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Local News – A state audit of the

Regional Housing Needs Allocations f inds some issues, P.11 LSO Meets MAW – Sir Simon Rattle and the London Symphony Orchestra are coming to town, P.18

Stories Matter – It’s spring break and time to

travel through these literary selections, P.14 Keep It Simple – Learn about simple syrup, sweeteners, and how to bring some balance to your drink, P.40

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Bringing education outdoors with NatureTrack, page 24

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Alma Fonda Fina

Corazon Cocina owner Ramon Velazquez is bringing his family cooking to Montecito Country Mart, updates on the sound walls, and more happenings in the village, page 6

It’s a Sign

A look at the renovations made to the Summerland gas station by developer John Price and architect Scott Branch, page 26

From first-class treatment to full patient navigation, Ridley-Tree Cancer Center brings comprehensive care under one roof and to our doorstep (STORY STARTS ON P. 5)

Crossing the Border

Tour through La Paz and find glamping, fresh food, and even a whale shark along the way, page 20

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The Care is Here – The Ridley-Tree Cancer Center is bringing world-class care to our hometown and helping patients navigate through the process

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Brilliant Thoughts – Arrows and those who aim them throughout cultures and history

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Village Beat – No sound walls are causing concern, Montecito Country Mart gets a new tenant, and Letter Perfect has found a temporary location

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The Giving List – NatureTrack is on the right track to bringing students out of the classroom and into nature

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Montecito Miscellany – Selling Jobs, Girls Rock, a Sonic Boom, and more in this week’s Miscellany

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Our Town – Updates on the Summerland gas station with developer John Price and architect Scott Branch

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Letters to the Editor – A call for other opinions, thoughts on Ukraine, Carlos reads the Journal, and the Hot Springs need help Tide Guide

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Hope in Education – The Santa Barbara Education Foundation is set to celebrate their annual Hope Awards at the Historical Museum

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Local News – Updates and figures on the Regional Housing Needs Allocations after a state audit

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Calendar of Events – Opera As One, Chaucer’s brings more authors, and here comes the blues

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Stories Matter – Take a break with a book this spring and travel through these monthly literary selections

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Mixing It Up – Bringing balance to a cocktail really is as simple as adding syrup and other sweeteners

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MBT Gives Back – Montecito Bank & Trust celebrates 30 years of their annual Anniversary Grant program

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Santa Barbara by the Glass – Head to Ireland where there’s not much in the way of wine, but the whiskey, craft beer, and even gin are plenty

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On Entertainment – MAX winners go to MAW, the Home Within, and Good Omens from Sarah Jarosz

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Far Flung Travel – Some northern fur seal pups get help, plus a kayak around these curious “bears of the sea”

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Travel Buzz – A trip to La Paz brings an encounter with a whale shark and the ceviche that ensued

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Classified Advertising – Our own “Craigslist” of classified ads, in which sellers offer everything from summer rentals to estate sales

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The Optimist Daily – Green hydrogen is on the horizon and new electrolyzers are helping make it possible

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Before Ridley-Tree Cancer Center (RTCC) had been built, many of their offices and facilities were spread out, with some even located in the basement. It had long been a dream to combine all of these services into one building, or at least bring their doctors above ground and into rooms with windows. It was in 2012 that the Cancer Center of Santa Barbara joined forces with Sansum Clinic, and out of this merger the Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara (CFSB) was also formed. Since its inception the CFSB has been instrumental in supporting the Center’s programs, technology, and upgrades, and ultimately, helping get the RTCC funded and physically built. The $48 million capital campaign began in 2015 with the building officially opening in September 2017 – named in honor of Lady Leslie Ridley-Tree and her significant contribution to their cause. Many generous donors stepped up in the community to help make this facility a possibility and now five years later, the facility continues to give back to the community countless times over.

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A patient might be receiving radiation, surgery, medical treatments, or a specific combination of these methods. In the past, and at many other clinics around the country, these services might be spread out between different buildings, or even in separate locations. Moving between these various buildings can take a physical toll on the patient and add undue burden to an already stressful situation. By having all of these services under one roof, patients can reserve their energy for treatments and healing.

When many think of medical oncology, chemotherapy is usually the first process that comes to mind. This is a fundamental part of all cancer centers, however – just as with every aspect of the organization – the RTCC focuses on the patient experience,

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ast week Montecito Country Mart announced that its newest eatery, Alma Fonda Fina, is scheduled to open in June. The restaurant is the latest offering from Ramon Velazquez, a local Santa Barbara chef and Michelin Bib Gourmand winner, and the owner of the popular Corazon Cocina in the Public Market in downtown Santa Barbara.

Alma Fonda Fina will feature Velazquez’s elevated Mexican food, showcasing a Mexican spin on coastal cuisine. The restaurant will be open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner; breakfast will include corn pancakes, bionico fruit cocktail, and many flavors of chilaquiles, a Mexican breakfast essential. For lunch and dinner, there will be family-style choices such as Pescado a la Talla, steak tacos with molcajete salsa, Ramon’s mother’s tamales, chicken soup, and ceviche.

Ramon says when he was young, his family ran a “Fonda” in Guadalajara.

Fonda is a name given to small, family-run neighborhood restaurants that usually have a set menu with local food.

Ramon’s mother Imelda will be cooking alongside him at the new eatery in Montecito Country Mart. “Alma Fonda Fina will be a place where you can find the unexpected; it’s my version of soul food. I’ll be bringing dishes from different regions of Mexico, and there will be a heavy focus on my two passions: local seafood and vegetables, not what people typically think of when they think of Mexican food,” Ramon said. The restaurant will be located in the space formerly occupied by Little Alex’s for over 30 years. We’ll have more on the new eatery as the opening approaches.

Sound Wall Concerns

At last week’s Montecito Planning Commission hearing, the Commission

“The unexamined life is not worth living.” – Socrates

was briefed on the Highway 101 Widening Project, which will eventually be in front of the Commission for conceptual review once the project application is deemed complete.

Project planner Nicole Lieu explained to the Commission that the final design of the project is still in flux and subject to change, and once that process is complete, it will be brought to the MPC for extensive review as well as ample time for both public comment and comments from the Commission. Several members of the Commission voiced concern over the recent announcement that proposed sound walls have been removed from the project due to flooding concerns. “Our neighborhood, our residents are very concerned about this,” said Commissioner Bob Kupiec. “There are people that are going to be impacted by the widening, and there was an understanding of the kinds of mitigation measures that were going to be put in place. And now we’re understanding that it’s under consideration that those measures are going to be eliminated. Something has to be brought to the community that’s acceptable. Just saying that we’re going to get a chain link fence and some hedges ain’t enough. I’m concerned.”

The 1.4-mile Montecito portion of the project will eventually widen the freeway to three lanes in each direction between Sycamore Creek in the city of Santa Barbara up to Romero Creek in Montecito (west of Sheffield Drive).

Bridges will be replaced at Montecito, San Ysidro, Oak, and Romero creeks, and the project will integrate some operational and safety improvements on the highway and ramps. One of the most discussed portions of the project includes the reconstruction of the Hot Springs/ Cabrillo Blvd interchange, which includes a roundabout and the replacement of the left side ramps with right side ramps.

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he Declaration of Independence was famed for its signatories, but Santa Barbara former tech whiz David Palermo certainly knows how to capitalize on his autographs. David, who was a senior product manager at Apple, had the original cover from the first edition of Macworld from February 1984, signed by both founders, Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, which he just sold at auction for a handsome $201,000. “I got it signed in 1997 by Jobs and two years later, at a Macworld event in San Francisco, I asked Wozniak to sign it,” says David. “He was very happy to do it saying, ‘Sure, let’s make this is complete!’”

He first tried to sell the 144-page magazine in 2013 on the History Channel TV show Pawn Stars, but they balked at his asking price of $100,000. In 2018 the top auction house, Christie’s, put it up for sale, with bidding soaring to $38,000. Recently, he again put it on the block with RR Auctions in Boston with a $50,000 reserve, with bids hitting in excess of $200,000. At the same auction an Apple II manual, not a com-

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puter, signed by Jobs went for more than $700,000!

“I imagined a Silicon Valley tech person buying it to hang on a wall,” says Palermo, who worked at Apple for nearly ten years, developing products around the company’s QuickTime technology. He is now a professional lensman photographing homes and architecture for a living.

Capitalizing on the auction sale, he also put a Jobs-signed five-year service award on the block last week, which went for $24,000. “One of these days on assignment I sort of expect to see the magazine hanging in the living room of a Montecito mansion,” adds David, “We’ll see.”

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NEWS & VIEWS simultaneously from NATO countries is the only way to prevent the wholesale slaughter of heroic, freedom-loving Ukrainians, and a larger humanitarian disaster. Putin is a megalomaniac. He wants to recreate the Soviet empire.

But, he is not suicidal. He will not start WWIII when he can wait out the West, regroup, and rearm over the next five, 10, 15 years – while planning his next invasions of Moldova and the Baltic states (even assuming he stops temporarily with Ukraine). For the sake of all humanity and democracy, the U.S. and NATO must strike Putin’s forces and force him to back down and withdraw.

Before it is too late and there is nothing left to save.

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Hot Springs, Help!

Please do what you can to stop the Montecito Creek Water Company from taking natural hot springs water for private use. It’s destroying beautiful natural hot springs and removing the opportunity for the public to enjoy nature’s beauty. Please help.

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s a longtime reader of the Montecito Journal, I am disappointed in your magazine under new ownership. I always looked forward to reading the Letters to the Editor. Not anymore. It appears you only publish letters about Montecito or ones that reflect the views of the left.

Do you not understand that some of us have different or more expansive views?

And when you occasionally publish a letter with different views, it is often from the same writer.

Today, we are living through very dangerous times, especially pertaining

to worldwide threats. And it is vital that Americans understand what is going on. As Americans, we need the hard truth, not some slanted local focused agenda. Please consider making some changes, otherwise you will lose some loyal readers.

Diana Thorn

Enough ENOUGH!!! The U.S. and NATO have to stop Putin and protect Ukrainian citizens. Now. Deploying and using U.S./NATO warplanes and armaments

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State Audit Finds Problems with State’s Mandated Housing Numbers

their RHNA of 8,000 new units, in a built-out city. They weren’t alone: a sense of shock and outrage echoed across the state. Nearly all of the Association of Bay Area Governments’ communities appealed their RHNA in late 2021, and 27 out of 28 of those appeals were denied. Orange County sued the state, saying it needs 651,000 housing units, not the 1.34 million the state allocated to it. They lost their lawsuit.

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n March 17, 2022, the California State Auditor released a very important report on California’s Housing and Community Development Department’s (HCD) Regional Housing Needs Allocations (RHNA). The audit was assertively requested by the California Alliance of Local Elected (CALE) officials, a strongly activist group of councilmembers from across the state. CALE asserts that California’s Regional Housing Needs Allocations (RHNA) numbers are unattainable.

Backstory: RHNA is effectively a state mandate to local governments for housing to be built. Some communities are aghast at their allocation, particularly if they’re built out, dense areas. Local governments increasingly feel the state is not sensitive to their area’s concerns, and that municipal governments don’t actually build housing. Developers do that.

With the passage of Senate Bills 9 and 10, developers are more in control of this process than ever. The state is overriding local controls to get more housing built.

The RHNA process: The state uses a formula to calculate housing needs, and then sends its assessment to each county or regional government. The state believes it needs 2.5 million units of housing by 2030, and many of its assumptions have been questioned, such as continued population growth. Six Southern California counties would be expected to produce half those units. The Biden Administration estimates that the entire country needs 3.9 million units of housing, throwing California’s number into question.

In 2020, the state allocated 24,856 housing units to Santa Barbara County to be built by 2031. The state’s formula is as follows:

Source: SBCAG Regional Housing Needs Allocation Plan 2023-2031. July 15, 2021

The California Auditor reviewed data for three communities: – City of Sacramento – Amador County – Santa Barbara County

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Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) then allocates RHNA to our local jurisdictions: The Unincorporated South Coast area is as follows: – Carpinteria Valley – Montecito – Summerland – Mission Canyon – Goleta Unincorporated Area (Isla Vista, HWY 154, New Cuyama and Ventucopa)

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The REALLY Big Deal: The Auditor deemed the RHNA incorrect in all three reviews, and pointed out with the state’s data and process:

Regional Housing Needs Assessments: The Department of Housing and Community Development Must Improve Its Processes to Ensure That Communities Can Adequately Plan for Housing, March 17, 2022 (Source: Auditor of the State of California) Letter Perfect has vacated its longtime space at 1150 Coast Village Road and has temporarily relocated downtown

This is consistent with California Little Hoover Commission’s Housing report, chaired by our former Assembly Rep Pedro Nava: “Using the best technology and methodologies available, California should identify data and analysis gaps. The state should transparently use that information in its policymaking. Tools should be shared with local governments either at cost or, preferably, for free.

California’s process for determining how much and where housing needs to be built fails to account for how much housing, particularly affordable housing, is actually built. Furthermore, under the current system, development is not planned where it is needed…”

(Source: Little Hoover Commission Report #267, March 2022: California Housing: Building a More Affordable Future) The Bad News: The Auditor estimates Santa Barbara County’s number was too low, by about 1,300 units. The report charged that HCD did not account for the loss of structures in the Thomas Fire, asserting it was more than 1,000.

But that number includes Ventura County’s losses. Santa Barbara County only lost 49 structures, with an additional 38 damaged, per MFPD Chief Kevin Taylor. The state also incorrectly used 2010 data on the jobs / housing balance for our county.

What about vacancies? With vacation rentals eating into housing supply, true vacancy rates are likely worse than estimated. The U.S. Census Bureau considers second homes and vacation rentals ‘vacant,’ but those are not truly ‘vacant’ for someone seeking a place to live.

While the Audit was very much needed, and calls into question the validity of the state’s RHNA calculations, not everyone was thrilled. Chris Elmendorf, a law professor at UC Davis and co-author of a study for the UCLA Lewis Center on RHNA, said, ‘It treats California’s process for “regional housing need” determinations as if it were some kind of quasi-scientific exercise with right answers, when in fact it’s a kludge, ad hoc’ery all the way down.’ – A lot of communities in California

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The interchange will also bring back the southbound onramp at Cabrillo Blvd, which was removed during the Milpas to Hot Springs portion of the project several years ago. Four sound walls that were part of the proposal were removed earlier this year, when it was determined that they would create a rise in flood waters. The flood risk was analyzed using Recovery Mapping that was adopted by the County in response to the 1/9 Debris Flow. In place of the sound walls will be a black chain link fence screened by shrubbery and hedges.

“I’m frustrated that knowing after all this time, we were promised sound walls, and now we’re not,” said MPC Chair Ron Pulice. “It feels like a bait and switch for the community,” added Montecito Association Executive Director Sharon Byrne, who spoke during public comment. “The community is extremely concerned about this.”

Once Caltrans’ application for the project is deemed complete, the proposal will be seen by MPC for conceptual level review and for comments. The deciding body on this project is the Santa Barbara County Planning Commission, which will take into consideration the MPC’s comments and concerns.

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Cold Spring School Foundation is hosting a community open house next Thursday, March 31, with community tours at 9 am and 5 pm. We recently spoke with Holly Kane, a CSS parent and President of the CSS Foundation, who gave us an update on the school’s achievements and upcoming classroom additions; this is the first of a two-part series.

Q: How are Cold Spring School students doing academically and socially two years into the COVID-19 pandemic?

A: Despite all they’ve endured, we are happy to say that the students of Cold Spring are thriving. Kids are growing both academically and socially. Every day they show us how resilient they are. It’s no surprise that the Cold Spring School

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The new, temporary location is at 130 Garden Street, Suite 5F, and is open 10 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday.

The space that Letter Perfect vacated at 1150 Coast Village Road is located next to Montecito Deli, which is set to close escrow with a new owner on April 1. It’s unknown at this time whether the new owner of Montecito Deli will expand into the neighboring space.

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and written like a fast-paced adventure novel, Richardson immerses his audience in the 19th century on brutal desert plains as Masson outwits scoundrels, thieves, and murderers in a clever, provocative style.

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tonks and lonely backroads. Particularly endearing is Grandfather Leroy, both feared and pitied because of his alcoholism. While investigating, Annie’s shameful past rears its head, and it might just have something to do with the missing waitress. The prose in this one is as haunting as the landscape and could easily make for a sequel.

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irst off, let’s visit a small town in Texas. In Samantha Jayne Allen’s Pay Dirt Road, waitress Annie is drawn into her family’s private investigation firm after a fellow waitress disappears from a party they both attended.

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China in 1960 is the setting for Vanessa Hua’s Forbidden City. Mei is a teenager when she is recruited to become the face of the Cultural Revolution. Leaving her impoverished village and family behind, Mei becomes both spy and lover to Chairman Mao. Mei believes fervently in her destination and Communism as she navigates the Chairman’s swinging moods, a dozen other young girls ready to take her place in bed, not to mention the Chairman’s wife, who is no friend to Mei. Living under stringent yet luxurious surroundings, Mei grows disillusioned with the politics and repression swirling about. She is smart yet lonely and out of her depth. Hua has written a beautiful epic set during a complicated and turbu-

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The King’s Shadow The King’s Shadow by Edmund Richardson offers an eye-opening biography about a military deserter in the queen’s army (Queen Victoria), James Lewis. After deserting the East Indian Company’s army and changing his name to Charles Masson, he roams the deserts of India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan in search of the Lost City of Alexandria.

His unlikely adventures find him spying, dining with royalty, and dodging bounty hunters. Masson discovers untold treasures, including the ancient city of Alexandria in the Caucasus, and over fifty Buddhist sites near Kabul. He becomes a spy himself, an author, and amateur archeologist. Immensely well researched

Bonnie Garmus’s Lessons in Chemistry is delightful. Elizabeth is a chemist working for a research institute in Southern California with all male colleagues who act superior to her. She deals with their groping as she is passed over for advancement. She falls in love with her brilliant co-worker Calvin. When she has his child out of wedlock she is fired. Flash forward a few years and she has become the star of a cooking show on TV, Supper at Six, teaching women more than well-executed recipes but also how to change their status quo. The book is witty and Elizabeth is a powerful pioneering, not-your-average woman with her dog Six-Thirty, who

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hilanthropy and giving back to the community has been a part of the Montecito Bank & Trust ethos since opening on March 17, 1975.

Over the years Montecito Bank & Trust (MBT) has grown from its simple beginnings into a much larger operation, with over 250 associates under its roof.

MBT continues to give back each year with over $1.5 million in donations and 5,400 hours volunteered by their staff to local nonprofits, boards, and committees. In 1993, Michael Towbes and the MBT family introduced their

The evening began with some refreshments and drinks (photo by Zach Rosen)

Anniversary Grants program. Each year different nonprofits are nominated and voted on by the MBT associates. The 10 winning organizations each receive a check for $2,000.

This year’s award ceremony was held at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum and was particularly important as it marked the 30th anniversary of the Anniversary Grant program. To celebrate the anniversary of anniversaries, it was announced at the podium to extra applause that all organizations would receive a $3,000 check instead of the normal $2,000. It was also the third time they presented the Jerry Parent Anniversary Grants Legacy Award, this time to Alpha Resource Center for its impact on the community.

The Montecito Journal congratulates all of the recipients and celebrates their contribution to the community: Alzheimer’s Association C.A.R.E.4Paws Channel Islands YMCA El Centro SB FLAMENCO Santa Barbara Free Clinic of Simi Valley kidSTREAM PATH (People Assisting the Homeless); Santa Barbara Chapter Santa Barbara Choral Society

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This year was the 30th anniversary of the Anniversary Grant Program (photo by Clint Weisman)

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big viola excerpt for a lot of orchestral auditions. It’s an opportunity for the violas to shine. I feel incredibly lucky to be playing it for the first time with Simon Rattle and the LSO.” All of which points to the purpose of the performances as part of MAW’s mission to further the musical development and careers of the next generation of classical musicians. More to come next week with the annual competition winners in duos, vocals and piano, and the summer festival that gets underway in June.

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he pandemic sure played havoc with the Music Academy of the West’s (MAW) landmark transcontinental partnership with the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO), postponing both the orchestra’s second appearance in 2021 and nixing the opportunity for fellows who won the annual Keston MAX competition to travel to London to a week with the LSO for the 2019-21 contingent.

Now, both organizations are putting the pandemic in the rearview mirror and more than making up for the missed performances as LSO is in residence right now at MAW and Santa Barbara to perform three programs under the leadership of its renowned music director Sir Simon Rattle. The three concerts at the Granada mark the

eminent conductor’s first appearance in town in decades (Daniel Harding filled in for Michael Tilson Thomas in LSO’s 2019 MAW concert at the Santa Barbara Bowl), and span the spectrum of what the orchestra offers.

Co-presented with CAMA, the March 24 evening performance showcases the LSO in music by Berlioz, Ravel, Sibelius, Bartók, and Women of the Future Award-winner Hannah Kendall. Saturday afternoon’s How to Build an Orchestra program on March 26 is one of LSO’s signature family concerts, featuring snippets of familiar works as well as music and arrangements by LSO Animateur Rachel Leach, who will present it in person, to spark wonder in youngsters and curiosity in classical music. Leach’s piece will also feature more than 100 members of MAW’s SING! Children’s Chorus.

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“From the very first note that they played, the fellows were looking at each other in disbelief and what an honor it was to be able to play with an orchestra of this caliber.”

– Stephanie Block

Stephanie Block, one of the 2018 Keston MAX winners, traveled to London in 2019 to play with Simon Rattle and the London Symphony Orchestra

27 not only culminates the residency but caps the collaboration with a community concert that serves to introduce MAW’s milestone 75th anniversary season. The concert pairs members of the LSO with 36 Keston MAX “All-Stars” drawn from the winners of the competition over the past four summers. The ensemble will play two works by Percy Grainger (“Lads of Wamphray” and “Lincolnshire Posy”) before tacking on Anton Bruckner’s “Symphony No. 4, Romantic.”

For Stephanie Block, one of the 2018 Keston MAX winners who actually did get to travel to London in 2019 to learn and perform with LSO and share musical stands on stage with the esteemed musicians, the concert represents a reunion of sorts.

“From the very first note that they played, the fellows were looking at each other in disbelief and what an honor it was to be able to play with an orchestra of this caliber,” the violist recalled earlier this month. “I was really struck by how Simon Rattle held the orchestra to such a high standard and demanded excellence, but also was so classy with a lot of humanity.”

Block also participated in mock auditions and recording sessions where they had to play a piece of music without rehearsal. “We got a crash course in what it is to be an LSO musician,” she said. “It really kicked our butts.”

Block, who is currently a thirdyear viola fellow at the New World Symphony, said she was thrilled to be performing with LSO on the Bruckner at the Granada, both for the experience and the potential to further her career.

“There are so many beautiful moments in his music, and the second movement in particular is actually a

“No man’s knowledge here can go beyond his experience.” – John Locke

Home, Life, Loss Home Within, the audio-visual collaborative performance piece from Syrian composer-clarinetist Kinan Azmeh and Syrian-Armenian visual artist Kevork Mourad, was originally conceived of as an emotions-into-art response to the loss and longing of the Syrian conflict that has claimed more than 100,000 lives and sent about one-third of the Syrian people into exile. It grew out of a piece called “Sad Morning Every Morning” that Azmeh said he composed after almost a year of not being able to write music at all “given the magnitude of what was going on. I was just trying to make sense of it all, just for me mostly.”

Then he invited Mourad – with whom he’d been collaborating sporadically for years – to add some artwork, and the short piece was performed live with just the two of them a few times in the early 2010s. Since then, though, the work has expanded to more than an hour and has grown to encompass five other members of the famed Silk Road Ensemble, broadening both the musical and international scope of Home Within. “We wanted to expand the concept of the project and include stories from other people and place,” Azmeh explained.

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a Paz, Baja Sur, México. Sometimes, just getting to your travel destination and safely back home is good enough. But when you return and can brag about snorkeling with the biggest fish in the world, which have 300 rows of teeth and don’t eat humans, that’s something. Whale sharks (which are neither whales nor sharks) are mega fish, found only a few places in the world. I recently returned from one of these unique places, beautiful La Paz, Baja California, Mexico and had just such an experience.

I’ve visited the tip of the peninsula – Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo – numerous times over the decades, as well as charming Todos Santos, but had never ventured to the scenic east coast side of the peninsula, along the Sea of Cortez. My sojourn also included whale

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Named “the world’s aquarium” by renowned French marine biologist Jacques Cousteau, La Paz is considered home to one of the world’s most internationally prized ecosystems, boasting more than 900 species of fish and 5,000 species of micro-invertebrates. And I came face to face with one of the biggest ones! I wonder what took me so long to get there?

Despite my brief visit – five days total, three nights in the city proper and two glamping at a very cool spot called Rancho Cacachilas, about 30 minutes from town – I fell in love with the area. If you haven’t been there—and if you love Mexico half as much as I do—I believe you will also be charmed by the region’s offerings, both natural and manmade.

I strongly advise visiting before 2023 if you want to take advantage of the reasonable costs. Average room rates are $90, but at Baja Club, a new “Baja chic” hotel across from the malecón, it’s $330 per night. I predict things will change – not necessarily for the better if you like the “real Mexico” – when the new Chablé Resort and Spa (I love and highly recommend Chablé Resort and Spa in Mérida, Yucatan) and a Fairmont Hotel open their doors in the not-too-distant future.

My Baja Sur California, Mexico welcome included what may have been one of the longest and most spectacular sunsets in

recent memory. Mother Nature’s abstract painting was mesmerizing. The wide South of the Border sky-show of pink and black striations stretched across the sky on the hour-long drive to my destination after a delightful late lunch stop in Todos Santos, at the aptly named El Mirador, and followed us all the way on the road during the hour-long drive to the capital, La Paz, population just over 200,000.

Before I knew it, our guide and driver for the next few days, José, delivered myself and a few other travelers safely to the stylish new Baja Club Hotel, a “Baja chic” lodging situated directly across from the Sea of Cortez and the inviting malécon for seaside strolls.

The palm tree-fringed boardwalk was bustling that Sunday night with shiny “freshly washed” cars slowly cruising the boulevard. I could have been in the South of France – or our very own Cabrillo Boulevard – but the Latin music with a groove emanating from miscellaneous speakers was a dead giveaway that I was not in Kansas anymore. My lodging for the first three nights was perfectly situated in the heart of the seaside action, and just a short uphill walk from the Zócalo – which always makes me wonder, why we don’t have more main squares in Santa Barbara, Montecito, or Carpinteria? They are such wonderful gathering spots for people watching, reading, and relaxing. Is it because our lives are too hurried and harried?

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At El Mirador Restaurant, having the first of many fresh ceviches on my trip

“Entities should not be multiplied unnecessarily.” – William of Ockham

We checked in and, despite being full from lunch, went straight to a very tasty Greek dinner of moussaka, fried cheese, and chicken souvlaki (who knew?) in the hotel’s outdoor restaurant. I woke up way too early the next morning, rising from the comfort of my third-story room in the four-story hotel to the gentle sound of rain and church bells. The bed was perfect and comfy; the doors slid open to a long veranda. A light breakfast of papaya, pineapple, an orange muffin, and café (be prepared for slow service, typical of Mexico) and it was time to forge ahead.

La Paz’s harbor, Marina Costa Baja in Puerta Cortés, is stunning. Fitted with wetsuits, fins, snorkels, and masks for our sea adventure with Baja Adventure Company, and picnic at the pristine Balandra Beach, we took off in the small boat, big enough for six, plus our boat captain and guide. Snorkeling near the world’s largest fish was VERY intimidating. They are ugly, they are scary, very slow, and ominous. They have a long, wide oval mouth that reminds me of those funny wide-mouthed animal ashtrays. These carnivores can grow to 40 feet or more, about the size of a bus, and can weigh up to 20 tons.

I dove eagerly into the chilly February blue waters after our sighting and swam towards the giant beast. I wasn’t sure if a human or if the fish brushed up against me – we were warned not to swim in front of the whale shark’s huge ugly mouth – and I got out of the water and high tailed it back to the boat about as fast as I’d dove in! At least I can add this brief accomplishment to my list of otherworldly experiences.

Thankfully, we were richly rewarded for our bravery with a picnic of fresh ceviche tostadas at La Balandra, a curving beach with clear green waters that has been rightfully dubbed the most beautiful in all of Mexico. The following day, another sea-faring adventure to visit the gray whales was cancelled due to weather conditions. I was delighted to stay on land for a historic city tour that included the main square and town cathedral, a fantastic new contemporary museum of

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On Money, Politics and other Trivial Matters Village (Continued from 12 12)) District ranks #1 of 706 districts across the state (source: schooldigger.com).

There’s an energy you can feel when you step onto the campus – and we encourage our community to come visit their neighborhood school.

Why do you think your students are doing so well?

In large part because the school staff and teachers didn’t skip a beat when the pandemic struck. They pivoted quickly and stepped up to make it work for each student. For the few months that we were remote in the spring of 2020, the staff and teachers went out of their way to take care of children at home by staying connected in creative ways. As many parents were tearing their hair out trying to juggle work with their kids at home, the teachers stepped in to provide that oneon-one connection that is the essence of the CSS environment. As parents we experienced that directly.

Early in the fall of 2020, our school was one of the first in California to return safely to in-person learning. That was no small feat. The determination by the CSS team to make sure our kids could come back to campus was incredible. Parents came together and volunteered to prepare classroom spaces outdoors. They donated desks, plexiglass, and materials – and most importantly, their time. They didn’t shy away from solving a problem. As parents, we followed the lead of the team at Cold Spring. That’s the spirit of our school community. Through a natural disaster or a pandemic, we come together and jump over every hurdle. And now we are tackling the need for more indoor space for our kids to learn in small-sized classes.

Cold Spring School consistently shows some of the best test scores in the state. To what do you attribute that?

To answer this question, it’s helpful to share context that what makes Cold Spring unique is its small school community. We have just 194 students in grades kindergarten to sixth, compared to many others that are two to three times that size. Our average student teacher ratio is just 16:1. Our smallest class serves 14 students and our largest serves 24. Many families move into our district so that their child can experience a small public school with individualized teaching that is tailored to each student.

Integration, creativity, and innovation are the priority in what we call a ‘whole child approach’ to learning. That means that everyone is working together, whether it’s the art teacher combining lessons

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with the math or STEAM teacher.

Studies have shown there is a direct correlation between small class sizes and high-test scores. We’ve seen it firsthand.

Kids have a better chance of thriving the more individualized their learning is. And beyond the scores and the recent #1 ranked elementary school district rating, by offering such a well-rounded education with art, music, PE, library, technology, theater, and STEAM, the CSS team is creating an enthusiasm for lifelong learning.

We’ve recently been covering the school’s quest to build more classrooms, and some members of the community have questioned the need for this project. Why does Cold Spring School need to build more classrooms?

Logically, smaller class sizes require more classroom spaces than you’d have in a typical school. To make this work, we’ve had to double up classes and use our library and auditorium for classrooms. That means the rest of the school can’t use those spaces for what they were designed for – performing arts, PE, and library skills. So, we need a few more classrooms as well as replacing some temporary portable buildings that desperately need it.

Also, the state is now requiring that all public schools offer a transitional kindergarten (TK) class for children the year before they enter kindergarten – which is a good thing. But that means we will be adding essentially an entire new grade of students who need a space from which to learn.

Adding a few more classrooms will allow us to continue the unique Cold Spring experience. People want to come to CSS because of all we offer. We have worked so hard for our students to experience academic success. We don’t want to risk losing that.

How will the new classrooms be paid for?

Existing public funds from the state can’t be used for capital projects, so we are determined to raise the money from generous individuals. We need to raise $600,000 and we are a quarter of the way there. On April 8, 2022 the Cold Spring School Foundation (CSSF) is hosting their annual spring benefit with 100% net proceeds towards this Classroom Expansion Project. All are welcome to join us that evening for dinner and dancing at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum, or participate in our Silent Auction from home.

Why should the entire community, even those without kids at Cold Spring School, care about the future of the school?

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he market for hydrogen is expected to grow to $2.5 trillion by 2050, and many industries, such as air travel, see the writing on the wall. Airline manufacturers like Airbus, Embraer, and FlyZero are competing in investments and concepts, seeing hydrogen as the future. The main obstacle to green hydrogen production has been its high cost. Nonetheless, The International Energy Agency (IEA) Hydrogen Project Database counts 320 new green hydrogen projects across the globe. The IEA also predicts that the cost of producing green hydrogen will drop by 30 percent by 2030. A major step in this trend is the recently increased investment in electrolyzers, which produce green hydrogen via electrolysis exclusively powered by renewable energy.

Europe’s largest electrolyzer opened in July in Germany’s Rhineland, supported by Shell and the European Commission’s Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking.

China’s state-owned oil and gas company, Sinopec, began construction on the world’s largest solar-powered green hydrogen plant. It intends to produce up to 500,000 tons of green hydrogen by 2025. Australia has also begun production, as other countries are expected to as many in the West seek to free themselves from dependence on Russian gas. Companies and governments are gathering momentum to make green hydrogen the future power for our planes and more.

New electrolyzer improves green hydrogen production Electrolysis is the greenest production method for hydrogen fuel. The simple process uses electricity and water (H2O) and works by separating the hydrogen and oxygen molecules. Top-of-the-line electrolyzers require approximately 53 kilowatt-hours of electricity to produce 39.4 kilowatt-hours’ worth of hydrogen. Even if it is powered by renewable energy, this process still operates at a loss. To fix this dilemma, the Australian company Hysata went back to the drawing board and came up with a new electrolyzer design.

The result was an electrolyzer that performed electrolysis without producing hydrogen gas bubbles, a major impediment on most electrolyzers’ cathodes and anodes. The removal of the gas bubbles enabled the Hysata electrolyzer to perform at 95 percent efficiency and produce 41.5 kilowatt-hours of hydrogen. The International Renewable Energy Agency, an intergovernmental organization helping countries transition to renewable energy, set a goal of electrolysis methods achieving 42 kilowatt-hours per kilogram of hydrogen by 2050. So far, Hysata is the closest to achieving this level of efficiency. This is a leap in electrolysis technology that promises to make renewable

green hydrogen more competitive in the energy sector. school. We invite members of the community to come visit their neighborhood school! Our campus brings vibrancy to the entire community, not just those who are directly connected to the school.

Most schools in our area are closed on the weekends, but we intentionally have an open campus so that all community members can enjoy it. We love the fact that our school is a public park. Our fields are used for soccer and are a space where dogs can run free. Included in our new building will be bathrooms that are open. Our playgrounds are used by all kids seven days a week.

Recently a neighbor without a child in the school reached out to us interested in taking a tour. He was so impressed with all we have to offer that he donated funds

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to help us continue to provide such a

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We invite everyone to visit our campus. Please reach out to coldspringschoolfoundation@gmail.com to join our community open house on March 31, 2022 with tours at 9 am and 5 pm.

Kelly Mahan Herrick, also a licensed realtor with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, has been editor at large for the Journal since 2007, reporting on news in Montecito and beyond.

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Brilliant Thoughts Taking Aim

by Ashleigh Brilliant

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rchery began with the discovery that a propelled arrow could travel farther than a thrown spear – but has subsequently gone in many strange directions.

In late Victorian England, there were two outstanding schools for women, which each had an eminent headmistress. At the North London Collegiate School for Ladies, there was Frances Mary Buss; and Cheltenham Ladies’ College was headed by Dorothea Beale. Both were highly successful educators, with long careers. Both happened to be unmarried.

But their names would hardly be remembered today were it not for an anonymous and, for that era, slightly scurrilous, fourline rhyme – which presumably emanated from one of their students, and has, ever since, found its place among the oddities of English poetry: “Miss Buss and Miss Beale Cupid’s darts do not feel – How different from us – Miss Beale and Miss Buss.”

But what was all that about “Cupid’s

darts”? – And who was Cupid, anyway?

Like so much in our culture, it all goes back to ancient Greece and Rome. The Greeks had Eros (from whom we get “erotic”) and Cupid was simply his Roman name (hence “cupidity” indicating desire). At some point in this tangled story, he becomes armed with a bow and arrow, symbolizing his power to reach the human heart, which itself was supposedly the seat of our emotions.

One of the best-known modern representations of this powerful deity is surprisingly, not among twittering trees or babbling brooks, but in a highly urbanized setting – in fact, at the center of one of the world’s most famous confluences of traffic, a large roundabout in central London, known as Piccadilly Circus. At its “heart,” stands an elevated statue popularly referred to as Eros. He is indeed armed with a bow, although no arrows are evident. (And in fact, despite its supposed symbolization of romantic love, the statue was instead intended as a tribute to philanthropy, in the form of another, more generally benevolent, Greek god, named Anteros; particularly as considered to be embodied in the person of a very public-spirited British nobleman, the Earl of Shaftesbury.)

But the idea of thus penetrating all protective layers around our deepest feelings derives from the fact that anything with a hard sharp point, driven with enough force, can pierce human (and other animal) tissue. That is only one of the cruel things about archery. Another is the term “bull’s eye.” One hates to think how that expression originated.

Another rather repugnant legend concerns the Amazon. That term today, if it does not immediately convey thoughts of a gigantic online marketing organization, may geographically evoke the image of a river in South America, the longest and/or largest in the world – depending on whether you measure by length or capacity.

The river was given its name by a Spanish explorer, Francisco de Orellana, after his expedition encountered native women warriors, whose ferocity, although they were double-breasted, reminded him of the Scythian Amazons of Greek legend, about whom one memorable detail was that they were said to cut off their left breasts in order not to impede their drawing of a bowstring.

But, before the coming of gunpowder, the bow and arrow, in various forms, was the most powerful weapon which could be operated by a single person (since the catapult, like more modern artillery, required a whole crew). In broad level country, like the steppes of Asia, mobility, in the form of horsemanship, was as important a factor as superior archery. But in Western Europe, the bow itself reigned supreme. And the

country with the best bow-men was the leading power. This was forcefully demonstrated on the field of Agincourt in 1415 (immortalized in Shakespeare’s Henry V) in which British arrows could even pierce French armor. It was for this reason that training of young men in archery was once a legal requirement throughout England.

There has, of course, also been the romanticization of this skill, as enacted in the exploits of such folk-heroes as William Tell and Robin Hood. And it has, since 1900, been a recognized Olympic sport – although, with no moving target, it must be very boring to watch. As for metaphorical significance, one of my own epigrams (illustrated with an archer) puts it this way: “To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first – And, whatever you hit, call it the target.”

But, regardless of the aim of Cupid’s darts, I’m afraid such skewed thinking might have earned no plus in the minds of

Miss Beale and Miss Buss.

Ashleigh Brilliant born England 1933, came to California in 1955, to Santa Barbara in 1973, to the Montecito Journal in 2016.

Best-known for his illustrated epigrams, called “Pot-Shots,” now a series of 10,000. email: ashleigh@west. net. web: www.ash leighbrilliant.com.

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Freedom Trax transforms a manual wheelchair into a battery-powered, all-terrain vehicle capable of traversing sand and trails

NatureTrack

NatureTrack hosts field trips so students can explore and appreciate the natural areas of Santa Barbara

by Steven Libowitz

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ou’d be hard-pressed to find nonprofits with an origin story more organic and homespun than NatureTrack. The organization was founded 11 years ago by Sue Eisaguirre, who, after raising her own kids with lots of outdoor time, returned to work heading up the docent and K-12 outreach programs for the UCSB Sedgwick Reserve.

“It was great, but I really wanted to reach more students, because being outside and experiencing nature is incredibly important for kids and for the environment,” she said. “And this is right when school districts were cutting budgets, and field trips – especially to nature – were pretty slim. I figured the best way was to have the trips during the traditional school day and work with teachers to tie it into their curriculum.”

It was Eisaguirre’s husband who suggested she take matters into her own

hands and start her own program, kickstarting the idea for NatureTrack. “He bought me a book on how to form a 501(c)3 and away I went,” she recalled with a small laugh. “That was back in February 2011, and by November we were out on the trails with the kids.”

In the decade since those humble beginnings, NatureTrack has grown considerably and has taken more than 25,000 school-age students on outdoor field trips, reaching its capacity of 5,000 experiences a year just before the pandemic brought things, temporarily, to a halt. The field trips are provided at no cost to the participants or the school districts, with the organization covering everything including transportation, allowing kids to not just read about nature, or see a slide show at school, but actually immerse themselves in local parks, preserves, and beaches, engaging their curiosity and instilling a perhaps new appreciation and awe of the wonders of the natural world.

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“I did some presentations at schools and for principals in the beginning, but after that it just grew by word of mouth among teachers who always recommend us after their class goes on a trip,” Eisaguirre said. “When we opened up reservations in August of 2019, we were almost full within 72 hours for the trips for that year. It was going like gangbusters, but then COVID hit.”

With the pandemic closures, NatureTrack, like all of us, veered to virtual programs, doing its best to still bring nature to the kids. The nonprofit also reopened as soon as protocols allowed and now expects to serve more than 3,500 students before the end of the academic year in June.

Pivoting is nothing new to NatureTrack though. Despite its youth, the organization has endeavored creative ways of expanding its reach and meeting its mission to foster a lifelong fascination with nature. First came the NatureTrack Film Festival, launched five years ago to both bring important documentaries on the environment and nature to the charming Santa Ynez Valley town of Los Olivos, and serve as the nonprofit’s main annual fundraiser.

“I didn’t want to do just another gala dinner and auction,” Eisaguirre explained. “I’d been to the Telluride Film Festival where people walk between the venues and spend a lot of time outside, and I thought a festival dedicated to nature could really expand the awareness of our program.”

The 2020 fest was going to be a big boon to both NatureTrack’s mission and its coffers, with more than 30 filmmakers set to attend in person, plus a number of events, as well as screenings.

But COVID closed things down just days before the opening, and after last year’s mostly virtual fest, the event has been put on hold for 2022 in favor of focusing on other efforts.

That would include expanding New Tracks, the organization’s program to increase access to nature for wheelchair users. Using Freedom Trax, a device that transforms a manual wheelchair into a battery-powered, all-terrain vehicle capable of traversing sand and trails, the program provides those with physical disabilities access to beaches and trails, many for the first time.

“Technology has caught up to make it easier for people with disabilities to enjoy nature,” explained Eisaguirre, who

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arranged for NatureTrack to secure funding to acquire and maintain 10 of the devices. “It’s so heartwarming to be able to get everybody out into nature now.”

The nonprofit currently arranges monthly excursions to local beaches and trails featuring Freedom Trax and is in the process of setting up trips specifically for residents of senior living facilities.

They even co-produced a short documentary called The Accessible Outdoors that is making the rounds on the film festival circuit.

What’s astonishing is that NatureTrack has done all this with a shockingly streamlined staff, consisting of Eisaguirre and just one other full-time employee, who only joined five years ago. That’s possible because of the nonprofit’s cadre of volunteers, some 100 strong, who, after a free training program, lead the school field trips that have a ratio of five students to each volunteer, and perform other services.

“I really can’t say enough about our volunteers, and they range from college students to seniors in their nineties, who are out on the trails with us,” she said.

“They really step up and help out.”

Eisaguirre said that NatureTrack could certainly use more helpers as the programs continue to expand post-pandemic, and of course donations of any kind are not only welcome but very much in need given the current astronomical rise in the price of gasoline.

“Transportation costs have gone up significantly, so that’s one of the best ways to help,” she said. “With just the two of us, we don’t need much in terms of overhead.”

Meaning nearly all of every dollar donated goes toward helping more schoolkids do an enjoyable, curiosity-instilling deep dive into nature, a program Eisaguirre called a win-win-win.

“The students love it because they’re engaging all of their senses, it ties in with what the teachers are doing in the classrooms, and it’s a win for the natural world, because it’s just human nature to protect something when you understand it and appreciate it. And that can really

make a difference in our world.”

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Our Town

The Point Market Fuel Depot Summerland Updates with Business Owner John Price and Architect Scott Branch

The Point Market and Fuel Depot Summerland approved plans, courtesy of Scott Branch

by Joanne A. Calitri

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he latest business addition soon to open in Summerland is the newly remodeled former gas station, now called The Point Market and Fuel Depot, located at 2285 Lillie Avenue. The property owner, Sharon Kussman, is the successor Trustee of the Rose T. Robertson Revocable Trust (property owner since May 1988). Its new business owner is John Price, CEO of Price Management, leasing from Kussman.

Due diligence on Summerland Point Market and Fuel Depot project was ensured by Price and his architect Scott Branch. Price is known for his successful business renovations in Montecito including the Point Market Coast Village

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Chevron, the Village Service Station on East Valley Road, and the Villas at Olive Mill Road. Branch, a Principal at BBP Architecture, sits on the Design Review Board for the City of Goleta.

The Summerland Point Market and Fuel Depot remodel includes much needed structural repairs of the building, lighting, dispensers, and the underground equipment for safety and sanitation. Aesthetic upgrades were also made to the structure. The designs were updated to meet the requests of the South County Board of Architectural Review (SBAR) and the Summerland Board of Architectural Review; abiding by state and local regulations. Here is my interview with Price and Branch on the project: Q: Let’s talk about the renovations.

John Price (JP): With gas stations, there are many moving parts to attend

to. The expensive moving parts are the underground fueling systems and the protection of the environment. All modern underground storage tanks (USTs), the piping, and the under dispenser containment (UDCs) are double walled, making it double contained (secondary containment), so if the primary leaks, it goes into the secondary and sounds an alarm. We found the tanks were in good shape, but what is called the tank toppings (everything above the tanks), were antiquated and we replaced them.

The complete remodel was both the interior and exterior of the building, which was in pretty poor shape. We did demolition on areas that were in need of remedial work for safety and sanitation issues.

When did the project start?

JP: Four years ago, Das Williams introduced me to the President of the Summerland Citizens Association Board, and I met with the Summerland Citizens Association. I told them that before I start this venture, I need two things – the sign on the roof and a canopy – and asked if they are in agreement with those two items, and they said yes. I moved forward in good faith. We met with the Summerland Board of Architectural Review for the signage, they saw and approved it. We went to South County Board of Architectural Review and they approved it. And here we are.

Tell us about the chimney signage.

Scott Branch (SB): The chimney is the same one that was there since the last remodel before ours. Basically, we restored it. It was covered in stone veneer, which was not installed very well, there were problems with leakage and a structural disfiguration behind it, so the remodel was a good thing to do.

JP: My land use planner, Gelaré Macon (Flowers & Associates, Inc.) researched the history of the signage on the property. There were three prior businesses that had signage on the chimney, two different gas stations, and a hardware store in the last 40 years, so there was a precedent set for that signage.

That brings us to the lighting for the sign and canopy.

SB: What most people don’t realize is that for gas stations, the state

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[Photometrics is the total amount of light emitted from a light source, corrected for the spectral response of the human eye to light. It is measured in lumens.]

JP: For the chimney signage, the light fixtures we have are rated at 200-watts per bulb, and we are putting in 60-watt bulbs, so a total of 120 watts per side.

In closing, is the project successful for both the community and you?

JP: It’s lightyears better than it was, from a myriad of standpoints, not the least is gas people can trust, a market with great stuff in it, clean restrooms, and the quality of it as a whole. The community is going to benefit from this in a huge way and is going to be really happy with it. What they have is what we designed, presented, approved, installed, and built.

There are some really good folks in Summerland, Phyllis Noble, President of the Board of Directors of the Summerland Citizens Association, is one of them. We spoke on the phone for two hours this week, and I assured her we would work with her every which way. I’ve also had a lot of people call me and say they know what I was going through with a couple of individuals to get the project going and to do it – that those few don’t speak for all of us, and we are delighted you are here.

SB: From the initial design we had done, we went to South County Board of Architectural Review five times, and we made changes every time. They wanted certain paint colors, landscaping, window and entry treatment, canopy pitch, and more, which we happily did. That’s the process, and I get that, I’m on the Design Review Board for the City of Goleta, and we work together with people all the time. Ultimately it was a successful project and of benefit to the community.

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Hope in Education

The award ceremony will include a silent auction and opportunity drawing

Annual Award Ceremony Returns

The SBEF’s annual Hope Awards are back for the first time since 2019

by Carly Williams

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he Santa Barbara Education Foundation’s annual Hope Awards will mark its return to the Historical Museum on April 28 after the pandemic scuttled the in-person gala in 2021. The doors to the Historical Museum will open at 5:30 pm to an evening of local food, drink, and a chance to show some extra support. The Santa Barbara Education Foundation (SBEF) establishes and expands programs that enrich the academic, artistic, and personal development of all students in the 14,000 student Santa Barbara Unified School District. These funds provided the means for The Literacy Project, the Homeless Fund, support of mental health needs among students, teacher grants, and summer enrichment programs.

The Hope Awards is a chance to support these programs while enjoying an evening

away from home with some entertainment and familiar faces. Start the evening with a range of small bites and local fare, such as a bruschetta from Ca’Dario or Los Arroyos tacos with a brew from Third Window to cleanse the palate. High school culinary programs will be showcasing their skills as well. The talents of these young chefs will be on display through dishes like a mojito salad from Dos Pueblos or desserts made

by Santa Barbara High School to complete the experience.

Performances from the Santa Barbara Junior High School Jazz Band will add a little ambiance and reminder of the importance of music programs in schools.

The evening’s entertainment will also include a silent auction and opportunity drawing with several dozen items to fit a range of interests. Soothe yourself with something from the Salt Cave or FLOAT Luxury Spa. For the more active guests, there are classes from Santa Barbara Yoga Center or a climb through the Rock

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Gym. Tickets to the Santa Barbara Opera or the Ensemble Theatre Company will bring some fun for a night, and with gift cards, tickets, experiences, and more being offered, there are many items to be dished out before the award ceremony begins.

Philanthropy is part of the culture of the community, and it has always been in the ethos of our town. Every year, the Hope Awards honors individuals and programs making strides to help Santa Barbara Unified School District students reach their full potential. The honorees this year, Sara Miller McCune and Frank Stevens, will be celebrated for their longtime support of Santa Barbara’s public schools.

Sara Miller McCune is a lifelong entrepreneur and philanthropist, known locally for her consistent advocacy of accessible quality education and arts. “Reading is a way to grow as an individual, and it is a door that opens in your life and will never be closed afterward. And I feel that every child in this region deserves to have that ability as a human right,” said Miller McCune.

Frank Stevens has been involved with the Santa Barbara Education Foundation for the entirety of its 37-year history, serving as both a board member and board president. A longtime volunteer, his unwavering commitment to education has helped shape Santa Barbara public schools into what they are today.

Founded in 1985, the Santa Barbara Education Foundation raised more than $2.3 million in the 2020-21 school year to support children in need who attend Santa Barbara Unified School District schools – and the impact these efforts have left is nothing short of impressive.

In 2021, through the Student Online & Academic Resources (SOAR) campaign, the community donated nearly

$260,000 in funds to connect households without the internet and provide essential learning tools so that SB Unified students could continue their studies remotely regardless of their household income level. The proceeds from this year’s paddle raise will support local students in low-income categories whose families need financial support to be able to afford everyday items such as shoes, blankets, jackets, and sleeping mats for students who are homeless.

Often taken for granted, these items can fundamentally change the ability of students to have greater academic success. Last year SBEF raised over $55,000 and distributed jackets to 11 elementary school sites with the support of local donors. Because COVID-19 has hit families in this income category so hard, the needs of these students are now greater than ever. So much in our lives ground to a halt last year, but the Santa Barbara Education Foundation’s work on behalf of the children and youth of our community never stops. Join them at the Hope Awards on April 28 in celebrating two people who also have never stopped

supporting education.

For more information, visit sbefoundation.org/hopeawards

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5Qs: Good Omens with Sarah Jarosz

A blend of art and music with the Silk Road Ensemble (photo by Piotr Połoczański, courtesy of The Festival of World Cultures in Gdańsk)

istic reflection on loss, longing and the impact of tragedy on our sense of home that will be presented at UCSB’s Campbell Hall on Thursday, March 31, with Azmeh leading the ensemble while Mourad provides live illustrations over pre-existing visuals. The current conflict in Ukraine has only added extra poignance to the performance that was planned many months before.

“This piece is about the Syrian crisis, but what is really present in our minds is what’s happening in the Ukraine,” Azmeh said. “All of us connect with catastrophes elsewhere, you know, no matter how physically distant we are.

It’s impossible not to relate and feel that sense of loss and connect with our own sense of home.” But the goal of the piece, Azmeh said, isn’t to delve into despair but find salve and search for solutions.

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Sarah Jarosz immediately caught acoustic music lovers’ ears while still a teenager with her detailed and layered songs delivered with an utterly captivating voice, both of which belied her years. A four-time Grammy-winner before she turned 30, the native Texan multi-instrumentalist by way of New York City released four astounding albums by the age of 26 whose titles alone (Song Up in Her Head, Follow Me Down, Build Me Up From Bones, and Undercurrent) hint at her maturity.

Locals have heard her at Live Oak and the Lobero as well as with the folk trio I’m With Her. Now Jarosz is returning to the theater on the heels of two more compelling records, boasting very different soundscapes to perform with her full band on Wednesday, March 30.

“Even in the early days sitting around a campfire at the Wimberley bluegrass jam on Friday nights, you’ve gotta be ready and on your toes to take a solo or pick a song to sing.”

– Sarah Jarosz

Q: You got a Grammy nomination for your first album, which you made at 18 and featured guests Chris Thile and Jerry Douglas among others. To what do you attribute being so capable and confident at such an early age?

A: It’s partly the nature of the acoustic/bluegrass/folk world that I grew up in where there’s a huge emphasis on improvisation. Even in the early days sitting around a campfire at the Wimberley bluegrass jam on Friday nights, you’ve gotta be ready and on your toes to take a solo or pick a song to sing. That carried over into music festivals and camps that I went to as a teenager where the level was always really high. I’m really grateful that those people you mentioned, my heroes at that time, they treated me like a musician, never playing down to me like a kid. You had to rise to the level, and work to keep up, which was really inspiring as a young musician.

Four-time Grammy winner before turning 30, Sarah Jarosz (photo by Kaitlyn Raitz)

In the same vein, your music has always had that old soul feel with a personal point of view but immediately accessible.

As a kid, almost everything I listened to was much older music. The band that changed my life was Nickel Creek because it became something that younger people could do that was honoring the place that it came from, but was cool. And my favorite songwriters are super genuine to themselves within their songs, which is what I’ve always tried to do.

You put out two albums within the last 20 months, including World on the Ground, your first with John Leventhal, who worked a ton with Shawn Colvin and Rosanne Cash and excels at giving a more pop feel to folk.

Growing up in Austin, Shawn has been one of my biggest musical heroes from the beginning. I totally ate up those records, so it was always in the back of my mind to work with [John] someday. With all four of my prior records, I was very adamant about co-producing and very controlling about every single little aspect of the songwriting and arranging, which was purposeful to find my sound on my own. But then making the record and touring with I’m With Her (alongside Nickel Creek’s Sara Watkins and Aoife O’Donovan) gave me experience with being part of a team making decisions together, letting things go, and doing what serves the project best. That’s what opened me up to get out of my comfort zone and work with John, whose aesthetic choices I’ve always loved. It really blew my mind and opened up my world musically.

came right when I needed to pour all these intense feelings into the music, and it wound up being a very healing process to take in everything that was coming outside of me and filter it through the song cycle. My mom always would say that seeing a blue heron is a good omen, which I latched onto as a symbol of hope at that really tough time. It was very close to my heart. I played it for FreshGrass but didn’t record it until a year later. I went out on the road with I’m With Her and then the pandemic hit so it got delayed. But now it’s taken on a whole other layer of what everyone has collectively been through in the last couple years. It’s such a healing piece of music for me, and listeners were also in a place where they were willing to sit down and actually listen to a 32-minute song cycle all the way through. That’s very gratifying.

To bring it full circle, you turned 30 last year. Still young, of course, but something of a milestone. What did it mean to you?

It was definitely kind of weird in the middle of a pandemic. But mostly, nothing’s changed and that’s good, because I’m still doing what I wanted to be doing when I was 15. But there is also that sense of what’s next. How do I continue this process of growing and having a music career be sustainable over a long period of time? The one thing the pandemic taught me is to find a better balance of being out on the road

and spending time at home.

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“Blue Heron Suite,” which you wrote back in 2017 as an intricate song cycle from a commission, actually came out last April in reverse order. What was the thrust of the impetus for you?

I wrote it about my mom who had been diagnosed with breast cancer and was in the thick of really intense chemo and radiation. The commission

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SATURDAY, MARCH 26

by Steven Libowitz THURSDAY, MARCH 24 ‘Who Knows What You Are’ – This latest project from playwright-director-performer Diana Lynn Small is a dramatized song cycle featuring original music, film, and theater that evolved from a series of community “Creation Myth Making Workshops” held to perpetuate the artistic pursuit in the depths of pandemic lockdown.

The workshops, produced monthly at Parish Hall at Trinity Episcopal Church (with a final one slated for April 2 at Community Arts Workshop), aimed to offer participants the opportunity to “creatively explore the myths they have inherited and wonder about new ones or rewrites that could better explain who knows what.”

(Hence the title of the song cycle.) The show emerged out of contemplating the existential question that emerged in the workshops: When we give meaning and purpose to suffering, are we encouraging preventable suffering to persist? Centered around a high-stakes OB/GYN exam, interchanging female protagonists birth the world, are drafted for the war, plant pollinators, become entertainers, encounter death, and choose love. The song cycle acknowledges and wrestles with the pain of the current moment, while also offering the hope that comes from choosing human connection against all odds. The pop music-heavy song cycle is performed

by Marie Ponce and Paige Tautz, with a band featuring Geoff Jensen, Elise Witek, Ponce, Tautz, and Small. The playwright has had several previous pieces produced in town, both at Westmont College and CAW. WHEN: 8 pm March 24 – 26 and March 31 – April 2 WHERE: Assembly Room at the CAW, 631 Garden Street COST: $20 – $50 INFO: sbcaw.org/upcoming or wkwya.com FRIDAY, MARCH 25 Changes at Camerata – The COVID pandemic continues to play havoc with Camerata Pacifica’s programming and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine complicates travel even further. Dutch bassoon virtuoso Bram van Sambeek (visa) and Sofia Viland, principal flute in the Mariinsky Orchestra in St. Petersburg (war), have been replaced by Kathleen McLean and Jasmine Choi, respectively, for this month’s program featuring a focus on wind instruments, a specialty of Camerata’s chief Adrian Spence, himself a flutist. In contrast to the current conflict between nations, March’s program also represents an array of stellar international musicians, with players representing Britain (oboist Nick Daniel and horn player Benjamin Goldscheider), Spain (clarinetist Jose Franch-Ballester), Korea (Choi), and the U.S. (pianist Henry Kramer and McLean). They’ll tackle an expansive program featuring works by Destenay, Reinecke, Harbison, and Saint-Saëns, the latter arranged by Choi. As the final performance in the four-concert program, the players should be in excellent form and fellowship.

FRIDAY, MARCH 11 ‘Gin’-ing Up a Show – After waiting two years to bring back live theater to the converted Laurel Street church in Ventura, what’s another five days? The delay, due to unannounced reasons but we’re imagining a potential COVID complication, means the shortened run of veteran actors Joe Spano and JoBeth Williams starring and sparring in The Gin Game, D.L. Coburn’s classic Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, takes on an even greater purpose in heralding the return of live performances at the jewel in the local theater world.

WHEN: Today, April 3 WHERE: Rubicon Theatre Company, 1006 E. Main St., Ventura COST: $30 – $60 INFO: (805) 667-2900 or rubicontheatre.org

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Kirtan Comes Back – Grammy-nominated producer, singer-songwriter, and guitarist Dave Stringer, long considered one of the more innovative artists of the modern yoga-music movement, has been spearheading Yoga Soup’s anniversary gatherings for 15 years.

With COVID putting the kibosh on concerts, let alone call-and-response singing events for almost two years, the studio’s expanded community is anticipating an even merrier gathering as Stringer and his roaming band of musical collaborators – this time featuring Sheila Nicholls and locals Joss Jaffe and Sudama Mark Kennedy as special guests – will once again lead kirtan and offer uplifting songs in an evening that also features food and fellowship. Note: since masks are not being required Yoga Soup is asking patrons to provide photo evidence of a negative COVID-19 test on the day of the concert. Also, for the more virus wary (and anyone else), Yoga Soup is sponsoring the renowned and beloved community singing leader Laurence Cole, who will conduct a two-hour outdoor community singing workshop, predominantly featuring his self-authored repertoire, largely easy-to-learn chants, with layers to create rhythmic and harmonic patterns taught in the oral tradition. (4 – 6 pm on Friday, March 25, at La Mesa Park; $25).

WHEN: 7:30 pm WHERE: 28 Parker Way COST: $35 INFO: (805) 965-8811 or yogasoup.com/events

WHEN: 7:30 pm WHERE: Hahn Hall, Music Academy of the West campus, 1070 Fairway Road COST: $68 INFO: (805) 884-8410 or cameratapacifica.org Two ‘As One’ – Ever on the cutting edge, Opera Santa Barbara is presenting the area premiere of As One, a coming-of-age story about a transgender woman that in just seven years has quickly become the most produced new opera in North America. The 75-minute work is a chamber opera in which two voices – a baritone and a mezzo-soprano – share the part of a sole transgender protagonist, representing Hannah before and after, as she discovers her gender identity and learns to love herself in a world where she’s not accepted. Two of OSB’s former Chrisman Studio Artists, mezzo-soprano Ashley Armstrong and baritone Evan Bravos, share the role. With music and concept by Laura Kaminsky, libretto by Mark Campbell and Kimberly Reed, and film projection by Kimberly Reed, As One traces Hannah’s experiences from her youth in a small town to her college years—and finally traveling alone to a different country, where she realizes some truths about herself. Opera News has praised the piece, noting “As One haunts and challenges its audience with questions about identity, authenticity, compassion, and the human desire for self-love and peace.” OSB’s production, conducted by Alexis Enyart and directed by Amy Hutchison, marks the 50th staging of the powerful story, coinciding with the introduction of the True Voice Award, a new initiative from the opera’s creative team to help in the training of trans opera singers. Kaminsky and Campbell are in town for the premiere and will also discuss the piece in the galleries of the Museum of Contemporary Art at 4:30 pm on Thursday, March 24.

WHEN: 7:30 pm tonight, 2:30 pm Sunday WHERE: Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. COST: $59 – $129 INFO: (805) 963-0761 or lobero.com SATURDAY, MARCH 26 Buckle Up for the Bowl – A year of canceled concerts in 2020 and a truncated season in 2021 will be a distant memory soon as the Santa Barbara Bowl gets back to bringing its bounty of pop concerts and other events to the area’s biggest and best-loved venue. Nearly three dozen concerts spanning the gamut of genres have already been announced, with the likelihood of more being added

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SUNDAY, MARCH 27 Chaucer’s Choices in Book Chats – Talk is cheap – actually free – at the author series at Chaucer’s Books, which has a trio of local writers in store this week. Veteran herbal educator and Ojai resident Lanny Kaufer – who frequently conducts nature walks at Arroyo Hondo, Tucker’s Grove, and other local preserves, will discuss his exhaustively-researched but easy-to-read new book Medicinal Herbs of California, A Field Guide to Common Healing Plants this afternoon at 2 pm… On Monday, March 28, at 6 pm, Carpinteria-based writer and environmental activist Leah Thomas, who coined the term “intersectional environmentalism” for the next generation of activists looking to create meaningful, inclusive, and sustainable change, talks about her book of the same title that examines the inextricable link between environmentalism, racism, and privilege, and promotes awareness that saving the planet involves uplifting the voices of its people… Two days later, at 6 pm, March 30, Santa Ynez author Teri Harmon discusses and signs copies of her new novel The Sacrificial Deal, which finds protagonist Dr. Sarah Stevens abandoning her perfect Santa Barbara beach lifestyle, family, and career to stay safe after she witnesses a Russian mob hit.

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in what could become the biggest season yet at the Bowl. It all kicks off tonight with a double-double bill of alternative rock heroes, alt-J and Portugal. The Man. (Double-double because the concert will be repeated next Saturday night, April 2, in a first for the Bowl). The former is one of the most successful British bands of the millennium, although the group’s career dates back only to 2012, and features just four albums, with the latest, The Dream, released just last month. The Alaska-via-Portland PTM scored a monster hit with “Feel It Still” back in 2017, with the song also claiming a Grammy Award. L.A. rockers Cherry Glazerr open both concerts, which makes this a triple-double (or is that only a basketball term).

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SUNDAY, MARCH 27 Bringing Back the Blues – After a couple of false starts – and who hasn’t had those with the rise and fall of COVID variants? – the Santa Barbara Blues Society (SBBS) is back in business bringing some of the best of the 12-bar stuff to town. Kicking things off is the Los Angeles-based acclaimed acoustic duo of Brazilian guitarist, singer and songwriter Celso Salim with harmonica player and vocalist Darryl Carriere, who also serves as the leader of the PCH Band. The pair have been producing music together on-and-off for 25 years ever since forming the band The Green Lizards. The concert also represents the SBBS debut of a new venue at the Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara, a much smaller venue than the Carrillo Rec Center (which has yet to reopen to events) – but one still featuring a wooden dance floor. (Proof of vaccinations, booster, and ID required).

WHEN: 3-5 pm WHERE: 1535 Santa Barbara St. COST: $20 at the door INFO: (805) 722-8155 or sbblues.org 24 – 31 March 2022

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Romani-inspired Songs and Operetta Arias Featuring works by Brahms, Dvořák, Iradier, Valverde, Sarasate, Yvain, Lehár and Kálmán

Internationally acclaimed soprano Isabel Bayrakdarian returns to CAMA’s Masterseries. She is joined by extraordinary Canadian chamber musicians Mark Fewer and Jamie Parker for a not‑to‑be‑missed concert of Romani‑inspired art songs and arias!

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The Radiation Oncology Department

with the chemotherapy area designed to embrace the Santa Barbara scenery and bring ease to the process. In the room, a line of large reclining chairs sits in front of wide windows, looking out on the trees and surrounding mountains. The chemotherapy bays are split into shared and singular spaces. Many patients are on the same treatment schedule and find camaraderie in a group setting. Single seat bays allow for a more private experience and guests are free to choose which sitting environment they prefer.

Many cancer patients might receive a combination of chemo and radiation.

In the previous building, there was an “old” and a “new” radiation machine, whichever one a patient was started on, they would have to stick with it. The center now has two Elekta Versa HD linear accelerators that provide state-of-theart radiation treatments for any patient going through that process. Entering the radiation department, it is hard to notice the thick walls of concrete that help shield the machinery and it takes around

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Radiation can be an unsettling process and an interactive patient experience has been integrated into the program to help assuage any discomfort from the look and whir of the machinery. The patient can select any color that relaxes them as they walk down the hall and into the room.

Once laying down in front of the Versa HD, a nature video is projected on the surface above the resting patient, adding a note of calm as they hold still. The machine gimbles and moves to position itself with absolute precision, adjusting itself around the patient so that they don’t have to. In fact, an advanced 3D visioning system can detect sub-millimeter movements of the body and will pause

the process if the patient has shifted out of position. This ensures that radiation is being applied only where it is supposed to. It’s this combination of machines that keep RTCC on the forefront of technology and providing only the best care. Yet, just as with any technology, keeping up to date can be a challenge, with better equipment continually being developed.

While having these departments integrated into one building helps the patient, there is another underlying benefit from having that many experts under one roof: The proximity of these different specialists allows them to interact and work as a team on each case. One of the standout programs in the facility is the Clinical Research that takes place onsite.

The ability to host clinical research trials at a cancer center is not determined by the scale or budget of a facility, but the experts that are found onsite. Candidacy for clinical trials is going to be case specific, but for those who fit a particular trial, they can gain access to cutting edge methods and therapies.

Beyond the more traditional forms of treating cancer, RTCC has several departments in specialized or emerging fields. Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer, affecting 23.1% of their patient population. In response, it has a multidisciplinary breast cancer program with specialists in this specific type of cancer. The Genetic Counseling Program is another emerging field and RTCC’s experts can help assess an individual or family’s genetics, assessing hereditary cancer risk, and offering medical, lifestyle, and nutritional suggestions.

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The range of their services is not just in the treatments the facility provides, but also in the more nuanced touches they’ve considered for their patients. Hair loss and the other physical changes that the body goes through during therapy can have an emotional impact on the patient.

A Beauty and Boutique room lets guests find those aesthetic items like wigs, hats, and even haircuts that can help put them at ease about their appearance.

The Henley Resource Library provides literature, info guides, and media on everything from nutrition and cooking to fundamental understandings of different forms of cancer and treatments.

In addition, RTCC offers different support groups and exercise classes fitted for specific cancer types, age groups, and other categories. While these services can be found around town, what is unique is the ability to have them happen directly onsite where patients are also going to appointments and treatments. Those participating in the classes and groups may be going through the same chemotherapy schedules or have overlapping meeting times, allowing them to go through these experiences together.

Every aspect of the center has been designed with the patient experience in

mind. The walls throughout the building are lined with photography and art – some are handmade by the patients during classes, other larger works have been donated to the facility from local artists or private collections. The different photographs around the building come from their employees, with the images showing ocean views, local scenery, and other peaceful themes. As one walks throughout the facility, the greens, tans, and other earth tones also instill a sense of calm. This is not by chance.

They worked with a specialist on the color palette of the interior to select hues that have been researched and proven to have this effect. An outdoor rooftop patio provides a place for patients, families, or even physicians to step out and get some fresh air and take in the stunning views. A Healing Garden is located outside of the building and offers a larger space to relax, and even host small events and outdoor classes.

Santa Barbara is easy enough to get to from the surrounding towns, but the Ridley-Tree Cancer Center in Solvang makes receiving treatment just as convenient for those on the other side of the mountain pass. Many of their staff and specialists will spend time at both facilities, ensuring that the same expertise can be found at either one. This facility has an even more intimate setting that tends to fit the patients’ pace from that area.

But whether it is in Solvang or Santa Barbara, the Ridley-Tree Cancer Center continues to be one of our community’s greatest assets in the ongoing challenge of

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The Montecito resident also serves on the board of the Montecito Trails Foundation and is president-elect of the rarefied enclave’s Rotary Club.

“I hope the new campus will serve as model community that can be replicated in communities around the country,” says Barrett. Supporters, noshing on the St. Patrick’s Day fare of corned beef and cabbage, included Bonnie Dickinson, Prudy Handelman, Barbara Kennedy, Joann Redding, Dana Hansen, and Nancy Elliott.

Amplifying Support for Girls Rock Fire Chief Todd Tuggle, Vicki and Ron Simms, and Fire Chief Marc Schneider (photo by Priscilla)

Avi and Jenna Reichental (photo by Priscilla)

popular nonprofit’s activities, including a $50,000 grant to help fund a firefighting Firehawk helicopter which is being retrofitted, a $20,000 grant to the Sheriff ’s Department – $10,000 for special dive mask operations and $10,000 for defibrillators.

Other grants enable the Santa Barbara Police Department to train in nonlethal force with Jiu-Jitsu classes, which originated in Japan, fire struts for building collapse, and trench rescue for another

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local department, and $14,000 for drones for police departments in Santa Maria and Lompoc.

The first responders organization also started the 777 program, now renamed the Family Time Campaign, allowing firefighters’ families and others to use two beach homes on ritzy Padaro Lane, just a tiara’s toss from Oscar winner Kevin Costner and mega director George Lucas, to relax, recover, and recuperate after major disasters.

Among the tony torrent of supporters turning out were Sheriff Bill Brown, Montecito Fire Chief Mark Hartwig, Eric and Nina Phillips, Alan and Lisa Parsons, Martin Gore, Ginni Dreier, Alixe Mattingly, Kirsten Cavendish Weston-Smith, Connie Pearcy, Diana Starr Langley, Alastair and Ann Winn, Amanda Twining, and Michael and Tracy Bollag. Putting the fun into fundraising...

Girls Rock SB + Amplify has partnered with Parisian ready-to-wear and accessories brand Zadig & Voltaire, for Women’s History Month. For the entire month of March, the French company is donating 10 percent of proceeds for every fullprice purchase made from its boutiques and online stores.

Syryn Records, a youth-run record label and internship program offering teen girls and young women a safe and empowering entree into the music industry, is the organization’s primary program benefitting from the funds.

“There is great synergy between the brand and our programs, which have empowered over 11,000 girls, women, and gender-expansive people around the world through music, education, creative arts, community, and positive mentorship since 2012,” says Founder and Executive Director Jen Baron. Music to our ears...

A Lunch with Barrett

Santa Barbara Woman’s Club had a record turnout of nearly 100 guests when it hosted its first post-pandemic lunch at the Rockwood Woman’s Club with celebrity gossipeuse Rona Barrett as principal guest. Rona, 85, formerly a regular on ABC’s Good Morning America covering the Hollywood scene, is now an advocate for seniors, having opened the Golden Inn & Village in the Santa Ynez Valley in 2016 as a haven for low-income seniors. And in February, Harry’s House, a second building nearby with 60 units named after her father, started construction and will start serving the elderly in summer next year.

Barrett, who I have known for many years, was interviewed on stage by Alabama-born Tony Morris, the new executive director of the Rona Barrett Foundation, who served on the board for nearly seven years. His earlier business career includes more than 27 years of senior management experience, where he led marketing communications departments for Fortune 500 companies such as Coca-Cola, MCI Telecommunications, and Brown-Forman.

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Grosvenor’s Sublime Return Two years ago, British pianist Benjamin Grosvenor was set to launch his first U.S. tour, including a concert at the Lobero Theatre for CAMA, the Community Arts Music Association. But the pandemic put paid to that with all venues being closed and Grosvenor flying back to the U.K., having not played one note.

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Pianist Benjamin Grosvenor impresses (photo by Benjamin Ealovega)

lifted, Grosvenor, 29, the youngest-ever soloist on BBC’s Proms at age 18, was able to show his extraordinary keyboard prowess in the second concert of the organization’s Masterseries, and the second of his 11-city concert tour, which started in Denver, Colorado.

Grosvenor, who at the age of 11 won a BBC Young Musician of the Year award, played Cesar Franck’s “Prelude, Choral et Fugue,” and Robert Schumann’s “Kreisleriana” to launch his highly entertaining program, concluding with Isaac Albeniz’s “Iberia,” and Maurice Ravel’s “Jeux d’eau, La Vaise.” It was certainly worth the wait. In a word: sublime.

Sonic Carpenter It was literally an absolute blast when accomplished international organist Cameron Carpenter brought his talents to the stage at the Granada for a third time when he performed with the Santa Barbara Symphony for its Sonic Boom concert under maestro Nir Kabaretti.

Berlin-based, Juilliard-trained Carpenter, 40, who was the first organist in 2009 to be nominated for a Grammy for his solo album Revolutionary, was in flamboyant fine form with Bach’s “Prelude and Fugue in E-flat major (St. Anne),” Poulenc’s “Concerto for Organ, Timpani and Strings in G minor,” and Saint-Saëns’ “Symphony No.3 in C minor.”

He first hit our Eden by the Beach six years ago and returned in 2018 for a performance under UCSB’s popular Arts & Lectures program with his touring organ, that took ten years to build at a cost of $2 million, both of which I attended. For his latest concert, Carpenter debuted his Rodgers Infinity 3 manual organ, with him sitting at a console and manipulating controls that signaled to a computer to turn notes on and off, using sampling data from actual pipe recordings.

The sounds were translated into an audio stream that traveled through amplifiers and broadcast through a tower of 28 speakers, located at the back of the cavernous stage. The thoroughly innovative show was presented in collaboration with the Santa Barbara Museum of Art’s exhibition Through Vincent’s Eyes: Van Gogh and His Sources, with the SaintSaëns work dating back to Paris when the Dutch artist lived in the French capital.

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CITY OF SANTA BARBARA - GENERAL SERVICES DIVISION PO BOX 1990, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93102-1990

ORDINANCE NO. 6062

INVITATION FOR BIDS

AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received via electronic transmission on the City of Santa Barbara PlanetBids portal site until the date and time indicated below at which time they will be publicly opened and posted for:

SANTA BARBARA APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE

BID NO. 5939

LEASE ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE AGREEMENT NO. 27,008

DUE DATE & TIME: APRIL 14, 2022 UNTIL 3:00 P.M.

FOR SEACOAST OF SANTA BARBARA, INC. AT 125

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR FOR OVERHEAD DOORS & AUTOMATIC GATES Scope of Work: Semi-annual maintenance and repair of automatic overhead doors, manual operated overhead doors and automatic gates on an “as needed” basis at various City facilities.

Bidders must be registered on the city of Santa Barbara’s PlanetBids portal in order to receive addendum notifications and to submit a bid. Go to PlanetBids for bid results and awards. It is the responsibility of the bidder to submit their bid with sufficient time to be received by PlanetBids prior to the bid opening date and time. The receiving deadline is absolute. Allow time for technical difficulties, uploading, and unexpected delays. Late or incomplete Bid will not be accepted.

If further information is needed, contact Jennifer Disney Dixon, Buyer II at jdisney@santabarbaraca.gov

WATERFRONT DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE A CONSENT TO

HARBOR WAY COMMENCING UPON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE ENABLING ORDINANCE The above captioned ordinance was adopted at a regular meeting of the Santa Barbara City Council held on March 15, 2022.

The publication of this ordinance is made pursuant to the

A MANDATORY pre-bid meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 9:00 a.m., in the Building Maintenance Conference Room, located at 616 Laguna Street, Santa Barbara, CA, to discuss the specifications and field conditions. Please be punctual since late arrivals may be excluded from submitting a bid. Bids will not be considered from parties that did not attend the mandatory meeting.

provisions of Section 512 of the Santa Barbara City Charter

FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICE ACT Contractor agrees in accordance with Section 1735 and 1777.6 of California Labor Code, and the California Fair Employment Practice Act (Sections 1410-1433) that in the hiring of common or skilled labor for the performance of any work under this contract or any subcontract hereunder, no contractor, material supplier or vendor shall, by reason of age (over 40), ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, sex, gender identity and expression, marital status, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), national origin, race, religious belief, or sexual orientation, discriminate against any person who is qualified and available to perform the work to which such employment relates. The Contractor further agrees to be in compliance with the City of Santa Barbara’s Nondiscriminatory Employment Provisions as set forth in Chapter 9 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code.

obtained at the City Clerk's Office, City Hall, Santa Barbara,

as amended, and the original ordinance in its entirety may be California.

(Seal) /s/ Sarah Gorman, MMC City Clerk Services Manager

BONDING Bidders are hereby notified that a Payment Bond in the amount of 100% of the bid total will be required from the successful bidder for bids exceeding $25,000. The bond must be provided within ten (10) calendar days from notice of award and prior to the performance of any work. The bond must be signed by the bidder and a corporate surety, who is authorized to issue bonds in the State of California.

Bidders are hereby notified that a separate Performance Bond in the amount of 100% of the bid total will be required from the successful bidder for bids exceeding $25,000. The bond must be provided within ten (10) calendar days from notice of award and prior to the performance of any work. The bond must be signed by the bidder and a corporate surety, who is authorized to issue bonds in the State of California.

NOTE: Bonding is required for any subsequent annual contract renewals that may be exercised.

PREVAILING WAGE, APPRENTICES, PENALTIES, & CERTIFIED PAYROLL In accordance with the provisions of Labor Code § 1773.2, the Contractor is responsible for determining the correct prevailing wage rates. However, the City will provide wage information for projects subject to Federal Davis Bacon requirements. The Director of Industrial Relations has determined the general prevailing rates of wages and employer payments for health, welfare, vacation, pensions and similar purposes applicable, which is on file in the State of California Office of Industrial Relations. The contractor shall post a copy of these prevailing wage rates at the site of the project. It shall be mandatory upon the contractor to whom the contract is awarded and its subcontractors hired to pay not less than the said prevailing rates of wages to all workers employed by him in the execution of the contract (Labor Code § 1770 et seq.).

Prevailing wage rates are available at http://www.dir.ca.gov/oprl/PWD/index.htm It is the duty of the contractor and subcontractors to employ registered apprentices and to comply with all aspects of Labor Code § 1777.5.

There are penalties required for contractor’s/subcontractor’s failure to pay prevailing wages and for failure to employ apprentices, including forfeitures and debarment under Labor Code §§ 1775, 1776, 1777.1, 1777.7 and 1813.

Under Labor Code § 1776, contractors and subcontractors are required to keep accurate payroll records. The prime contractor is responsible for submittal of their payrolls and those of their subcontractors as one package. Payroll records shall be certified and made available for inspection at all reasonable hours at the principal office of the contractor/subcontractor pursuant to Labor Code § 1776.

The contractor and all subcontractors under the direct contractor shall furnish certified payroll records directly to the Labor Compliance Unit and to the department named in the Purchase Order/Contract at least monthly, and within ten (10) days of any request from any request from the City or the Labor Commissioner in accordance with Section 16461 of the California Code of Regulations. Payroll records shall be furnished in a format prescribed by section 16401 of Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations, with use of the current version of DIR's “Public Works Payroll Reporting Form” (A-1-131) and “Statement of Employer Payments” (DLSE Form PW26) constituting presumptive compliance with this requirement, provided the forms are filled out accurately and completely. In lieu of paper forms, the Compliance Monitoring Unit may provide for and require the electronic submission of certified payroll reports. The provisions of Article 2 and 3, Division 2, Chapter 1 of the Labor Code, State of California, are made by this reference a part of this quotation or bid.

A contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work, as defined in this chapter, unless currently licensed to perform the work and registered pursuant to Labor Code § 1725.5 without limitation or exception. It is not a violation of this section for an unlicensed contractor to submit a bid that is authorized by Section 7029.1 of the Business and Professions Code or by Section 20103.5 of the Public Contract Code, provided the contractor is registered to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 at the time the contract is awarded.

ORDINANCE NO. 6062 STATE OF CALIFORNIA

) ) COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA ) ss. ) CITY OF SANTA BARBARA ) I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing ordinance was introduced on March 8, 2022 and adopted by the Council of the City of Santa Barbara at a meeting held on March 15, 2022, by the following roll call vote: AYES:

Councilmembers Eric Friedman, Alejandra Gutierrez, Oscar Gutierrez, Meagan Harmon, Mike Jordan, Kristen W. Sneddon, Mayor Randy Rowse

NOES:

None

ABSENT:

None

ABSTENTIONS:

None

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Santa Barbara on March 16, 2022.

/s/ Sarah P. Gorman, MMC City Clerk Services Manager

This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations.

CERTIFICATIONS In accordance with California Public Contracting Code § 3300, the City requires the Contractor to possess a valid California C-61/D28 Doors, Gates and Activating Devices contractor’s license at time the bids are opened and to continue to hold during the term of the contract all licenses and certifications required to perform the work specified herein.

I HEREBY APPROVE the foregoing ordinance on March 16, 2022.

CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE Contractor must submit to the contracted department within ten (10) calendar days of an order, AND PRIOR TO START OF WORK, certificates of Insurance naming the City of Santa Barbara as Additional Insured in accordance with the attached Insurance Requirements. _______________________________ William Hornung, C.P.M. General Services Manager

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Summerset Farms, 3450 Baseline Ave, Santa Ynez, CA 93460. Alexandra B Geremia, 3500 Hwy 154, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on March 21, 2022. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN No. 20220000729. Published March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Alexandra King Dance, 310 West Padre Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. Laurie K Alexander, 4202 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA 93110. This

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statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on March 16, 2022. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN No. 20220000705. Published March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Gladiator Massage, 1211 Coast Village Road Ste 1, Santa Barbara, CA 93108. Jeff Dutcher, 3340 McCaw Ave Apt 201, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on March 16, 2022. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County

/s/ Randy Rowse Mayor Published March 23, 2022 Montecito Journal

Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN No. 20220000686. Published March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Nexthome Preferred Properties, 988 Fredensborg Canyon Road, Solvang, CA 93463. Steven C Decker, 988 Fredensborg Canyon Road, Solvang, CA 93463. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on March 3, 2022. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN No. 20220000578. Published March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 2022

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Michelles Pet Pals, 3080 Calle Rosales, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. Michelle Quirke, 3080 Calle Rosales, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on March 8, 2022. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN No. 20220000602. Published March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Right Brain University; Rhythm & Reflex, 2655 Montrose Place, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. Elizabeth G. Morse, 2655 Montrose Place, Santa Barbara, CA

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ORDINANCE NO. 6061 Notice Inviting Bids

AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE

FY2022A PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE PROJECT Bid No. 4070

WATERFRONT DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE A FIVE-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH ONE, FIVE-YEAR OPTION

1.

2.

Bid Submission. The City of Santa Barbara (“City”) will accept electronic bids for its FY2022A Pavement Maintenance Project (“Project”), by or before Thursday, April 14, 2022 at 3:00 PM through its PlanetBids portal. Bidders must be registered on the City of Santa Barbara’s PlanetBids portal in order to submit a Bid proposal and to receive addendum notifications. Each bidder is responsible for making certain that its Bid Proposal is actually submitted/uploaded with sufficient time to be received by PlanetBids prior to the bid opening date and time. Large files may take more time to be submitted/uploaded to PlanetBids, so plan accordingly. The receiving time on the PlanetBids server will be the governing time for acceptability of bids. Telegraphic, telephonic, hardcopy, and facsimile bids will not be accepted.

WITH

If any Addendum issued by the City is not acknowledged online by the Bidder, the PlanetBids System will prevent the Bidder from submitting a Bid Proposal. Bidders are responsible for obtaining all addenda from the City’s PlanetBids portal.

The above captioned ordinance was adopted at a regular

Bid Results will be available on PlanetBids.on April 14, 2022 at 3:00 PM.

2022.

Project Information.

2.1 Location and Description. The Project is located at various streets throughout the City, and is described as follows:

CHANNEL

ISLANDS

OUTFITTERS,

INC.

DBA

PADDLE SPORTS OF SANTA BARBARA, FOR THE 956 SQUARE FOOT RETAIL STORE AT 117 B HARBOR WAY COMMENCING UPON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE ENABLING ORDINANCE

meeting of the Santa Barbara City Council held on March 15,

The publication of this ordinance is made pursuant to the provisions of Section 512 of the Santa Barbara City Charter

Micro-mill, fog seal, temporary striping, crack seal, type 3 and type 2 slurry seal, pre and post sweeping, rubber tire rolling, temporary and permanent striping, perform traffic control, notifications, and postings, complete and in place.

as amended, and the original ordinance in its entirety may be

2.2 Time for Completion. The Project must be completed within ninety (90) working days from the start date set forth in the Notice to Proceed. City anticipates that the Work will begin on or about June 1, 2022, but the anticipated start date is provided solely for convenience and is neither certain nor binding.

California.

obtained at the City Clerk's Office, City Hall, Santa Barbara,

(Seal)

2.3 Estimated Cost. The estimated construction cost is $1,900,000.

3.

/s/ Sarah Gorman, MMC City Clerk Services Manager

License and Registration Requirements.

3.1 License. This Project requires a valid California contractor’s license for the following classification(s): A 3.2 DIR Registration. City may not accept a Bid Proposal from or enter into the Contract with a bidder, without proof that the bidder is registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”) to perform public work pursuant to Labor Code § 1725.5, subject to limited legal exceptions.

4.

5.

6.

Contract Documents. The plans, specifications, bid forms and contract documents for the Project, and any addenda thereto (“Contract Documents”) may be downloaded from City’s website at: http://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=29959 A printed copy of the Contract Documents may be obtained from CyberCopy Shop, located at 504 N. Milpas Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103, at (805) 884-6155.

Bid Security. The Bid Proposal must be accompanied by bid security of ten percent of the maximum bid amount, in the form of a cashier’s or certified check made payable to City, or a bid bond executed by a surety licensed to do business in the State of California on the Bid Bond form included with the Contract Documents. The bid security must guarantee that within ten days after City issues the Notice of Award, the successful bidder will execute the Contract and submit the payment and performance bonds, insurance certificates and endorsements, and any other submittals required by the Contract Documents and as specified in the Notice of Award.

Prevailing Wage Requirements.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

) ) ) ss. ) )

I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing ordinance was introduced on March 8, 2022 and adopted by the Council of the City of Santa Barbara at a meeting held on March 15, 2022, by the following roll call vote:

6.1 General. Pursuant to California Labor Code § 1720 et seq., this Project is subject to the prevailing wage requirements applicable to the locality in which the Work is to be performed for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to perform the Work, including employer payments for health and welfare, pension, vacation, apprenticeship and similar purposes.

AYES:

6.2 Rates. These prevailing rates are on file with the City and are available online at http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR. Each Contractor and Subcontractor must pay no less than the specified rates to all workers employed to work on the Project.

The schedule of per diem wages is based upon a working day of eight hours. The rate for holiday and overtime work must be at least time and one-half.

Councilmembers Eric Friedman, Alejandra Gutierrez, Oscar Gutierrez, Meagan Harmon, Mike Jordan, Kristen W. Sneddon, Mayor Randy Rowse

NOES:

None

ABSENT:

None

6.3 Compliance. The Contract will be subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR, under Labor Code § 1771.4.

ABSTENTIONS:

7.

Performance and Payment Bonds. The successful bidder will be required to provide performance and payment bonds, each for 100% of the Contract Price, as further specified in the Contract Documents.

8.

Substitution of Securities. Substitution of appropriate securities in lieu of retention amounts from progress payments is permitted under Public Contract Code § 22300.

9.

Subcontractor List. Each Subcontractor must be registered with the DIR to perform work on public projects. Each bidder must submit a completed Subcontractor List form with its Bid Proposal, including the name, location of the place of business, California contractor license number, DIR registration number, and percentage of the Work to be performed (based on the base bid price) for each Subcontractor that will perform Work or service or fabricate or install Work for the prime contractor in excess of one-half of 1% of the bid price, using the Subcontractor List form included with the Contract Documents.

10.

ORDINANCE NO. 6061

Instructions to Bidders. All bidders should carefully review the Instructions to Bidders for more detailed information before submitting a Bid Proposal. The definitions provided in Article 1 of the General Conditions apply to all of the Contract Documents, as defined therein, including this Notice Inviting Bids.

By: ___________________________________

None

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Santa Barbara on March 16, 2022.

/s/ Sarah P. Gorman, MMC City Clerk Services Manager I HEREBY APPROVE the foregoing ordinance on March 16, 2022.

/s/ Randy Rowse Mayor

Date: ________________

William Hornung, C.P.M, General Services Manager

Published March 23, 2022 Montecito Journal

Publication Dates: 1) March 23 and 2) March 30 END OF NOTICE INVITING BIDS

93105. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on February 17, 2022. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN No. 2022-0000462. Published March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BLUESTUDIO, INC, 1203 Diana Lane, Santa Barbara, CA 93103. BLUESTUDIO, INC, 1203 Diana Lane, Santa Barbara, CA 93103. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on February 28, 2022. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN No. 2022-0000548. Published March 9, 16, 23, 30, 2022

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 805 Estate Staffing Agency and Management LLC, 707 Cathedral Pointe Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93111. 805 Estate Staffing Agency and Management LLC, 1482 East Valley Road STE #989, Montecito, CA 93108. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on March 4, 2022. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN No. 2022-0000587. Published March 9, 16, 23, 30, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Real Property Management Santa Barbara, 742 Westwood Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93109. Santa Barbara Property Management, 315 Meigs Rd Ste A-503, Santa Barbara, CA 93109. This

statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on March 3, 2022. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN No. 2022-0000571. Published March 9, 16, 23, 30, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Smart Envios, 2917 De La Vina, A, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. Anastasia Dudina, 2917 De La Vina, A, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on February 10, 2022. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN No. 2022-0000398. Published March 2, 9, 16, 23, 2022

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CASE No. 22CV00704. To all interested parties: Petitioner Brianna Itzel Lopez filed a petition with Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara, for a decree changing name to Brianna Itzel Aguilar. The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Filed March 8, 2022 by Narzralli Baksh. Hearing date: April 25, 2022 at 10 am in Dept. 5, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Published 3/16, 3/23, 3/30, 4/6

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FOOD & WINE Mixing It Up As Simple as Syrup

Teatime is over – it’s now time for an Earl Grey Old Fashioned

Flavorings and different sugar types can be used to lace some complexity to even the simplest of syrups

by Ian Wickman

A

t its heart, a cocktail is defined as having three parts: spirit, sugar, and bitters. Today we’re going to dive a little deeper into the world of sugar and sweeteners for cocktails. As I discussed in a previous article, sweet is one of the most important components for balancing a cocktail. Additionally, it is one of the easiest, most versatile ingredients you can play with to raise your home bar game and incorporate new flavors into cocktails.

The Concept Originally many cocktails called for the inclusion of sugar directly in the cocktail. A classic example is the Old Fashioned cocktail, which uses whiskey, sugar, and Angostura bitters.

Crystallized sugar is difficult to fully dissolve and incorporate into a drink, which leads to an unbalanced cocktail, and gritty texture from the sugar crystals. The solution is to dissolve the sugar in water to create what is now a cocktail standard: simple syrup. This small change has a huge impact and facilitates the consistent distribution of the sugar throughout the cocktail. It also opens up a world of potential for infusing flavor into the sweetener to add beautiful layers and complexity to your drinks.

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The Details Classic simple syrup is made using equal parts of sugar and water, i.e. one cup of water to one cup of sugar. Add the ingredients to a pan, heat just to a boil, turn off, and stir until fully dissolved. Once dissolved, let cool slightly and pour into a container with a lid and refrigerate. The syrup can be stored for a week or longer (adding an ounce of vodka will extend this timeframe). A rich simple syrup is where you change the ratio, typically two parts sugar to one part water; this requires less syrup in the cocktail and keeps for longer than regular simple syrup.

The magic of simple syrup starts to show itself fully when we broaden our horizons and think about the sweetener as a component of flavor. There are so many different types of sweetener beyond regular sugar: demerara, agave, honey, maple syrup, and the list goes on. Demerara sugar is less refined and is taken before the molasses is extracted so it retains a deeper, richer flavor. It pairs particularly well with brown spirits like whiskey and aged rum.

Agave nectar is a sweetener refined from the agave plant. I prefer the darker versions, which have a more full-bodied flavor. Agave is sweeter than regular sugar and hits your tastebuds a little more quickly upfront – but doesn’t linger quite as long. Agave syrups go well with agave spirits like tequila and mezcal.

Honey is another fantastic sweetener,

but is also hard to mix with, unless combined with water into a syrup. Honey comes in many different varieties – some more subtle, some more pronounced – and is used in a few classic cocktails such as the Bee’s Knees (with gin) and hot toddies (with whiskey).

Maple syrup isn’t just for pancakes and goes particularly well with whiskeys.

Orgeat is made with almonds and is found in many tiki drinks. Coconut palm and date syrup bring yet more dimensions.

Gum, or gomme, syrup uses gum arabic incorporated in your syrup to create a silky, luscious mouthfeel in a cocktail.

Another, equally important, aspect of simple syrup is with flavor infusion.

Water extracts flavor from many ingredients. Fresh herbs and edible flowers, like rosemary and lavender, can be steeped in the hot simple syrup. Turn the heat off, add rosemary or lavender, let steep for a couple of hours, and then strain it. Fruits like strawberry and raspberry I simmer for a little while, 10 – 15 minutes, and then steep before straining. You can use a cool extraction by letting ingredients steep in syrup overnight in the refrigerator before straining and retaining.

When using a new ingredient, I test a couple of different techniques and taste them periodically to see how the syrup is progressing before I settle on my preferred method and infusion time. Alternatively, there are recipes online for as many types of syrup as you would like to try.

Perhaps the simplest idea is to use tea bags to flavor your simple syrup. The incredible range of flavors and layered complexity that can be achieved is stunning. You want the starting tea to be much stronger than you would normally drink because you only add a small amount of the tea syrup to your cocktail. My starting point is four tea bags to a cup of hot water and steeped for the normal amount of time or a little longer if the tea won’t

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become too bitter. Then I mix the hot tea with an equal amount of sweetener (take your pick) and stir until dissolved.

The Cocktail Inspiration For a beautiful example of how a simple syrup can offer a new take on a classic cocktail, let’s mix up one of my favorites!

I am a huge fan of bergamot and Earl Grey tea. These flavors happen to pair so well in an Old Fashioned. Layers of bergamot, Earl Grey, whiskey, and lemon waft on the nose and tease the palate in this delicious sip!

Earl Grey Old Fashioned 2 oz whiskey (High West Double Rye) 1/4 – 1/2 oz Earl Grey Simple Syrup (to taste, directions below) 1 dash Angostura bitters 1 dash bergamot bitters (Scrappy’s) Garnish: Twist of lemon

Directions Add all the ingredients except the garnish to a mixing glass. Add ice and stir until chilled and diluted, about 20 – 30 seconds. Strain into a rocks glass with a large cube of ice. Express a twist of lemon over top and garnish.

Simple syrup directions: Mix 8 ounces of boiling water with four Earl Grey tea bags.

Let them steep for about 6 – 10 minutes.

Remove tea bags and mix with an equal volume of sugar, about a cup. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely and store in the

refrigerator for up to a week.

Ian Wickman creates exceptional craft cocktails honed to the seasons. Recipes, photography, and writing for brands, media, restaurants, events, and individuals. idealistfoods.com; Email: ian@idealist foods.com; Instagram: @idealistfoods

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FOOD & WINE Santa Barbara by the Glass

Gabe Saglie visited Treaty City Brewery in Limerick, Ireland last week and sipped with brewer Gustavo Bassani, left, and owner Steve Cunneen

A Wine Guy Goes to Ireland: The Drink Industries Leading the Way on the Emerald Isle

Gabe Saglie (right) traveled Ireland with Dublin-based videographer last week, exploring the country’s beer and spirits scene – and sharing a pint often

by Gabe Saglie

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are getting a fresh new spin. Here’s a snapshot of the three spirited ventures worth exploring on your own return visit to the Emerald Isle.

his month marks a major milestone for travel to Ireland: one of the most popular European destinations for American travelers dropped all entry restrictions on March 7th and, Amazingly, just a dozen years ago or last week, celebrated St. Patrick’s Day so, there were just four main whiskey publicly for the first time since 2019. For distilleries in Ireland. Today, that number a famously gregarious people, a momen- stands near 60, a testament to a young tous occasion indeed. I was there to generation of Irish entrepreneurs who, cover this landmark moment for various rather than leaving to find professional TV stations in the U.S. (including Fox fortune beyond their own shores, is 11 here in Santa Barbara and KTLA in staying home and exploring new ways Los Angeles). And, as with so many of of distilling Ireland’s most famous quaff. my previous visits to Ireland, I also took In Dublin, the Jameson visitor center is several days to travel the country by car a wonderful way to dive into this longto explore what’s new, especially in the standing industry – John Jameson started world of spirits. distilling his namesake whiskey here back As wine lovers, it’s easy to let our pal- in 1780. Today, the experience includes ates lead the way – Ireland, after all, is a comparative tasting that puts the Irish in the throes of a culinary renaissance, a movement that’s quickly rebounding post-pandemic. There are no less than 15 Michelin-starred restaurants across the country, with menus that hinge almost exclusively on what’s local and seasonal, and wine lists that offer up more exciting and unique European options than we’ll ever find in California.

Mother Nature makes traditional wine production a proverbial challenge here, to be sure. But wine enthusiasts are also valiant explorers of all things liquid, and Kells Gin is one of the newest entries into in this arena, Ireland does not disappoint. Ireland’s quickly-growing gin scene, made with 12 Even the most traditional of industries botanicals and several grains 24 – 31 March 2022

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version of whiskey against Scotch and bourbon. After diligent analysis, I found that the clean, aromatic effects of the traditional triple-distillation approach of the Irish suits me best.

In a gorgeous, historic area known as Ireland’s Ancient East, two standout stops. Powerscourt Distillery, 40 minutes from Dublin, is set on a sprawling 9th century estate. Their state-of-the-art distillery, which opened just a few years ago, is set in the meticulously restored Old Mill House, once the hub of farming activity on this property. Legendary master distiller Noel Sweeney is behind Powerscourt’s Fercullen label. And the behind-the-scenes visitor experience here, which can include food pairings, is world-class. “We think that people are very culturally curious in terms of knowing where the product is coming from,” says marketing manager Caroline Gardiner, “and in really understanding the heritage… and the people behind it.”

Nearby, in the heart of the beautiful Boyne Valley, historic Slane Castle is now home to a modern distillery that uses a signature triple-cask aging process to produce a smooth, complex drink. “It’s a blend of molten grain whiskeys that have been blended separately into three barrels at the same time,” proprietor Alex Conyngham told me when we sipped together a few years ago, “to build a very distinct flavor profile.” Guests can order up innovative whiskey cocktails here, not to mention traverse a magnificent property that dates back to the 18th century.

For the true whiskey buff, Tourism

Ireland (ireland.com) has devised a countrywide whiskey trail that suggests diverse itineraries over four days and covers regions like Northern Ireland, home to distilleries like Bushmills, and Ireland’s west coast, known as the Wild Atlantic Way, which includes stops in Dingle, a Santa Barbara sister city. Hiring private guides is the best way to do a truly immersive whiskey journey here – Whiskey Island (whiskeyisland.ie) comes highly recommended.

Gin Suddenly, the trendiest sipper in bars across Ireland is the gin and tonic – just ask, “G&T, please!” The production of gin here is fairly new, an entrepreneurial endeavor driven by the recent resurgence in gin’s flavor on a global scale. The newness of the Irish gin industry means that rules are looser – distillers are winning marks for creativity, for playing with new recipes, for using unique botanicals, and for pushing the envelope wherever they can. The lower threshold to entry helps, too: it can take seven years to make a batch of whiskey, while a batch of gin can be procured in six weeks.

Exploring gin in Ireland is, again, an exercise in wanderlust. Traveling the island shows that the regionality behind crafting gin, just like with whiskey or beer, is a product of pride in provenance.

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This outdoor installation at MUABCS is a nod to Chris Burden

The whimsical decor at Treaty City Brewery includes floating pianos and fireplaces

The MJ’s wine columnist, Gabe Saglie, at the iconic Guinness Storehouse in Dublin last week

city, home to 800-plus years of history and located 90 minutes southwest of Dublin, I was introduced to Ballykeefe, producer of various spirits. Their gin, though, is a standout, made with 12 specially curated botanicals that are vapor-infused in an Italian copper still to produce one of the most aromatic gins I’ve ever had – flowers, citrus, spices, juniper berries – and a silky finish that goes on forever.

In Kells, in the Boyne Valley, about an hour northwest of Dublin, a brandnew product from the Duff family, who’ve been in the hospitality business in this historic town for generations: their Headfort Arms Hotel and their Vanilla Pod Restaurant, with its uber-local menus, are highly rated places to stay and eat. They released their Kells Gin earlier this year, a tribute to the history of handcrafted manufacturing in this area, and to regional ingredients. A distinct fusion of 12 botanicals, including elderflower and sumac, are blended with various grains to create a clean, bright, citrusy gin. Other gin brands I’ve sipped and loved along the way include Gunpowder and Weavers.

Craft Beer No doubt, the craft beer scene in Ireland remains in the shadows of Guinness, a legacy brand that remains synonymous with Ireland – they call it, The Black Stuff, and it’s still what you have to assume an Irish person is referring to when they ask you to slow down and sit down for “a pint.” The Guinness Storehouse remains Dublin’s top attraction, and for good reason – seven stories of immersive experiences, history, food, and two top-floor bars that offer the best views of the city. This is where you get introduced to a line of various other Guinness products – their IPA is delicious – and where you learn to pour the perfect pint (spoiler alert: it involves six

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steps and takes 119.5 seconds).

In the last decade, though, dozens of craft and microbreweries have sprung up all over Ireland. Many are small, scrappy operations, and all are fueled by creativity and innovation. They are easy to discover at any of the thousands of regional pubs across the island.

Treaty City Brewery, set in the medieval quarter of the historic city of Limerick, just down the street from King John’s Castle, is one of the best examples of this percolating movement. I met owner Steve Cunneen right before he opened a few years ago, and I stepped up to the bar again last week to catch up. The brewery itself is whimsical – think suspended pianos and floating fireplaces above the stainless-steel tanks. And the lineup of creative brews has garnered a solid following, thanks to an approach Steve describes as “left of center,” and his passion.

“That’s what Limerick’s all about – it’s that ethos of chancing and trying and seeing how we get on,” he told me as we sipped. “We’ve been doing this for 10,000 years – sitting around, having a couple of pints, telling stories, having some fun. This is genetic, this is in our blood. We wanted to take that and keep it, with our minds on the past and who we are and where we’re from, but we’re also looking forward.”

Treaty City’s Harris Pale Ale and Invasion IPA are delicious, and their Stout does indeed, and with respect, rival Guinness, with chocolate and coffee notes and a refreshing, lip-smacking finish.

Now, go discover Ireland’s liquid trea sures for yourself! Cheers!

Gabe Saglie has been covering the Santa Barbara wine scene for more than 15 years through columns, TV, and radio. He’s a senior editor with Travelzoo and is a leading expert on travel deals, tips, and trends.

art – MUABCS (Museo de Arte de Baja California Sur) – and some of the town’s 80 murals, which held a personal interest for me since I recently launched a Latinx mural project in Carpinteria.

We devoured an amazing array of tacos at Tacos Los Claros after our city tour, savored leisurely dinners at local restaurants, including a feast at HAMBRUSIA with more variations of fantastic, super fresh ceviche than I can recall. I am a refreshed fan of this tasty, marinated seafood delight served on tostadas.

I dove eagerly into the chilly February blue waters after our sighting and swam towards the giant beast. I wasn’t sure if a human or if the fish brushed up against me

or just lazing by the pool – round out a stay at el rancho. Travelers can also visit for the day and take a mule ride and feast on a ranch-to-table lunch for around $110 USD. “You should come and stay in La Paz for three months – or six,” my new friend José had said to me, as we strolled along the malécon to dinner at a new restaurant and boutique hotel called Origen with a quite unique “bringing the beach to the hotel” twist (a sandy entrance) where we gobbled up duck tacos, ceviche, and kampachi, a delicious sustainable fish raised in the bay. I have taken Jose’s words to heart, despite my close encounter with the world’s largest fish. Who knows? I might even dive back into the rich waters for another go… especially if I had a few months to work up my cour age for a second time.

Getting There: It’s easy to pop down South of the Border to the tip of Baja, a comfortable two-plus hour flight from LAX-Cabo (currently, there are no nonstop flights into La Paz from L.A., I flew American Airlines) followed by a two- to two-and-a-half-hour drive, depending on which route you take.

Kites and Glamping, Rancho Style We moved on after two days in the city to a world-famous kitesurfing spot, where we were as charmed by the colorful kites in the sky as the skills of riders gliding on the waves on their boards, some raised with fins exposed! Sunburned and having partially acquired a new skill, my instructor, who has taught little kids to 80-year-olds this sport, commented that I looked as happy as a kid while handling the kite. I replied that it reminded me of flying kites with my father as a child.

Two amazing nights of glamping in posh safari tents at Rancho Cacachilas, a 44,000-acre preserve in the Sonoran Desert, began with a warm welcome and a tasty, ranch-made goat cheese tasting paired with wine, a visit with the goats, and continued with dreamy safari tent lodgings, ranch-to-table meals from the gardens, warm bucket showers, and stargazing. Mule rides, guided hikes, and mountain biking –

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Leslie A. Westbrook is a third generation Californian and Lowell Thomas award-winning travel journalist. Leslie assists friends and clients sell high end art and collectibles at auction. She is also a proud graduate of the Modern Elder Academy in Todos Santos, Baja Sur, Mexico who wears her “Modern Elder” label proudly. Follow her Travel Gal posts on Facebook or Instagram.

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Far Flung Travel Go North Young Pup

Curious fur seals make their way towards the kayak

those big, brown eyes. Depending on where they are geographically, they’ll go after several squid species, Atka mackerel, Pacific salmon, Pacific herring, and other oceanic fish.

A fur seal pup asking if you’re its mother

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hey were a long way from home – a long way from the “Great North” – those distant, pelagic habitats northern fur seals thrive in. Strong ocean currents had firmly gripped these three beleaguered pups that were now seven months old. Malnourished and fatigued, they were discovered by beachgoers on Los Angeles County beaches. Now they were being shuttled back to their open ocean environs.

Before boarding the Island Packers ferry, these three pups had spent a month rehabbing in a marine mammal rescue center in Los Angeles. The two younger fur seal pups shared one crate while transported. The other, larger pup was in a crate by itself.

The three rambunctious pups with big brown eyes gazed at the steady stream of curious onlookers boarding the ferry.

Beyond their two-hour boat ride, they were released at Pelican Bay located on the northside of Santa Cruz Island. Ready to fend for themselves, that innate tug hopefully propelled them approximately 45 miles to the west and Point Bennett, their most southernly breeding and pupping rookery on San Miguel Island. Beyond that windswept isle, these three pups will hopefully one day survive their migration to Alaska and their major feeding grounds off the Pribilof Islands and other islets in the Bering Sea. “San Miguel Island, in general, but especially the west end of the island (Point Bennett) is a great place for pinnipeds, primarily because the marine environment around the island is influenced by the California Current,” said Tony Orr, a research fisheries biologist for the National Oceanic Atmospheric Association (NOAA). “Upwelling, and unobstructed prevailing northwest winds produce cold surface waters, fog, and wind conditions that keep the island cool during the summer months, when some of these species pup and breed.”

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Bears of the Sea Their scientific name is Callorhinus ursinus meaning “bear-like.” They were given the name “sea bear” by Europeans. Their name refers to their ultra-thick fur, giving them that bear-like appearance. This is especially true of the males that can reach 600 pounds, but also for their cantankerous demeanor on beaches where they defend precious territories and harems.

With that bear-like appearance, the mature males saunter back and forth on remote coastlines, their dark, furry coats on display, while keeping their pups and females in check. Their fur is what almost drove them to extinction in the 1800s.

Northern fur seals possess 300,000 hairs per square inch, and those furs were highly sought after by Europeans.

About 10,000 northern fur seals come to breed, pup, and haul out at Point Bennett.

Most of those animals are observed at Adams Cove in the southerly corner of the rookery. The summer and fall months are crowded there, the drama of fur seal pups playfully squabbling, mothers and pups reuniting to nurse, and the bulls patrolling the beaches are constant.

When northern fur seals began their recovery from near extinction in the early 1900s, some of the first fur seals to arrive at Point Bennett were animals that had been tagged on the Pribilof Islands.

Today, the fur seal pups at Point Bennett are also tagged.

“We place pink tags on the fur seal pups as a way to mark them for survival and vital rate studies,” continued Orr. “We can follow these individuals for the rest of their lives (or until they lose their tags in the case of the fur seals).”

However, they are not known as “sea bears” for nothing. These amazing pinnipeds spend most of their time in the open ocean.

They are only at their rookeries to breed and pup unless they get sick or fatigued and end up on an L.A. County beach.

While in open ocean they are solitary and nocturnal, but they see well with

First Encounter While working as a volunteer ranger on San Miguel Island, I always look for a solid weather window to kayak around the 27 coastal miles of the windswept isle. One of the highlights is sitting in my kayak in the kelp forests off Adams Cove amongst hundreds of pinnipeds.

The northern fur seal pups can’t help themselves. They are the most curious of the six pinniped species that breed, pup, and haul out at Point Bennett. Born in June, by the time I get there in October they are four months old. Because of the location and its exposure to wind, fog, and swell, paddling to Point Bennett can be quite a challenge, so it’s more than likely the fur seal pups have never seen a kayaker before.

The seal pups torpedo towards my kayak,

bobbing, and straining their necks for a good look at this paddler smeared in sunscreen, while floating above the dense canopy of giant bladder kelp. I always enjoy their pushed in, stubby muzzles, their large, attentive eyes, and their external earflaps giving them that Yoda-like appearance.

I could stay there all day with the fur seal pups. However, with unpredictable weather constantly swirling around San Miguel Island, I float amongst them for only an hour before kayaking back to idyllic Cuyler Harbor being my safe

haven on the remote isle.

Chuck Graham is a freelance writer and photographer based in Carpinteria, where he also leads kayak tours and backpacking trips in Channel Islands National Park

Fur seals congregate around the rookery at Adams Cove

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Windsor, a muted occasion for only 30 guests, amid COVID restrictions. The guest list originally had 800 guests.

Authors galore gathered at the Tecolote book bash (photo by Tyler Geck)

Given the ongoing hostilities with Russia in Ukraine, Nir added a work “Melody”

by Ukrainian composer Myroslav Skoryk to the program. The pianist who played during the Saint-Saëns work, Myroslava Kisilevich, studied with Skoryk at Lviv State Music Academy, as did her father Stepan. Both her parents, Stepan and Tetiana Kisilevich, were in the audience, just two weeks after they were able to escape Ukraine.

six weeks’ pay for the show’s longest serving employees. Some 30 percent of staff have been on the Emmy-winning show for more than a decade and some of the senior executives have been on for all 19 years, according to Deadline. During its history, Ellen has featured 4,000 guests, 3,000 hours on TV, 1,500,000 audience members, and a hefty $450,000,000 in cash prizes to worthy guests. The end of a reign!

Little Book Brings Big Crowd

Flight Delay

A boffo bunch of bibliophiles descended on Tecolote in the Upper Village to mark the publication of Steven Gilbar’s Little Book of Montecito Writers, a 160page paperback including more than 60 authors, which derived from a talk he gave at the village library last summer.

The book signing, which benefitted the Montecito Library, also featured many of the authors mentioned in Gilbar’s work, including T.C. Boyle, Fannie Flagg, David and Anne Gersh, Willard Thompson, Leslie Zemeckis, Anne Cooper Ready, David Debin, Betty Fussell, Melodie Johnson Howe, Kia McInerny, Diana Raab, and Louise Schwartz.

It was also nice to bump into New York author Christopher Buckley, 69, whose socialite mother, Pat, wife of political pundit Bill Buckley, was a good friend of mine in Manhattan. Guests noshed on fare from local purveyors Pierre Lafond, Jeannine’s, and Montecito Gourmet by Village Cheese & Wine. After two years of being totally event-free given the pandemic restrictions, owner Mary Sheldon exclaimed, “It’s great to be back!” I couldn’t agree more...

Ellen Ends Montecito TV talk show host Ellen DeGeneres is spreading her largesse. She is giving more than $2 million in bonuses to her production staff as she prepares for the final episode of her Warner Bros.

Burbank-based show. The curtain closes on the eponymous program’s 19th season on May 26 and the final celebrity guest is former First Lady Michelle Obama.

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Montecito businessman Marty Allen will not have Saturday Night Live regular Pete Davidson, 23, to keep him entertained when he blasts off into space in an upcoming Blue Origin mission, as I exclusively revealed here. The flight was due to launch in west Texas on Wednesday (March 23), but the New Shepard mission has been delayed until March 29. It is thought the scheduling conflict caused Davidson to withdraw from the heavenly trip.

Sir Parsons Santa Barbara rocker Alan Parsons, 73, who was awarded an OBE – Order of the British Empire – in Queen Elizabeth’s birthday honors list last year, is about to pick up the accolade after the pandemic delays. He and his wife, Lisa, wing to London to receive the honor at an investiture at Windsor Castle on May 17.

“The timing is perfect because I have to be in Munich for a convention two days later,” says Alan. “But Germany is not doing well with the virus, I hear.”

Memorial Missed Prince Harry, 37, has attracted more criticism with his decision not to return to London for the first anniversary memorial service for his grandfather Prince Philip at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday. But the Duke of Sussex will fly to Europe for a visit to the Netherlands in mid-April for the Invictus Games, a sporting event for military veterans founded by Queen Elizabeth’s grandson in 2014.

Shunning the memorial event will undoubtedly add further tension to the already extremely strained relationship with the Royal Family. Harry did attend last year’s funeral for the Duke of Edinburgh at St. George’s Chapel,

No Invite Needed Dakota Johnson, daughter of Montecito actor Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith, is a bona fide wedding crasher! The 32-year-old actress has admitted to being an uninvited guest at other people’s nuptials numerous times – including one memorable moment at a Jewish ceremony.

“I feel like I’ve done that a lot. It’s one of my number one hobbies.” Recalling one particular incident at a Jewish ceremony, she said, “There I was, holding up the bride and groom in a chair. And they were just like ‘Who? What are you doing?’” Dakota added, “It was good.

Weddings are fun, especially when you’re not the groom.”

Raising Support Carpinteria dynamic duo Ashton Kutcher, 44, and his Ukrainian wife Mila Kunis, 38, have raised more than $30 million for causes in Ukraine in a most impressive fundraising mission. The tony twosome have been married since 2015 and have two children, son Wyatt, 7, and daughter, Dimitri, 5.

They launched a GoFundMe fundraiser to support the “proud and brave” Ukrainians on the ground in the besieged country, with plans to match donations up to $3 million. Kunis, who was born in Chernivtsi, Ukraine, and whose family moved to the U.S. in 1991, deplored Russia’s “unjust attack” on the European nation and “humanity at large.” She said their philanthropic work is meant to make “an immediate impact on refugee and humanitarian efforts.”

They have partnered with global logistics experts flexport.org to organize shipments of relief supplies to refugee sites in Ukraine’s neighboring countries – Romania, Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, and Moldova. They also tapped vacation rental company Airbnb, in which Kutcher was an early investor, to provide free shortterm housing for Ukrainian refugees.

Back to the Clocks Back to the Future star Christopher Lloyd is looking ahead. The Montecito actor joined fellow thespians Ryan Reynolds and Mark Ruffalo in a public service announcement about daylight saving time. Reynolds and Ruffalo made the PSA to promote their new movie The Adam Project, which came out on Netflix.

In the clip they stand side by side to let people know they should set their clocks ahead as they would lose an hour last week. The camera then whips over to Lloyd, who starred as zany doctor Emmett Brown in the Robert Zemeckis travel trilogy.

“I’m 83 years old,” says Christopher.

“To me, the years seem like minutes. Yet

I do not dwell on memories because it is about moving forward. Not just into the future, into the unknown… This weekend, we will lose an hour, but maybe we will gain some perspective. So as we leap ahead to whatever life holds, let us grab hands and be brave because, despite what movies have taught us, we can’t go back.”

Lost Friends Remembered

On a personal note, I remember Oscarwinning actor William Hurt, who has died aged 71 at his home in Portland, Oregon. Hurt rose to fame as a hapless lawyer in Body Heat in 1981 and won his Academy Award for the 1985 film Kiss of the Spider Woman. Other memorable films include The Big Chill in 1983, Children of a Lesser God in 1986, Broadcast News in 1987, and The Accidental Tourist in 1988.

We first met at historic St. James Church on Manhattan’s Madison Avenue for the funeral of a friend Bryan Cassaday, the stepson of Henry Luce III, publisher of Time and Fortune magazines, by his third wife Nancy. Hurt was Luce’s stepson by his marriage to his mother Claire in 1960. Luce died in 2005 aged 80.

I also remember Tova Borgnine, the glamorous widow of actor Ernest Borgnine, who built a multimillion-dollar cosmetics empire on the home shopping channel, QVC. Tova, who has died aged 80 in Chester County, Pennsylvania, found massive success selling cosmetics, skincare, and fragrances – at one time having the top-selling perfume, Tova Signature.

She was married to Borgnine, her third husband, for 39 years. Tova would often invite me to the exclusive eatery 21 for product parties when I worked on the gossip column of New York Magazine in the ‘80s. A most charming and fashionable presence...

Sightings Quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who just signed a $150 million record-breaking deal for a three-year contract extension with the Green Bay Packers, enjoying himself with teammates at Lucky’s...

Former actress Tuesday Weld noshing at Zookers in Carpinteria... Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres at a Restoration Hardware VIP bash in San Francisco.

Pip! Pip! Be safe, wear a mask when

required, and get vaccinated.

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Mini Meta

Last Week’s Solution:

By Pete Muller & Andrew White For each of the first five mini crosswords, one of the entries also serves as part of a five-word meta clue. The answer to the meta is a word or phrase (five letters or longer) hidden within the sixth mini crossword. The hidden meta answer starts in one of the squares and snakes through the grid vertically and horizontally from there (no diagonals!) without revisiting any squares.

PUZZLE #1 1

2

1 5

6

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8

C A P R I

E N R O N

G S A H MO EW

GAME

W I T H

S I N A I

A C T I N

S C E N T

WITH

H A R T

L T E MO I R A G R A N D ME N S A S A T

2

3

4

Down 1 He succeeded Alec as Obi-Wan 2 Subject of a touching tale?

3 With 5-Down, Red Square sight 5 See 3-Down 7 What Mary-Kate might call Ashley

3

1

7

7

8

8

Across 1 Some hinge locations 6 Quick on one's feet 7 "Sweeney Todd: The ___ Barber of Fleet Street" 8 Show that once broke breakup stories 9 Voicemail signal

5

1 6

7

2

Down 1 Green stone used in gua sha treatments 2 Honorific on "NCIS" or "Criminal Minds" 3 Pre-Xerox copy 4 "Mind. ___."

5 Common trait?

3

4

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A DM I P I A N B R I C G D A E S S

T O K Y O

BRIDGE

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5

Down 1 Org. with lab safety protocols?

2 Powerful Uno card 3 Boot-shaped country 4 Mountainside debris 5 ___ squeeze (stock market phenomenon)

1

6

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3

4 5

9

Across 1 Famously bearded band (which is aptly placed in this puzzle) 6 "White Album" track 7 Virtue-ous Canadian skater?

8 Privy to 9 Palindromic cable channel

6

7 9

Down 1 ___ of the Tiger 2 Finance, as a scholarship 3 Flash Player purveyor until 2020 4 Brings on 6 Unit conclusion, often

S L A M S

META PUZZLE

8

Across 1 "___ right!"

5 Break things off 7 Love to bits 8 Attire for many characters in Harry Potter 9 Middle Eastern Bank?

P I N O T

SLAMS

Across 1 Holey cheese 6 Throw a curveball, say 7 Mild cigar 8 Irene who outwitted Sherlock Holmes 9 Nevertheless

5

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PUZZLE #5

4

E P O X Y

PUZZLE #3 5

6

PUZZLE #4

P A G A N

GRAND

9

Across 1 Angsty music genre 4 Power source for some boats and turbines 6 Hola's opposite 8 Watts with star power 9 Console that preceded the N64

2

CARD

I H O P S

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9

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D E N T

PUZZLE #2

3

4

C A R H OM I A L I G L I G H N O T

8

Down 1 Bad mark in high school?

2 The number of this clue, in German 3 Quaint double contraction 4 "Come on down!" crier Johnny 5 Industrial complex

Across 1 Receipt fig.

4 ___ Caledonia 5 Tessellated 7 Hue that may be "burnt" or "raw" 8 Like some suspicious eyes

Down 1 "My Hero Academia," e.g.

2 Word before Moore and toast 3 Coarse wool fabric 5 It's often rhymed with "rub" and "dub" 6 Like unemotional eyes, maybe

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