.ucsb.edu

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2/23: SBUSD Honor Band Concert Come hear the best musicians from each elementary, junior high, and high school in the Santa Barbara Unified School District perform selected works under the direction of the S.B. Symphony’s education and community engagement programs. 7pm. San Marcos High School Auditorium, 4750 Hollister Ave. Free. Call 898-8785.

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2/24: Philthy Rich Born and raised in East Oakland, rapper Philthy Rich brings his Hood Rich Tour to town with special guests Blue Jeans, Young Chop, Tay Way, and others. 8pm. Velvet Jones, 423 State St. $20. Call 965-8676.

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2/23: Creedence Clearwater Revisited Join Creedence Clearwater Revival’s two original members Stu Cook and Doug Clifford with new band members as they play for you the Southern rock band’s hits, such as “Proud Mary” and “Have You Ever Seen the Rain?” 8pm. Chumash Casino Resort, 3400 E. Hwy. 246, Santa Ynez. $45-$65. Ages 21+. Call (800) 248-6274. chumashcasino.com

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2/24, 2/26: The Westmont Orchestra Join The Westmont Orchestra for its spring concert after a tour to Washington, D.C., for the fourth annual Capital Orchestra Festival at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The orchestra will perform music from Richard Wagner and Rimsky Korsakoff. Fri.: 7pm; Hahn Hall, Music Academy of the West, 1070 Fairway Rd. Sun.: 3pm; First Presbyterian Church, 21 E. Constance Ave. Free-$10. Call 565-6040.

2/23: Dark Star Orchestra The Grateful Dead will live again as this tribute band will rock the band’s shows, song for song, live onstage. 8pm. Ventura Majestic Theater, 26 S. Chestnut St., Ventura. $30-$35. Call 653-0721.

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2/24: Clarence Barlow Hear the early acoustic works of the Corwin Chair of Composition at UCSB, Professor Clarence Barlow, including pieces for strings, winds, voice, and piano, and a multi-channel rendering of his Piano Concerto #2, as recorded by the Icelandic Symphony Orchestra. 7:30pm. Karl Geiringer Hall, UCSB. Free. Call 893-3230. music.ucsb.edu

2/24: Lucidity Pre-Party Hear great music from SOOhAN and Capyac for a night of dancing, curated art, and meeting friends, new and old, in celebration of the Lucidity Eudaimonia Festival, happening April 7-9. 8pm. SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State St. $10-$20. Ages 21+. Call 962-7776. tinyurl.com/LucidityPre-Party

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2/25: Sings Like Hell: Alejandro Escovedo, Jesse Malin Austin, Texas’s Alejandro Escovedo will play his signature punk rock, roots rock, and alternative country. Opening for Escovedo will be solo rock musician Jesse Malin. 8pm. Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. $40. Call 963-0761. lobero.org

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2/28: Starving the Beast This documentary examines the ongoing power struggle on college campuses across the nation as political and market-oriented forces push to reframe higher education as a “value proposition” to be borne by the student as a consumer, rather than an investment in citizens as a “public good.” Lane Hall, professor of English at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, will discuss a case study after the screening. Reservations are recommended. 7-9:45pm. Pollock Theater, UCSB. Free. Not rated. Call 893-4637.

We are a country in which a majority of people who voted for one candidate in 2016 don’t know anybody who voted for the other. We have a president who divided the country in a way that lost him the popular vote but gave him a narrow electoral college victory. A great many Americans are fearful of what his presidency will bring. At the same time, many different kinds of Americans feel shortchanged by an economy that treats different groups in different regions very differently. Are we becoming a nation in which some of us find it impossible to empathize with others among our fellow citizenships – not only when the problems involved are different, but also when they’re similar? And are our religious institutions helping to heal these divides, or are they deepening them?

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served basis. All donations will go to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) because in March 2010, Braxton, the son of Steven Johnson, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. 8am-2pm. Johnson Family Dental, 3906 State St.; 687-6767. 678 Alamo Pintado Rd., Solvang; 688-9999. Free.

E.J. Dionne Jr. graduated from Harvard University and received a D.Phil. in sociology from Oxford University, where he was a Rhodes Scholar. Dionne joined the Wasington Post in 1990 and has been writing a column for the Post since 1993. He is a senior fellow at The Brookings Institution and a university professor in the Foundations of Democracy and Culture at Georgetown University, where he teaches in the McCourt School of Public Policy and the Government Department. Dionne analyzes politics weekly on NPR’s All Things Considered and is a regular analyst for MSNBC. He is the author of six books. His Why Americans Hate Politics won the Los Angeles Times Book Prize and was a National Book Award nominee.

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classical music. The S.B. Music Club will perform Frédéric Chopin’s Sonata for Cello and Piano in G Minor, Op. 65 and Pulitzer Prize–winning composer Leslie Bassett’s Configurations. 3pm. Faulkner Gallery, S.B. Central Library, 40 E. Anapamu St. Free. Call (619) 405-3218. sbmusicclub.org

2/25: Dimond Saints, Aabo Oakland-based duo Dimond Saints’ live show combines heavy bass and angelic melodies for a fun electronic show with opener DJ Aabo. 8pm. Velvet Jones, 423 State St. $15. Ages 18+. Call 965-8676.

3/1: UCSB Gamelan Ensemble This ensemble will showcase an ancient style of gamelan music from the port city Cirebon on the Indonesian island of West Java, music that ranges from calm and contemplative to exuberant and energetic. You won’t want to miss out on the dynamic drumming, lively rhythms, and exciting mask dancing. Noon. Music Bowl, 45 UCSB. Free. Call 893-3230. Read more on p. 45.

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musician Kirby Brown brings his catchy country music to perform with California-bred Kathleen Sieck for an evening of wine, music, and food from Tipsters Catering Food Truck. 7:30pm. Standing Sun Winery, 92 2nd St., Buellton. $12-$17. Call 691-9413. standingsunwines.com

2/26: Matt Pond PA The New York–based indie rock band will play an acoustic set alongside a cello and violin as part of a series of intimate living-room and small-venue shows. 8pm. Five & ¼, 705 Anacapa St. $25. Ages 21+. Call 688-1010. canyontickets.com/matt-pond-pa

2/28: Glen Phillips The frontman and main songwriter for Toad the Wet Sprocket will perform a solo set for you to enjoy over dinner. 8pm. SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State St. $15. Call 962-7776. sohosb.com

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2/25: Early Childhood Open House

2/25: Tack & Tog Sale Vendors will offer a slew of items for purchase as well as a silent auction, door prizes, deli sandwiches, a bake sale, and more. Proceeds from the event will be used for grants to area nonprofit equine and trail-related groups. 9:30am-2:30pm. Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real. $5 donation. Call 455-4113. lptr.org

Explore and experience the early-childhood classrooms, play in the sandbox, bake some bread, and, most importantly, meet the preschool and kindergarten teachers! 9-10:30am. Waldorf School, 7421 Mirano Dr., Goleta. Free. Call 967-6656.

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sunday 2/26 2/26: Earthquakes, Tsunamis, Storms, and the California Coast Professor Alex Simms from the Department of Earth Science at UCSB will discuss how geologists use the landscape and dirt beneath our feet, sea-level changes, and weather patterns to understand the history of the rugged and beautiful California coastline. 2-3pm. Multipurpose Rm., Goleta Library, 500 N. Fairview Ave., Goleta. Free. Call 964-7878.

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2/26: Meditation for Kids Children can learn simple Buddhist principles such as kindness, respect, and keeping a happy heart through song, stories, meditation, and crafts. Parents can also learn how to support a healthy family life filled with loving-kindness, peace, and harmony. A parent must accompany each child. 9-10am. Mahakankala Buddhist Ctr., 508 Brinkerhoff Ave. $10/family. Ages 6-10. Call 563-6000. meditationinsanta

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Pop-Up Kosher: Kosher Deli Stop kvetching and start eating! This New York–style pop-up deli will have corned beef on rye, pastrami sandwiches, knishes, coleslaw, and more to satiate your savory taste buds. 4-6pm. Chabad of S.B., 6047 Stow Canyon Rd., Goleta. $8-$18. Call 683-1544. sbchabad.org

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2/26: Curiosity Club: Nutrition Hour Join UCSB Kids in Nutrition (KIN) for an hour of fun games and interactive

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Cancer and the Gene: Past, Present and Future

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2/23: Telegraph Brewing Co. The Folk Orchestra. 8pm. 418 N. Salsipuedes St. Free. Ages 21+. Call 963-5018. tinyurl.com/TheFolkOrchestra

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“Mukherjee [has] a rightful place alongside Carl Sagan, Stephen Jay Gould, and Stephen Hawking in the pantheon of our epoch’s great explicators.” Boston Globe

2/23-2/25: M8RX Nightclub & Lounge Thu.: Joyzu, 8pm. Fri.: Latin Nights, 8pm. Sat.: DJ Madness, 10pm. 409 State St. Free. Ages 21+ Call 957-4111. m8rxsb.com 2/23-2/25: The Brewhouse Thu.: Cool N the Twang. Fri.: One Two Tree. Sat.: Kinsellas. 8:30-11:30pm. 229 W. Montecito St. Free. Call 884-4664. sbbrewhouse.com

Oncologist and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Siddhartha Mukherjee will examine the historic and future implications of cancer and of the gene with a biologist’s precision and a historian’s perspective. He is the author of The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer.

2/23-2/24: Eos Lounge Thu.: Armnhmr; $5. Fri.: Bot, Astronomar; free-$5. 9pm. 500 Anacapa St. Ages 21+. Call 564-2410. eoslounge.com 2/23-2/25: Dargan’s Irish Pub & Restaurant Thu.: Dannsair, 6:30pm. Fri.: The Caverns, 10pm. Sat.: Zephan & The Tribe, 10pm. 18 E. Ortega St. Free. Call 568-0702. darganssb.com

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2/23, 2/27: SOhO Restaurant & Music Club Thu.: Molly Ringwald Project, 9pm. Mon.: Dr. Fresch, 10pm. 1221 State St. $15. Ages 21+ Call 962-7776. sohosb.com and tinyurl.com/DrFresch

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2/23-2/25, 2/28-3/1: The James Joyce Thu.: Alastair Greene, 10pm1am. Fri.: The Kinsella Brothers, 10pm-1am. Sat.: Ulysses, 7:30-10:30pm. Tue.: Teresa Russell. 10pm-1am. Wed.: Victor Vega and the Bomb, 10pm-1am. 513 State St. Free. Call 962-2688. sbjamesjoyce.com

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2/24: Carr Winery Warehouse Shennie and Cata. 5pm. 3563 Numancia St., Ste. 101, Santa Ynez. Free. Call 965-7985. carrwinery.com

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2/24-2/26: Cold Spring Tavern Fri.: Maesa and the Whole Damn Fam, 7-10pm. Sat.: Kailey Stevens, 2-5pm; Grass Mountain, 6-9pm. Sun.: Tom Ball and Kenny Sultan, 1:15-4pm; Hot Roux, 4:30-7:30pm. 5995 Stagecoach Rd. Free. Call 967-0066. coldspringtavern.com

Arrive early to receive a FREE copy of Harari’s new book, Homo Deus (limited availability). Historian Yuval Noah Harari has taken the world on a tour through the span of humanity, from apes to rulers of the world. Harari became an international sensation when he argued in his bestselling book Sapiens that humans conquered the world through our ability to believe in collective myths about gods, money and freedom. In the highly-anticipated sequel Homo Deus, Harari looks to the future, exploring how godlike technologies such as artificial intelligence and genetic engineering will define what we become.

2/25, 2/27: Mercury Lounge Sat.: The Caverns, 9pm; $6. Mon.: DJ Raf, 8pm; free. Ages 21+. 5871 Hollister Ave., Goleta. Call 967-0907.

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2/24: Carr Winery Barrel Rm. The Marshall Rhodes Band. 6pm. 414 N. Salsipuedes St. Free. Call 965-7985. carrwinery.com

lessons geared toward educating kids on the benefits of and how to lead a healthy, sustainable lifestyle. 2-3pm. Island Rm., Central Library, 40 E. Anapamu St. Free. Ages 7+. Call 564-5604. sbplibrary.org

Author of the No. 1 New York Times bestseller Sapiens, a summer reading pick for President Obama, Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg!

School’s out and bowling’s in! Kids can play a game for just $5, including shoes, while enjoying Kidz Food Specials such as hot dogs and grilled cheese sandwiches. Each additional game is only $2.50. 2-4:30pm. Zodo’s Bowling & Beyond, 5925 Calle Real, Goleta. $2.50$5. Ages 17 and younger. Call 967-0128.

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surprisingly cool ski culture in Iran, a 60-day trek in Utah’s canyon country, a return to climbing after an accident, four British mums row across the Atlantic Ocean, a ski journey along the Trans-Siberian Railway, building a world-class mountain biking destination, incredible riding through rural Edinburgh.

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landscapes, a bouldering champion ventures to French Polynesian, a Pacific crossing from New Zealand to Patagonia, ski jumping Whistler and big lines in Alaska, a salmon’s journey up Alaska’s Susitna River, a look at dog-powered sports, high-level balancing athletes play a symphony devoted to risk.

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Hiking S.B.’s Wilderness Trails Join area author James Wapotich for a slideshow presentation, stories, and trail conditions from his treks through our backcountry, along with a Q&A. 7pm. Karpeles Manuscript Library, 21 W. Anapamu St. Free. Call 729-4250. songsofthewilderness.com

Tuesday 2/28 2/28: Elizabeth Stewart Seasoned appraiser Dr. Elizabeth Stewart will sign copies of her book Collect Value Divest. Learn what appraisers don’t want you to know about assessing value and the who, what, when, and where of collecting. 7pm. Chaucer’s Books, 3321 State St. Free. Call 682-6787. chaucersbooks.com

George Ayoub will sign copies of his gripping new novel, Stuart, about a fictional medical school’s attempts to avert a deadly virus. 7pm. Chaucer’s Books, 3321 State St. Free. Call 682-6787.

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2/28: E.J. Dionne The senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, syndicated columnist for the Washington Post, and university professor in the Foundations of Democracy and Culture at Georgetown University will give a talk titled Make America Compassionate Again. 8pm. Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido. Free. Call 963-0761. lobero.org

Wednesday 3/1 2/28: Macramé Key Chain This beginner project is the perfect way to learn the basics of macramé. Supplies are provided to create a bird’s-eye tassel that you can use as a key chain or decoration. Preregistration is requested. 3:30-4:30pm. Community Hall, Montecito Library, 1469 E. Valley Rd., Montecito. Free. Call 969-5063. sbplibrary.org

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he nonprofit AHA! helps about 2,500 high school students throughout the Santa Barbara region develop their social and emotional intelligence each year. “We approach through a method that is pretty unique to us … It is really experiential and active,” explained AHA!’s Melissa Lowenstein of the techniques developed by executive directors Jennifer Freed and Rendy Freedman. “We play games. We have large and small group discussions. We really try to keep the teens engaged REWARDING GOOD WORK: AHA! trains S.B. teens to be good leaders in their various and involved. We’re equal communities and now gives them discount cards that offer deals at supporting businesses. partners in the teaching and learning process.” The teens, in turn, help foster peace A similar response was heard from Peaches Skin Care. and communication on their campuses and the com- “We support the teens of AHA! because we understand that the future generation is comprised of global leadmunity at large. As a means of thanking participants for their posi- ers, congresspeople, educators, scientists, and much tive influence, the nonprofit gave out 1,000 AHA! Cards more,” said Samantha Scheibner, salon coordinator at last summer, offering various discounts from support- Peaches Skin Care. “Instilling confidence and empowive businesses in the area. The list includes places that erment in our teens now will only come back tenfold, may benefit the students’ parents, such as Solutions making our world a better place.” Based on the success of the card’s first year, AHA!’s Carpet Cleaning and D & D Painting Co., as well as Roxana Petty is now contacting businesses for a second popular teen hangouts such as 805 Boba. “Every day, from my shop, I see the kids walk by after edition. “We look forward to the continued support school, and they are so happy and full of energy,” said and participation from our community businesses,” Sal Esquivel, owner of Sal’s Pizza.“I want them to know she said. See ahasb.org. ahasb.org the neighborhood supports them. I was a kid once, too.” —Anjalie Tandon

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ast June, Michele Morrow met a sensitive chihuahua named Floyd at the animal shelter. Tragically, one month later, Floyd was adopted, tortured, and killed by the person who was supposed to be his salvation in what became a massive news story. Not wanting his death to be in vain, Morrow decided to create a memorial for Floyd at Elings Park in order to raise awareness about animal abuse. The memorial’s ribbon cutting, fundraiser, and “day of action” is at the park on Friday, March 3, 4-6 p.m. The memorial, which is planned for above the soccer fields, features a garden and a statue of Floyd created by sculpNOT IN VAIN: Animal activists Diana Basehart (left) and Michele tor Bud Bottoms. There will also be a tri-level Morrow (right) stand with artist Bud Bottoms, who created a statue to honor the Chihuahua that was killed last year. drinking fountain that serves adults, kids, and dogs. “The idea for the fountain was that, when “A long-term goal of this area is to increase our you get a drink, you see the words about being kind to animals and the paw-print tiles on the wall behind community’s support for animal protection and the fountain,” said Morrow, who believes that experi- rights,” said Morrow. “My personal goal is to effect social change, particularly with children that may ence will spread compassion. Lastly, artist Sheryl Wheeler is constructing a need a public message that bullying is not acceptable.” ceramic wall of tiles molded with paw prints that will She hopes the area will become a healing place for the surround the words “creating community compas- entire community. For more info, call 569-5611 or see elingspark.org. elingspark.org sion for animals.” Dog owners may purchase tiles on the day of the event or afterward. — Lisa Acho Remorenko

nhale, exhale. Focusing on these simple actions, you can bring your body into greater alignment, ease stress, and relax your mind. This is the basic premise of Rollness, a gentle, breathing-centered exercise akin to yoga, Pilates, or tai chi that will be taught by FrancoAmerican fitness specialist Shirley Marcus at the Santa Barbara Yoga Center on Sunday. Using principles of Chinese energetic meridians, the low-impact exercise fosters improvement of posture, bone alignment, and lymphatic circulation. “The movements are easy, but they’re precise,” explained Marcus. The techniques definitely appeal to those looking for a low-exertion, at-home fitness routine or a moving meditation, or to injured athletes or yogis who want to maintain the benefits of their practice during recovery. In fact, Marcus discovered the routine through her doctors after a car accident. She developed a following in France, where she conducted online classes, before moving here to spread the exercise stateside. Her students report great benefits, said Marcus, explaining, “Their back straightens; they’re more flexible; they’re more toned; their digestion and skin are better.” I tried out the Rollness technique in a one-on-one session and can vouch for the benefits. Though the forward-backward, contractionexpansion exercises were small and simple, I was standing straighter afterward, and the rather chronic stress-related pains in my shoulders and hips were very noticeably gone. I practice yoga, so the principles of balance and counterbalance were familiar to me, but the exercise achieved similar effects with much less exertion. With Rollness, a little goes a long way. — Richie DeMaria

Rollness is at S.B. Yoga Center (32 E. Micheltorena St.) on Sunday, February 26, at 11 a.m. See santabarbarayogacenter.com. To register, call 825-7865, email rollnessonline@gmail.com, or visit rollnessusa.com.

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s a teenager, the Israeli author and historian Yuval Noah Harari wanted to answer life’s biggest questions. But he had to endure a detour through academia and the minutiae of medieval military history first, before getting tenure at Jerusalem’s Hebrew University and shifting his focus to macro-history. His book Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind hit many must-read lists around the world, and his recent follow-up, Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow, takes his theories into the future. He’ll discuss them both when he comes to UCSB’s Campbell Hall for a free talk on Monday, February 27, at 7:30 p.m. He answered a few of my questions via email, and a much longer version of this chat can be found at independent.com/harari.

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Your new book shows humans on a dangerous path. What can we do to right the ship? We need to construct truly global identi-

ties and loyalties. All our major problems are global in nature. In order to face these challenges successfully, we need global cooperation. We also need to protect our local communities. For hundreds of thousands of years, humans have been adapted to living in small, intimate communities numbering no more than a few dozen people. Consequently, even today, most humans find it impossible to really know more than 150 individuals, irrespective of how many Facebook “friends” they boast. Global identities can work only if they leave room and give support to local communities. On an even more intimate level, we need to keep in touch with our bodies. We have lost the ability to pay attention to what we smell, touch, and taste, and instead we get absorbed in our smart-phones and computers. Before we use bioengineering to upgrade our bodies, we first need to get back in touch with them. Finally, we need to understand our minds better. In recent decades we have made great progress in understanding the human brain, but we have made far less progress in understanding the mind. Many people, including many scientists, tend to confuse the brain with the mind, but they are really very different things. Though we have more answers and data at our fingertips than ever, why do so many people appear more lost than ever? I think

that today our ability to understand the world is smaller than ever before. In the past, human knowledge increased slowly and technology took time to develop, so politics and economics also changed at a leisurely pace. Today, our knowledge is increasing at breakneck speed, and theoretically we should understand the world better and better. But the very opposite is happening. Our newfound knowledge leads to faster economic, social, and independent.com

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political changes; in an attempt to understand what is happening, we accelerate the accumulation of knowledge, which leads only to faster and greater upheavals. Consequently, we are less and less able to make sense of the present or to forecast the future. In 1017, it was relatively easy to predict how the world would look in 1050. Sure, dynasties might fall, Vikings might invade, and natural disasters might strike; yet, it was clear that in 1050 most people would still work as farmers, men would dominate women, life expectancy would be about 40, and the human body would be exactly the same. In contrast, today we have no idea how the world will look in 2050. We don’t know what people will do for a living, we don’t know what gender relations will be like (or even if there will be any distinct genders at all), people might live much longer than today, and the human body itself might undergo an unprec unprecedented revolution thanks to bioengineering and direct braincomputer interfaces. No wonder people feel apprehensive and are very curious to hear about the future. It is a pressing issue. For example, we have no idea what to teach our kids because we have no idea what kind of world they will inhabit. Most of what they currently learn at school will probably be irrelevant by the time they are 40. What will you speak about during your talk at UCSB? I will focus on the shift in authority from

humans to algorithms. Given enough biometric data and enough computing power, external algorithms will soon know us better than we know ourselves. Once this happens, authority might shift from humans to these algorithms, and practices such as democratic elections and free markets might become as obsolete as rain dances and flint knives. — Matt Kettmann

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is why they have a 22-5 record and are ranked highly in the NAIA: They are making 51.3 percent of all their shots from the floor, and a robust 44.9 percent from three-point range. Scott Everman, a freshman at UC San Diego in NCAA Division II, put on shooting clinic last Saturday in the Tritons’ 88-67 victory over Humboldt State. The 67 forward from Santa Barbara (San Marcos High) buried eight of 15 three-point shots and scored 28 points, the most by a UCSD HOOP SHOOT HEROES: Foothill School’s Gabe Cordero (left) and Carly Letendre won the California/Hawai‘i regional player in two years. division of the Elks Hoop Shoot and head to the championships in Las Vegas this weekend. Opponents know better than to foul Evermong the many factors that determine the success of a man, as he is almost perfect from the free-throw line this basketball team, shooting percentages are the most tell- season: 24 for 25 (96 percent). ing statistic. The whole point of the game is to put the A pair of 3rd graders at Goleta’s Foothill Elementary ball in the basket, and it’s hard to win if more than 60 School are taking after Everman. Carly Letendre and Gabriel Cordero are the champion shooters from Califorpercent of your shots are misfires. The story of UCSB’s most losing season in men’s basketball nia/Hawai‘i in the Elks Hoop Shoot, a national free-throw — a 4-21 record through last weekend — is told by the Gau- contest. Letendre, 9, and Cordero, 8, progressed through four chos’ last-place numbers in all Big West Conference shooting stages of competition, and this weekend they will vie in the categories: overall field goals (37.1 per- West Regional contest at Las Vegas. cent), three-point shots (28.1 percent), At the state contest earlier this month in Torrance, Letenand free throws (63.9 percent). dre became a repeat champion in the 8-9 division by making It must be noted that UCSB lost its 23 out of 25 free throws, the best among 15 girls. Competing two best finishers in the paint — Jalen with 18 other boys, Cordero also sank 23 shots, but he had to Canty (55 percent) and Ami Lakoju (61 go into a five-shot tiebreaker. He made all five to emerge the percent) — because of academic ineligi- winner with 28 for 30. It’s the first time that two youngsters bility in December. Without a strong inside presence, it’s been sponsored by the Santa Barbara Elks Lodge have made it to tough for the perimeter players to get open shots. the West Regional. “The girls will be tougher [in Las Vegas],” Letendre said.“It In their 66-48 loss to Long Beach State last Saturday, the Gauchos couldn’t even make free throws. They went 3-for- will be hard to beat them.” There are 12 regionals throughout 11 from the charity stripe. “That’s about as bad as it gets,” an the nation that will send a total of 72 shooters to the national finals in Chicago — out of more than three million who have exasperated Coach Bob Williams said. Westmont College may play at a level a notch below participated in the Hoop Shoot. NCAA Division I, but the Warriors surely can shoot. Here Letendre and Cordero are neighbors. She has a hoop in the driveway, and he practices at an outdoor neighborhood hoop. “I normally like to take 100-170 shots a day,” Cordero said. The Hoop Shoot baskets are at the regulation height of 10 John feet, but the youngest age division (8-9) shoots from a distance of 11 feet rather than 15. Both Letendre and Cordero have slept next to their basketballs. “When I woke up, it was 2/24-2/26: College Baseball: Tulane at UCSB Despite right there,” she said. “I like the feel of it,” Corlosing their opening series at Loyola (the games were moved to L.A. because the dero said of the pebbled surface. “I’m used to rains swamped UCSB’s diamond), the Gauchos have high expectations after making touching it.” their first appearance in the College World Series last spring. Junior shortstop Their shooting techniques are similar: Clay Fisher and left-handed pitcher Kyle Nelson have been tabbed as preseason Dribble once, twice — then Letendre pauses All-Americans. Tulane is coming off a 40-win season and its 21st appearance in the for a moment, while Cordero spins the ball in NCAA tournament. Green Wave outfielder Lex Kaplan and first baseman Hunter his right hand — and then take a deep breath “Big Country” Williams will be in familiar territory. They helped the Santa Barbara and shoot. “I look at the front of the rim but Foresters capture their sixth National Baseball Congress championship last summer. aim for the back,” Cordero said.“Most of them Fri. - Sat.; 2pm. Sun.: 1pm. Caesar Uyesaka Stadium, UCSB. $5-$8. Call 893-UCSB swish. I put a spin on the ball so it comes back (8272) or visit ucsbgauchos.com. if it’s long.”

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They play other sports such as soccer, softball, and baseball, but basketball is their favorite. Cordero plays on a traveling club team and said, “I like to keep track of assists.” Letendre is a gunner on her YMCA team.“My coach calls me Carly Buckets,” she said. Joseph Talerico, a 12-year-old from Isla Vista School, also put on a show in the Elks Hoop Shoot state contest, but he fell short after making 32 of 35 shots. CIF PLAYOFFS: Nothing comes easy in the postseason. Two

Channel League champions had to sweat out close victories in their CIF Southern Section playoff openers last weekend. The Dos Pueblos Chargers (22-4) got a last-minute bucket from Diego Riker to send their Division 2A basketball game against Saugus into overtime, and they pulled out a 75-65 victory. In the Division 1 soccer playoffs, the No. 3–seeded Santa Barbara Dons (20-1-5) were down 1-0 at halftime against the Century Centurions, and their attack was sputtering. They moved the ball with more skill in the second half, and when a long throw-in by Guillermo Mendoza dropped between defenders, freshman Juan Carlos Torres hammered the game-tying goal for the Dons. They went ahead 2-1 moments later with senior Luis Alfaro’s leaping header off a corner kick, and they withstood an all-out Century assault in the final minutes. “It was exciting,” senior goalkeeper Juan Santana said. “The ref added a lot of extra time. I thought, ‘When is this going to end?’” The Dons have made 17 consecutive playoff appearances under coach Todd Heil and won two CIF championships, the last in 2010. They reached the final last year and lost to Loyola, 3-1. The teams were set for a rematch in the second round on Wednesday at Loyola, which pounded Simi Valley 6-1 in another first-rounder. “There are no bad teams in this division,” Heil said, noting that four of the top 10 seeds were upset in the first round. He said the Dons have a quality that makes him anxious but suits them well under adversity. “They fall behind, but it never fazes them.” In girls’ water polo, the top seeds all made it to Wednesday’s final four in Irvine. Trying to break up an Orange County final are No. 3 San Marcos (against No. 2 Mater Dei) and No. n 4 Dos Pueblos (against No. 1 Laguna Beach).

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Good food is a critical part of enjoying pinot. Here are some highlights: BOUNTY IN BOOK: Arroyo Grande Valley vintner Brian Talley celebrates his family’s more than half century of farming along the Central Coast in a new book called Our California Table. He’ll be selling and signing copies at the World of Pinot Noir event March 3 and 4.

The Talley family started farming in the Arroyo Grande Valley in 1948, but it wasn’t until they started making pinot and chardonnay in the early 1980s that their name became known across the Central Coast. Today, Brian and Johnine Talley lead the vineyard and winery operations and remain involved with their extended family in Talley Farms, which wholesales vegetables all around the country as well as through their popular CSA (community-supported agriculture) program. “That’s been such an incredible shot in the arm for our business,” said Brian of this direct-to-consumer option they now offer to fans from San Luis Obispo to northern Santa Barbara County. This year, the Talleys are releasing a beautiful book of family lore and recipes called Our California Table: Celebrating the Seasons with the Talley Family. Featuring photographs by Lompoc’s own Jeremy Ball, the book, which was written by Brian, discusses the value of family, profiles various vegetables and fruits that they grow, and gives a very halcyon tint to the present, enough to make any Central Coast resident proud. Brian will sign copies of Our California Table during the main tastings on Friday and Saturday, as guests sip on wine from more than 200 combined producers and nibble bites from C’est Cheese. See talleyvineyards.com.

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Each month, I review more than 150 Central Coast wines for Wine Enthusiast, so I know many of these wines and winemakers quite well. Here are a few producers from around the region (and a little beyond!) you may not yet know: Clos de la Tech: This estate winery, owned by tech

moguls T.J. and Valeta Rodgers, combines cuttingedge technology with old-school methods to produce incredibly earthy wines from the steep hillsides in San Mateo County. closdelatech.com Dolin: Former music executive Elliott Dolin is one of the Malibu Coast’s loudest cheerleaders but also makes great pinots from Bien Nacido, Solomon Hills, and Rincon vineyards. dolinestate.com Kynsi: Don Othman invented the Bulldog Pup, which gently racks wine from container to container using inert gas, and then started his own winery in the Edna Valley, surrounded by the Stone Corral Vineyard. kynsi.com Last Light: Jared Lee and David Sartain source grapes from the most coastal vineyards they can find — the ones that see the last light of the setting sun — which

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The Wine Cask hosts this lunch seminar, with Fred Dame moderating Dan Kosta, Michael Browne, and winemaker Nico Cueva about such vineyards as Cerise, Gap’s Crown, and Pisoni. Thu., Mar. 2, 10:30am-2pm @ Wine Cask Edna Valley Collective Dinner: Chef Brian Collins of the much-lauded Ember in Arroyo Grande will pair his meal with wines from Baileyana, Center of Effort, Tolosa, Claiborne & Churchill, Stephen Ross, and Niner. Fri., Mar. 3, 7:30pm Hitching Post Retrospective: Sip Hitching Post wines all the way back to 1991 as Chef Frank Ostini fires up the grill. Sat., Mar. 4, 7:30pm

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for now is Derbyshire in San Simeon and Spanish Springs behind Pismo. lastlightwine.com Lutum: Onetime wonderboy Gavin Chanin is growing up, still making light but flavorful wines under his eponymous label but also focusing on the soils in this Sonoma-S.B. partnership with Bill Price. lutumwines.com New Zealand Winegrowers: Last year, I found the New Zealand table one of the most fascinating. They always bring a variety of wines from their distinct appellations, opening eyes to a wild array of scents and tastes that this one grape allows. nzwine.com Peake Ranch: John Wagner is the John in John Sebastiano Vineyard, one of the Sta. Rita Hills’ finest. This is his new venture, on the southeastern side of the appellation, with Paul Lato as winemaker. peakeranch.com Ryan Cochrane: The former advertising executive from San Francisco now makes stunningly bright and delicate wines from Solomon Hills and Fiddlestix vineyards. ryancochranewines.com

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hough it took the Hollywood help of Sideways — let’s just get that mandatory nod out of the way — pinot noir was always primed for the spotlight. Not only does this grape originally from France’s famed Burgundy region present an unparalleled array of aromas and flavors ranging from fruit to flower to forest, but the fickle variety also tends to be grown in the most dramatic of landscapes by the most interesting of people. Behind by maTT every great pinot is keTTmann a unique combination of geography, geology, and human ingenuity, making the wines merely windows into much deeper sagas of people and place. On the first weekend of March each year, the World of Pinot Noir celebrates this so-called “heartbreak grape,” bringing hundreds of pinot-philes to the Bacara Resort for two jam-packed days of tasting and talking. There’s way too many producers, panels, and dinners to mention at once, but here’s a cheat sheet for those seeking guidance next weekend, Thursday-Saturday, March 2-4. See worldofpinotnoir.com for the full schedule and tickets.

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weekly markets, Finch & Fork’s West carrillo street, menu changes seasonally. This winter, try the roasted heirloom finchandforkrestaurant.com carrots with a vadouvan spice, topped with honey, crispy shallots, and a mint yogurt. “I love Santa Barbara and its farmers’ markets,” said Cham. “I recognize the same farmers weekly; it’s nice to build those relationships into our menus.” One of Cham’s favorite specials is Thursday’s Pork & Cork. Billed as “Pork. Done 52 Ways,” this rotating night offers a main pork dish alongside a glass of wine. From Cuban to Italian to Cambodian, anything goes. “This night is always incredibly fun for us,” said Cham. “We love to push ourselves to do something different, to venture outside the box and experiment.”

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ao Wang Asian Street Food restaurant has upgraded and relocated to the heart of Isla Vista on 6530 Pardall Road, the former home of Otaco, Angry Wings, Chino’s Rock & Tacos, Eclectic I.V., China Garden, and Kung Pao Kitchen. They were open last year in Old Town Goleta from April to December. You can chose to create your own noodle bowls with more than 15 topping options, or you can enjoy noodle bowls created specially by the owners. If you’re just looking for a light snack, Lao Wang offers french fries, popcorn chicken, or their classic buns. Dine inside and watch sports games, or choose to sit outside and enjoy our (usually) perfect weather. Follow Lao Wang on Instagram (@laowangstreetfood) for updates on when they get their 18 craft beers on tap. Lao Wang is open daily 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Call 845-1614. TAHGONADAS OPENS ON STATE: Readers tell me

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that a new business named Tahgonadas has opened at 1014 State Street that serves empanadas and other goodies, along with coffee and tea. This address has not been the home of a restaurant in the recent past.

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in from Warren Butler, owner of Butler Event Centers:“Hi John, The High Sierra Grill at 521 Firestone Road in Goleta is under new management. I have taken over as of January 1 as the managing partner. This is a great opportunity to utilize my vast experience in the hospitality industry, which will be put to good use in enhancing not only the restaurant side of the business but also the entertainment and special events capabilities. “We have already made improvements to the menu, happy hour, and live music programs. Come on down for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or our noon6:30 p.m. happy hour. Don’t forget about our Sunday all-you-can-eat brunch. We have instituted a new fast track lunch menu for those on a time limit. Enjoy live entertainment on Friday night, Saturday night, and Sunday day with tri-tip sandwich specials. If your readers mention The Restaurant Guy, they will get 20% off their food bill now through the month of March! I guarantee everyone will have a great experience. —Warren Butler” SAM’S TO U UPDATE: Reader Fay says that

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 February 2017: Lao Wang, 6530 Pardall Rd., Isla Vista; Tahgonadas, 1014 State St.  January 2017: Bar 29, 1134 Chapala St.; HiWi Tropical Fusion, 6555 Pardall Rd., Isla Vista  December 2016: 18 East, 18 E. Cota St.; Blaze Pizza, 3925 State St.; Mesa Burger, 315 Meigs Rd.; Somerset, 7 E. Anapamu St.  November 2016: Nikka Ramen, 5701 Calle Real, Goleta; Red Kettle Coffee, 2275 Ortega Hill Rd., Summerland  October 2016: The Honey B, 602 Anacapa St.; Phoevermore, 1017 Casitas Pass Rd., Carpinteria  September 2016: Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, 7060 Hollister Ave., Goleta; Loquita, 202 State St.; Pickles & Swiss, 7060 Hollister Ave., Goleta; PokeMee, 7000 Hollister Ave., Goleta  August 2016: Pieology, 7000 Hollister Ave., Goleta; Pizza Man Dan’s, 699 Linden Ave., Carpinteria; Sprouts Farmers Market, 175 N. Fairview Ave., Goleta; Vons, 2010 Cliff Dr.  July 2016: American Ale 02, 214 State St.; Convivo at Santa Barbara Inn, 901 E. Cabrillo Blvd.; Corazón Cocina, 38 W. Victoria St.; Drunken Crab, 416 State St.; Helena Avenue Bakery, 131 Anacapa St.; Nona’s Deli, 415 E. De la Guerra St.; Viva Santa Barbara, 1114 State St.  June 2016: Angel Oak at the Bacara Resort & Spa, 8301 Hollister Ave., Goleta; Dunkin Donuts, 3771 State St.; Rusty’s Pizza, 111 State St.; The Nugget, 5096 Carpinteria Ave., Carpinteria  May 2016: Le Petit Bistrot (now closed), 532 State St.; Little Kitchen, 17 W. Ortega St.; Nook, 120 Santa Barbara St.; Phamous Café, 7127 Hollister Ave., Goleta; Smart & Final Extra!, 3943 State St.; Zizzo’s Coffeehouse & Brew Pub, 7060 Hollister Ave., Goleta  April 2016: Ike’s Love & Sandwiches, 6530 Seville Rd., Isla Vista; Jane, 6920 Marketplace Dr., Goleta; Oveja Blanca Restaurante, 30 E. Ortega St.  March 2016: 805 Kabob, 6578 Trigo Rd., Isla Vista; Fire & Ice Café, 971 Embarcadero del Mar, Isla Vista; Hana Kitchen, 503 State St.; Santa Ynez Burrito, 956 Embarcadero del Norte, Isla Vista; Smart & Final Extra!, 850 Linden Ave., Carpinteria  February 2016: Green Table, 113 W. De la Guerra St.; La Bella Rosa Bakery, 7127 Hollister Ave., Ste. 18, Goleta; Pascucci, 6920 Marketplace Dr., Goleta; Rusty’s Pizza, 5934 Calle Real, Goleta; Taquería El Pastorcito, 4427 Hollister Ave., Noleta; The French Press, 250 Storke Rd., Goleta; Yankee Noodle, 214 State St. (now closed)

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ethiopian Authentic Ethiopian cuisine Featured at Petit Valentien Restaurant 1114 State St. #14, 805‑966‑0222. Serkaddis Alemu offers an ever changing menu with choices of vegetarian, vegan, and meat options. Catering Avaliable for parties of up to 40 people. Sat/Sun lunch 11:30‑2:30 french Petit Valentien, 1114 State St. #14, 805‑966‑0222. Open M‑F 11:30‑3pm (lunch). M‑Sat 5pm‑Close (dinner). Sun $24 four course prix fixe dinner. In La Arcada Plaza, Chef Robert Dixon presents classic French comfort food at affordable cost in this cozy gem of a restaurant. Petit Valentien offers a wide array of meat and seafood entrees along with extensive small plates and a wine list specializing in amazing quality at arguably the best price in town. A warm romantic atmosphere makes the perfect date spot.

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ART STARS: Nathan Vonk (center) is the new owner at Sullivan Goss, where Jeremy Tessmer and Susan Bush are curators.

have been polished to a rare glow, by the unstinting efforts of Goss and his team. Encompassing everything from plein-air landscapes and discreet still lifes to hardedge abstraction and finish-fetish minimalism, the shows at Sullivan Goss have educated a generation of artists, collectors, and citizens about the enduring significance of California in the history of American art. At times functioning more like a small museum than a traditional gallery, Sullivan Goss has been responsible for the publication of dozens of beautiful books, including the excellent first-ever monograph on Ray Strong, Ray Strong: American Artist, in 2015. For Vonk, the acquisition of the gallery represents an investment in his personal passion for fine art and in the future of Santa Barbara. Backed by the curatorial team of Jeremy Tessmer and Susan Bush,

he has ambitious plans for the coming years, including a major show of work by Pitcher as soon as spring 2017. Vonk’s ability to fund the purchase stems from a remarkably similar experience in which he went from employee to owner of a small business back in 2008. “I was teaching at Ventura College at night, and during the day I worked for a dog-walking company,” he told me. “As I became more and more involved in running that business, and as it became increasingly successful, the owners decided that they wanted to retire, and they asked me if I would buy them out. I did, and that’s how I got my stake as a small business owner,” Vonk said. Going from walking dogs to deciding what’s on the walls in a prestigious art gallery is quite a journey. Here’s to the continued success of a beloved Santa Barbara institution. —Charles Donelan

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This February, young musicians from the Boys & Girls Club’s Notes for Notes program educated area junior high students about Black History Month with one of the most powerful teaching tools around: music. With a string of school performances, The Jazz Villains, a group of 12- to 16-year-old musicians who attend Notes for Notes, partnered with the S.B. Blues Society and performed a set of African-American spirituals, jazz, and blues standards alongside a presentation by S.B. Blues Society boardmember and S.B. High School teacher Eric Nichoson. They’re “telling the story of how one of America’s few original art forms, the blues, runs parallel with African-American history,” said Notes for Notes metro manager Kris Ehrman, with a set list spanning musical history, from the triangular trade to the civil rights movement. THEY GOT THAT SWING: From left, Iyana, Sergio, and Angel C. of The Jazz Villains perform The performances have been a huge success for the band, Duke Ellington as part of a live music lesson in blues, jazz, and spiritual music. a sextet directed by program director David Rojas. With a PowerPoint presentation with its own live soundtrack and they develop into adults. Teens crave novelty, and having a live band of their exciting music more than a century old, Erdman says playing music rather peers echo their history class isn’t something that happens every day,” he said. than distributing the usual books or iPads has become a powerful new way of The Jazz Villains haven’t stopped their bluesy ways. The young firecrackers communicating the history and importance of African-American culture. “It’s will be performing on Saturday, March 4, at SBCAST (513 Garden St.) for the S.B. the right time for educators to look for new ways to positively impact youth as Jazz Festival. — Richie DeMaria

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ullivan Goss, An American Gallery has changed ownership. In a press release dated February 10, 2017, the Central Coast institution announced that longtime gallery employee Nathan Vonk is the new owner of the business that Frank Goss and Patricia Sullivan Goss brought to Santa Barbara from its original location in Sierra Madre in 1994. In a conversation on Thursday, February 16, Vonk expressed his excitement about the opportunity and his determination to preserve and extend the legacy of the gallery’s original owners.“We’re not going to change the gallery’s name or its mission,” said Vonk. “I love Sullivan Goss. I put everything I have on the line to purchase the whole business—the name, the inventory, and the lease — because I believe in what we are doing here. If I could have made this happen without anyone even noticing, I would have done that,” he added. Known internationally for his vast knowledge of American art and his extreme devotion to forwarding the reputations of California artists, Frank Goss has spent more than two decades at the center of the Santa Barbara art scene. No one has done more to advance the careers of fine artists in this city than him. While representing such contemporary giants as Hank Pitcher, Nicole Strasburg, John Nava, Meredith Brooks Abbott, and Angela Perko, Goss has cultivated a thriving market for the work of a remarkable roster of historically important figures. Lockwood de Forest, Colin Campbell Cooper, Leon Dabo, Anya Fisher, and Nell Brooker Mayhew are just a few of the artists whose estates have been tended and documented, and whose reputations

Richard North, leader of the UCSB Gamelan Ensemble, who performs its quarterly concert in the UCSB Music Department Bowl next Wednesday, March 1, remembers the first time he ever heard the entrancing Indonesian music at a music festival in 1971. “I immediately fell in love with its rich textures and complex multilayered rhythms — not to mention the visual beauty of the carved and painted instruments,” he said. “The feeling of being surrounded by the vibrations from the pulsing gongs, flutes, and xylophones is simply incomparable.” For those who have never felt this indeed incomparable vibration, a holy chorus of chiming, twinkling, and deep droning sounds from metallic percussive instruments, it is the traditional ensemble music of Java and Bali, a music that has taken root in UCSB since its founding around 1986 by Donn Howell. North took on the usually 15-member ensemble in the spring of 2015 after Howell’s retirement and has focused on the music from the ancient kingdom of Cirebon, “known for its liveliness, energy, and village atmosphere. It’s pretty fun stuff!” Unlike Western classical music, with its emphasis on virtuosic individuality, there is less specialization in gamelan music. “Indonesian gamelan music is fundamentally, deeply communal. Each musician is expected to not only know her/his musical part but to understand (and hopefully be able to play) their fellow musicians’ parts, as well,” North said. “Musicians are constantly responding to subtle cues from each other. Playing your instrument is less than half the job of a Gamelan musician. Our main focus is on listening.” Others are listening beyond UCSB. In August 2016, six members of the group traveled to Cirebon, Indonesia, where they were invited to perform in both regal palaces and villages throughout the region. The cross-culturalism continues, and the March 1 performance will also feature a lively traditional masked dance learned by one of the ensemble’s members on that trip. For those who can’t attend but are interested in hearing more, or even possibly playing, the community gamelan ensemble Sinar Surya (which means “the Rays of the Sun “), also led by North, meets twice weekly and will be performing in a joint concert with the UCSB Gamelan Ensemble in June. —RD

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t’s been almost a century since the great Spanish poet and playwright Federico García Lorca encountered his destiny in Madrid, where the then19-year-old son of a great Andalusian landowner met the pair who would become his main amigos at the University of Madrid: Luis Buñuel and Salvador Dalí. Under their influence, he wrote and produced his first play, a tragic love stor y ab out t he EntErs a nEw CEntury impossible desire of a butterfly for a cucaraby Charles Donelan cha. García Lorca’s youthful infatuation with surrealism was relatively brief, yet the movement’s premise, that art should reflect the subconscious mind, remained an essential aspect of his aesthetic until his untimely death in 1936, when it appears that he was assassinated by Spanish nationalists. On February 24, the Westmont College Festival Theatre will open a two-weekend run of one of García Lorca’s three most important works, Blood Wedding. I say one of three because the play is part of a famous trilogy along with The House of Bernarda Alba and Yerma. Taken together, García Lorca’s three tragedies are among the only 20th-century works that can stand up in direct comparison with the tragic trilogies of Ancient Greece. Westmont’s Mitchell Thomas is directing a cast that includes the splendid Anna Telfer as Bride, Karly Kuntz as Mother, and Troy Chimuma as Leonardo. It’s a great choice for this moment in history. García Lorca lost his life to a dictatorship that could not tolerate this outspoken gay artist and his socialism, and thus had

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him murdered. His art reflects the turmoil of his times with grace and urgency, offering a humane vision of what it means to be trapped in a society that cannot, or will not, meet your most basic needs. In a bold reimagining of the work for this new century, Thomas has set it in rural America, rather than in southern Spain, and collaborated with his actors and his creative team on a version in which the movement “lives on a subconscious level,” according to the director. Eric Ederer has supplied the score, and students onstage will play the banjo, fiddle, and guitar.

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WhaT abouT russIa? W hen Ed Giron and William Waxman walk onstage at Carpinteria’s Plaza Playhouse Theater this weekend, they will be portraying two men wrapped up in a conflict that is perhaps more alive now than it was when A Walk in the Woods was written in the late 1980s. Lee Blessing’s drama tells the story of two diplomats, one an experienced Russian arms treaty negotiator played by Giron, and the other an idealistic younger American played by rEvEals thE PErsonal sidE of Waxman. Based on a Nuclear Diplomacy real incident that took place in the woods outby Charles Donelan side of Geneva, Switzerland, in 1982, it portrays how these two men exited the formal proceedings of a nuclear arms nonproliferation meeting between the superpowers to take the title’s “walk in the woods” and get to know each other as people. In the process, they develop a new strategy for de-escalating the mutual buildup of weapons of mass destruction. Needless to say, the subsequent collapse of the Soviet Union as a Communist state has not rendered the Russian nuclear arsenal less of a threat. If anything, the current uncertainty about U.S.-Russian relations is more confused and unstable than it was during the Cold War. Speaking with Giron last week about the experience of rehearsing this play in February 2017, he cited a particular night on which the actors and director Jerry Oshinsky all happened to hear about potential Russian interference in the recent presidential election at the same time. “As we began running

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BACK IN THE U.S.S.R.: Ed Giron (left) as Andrey Botvinnik and William Waxman as John Honeyman reenact a meeting between an American and Russian diplomat during the Cold War.

our lines, many of which deal with the irrationality of using potential nuclear destruction as a political bargaining chip, the rehearsal suddenly got emotional,” he said, adding that “everyone realized that the high stakes of this game are real, and that it’s happening right now.” Fans of the DIJO team’s previous historical dramas such as the Indy Award–winning Frost/Nixon won’t want to miss this latest addition to their distinguished repertoire.

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t was the best of times, it was the most on today, I just feel it’s important for me to savage of times. So could be said with express how these things are affecting my life these times of ours, what with the political on a personal level,” said the American-born savagery that chews through long-fought son of Filipino and Palestinian descent. “I ideals like scraps of meat, or of a populace never want to forget how I was raised or lose that savagely takes and takes of its Earth in that connection to my heritage.” the name of GDP, but godIt’s interesting and important to note the boisdamn if we aren’t having a selfie-good time sinking on terous but heartfelt garage this ship together, rocking rocker’s previous work as a our heads off in a sweatdesigner for skateboard lifedrenched venue or garage. style and streetwear brand These times are indeed HUF, for which he crafted ripe, too, for a savagely wild slickly gritty images with pro skateboarder friend amount of creativity fueled by the good old-fashioned Keith Hufnagel. His sound inner upset that comes became associated with from a distressing world. athletic feats and extreme The bad times, after all, are sports when his cover of the best time to have a good Funkadelic’s “I Got a Thing” by Richie DeMaria time. Case in point: Savage earned national attention Times, the new collected in a Nike commercial. The works of Hanni El Khatib, the happily noisy stroke of luck allowed him to pursue his proL.A. indie rocker who will wash SOhO Res- fessional creativity even further. taurant & Music Club down with a healthy Now, he has continued co-architecting on amount of frothy guitar distortion this Thurs- a legacy of L.A. indie-rock iconography with day, February 23, joined by The Buttertones the record label he cofounded, Innovative Leiand S.B.’s very own Clean Spill. sure. His personal lyrical honesty lies behind With fuzzed-out vocals and all manner of a tough-rocker image, the good look of being rock styling, from more traditionalist blues badly bruised on failed wheelies and whiskey rock to almost glammy disco-driven ditties binges. His video for the single “Savage Times” or arena-rock-like stompers, his new work is has the frayed look of a VHS tape.“I really love a diverse set of different directions boosted by the analog look and feel. It’s unpredictable bold lyrical confessions. “I think that during and can be very disruptive, especially in this the process of making this body of work, I modern day when everything looks so slick unlocked something new in my songwrit- and polished,” said the musician-artist, who ing,” El Khatib said, who takes on subjects self-produces his music and makes his own like gentrification and immigration without videos.“DIY is all about the philosophy. It’s all hesitation in his Black Keys–esque tunes.“I’ve about taking matters into your own hands. No always loved storytelling and blurring the one is going to just give you what you want.” lines between fiction and personal antidotes Ultimately, these are good times for El in my own music. But it seems now I’m truly Khatib, who responded from his chill L.A. able to really dig deep and explore topics that abode with girlfriend, dog, and a cactus garden grown through obsessive gathering and are directly related to my life.” These days, it’s easier than ever, what with potting, and there’s lots to be grateful for. To the stingingly strict immigration policies of listeners and aspiring creatives like him, he certain executive officials.“Given what’s going encourages: “Freak freely.”

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The night, overall, was a delight. Narrator Cecil Gershwin Palmer was the consummate host, playing both a friend as intimate as the voice in your own head and also the terror of your midnight wonderings, capable of both kindly and scary intonations. Meg Bashwiner was lovely and hilarious as emcee and the sentient haze Deb, a lively spark of a performer. If there’s one critique, it’s that the narrative felt emotionally unbalanced, snowballing all its serious weight into the lopsided final act, when the emotionalism felt overdetermined. But with a show this smart and entertaining, it’s exciting to know their true masterpiece is likely yet to come. — Richie DeMaria david bazemore

’m admittedly not the biggest podcast fan — too much sibilance and too many lip smacks from disembodied voices. Welcome to Night Vale, though, has always struck a different chord, with its ingeniously imagination-igniting stoAt the Lobero Theatre, rytelling, wry humor, and supernatural aura Tue., Feb. 14. cloaked in mysterious soundscapes. Live, it’s even better, as it adds a human face and the dynamism of live theater to the aural experience. On Valentine’s Day, the cast of the UCSB-alum-created podcast visited the Lobero Theatre for a spooky night of Ghost Stories, a very entertaining experience abuzz with the kind of in-joke enthusiasm of a Rocky Horror screening.

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n writing Lydia, playwright Octavio Solis chewed up the clichés of contemporary drama and repertory division and spit out something new: a vernacular tragedy of the Mexican border that crosses all sorts of boundaries. In the current production of Lydia at UCSB, the exceptionally talented cast succeeds in At UCSB’s Performing rendering the text’s Arts Theatre, Fri., Feb. 17. extreme transitions Shows through Feb. 26. believable, even natural. Foremost in this regard is Jazmine Bang, whose plays Ceci, a teenage girl reduced to a vegetative state by a car accident. The way the role is written requires that the actress shift seamlessly back and forth between her present, incapacitated self and the active, passionate girl she could have been. Other roles, while not split in two like that of Ceci, nevertheless ask that the actors make transitions that are nearly as demanding. Rosslyn Cornejo and Byron Torres play Rosa and Claudio, the married couple in whose home the story takes place. Playing people who could easily be their parents, at least in terms of age, both succeed in making the audience forget that these are college students, and young ones at that. As the broth-

Jazmine Bang (left) and Verenice Zuniga in Lydia

ers Rene and Misha, Elias Reyes and Oliver Rubey are wonderfully memorable, with Reyes bringing an indelible and distinctive physical characterization to his part as Rene, and Rubey handling a large share of responsibility for the coherence of the evening in the key role of Misha. As Alvaro, Bruce Terrance is onstage slightly less than the rest, but he makes every minute count as the smoldering love object of multiple hearts. As is clear from the title, this play revolves around Lydia, the Mexican immigrant who comes to take care of Ceci and who ends by turning the household upside down. In that part Verenice Zuniga glows, her radiant smile a beacon of hope in a sea of secrets and stifling misery. That this does not necessarily mean that things will all work out is just one of the reasons that Lydia is such a refreshing take on what a contemporary play can be. — Charles Donelan

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ed wine and chocolate cannot compare to an evening of chamber music at the Museum of Natural History’s charming Fleischmann Auditorium. Under Tuesday night’s starry sky, the Santa Barbara Chamber Orchestra put on a lovely program feaAt the S.B. Museum turing conductor Heiof Natural History, ichiro Ohyama on the Tue., Feb. 14. viola. The first piece, Felix Mendelssohn’s dreamy Piano Quartet No. 2 in F Minor, enchanted with sweeping melodies and rhythmic delicacy. Violinist Sooah Kim’s tender touch is commendable, her unrestrained performance & entertainment indicative of love’s turbulence. Cellist

Paula Fehrenbach’s talents were both moving and praiseworthy, her bow comparable to Cupid’s arrow. Calm and dignified, pianist Yi Dong steadied the emotive voices of his fellow players as Mendelssohn’s musical love letter unfolded. The program’s cerebral second half featured Robert Schumann’s amorous Dichterliebe, a song cycle of 16 pieces paired with the influential poetics of Heinrich Heine’s Lyrisches Intermezzo. UCSB drama professor Simon Williams narrated the song cycle’s verbalisms with delicate theatrics to the meditative sounds of viola and piano, illustrating a timeless love story. A testimony to the intimate relationship between literature and music, the concert was an enlightening Valentine’s Day experience that satisfied all the couples in the audience, and lovers of music and poetry alike. — Gabriel Tanguay

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he festive atmosphere of a holiday weekend, combined with the warm sense of community that’s always present whenever dancers and their fans gather, made a perfect setting for this President’s Day offering, which included three different but equally gratifying recent works of choreography. The opener, (con)version, by Kassandra Taylor Newberry, was last seen by a Santa Barbara audience at the New Vic in May as part of Women’s Work, State Street Ballet’s spring festival of new choreography. This snappy, sock-happy piece features a duo, Meredith Harrill and Thomas Fant, interacting with an ensemble of nine. It’s fast, it’s witty, and it looked better than ever on the broad At the Granada Granada stage. Theatre, Sat., William Soleau’s Five Feb. 18. by Gershwin showed the company at its most swinging and fluid. The format juxtaposed three pairs of dancers —Leila Drake and Ryan Camou, Harrill and Noam Tsivkin, and Deise Mendonça and Mauricio Vera—in a series of parallel duets, and thus augmented the jaunty exuberance of social dancing with the athleticism and precision of ballet. Toward the end of intermission, while the happy crowd remained on its feet, chatting amiably, a lone figure appeared onstage and began to grapple with a bare branch. This was one beginning of Edgar Zendejas’s Rite of Spring. Another came a few minutes later, with the house lights properly dimmed, when

drawn-out exhalations of smooth energy and beautifully expressive bursts of humanity — through his horn, you somehow felt his soul. Speaking of soul, keyboardist Cameron Graves, who held it down on piano during epic pieces such as “Change of the Guard,” also contributed a work of his own, “The Soulness,” with some downright stanky keyboard that would make George Clinton proud. It was certainly cool to see a band of musicians who have known each other for so long —Washington grew up with many of these players—and to be invited into their groove. — RD Rite of Spring

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amasi Washington’s show at UCSB’s Campbell Hall on Thursday, February 16, reminded me of seeing ParliamentFunkadelic live. Both bands are huge with huge sounds, but, what’s more, there’s Presented by UCSB a feeling of famArts & Lectures. ily, a bond that At UCSB’s Campbell Hall, Thu., Feb. 16. can only be forged in funk. (Indeed, Washington’s father, Rickey Washington, came to the stage to play.) Kamasi Washington is like a Sun Ra with jazz as his cosmic antennae, and his saxophone solos featured

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the music began and the curtain rose just a few feet, exposing only the improbably dangling legs of the rest of the company. Hidden above the waist by the curtain, the dancers hung from a horizontal beam that ran the width of the stage. Although invisible wires quickly whisked away the beam and the curtain, the surprise of this unexpected initial image lingered throughout this mysterious, deeply mythological composition. Working in large, complex physical associations, the 16 dancers in Rite of Spring conjured a world in which individual fate depends on the community. On some days you ride high, borne aloft by society; on others, you capsize. Yet even when your legs fly off above your head, you still depend on and remain part of the same crowd. It’s a powerful, if enigmatic lesson, and one that resonates both with the jagged modern music of Igor Stravinsky and the unsettled mood of our current moment. — CD independent.com

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middle-aged working British mothers who decided to row across the Atlantic Ocean, to the great surprise of their families. In Iran: A Skier’s Journey, two skiers go against the precautions of friends and family and find a rich skiing culture in the deeply religious country. Mountain bikes are the main feature in Max Your Days, about a wicked fun summer solstice on Canada’s West Coast; in Danny MacAskill’s Wee Day Out, where the Scottish star bikes around his home countryside; and in Shift, wherein an indigenous Yukon community transforms itself into a world-class mountain biking destination. And there are stories of solitude and struggle, such as Ace and the Desert Dog, where adventure photographer Ace Kvale spends 60 days in the Utah canyon country for his 60th birthday, or Doing It Scared, where climber Paul Pritchard returns to scale the site of a climb that partially paralyzed him.

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Wednesday, March 1: Many of the second night’s shorts are largely about pure adventure. Ruin and Rose is classic Banff Mountain Film Festival footage, with skiers gracefully plummeting down snowy slopes so steep you almost fear for your own life just watching it. The

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Canadian short DreamRide is a lushly shot ride through a dense, fern-filled rainforest on mountain bike, a fiveminute short of wheeled adrenaline past ancient trees. Others, such as Dog Power and The Super Salmon, fix their lens on animals. The former, an American film, is a fascinating look at dog-powered sports and the owners, athletes, and trainers who bond with these special canines as they mush along. In Super Salmon, the fish of focus swims against plans to build a hydroelectric dam in Alaska’s Susitna River. Others are a different kind of adventure altogether. Sure to be one of the more inspiring highlights of the festival, Metronomic looks at a team of artists and high-level balancing athletes who create a sky-borne symphony on sheer cliffs. Sea Gypsies: The Far Side of the World puts the viewer onboard the Infinity, a 120-foot, hand-built sailing ketch with a nomadic crew who journey 12,800 kilometers from New Zealand to Patagonia. Poumaka is a personal story, following American bouldering champion Angie Payne; she leaves behind her usual stomping grounds to discover the French Polynesian jungle with veteran explorer Mike Libecki (who spoke in town last year as part of Arts & Lectures’ Nat Geo series).

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anff, Alberta, Canada, is not a sister city of Santa Barbara, but it may as well be. Both are beautiful resort towns nestled against some of nature’s finest landscapes, and both are the namesakes of international film festivals. Returning again for the world tour’s 26th year at the Arlington Theatre on Tuesday, February 28, and Wednesday, March 1, the globe-trotting Canadian roundup of the year’s best outdoor shorts has become a locally loved tradition bookending February’s filmic festivities. Everything mountainous, from the peaks to the base camps and everyone and everything adventurous in between, make up the movies of this recurring festival. Fifteen films are included in this year’s twonight program, which has become a UCSB Arts & Lectures institution since it began screening in town. Here’s a look at what’s on the itinerary.

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For more information, visit artsandlectures.sa.ucsb .edu. —Richie DeMaria

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Before I Fall (99 mins., PG-13) Based on the 2010 novel of the same name by Lauren Oliver, a young woman (Zoey Deutch) is fated to repeatedly live the last day of her life until she can unravel the mystery of her own death and, in the process, learn about everything in her life that she has taken for granted.

Camino Real/Fiesta 5 (Opens Thu., Mar. 2)

Collide (99 mins., PG-13) A murderous mob boss (Anthony Hopkins) pursues a drug smuggler (Nicholas Hoult) and his girlfriend in high-octane chases down the German Autobahn.

Fiesta 5

Get Out (103 mins., R) Race relations become the stuff of horror when a young African-American man (Lakeith Stanfield) visits his white girlfriend’s prejudiced family in this film directed by Jordan Peele. Camino Real/Metro 4 Logan (137 mins., R) A serious-minded addition to the Wolverine legacy finds Logan (Hugh Jackman) hiding out in a remote Mexican outpost as he nurses an ailing Professor X

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The Shack (132 mins., PG) This faith-based drama is about a father (Sam Worthington) struggling to find hope in life after the unexpected death of his daughter. He is beckoned to the site of her murder deep in the Oregon wilderness, where he encounters a trio of strangers led by a woman named Papa (Octavia Spencer). Fiesta 5

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Rock Dog (80 mins., PG) This computer-animated feature follows a Tibetan mastiff named Bodi (Luke Wilson) who leaves his village high on the white peaks of Snow Mountain, where music is forbidden, to pursue a career in rock ’n’ roll in the big city. Fiesta 5/Fairview

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(Patrick Stewart). Of course, the dark forces of the outer world find Wolverine, who must guard the life of a young mutant named Laura (Dafne Keen) from foes. Camino Real/Metro 4 (Opens Thu., Mar. 2)

Table 19 (97 mins., PG-13) In this comedy, Eloise McGarry (Anna Kendrick) attends her friend’s wedding, only to find herself seated at a table for guests that the betrothed hosts invited halfheartedly and hoped wouldn’t attend.

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a&e | film & TV cont’d from p. 57 NOW SHOWiNG A Cure for Wellness (146 mins., R) Director Gore Verbinski (Pirates of the Caribbean, Rango) helms this mystery thriller about a young executive who goes to a spa in the Swiss Alps to retrieve the CEO of the company he works for. He soon discovers the “wellness center” is not what it seems, as the guests never leave. Camino Real/Fiesta 5 A Dog’s Purpose (120 mins., PG) A Dog’s Purpose attempts to answer the implied titular question through the story of a dog that gets reincarnated through multiple lives. While the movie’s themes and messages don’t offend, the dialogue did. Much of the film was a predictable and preachy cheese-fest with Josh Gad’s narration at the forefront. The movie dabbled in some adult concepts like alcoholism and depression, but mostly stuck to a naive and Disneylike concept of a plot. Don’t go out of your way to avoid the film, but certainly don’t make it a mission to see it. (JT)

Fiesta 5

Everybody Loves Somebody (102 mins., PG-13)

This bilingual rom-com by Mexican filmmaker Catalina Aguilar Mastretta is about a successful gynecologist whose love life gets a kick start after a family wedding in Baja. Metro 4 Fifty Shades Darker (115 mins., R) Maybe it was the change in directors or the significantly better chemistry between Christian Grey (Jamie Dornan) and Anastasia Steele (Dakota Johnson) that made this sequel more enjoyable than the first. Still, however, the 50 Shades film franchise fails to capture any sort of authentic emotion because of its unrealistic circumstances, like how Grey survives a helicopter crash at Mt. Hood and returns home the same night. While it was great to see Steele stick up for herself more, this film offers hardly any insight or clarity into why she decides to stay with a man who attempts to control her. Yes, we do learn more about Grey’s past and why he is the way he is, but it’s still difficult to sympathize with him because his backstory is too complex to understand unless you’ve read the book. I would see 50 Shades Darker for its steamy, erotic sex scenes and large romantic gestures, but be prepared for two hours of dull, meaningless drama. (SM) Camino Real/Paseo Nuevo

Fist Fight Fist Fight (91 mins., R) I was unsurprised by the numerous debaucherous acts that overtake the halls of director Richie Keen’s fictional high school on the last day before summer vacation and senior prank day; the man has written for raunchy comedies

such as It’s Always Sunny, Shameless, and Maron. Nothing is off-limits in this adult-friendly comedy — not even an elementary-school-aged girl dropping the F bomb, Mr. Strickland (Ice Cube) swinging an axe at a student’s desk, or a meth-addicted female teacher (Jillian Bell) joking about having sex with a student. Not only are the crude jokes unfunny, but the characters perpetuate inappropriate ideas of masculinity, femininity, and what it means to stick up for yourself. This buddy comedy could have made a much more impactful point of how teachers are treated in America’s public schools if it hadn’t made such a mockery of it — and if the burning question in my mind the entire film wasn’t “When will this be over?” (SM)

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The Great Wall (103 mins., PG-13) Billed as an action/adventure/fantasy film, The Great Wall tells the story of European mercenaries who, while searching for “black powder,” come under attack from a monster, leaving only two men, William and Tovar, alive. After their escape, the men join forces with the Chinese to defend the Great Wall. Matt Damon, Pedro Pascal, and Willem Dafoe star. Camino Real/Metro 4

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(127 mins., PG-13)

Based on a true story, this biopic depicts the deeply rooted attitudes practiced before the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which made segregation illegal. It’s a story of how human resilience, compassion, and knowledge superseded NASA’s bureaucratic mandates of segregation and allowed three African-American women — played by Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, and Janelle Monáe — to participate in making John Glenn the first American astronaut to orbit around Earth. (SM) Fairview/Paseo Nuevo I Am Not Your Negro (95 mins., PG-13)

Filmmaker Raoul Peck goes deep inside the mind of visionary Civil Rights era writer-poet James Baldwin, fleshing out Baldwin’s unfinished manuscript of a deeply personal and revolutionary account of Medgar Evers, Malcolm X, and Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza de Oro

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Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling play young artists trying to make it in the entertainment industry; their chemistry is akin to Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, including a delightfully enchanting tap dancing scene. Through song, dance, humor, romance, and heartache, the lovers inspire each other to work for their dreams. Yet the film also reminds the audience that fantasy can be just that — things we desire but may never have. (SM) Camino Real/Paseo Nuevo

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The Lego Movie of 2014 was a surprise smash hit with children and adults alike. Audiences were enamored of the catchy tunes, spectacularly nostalgic concepts, and stellar animation and voice acting. The follow-up, or rather spin-off, The Lego Batman Movie is a well-executed follow-through on most of what made the original so successful. This time, the live-action bits are cut out and the story lives entirely in the realm of fiction: Batman’s fictional Gotham to be exact. As our hero deals with his storied villains, he must also deal with commitment issues and the meaning of family. The reverence with which the directors handle the Batman lore in all of its absurdity shows a care that only fans of the series could pull off. Even if you never saw The Lego Movie, take it upon yourself to visit the theaters for this one. (JT)

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Loss and love propel Lion, in which a 5-year-old boy falls asleep on a decommissioned train and ends up 900 miles from his village in rural India. Surviving the hellish streets of Calcutta and a dodgy orphanage, the boy gets adopted by an Australian couple. Twenty years later, Saroo (portrayed by a soulful, melodramatic Dev Patel) goes looking for his birth mother with the aid of Google Earth. Based on a true story, the movie is both timely (80,000 children go missing in India each year) and timeless (a perfect cinematic depiction of every mother’s worst nightmare). Alternating between heartbreaking and hopeful, Lion is deeply moving. The cast includes Nicole Kidman and Rooney Mara. (HDK) Paseo Nuevo

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This is a sequel in the most direct sense, taking place within weeks of the original as the titular character retrieves the last item stolen from him: his car. It’s a wonderful reintroduction into just what kind of world— world and what kind of movie — John Wick operates in. This go-around, John is forced into diving into the world of assassins once more to satisfy a debt. There are, of course, high-octane car scenes, intense and brutal action pieces, and obvious yet deep betrayals along the way. Once again, Keanu Reeves shows us what he is good at: the brooding, reluctant hero who must use a “particular set of skills” to get what he wants. The music is fantastic, the choreography solid, and, most importantly, the film knows what it is: action at its finest. (JT)

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“Who is you, man? Who is you, Chiron?” Can a bullied black gay boy, growing up poor in Florida with a drugaddicted mother, ever get to answer that truthfully? Walking a tightrope between tragedy and hope, between hard reality and lyrical filmmaking, Moonlight depicts three pivotal chapters in the life of Chiron, superbly played by three dif different actors. His story is so real, so true, so haunting, it feels as if you’re living it with him. Written and directed by Barry Jenkins and based on the play In Moonlight Black Boys Look Blue by Tarell Alvin McCraney, its impressive accolades are well-deserved. If you go to the movies to fall in love, have your heart broken, and walk out with your humanity affirmed, then go see Moonlight. (HDK) Metro 4

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LIBRA

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(Mar. 21 - Apr. 19): My astrological radar suggests there’s a space-time anomaly looming just ahead of you. Is it a fun and exotic limbo where the rules are flexible and everything’s an experiment? That might be cool. Or is it more like an alien labyrinth where nothing is as it seems, you can hear howling in the distance, and you barely recognize yourself? That might be weird. What do you think? Is it worth the gamble? If so, full speed ahead. If not, I suggest a course correction.

(June 21 - July 22): “I like the word ‘bewilderment’ because it has both ‘be’ and ‘wild’ in it,” says poet Peter Gizzi. I propose that you go even further, Cancerian: Express a fondness for the actual experience of bewilderment as well as the word. In fact, be willing to not just tolerate, but actually embrace the fuzzy blessings of bewilderment. In the coming weeks, that’s your ticket to being wild in the healthiest (and wealthiest) ways. As you wander innocently through the perplexing mysteries that make themselves available, you’ll be inspired to escape formalities and needless rules that have kept you overly tame.

(Sept. 23 - Oct. 22): How would Buddha ask for a raise or promotion? How would Jesus tinker with his career plans as he took into consideration large-scale shifts in the economy? How would Confucius try to infuse new approaches and ideas into the status quo of his work environment? Ruminate deeply on these matters, dear Libra. Your yearning to be more satisfyingly employed may soon be rewarded — especially if you infuse your ambitions with holy insight. How would Joan of Arc break through the glass ceiling? How would Harriet Tubman deal with the inefficiencies caused by excess testosterone? How would Hildegard of Bingen seek more emotional richness on the job?

(Dec. 22 - Jan. 19): The near future will be mutable, whimsical, and fluky. It’ll be serendipitous, mercurial, and extemporaneous. You should expect happy accidents and lucky breaks. Your ability to improvise will be quite valuable. Do you believe in lucky numbers? Even if you don’t, yours will be 333. Your sacred password will be “quirky plucky.” The cartoon characters with whom you will have most in common are Bugs Bunny and Roadrunner. The place where you’re most likely to encounter a crucial teaching is a threshold or thrift shop. Your colors of destiny will be flecked and dappled. (P.S.: I suspect that an as-yet-undiscovered talisman of power is crammed in a drawer full of junk.)

SCORPIO

AQUARIUS

(Oct. 23 - Nov. 21): I suspect you would benefit from acquiring a new bedroom name, my dear. But should I be the one to give it to you? I’m not sure. Maybe you could invite a practical dreamer you adore to provide you with this crazy sweet new moniker. If there is no such person to do the job (although given the current astrological omens, I bet there is), I’ll offer the following array of amorous aliases for you to choose from: Wild Face ... Kiss Genius ... Thrill Witch ... Freaky Nectar ... Boink Master ... Lust Moxie ... Pearly Thunder ... Peach Licker ... Painkiller ... Silky Bliss ... Slippery Diver ... Swoon Craver.

(Jan. 20 - Feb. 18): Treat your body like a sublime temple, please. And regard your imagination as a treasured sanctuary. Be very choosy about what you allow to enter in to both of those holy places. This strategy is always a wise idea, of course, but it’s especially so now, when you are extra sensitive to the influences you absorb. It’s crucial that you express maximum discernment as you determine which foods, drinks, drugs, images, sounds, and ideas are likely to foster your maximum well-being — and which aren’t. Be a masterful caretaker of your health and sanity.

SAGITTARIUS

(Feb. 19 - Mar. 20): What would your best mother do in a situation like this? Please note that I’m not asking, “What would your mother do?” I’m not suggesting you call on the counsel of your actual mother. When I use the term “your best mother,” I’m referring to the archetype of your perfect mother. Imagine a wise older woman who understands you telepathically, loves you unconditionally, and wants you to live your life according to your own inner necessity, not hers or anyone else’s. Visualize her. Call on her. Seek her blessings.

TAURUS (Apr. 20 - May 20): Someone on Reddit.com asked readers to respond to the question, “What is the most liberating thought you’ve ever had?” Among the replies were the following six: (1) “If new evidence presents itself, it’s okay to change my beliefs.” (2) “I get to choose who’s in my life and who isn’t.” (3) “I am not my history.” (4) “You can’t change something that has already happened, so stop worrying about it.” (5) “I am not, nor will I ever be, conventionally beautiful.” (6) “I don’t have to respond to people when they say stupid s— to me.” I hope these testimonies inspire you to come up with several of your own, Taurus. It’s a perfect time to formulate liberating intentions.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 20): It has been a while since I told you that I love you. So I’m doing it now. I LOVE YOU. More than you could ever imagine. And that’s why I continue to offer these horoscopes to you free of charge, with no strings attached. That’s why I work so hard to be a playful therapist and an edgy mentor for you. That’s why I am so tenacious in my efforts to serve you as a feminist father figure and a kindly devil’s advocate and a sacred cheerleader. Again, I don’t expect anything in return from you. But if you would like to express your appreciation, you could do so by offering a similar type of well-crafted care to people in your own sphere. Now would be an excellent time to give such gifts. Homework: Find a new person or institution you can eagerly and earnestly respect. Report on your triumph at Freewillastrology.com.

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LEO (July 23 - Aug. 22): Are you familiar with psychologist Carl Jung’s concept of the shadow? It’s the unflattering or uncomfortable part of you that you would prefer to ignore or suppress. It’s the source of behavior about which you later say,“I wasn’t acting like myself.” Jungians say that the shadow hounds you and wounds you to the degree that you refuse to deal with it. But if you negotiate with it, it leads you to beautiful surprises. It prods you to uncover riches you’ve hidden from yourself. I mention this, Leo, because any shadow work you do in the coming weeks could generate rather spectacular breakthroughs.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22): You could make a vow like this: “Between now and April 15, I will be relentless in getting my needs met. I will harbor a steely resolve to call on every ploy necessary to ensure that my deepest requirements are not just gratified, but satiated to the max. I will be a dogged and ferocious seeker of absolute fulfillment.” If you want to swear an oath like that, Virgo, I understand. But I hope you will try a softer approach — more like the following: “Between now and April 15, I will be imaginative and ingenious in getting my needs met. I will have fun calling on every trick necessary to ensure that my deepest requirements are playfully addressed. I will be a sweet seeker of unpredictable fulfillment.”

(Nov. 22 - Dec. 21): Soon I’ll be off on my first vacation in 18 months. At first glance it might seem odd for an astrologer like myself to have selected two Sagittarians to be my housesitters. Members of your sign are reputed to be among the least home-nurturing people in the zodiac. But I’m confident that by the time I return, raccoons won’t be living in my kitchen, nor will my plants be dead or my snailmail stolen or my TV broken. The current astrological omens suggest that most of you Centaurs, at least for the foreseeable future, will display an uncommon aptitude for the domestic arts.

PISCES

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• Patient Care Technician – PRID

APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE: This position is opened until filled. Applications and job bulletins can be obtained 24 hours a day at www.sbcountyjobs.com. In Santa Barbara, applications and job bulletins may be obtained at the Human Resources Department, 1226 Anacapa Street, from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

• Certified Phlebotomist Technician – Part-time/Full-time – Outpatient • Clinical Lab Scientist – Days/Nights • Histotechnician • Lab Manager – Blood Bank (CLS)

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The Public Health Department is accepting applications to fill one full-time vacancy for a Public Health Nurse Supervisor in the Disease Control and Prevention Program located in Santa Barbara.

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• Physical Therapist – Full-time

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• Physical Therapy Aide

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Fictitious Business Name Statement FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ACI, ACI, INC., ACI MATERIALS, ACI MATERIALS, INC. at 44 Castillian Drive Goleta, CA 93117; Applied Cavitation, Inc. (same address) This business is conducted by an Corporation Signed: Dana Hankey This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 24, 2017. 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 Connie Tran. FBN Number: 2017‑0000248. Published: Feb 2, 9, 16, 23 2017.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: EG TECHNOLOGIES, PACINFO TECHNOLOGIES at 420 E Carrillo St Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Pacinfo Technologies (same address) This business is conducted by an Corporation Signed: This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 30, 2017. 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: 2017‑0000319. Published: Feb 2, 9, 16, 23 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: FINALLY FINISHED at 221 Natoma Ave #4 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Richard Anthony Messer (same address) This business is conducted by an Individual Signed: This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 30, 2017. 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 Connie Tran. FBN Number: 2017‑0000320. Published: Feb 2, 9, 16, 23 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SAVOY WINES SANTA BARBARA at 18 West Anapamu St Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Savoy Wines, Inc. 6588 Camino Venturoso Goleta, CA 93117 This business is conducted by an Corporation Signed: This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 30, 2017. 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 Connie Tran. FBN Number: 2017‑0000311. Published: Feb 2, 9, 16, 23 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CALDERON LAW at 7 West Figueroa, #3rd Floor Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Yuri Calderon 7 Williams Dr Moraga, CA 94556 This business is conducted by an Individual Signed: This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 23, 2017. 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: 2017‑0000231. Published: Feb 2, 9, 16, 23 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MINDFUL EATING INSTITUTE at 697 Circle Drive Santa Barbara, CA 93108; Petra Beumer (same address) This business is conducted by an Individual Signed: Petra Beumer This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 30, 2017. 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 Tania Paredes‑Sadler. FBN Number: 2017‑0000304. Published: Feb 2, 9, 16, 23 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THE NOTOI COMPANY at 2005 MontereySt Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Eric Untener (same address) This business is conducted by an Individual Signed: Eric Untener This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 11, 2017. 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 Jessica Sheaff. FBN Number: 2017‑0000107. Published: Feb 2, 9, 16, 23 2017.

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NOTICE OF VACANCY ISLA VISTA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors is accepting applications for a position on the ISLA VISTA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT Applications for this position are available online at countyofsb.org, at the Office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors located in the County Administration Building, Fourth Floor, 105 East Anapamu Street, Room 407, Santa Barbara, at the Fifth District Supervisors Office at the Joseph Centeno Betteravia Government Administration Building, 511 East Lakeside Parkway in Santa Maria or by calling the Clerk of the Board Office at (805) 568-2240. Deadline for the submission of applications to the Clerk of the Board Office is Friday, February 24, 2017. For specific information regarding the duties and time commitment associated with this Board, please contact Dennis Bozanich at the County Executive Office at (805) 568-3400. Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, 105 E. Anapamu St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (805) 568-2240 64

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: NICHOLAS WADE FINE GEMS at 130 Santa Rosa PL. Santa Barbara, CA 93109; Spirit Nicholas Freeman (same address) Austin Jacobson (same address) This business is conducted by an General Partnership Signed: Austin Jacobson This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 19, 2017. 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 Connie Tran. FBN Number: 2017‑0000192. Published: Feb 2, 9, 16, 23 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: FETE ALETHEIA at 405 Corona Del Mar #7 Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Zoey Coreanna Nunes (same address) This business is conducted by an Individual Signed: This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 04, 2017. 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 Connie Tran. FBN Number: 2017‑0000028. Published: Feb 2, 9, 16, 23 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ODD OWL LABS at 7259 Padova Dr. Goleta, CA 93117; Ariane Coffin (same address) This business is conducted by an Individual Signed: Ariane Coffin This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 25, 2017. 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 Connie Tran. FBN Number: 2017‑0000265. Published: Feb 9, 16, 23. Mar 2 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: FABLED PROCESS SERVING at 1726 San Pascual Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Conor James Phillips (same address) This business is conducted by an Individual Signed: Conor Phillips This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 25, 2017. 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 Melissa Mercer. FBN Number: 2017‑0000268. Published: Feb 9, 16, 23. Mar 2 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HILL TRIBE SOLUTIONS at 6819 Fortuna Rd Goleta, CA 93117; This business is conducted by an Individual Signed: Peng Xiong This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 19, 2017. 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 Connie Tran. FBN Number: 2017‑0000189. Published: Feb 9, 16, 23. Mar 2 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PT2016 at 237 Teri Sue Ln Buellton, CA 93427; Mark R Preston (same address) This business is conducted by an Individual Signed: This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 31, 2017. 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: 2017‑0000336. Published: Feb 9, 16, 23. Mar 2 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: NAILS UPTOWN at 20 S. LA Cumbre Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Chau Minh Ho 1327 Castillo St Santa Barbara, CA 93101 This business is conducted by an Individual Signed: This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 25, 2017. 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: 2017‑0000264. Published: Feb 9, 16, 23. Mar 2 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: WREN FLORAL at 13 B Anacapa St. Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Emma Lauter 921 Barcelona Dr. Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Carla Wingett 414 Donze Ave Santa Barbara, CA 93101 This business is conducted by an General Partnership Signed: This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 31, 2017. 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 Connie Tran. FBN Number: 2017‑0000326. Published: Feb 9, 16, 23. Mar 2 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CONSTRUCTION PLUMBING at 812 East Yanonali Street Santa Barbara, CA 93103; The Las Canoas., Inc 1976 Las Canoas Road Santa Barbara, CA 93105 This business is conducted by an Corporation Signed: This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 19, 2017. 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 Connie Tran. FBN Number: 2017‑0000194. Published: Feb 9, 16, 23. Mar 2 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: WEEPING WILLOW BOOKS at 633 Island View Dr Santa Barbara, CA 93109; Marcia K Meier (same address) This business is conducted by an Individual Signed: This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 31, 2017. 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: 2017‑0000334. Published: Feb 9, 16, 23. Mar 2 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SEM OFFICE MANAGEMENT at 668 Burtis Street Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Sarah Elizabeth McClintock (same address) This business is conducted by an Individual Signed: This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 31, 2017. 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: 2017‑0000332. Published: Feb 9, 16, 23. Mar 2 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: LONEWOLF ADVENTURE CO at 1335 West Highway 246 Buellton, CA 93427; Brian Alexander (same address) This business is conducted by an Individual Signed: Brian Alexander This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 03, 2017. 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 Melissa Mercer. FBN Number: 2017‑0000364. Published: Feb 9, 16, 23. Mar 2 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HONESTRUTH REAL ESTATE INSPECTIONS at 2010 San Antonio Court Lompoc, CA 93436; Theodore G Jackson (same address) This business is conducted by an Individual Signed: Theodore Geronimo Jackson This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 07, 2017. 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 Deborah Sanchez. FBN Number: 2017‑0000393. Published: Feb 9, 16, 23. Mar 2 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 101 PLUMBING at 513 E. Birch Ave. Santa Maria, CA 93436; Raymond Hernandez (same address) This business is conducted by an Individual Signed: This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 26, 2017. 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 Mary Soto. FBN Number: 2017‑0000288. Published: Feb 9, 16, 23. Mar 2 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BLACKBIRD at 7000 Hollister Ave Ste C2 Goleta, CA 93117; Debra Marie Medina 1001 W. Micheltorena St Santa Barbara, CA 93101 This business is conducted by an Individual Signed: Debra M. Medina This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 24, 2017. 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: 2017‑0000254. Published: Feb 9, 16, 23. Mar 2 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BACKSTAGE PASS at 5212 Kaiser Ave. Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Thomas Edward Williams (same address) This business is conducted by an Individual Signed: This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 31, 2017. 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 Connie Tran. FBN Number: 2017‑0000323. Published: Feb 9, 16, 23. Mar 2 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SANTA BARBARA ICE & PROPANE at 224 S. Milpas St. Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Erick Troy Crocker 781 Castillo St. Santa Barbara, CA 93101 This business is conducted by an Individual Signed: Erick T. Crocker This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 31, 2017. 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: 2017‑0000324. Published: Feb 9, 16, 23. Mar 2 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: WESTERN ENDODONTICS, WESTERN PERIODONTICS, WESTERN ORAL SURGERY, WESTERN ORTHODONTICS at 601 E. Daily Drive, Suite 215 Camarillo, CA 93010; Western Dental Plan Management, Inc. (same address) This business is conducted by an Corporation Signed: This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 20, 2017. 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 Connie Tran. FBN Number: 2017‑0000202. Published: Feb 9, 16, 23. Mar 2 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: AGING LIFE CARE CA, SANTA BARBARA AGING LIFE CARE PROFESSIONAL, SANTA BARBARA AGING LIFE CARE COACH, SANTA BARBARA AGING LIFE CARE SPECIALIST, SANTA BARBARA AGING LIFE CARE MANAGER at 610 East Pedregosa Street Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Fred N. Morguelan PH.D. (same address) This business is conducted by an Individual Signed: Fred Morguelan, PHD This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 30, 2017. 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 Connie Tran. FBN Number: 2017‑0000300. Published: Feb 9, 16, 23. Mar 2 2017.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BEADED BRILLIANCE, SOL AROMATICS at 49 Bear Creek Drive Buellton, CA 93427; Susan Farber (same address) This business is conducted by an Individual Signed: Susan Farber This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 27, 2017. 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 Connie Tran. FBN Number: 2017‑0000295. Published: Feb 9, 16, 23. Mar 2 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CLEMENTS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LLC at 1832 Sunset Avenue Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Clements Property Management LLC (same address) This business is conducted by an Limited Liability Company Signed: Lori Clements This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 01, 2017. 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 Connie Tran. FBN Number: 2017‑0000340. Published: Feb 9, 16, 23. Mar 2 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: E‑TECH KNOW at 198 Camino De Vida #B Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Nalaka Fernando (same address) This business is conducted by an Individual Signed: This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 03, 2017. 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 Jessica Sheaff. FBN Number: 2017‑0000369. Published: Feb 9, 16, 23. Mar 2 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CAFE DOLCE at 475 1st Street #3 and 2 Solvang, CA 93463; Wissam Hamad 3435 Richland Dr #18 Santa Barbara, CA 93105 This business is conducted by an Individual Signed: This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 08, 2017. 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: 2017‑0000400. Published: Feb 16, 23. Mar 2, 9 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BLUE SANDS INN at 421 S Milpas St Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Blue Sands LLC 647 Park Lane Santa Barbara, CA 93108 This business is conducted by an Limited Liability Company Signed: This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 13, 2017. 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: 2017‑0000450. Published: Feb 16, 23. Mar 2, 9 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THE GENTLEMAN COACH at 422 East Cota Street #129 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Duncan Wright (same address) This business is conducted by an Individual Signed: Duncan Wright This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 08, 2017. 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 Melissa Mercer. FBN Number: 2017‑0000405. Published: Feb 16, 23. Mar 2, 9 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BEACHY BLOOMS at 315 Meigs Rd. Ste A279 Santa Barbara, CA 93109; Rachel Renee Poteat (same address) This business is conducted by an Individual Signed: This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 06, 2017. 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 Melissa Mercer. FBN Number: 2017‑0000387. Published: Feb 16, 23. Mar 2, 9 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GUILDED EVENTS at 1117 State Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Flame Design Studio, LLC (same address) Spencer Johnston1729 Morro St San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 This business is conducted by an General Partnership Signed: This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 23, 2017. 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 Jessica Sheaff. FBN Number: 2017‑0000226. Published: Feb 16, 23. Mar 2, 9 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: VIKING WAY ROAD MAINTENANCE at 1541 Gamby Way Solvang, CA 93463; John N. Todd (same address) This business is conducted by an Individual Signed: John N. Todd This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 30, 2017. 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 Connie Tran. FBN Number: 2017‑0000310. Published: Feb 16, 23. Mar 2, 9 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SB LAUNDRY at 35 E. Haley Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Mounther Maida 6336 Merlin St Ventura, CA 93003 This business is conducted by an Individual Signed: This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 10, 2017. 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: 2017‑0000434. Published: Feb 16, 23. Mar 2, 9 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: M&M CLEANING SERVICE at 311 Verano Dr #60 Santa Barbara, CA 93110; Juan Carlos Davalos (same address) This business is conducted by an Individual Signed: This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 06, 2017. 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 Tania Paredes‑Sadler. FBN Number: 2017‑0000377. Published: Feb 16, 23. Mar 2, 9 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CLASSIC BARBER SHOP at 519 N. Milpas St Santa Barbara, CA 93103; George Trujullo (same address) This business is conducted by an Individual Signed: This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 30, 2017. 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: 2017‑0000315. Published: Feb 16, 23. Mar 2, 9 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: I.T.S. at 2029 Castillo St Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Arthur C. Montano (same addrees)‑ This business is conducted by an Individual Signed: This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 08, 2017. 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 Connie Tran. FBN Number: 2017‑0000412. Published: Feb 16, 23. Mar 2, 9 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SANTA BARBARA SPICED NUTS at 101 Oceano #12 Santa Barbara, CA 93109; Tara Stoker (same address) This business is conducted by an Individual Signed: This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 13, 2017. 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 Connie Tran. FBN Number: 2017‑0000456. Published: Feb 16, 23. Mar 2, 9 2017.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SANTA BARBARA ESTATE MANAGEMENT at 1509 Shorline Dr Santa Barbara, CA 93109; Joseph D. Boudre (same address) This business is conducted by an Individual Signed: This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 13, 2017. 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: 2017‑0000451. Published: Feb 16, 23. Mar 2, 9 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: EMINENT SPINE at 3463 State St Ste 223 Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Pioneer Surgical Systems Inc. 595 Kupulau Dr Kihei, HI 96753 This business is conducted by an Corporation Signed: This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 13, 2017. 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: 2017‑0000449. Published: Feb 16, 23. Mar 2, 9 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CENTRAL COAST TAX & FINANCIAL SERVICES at 249 A Burton Mesa Blvd Lompoc, CA 93436; Garrett Loren Sabin (same address) This business is conducted by an Individual Signed: This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 01, 2017. 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 M. Ashcom. FBN Number: 2017‑0000351. Published: Feb 16, 23. Mar 2, 9 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: J & A ELECTRIC at 310 E. Gutierrez Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Big Phase Inc. (same address) This business is conducted by an Corporation Signed: Andrew Wood This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 13, 2017. 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 Tania Paredes‑Sadler. FBN Number: 2017‑0000446. Published: Feb 16, 23. Mar 2, 9 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: AU FAIT EVENTS at 1011 Cacique St. Unit A Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Ashely Brianne Koval (same address) This business is conducted by an Individual Signed: Ashely Brianne Koval This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 03, 2017. 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: 2017‑0000370. Published: Feb 16, 23. Mar 2, 9 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SB LIQUOR & CRAFTS at 501 Anacapa St Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Mary’s Food Markets 1449 S Victoria Ave Ventura, CA 93003 This business is conducted by an Corporation Signed: This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 10, 2017. 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: 2017‑0000432. Published: Feb 16, 23. Mar 2, 9 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GOLETA RED DISTILLING COMPANY at 93 Castilian Dr Goleta, CA 93117; Redhead Spirits, LLC 348 Coronado Dr Goleta, CA 93117 This business is conducted by an Limited Liability Company Signed: Michael Craig, LLC This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 08, 2017. 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: 2017‑0000402. Published: Feb 16, 23. Mar 2, 9 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ARTHUR MURRAY DANCE STUDIO at 222 W Carrillo St. Unit C Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Sertenly Dancing 22841 Tindaya Mission Viejo, CA 92692 This business is conducted by an Corporation Signed: This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 10, 2017. 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 Connie Tran. FBN Number: 2017‑0000437. Published: Feb 23. Mar 2, 9, 16 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 22 WEST REALTORS at 1207 Del Mar Ave Santa Barbara, CA 93109; George F. Logan Jr. 114 W 32nd St. Vancouver, WA 98660 This business is conducted by an Individual Signed: George F. Logan Jr This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 17, 2017. 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: 2017‑0000504. Published: Feb 23. Mar 2, 9, 16 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SANTA BARBARA NOTARY SOLUTIONS at 928 Calle Abierta Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Judith Anne Rattray (same address) Michael Wesley Rattray (same address) This business is conducted by an Married Couple Signed: This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 15, 2017. 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 Connie Tran. FBN Number: 2017‑0000481. Published: Feb 23. Mar 2, 9, 16 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CHANNEL INDUSTRIES, INTERNATIONAL TRANSDUCER, SONATECH at 879 Ward Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Channel Technologies Group, LLP (same address) This business is conducted by an Limited Liability Company Signed: This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 13, 2017. 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 Connie Tran. FBN Number: 2017‑0000443. Published: Feb 23. Mar 2, 9, 16 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MERINO LUXURY MOTORCARS at 417 Santa Barbara St Suite B Santa Barbara, CA 93101; The Merino Group LLC 328 E. Padre St. Santa Barbara, CA 93105 This business is conducted by an Limited Liability Company Signed: This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 16, 2017. 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: 2017‑0000492. Published: Feb 23. Mar 2, 9, 16 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: WOODWORKS ETC. at 570 Gwyne Ave. Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Daniel P. Moosbrugger (same address) This business is conducted by an Individual Signed: Daniel Moosbrugger This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 03, 2017. 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 Tania Pardes‑Sadler. FBN Number: 2017‑0000375. Published: Feb 16, 23. Mar 2, 9 2017.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SHUBIN + DONALDSON ARCHITECTS at 3890 La Cumbre Plaza Lane Suite 200 Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Shubin + Donaldson Architects, Inc (same address) This business is conducted by an Limited Partnership Signed: Robert Donaldson III This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 26, 2017. 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 Connie Tran. FBN Number: 2017‑0000276. Published: Feb 16, 23. Mar 2, 9 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SIMPLIFY, SIMPLIFY ONE at 3470 Dickson Dr. Orcutt, CA 93455; Alicia S. Paul (same address) This business is conducted by an Individual Signed: Alicia Paul This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 03, 2017. 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 Mary Soto. FBN Number: 2017‑0000374. Published: Feb 23. Mar 2, 9, 16 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BODY INTELLIGENCE, SANTA BARBARA DANCE TRIBE, EMBODY, SOMATIC SUNDAY SCHOOL, INSPIRATIA, WISE WOMEN UNITE at 1530 Mission Canyon Road Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Church of Inspiratia (same address) This business is conducted by an Corporation Signed: Joe E. Margolis, Sec. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 14, 2017. 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: 2017‑0000469. Published: Feb 23. Mar 2, 9, 16 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HASKELLS DESIGNS at 10693 Calle Quebrada Goleta, CA 93117; Thomas Edward Modugno (same address) This business is conducted by an Individual Signed: Tom Modugno This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 13, 2017. 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: 2017‑0000447. Published: Feb 23. Mar 2, 9, 16 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CLOUDBREAK FINANCIAL/ CLOUDBREAK WEALTH MANAGEMENT at 24 E. Cota St. Suite 200 Santa Barbara, Ca 93101; Mallory M. Van Leeuwen (same address) This business is conducted by an Individual Signed: This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 18, 2017. 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 Tania Paredes‑Sadler. FBN Number: 2017‑0000168. Published: Feb 16, 23. Mar 2, 9 2017.

Name Change IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF ANNA LORINE HANASZ TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CASE NUMBER: 16CV05867 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: ANNA LORINE HANASZ TO: ANIA L. SHAW 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 08, 2017 9:30 am, Dept 1, Courthouse, SANTA BARBARA SUPERIOR COURT HOUSE 1100 Anacapa St. Santa Barbara, CA

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93121‑1107 Anacapa Division A copy of this order to Show Cause shall be published in the Independent, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition. Dated Jan 12, 2017. by Judge James E. Herman of the Superior Court. Published. . Feb 2, 9, 16, 23 2017. IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF LAUREEN TERICE PITTMAN TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CASE NUMBER: 17CV00140 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: LAUREEN TERICE PITTMAN TO: LAUREEN THERESE PITTMAN 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 15, 2017 9:30 am, Dept 1, Courthouse, SANTA BARBARA SUPERIOR COURT HOUSE 1100 Anacapa St. Santa Barbara, CA 93121‑1107 Anacapa Division A copy of this order to Show Cause shall be published in the Independent, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition. Dated Jan 24, 2017. by Judge James E. Herman of the Superior Court. Published. . Feb 2, 9, 16, 23 2017.

Trustee Notice NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 128635 Title No. 3095138 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 02/27/2006. 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. On 03/08/2017 at 1:00 PM, The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 03/06/2006, as Instrument No. 2006‑0017772, in book xx, page xx, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Santa Barbara County, State of California, executed by Philip J. Bugay and Theresa G. Bugay, Husband and Wife, as Community Property, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States), At the main entrance to the County Courthouse, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State, described as: FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE DEED OF TRUST. APN 041‑391‑004 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2504 Calle Montilla, Santa Barbara, CA 93109 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of 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: $517,255.17 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive

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remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Dated: 2/16/2017 THE MORTGAGE LAW FIRM, PLC Adriana Durham/Authorized Signature 41689 Enterprise Circle North, Ste. 228, Temecula, CA 92590 (619) 465‑8200 FOR TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714‑730‑2727 The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC. may be attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714) 730‑2727 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site ‑ www.servicelinkASAP.com ‑ for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case: 128635. 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. A‑4608735 02/16/2017, 02/23/2017, 03/02/2017

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