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State extends mask mandate And CDC backs booster shots for ages 12-15 By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS CORRESPONDENT

The California Department of Public Health has extended the statewide indoor mask mandate to Feb. 15. The department made the announcement Thursday, and it means people are required to continue to wear face coverings in indoor public settings regardless of their vaccination status. The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department also has extended its own indoor mask mandate to Feb. 1. Like the state mandate, it applies to people in indoor public settings, regardless of vaccination status. The state’s mask mandate extension comes as cases continue to surge. On Thursday, the county Public Health Department reported 1,253 KENNETH SONG/NEWS-PRESS

new COVID-19 cases and one death. (See Page A2 for further numbers.) In other COVID-19 news this week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approved the Pfizer booster for ages 12-15. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, only the Pfizer Bio-NTech Covid-19 vaccine is approved for adolescents ages 12 to 17. The CDC officially endorsed the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ recommendation to expand the eligibility of booster doses to those ages 12-15. The CDC is also recommending that adolescents ages 12 to 17 should receive a booster shot five months after their initial Pfizer Bio-NTech vaccination series. “We’re right in the midst of Please see COVID-19 on A4

The Hi-Way Drive-In closed Thursday after 61 years in Santa Maria. Owners cited the economic challenges of today’s ever-changing film industry.

End of a movie-going era Hi-Way Drive-In closes after its six decades in Santa Maria By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

Hi-Way Drive-In rolled its final credits Thursday night as a 61-year era ended for Santa Maria moviegoers. The last film was the blockbuster “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” and the site has been sold to People’s Self-Help Housing for the construction of a low-income housing project. In December, the Santa Maria City Council voted to change the zoning from commercial to residential, which is seen as the first step in the process to build the project. After the council’s vote, Ken Triguerio, the CEO of People’s Self-Help Housing, told the NewsPress that construction won’t begin for probably another two years. PSHH bought the site from the Gran family, who owned the drivein since 1978. The theater opened in 1961.

Family members said they made the decision to close the theater “with great sadness.” “We gave it our all, but due to the current economic climate and the ever-changing film industry, our business as a drive-in theater is unfortunately no longer viable,” the family said at playingtoday. com, which has served as the website for Hi-Way Drive-In. Like indoor theaters, driveins have faced competition from streaming services, on which new movies often premiere the same day they’re released in theaters. But even before streaming, drive-in theaters faced challenges. Once as common in America as apple pie, drive-in theaters stretched coast to coast in big cities and small towns alike. They were the place for families to get everyone together in a station wagon (later an SUV), the place for dates, the place where friends could sit together and watch a

movie and talk without bothering anyone. But the advent of VCRs, DVDs and multiplex indoor theaters led to challenges, and drive-in theaters were closing in the 1990s and early 2000s. In Simi Valley, the Simi Drivein stopped showing movies in the early 1990s. An outdoor mall with a giant parking lot replaced the 101 Drive-in, a Ventura site with three screens and the capability to house 800 cars. The theater, which opened in 1948 with the Ronald Reagan movie “Stallion Road,” was demolished in 2001. In 2019, the West Wind Drive-in in Goleta closed, but it re-emerged the next year when the pandemic’s lockdown closed indoor theaters. The theater has remained popular, even with the reopening of indoor theaters. Besides showing commercial hits, West Wind is popular today as a place for screenings of

movies presented by UCSB Arts & Lectures, Cottage Health and other local organizations. And with the closure of Hi-Way Drive-in, West Wind is now the only drive-in theater in Santa Barbara County. The only other drivein theater on the Central Coast is Sunset Drive-in in San Luis Obispo. There are just 15 drive-in theaters today in California. The family who owned Hi-Way Drive-In expressed its gratitude to its “wonderful and loyal customers over the past 43 years.” “We are especially grateful to all of our current and past employees who worked so hard to keep us open,” the family said at playingtoday.com. The message closed with: “Thank you for all the good years. With much appreciation and a heavy heart, the Gran Family.” email: dmason@newspress.com

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With the resumption of classes, the Santa Barbara Unified School District has supported COVID-19 testing, vaccinations and booster shots.

SB Unified stresses testing, vaccinations Free clinic set for Saturday at McKinley School By KATHERINE ZEHNDER

California Democrats propose $163 billion tax hike to fund single-payer health care By MADISON HIRNEISEN THE CENTER SQUARE STAFF REPORTER

(The Center Square) — Democratic lawmakers unveiled a plan Thursday to fund what could be the nation’s first universal healthcare program, announcing a proposal that would increase taxes for certain individuals and businesses to fund government-run healthcare for all Californians. The new measure proposes increasing taxes for certain individuals and businesses across the state, depending on individual

income and business revenue and size. Proponents of single-payer healthcare said Thursday that the financing proposal would save California residents and employers money in the long term by stripping back tens of billions of dollars in administrative costs and lowering per-patient spending, despite the increase in taxes upfront. “The reality is that our healthcare system has been broken for decades and has gotten increasingly more costly with California workers and employers

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more and more picking up the tab of spiraling out of control costs,” Assemblyman Ash Kalra, D-San Jose, the proposal’s principal author, said Thursday. “This is not the norm anywhere else but here in our country.” “The public financing options suggested today are only a fraction of what current Californians and employers are paying for,” he later added. Specifics of the financing plan include raising taxes for individuals making more than $149,500 a year, with marginal increases spanning from 0.5% for

those making the baseline amount to up to 2.5% for those making over $2.48 million. For businesses, the plan would impose a 2.3% excise tax for any gross receipts exceeding $2 million. It would also create a new payroll tax that would require employers with 50 or more employees to pay 1.25% of total annual wages and compensation. An additional payroll tax would be imposed on employers whose employees make more than $49,900 annually. Please see HEALTH CARE on A4

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Schools reopened this week, with the Santa Barbara Unified School District encouraging parents and families to do all that they can to be safe for inperson learning. The district is advising that all students 5 and older should be vaccinated and that all students 16 and older should get booster shots if they have not already done so. Vaccinations appointments are available at most local pharmacies and clinics. And the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department will host a free vaccination clinic 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at McKinley Elementary School, 350 Loma Alta Drive. This will include all vaccination and booster shots for everyone 5 and older. Earlier, the district requested

its staff and students take advantage of COVID-19 testing before returning to campus. Staff and students were given test kits to take home before the winter break, which includes two tests per box. Hundreds of students showed up Sunday for testing at Earl Warren Showgrounds. And the district is resuming surveillance testing of both vaccinated and unvaccinated staff and students. The district is also emphasizing the importance of using well-fitting masks and is promoting the use of N95, KN95 or KN94 masks. The district has made N95 masks available for staff and blue surgical masks for elementary students. “We remain committed to in-person school and to do so will continue to maintain safety protocols in place, Please see SCHOOLS on A4

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Goleta City Council to consider SB 9-related ordinance GOLETA — The Goleta City Council will hold a virtual public hearing at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 18 to consider extension of an urgency zoning ordinance to implement Senate Bill 9. SB 9, aka the California Housing Opportunity and More Efficiency Act, was designed to streamline the process for a homeowner to create a duplex or subdivide an existing lot. On Dec. 21, the Goleta City Council adopted an urgency ordinance with an effective date of Jan. 1. Urgency Ordinance No. 21-12U included amendments to Title 5 (Business Licenses and Regulations), Title 16 (Subdivisions), and Title 17 (Zoning) of the Goleta Municipal Code to ensure that city’s regulations comply with SB 9 and to maintain

city authority to regulate SB 9 projects where possible. The ordinance can be viewed at https://content. govdelivery.com/attachments/ CAGOLETA/2022/01/05/file_ attachments/2038769/21-0006ORD%20SB9%20Urgency%20 Ext%20Notice%20English%20 2022%20SBNP.pdf. The agenda and staff report for the hearing can be found at www. cityofgoleta.org/goletameetings prior to the meeting date. For more information, contact Anne Wells, advance planning manager, at 805-961-7557 or awells@cityofgoleta.org. For inquiries in Spanish, contact Marcos Martinez at 805-562-5500 or mmartinez@cityofgoleta.org.

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Carpinteria panel to consider Rincon Trail segment CARPINTERIA — The Carpinteria Planning Commission has scheduled a special meeting at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 18 to consider the Rincon Trail Planner: Nick Bobroff Project. This hearing is being held at the request of Matt Roberts, the Carpinteria parks, recreation and public facilities director. The planning commission is considering a conditional permit to allow the construction of an 850foot segment of the proposed Rincon Trail Project in the

Carpinteria. The panel is also reviewing the Environmental Impact Report prepared for the entirety of the project. The EIR and all other documents are available for review at the following link: carpinteriaca. gov/public-works/engineeringdivision/rincon-multi-use-trail. The full agenda and associated staff reports will be available Jan. 13 at carpinteriaca.gov/city-hall/ agendas-meetings. — Katherine Zehnder

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Shoulder repair on Highway 101 Shoulder repair will start Monday on Highway 101 in the area affected by last year’s Alisal Fire. A closure of the northbound, right lane of Highway 101, will occur south of Mariposa Reina 24/7 for a three-week period. The construction will take place behind a prospective barrier, which will include temporary striping and will accommodate cyclists, according to a news release. Caltrans will replace a damaged shoulder with a new structural section. Delays are not expected to exceed 10 minutes. Electronic messages will be posted about the

roadwork. The contractor for this $4.5 million restoration effort is John Madonna Construction of San Luis Obispo. This project also includes restoration of damaged culverts and drainage channels. Caltrans would like to remind motorists to move over and slow down when driving through construction zones. For traffic updates in Santa Barbara County, motorists may call Caltrans District 5 Public Affairs at 805-549-3318 or or visit dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/ district-5. — Katherine Zehnder

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among all the players. “Serenity Stanfield is a team player and took on a new role for the betterment of the collective team,” Roth said. “I was happy to see her and others have a great game.” This season San Marcos is 14-3 overall and 3-0 in the Channel League. “We play in the Tournament of Champions this weekend, and it will be a great opportunity to play in town for some great competition,” Roth said.

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The San Marcos girls water polo team defeated Cabrillo 16-3 Wednesday. “Alina King had a great game with three goals, along with Reese Danhaurer scoring four goals,” Royals Coach Chuckie Roth told the News-Press in an email. Luci Reed scored four goals, and Sophia Huebner and Grayson MacLeod had two apiece. Roth praised Serenity Stanfield for making “an incredible nine blocks and three steals in her very first game as goalie” and for the teamwork

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Santa Barbara County reported 1,253 new COVID-19 cases Thursday and one death. The decedent resided in the Lompoc area, was in the 18-29 age group and had no underlying medical conditions. The individual was not associated with a congregate care facility. In addition, the Santa Barbara County Main Jail has identified 13 additional Covid positive inmates associated with the outbreak that began on Dec. 8. Of the 1,253 new COVID-19 cases, the highest number, 288, were in Santa Barbara and unincorporated Mission Canyon. according to the county Public Health Department. Elsewhere, 226 cases were reported in Santa Maria. Neighboring Orcutt had 70 cases. Ninety-five cases were reported in Lompoc and nearby Mission Hills and Vandenberg Village. Thirty-seven cases were in the North County areas that include Sisquoc, Casmalia, Garey, Cuyama, New Cuyama and Guadalupe.

One hundred and seventy-four cases were in Isla Vista. Santa Ynez Valley reported 45 cases. One hundred and seven cases were in Goleta. Eighty-six cases were in unincorporated Goleta Valley and Gaviota. Fifty-five cases were in the South Coast corridor, which includes Montecito, Summerland and Carpinteria. The locations of 70 cases are pending. Sixty-three patients are recovering in county hospitals. Another eight are recovering in intensive care units. Santa Barbara County now has a total of 54,590 cases, of which 49,138 are still infectious. The total number of deaths is now 569. The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reported that 69% of the eligible 5-and-older population is fully vaccinated. Of the entire county population (all ages), 64.9% is fully vaccinated. All numbers are provided by the health department.

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(The Center Square) — California Democrats have introduced legislation that would allow private lawsuits against firearms manufacturers for gun violence perpetrated with their product, mirroring what Texans are empowered to do with abortion providers. Assemblymembers Phil Ting, D-San Francisco; Chris Ward, D-San Diego, and Mike A. Gipson, D-Carson, announced Tuesday they’ve filed Assembly Bill 1594. The bill amends current statute to allow private right of action against domestic gun manufacturers based on public nuisance laws. “A gun industry member shall have created or maintained a public nuisance, as defined in Section 3480, if their failure to follow federal, state, or local law caused injury or death or if the gun industry member engaged in unfair business practices,” the bill states. Lawmakers in New York State passed similar legislation last summer. After the bill was signed by former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, the National Shooting Sports Foundation filed a legal challenge, tying the law up in court before it could take effect. The goal of the bills is to get around a federal protection unique to the industry. The Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act of 2005 gives firearms industry manufacturers immunity from civil liability law. However, it contains a clause that states like California and New York aim to use in allowing such legal action. Assemblymember Ting said in a release that the firearms industry should be held to the same legal standard as other companies. “Almost every industry in the United States can be held

liable for what their products do, but the gun industry is not held to the same standard,” he said. “Financial repercussions may finally push them to be more responsible by improving their practices and adhering to California’s strict gun laws.” Mr. Ting said gun violence in his state amounts to a “public nuisance,” thus creating an impetus for getting around PLCAA. Gov. Gavin Newsom claims the U.S. Supreme Court’s upholding of a controversial Texas law allowing private lawsuits against doctors or others that assist in performing abortions validates proposals like Assemblymember Ting’s and the New York law. Gov. Newsom said on Dec. 12 that he wanted to see such legislation after the Texas law was upheld. “If (Texas) can ban abortion and endanger lives, (California) can ban deadly weapons of war and save lives,” Gov. Newsom tweeted. The announcement prompted a response from the Firearms Policy Coalition, a 2nd Amendment rights nonprofit. “Just as FPC secured a trial judgment against the State of California’s unconstitutional ban on so-called ‘assault weapons’ in our Miller v. Bonta case before Judge Roger T. Benitez, we are prepared to litigate these important issues in state courts and then up to the U.S. Supreme Court,” the Sacramentobased group said. “If Gavin Newsom wants to play a game of constitutional chicken, we will prevail.” The lawmakers hope to have bill language finalized before the end of the month with hearings likely to start in the spring. The California Attorney General’s office and the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence are co-sponsors of the bill.

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“All Americans should know this: if this OSHA mandate goes into effect, it will not be the last time OSHA attempts to regulate private businesses in novel areas that might have once been unthinkable,” Gene Hamilton with the group America First said. “Vaccines today, what tomorrow? We are immensely proud to partner with (Texas Public Policy Foundation) and other organizations to continue this vital fight.” The Biden administration has defended its mandates, arguing the danger of the virus warrants the federal government’s intervention. “Especially as the U.S. faces the highly transmissible omicron variant, it is critical to protect workers with vaccination requirements and testing protocols that are urgently needed,” White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said in a statement. “At a critical moment for the nation’s health, the OSHA vaccination or testing rule ensures that employers are protecting their employees, and the CMS health care vaccination requirement ensures that providers are protecting their patients. We are confident in the legal authority for both policies, and DOJ will vigorously defend both at the Supreme Court.”

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Just over half of voters polled recently support a bill to block President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate for larger businesses, and 8.3% of those surveyed are uncertain. Of the respondents, 40.6% oppose the bill.

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(The Center Square) — After a series of retail thefts at highprofile stores last year, several lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle have introduced new legislation this week seeking reforms to a 2014 ballot initiative that increased the felony threshold for petty theft. Assemblymember Rudy Salas, D-Bakersfield, introduced legislation this week that, if passed by legislators and a majority of voters, would lower the felony threshold for petty theft and shoplifting from $950 to $400. Under Proposition 47, which was passed by voters via a ballot initiative in 2014, certain thefts were reclassified to misdemeanors when the value of stolen goods was less than $950. “Enough is enough, we need to fight back against the criminals who are stealing from our communities,” Assemblymember Salas said in a statement on Tuesday. “We have seen the unintended consequences of Prop 47’s weakening of our theft laws, and I believe California voters are ready to make their voices heard on this issue again. AB 1603 provides that opportunity and will allow us to take a stand against the theft and criminal gangs who are

(The Center Square) — The majority of Americans support congressional efforts to block President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandates for large businesses ahead of a U.S. Supreme Court hearing on that very issue, according to a new poll. Convention of States Action, along with the Trafalgar Group, released the poll, which found that 51.1% of surveyed voters support a bill in Congress to stop President Biden’s vaccine mandates for large businesses. The poll reports that 40.6% of voters do not support the bill while 8.3% of voters are unsure. The U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan measure in December to block President Biden’s mandate, which requires employers with at least 100 workers to ensure they are vaccinated or undergo weekly testing. Businesses that do not comply face hefty fines. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration would enforce the mandate. Notably, 62.9% of surveyed Independent voters with an opinion on the question said they support the bill to block the mandates as well. “In this poll we see that a good number of voters are not aware of the measure in Congress to block Biden’s vaccine mandate, but among those who are aware, big majorities support the effort, even a third of voters in Biden’s own party,” said Mark Meckler, president of Convention of States Action. “This is the defining issue of the 2022 election cycle.” Surveys were conducted Dec. 17 through Dec. 21 of more than 1,000 likely 2022 voters. The poll comes ahead of the Supreme Court’s oral arguments on a legal challenge to two of Biden’s vaccine mandates. Those arguments are scheduled to begin today. Critics argue the vaccine mandates set a dangerous precedent.

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plaguing our state.” Hours after Mr. Salas introduced his bill, several Republican Assembly members — including Kevin Kiley of Rocklin, James Gallagher of Yuba City and James Patterson of-Fresno – unveiled a proposal to do away with Prop 47 altogether. The proposal, which was introduced Tuesday, is expected to be heard in committee Feb. 3. “I’ve officially introduced legislation to repeal Prop. 47,” Assemblymember Kiley tweeted on Wednesday. “It’s a quaint notion, but I think stealing things should be treated as criminal conduct.” Mr. Kiley, among other GOP lawmakers, has repeatedly pointed to Proposition 47 as a key player in the recent rise in retail theft across the state. But some prominent Democrats, including Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta, say the law has nothing to do with the state’s rise in smashand-grab robberies. During a Dec. 17 press conference, Gov. Newsom vowed to hold those who commit thefts accountable for their crimes and promised budget investments to address retail theft.

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(The Center Square) — U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, is once again right in the middle of a heated congressional debate as Democratic leadership threatens to overthrow the long-established filibuster rule to push through voting legislation that would give the federal government broad powers over state elections. “If Republicans continue to block our efforts, the Senate will debate and consider changes to Senate rules on or before Jan. 17, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, to protect the foundation of our democracy: free and fair elections,” Democratic Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer said. The move comes on the heels of Democratic leadership’s failure to get the Build Back Better spending bill across the finish line in December. Hindered in part by months of elevated inflation data, Democrats could not secure the votes for another major spending plan. “For five and a half months, I have worked as diligently as possible meeting with President Biden, Majority Leader Schumer, Speaker Pelosi and my colleagues on every end of the political

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Continued from Page A1 this new phase where children are affected, and children are affected in large numbers, and that I think until we know, until we get past this peak of omicron, I’m very much in favor,” said Dr. Sara Long, a member of the committee, according to a report by CBS News. CDC advisers said they acknowledge the immediate threat of omicron and the need for additional shots to protect younger children. They also have expressed concern over the long-term possibility of additional boosters to avoid future waves of infection and the vaccines’ potential safety risks. The committee has previously struggled with the risks of myocarditis, a rare but sometimes serious heart inflammation, which is a possible side effect linked to Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. The rare condition has appeared in some younger males after the second shot. According to the CDC, data has shown that COVID-19 boosters help broaden and strengthen protection against omicron and other SARS-

spectrum to determine the best path forward despite my serious reservations,” Sen. Manchin said in December. “I have made my concerns clear through public statements, op-eds and private conversations. My concerns have only increased as the pandemic surges on, inflation rises and geopolitical uncertainty increases around the world.” Sen. Manchin has signaled he opposes lowering the filibuster threshold, a move that would help pave the way for Democrats’ legislative agenda. “There’s been rule changes, but there’s never been a change with a filibuster, the rights of the minority,” Sen. Manchin told Bret Baier of Fox News Sunday in December. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Arizona, has also balked at the idea of significantly changing the filibuster. Axios reported Tuesday that Sen. Sinema told Democratic colleagues she would not support removing the filibuster. Sen. Manchin expressed concerns again this week, saying Republicans would have to agree to altering the current filibuster rules. “Any way you can do a rules change to where everyone’s involved, and basically that’s a

CoV-2 variants. “ACIP reviewed the available safety data following the administration of over 25 million vaccine doses in adolescents; COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective,” according to the CDC. “It is critical that we protect our children and teens from COVID-19 infection and the complications of severe disease,” Dr. Rochelle Walensky, the CDC director, said Wednesday. “Today, I endorsed ACIP’s vote to expand eligibility and strengthen our recommendations for booster doses. We now recommend that all adolescents aged 12-17 years should receive a booster shot 5 months after their primary series. This booster dose will provide optimized protection against COVID-19 and the omicron variant. “I encourage all parents to keep their children up to date with CDC’s COVID-19 vaccine recommendations,” Dr. Walensky said. New CDC guidelines have reduced the isolation and quarantine period to five days, as previously reported by the NewsPress.

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Continued from Page A1 including testing, quarantine and supporting vaccines for those eligible,” Superintendent Hilda Maldonado said in a news release. “We ask everyone to support us by doing their part. Please check yourself, your students and loved ones for symptoms, and if in doubt, test for COVID and stay home.” On Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention posted some guidelines for COVID-19 prevention in K-12 schools. “Vaccination is the leading public health prevention strategy to end the COVID-19 pandemic.

weather would be the only other explanation for cancellation, Deanna Zachrisson, development business manager for the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, told the News-Press in an email. Across the country, hundreds of flights have been canceled because of airlines’ staffing shortages attributed to COVID-19 and the omicron variant. — Katherine Zehnder

Promoting vaccination can help schools safely return to in-person learning as well as extracurricular activities and sports,” according to the CDC guidelines. The CDC is recommending indoor masking to all students, staff, teachers and visitors ages 2 and older despite vaccination status. Locally the surge in cases has led to restrictions on visitations at Cottage Health’s hospitals and Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria. And Santa Barbara Humane announced an appointments-only policy for visitors to its Goleta and Santa Maria campuses. email: kzehnder@newspress.com

Utilities payment system operating again LOMPOC — The city of Lompoc’s online utility bill payment system resumed operations Thursday. The online bill payment system has been offline this week while a required financial management software update took place. In addition, the Lompoc Utility Billing Division was closed along with other city divisions during the holiday break. The billing counter at city hall is set to reopen today as well.

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Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, has signaled he opposes lowering the filibuster threshold, a move that would help pave the way for Democrats’ legislative agenda.

it means,” Ms. Psaki said. “It’s always easier to sell a package to the public once it’s passed, so we’re hoping we’re going to get to that point, and that’s our objective.” Casey Harper works at The Center Square’s Washington, D.C., bureau.

SB Humane moves to appointments only Due to the recent COVIDsurge, both the Goleta and Santa Maria campuses of Santa Barbara Humane have moved all visits to appointments only. “We want to ensure everyone is safe, including our team members and the community at this time. Staff members are still reporting daily to continue to provide exceptional care to all animals at both campuses,” said Chief Operating Officer Dori Villalon in a news release. To see the animals available for adoption, visit sbhumane.org/ adopt. Once you see an animal you would like to visit, email adopt@sbhumane.org or call 805-964-4777 to schedule an appointment. All visitors and staff members are required to wear masks and exercise social distancing. Surgical masks are

recommended. Santa Barbara Humane asks that no more than two family members attend the appointment. The veterinary clinics in Santa Maria and Goleta are both open by appointment only. To book an appointment, go to sbhumane. org/clinic. Santa Barbara Humane is accepting donations of supplies at either shelter between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. The shelters are located at 5399 Overpass Road in Goleta and 1687 West Stowell Road in Santa Maria. You can also use Amazon Smile to further your impact when you designate Santa Barbara Humane as your charity of choice. People can also find ways to help by going to sbhumane.org/ give.

Lompoc utility billing customers who have already logged into an online account will need to register with the same email address used previously. Auto pay already set up won’t be affected. For more information, call the city of Lompoc at 805-8758250 or 805-875-825 or visit www. cityoflompoc.com/government/ departments/managementservices/finance/pay-bills-online. — Dave Mason

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According to CalTax, the proposal would be the largest tax increase in state history, culminating in an increase of nearly $163 billion per year. The organization said Thursday that the estimates outlined in the proposal “do not appear to account for the exodus of business and individual taxpayers that likely would occur.” “This measure would add to the cost of living in California and lead to job losses, without any guarantee that the $163 billion in new taxes would benefit anyone,” CalTax President Robert Gutierrez said in a statement Thursday. In February 2021, Assemblyman Kalra introduced Assembly Bill 1400, which initially outlined the plan for a single-payer healthcare system for all California residents called “CalCare.” The bill is sponsored by the California Nurses Association, which rallied outside the Capitol on Thursday to support universal healthcare for all. “We need a healthcare system in California built around patient care, instead of a system dedicated to making profit for health care corporations,” the CNA said Thursday. “It’s time for Assembly leaders to pass AB 1400 now.” When the bill was first introduced, legislators did not have a funding plan and the bill never received a committee hearing. With a financing plan in tow, AB 1400 is set to go before the Assembly Health Committee on Jan. 11. On Thursday, Assemblyman Jim Wood, D-Santa Rosa, the chair of the Assembly Health Committee, announced he would vote to advance the bill when it is heard next week. “As chair of the Assembly

Health Committee and author of multiple major health care reform and affordability bills that have been signed into law, I continue to feel the frustration, desperation and, quite frankly, the anger that many Californians experience in their efforts to access quality and affordable health care,” Assemblyman Wood said in a statement Thursday. Because the bill was introduced last year, it must pass the policy committee by Jan. 14 and the Assembly by Jan. 31 to meet legislative deadlines. The bill is likely to face pushback from opponents to the funding proposal, a few of which voiced opposition shortly after the measure was announced Thursday. “The Legislature’s majority party just voted to move a radical single-payer bill forward without an independent cost analysis,” Assemblyman Jordan Cunningham, R-Paso Robles, vice chair of the Assembly Rules Committee, said Thursday. “This reckless move puts our state’s entire budget at stake, including education funding, and puts millions of seniors’ Medicare at risk.” During his remarks at the Capitol on Thursday, Assemblyman Kalra recalled Gov. Gavin Newsom’s previous support for universal healthcare when he campaigned for governor in 2018. Gov. Newsom has not publicly supported any single-payer bills during his time in office, however, and has yet to comment on any of Mr. Kalra’s single-payer bills. During Thursday’s news conference, Assemblyman Kalra said the passage of AB 1400 would set California as an example to “show the rest of the country how to take care of one another and create a healthcare system that focuses on patients over profits.” Madison Hirneisen covers California for The Center Square.

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Santa Barbara Municipal Airport sees canceled flights SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Municipal Airport had several canceled flights Thursday. One was an American Airlines flight to Phoenix. Additionally the 9:30 p.m. United Airlines from Denver was canceled. This in turn meant United's departure at 5:20 a.m. today was canceled. There is no official confirmation that the flights were canceled due to omicron. However,

rule that usually will stay,” he told reporters. “That’s what you should be pursuing, being open to a rules change that would create a nuclear option. It’s very, very difficult.” Republicans partnered with Democrats to pass the bipartisan infrastructure bill last year, after which President Joe Biden heralded his ability to work across the aisle to reach a compromise. Republicans have fired back, saying Democrats have gone too far by pushing to “break” Senate rules. “No party that would break the Senate can be trusted to seize unprecedented control over all 50 states’ election laws,” Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., the minority leader, said in a statement Wednesday. “The fact that many Democrats are this desperate for a one-party takeover of our democracy proves exactly why they cannot be allowed to do it.” Meanwhile, the Biden administration has not given up on the Build Back Better legislation. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki sparked controversy for saying Americans do not support Build Back Better because they don’t know what is in it. “They don’t know exactly what’s in Build Back Better and what

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Above, photographer Nic Stover shows his creativity in works such as “Sentinels of 1.” At right, Mr. Stover’s “Flowing Time.”

Photographic Nic Stover to lead workshop at Wildling Museum By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

“Nic Stover: Looking at Our Work with New Perspective,” a photography critique and image review workshop designed for photographers of all skill levels who want to improve their editing skills and take their work to the next level, will take place from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Jan. 30 at the Wildling Museum of Art and Nature in Solvang. “In this session, class participants will see how the most impactful and compelling images are those that have the proper balance of technique, vision and processing,” said Mr. Stover, who is based in San Luis Obispo and focuses on landscape photography classes and workshops along with selling custom and limited edition prints. “All of these skills need to be developed and continually refined through our own artistic and creative processes.” Skills covered in the workshop will help attendees learn to evaluate images for creating or building upon a portfolio and will also cover simple ways to correct minor distractions in postprocessing to give participants greater confidence in expressing their creativity in new ways. “The first half of the class will explore some of the essential concepts of composition and image design, while the second half will provide a hands-on review of attendees’ images with discussion on ways to change or Nic Stover’s “Van Gogh Blue.”

modify capturing or processing techniques,” said Mr. Stover, who was raised in the high mountains of Western Colorado on a single magazine subscription to National Geographic and only five television channels. “The only shows my family watched were ‘Nature’ on PBS and the Tour de France. It was here that my love for adventure, the outdoors and travel took shape,” he said. “My landscape photography work has taken me across the globe — from the backcountry of Greenland to the windswept mountains of Patagonia and the frigid extremes of Alaska. My portfolio of work encompasses aerial photography, desert, ocean, night and mountain photography. “I also enjoy showcasing the amazing places that are unique to the Central Coast, from sea caves to sand dunes and our dramatic coastal landscapes. “My work exists to engage people of all ages, backgrounds, experiences and desires into a dialogue and journey into the natural environment and the impacts we, as humans, have on this changing world. I honor the art of photography through my ability to capture the moment or show a beauty that can be shared with the world.” “We are delighted to be able to offer this class with acclaimed local photographer Nic Stover,” said Stacey Otte-Demangate, Wildling Museum executive director. “We hope that our

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Nic Stover will lead a photography workshop Jan. 30 at the Wildling Museum of Art and Nature in Solvang.

FYI “Nic Stover: Looking at Our Work with New Perspective,” a photography critique and image review workshop, will meet from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Jan 30 at the Wildling Museum of Art and Nature, 1511-B Mission Drive in Solvang. The registration fee is $75, and advance registration is required. Class size is limited to 12 participants, who are asked to bring two or three photos for review (either printed or submitted in advance) for the review portion of the course. To register and learn more, visit www.wildlingmuseum.org/news/2021-nicstover-photo-workshop. Masks are required inside the Wildling Museum per the Santa Barbara County Public Health mandate. For more information, call 805-686-8315 or email info@wildlingmuseum.org.

‘’Sharing the Light’ exhibition is inspiring visitors to dive into their own photography, and Nic will be able to offer them great pointers about how to take their work to

the next level.” email: mmcmahon@newspress. com

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FLASHBACK FRIDAY

Hillside House in the 1960s

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A barbecue takes place during the mid-1960s at Hillside House, a Santa Barbara residential community that today houses 59 people with developmental disabilities in the same location on Veronica Springs Road. The HIllside concept was created in the late 1930s, and Hillside opened its doors to children with cerebral palsy in 1943 on Ontare Street in Santa Barbara before moving to its current facility in 1955. To see the timeline, go to hillsidesb.org.

Museum to present author Emily Rapp Black SANTA BARBARA — New York Times bestselling author Emily Rapp Black will discuss “Controlling the Narrative: Both/And” during the Parallel Stories series Jan. 23 at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art. The program will take place at 2:30 p.m. at the museum’s Mary Craig Auditorium, 1130

State St. The program will also feature the author’s colleague, Alex Espinoza, the Tomás Rivera Endowed Chair of Creative Writing at UC Riverside and a fellow author. Ms. Black wrote “Poster Child: A Memoir” and “The Still Point of the Turning

World.” She explores art and disability in her most recent book “Frida Kahlo and My Left Leg.” Tickets for the talk cost $5 for museum members and $10 for nonmembers. To purchase, go to tickets.sbma.net. — Dave Mason

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Saturday 1/8 Cox Cable Channel 4 & 1004 at 8:30 am & 5:30 pm

Flutist to perform at Lompoc church LOMPOC — Internationally acclaimed flutist Jeannine Goeckeritz will perform at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 21 at the First United Methodist Church, 925 N. F St. Ms. Goeckeritz has toured throughout the U.S. and Europe, including a private concert at the Žofín Palace in Prague for heads of government and the U.S. ambassador. She has performed under the baton of John Williams at the Winter

Olympics and in orchestral productions for headliners such as vocalists Josh Groban, Sarah Brightman and Andrea Bocelli. The flutist’s concerts feature everything from the classics to music by Gershwin numbers and Michael Jackson hits. Tickets for the Lompoc concert cost $25 for adults and $5 for students. The Lompoc Concert Association, which is presenting the program, requires everyone

attending to show proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test result taken with 72 hours. And attendees will be required to wear masks. For more information, call 805-588-5971, email lompocconcertinfo@gmail.com or visit www.lompocconcert.org. You also can follow the concert association on Facebook and Instagram. — Dave Mason

Tickets go on sale for Billy Strings concerts

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Scott M. Haskins, internationally recognized professional art conservator, talks about his book, How To Save Your Pet From A Disaster. He has had many damaged art works brought to him for repairs that were damaged by pets. From cat scratches on canvases and broken ceramics from a “bull in a china shop” to stains on antique oriental carpets, his 45 years of experience gives us many tips on how to manage pets and collectables. When a disaster hits such as a ﬂood, mudslide, ﬁre or earthquake there are numerous ways to make sure that your pet will be safe and prepared for evacuation.

SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Bowl box office will open this morning for the “public on-sale” of tickets for Grammy-winning singer Billy Strings’ April 9 and 10 concerts. You can buy the tickets in person starting at 8 at the bowl’s box office, 1122 N. Milpas St. The ticket limit is four per household. For more information, go to sbbowl.com, where a pre-sale took place Thursday. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test is still required of everyone attending concerts at the bowl. COURTESY PHOTO

Billy Strings will perform in April at the Santa Barbara Bowl.

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GOLETA — Jim Hamilton has been named the new chair of the board of Vitamin Angels, a Goleta nonprofit that works to improve the access to nutrition for women and children around the world. Mr. Hamilton brings to the board his experience in the natural products industry and passion for serving vulnerable communities. “After 10 years of service on our board, we are thrilled to have Jim as our new chair,” said Howard Schiffer, Vitamin Angels founder and president. “The vote on Jim assuming the chair role was unanimous — a strong endorsement of his support by the board!” Mr. Hamilton succeeds Michelle Goolsby, who has retired as board chair after nine years of service.

According to Vitamin Angels, Ms. Goolsby worked to recruit top talent, to bring in diversity, establish a well-functioning committee structure and help Vitamin Angels move forward during a time of growth. “To say we’re sad to see Michelle step down from her role as board chair would be a vast understatement,” Mr. Schiffer said in a news release. “Michelle has helped us navigate through so many trying times and tough decisions over the years. She has the special ability to see through complex situations and help us arrive at simple and sensible solutions.” For more information, go to www.vitaminangels.org/our-board. — Dave Mason

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HOROSCOPE require your attention today, Libra. Unusual expenses may have depleted your reserves, so you might have to cut a few corners. Your income, however, is probably the same if not slightly higher. This is, therefore, only a temporary situation, and your accounts should be back to normal in time, although some caution with regard to spending may need to be observed for a while. Work creatively on your budget and try to relax. SCORPIO — A lack of contact with a romantic partner could have you feeling a little down right now, Scorpio. You may be wondering if you've said or done anything that offended your beloved one in some way. Your friend, however, is apt to be totally oblivious to the idea that you're upset. Your partner is probably taking care of some family obligations and may have lost track of time. Hang in there! Your honey should get in touch with you soon. SAGITTARIUS — Excesses in food and drink yesterday may force you to cancel a social engagement today, Sagittarius. You probably aren't feeling up to it. This might be a bit irritating, and somewhat embarrassing as well. However, you just might have needed the rest even if you hadn't eaten too much. Make the most of your evening alone. Soak in a tub and go to bed early. In the morning, you'll be glad you did. CAPRICORN — Tension between a married couple who are both your friends could have you situated in the most uncomfortable place of all, Capricorn: right smack in the middle. Both may want to recruit you to their side, but you'll want to avoid allying yourself with either party. The best you can do is mediate by trying to get each of them to see the other's point of view. Whether you succeed or not, you'll have tried your best. AQUARIUS — Gloom over the absence of a family member or romantic partner could come upon you today, Aquarius, and your usually exuberant nature could be far more subdued than is normal for you. You might even spend the entire evening watching whatever happens to be on TV. It would be far more productive if you treated yourself to a trip to the bookstore and picked up some new reading material. At least you'll learn something while your partner is away! PISCES — Too much food and drink could have you feeling a little out of sorts today, Pisces. Some friends might have taken you out and exposed you to the most tempting of food and drink. This is always fun, but today you have to face the consequences! A workout fueled with water could help burn off any toxins or extra calories, and a nap just might complete the process so you're feeling like your old self again. Get going!

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, to the creditors and contingent creditors of the above-named decedent (William A. Alexander) that all persons having claims against the decedent are required to file them with the Santa Barbara County Superior Court, at 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93111 and deliver a copy to Margaret S. Alexander, as Trustee of the Alexander Family Trust dated November 5, 1998, of which the decedent was a Trustor at 3775 Modoc Rd., Apt. 291, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, as provided in California Probate Code Section 1215 within the later of fourth month after January 7, 2022 (the date of the first publication of this notice to creditors) or, if this notice is mailed or delivered to you, 60 days after the date this notice is mailed or personally delivered to you, or you must petition to file a late claim as provided in Probate Code Section 19103. For your protection, you are encouraged to file your claim by certified mail, with return receipt requested.

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The Secretary of the Planning Commission has set a public hearing for Thursday, January 20, 2022 beginning at 1:00 p.m. This meeting will be conducted electronically as described below.

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(The Center Square) — Grant County, located southeast of Seattle, this week became the fourth county in Washington state to ban income taxes. It joins Yakima, Spokane and Franklin counties and 12 cities to ban the levying of income taxes on businesses and workers. Other municipalities taking the same position in the past year include DuPont, Kennewick, Battle Ground, Granger, Longview, Moses Lake, Richland, West Richland, Spokane, Spokane Valley, Union Gap and Yakima. “Board of Commissioners hereby declares that imposition of a local income tax on the businesses and residents of unincorporated Grant County is prohibited,” read the commissioners’ resolution. “Such a tax would be in direct conflict with the high value the county places on promoting economic development through the attraction and expansion of financially healthy, family wage paying employers. Small businesses are the backbone of our local, regional, state and national economy, and it is imperative the county not put unnecessary hurdles in the way of their success.” All but one of the cities and counties have adopted the measure on a vote by elected officials. Voters in the city of Yakima last year approved a charter amendment banning income taxes by a margin of 7822. In addition, 61% of voters recommended that legislators repeal a new capital gains tax. The Grant County resolution, which passed unanimously, specifically prohibits “a local income tax on wages, salaries, investments, the sale of goods or any other income source.” The vote comes amid a 60-day legislative session in which a bill allowing local governments to impose a graduated income tax could be considered. “I believe it’s important for local

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government to clarify to those politicians who seem to think increasing taxes is always a good thing, that our citizens are not on board,” Board Chair Danny Stone told Jason Mercier, director of the Center for Government Reform at the Washington Policy Center. “It appears many of those politicians are bent on imposing an income tax on Washington’s citizens, even though we’ve said ‘no’ to 10 straight income tax proposals. We are happy to join with several other Washington counties and cities in saying that, even though a court of appeals suggested in 2019 that a local income tax in Washington may be possible, we are committed to not doing that to our county’s citizens.” At play here are two court cases. The state Supreme Court in April 2020 struck down an attempt by Seattle to impose an income tax on wealthy households. The city council there in 2017 approved a 2.25% tax on individuals earning more than $250,000 and couples earning more than $500,000. Estimates showed the tax would bring in about $40 million a year for the city. Both the King County Superior Court and the State Court of Appeals ruled against the tax, and the Supreme Court declined the city’s request for a review. The main reason for the tax being overturned is that income is considered property and the state constitution says property must be taxed evenly. The Supreme Court did, however, let stand an appellate court decision last year that overturned a 1984 law banning taxes on net income. That move opened the door for cities to impose a 1% flat tax on net income. Legislators last year also approved a new law, to begin this year, that would impose a 7% tax on long-term capital gains in excess of $250,000 and is estimated to net the state $500 million annually. A legal challenge to the law is working its way through the courts.

Hawaii offers $25 to inmates who get COVID booster By KIM JARRETT THE CENTER SQUARE ASSOCIATE EDITOR

(The Center Square) — Officials with Hawaii’s Department of Public Safety are offering inmates $25 if they get their COVID-19 booster shots. The incentive is in addition to the $50 inmates can receive if they are fully vaccinated, according to a news release from the DPS. Inmates who were in custody from March 3, 2021, through Dec. 31, 2024, are eligible for the incentives, according to the news release. The money is deposited into their inmate spending account. The incentives are not available to state employees. The funding for the incentive program is from the American Rescue Plan Act. The DPS has spent $146,400 of the $615,000 requested for the program, according to the news release. “The continuing goal of this initiative is to get as many inmates as possible vaccinated," said Tommy Johnson, deputy director for corrections. “This will help ensure their health and safety, as well as that of our dedicated staff.” The initial incentive program began Oct. 14. The number of inmates fully vaccinated increased to 3,916 from 2,530 during the first two months of the

program, according to a Dec. 15 news release from the DPS. The DPS has been questioned about COVID-19 protocol in its correctional facilities. A group of inmates filed a lawsuit against the DPS in April, claiming state corrections officials were not doing enough to stave off COVID-19 infections in the prisons. The lawsuit was settled in September. Part of the settlement agreement required the DPS to establish a five-person Agreement Monitoring Panel to guide the DPS in its COVID-19 response. Current statistics show 3,030 inmates detained in the state’s correctional facilities have tested positive for COVID-19, and nine have died during the pandemic. The booster incentive comes as COVID-19 cases are increasing because of the more contagious omicron variant. The largest outbreak is at the Oahu Community Correctional Center, where 42 out of 159 inmates tested were positive, according to numbers included in the news release. Three out of 69 staff members tested also were positive. Twenty-three inmates out of 100 tested last week were positive at OCCC, and two staff members tested positive, according to the information posted on the DPS’ Facebook page.