Court Inquiry

The U.S. government will appear in federal court this week to answer questions regarding Riven Rock resident Prince Harry’s visa application after he admitted using illegal drugs.

The Heritage Foundation, a Washington, D.C. based conservative think tank, is suing President Joe Biden’s administration to force officials to release the Duke of Sussex’s immigration files.

The organization wants to know how King Charles III’s youngest son managed to get into the U.S. considering his admissions in his bestselling memoir Spare to using cocaine, cannabis, and magic mushrooms.

The case is being held in front of a federal judge in the U.S. District Court in the District of Columbia, with the U.S. Government also represented.

A decision to unseal immigration records could have major implications for Harry’s residential status in the U.S. given an admission of drug use can see a visa application rejected.

The Heritage Foundation is aiming to establish whether Harry’s drug revelations in Spare were mentioned in his visa application.

Stay tuned....

Shining a Light on Compassionate Care

Compassionate Care of Carpinteria had a record turnout of more than 150 guests when it hosted its fifth annual The Light Shines Ahead lunch at the Rincon Beach Club, raising around $40,000.

The boffo bash – chaired by Marybeth Carty – featured guitarist Hector Hurtado’s music before speeches from David Selberg, Hospice of Santa Barbara CEO, and Adriana Marroquin, CCC’s community manager, and an energized money-raiser led by the ubiquitous Geoff Green, head honcho of the City College Foundation.

Guest speakers were Beth Cox, who lost her father to melanoma just 26 days after diagnosis, and Virginia Benson Wigle, whose husband was taken by cancer. Wigle has since set up the fundraising charity Starfish Connection, which facilitates emergency gap grants to those facing sudden financial crises.

Among supporters turning out were former district attorney Joyce Dudley, Das Williams, Carpinteria mayor Al Miscellany Page 284

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The venerable Granada was not surprisingly sold out when the Los

Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra under Venezuelan maestro Gustavo Dudamel performed for the last concert of CAMA’s 104th season international series. It was one of the last chances to see Dudamel, 42, at the orchestra’s helm – he took over from Finn Esa-Pekka Salonen who had been in charge for 17 years in

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2009 – before he heads to the East Coast as musical director of the New York Philharmonic in 2026.

The musicians, who are also celebrating their 104th anniversary, have visited our Eden by the Beach an astounding 300 times in that period, with 145 appearances at the Granada.

The concert also marked the retirement of CAMA president, Robert Montgomery , after eight and a half years.

After two experimental world premieres of Ellen Reid ’s “West Coast Sky Eternal,” commissioned by the orchestra, and Gabriella Smith’ s plucky performance of “Lost Coast: Concerto for Cello and Orchestra” with Gabriel Cabezas, the concert ended with Beethoven’s instantly recognizable “Symphony No.7 in A major.”

The LA Phil returns to our rarefied enclave on Dec. 12 under conductor emeritus Zubin Mehta with works by Schumann and Mahler.

A Salute to the Memorial Day Ceremony

Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation had a record turnout of more than 1,000 people when it held its annual Memorial Day ceremony at Santa Barbara Cemetery.

The Pledge of Allegiance was read by retired Air Force Lt. Col. Patricia Rumpza , with the national anthem sung by retired police sergeant David Gonzales

Santa Barbara Choral Society, under veteran conductor JoAnne Wasserman, sang the “Battle Hymn of the Republic” and “America the Beautiful,” while the Prime Time Band played the “Washington Post March” and “76 Trombones,” and the Gold Coast Pipe Band rendered the bagpipe classic “The Green Hills of Tyrol.”

The colorful and solemn ceremo- ny wrapped with Bob Burtness and Howard Hudson playing “Taps” and an impressive flyover of the 61-year-old six plane Condor Squadron.

Guest speakers included Col. Robert Long, commander at the Vandenberg Space Force Base, and Lt. Christian Sandstedt of the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Black Fin

House on the Market

Billionaire Bruce Kovner, 78, has put his Carpinteria home on the market for $55 million.

The impressive house is one of two mansions in the Loon Point compound, which he originally marketed for $160 million.

Caxton Associates founder Kovner spent 14 years assembling The Summit, with several properties being swallowed up in the venture along the way.

The new property on the market is an 11,000 square foot Mediterraneanstyle house with five bedrooms and nine bathrooms, ensconced in more Miscellany Page 334 promised to both his wife, Arlene, and his “bookie” wife, Carol Marie (she kept the books). It’s called “My Two Loves” and it’s been professionally recorded; Richard Sherman put it to music; Arlene was too emotionally broken up to play it or read it for me.

Milt’s only frustration, Arlene says, is that he couldn’t help her more with the Magic Castle Cabaret the couple created in the former Café Del Sol location on Los Patos Way in Montecito.

The couple’s motto in life was “If it’s not fun, we don’t want to do it,” and they absolutely lived by that maxim.

There will be a private memorial held at the 1,238-seat Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles in due time. The theater is the first location where Milt ever performed his magic, some 64 years ago (1959).

Milt Larsen’s legacy (of which Arlene is a major factor) includes Pazzazz! The Musical, Hollywood’s Magic Castle, the “Smash Flops” collection of humorous songs with Richard Sherman, Victory Canteen with Patty Andrews of the Andrews Sisters (script by Milt Larsen and Bobby Lauher, songs by the Sherman Brothers), the Variety Arts Center, DAWGS! The Musical, It’s Magic!, Caesars Magical Empire theater) and much, much more. Milt

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asked a few questions in Spanish and was nervously handed a burner phone to talk to the ‘boss,’ in Los Angeles, Bakersfield, or Santa Clarita. The ‘boss’ didn’t care that they might be violating labor and county regulations, and neither did the ‘boss’ care about their worker.

These are indicators of labor exploitation, and likely human trafficking, where the person vending is coerced by organized criminal forces. I contacted the sheriffs and the District Attorney, as they investigate human trafficking cases, and they responded quickly.

Next door, the City of Santa Barbara is deluged with illegal food cart operators. The mayor observed a flatbed unloading a slew of carts on the waterfront early in the morning. The vendors are made to operate all day and then get picked up at night. We attended a city meeting on this, as the city is three weeks into enforcement operations, and struggling. We asked the District Attorney, Sheriff, the Mayor, and city council if a human trafficking operation is masquerading as food cart vendors. We also asked for, and received, assistance from our Assembly Rep Gregg Hart to connect with the Attorney General’s office, as they have human trafficking resources.

Labor trafficking is a massive statewide problem. Kern and Tulare counties have done some great work on it, and our Sheriff and District Attorney are very good at human trafficking investigations.

The taco truck operator, for instance – had they queried how to get a permit to operate in Montecito – would have learned the same thing we did: food trucks are not allowed per the Montecito Land Use codes, and you can’t obtain a license from the county to vend roadside.

What about the workers who need lunch?

We understand people felt sorry for the workers who patronized the taco truck. Regrettably, with the closure of Little Alex’s and Giovanni’s, there are now very few options for a quick, affordable lunch in Montecito. We would be willing to work with our local businesses to encourage them to develop offerings to meet that need.

To change the Montecito Land Use codes to permit food trucks would require Planning and Development. Their queue is notoriously backed up. We have been waiting for a Vacation Rental Ordinance for five years. We also would like to see a Formula Business ordinance, to protect the Montecito Village from big box stores. Neighbors who’ve long contended with problematic STRs might not agree with prioritizing food trucks above their concerns.

A food truck ordinance would also require the county to regulate the food trucks –hours of operation and locations they can operate. Can any taco truck from L.A. or San Luis Obispo get a permit? Or would it be restricted to South-Coast based operators?

We hope this helps clarify what looked like a simple situation, and turned out to be rather complicated, with possible ramifications in human rights.

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DATE OF HEARING: JUNE 21, 2023

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

The following methods of participation are available to the public.

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The Montecito Planning Commission hearing begins at 9:00 a.m. The order of items listed on the agenda is subject to change by the Montecito Planning Commission. Anyone interested in this matter is invited to speak in support or in opposition to the projects. Written comments are also welcome. All letters should be addressed to the Montecito Planning Commission, 123 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, California, 93101. Letters, with nine copies, and computer materials, e.g. PowerPoint presentations, should be filed with the secretary of the Planning Commission no later than 12:00 P.M. on the Friday before the Montecito Planning Commission hearing. The decision to accept late materials will be at the discretion of the Montecito Planning Commission. Maps and/or staff analysis of the proposals may be reviewed at https://www.countyofsb.org/plndev/hearings/mpc.sbc or by appointment by calling (805) 568-2000.

If you challenge the project(s) 22LLA-00000-00001, 23MOD-00001, or 22DVP-00000-00020 in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence to the Montecito Planning Commission prior to the public hearing.

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22LLA-00000-00001 Heart So Big LLC/Lamborn

23MOD-00001 Family Trust Lot Line Adjustment

Exempt, CEQA Guidelines Sections 15305

Hearing on the request of Hearts So Big, LLC and Lamborn Family Trust to consider:

• Case No. 22LLA-00000-00001, to adjust the property lines between two legal lots of 0.925 acres and 0.290 acres to reconfigure into two legal lots of 0.92 acres and 0.295 acres, on property located in the OneFamily Residential (2-E-1) Zone, pursuant to Section 21-90 of County Code Chapter 21 and Section 35-134 of Article II;

• Case No. 23MOD-00004, to allow for a side setback encroachment of less than 1% by an existing single-family dwelling pursuant to Section 35-179 of Article II;

• Case No. 3CDP-00029 to adjust the property lines between two legal lots of 0.925 acres and 0.290 acres to reconfigure into two legal lots of 0.92 acres and 0.295 acres, on pr operty located in the One-Family Residential (2-E-1) Zone , pursuant to Section 35-169 of Article II; and

• Determine the project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15305 of the State Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

No physical development is proposed. The application involves Assessor Parcel Nos. 009-170-073 and 009-170-056, located at 1188 Summit Road and 1171 Mesa Lane in the Montecito Community Plan area on property located in the One-Family Residential (2-E-1) Zone, First Supervisorial District.

22DVP-00000-00020 Brown Addition Development Plan

Exempt, CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301, 15303

Hearing on the request of Anthony O. Brown, Property Owner and Applicant, to consider:

• Case No. 22DVP-00000-00020 for approval of a Development Plan to allow a 390 square-foot (gross) two-story addition and minor exterior alterations to an existing single-family dwelling in compliance with Section 35.472.080 of the Montecito Land Use and Development Code (MLUDC); and,

• Determine the project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Sections 15301 and 15303 of the State Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The project is located at 2350 Bella Vista Drive in the Montecito Community Plan area, First Supervisorial District.

MONTECITO COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION RECORDING SECRETARY (568-2000)

Published June 7, 2023

Montecito Journal

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Ray Walker Design, 519 W. Quinto St, Apt A, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. Stitch House LLC, 2636 Woodstock Rd, Upper Arlington, OH, 43221. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on May 17, 2023. 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. 2023-0001294.

Published May 31, June 7, 14, 21, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Utopia Technology; Montecito Security Systems, 27 W. Anapamu St, Suite 316, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. James Budow, 27 W. Anapamu St, Suite 316, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara

County on May 18, 2023. 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. 2023-0001304.

Published May 31, June 7, 14, 21, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Premier Roofing, 4888 Kodiak Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111.

Tony Haro, 4888 Kodiak Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on May 16, 2023. 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. 2023-0001279.

Published May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 2023

AMENDED

“There is no script. Live your life. Soak it all in.” – Dick Costolo

23CV01714. To all interested parties:

Petitioner Tatiana Esmeralda Morales-Rodriguez filed a petition with Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara, for a decree changing name to Tatiana Esmeralda Bonilla

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 May 25, 2023 by Narzralli Baksh. Hearing date: July 19, 2023 at 10 am in Dept. 3, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. new home to house all of its programs.

The organization’s own new beginning began late last month when they moved into their new home at 530 East Montecito Street, Suite 101, and the New Beginnings Collaborative Center gets its official public debut on Friday, June 9, with a grand opening ribbon cutting celebration.

Even in the few short weeks since the move, the improvement has been palpable, Schwarz said.

“It really is meeting our needs including having a dedicated area for clients. Before, our counseling clients would walk down the same hallway where program and administrative staff were working. There wasn’t a sense of safety. Now it’s much more welcoming and inviting, with a reception area to greet our clients and space for clients to be able to come here and look for resources, jobs, apartments, or get online and fill out a benefit application – whatever they need.”

Schwarz said that by working together in one location in the new location, the staff are now able to provide much more efficient services to New Beginnings’ clients.

“We can collaborate and cross-offer programs. If someone walks in because they’re a veteran seeking housing, they get exposed to other programs that we have and might ask about counseling,” she explained. “They can literally get an intake on the spot.”

The 9,000 square foot New Beginnings Collaborative Center has been a huge boost to staff coordination and morale, Schwarz said, which will result in the ability to serve clients better.

“It’s been absolutely wonderful. Staff and counselors who never really got to interact before are talking to each other and understanding the other programs much better,” she said.

The space can also accommodate many more volunteers than ever before, and Schwarz happily reported that more than a half-dozen applications have already been turned in.

The New Beginnings Collaborative Center is also emphasizing the second half of its name, making arrangements for community partners to have office hours on site, Schwarz said. For example, she’s invited Apples to Zucchini Cooking to take advantage of the center’s huge kitchen to teach young adults and seniors emerging from homelessness how to cook and take care of themselves nutritionally. There are opportunities for other partners to participate.

“This allows for our clients to really have a centralized place where they can access a number of different types of services all right here,” she said.

New Beginnings is still furnishing its new digs, and has a need to stock its pantry and lots of other items. Donations are gratefully accepted any time, including at Friday’s grand opening.

“But really it’s a fun celebration for everyone to enjoy, appreciate the hard work we all do, and see our new digs,” Schwarz said.

New Beginnings

Kristine Schwarz. executive director 805-963-7777

https://sbnbcc.org than five acres on a promontory overlooking the Pacific. It was completed in 2018 and is full of reclaimed and antique materials and fixtures.

Kovner’s net worth is estimated by Forbes at $6.6 billion.

Ranch Available

A 4.2-acre equestrian property next to actor Kevin Costner’s Carpinteria estate is up for grabs at $109 million.

The estate, Rancho Cariñoso, is owned by Artie Cameron III, a 40-year-old investor and avid polo player, who inherited the beautiful property that has been in his family for decades.

He built a modest ranch house in 2014 and used it as a beach retreat and riding getaway for his horses.

The original Padaro Lane property of nearly 18 acres was purchased by his father, also Artie Cameron, in 1978 for $1 million.

Both father and son used to play polo at the Santa Barbara Polo Club, just a gallop away. The son is now a regular player at Indio near Palm Springs.

Paying Homage to Paul

The late Santa Barbara actor Paul Walker’s brother Cody has named his newborn son with his wife Felicia after his late sibling as the tenth anniversary of the Fast & Furious star’s tragic death approaches in November.

Cody, 34, also an actor, has named his son Paul Barrett Walker, who is known as Bear by his friends. He was born in April in Arizona.

He joins a family that includes daughter Remi, 5, and another son, Colt, aged 2.

Walker died in 2013, aged 40, in a tragic car accident in Santa Clarita.

Happy Birthday Henry

On a personal note, I wish the former peripatetic U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger congratulations on his

100th birthday.

Kissinger gained global renown working in the administration of the disgraced President Richard Nixon.

I met the world statesman and his towering wife, Nancy, 89, through a dear friend, the late New York socialite Pat Buckley, wife of broadcast journalist Bill Buckley, and would see them often at the Buckleys’ ground floor two-story Park Avenue apartment, or the Kissingers’ opulent pad at Manhattan’s oh-so-tony River House.

At the height of his career, Kissinger was probably the most influential man on Earth.

I vividly remember when he spoke extemporaneously for almost an hour at a cocktail party at the Four Seasons Hotel on Manhattan’s Upper East Side.

A true statesman, who presided over détente with the Soviet Union and a historic rapprochement between the U.S. and China.

Sightings

Former TV talk show host James Corden visiting Prince Harry in Riven Rock... Actor Orlando Bloom enjoying the Monaco Grand Prix in Monte Carlo... Former TV talk show host Ellen DeGeneres and actress wife Portia de Rossi shopping at Field + Fort in Summerland.

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From musings on the Royals to celebrity real estate deals, Richard Mineards is our man on the society scene and has been for more than 15 years