Santa Barbara News-Press: January 29, 2021

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Unemployment insurance delayed City, county, state officials address EDD’s ‘troubling’ UI program management By GRAYCE MCCORMICK NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Local and state leaders spoke up about a recent report by a state auditor, claiming that the Employment Development Department’s management of its unemployment insurance program was “inefficient” and “ineffective.” The report was released Tuesday and written by California State Auditor Elaine Howle. She addressed the following issues with the EDD’s management of its insurance program: 1) the

EDD’s “inefficient processes and lack of advanced planning” led to significant delays; 2) the EDD responded to the surge by suspending determinations of eligibility for most claimants; and 3) the EDD’s call center answered less than 1% of the calls it received. “Hundreds of thousands of claimants waited longer than 21 days — EDD’s measure of how quickly it should process a claim — to receive their first benefit payment,” she wrote in the report. “EDD was unable to automatically process nearly half of the claims

submitted online between March and September 2020. Instead, many of these claims required manual intervention from staff.” Then Ms. Howle wrote that in March 2020, the EDD halted most of its work determining whether unemployment insurance claimants were eligible for benefits in order to deliver payments to individuals in need in a more timely manner. However, this action resulted in 12.7 million deferred eligibility issues that affect up to 2.4 million claimants. She added that now, nearly 1.7

million Californians are at risk of needing to repay benefits. The directive to the EDD from the agency secretary was to “temporarily pay all claims without determining whether claimants met key eligibility criteria: being able to, and available for, work.” Finally, the state auditor wrote that even before the surge of claims, the department struggled to answer a high rate of calls, and when it added thousands of staff members in response to the surge, it didn’t truly solve the issue due to the department’s “lengthy training

program” and “because it has not collected critical information about why claimants call for help.” “EDD has for years been aware of many of the problems in its UI claims processing and customer assistance efforts that this report identifies,” Ms. Howle wrote. “In fact, key problems related to its management of the UI program in 2020 were also present during the Great Recession of 2008 and 2009. Nonetheless, EDD did not take adequate steps to address these deficiencies.” In response to the audit, the

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EDD wrote that it recognizes “there is much work to be done to improve our state’s unemployment system” and that it will implement all recommendations provided by the audit. However, the EDD attributed many issues to federal guidance, writing, “States have seen complex, coordinated and aggressive attacks by national and international criminals. Without coordinated assistance from the Trump administration, states were left to deal with this extraordinary influx Please see delay on A6

Officials stress patience for COVID-19 vaccine By GRAYCE MCCORMICK NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

In an effort to address questions on the COVID-19 vaccine rollout on the local level, health officials hosted a town hall Thursday evening to update the public on distribution. The town hall, organized by Assemblymember Steve Bennett, and state Sen. Monique Limón, included Santa Barbara County Public Health Director Dr. Van Do-Reynoso and Ventura Health Care Agency Chief Deputy Director Barry Zimmerman. Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-Santa Barbara, joined to pose frequently asked questions from their constituencies to the health officials. Dr. Do-Reynoso announced that the new statewide vaccination distribution standard will be implemented by mid-February. Blue Shield of California will be the thirdparty administrator tasked with allocating and distributing vaccines. This removes the local

health departments from the coordination. Instead, they’ll be tasked with reaching out to vulnerable populations, such as the homeless, the mentally ill, substance abuse users and illegal immigrants to ensure their vaccination. MyTurn, the application that will allow for local residents to determine their vaccine eligibility and find a vaccination site, is also aimed to launch in mid-February. Dr. Do-Reynoso clarified that Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria and Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital are the two hospitals in the county providing both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, while Lompoc Valley Medical Center and every other provider is only offering Moderna vaccines. As of Thursday evening, she said, “Of the vaccines Santa Barbara County has received, collectively, we have administered 71% of the vaccines that we have received and that is a really astounding number and achievement that we’ve been able Please see town hall on A6

Disabled Californians call for vaccine equity By ANNELISE HANSHAW NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER KENNETH SONG/NEWS-PRESS

Traffic on Hollister Avenue in Goleta was slowed by flash flooding on the roads Thursday.

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Roadway flooding, highway closures and a swift-water rescue kept first responders busy throughout the day on Thursday. As rainfall descended from the sky in Santa Barbara County for the second time in as many days, several streets and corridors in North County were shut down due to flooding in the area. In addition, portions of Highway 101 were shut down on several occasions, including in the Gaviota area early in the day and further south near Olive Mill Road in Montecito later in the afternoon. Just after 1:30 p.m. Thursday, the Santa Barbara County Fire Department was dispatched

to the Refugio Canyon area, decision and stayed put and after a woman became trapped called for assistance,” he said. near a pair of creek crossings At 6 p.m. Thursday, Caltrans approximately a half-mile from officials announced that portions the 101 on the Gaviota Coast. of State Route 246 would be The department closed through 9 had increased a.m. today. Crews To see streaming video trimmed trees staffing and GO TO equipment, which on Thursday to included a swiftnewspress.com maintain public water rescue safety during the team. The vehicle storms and are set was parked between the creek to resume work today. Motorists crossings and was unable were advised to use the 101 or to cross, said Capt. Daniel State Route 154 as detours. Bertucelli, fire spokesman. The county was pounded by Fire crews were joined by rain as the storm system slid California State Parks personnel down the coast. As of 7 p.m. who were able to make access to Thursday, the Alisal Canyon area the woman, 26-year-old Devon in the Santa Ynez Valley recorded Voigtsberger, and were able 6.74 inches of rain over a 24-hour to bring her to safety. She was period. uninjured, Capt. Bertucelli said. According to the county Public “The driver made the right Works Department, other 24-hour

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rainfall totals included: Refugio Pass, 5.87 inches; Tecelote Canyon, 5.59 inches; Gaviota Coast, 4.12 inches; Lompoc City Hall, 3.64 inches; Goleta Fire Station, 2.77 inches; Buellton Fire Station, 2.31 inches; Santa Maria, 1.84 inches; Santa Barbara City College, 1.33 inches; and Summerland, 1.17 inches. Rainfall is expected to continue this morning, with a 90% chance of rain expected and a chance of thunderstorms. Conditions are expected to clear out by this evening, followed by sunny conditions and temperatures in the midto upper-60s, according to the weather service.

Disability advocates say the state’s new vaccination protocol announced by Gov. Gavin Newsom Monday leaves out individuals with underlying health conditions. The state’s plan prioritizes those 65 and older, health care workers, emergency services employees, food and agriculture workers and teachers and school staff. After that, the state will vaccinate by age and not occupation or health status. The change was enacted “to reach the pace needed to vaccinate all Californians in a timely manner,” Gov. Newsom said in a news release. “There are people who, even within age groups, you can still sub-prioritize,” Santa Barbara County Public Health Officer Dr. Henning Ansorg told the News-Press. “Not every 65 year old has the same health status.

“It’s difficult to just do it by age, but it’s also difficult on a large scale to get too nuanced because you lose the efficiency of vaccinating people as soon as possible.” Critics argue that an agebased system disadvantages younger individuals with health conditions that were previously prioritized in the old protocol’s Phase 1C. Andy Imparato, executive director of Disability Rights California, is one of a handful of disability advocates on California’s Community Vaccine Advisory Committee. He told the News-Press that a couple of the representatives from disability rights organizations threatened to leave the committee when they felt ignored. “We talk a lot, but us being heard by the co-chairs, it feels like we’re just starting to be heard,” he said. Residents across California are speaking out as well, taking Please see vaccine on A8

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Two injured in suspected DUI collision GOLETA — Two people suffered minor injuries and a driver was cited on suspicion of DUI in a multi-vehicle collision near the intersection of Calle Real and North La Patera Lane in Goleta, authorities said. The crash was reported around 11:50 a.m. Thursday. Three vehicles were involved, with one vehicle ending up on its roof as a result of the collision, and another crashed through the street sign near the

intersection. While the cause of the collision is under investigation, the driver of one of the involved vehicles, 31-year-old Eduardo Rios, of Oxnard, was cited and is accused of driving under the influence, said Raquel Zick, spokeswoman for the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department. Portions of Calle Real were shut down for several hours following the collision. One person was transported to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital with minor injuries. Another driver suffered minor injuries but declined further treatment, Ms. Zick said. The cause of the collision is under investigation. — Mitchell White

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Two people were injured and a driver was cited on suspicion of DUI in a multi-vehicle collision Thursday morning at the intersection of Calle Real and South La Patera Lane in Goleta. One vehicle ended up on its roof as a result of the collision, and another crashed through the street sign near the intersection.

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The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department identified 226 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, increasing the county’s total to 27,754 cases. Of those, 1,685 are considered still infectious by health authorities. Officials also reported six deaths, all in individuals 70 years of age or older. Four of the deceased had underlying health conditions, and one death was associated with an outbreak at a congregate living facility. Three of the deceased resided in Santa Maria. Two lived in the Santa Ynez Valley, and one is from Santa Barbara. The county has now reported 285 COVID-related deaths. Santa Maria detected the most cases Thursday with 68 new cases. A total of 9,583 cases have been confirmed in the city, and 463 are still infectious. Lompoc confirmed 42 new cases and has a total of 2,873 cases. Public health officials consider 181 cases active in Lompoc. Santa Barbara reported 34 cases Thursday, bringing its total to 5,010 cases. A total of 409 Santa Barbarans are still infectious. Goleta reported 12 new cases Thursday. It has experienced a total of 1,432 COVID-19 cases, of which 119 are active.

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Alma Rosa Winery, located at 181 Industrial Way, Unit C, in Buellton, is now open for outdoor tastings, including walk-ins and reservations.

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At left, Tony Biagi was named 2020 Winemaker of the Year by Antonio Galloni, the founder of Vinous Media, for his gifted winemaking and his talent for mentoring young, emerging winemakers. At right, Alma Rosa Winery is now open outdoors. Outdoor operations at wineries resumed after California lifted the stay-at-home order.

Tony Biagi is not only the brains behind some pretty great wine, but he’s also the brains behind some pretty great winemakers. A consulting winemaker at Alma Rosa Winery in Buellton, Mr. Biagi was named 2020 Winemaker of the Year by Antonio Galloni, the founder of Vinous Media, for his gifted winemaking and his talent for mentoring young, emerging winemakers. However, for Mr. Biagi, the latter is what means the most to him. “I’m very excited about it,” he told the News-Press. “I’ve always felt that when I’m hired by a company, it’s basically to build the brand. We all work together. If they’re successful, I’m successful. “It was nice to be acknowledged, but capturing how I like to work — that was the most rewarding.” The seasoned winemaker graduated with a degree in fermentation science from UC Davis in 1995 and immediately hopped on as the winemaker for Duckhorn’s new Paraduxx Winery in Napa. He then joined the Plumpjack Group for nearly 10 years as the winemaker and made wine for Cade. Now he has his own wine brand, Patria, and makes wine for Hourglass Winery, along with consulting Alma Rosa winemaker Samra Morris. The Sta. Rita Hills region provides potential for chardonnay, pinot and rhone varietals with its unique climate. Richard Sanford planted the first pinot noir vineyard in the Central Coast in 1971, and he and his wife Thekla launched Alma Rosa in 2005, practicing organic farming and sustainable business practices. As the first Bosnian American winemaker in California, Samra Morris is a rising star in the winemaking industry, and with Mr. Biagi’s consulting, the team is setting a new standard for quality in the Sta. Rita Hills. Ms. Morris joined the winery in 2018. “When Samra came on board, that really allowed us a clean slate to build upon what Richard started at Alma Please see mentoring on A3

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At left, Poppies Art and Gifts in Ojai is celebrating the art of Karen Scott Browdy, its February Guest Artist. This is Ms. Scott Browdy’s work, “Shoreline Palms.” Center, Karen Scott Browdy calls this collage “Waiting for the Ride.” At right, The artist’s work includes heart-themed cards.

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At left, as the first Bosnian American winemaker in California, Samra Morris is a rising star in the winemaking industry and is Alma Rosa’s winemaker. At top right, the Sta. Rita Hills region provides potential for Chardonnay, Pinot and Rhone varietals with its unique climate. At right, the Alma Rosa Winery vineyards are in Buellton.

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Rosa,” Mr. Biagi said. He said he enjoys getting to be a “fly on the wall” at Alma Rosa, and he aims to educate his winemakers on the business side of winemaking just as much as the creative process by bringing them into the vineyard every day. “I really try to listen to her (Ms. Morris’) voice, bring that out in making quality decisions and allow her a net to make these decisions,” Mr. Biagi said. “I’m never going to let you fail, but you have to make decisions. “How do you evaluate someone if you don’t see their decisionmaking process? You can’t evaluate if that person is right or wrong for the job,” he said. “I don’t ever want her to say, ‘I’m only

Alma Rosa Winery, located at 181 Industrial Way, Unit C, in Buellton, is now open for outdoor tastings, including walk-ins and reservations. Its hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. For more information, go to almarosawinery. com.

doing this because my consultant told me to do this.’” Through his trusting consulting method, Ms. Morris has been able to produce distinctive wines that defy expectations. “She believes and buys into these wines,” Mr. Biagi said. “You can really feel the passion Samra has for these wines because they’re hers. My job is to help nurture her and help her get

there.” He added that at Alma Rosa, Ms. Morris “drives the bus” and he’s just along for the ride. “Being a young winemaker during harvest builds up a lot of pressure and he’s there for me on the days I want to quit,” Ms. Morris told the News-Press. “He’s there for me to help me out, to build more and more confidence and to help me feel comfortable with decisions I’ve never made before.” She said her personality and the personality of Mr. Biagi go well together, which makes their teamwork easygoing. “It’s very exciting to have somebody that matches who I am,” she said. “I’m so lucky to have Tony as a consultant … It’s a big deal, and it’s very exciting for him to be recognized.” email: gmccormick@newspress.com

Poppies Art and Gifts will celebrate hearts and art with its February Guest Artist: Karen Scott Browdy. The Fillmore resident’s collages will be featured at the shop, 323 E. Matilija St., Ojai. Besides framed pieces, she will display matted collages, heart-themed cards and smaller items. February is a significant month for the artist, who will complete the sixth year after heart surgery on Valentine’s Day. “The heart has long been a central focus in my artwork from the time when I had my freelance graphic design company named Kardia, or ‘heart’ in Greek. So

when, many years later, the focus became surgical (aortic valve replacement), it almost seemed appropriate in a bizarre sort of way,” Ms. Scott Bowdy said in a news release. “Mine was an emergency surgery, and I marvel to this day that so many unknowns came together for a positive outcome. And to have the procedure completed on Valentine’s Day was unreal!” She credits art with its role in her recovery. “I regard my post-surgical life as a new chapter, a gift of additional time in which to indulge my love of art. I cannot overstate the healing power of art!” she said. Before delving into fine art, Ms. Scott Browdy enjoyed a career in

graphic design, which shows in her strong compositions. She also taught collage and assemblage at Santa Barbara City College’s School of Extended Learning for 13 years. She then continued to teach privately for seven more years. Poppies Art and Gifts features local fine art and photographs, handcrafted items, and locally made products at affordable prices. Safety protocol for Ojai businesses is followed in the store. Masks are required. Store hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays through Mondays. For more information, visit poppiesartandgifts.indiemade. com. email: gfall@newspress.com

Museum features “Writing from Home” series SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art will present “Writing From Home” sessions on Zoom from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Feb. 21 and Feb. 28. Local writers, working in a variety of genres and forms, will meet with participants for two, 90-minute sessions during consecutive weeks. Each writer, inspired by a work or works of art in the museum’s collection,

chooses the theme and format for the workshop. In February, the sessions will feature Rick Benjamin, former poet laureate of Rhode Island, author of three published books of poetry and a UCSB instructor, for the theme “Seeing in the Dark.” The session will explore the edges of unformed thoughts and fears. Other upcoming events at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art via Zoom include: “The 500 Faces

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time to relax and enjoy your good fortune. Use it to your advantage. LIBRA — Some wonderful new developments could take place in your community, Libra. You might meet some new people who move in nearby. New businesses could also arrive and give a whole new look to the area. You could spend a lot of time visiting others to learn about what’s happening. You might also consider fixing up your home, as recent success has made that possible. You will be busy all day. SCORPIO — A high level of selfconfidence and optimism should stay with you throughout the day, Scorpio. Your energy is good, as is your enthusiasm. The success and good fortune that have been coming your way are likely to stay with you. You may have just been blessed with more money and happiness. Of course, this feeling is also likely to attract more friends. Make the most of it! SAGITTARIUS — Happiness is the mood of the day, Sagittarius, as you enjoy the fruits of all your hard work over the past few years. You’re able to pursue a few things that you’ve never been able to before. You’re likely surrounded by old and new friends, and romance is blossoming. You probably also look especially attractive now. If all this sounds too good to be true, wake up! It’s happening! CAPRICORN — All the success and good fortune you’ve enjoyed over the past several months may have freed you from the grind enough to concentrate on spiritual or artistic interests. There may be a few surprises in store for you, Capricorn. You may meet some new people who share your interests. What you learn from them could improve your progress. You might embark on a new course of study. AQUARIUS — The company of good friends, perhaps at a group activity or festival of some kind, contributes to a powerful feeling of good health, good fortune, and happiness, Aquarius. You will probably want to spend a lot of time outdoors today. Sports might appeal to you. There will be a few minor accidents - dropping things, spilling drinks - but in all, this should be a satisfying day. PISCES — Continued success and good fortune regarding finances could have you flying high right now, Pisces. You’re probably glowing with self-confidence and may well be surrounded by good friends. There might even be some public acclaim. A few minor mishaps might occur today, but they certainly won’t put a damper on the mood. Expect to have a wonderful day!

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DATE OF HEARING:

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

HEARING BEGINS:

9:00 A.M.

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING COVID-19 AND PARTICIPATION IN THE HEARING The Zoning Administrator Hearing will be held by teleconference in order to minimize the spread of the COVID-19 virus, in accordance with Governor Newsom’s Executive Order N-29-20 issued on March 17, 2020. To participate in this Zoning Administrator hearing the public are invited to do so in the following ways: 1. Submit a comment letter to the Secretary – Comment letters may be emailed to the recording secretary at sfoster@co.santa-barbara.ca.us Comment letters must be received by Friday at noon before the Monday hearing. 2. Public participation during the hearing via Zoom – A public member who wishes to participate via Zoom must register at the following link: https://countyofsb.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VkPiX4y9Sm2-Eqg-H-I5lA Once registered, your participant ID link will be emailed to you with log-in instructions including the ability to dial-in on the telephone if an internet connection is unavailable. Public members participating via Zoom will not have the ability to share their camera nor their computer screen. Any physical evidence (e.g. photographs, documents, etc) the public wishes to share with the Zoning Administrator must be emailed to the recording secretary at sftoster@co.santa-barbara.ca.us no later than Friday at noon before the Monday hearing. Audio controls will be unavailable until the recording secretary has been directed to allow public comment by the Zoning Administrator. Please indicate your desire to speak on an item by using the “Raise Hand� feature. The clerk will allow your audio to be shared during the public testimony portion of the hearing. The chat feature will be unavailable during the hearing. For technical assistance during the hearing, please contact (805)568-2000 to be directed to our technical team. 3.

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Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 213 338 8477 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 720 928 9299 or +1 971 247 1195 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 602 753 0140 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 470 250 9358 or +1 646 518 9805 or +1 651 372 8299 or +1 786 635 1003 or +1 929 205 6099 or +1 267 831 0333 or +1 301 715 8592 or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free) or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free) or 833 548 0276 (Toll Free) or 833 548 0282 (Toll Free) Webinar ID: 953 8369 4121 The Zoning Administrator will accept written comments and interested persons may appear to support or oppose the proposal. If written comments are filed, three copies should be provided. Comments should be filed with or mailed to Planning and Development, Attn: Hearing Support, 123 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Continuances will not be granted unless there are exceptional circumstances. This matter may be dropped from the agenda unless the applicant is present and ready to proceed on the date set herein. Please be advised that the Zoning Administrator’s decisions made under the authority of Chapter 35 of the Santa Barbara County Code may be appealed to the County Planning Commission by the applicant or any aggrieved person adversely affected by such decision. An appeal, which shall be in writing, and accompanying fee shall be filed with the Planning and Development Department Zoning and Permit Information Counter located at either 123 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, CA, or 624 West Foster Road, Suite C, Santa Maria, CA, within the 10 calendar days following the date of the action by the Zoning Administrator. There is a $628.06 fee for both non-applicants and owner/applicant appeals to the Planning Commission. A fee will not be charged if the development which is the subject of the appeal is defined as development that may be appealed to the California Coastal Commission in compliance with Public Resources Code Section 30603(a).

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If you challenge the projects, 20LLA-00000-00004, 20CUP-00000-00013, 18CUP-00000-00001 & 18DVP-00000-00001 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 Zoning Administrator prior to the public hearing.

RANDY GLICK

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this hearing, please contact the Hearing Support Staff (805) 568-2000. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the hearing will enable the Hearing Support Staff to make reasonable arrangements.

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20CDH-00000-00007 20VAR-00000-00002 Neff New Single Family Dwelling and Garage Exempt, CEQA Guidelines Section 1530 & 15305

Hearing on the request of Jennifer Siemens, agent for the owners Shaun and Courtni Neff, to consider Case Numbers 20VAR-00000-00002 and 20CDH-00000-00007 (application filed on April 6, 2020), for a new single family dwelling (CDH) in compliance with Section 35-169 and a Variance (VAR) from the required front setback regulations in compliance with Section 35-173 of Article II, the Coastal Zoning Ordinance, for property zoned 8-R-1, to allow 10 feet of encroachment into the right-of-way setback and 15 feet of encroachment into the setback from the centerline of Padaro Lane to better align with setbacks currently observed by neighboring properties; and to determine that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15303 and 15305 of the State Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act. The application involves a 0.31-acre parcel zoned 8-R-1 and shown as Assessor’s Parcel Number 005-410-017, located at 3525 Padaro Lane in the Toro Canyon Plan Area, First Supervisorial District. 20CUP-00000-00004 20NGD- 00000-00011

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Hearing on the request of Brett Jones, agent for Gloria Radeff and Nathanael Horne, to consider Case No.20CUP-00000-00004, [application filed on March 13, 2020], for approval of a Minor Conditional Use Permit in compliance with Section 35.82.060 of the County Land Use and Development Code, on a property zonedAG-I-10; and to adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration (20NGD-00000-00011) pursuant to the State Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act. As a result of this project, potentially significant but mitigatable effects on the environment are anticipated in the following categories: Transportation/Circulation, Noise. The application involves AP No. 135-020-054 located at 3161Foxen Canyon Road, in the Los Olivos area, Third Supervisorial District. The MND and all documents may bereviewed at the Planning and Development Department, 624 West Foster Road, Suite C, Santa Maria. SANTA BARBARA COUNTY ZONING ADMINISTRATOR JAN 29 / 2021 -- 56735

LEGAL NOTICE Right to pass by permission only and subject to control of owner, Section 1006 through 1009 Civil Code 1837 1/2 El Camino de la Luz Santa Barbara APN 045-100-65 By Owner, Herbert E. Barthels JAN 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31; FEB 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 / 2021 -- 56749

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210000192. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: IOT SOLUTIONS, 1863 EDISON ST., SANTA YNEZ, CA 93460, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: DANIEL JOSEPH LUNA, 1863 EDISON ST., SANTA YNEZ, CA 93460. This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County ClerkRecorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 01/25/2021 by: E30, Deputy. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS NAMES: INTERNET OF THINGS SOLUTIONS. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Not Applicable. Statement Expires on: Not Applicable. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL) JAN 29; FEB 5, 12, 19/2021--56761 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 2020-01202 Loan No.: ODL-110519 APN: 035-033-008 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/5/2019. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor. Eileen Lazar, Trustee of the Eileen Lazar Trust UDT dtd August 26, 2011 Duly Appointed Trustee: Superior Loan Servicing Recorded 11/14/2019 as Instrument No. 2019-0052340 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Santa Barbara County, California, Date of Sale: 2/24/2021 at 1:00 PM Place of Sale: At the main entrance to the County Courthouse, 1100 Anacapa St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $96,104.74 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1637 La Coronilla Drive Santa Barbara, California 93109 A.P.N.: 035-033-008 “As Is Where Is� The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714) 730-2727 or visit this Internet Web site www.servicelinkASAP. com, using the file number assigned to this case 2020-01202. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,� you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,� you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (714) 730-2727, or visit this internet website www. servicelinkASAP.com, using the file number assigned to this case 202001202 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer� or “eligible bidder,� you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: 1/26/2021 Superior Loan Servicing, by Asset Default Management, Inc., as Agent for Trustee 7525 Topanga Canyon Blvd. Canoga Park, California 91303 Sale Line: (714) 730-2727 Julie Taberdo, Sr. Trustee Sale Officer A-4729428 01/29/2021, 02/05/2021, 02/12/2021 JAN 29; FEB 5, 12 / 2021 -- 56760

FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2020-0002986 The following person(s) is doing business as: Unlocked Designs, 1926 Elise Way, Unit B, Santa Barbara, CA 93109, County of Santa Barbara. Rachel Back, 1926 Elise Way, Unit B, Santa Barbara, CA 93109 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 01/01/2018 /s/ Rachel Back This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 12/14/2020. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29/21 CNS-3427404# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS JAN 8, 15, 22, 29 / 2021 -- 56692

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 2021-0000017. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: PILATES OR STRETCH, 2557 TREASURE DR, APT. A, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: OR KAHLON, 2557 TREASURE DR, APT. A, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105. This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 01/05/2021 by: E30, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Jan 01, 2021. Statement Expires on: Not Applicable. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL) JAN 15, 22, 29; FEB 5/2021--56714 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ISSUANCE OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS FOR CENTRAL PLAZA APARTMENTS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Barbara (the “County�) will conduct a public hearing as required by Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, at which it will hear and consider information concerning a proposed plan of financing providing for the issuance by the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara of multifamily housing revenue bonds in one or more series issued from time to time, including bonds issued to refund such revenue bonds in one or more series from time to time, and at no time to exceed $35,000,000 in outstanding aggregate principal amount, to finance or refinance the acquisition and rehabilitation of a 112-unit multifamily rental housing project located at 200 N. McClelland, Santa Maria, California. The facilities are to be owned by Central Plaza Apartments, L.P. (the “Borrower�), initially operated by the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara, with certain services provided by Surf Development Company, and are generally known as Central Plaza Apartments (the “Project�). Please see the posted agenda available on Thursday prior to the hearing at https://santabarbara. legistar.com/calendar.aspx under the hearing date to review the Board Agenda Letter and related documents. The Board of Supervisors meeting begins at 9:00 a.m. The order of items listed on the agenda is subject to change by the Board. Anyone interested in this matter is invited to speak on the project. Based on guidance from the California Department of Public Health and the California Governor’s Stay at Home Executive Order N-33-20 issued on March 19, 2020, to protect the health and well-being of all Californians and to establish consistency across the state in order to slow the spread of COVID-19, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors meetings will no longer provide inperson participation. The following alternative methods of participation are available to the public: 1. You may observe the live stream of the Board meetings in the following ways: M +4;4E8B43 >= ;>20; 201;4 270==4; 20; M '=;8=4 0C 7CC?

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Continued from Page A1 of fraud on their own while also endeavoring to distribute benefits to people in desperate need.â€? Assemblymember Steve Bennett, D-Ventura, told the NewsPress that his office gets new calls daily from constituents asking for assistance with EDD and their benefits. “Ensuring the timely payment of unemployment benefits is one of the most important jobs of EDD, especially during a pandemic.â€? “While the initial onslaught of claims understandably overwhelmed California’s system last spring, it has also exposed systemic issues within the department that should have been addressed years ago,â€? Assemblymember Bennett said. “I appreciate that at least the department agrees with, rather than disputes, the findings of the audit. The governor and the legislature must ensure that the department addresses these issues to allow them to serve the people better.â€? Santa Barbara Mayor Cathy Murillo told the News-Press that she has personal friends who have had trouble interacting with the agency and securing benefits. “I saw firsthand how unemployed or underemployed people were impacted,â€? she said. “Yes, the pandemic and the problems it created are unprecedented, so I can understand various agencies and systems had to catch up with all the demand. “I look at this audit and its findings as the beginning of fixing these problems, reforming the system and ultimately creating a system by which Californians can receive the benefits they need and deserve.â€? Newly-elected 4th District Supervisor Bob Nelson referred to the report as “troubling, especially seeing the amount of waste, fraud and inefficiencies in the system.â€? “These dollars are meant for California’s hard-working residents,â€? Mr. Nelson, the chair of the Board of Supervisors, told the News-Press. “For every dollar that is misallocated or wasted, it represents a dollar that is not in a bank account for a single mom who has lost her job during the pandemic. “It is time for the governor to stop abusing the Emergency Services Act and allow oversight and participation in state government, from the DMV and EDD to schools reopening and pandemic response,â€? Mr. Nelson said. “We have a system of checks and balances, and it is about time that courts and the people of California remind the governor of that.â€? State Sen. Monique LimĂłn, D-Santa Barbara, told the NewsPress the audit is “unnerving and distressingâ€? and that it’s failing Californians in dire need of financial assistance. “California needs a new EDD structure that prioritizes Californians who have been

neglected due to the recent EDD faults,� she said. “It is unjustifiable that constituents have yet to receive their expected EDD assistance due to the lack of logistical planning and preparation from the department and continue to have their accounts frozen. “Multiple times, I have joined my colleagues urging Gov. Newsom to improve EDD operations. With these findings, I will continue to do so while working on legislative solutions in the legislature.� Dr. Peter Rupert, an economics professor at UCSB, is also director of the UCSB Economic Forecast Project, which has been monitoring unemployment rates and job losses during the pandemic. He told the NewsPress that he doesn’t agree that the EDD’s decisions to remove the eligibility determinations jeopardizes the department’s integrity. He compared that decision to that of the state government’s decision to close all non-essential businesses when the pandemic hit. “Were they caught off guard? Of course. No one can say they weren’t, and they’ll be the first to admit they were overrun,� Dr. Rupert said. “Do I blame them? No more than anyone else who was surprised by the pandemic.� The professor also referenced the fact that many Americans who received the stimulus checks probably didn’t actually need them, but he doesn’t believe it compromises the integrity of the government. “It was a choice to be made to get money out there as fast as they could, given their constraints,� Dr. Rupert said. “You want more speed? You’re going to have to cut some corners. It happens all the time when people want to do things quickly. “If we told the EDD, ‘Listen, we want you to prepare from now on for a pandemic,’ they would have such excess capacity.� This is not the first time the EDD has been under scrutiny for its management. In November 2020, local authorities began investigating allegations that at least 157 Santa Barbara County jail inmates stole more than $1 million by filing bogus claims through the EDD, resulting in what could be the largest taxpayer fraud in California history. The investigation is still under way, but the widespread fraud could possibly be linked to the fact that, at the time of the fraudulent claims, the state did not have a process to cross-reference the names of people receiving benefits with inmates behind bars. In addition, three individuals — one Santa Barbara resident and two San Diego residents — are being sentenced March 19 in Santa Barbara Superior Court for charges of felony unemployment insurance benefit fraud filed through the EDD. The Santa Barbara woman will be given probation for two years, and the other two are facing between 15 and 18 years in state prison. email: gmccormick@newspress.com

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to do so quickly.� She added that the county is focusing solely on the most vulnerable segments of the community to get vaccinated first, which is still currently individuals ages 75 and older. Although other counties and regions have started vaccinating individuals 65 and above, Dr. DoReynoso said that until the county receives more vaccine doses, it cannot begin vaccinating that age group. “We will vaccinate the 65 and above when the state sends us more vaccines,� she said. “We are ready. Our infrastructure is ready and so are our partners. “Our epidemiology analysis has indicated that it is the 75 and above and the healthcare workers who are most vulnerable for infection.� However, she did say that she is hopeful about the next three to four weeks, and she predicted a surge in vaccine availability as the state transitions to the new agebased rollout plan. Regarding second doses, the health officials simply advised the public to be patient. “We did not receive a like-to-like allotment of first dose and second dose, nor do we have planning information to say that the second doses are coming, so we’re doing our best to balance that out,� Mr. Zimmerman said, as this holds true for both Ventura and Santa

Barbara counties. He added that it was “impractical� to try to set up a system that allows individuals receiving their first dose of COVID vaccine to simultaneously schedule their second dose at that appointment, due to lack of supply and information about future supply. “At some point, more vaccine is needed to complete the series and also to begin new vaccinations for new people in the community,� Dr. Do-Reynoso said. Rep. Carbajal spoke to vaccine availability as well, and the federal government’s role in it. “The outgoing administration made some statements of the availability of vaccine quantities,� he said. “As this new administration has come in, they found that, indeed, there wasn’t the quantity of vaccines available that was promised to states, and now it’s rippling down to our local communities. “They’re doing the best they can, but they came into a bad situation, and they’re trying to produce it and get it out as soon as possible. This is a problem that is trying to be addressed at the federal level so we can get vaccines out to state and local communities.� County residents are encouraged to monitor publichealthsbc. org for continuous updates and announcements. email: gmccormick@newspress. com

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Gauchos look to extend winning streak at UC Davis By MARK PATTON NEWS-PRESS SENIOR WRITER

Albert Einstein defined insanity as doing the same thing over and over while expecting different results. But to experience March Madness, coach Joe Pasternack says his UCSB men’s basketball team must do the same things, back-to-back, to get the same winning result. “This is kind of like the conference tournament, and it prepares you for it,” he said of the Gauchos’ consecutive games at UC Davis today and Saturday. Both contests will tip off at 4 p.m. UCSB (10-3, 4-2 Big West Conference) has posted back-toback victories on three separate weekends this month. It took its bye week during the other weekend. UC Davis (3-3), which was sidelined for seven weeks by Yolo County Health Department restrictions, will be making its league debut today after having split last weekend’s non-conference double-header at UC San Diego. Games against the Tritons do not count in the league standings since they are still in transition from NCAA Division 2 to Division 1 status. “We have a routine now to save their legs during the week,” Pasternack said just before UCSB’s bus pulled out of the Thunderdome lot for Thursday’s 382-mile drive to Davis. “But other than that, all we can focus on is (today’s) game. If we start thinking about the second game, you’ve got no chance. “It’s all about, ‘Can we win the first game to get to the second game?’” It’s a good mental exercise for the challenge of the Big West Conference Tournament. The event, which has been moved from Anaheim’s Honda Center to Las Vegas’ Mandalay Bay Events Center because of the COVID-19 pandemic, will be played on March 9-13. The Gauchos’ offense leads the Big West in scoring (80.3 per game, ranking 38th in the nation),

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UCSB guard Devearl Ramsey, who ranks third in the nation in assistto-turnover ratio, has also become a force on defense, coach Joe Pasternack said.

field-goal percentage (49.8%, ranking 18th), assists per game (18.6, ranking eighth), and assistto-turnover ratio (1.83, ranking fourth). Senior guard JaQuori McLaughlin has led the way, ranking third in the Big West in scoring (16.9 points) and second in assists (5.3). He’s also in the top 10 in all three shooting categories: eighth in field goals (52.8%), third in free throws (89.7%), and seventh in three-pointers (43.8%, 1.75 per game). But defense, Pasternack said, has been most responsible for UCSB’s six-game winning streak. McLaughlin and fellow senior Devearl Ramsey share the conference lead in steals with 22 apiece.

“Devearl, to me, has been a big reason that our defense has skyrocketed,” Pasternack said. “Ken Pomeroy comes up with the most comprehensive statistics in college basketball, and our ranking of 89 takes into account both offensive and defensive efficiency. “That’s the highest that UCSB has been ranked in the history of the Ken Pom.” And Ramsey has been at the point of the Gauchos’ man-to-man ball pressure, he added. “That has really changed our team for the better,” Pasternack said. “It helps JaQuori to have a guy like Devearl taking on that challenge, which allows him to play off the ball some and not as much on the ball. “Devearl has been a really, really

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important catalyst to our success.” UC Davis, which showed its rust by shooting just 25% from three in Friday’s 98-69 loss at UC San Diego, found its shooting range the next day to make 45% (9-20) in a 78–71 victory. “We did not want to ride (home) being 0–2 on that bus ride,” coach Jim Les said. “I thought the guys really played a high-level game and fought through the fatigue.” The Aggies’ top three scorers all play in the backcourt: 5-11 sophomore Ezra Manjon, (17.8 points), 6-4 sophomore Elijah Pepper (12.2), and 6-foot junior Damion Squire (11.8). Manjon won Big West Freshman of the Year and Second-Team All-League honors last year. “He’s one of the top guards in our league,” Pasternack said. “We went against one like that last week in T.J. Starks (of Cal State Northridge), and it was a struggle to guard him. He scored a lot, and we’re going to have another challenge this week. “We’ll have to defend him with multiple guys and try different types of defense.” The Aggies are better able to challenge UCSB’s front line of 6-9 Amadou Sow, 6-10 Miles Norris and 6-10 Robinson Idehen since San Jose State transfer Christian Anigwe became eligible to play last week. The 6-9 and 220-pound forward ranked third in the Mountain West Conference in blocked shots last year and also averaged 5.3 rebounds. Sow has become a major force along UCSB’s front line, posting four-straight double-doubles the last two weekends. He leads the Big West in rebounding at 8.4 per game and has increased his fieldgoal percentage to an even 50 while averaging 11.4 points. “Amadou really got off to a slow start, but he was hurting a bit,” Pasternack said. “I’m really pleased with his progress. He can still do a lot more and get a lot better, but I thought he had a really good week of practice and can hopefully keep this streak going.” email: mpatton@newspress.com

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UCSB, which has played just one women’s basketball game the last four weeks, will get a big challenge during this weekend’s return to the Thunderdome. The Gauchos will face defending Big West Conference champion UC Davis today and Saturday at 4 p.m. “They return just about everybody from last year,” UCSB coach Bonnie Henrickson said. “They’re big and they’re physical — they’re physical on the perimeter, as well. And they can score it. “They have more guys now who can shoot the three and put the ball on the floor.” The game could develop into a long-range shooting contest. The Gauchos (2-7, 2-3 Big West) rank 16th in the nation in threes per game (9.3) and 27th in three-point

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percentage (37%). UC Davis (3-0, 2-0) ranks even higher at second in percentage (43.5%) and fifth in threes per game (10.0). The Aggies made a schoolrecord 17 threes against UC San Diego last week. “Their big kid (6-foot-3 Sage) Stobbart made something like four threes in their first game against San Diego,” Henrickson said. “She’s 7-for-16 from three in their three games. It’s a real credit to her that she’s spent time in the gym to be able to do that.” Stobbart, a junior forward, leads the Aggies with averages of 15.0 points and 8.7 rebounds per game. Kayla Conrad, a 6-foot junior, is next at 14.0 points. “They run similar offenses from last year, with guards that post and shoot the three, and posts that post and shoot the three,” Henrickson said. Please see layoff on A8

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Cloris Leachman was an acting powerhouse By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

Phyllis Lindstrom was Mary Richards’ overthe-top, overbearing neighbor who couldn’t get over herself. Talk about self-centered! You couldn’t help but love her. Cloris Leachman had this way of making her characters so flawed and so oblivious to their flaws that they were absolutely hilarious. She made them unforgettable, from Frau BlĂźcher in Mel Brooks’ “Young Frankensteinâ€? to Phyllis on the iconic 1970s CBS sitcom “The Mary Tyler Moore Show.â€? The latter character got her own spinoff called “Phyllis.â€? Ms. Lindstrom, an Oscar- and Emmywinning actress, died Wednesday at her home in Encinitas. She was 94 and kept working to the end. Her latest role was as the voice of Gran in “The Croods: A New Age,â€? the 2020 animated movie that screened recently at the West Wind Drive-in in Goleta. Known for her comedies, Ms. Leachman was also a dramatic tour de force. Critics praised her Oscar-winning portrayal of a lonely middle-aged housewife in the Peter Boganovich-directed “Last Picture Showâ€? (1971). Her character has an affair with high school senior Sonny, played by Santa Barbara native Timothy Bottoms. (Mr. Bottoms is the son of the late Santa Barbara sculptor Bud Bottoms.) The movie also starred Montecito star Jeff Bridges. Another Montecito celebrity, author and actress Fannie Flagg, recalled acting with Ms. Leachman on the Burbank set of the pilot for CBS’ “The New Original Wonder Womanâ€? in the 1970s. Ms. Leachman was guest-starring as Hippolyta, the mother of Wonder Woman (Lynda Carter) and the queen of Paradise Island. “Cloris is hilarious,â€? Ms. Flagg said in November. “It was grand fun to work with her.â€? Ms. Leachman impressed an audience in 2013 at The Granada, where she performed in a semi-staged production of “My Fair Lady in Concert.â€? Ms. Leachman played Mrs. Higgins. The production starred Jonathan Pryce, who told the News-Press at the time that he was thrilled to be performing with Ms. Leachman. “Just going all the way back to ‘The Last Picture Show’ when she won her Oscar, I’ve

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always remembered her performance and always thought she’s a stunning, extraordinary actress,â€? Mr. Pryce, who played Henry Higgins, said in 2013. “Now at age 87, she’s an outrageous actress, and she’s very funny, with a lot of energy for someone her age.â€? Ms. Leachman was energetic — and prolific. She had nearly 300 acting credits and won eight individual primetime Emmys, tying her with Montecito star Julia Louis-Dreyfus for the record for an actor. And Ms. Leachman was a hit on social media. She had more than 79,000 followers on Twitter, where she posted, “Obviously I act, play the piano and love my family. I’m also a firecracker on the dance floor.â€? That was a reference to her participation in 2005 on ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars.â€? Then 82, she became the show’s oldest contestant. Her tweets in later years reflected her ongoing energy and humor. In one 2018 post, she addressed Marvel Comics legend Stan Lee. “My dear, @TheRealStanLee, I’m glad to hear you’re feeling better ‌ shall I help whip you back into shape with a friendly arm wrestling

match?â€? On March 2, 2018, she posted congratulations to her friend Betty White for her Lifetime Achievement Award from the Publicists Guild. They acted together on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show.â€? In 2013, TV Land’s “Hot on Clevelandâ€? reunited its cast members, Ms. White and Georgia Engel, with their fellow “MTMâ€? alumni — Ms. Moore in her final TV appearance, Valerie Harper (Rhoda) and, of course, Ms. Leachman. They played characters very similar to their “MTMâ€? personas, and Ms. Leachman showed the unfailing energy that made Phyllis wonderfully unpredictable. Like her characters, she was not one to stand still. Ms. Leachman, who was of Czech and English descent, was born April 30, 1926, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Berkeley Claiborne “Buckâ€? Leachman and the former Cloris Wallace. Her father owned Leachman Lumber Co. After graduating from high school, Ms. Leachman attended Illinois State University and majored in drama at Northwestern University. Meant for the stage, she won Miss Chicago 1946, a title that was part of the Miss America pageant. After that, she acted with the Des Moines Playhouse before moving to New York City. She started her TV work with “The Ford Theatre Hourâ€? in 1948 and appeared on many television anthologies and series before becoming a regular on “The Bob & Ray Showâ€? in 1952. Ms. Leachman, who was married to directorproducer George Englund from 1953 to 1979 and had five children with him, went on to other TV and movie work. She had a knack for appearing in great TV shows and movies; her roles included one in “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kidâ€? (1969). Mel Brooks loved her presence on the big screen. She acted in three of the director’s movies, including “High Anxietyâ€? and, of course, “Young Frankenstein.â€? “Such sad news — Cloris was insanely talented,â€? Mr. Brooks posted on Twitter. “She could make you laugh or cry at the drop of a hat. Always such a pleasure to have on set. “Every time I hear a horse whinny I will forever think of Cloris’ unforgettable Frau BlĂźcher.â€? email: dmason@newspress.com

“They do a good job of trying to find mismatches and creating opportunities at the three.� Taylor Mole, a 6-2 transfer from Colorado State, has given UCSB opponents their own matchup nightmare since becoming eligible for Big West play. She’s averaging 16.2 points, shooting 50% from three (8-for-16), and 8.8 rebounds. Henrickson is looking for more ways to use the versatile junior. “She had 22 at San Diego and we don’t run anything for her,�

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Martha Lee Scheck was born in New Mexico and brought with her to California a fondness for turquoise and Hatch peppers. She graduated from Washington University in St. Louis and continued her study of architecture with Frank Lloyd Wright at Talisen West. She built some wonderful houses in BelAir and Palm Springs. When she moved with her family to Santa Barbara, she added a law degree to her credentials. A photo of the 1973 Santa Barbara Bar Association hangs in the courthouse. Martha and one other are the only women in that picture. Somehow, about this time, she got her pilot’s license, dyed her hair red and the adventures really began. There’s a story of a boat she ran onto the rocks and a long wait for a rescue. Some of KHU IULHQGV WHOO RI WKH WLPH VKH ODQGHG EULHà \ LQ DQ ,WDOLDQ MDLO 0DUWKD VKDUHG KHU OLIH with her sister Routh‌‌that’s not a misspelling, it is a tiny village in Yorkshire from which Martha and Routh’s mother Ethyl Garrett’s family came‌‌.. Routh’s life was spent in a wheelchair, and Martha must have pushed that chair 1,000 miles or more. No wheelchair was going to keep the Scheck Girls from the life they wanted. They took road trips together through Mexico and Europe and visited the polar bears in Canada. They entertained graciously, always dressed up and celebrated Fiesta and, and were a formidable team of real estate investors. Looking at these sisters people might have UHà HFWHG KRZ IRUWXQDWH 5RXWK ZDV WR KDYH 0DUWKD 0DUWKD VDZ LW YHU\ GLIIHUHQWO\ 5RXWK was her best friend, her business partner, her co-conspirator. They shared everything, especially their love of dogs. There was Shawn, the collie and Beau the poodle, who sneaked off to Ethyl Barrymore’s house next door for treats and Greta, wonderful, much beloved Greta, a soft coated Wheaton who was there beside Martha when Routh was gone. Martha’s generosity and activism saved countless canine lives and helped to make Santa Barbara a kinder, safer place for lost and abandoned animals. Martha leaves behind her nephew Christopher Scheck and Mary McNeill Scheck, her niece Jennifer Lee (nee Scheck) and Gary Lee, a grandniece, two grand nephews and a great-grandniece. And so many loving friends who will hold the memory of Martha in WKH DPD]LQJ JDUGHQ VKH FUHDWHG ZKHUH WKH SRQGV DUH ÀOOHG ZLWK \HOORZ ZDWHU OLOLHV D tree shades a carpet of yellow cymbidiums and the mountains reach toward the yellow sun dancing on the water to the music of windchimes.

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Mary Louise (Wright) Gechter passed away on January 24, 2021 in Santa Barbara following a recent diagnosis of lymphoma and a longer battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Mary was born on 1/3/40 in Lead, SD. She was raised in Milwaukie, OR until moving to San Diego, CA in 1956. She was married to Joe Gechter on 11/27/59. They moved to Santa Barbara in 1974. Mary is survived by her husband of 61 years, Joe; her brother Tim Wright (Karen); her children and spouses Jay (Rosie), Glenn (Sara), Jan (Matthew Mussallem), and Jean (Nathan Jorden); 7 grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, and cousins; and countless others who thought of her as their 2nd mom or grandma. She is preceded in death by her parents John and Rohda Wright, and sister Lois (Wright) Grooman. Private services will be held on 2/6/21 at 12:00 pm PT with a live broadcast via Zoom. For more information and to leave condolences visit: https://www.wrhsb.com/obituaries. Memorial donations can be made to the Valle Verde Employee Appreciation Fund at: https://www.humangoodfoundation.org/ways-to-give/ make-a-gift/ Please designate “Valle Verde� and “Employee Assistance� to honor the staff that gave Mary such exceptional care.

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Hollister Avenue project approved The Goleta City Council approved a new Capital Improvement Project to make Hollister Avenue in Old Town a “complete street.� The Hollister Avenue Old Town Interim Striping Project, funded by $70,000 from the Measure A Fund balance, will reduce Hollister from four to two lanes in the Old Town corridor and add Class II bike lanes. The goal of the project is to create safe, convenient and comfortable travel and access for community members of all ages and abilities, regardless of their mode of transportation. This project was borne out of concern with the long timeline and lack of funding needed to construct the Hollister Avenue Complete Streets Corridor Project. That project will enhance safety, access and mobility for all road users on Hollister between Fairview Avenue and State Route 217.

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Hollister Avenue in Old Town Goleta will now be turned into a two-lane roadway and have bike lanes added to it.

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she said. “We want her to be more comfortable putting the ball on the floor. I told her that’s her next step: ‘When you can’t shoot it, you’re to put the ball on the floor and make a play for you or for somebody else.’ “We’re trying to get her to be more aggressive.� Henrickson said 5-8 freshman Anya Choice got that message, scoring 18 points in UCSB’s last game on Jan. 16 at UC San Diego to improve her average to 7.6 per game. “She really made that change — she really grew before the San Diego game,� she said. “In those

two weeks of practice, we really saw her come on and attack and be more aggressive. “It’s what we’ve asked of everyone. If you just show up and lace up your sneakers and just attend practice, you’re not going to get better. You have to be intentional about getting better. There’s been a buy-in and a collective ownership of that.� Alyssa Marin, the Gauchos’ other freshman guard, is shooting 42.3% from three and averaging 7.4 points per game. Senior guards Doris Jones (36.7%, 14.9 points), and Danae Miller (35.7%, 11.2 points) have also been major

three-point threats. Miller also ranks 33rd in the nation in assist-to-turnover ratio (2.67). But Henrickson wasn’t happy with UCSB’s defense during its 7371 loss at San Diego. “We challenged Doris from a defensive standpoint, like we did everybody else after that game,� she said. “We need her to give more and she has more to give. “We also need her on the glass more. She’s really one of the most athletic players in our conference.�

Newsom would realize he made what they considered a mistake. “We’re just arguing that people with the same risk of dying should be in line alongside (the elderly),� Mr. Imparato said. The vaccine distribution also makes concessions to promote equity across income levels and ethnicities. But he argues that disability should be part of that consideration. Members of the Community Vaccine Advisory Committee “used the word equity on every call without realizing that disability is part of equity,� he said. He anticipates an announcement from the state soon accommodating Californians with underlying health conditions. Even then, he is worried that the vaccines won’t reach disabled people. “We’re going to have to stay vigilant on the equity issue,� he said. “We also get the vaccine to them.� Dr. Ansorg echoed the need for accessible vaccination sites in the future. “It’s difficult for someone who is disabled to wait in line at big

vaccination clinics. It would make more sense to do more small, pop-up or mobile clinics which makes it more cumbersome but important,� he said. The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department follows the vaccination guidelines from the state, which currently is authorizing vaccines for people over the age of 65, residents of congregate care facilities and health care workers. Currently, Santa Barbara County is only vaccinating those 75 and older. “As Santa Barbara County has a high percentage of people over 75, we can’t go younger. In an ideal world, if we had more vaccines, that would be done in a couple of weeks,� he said. He is most concerned with the shortage of vaccines. He estimates it will take until March or April to start vaccinating those younger than 65. Mark Rothstein, Herbert F. Boehl chair of Law and Medicine at the University of Louisville School of Medicine and former policy editor for American Journal of Public Health, formerly advised the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

about how to prioritize treatment. “We can all say very easily that everybody should get it, but not everybody can go first. You have to draw distinctions,� he said. “For the vaccine, it could be who’s most likely to become infected or who’s most likely to have a bad result if infected.� Reactions to COVID-19 have been measured by age. There isn’t data to support vaccinating disabled individuals early. “We don’t have much data on disability, and that’s not our fault,� said Mr. Imparato. “It feels like we got punished a lot for not having data.� In the National Strategy for the Covid-19 Response and Pandemic Preparedness on Jan. 21, officials called for collection of data across underserved populations — including the disabled. The national strategy, in chapter six, calls for equitable policies and affirms adults with chronic health conditions as vulnerable. It sends the CDC to help states update pandemic plans to describe equitable policy.

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INLAND

INLAND

INLAND

INLAND

53 32

58 34

64 42

68 43

58 35

56 39

59 41

62 46

63 47

60 42

COASTAL

COASTAL

Pismo Beach 55/38

COASTAL

COASTAL

COASTAL

Shown is today's weather. Temperatures are today's highs and tonight's lows. Maricopa 54/39

Guadalupe 55/36

Santa Maria 55/36

Vandenberg 54/40

New Cuyama 49/30 Ventucopa 46/28

Los Alamos 54/33

Lompoc 54/39 Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. Š2021

Buellton 53/32

Solvang 54/32

Gaviota 54/42

SANTA BARBARA 56/39 Goleta 55/39

Carpinteria 55/41 Ventura 55/43

AIR QUALITY KEY Good Moderate

Source: airnow.gov Unhealthy for SG Very Unhealthy Unhealthy Not Available

ALMANAC

Santa Barbara through 6 p.m. yesterday

TEMPERATURE High/low Normal high/low Record high Record low

55/50 64/42 81 in 1976 30 in 1975

PRECIPITATION 24 hours through 6 p.m. yest. Month to date (normal) Season to date (normal)

2.15� 3.68� (3.16�) 3.66� (8.46�)

City Cuyama Goleta Lompoc Pismo Beach Santa Maria Santa Ynez Vandenberg Ventura

STATE CITIES Bakersfield Barstow Big Bear Bishop Catalina Concord Escondido Eureka Fresno Los Angeles Mammoth Lakes Modesto Monterey Napa Oakland Ojai Oxnard Palm Springs Pasadena Paso Robles

56/41/sh 54/36/sh 33/16/sn 45/18/c 49/44/r 55/40/pc 54/38/r 50/45/c 54/39/sh 56/44/t 26/6/sn 53/37/sh 55/41/sh 56/39/pc 57/44/pc 53/35/t 55/43/t 58/43/sh 53/41/t 54/33/pc

Wind west 6-12 knots today. Waves 2-4 feet; westnorthwest swell 3-6 feet at 14 seconds. Visibility under 2 miles in thunderstorms.

POINT ARENA TO POINT PINOS

Wind west 8-16 knots today. Wind waves 4-7 feet with a southwest swell 4-8 feet at 13-second intervals. Visibility under 3 miles in rain.

POINT CONCEPTION TO MEXICO

Wind west 8-16 knots today. Wind waves 4-7 feet with a southwest swell 4-8 feet at 13-second intervals. Visibility under 3 miles in rain.

TIDES

LOCAL TEMPS Today Hi/Lo/W 49/30/sh 55/39/t 55/35/sh 55/38/c 55/36/sh 53/32/t 54/40/sh 55/43/t

MARINE FORECAST

SANTA BARBARA CHANNEL

Sat. Hi/Lo/W 54/29/pc 58/40/s 59/35/pc 58/40/pc 59/37/pc 58/34/pc 57/39/pc 58/44/s

SANTA BARBARA HARBOR TIDES Date Time High Time Jan. 29 Jan. 30 Jan. 31

9:18 a.m. 11:04 p.m. 9:58 a.m. 11:39 p.m. 10:41 a.m. none

6.1’ 3.8’ 5.9’ 4.0’ 5.5’

LAKE LEVELS

Low

3:07 a.m. 2.0’ 4:33 p.m. -1.1’ 3:51 a.m. 1.9’ 5:07 p.m. -0.9’ 4:41 a.m. 1.8’ 5:41 p.m. -0.6’

AT BRADBURY DAM, LAKE CACHUMA 58/39/pc 56/34/pc 38/17/s 47/22/pc 51/46/s 58/45/c 60/35/s 55/48/sh 57/39/pc 59/47/s 33/12/pc 56/40/pc 57/42/pc 56/43/c 58/47/c 59/38/s 59/43/pc 64/45/s 60/45/s 57/33/pc

At Lake Cachuma’s maximum level at the point at which water starts spilling over the dam holds 188,030 acre-feet. An acre-foot is 325,851 gallons, equivalent to the amount of water consumed annually by 10 people in an urban environment. Storage 123,053 acre-ft. Elevation 726.62 ft. Evaporation (past 24 hours) 7.3 acre-ft. Inow 12.2 acre-ft. State inow 0.0 acre-ft. Storage change from yest. +0 acre-ft. Report from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

SUN AND MOON Sunrise Sunset Moonrise Moonset

Today 6:59 a.m. 5:26 p.m. 6:37 p.m. 7:55 a.m.

Sat. 6:59 a.m. 5:27 p.m. 7:44 p.m. 8:33 a.m.

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