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Carpinteria State Beach Craft Day & Clean-Up 10am-12pm, Meet at Visitor Center, 5361 Sixth St Help clean up Carpinteria State Beach, and enjoy kids activities and games. Contact Leanne Roth at (805) 684-2811 x0 for details.
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Pub Night: A Toast to Your Health What’s in Your Drink? 6:30-7:30pm, Island Brewing, 5049 6th St in Carpinteria Join Charles Hamilton (former GM of Carpinteria Valley Water District) to discuss water as a beverage, plastic bottles, water supply, and more. Please RSVP to chbullwinkle@aol.com.
Tour of Goleta Sanitary District’s Water Resource Recovery Facility 10-11:30am, Meet at One William Moffett Pl Tour the City of Goleta’s sanitary district. RSVP Required to Everett King at (805) 961-7565 or EKing@CityofGoleta.org.
Wildlife Paddle with the City of Carpinteria 9:30am, Meet at Carpinteria Boathouse, Ash Ave at the Beach Explore the coast by land and kayak. $5 RSVP Required to Erin Maker at (805) 880-3415 or erinm@ci.carpinteria.ca.us.
Upper Arroyo Burro Restoration at Barger Canyon Tour 5:30pm, Meet at 620 Laguna St Tour the City of Santa Barbara Creeks Division’s restoration project. RSVP Required to Liz Smith at (805) 897-2606 or LSmith@SantaBarbaraCA.gov.
Land Shark Tour with City of SB Creeks Division 9:30-11:30am, Meet at 620 Laguna St Tour restoration and water quality improvement projects on land, then cruise the ocean. $5 RSVP Required at bit.ly/CreekWeekShark2018.
San Ysidro Debris Basin Tour 6-7pm, Meet at San Ysidro Debris Basin, upper West Park Ln in Montecito Learn about the debris basin and events of Thomas Fire and January debris flow from speakers Doug Toews and Andrew Raafe (County Flood Control). RSVP Required to Cathleen Garnand at cgarnan@cosbpw.net.
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Watershed Recovery in Montecito: What’s Next? 6:30-8pm, Montecito Union School Auditorium, 385 San Ysidro Rd Speakers include Tom Fayram (County Flood Control), Ed Keller (UCSB Earth Sciences Dept), and Natasha Lohmus (CA Dept of Fish and Wildlife). For details contact Cathleen Garnand at cgarnan@cosbpw.net.
Sycamore Creek Clean-Up 8am-12pm, Meet at SB Zoo bridge, 500 Ninos Dr Join the Santa Barbara Zoo for a clean-up of Sycamore Creek and (time permitting) the Andrée Clark Bird Refuge. To RSVP or for details contact Nadya at nseal@sbzoo.org.
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Glen Annie Creek Clean-Up 10am-12pm, Meet at Del Norte Dr & Glen Annie Rd in Goleta Join the City of Goleta, Environmental Defense Center, and Urban Creeks Council to help clean the creek! Contact Brian Trautwein at (805) 963-1622 x108 or btrautwein@environmental defensecenter.org for details.
Baron Ranch Restoration Tour 10am-1pm, Meet at Baron Ranch Trail entrance Visit extensive ongoing native habitat restoration on the Gaviota Coast. RSVP Required to Joddi Leipner at (805) 364-1056 or jleipner@ cosbpw.net.
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Carpinteria Salt Marsh Tour 10am-12pm, Meet at park entrance near Sandyland Rd & Ash Ave Learn about the important role salt marshes play in our watersheds. Contact Andrea Adams-Morden at (805) 684-8077 for details.
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Coastal Cleanup Day 9am-12pm, 30+ Locations Countywide Help clean your favorite beach! Sign up at exploreecology.org/coastal-cleanup-day.
SB Audubon Field Trip: SB Harbor and Andrée Clark Bird Refuge 7:30-10am. Meet at base of breakwater at SB Harbor Contact Rob Lindsay at (805) 284-1322 or capnbob@sbceo.org for details. STRAWS Film Screening & Creek Week Closing Celebration 6:30-8pm, Watershed Resource Center at Arroyo Burro County Beach Park, 2981 Cliff Dr Contact Liz Smith at lsmith@santabarbaraca.gov or (805) 897-2606 for details.
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Ring Nets Proposed for Unstable Canyons
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DOING WORK: A ring net holds back mud and debris in Camarillo Springs.
obstructions that prohibit fish from traveling upstream.” More light will be shed on that issue and others at a forum hosted by the Urban Creeks Council on September 17 in the auditorium at Montecito Union School. —Keith Hamm
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Senator Feinstein Discusses Kavanaugh and the ‘Supreme’ Presidency
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n Santa Barbara on Sunday, Senator Dianne Feinstein warned that U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh’s legal beliefs could shield Donald Trump, “a president who thinks he’s above the law,” she said. “We’re at an apex of presidential authority,” California’s senior U.S. senator told more than 200 people at the 48th annual luncheon of the Democratic Women of Santa Barbara County, at the Four Seasons Biltmore, as she compared Trump and Kavanaugh’s view of the presidency to that of an oligarch. “This nominee believes that the president cannot be investigated, cannot be tried, is actually supreme,” she said. “And I find that is something that an oligarch would have, not an American president.” The 85-year-old Democratic incumbent, now seeking her fifth term, stopped short of declaring that she will vote against Trump’s nominee, an old-school (and increasingly rare) display of senatorial courtesy pending a scheduled September 20 Judiciary Committee vote on the conservative U.S. Court of Appeals
judge. She made clear, however, that many of Kavanaugh’s stances are unsupportable — not only his sweeping view of presidential authority but also past opinions and testimony to the committee last week about gun control and abortion rights, as well as concerns about how he would rule on challenges to the Affordable Care Act. Repeal of the 1973 landmark Roe v. Wade decision establishing a constitutional right to abortion has long been a goal of conservative Republicans and evangelicals, who are a crucial constituency of Trump and the GOP. Democrats and pro-choice advocates WAIT AND SEE: Senator Dianne Feinstein stopped short of fear that Kavanaugh finally will tilt the declaring she’d vote against Kavanaugh. court far enough to the right to nullify the decision. “Roe was a long time coming,” the two GOP women could block him from Feinstein said. “Kavanaugh [would be] the the court if the Democrats vote as a bloc. Democratic unity is far from certain, howdeciding vote.” She pointed to two pro-choice Republi- ever, because a handful of Dems are seeking cans, senators Susan Collins of Maine and reelection in states won by Trump in 2016, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, as key to whether and opposing his nomination would open Kavanaugh is confirmed. Republicans con- them to fierce Republican attacks. “We’ll trol the Senate 51 to 49, but the defections of see what happens,” Feinstein said of the two,
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its bank and tore through nearby neighborhoods. The partnership, partially bankrolled by wealthy anonymous donors, estimates that 16 ring nets will cost $5.4 million to purchase and install. Hot Springs, Cold Spring, San Ysidro, and Romero canyons would each get two ring nets — placed upstream of existing debris basins — and Buena Vista Canyon, which has no basin, would get eight. While proponents aim to have the nets ready for action this winter, significant hurdles remain. A bevy of permits, from Santa Barbara County to the Department of Fish & Wildlife to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, need to be secured, in part because Montecito’s wild creeks are home to — or at least suitable habitat for — federally listed endangered steelhead trout and California red-legged frogs. On Tuesday in Romero Canyon, biologists John Storrer and Jessica Peak, hired by the partnership, completed their “initial field reconnaissance” of wildlife habitat throughout the five canyons, Storrer said, adding, “The biggest issue is that if the nets fill up they could create
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After serving as Sheriff Bill Brown’s unofficial Yoda for the past three and a half years, Bernard Melekian has now been officially replaced as undersheriff by Sol Linver (pictured above, right, with Sheriff Bill Brown), a 34-year veteran of the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office and until now the third-highest ranking member of that agency. For much of his career, Linver has focused on criminal investigations, rising up to chief deputy of law enforcement operations a year and a half ago. “I am a student of leadership,” he said. “I care about the people.” He will concentrate, he said, on succession planning, identifying young sergeants and lieutenants who could be moved up the departmental food chain. The opening of the new North County jail — slated for next year — will also occupy a great deal of Linver’s time. Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District is welcoming Greg Fish as its new chief. Fish hails from the City of Glendale, where he’s spent the last 31 years in fire service. “I look forward to learning how the department can better serve the community and leading that effort,” he said in a statement. Outgoing Chief Ray Navarro has served for the past two years — most notably during the Thomas Fire and subsequent debris flow — and his contract is expiring. Chief Fish will officially take over on 10/1.
IMMIGRATION September 5 marked the one-year anniversary of Attorney General Jeff Sessions announcing that the Trump administration was rescinding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. In response, several states, including California, had filed lawsuits against the administration. For now, the U.S. district courts for the Northern District of California and the Eastern District of New York have placed nationwide injunctions allowing the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to continue accepting and processing DACA renewal applications. The injunction will remain in place until the DACA case is fully decided and works its way up to the Supreme Court.
HOUSING Goleta’s Casas de Los Carneros affordable apartments will celebrate a grand opening on 9/19. All were rented through a lottery that opened last October, and tenants — who make no more than 60 percent of the area median income — fully occupied the units as of August, said Peoples’ Self-Help Housing. Among the amenities are a community center, outdoor recreation spaces,
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received a guilty verdict. In one, the charge was that Plains knowingly discharged a pollutant into navigable waters. In the other, the charge was that the Texas-based pipeline company knowingly caused a hazardous substance to be deposited on a state road, street, highway, or railroad right-of-way. In both instances, a lone juror held out. Plains attorneys made it clear they plan to petition Judge James Herman for a new trial. And with only one dissenting juror on the two felony counts, the county district attorney and the state attorney general may want a new trial as well. But as it stands, Plains could be hit with fines in the millions of dollars. The criminal case against Plains is the first of many legal battles that will consume the pipeline company for years to come. A felony conviction — even only one — could prove helpful to the many litigants now suing the company for civil damages. —Nick Welsh
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fter a four-month criminal trial, a jury last week rendered a verdict so sufficiently mixed that both sides can legitimately claim victory. But the bottom line was that Plains All American Pipeline company was found guilty of one felony count and eight misdemeanors related to the Refugio Oil Spill of 2015, during which 142,000 gallons of crude spilled into the ocean in and around Refugio State Park. Of the original 46 counts, Plains was charged with 15. All but one of the misdemeanor guilty findings had to do with the death of sea mammals or seabirds; the eighth was for failing to report the spill to federal authorities in the time required by federal law. The ninth guilty verdict was for a felony — for engaging in behavior the company knew or should have known would cause the spill. But the same jury hung on two other felony counts nearly identical to the one that
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haring nightmare stories of Santa Barbara’s rental market, dozens of people attended an event last week that focused on ongoing concerns about tenant rights and rent control and was hosted by Central Coast Alliance United for a Sustainable Economy (CAUSE), the Santa Barbara Rental Housing Roundtable, and the Legal Aid Foundation. Several tenants from Beachwalk Townhomes, where rents have jumped from $1,650 to $2,495 in less than a year, said living conditions are very poor. Single mother Jenny Juarez said her youngest was covered in bug bites. “We threw away the beds, mattresses, her crib,” Juarez said, “but nothing changed. I know it’s the carpet, but [the landlord has] not fixed the problem.” Another woman, Mili, who did not give her last name, had been evicted. “Sometimes we slept in the car; sometimes we rented hotels, but it’s so expensive,” she said. “We should have rights as renters and
as working families so our rents don’t go up.” Many said that landlords often take advantage of tenants. “[Landlords] will cross their arms and tell you, ‘If you don’t like it, leave,’” said Martha Lopez. In the last five years, 6,000 of Santa Barbara’s Latinos — roughly 15 percent of that population — have moved away, said Frank Rodriguez with CAUSE. That’s most likely due to high rents, he added, advocating a repeal of the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act, which limits cities and counties from enacting their own rent control ordinances. Councilmembers Oscar Gutierrez and Kristen Sneddon attended the forum and were moved by the testimonies. “I grew up in a city with rent stabilization, and it’s a good thing,” said Sneddon to the crowd. “Rents are rising too high, too fast. When I hear what rents are, I don’t know how people do it,” she said. “Please keep coming and writing letters [to the City Council]. We need to hear your voice.” —Blanca Garcia
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Untangling Downtown Dysfunction Should Property Owners Help Save State? by Tyler Hayden ast Wednesday’s economic conference on the State Street vacancy crisis kicked off with a confession: Much of the information that would be presented, retail expert and keynote speaker Midge McCauley said, was nearly two years old. But because so many of the same problems remain, and because most of the commissioned advice McCauley had already offered to city leaders went nowhere, she’d give it again. McCauley repeated general suggestions on how to enliven the city’s commercial corridor — cater to locals, intermingle businesses, focus on experiential shopping, and so on — and she had specific ideas, too. City Hall, she said, ought to hire a staff “retail advocate” to recruit merchants and hand deliver them to brokers; it should ease design restrictions so retailers can properly brand themselves with “bold and beautiful” signage; and, perhaps most important, Downtown Santa Barbara — the nonprofit membership organization that maintains and promotes State Street — would be wise to reexamine its funding model, a seemingly esoteric detail among a galaxy of problems but in reality a potential game-changer with broad financial implications. Since the 1970s, Downtown Santa Barbara has utilized what’s called a business-licensebased business improvement district (BID) to collect approximately $280,000 a year in fees from 1,400 merchants to pay for operations, such as street cleaning and special events. Another approach, called a propertybased business improvement district (PBID), which taxes property owners instead of their tenants, would generate far more revenue and make building owners a bigger part of the solution. PBIDs are common around the country; there are more than 150 in California alone, and they allow downtown organizations to operate more nimbly and autonomously, with less dependence on local governments for funding and permissions, among other advantages, advocates say. In 2016, Downtown Santa Barbara started down the path of potentially making the PBID switch, but the process was derailed during the highly fraught tenure of former director Maggie Campbell, who abruptly
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resigned in January after strained relations with city officials culminated in explosive encounters with councilmembers. Interim director Dave Lombardi said the PBID idea is on the back burner until a new leader is hired. Once that happens, more outreach will take place to stoke the interest of property owners, which may prove an uphill climb, though some have already expressed their support. “This is solely on them wanting to do this,” Lombardi explained. Visit Santa Barbara, the region’s tourism promotion group, made a comparable tax-base transition some years ago. Most of Downtown Santa Barbara’s directors would like to adopt a PBID system, Lombardi said, including himself, but a small minority is stymieing the effort. Lombardi declined to name names. Other sources within the organization described the holdouts as a handful of anti-tax crusaders responsible for much of the dysfunction that has choked Downtown Santa Barbara progress for years. “The majority of the board will agree on the right course, and a vocal minority will derail the discussion,” one boardmember complained. Lombardi, who led the organization before Campbell, was also criticized as an ineffective administrator. (Full disclosure: Sarah Sinclair, the Santa Barbara Independent’s advertising director, is a member of the Downtown Santa Barbara board. She was not involved in the writing of this story.) This “festering internal dynamic,” as it was described, may help explain the relative ineffectiveness of Downtown Santa Barbara in combating State Street’s decline and in comparison to its highly engaged and forward-thinking counterparts in other communities. Downtown S.L.O., for instance, offers a lot more services to San Luis Obispo with a lot less funding, in the next few weeks alone hosting a concert series, the Sip ’n Saunter wine-tasting event, and a Halloween-themed Farmers’ Market. Santa Barbara’s lineup, with its heavy focus on 1st Thursdays and the Holiday Parade, hasn’t changed in years, critics note. With respect to programming and a PBID, it’s time for Santa Barbara to get with the program, a boardmember said. “We’re already n way behind the curve.”
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whom pro-choice organizers are heavily lobbying. “We’ll see if it changes.” Most striking, however, were her comments about Kavanaugh’s perspective on the immunity of a president from investigation, outside of congressional procedures for impeachment. In his testimony, Kavanaugh avoided direct answers about whether or not he would support a challenge to the investigation by Special Counsel Robert Mueller; Democrats in recent days increasingly have highlighted the issue. For example, Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) on Sunday used nearly identical language as Feinstein against Kavanaugh: “But the issue of the moment clearly is this situation with the Mueller investigation,” he said in a TV appearance, “and the important element that we shouldn’t overlook is Kavanaugh has been explicit in saying the president should not be subject to investigation or prosecution during his term in office.” Feinstein is opposed for reelection by Democratic State Senator Kevin de León, who has harshly criticized her for her failure to be more disruptive during the committee hearing. “We should be praising the protestors and standing outside with them, not apologizing for their actions,” de León tweeted last week, after Feinstein expressed annoyance with the loud protests that antiTrump demonstrators conducted from the Senate gallery. “We need a senator from California who will stand up and #RESIST not #ASSIST.” A who’s who of prominent local Democrats attended the Sunday event, including State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson, who served as “mistress” of ceremonies, and Assemblymember Monique Limón;
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supervisors Janet Wolf and Joan Hartmann; Goleta Mayor Paula Perotte; Santa Barbara City councilmembers Jason Dominguez, Eric Friedman, Oscar Gutierrez, and Kristen Sneddon; Santa Barbara Unified school boardmembers Kate Parker and Wendy Sims-Moten; Goleta school boardmember Luz Reyes-Martin; Santa Barbara City College trustees Marsha Croninger and Peter Haslund; former U.S. representative Lois Capps; and former S.B. mayor Helene Schneider. Notable by her absence was Mayor Cathy Murillo. During her introductions, Jackson asked for 10 seconds of silence for the late Betty Stephens, a major Democratic patron and one of the founders of the women’s organization, who died last month at the age of 86. Feinstein’s remarks in the Loggia Room of the Biltmore came in a question-andanswer session with Representative Salud Carbajal. There was some entertaining political drama just below the surface. At one point, Carbajal forthrightly declared, “We need to send Senator Feinstein back” to Washington; a few feet away sat Jackson, who has endorsed de León. Whether or not Feinstein is aware of Jackson’s allegiance, she gave the state senator a shoutout for her legislation blocking Trump’s effort to expand oil leasing and drilling off the California coast, which Governor Jerry Brown signed on Saturday. “We’re all one family,” Jackson said later, smiling. After the luncheon, Feinstein attended a $500-a-person fundraiser with about 50 donors at the Montecito home of artist Nancy Gifford and her husband, Michael Gifford. She then flew to her home in San Francisco to celebrate the Jewish High Holidays. n
he menace posed by the combination of fire-denuded hills and rainstorms in Santa Barbara County is being fought through five grants awarded this week by California Fish & Wildlife. Three go to County Public Works to fund planning to increase capacity in the debris basins below San Ysidro, Cold Spring, and Romero canyons, and they dovetail with federal emergency funding for engineering and construction, said County Public Works engineer Jon Frye. The $400,000 state grant covers the next two to three years, during which time further inundation is expected, said Matt Wells, a grant manager at Fish & Wildlife. A fish-passage project received $1.17 million to add four-plus miles of access to key habitat in El Capitan Canyon. Following 2017’s Whittier Fire, an existing culvert and bridge have been blocked by debris and sediment when it floods, blocking steelhead from upstream areas. The culvert and bridge reengineering were completed through South Coast Habitat Restoration, and California Parks and Recreation is in charge of the second phase of the work. The bridge work should finish by the end of 2019, and
revegetation and monitoring of the area will go through 2024. Last, the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden received $382,000 to collect information along 390 miles of trails in the Thomas and Whittier fire watersheds. Garden staff and a hoped-for cadre of citizen volunteers will be trained to seek areas where vegetation has regrown to the extent that native seed collection might be possible and to evaluate places in need of restoration or weed control, said Executive Director Steve Windhager. Partnering in the undertaking are the Conservation Biology Institute and the Los Padres Forest Association. The effort will create a baseline of information for 171,640 acres of the two burn scars. To be collected next spring, the data will inform a future set of projects, which could include native seed collection, weed control, mudslide or trail stabilization, or native seed/vegetation planting. In the short term, the assessment aims to improve on-the-ground surveys like this — previously conducted in the Zaca and Jesusita scars — and also describe the citizen-scientist participation, which is a growing trend. —Jean Yamamura
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Evicted from Riverbed Homes 100 People Offered Services but Not Housing SAYING GOODBYE: Kayla Younger lived along the Lompoc riverbed with her partner and her dog, Diesel. by Blanca Garcia ayla Younger has been living in the Lompoc riverbed for more than a year and a half. She gets emotional as she looks around her camp and talks about the home she is being forced to leave. “This is all I have, and now I will have nowhere,” she said. Younger walked Santa Barbara Independent staff to her dog Chevy’s grave site, picking up plastic bottles on the way. The site is marked by a cross and flowers that others planted for her. “That’s why it’s so hard to leave,” said Younger. “We genuinely care and check in on one another.” When Younger was short on cash, friends would bring her dog food and treats. She cleans up around the grave and waters the flowers. The site will most likely be destroyed in cleanup efforts. Younger is one of more than a hundred individuals who received notices of trespass a month ago. “They came down and posted letters on camps and trees and stuff letting us know we had 30 days or they were going to force us all out,” she said. By the morning of September 10, most people had already moved away, leaving behind most of their belongings. Abandoned camps were marked with red signs reading “Eviction Completed” in bold black letters. “It’s pretty much just having to throw away all of our stuff — anything we can’t carry,” said Younger. It’s unclear where everyone has moved, or will move, now that they’re being forced out of their homes. What is clear is that Lompoc’s Riverbed Homeless Triage Center (RHTC), a temporary center set up to take in the displaced for the next 30 days, is not a popular option. “I know a lot of people aren’t going to be picking that triage,” said Sean L., who’s been living along the riverbed for the last six or seven months. “A lot of people here can’t be around a lot of people,” he said. “They have anxiety, mental breakdowns.” “Everyone told me not to go to the shelter,” said a 20-year-old who did not want to be named. “The cops told me to stop being homeless,” she said. “Everyone is unhappy. It’s the homeless becoming homeless.” While those still at the camp were having a difficult time leaving, everyone on Monday morning was complying with the eviction notices. “There’s been complete cooperation,” said Lompoc Police Chief Patrick Walsh. “It’s been very smooth all day today.” Santa Barbara County Public Defender Tracy Macuga was also at the site Monday
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morning with her team of social workers and attorneys, offering everything from water to veteran and substance-abuse services. She and her team are familiar with the community. “This is what we do, too,” said Macuga. “We care about the community’s most vulnerable individuals.” They also understand this community and some of their needs. “These are really big goals law enforcement is forcing them toward,” she said about getting them to the triage center and connecting them with services. “Sometimes what they need is food and calamine lotion,” said Macuga, having just returned from purchasing water bottles, protein bars, and calamine lotion. “The real tragedy is the lack of services,” said Erica Bottorff. “There is only one detox in Lompoc, and it’s often full.” Throughout the county there are maybe 30 beds for detox, she said. Yet most shelters require sobriety for entry, an almost impossible feat without proper assistance. While the RHTC does not require sobriety to check in, clients cannot actively use drugs or alcohol while on the property. The center has a number of other rules and regulations that may deter potential clients. First, the center is by referral only, and not all walk-ins will be allowed onto the site. While animals are allowed in, dogs will be muzzled and held in kennels. Curfew, lighting, and noise regulations must also be followed. “You have to be in and out [of shelters] at a certain time, and you start feeling trapped and like a guinea pig or something,” said Sean L. “It’s not something anybody would like. Especially when you’re in and out of jail because you’re homeless, then it’s definitely something you don’t want to go back into. So you don’t go. It just reminds you of jail.” The RHTC opened September 10, the day of the evictions, in partnership with the Santa Ynez Riverbed Plan for Lompoc. The triage is a temporary, 30-day fix where clients who are admitted are offered social services, including drug and alcohol counseling, and mental-health services. On Monday afternoon, only 14 individuals had checked in. But they’re expecting anywhere between 30 and 50, said RHTC Director Mark Ashamalla. “The goal is to provide services for whoever wants and needs them,” said Ashamalla. He clarified, “This is not a promise. It’s not solving homelessness — just clearing out the riverbed, and because we displaced n them, we’re trying to help.”
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ALL SMILES: It was a rare and refreshing scene of community at the Our Common Table dinner.
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he dark clouds of downtown retail depression and national political angst parted for a few hours September 6 when more than 300 Santa Barbarans gathered for dinner around a long line of foldout tables spanning the entire 1200 block of State Street. It was a true mixing pot of people and food, as young families munched Rusty’s pizza alongside retirees dining on homemade entrees. The Our Common Table event, hosted by the Lois & Walter Capps Project, followed a similarly successful bread breaking in Montecito earlier this summer. The motto for the dinnertime get-togethers, explained Todd Capps, son of former congressmember and fellow organizer Lois Capps, is “no program, no speeches, no
politics.” They simply “build a container” and “let the community fill it in the way they want to,” he said. “There’s a lot of frustration with how polarized and divided we are. This is just a simple reminder that we actually have a lot in common.” It was also a chance to enliven a block of State Street suffering from the record vacancies afflicting the entire commercial corridor. Capps said there was significant worry homeless people would crash the event. “We had zero problems,” he said. “They’re part of the community too unless we choose to ignore that reality.” Looking ahead, Capps said, he’d like to help host other Common Tables on the city’s Westside, along Milpas Street, and in —Tyler Hayden Isla Vista.
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playgrounds, half a basketball court, community gardens, and laundry facilities. The housing nonprofit raised the building funds through bonds, tax credits, $1.9 million from the City of Goleta, and a gap loan from the Goleta Valley Housing Committee. The County Board of Supervisors moved unanimously to declare a homeless shelter crisis at its September 11 meeting. The declaration is the first step in obtaining up to $9.385 million in funding through the state’s Homeless Emergency Aid Program (HEAP). The declaration, however, applies only to the unincorporated areas of the county. Its eight cities will have to pass and adopt resolutions of their own in order for HEAP funds to be used in their jurisdictions. All eight have calendared the item.
FIRE Southern California Edison on Monday submitted a proposal to the California Public Utilities Commission to carry out a $582 million Grid Safety and Resiliency Program meant to harden its equipment against the threat of wildfires and prevent overhead power lines from sparking new blazes. Edison said it will replace nearly 3,400 miles of lines with insulated wire, do more robust tree pruning, install new composite poles, and put in 850 advancewarning weather stations. If the program is approved, the average monthly bill for a residential customer would increase by about $1.20. 14
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Santa Barbara police dogs will soon be equipped with ballistic vests (pictured) thanks to a $30,000 donation from The Roberts Charitable Trust. Each new vest will cost approximately $1,800, and they’ll be given to the next pair of K9s that come into the department’s service after the current two retire. “Over the course of the Santa Barbara Police Department’s history, we have deployed our K9s into dangerous situations that place them in harm’s way just as much as their human counterparts,” a police spokesperson said. “This generous donation will cover the purchase and replacement of the K9 ballistic vests for the next 35 years or n more.”
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CREEPING IN: At most obvious risk is the stretch of waterfront along Cabrillo Boulevard, as well as the bluffs along the Mesa and Hope Ranch.
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ow much the sea rises over the next few decades remains very much a crapshoot, but the latest numbers released this year by the Ocean Protection Council (OPC) suggest that for Santa Barbara it will most likely be between 3.3 feet and 8.2 feet by 2050. By the year 2100, it could be as much as 15 feet. Every five years, the OPC — a California state agency — revises estimates based on the latest emissions data combined with new modeling. What’s certain in all this is that coastal communities are under orders by the state to craft emergency response and adaptation plans. The City of Santa Barbara is in the early stages of developing such plans, targeting a 6.5-foot increase by century’s end. This week marked the third meeting on the subject; involved are three city councilmembers, one planning commissioner, one harbor commissioner, one water commissioner, and a host of planners. Later this month, that task force should get a clearer idea of the assets — publicly and privately owned — that could be in
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Missing Middle Still Missing lthough a majority of the Santa Barbara City Planning Commission signed off on a controversial highdensity rental housing development slated for downtown, it was clear many commissioners harbored serious misgivings that the rents to be charged by developer Greg Reitz would exceed the grasp of many working Santa Barbarans. While the commissioners voted 4-2 that the 52-unit development slated for eight lots at Garden and Anapamu streets met the intent of the city’s general plan, many of the commissioners expressed concern that new state laws — designed to prevent boards and commissions from blocking new housing development — denied them the legal grounds to voice objections. Commissioner Deborah Schwartz, who voted for the project, found herself in the awkward position of pleading directly with the developer not to include the sort of amenities that would enable him to charge higher rents. She was concerned that not enough housing is being built for the “missing middle,” people making 80-120 percent of the annual median income (AMI). Commissioners Mike Jordan and
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Sheila Lodge voted against the project, stating the high-density development did not address the city’s need for workforce housing because it was too expensive. According to Reitz, the starting rent for studios would be $1,750, one-bedrooms would range from $1,890 to $2,500, and two-bedrooms would top out at $3,500. Reitz developed another high-end AUD (Average Unit-Size Density) development on outer State Street, the 90-unit Marc, which is flush with amenities and likewise charges high rents. In response to The Marc, the first and, to date, only AUD development built, a council subcommittee has recommended changing the rules governing AUDs. Proposed are new requirements that up to 15 percent of the units be rented to people making between 80 and 120 percent the AMI. Reitz has said such a requirement would kill his project. Likewise, the new proposals include provisions giving the Planning Commission greater discretion over such nebulous issues as neighborhood compatibility. Those changes will be reviewed by the Planning Commission this week. —Nick Welsh
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Jury to Plains: Guilty As the Dog You Are
CASE CLOSED: You can cut corners only
so many times before it becomes an all-out attack. With Plains All American Pipeline, the corner cutting was compounded by a culture of confusion, incompetence, and indifference so swaggeringly aggressive it may as well have been premeditated. I mention this because last week, jurors in the four-month-long criminal trial of Plains for Santa Barbara’s May 2015 oil spill — 142,000 gallons of crude oil into the ocean by Refugio State Beach — put themselves out of their misery and finally rendered a verdict. Plains was guilty on nine charges. One was a felony. Plains, in its public statements, has made much of the fact that nine is a lot smaller than the 46 criminal charges in the original grand jury indictment handed down two years ago amid all the political showboating inevitable in a county famous for not taking kindly to massive oil spills. Of the grand jury charges, I remember one of Plains’ attorneys scoffing, “You could indict a ham sandwich with that grand jury.” It’s an old line but a great one. And by
the time the case went to trial, 46 counts had been winnowed down to 15. Of those, three were felonies. That Plains was convicted on only one felony count — and not all three — probably has to do with the intransigence of one holdout juror, a retired city firefighter, than it did
with the strength of Plains’ defense, which as near as I could make out boiled down to “Oops!” and “Shit happens.” I know close only counts in horseshoes, but it’s true that all 11 of the other jurors were ready to convict Plains on three felony counts. Plains will no doubt appeal. Big pipeline companies are fined and sued all the time. Plains, being one of the biggest — an $18-billion-a-year company with 18,000 miles of pipe — gets fined and sued more than most. But rarely — like almost never — are corporations criminally charged. Even rarer still are they criminally convicted. The trial lawyers defending Plains talked about a company started “by two men named Greg and Harry.” Greg and Harry will not be registered felons, but the corporation Greg and Harry started will wear felon jackets. That, I suspect, will make it unique among all pipeline companies in the world. Certainly, it will make Plains more exposed to the classaction lawsuits swirling out there in the legal vapors over Greg and Harry’s pipeline rupture. If last week’s verdict stands, Plains could be on the hook for $1.5 million in fines. That pales in comparison to what the company could be forced pay in civil damages. It might even exceed the $87 million to which Greg (Armstrong, by the way) is entitled should he be terminated for any reason. Let it be acknowledged the trial was excruciating. The jurors should receive spe-
cial hardship pay. Phrases like “geometric magnetic anomaly” were frequently used where the word “dent” would have sufficed. Judge Jim Herman frequently admonished counsel not to put jurors to sleep. The spill occurred at about 10:55 the morning of May 19, 2015, when a corroded stretch of underground pipe running along the mountain side of the freeway ruptured, creating a “fish mouth” gash eight inches long. The pipe in question was 89 percent eroded. There had been weird fluctuations in pipeline pressure earlier that morning. Alarms had gone off, but alarms had gone unheeded. In fact, later, the alarm system was actually deactivated. Plains workers took too long to shut down the pipeline. When the spill was first detected, Plains officials denied it could be theirs. It would have had to cross the freeway, they argued. Incredibly, they were not aware that a culvert ran under the freeway. As they argued, the oil oozed through the culvert and onto the beach. Worse, federal inspectors testified, the company’s emergency response planning documents do not reflect the existence of this culvert either. According to federal rules adopted in 2013, Plains was required to notify federal authorities of the spill within 60 minutes of discovery. They waited 89. Bizarrely, Plains attorneys argued — incorrectly, by the way — the real deadline was
two hours. They also argued it was just a guideline. They also argued it didn’t really matter because county firefighters had already notified all the proper authorities. In other words, no harm no foul. Kathy Randall, one of the first Plains employees on the scene, had not brought her 1,000page binder, she testified, so she didn’t know whom to call. County emergency response planner Elsa Arndt urged her to call Clean Seas, the cleanup crew on perpetual stand-by for such disasters. But when Arndt called later to make sure Randall had contacted Clean Seas, she was told Randall had the wrong number. Arndt gave her the right number. Not the sort of testimony that inspires confidence. Greg and Harry should have known their pipes were so corroded; warning signs were ignored, and important tests weren’t performed. They should have heeded the alarms that had, in fact, activated once the spill occurred, but instead, their employees deactivated them. They should certainly have known the culvert existed (duh!), whom to call if there was a spill, and to call on time. I don’t know Harry. I don’t know Greg. Maybe they’re nice guys. Maybe the jury found them guilty of only one felony instead of three, eight misdemeanors instead of 35. My question to Greg and Harry: How guilty do you have to be? — Nick Welsh
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• Women and the C-Suite. Brown is considering a first-in-the-nation Jackson bill to require that publicly traded California corporations have at least one woman director on their boards by 2019; in 2021, the mandate would expand. The Chamber of Commerce opposed it as a “job killer,” and, if signed into law, the measure would face almost certain legal challenge, although Jackson said that “it’s not a quota” and believes it constitutional: “Part of the purpose is to get the discussion going,” she said, which already has happened at Forbes, CNBC, and the Wall Street Journal, among other news organizations. “Our life experience as women needs to come to the table.” • Outer Continental Shelf. Brown on Saturday signed an HBJ bill aimed at blocking the Trump administration’s announced intention to resume and expand oil leasing and exploration off California’s coast. States control coastal waters from the shore to three miles
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umped from Pilates class, Hannah-Beth Jackson showed up for a coffee date on Coast Village Road sporting a tan shirt that read “Well Behaved Women Rarely Make History.” It was an apt fashion choice for Santa Barbara’s state senator, who just completed one of the more impactful legislative sessions in recent memory, not only quantitatively — she won approval from both houses for a flurry of 18 bills — but also qualitatively, as she authored measures on some high-profile issues with statewide and national impact, from affirmative action for women executives to wildfire safety strategies. For Jackson, in the final two years of her last Senate term, it represented not only a personal triumph but also a political achievement long in the making. She finally has emerged as a political star in Sacramento, nearly two decades after capitol power brokers, displeased with her brash and unapologetically progressive style, effectively squeezed her out of a Senate seat in a gerrymandering gambit. “I had a really good year,” she said, sipping an English breakfast latte at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. “I’m really getting good at it, in understanding what’s possible and finding the sweet spot where we can get legislation passed.” As a practical matter, several of Jackson’s most significant bills still stand one step away from enactment, as Governor Jerry Brown characteristically digs deep into the details of hundreds of measures on his desk in deciding whether to sign or veto them. Nonetheless, her 2018 list of accomplishments to date is impressive in its public policy scope and sweep. A look at three farreaching measures:
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out into the ocean, so her legislation orders the State Lands Commission not to grant leases or permits for new pipelines, tankers, or other oil transportation infrastructure within that limit. “We create a barrier along our own infrastructure,” she said. • Media Literacy. Amid the global plague of “fake news,” cyberbullying, and Russian Facebook bots, Jackson passed a measure directing California’s Department of Education to develop a curriculum for “media literacy” as a first step in teaching the subject in public schools. That bill also is on the governor’s desk: “Jerry never signals what he’s going to do,” she said. WALK DOWN MEMORY LANE. Jackson’s legislative career began with election to the Assembly in 1998. She served six years before being termed out — and then effectively was squeezed from moving up to the Senate, when she ran afoul of then Senate president John Burton, who oversaw an aughts-era reapportionment that favored then Republican incumbent Tom McClintock. In 2008, she ran and lost a squeaker to McClintock aide Tony Strickland in the gerrymandered district, but beat him in a 2012 rematch after the new redistricting following the 2010 census. She won easy reelection two years ago. As speculation about her successor begins — Assemblymember Monique Limón, Supervisor Das Williams, and outgoing Ventura city councilmember Erik Nasarenko are now the most mentioned names — Jackson vowed that she will stay focused for the next two years, working from the left on homelessness and issues of importance to California’s aging population. “I’m staying on the path I’ve been on,” she said. —Jerry Roberts
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the initiation of the Show Quality Standards (SQS) department at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World Theme Parks. SQS maintains the original art direction, quality and integrity of all Disney attractions. Glenn is remembered for his creativity, work ethic, generosity and modesty. How he approached his work and the people he worked with is as much a part of his Disney legacy
Stacy Ann Ryan was born in Pasadena, California on Nov. 20, 1961 to Michael Libera and JoAnn Zimmerman and passed away at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018 at Serenity House in Santa Barbara. Stacy graduated from San Marcos High School in 1978. She worked as a secretary and office manager for a cosmetics distributor in Santa Barbara, and most recently as accounts manager of Cycle News Publishing in Huntington Beach, California. Stacy loved life, time with her family and going to restaurants with her daughter Ellie. She enjoyed music and concerts, following sports, and was a good swimmer and skier. We are grateful for the gifts she has given us and the memories that involved all her family. We are grateful for the care given to her at Serenity House, Cottage Hospital, Ridley-Tree Cancer Center, UCLA Medical Center and the many physicians and specialists in Santa Barbara. Stacy is survived by her daughter Eleanore “Ellie” Ryan of Sacramento, California and her son Sgt. Richard (Samantha) Smith of Fort Walton Beach, Florida; and her grandchildren children Aidan, Kaelyn and Scarlett Smith. She is also survived by her father Michael H. Libera of Carpinteria; her stepmother Pam Libera of Solvang; her mother JoAnn Zimmerman of Minden, Nevada; her father-in-law Chuck Ryan; her mother-in-law Susie Ryan of Redding, California; her sister Karen Libera of Carpinteria and Karen's daughter Kelsea (Kaelah) Mathews currently teaching in Thailand ; her daughter Amanda Torres of Bullhead City, Arizona; her son Casey (Mari) Mathews of San Diego; her brother, Brian (Candice), niece Stella and nephew Cody of Solvang, California; and her brother Kevin Libera, niece Emily and nephew Michael John. Stacy was preceded in death by her sister Kristin Libera Hamor in 2017. Stacy Ann Ryan received the Last Sacraments from Fr. Stephen Downes in one of her last stays in Cottage Hospital. Her last viewing by family and friends was at Serenity House and a burial will be held at Carpinteria Cemetery. 18
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Glenn W. Durflinger passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family at the age of 79. Born in Kearney, Nebraska, at age 3 he moved to Santa Barbara, California with his family, father Glenn Sr., mother Verna and sisters Wanda and Betty. Glenn graduated from Santa Barbara High School in 1956 and soon after graduation enlisted in the U.S. Marines from 1956-1959. Following basic training in San Diego he became a seagoing Marine serving aboard the aircraft carriers USS Princeton and USS Yorktown. Glenn married his high school sweetheart Michelina (Mickey) in 1958 and they moved to Oceanside, California for Glenn to finish his Marine Corps service at Camp Pendleton as a Sergeant. Glenn graduated from Los Angeles Trade Tech studying architecture
as are the many projects he helped to develop and maintain. Glenn’s life was magical in so many other ways too! He enjoyed a life of wonderful travels with his
of humor and sharp wit, he was dedicated to all aspects of his life, which impressed everyone who knew him. Glenn is survived by his wife of 60 years, Michelina, children, Glenn (Karin), David (Trish) and Susan (Charles) as well as seven grandchildren, Erin, Megan, Kaitlyn, Lauren, Danielle, Kyle, and Paige and his sister Elizabeth “Betty” Pia (David). In lieu of flowers please donate to your favorite charity in Glenn’s name.
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California in 1964 where they raised their three children Glenn III, David and Susan. Glenn leaves behind a legacy of work from his 38 years with W.E.D. Enterprises (now Walt Disney
parks’ most cherished features and attractions. Early in his career, Glenn worked on New Orleans Square at Disneyland, and was project designer on the Space Mountain and Big Thunder attractions. At Walt Disney World he was responsible for construction documents for Cinderella Castle and much of Fantasyland. From 1972 through 1982 he managed all the architectural production, show set production, interior and graphic design for EPCOT, and was also the Project Designer for Disney-MGM Studios. As Chief Architect at WDI Anaheim he managed a team of architects, engineers and consultants working on many projects at Disneyland including Mickey’s Toontown. Glenn was also instrumental in
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ing youth sports. With a great sense
family. They moved to Glendale,
menting some of the Disney theme
Mary Louise (Bettis) Shoolery
tournament bridge, golf and coach-
working at night to support his
Imagineer, designing and imple-
Stow Grove Park in Goleta (Area #2).
wife, many life-long friends, fishing,
and attended USC and UCLA, while
Imagineering). Ever the consummate
Bob was an avid car fan and could often be found strolling through local car shows or showing his own Mustangs that he was very passionate about. Bob enjoyed Nascar, Tattoo Conventions, long drives with good music, BBQ’s with the family and spending time with the people he cared about. Please join us in sharing our memories and stories as we say goodbye to Bobby at a Memorial on Saturday September 15th at 1pm at
Robert “Bobby” Lara died unexpectedly at home on August 23, 2018 in Las Vegas Nv. He had just celebrated his 61st birthday. Bob is survived by his wife of 33 years Debbie Lara, his children: Tina Alphier (Matt), David Lara (Bekah), Daniel Lara, and Rob Lopez (Denise) Grandchildren: Anthony Lara, Kyla Alphier, and Lily Lara, and his father Rocky Bellman. He is preceded in death by his mom, Carolyn Bellman of Santa Barbara. Bob was born in Santa Barbara, Ca. on August 8th 1957 to Carolyn and Robert Lara. He graduated from Santa Barbara High School in 1975. He lived and worked in the Santa Barbara community until 1999 when he moved with his family to Las Vegas, Nv. Over the years he moved back and forth from Vegas to Santa Barbara before settling back in Las Vegas to be near his Doctors when he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in 2015.
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Mary Louise (Bettis) Shoolery, born on November 21, 1926 in Oak Park, Minnesota, to the late Pearl Mary Hedges Bettis and the late Claude Clement Bettis, passed away peacefully at age 91 on August 26, 2018 at Serenity House Hospice in Santa Barbara, California. She was the beloved wife of the late Patrick W. Johnson; former wife of the late Dr. James N. Shoolery. She was preceded in death by her brother, Donald Bettis and sisters Verna Mae Bettis and Vivian Bettis Ferguson Robb. Mary Louise is survived by three sons, John of Palo Alto, CA; Bryan (Chandra) of Arroyo Grande, CA; and Mark (Kyle Borg) of W. Hollywood, CA; a sister; Milly Beggs of Lake City, FL; grandchildren Justin Shoolery, Taylor Shoolery, Athena Shoolery, and Jason Shoolery; stepchildren David Johnson (Marcine), Norman Johnson and Star Johnson of Chicago, IL and many nieces and nephews who will miss their Aunt Mary very much. Mary Louise met James Shoolery in the Summer 0f 1950 at The Old Faithful Lodge at Yellowstone National Park where she and her sister, Milly held Summer jobs. During their 20 year marriage they raised a family of three sons in Los Altos Hills, CA. In 1971 her interest in humanistic psychology led her to San Diego and studies with Herb Otto and Carl Rogers. She developed and facilitated seminars that helped people break free from old patterns, let go of negativity, forgive others and love themselves. Her work touched thousands and changed many lives. In 1972, her interest in eastern
religion led her to the Ananda Ashram in Pondicherry, India. After a year abroad, Mary Louise returned to the U.S. and met Patrick Johnson of Chicago, IL. They were married in February, 1977 at The Wooster School in Danbury, CT by Rev. Henry Hardy of Chicago's Cosmopolitan Community Church and began a life's work together which continued until Patrick's death in April, 2014. They were known by those close to them as ‘Hi’ and ‘Mahe,’ Sanskrit names that reflected their spiritual focus as Mother and Father. Together they became co-directors of Six Rivers Ranch and School in Zenia, CA (1978 to 1982) and created a successful curriculum based on the principles of the Intuitive Intellect. They moved to Santa Barbara in 1990 and published "The Wisdom of Loving," a compilation of Mary Louise's essays and poetry that addressed the essence and nature of the relationship between woman and man and continued through their lifetimes to be an inspiration to those who knew and loved them. The family invites donations in Mary Louise's name to Serenity House, Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Santa Barbara, 930 Miramonte Dr., Santa Barbara, CA 93109.
Carl E. Yount
08/19/48-08/09/18
Carl Yount was born in Hollywood, California on August 19, 1948, and passed away in the afternoon of August 9, 2018. He moved to Santa Barbara when he was 20 and went to college. He lived in Santa Barbara for 50 years, and had his own painting business. Carl loved music and played classical and folk guitar and wrote some of his own music. Carl loved the ocean and surfed often at Rincon. He also loved animals and was a member of the Wildlife Rescue Service. He leaves behind his significant other of 37 years, his son Shawn Dunn, his sisters Yvonne and Elaine and two adopted cats Lady and Watson. A celebration of life will be held at Butterfly Beach (his favorite beach) across from the Biltmore at 2 pm Saturday September 15th 2018.
obituaries Franklin A. Biber 1927-2018
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talents on teaching students in
tion for their excellent work and
and movie studios and orchestras
in 2003. Together they enjoyed
her special education classes. As
loving care of Maura. A celebration
traveling with the Elks Carava-
half of the powerful m&m team
of Maura’s life will take place on
and bands. They joined St. James Presbyterian Church in Tarzana
neer's in their RV and later touring
with Mary Gibson, Maura always
Saturday, September 22, 2018 at
the world mainly on river cruises
focused on her students’ abilities
2:00pm at Alpha Resource Center,
where they were avid participants in the music program. Jeannette
throughout Europe and on large
rather than their disabilities and
4501 Cathedral Oaks Road | Santa
maintained a large group of pri-
cruise ships. During the past years,
designed an ability awareness
Barbara CA 93110. At the cere-
Frank and Pat spent many weeks
program and a buddy program at
mony there will be an opportunity
vate students and anchored many chamber music evenings in their
in Alaska where his stepdaughter,
Hollister School.
to share memories of Maura.
Jan, lives. He enjoyed salmon fish-
Maura met Rebecca in 1993 and
ing and cruising Big Lake on the
fell in love with her, choosing to
pontoon boat and relaxing at the
adopt Rebecca as her daughter in
1927 on his brother Bill's sixth
cabin. They drove to Alaska several
2003. Together, Becca and Maura
birthday. Bill was hoping for a bike,
times in their RV and in the infa-
became a dynamic duo known
not a baby brother. His parents,
mous red Cadillac.
far and wide in special education
Frank was born September 24,
Francis and Louise, raised the
Frank passed away peacefully at Serenity House on September 6,
joined the Coast Guard and served
2018. A memorial wild be held at a
parents Leo and Rosemary Ken-
for two years as a weatherman
later date.
nedy and will be sadly missed
stationed at Argentia, Newfounddischarge, he married the former
Maura Rose Kennedy 10/15/56-08/18/18
(Moira) and Sheila Maeve (Keith). In addition, Aunt MoMo has left
school, getting a degree in account-
a legacy through Sean (Kizzy),
ing and pursuing that career his
Margie, Deirdre and Fiona Ken-
entire working life. Frank enjoyed
nedy, Megan Kennedy Nemeth
woodworking throughout his life
and Bodie and Zoe Nemeth, Carey
and could repair and build most
Fanning as well as numerous cous-
anything. He finally pulled the
ins and Godchildren.
Frank was also a great baker and was well known for his chocolate mayonnaise cake and famous cupcakes. He was always trying out new things gleaned from his Czechoslovakian mother's recipe file, not always successful! He and Maxine had four children: Brian (deceased) and wife Judy; Craig and wife Linda; Candace and husband Chuck Menzel; and Cheryl and husband Tom Hansen. He also leaves ten grandchildren, Jennifer, Craig, Jr., Melissa, Molly, Shelly, Cristie, Scott, Shannon, Andrew, Ryan and sixteen great grandchildren. Also, his four step children, Jeff Gordon, Jan Ellsworth, Judy Bergerson and Joni Milchak. While employed at Infrared Industries in Chicago, the company moved operations to Carpinteria in 1962. Frank and his family transferred with the company to Santa Barbara. He was later employed by Motel 6, Cottage Hospital and ended his career at the Santa Barbara YMCA as CFO, retiring after fifteen years in 1993. Frank was a member of the Elks and Kiwanis. Maxine and Frank travelled the world extensively prior to her passing in 2001, after 54 years of marriage. Frank then
Maura had a wanderlust for Maura Rose Kennedy shed her mortal body and left the f*cking cancer behind on Saturday evening, August 18, 2018. Words on paper cannot fully describe the abundant love and affection Maura had for life, family, friends and her students. Maura loved with enthusiasm and dedication and leaves a void in many lives and fond memories too numerous to count. Her strong will to live, faith in God, love of her daughter Becca and the unwavering prayers of family, friends and many supporters carried her through treatments. Yet even throughout her own struggle with cancer, she reached out and encouraged others to live life and go on adventures. Born on October 15, 1956 in Chicago, Illinois. Her family moved to Santa Barbara in September 1957 and she lived here ever since. A student at Dolores School, Bishop High School, Santa Barbara City College, UCSB and Cal Lutheran University, Maura achieved a Masters Degree in Education and enjoyed a long and fruitful career at Santa Barbara County Education and the Santa Barbara Unified School District investing her life and focusing her
travel and spent many happy summers on “road trips” across the United States. She also enjoyed many holidays in Ireland. She masterminded numerous family holidays to Ireland coordinating accommodations in thatched cottages, manor houses and castles and ensuring that all the details were taken care of for the family. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Maura Palooza fund through Alpha Resource Center. This fund will be used for events at Alpha Resource Center representing Maura’s larger than life appreciation of opportunities for lifelong learning and a good party. Alpha Resource Center empowers individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. https://alphasb.org/donate. Maura’s family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. Margaret Ray for her care of Maura during their 22-year friendship. Thanks and appreciation are also sent out to Dr. Barbara Matthews, Dr. William Hogan, members of the Palliative Care Team, the special nursing staff at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital’s Oncology Unit and Infusion Suite, Hospice of Santa Barbara and Dream Founda-
at Glenwood School in Thousand Oaks and retired in 1984.
joined First Presbyterian Church and served as an elder, with the music program, and in creating crafts with her beloved craft group. She finally got to take up
by her siblings, Leo (Sue), Brian (Sharon), Duff (Tessa) Terrence
imminent. She taught primarily
Upon her retirement, Jeannette moved to Santa Barbara where she
Maura is predeceased by her
Maxine Klemp. He returned to
plug on his hobby at the age of 88.
08/15/1916-09/02/18
circles and Special Olympics.
boys in Brookfield, Illinois. Frank
land, cruising the North Sea. Upon
Jeannette M. Klingler
home. Jeannette began teaching 1st grade when Al’s death in 1966 was
Jeannette M. Klingler, of Santa Barbara, CA, died on Sunday, September 2, 2018, at home with her daughters and grandson, George. She was 102. Born on August 15, 1916 in Tarentum, Pennsylvania to Nathan Wendell Leek and Emma Trimble Turner Leek, her brother Nathen Wendell Leek, Jr., “Buddy,” came along fifteen months later. In 1918, the family moved to Goshen, Indiana, where her parents set type at the Goshen newspaper, and the family joined the First United Methodist Church. Jeannette received a fine musical education and was an outstanding pianist by the age of eleven, winning many solo competitions. A graduate of Goshen High School, she attended Oberlin College, where she met Albert Klingler, a clarinetist. She graduated with a degree in piano performance in 1939 and added an education credential from Goshen College in 1940. Jeannette and Al were married September 7, 1941 and moved to Chicago where they taught music. After Al’s service with the official Army-Air Corps Band in Washington D.C., the couple traveled throughout the country as Al obtained 1st chair clarinetist positions for winter symphony or summer festival seasons. Jeannette performed in recitals with many symphony musicians and taught piano. Jeannette and Al settled in Los Angeles in 1948, Jeannette serving as the music director of the Christian Church in Reseda and
quilt-making—taking every stitch by hand—and became an avid counted cross-stitcher. Throughout her life, the piano and the music she created with it were great sources of inspiration for her. When in sadness, joy, confusion, or loneliness, her life and faith were renewed by going to the piano and playing Beethoven, Bach, Chopin, Brahms, Debussy, and the great hymns and sacred music that she loved. She was always rejuvenated by this practice, her vision and heart being made whole again. She also loved to give her interpretations of the great composers to those who enjoyed her playing. Jeannette is survived by her daughters Linda Coe (Frederick) and Helene Gardner, all of Santa Barbara, grandchildren George Coe of Santa Barbara, Sean Gardner (Helena) of West Chester, Pennsylvania, Molly Ferro (Mark) of East Lyme, Connecticut, and Jessie Gardner-Lewis (Cameron) of Queensbury, New York and great grandchildren Tobin and Jude Gardner and Miles Ferro. She was predeceased by her brother, her husband, and her granddaughter, Kimberly Coe. A graveside burial service at Oakridge Cemetery in Goshen, Indiana is planned for Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at 11 a.m. A musical memorial is planned for First Presbyterian Church in Santa Barbara, California at 3 p.m. on Sunday, September 23, 2018. Arrangements entrusted to McDermott Crockett Mortuary.
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nprecedented temperatures hit the Gaviota Coast and elsewhere this July 6. Around 3 p.m., the hot day suddenly became an extremely scary heat event. Over four hours, hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of heat-related damage hit agricultural land across Gaviota, and new high-temperature records were set throughout Southern California. This event was a wake-up call. Many climate scientists predicted a general “heating up and drying out,” and those predictions have come to pass. Michael Mann, one of the country’s leading climatologists, stated, “There is credible peer-reviewed scientific work by leading climate scientists, published more than a decade ago, that hypothesized that precisely this sort of [weather] blocking pattern would become more frequent with disappearing Arctic sea ice ... to produce the unprecedented drought in California.” If this is the new norm, we’d better begin adapting to year-round fire season; bonedry soils, parched for nine months each year; deluges that bring mountains down in minutes; and more temperature extremes. How can agriculture thrive? In their native southern Mexico and Central America, avocado trees grow as an under-story tree, protected from sun scalding. Here in California, however, they’re almost always grown in full sun. July’s heat wave ruined this year’s fruit and all of next year’s. Connor Jones, a fellow permaculture design advocate, plants a nitrogen fixing tree as an over-story among his avocados in the Ojai Valley. The tipu (Tipuana tipu) tree, native to South America, is a fabulous shade tree that can convert atmospheric nitrogen into plant-available nitrogen (a nitrogen fixer). The avocados growing under tipus (left side of above photo) were basically unscathed during the 112-degree July event versus the neighbor’s (above, right side), which were severely scorched and dropped all their fruit. Connor explains, “Other benefits of incorporating canopy trees include improved rainwater infiltration in soils, increase in soil carbon, erosion prevention, increased soil nitrogen, and reduction in irrigation demand. These are necessary tools for maintaining agricultural productivity in the present and future climate reality.” [Full op-ed at independent.com/opinions.] —Guner Tautrim, Gaviota
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ince the Debris Flow of January 9, 2018, 21 of the 23 victims have been found, but sadly, two have not. Lydia Sutthithepa and John “Jack” Cantin are still missing. The search for Lydia and Jack lies at the heart of our community’s quest for closure after this tragedy. Looking for Montecito’s lost children is not something we talk about a lot at the Santa Barbara Bucket Brigade, but it is something we have been quietly, persistently doing for the last eight months. At this stage, most of the mud has been cleaned up from homes and properties throughout the community. But not all of it. And there lies the issue. Until we complete the cleanup of the Montecito Creek corridor, a chance remains that we could find those kids. We are committed to clearing all of the debris between Old Spanish Town and the ocean until the missing children have been found, or until the last pile of mud has been checked and cleared. Please consider making a contribution to the Santa Barbara Bucket Brigade to help us complete this work (through the SBCC Foundation [sbbucketbrigade.org/donate], which is handling funds for the Bucket Brigade). We are literally down to the last mile in this cleanup, and we can’t give up now. Together, we can help these folks move forward, heal the visible wounds in our community, and complete the search for Jack and Lydia. In finishing this job, we will be affording the friends and families of the victims, and our whole community, some measure of peace.
—Abe Powell, founder, S.B. Bucket Brigade
Lagoon District? Yech
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can honestly say that I have not spoken with one single person who is supportive of the use of the word “lagoon” to describe the area in which the Home Improvement Center, my business, is found. And the owners of Rose Café, Lito’s, Buena Tool, and Hayward Lumber (formerly County Lumber) — businesses that collectively comprise more than two centuries of experience here — were never asked for input. If we had, and as I have communicated with the proponents for nearly a year, we would have said it’s a horrible name choice. It fails to recognize the area’s long history and simultaneously gives rise to abhorrent images of filthy, fetid, stagnant swampland. We are not located in the tropics, so images of a pristine South Pacific lagoon are completely obscure. We would like people to envision our area as a vibrant, clean, progressively developing business community that over time may rival the Funk Zone and the success it has enjoyed. When Darrell Becker — whom I consider the founding father of our new district — was proposing the Mill, “So Co,” or South of Cota, was considered among others, though “Lagoon” was chosen and is now being marketed by someone new to our area. All of this has led to quite an elevated level of debate, the end of which I am sure we have not heard. From all these recent discussions, I am convinced that any final naming and branding will ultimately be determined by
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Clinic Funding at Risk
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eproductive health care is being defunded at the federal level. A proposed rule change in the Department of Health and Human Services removes Title X funding from clinics that offer a full range of care, regardless of the private sources of funding for those clinics. If doctors in clinics that accept Title X funding so much as inform patients where abortions are available, the clinic can lose its federal funds. For families living on the edge of poverty — nearly two-thirds of Title X patients — an unplanned pregnancy can squelch their aspirations. Without free or low-cost services, poor patients have few options, an effect felt immediately by their families and one that resonates throughout society as illness or unplanned pregnancies put pressure on the welfare system, weaken families, and reduce the number of healthy workers. With Title X funding for affordable reproductive services, unplanned pregnancies are at a 30-year low, particularly among teenagers and low-income women. They can stay in school and join the work force, improving their and their families’ lives. Congress is currently proposing cuts in programs that support the health and nutrition of children in low-income families, CHIP (Children’s Health Insurance Program), SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), and the Affordable Care Act, and requiring that Medicaid recipients file monthly statements of their work status. Add reduced family planning services, and you have a recipe for a permanent underclass of citizens without hope for a better life.
—Barbara Lindemann, S.B.
Help Me Find Dante
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t’s been a month, but my dog, Dante, is still missing. He was taken from me on the morning of August 12 at Lake Cachuma while my family was on a camping trip. My grandma attended the campout, the first time we had all camped together, and in total, we had nine people and eight dogs, all having a great time until the abduction. Dante is a 5½-year-old Dachshund, incredibly personable, good-looking, and microchipped. He’s
small for a standard Dachshund, weighing in at 20 pounds. He’s got short legs and a strong build, as well as distinctive coloring and a striking widow’s peak. We were doing the final rounds of packing, so Dante was in a pen with my parents’ two rescue dogs and my brother’s dog. I’ve had Dante since he was a puppy. He’s a really good dog and usually follows me around on free rein. The other dogs are smaller than Dante. It’s highly unlikely Dante was snatched up by a predator, a ranger said, since the campsite at Lake Cachuma is on a peninsula that extends into the lake. We phoned the sheriff to report Dante was missing. If you have him or see my boy, please call me: (805) 807-2811. No questions asked, there is a $1,000 reward for Dante’s safe return. He is incredibly loved. —Derick Holcomb, Encinitas
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Beloved father, husband, craftsman, deli and bar owner, guardian of the past, and teller of bad jokes, Bob Lovejoy left us suddenly on July 7th, 2018, felled by a stroke just shy of his 70th birthday. Born August 29, 1948 to Charles and Patricia Lovejoy, he was a proud son of Burbank, attending Ralph Emerson Elementary, John Muir JHS and Burbank High School, maintaining friendships he made there through adulthood. He graduated with a Masters in Design from Cal State Northridge. His family collected antiques creating in him an intense appreciation for the past and its relics. He idolized his uncles and his grandfather, who played polo in Santa Barbara on occasion. As a young man, Bob was a master woodworker and was published in magazines devoted to the craft. A brief marriage in 1970 resulted in two sons, Clayton (who would later become his business partner) and Graham, who preceded him in death in 2016. Following that marriage, he relocated to Santa Barbara with Dawn Broomis, who would become his wife and mother to their daughter Athena. Bob took up the tile trade in 1977, and soon struck out on his own, starting Lovejoy Design working alongside Roger Chackel and Bob McCourt who would become dear friends. His keen sense of design set him apart from others, and his work was a crowning piece of many local estates. Bob and Dawn loved to travel, visiting the ancient ruins of Mexico and Guatemala, sailing in Greece and sunning in Costa Rica. Over the course of 25 years, he built a second home on the Sea of Cortez in Baja California. Bob loved to fish, play golf, watch his beloved Rams play football, coach and play softball, cheer on the Dodgers the Santa Barbara Foresters, and play bocce ball. He was a social butterfly, a recent and proud member of the D.B.’s on the Mesa, and generally got along with everybody. He loved old roots reggae, the blues, the Talking Heads, Taj Mahal, and attending concerts at The Lobero, The Bowl and other great local venues. In 2006, as his knees and tiling were slowing down, Bob started
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his second act. He and Clay walked out of Jimmy’s one night and saw a “For Sale” sign next door at Chio’s Sandwich Shop. Having always dreamt of opening a deli, he invited Clay and Bob (whose sandwiches he loved) to join him in his venture, saying, “Let’s take a chance!” Three Pickles Subs & Sandwiches was born, alas, just as Jimmy’s owner Tommy Chung was retiring and closing the legendary Chinatown restaurant and bar. The shop thrived and in 2009 they opened up a second location in Goleta. In 2010 they were asked by Jerry Jackman and the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation to take over the lease of a short-lived store in the restaurant half of Jimmy’s. Lovejoy & Co. spent months and untold sums of money repairing previous tenant damage and bringing the place up to snuff. A plate with a design he liked became the inspiration for the floor tile (and is displayed there today). A long, beautiful marble bar invited customers to stay and enjoy their lunches, and they did. Bob’s true gift to the citizenry of Santa Barbara is next door to Three Pickles – Lovejoy’s Pickle Room. Bob was given the lease to the bar, his cherished hangout, and set out to restore it to its former glory, with updated touches. He extended the bar to its original length, repaired and re-plumbed, jackhammered, and eventually rolled on three coats of Ralph Lauren Gold paint (“Even the walls were thirsty!,” remarked pal, Mo McFadden). Tommy gave his blessing to hang the old Jimmy’s Oriental Gardens sign behind the bar, making it not only the focal point of the bar, but an anchor into the past. He convinced his friend and longtime Jimmy’s bartender, Willy Gilbert came onboard to run the place; Bob would have it no other way. Bob, a meticulous Virgo, with his sharp eye for detail and talented hand, was the only one that could’ve done justice to Jimmy’s and the Chung family. It’s what Jackman called, “a first-rate act of historic restoration.” The building and bar stand as his lasting testament to wanting to keep in place a spot that made us all, friend or first-timer, feel at home. Bob was as good as a “front of house” person as any establishment could hope to have. Bob leaves behind his wife Dawn and their daughter Athena, his son Clay and wife Martha and their boys Mason and Ethan, a granddaughter Ariah, and many, many friends and admirers. A celebration of Bob Lovejoy’s life will be held at 2PM on Sunday, September 16, 2018 at the Glen Annie Golf Club, 405 Glen Annie Rd. in Goleta (a sold-out “Lovejoy's Legacy Golf Event” having been held there the preceding Wednesday).
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A better reform would be to create a presumption that people who are arrested should be released on promise to appear and to create a review process to facilitate the setting of reasonable bail by less “risk adverse” public figures than elected judges. And with regard to that bail, we should return to the procedure California flirted with before. Any accused should be able to post 10 percent of bail with the court. It is returned upon completion of the case, minus charges to cover the cost of process and any lost bail. Further reforms should include the removal of the present system wherein judges set a “bail schedule” for the jurisdiction. Bail schedules should be set by officials less subject to the pressure of local prosecutors and law enforcement and with the participation of all parties, including the defense bar and community. But this discussion of “bail” diverts our attention from the more onerous abuses of the criminal justice system: the huge inequity created when the same “fine” is levied on the rich and the poor. Fines should be assessed with the defendant’s ability to pay in mind. The fine for a wealthy criminal should have at least the same impact on that person as it would have on a poor person. Such a system has existed in some European nations for years. It is resisted here because, one suspects, the lawmakers identify with the rich more than with the poor. Imagine if a $200 speeding ticket for a person of modest income was a $20,000 ticket for a millionaire. Let me comment on a few suspect arguments made in favor of bail “reform”:
This proposal is almost certainly unconstitutional, as our Founding Fathers guaranteed the right to reasonable bail to avoid abuses by monarchs and despots.
In the case of this bail reform, we are, I fear, only headed in the same direction. This reform’s major promise seems to be the elimination of cash bail and the substitution of somebody’s discretion in its place. I suggest that this is less equitable than an arbitrary but neutral cash bail system, which is not so easily cowed by the public. It is this invitation to subjectivity that will, apparently intentionally, allow the use of “preventive detention” in our state for the first time. Preventive detention is the concept of denying any release before trial, of punishing the accused without trial or even access to counsel. People whom the judge decides are at risk to flee or are a threat to society (what science is there on these subjects?) will be simply locked up. But, importantly, this proposal is almost certainly unconstitutional, as our Founding Fathers guaranteed the right to reasonable bail in all criminal cases to avoid just such abuses by monarchs and despots.
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obody yet has asked to be born. Maybe Nicolas Holzer should have been consulted. I say this because for at least 25 years, Nicolas Holzer has been gripped by the unshakable belief that he’s the most evil person who has ever lived. He holds himself personally responsible for a slew of deaths occurring on four continents, including the AIDS epidemic, the assassination of Nelson Mandela — who, by the way, died peacefully in bed — and an airline crash that killed 600 passengers, and he claims that when he was still in high school, he drowned a 14-year-old Goleta girl in her bathtub and ran over an Isla Vista jogger, not once but twice. (Investigators can find no evidence to substantiate either claim.) On a grander scale, Holzer — who is now 49 — believes he is responsible for the A-bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki 73 years ago. Not every family has a Nick Holzer. But every family has its stories. A cousin of mine was arrested during the drought of the early ’90s for setting a Ventura Chinese restaurant on fire. He’d stopped taking his medications. He’d stopped body surfing, his therapy of choice. When he saw a straw sticking out of a fast-food cup underneath a pine tree, he wondered what would happen if he lit it. He quickly found out. He was a big hunk of a man dressed in bright-orange clothes. It never occurred to him to hide or run. I remember how badly my head hurt talking with him through the Plexiglas window at the Ventura County jail. Nobody could possibly have so many thoughts flying so fast at the same time. It wasn’t his first run-in with the law. He’d been arrested before, trying to stick up an adult bookstore. At family reunions, we liked to laugh at how he forgot to bring his gun. The cashier he tried to rob — a seasoned tough guy — did not. Big joke. Same thing with an uncle who got thrown in jail after noted jazz musician Charlie Byrd refused to play his hit song, “The Girl from Ipanema.” Byrd owned a nightclub in Washington, D.C., where I grew up, and had played that song four billion times before. When Byrd balked at four billion and one, my uncle — usually red-faced with mirth and joviality — popped his cork. A bouncer got involved. Then the police. My uncle soon found himself behind bars. He went on a hunger strike. Using his feces, he scrawled protest slogans on the wall. Charges would be held in abeyance if he got treatment. He agreed. The diagnosis bipolar hadn’t been invented yet. He was, we were told, manicdepressive. In our household, mental illness was not recognized; it was just another variant of feeling sorry for yourself. My uncle checked himself in to what was said to be a nice place. On the way back from church service one Sunday, he jumped off a bridge. We’re not sure whether the fall killed him outright or whether it was the water below. In either case, he never got up. Big joke. I say all this because four years ago Nick Holzer killed his entire family. He stabbed his father first with a kitchen knife, and then his two young sons in their beds. When his mother burst in, he killed her too. Finally, he killed the family dog. It was barking. Much would be made of the dog in the trial that was to follow. The slaughter was so intimate and horrific that it defied even the most morbid curiosity. Even so, I spent the better part of six weeks covering the Holzer trial this summer. I’m still mulling over why. Several times while sitting in the courtroom, I found myself wanting to hit Holzer upside his head. “Eat a bullet,” I would think. Like a lot of people battling serious mental illness, there’s little about Holzer that engenders sympathy. It’s a mean disease that way.
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It was never remotely a whodunit. Holzer called 9-1-1 just moments after exterminating everyone in his parents’ Goleta home a little before 11 p.m. on August 11, 2014. In excruciatingly calm detail, Holzer told dispatchers exactly what he had done. Arrested without incident, he has since confessed numerous times. Though his explanations have varied, his core story has never wavered. To atone for being the worst person in history, Holzer was compelled to become just that. He would later tell psychiatrists this was all part of a deal he’d struck with God. If he killed his family, they would be saved from the eternal damnation to which he was already condemned. He didn’t want them to suffer. He stabbed his parents and children more than 100 times. The first knife broke; he had to get another. It was, he told everyone afterward, “the most wretched thing” he ever did. “I hated doing it,” he said. But it was something he “had to do.” That was the deal.
THE RIGHT AND WRONG WAY Everyone involved has agreed Holzer was crazy. The only question throughout the trial was whether Judge Brian Hill should find him insane as defined by California state law. Contrary to popular misconceptions, the insanity defense is about the hardest trick in the legal playbook to pull off. Statistics show that it succeeds only one quarter of less than one percent of the time. Holzer’s defense attorney, Christine Voss, needed to prove her client was incapable of telling right
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from wrong — legally and morally — when committing the murders. The burden of proof falls on the defense, not on the prosecution. For six weeks, Voss and the prosecutor, Assistant District Attorney Ron Zonen, called competing psychologists, psychiatrists, and other expert headshrinkers to the witness stand. Some were impressive, some self-important, and others either quacks or merely saying what they were paid to say. One made a point to include the word “phenomenology” in every utterance. Another argued Holzer, who graduated with honors in history and geography at UCSB, had been rendered incapable of abstract thought because of a phantom blow to the head while still an infant. To be fair, psychiatry remains more art than science, so it wasn’t surprising that none of these experts could agree on a diagnosis. Holzer had been hospitalized three times since 1995 for acute psychiatric distress, twice involuntarily. On two occasions, he was found to be psychotically catatonic. On two occasions, he attempted suicide by cutting himself. He had asked his father to kill him at least once, chewed broken glass in front of his sister, and grabbed her by the throat and attempted to strangle her. In blinking lights, he saw special messages meant just for him. People were out to get him; neighbors, he was certain, were throwing dog poop into his yard. His family was consumed by the unholy hell of Holzer’s illness. Even though highly accomplished and affluent, his parents discovered that finding a qualified mental-health specialist was a crapshoot. The last psychiatrist they hired turned out to have been repeatedly disciplined for writing too many
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On any given day, Judge Hill confronts criminal defendants whose mental competence to stand trial is in question. If he decides that a defendant is so psychologically impaired they can’t assist in their own defense, they are declared “Incompetent to Stand Trial,” or IST. Then the judge must postpone the trial until competence is “restored.” The restoration process is long, complicated, and extremely expensive. It’s also one of the great, unsung civil rights issues of the age. Persons declared ISTs and charged with misdemeanors typically get sent to the county psychiatric health facility (PHF or “puff unit”), a residential treatment facility. Those charged with felonies in this county usually get shipped off to two state psychiatric hospitals, Patton in San Bernardino County or Atascadero in San Luis Obispo County.
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prescriptions to the wrong people. With Holzer, however, he refused to write any prescriptions at all. He testified he had hoped to talk Holzer out of his delusions. Like many people with serious mental-health issues, Holzer insisted he was fine. In fact, as Zonen pointed out during the trial, Holzer had managed to go nearly 10 years without medications or any obvious incidents. In this time, he got married, worked five years for Raytheon successfully, had two sons, divorced, and went through a protracted custody battle. In 2007, a court-ordered psychological expert gave Judge Thomas Anderle the green light to award Holzer sole custody of his two kids. That Holzer’s wife was a Mexican immigrant who spoke limited English, didn’t drive, and worked low-wage jobs no doubt factored into the decision. But this picture was deceptive. Immediately upon filing for divorce in 2006, Holzer moved back home with his parents, stopped working, spiraled downward, and got angrier and angrier. By the time Zonen and Voss concluded closing arguments, Hill was ready to rule, impatient almost. In a police videotape of Holzer’s interrogation after the murders, one detective asked him: “And you knew, in the grand scheme of things, that it’s not the right thing to do, right?” And Holzer replied, “Right.” Judge Hill would hang his hat on this exchange. He ruled Holzer was not legally insane at the time of the crime. Holzer was profoundly mentally ill, the judge concluded, but he could still tell the difference between right and wrong. With that decision, the law required Hill to impose four life sentences without possibility of parole — one lifetime for each life taken. Had Hill ruled Holzer was legally insane, Holzer would no doubt have been sent to Patton, one of the state’s badly overcrowded psychiatric hospitals. There he would have stayed the rest of his days or until his sanity was restored, whichever came first. The last criminal defendant in Santa Barbara found not guilty by reason of insanity was David Attias, the UCSB student with a well-documented history of mental illness who, in 2001, gunned his car down the densely populated streets of Isla Vista, killing four people. Attias was released from Patton FAMILY AFFAIR: As educated, after 10 years, a clinically restored affluent, and competent as they were, the Holzer family struggled — albeit intensely supervised — man. to find treatment for Nicolas No incidents have been reported since Holzer, whose delusions exploded his release. But for Zonen, the math four years ago when he killed remains unacceptable. “Four dead peohis father, William; his mother, Sheila; and his sons, Sebastian and ple!” he exclaimed, the same number Vincent. Holzer killed. “Ten years!”
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Last year, the Department of State Hospitals (DSH) housed roughly 13,000 patients at six psychiatric hospitals. Once admitted, a patient typically gets evaluated after a month. Twenty-two percent are ISTs. About 20 percent have been declared legally insane by a judge or jury, 13 percent are too sexually violent to be released, and 18 percent are too mentally disordered to be released. Today, 90 percent of patients in state hospitals are being held in connection with some criminal offense. Thirty years ago, it was only 50 percent. That’s a pretty clear metric illustrating the collision between the mental-health and criminal justice systems. Even though California added 660 psychiatric beds over the past five years, it’s not enough. At any given time, there are 754 mental patients waiting to get admitted. The ISTs are the single largest group. None have been convicted of the crimes with which they’ve been charged, let alone sentenced, and they are forced to wait many months in their county jails of origin. The DSH declined to say how long the wait is for ISTs in Santa Barbara County Jail, citing the threat of litigation. But anecdotally, the situation in Santa Barbara has gotten notably worse. Five years ago, ISTs reportedly had to wait 40-70 days to get transferred to state hospitals. Now it’s not uncommon for the wait to last 100-120 days. The ISTs are in hospital until they have been restored. Last year, that took — on average — 155 days. That’s about 10 days less than the year before. Those who can’t be restored wind up getting “conserved,” costing the patient’s county of origin $230,000 a year. Although one of the smaller counties — roughly one percent of California’s population — Santa Barbara ranks 12th out of all 58 counties in the number of IST patients referred to state hospitals. Last year, Santa Barbara referred 55 patients — half of whom were homeless. Ten years ago, it was only 23. The good news — admittedly perverse — is this increase gives Santa Barbara a leg up in competing for $100 million Governor Jerry Brown and the State Legislature set aside this year for mental-health programs. According to Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown, 85 percent of that money will go to the 15 counties with the worst IST problems.
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Brent Fox, mentally ill enough to have been hospitalized three times in the past 13 years, had to wait 135 days before the Department of State Hospitals found a bed for him. By then, Fox’s mental health had profoundly deteriorated. He was barred from attending a court proceeding because he’d smeared himself with his own feces. He had lost 40 pounds. Nevertheless, an evaluator at the county jail argued Fox had not crossed the threshold for “acuity.” A very exasperated judge ordered a second acuity test. This reflected Fox’s severe psychological state. Still, another judge had to threaten state hospital administrators with contempt of court if they didn’t find a bed. Fox was finally moved to Atascadero a month ago. In these times, this was considered a major breakthrough. Fox’s parents, however, are not celebrating. His mother hardly recognizes her son anymore. The State of California is, in fact, suing the county because of the conditions under which some inmates with mental illness have been treated in county jail. (The county has since hired a new contractor in the hopes that it will provide better psychiatric care for inmates.) On April 5, Fox had been acting out again, so his parents called 9-1-1 fully expecting, as had happened before, specially trained mental-health crisis workers to arrive. In Santa Barbara County, only these workers are allowed to decide if a person requires involuntary hospitalization. In all other California counties, law enforcement officers can also determine if someone appears to be a threat to themselves or others — known in the parlance as a 5150. This is a custom of the county, not a legal decree. With only 16 beds, Santa Barbara’s psychiatric hospital space must be rigorously apportioned. There are also a limited number of mental-health specialists, so on April 5, two sheriff ’s deputies showed up at the Fox family home in Santa Ynez instead. As soon as Fox saw them, he grabbed an umbrella, jumped on a table, and challenged the officers to a fight. One deputy accepted. A former high school football player, Fox, at 34 years of age, was tall and muscular. In the melee, both Fox and an officer sustained minor injuries. Fox was tased multiple times, hauled off to jail, charged with multiple felonies, and held without bail. Only months later would a judge reduce those charges to misdemeanors.
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NO ROOM AT THE INN: Santa Barbara has just 16 beds in its Psychiatric Health Facility. It’s been that way a long time. Multiple grand juries have complained. The number hasn’t changed.
A SLOW ROAD TO HOPE From suicides to State Street, the issue of mental health is like an aerosol mist that’s everywhere. It suffuses almost every issue we as reporters write about. The courts, schools, hospitals, commerce, law enforcement, and whole families have been dragged into the growing morass that seems to be without solution. Now that may be changing — slowly. Two weeks ago, Judge Brian Hill, a former criminal prosecutor, jumped into the fray. For the first time in county history, he found the Department of State Hospitals guilty of contempt for failing to find space for an IST. Santa Barbara County, he added, should have a standing contempt order against the DSH for any time it takes more than 60 days to find a hospital bed for a criminal defendant declared IST. Four other counties do. Such an order must be issued by the presiding judge, and the sanction, admittedly, is small, only $1,500. But beds are found faster in those counties. Three years ago, a nationwide consortium of county governments — overwhelmed by cost and futility — launched what’s called the Stepping Up Initiative to get people with serious mental illnesses in treatment and out of jails. In Santa Barbara, these gatherings got off to an uncertain start. But sometime last fall, for the first time, there were real numbers for how many county jail inmates had serious mentalhealth issues — it turned that on one particular day, it was 52 percent. The national average is only 17 percent, according to Sheriff ’s Commander Kevin Huddle. This summer, a new state bill created a courtsupervised program to divert mentally ill individuals charged with crimes related to their mental illness into treatment. Santa Barbara County adopted a Laura’s Law pilot program two years ago, in which caseworkers focus intently on a small number of service-resistant street offenders. This year, the county supervisors
finally bankrolled Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) for all its sheriff ’s deputies, teaching methods to de-escalate conflicts involving people with mental illnesses. Still, there’s a very long way to go. At the last Stepping Up stakeholders’ meeting, I found myself watching the faces of the parents, parents who had mentally ill sons and daughters, and who had been working on this for 30 years. For 30 years, they’d been arguing the same damn points. But now, in that low-ceilinged room, among bureaucrats and paper pushers, there was a gathering sense of real possibility.
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present Women Forward: 2 Plays, with Edward Albee’s Pulitzer Prize– and Tony Award–winning Three Tall Women and Peter Shaffer’s 9/13: MindTravel Live-to-Headphones Silent Piano Concert Bring Tony-winning Lettice and Lovage. Three Tall your friends and family and favorite beach Women: Thu.: 7:30pm; Sat.: 2pm. Lettice and blanket, and be ready to immerse yourself in Lovage: Fri.-Sat.: 7:30pm; Sun.: 2pm. Centhe expansive music and the beauty of the ter Stage Theater, 751 Paseo Nuevo. $23-$46. floating light installation that is the setting Call 963-0408. centerstagetheater.org sun. Composer and pianist Murray Hidary’s real-time compositions will beam directly into your wireless headphones as you take in the Pacific. 6:30-8:30pm. Leadbetter Beach, 9/14, 9/16: Folk Orchestra of Santa Shoreline Dr. $20-$25. Barbara This Nordic Concert will feature a
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9/13: Cycle for CASA Come enjoy food and wine among spin bikes and boxing gloves, and enter a raffle for the chance to win prizes from area stores and business. All proceeds benefit CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates). All fitness levels are welcome. 5:30-8pm. ClassCyc Fitness, 3005 State St. Free.
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Sunk Without Warning: Athenia and the Start of WWII
Journalist and author Tom Sanger will discuss his novel Without Warning, the story of eight people — six passengers, a chief officer, and the U-boat commander — who were on the first British ship sunk by Germany in World War II. The subject holds a personal connection for Sanger because his grandmother was an Athenia survivor. 7-8:30pm. S.B. Maritime Museum, 113 Harbor Wy. $5-$15. Call 456-8747. sbmm.org
9/13: 8th Annual Wine Down & Big Heart Awards
THURSDAY 9/13 9/13-9/16: I Dig Rock & Roll Music If you dig rock and roll music, don’t miss this world-premiere theatrical concert that will feature songs of protest and passion that start in 1965 and move to the early ’80s, with songs by Joni Mitchell, The Eagles, Simon and Garfunkel, and more, with original songs by the cast. Thu.: 7pm; Fri.: 8pm; Sat.: 2 and 8pm; Sun.: 2pm. Rubicon Theatre, 1006 E. Main St., Ventura. $25-$65.
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9/13-9/15: Auditions for Cinderella, a Panto A panto is a genre of family-friendly musical comedy that includes songs, gags, slapstick comedy, and dancing and employs gender-crossing actors and topical humor. All roles are available to any gender. Be prepared to sing 16 bars and perform a 30-second comic monologue. Thu.-Fri.: 6-9pm; Sat.: 1:30-3:30pm. Ojai Art Ctr. Theater, 113. S. Montgomery St., Ojai. Email richardcooman@gmail.com or lincoleman massey@gmail.com to schedule an audition. ojaiact.org
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9/13: Jim Kempton The lifelong surfer, cook, and writer will sign copies of his new book, First We Surf, Then We Eat: Recipes from a Lifetime of Surf Travel, filled with a healthful collection of more than 90 recipes, along with stories of the best waves, markets, restaurants, adventures, and misadventures that he’s experienced all over the world. 7pm. Chaucer’s Books, 3321 State St. Free. Call 682-6787. chaucersbooks.com
9/13: S.B. Rose Society Meeting: Roses in the Air: The Joys of Climbing Roses Anita Clevenger, curator and manager of Sacramento’s world-famous Historic City Cemetery Rose Garden, will speak. Come at 7 p.m. to socialize, with a little rose show (bring any you would like to show) and refreshments at 7:15 p.m. 7-9pm. Fel-
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9/13: Playdate Thursdays: Inspire Dance S.B. Bring the kids for activities, refreshments, giveaways, and a program from Inspire Dance S.B. 10-11am. Center Ct., 651 Paseo Nuevo. Free. Ages 0-10. Call 963-7147. paseonuevoshopping.com
9/13: Talk: Joe De Yong: A Life in the West Come learn about Joe De Yong (1894-1975), an artist, illustrator, writer, and sculptor who lived during the golden age of Western art in the last century, leaving behind an important contribution to art and culture. Reservations are required. 5:307:30pm. S.B. Historical Museum, 136 E. De la Guerra St. $15-$20. Call 966-1601. Read more on p. 45. sbhistorical.org
9/13: Growing and Cooking with Edible Flowers Learn to identify, grow, harvest, and cook with edible flowers in this hands-on class with chef and farmer Michelle Aronson, of the Farmbelly Cooking School. The class includes instruction, all materials for the hands-on recipe, and a glass of wine. 6-8pm. Art From Scrap, 302 E. Cota St. $45. Call 884-0459 x13.
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9/13: Raising an Emotionally Healthy Child Award-winning author, educator, and expert Maureen Healy will share insights and ideas for parents, teachers, and professionals on how to raise an emotionally healthy child that can overcome obstacles and respond positively even when emotion-
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32-piece ensemble playing folk and classical music with bagpipes, mandolins, acoustic guitars, Irish whistles, a harp, a double bass, and more! Fri.: 7:30pm; Sun.: 4pm. Presidio Chapel, 125 E. Canon Perdido St. $36.50. Call 260-3223. folkorchestrasb.com
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82nd Annual Solvang Danish Days Enjoy total Danish immersion with activities for all ages, including three parades, folk dancers, and Danish musicians performing in spots scattered through the town. There will be food events, Danish-style beer and wine gardens, a historical reenactment in the form of a Viking encampment, chainsaw wood-carving demonstrations, an Old World artisanal crafts marketplace, a merchant walk, and a Kids Korner in the park. Visit the website for a full schedule. Free$55. solvangdanishdays.org
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Geology Field Class Join the first interactive class of a six-week session with Dr.
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ing you in the heart.” They are back in their hometown of S.B. after touring Europe with a new album, American Dream. They are joined by the mythical, raw music of Whiskerman. 9pm. SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State St. $12-$15. Ages 21+. Call 962-7776. sohosb.com
9/14: Free Criminal Record Clearance and Proposition 47 Legal Clinic This legal clinic is for individuals in need of criminal record clearance. During the clinic, clients will meet one-on-one with volunteer law students and attorneys to complete their criminal record expungements and Prop. 47 reductions free of charge. You must call to make an appointment and bring a copy of your criminal records. Noon-4pm. Veterans’ Memorial Bldg., 112 W. Cabrillo Blvd. Free. Call (323) 739-8093.
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9/14: Comedy Night Laugh out loud with comedy headliners Forrest Shaw (Comedy Central, Conan), Danny Jolles (Comedy Central), and Jason Love (HBO, Comedy Central). 8pm. Carrillo Recreation Ctr., 100 E. Carrillo St. $15. Call 897-2519.
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9/14: Opening Reception: 3rd Annual Funk Zone Artist Showcase More than 20 artists with studios and galleries in the Funk Zone will show their work, with an artist talk hosted by Ted Mills at 6 p.m. The exhibit shows through November 11. 5-8pm. MichaelKate Interiors and Gallery, 132 Santa Barbara St. Free. Call 963-1411.
9/14: TGIF! (Thank Goodness It’s Friday) Mixer Attend this happy hour, and enjoy live music, a raffle, drinks, tasty hors d’oeuvres, and the company of elected officials and community members. 5:30-7:30pm. Environmental Defense Ctr. Courtyard, 906 Garden St. $15-$20. Call 963-1622.
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9/14: Camerata Pacifica 29th Season Opener This season opener will feature sonatas by Beethoven, Haydn, and Brahms, with musicians Paul Huang on violin, Ani Aznavoorian on cello,
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9/14: Open Mic Night All levels are welcome to share two songs or 10 minutes of spoken word or poetry. Register online. 7-9pm. Yoga Soup, 28 Parker Wy. $5-$10. Email rae.yogasoup@gmail. com. yogasoup.com 9/14-9/16: Man of La Mancha This 50-yearold musical still resonates today, contrasting captivity and freedom, love and violence, and hope and death and featuring unforgettable songs such as “The Impossible Dream” and “Dulcinea.” The show runs through October 7. Fri.-Sat.: 7:30pm; V Sun.: 2pm. Ojai Art Ctr. Theater, 113 S. Montgomery St., Ojai. $15-$30. Call 640-8797. ojaiact.org
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9/14: Friday Matinee: Ocean’s 8 Watch this team of unstoppable hustlers pull off a heist at New York City’s annual Met Gala in this 2018 film starring Sandra Bullock. 1-3pm. Faulkner Gallery, S.B. Central Library, 40 E. Anapamu St. Free. Rated PG-13. Call 564-5621. sbplibrary.org 9/14: Tommy Stinson’s Cowboys in the Campfire Enjoy an intimate night of great songs, stories, and laughs with American rock musicians Tommy Stinson and Chip Roberts. 8pm. Gone Gallery, 219 Gray Ave. $25-$100.
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SATURDAY 9/15 9/15-9/16: The Dance Hub Grand Opening After almost one year of operation, American Dance & Music will officially open its new home, The Dance Hub. Guests are invited to sample or observe a variety of adult classes, with courses available for purchase at discounted prices. Enjoy refreshments all weekend, and enter a drawing to win free classes. On Sunday, children ages 2-12 can sample classes 12:30-3:30 p.m., and the celebration will end with a dance performance and wine reception 4:30-
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19th Annual Creek Week In celebration of our waters, join in guided nature walks, project tours, restoration events, beach and creek cleanups, and more. Times and location vary; please visit the website for the full schedule. sbcreekweek.com 9/15: United Way Day of Caring 2018 Join in in the
6:30 p.m. Sat.: 11am-5pm; Sun.: 12:306:30pm. The Dance Hub, 22 E. Victoria St. Free. Call 450-7535. dancehubsb.org
9/15-9/16: 2018 Harvest of ColAnd what actions could he take if the only weapons heors Quilt Show Enjoy quilting dem-
possessed were his two fists, three Navy SEALs, and the command ofonstrations, a gift boutique, a merchant a fully-armed Los Angeles Class fast-attack nuclear submarine? mall, and more than 200 traditional, modern, and art quilts. 10am-5pm. Earl “The roller coaster doesn’t end until the very last page!” Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real. “A spellbinder…you will laugh and you will cry but you will not put the$10. Call 964-5814. coastalquilters.org And And whatwhat actions could he take if the only weapons he book down. ” actions could he take if the only weapons he
largest single-day volunteer event in the tri-county area to help improve the lives of residents. Check out the website for a list of projects that need volunteers, including cleanups, gardening, painting, and repairs. There will be a free celebratory BBQ at Oak Park at noon. 9am-noon. Various locations in S.B. County. Free.
Rd. Call 682-4726.
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9/15: Pacific Sound Presents: Every- unitedwaysb.org/dayofcaring one In Harmony! Pacific Sound Men’s Chorus presents this exciting show for all ages, 9/15: Jason Mraz with Special featuring The Newfangled Four, Carpe Diem Guest Brett Dennen Two-time Grammy Chorus, and other talented chapter quartets. 2 and 7pm. The Marjorie Luke Theatre, 721 E. Cota St. $15-$50. Call (800) 353-1632.
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with the beach captain there, and then start their cleanup. Visit the website for more information. Let’s take a stand for healthy beaches on this international day of volunteer action! 9am-noon. Various locations. Call 884-0459 x13.
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9/15: Rummage Donation DropOffs Donate your gently used items for the Annual Junior League of S.B. Rummage Sale, to be held on October 26-27. Volunteers will help you unload your donations, and you will receive a tax donation form. 9am-noon. Movegreen Storage Facility, 1 N. Calle César Chávez, Ste. 130. Call 963-2704.
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Award–winning artist Jason Mraz will bring his positive message and soulful sounds to the Bowl along with singer/songwriter Brett Dennen. 6:30pm. S.B. Bowl, 1122 N. Milpas St. $54.50-$134.50. Call 962-7411.
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Shuck & Swallow Oyster Eating Competition Guests are invited to enjoy food, drinks, and music while cheering on some of S.B.’s top restaurants as they race to see who from their restaurant can eat the most oysters in 10 minutes. Five dollars per ticket will be donated to The Trevor Project, a nonprofit focused on suicide prevention efforts among LGBTQ youth. 1-5pm. Canary Hotel Rooftop, 31 W. Carrillo St. $30. Call 879-9100. Read more on p. 39. tinyurl.com/OysterEvent
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9/15: Kids Car Safety Event Make sure your child’s seat is installed or adjusted correctly, and get other helpful tips on how to keep kids safe when in and around cars. There will also be seat replacements for those in need on a first-come, first-served basis. 10am-2pm. Franklin Neighborhood Ctr., 1136 E. Montecito St. Free. Call 569-7521. tinyurl.com/Safety-Event
9/15: Artist Reception: Consorts Come see a selection of 192 works from S.B. artist Dane Goodman’s 40-year career. The exhibit shows through October 13. 3-5pm. College of Creative Studies Gallery, UCSB. Free. Call 893-2634. ccs.ucsb.edu
9/15: Perfecto DeCastro: TenString Classical & Flamenco Enjoy Federico “Freddy” Ramos on guitars, Scarlet Rivera on violin, Ron Wagner on percussion, and Eduardo Del Signore on bass in an evening of world music presented by A Call 2 Peace. 7:30-8:30pm. Wooden Hall, Alhecama Theatre, 215-A E. Canon Perdido St. $18-$20. Call 966-1279. sbama.org
9/15: A Night for Scouts Boy Scout Troop 41 invites you to enjoy a night of country music with legend Phil Vassar and area country music star Dylan Ortega. There will be refreshments and a silent auction. Funds will go toward scholarships and the rebuilding of their camp that was destroyed by the Whittier Fire. 7:1510pm. Solvang Festival Theater, 420 2nd St., Solvang. GA: $20-$75; VIP: $145. Call 886-7580. anightforscouts.com
9/15: College Application Essay Prep Course Students will be given detailed writing guidance, composition strategies, and successful essay examples. Students will also meet on September 29 and October 13. 11am-1:30pm. Martin Luther King Jr. Wing, Eastside Library, 1102 E. Montecito St. Free. Call 963-3727.
9/15: Music in Garden: Ozomatli Have an amazing evening of delicious food, a silent auction, an African marketplace, and music featuring the Latin and funk sounds of the L.A. band Ozomatli. Funds raise will support African Women Rising. 5pm. Magical Oakleigh Lawn, 801 Cold Spring Rd., Montecito. $75-$250.
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9/15: Family Movie: Brave Follow the story of the Princess Merida as she defies a custom that brings chaos to her kingdom by relying on her bravery and archery skills in the 2013 Academy Award winner for Best Animated Feature. 2-3pm. Island Rm., S.B. Central Library, 40 E. Anapamu St. Free. Rated PG. Call 962-7653. sbplibrary.org
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9/16: 4th Annual Endless Summer Dream Enjoy fun in the sun with a poolside fashion show, live entertainment, DJ Gavin Roy, and delicious food and drinks. Proceeds support the Dream Foundation. 4-7pm. Nesbitt Estate, 205 Lambert Rd., Carpinteria. $50-$100.
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9/16: Autumn Leaves: A Musical Harvest This fall concert will feature pianist Ann Leatherman and baritone Fred Griesinger. 4:30pm. First United Methodist Church, 305 E. Anapamu St. Free. Call 963-3579. fumcsb.org
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The Granada Theatre is looking for new ambassadors for the 2018-19 season. Download and complete the application, and then return it according to the instructions at the bottom of the application. You will then be contacted by email to confirm your attendance at the orientation meeting. 6:30pm. The Granada Theatre, 1214 State St. Free. Call 899-2222.
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9/16: The John Doe Folk Trio with The Brambles This solo acoustic show will give you fan favorites from John Doe’s solo career, as well as some X and The Knitters songs, but all with a folk twist! 7:30pm. Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. $25-$55. Call 963-0761. Read more on p. 45. lobero.org
9/16: Talk: Santa Barbara Sacred Spaces Author Genevieve Antonow will discuss topics from her book, which is a historical exploration of our city and why it has become a place where people find spiritual awakening. Reservations are required. 11am-noon. S.B. Historical Museum, 136 E. De la Guerra St. $5. Call 966-1601.
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MONDAY 9/17 9/17: Habitat Heroes Appreciation Event Enjoy refreshments and
Jai-Jagdeesh Live in Concert Sing
along, dance, and laugh with one of the world’s most divine singers, who sings directly from the center of her heart. Join Jai-Jagdeesh and her phenomenal band for a deep and soulful good time. 7pm. Unity of S.B., 227 E. Arrellaga St. $30-$45.
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WEDNESDAY 9/19 9/19: Sunset at the Canary Pacific Pride Foundation invites you to listen to music provided by DJ Darla Bea, partake in happy-hour specials, network, and take in the sunset. 6-8pm. Canary Hotel Rooftop, 31 W. Carrillo St. Free. Call 879-9143.
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appetizers, help recognize Habitat for Humanity’s volunteers, and commemorate the community’s resilience during times of recovery. 5-7pm. Deckers Rotunda, 250 Coromar Dr., Goleta. Free. Call 692-2226.
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Gabriel Garzón-Montano Enjoy a night with this singer/ songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, who sings the struggles of life on his debut LP, Jardín. “I wanted to make music that would remind people how beautiful life is — how delicate their hearts are,” says Gabriel Garzón-Montano. “I’ve always wanted to make music that is healing, comforting, and funky.” 9pm. SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State St. $15-$18. Ages 18+. Call 962-7776. sohosb.com
Rain or shine, meet local fishermen on the Harbor’s commercial pier, and buy fresh fish (filleted or whole), live crab, abalone, sea urchins, and more. 117 Harbor Wy., 6-11am. Call 259-7476. cfsb.info/sat
WEEK SHOWS on TAP 9/13-9/15, 9/19: The Endless Summer Bar-Café Thu.: Steve. Fri., Wed.: Dave Vignoe. Sat.: TD Lind. 5:30-8:30pm. 113 Harbor Wy. Free. Call
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9/14-9/16: Cold Spring Tavern Fri.: Ray Ray and the Posse. 6-9pm. Sat.: Jim Rankin; 1-4pm. The Excellent Tradesmen; 5-8pm. Sun.: Tom Ball and Kenny Sultan; 1:15-4pm. Low Down Dudes; 4:30-7:30pm. 5995 Stagecoach Rd.
Free. Call 967-0066. coldspringtavern.com
9/14-9/16: Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. (Los Olivos) Fri.: Chilldawgs. 5-8pm. Sat.: 3 Way Stop. 2-5pm. Sun.: Stiff Pickle Orchestra. 3-6pm. 2363 Alamo Pintado Ave., Los Olivos. Free. Call 694-2252 x343.
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9/14-9/16: Maverick Saloon Fri.: The Phantom Pomps. 8pm. Sat.: Just Dave Band. 8pm. Sun.: Chilldawgs. 1-5pm. 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. Free$5 (after 8pm). Ages 21+. Call 686-4785. themavsaloon.com 9/14-9/15, 9/18: M.Special Brewing Co. Fri.: Paradise Kings. 6-9pm. Sat.: Love Ghost. 6-8pm. Tue.: Unplugged Night: Kevin Cappon. 6-8pm. 6860 Cortona Dr., Bldg. C., Goleta. Free. Call 968-6500. mspecialbrewco.com 9/14-9/15: Santa Barbara Cider Co. Fri.: Conner Cherland. Sat.: Tom & Teresa. 7-9pm. 325 Rutherford St., Ste. D., Goleta. Free. Call 695-2457. sbcider.com 9/14-9/15: Uptown Lounge Fri.: Will Bill & The James Gang. Sat.: Heart & Soul. 9pm-midnight. 3126 State St. Free. Ages 21+. Call 845-8800.
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9/15: Dargan’s Irish Pub & Restaurant Unknown Daze. 9-11:30pm. 18 E. Ortega St. Free. Call 568-0702. darganssb.com 9/15-9/16: Island Brewing Company Sat.: Sofar Sonear. 6-9pm. Sun.: Charlie Baker. 3-6pm. 5049 6th St., Carpinteria. Free. Call 745-8272. islandbrewingcompany KBong .com 9/15: The James Joyce Ulysses Jasz. 7:30-10:30pm. 513 State St. Free. Ages 21+. Call 962-4660.
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9/15: La Cumbre Plaza Tony Ybarra. Noon-3pm. 121 S. Hope Ave. Free. Call 687-6458. shoplacumbre
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9/18: SOhO Restaurant & Music Club S.B. Jazz Collective Presents Sydney Kovacs, Brie Sanchez. 7:30pm. 1221 State St. $8. Call 962-7776. sohosb.com
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9/18: Pickle Room Live Jazz: John Schnackenberg and Cougar Estrada. 7-11pm. 126 E. Canon Perdido St. Free. Ages 21+. Call 965-1015.
For World Peace and Healing
9/14-9/15, 9/18:
Velvet Jones Fri.: AL-X the Great, Nick Vaughn. Sat.: E.N. Young & Mystic Roots. Tue.: KBong. 7pm. 423 State St. $12. Call 965-8676. velvet-jones.com
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MESSY BUSINESS: One of the most compelling parts of the exhibit is its section on oil platform workers. Typically glossed over in drilling debates, these employees, about 100 or so per rig, occupy a self-contained city perched 16 stories above the waterline. They typically work 12 hours per day for seven days straight (called a “hitch”), followed by seven days off.
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herever you land in the oil drilling debate — Summerland and started constructing hundreds whether you think we’re pillaging the planet of spindly derricks along the shoreline. There’s a or simply tapping a God-given resource grainy black-and-white photograph of the Alcatraz — there’s a new exhibit at the Santa Barbara Asphalt Company, a deep-shaft mining operation Maritime Museum (113 Harbor Wy., Ste. 190) that’s sure sited near the present-day location of UCSB that, in to teach you something new about the “other side.” its heyday in the 1890s, pumped 60 tons of asphalYou’ll learn not only how insidiously dangerous the tum every 24 hours. Hand-colored postcards illussticky stuff can be but also how valuable it is as a bind- trate how oil drove commerce and tourism to the South Coast, and a section devoted to the conscious ing force of economy and culture in our region. The History of Oil in the Santa Barbara Channel, beautification of regional filling stations includes a famous quote from preserwhich opens with a free wine vationist Pearl Chase: “Good and cheese reception 5:30-7 p.m. style is good business.” on Thursday, September 20, New Maritime Museum Exhibit Upstairs, visitors are hit was many years in the making. Examines How Black Gold Has with a one-two punch of the Well aware of the emotion and Brightened and Darkened 1969 Santa Barbara Oil Spill controversy the subject often Santa Barbara and the more recent 2015 generates, museum deputy Refugio Oil Spill. In addition director Emily Falke and exhibit to the expected imagery of designer Debi van Zyl were careful to cull interviews, documents, and artifacts marine life covered in crude, as well as an overview from all sorts of perspectives. They talked to histori- of the legislation each disaster spawned, the exhibit ans, geologists, and drillers to compile an exhibit that’s offers a deep look at the area’s spill responders and the methods they used to keep the ocean clean. On engaging and uncompromising. “Our job is to take the very complex information the opposite wall are pro and con arguments for the we gather and display it in an accessible way — without Rigs-to-Reefs program, the practice of converting being biased,” said Falke. Van Zyl expects the opening decommissioned oil platforms into artificial reefs. to generate buzz, and maybe even some criticism, but With the recent decision to shut down Platform that’s the nature of the beast, she said. “Oil is a major Holly, the debate is as timely as ever. There’s a lot more, too: like how the world’s compart of Santa Barbara’s identity, for better or for worse,” mercial diving industry was born out of Santa Barsaid Van Zyl. The exhibit begins with a look at how the Chumash bara’s deepwater drilling, who were the pioneers of used asphaltum, beach tar from natural seeps, to seal area aquaculture, and why the Japanese shelling of their water baskets and ocean going tomols. They the Ellwood Oil Field during WWII led to America coated sewing strings and fishing spears with it, and imprisoning an entire population of its own citiwomen used wads to weigh down the bottoms of their zenry. Next to a glass case containing handwritten plant-fiber skirts. Nearby, next to a brightly illustrated letters and official decrees is the shrapnel-riddled tin cross-section of Santa Barbara Channel rock layers, door of the Goleta shed struck by Japanese artillery. Oil in Santa Barbara has had so many ripple visitors can read about how fossil fuels are formed and why the Monterey Formation is a honey hole for so effects, said Falke, and the exhibit is meant to showcase that fact without judgement. “I really do much oil. Jumping forward, the exhibit features the boom feel like we’re presenting both sides,” she said, “and times of the turn of the 20th century, when enter- we hope it helps people ask questions they might prising petroleum inspectors struck black gold in not normally ask.” —Tyler Hayden
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he continuous chirps were clear but unseen, carrying across Navy Beach just below the craters of the Eastern Sierra high desert. Then we spotted the osprey majestically perched on one of the taller limestone tufas overlooking the glassy, shallow waters of Mono
Lake. Kayak or stand-up paddleboard? Check. Tent, sleeping bag, and sleeping pad? Check. Food, water, down jacket, fleece pants, gloves, sunscreen, hat, and lip balm? Check. These were just some of my essentials for full paddling immersion on Mono Lake. Except my friend also brought a kite. The saline lake just below the small town of Lee Vining — a half-day drive from Santa Barbara — is best explored by some sort of self-propelled watercraft. That felt especially true when we saw a busload of tourists barreling down the dirt road with a huge plume of dust behind them. The biggest attraction is the knobby columns of limestone tufas found on the southerly lakeshore. A permit is required to paddle Mono Lake, but it’s free and can be picked up at the visitor center in Lee Vining. Just expect to be grilled by someone at the front desk warning about high desert winds suddenly whipping across the lake. A ranger told me there have been paddlers in the past who didn’t make it back due to those sneaky gales. Then it occurred to me why my friend brought a kite. While tufas and too many migratory birds to count were to be expected, hot springs in the middle of the lake were not. One night we camped on the north side of Paoha Island. Before that, we paddled to its south shore and noticed geothermal plumes spewing out of the volcanic rock. They were also bubbling up beneath the shallow shoreline. Some of the water was too hot to sit in, but we found a comfortable spot to float the afternoon away. To paddle Mono Lake, go to www.parks.ca.gov. —Chuck Graham
Some of the water was too hot to sit in, but we found a comfortable spot to float the afternoon away.
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Who’s gonna win? Our sous chef, Frank Ibarra. He spends
a lot of his nights shucking oysters and cracking open live urchins. Now it is his turn to indulge in some oysters himself! Where do you get oysters? After a long search to find consistent, quality oysters, my friend Mikey Giugni of Scar of the Sea wines and ciders took me on a trip to meet Neal Maloney at Morro Bay Oyster Co., where I discovered one of my favorite oysters of all time. Needless to say, the night culminated in the ultimate celebratory oyster feast.
SLURPTASTIC: Oyster lovers will unite for a friendly competition between chefs at Sunday’s shellfish showdown atop the Canary Hotel.
he act of shucking and slurping an oyster is at once
primal and gluttonous: A sharp tool and a bit of blunt force is required to free our food, which is then guzzled with a gourmand gusto that we reserve for only our most exalted delicacies. And then we do it again and again and again, preferably with intermittent rinses of crisp white or bubbly wine. Taking that routine to the extreme is this Sunday’s Shuck & Swallow Oyster Eating Competition, in which Santa Barbara’s top chefs will employ their aptitude and appetites in a 10-minute shellfish showdown. The BY MATT KETTMANN public is invited to sip boozie slushies and slurp $1 oysters as they watch, and $5 of each $30 ticket will be donated to The Trevor Project, which provides suicide prevention services and guidance for the teenage and young adult LGBTQ community. For a taste of what’s to ensue, I sought out oyster insight from some of the participating establishments.
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was not involved. It is really meant to create a sense of community among our fellow restaurants and the diners that frequent our establishments. Why do people gush over oysters? They are simple, deli-
cious, and such a great taste of a region or location. Every oyster tastes different depending on where they are sourced from, and it’s great to be able to experience that variety of flavors from the same species of bivalve. What’s your favorite way to serve oysters? I’m a purist at
heart: I love oysters on the half shell with just a touch of lemon juice. Occasionally, if I’m feeling adventurous, just served with a classic mignonette. Who’s gonna win and why? Of course, I have to say Finch
& Fork. But if I had to guess at someone other than us, I put would put some money on Tyger Tyger. They are the new kids on the block and will probably be using all that pre-opening excitement to rally a good effort.
ALEJANDRO MEDINA
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Cham is the executive chef at the Canary’s Finch & Fork restaurant and was the motivator for bringing Shuck & Swallow back after a three-year hiatus. Why is the event back? We wanted to host a fun endof-summer event where the locals could enjoy the Canary rooftop and cheer on some of their favorite (and our favorite) restaurants in a ridiculous competition where cooking
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Medina is the general manager and co-owner of Bibi Ji and is sending Sous Chef Frank Ibarra into the fray. Why do oysters have such allure? There is a sense of
interactivity around an oyster, whether it is shucking them for guests to enjoy or sharing a dozen of them with friends — sometimes several dozen. Your preferred preparation?
On the half shell, with only their natural brine. If any side, a simple shallot mignonette.
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Palaima is the executive chef of Tyger Tyger, the latest restaurant by Acme Hospitality (The Lark, Loquita, etc.), which will soon be serving Southeast Asian street-style food in the Funk Zone at the corner of East Yanonali Street and Gray Avenue. Why do you dig oysters? For me,
the process of eating oysters is usually communal and is a great way to start the meal. It’s light, flavorful, and interactive as well as being perceived as an aphrodisiac. You really can’t go wrong. Preferred preparation? I really enjoy just a dozen mixed
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(East Coast and West Coast) oysters, placed over crushed ice, served with a few lemon wedges. I like to keep it simple and let the oyster’s sweetness and salinity shine through, tasting the differences in sweetness and salinity of each oyster. If you twisted my arm to choose a sauce, the obvious answer would be your classic cocktail sauce. Love that stuff. Daniel Palaima
Who are you betting on? Finch & Fork as well as Bluewater
Grill both have great chances because I am sure they are both shucking hundreds of oysters each night. The real kicker in my opinion will be the person eating the oysters and if they can keep them down, shell and all. Your biggest oyster ever? About five or six years ago, I was dared to eat a “cowboy” oyster, raw, by Neal Maloney of the Morro Bay Oyster Company, at an event. This thing was close to 6 inches long by 3 inches wide and ate more like a steak after being shucked. I watched a 9-year-old boy casually crush one just moments before me and thought nothing of it. Was I wrong! Halfway through the oyster, the gag reflex started to kick in, as I think I was too scared to take smaller bites. The best part was there were two girls watching me try and make it through this initiation — one ran out of the tent holding her mouth; the other puked in a close-by trash can. It was super funny and transferred the attention, as that almost was me.
Shuck & Swallow is Sunday, September 16, 1-5 p.m., on the rooftop of the Kimpton Canary 4·1·1 Hotel (31 W. Carrillo St.). Tickets are $30. See nightout.com.
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ohn Doe is many things: a founding member of X, one of Los Angeles’ best and brightest first-generation punk-rock bands, and The Knitters, a country-music offshoot. He is also a solo artist who has released eight albums as well as done several side projects with Jill Sobule and The Sadies. He has acted in more than 50 films and television productions; he’s a poet who has also taught workshops; and he’s the coauthor, with Tom DeSavia, of Under the Big Black Sun: A Personal History of L.A. Punk. I recently chatted with Doe over the phone in advance of his upcoming Lobero Theatre appearance as part of the John Doe Folk Trio.
about the whole thing was to be the narrator … write about X … and then get everyone else to tell their truths. Everybody had a topic. [The Go-Go’s guitarist/singer/songwriter] Jane Wiedlin’s topic was the Canterbury apartments [a 1920s apartment building in Hollywood close to punk club The Masque], because that’s where we all collected and exchanged ideas — that was our salon. We weren’t Ernest Hemingway or Gertrude Stein, but that’s what we needed.
Your last solo album, The Westerner (2016), is really strong in terms of beautiful song craft. What can you tell me about the making of this album? Well, it’s dedicated to a friend of mine — Michael Blake — who wrote Dances with Wolves. He passed away, actually, right as we started making the record. I wrote a bunch of the songs about him — or kind of fictionalized the events of his life. He lived in Arizona; he was all about the desert. … And desert music with psychedelia is Howe Gelb’s stock and trade [Gelb, from the band Giant Sand, coproduced The Westerner]. Howe pioneered that very spare and reverb-y sound that comes out of Tucson. As far as the subject matter and the songs, I just like to paint a picture and tell a story as economically as possible. And this time I tried to cut away what wasn’t necessary musically.
You did live your own punkbohemian version of Hemingway’s memoir, A Moveable Feast. In a way. Dave Alvin’s topic was how his band [The Blasters] got pulled into the punkrock scene. Henry Rollins’s topic was what it was like to come from a fairly small [Washington,] D.C., scene into a bigger, meaner L.A. punk-rock scene in the eye of the Black Flag hurricane. Xene’s topic was the social revolution that we were a part of. There’s going to be a sequel memoir — Wild Gift — which will have stories from people from different disciplines — Allison Anders, who is a filmmaker; Tony Hawk, the skater; Shepard Fairey, the artist; Tim Robbins, the actor — who were all involved in the L.A. punk scene.
LEGENDARY MUSICIAN TALKS MEMOIR, X’S PUNKROCK LEGACY
You recently wrote Under the Big Black Sun, a memoir chronicling the early L.A. punk-rock scene. How did that come about? L.A. punk rock has always been the redheaded stepchild compared to London and New York, so to have a real publisher, a real opportunity to tell the story — everybody was ready, willing, and able. The best idea I had
Last year marked the 40th anniversary of X. Are there any plans afoot for you, Xene, Billy Zoom, and D.J. Bonebrake to record a new album? We’ve talked about it over the years. We’ve just released a live record that we did in South America. We’re going to try to do a new record in November — I don’t know if that’s what we’ll actually do, but we’re going to try to figure that out.
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Who are the other members of the John Doe Folk Trio, and what will you be playing at your upcoming Lobero Theatre concert? On upright bass is David J. Carpenter. I’ve played with Dave for many years … he’s just a very musical stand-up bass player and a stand-up person. And Stuart Johnson, he … approaches the drums very musically and adds a lot of character to it. I wanted to strip it down, and I’m basically doing folksier versions of songs that I’ve done over the years. I might add a Carter Family song called “Hello, Stranger,” and I may do a version of “Big Rock Candy Mountain,” and four or five X songs like “The New World” and “The Have Nots” and things like that. —Sean Mageean
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WILD WEST ARTIST JOE DE YONG Joe De Yong (1894-1975) was an artist, illustrator, and writer whose works captured life in the Wild West before and after the turn of the 20th century. De Yong’s quest to promote the “cowboy ways” ultimately led to a meeting with the reigning Western artist of the time, Charles M. Russell. De Yong worked with Russell until the latter’s death in 1926, after which De Yong moved to Wolf, Wyoming, to work at Eaton Ranch, one of the first “dude” ranches. Later, De Yong moved to Santa Barbara to work with the
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now-legendary Edward Borein and Maynard Dixon, among others. By the end of his life, De Yong had become a well-known and influential artist. Santa Ynez author William Reynolds’s recent book, Joe De Yong: A Life in the West, details the life and work of the multifaceted artist. Reynolds will discuss his book Thursday, September 13, 5:30-7 p.m., at the S.B. Historical Museum (136 E. De la Guerra St.). Call 966-1601 or see sbhistorical.org. — MD
Considering the confusing state of politics these days, it is imperative that United States citizens understand the content of the country’s Constitution. To help with that, WNYC Studios is releasing an album of songs by myriad artists inspired by the 27 Constitutional amendments. Born from the podcast More Perfect, a Radiolab spin-off series that breaks down Supreme Court decisions into understandable language, the record is titled 27: The Most Perfect Album and features musicians such as Dolly Parton, Kevin Morby, and Devendra Banhart. “The mission of this album is to take these sometimes-forgotten words and animate them through the power of music,” said Jad Abumrad, Peabody Award– winning host and creator of More Perfect and Radiolab. The 35-song offering — several amendments were covered by multiple artists — is a potpourri of musical styles including disco, pop, punk, and country. Brooklyn duo Sateen delivers a shimmering number about the hotly debated Second Amendment, which guarantees the people’s right to own and bear arms for their defense. The coveted First Amendment, which promises the right to freedom of speech, press, and religion, as well as the right to petition government, gets a gritty interpretation from Canadian rapper Joey Stylez, while L.A. rock group Cherry Glazerr speaks to the First with delicate vocals over a haunting, beat-driven melody. Dolly Parton takes on the Nineteenth Amendment, which gave women the right to vote, in a poignant, pointed country tune, and Devendra Banhart explores the Twenty-Fifth Amendment, which established the procedures for a successor to the presidency, in a folkinfused literal storytelling of the process. Akin to Schoolhouse Rock, the musical education programming that ingrained Constitutional verbiage and governmental processes into heaps of kids’ heads thanks to catchy tunes such as “The Preamble,”“I’m Just a Bill,”“Sufferin’ til Suffrage,” and “I’m Gonna Send Your Vote to College,” Most Perfect reminds listeners of the all-important amendments by wrapping them up in earworm-y songs. The record will be available digitally for free on September 18, in conjunction with More Perfect’s third season. For more about More Perfect, see wnycstudios.org/shows/radiolabmoreperfect.
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n the first week after Labor Day, Santa Barbara’s hottest ticket was Hamlet. It’s true, those hot tickets were free, but that does not explain why on opening night, a Thursday, there were so many students and Shakespeare fans who couldn’t get in to the tiny black box of the Studio Theater Presented by UCSB’s at UCSB. Whatever Naked Shakes. At UCSB’s Studio Theater, the cause, everyone Thu., Sept. 6. Shows — except maybe those through Sept. 13 folks denied entry — and Oct. 5-14. should be happy that the word is out about Naked Shakes, UCSB’s summer Shakespeare program. Over the course of more than a decade, theater and dance department chair and Naked Shakes director Irwin Appel has been refining his approach and perfecting his staging techniques for getting outstanding performances from both experienced BFA students and nonmajors. The Naked Shakes productions have been consistently excellent, and Hamlet is one of the best. Tadja Enos, who was so
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standing, from left: Lynn Robinson and Leah Salinas; seated: E. Bonnie Lewis
monologues all around in the second act, with one particularly satisfying run coming from Robinson in support of Mama’s decision to reject her son (Justin Davanzo), the sun still shines on this bare patch of ground, just well enough to throw a few lengthening shadows. —Charles Donelan
memorable as Catherine in last season’s UCSB production of Arthur Miller’s A View from the Bridge, stars as Hamlet, with fellow BFA candidate Kody Siemensma opposite as Hamlet’s best friend, Horatio. You don’t have to know that the two played lovers in A View from the Bridge to recognize their powerful connection. The depth they bring to the play’s emotional center elevates the entire production, as do several other wonderful performances, including Taylor Tuers as a pale and radiant Ophelia and Roz Cornejo’s impressive and frequently hilarious Polonius. Associate director and movement specialist Daniel Stein contributed several elegant and witty solutions to the challenges presented by certain scenes. His design for the ghost of Hamlet’s father was entirely original and remarkably effective, especially when we saw Hamlet literally enclosed by the shadow of his dead parent. Congratulations to Tadja Enos for acting so well in that brilliant scene and for owning this iconic role. — CD
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his recital was truly something to celebrate as, for two nights, Santa Barbara’s Lobero Theatre became the world capital of contemporary dance. Thanks to Dianne Vapnek, the visionary patron behind first At the Lobero Theatre, Fri., Sept. 7. Summerdance and now, for the past 10 years, the DANCEworks residencies at the Lobero, our city has acquired a unique currency among the most exciting dance makers of the 21st century, and for this, the 10th anniversary of DANCE& ENTERTAINMENT works at the Lobero, they all showed up.
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amuel Beckett gets all the credit for being the darkest playwright — fail, fail again, etc. — but compared to Edward Albee, Beckett’s a candy striper. In Three Tall Women, Albee demonstrates that when it comes to death and dying, he’s as unflinching as the ward’s oldest hand, and a good Presented by DogStar deal more expresTheater Company. At Center Stage Theater, sive. In this fine proSat., Sept. 8. Shows duction directed by through Sept. 16. Nita June Davanzo and starring three women of varying height — E. Bonnie Lewis, Lynn Robinson, and Leah Salinas — death is “as close as you are,” as Blanche DuBois says to Mitch, and the only consolation is “learning to accept the charity of the hard moments as they are doled out,” as John Ashbery puts it in “Soonest Mended.” Act One offers the role of a lifetime to Bonnie Lewis, who tears into her portrayal of a cantankerous dying woman with evident relish. Here Albee shows that he has graduated from playing get the guest to a new game — malign the matriarch. Yet thanks to successful
In some ways the most amazing thing about the two acts of this program — the first a new work in progress by Doug Elkins, and the second a tribute to DANCEworks featuring eight amazing solos — was the fact that both things were happening on the same night. Here was the core DANCEworks experience, a substantial new work developed entirely on-site in the theater, here also was a comprehensive review of the extraordinary range of styles that the program has hosted over the past decade. Kintsugi, with its sophisticated movement vocabulary and dramatic, percussive fan work, gave the audience a perfect sense of what is at the heart of the DANCEworks mis-
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sion. Ideas of all sizes came tumbling out of choreographer Elkins and went coursing through the lithe bodies of his talented company of six dancers. Infused with hip-hop, grounded by capoeira, and all Elkins, this work is a potential tour de force, and it will be exciting to track its development as the team takes it further. After the intermission, Larry Keigwin took the stage to introduce an extraordinary sequence of performances that included Adam Barruch’s inspired take on Sweeney Todd, Mark Dendy’s unforgettable “Rumsfeld” from Elvis Everywhere, a wild excursion on Led Zeppelin’s “Dazed and Confused” danced by Jason Cianciulli and choreographed by Kate Weare, and touching, personal solos by Keigwin, Doug Varone, and Brian Brooks. Long may DANCEworks flourish! — CD
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ing chords to the New York Dolls–meet–Elvis vocal delivery, Shangri-La-like girl-group chorus, and Van Halen–esque guitar solo. Meanwhile, the bluesy “Johnny and June” is an inspired love letter to the iconic country music sweethearts — and all the Sun Records superstars, too. Smith’s melodic side shines on “The Dancer” and “No More Lonely Days,” both beautifully sung by bandmate Leticia Blumette. —SM
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hat does a middle-class democracy look like when it implodes? This is the question that animates Rendezvous with Oblivion: Reports from a Sinking Society, the latest work from Thomas Frank, author of What’s the Matter with Kansas?, Pity the Billionaire, and Listen, Liberal. In the tradition of Mark Twain and H.L. Mencken, Frank is an astute, acerbic, witty, wry observer of American political history, and in Rendezvous with Oblivion, a series of interlocking essays written between 2011 and 2018, he directs a withering gaze on the fast-food industry, suburban McMansions, hipster cities, higher education, and his favorite target, the Democratic Party. In the years spanned in these essays, the Democratic Party went from controlling the White House and both houses of Congress to controlling almost no aspect of the American political system, victim of a populist backlash fueled by economic anxiety, social grievance, and its own stunning ineptitude. As Frank has documented in his previous books, and revisits in these essays, the Democratic Party is suffering the electoral consequences of its decision 40 years ago to turn away from the working class and toward the credentialed professional class. One result: the 2016 election of Donald J. Trump, whom Frank refers to as “the most virulent fake populist of them all.” The great majority that prevailed during Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal era and continued through Lyndon Johnson’s Great Society has been sundered, Frank writes, “not between the few and the many, but between the small minority of education and the small minority of wealth.” Enlightened technocrats stand on one side of this divide, and resentful billionaires stand on the other. To regain legitimacy with Roosevelt’s great majority, Democrats have no choice but to dump the ideology of the ’90s and end their decades-long love affair with high tech, big banks, and globalization. This is a tall order for sure, but as Frank puts it, history is calling. —Brian Tanguay
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anny Yzemski lives in fear. He’s a nerdy first-year, a magnet for bullies and tormentors at his Detroit high school, and by his own estimation he’s not athletic, popular, or cool; never once has he smoked weed or ditched a class. When classmates call him a narc, he doesn’t understand what they mean. His mom and dad live in fear, too — of a changing Detroit, of their neighborhood becoming less white. The riots of 1967 are behind them, but the memory is still fresh, a scar that will not fade. Racial tension and animosity pervade the air. Danny’s mother drinks and obsesses over the evening news; his father keeps the household together, tinkers in the basement, and takes his son out for an evening drive in a Pontiac Bonneville. This is the backdrop for Beautiful Music, & ENTERTAINMENT the elegiac fourth novel from Michael
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young life, and he studies the genre the way an archaeologist studies an ancient gravesite; knowledge of music gives him purpose and confidence, language, and the first stirrings of attitude. When Danny unwraps a new album, the reader experiences the feel and look of it, the smell of the liner; hears the hiss and pop when the needle first makes contact with vinyl. I catch myself thinking about Danny. Beautiful Music is a novel that lingers. —BT
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ultural appreciation and folklore fantasy come together in The Wrath & The Dawn, by Renée Ahdieh, to create a mesmerizing tale for young-adult audiences that immediately transports the reader to another world. In her reimagining of the Arabian Nights folktales, Ahdieh deftly constructs a saga of magic and mystery. Set in the ancient Middle East, the story follows protagonist Shahrzad al-Khayzuran, who uses wit and will to outsmart and uncover truths about a boy-king, Khalid, notorious for killing a new bride each day at sunrise. After her best friend becomes the king’s betrothed and is subsequently murdered, Shahrzad is determined to end the caliph’s reign of terror and bring him to justice. She offers herself up as his bride and then entrances him
with wondrous tales every night, ultimately extending her life in hopes of learning his weaknesses. But as time goes on, Shahrzad develops feelings for Khalid and realizes that everything is not as simple as it seems; the caliph’s cold exterior may be a front for a tortured soul. Inspired by A Thousand and One Nights and the French folktale Bluebeard, The Wrath & The Dawn is an enchanting tale of secrets and suspicion that teases out the truth until its final revelation. It not only celebrates Middle Eastern culture but also offers a platform to speak about diversity. Imbued with promising characters and a resilient protagonist, The Wrath & The Dawn tells a story of mystery and intrigue as well as fighting for what you believe in, no matter the cost. —Sonja Omdahl
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he ability to ask why is a fundamental human characteristic. To wonder what lies beyond the ocean, question how gravity works, ponder the cosmos, study tides, dig for dinosaur bones, and probe consciousness itself are just a few things that have preoccupied our species. In Why? What Makes Us Curious, Mario Livio, astrophysicist and author of numerous books, directs his own polymathic curiosity at curiosity. The result is a gem of a book. In interviews with and studies of creative people such as Richard Feynman, Brian May, Leonardo da Vinci, and Fabiola Gianotti, to name a few, Livio traces curiosity across a wide spectrum of disciplines, showing the varied forms inquisitiveness takes and how the appetite for knowledge is the primary driver of all scientific and philosophical inquiry. Curiosity may be shortlived, ending when a question is answered or problem solved, but it can also last a lifetime, never dimming in intensity.
Livio devotes a few chapters to the neuroscience of curiosity and the work of cognitive scientists. With the help of fMRI technology, researchers can now image the brain in action, pinpoint which regions are used during particular mental processes, and identify the neural pathways. Although this material is heavier, in Livio’s deft hands, it’s not beyond the comprehension of a layperson. While curiosity has led to astounding accomplishments, Livio balances his investigation by pointing out that curiosity was seen as dangerous and deviant. The curiosity of Adam and Eve, for instance, caused their banishment from the Garden of Eden; in Greek mythology, Pandora’s curiosity compelled her to open the box and release all the evils of humanity; and many a curious person in the early Middle Ages was mocked or persecuted for meddling in questions that were believed to belong to God alone. Livio, though, focuses more on virtuous curiosity of the sort that has propelled human intellectual evolution. If he had his way, Mario Livio would turn curiosity into an epidemic. —BT
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TAKING NOTE: Gabriel Garzón-Montano exposes American struggles and joys with inventive R&B and cumbia electronica.
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BACK IN SESSION: September’s here, calling students back to their desks and all rockers, hip-hoppers, trip-hoppers, reggaeists, and dubbers to the Santa Barbara stages. This Positively State Street is a roll call of some of the great musicians in attendance for this week’s sessions. Remember Future Islands? They’re back from the future with synth-pop anthems, heading to the Lobero Theatre (33 E. Canon Perdido St.) on Saturday, September 15, at 7 p.m. Students, take note: Future Islands began as a bright idea while guitarist William Cashion was helping singer Samuel Herring study for an art history exam. Since their studious days, Future Islands have earned many a fan with pop epics such as “Seasons (Waiting On You)” and in their career have risen to high Coachella ranks and sold-out shows worldwide. With the band’s floaty, warm synths and galloping drums building the danceable architecture underneath Herring’s triumphal voice, it’ll likely be the kind of Lobero show where people are up and moving. Go, and you will be able to say that you can remember dancing in September. FANTASTIC AND PRISMATIC: On Friday, September 14, the Rainbow Girls return for a homecoming headlining show over at SOhO Restaurant & Music Club (1221 State St.) at 9 p.m. ’Twas not long ago that the Girls rocked Santa Barbara at the Pacific Pride Festival, and their prismatic mix of soaring harmonies and grooving rhythms could part clouds. Now based mostly in Petaluma but also in Santa Barbara, the former Isla Vista students have spread a broader weather system of lovin’ good vibes and thoughtful Californian contemplation across their home state — but we can still claim the hometown pride. See them at SOhO, and see why they continue to shine as one of the area’s coolest sets of musicians. Joining them will be Oakland’s Whiskerman, which has a yearning kind of road-trip sound, revving up from a slow folk-rock pace to a higher speeds of psychedelic jam. It’s all got a passionate intensity, replete with mandolin, sitar, and singer Graham Patzner’s wavery battle cries of beauty. Paired with the Rainbow Girls, it’ll be a classically Californian trip.
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DOWN COME THE WALLS: Jai-Jagdeesh will play a special performance on Tuesday, September 18, at 6:30 p.m., at Unity of Santa Barbara (227 E. Arrellaga St.), hosted by the good folks at Yoga Soup. Singer Jai-Jagdeesh’s musical education was very much a spiritual education, as she began her music career at a temple in India. She went on to be a musical representative for Yogi Bhajan’s foreign education program, an emissary of peaceful compositions. Here, she’ll make you laugh and smile and soothe the depths of your inner world with musical mantras.
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nderstanding what drives Islamic terrorism in the 21st century is as important as understanding what drove Communism in the 20th,” said documentary filmmaker Jonathan Hacker, whose latest film, Path of Blood, premiered in July in Los Angeles at the Laemmle Music Hall and is currently available on Amazon Prime. The film is a gripping account of a wave of terrorist bombings launched by Al Qaeda inside Saudi Arabia in 2003. Based on 500 hours of raw video footage shot by the jihadis themselves and Saudi security forces, Path of Blood gets by Brian Tanguay beyond the two-dimensional characters portrayed in Western media and depicts Islamic terrorists in a way they haven’t been before. Hacker spoke with the Santa Barbara Independent from New York City. What follows is an edited version of the conversation.
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What was your first reaction when you were presented with all the raw video footage? A mix of excitement and trepidation. We had heard from our Saudi Arabian collaborators that the footage was a mix shot by Al Qaeda and the Saudi security forces. Much of it was of poor quality, the dialogue was in Arabic, of course, but slang or regional dialects spoken in thick Bedouin accents. None of the material was cataloged, so we had to bring in a big team just to work on cataloging and identifying all the characters. That was challenging, but there were so many gems in the footage that I knew we had the ingredients of a powerful film. The young men in the film are rather unremarkable, hardly like the hardened, implacable figures depicted in the Western media. Were you surprised by this? On the one hand, they sometimes seem like a bunch of goofy college kids, playing with guns out in the desert. They’re not highly trained special forces, though they fancy themselves as such. On the other hand, it doesn’t take much training to kill hundreds of people. The mind-set is fascinating. These young men and others like them see themselves as romantic Koranic figures locked in an epic struggle, not only against the West, but a struggle for Islam itself. What they do is evil, but they’re not simply two-dimensional Hollywood villains. Nothing about Islam or the Middle East is simple. It’s a very complicated region. Besides idealism and a misguided pursuit of adventure, what drives these young men? I think what comes across in the film is that these young men honestly believe that life is a test of their faith, and that if they die in service to their faith, they will go to heaven and be met by 72 virgins. There’s a scene in the film where one of the characters kisses a license plate they’ve made that reads “72 Virgins.” Their belief seems unfathomable to us, but we have to try to understand it in order to deal with this phenomenon of Islamic terrorism. Path of Blood isn’t an easy film to watch. No, but a film about terrorism should be uncompromising, raw, and disturbing. So many times we see a film and quickly forget it, but the images in this film stay with you. It’s haunting. n
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or three days each May, the historic town of Tel- bags for two or four; you get a cotton canvas bag with luride, Colorado, transforms into a film-viewing a branded cutting board and a knife. You can choose mecca as environmentally oriented documenta- between omnivore, vegetarian, or vegan, and they can all ries from around the globe are screened at the town’s be made gluten-free.” Mountainfilm Festival. In 2000, the nearly 40-yearFor the first time, Parker has organized a Fridayold festival decided to take its world-class slate on the night gathering, as well, called Under the Open Sky. “It’s going to be a farm-to-table dinner, fully catered at our road with Mountainfilm on Tour. Four years ago, Ojai was added to the circuit thanks Ventura River Steelhead Preserve, which is this beautito Tania Parker. “I loved ful old historic stone their movies, and I got house with these gorto know [the organizgeous old trees around ers], and I decided it’d it, and it’s right near the be such a great fit for river,” she said. “It’s not us,” said Parker, director a private event but a by Michelle Drown of advancement for the more exclusive event. Ojai Valley Land ConYou buy a ticket and servancy (OVLC). The go to this preserve, and two-night event takes you have dinner and place Friday-Saturday, watch a totally sepaSeptember 21-22, and is a rate set of films [from fundraiser for the OVLC. Saturday’s lineup].” Held outside at Ojai Q&As with Jayson Valley School’s athletic Sime (How to Run 100 field, the event was an Miles) and filmmaker immediate hit. “The first Tyler Wilkinson-Ray (2.5 Million) are also on year, we had 500 people, which we were beyond excited [about],” she said. “The the agenda. And the ticket gets you into the Saturday next year, we had 1,000, and last year we had 1,500 screening. people.” Parker’s love of film was instilled in her as a child. “My This year, 11 films varying in length and topic will dad owned the movie theater in town,” she said. “I grew be screened, including the following: My Mom Vala, up with movies.” In 2014, the 100-plus-year-old Ojai a charming story about Icelander and lifelong fishing Playhouse closed when a water main burst and flooded guide Vala Árnadóttir and her 10-year-old daughter, the interior. “Our theater’s been out of commission for Mathilda, who is also learning the family trade; Sky four years, and so this movie night was just something I Migrations, which follows the seasonal migration of was really into, and it’s grown beyond my imagination.” Cooper’s hawks, red-tailed hawks, and golden eagles The event also helps the Ojai Valley Land Conserfrom British Columbia to Argentina; and The Wolf Pack, vancy fulfill its mission “to protect the views, trails, water, which shows how the Braford-Lefebvre family incor- and wildlife of the Ojai Valley for current and future porates running and outdoor exploration as a means to generations to enjoy.” Of the approximately 2,300 acres of protected open space the OVLC oversees, 2,000 acres are heal wounds and bond. Rounding out the program are Surf the Line, The open free for public access. “We manage 27 miles of trail Space Within, Life Coach, Rogue Elements: Corbet’s in the Ojai Valley,” said Parker. “If you’ve hiked in Ojai, Couloir Segment, Imagination: Tom Wallisch, Break On then you’ve probably hiked on one of our trails.” Through, Hayley: 90 Seconds on Fear, and Intersection: Nearing its five-year anniversary, the Mountainfilm Micayla Gatto. Ojai tour stop has proved a boon to both the commuWhile the outstanding films are the primary draw, nity and the OVLC. “I have to say I’m really proud of it the affair offers more than movie viewing. “We have because it’s exactly what I had envisioned as a perfect Ojai food trucks and a beer garevent,” said Parker. “I was den down at one end,” said definitely really scared [iniMountainfilm on Tour takes place on Parker. “REI brings a big tially to put it on]. It cost a Saturday, September 22, at Ojai Valley giant Jenga and has prizes …. School (723 El Paseo Rd., Ojai). The Under the Open Sky lot of money to put this There’s live music and a raffle, dinner and screening is Friday, September 21, at Ventura festival on, but people’s with baskets worth between River Steelhead Preserve. For more information and reactions were so great, $700 and $1,000. This year, tickets, see ovlc.org/category/events. and it’s just grown and we’re selling gourmet picnic grown. It’s really fun.”
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The Cakemaker (104 mins., NR) This Israeli-German drama tells of Thomas, a German baker, and his married, Israeli lover, Oren. When Oren is killed in a car accident in Israel, Thomas goes to Jerusalem to find out the details of his death and while there becomes unexpectedly intertwined in Oren’s widow’s life. The Hitchcock The Dawn Wall (100 mins., NR) This captivating documentary captures climbers Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson as they spend six years attempting to summit Yosemite’s infamous Dawn Wall, 3,000 feet of sheer vertical cliff. Metro 4 (Opens Wed., Sept. 19)
Fahrenheit 11/9 (120 mins., R) Filmmaker Michael Moore’s latest documentary takes on the 2016 U.S. presidential election and the subsequent presidency of Donald Trump — how we got here and how to get out. It is described by Briarcliff Entertainment, the film’s distributor, as “a provocative and comedic look at the times in with we live.” The Hitchcock (Opens Thu., Sept. 20)
The House with a Clock in Its Walls (105 mins., PG) Based on the 1973 book of the same name, this film tells the story of orphaned 10-year-old Lewis Barnavelt (Owen Vaccaro), who goes to live with his eccentric uncle (Jack Black), whose house has a ticking heart. When Lewis finds out his uncle is a warlock and his neighbor Florence (Cate Blanchett) is a good witch, the boy must join in the fight to beat the forces of evil trying to bring about Doomsday.
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Imagine (70 mins., NR) Filmed in 1972 for television, Imagine incorporates slice-of-life video of John Lennon and Yoko Ono at their Tittenhurst Park home in Ascot, England, as well “film promos” set to the songs from Lennon’s album of the same name.
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Earth when Rory (Jacob Tremblay) accidentally triggers an alert that goes into space. This time, the world’s fate is in the hands of a science teacher and a team of ex-soldiers. Thomas Jane, Boyd Holbrook, Jake Busey, and KeeganMichael Key also star.
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A Simple Favor (117 mins., R) Paul Feig directs this mystery/thriller about a small-town blogger, Stephanie (Anna Kendrick), whose best friend, Emily (Blake Lively), goes missing. Looking into her disappearance, Stephanie discovers more than she bargained for. Henry Golding (Crazy Rich Asians) also stars. Camino Real/Paseo Nuevo
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Whereas many fine-art documentaries rehash narratives of well-known commodities, director Heather Lenz’s fascinating and important film tells the tale of a modern artist who has come in from the cold. Yayoi Kusama’s innovative concepts of what art could be in the 1960s made her both a firebrand and a visionary; she was never given proper respect in her time, whether due to sexism, racism, or other repressive forces. Kusama was a rare post-WWII émigré to N.Y.C. in 1958, determined to make a name for herself, while also being an evolutionary paradox. She waged radical art “happenings” and created fresh ideas later ostensibly stolen by established white male contemporary artists such as Claes Oldenburg, Andy Warhol, and Lucas Samaras. Drawing on a rich trove of archival footage and imagery, Lenz leads us from the artist’s early rough life in Matsumoto, Japan, and her family’s — and then-conservative native country’s — disapproval of her art, through under-appreciated aesthetic adventures, suicidal travails, and the happy ending of her current life as one of the “most successful” living artists in the world. In art, there are overnight sensations: Consider Kusama’s remarkable story as one from the “late-breaking sensations” file, well worth knowing more about. (JW) Riviera Life Itself (117 mins., R) Director Dan Fogelman’s romantic dramedy tells the story of several generations of people living in New York and Spain and how their lives are intertwined. Oscar Isaac, Olivia Wilde, and Mandy Patinkin star. Paseo Nuevo (Opens Thu., Sept. 20)
Lizzie (105 mins., R) Chloë Sevigny and Kristen Stewart star in this historical adaptation of the true story of Lizzie Borden, who was accused of killing her father and stepmother with an ax in Fall River, Massachusetts, in 1892. Metro 4 (Opens Thu., Sept. 20)
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Unbroken: Path to Redemption (91 mins., PG-13)
This sequel to Angelina Jolie’s 2014 film Unbroken chronicles Louis Zamperini’s return from WWII and his conversion to Christianity after attending a Billy Graham church revival. The film is based on Laura Hildebrand’s book.
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White Boy Rick The Bookshop (112 mins., PG) In this film based on Penelope Fitzgerald’s novel of the same name, Emily Mortimer plays Florence Green, a widow who opens a bookstore in an abandoned structure called the Old House. Soon an influential community member, Violet (Patricia Clarkson), decides to turn Old House into an arts center, which means the end of Florence’s shop. Bill Nighy also stars.
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A.A. Milne’s immortal Winnie-thePooh stories end with a farewell party for Christopher Robin — a metaphor for growing up — but director Marc Forster’s cinematic offering reimagines Christopher (Ewan McGregor) as an adult who prioritizes work over everything else in his life, including his daughter, Madelyn (Bronte Carmichael). Pooh appears to Christopher after he cancels a family trip to his childhood cottage because he has an emergency meeting at work. Pooh’s friends are missing, and he needs Christopher to save the day, just like he did when he was younger. Christopher agrees to help only because he wants Pooh to stop pestering him, and the adventure begins. Christopher Robin is a nostalgic and surprisingly poignant film that reminds adults to cherish childhood memories and the time they spend with loved ones. (NR) Fiesta 5
O Crazy Rich Asians (121 mins., PG-13)
Welcome to Crazy Rich Asia, a supranation of superrich people who transcend ethnicity yet fall back on it to maintain their exclusivity. The official language here is capital, and the official currency is tradition. Enter Rachel Chu (Fresh Off the Boat’s Constance Wu), a hapless Asian American who’s nailed immigrant success. She isn’t going to pass muster in this milieu, the homeland of her taipan-heir boyfriend, Nick Young (Henry Golding). Or is she? Crazy Rich Asians gives brash visuality to the shameless excesses of Kevin Kwan’s eponymous novel. Much more than a rom com, it’s a spectacle of carefree wealth. It also takes on the formidable project of being the cinematic representation for which Asian Americans have been waiting. To this end, there’s a key plot point: In the shadow of Crazy Rich Asia is Crazy Poor Asia, and these opposing lifeworlds extend into and complicate Asian America. But Crazy Rich Asians’ happy ending (no real spoiler here) conceals the seam between the two. It’s the quint-
essential fairy tale of global capitalism. (AT) Fairview/Paseo Nuevo God Bless the Broken Road (113 mins., PG)
Based on the Rascal Flatts song “Bless the Broken Road,” this film tells the story of a woman (Lindsay Pulsipher) struggling to raise her child alone after her husband is killed in Afghanistan. She finds strength in her faith and country music. Jordin Sparks also stars.
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Juliet, Naked (105 mins., R) In this movie based on Nick Hornby’s novel of the same name, Rose Byrne stars as Annie Platt, the long-suffering girlfriend of Duncan (Chris O’Dowd), who is obsessed with musician Tucker Crowe (Ethan Hawke). When Annie writes a critical review of Crowe’s latest record, Crowe contacts her, and the two develop a friendship that turns into a romance. The Hitchcock The Meg (113 mins., PG-13) Off the coast of China, a 75-footlong prehistoric megalodon attacks a research submersible, leaving the crew stranded in the ocean depths. Diver Jonas Taylor (Jason Statham) is called in to rescue the crew and stop the giant shark. Metro 4 Mission: Impossible — Fallout (147 mins., PG-13)
Tom Cruise is back as Impossible Mission Force (IMF) agent Ethan Hunt in this sixth iteration of the film franchise. Solomon Lane (Sean Harris) has escaped custody, and once again Hunt and his crew must save the world from dire consequences. Henry Cavill, Ving Rhames, and Simon Pegg also star.
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The Nun (96 mins., R) Supernatural horrors begin occurring after a nun commits suicide at the Carta Monastery in Romania. The Vatican sends in Father Burke (Demián Bichir) and Sister Irene (Taissa Farmiga) to investigate. Camino Real/Metro 4 Operation Finale (123 mins., PG-13) Operation Finale is yet another addition to what has turned out to be the Summer of Nazi Movies. This historical drama tracks the secret kidnapping and extradition of Adolf Eichmann (Ben Kingsley), the so-called Architect of the Final Solution, by the Israeli Mossad in 1960. The plot centers on the Mossad team led by Peter Malkin (Oscar Isaac) that identified and captured Eichmann, who was living a quiet postwar exis-
tence with his family in Buenos Aires. The capture operation itself is harrowing, but the core arc of the film is a litephilosophical chamber drama centered on negotiations in a safe house. Eichmann cannot leave Argentina until he signs a legal waiver. Malkin; his boss, Mossad chair Isser Harel (Lior Raz); and his teammates (Mélanie Laurent, Nick Kroll, and Michael Aronov) disagree regarding interrogation techniques, including whether to use physical torture to achieve their goal. For a historical story where the audience already knows the outcome, Operation Finale offers a captivating heist plot. Important arguments about legal and moral responsibility for war crimes pepper the dialogue, although the reduction in complexity presented here may frustrate the viewer who is actually familiar with this history. (KCM) Fairview/Fiesta 5 Peppermint (102 mins., R) Jennifer Garner knows how to kick butt — she did it every week for five seasons playing spy Sydney Bristow in the TV show Alias. In this film, Garner stars as Riley North, a woman who witnessed her husband and daughter killed in a drive-by shooting. Five years after their killers walk free, Riley seeks vigilante justice against them.
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Aneesh Chaganty’s feature-length directorial debut is a tightly and sharply written thriller that is told almost entirely through the perspective of computer and smartphone screens. David Kim’s (John Cho) relationship with his daughter, Margot (Michelle La), has only been growing more distant since her mother died. One night, David misses three of Margot’s FaceTime calls and wakes up to discover her gone. He calls the police, and with the help of the renowned Detective Rosemary Vick (Debra Messing), the search begins to #findmargot. No detail or comment, however small, is superfluous. The film twists and turns, exploring the psychology of the missing 16-year-old through her many social media accounts, text messages, and internet history. Searching comments on technology’s omniscience in our daily lives and delivers a gripping story about the extent to which a father will go to find his daughter. (NR)
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The Wife (100 mins., R) Glenn Close plays Joan Castleman, the wife of heralded writer Joe Castleman (Jonathan Pryce), who is about to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature. Joan has sacrificed much during her life to advance Joe’s career, but during their trip to Stockholm, she questions the choices she’s made and decides to do something about it. Elizabeth McGovern and Christian Slater also star.
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Jesse Mollkoy, Dos Pueblos football With five seconds remaining, the senior kicked a 43-yard field goal to lift the Chargers to a 26-24 win at Ventura. It was his fourth FG of the game.
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Gabby Minier, Dos Pueblos golf The senior captured medalist honors in her first two matches, including an even-par 72 at the Alisal River course at the Santa Ynez Pirate Invitational.
All-American. “I was pretty shocked to be recognized,” Ruddins said. “I just tried to work hard.” The AVCA honored Ruddins again last year after she overcame a slow start from off-season ankle surgery. In spite of her efforts, the Gauchos endured a rare losing season (8-20). With new pieces such as Lovenberg, a precocious setter from San Diego, and junior hitter Torre Glasker, a transfer from Utah, UCSB is off to a 6-3 start this year. “I love the competitiveness of sports and playing on a team full of girls I know as friends,” Ruddins said. “Winning is nice. If we play well together, we’ll win.” “We’re playing at a much higher level [than a year ago],” Lantagne Welch said. “Our whole offense is tremendously better. We have a lot of room to grow, but we’re starting out at a much higher place.” The coach said backup setter Lexi Rottman, a senior out of Santa Barbara High, “has a huge role for us” as a server in key situations. Former San Marcos star Chloe Allen, a junior hitter, has seen limited action, indicative of UCSB’s depth.“There’s competition,” Lantagne Welch said. The Gaucho women were picked to finish in fifth place in the Big West preseason poll, and they will host one of the teams above them, UC Irvine, in their conference opener on Tuesday, September 18.
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WORLD BEATERS: Santa Barbara natives Kiley Neushul, Jamie Neushul, and Paige Hauschild helped the United States stay on top of the women’s water polo world, leading the national team to the championship of the FINA World Cup over the weekend in Surgut, Russia. Jamie Neushul scored two goals in the title game, an 8-5 victory over Russia. Hauschild’s goal with four seconds remaining in the first quarter put the U.S. ahead for good, 2-1. The San Marcos High grad, a USC sophomore, was the second-leading scorer in the tournament with 15 goals. RUNNING UP AND AROUND: Goleta’s Chris Gregory, 31, won the Pier to Peak Half Marathon over Labor Day weekend, covering the 13.1 miles from the Dolphin Fountain to 4,000-foot La Cumbre Peak in an hour, 35 minutes, 58 seconds. Former SBCC runner Tiffany Costello (1:50:22) was the first female finisher. … Community members are invited to run a 5K that will kick off the UCSB Lagoon Open, benefiting the Gaucho cross-country program, at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, September 15. After elite 8K races, there will be a post-race social at noon. n Visit ucsbgauchos.com.
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“Legends of the Dome” banner high on the wall at UCSB’s Thunderdome depicts Roberta Gehlke, a threetime All-American (1997-99) in women’s volleyball. On the floor of the Dome, a steady “thump, thump, thump” is the sound of junior Lindsey Ruddins hammering her way through a career that could make her UCSB’s first four-time All-American. “Lindsey’s a stud. What can I say?” said Coach Nicole Lantagne Welch on Saturday as Ruddins was leading UCSB to the championship of the Thunderdome Classic.“She is a phenomenal attacker. It’s very difficult for teams to stop her, whether it’s the front row or the back row.” Ruddins led the nation last year by averaging 5.84 kills per set, and she’s continuing to keep up that pace through nine matches this season. She crushed the ball last weekend, averaging 7.08 kills, as the Gaucho women took four-set victories over Texas Tech, Sacred Heart, and Seton Hall. Ruddins collected her second tournament MVP award of the season, having been named MVP of the Miami (Ohio) Invitational last month. Lantagne Welch said she tries not to wear Ruddins out, like a baseball manager counting pitches of a valuable starter, but the 6 2 hitter helps the Gauchos in many ways.“She has one of the toughest serves I’ve ever seen,” the coach said. “She can do everything well — passing, defense, blocking. She’s a very physical player.” Ruddins displayed the full array in UCSB’s home opener Friday night against Texas Tech, as she totaled 33 kills, 16 digs, four blocks, and three ace serves. She heated up in timely fashion against Sacred Heart on Saturday, after the visitors from Connecticut had seized the momentum by winning a chaotic third set, 25-23. The Pioneers were leading the fourth set, 11-8, when Ruddins took over. With 12 kills, she accounted for nearly half of UCSB’s points in a 25-18 finish. She launched many of her strikes in the back row, swinging with full power as she leaped from three meters behind the net. “She is one of a kind,” said Olivia Lovenberg, UCSB’s freshman setter. “She hits so high, so fast; it’s insane. I don’t know how someone hits so well.” Ruddins said one of her main concerns is “trying to stay healthy.” In her first college year out of Aliso Niguel High School, injuries forced her to the sideline as a medical redshirt. She rebounded in a big way in 2016, being named Big West Freshman of the Year, first team all-conference, and honorable mention AVCA (American Volleyball Coaches Association)
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(Mar. 21-Apr. 19): Author Anne Carson describes part of
(June 21-July 22): Don’ts for Boys or Errors of Conduct
(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Libran blogger Ana-Sofia Cardelle
her creative process in this way: “Sometimes I dream a sentence and write it down. It’s usually nonsense, but sometimes it seems a key to another world.” I suspect you might be able to benefit from using a comparable trick in the coming days. That’s why you should monitor any odd dreams, seemingly irrational impulses, or weird fantasies that arise in you. Although they may not be of any practical value in themselves, they could spur a train of thought that leads you to interesting breakthroughs.
TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): “The idea of liberation through the
Corrected was an advice book for boys published in 1902. Among many other strictures and warnings, it offered this advice: “Don’t giggle. For the love of decency, never giggle.” There was additional counsel in the same vein: “Don’t be noisy. The guffaw evinces less enjoyment than the quiet smile.” Another exhortation: “Don’t tease. Be witty, but impersonal.” In accordance with astrological omens, I hereby proclaim that all those instructions are utterly wrong for you right now. To sweetly align yourself with cosmic rhythms, you should giggle and guffaw and tease freely. If you’re witty — and I hope you will be — it’ll serve you well to be affectionate and personable.
suppression of desire is the greatest foolishness ever conceived by the human mind,” wrote philosopher E.M. Cioran. I agree that trying to deny or stifle or ignore our desires can’t emancipate us. In fact, I’m inclined to believe that freedom is only possible if we celebrate and honor our desires, marvel at their enigmas, and respect their power. Only then can we hope to refine them. Only then can we craft them into beautiful, useful forces that serve us rather than confuse and undermine us. The coming weeks will be an excellent time for you to engage in this spiritual practice, Taurus.
obvious and adding the meaningful,” writes designer John Maeda. “The ability to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary so that the necessary may speak,” says artist Hans Hofmann. “Simplicity strips away the superfluous to reveal the essence,” declares a blogger named Cheo. I hope these quotes provide you with helpful pointers, Leo. You now have the opportunity to cultivate a masterful version of simplicity.
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(May 21-June 20): “Remember that sometimes not get-
(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Your keynote is the Japanese word
ting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck,” says the Dalai Lama. Ain’t that the truth! When I was 22 years old, there were two different women I desperately yearned for as if they were the Muse Queens of Heaven who would transform me into a great artist and quench my infinite passion. Fortunately, they both rejected me. They decisively set me free of my bondage to them. Later, when I was older and wiser, I realized that blending my fortunes with either of them would have led me away from my true destiny. I got lucky! In a similar but less melodramatic way, Gemini, I suspect you will also get lucky sometime soon.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): “Simplicity is about subtracting the
shizuka. According to photographer Masao Yamamoto, it means “cleansed, pure, clear, and untainted.” One of his artistic practices is to wander around forests looking in the soil for “treasures” that emanate shizuka. So in his definition, the term isn’t about being scrubbed or sanitized. Rather, he’s interested in pristine natural phenomena that are unspoiled by civilization. He regards them as food for his soul. I mention this, Virgo, because now is an excellent time for you to get big doses of people and places and things that are cleansed, pure, clear, and untainted.
writes candidly about her relationship with herself. She keeps us up to date with the ever-shifting self-images that float through her awareness. Here’s one of her bulletins: “Stage 1. me: I’m the cutest thing in the world. Stage 2. me, two seconds later: no, I’m a freaking goblin. Stage 3. me, two seconds after that: I’m the cutest goblin in the world.” I’m guessing that many of you Libras have reached the end of your own personal version of Stage 2. You’ve either already slipped into Stage 3, or soon will. No later than October 1, you’ll be preparing to glide back into Stage 1 again.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “There’s no such thing as love,” said Scorpio painter Pablo Picasso, “there are only proofs of love.” I’m tempted to believe that’s true, especially as I contemplate the current chapter of your life story. The evidence seems clear: You will thrive by engaging in practical demonstrations of how much you care. You’ll be wise to tangibly help and support and encourage and inspire everyone and everything you love. To do so will make you eligible for blessings that are, as of this moment, still hidden or unavailable.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): According to a Pew Research study, nearly 75 percent of Americans say they talk to God, but only 30 percent get a reply. I’m guessing the latter figure will rise dramatically for Sagittarian Americans in the next three weeks, however. Why? Because the astrological indicators suggest that authorities of all kinds will be more responsive than usual to Sagittarians of all nationalities. Help from higher powers is likely to be both more palpable and more forthcoming. Any communications you initiate with honchos, directors, and leaders have a better-than-normal chance of being well received.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): One day in October 1926, author Vir-
ginia Woolf inscribed in her diary, “I am the usual
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battlefield of emotions.” It was a complaint, but also a brag. In fact, she drew on this constant turmoil to fuel her substantial output of creative writing. But the fact is that not all of us thrive on such ongoing uproar. As perversely glamorous and appealing as it might seem to certain people, many of us can do fine without it. According to my analysis, that will be true for you in the coming weeks. If you have a diary, you might justifiably write, “Hallelujah! I am NOT a battlefield of emotions right now!”
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Anthropologist Margaret Mead had
definite ideas about “the ways to get insight.” She named them as follows: “to study infants; to study animals; to study indigenous people; to be psychoanalyzed; to have a religious conversion and get over it; to have a psychotic episode and get over it.” I have my own list of ways to spur insight and inspiration, which includes: to do walking meditations in the woods on a regular basis, no matter what the weather; to engage in long, slow sex with a person you love; to spend a few hours reviewing in detail your entire life history; to dance to music you adore for as long as you can before you collapse from delighted exhaustion. What about you, Aquarius? What are your reliable ways to get insight? I suggest you engage in some of them, and also discover a new one. You’re in the Flood of Radical Fresh Insights Phase of your astrological cycle.
PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Stanley Kubrick made masterful films,
but most of them bore me. I regard John Ashbery as a clever and innovative poet, but I’ve never been excited by his work. As for painter Mark Rothko, I recognize his talent and intelligence, but his art leaves me empty. The music of Norah Jones is pretty and technically impeccable, but it doesn’t move me. In the coming weeks, Pisces, I invite you to make the kinds of fine distinctions I’m describing here. It will be important for you to be faithful to your subjective responses to things, even as you maintain an objective perspective about them and treat them with respect.
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OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT Serves as the primary initial contact for three Directors of Development in the Humanities and Fine Arts (HFA) team to provide essential administrative and financial support that is critical to the successful operation of a complex fund raising program to secure support that is critical to the successful operation. Manages online calendars, screens incoming calls, makes travel and entertainment arrangements, and completes all necessary paperwork in compliance with policies and procedures. Compiles and analyzes data and information from various sources including Advance database and assist all aspects of planning, analysis and implementation strategies to secure financial support to the team; requires high degree of independence, initiative, professionalism, confidentiality, sound judgment and discretion, and strong analytical and technical skills. Reqs: Strong organizational skills and unfailing attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent interpersonal communication and customer service skills are required, as is the ability to maintain confidentiality and act with discretion. Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and calendars under tight deadlines and deal with frequent interruptions. Excellent computer skills including proficiency in Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Internet and e‑mail and demonstrated ability to quickly learn various software programs. High level of initiative, creativity, and energy. Ability to work independently as well as part of a group. Notes: Fingerprint background check required. Occasional evenings and weekends at various Development Office, Institutional Advancement or
campus‑wide events. $22.51‑$24.09/ hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For primary consideration apply by 9/24/18, thereafter open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job #20180501
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT, REGIONAL GIVING
OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT Reports to the Senior Director of Development, Regional Giving, with a primary emphasis on increasing philanthropic support to UC Santa Barbara by maximizing the interest, involvement and commitment of alumni, parents and friends as well as select corporations and foundations in the assigned region. Focuses on the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of individual prospects, including alumni, parents, and friends of the University. Primary solicitation focus will be based on a donor‑centric approach with emphasis on major gifts ($100,000 or more) and new and renewing Chancellor’s Council (annual) level gifts ($1,000 to $99,999). With regard to major gift fund raising, the Director designs and executes planned strategies for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, closing and stewardship of gifts from individuals. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of 5 years of fundraising experience or equivalent background experience. Proven skill in goal achievement. Demonstrated skill at building relationships and working with donors toward significant philanthropic outcomes. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Ambition and motivation that values a collaborative working environment and who will be able to establish strong, interpersonal relationships with academic leaders, trustees, community leaders, donors and volunteers (including staffing volunteers), and other staff. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, under deadlines, without close supervision; self‑direction in the initiation, coordination and completion of tasks, acute attention to detail is essential. Notes: This is an annually renewable contract position. Flexibility and willingness to travel frequently. Ability to work some weekends and evenings. Fingerprint background check required. Maintain a valid CA driver’s license, a clean DMV record and enrollment in the DMV Employee Pull‑Notice Program. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For primary consideration apply by 9/18/18, thereafter open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs. ucsb.edu Job #20180487
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT, SOCIAL SCIENCES
OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT Works to optimize philanthropic support for the Division in response to priorities established by the Social Sciences Dean. As a member of the Development Office staff, the Director will focus primarily on this division with the remaining time to serve the campus overall, including special
projects, interdisciplinary initiatives and other University initiatives, as appropriate. The position assists the Assistant Dean of Development and other Director(s) of Development in the Social Sciences on strategies and activities to maximize donor support, with an emphasis on global, feminist and ethnic studies departments within the Division, and others as identified by the Dean. Focuses about eighty percent time on major gift fundraising activities ($100,000+ level). Twenty percent is focused on other activities related to fund raising, which may include some lower level gift solicitations ($10,000+) and pipeline‑building for new and/or nascent development programs, and administrative duties such as planning, coordinating and executing aspects of the Social Sciences development program. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in communication, marketing, public relations or other field related to event management, and /or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of 5‑7 years of major gift experience, including raising five and six figure gifts. Demonstrated skill at building relationships and working with donors toward significant philanthropic outcomes. Broad knowledge of the principles and practices of university fundraising and stewardship best practice. Demonstrated supervisory experience. Notes: Fingerprint background check required. This is an annually renewable contract position. Flexibility and willingness to travel frequently. Ability to work some weekends and evenings. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For primary consideration apply by 9/20/18, thereafter open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job #20180494
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ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING Ensures the continuing development of equipment and process resources of the 400‑user nanofabrication research cleanroom for the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Additionally, supervises the day‑to‑day laboratory operation of the cleanroom. Reqs: A Bachelor’s degree in a related field or has the equivalent experience or training. Strong oral and written communication skills with proficiency in Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. Works well both within a team and independently. Note: Fingerprint background check required. Salary commensurate with experience. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For primary consideration apply online by 9/23/18, thereafter open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job #20180497
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FILM AND MEDIA STUDIES Manages financial matters and academic personnel processes for the Department of Film and Media Studies.
Reconciles payroll and general ledgers. Projects and monitors expenditures across all funding sources. Advises faculty on policies regarding budgets. Prepares monthly statements for all accounts. Serves as primary Payroll/ Personnel System preparer for all academic, and staff appointments. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in related area or equivalent combination of education an experience. Working knowledge of financial processes, policies and procedures. Strong knowledge of financial data management and reporting systems. Proficiency in the use of spreadsheet and database software. Strong interpersonal skills, analytical skills, service orientation, active listening, critical thinking and attention to detail. Ability to multi‑task in a high volume environment. Effective verbal and written communication skills, sound judgment and decision making. Ability to function effectively as a member of a team. Ability to adapt to changing priorities. Note: Fingerprint background check required. $23.47/ hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For primary consideration apply by 9/17/18, thereafter open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job #20180488
FINANCIAL AND BUSINESS SERVICES COORDINATOR
VICE CHANCELLOR, INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT Using in‑depth knowledge of human resources and payroll/timekeeping practices, serves as Payroll and Personnel Coordinator for the division of Institutional Advancement (“IA”), by coordinating and overseeing all personnel payroll transactions for 178+ career employees (including 65+ professional Contract employees). Independently provides procedural analysis, guidance and policy interpretation; independently directs the work of other UC Path Initiators to coordinate all activity for the division and to insure compliance with University policy and audit requirements. Serves as the navigator for the onboarding and off‑boarding processes of career/contract/limited staff and coordinates with others in the IA Business Team responsible for on/off‑boarding items. Assists the IA Business Managers with strategic planning, evaluates new systems and tools, identifies impacts and internal best practices, and implements process and procedure changes within the division. Works independently and collaboratively on initiatives. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training. Strong organizational skills and unfailing attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to deal with frequent interruptions, while maintaining accuracy, paying attention to detail and meeting deadlines. Exceptional verbal and interpersonal skills that foster positive relationships with diverse populations. Excellent grammar, composition and proofreading skills. Strong knowledge of financial data management and reporting systems. Proficiency in the use of spreadsheet and database software. Excellent computer skills on a PC platform, as well as demonstrated ability to quickly learn various software programs. Strong interpersonal skills, analytical skills, service orientation, active listening and independent critical thinking. Ability to multi‑task in a high volume environment. Notes: fingerprint background check required. May be called upon to work overtime during tight deadlines while experiencing unusual high volume transactions or to assist with various Institutional Advancement or campus‑wide events. $23.47‑$26.34/hr. The University of
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MANAGER OF DONOR RELATIONS & STEWARDSHIP, ENGINEERING AND THE SCIENCES
OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT Designs, implements and manages the stewardship program for all donors including, but not exclusive to, the top‑tier major gift donors to optimize philanthropic support for the Deans’ priorities for the College of Engineering (COE), College of Letters & Science Division of Mathematical, Life and Physical Sciences (MLPS). Assesses needs for donor relations, creates and develops annual stewardship plan, interfaces directly with donors and prospects, interfaces with campus units and Development Officers (DOs) to facilitate stewardship efforts. Plans, designs, produces strategic financial and performance reports, video acknowledgments productions, and manages acknowledgement and recognition processes. Reqs: Demonstrated management and supervisory experience of students. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent skills in analysis, problem solving, working with detail while applying and understanding broader contexts as they affect a diverse customer base: faculty, staff, students, and donors. The ability to establish a cooperative working relationship with staff; the ability to work as a member of a team, and to support the Development Office structure, obtaining approvals and coordinating as needed. Ability to interpret policies and procedures and accurately communicate them to others. Strong customer service skills. Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines. Notes: Fingerprint background check required. May be called upon to work occasional evenings and weekends at various Development Office, Institutional Advancement or campus‑wide events. Limited travel may be required on occasion. $23.47‑$25.00/hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For primary consideration apply by 9/24/18, thereafter open until
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GEVIRTZ GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Provides support to TEP faculty and students, and serves as a liaison between the Program and School as well as with several central campus offices. Responsible for a variety of vital functions within TEP including student recruitment and TEP Leadership and Program Coordinator support, as well as advising current students and prospective applicants to the credential program. Position requires aptitude for dataset use and understanding in order to effectively compile reports and disseminate student data as needed. Attends a variety of program and school meetings and works collaboratively with all Program, Education department and School staff as needed. Responsible for managing the TEP Program Office and its workflow to ensure the completion of work in a professional and efficient manner. TEP consists of approximately 5 academic senate faculty, 25 lecturers, and 90 credential and masters students. Within TEP, there are three credential programs, each overseen by a Program Coordinator: Multiple Subject Teaching Credential (MST), Single Subject Teaching Credential (SST), and Education Specialist Moderate/ Sever Teaching Credential (ESC). Reqs: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess excellent communication and organizational skills. Must have good attention to detail, be accurate, professional, and service‑oriented. Able to interpret policies and procedures and accurately communicate them to others as needed. Must be sensitive regarding confidential information and exercise good judgment, tact and diplomacy. Must work well in a team environment. Demonstrated experience in an administrative environment. Note: Fingerprint background check required. Starting at $22.56/hr., salary commensurate with experience. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For primary consideration apply online by 9/19/18, thereafter open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job #20180485
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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA EDUCATION ABROAD PROGRAM (UCEAP) Serves as the primary operating liaison between the University of California Education Abroad Program, Systemwide Office (UCEAP) and the UC Study Center staff worldwide, the Study Abroad offices on the UC campuses; and UC students participating in UCEAP. Directly responsible for all operational and logistical activities pertaining to an assigned portfolio within the more than 5,500 UCEAP program participants each year, in over 40 countries worldwide. Collaborates with all regional teams to develop and integrate best practices and provide back‑up support. Works to ensure these processes are as advanced and efficient as possible. Maintains primary responsibility for communicating to the Study Center Directors and personnel, campus offices, UCEAP staff, and students on UC and UCEAP policies pertaining to all operational aspects of students’ programs (applications, visa requirements, housing, on site logistics, health and disability issues, host university acceptance). Reqs: BA/BS degree in related area and four or more years of relevant experience, including two or more years of administrative experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience. Previous project management experience. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Professionalism and sound judgment with effective decision‑making and productive problem‑solving skills. Ability to: develop original ideas to solve problems, work collaboratively and coordinate within a complex organization, work with diverse populations, identify measures of system performance and actions to improve performance, and develop original ideas to solve problems. Must have interpersonal skills, multicultural competencies, problem identification and reasoning and
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PROCUREMENT SERVICES Responsible for the procurement of complex, technical and high value goods in a timely and cost‑effective manner. Acts as the campus liaison for the UCOP Strategic Sourcing program. Develops specifications, writes Requests for Quotation and Requests for Proposals, oversees and documents source selection and bid evaluation processes, conducts supplier negotiations, and awards purchase orders for goods in accordance to State law, Federal Regulations, and University policy. Consults with and advises faculty and staff regarding policies and procedures. Utilizes a flexible approach to purchasing and negotiation services without sacrificing required controls, and ensures that all commitments and promises are fulfilled. Strives to continually improve services and find new and innovative ways to exceed customer requirements. Maintains quality assurance function for the purchasing group. Reqs: Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum 4 years experience working as a Buyer developing RFPs, negotiating
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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ROSE PULTRO NO: 18PR00396 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of ROSE PULTRO A PETITION FOR PROBATE: has been filed by: THERESA KAHAE in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara THE PETITION for probate requests that (name): THERESA ANNE KAHAE be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: on 10/15/2018 AT 8:30 a.m. Dept: 4 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 312‑C East Cook Street, Santa Maria, CA 93454. Santa Maria Cook Division. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58 (b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE‑154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: Theresa Anne Kahae 1414 Lark Court Santa Maria, CA 93454; (805) 720‑0505. Published Aug 30. Sep 6, 13 2018.
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A PETITION FOR PROBATE: has been filed by: JONATHAN RUSSELL THOMAS in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara THE PETITION for probate requests that (name): JONATHAN RUSSELL THOMAS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The Independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: on 10/16/2018 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: 2 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 312‑C East Cook Street, Santa Maria, CA 93454. Santa Maria Cook Division. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58 (b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE‑154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: Jonathan Russell Thomas 4287 Brentwood Lane Santa Maria, CA 93455; (805) 478‑1959. Published Aug 30. Sep 6, 13 2018. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: VIRGINIA HEALY SMITH NO: 18PR00416 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise
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FBN ABANDONMENT STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following Fictitious Business Name is being abandoned: SANTA BARBARA ITALIAN DELI AND GROCERY at 415 E. De La Guerra Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. The original statement for use of this Fictitious Business Name was filed 05/09/2018 in the County of Santa Barbara. Original file no. 2018‑0001411. The person (s) or entities abandoning use of this name are as follows: Santa Barbara Italian Deli And Grocery at 415 E. De La Guerra Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 20, 2018. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office, Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Tara Jayasinghe, Published: Aug 23, 30. Sep 6, 13 2018. STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following Fictitious Business Name is being abandoned: AXIAMED at 4183 State Street Santa Barbara, CA 93110; Axia Technologies, LLC 4183 State Street Santa Barbara, CA 93110. The original statement for use of this Fictitious Business Name was filed 07/06/2018 in the County of Santa Barbara. Original file no. 2018‑0001945. The person (s) or entities abandoning use of this name are as follows: Axiamed 4183 State Street Santa Barbara, CA 93110. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 24, 2018. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office, Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Margarita Silva, Published: Sep 6, 13, 20, 27, 2018. STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following Fictitious Business Name is being abandoned: SANTA BARBARA DENTAL STUDY GROUP at 3820 State Street, Suite D Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Raymond Kubisch 2129 Forge Road Santa Barbara, CA 93108. The original statement for use of this Fictitious Business Name was filed 04/28/2014 in the County of Santa Barbara. Original file no. 2014‑0001263. The person (s) or entities abandoning use of this name are as follows: Santa Barbara Dental Study Group 3820 State Street Suite D Santa Barbara, CA 93105. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 20, 2018. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office, Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Jazmin Murphy, Published: Sep 6, 13, 20, 27, 2018.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: FOX WINE CO., FOX WINE COMPANY, FOX WINES at 120 Santa Barbara Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Blair Fox Cellars Inc. 2255 Olivet Ave. Los Olivos, CA 93441 This business is conducted by an Corporation Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 06, 2018. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Adela Bustos. FBN Number: 2018‑0002223. Published: Aug 30. Sep 6, 13, 20 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CALIFORNIA RESTORATION CONTRACTORS at 165 Aero Camino Goleta, CA 93117; South Coast Funding Group, Inc (same address) This business is conducted by an Corporation Signed: Cheyng Knight, President Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jul 30, 2018. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Adela Bustos. FBN Number: 2018‑0002170. Published: Aug 23, 30. Sep 6, 13 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: QWIKRESPONSE DISASTER CONTROL & CONSTRUCTION, QWIKRESPONSE RESTORATION & CONSTRUCTION at 165 Aero Camino Goleta, CA 93117; South Coast Funding Group, Inc (same address) This business is conducted by an Corporation Signed: Cheyng Knight, President Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jul 30, 2018. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Adela Bustos. FBN Number: 2018‑0002169. Published: Aug 23, 30. Sep 6, 13 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MISSION ISLA VISTA at 6737 Sueno Road Goleta, CA 93117; Isla Vista Church (same address) This business is conducted by an Corporation Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jul 26, 2018. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Adela Bustos. FBN Number: 2018‑0002143. Published: Aug 23, 30. Sep 6, 13 2018.
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: CROSSNOKAYE at 1129 State St.,Suite 25 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Crossno & Kaye, LLC (same address) This business is conducted by an Limited Liability Company Signed: Will Clark, Agent Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 16, 2018. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Jazmin Murphy. FBN Number: 2018‑0002306. Published: Aug 23, 30. Sep 6, 13 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HOLLISTER BREWING COMPANY at 6980 Market Place Goleta, CA 93117; MT Investments, LLC 1335 El Monte Drive Simi Valley, CA 93065 This business is conducted by an Limited Liability Company Signed: Thomas Fuhrmann Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 16, 2018. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Adela Bustos. FBN Number: 2018‑0002310. Published: Aug 23, 30. Sep 6, 13 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: SARA CAPUTO CONSULTING at 1528 Veronica Place Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Sara Caputo (same address) This business is conducted by an Individual Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 14, 2018. This 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: 2018‑0002286. Published: Aug 23, 30. Sep 6, 13 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SANTA BARBARA ITALIAN DELI AND GROCERY at 415 E. De La Guerra Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Nona’s SB Italian Deli, Inc (same address) This business is conducted by an Corporation Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 20, 2018. This 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: 2018‑0002326. Published: Aug 23, 30. Sep 6, 13 2018.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Design Review Board Goleta City Hall – Council Chambers 130 Cremona Drive, Suite B Goleta, CA 93117 Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at 3:00 P.M. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Design Review Board (DRB) of the City of Goleta will conduct a public hearing on the date set forth above to consider the following new project: Conceptual Review The Hollister Hotel and Apartments 5392 and 5400 Hollister Avenue (APN 071-101-002, -015) Case No. 18-001-DRB Project Description: Twenty-four room hotel with café and eight new residential units. PUBLIC COMMENT: This hearing is for design review only. All interested persons are encouraged to attend the public hearing and to present written and/or oral comments. All letters should be addressed to City of Goleta, Planning and Environmental Review, 130 Cremona Drive, Suite B, Goleta, CA 93117 or email to mchang@cityofgoleta.org. Letters must be received by Planning and Environmental Review no later than 24 hours prior to the DRB meeting. Materials received after this time may not be reviewed prior to the DRB meeting. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: The item in this notice is a new item. The DRB agenda may also include items continued from prior meetings. All persons wanting to review any project applications may do so by contacting City of Goleta, Planning and Environmental Review at (805) 9617543. The Agenda, staff reports and project plans will be available Thursday before the hearing on the City’s website at www.cityofgoleta.org. NOTE: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this hearing, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (805) 961-7505. Notification at least 72 hours prior to the hearing will enable City staff to make reasonable arrangements. 64
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GRACE AND VINE at 133 E. De La Guerra #162 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Eliana Kroll Consulting Services Inc. 2447 Calle Linares Santa Barbara, CA 93109 This business is conducted by an Corporation Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 17, 2018. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Jazmin Murphy. FBN Number: 2018‑0002313. Published: Aug 23, 30. Sep 6, 13 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: IGLHAUT ALLRAD USA at 143 Oliver Road Santa Barbara, CA 93109; Allrad, LLC (same address) This business is conducted by an Limited Liability Company Signed: Daniel Kuttner, Manager Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 15, 2018. This 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: 2018‑0002295. Published: Aug 23, 30. Sep 6, 13 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PIRATE RADIO at 6381 Rose Lane Carpinteria, CA 93013; Media Labs International Inc. (same address) This business is conducted by an Corporation Signed: Ray Hamilton‑President Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 15, 2018. This 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: 2018‑0002294. Published: Aug 23, 30. Sep 6, 13 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SANTA BARBARA INSULATION at 130 North Calle Cesar Chavez, Suite 40 Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Insulate SB, Inc. (same address) This business is conducted by an Corporation Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 02, 2018. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Adela Bustos. FBN Number: 2018‑0002195. Published: Aug 23, 30. Sep 6, 13 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SOUTH COAST RAILROAD MUSEUM at 300 North Los Carneros Road, Goleta CA 93117; Institute For American Research (same address) This business is conducted by an Corporation Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 28, 2018. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Adela Bustos. FBN Number: 2018‑0002397. Published: Aug 30. Sep 6, 13, 20 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ZUILANI at 218 Mesa Verde Dr Santa Barbara, CA 93110; Zoe Valpoon (same address) This business is conducted by an Individual Signed: Zoe Valpoon Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 20, 2018. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Margarita Silva. FBN Number: 2018‑0002332. Published: Aug 30. Sep 6, 13, 20 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GOLD VS BLACK at 1187 Coast Village Rd #3354 Santa Barbara, CA 93108; Sophia Reclade (same address) Nicole Berry 214 Grove Ln Santa Barbara, CA 93105 This business is conducted by an General Partnership Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jul 31, 2018. This 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: 2018‑0002177. Published: Aug 30. Sep 6, 13, 20 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GOODLAND CANNABIS COMPANY at 5902 Daley St, Goleta CA 93117 Calstate Company LLC (same address) This business is conducted by an Limited Liability Company Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 27, 2018. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Jazmin Murphy. FBN Number: 2018‑0002376. Published: Aug 30. Sep 6, 13, 20 2018.
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: NEEDS TO FOUNDATION at 1111 Chapala Street Suite, 200 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Santa Barbara Foundation (same address) This business is conducted by an Individual Signed: Jonathan Bower Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 22, 2018. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Sandra E Rodriguez. FBN Number: 2018‑0002356. Published: Aug 30. Sep 6, 13, 20 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: NEON ROSE, THE FEATHERED NEST at 2192 Ortega Hill Rd. Summerland, CA 93067; Nancy A. Henderson 21 East Arrellaga #B Santa Barbara, CA 93101 This business is conducted by an Individual Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 27, 2018. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Jazmin Murphy. FBN Number: 2018‑0002377. Published: Aug 30. Sep 6, 13, 20 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ANACAPA VINTNERS, AVA SANTA BARBARA, THE VALLEY PROJECT at 116 East Yanonali Street #B Santa Barbara, CA 93101; K & E Consulting LLC 28 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 This business is conducted by an Limited Liability Company Signed: Magan Eng Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 01, 2018. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Adela Bustos. FBN Number: 2018‑0002190. Published: Aug 30. Sep 6, 13, 20 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2018‑0002284 The following person(s) is doing business as: The Jaw Jam, 3888 Via Lato Lompoc, CA 93436, County of Santa Barbara. Kazia Leslie 3888 Via Lato, Lompoc, CA 93436; Leopold Lori 3888 Via Lato Lompoc, CA 93436 This business is conducted by General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A /s/ Leslie Kazia This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 14, 2018. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk By: Jazmin Murphy, Deputy 8/30, 9/06, 9/13, 9/20/18. CNS‑3167227# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GOLDEN AGE REALTY at 205 E. Anapamu St. Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Andrew John Cavanaugh 3690 Ardilla Drive Santa Barbara, CA 93105 This business is conducted by an Individual Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 20, 2018. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Rachel N. Hillman. FBN Number: 2018‑0002330. Published: Aug 23, 30. Sep 6, 13 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: MILPAS MOTORS AUTO SALES at 725 North Milpas Street Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Steven Hartmann Inc 915 Olive Street #108 Santa Barbara, CA 93101 This business is conducted by an Corporation Signed: Steven Hartmann Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 29, 2018. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Adela Bustos. FBN Number: 2018‑0002409. Published: Sep 6, 13, 20, 27 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: PAMPERPET‑PET CONCIERGE at 1645 Miramesa Dr. Santa Barbara, CA 93109; Mary Mason Scott (same address) This business is conducted by an Individual Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 27, 2018. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Jazmin Murphy. FBN Number: 2018‑0002387. Published: Sep 6, 13, 20, 27 2018.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: COVET at 100 West Mountain Drive Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Catherine McMahon (same address) This business is conducted by an Individual Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 27, 2018. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Adela Bustos. FBN Number: 2018‑0002389. Published: Sep 6, 13, 20, 27 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HUMANE BEING at 112 W. Mason St. Apt B Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Erin Conaway (same address) This business is conducted by an Individual Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 30, 2018. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Jazmin Murphy. FBN Number: 2018‑0002418. Published: Sep 6, 13, 20, 27 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SEASONS PATH at 112 W. Mason St. Apt B Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Erin Conaway (same address) This business is conducted by an Individual Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 30, 2018. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Jazmin Murphy. FBN Number: 2018‑0002419. Published: Sep 6, 13, 20, 27 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: APIARY, APIARY FERMENTED, T.W. HOLLISTER & CO. at 4191 Carpinteria Avenue Suite 10 Carpinteria, CA 93013; Apiary Beverage Company, LLC 58 Seaview Drive Montecito, CA 93108 This business is conducted by an Limited Liability Company Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 30, 2018. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Adela Bustos. FBN Number: 2018‑0002422. Published: Sep 6, 13, 20, 27 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DMHA, DMHA ARCHITECTURE & INTERIOR DESIGN, DMHA ARCHITECTURE + INTERIOR DESIGN at 1 North Calle Cesar Chavez, Suite 102 Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Devicente & Mills Architure, Inc. 432 Los Verdes Santa Barbara, CA 93111; JM Holiday Associates, Inc. 288 Rosario Park Road Santa Barbara, CA 93105 This business is conducted by an General Partnership Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 30, 2018. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Adela Bustos. FBN Number: 2018‑0002420. Published: Sep 6, 13, 20, 27 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THE MIDDLE CHILD at 16‑18 East Cota Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Bricklayer LLC 1723 Hillside Road Santa Barbara, CA 93101 This business is conducted by an Limited Liability Company Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 14, 2018. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Adela Bustos. FBN Number: 2018‑0002292. Published: Sep 6, 13, 20, 27 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ONE PIECE at 6555 Pardall Rd Isla Vista, CA 93117; CU Investment, Inc. 6831 Hollister Ave, Ste B Goleta, CA 93117 This business is conducted by an Corporation Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 31, 2018. This 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: 2018‑0002425. Published: Sep 6, 13, 20, 27 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: WEGOWISE Inc. at 50 Castillian Drive Goleta, CA 93117; Appfolio Utility Management, Inc. (same address) This business is conducted by an Corporation Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 29, 2018. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Adela Bustos. FBN Number: 2018‑0002407. Published: Sep 6, 13, 20, 27 2018.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: AMATEUR ASSOCIATION‑SANTA BARBARA CHAPTER at 3886 Calle Cita Santa Barbara, CA 93110; Executive Womens Golf Association, Santa Barbara Chapter (same address) This business is conducted by an Corporation Signed: Kitty Soo Hoo Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 28, 2018. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Adela Bustos. FBN Number: 2018‑0002395. Published: Sep 6, 13, 20, 27 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: SANTA BARBARA AQUAPONICS at 845 Cathedral Vista Lane Santa Barbara, CA 93110; Kevin Childerley (same address) This business is conducted by an Individual Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 07, 2018. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Jazmin Murphy. FBN Number: 2018‑0002481. Published: Sep 13, 20, 27. Oct 4 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: SUNDOWNER SUSTAINABILITY CONSULTING at 820 State Street, 4th Floor Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Sundowner Sustainability Consulting (same address) This business is conducted by an Individual Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 28, 2018. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Jazmin Murphy. FBN Number: 2018‑0002401. Published: Sep 13, 20, 27. Oct 4 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: STUDIO THORNROSE at 2754 Santa Barbara Ave Los Olivos, CA 93441; Kylee Marie Parks (same address) This business is conducted by an Individual Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 07, 2018. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Adela Bustos. FBN Number: 2018‑0002478. Published: Sep 13, 20, 27. Oct 4 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ESTHETIC STUDIO at 887 Linden Avenue Carpinteria, CA 93013; Adriana Zazueta 1227 Cacique Street Santa Barbara, CA 93103 This business is conducted by an Individual Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 24, 2018. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Adela Bustos. FBN Number: 2018‑0002369. Published: Sep 13, 20, 27. Oct 4 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: FRANK’S HANDYMAN SERVICE at 59 Sonoma Avenue Goleta, CA 93117; Frank Darbyshire (same address) This business is conducted by an Individual Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 06, 2018. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Adela Bustos. FBN Number: 2018‑0002467. Published: Sep 13, 20, 27. Oct 4 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: 7 DAY PROPANE EXCHANGE, SANTA BARBARA PROPANE EXCHANGE at 224 South Milpas Street Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Erick Troy Crocker 781 Castillo Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 This business is conducted by an Individual Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 05, 2018. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Adela Bustos. FBN Number: 2018‑0002457. Published: Sep 13, 20, 27. Oct 4 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: SHEPHERD FARMS at 1980 US 101 Gaviota, CA 93117; Tom Shepherd (same address) This business is conducted by an Individual Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 05, 2018. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Jazmin Murphy. FBN Number: 2018‑0002447. Published: Sep 13, 20, 27. Oct 4 2018.
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THE ZEN TOOLBOX, ZENDOHOUS at 3463 State Street #350 Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Rebecca Zendejas 3715 Avon Lane Santa Barbara, CA 93105 This business is conducted by an Individual Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 05, 2018. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Adela Bustos. FBN Number: 2018‑0002443. Published: Sep 13, 20, 27. Oct 4 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: PATHWAYS TO NATURAL HEALTH, INC. at 1201 De La Vina Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Pathways To Natural Health, Inc. (same address) This business is conducted by an Corporation Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 28, 2018. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Jazmin Murphy. FBN Number: 2018‑0002403. Published: Sep 13, 20, 27. Oct 4 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: PLANET 432 at 1660 Shoreline Drive Santa Barbara, CA 93109; 4Theplanet, LLC (same address) This business is conducted by an Limited Liability Company Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Aug 20, 2018. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Jazmin Murphy. FBN Number: 2018‑0002331. Published: Sep 13, 20, 27. Oct 4 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: COASTAL ATMS at 1320 Cliff Dr Santa Barbara, CA 93109; Todd Lee Davies (same address) This business is conducted by an Individual Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 07, 2018. This 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: 2018‑0002477. Published: Sep 13, 20, 27. Oct 4 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: THE BARBER at 3118 State Street Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Gregorio Daniel Salgado 4711 Baxter St. Santa Barbara, CA 93110 This business is conducted by an Individual Signed: Filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Sep 10, 2018. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Margarita Silva. FBN Number: 2018‑0002497. Published: Sep 13, 20, 27. Oct 4 2018.
NAME CHANGE IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF PETER MAXWELL RANDOLPH ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CASE NUMBER: 18CV04118 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: PETER MAXWELL RANDOLPH TO: MAXWELL PADEN RANDOLPH 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 Nov 14, 2018 9:30am, Dept 6, Courthouse, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 A copy of this order to Show Cause shall be published in the Santa Barbara 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 Sep 06 2018 by Pauline Maxwell, Judge of the Superior Court. Published. Sep 13, 20, 27. Oct 4 2018. IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF MARIA DEL CARMEN CALIXTO CALLEJA and FERNANDO VEGA HERNANDEZ ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CASE NUMBER: 18CV04214 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: FERNANDO JR. VEGA TO: FERNANDO VEGA CALIXTO 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 Nov 14, 2018 9:30am, Dept 6, Courthouse, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 A copy of this order to Show Cause shall be published in the Santa Barbara 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 Sep 05 2018 by Pauline Maxwell, Judge of the Superior Court. Published. Sep 13, 20, 27. Oct 4 2018.
PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF LIEN SALE Contents are racks, arts and crafts, fabric, and other misc.personal items. Items are being stored for Marilyn Loperfido in storage unit “Z” located at Bucks Moving & Storage 417 Anacapa St. Santa Barbara, CA. 93101. (805) 966‑1261 CELLCO PARTNERSHIP and its controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon Wireless (Verizon Wireless) is proposing to build a 65‑foot stealth / mono‑eucalyptus Telecommunications Tower in the vicinity of 3495 Foothill Road, Carpinteria, Santa Barbara County, CA 93013. Public comments
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regarding potential effects from this site on historic properties may be submitted within 30‑days from the date of this publication to: Project 6118004161 ‑ SBT c/o EBI Consulting, 6876 Susquehanna Trail South, York, PA 17403, sturner@ebiconsulting.com, or via telephone at (248) 390‑9151. SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF VENTURA. NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE §366.26 J 071847 HEARING DATE: 11/21/2018 TIME: 08:30 am COURTROOM: J1 In the matter of the Petition of the County of Ventura Human Services Agency regarding freedom from parental custody and control on behalf of Abbegail J. McKenney, a child. To: Jennifer A. Eldridge, James McKenney, James Werthman, and to all persons claiming to be the parent of the above‑named person who is described as follows: name Abbigail J. McKenney, Date of Birth: 06/27/2018, Place of Birth: Oxnard, CA, Father’s name: James McKenney, James Werthman, Mother’s name: Jennifer A. Eldridge. Pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 366.26, a hearing has been scheduled for your child. You are hereby notified that you may appear on 11/21/2018, at 8:30 a.m., or as soon as counsel can be heard in Courtroom J1 of this Court at Juvenile Justice Center 4353 Vineyard Ave. Oxnard, CA 93036. YOU ARE FURTHER ADVISED as follows: At the hearing the Court must choose and implement one of the following permanent plans for the child: adoption, guardianship, or long term foster care. Parental rights may be terminated at this hearing. On 11/21/2018, the Human Services Agency will recommend termination of parental rights. The child may be ordered placed in long term foster care, subject to the regular review of the Juvenile Court; or, a legal guardian may be appointed for the child and letters of guardianship be issued; or, adoption may be identified as the permanent placement goal and the Court may order that efforts be made to locate an appropriate adoptive family for the child for a period not to exceed 180 days and set the matter for further review; or, parental rights may be terminated. You are entitled to be present at the hearing with your attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, you are entitled to have the Court appoint counsel for you. A thirty‑day continuance may be granted if necessary for counsel to prepare the case. At all termination proceedings, the Court shall consider the wishes of the child and shall act in the best interest of the child. Any order of the Court permanently terminating parental rights under this section shall be conclusive and binding upon the minor person, upon the parent or parents, and upon all other persons who have been served with citation by publication or otherwise. After making such an order, the Court shall have no power to set aside, change, or modify it, but this shall not be construed to limit the rights to appeal the order. If the Court, by order or judgment, declares the child free from the custody and control of both parents, or one parent if the other no longer has custody and control, the Court shall, at the same time, order the child referred to the licensed County adoption agency for adoptive
JOIN THE PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT COMMISSION (STUDENT MEMBER) Are you or someone you know between the ages of 15-21 and interested in getting involved with local government? The City of Goleta is currently accepting applications for its first youth appointee to serve a one-year term on the City of Goleta’s Public Engagement Commission (PEC). PEC is a seven-member body with responsibility to advise the City Council on issues related to public engagement in the governance of the City. The Commission provides City residents a venue to address opportunities and ways to increase public engagement in City government. PEC has six regularly scheduled meetings per year and there is a $50 stipend per month. To be eligible to apply, candidates must reside within Goleta City limits and be between the ages of 15-21 Applications/Deadline For more information and to apply, please visit http://tinyurl.com/ goletaboards-commissions. Additional information can be provided by emailing cityclerkgroup@cityofgoleta.org or by calling Deborah Lopez, City Clerk at (805) 961-7505. Deadline for application submittal is Monday, September 24, 2018, at 5:00 p.m.
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YOU HAVE BEEN SUED. Read the information below (Lo han demandado. Lea la informacion a continuacion y en la pagina siguiente). PETITIONER’S NAME IS (Nombre del demandante): MARIA TERESA VEGA You have 30 calendar days after this summons and petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL‑120) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter, phone call, or court appearance will not protect you. If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs. For legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. Get help finding a lawyer at the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courts.
ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services website (www.lawhelpca.org) or by contacting you local county bar association. Tiene 30 dias de calendario despues de haber recibido la entrega legal de sesta Citacion y Peticion para presentar una Respuesta (formulario FL‑120) ante la corte y efectuar la entrega legal de una copia al demandante. Una carta o llamada telefonica o una audiencia de la corte no basta para protegerio. Si no presenta su Respuesta a tiempo, la corte puede dar ordenes que afecten su matrimonio o pareja de hecho, sus bienes y la custodia de sus hijos. La corte tambien le puede ordenar que pague manutencion, y honorarios y costos legales. Para asesoramiento legal, pongase en contacto de inmediato con un abogado. Puede obtener informacion para encontrar un abogado en el
Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en el sitio web de los Servicios Legales de California (www.lawhelpca. org) o poniendose en contacto con el colegio de abogados de su condado. CASE NO: 18FL01873 The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y direccion de la corte es) SANTA BARBARA SUPERIOR COURT, 1100 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is : Michael Reino, Attorney at Law: 621 West Micheltorena Street, Suite A, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; (805) 899‑3322 DATE: July 31, 2018. By Johnny Aviles, Deputy Published Aug 23, 30. Sep 6, 13 2018.
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Planning Commission September 24, 2018; 6:00 p.m. Development Impact Fee Ordinance NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Goleta Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing to consider a Resolution recommending to the City Council adoption of a Development Impact Fee Ordinance (Case No: 18-127-ORD). The date, time, and location of the public hearing are set forth below. HEARING DATE AND TIME: PLACE:
Monday, September 24, 2018, at 6:00 P.M. City of Goleta, Council Chambers 130 Cremona Drive, Suite B Goleta, California 93117
PROJECT LOCATION: The Development Impact Fee Ordinance would apply citywide, including areas of the City within the Coastal Zone. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: In order to consolidate all development impact fees regulations into a single ordinance, the City is considering a new single development impact fee ordinance that includes all existing as well as new fees identified by the City. All of the fees included in the proposed ordinance are consistent with the goals and objectives of the City’s General Plan and are designed to mitigate the impacts caused by new development throughout the City. Along with the establishment of a new consolidated development impact fee ordinance, the sources from which existing development impact fees emanate must be repealed. The proposed ordinance includes the following sections: Section 1 – Recitals. Section 2 – Required Findings for an Ordinance Amendment Section 3 – Environmental Assessment Section 4 – Repeals Section 5 – Development Impact Fees: A. Purpose – Explains the purpose of the proposed ordinance. B. Applicability – Describes who the proposed ordinance would apply to. C. Definitions - Provides definitions for words used in the ordinance and the definitions of the various fees included in the proposed ordinance. D. List of Development Impact Fees – Lists all development impact fee categories. E. Amount of Fee, Automatic Adjustment and Special Fund – Describes how the development impact fees will be established, adjusted and where the funds will be deposited. F. Imposition of Development Impact Fee – Describes the conditions under which development impacts fees will be imposed. G. Modification by Resolution – Indicates that the amount of each development impact fee may be modified by resolution to City Council. H. Beneficial Projects and Fee Reduction – Describes the potential for fee waivers and fee reductions. I. Protests and Fee Adjustments – Describes the process by which the City may consider protests to the development impact fees and apply adjustments. J. Payment of Fees – Describes when development impact fee payment is to be made. K. Use of Funds – Describes how development impact fees will be used by the City. L. Refund of Fees Paid – Describes the conditions under which development impact fees may be refunded. M. Exemptions – Describes the conditions under which development impact fee exemptions may apply. N. Credits - Describes the conditions under which development impact fee credits may apply. O. Superseding Provisions – Indication that the new ordinance supersedes any conflicting previous ordinances or resolutions. SUMMARY OF FEES: The following development impact fee categories are identified in the proposed ordinance: 1. Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities 2. Fire Facilities 3. Library Facilities 4. Parks and Recreation Facilities 5. Police Facilities 6. Public Administration Facilities 7. Storm Drain Facilities 8. Transportation Facilities The following development impact fee regulations in the Goleta Municipal Code and ordinances are repealed in the proposed ordinance: 1. Goleta Municipal Code Chapter 16.12 Flood Control Fees for Development of Land Not a Subdivision 2. Goleta Municipal Code Chapter 16.15 Development Mitigation Fees for Parks in Connection with Residential Development Projects Which Do Not Involve the Subdivision of Land. 3. Goleta Municipal Code Chapter 16.18 Development Impact Fees for Park in Connection Commercial and Industrial Development. 4. Goleta Municipal Code Chapter 16.19 Library Facility Development Impact Fees 5. Goleta Municipal Code Chapter 16.20 Public Administration Facility Development Impact Fees 6. Goleta Municipal Code Chapter 16.21 Police Facility Development Impact Fees 7. Ordinance No. 14-10 An Ordinance Adopting Development Impact Fees for Fire Facilities In Accordance with the Mitigation Fee Act (Government Code §§ 66000-66025). Environmental Review: The adoption of a new development impact fee ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act and the regulations promulgated thereunder ((14 Cal. Code of Regulations, §§ 15000, et seq., “CEQA Guidelines”). The adoption of the proposed ordinance is not a “project” pursuant to the CEQA Guidelines, § 15378(b)(4) because it . Even if the ordinance were a “project,” it is statutorily exempt under CEQA Guidelines, § 15273(a)(4). DOCUMENT AVAILABILITY: The staff report may be obtained at the City of Goleta, 130 Cremona Drive, Suite B, Goleta, CA 93117. The documents will be posted on the City’s web site at www.cityofgoleta.org at least 72 hours ahead of the meeting. PUBLIC COMMENT: All interested persons are encouraged to attend the public hearing and to present written and/or oral comments. All letters should be addressed to Wendy Winkler, Management Assistant, Department of Planning and Environmental Review, City of Goleta, 130 Cremona Drive, Suite B, Goleta, CA 93117. Letters must be received by the Department of Planning and Environmental Review on or before the date of the hearing, or public comment can be submitted at the hearing. In order for any public comment to be disseminated to the Planning Commission for consideration during the meeting, it must be submitted no later than Monday by noon prior to the Planning Commission meeting. Materials received after this time may not be reviewed by the Planning Commission prior to the meeting. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Additional information is on file at the Public Works Department, Goleta City Hall, 130 Cremona Drive, Suite B, Goleta, CA 93117. Contact Maureen Gaasch at (805) 961-7560 or mgaasch@cityofgoleta.org for more information regarding the project. Note: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this hearing, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (805) 961-7505. Notification at least 72 hours prior to the hearing will enable City staff to make reasonable arrangements Note: If you challenge the City’s final action on this project in court, you may be limited to only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City on or before the date of the hearing (Government Code §65009(b)(2)). Publish: Santa Barbara Independent, September 13, 2018
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