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Political Thoughts: What Does The Primary Tell Us?

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his one had some seriously strange outcomes, which are actually fairly normal for California. The primary has not yet been certified by the Santa Barbara County Elections Office, so things might still be in flux, but as of press time, here’s how it looks: First, I am a little surprised at the unintentional (hopefully) truncating of the governor’s name as “Jerry Bro” in the SB County Elections website display.

Secretary of State

Mostly considered a snore in state politics, this is perhaps the most interesting election ever for this seat. The Secretary of State is responsible for voter registration, election administration, and the granting of business licenses to LLCs, to name a few key responsibilities.

Currently, registration and elections are administered mainly at the county level, which leads to patchwork outcomes. Get voter registration data from two different counties, and you’ll get really different formats, for example. A statewide, central voter registration database has been in the works for more than a decade.

We charge $800 annually for a business license for LLCs in this state. Nevada

charges $200, Texas $300. We take up to six months to grant new business licenses, adding to our reputation as a very business-unfriendly state.

The current secretary, Deborah Bowen, is termed out, so some good government reformers slugged it out with termedout state legislators who clearly need to win a seat to keep earning a living.

Pete Peterson, head of the Davenport Institute at Pepperdine University, a civicengagement think-tank, got the most votes. Right behind him is Alex Padilla, current state senator termed out this year.

I expected Dan Schnur, former head of the California Fair Political Practices Commission, and Derek Cressman, former VP of Common Cause, to do better than they did. I especially expected them to beat Leland Yee, who dropped out due to his indictment for illegal arms racketeering. His name was still on the ballot, though – clearly an election reform that needs to happen.

Congressional District 24

The Republicans’ “Bungle in the Jungle” primary: could they possibly have run any more candidates? In Santa Barbara style, the candidates, though

perhaps normal for this area, would not have stood a chance in a more cosmopolitan or (oddly) more rural American district. In the end, it boiled down to the Conservative Sophisticate (Dale Francisco) v. the Kid (Justin Fareed) vs the Repeat Offender (Chris Mitchum). The winner? Lois Capps, who looks to get her wish granted in choice of opponent. Mitchum will be Taking One for The (Republican) Team this time.

Footnote: San Luis Obispo holds onto its title as the place moderate Republicans go to die. Just ask Abel Maldonado. I bet Boehner pops a TUMS every time he thinks of the 24th…

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2nd District Supervisor Wolf beats back Aceves. Money sometimes just can’t buy you (enough) love here.

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CLOSE. Every public official came against it, except for the one sponsoring it. It was tempting to immediately support it just because all the elected were so vehemently against it. Peter Adam is either the crazy outlier, or the lone sane guy. The fact that it was so close suggests that there is something a little deeper at work here than potholes. Would it have forced the county into a maintenance discipline lacking at present? The first supervisor meeting post-election quickly devolved into maintenance issues. Hmm.

Das Williams gets 58 percent of the vote, doesn’t campaign, and neither does the other guy. Kind of like Yee, you gotta’ wonder, after Das squirmed on CNN over abstaining from removing sexual predators from the classroom… can we just not do any better here?

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Finally…a note on democracy

Brown v. Brown, and the winner was…

Brown. I’ve worked with Sheriff Brown on various things over the years, and have been impressed every time. He did a good job representing the office on national TV during Isla Vista. I was watching Isla Vista on CNN while I was still up in Eugene, and even the ATF guys were impressed

by SBSO’s response time in that terrible tragedy. Good job, Bill.

Some county officials have really safe jobs. Really, no one else wants to run for superintendent of schools, auditorcontroller, etc.? Anyone? Bueller?

One wonders, if one were sitting in the nosebleed seats of the Ukraine, for example, if democracy is ultimately a wasted exercise. Twenty-five percent turnout, criminals on the ballot, entrenched mediocrity in office, and ridiculous over-regulation… is this the ultimate future you get to after shedding blood for the right to self-govern?

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Atheists and Pantheists and Little Lambs Eat Ivy SB Braces for Summer Solstice. Again. ruids, Wiccans, Zoroastrians, Nuwaubianists, Cthulhu acolytes, and well-off Vatican habitués in illfitting silk: hello. And hi to you, herniated bronze-age nincompoops who assembled Stonehenge. Was it worth it? We don’t know what the hell it is.

Tanned, muscly Aztec priest with your heavy eyeliner, Marcel Marceauanticipating pancake and over-serious tribal headdress: put down those sacrificial entrails and come down from your gorelittered ziggurat. Let’s have a word. Your worship has grown tiresome. How many still-beating virgin hearts can you gnaw in a week? You must be paying a fortune for floss. There is an easier way to venerate.

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Santa Barbara at Solstice is the Way, The Truth, and The Lite. Paganism, venerable pre-Abrahamic obeisance to the natural order, is here, thrown a party in which the celebrants are happy to raise a toast. To what they aren’t exactly sure. These are folks who think Wicca is the stuff lawn furniture is made of. No matter. Let us pray for two whole days

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and nights. This mammon-haunted burg shall become a New Church where the faithful feverishly worship the sun, the Earth and the trees, well drinks-two-forone, Puff the Magic Whatnot, and the sun and the Earth. And the trees.

We Santa Barbarians have seen this before. Going on nearly 40 years now.

What began as a gentle mime/artist/ eccentric playfully celebrating his own birthday with pals by traipsing down State Street in a colorful show of selfcongratulation (RIP, Michael Gonzales) has, in the well-meaning decades since, morphed into a self-loving juggernaut fraught with all the trappings of a metastasizing commercial enterprise.

On Solstice weekend, a reported 100,000 people pour in from all parts, nailing their lawn chairs to the Main Street curb in the wee hours before the big day, the better to be in the middle of the action when the parade comes broiling up the main drag with its balloon arches and scantily clad pan flute wielders, and army of annoying bubble-blowing flowerchildren adults.

The parade’s terminus, beautiful Alameda Park, is so crowded with vendors that weekend you can barely make out the grass for all the electric cable. Stella and I were accosted in the early hours of vendor setup last year by a Goat’s Milk Soap purveyor intent on a sale. No, thank you, ma’am. If it squirts out of a goat, I won’t want to lather with it. Later in the day, the entrepreneurism was in full-flower at the park, Ra looking down in wonder. This in the midst of a Summer of Love mob of dancing, swirling babes in translucent rainbow-colored gauze, and the ingenious chameleon-like “Dockers and Izod” infiltrators who slipped unnoticed (they truly believe) into the melée, wearing confused grins and glad for once to be in church.

And while the yearly parade themes change, the parade itself does not.

Beverly Hillbillies theme! Peace theme!

Sunshine theme! Affectionate Gargoyles theme! All the themes feature the same goldfish on bicycles and young ladies in chiffon batwings, flapping serenely down a main street thronged with the stoned, the stunned, the curious, and

hideously sunburned visitors from the Heartland who keep raising and then slowly lowering their cameras. Normally respectable orthopedic surgeons twirl down State Street in papier-mâché tree outfits alongside besotted clerk-typists in loincloths, drill-teams of faux Amazons on roller skates, and kettle-drum beating, shirtless Hedge Fund managers worryingly crimson in the first stages of heat-stroke dementia.

That tired-looking, older gentlemanhippie on stilts lumbers about ponderously for the umpteenth year in a row and is not yet pitched screaming into the roadside kiddies by stilt-loving termites. The highpriced DUI attorney (probably still on the clock) for once tipsily commingles with and does not attempt to prosecute the inebriated IT guy, both of them dressed ineptly as sunflowers: the Lion and the Lamb. Overtanned retirees, who fancy themselves “fit” and have the sort of hairy upper arms that make you throw away your ice cream cone, prance about in regrettable form-squeezing Lycra – their sweaty, balding pates ringed with denuded wildflowers. It unnerves the children. Oh, the children, the children. They come for a parade and a little shower of tossed candy and instead have their innocence ripped from them by oldsters prancing in floral leggings, their unearthly, outthrust, collagen-plumped derrières like ill-placed jet engines. Don’t look, baby! Turn your head to mommy, turn your head to mommy!

But then (speaking of Bringing Up the Rear) troubled hearts are made new again by the monstrously cheery, primarycolored, bobbling inflatable giants that more often than not signal the end of the parade line every year, and which are invariably greeted with cheers and even more feverish, lumbar-tormenting gyrations. We have the brilliant and indefatigable wonder-worker PaliX-Mano to thank for that; a lettered Hungarian artisan and Budapest’s gift to our twisted little Candyland for many, many years now. His brilliant, happy creations have become emblematic of the very spirit of the celebration. ...continued p.28

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Although you might not believe it, we actually want to hear from you. So if you have something you think we should know about or you see something we've said that you think is cretinous (or perspicacious, to be fair), then let us know. There's no limit on words or subject matter, so go ahead and let it rip to: Santa Barbara Sentinel, Letters to the Editor, 133 East De La Guerra Street, No. 182, Santa Barbara, California 93101. You can also leap into the 21st century and email us at tim@abarbarasentinel.com.

Revolving Door?

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r. Jeff Harding, I appreciate that you responded to my letter criticizing your commentary on Thomas Piketty’s book Capital in the Twenty-First Century.

In your response you claim that Piketty is mistaken to be concerned that a permanent wealthy class could endanger our democracy. You say, “There is a revolving door at the top … [so there isn’t] a permanent, wealthy class that just sits on its ass and lets capital magically grow.”

Actually, the facts show that among the top 10 American billionaires, four are self-made billionaires: Bill Gates, Warren Buffet, Larry Ellison, and Michael Bloomberg, while six inherited their extreme wealth: Charles and David Koch, and Christy, Jim, Alice, and S. Robson Walton. Clearly, the revolving door at the top is now more a myth than a reality.

You conclude with the following statement: “Anyone who believes that Piketty is offering something new or intellectually daring would be wrong.

Piketty is just another neo-Marxist economics poseur who appeals to those who don’t understand economics or how the world really works.”

Apparently, your strong beliefs about economics have led you to the conclusion that anyone who disagrees with you is automatically wrong. I urge you to set aside your ideological prejudices and recognize that extreme economic inequality is a threat to our democracy.

For our country to have a prosperous future, we must objectively address Piketty’s fundamental question: how can we promote a healthy, sustainable relationship between capitalism and democracy?

Regards, John D. Kelley Santa Barbara (Jeff Harding response: It is clear that nothing I say will deter you from your chosen conclusions. So, with that in mind, I will try to talk over your head to those who may read these letters in the hope that facts, not conjecture, will shed light on this topic.

There is nothing in your response that in any way reveals any fault in my assertion that wealth inequality (1) is a fake issue invented by those who wish to redistribute wealth, or (2) that there is a revolving door at the top and thus there is no permanent wealthy elite.

For example, as proof that I am wrong on the revolving door, you refer to just four self-made individuals and one family (the Walmart heirs) as proof that there is a permanent wealthy elite who are a threat to democracy. (As to the Kochs, they belong in the self-made category, having turned a small family enterprise into something quite large and prosperous with more than a hundred-thousand jobs.) Yes, you are correct that the people mentioned are at the top of the wealth pyramid. So what? Are you saying that these folks run the country?

I think not, and I would guess you would agree with me. Piketty is not talking about a handful of folks, but rather a larger group of, say, One Percenters, who are statistically significant. My point was that the top-tier changes, frequently, and I provided data to support my assertion. Gates, Buffet, and Ellison have pledged to give their fortunes away. So there you go. Where is this selfperpetuating elite?

John, this is the reason these discussions go nowhere: heartfelt assertions not supported by data or theory do not constitute an argument. Also, calling me close-minded doesn’t help. I admit to having an ideological

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bent toward freedom and free markets. You have an ideological bent to Progressivism. So, John, all you have to do is challenge me on the theory and facts rather than ad hominem jabs if you wish to win the argument.

Getting to your and Piketty’s point about capitalism and democracy: it is an interesting one, but Piketty adds nothing new to the discussion.

First of all, the issue of prosperity has little to do with Piketty’s ideas. I have discussed the road to prosperity many times on the pages of this fine journal, but the confiscation of wealth from the rich, as Piketty proposes, is not one of them.

Second, just saying wealth inequality is a threat to democracy is an assertion that neither you nor Piketty supports with facts. Where’s the beef? Piketty gives a ton of data about wealth, but his conclusions (wealth inequality threatens democracy) are merely unsupported conclusions, as many of his critics have pointed out.

I say that our political environment is a threat to capitalism and democracy, but that capitalism, free market capitalism, is not a threat to democracy.

What is a threat to democracy is the ascendancy of the Progressive ideas that you support, which advocate the centralization of authority in the hands of a cadre of bureaucrats who usurp our rights to make our own economic decisions. They would ...continued p.18

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dubbed, Lupulin Lands. The lupulin glands of the hop cone are where the essential oils and bittering acids (basically all of the good bits of hops) are stored.

Inside Lupulin Lands there will be four variations of Santa Barbara Blonde being served. You will receive a full pour of the regular version and then be given tasters of three dry-hopped versions, each using hops from one of the major hop-growing regions of the world: America, Europe, and the Southern Hemisphere. This will give you a taste of the distinct character that each region has to offer.

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will gaze down upon black-and-white imagery of water patterns, grid works, and fragments of mysterious sea creatures (sip on the beer and try to guess which ones!) being projected on the floor. Firestone Wookey Jack, a black IPA, will be served in this area, and its dense, spicy, flowing flavors will align themselves with the movement of the images.

Head across the hallway and you will enter Vulcan. This time, instead of looking down you will find yourself staring up toward a mixture of yellow-andred footage splashed across the ceiling.

Firestone Pivo Pils, a hoppy pilsner, will be served in the room. This beer has a volatile, floral aroma that flows into a rush of malt sweetness before ending with a drawn-out, light bitter finish. The yellow and red colors complement the “green”

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quality of this beer’s floral tones, and the other flavors will be captured in imagery of earthen textures and bubble patterns coming from different materials. Even if you are familiar with the flavors of these beers, I guarantee that you have never experienced them like this before.

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The stairwell enters into the hallway, where there will be mixed lighting that acts as a visual “palate cleanser.” On each end of the hallway, there is a room. By day, these rooms act as dance studios; however, on this particular day a team of projection, audio, and lighting specialists will have been toiling around the clock to set up an immersive environment that interacts with the character of beer.

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Saturday June 14

Second Saturday

Here we are again, friends. Another glorious week of life lived in quiet jubilation on the cusp of all that is beautiful and whole, ebbing and flowing like the nature that engulfs us, lending our ears and hearts and minds to Mother Gaia as she teaches us how to forge a true path to peace and oneness. Wait, I don’t think that’s right. Let me check my schedule. Nope, forget about all that – this is the Sentinel calendar, not the one I write for glutenfreeyogahookups.com. My bad. Namaste. Well, I’d say your best bet for entertaining yourself today would be to follow these steps exactly: 1) Put on your artiest pants. (Jeggings with a cool print?) 2) Get in your car (Prius?) 3) Drive it to the nearest used-car dealership and sell it! (You won’t be needing it anymore.) 4) Walk to the Funk Zone, where the artistic neighborhood community there will be holding its Second Saturday Art Walk from 1 to 5 pm. There, you can check out art at MichaelKate, where there will also be a walk-up workshop for the kids, hear live music at Seven, and admire the collection of the Santa Barbara Surf Museum. Please know that those three things were arbitrarily chosen by me, because you have to have three things in a list to make a good sentence (struggling young writers, heed my advice and you, too, could base a career on freelance calendar writing). My point is, there are many more things to do and places to go on Second Saturday in the Funk Zone. Go to funkzone.net for more info.

Sunday

why. Uh, except I definitely don’t wonder why. Isn’t it obvious? I know it and all major 15Days heads know it: On Third Monday, we go out to eat at delicious places and chow down on delicious food. Up this week: Le Café Stella (3302 McCaw Avenue). It’s open from 9 am to 9 pm, so let’s just go hang out there all day for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I’ll start with the French toast, try the prime rib sandwich at noon, and then end the day with some grilled salmon. See you there!

Tuesday June 17

Carp on Sale

Did you know if you rearrange the letters in Carpinteria, you get “erratic pain?” You might think that’s funny, but it’s definitely just a coincidence and does not bear any resemblance to reality. (I don’t care what everybody says about you, Carpinteria. I think you’re great.) Let’s just continue to refer to it as “Carpinteria,” folks, not “erratic pain.” Anyways, so Erratic Pain – whoops, I mean “Carpinteria” – will throw its first-ever Blue Dot Sale today. More than 60 establishments are participating. Stores will have their entire stocks on sale and restaurants will be offering something free with purchase.

Wednesday

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Father’s Day

Celebrate your pappy today by taking him to the Santa Barbara Zoo (500 Ninos Drive) for their Father’s Day event. I mean, doesn’t that sound better than what you did last year and every year before that? You keep giving him ties and paperweights, but your dad doesn’t even work in an office. What’s your problem? He’s got a closet full of ties and paperweights that he’ll never use, thanks to you.

A better plan: Take him to the zoo today between 10 am and 3 pm, get him a free Father’s Day button, listen to talks about animal fathers with him, and buy him a five-dollar plate of tri-tip, chicken, or bratwurst. His choice! Happy Pop’s Day!

Monday June 16

Third Monday

I get a lot of fans coming up to me in the street saying – after they take a picture and get an autograph – that they love Third Monday. It seems like it’s everyone’s favorite day! I wonder

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Nite Moves: It’s not just your favorite song that you keep blasting over and over, causing your neighbors to worry about you. It’s a weekly running and swimming event that happens every Wednesday evening during the summer. So if you’re the type that enjoys either running or, um, wait – what’s that other thing? – oh yeah, swimming, then you’ll definitely want to slip into something comfy, snuggle up with your laptop computer, and then log right on to www. runsantabarbara.com to sign up for tonight’s race. Every week has a different sponsor so sign up, run good, eat well, look at the ocean, hang out with your friends, and then do it all again in a week.

Thursday June 19

Burgers and Beer

The dating scene. Am I right? If there’s one thing the sexes can all agree on, it’s that it’s tough out there. Dating can be rough, whether you’re an unattached lad who wants to show a lady (or another lad – 15 Days is a calendar for everyone) what a charming, thoughtful gentleman you are and what a great companion you can be, or whether you’re a lass who wants to meet a dude-bro (or a lady-bro) so you can share your interests and just have a good time in the company of someone you enjoy. Also: All y’all singles just tryin’ to hook up. But it’s hard. You can’t just walk up to somebody and start talking; there has to be some elaborate idea behind the reason you’re talking to that other person to make you both feel less weird about things. Take tonight’s Crown the Town event: Folks will meet up at Eureka Burger (601 Paseo Nuevo), where they will sample and rate beers, all so they can name a “best draft beer” by the end of the night. Get your tickets at www.crownthetown.com.

Friday June 20

Kick Off With Jams

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What, you thought DJ Darla Bea was going to let Summer Solstice go by without throwing a dance party and punning on the name of the occasion? Her Summer Soul-stice event goes down tonight from 9:30 pm to 1:30 am. She’ll spin the disco, hip-hop, and funk jams you crave. So if you’re looking for a way to kick off your Summer Solstice Celebration weekend, rip that tie off after work, paint yourself up like you’re rehearsing for this year’s Burning Man, strap on your stilts, and bounce on down to Blue Agave (20 East Cota Street) for a night of dancing the solstice away.

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Sunday June 22

The Band, Not the Fruit Salad

I can only imagine the guy who owns the Camaro I see around town all the time with the vanity plates that say “PROG ROK” is freaking out right now. That’s because Ambrosia, the 1970s hit makers, will play today in Alameda Park to close out the Solstice Festival. If you didn’t make it out this weekend, today’s your last chance to peruse the vendor booths, eat the food, listen to the live music, do the crafts, and engage in all the other things that are available for you to engage in at the Solstice Festival. The grounds are open from noon until 6 pm today. After that, you’ll have to wait until next year to get your fill of grown adults wearing revealing, glittery, feathery costumes.

Monday June 23

Learning is Fun

If you’re going to live here in Santa Barbara – or even if you’re just visiting – you’d better know something about wine. You never know when someone might walk right up to you at one of the events listed in this calendar and make some wine comment that you’ll be expected to respond to. Imagine it: You’re standing in front of the stage as a progressive rock band named after a fruit dessert plays songs from 40 years ago. You’re sipping a little red and you’ve caught the bespectacled eye of Mr. Know-it-all-about-wine. He approaches you and says, “I see you’re drinking the Syrah. An impudent little wine, no?” What does he mean by that? How should you reply? You don’t know, do you? That’s because you don’t go to Monday Night Flights at Les Marchands (131 Anacapa Street). But if you go tonight, you’ll receive wine pairings with your meal so you can learn about the grapes and the regions they come from and all sorts of wine stuff like that. So the next time some connoisseur sidles up next to you and tries to impress, you’ll be ready.

Tuesday June 24

Classical Musicians Come Out and Plaa-ay

The Piano Guys, perhaps disappointingly, are not a street gang from the movie The Warriors. The Piano Guys are, however, a group of classically trained dude-bros who love to tote their pianos and other instruments up mountains and onto beaches to shoot attention-grabbing videos intended for high-minded Internet viral-ness. They bring those videos, their instruments, and themselves to the Granada Theatre (1214 State Street) at 7:30 pm. Their brand of high-meets-low-brow, pop-culturereferencing entertainment should delight fans of the Boston Pops or that men-in-tutus ballet thing that happened a few weeks ago. Get tickets at www.granadasb.org.

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Now I’m no etymologist, but I do believe this word is roughly synonymous with “movie.” You see, someone must have once noticed that in ye olden days when reels of film were projected onto screens, the moving pictures seemed to “flicker.” This person shortened the word and called what he or she watched a “flick.” Very clever, you old timey so and so. Last word: night. This simply means that the cast and crew that made the movie screening tonight worked only after dark to complete the project.

The movie is Frozen, and it is possible, though unlikely, that Pharrell will show up and sing “Happy.” It starts at 8 pm. BYOLC (bring your own lawn chair).

Saturday June 28

Wine Event of the Season

Today’s event will sell out, so if you’re interested, look into securing your tickets as soon as you can. It’s the Santa Barbara Wine Festival at the Museum of Natural History (2559 Puesta del Sol). It’s the premier event of its kind here in Santa Barbara. All the best wineries from around these parts come out and organizers do a great job pairing food from the best restaurants – all in a beautiful outdoor setting. I had the pleasure of attending last year. The mistake I made was asking one winemaker a question that was beneath him. I know I’m a wine dunce and it probably was indeed a dumb question. I admit that. But this very well-known wine figure proceeded to lecture me not on the answer to my question but on how well known he is. I think he actually said, “Don’t you know who I am?” Writing this now, I wonder: How would someone who’s not in the wine industry prepare for this event to make sure that they don’t accidentally bruise the overblown egos of any well-known wine personalities? Is there somewhere I can buy Wine Industry Big Shots flashcards with pictures on one side and brief biographical write-ups on the other? (“Inflated ass. Only engage to give compliments.”) So who was this person, you ask?

I’ll never tell… in print. I would definitely tell you in person. But do I have a chip on my shoulder?

Do I hold grudges? Yes, but I’m working on it. Go right to www.sbnature.org for your tickets.

Wednesday June 25

Bark is Art

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Hey, you ever look at a tree and say to yourself something like, “Man, that tree looks like a person or a creature.” No? Well, I guess you’re just not very artistic, are you? It’s a good thing Dorothy Littlejohn is around to pick up your slack. She takes pictures of tree stumps and limbs and suggests with these pictures that the subjects might be a lil’ bit humanlike. The photos are on display until Monday, June 30, at Muddy Waters (508 East Haley Street). Coffee and anthropomorphic sticks?!

Count me in! Muddy Waters is open 6 am to 6 pm.

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Thursday June 26

Find it Here

Don’t you have a job? No? Perfect. I’ve got your whole day planned out for you then. First, wake up. Make some oatmeal. No, scratch the oatmeal! You don’t have time for oatmeal because you’ve got to get yourself over to the Earl Warren Showgrounds, where you’ll peruse the offerings at the Early Bird Flea Market. Looking for some new décor? They probably have that. Need a new thingamajig? You can find it there. Hurting for a whatchamacallit? Buy one at the flea market. It opens at 7 am and closes at 6 pm. That’s a full day of looking at thingamabobs and whatsahoozits.

But I have faith in you, my jobless friend. I believe in your abilities to buy stuff at Santa Barbara’s greatest flea market at Earl Warren.

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La Cumbre Plaza comes through for us tonight: It’s Family Flick Night. I know titles of events can be confusing and misleading, so let’s break this thing down. First word: family. By starting with this word, the minds behind this event want to impart to you that this occasion is for people of all ages, including children. The “whole family,” as they say, can enjoy it. Second word: flick.

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Mark spends much of his time wandering Santa Barbara and environs, enjoying the simple things that come his way.

A show here, a benefit there, he is generally out and about and typically has a good time. He says that he writes “when he feels the urge” and doesn’t want his identity known for fear of an experience that is “less than authentic.” So he remains at large, roaming the town, having fun. Be warned.

Summertime Singing, Dancing, Moving

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avid Courtenay & the Castawaves performed as part of the Summer Solstice Celebration last year at Alameda Park, but chances are you didn’t hear them. That’s because they went on at noon, which is when the parade is just getting underway down on lower State Street. By the time most folks arrived in the park trailing the parade as it passed by, Courtenay and company had long departed.

But next Saturday, June 21, the band will be front and center right when the park is at its highest peak of attendance, as David Courtenay & the Castawaves are scheduled to perform at 3 pm, just after a reggae band and right before dance band stalwarts Area 51 do their annual Solstice thing.

It’s perfect timing for Courtenay – in so many ways. Not only is his music a blend of reggae’s sultry rhythms and feel-good vibes with more upbeat dance grooves and funky beats (more on that later), but the warmest moments of the day for a crowd full of sunshine-fueled dancers are precisely right for the audience. For if Solstice is all about letting go of the darkness of winter to celebrate summer and consciously connecting with your community, Courtenay might just be its poster child.

“One of my greatest motivations with the band is to get people moving – not just dancing, but also releasing and flowing with the music,” Courtenay said recently.

“I’m also a yoga teacher, and I realize how important it is for us as human beings to experience release, to let go, to shake things off and get in the flow of something new.”

It’s a lesson Courtenay had to learn himself, he said.

After graduating from Santa Barbara High School and earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from UCSB, Courtenay moved to Los Angeles for almost four years before “burning out in that scene.”

The next four years were spent in Chicago, with Courtenay seeking a change in the

Midwest that ended with him spending 18 months playing John Lennon in a Beatles cover band.

“It was a really exciting gig, with lots of screaming fans,” he recalled. “But they were screaming for a persona, not me.

I guess maybe that’s all the same, but it didn’t connect for me.”

Still, playing his boyhood musical idol – “I was obsessed with The Beatles as a freshman in high school, and John was the one I most identified with. That’s when I knew that this is what I was going to do with my life” – provided a great opportunity to discover himself on stage.

“It definitely made me a better showman, because I had to let loose on stage but behind a façade. It was a lot easier for me to cut loose and let go when I was in costume, which wasn’t that easy to do as myself. But since, I’ve remembered that. And it’s helped me to loosen up and dance a little bit more on stage.”

Indeed, Courtenay’s energy almost always inspires listeners to get up and move around, as happened recently at a house concert in Montecito in a benefit for the Amala Foundation, when the Castawaves’ closing set found the revelers bopping around the patio and the pool as Courtenay and the band played their sensuous soulful rock and reggae.

“Soul. Definitely soul,” Courtenay agreed. “As I’ve progressed as a musician and as a person, an element of soul has come in. It used to be much more about straight-ahead rock. But life has opened me up and that energy has come through.”

It was his time in Chicago that really shaped his music, he said. “I went through a dark night of the soul, got my heart broken and had lots of other disappointment and pain. After it all was done, I was ready to live a more peaceful, happy life.”

That intention, along with some transitions in his family (his sister was having a baby, his parents were getting divorced, and his grandparents were

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When I got over myself, I realized the music isn’t about me. It’s about the community, about us, and facilitating that expression for everyone. That joyfulness is very important. We live in a world that has enough negativity. We’re oversaturated with darkness and heaviness. I want to bring light to what I do, illuminate the brighter side of life.”

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Community? Like we said: Solstice is the perfect gig.

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getting older), combined to bring Courtenay back to Santa Barbara just over two years ago. And this time around, he’s grateful for the experiences, the environment, and the vibe.

He began by simplifying his life with a move to the harbor to live on a sailboat.

That’s also how he hooked up with his band: he originally hired his lead guitarist, John Payne, to do the rigging on his boat

and quickly discovered they had a lot in common. The harbor community led to a jam with bassist Joe Rizk and drummer Jerry Zacarias, and suddenly the Castawaves were born – the name being a play on nautical and energy associations.

“Every time I play music I’m sending out a vibration, positive energy, peace, celebration and love,” Courtenay explained. “So the name really resonates...

Alastair Greene – perhaps the area’s greatest D.I.Y. bluesman since, well, ever – is indie no longer. Or at least he’s no longer putting out his CDs entirely on his own. The guitarist-singersongwriter, who has plied our local blues circuit for years, has signed with L.A.’s Eclecto Groove Records, part of a label group that also boasts Elvin Bishop, The Mannish Boys, Kid Ramos, and Mitch Kashmar – another longtime local blues stalwart.

Greene’s new CD, Trouble, comes out on Tuesday (June 17) and while there’s no local official CD release concert until June 29, when the axe-man plays at Whiskey Richards (which is also where the video for the title track was shot), you can still see Greene at his regular Thursday night gig at the James Joyce on lower State Street. He’ll be there all month, as June

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represents a hiatus from his other job – guitarist and backup singer for English progressive rocker Alan Parsons (who, not coincidentally, also lives in Santa Barbara).

Greene will also perform twice in Ventura this fortnight on Fridays (June 13 at Yolie’s and June 20 at The Watermark), and twice this month in the Funk Zone (Saturday, June 21, at Figueroa Mountain Brewing Company and Friday, June 27, at Seven Bar and Kitchen). So there’s really no excuse not to catch this exceptional guitarist, who looks, sings, and sounds the part of a real authentic blues-rocker.

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The outdoor amphitheater’s eclectic season continues with a true smorgasbord of artists visiting over the next two weeks: Hunter Hayes, whose self-titled debut album spawned three consecutive number-one singles on the country charts, with Nashville duo Dan & Shay opening on Sunday, June 15. Then it’s a true mishmash of genres when Michael Franti & Spearhead, SOJA, Brett Dennen, and Trevor Hall share the stage on Thursday, June 19. The Canadian singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan, out on the road behind a fine new studio album, Shine On, arrives on June 25. Maxwell brings his Summer Soulstice” show to the Bowl on Thursday, ...continued p.25

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worked nationwide for several websites and publications – including the Dayton Daily News, Key West Citizen, Topeka Capital-Journal and Santa Ynez Valley Journal. California is his eighth state. When he isn’t watching movies or sports around the Central Coast, you can find James writing and reading while he enjoys coffee and bacon, or Coke and pizza.

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y remorse for failing to reach Paseo Nuevo for the likes of Belle and Chef cannot be overstated. Not journeying in recent weeks to Plaza de Oro, a bit closer to my residence, feels just as shameful; a return to Hitchcock Way seems in order.

One could blame the idyllic weather, World Cup action, the NHL and NBA playoffs.

I could, but I won’t – because those excuses would ring hollow as an empty bucket of popcorn to true cinephiles.

Meanwhile, on the mainstream horizon, there is no picture I’m anticipating more than Clint Eastwood’s Jersey Boys, which figures to supply a spry and refined look at Franki Valli and The Four Seasons. It’s slated to unspool Friday, June 20, fingers crossed. My lack of enthusiasm for a pair of new sequels, 22 Jump Street and How to Train Your Dragon 2, cannot be exaggerated.

So far this month, I haven’t witnessed any movies that are conspicuous by their worthlessness. Godzilla, for instance, proves satisfactory at times despite its human stars’ demise before the halfway mark. (Advice: If you’re going to cast the charming Juliette Binoche, perhaps it’s best to keep her handy for more than a cup of coffee.)

Here are more wood chips from the backlog:

MacFarlane’s Millions Mayhem

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oredom isn’t one of A Million Ways to Die in the West, though it seems evident Seth MacFarlane’s scattershot comedy was aiming to kill us with toilet humor. The director, co-writer, and star clearly didn’t mind spreading himself too thin: the picture feels overloaded with juvenile gags and distasteful elbows to the ribs, and is bloated at two hours. (Any qualms about the man’s ego now seem certifiable.)

The wobbly premise, involving a sheepherder (MacFarlane) whose girlfriend (Amanda Seyfried) leaves him for a business owner (Neil Patrick Harris with a moustache, along with a dance in his step).

Into town ride an infamous outlaw (Liam Neeson) and his wife (Charlize Theron),

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ever having read John Green’s wildly popular book The Fault in Our Stars, I can judge only the cinematic version. Josh Boone directs proficiently in spite of his sugar-sweet approach to two young adults enduring cancer. Their meet-cute, at risk of offending admirers of the story, materializes too easily – though the couple has undeniable chemistry.

Shailene Woodley, a revelation in The Descendants but less so in Divergent, here is asked to suffer and withstand her disease with a fleeting smile; the actress perseveres and also shows to be a credible crier. Her scourge-filled counterpart, Ansel Elgort, makes an impressive leap from Divergent and last year’s unscary Carrie – but it’s fair to ask why, if his participant “hates basketball,” he frequently wears an Indiana Pacers jersey.

If overly expressive Laura Dern gives an uneven effort as the heroine’s mom, Willem Dafoe balances the sappy scales with an economic, master-class cameo as the eccentric sought-after author – primarily in a bristling scene when the star-crossed lovers visit his Amsterdam home.

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who gravitates toward our hapless hero. Sarah Silverman and Giovanni Ribisi – as a prostitute and her virginal beau, respectively – emerge as good sports within this dust bowl.

As the brains behind Ted and TV’s The Family Guy, MacFarlane’s material at its best feels frivolous, but even at his worst, it’s clear the man is gifted. When he ruins a scene by not letting up and squeezing it dry – which occurs often in A Million Ways – it’s maddening as a drowned corpse not resurfacing. (Just ask Harris, who is required to feign defecating into a hat.) For every well-crafted sequence, there is a botched one that undermines it. Macfarlane, let’s be clear, boasts a sharp wit and the quintessential speaking voice: crisp and articulate to a fault. Perhaps the filmmaker extended various gags just to hear his voice more, and in the process shoots himself in the foot.

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dge of Tomorrow is yet another Tom Cruise near-future thriller, though unlike Oblivion, this one actually has a pulse. The early buzz described Tomorrow as “District 9 meets Groundhog Day,” which isn’t inaccurate – and frankly, I prefer such an almagam with a twist to another rehashing of X-Men. In the capable hands of Doug Liman (Swingers and The Bourne Identity), this scifi tale concentrates on an officer (Cruise, still cruising at 51) literally dropped into a suicide operation despite having no combat experience. He will pointlessly battle – stop me if you’ve read this before – an alien race. What differentiates Liman’s picture is a “déjà vu all over again” time loop that forces the military man to experience the same warfare repeatedly, though his skills improve each time. (The command that’s repeated the most is one I preferred to hear least: “On your feet, maggot!” resonates a half-dozen separate times.)

A key component to the cycle is Emily Blunt, seizing her juicy role as a war hero battling the quick, fluid fish-faced enemies. Don’t forget Bill Paxton – as the no-nonsense master sergeant – enjoying a nice personal stretch thanks to his meaty character here and in the concurrent Million Dollar Arm, which includes his most plausible appearance since Apollo 13. And if Brendan Gleeson has ever given a poor performance, I haven’t seen it.

Liman’s body of work is speckled with ups and downs, but Edge of Tomorrow struck me as his most durable project to date. It eases out of the gate, establishes its footing, and rolls into the future like a well-greased machine.

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Eric Panofsky looks like he’s not enjoying his work at all.

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Creative Web Work, by Design Eric Fawcett might be planning where he will be spending happy hour.

From Coffee to Funk

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aybe it’s an old wives’ tale – that a goldfish will regulate its size if it’s in a small or crowded bowl and will only grow larger in a bigger tank, but the metaphor is appropriate when it comes to SLTWTR Creative Agency.

Eric Panofsky, the creative director of SLTWR, began his web-design business in his home, building websites for friends, wearing hoodies and fingerless gloves because he couldn’t afford to pay the heating bill. When Eric heard his friend Carey Larson was leaving his position

doing online marketing, they decided to combine forces to create SLTWR. With the advent of the beast that is social media, which was quickly immerging into the web-sphere, Carey decided to take a post-graduate course on social media from the University of San Francisco, which enabled the tackling of clients’ web design, as well as social media presence.

The pair took the first step toward growth by opening their first office, a 10x10 window-less space at Figueroa and State streets, just steps from The French Press.

As SLTWR outgrew their small office, three years ago they took the final leap to a much larger tank, a sprawling top-floor office space, located at 22 Anacapa Street, close to the beach end of the FZ, complete with a conference room, three large open workspaces (with windows), and enough room for a kicking campaign party or two. The company quickly expanded its in-house team to six creative designers and at least three outside field sources between sales and independent contractors.

As I sat in their industrial chic meets surf-and-skate-décor-drenched office, Eric, who looks more like a skater than an executive director (I love the relaxed lifestyle industry) explained his company’s mission statement. “SLTWTR is a full-

service creative agency, so basically we handle any form of marketing for our clients that may benefit from centrally outsourced creativity. We are working with more mid-level companies, somewhere around 20-200 employees, looking for a new way to have their brand manifest to the public, a need to improve web presence, a new look and feel.”

Eric then proceeded to blow my mind as he pulled down two hardcover 60page books that were complete branding projects, with vivid, beautiful images jumping from every page. These books were an entire science of the clients’ company from the creative minds of the SLTWTR team, capturing a complete visual identity, brand strategy, establishing ...continued p.21

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Baseball

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aniel Buratto entered his senior season prepared to be an impact player for the Dos Pueblos baseball team.

Buratto stepped up to the challenge and helped the Chargers earn a share of the Channel League title.

“He was huge,” DP coach Nick Katzenstein said. “He was a varsity guy last year and pitched for us a little bit, and he played outfield. This year, he had the opportunity to get in there and hit, and do what he needed to do.

“And he stepped it up every which way imaginable on the baseball field – defensively, offensively, pitching. He was our guy.”

Buratto delivered with his arm and bat for Dos Pueblos. The left-hander went 5-4, threw a 1-hitter against San Marcos, posted a 1.81 ERA, and struck out 50.

At the plate, he was the Chargers’ leading hitter with a .407 average, .495 on-base percentage, with 21 RBIs, five doubles, and a triple.

All-City Baseball Team Daniel Buratto, Senior, Dos Pueblos – All-City MVP

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uke Coffey, Junior, Dos Pueblos: The Chargers’ third baseman plays the game with toughness and passion. “He loves the game and loves to compete,” coach Katzenstein said. Coffey batted .393, with 12 doubles, a homer, 14 RBIs, 18 runs, and a .455 on-base percentage.

Michael Boelter, Junior, Dos Pueblos: Boelter found a home at shortstop. “He was outstanding for us,” Katzenstein said of Boelter, who batted .338, with 12 RBIs,

Daniel Buratto propels Dos Pueblos to a share of the Channel League crown.

and six doubles.

Joshua Tedeschi, Senior, Dos Pueblos: The lanky left-hander turned in one of the best pitching performances of the season, a 13-strikeout, three-hit shutout against Santa Barbara. He allowed only two hits in 4.2 innings against powerhouse Harvard Westlake and was clutch in two wins over Ventura during the last week of the season that gave DP a share of the Channel League title. He had a 2.84 ERA with 40 strikeouts.

Quinn Peacock, Sophomore, Dos Pueblos: The spark plug for the Chargers.

Katzenstein brought Peacock up to the varsity after a 1-6 start and he immediately made things happen. “Quinn got us rolling,” said the coach of his lead-off hitter and outfielder. “We’d get him in scoring position, and Daniel or Coff would drive in a run.” Peacock scored 20 runs and had 10 RBIs. He hit .379, with an on-base percentage of .447.

Gabe Grandcolas, Senior, Santa Barbara: The Dons relied heavily on their starting pitchers and Grandcolas was their main man. “He’s the stalwart of the pitching staff,” assistant coach Mike Cooney said. “Gabe is the kind of pitcher that was best when it was toughest.” A crafty pitcher, Grandcolas went 7-3, walked only 14, and had an ERA of 2.73.

At the plate, he batted .276, led the team with 14 RBIs, and tied for the team lead in doubles with eight.

Kevin Gowdy, Sophomore, Santa Barbara: He showed great maturity as a young varsity pitcher. He posted a 6-3 record, a 1.19 ERA, and struck out 62 batters in 64 innings. “He gave us the ability to stay close in games,” Cooney said. “Basically, he is the pitcher of the future.”

Skyler Sabado, Senior, Santa Barbara: “He’s basically the glue of the team,” Cooney said of the catcher. “He developed into such a good pitch blocker, it gave pitchers the confidence to throw the breaking ball in the dirt, which is so important.” Sabado also made an impact on offense. He led the team with a .325 average. He’s accepted a scholarship to Benedict College, a Division 2 school in South Carolina.

Tim Stickles, Senior, Santa Barbara: Stickles was a dynamo at second base.

“He became a rock in the infield,” Cooney said. “He went beyond solid and became exceptional.” Stickles had a .960 fielding percentage. At the plate, he hit .333 in Channel League play.

Parker Rozenburg, Senior, San Marcos: The Royals’ team captain pounded the ball during Channel League play, hitting .358, with a homer against one of Buena’s top pitchers. “A stocky frame with excellent power, Parker hit some of the hardest balls out of any player this season,” San Marcos assistant Morgan Moore said.

Carlos Fairbanks, Senior, Cate: Fairbanks produced on the mound and at the plate, leading the Rams to a share of the Condor League title. “Carlos was our top pitcher and was the guy we leaned on all season,” said Cate assistant Dave Soto.

At the plate, he batted .380, with 10 RBIs, four doubles, three triples, and 23 runs scored. He also made things happen on the bases, going 12-for-12 on stolen bases.

Kevin Stein, Senior, Carpinteria: His steady play behind the plate, his power and his leadership were big reasons the Warriors earned a share of the Frontier League title. “He is an absolute workhorse,” coach Pat Cooney said of the three-year varsity catcher. Stein hit. .373, with 18 RBIs, four doubles, three home runs and 18 runs scored. He had a fielding percentage of .980. He’s headed to the University of Massachusetts as a preferred walk on.

Mo Sanchez, Senior, Carpinteria: A three-year varsity player, Sanchez emerged as a pitcher and a well-round player, coach Cooney said. “There were several games this year where he was dominant on the

mound and also the most offensive player in the lineup.” Sanchez won five games and posted a 2.20 ERA. He batted .377, with five doubles, two homers, and a .528 on-base percentage.

Duncan Gordon, Senior, Carpinteria: Coach Cooney called Gordon “the best example of a student athlete that Carpinteria High School has.” He batted .310 and had a .418 on-base percentage as the team’s No. 3 hitter. He had four doubles and 12 RBIs. “He completely accepted the team concept and led the team with confidence and humility.”

Gordon also was outstanding on defense, playing error-free in the outfield.

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ani Evans took over the number-one pitching spot for the Dos Pueblos softball team this season, which meant the Chargers were counting on the junior right-hander to lead them to a Channel League championship and a deep run in

Lani Evans’ right arm and mighty swing delivers the goods for the Chargers.

the CIF playoffs.

Evans lived up to the responsibilities and delivered on both counts. She posted a 17-6 record and a 1.26 ERA in helping Dos Pueblos win the league title and reach the CIF Division 4 semifinals.

Dos Pueblos, which was ranked number one in CIF Division 4 for several weeks during the regular season and finished with a 23-7 record, leads the AllCity team with five players.

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Evans raised her game to become an elite high school pitcher. In 158 innings, she struck out 209 and walked just 89; she posted five shutouts, including a no-hitter in the CIF playoffs, and “kept great-hitting teams to few hits and runs,” said coach Jon Uyesaka. Opponents batted just .148 when she was on the mound.

Besides her pitching prowess, Evans also helped the Chargers at the plate.

She batted .359 (third best on the team) with 18 RBIs, 30 runs, six doubles, two triples, and three home runs.

All-City Softball Team All-City MVP: Lani Evans, Junior, Dos Pueblos

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onica Salas, Senior, Dos Pueblos: A three-year varsity starter, the Chargers’ team captain and second baseman was solid in the field and at the plate. She batted .367, with 20 RBIs, 22 runs, nine doubles, and two home runs.

On defense, she had a fielding percentage of .949.

Jade Sinskul, Sophomore, Dos Pueblos: The Chargers’ catcher played a key role in Evans’ success as a pitcher, Uyesaka said. “She’s a solid receiver with a strong arm.” She caught five of 10 attempted steals, including a key one in the second-round playoff win over Monrovia. At the plate, she drove in 25 runs, hit five homers and six doubles and batted .333.

Adyson Willett, Junior, Dos Pueblos: Willett’s athleticism and speed made her incredibly valuable in center field for the Chargers. “She made several running over-the-shoulder catches this season,” said Uyesaka. Willett hit two home runs and batted .320 over the last half of the season.

Maddy Buie, Junior, Dos Pueblos: DP’s leadoff batter led the Chargers in hits and sported a team-high .376 batting average. A great contact hitter, Buie struck out just six times in 91 plate appearances. In left field, Buie had a fielding percentage of 1.000 and recorded three outfield assists.

Kai Uyesaka, Junior, Dos Pueblos: The Chargers co-captain worked her way back into the lineup after having Tommy John surgery last year and had a solid season. She had only two errors in 54 chances at third base, batted .301 with 22 runs and eight doubles.

Hailee Rios, Freshman, San Marcos: The Royals’ freshman made a great first impression. She led the Channel League in hits (38), batting average (.514) and on-base percentage (.571). She had six homers, nine doubles, and 35 RBIs. As a pitcher, she recorded 188 strikeouts, including 93 in league play. “It’s no surprise she is so successful statistically,” coach Jeff Swann said. “She works very hard every practice, always hustling and putting 100 percent into every throw, ground ball, pitch, swing, and when

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running bases.

Stephanie Swann, Senior, San Marcos: The Royals’ captain played wherever the team needed her. She was the team’s best infielder and recorded a fielding percentage of .989. She also pitched. At the plate, she batted .374 as the leadoff hitter, and she hit safely in 20 of 26 games. Ali Everson, Senior, Bishop Diego: The Cardinals’ captain hit .357, with a slugging percentage of .542 and an on-base percentage of 423. She had 10 doubles, a homer, and drove in 12 runs.

She also played outstanding defense.

“Her positive attitude always lifted the team,” said coach Tom Beamer.

Jasmine Manson: Sophomore, Santa Barbara: “I have not seen a player grow so much in her overall game in a year as Jasmine has,” said coach Delanie Sabac.

The switch-hitting Manson led the Dons in almost every offensive category. She batted .400 with 19 RBIs, and a .520 on-base percentage.

Volleyball

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hristian Widmer had it made as the setter for the San Marcos boys volleyball team. With a lineup full of potent hitters, he could set the ball anywhere and get results.

Shane Hauschild was Widmer’s go-to guy, and the 6-6 outside hitter consistently delivered with crushing spikes.

The outstanding setter-hitter combination led San Marcos to a magical season. The Royals won their first Channel League championship since 2003, posted 28-4 record, captured two tournaments, and reached the CIF Division 2 Final Four.

Hauschild and Widmer both excel as athletes and students. Hauschild earned All-CIF honors in volleyball and water polo and received a scholarship from UCSB to play both sports. Widmer played point guard on the Royals basketball team and was a second-team all-Channel League selection. He’s a three-time all-Channel League first-team pick in volleyball and league co-MVP with Hauschild. He’s been accepted to UC Irvine and plans to join the men’s volleyball team as a walk-on.

Widmer’s smarts, athleticism, and court savvy made him special as a setter.

His decisions on the court made him a hitter’s best friend and an opponent’s nightmare. He averaged 12 assists per set and was one of the premier setters in Southern California.

“He’s the best boys volleyball setter I’ve ever coached,” coach Roger Kuntz said. “He successfully led us to many championships and was the heart and soul of our team.”

Hauschild was Widmer’s main man.

Long and lean with good jumping ability, he punished the ball — and blockers’ fingers — with his whip-like arm swing. When the Royals’ needed a sideout, Hauschild usually got the call

and delivered with thunder. He averaged more than six kills per set and was the Channel League kill leader for the second straight year.

All-City Volleyball Team Co-MVP: Christian Widmer, Senior, San Marcos Co-MVP: Shane Hauschild, Senior, San Marcos

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aker Johnson, Senior, San Marcos: Johnson’s tenacity, tremendous jumping and quick arm swing enabled him to beat taller blockers on the outside.

He averaged four kills per set. “Baker was the lightning in our offense,” said Coach Kuntz. Johnson plans to attend Point Loma University.

Tristan Fauntleroy, Senior, Santa Barbara: Fauntleroy was beast of a hitter on the outside for the Dons, pounding 286 kills on the season. “He was pretty clutch and pretty consistent throughout the year,” Santa Barbara coach Chad Arneson said. “We relied on him and he stepped it up for us.” Fauntleroy is headed to New York University.

Quinn Denkensohn, Senior, Santa Barbara: A dependable player at the net and an outstanding defender and passer in the back row. “He worked into becoming a six-rotation player,” said Arneson. “He had a presence on the court and did a really good job.” Denkensohn’s college choice is Colorado State.

Niko Plesons, Senior, Dos Pueblos: He could play any position on the court and play it well. He had 289 digs, 56 aces and 39 kills playing libero and outside hitter in 24 matches. He also

provided leadership for a DP team that finished second in the Channel League and advanced to the CIF quarterfinals.

“The kid really stepped up and kept his team involved and has never been shy about celebrating for his teammates,” said coach Ehren Hug. “It was truly an honor to coach a stud like this, and I wish him the best of luck as he pursues a spot at Penn State next season on the men’s volleyball team.”

Nate Holmes, Senior, Dos Pueblos: An incredibly versatile player for DP, Holmes posted 191 kills, 129 digs, and 83 assists. “Nate was the whole package for us this season,” said Hug. “Nate was one of our best passers and defenders all season long and, to look out there and see him standing next to Niko, I knew we always had a shot.” Holmes plans to attend Cal-Berkeley.

Ryan Bickett, Junior, Laguna Blanca: Bickett was a digging machine, helping the Owls to their best season in program history, a 21-4 record, and CIF semifinal berth. He had 498 digs on the season, including a record-setting 51 in a five-set loss to Garden Grove in the semifinals.

He usually started the Laguna Blanca attack with his passing and digging. On a passing rating scale of 3.0, he posted a 2.6 average. “We had, in my opinion, the best libero in our division of CIF and even one of the better back-row players in town,” Laguna coach Dillan Bennett said. “Ryan kept us in system both in serve receive and on defense this season.

We were very fortunate to have him as a member of our team this year, and I look forward to watching his development for his senior year.”

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John, the ideas Piketty promotes are fatal to democracy and freedom. They aren’t new.

His and similar schemes have been tried and have failed many, many times over several millennia of human history. Freedom and free-market capitalism work, and history has proven me right. – J.H.)

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Music to His Ears

Thank you, Jeff Wing, for the delightful walk down memory lane in “Where Were You in ‘82?” [Sentinel 3/10]. You brought up memories that continue to bubble up.

The Pub (remember the back of Baudelaire’s was a paint shop test wall?) the Kennedy brothers, the Becht sisters, Johnny Foam, David Jeckel, Scott Preiss, Pat Fish, The Gold Room at the “old Joe’s, Turning Point Records, Camera Connection, The Bath Street Girls, Mark

Silverstein, Johnny Zzap Halloween bashes at the Montecito Country Club, parties for the “Creatively Absurd” at El Paseo, the Nude News, number 16’s at La Casa Blanca, 2-by-4s at Little Audrey’s, cheese Torpedoes at the Greek-Italian Market, and a midnight Frimple at, you guessed it, Frimples.

What an incredible time to be alive and in such a vital place. I certainly count my blessings!

Steve Boyajian Santa Barbara

Hats Off

Jamey [Geston], congratulations on the Sentinel spread [#3/8]. It is good to have news of you doing so well!

The “guy singing gospel and blues” at the Farmers Market is Billy Mass, who made space for you several times and never stopped believing in you, talking you up, looking for opportunities for you. You made a CD together. Remember now?

Very best to you – hope to see you in Santa Barbara soon.

Betty Longstreet, Santa Barbara

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ELEVATOR PITCH

by Grant Lepper

Grant’s an entrepreneur, start-up strategist, digital marketing pro, sailor, hiker, cyclist, mentor and writer. With more than 20 years of creative marketing experience, Grant’s been on the founding team of four startups, run his own shop and delivered forward thinking digital marketing and creative solutions to emerging and established companies in technology, hospitality, education and active-lifestyle industries. Today he’s the Senior Partner of Digital Strategy at PULL Brand Innovation (pullinc.com).

The Right Stuff

John Gainor, director of Business Development; Damian Rebman, product design; Daryl Bernstein, CEO; Cary Dunn, CTO; and Mike Tucker, manager of Sales Operations

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ecently, I’ve had some legal documents to sign. Why? No, it wasn’t from Uncle Bob’s estate and the big inheritance I dreamt he left me; it’s just been some simple things like work contracts.

Signing documents that have been emailed can be a big hassle if you’re not digital-savvy. With tools like printers and fax machines going the way of the dodo bird, my solution has been to scan my signature, place the document into Adobe InDesign (a professional graphic-design program), drop my signature in, set any type, re-output as a PDF, and email back.

Silly, right?

Well, those days are going the way of the dodo, too, after meeting with another great local Santa Barbara startup company, Right Signature.

Nestled discreetly on the second floor of 8 East Carrillo, I met up with serial entrepreneur and RightSignature’s CEO, Daryl Bernstein, and asked him to give me his elevator pitch.

“The simple story is we’re an online service for getting documents signed,” Daryl explains. “People, usually a small business, upload a document to be signed.

The documents range from contracts, NDAs, to employment agreements and can be Word files or PDFs. Really anything that needs a signature.”

Sounds pretty simple. “The recipient can pull it up on a desktop computer, laptop, iPad, iPhone, Android, or whatever device they have,” Daryl continues. “One of the nice things about it is we capture a real hand-drawn signature. So when the finished document comes back to the sender, it looks just like a pen-and-paper document.”

“Basically, it’s the same process people have been doing for the last 25 to 30 years,” Daryl tells me while getting more comfortable in the company’s media room, which I’d say was inspired by Dwell magazine. “First it was FedEx, then Fax, now it’s RightSignature, so hopefully we’re the last in the evolution of getting documents signed.”

Thinking back 30 years ago, could I have imagined signing documents with my phone? Probably not. It’s going to be interesting to see what the next 30 bring.

Being fully compliant with the ESIGN Act of 2000, RightSignature’s finished documents are legally binding, I’m told.

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“With RightSignature, everything goes out within one system,” he says, shifting his position in one of the big, modern, leather chairs. “It’s a one-screen, supersimple process for your customers or clients so they can sign something in 20 seconds, and get it right back to you in a nice organized inbox.”

He goes deeper, “For a small business that’s sending out maybe 20 contracts a month, they’ve got a place to go to review all their pending contracts, whether they’ve been viewed, signed, dated, and include the audit logs along with legal information.” Cool. “It’s really for the sender end of documents, rather than the receiving end,” he says, explaining who their customers are. I get that.

I asked Daryl what his biggest challenge in building a technology startup company in Santa Barbara has been and he replies, “It’s probably been finding local creative and technical talent. There are a lot of things we could be doing to build faster.”

Hear that, local educators? Local tech needs more Ruby on Rails developers and creative-content creators; there are great jobs available!

For those who don’t know what I’m talking about, Ruby on Rails – or Rails as it’s affectionately known – is a web application platform that websites like Twitter, Groupon, and RightSignature are built on. At almost every Startup and Entrepreneur event I attend, it’s a common

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complaint that not enough Rails talent is available in Santa Barbara. Let’s fix that.

“Even though now we’ve got a massive user base from around the world,” Daryl explains, “five years into it, we still feel like we have only a tiny fraction of this market. Every day we still run into people on the street who either haven’t heard of electronic signatures, or are just beginning to hear about it and are still using paper.”

Where’s the next five years going to take them? “We’ve got a very long runway to get the word out on what we believe is a really great product,” he says. “That being said, we’ve got a lot of really cool technology developments we’re working on.”

Like what?

“More and more mobile stuff,” he says excitedly. “Touch-screen signatures, and more cool stuff around form documents.”

I see it, complete integration of easy-touse forms, with legally binding signatures, stored in a cloud-based platform from any device. Form fields automatically transferred to my CRM system, so data entry is done once – saving time and money. All cool stuff for sure, for folks who need to deal with such things.

After the interview, I had the chance to walk around and meet the team. All great folks that I’d like to get to know better.

Only complaint I had was the ping-pong table was micro-sized. Daryl assured me in true tech fashion that the big one was right around the corner. Right on.

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Plan B

Ken’s sons took him up in a glider for his birthday, getting him back in the air.

by Briana Westmacott When Briana isn’t lecturing for her writing courses

at UCSB and SBCC, she contributes to The Santa Barbara Skinny, Wake & Wander and Flutter Magazine. Along with her passion for writing and all things Santa Barbara, much of her time is spent multi-tasking through her days as a mother, wife, sister, want-to-be chef and travel junky. Writing is an outlet that ensures mental stability... usually.

Let’s Hear It for the Boys

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’ve got a lot of men in my life. No, I’m not referring to romance here, and I don’t have any sons or brothers, but in light of Father’s Day, I’m reminded of this fact.

Every June, I scramble to purchase five cards. Yes, five, there are five fathers that I honor each year. I could write thousands of words about the different divorces that got me three dads, and how lucky I am to have them all in my life. (I’m grateful to you, dads.) And, undeniably I could fill these pages about how remarkable my husband, Paul, is when it comes to being a father to our children. However, I decided that this space should be dedicated to my husband’s father, my father-in-law, Ken.

Up in the Air I met Ken 17 years ago when Paul decided it was time for me to officially meet his parents. Ken is British, hailing straight from Wantage, England, and still carrying the old English accent with him.

A 20-year-old Ken looking dapper in England.

Wantage is a speck on the map, 14 miles southwest of Oxford. Quaint and quiet with a market center, my husband and I found it quite charming when we visited it, years before we had the children. Ken’s

Yosemite is one of Ken’s favorite backpacking spots on earth. He still goes every year.

days in Wantage were spent gazing up to the sky as he developed from a boy to a man with an obsession for flight. He witnessed D-Day’s black swarm in the air above Wantage, and for a few shillings at the age of eight he left the earth for the first time in a de Havilland Rapide airplane. Turns out Ken liked being up in the air.

He flew in planes all over Europe. He also rode a motorcycle over much of the continent’s soil while packing a tent on the back of his bike to pass the evenings. He had an affinity for pubs in his twenties and spent a bit of time in the British Royal Air Force. His first car was a sweet, metallicblue MG-TC roadster that I wish he still had parked in his garage. His passport has an admirable collection of stamps from every continent except Antarctica, and he finished up settling down in Moraga, California – where he and his wife, Judy, raised their two sons before they retired to Santa Barbara.

Hop on Pop-Pop While he was still in England, Ken discovered his mind was meant for science and physics and he got his first degree from the Oxford College of Advanced Technology. Later, he continued to get his Ph.D. in physical metallurgy and science of materials from Birmingham University. This led him to become Dr. Ken Westmacott and a professor at UC Berkley. While he’s been retired for quite some time now, he still loves to tinker with his microscope in the garage and show our daughters the wonders of science. He also has a cool telescope in his living room, where he has taught my girls, Elli and Lila, much about stargazing and how to check out the different vessels that enter the Santa

Barbara harbor. Elli continues to cart around her bird-watching journal that Ken gave her a couple of years ago with its accompanying fowl-finder book. My kids call him “Pop-pop.”

Ken is the most patient man I know, though my husband comes in a close second, more than likely acquiring this virtue from his father. Ken seems to be able to fix anything and he’s quite crafty with woodwork. Unfortunately, he cannot fix his wife’s Alzheimer’s disease; nobody can cure this. But his huge heart and unending patience puts him by her side, day in and day out, holding the hand of the love that he married 50 years ago. Aging isn’t always easy.

Eighty-four years of life has provided Ken not only with patience but also with a perspective that, well, can only be obtained from living 84 years of life.

I listen. I listen well to Ken’s words in hopes that I can emanate his eloquent existence. Every Sunday he joins us for dinner and, of course, stories come along with that. What I’ve taken from his tales is this: live each moment to the fullest, take to the skies as much as possible, explore foreign lands, dance into the night, hike in the rain and sleep under the stars, watch out for monkeysthey can bite you, love those close to you and hold their hand tight, and be patient because life doesn’t always unfold exactly the way you think it will. But if you watch and listen closely for long enough, it will make your eyes bright and bring you a smile. Ken definitely likes to smile.

Ken, boy, am I happy that I have had the pleasure of hearing your parables – and that you and Judy brought Paul into this world.

Briana’s Best Bet Good Cup on the Mesa has some damn good cards. This may not be common knowledge as it is mostly known for being the Mesa locals’ coffee spot, but there is a full wall filled with unique and funny sentiments in that shop. I love Good Cup’s cards. Sometimes I just go in to drink my coffee and read the wall. The next time you need to give someone in your life some thoughts in an envelope, go check out the selection in Good Cup at 1819 Cliff Drive.

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photography styles, fonts, photography contents, a complete brand strategy and mission statement, describing who they are, what they are, who they sell to and why. There was so much attention to detail within each campaign, down to exact text styles and social media insight, there would be no question in any client’s mind that wasn’t described perfectly on each glossy page.

So in a sense SLTWTR creates an unforgettable, all-around online image, for its many lifestyle type clients. But how do they choose? And of course, I had to ask if they could spill a few of their clients’ names, to which Eric (and Caterina Caligiuri, a producer for the SLTWR team, who had come to join us) smiled and gave each other knowing looks. Damn those press people, I’m sure they were thinking, always making us take silly pictures and asking us to name-drop.

Spill It

“Well, when we consider a new client we call it a discovery phase, we do all our research on their current web presence, background, social media presence, what their intentions are, what their niche is.

So, let’s say our music clients can range from a small immerging band, to mid level e-commerce bands or brands, like vintage steel guitars all the way up to Seymour Duncan.”

in such a short time, agreeing that it was the best place for them to be, members of an elite artistic community.

Mentioning their recent video they had just released, a sort of love letter to the FZ and all their friends who inhabit it, shot by the talented Jesse Natale (of J North Productions), who is one of SLTWTR’s field team videographers as well, chronicling a day in the life of a staff member (maybe Eric?), peddling through the Zone and all of their favorite haunts. The video and more information can be seen on SLTWTR’s wet and wild website at www.sltwtr.com.

Through The Grapevine: The usual suspects, from left: Eric Panofsky, Erik Fawcett, Benny Bermudez (Renaissance Man), Alex Moore, Carey Larson, and Caterina Caligiuri

Say no more, Obi-wan: I have heard the biggest name when it comes to guitar pick-ups, but Eric continues.

“Essentially we like to deal with lifestyle companies; clients whom we resonate with and since we now are lucky enough to be able to pick and choose our clients, we can be totally passionate about each project. So the closer the company gets to our shared lifestyle, like music, action sports, art, food… along with bringing some form of cool factor, that is something we can really

get behind and get excited about. Kind of like Channel Island Surf Company, our newest client. We are so excited to be creating a ground-breaking, new direction that I think will be the gamechanger in the entire surf industry.”

We went on talking for a while longer about SLTWTR’s rise to this new level of marketing artistry, then turning our attention to how much the Funk Zone has changed over its last three years of residency. They both agreed it was amazing the change that had happened

If you are digging what I’m throwing down in this article and think you have what it takes to be the next incendiary revolutionary – who can make Zeitgeist seem like soooo last season – maybe you would fit in perfectly with this salty crew.

You see, their tank has expanded enough for two more like-minded goldfish to be team members. SLTWTR is actively looking to fill positions as web developer and graphic designer, so get your resumes polished and get yourself an interview, and tell them Tommie V sent you. Contact bloop@sltwtr.com or call (805) 845-5775 SLTWTR Creative Agency, 22 Anacapa Santa Barbara, CA 93108

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by Megan Waldrep With over ten years in the industry designing for her own label, she began writing because “it just felt good.” In addition to writing, Megan is currently the head designer and creative director for Mew Kids, a children’s clothing line, as well as a co-author of the much loved children’s book, Spice & Little Sugar. You can say she wears many hats. Which is fitting. For a fashion writer and all. Discover her world at www.mewkids.com.

The Whistle Club

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hat’s a girl to do when she can’t find a boutique to match her “East Coast meets West Coast” style? If she’s Rebecca McKinney Blair, she creates it. A locally owned fashion oasis right in the heart of State Street, Whistle Club is the breath of fresh air the style-conscious women of Santa Barbara have been longing for. A mix of go-to staples and harder-to-find lines puts the boutique at the top of the “must go” list.

Oklahoma native and UCSB graduate (and newlywed of less than a month), Blair has a clear vision: New-York-City-propermeets-California-beach-babe.

Tightly curated clothing and accessories creates an intimate shopping environment, bringing East Coast sophistication and West Coast effortless style under one roof – the best of both worlds and a combination we haven’t really seen in Santa Barbara before. “I

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What inspired the name Whistle Club?

Rebecca explains, “Having worked in the corporate fashion world of NYC, I know all too well that sometimes the industry can take itself a little too seriously… when at the end of the day, we’re selling pretty clothes. So even if merely serving as a reminder to myself, I wanted a name that had a carefree charm to it. The act of whistling encapsulates that lighthearted and jovial spirit I was searching for in a name.” She continues, “On a similar note, I know much of the industry is smoke and mirrors, about maintaining a degree of exclusivity, and ultimately, about making people feel special. I liked the concept of naming the store a “club” of sorts…and a whistle club, at that, seemed to strike the right chord.”

Plans for an e-commerce site is in the making, but Rebecca is currently focusing on settling into her sweet space at 819 State Street in Paseo Nuevo. “The foundation of brick-and-mortar is really important, so I wanted to tackle that first and have a real footprint and brand presence.”

Even without an online retail destination, Rebecca has received inquiries from as far as Australia and New Zealand through the shop’s Facebook and Instagram accounts.

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In the Garden with

Mr. Greenjeans

by Randy Arnowitz “Mr. Greenjeans,” as he is known around

Santa Barbara, is a gardener, horticulturist and writer. He particularly enjoys working with roses, orchids and sharing the day with his golden retriever Peaches, who faithfully accompanies him in the field. Contact him at greenjeansmr@gmail.com

Brown Is The New Green If your bearded iris are getting crowded and are stingy with the blooms, now is a good time to divide them.

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know, I know, I’ll admit it – I’m often slow on the uptake. In Montecito, where mandatory water rationing has been in place for a few months now, I’m finally getting it: there is no water. I have been battling to maintain gardens with, in some cases, only 25 percent of the water needed to keep these properties green.

Sadly, I’m losing the drought war.

I’ve repaired dripping faucets, leaky hoses and, as I’ve mentioned before, become fluent in Water Meter-ese.

However, like many Montecitans, after counting units, gallons, and drops of the wet stuff, I’m waving the white flag.

It is now politically, civically, and morally correct to have a brown lawn. At Pierre’s, the small-talk has been altered from Pilates, kick-boxing, and rescue

breeds to irrigation chit chat. “Did you go over last month?”, I recently overhead one woman ask another as she took a final bite of her apricot scone. At Lucky’s and other tony eateries and bars, passé pick-up lines such as, “What’s your sign?” have been replaced by “What’s your allotment?”

Because my job used to be keeping things green, I’ve been spending the last few months wringing my gardening gloved hands and contemplating our droughty situation. Here are a few thoughts I’ve had: • Since lawns will be the least expensive part of your landscape to replace after the drought is over, they probably should be the first thing to sacrifice. Since they require vast amounts of food and water to

If your roses don’t look like this, they may need to be jump-started with a dose of fish emulsion.

sprayer and give each bush a good soak.

Within a couple of weeks, the plants will begin to sprout some new bronze-red foliage and then new flower buds will follow.

If the overcast mornings are bringing on the black spot and mildew diseases, spray weekly with a product containing neem oil. Be cautious not to use the stuff if temperatures exceed 80 degrees or it will be getting that warm within a few days of application. Always read the label before using any product, okay?

Divide and Multiply To be green you have to let it go brown.

look good, it doesn’t seem to make sense to keep them half-alive with a little water.

I’m thinking that they don’t really look that much worse with no water versus a little water. I’ve been choosing to let them go brown and to use that extra water on the trees, shrubs, and vines that will cost more to replace if left to die out.

• If you’re relying on your drip irrigation system to keep your landscape alive, it’s better to leave it on longer and less often.

Deep, thorough soakings encourage plant roots to go deep and can withstand drying out better. Short, frequent drinks don’t help plants in times of drought or even during hot spells.

• Some suggest reducing all the stations on your irrigation timer by a certain percentage. I don’t subscribe to that theory. Better to eliminate some zones completely and utilize your allotment by alternating the remaining, more critical zones with longer, deeper soaks. But that’s just me.

Jump-start Your Roses Even if your roses had been pruned properly in January and fed some nourishing, organic food in March, they may be stalling out around now. If you’ve had a strong first and maybe second bloom cycle, the bushes may be just sitting there waiting to be fed again.

To get mine going, I usually water by hand thoroughly (if I have the water) and then mix up some fish emulsion solution, pouring a gallon or so around each plant.

I use the fish emulsion that Island Seed & Feed in Goleta sells. Instead of a watering can, I sometimes add the fish concentrate directly into an old, Miracle-Gro hose end

Considering the water, or rather, lack of water situation, I can’t with a clean conscience suggest to you what, where, or when to plant, how often to water, or what to feed. It’s not really surprising that most garden jobs have something to do with water. I’m even hesitant to suggest that now is the time to divide your bearded iris. But, if you’ve been frugal and responsible and you do have enough water to keep some of your flowerbeds alive, then now is a good time to divide them – especially if you haven’t done so in a few years and they’ve been stingy with blooms. It’s actually easy to do and satisfying, especially when you see how well they respond. For specific instructions on dividing, I would recommend buying Pat Welsh’s Southern California Organic Gardening book. Everything you will ever need to know about gardening in southern California is in this book – including the best way to divide your iris plants.

Randy’s Quick Pick The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Wine & Cheese Botanical Lecture Series presents: Revisiting the Wisdom of Maya Food Forest Gardeners. On Saturday, June 21, from 4-6 pm, UCSB archaeologist Dr. Anabel Ford provides an update on her work at the El Pilar archeological site near the border of Belize and Guatemala where ancient farming practices are inspiring a new generation of farmers to adopt sustainable ways to grow food. The lecture begins with appetizers and a wine tasting in the botanic garden’s courtyard.

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Cash-ing in at Revival

It’s also the weekend for the 6th annual Roadshow Revival, which pays tribute to the music of Johnny Cash, at the Ventura Fairgrounds in Seaside Park. Los Lobos headlines Saturday’s one-day event, part of a lineup that includes The Paladins, Social Distortion’s Jonny Two Bags, and James Intveld, among other outlaw country, rockabilly, bluegrass, and Johnny Cash tribute bands. Cash’s former publicist and personal aide, Hugh Waddell, serves as emcee, and former Los Angeles Times pop music critic Robert Hillburn, author of Johnny Cash: The Life, will also share stories of the Man in Black. Music takes

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Hammerstein’s first and most innovative collaboration featuring a high-spirited rivalry between farmers and cowboys and one young couple’s bumpy (what do you expect in a surrey with the fringe on top?) ride to romance.

The San Patricios (August 28-September 7): World premiere from the author of The Heart’s Desire and Invierno is the poignant and politically charged story of the San Patricio battalion, and the U.S.-Mexico conflict that shaped the future of a nation and left a resonance that’s still felt in our world today.

Performances take place at 8 pm Wednesday through Sunday, plus select Tuesdays, at Solvang Festival Theater, 420 2nd Street. Tickets cost $38.50 to $49 with discounts for previews, seniors, students, and children. Call 922-8313 or visit www.pcpa.org.

All About Alvins

The reunion of Dave Alvin and Phil Alvin has also enthralled Marisa Waddell, Live Oak’s booking and programming coordinator, who can’t wait to hear them come back together over their shared love for blues great Big Bill Broonzy, who they honored on their new joint CD. She’s also looking forward to Railroad Earth, a festival favorite who have played a few times at SOhO but somehow escaped Live Oak’s clutches till now. “Anyone who loves jam bands, bluegrass, great songs, and excellent musicianship will love Railroad Earth,” she said, adding that Holly Williams is also a personal favorite.

“Live Oak has always been an eclectic music festival, but we’ve become more and more eclectic over the years,” Waddell said. Indeed it’s true.

While the focus remains on roots music – especially performers that might be heard on KCBX-FM, since it’s the biggest fundraiser for the public radio station – that covers everything from blues to bluegrass, Zydeco to reggae, Latin music to gospel, folk and rock ‘n’ roll. Lots of local bands also get gigs at Live Oak, albeit often in the early-morning hours or late night at the teen dances. Add in campground jamming, family events, workshops, and much more, and that’s the formula for what’s become a successful festival now almost 30 years old.

For tickets, the full schedule and a list of other activities and information, visit www.liveoakfest.org.

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Forever Plaid stars Elizabeth Stuart as Belinda, Kitty Balay as Dotty, Andrew Philpot as Lloyd, Andrea Hilbrant as Poppy, and Michael Jenkinson as Frederick

place at 10 am to 7:15 pm on two stages, and other activities include a pin-up girl pageant, hot rods, custom cars and motorcycles, Johnny Cash memorabilia, food, and activities for the kids.

Tickets cost $35 general admission, $70 for premiere seating near the main stage, with discounts for kids and active military. Get details and tickets online at www.roadshowrevival.com.

The End is Near

Actually, PCPA Theaterfest’s 2014 Summer Season is just getting underway.

But the opening show is also the finale of a strange four-play sequence of local productions of Noises Off, Michael Frayn’s crazy-funny farce from the 1980s.

PCPA is the last of the quartet of area companies to mount the hilarious playwithin-a-play comedy since last fall, so you’d think we might have had our fill of backstage backbiting, slamming doors (360 openings and closings in total, we’re told), and miscues and misunderstandings – not to mention sardines, which are mentioned 228 times. But considering the high-caliber talent among the actors and tech crew, plus the Solvang Festival Theater’s roomy stage, it might well be worth checking out again, especially as it’s done outdoors under the stars. It’s certainly a must-see if you’ve missed the

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Chef Robert Perez is a culinary genius within the kitchen, and I absolutely adore the place.

But sometimes, girls just don’t feel like dressing up or being “proper” for a night.

Sometimes, girls just want to chill. No heels, no dress code. Do they deliver? Yep, I’m fantasizing about eating Seagrass food in my pajamas. Okay, back to reality.

Great minds think the same (Ruben Perez and I, both black sheep of our families). Ruben, a son of Chef Robert, opened Black Sheep restaurant at 26 E. Ortega Street adjacent to Seagrass. It features quality food similar to that of Seagrass – with a little Ruben-twist, farm to table, creative, and innovative menu in a more casual, laid-back, and fun setting.

So, who is black sheep of the family?

You guessed it! That guy from Seagrass.

Black Sheep restaurant, adjacent to Seagrass.

It’s casual, comfortable, and relaxing with quality food.

After years of working full time for an ad agency, Christina found her passion in cooking and food.

Now armed with her newfound title, “Culinary School Graduate Food Blogger,” she writes and shares her passion for food, cooking, restaurants, photography and food styling in her popular blog, black dog :: food blog. Christina’s a proud mommy of not one but two shelter dogs and lives here in Santa Barbara with her husband. She’s also an avid Polynesian dancer, beach lover, traveler, swimmer, snowboarder and most of all, a lover of anything edible and yummy. Check out her ramblings here and at www.blackdogfoodblog.com.

I recall he had a rebellious vibe around him. I can spot other black sheep right away. Growing up in an all-doctors, traditional Asian family, I was the only one who loved art, dance, and dated “international” boys. I can relate, Ruben.

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Roasted beets, pear, blue cheese, frisée, and pistachio.

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Creampuff, anyone?

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Wild boar spare ribs, Asian-style red cabbage slaw, caramelized fish sauce accentuated with ginger and Sriracha.

Reconstructed chicken

Scallop crudo with spicy candied carrot puree, garlic chips, herb vinaigrette, and broccoli green blossoms.

Rice pudding topped with strawberries and homemade jam – simple and perfect.

Personally, I believe you must have at least one family member who is a black sheep.

It makes life more exciting!

Casual and laid-back, it’s a place I can definitely stroll to while in my day clothes.

No need to be proper. Just give me some of the fabulous New Zealand wine that you have, and I will sit back and enjoy the ridiculously good food.

The beets salad was divine: roasted beets, pear, blue cheese, frisée, and pistachio.

They must get these beets from Heaven.

Pickle-y, sweet, and velvety. Even my friend Jami, who doesn’t care for beets, loved it. You must have your kids eat them – just ask Ruben.

Scallop crudo with spicy, candied carrot purée, garlic chips, herb vinaigrette, and broccoli greens blossoms melt in your mouth. Talk about fresh.

Braised lamb belly is spectacular, indeed. Perfect with roasted jams with citrus ash, pine nuts, coriander, and mint. I don’t care if I have to do a double workout tomorrow.

Reconstructed chicken. The breast meat is placed on top of chicken skin; the rest of the meat and chicken pate is then rolled up and cooked in an oven, slow and low.

All this amazing “reconstruction” is paired with a roasted garlic marmalade and toasted bread. Brilliant.

Rice pudding topped with strawberries and homemade jam is simple and perfect.

Ruben’s eyes sparkle with excitement as I was shoveling the food in my mouth: “I want this place to be a local spot where people come and simply enjoy and relax. We are planning on having live music as well.” Nate Curteman, the assistant decision-maker, danced around behind the bar. How charming – but I’m concentrating on finishing the last bite of rice pudding. Yum! Now I can go back to my couch and watch Bridesmaids in my PJs, with a full, happy belly.

Thumbs up for these young restaurateurs, who made their dreams come true. Keep up the good work. Here’s to all the black sheep of the family!

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...continued from p.6 Sunrise Over the Law-Some Revelers Go for Basic Black (photo by Ed Baum)

And it’s all for the love of Mother Earth, or Mother Nature, or that margarine in the 1970s that used to invoke Mother Nature. There’s some mother involved, okay? Flower-bedecked, bra-burning. We have come to worship Her. Gail? Sounds like Gail, I think. The communion wafer is a peyote button, the Blood of the Sacrament a hidden flask of warm Wild Turkey. The only sacrifice this religion requires is that of your pride as you toddle blindly into traffic owing to your sloppily aligned butterfly mask and the several pints of Guinness sloshing around in your happy, swollen thorax.

By the end of this two-day orgy of spiritual growth and graceless tipping over with painted arms a-waving for help, one can see the acolytes scattered about the twilit landscape like people dropped from

a low-flying airplane; face-down, arms outstretched in a show-closing embrace of Gaia (that’s it!), supine, exalted. The fruits of faith.

Oh-how-we-adore-it, this indescribable weekend of bedlam! Solstice in Santa Barbara! A freak! An anomaly! A disheveled clown cruising through your neighborhood at dusk on a Vespa! There are no truly apt analogies, and that’s as it should be. It is a yearly grand mal carnival that is wholly our own, completely SB, and we wouldn’t have it any other way. So, till next year, dear ones. Cast your bread upon the waters. Just aim away from my new shag carpet.

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West Beach

by Jacquelyn De Longe

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henever I hear of a destination such as “West Beach,” my mind immediately flashes to a scene from the 1996 American movie remake, The Birdcage; packs of tan, buff, oiled men rollerblading in neon thongs, tourists in convertibles snapping photos, and Gene Hackman in full drag-queen regalia.

Let me clear it up for you: the only thing Santa Barbara’s West Beach has in common with Florida’s South Beach is the tourists with cameras inching in awe along State Street. This little pocket I’m talking about spans barely a quarter of a mile from SBCC to State and the freeway to the shore. The well-kept beach cottages juxtapose with Spanish town-homes, vacation rentals, and The Corvus Skull Pirates: Sam (quarter-master), Gavin (lil’ quaint bed and breakfasts. It is an admiral), Michael Crow (captain), and Sheila (quarter-master), easy walk-able neighborhood that protecting their sea. is safe and charming. It is close to restaurants, bars, the community college, and the beach. For kids, it has the Ty Warner Sea Center on the pier, the pools at Los Banos Del Mar (I know my two children are awaiting the reopening of the wading pool in few short weeks), and Perishing Park with tennis courts and baseball fields.

The only thing this place seems to be lacking is real estate, like much of Santa Barbara.

To get the scoop, I caught up with West Beach real-estate expert Ray Benenate of Sterling Properties, at the nearby Chuck’s Waterfront Grill. As a former resident of the area, he spoke enthusiastically of its charm. “It’s the coolest place, an undiscovered little jewel, vibrant, laid-back and an awesome investment. You walk the streets here and see the young and old with smiles on their faces.”

We headed out by foot walking the neighborhood together. He showed me the dog-friendly Brewhouse for a beer and across the street pointed out Rudy’s Mexican restaurant, a laid-back spot for good tacos. Ray told me of West Beach’s serious history as an original settlement for the Chumash people. It is an area that has been designated the Historic Landmark of Burton Mound. If you look up, you can still see remnants of the famous Potter Hotel, a stunning seaside resort renamed the Ambassador, which burned to the ground in 1921. Its grand palms, which lined the original hotel’s entrance, still One of the West Beach vacation rentals managed

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Can I Afford It? West Beach Least expensive home: $830,000 Median Home Price: $1,225,000 Down Payment: $245,000 (20%) Payment including insurance and taxes: $6,682 Required monthly income: 16,000 per month (pretax) Yearly required household income: $192,000 (pretax) Numbers brought to you by: Austin Lampson Sr. Mortgage Consultant, NMLS # 517060 Phone:805-335-8200 Cell: 805-450-4548 www.austinlampson.com Disclaimer: Payments and terms are for informational purposes only. Programs are only available to qualified borrowers, and subject to change. Underwriting terms and conditions apply; some restrictions may apply. OnQ Financial does not guarantee every program is available to all applicants, nor that every application will receive a loan.

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stand bordering the Ambassador park from Carrillo to Burton circle. We also passed by the Villa Rosa Inn, which holds fond memories for me, as it was the hotel I stayed at on my first trip to Santa Barbara. Originally designed in 1931, the charming Spanish hotel has housed countless creative folks over the years, writers from the Santa Barbara Author-Mentor workshop, as well as visual artists creating works at the Richard Tullis print studio, which closed many years ago.

As Santa Barbara continues to evolve and with the re-invention of the Funk Zone trickling over, there have been many welcome renovations to this pocket by downtown – such as the revamped Hotel Indigo and its Cali-Peruvian restaurant, Blue Tavern, formerly Flapper Alley. And I think we all eagerly await the impending renovation of the California Hotel at the end of State. While this is a quieter section of town, there is just enough action to keep things interesting. Every Sunday for the Arts and Craft Show, the tents go up on the sidewalk and local vendors sell their unique creations along the Cabrillo Boulevard.

West Beach is also home to the incredible 4th of July fireworks display, an annual tradition for many local residents. Also hosted here is the Ocean Festival, a celebration on World Ocean Day, dedicated to educating the public about our most prized resource, our ocean, complete with live music, bounce houses, and festive pirates.

I asked around to see what others thought of West Beach. Jeremy Woodul, long-time manager of the Santa Barbara surf shop Beach House, the legendary surf institution, had this to say about the neighborhood. “It’s a nice little area. It’s a great place for someone from out of town. You’re near the beach, near the harbor, near downtown. It is its own little bubble.”

So if you’re looking for that old-school beach cottage feel in Santa Barbara, West Beach has it. Tranquil and pedestrian-friendly right there on the sand. Next time you’re down by the pier, hang out and walk around. And I’ll see you there with the kids this 4th. I’ll bring the chairs, you bring the beer.

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Downtown

by Michael Calcagno

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Can I Afford It? Downtown Least expensive home: $383,000 Median Home Price: $960,000 Down Payment: $192,000 (20%) Payment including insurance and taxes: $5,894 Required monthly income: $13,750 per month (pretax) Yearly required household income: $165,000 (pretax) Numbers brought to you by: Austin Lampson Sr. Mortgage Consultant, NMLS # 517060 Phone:805-335-8200 Cell: 805-450-4548 www.austinlampson.com Disclaimer: Payments and terms are for informational purposes only. Programs are only available to qualified borrowers, and subject to change. Underwriting terms and conditions apply; some restrictions may apply. OnQ Financial does not guarantee every program is available to all applicants, nor that every application will receive a loan.

This 3-bedroom/3-bath house located on 427 East Sola Street is currently listed for $925,000.

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anta Barbarians have long understood and appreciated what our town has to offer, whether it’s the backdrop of our majestic mountain ranges, the incredible beachfronts along our coastline, or our diverse yet vibrant culture and history.

Our community remains small in size but bursting at the seams with things to do and places to go, and downtown Santa Barbara is the epicenter. With a thriving district of restaurants, art galleries, theaters, wineries, bars and shops, on any given day you can find an endless source of entertainment for all.

Up until about seven months ago, my wife and I lived in the heart of downtown for more than 10 years. The birth of our second son and the need for more space for our hellions to play inevitably forced us to move closer to the Old Mission but still within proximity of the downtown area. There are ample choices of living situations, dependent only on how close or far you want to be to the heart of the city.

Surprisingly, the recent spike in interest in “urban living” is coming from an older (but young at heart) demographic of empty nesters and the 50-plus age group, not from students and young adults as one might assume. The goal for these downtown dwellers is to get out and walk, attend shows, go to incredible restaurants, and enjoy what SB has to offer.

The best part about this movement is that buyers have countless choices to fit their needs. Let’s say a buyer wanted to live in the center of downtown. Currently there is an approx. 1,700-square-foot, 3-bedroom, 1-bath, charming home one block from State Street available for $699,000 (109 West Ortega Street). If you were looking for something in the same area, but a little more luxurious, with larger square footage, there are now a few options. The 3,569-square-foot single level, 3-bedroom, 3-bath penthouse also one block off State Street is currently going for $2,800,000, with private elevators that lead directly into the unit (618 Anacapa, number 8). Also available are the new single-level luxury units at the Sevilla complex (401 Chapala Street); prices on those currently range from $995,000 to $2,500,000.

If we move a few blocks north up State Street, from the epicenter of downtown, you’ll find it to be a little less urban, and more like the suburbs. Buyers have options of buying larger homes ranging from $1,948,000 upward of $4,000,000. Take for example a beautiful 1930s home with two bedrooms and two baths, with a detached guesthouse, priced at $2,550,000 (119 W. Pedregosa). There are also the recently developed new

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Prices range from $895,000 to $2,700,000, based off of recent listings.

Downtown Santa Barbara is ever-changing, with industrial warehouses morphed to winetasting rooms and distilleries (check out Carr Winery’s Barrel Room and Telegraph Brewery on Salsipuedes), hip eateries (State’s intersection at Victoria Street is quickly becoming “restaurant row” with new offerings from both Olio E Limone and Ca Dario pizzerias, the new Public Market, Arlington Tavern with its new outdoor patio, the newly remodeled Sama Sama, and old favorites Arigato, Jane, Opal, and Downey’s, among others), residences built where vacant lots once stood, and historic properties reminding us of yesteryear and what our town has become.

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HOPE RANCH

by Kelly Mahan

Can I Afford It? Hope Ranch Least expensive home: $2,360,000 Median Home Price: $3,031,250 Down Payment: $606,250 (20%) Payment including insurance and taxes: $16,469.84 Required monthly income: $43,000 per month (pretax) Yearly required household income: $516,000 (pretax) Numbers brought to you by: Austin Lampson Sr. Mortgage Consultant, NMLS # 517060 Phone:805-335-8200 Cell: 805-450-4548 www.austinlampson.com Disclaimer: Payments and terms are for informational purposes only. Programs are only available to qualified borrowers, and subject to change. Underwriting terms and conditions apply; some restrictions may apply. OnQ Financial does not guarantee every program is available to all applicants, nor that every application will receive a loan.

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ituated on the southeast side of Santa Barbara County, just north of the Mesa, the neighborhood known as Hope Ranch is known best for its sprawling valleys, historic oak trees, and spacious housing lots. Nestled between the ocean bluffs and Highway 101, the area is also known for its temperate climate, enhanced by the palmlined streets, mountain and ocean views, and the proximity to the Pacific.

Residents and guests enter Hope Ranch on Las Palmas Road, which eventually runs adjacent to private horse riding trails that weave throughout the 1,800-acre property. The private community is overseen by Hope Ranch Homeowners Association, which imposes restrictions on development to guarantee the best interest of the collective community.

The property is home to roughly 775 parcels, which are irregularly shaped due to land features like Lake Laguna Blanca, as well as a myriad of old oaks and other native trees. Residents enjoy proximity to a private golf course (La Cumbre), a private school (Laguna Blanca, grades 5-12), access to a private beach, polo and soccer fields, tennis courts, horse and bicycle trails, and a security service. The approximate population is 2,500 people.

All this does not come cheap, as the median home price is currently $3 million,

With views of the lagoon, this 1,463-squarefoot 2-bedroom/2bath Hope Ranch home is newly listed at $1,750,000.

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which is reflective of the small number of homes sales in this area. Currently on the market? One of the area’s oldest homes, a 1929, seven-bedroom, eight-bath beauty built on nine acres (three adjacent lots), which is listed for $17,500,000. The 8,000-squarefoot home features a nine-car garage and separate guesthouse (1520 Roble Drive). If you are in the market for something a little more modest, there’s a contemporary estate on 2.35 acres for $1,725,000 on Via Cayente. The home has three bedrooms and three bathrooms, and is zoned for horses.

Hope Ranch is often compared with Montecito in its exclusivity and beauty. While the comparison is partially accurate, Hope Ranch’s proximity to uptown shopping districts and its slightly more affordable home prices make it a great choice for buyers who want to be closer to Santa Barbara city limits.

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Montecito

by Kelly Mahan

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ust south of Santa Barbara sits one of California’s wealthiest enclaves, Montecito. Its boundaries are generally thought of as Hot Springs Road to the north, Sheffield Drive to the south, spanning from the beach to the picturesque mountains. The upscale community boasts two main business districts: Coast Village Road and what’s known as the upper village, which is located on East Valley Road between Olive Mill Road and San Ysidro.

Montecito’s semi-rural feel is a big draw for buyers who can afford to buy in this price range. No sidewalks, no street lights, and typically large lots give a private and woodsy feel to the neighborhoods; this unincorporated portion of Santa Barbara County is held to a carefully constructed community plan, which limits urban growth and holds developers to strict aesthetic standards.

The upper village has recently seen a surge in new businesses, mainly within San Ysidro Village, located behind the pharmacy. A handful of tastefully appointed cottages, each unique in its architecture and finishes, house upscale clothing stores, as well as antique stores, a bank, a florist, and more.

On Coast Village Road, which is parallel to Highway 101, a mixed-use building being constructed should be finished by year’s end. It will feature a few upscale condos, as well as retail space, and a café. It neighbors lots of mom-and-pop shops along the district, as well as clothing stores, art galleries, wine shops, salons, office buildings, and apartment buildings. Closer to the Santa Barbara side of the road, Montecito Country Mart has been designed to be a one-stop-shop for residents, filled with an ice cream

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shop (Rori’s Artisanal Creamery), a barber, dry cleaner, juice bar, post office (Read ‘N’ Post), grocery store, sandwich shop, bakery (Xanadu), a toy store (Toy Crazy), and more. On Sunday mornings, you’ll find bicyclists gathered on the expansive patio sipping coffee before their morning ride.

On the other side of the freeway, you’ll find access to some of California’s most stunning beaches, including Butterfly (flanked by the Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore), Hammonds, and Miramar (which will, fingers crossed, be home once again to the long-closed Miramar Resort, currently in the financing phase of redevelopment).

The residential areas near the beach are an eclectic mix of homes occupied by young surfers, retirees who spend their days on the sand, and mid-age professionals.

There are currently about 120 properties on the market in Montecito, with the median home price of $4,095,000. Like many areas, Montecito can be broken down into submarkets, two of which include the gated communities of Birnam Wood and Ennisbrook.

“In a community like Montecito, the median home price can be skewed with just one or two large estates,” says Montecito real estate expert Maureen McDermut. Right now on the market? A condo for $799,000 as well as a $35,000,000 estate. “There is action in all categories, which shows us a healthy market,” McDermut says.

Montecito typically sees a surge in home sales during the summer, when families migrate there to send their kids to either of the excellent public schools, Cold Spring School and Montecito Union. The area is also home to exemplary private schools, including Laguna Blanca and Crane Country Day School, as well as Westmont College.

On the eastern portion of Montecito, on East Mountain Drive, a brand-new home is on the market for $2,795,000, boasting three bedrooms and four bathrooms in 3,272 square feet. If an ocean view is just not enough, and you want to be living at the beach, 1385 Danielson is a quintessential beach cottage with three bedrooms and three baths for roughly the same price.

If you are looking for something a bit more Zen, Hill Road is home to a stunning 3-bedroom, 3-bath ocean-view contemporary for $5,750,000; it is just steps from the Biltmore and the beach.

The bottom line? You can’t go wrong with choosing Montecito. Just ask anyone who lives there.

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Condominiums

Can I Afford It?

by Kelly Mahan

Condominiums Least expensive home: $260,000 Median Home Price: $560,000 Down Payment: $112,000 (20%) Payment including insurance and taxes: $3,864 Minimum required monthly: $8,500 per month (pretax) Yearly required household income: $102,000 (pretax) Numbers brought to you by: Austin Lampson Sr. Mortgage Consultant, NMLS # 517060 Phone:805-335-8200 Cell: 805-450-4548 www.austinlampson.com Disclaimer: Payments and terms are for informational purposes only. Programs are only available to qualified borrowers, and subject to change. Underwriting terms and conditions apply; some restrictions may apply. OnQ Financial does not guarantee every program is available to all applicants, nor that every application will receive a loan.

With 3,529 square-feet, 618 Anacapa Street is a three-bedroom/three-bath condominium in the heart of downtown. Single-level, top-floor living with private elevator access.

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ondo sales in Santa Barbara continue to remain strong; in May, 42 condo units were sold with a median sales price of $560,000. Also last month, 58 new condo listings came onto the market, with an average list price of $752,000.

Currently, there are about 115 condos on the market in Santa Barbara County, 23 of which are located in Sevilla, the private luxury condominium complex located on Chapala Street just a block away from the heart of State. The units are way beyond what you’d typically think of when you think “condos,” and feature one- and two-bedroom, extra large residences with around 2,400 square-feet of interior space. The exterior space is nothing to scoff at: some units boast 1,200-square-foot terraces with incredible ocean and Riviera views. Each unit is single level, all situated in a building chock full of Spanish influences and modern touches. The beauty of the red roofs and white arched porticoes will cost you, though: the remaining units (a dozen of the 35 have been sold) run from $995,000 to $2,500,000.

If you are looking for something a bit less luxurious, there are a handful of downtown condos for sale under $500,000. For $435,000, you can get a one-bedroom, one-bath, 716-square-foot on the lower westside (508 W. Islay). A few streets away: another condo, slightly larger, with two bedrooms and two baths, for $499,000 (633 W. Ortega). On the eastside, there are several listings on Santa Barbara Street, Laguna Street, East Figueroa, and Anacapa Street, ranging from $1,199,000 to $2,800,000. As is expected, the further away from downtown, the lower the price.

Traditionally, buyers in this category are first-time homebuyers, but the market is changing: a majority of condo buyers are now “downsizers,” aka “empty nesters” (aka “baby boomers”) looking to change their lifestyles and minimize their responsibilities. “There has definitely been a rebirth in this market,” says real estate agent Michael Calcagno. “I find that a majority of condo buyers are looking for a more minimalistic lifestyle, where they can ‘lock and go,’ and not worry about a massive property to keep up.” Or, buyers are scooping up downtown condos as

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a second property, and are keeping their larger estates to rent out or save for their offspring.

In addition to the “downsizers,” young professionals are also getting into the market via condominium purchases, especially with the recent influx of tech companies invading downtown SB and northern Goleta. “They may go for more affordable condo units, or, may be torn between a condo with less square footage and a single-family home that needs work, for the same listing price.”

Despite the average HOA dues coming in around $500 per month, the condo market in most housing districts continues to flourish, with both sales and prices on an upswing. However, Carpinteria, Summerland, and Montecito condo sales are down.

At this time last year, 12 condos had been sold in Montecito, while this year only seven have been purchased. This is likely attributed to the median condo sales price in Montecito, which is up from $995,000 to $1,150,000. Farther south, more of the same: Carp/Summerland sales are down from 37 to 18 with the median sales price rising from $427,000 to $516,250.

“There is a big need for condos right now,” Calcagno said. The proof? Last month 29 percent of condos sold over the asking price.

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The Westside

by Kelly Mahan

Can I Afford It? Westside Least expensive home: $556,000 Median Home Price: $675,000 Down Payment: $135,000 (20%) Payment including insurance and taxes: $4,403 Minimum required monthly: $9,000 per month (pretax) Yearly required household income: $108,000 (pretax) Numbers brought to you by: Austin Lampson Sr. Mortgage Consultant, NMLS # 517060 Phone:805-335-8200 Cell: 805-450-4548 www.austinlampson.com Disclaimer: Payments and terms are for informational purposes only. Programs are only available to qualified borrowers, and subject to change. Underwriting terms and conditions apply; some restrictions may apply. OnQ Financial does not guarantee every program is available to all applicants, nor that every application will receive a loan.

One of the Westside’s night spots, Bo Henry’s, welcomes patrons at 1431 San Andres Street.

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anta Barbara’s “Westside,” named for its location west of Highway 101, is a big draw for those looking to be closer to both the beach and the freeway.

Commonly known as the area between Santa Barbara City College to the south, La Cumbre Middle School to the north, the 101, and the backside of the Mesa, it is both the oldest residential area in Santa Barbara and the most densely populated.

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The region is relatively flat, and a quick bike ride to the downtown area, the mall, and a few different beaches.

The lower Westside (closer to the freeway and the business district) is Santa Barbara’s low-price real estate leader. The homes are selling for a median list price of $950,000, though the average in sales since January of this year is $682,000. This area is quieter and less busy than the lower eastside of Santa Barbara (near Milpas Street), but still has its fair share of family-owned markets, taquerias, fast-food stops, laundromats, and small businesses. A place (okay, it’s a bar, but a damned fine bar) named Bo Henry’s opened on San Andres Street in March last year. It is owned and frequented by a Montecito resident, and its upscale remodel has livened the area up a bit at night with its authentic saloon doors and homey atmosphere.

Some real estate experts estimate that up to 75% of homes on the Westside are occupied by renters; this makes sense given the close proximity to Santa Barbara City College.

New Westside owners include first-time homebuyers, Cottage Hospital employees, second home escapees, and young families.

The Westside architecture varies with craftsman-style bungalows, hilltop ranches, and newly built moderns; there are also a significant number of older cottages mixed in with condo units, apartment complexes, and duplexes.

Standard lot sizes are around a tenth of an acre, hence the increased density in some areas. As you get closer to the backside of the Mesa, lot sizes tend to increase, and, as expected, the homes – even though they may be charming and historic fixer-uppers – get more expensive. The upper Westside, as it’s referred to, also boasts a mix of contemporary homes: right now a tri-level, 2-bedroom, 2-bath contemporary style home is on the market for $1,045,000 on Calle Boca Del Canon. A few blocks closer to the business district, a 1925 Craftsman with two bedrooms and one bath just sold for $765,000.

“The Westside is centrally located, with easy access to downtown, West Beach, the Mesa, and the freeway,” says real estate agent Gabe Venturelli, who specializes in the area. “Recently I’ve sold many homes to young families and just-married couples; it’s clear the neighborhood is up-and-coming,” he said.

Locals say the Westside features great soil and garden-growing potential, likely due to the historic use of the area: farming. “A few of my neighbors have grown heirloom tomatoes as big as grapefruits!” says Venturelli, who also calls the Westside home.

Because of its location, shielded by the Mesa, the Westside is often warm and sunny, even when there is fog at the coast, which is reason enough to move there.

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Your Santa Barbara West Market Update LocaL ResidentiaL Housing MaRket continues to stRengtHen! summer is just around the corner and as most of you know, the santa Barbara housing market has had a remarkable 2014! since Jan. 1st there have been a total of 65 sales in santa Barbara West (includes the Westside, the Mesa, Hope Ranch, and all the hills & valleys in between). of these there were 25 Westside sales averaging $720,646, 30 Mesa sales averaging $1,200,182, and 10 Hope Ranch sales averaging $4,181,300. these statistics have exceeded most all of our expectations. But for how long can these impressive numbers hold consistent? Well, as long as the key components of the local housing market (low inventory, affordable interest rates, & healthy buyer demand) remain consistent, then we’ll continue to witness this trend into 2015. We hope that these listings and sales below (not all represented by gabe Venturelli) help you better grasp the overall residential real estate market here in the heart of santa Barbara West. Feel free to contact us with any questions. We look forward to sharing another great year with all of you! sincerely,

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Mesa - 1409 Shoreline Drive $4,100,000

Westside - 1411 Mountain Ave $579,000

Mesa - 1615 La Vista Del Oceano $3,295,000

Mesa - 1245 Flora Vista Drive $1,079,000

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Westside - 1803 Robbins Street $765,000

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Mesa - 1124 Harbor Hills Lane $1,910,000

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Mesa - 969 Isleta Ave $1,079,000

Mesa - 704 Fellowship Road $699,000

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Hope Ranch - 1332 Las Palmas Drive $6,480,000

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Mesa - 2430 Mesa School Lane $875,000

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Mesa - 1927 El Camino De La Luz $3,395,000

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Hope Ranch - 4630 Via Bendita $4,495,000

Westside - 1040 Portosuello Ave $790,000

Westside - 1410 Kowalski Ave $750,000

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Mesa - 1548 Shoeline Drive $1,225,000

SOLD

Mesa - 348 Palisades Drive $1,390,000

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DREAM COME TRUE | WEB: 0113819 | $11,750,000 Suzanne Perkins 805.895.2138

INCOME PRODUCING RANCH | WEB: 0592770 | $3,900,000 Tiffany Doré 805.689.1052, Catherine O’Neill 805.886.7760

UPPER EAST EDWARDIAN | WEB: 0592787 | $3,025,000 Tiffany Doré 805.689.1052, Catherine O’Neill 805.886.7760

ELEGANT AND INVITING | WEB: 0113816 | $2,850,000 Marilyn Rickard 805.452.8284

MONTECITO OCEAN VIEW | WEB: 0632225 | $2,795,000

ITALIAN-STYLE ESTATE | WEB: 0308013 | $2,695,000 Lisa Clark 805.698.5986, Cameron Clark 818.606.4048

TUSCAN-STYLE VILLA | WEB: 0632222 | $2,200,000 Lisa Clark 805.698.5986, Cameron Clark 818.606.4048

MESA OCEAN VIEW DREAM | WEB: 0632215 | $1,395,000

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SANTA YNEZ RETREAT | WEB: 0621582 | $2,850,000 Laura Drammer 805.448.7500

RARE OPPORTUNITY | WEB: 0621538 | $1,200,000 Barbara Radom 805.688.1101

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