Santa Barbara News-Press: February 03, 2023

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Honoring the best

Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce presents regional awards

By CALEB BEEGHLY NEWS-PRESS CORRESPONDENT

The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce celebrated the success of local businesses and looked toward the future during its Regional Business Awards ceremony Thursday.

“We are excited to be honoring these phenomenal organizations who contribute to a strong business economy and inspire quality of life in our communities,” said Kristen Miller, the chamber’s president and CEO.

During the ceremony at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort, a new board of directors was approved. The outgoing members were honored, and added members, such as Tyler Duncan (owner of Rusty’s Pizza) and Steven Janciek (general manager of The Ritz-Carlton Bacara in Goleta), were warmly welcomed.

Also, the former chair of the board, Trevor Large, “passed the gavel” to Joey Zumaya, whose call to action is for everyone in the community to “get involved.”

In addition to this, Mr. Zumaya revealed the Chamber of Commerce’s priorities for the year: housing, economic challenges on Santa Barbara’s State Street and hospitality. In closing, Mr. Zumaya stressed the importance of local businesses in Santa Barbara, noting that even though Santa Barbara is beautiful, its hospitality industry could not run for a day without its local businesses.

The chamber presented eight awards to local businesses and nonprofits.

The Large Business of the Year award was presented to Village Properties, which was nominated twice for this award.

Murder suspects to appear in court

Men accused of supplying fentanyl to victims who died

By NEIL HARTSTEIN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Three men charged in two separate Santa Barbara County cases with murder for allegedly supplying fentanyl to two victims who overdosed and died last year are scheduled to return to court next month to have dates set for their preliminary hearings.

One of the men, Dillon Johnson, 35, is charged in one of the cases.

Two others — Jonathan Eric Fleischer, 41, and Edward William Wysel, 52 — are charged in the other case.

All three defendants appeared in court last week to set dates for their respective preliminary hearings, but both cases were continued to March 13, according to Senior Deputy Attorney Anthony S. Davis.

Mr. Fleischer and Mr. Wysel are charged with murder in the death of Z. Raymond, prosecutors said in their complaint. The victim died sometime between Aug. 8 and Aug. 10.

The two defendants also are charged with the possession and transportation for sale of a controlled substance, fentanyl.

The charge carries special allegations that, among other things, they caused great bodily injury to the victim, that the crime disclosed a high degree of cruelty, viciousness or callousness, and that their violent conduct indicates a serious danger to society.

The case stemmed from an OD investigation by the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office. No other details were available.

It was the second case filed by the District Attorney’s Office involving people charged with murder for supplying drugs to someone who died as a result.

The first involved Mr. Nelson.

Santa Barbara police officers were dispatched April 29 to the 100 block of State Street

Court appearance set for suspect in fatal head-on collision

By NEIL HARTSTEIN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

A Goleta man charged with gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated for allegedly causing a head-on collision that killed two women in a highway crash last October is scheduled to appear in court next week for arraignment.

Kyle Nelson, 23, first appeared in court for arraignment in December in connection with the Oct. 28 fatal accident, but his case was continued. His arraignment is now scheduled to be heard on Feb. 9, prosecutors said.

Mr. Nelson is accused of driving while under the influence of drugs and crashing into a car on State Route 1 in Gaviota, killing Jenna Corrin Causby, 19, and Dorothy Guthrie, 20, both of Lompoc.

In addition to two felony counts of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, Mr. Nelson is charged with driving under the influence of any drug causing injury. All charges are felonies.

Prosecutors included a special allegation that Mr. Nelson committed the alleged crime after being released from custody either on bail or his own recognizance in connection with an unrelated case.

The complaint against him also lists aggravating factors, in that the alleged crime involved great violence, great bodily harm or other acts disclosing a high degree of cruelty, viciousness or callousness, and that the victims were particularly vulnerable.

According to the California Highway Patrol, Mr. Nelson was driving a Ford C-Max south on Route 1 at 80 mph when he approached a northbound Chevy Malibu driven by Ms. Causby. Ms. Guthrie was her passenger.

The 4 a.m. crash occurred as Mr. Nelson overtook slower southbound traffic directly ahead of his vehicle, and he chose to pass them by illegally driving over the solid double yellow line, the CHP said. He ended up driving south in the No. 1 northbound lane, directly into the path of Ms. Causby’s car.

Ms. Causby, realizing his Ford was traveling the wrong way, turned her Malibu to the right

in an attempt to avoid a head-on crash. At the same time, however, Mr. Nelson turned his Ford to the left, and the front of his vehicle collided head-on with the front of her Malibu, the CHP said.

The force of the collision rotated both vehicles in a counterclockwise direction.

The Malibu was propelled to the east shoulder where it came to rest facing a westerly direction. The Ford came to rest in the northbound lanes, facing a westerly direction.

After the collision, both vehicles became engulfed in flames.

The Santa Barbara County Fire Department responded to tackle the fire and pronounced both victims dead at the scene.

Mr. Nelson sustained major injuries and was transported to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital.

He was arrested by California Highway Patrol officers on suspicion of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated. email: nhartsteinnewspress@gmail.com

for a report of a found body. The deceased 30-year-old man, Mathew Justin Dyet, was discovered with narcotics and drug paraphernalia in his possession, police said, adding that his cause of death was determined to be acute fentanyl intoxication.

The investigation by Santa Barbara police detectives and the District Attorney’s Office took months, but detectives were able to identify Mr. Johnson as the alleged drug dealer who allegedly supplied Mr. Dyet with the fentanyl that caused his death.

Detectives served the warrant Sept. 1 and arrested Mr. Johnson in the 7100 block of Hollister Avenue in Goleta. A search conducted after his arrest allegedly revealed quantities of narcotics that constitute possession with the intent to distribute, police said. Prosecutors charged him with murder, alleging he directly supplied Mr. Dyet with the fentanyl that caused his death between April 28 and 29. He also was charged with the possession and transportation for sale of fentanyl.

Former District Attorney Joyce Dudley said at the time that when “anyone who knew or should have known that their actions could cause death to another, the appropriate charge is murder.”

“As Joyce indicated, these are the first two cases of their kind filed locally, where individuals were charged with murder for providing drugs leading to someone’s death,” Mr. Davis added. “Her comments, regarding innocence until proven guilty, as well as the appropriateness of charging anyone with murder under such circumstances, apply to all three charged defendants.” email: nhartsteinnewspress@ gmail.com

School spokesman, Jewish leaders discuss anti-Semitic acts

By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Security measures such as cameras are in place to prevent further vandalism at Dos Pueblos High School, where a swastika was discovered on a pole in the stadium.

A custodial team removed the swastika immediately at the Goleta campus, and the investigation continues.

“While we have not determined the perpetrator, Santa Barbara Unified condemns this hateful act in the strongest possible terms,” said Ed Zuchelli, chief of communications at Santa Barbara Unified School District.

“Several security measures are in place in an effort to prevent future vandalism and keep students safe,” Mr.

Zuchelli told the News-Press on Thursday.

“We have security cameras in place throughout the campus and four full-time campus security assistants who regularly patrol the campus during school hours,” he said. “Due to the large campus and multiple entry points on evenings and weekends, we also rely on public users of the space to say something if they see something suspicious.”

There is also a school resource officer — a Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputy — assigned to Dos Pueblos. (The Sheriff’s Office handles law enforcement matters in Goleta.)

Mr. Zuchelli stressed Santa Barbara Unified opposes antiSemitic acts and will continue to educate students and the

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Santa Barbara Adventure Co. founder Michael Cohen is introduced by Kathy Janega-Dykes, the president and CEO of Visit Santa Barbara, after being named the recipient of the Hospitality Business of the Year. The honor was presented during the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce’s Regional Business Awards ceremony Thursday at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort.

Michael Baker, CEO of United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County, speaks after the Boys & Girls Club was named NonProfit of the Year.

Kyanna Isaacson of Jersey Mike’s Subs speaks at the podium after being named Entrepreneur of the Year.

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Four people injured in multi-car collision

SANTA YNEZ VALLEY — Five cars collided Wednesday night on State Route 154, west of Cold Springs Bridge.

Two men and two women sustained moderate injuries and were transported by two ambulances to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, according to a tweet from Capt. Scott Safechuck, public information officer for the Santa Barbara County Fire Department, which was on the scene.

Capt. Safechuck said the call time was 7:41 p.m. and that the cause of the collision is under investigation.

— Dave Mason

Shooting reported near Lompoc High School

LOMPOC — At 12:24 p.m. Wednesday, the Lompoc Police Department received multiple calls regarding a shooting just west of Lompoc High School.

It was reported that two subjects were involved and immediately fled the area after the shooting occurred, said police Sgt. Jorge Magana.

Officers arrived shortly after and discovered evidence of the shooting in the 1000 block of West College Avenue, Sgt. Magana said. However, no shooting victims were located.

The suspects remain outstanding.

To report information about this shooting, contact the Lompoc Police Department at 805-7362341.

— Katherine Zehnder

Police seek missing juvenile

LOMPOC — The Lompoc Police Department is requesting the

Biden adds Ventura County to disaster declaration area

By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

President Joe Biden has extended his major disaster declaration to include Ventura County.

Issued after the recent storms, the declaration has covered Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties.

The addition of Ventura County was pushed by U.S. Rep. Carbajal, D-Santa Barbara, over the past few weeks in the aftermath of heavy storms and flooding across the Central Coast.

public’s help to find a missing juvenile.

Alberto Rafael Cabrera Corona, 14, was reported missing by his father on Jan. 27, after leaving his home the night before and not returning. His parents last saw him at 8 p.m. Jan. 26.

Lompoc police officers received further information that on the early morning hours of Jan. 28, the vehicle Alberto was allegedly traveling in became stuck in the mud at the far west end of Lompoc.

Sgt. Jorge Magana said on Thursday that Alberto was with two known subjects in the vehicle and that all three left the vehicle.

While walking back to Lompoc, they disagreed on which way to go, so Alberto walked northbound and the other juveniles walked eastbound and reached Lompoc, Sgt. Magana said.

He added that Lompoc police detectives have conducted numerous interviews and have been following up on potential leads but have yet to locate Alberto.

Alberto is 5 foot 8 inches, weighs 120 pounds and has black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black beanie, white long sleeve shirt, gray zip-up jacket, black pants and black Nike Air Force 1 shoes.

If you have information on Alberto’s whereabouts, call the Lompoc Police Department at 805-736-2341.

— Katherine Zehnder

State Route 1 to be closed

LOMPOC — A rock scaling operation on State Route 1 near Lompoc will continue next week and will result in a detour for travelers on Tuesday.

According to Caltrans, there will be a hard closure from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. of southbound Route 1/ North 12th Street at the junction of State Route 246 and State Route 1 in Lompoc.

Travelers will not be able to go south on State Route 1 but can continue east on State 246 in Buellton to reach southbound Highway 101.

Caltrans said crews will rappel down the hillside above the roadway to dislodge debris and rock. Clean up will follow before reopening the roadway to travel. This road work also took place on Jan. 26.

Rock scaling is performed as a preventative maintenance measure to help ensure the safety of all travelers, according to Caltrans.

Message and directional signs will be in place to alert travelers in the area. Caltrans advises motorists to allow extra time during their commute.

Updates go on Twitter to @ CaltransD5, Facebook to Caltrans Central Coast (District 5) and Instagram to @Caltrans_d5.

— Katherine Zehnder

Next steps unclear on Newsom’s push to penalize oil companies’ record profits

By SETH SANDRONSKY THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR

Last December, Gov. Gavin Newsom convened a special legislative session, demanding a price-gouging penalty on major oil companies. “California’s price gouging penalty is simple – either Big Oil reins in the profits and prices, or they’ll pay a penalty,” he said in a statement.

Sen. Nancy Skinner (DBerkeley), chair of the California Senate Budget Committee,

President Biden’s approval of individual assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency allows Ventura County residents and business owners to apply directly for aid to cover home repairs, rent and temporary lodging, unemployment and child care expenses, and other incidentals related to flooding and storm damage.

In a news release, Rep. Carbajal said he has been urging President Biden and FEMA to remember Ventura County residents and to approve disaster aid to help them. He noted he has seen firsthand the devastation in the three counties he represents, which also include Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties.

“I encourage anyone affected

Closures lifted for local beaches

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department has lifted the water contact closures for Miramar and Fernald Point beaches.

Recent ocean water quality testing conducted by the Department’s Environmental Health Services Division has confirmed the ocean water is

by floods and stormwater in our region to go to DisasterAssistance.gov to learn more about filing a claim,” Rep. Carbajal, D-Santa Barbara, said. Disaster-related assistance provided by FEMA can include:

• Rental payments for temporary housing for those whose homes are unlivable.

• Grants for home repairs and replacement of essential household items.

• Unemployment payments for workers who temporarily lost jobs because of the disaster and do not qualify for state benefits (self-employed).

• Low-interest loans to cover residential losses not fully compensated by insurance.

• Crisis counseling for those traumatized by the disaster.

• Advisory assistance for legal veterans’ benefits and social security matters. Small Business Administration loans may also be available to individuals and businesses to repair or replace disaster-damaged property, inventory and supplies.

Individuals living in all three counties can find more information in English and Spanish at carbajal.house.gov/ storm. Claims can be started at disasterassistance.gov. email: kzehnder@newspress.com

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A multi-car collision results in damage and injuries Wednesday on State Route 154.

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SY girls basketball loses to Santa Maria

The Santa Ynez girls basketball team fell to Santa Maria on Wednesday, losing a close game 38-35.

Helina Pecile led the way for Santa Ynez, earning a doubledouble with 16 points and 12 rebounds while also contributing three steals. Kylie LaPointe recorded nine points, six steals and three rebounds while Jadyn Gardner scored six points and added five rebounds.

SY boys basketball defeats Santa Maria

The Santa Ynez boys basketball team crushed Santa Maria on Wednesday, winning by a lopsided score of 56-53.

Landon Lassahn and Jackson Ollenburger were the lead scorers for the Pirates, recording 36 and 23 points, respectively, while Caleb Cassidy recorded his fourth double-double in a row with 19 points and 23 rebounds.

SM edges Rio Mesa

The San Marcos High boys basketball team won a close game against Rio Mesa on Wednesday, hanging on for a 62-58 victory.

San Marcos led by four at the end of the first quarter, expanding its lead to 11 by the end of the first half and maintaining that lead until the end of the third period. In the fourth, full-court pressure from the Spartans led to turnovers and missed shots for San Marcos and allowed Rio Mesa to pull within one with less than a minute left in the game. San Marcos expanded their lead exclusively with free throws.

Micah Jacobi led the San Marcos effort with 14 points while Joe Pasternack scored 13 and Andre Mcullough added ten. “Grateful for the effort our guys gave tonight, doing what needed to be done to get the win,” said Royals coach James Kinzler. “Lots of hustle plays on both ends

UCSB’S Honer wins second straight Player of the Week award

By ERIC BOOSE UCSB SPORTS

UCSB tennis player Amelia Honer has won her second consecutive Big West Player of the Week award, the conference announced Wednesday. Honer earned the award for her performance at the ITA Kickoff Weekend’s Auburn Regional, Jan. 28 and 29. The sophomore went undefeated in both doubles and singles play against Auburn and Arizona State, and still has not lost in a dual match this season.

Honer earned wins over ranked doubles and singles opponents in the Gauchos’ first match of the weekend against an Auburn team that entered the weekend ranked 15th in the country. In doubles, Honer and Kira Reuter defeated their second top-15 opponent in as many matches, taking down

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Honer earned the award for her performance at the ITA Kickoff Weekend’s

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of the court, some timely shooting, a couple of huge offensive rebounds there at the end and a couple clutch free throws from Koji to seal it. It was another step for us in a really fun week of high school basketball.”

San Marcos improves to 7-6 in Channel League play with the win, and can now clinch fourth place and an automatic CIF playoff berth with a win over Santa Barbara on Friday. A loss in the game would force a tiebreaking game against Rio Mesa.

DP boys basketball beats Ventura

The Dos Pueblos boys

basketball team defeated Ventura on Wednesday, winning in overtime by a score of 80-69.

Dos Pueblos outscored their opponents in the first and second quarters, but were outpaced in the third and fourth to finish regulation play in a 69-69 tie. Dos Pueblos dominated the overtime period, outscoring Ventura 11-0 for the win.

“I was extremely proud of the way my guys played a smart game and never gave up,” said Dos Pueblos Coach Joe Zamora. “It was a great way to finish the season.”

Grant Hughes led Dos Pueblos with 34 points and Justin Stock scored 22 points.

The win gave Dos Pueblos a 9-19 overall record.

SB boys basketball defeats Pacifica

The Santa Barbara boys basketball team handily defeated Pacifica on Wednesday, dispatching their opponents 70-48.

The Dons were led by Luke Zuffelato with 18 points while Will Harman scored 12, Tobin Shyrock added 10 and both Owen Debusk and Carter Battle contributed eight.

Carp girls basketball fall to Malibu

The Carpinteria girls basketball team lost to Malibu on Wednesday,

suffering defeat in a close 40-38 game.

The game was close the whole way through, with the game tied at the end of both the first and third quarters. Malibu scored one more basket than Carpinteria in the fourth to earn the win.

Amarisse Camargo led Carpinteria with 16 points, 13 rebounds and seven steals. Jamaica Cook scored six points, 13 rebounds and three steals while Charlotte Cooney recorded six points, seven steals and five assists.

“I was very happy with our effort and execution on defense and offense,” said Carpinteria Coach Henry Gonzales. “I also want to say thank you to our 10 wonderful seniors for being such valuable contributors to our program. We will miss them.”

The loss left Carpinteria with a 12-13 overall record.

SY boys soccer plays Templeton to a draw

The Santa Ynez boys soccer team tied Templeton at one on Wednesday. Santa Ynez’ goal was scored by Gabriel Beleski with a assist by Evan Eliason just seven minutes into the game. Templeton answered just before the half to conclude the scoring.

The scoreless second half was aided by the strong play of Santa Ynez’ Tristan Amezcua.

Dos Pueblos soccer teams fall to Ventura

The Dos Pueblos boys and soccer teams each suffered defeat at the hands of Ventura on Wednesday, with the girls losing 21 and the boys 4-2.

Dos Pueblos’ girls team led by one at the half after Riley Monroe scored with an assist from Trish Lo, but surrendered the lead in the second half of the Senior Night game.

“We started our 11 seniors and they played most of the game. It was an emotional night and the seniors played their hearts out against Channel League Champs, Ventura,” said Dos Pueblos Coach Marco Medina. “I want to wish the

best to all our seniors in the next chapter of their lives and want to express my gratitude for the opportunity to be the head coach this season.”

The boys team never held a lead, surrendering a goal early at the three minute mark. Dos Pueblos would tie 20 minutes later on a goal by Kai Laub assisted by Drew Hammers and Miguel Greenberg. Ventura took the lead for good on goals at 39 minutes and 43 minutes. Dos pueblos scored a second goal at 49 minutes, but allowed another two minutes later to conclude the scoring.

“I want to thank all of our players, and especially the 14 seniors for an incredible season,” said boys Coach Matt York. “Though we didn’t make the playoffs, we fought really hard in the second half of league. After starting the year one and nine we really played some great soccer towards the end. This group will be remembered for their incredible personalities, great overall character, and cohesiveness as both friends and teammates.”

SM boys soccer beats Pacifica

The San Marcos boys soccer team defeated Pacifica on Wednesday, winning by a score of 2-0.

San Marcos’ first goal was scored by Favi Rosales with an assist from Luis Botello in the first 12 minutes of play, and was followed ten minutes later by a Leonel Olivo goal assisted by Luke Sheffey.

“Pacifica is another good team with lots of attacking talent and this game served as great preparation for our playoff run,” said San Marcos Coach Paul McLean. “We thought that Yael Garay did a great job at right back tonight. He didn’t get beat on the dribble, he passed well and won balls in the air. Yael was excellent. Luis Botello and John Najera helped us keep possession in the midfield and our attacking group was effective. This group is excited to play in the CIF playoffs!”

San Marcos finished the season with a 13-0-1 in league play to earn first place, and sport a 14-1-2 overall record.

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Auburn Regional, Jan. 28 and 29.

UCSB’s Wilcox notches 1,000th career kills in loss to waves

By KRISTEN KELLER UCSB SPORTS

After a week off from competition, the No. 15 UCSB men’s volleyball team (1-7) was back in action. They made the trip south to Malibu as they took on the No. 5 Pepperdine University Waves. After three sets, it was the Waves who came out victorious as the Gauchos were swept (2523, 25-21, 25-21).

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Gauchos stepped on the court in Malibu ready for a battle, and that is exactly what they brought. These two teams duked it out for every single point before UCSB

pulled ahead with a three-point lead. When that happened, senior Ryan Wilcox registered his second kill of the match but the 1,000th of his career. Even with a Gaucho reaching this milestone, UCSB couldn’t maintain the lead, ultimately dropping the first set 25-23.

The remaining two sets told a similar story. Both the Waves and Gauchos collided for the remainder of the game, going point-for-point. By the end of each set, Pepperdine squeaked their way ahead of the Gauchos, resulting in 25-21 losses in the final two sets for UCSB.

LOOKING AT THE NUMBERS

• Owen Birg finished the night with the

most kills, registering a career-high 16 kills in his first start as a Gaucho.

• As mentioned above, Wilcox hit one of the biggest career milestones in the sport during this game on his way to a 15kill match. He only made two errors on the night as he finished with a .565 hitting percentage. Along with that, Wilcox added on two blocks.

• Max Gordon was a huge asset in the back row for the Gauchos. He ended the night with 15 digs, his highest number this season.

• Jack Walmer led the offensive efforts as the team’s sole setter. He ended the night with 36 while also notching the team’s only ace.

UP NEXT

The Gauchos will return to Rob Gymnasium for the first time since the Asics Invitational as they return the favor and host the No. 5 Waves. First serve will be at 7 p.m. with Rally Poms given to fans in attendance while supplies last. For those who can’t make it to Rob Gym, a live stream will be available through ESPN+ along with live stats.

Kristen Keller is the associate athletic director for communications and digital strategy at UCSB. email: sports@newspress.com

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The Santa Barbara area company was started in 1996, and it has been the company’s goal, ever since, to “be a real estate company that gave back to the community,” said company owner Renee Grubb, who accepted the award. She noted Village Properties has donated to schools and eventually started a program called the Teacher’s Fund, which was created to help Santa Barbara County teachers get the tools and materials they need for their classrooms and their students.

Over the years, Village Properties has donated $2 million to Santa Barbara public and private school teachers. In the years recovering from COVID19, Village Properties has also worked with the Chamber of Commerce to provide critical data about the housing market, giving significant help to the community.

The Small Business of the Year award was presented to JR Bookkeeping, which was started in 2012 by sisters Juliana and Natalia Ramirez, who are very passionate about supporting and investing in the community — which they recognize as the reason for their success. They started their business in their living room and now serve Santa Barbara and Ventura counties, celebrating their 10-year anniversary last April.

In the past 10 years, Juliana and Natalia have employed more than 40 individuals, the majority of whom have been women, and several have gone on to start bookkeeping businesses of their own.

JR Bookkeeping enjoys giving back to the community through several local organizations that were instrumental in their success in the early years.

The Entrepreneur of the Year award was given to Kyanna Isaacson, which she says is her greatest achievement. Mrs.

UCSB women’s tennis home opener set for Feb. 12

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the 10th ranked partnership in the country to help UCSB steal the doubles point from the Tigers. In singles, Honer scored another point for the Gauchos by taking down the 43rd-ranked singles player in the country.

Isaacson started working at Jersey Mike’s 15 years ago, this Saturday.

In 2021, she opened her first Jersey Mike’s on Fairview Avenue in Goleta. Now, she owns 12 Jersey Mike’s (three locations in Santa Barbara and Goleta), and she chooses her locations carefully in order to give back to the community that supports her restaurants.

She has donated to nonprofits, and she is known for her generous support of many local schools and charities because of her business. Most recently, she raised money for San Marcos High School in Santa Barbara.

The Milestone Business Award was given to the Santa Barbara Zoo for reaching its 60th anniversary this year. Santa Barbara Zoo President & CEO Rich Block accepted the award.

The zoo just opened its newest habitat, the Australian Walkabout, which features kangaroos, wallabies and emus.

The zoo’s “Early Explorers” program became the first licensed outdoor preschool in California, becoming a trailblazing preschool program in the state to connect young children with nature.

In addition, last year, the Santa Barbara Zoo was recertified as an autism center. In 2022, the zoo employed more than 300 regular and seasonal staff members, and it gave back more than $200,000 to support families, schools and other nonprofits to ensure that the zoo is accessible to everyone.

Mr. Block expressed his gratitude to the community for its support.

The Hospitality Business of the Year award was presented to the Santa Barbara Adventure Co.

Founder Michael Cohen accepted the award after being introduced by Kathy Janega-Dykes, president and CEO of Visit Santa Barbara.

Mr. Cohen’s company is celebrating 25 years of being in business.

In addition to supporting the tourism industry, Santa Barbara Adventure Co. incorporates

financial and logistical incentives to reuse, repair and reduce its carbon footprint through composting, electronic paperwork, recycling, zero waste reporting, waste management training and rewarding employees for zero waste practices.

The Community Business of the Year award was presented to Momentum WORK Inc., which provides a key bridge between local businesses who need a reliable workforce and people with disabilities who are able to contribute and want meaningful jobs.

Momentum WORK, Inc. was recently awarded a 3-Year CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities), accreditation that signals a service provider’s commitment to continually improving services, encouraging feedback and serving the community. Jake Lowry of Momentum WORK Inc. accepted the award on behalf of the organization.

The Green Business of the Year was given to BEGA North America. Accepting the award were Shawn Webb and Ivan Gregory.

BEGA invested more than $4 million in solar energy production to power its electrical needs at the Carpinteria campus, eliminating reliance on traditional sources of electricity and reducing its carbon footprint by 903 metric tons annually. The solar energy project included 2,008 fully recyclable solar panels capable of generating an estimated annual production of 1,274,317 kWh of electricity.

The Nonprofit of the Year award was presented to the United Boys and Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County. The award was accepted by CEO Michael Baker.

In 2021, the clubs opened as full-day learning and enrichment centers while schools remained closed. They also started serving hot dinners at all club locations as part of the Zero Hunger Food Program. The clubs serve more than 3,000 youths annually, providing a safe, positive place to learn and grow. Promising their future resilience, the clubs claimed, “Whatever comes our way, we will be there.”

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Penalty would return portion of profits to consumers via rebates

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Watchdog noted that a California refiner, Marathon Petroleum, reported profits of 75 cents per gallon for 2022. Such profits indicate that Marathon Petroleum is “virtually doubling what it made the year before, strengthening the case for the California legislature to enact a windfall profits penalty,” according to a Consumer Watchdog statement.

Meanwhile, gas prices have been dropping in California, as

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inflation, or a general rise in prices, is easing.

How long it will take legislators on the 18-member Senate Committee on Energy, Utilities, and Communications to move forward or not on the governor’s price-gouging penalty on major oil companies is unclear. As proposed, this penalty would return part of their profits to consumers in the form of rebates, with many details on that process unclear.

Democratic Sen. Steven Bradford is the chair of the California Legislative Black

community in combating any and all acts of bias and hate. “If you see or hear anything, please report it to school site leaders.”

The discovery of the swastika comes as hateful anti-Semitic fliers were distributed in the Isla Vista/UCSB area.

“In general, seeing such a string of events in such a short period of time is unsettling and disheartening,” said Tessa Veksler, a UCSB student and a Jewish leader at the university.

Miss Veksler, a collegiate senator for UCSB’s College of Letters and Sciences, said about 400 to 500 fliers with anti-Semitic content were distributed on Tuesday.

“The fliers contained Holocaust denial and

Caucus, Chair of the Senate Committee on Energy, Utilities, and Communications, representing the Los Angeles County communities of Carson, Compton, Gardena, Harbor City, Hawthorne, Inglewood, Lawndale, Lennox, San Pedro, Torrance, Watts, Willowbrook, and Wilmington.

GOP Sen. Brian Dahle is the vice chair of the same committee, representing California’s 1st Senate District that contains all or parts of 11 counties, from Alpine, El Dorado, Lassen, Modoc, Nevada, Placer, Plumas,

common anti-Semitic tropes,” she said.

Six million Jews were killed by the Nazi regime and its allies during the Holocaust, prior to the regime’s defeat in World War II.

“It is important to acknowledge that antiSemitism happens on all ends of the political spectrum,” Miss Veksler said. “I think it is difficult not to see a pattern in the rise in antiSemitic attacks, but … we don’t know who distributed these things.”

“The Jewish community has come together in a strong and empowering way,” said Miss Veksler, who’s co-president of UCSB’s Students Supporting Israel and campus liaison on UCSB’s Chabad board. “It is important to shine light on the incredible response from the Jewish community and non-Jewish community to be proactive supporters.”

Rabbi Evan Goodman of Santa Barbara

Sacramento, Sierra, Siskiyou to Shasta.

There are 4 Republicans and 14 Democrats on the Senate Committee on Energy, Utilities, and Communications. There is no scheduled date for this committee to meet next.

In the meantime, Consumer Watchdog has recommended penalties begin after profits of 50 cents a gallon, as the Legislature is considering a bill, SBx12 (Skinner-D), to enact a windfall profits cap on how much oil refiners can make in profit per gallon of gasoline.

Hillel, which serves Jewish students at UCSB and in Isla Vista, said, “All of these antiSemitic flyers, graffiti and literature are horrible and create a sense of discomfort, unease and threat in the community and need to be condemned by the entire community, not just the Jewish community.”

He also commented on the swastika.

“As a parent of two students who graduated from Dos Pueblos, that incident especially pains me,” Rabbi Goodman told the NewsPress. “These events are extremely visible.”

Rabbi Goodman added, “There was an event on campus at UCSB that resulted in a class that had many Jewish students being unable to meet due to the threat to their safety, and that is far more concerning to me.” email: kzehnder@newspress.com

The following day against then-number-19 Arizona State, Honer and Reuter faced off with the Sun Devils’ top doubles team, ranked 9th in the country, but their match did not finish. Honer, herself ranked 49th among singles players, won the first set of her singles match, but the dual ended before her match could. Honer and the Gauchos play their home opener next, welcoming #24 USC to the Arnhold Tennis Center for a noon dual on Feb. 12. A new set of ITA rankings for singles players and doubles partnerships will be released ahead of that match, on Feb. 8. Eric Boose writes about sports for UCSB. email: sports@newspress.com

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‘The Jewish community has come together in a strong and empowering way’

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JR Bookkeeping’s Juliana Ramirez, who co-founded the company with her sister Natalia, speaks after receiving the Small Business of the Year award during the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce’s Regional Business Awards.

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e other side of the Miranda story

Director talks to the News-Press about ‘Miranda’s Victim,’ which will open the Santa Barbara International Film Festival

and raped by Mr. Miranda in 1963 in Arizona.

The trials in the case went all the way to the Supreme Court and resulted in creation of the Miranda Rights. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Mr. Miranda should have been informed of his rights to remain silent and to have an attorney present before he signed a confession.

The case was retried, with Mr. Miranda’s confession excluded, and he was convicted in 1967 and sentenced to 20 to 30 years. He was paroled in 1972, then was stabbed to death in 1976 during a bar fight in Phoenix.

By DAVE MASON

MANAGING EDITOR

‘You have the right to remain silent.”

That’s the beginning of Miranda Rights, which have been read to suspects being interrogated by law enforcement since the landmark 1966 U.S. Supreme Court case, Miranda v. Arizona.

But what about Ernesto Miranda’s victim?

Writers George Kolber and J. Craig Stiles explored that question as they wrote the story for “Miranda’s Victim,” a movie that will make its world premiere on the opening night of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.

The film will screen at 8 p.m. Feb.

8 at the Arlington Theatre, 1317 State St.

Oscar nominee Abigail Breslin (“Little Miss Sunshine,” “Stillwater”) stars as Patricia “Trish” Weir, who was kidnapped

In addition to Ms. Breslin, the movie stars Sebastian Quinn as Ernesto Miranda, Luke Wilson as county prosecutor Lawrence Turoff; Andy Garcia as public defender Alvin Moore, who represented Mr. Miranda; and Ryan Phillippe as ACLU lawyer John Flynn, who argued the case for Mr. Miranda before the U.S. Supreme Court.

The cast also includes Emily VanCamp as Ann Weir (Patricia Weir’s sister), Mireille Enos as Zeola Weir, Kyle MacLachlan as Chief Justice Earl Warren and Donald Sutherland as Judge Laurance T. Wren, who presided over the trial of Mr. Miranda for the rape of Ms. Weir.

Director Michelle Danner, who’s among the movie’s producers, said Mr. Kolber felt inspired to write the movie after he became curious about Mr. Miranda’s victim.

Ms. Danner praised Ms. Weir for her bravery. It was 1963, a time when it was especially difficult for rape victims to find justice.

“So many people had been raped before her and didn’t say anything,”

Ms. Danner told the News-Press by phone from her home in Los

Angeles. “She was the one who had the courage to go after him and get justice, which is very much what this movie is about.

“I met with her,” Ms. Danner said. “She was very happy with this movie.”

The director said Ms. Weir has a cameo in “Miranda’s Victim” as one of the guests in a wedding scene.

Ms. Danner, founder of the Creative Center for the Arts and the Los Angeles Acting Conservatory, praised Ms. Breslin for her portrayal of Ms. Weir.

“Abigail has an authenticity that’s engrained in her,” Ms. Danner said. “She is wonderful. There was a moment (between takes) when Donald Sutherland, playing the judge, turned to her. She’s in the

Keeping up with ‘ e Realistic Joneses’

Two couples share last name and more in Rubicon Theatre Company production

By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

Two men share the same last name — and the same disease — in “The Realistic Joneses.”

Emmy-winning actor Joe Spano (“Hill Street Blues,” “NCIS”) and internationally acclaimed theatrical actor Conor Lovett play Bob Jones and John Jones respectively in the Rubicon Theatre Company production, which continues through Feb. 12 at the theater, 1006 E. Main St., Ventura.

Faline England, whose credits vary from the Santa Barbara Dance Theatre to Shakespeare Center L.A. and CBS shows such as “Numb3rs” and “Criminal Minds,” plays Pony, John’s wife. Award-winning theatrical actress Sorcha Fox portrays Jennifer, Bob’s wife.

with the Gare St. Lazare Ireland theater company and the Laguna Playhouse.

The play, which was written by Will Eno, is directed by Judy Hegarty-Lovett, who rehearsed it with the actors in Maricourt, France, before the four actors performed it last year in Dublin.

Mr. Spano said that after the play wraps up its run in Ventura, the same actors will perform it again, in April and May at the Laguna Playhouse in Laguna Beach.

“The Realistic Joneses,” which is about neighbors with the same last name, is making its Southern California premiere in Ventura.

“The play is a tragic comedy about two married couples who meet in somewhat odd but extremely domestic circumstances,” Mr. Spano told the News-Press by phone from his home in Calabasas.

“It’s about four people — two

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The calendar appears Mondays through Saturdays in the “Life & the Arts” section. Items are welcome. Please email them a full week before the event to Managing Editor Dave Mason at dmason@ newspress.com.

TODAY

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Entangled:

Responding to Environmental Crisis,” runs through March 25 at the Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art. The museum is open from 10 a.m. Monday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. It’s closed on Sundays and college holidays. For more information, call 805-565-6162 or visit westmont.edu/museum.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. “Interlopings: Colors in the Warp and Weft of Ecological Entanglements” is an exhibit that runs through March 12 at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, 1212 Mission Canyon Road, Santa Barbara. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The exhibit features weavings dyed with pigments from non-native plants on Santa Cruz Island. The weavings were created by artists Helen Svensson and Lisa Jevbratt. For more information, see sbbotanicgarden.org.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Coast artist and London native Annie Hoffman’s exhibit “Seeing Ourselves in Colour” will be displayed through Feb. 28 at Gallery Los Olivos, 2920 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. For more information, visit anniehoffmann.com.

10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. “The Search for the Modern West,” an exhibit, continues through Feb. 20 at Sullivan Goss: An American Gallery, 11 E. Anapamu St., Santa Barbara. The gallery is open 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily. For more information, see sullivangoss.com or call the gallery at 805-730-1460.

11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The exhibit “Parliament of Owls” runs through Feb. 5 at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, 2559 Puesta del Sol, Santa Barbara. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Mondays. For more information, go to www. sbnature.org.

7:30 p.m. “The Gin Game” is being performed at the Center Stage Theater, upstairs at Paseo Nuevo. Tickets cost $21 for general admission and $18 for students and seniors. To purchase, go to centerstagetheater.org. There is no late seating.

Feb. 4 2 and 7:30 p.m. “The Gin Game” is being performed at the Center Stage Theater, upstairs at Paseo Nuevo. Tickets cost $21 for general admission and $18 for students and seniors. To purchase, go to centerstagetheater.org. There is no late seating.

FEB. 5

Free admission will be available on this day at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, the Museum of Ventura County, the Museum of Ventura County’s Agriculture Museum and the Santa Paula Museum. For more information, visit socalmuseums.org.

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Rubicon is presenting “The Realistic Joneses” in association

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2 p.m. “The Gin Game” is being performed at the Center Stage Theater, upstairs at Paseo Nuevo. Tickets cost $21 for general admission and $18 for students and seniors. To purchase, go to centerstagetheater.org. There is no late seating.

FEB. 8

8 p.m. Transform Through Arts will present 10 dance companies in “Colors of Love” at the Center Stage Theater, upstairs at Paseo Nuevo in Santa Barbara. General admission costs $30 in advance and $35 at the door. Tickets are $25 for students. To purchase, go to www.centerstagetheater.org.

FEB. 12 Noon. Participants in Ted Nash’s workshop will go on stage at the Mary Craig Auditorium, the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1130 State St. The free program is called “Transformation: Personal Stories of Change, Acceptance and Evolution” and will feature student composers, performers and writers from Mr. Nash’s workshop.

Managing Editor Dave Mason dmason@newspress.com

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PCPA is performing “The River Bride” from Feb. 16 through March 5 at the Severson Theatre at Allan Hancock College in Santa Maria.

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Faline England and Joe Spano star as Bob and Pony in

Joneses,” which runs through Feb. 12 at the Rubicon Theatre in Ventura.

From left, Faline England, Joe Spano, Sorcha Fox and Conor Lovett star in “Realistic Joneses,” a play about two couples who have more in common than just their last name. At right are Ms. England and Ms. Fox.

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Director Michelle Danner

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Abigail Breslin stars as Patricia Weir in “Miranda’s Victim,” which will make its world premiere next week at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.

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witness chair. He complimented her and said, ‘You’re a really good actress.’

“She understands how to work in front of the camera. She can lose herself in a character,” Ms. Danner said. “She really inhabited the skin of Patricia Weir. Every single moment, I was blown away by her work.”

Ms. Danner said she was also impressed by the connection Ms. VanCamp and Ms. Breslin had together as they played sisters. She added that Mr. Sutherland has always been one of her favorite actors.

“Luke Wilson plays the prosecuting attorney, and very well, I might add,” Ms. Danner said.

“He has not seen the movie yet, but is coming up to Santa Barbara. He had a few ad-libbed moments. He said, ‘Are you serious?’ (to the

lawyer representing Mr. Miranda). I just love that moment. I kept it in.” Ms. Danner said Mr. Quinn, who plays Mr. Miranda, resembles him and does a “fantastic job” in the role. “Sebastian did a lot of research, and we rehearsed quite a bit,” Ms. Danner said.

“Andy Garcia plays the first lawyer that Ernesto Miranda has, the first lawyer who started to defend the rights of people arrested without being read their rights,”

Ms. Danner said. “I’ve always loved Andy Gracia.

“Every single actor came with not just their A game but their A-plus-plus game,” Ms. Danner said. “Everyone felt this was an important story that needed to be told.”

“I hope this is a story where they (the audience) sees someone who makes a choice to be brave and thereby inspires other people to keep being brave.”

email: dmason@newspress.com

FYI

“Mirandra’s Victim,” directed by Michelle Danner and starring Abigail Breslin, will screen at 8 p.m. Feb. 8 at the Arlington Theatre, 1317 State St., to open the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. To purchase tickets, go to sbiff.org. The festival runs Feb. 8-18 at various Santa Barbara venues.

Los Alamos library adds Saturday hours

LOS ALAMOS — Starting this weekend, the Los Alamos Branch Library, 405 Helena St., will now be open on Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The library is part of the Santa Maria library system.

The Los Alamos Branch Library offers 24/7 digital resources including downloadable eBooks, movies, magazines and audiobooks. Online databases and programs, email reference service, veterans’ resources, updates about the Library’s operations, hours and more are available at www. cityofsantamaria.org/library. Patrons may also apply for a free library card at the website.

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couples — trying to connect,” he said.

The couples learn they have more in common than their last names and identical homes.

Mr. Spano said his character, Bob, and Mr. Lovett’s character, John, are dealing with their disease in different ways.

“Yeah, there is a roller coaster of emotions, but we don’t play it as emotive,” Mr. Spano said. “I think the emotions play in the lives and the hearts of the audience as they see these people hack their way into a connection or try to. It’s made me realize how complex it is to have a relationship with another person.”

In a separate phone interview from her home in Los Angeles, Ms. England, who plays Pony, talked

Cirque FLIP Fabrique

Muse

Sun, Feb 5 / 7 PM

Granada Theatre

Canada’s thrilling FLIP Fabrique explores what it means to be your true self in Muse, a refreshing view of contemporary circus that combines breathtaking artistry and athleticism and challenges gender roles.

Kodo

Tsuzumi:

One Earth Tour

Fri, Feb 10 / 8 PM

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to the News-Press about what she loves about “Realistic Joneses.”

“I love how generous the playwright is,” she said. “I love that he has us exploring questions about vulnerability, about not being able to connect with another human being.”

She said the play examines the need for connection.

“It’s an exploration into how to live a good life,” Ms. England said.

“I think that’s what every good play touches on, how to be a better person and how to live a good life.”

“I had never read a Will Eno play, let alone been in one,” said Ms. England, who earned her bachelor’s of fine arts in theater at UCSB. But she said she was impressed with the script and the acting challenge that it posed when the director sent copies to her and Mr. Spano, who discussed his character with the NewsPress.

“Bob is a workman, a purchaser for a city transportation unit,” Mr. Spano sailed. “He has this disease, which he does not like to talk about.”

He said Bob doesn’t want to go to the doctor.

“What else about Bob? I’ve been told he’s a little bit cranky,” Mr. Spano said. “I don’t intend him to be cranky, but evidently he is. He’s confused a lot of the time.”

Mr. Spano said Bob isn’t unfeeling but has trouble expressing his feelings.

He described Jennifer, Bob’s wife, as “a wonderfully patient person who aggravates him a lot, but not because she’s aggravating.”

Mr. Spano said the audience will see Bob evolve as the play progresses.

Last fall, Mr. Spano reprised his recurring character of former FBI special agent Tobias Fornell on CBS’ “NCIS,” but said he doesn’t

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know when he will be asked to play the character again. He said there are less opportunities for Tobias to be in the stories because Mark Harmon, who formerly starred as the longtime NCIS special agentin-charge, Gibbs (Tobias’ friend), no longer acts on the show. But Mr. Spano did have a previous connection with Gary Cole, who stars as Alden Parker, the new agent in charge on “NCIS.”

“He’s a great guy.”

“I did one of his shows, ‘Midnight Caller,’ filmed up in San Francisco,” Mr. Spano said, referring to the 1988-91 dramatic series on NBC. “As a result of the character I played on death row, I got an Emmy.”

Today, Mr. Spano said he has no movie or TV projects. “The pandemic slowed everything down for me.” Mr. Spano, 76, added that there are fewer TV and movie roles

Dinners with Ruth: The Power of Friendships

Tue, Feb 7 / 7:30 PM

Granada Theatre

“Outsiders think of Washington as a place of poisonous rivalries, not deep friendships.

Nina Totenberg knows differently.”

Ruth Marcus, Washington Post

Swan Lake

Ballet Preljocaj

Two Performances!

Sat, Feb 25 / 8 PM / Granada Theatre

Sun, Feb 26 / 3 PM / Granada Theatre (matinee)

available for him because of his age.

“That’s fine with me,” he said, explaining he’s glad to have no scheduling conflicts as he makes time to do what he loves on the stage.

email: dmason@newspress.com

FYI

The Rubicon Theatre Company is continuing its performances of “Realistic Joneses” today through Feb. 12 at the theater, 1006 E. Main St., Ventura. Curtain rises at 2 and 7 p.m. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. A talk-back follows the 7 p.m. Wednesday performances.

Tickets vary from $30 to $79.50. To purchase, go to rubicontheatre.org or call the Rubicon Theatre at 805-6672900.

You can follow the library on social media for updates on programming, resources, and services. On Facebook, search for Santa Maria Public Library and, on Instagram, it’s: @ santamaria_publiclibrary.

Questions may be directed to 805-925-0994, ext. 8563.

— Caleb Beeghly

VOICES HAVE YOUR SAY EVERY

SUNDAY voices@newspress.com

Show to honor Santa Barbara tattoo artist

By CALEB BEEGHLY NEWS-PRESS CORRESPONDENT

New Community Arts Collective, WANTS / NEEDS, located at 208A E. Main St. in Ventura, will be opening its second show on Feb. 11, as a benefit show in honor of Santa Barbara tattoo artist Allie Greenberg.

Ms. Greenberg was recently diagnosed with a degenerative nerve disease and stenosis in her cervical spine, which has caused a rapid decline in her health and impeded her work with the 805 Ink tattoo team. Ms. Greenberg’s long and arduous journey toward a clear diagnosis and cohesive treatment plan has been full of physical, mental and financial obstacles, forcing her to slow down and focus on her treatment.

Ben Pecorari, business owner of WANTS / NEEDS, collaborated with local tattoo artist, Kelsey Flegal — who currently works for 805 Ink — in order to organize a benefit show at the new gallery, in honor of Ms. Greenberg.

“It is our hope that through this show, we can help ease some of Allie’s burdens, so she can focus on doing what she loves most, creating beautiful art,” said Mr. Pecorari.

The show, titled “Moments of

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FEB. 14

6 to 7:30 p.m. Nicole Lvoff and Joe Woodard will perform on Valentine’s Day at the Crush Bar & Tap, 1129 A State St., Santa Barbara. Their music varies from Beatles songs to jazz standards. For more information, go to crushbarsb.com.

FEB. 16

Rigorously trained on the island of Sado in the Sea of Japan, Kodo’s soul-stirring taiko drummers bring a youthful joy to their unstoppably energetic, intricately designed and meticulously choreographed displays.

Combining Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake with new arrangements, choreographer Angelin Preljocaj reinvents the timeless tale of love, betrayal, seduction and remorse into a modern ecological tragedy.

Granada event tickets can also be purchased at: (805) 899-2222 | www.GranadaSB.org

7 p.m. “The River Bride,” the story of folklore, love, regret and two sisters who struggle to be true to each other and their hearts will be presented by PCPA (Pacific Conservatory Theatre) from Feb. 16 through March 5 in Santa Maria. The play is being performed at the Severson Theatre at Allan Hancock College, 870 S. Bradley Road. Curtain rises at 7 p.m.

Feb. 16-18, 1:30 p.m.

Feb. 23, 7 p.m.

Feb. 19 and 22, 10 a.m.

Feb. 24, 1:30 and 7 p.m.

Feb. 25, and 1:30 p.m. Feb. 26. Tickets are $49. To purchase, visit www.pcpa.org or call the box office at 805-922-8313.

FEB. 18

to 9 p.m. The Nicole Lvoff Jazz Trio will perform at Crush Bar & Tap, 1129

State St., Santa Barbara. There’s no cover. For more information, go to

Clarity,” will feature donated art by 21 local artists, including Ms. Greenberg. WANTS / NEEDS will host a celebration of the show’s opening from 6 to 10 p.m. Feb. 11 at the gallery. Mr. Pecorari, Ms. Greenber and other participating show artists will be there, and the community is invited to attend.

All of the “Moments of Clarity” pieces will be available in the WANTS / NEEDS gallery and online, from Feb. 11 through March 19.

During the show, the WANTS / NEEDS gallery will be open from noon to 6 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays, from noon to 6 p.m. Sundays, and by appointment on Mondays through Wednesdays.

Additionally, Jamison Stagaard, of Fortified Tattoo in Lompoc, has donated hand-dyed shop shirts by Alchemy Dyes, which WANTS / NEEDS will sell in store and online during the show.

One hundred percent of proceeds from the artwork and shirts sold during the “Moments of Clarity” show will be donated directly to Ms. Greenberg to help pay for her medical bills and ongoing treatment.

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Feb. 19 4 p.m. The Takács Quartet will perform an all-Beethoven concert at St. Mark’s-in-the-Valley Episocpal Church, 2901 Nojoqui Ave., Los Olivos. Tickets cost $20 for general admission. To purchase, go to smitv.org/syv-concertseries. Tickets for students are free. For more information, contact Linda Burrows at 805-705-0938 or syvconcerts@smitv. org.

7 p.m. Singers Ken Stacy and Claire Khodara will perform at SOhO Restaurant and Music Club, 1221 State St., Suite 205, Santa Barbara. General admission costs $25 in advance and $30 cash on the day of the show. To purchase or get a dinner reservation, go to www.sohosb.com.

March 9

7 p.m. Pianist Jerome Lowenthal, who served as a Music Academy of the West teaching artist for half a century, will perform a concert, “Lowenthal’s Legend,” at the academy’s Hahn Hall, 1070 Fairway Road, Montecito. Tickets are $55 for general admission and free for ages 7-17. To purchase, go to musicacademy.org to call the academy’s box office at 805-969-8787.

— Dave Mason

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JONESES

MIRANDA

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WALTER THOMSON PHOTOS

At left, Donald Sutherland plays Judge Laurance T. Wren, who presided over Ernesto Miranda’s trial in Arizona. At right, Luke Wilson, right, plays Lawrence Turoff, who was the prosecutor at Ernesto Miranda’s trial. Enrique Murciano, left, plays Carol Cooley, the Phoenix police detective who arrested Mr. Miranda.

Diversions

Thought for Today

“Advice is like snow - the softer it falls, the longer it dwells upon, and the deeper it sinks into the mind.”

— Samuel Taylor Coleridge

HOROSCOPE

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Friday, February 3, 2023

ARIES — A message could come today from a business or romantic partner that brings some welcome news, Aries. Action on an enterprise of some kind, perhaps involving writing or speaking, could put one or both of you in the limelight. Make the most of the opportunity. It could lead to future advancement and exposure, perhaps even more promising than this.

TAURUS — Today you can expect to have a highly interesting conversation with someone, Taurus. The person you will be talking to is going to provide you with a ton of information that will open a whole new world of knowledge. Excitement and happiness will be with you all day. This conversation will have an impact on your future.

GEMINI — Your physical and mental energy are exceptionally strong right now, Gemini. If you’re creative, you will want to put that energy into a project that means a lot to you. If you’re athletic, you will probably want to get outside and play a game or go for a jog or cardio class. Bear in mind that much of this energy is nervous energy that burns out quickly. Pace yourself.

CANCER — A delivery could come to your house that you find very emotionally moving, Cancer. Perhaps you’ve received a gift that represents a big sacrifice to the giver, and was all the more sincere for that. This could be on your mind for most of the day even though you have a lot to do. When thanking the giver, be warm and sincere but not too effusive.

LEO — A friend might drop by and want you to keep them company while they runs errands, Leo. This might be a good idea, not only for the diversion from routine but also because something might happen in the course of these short journeys that points you in a new and very positive direction. Your mind could suddenly be flooded with ideas.

VIRGO — Paperwork regarding money might take up a lot of your time today, Virgo. This can be tedious, but it’s something that can make a very positive difference to you, and therefore needs to be handled as soon as possible. Try to stay focused, and don’t forget to ask for clarification when you need it. In the evening,

SUDOKU

CODEWORD PUZZLE

celebrate by going out on the town with a group of friends.

LIBRA — A subject that fascinates you could occupy much of your time today, Libra. Questions may arise about this subject that you want answered now. Therefore, you could get into some in-depth research. This might have you trapped in the library or glued to the Internet until you either find what you want or pick up a few leads to places where you might find it.

SCORPIO — Emotions, impressions, and memories could come up from your subconscious today, Scorpio. This may preoccupy you and keep you from other matters. This is a positive development. Pleasant memories bring joy. Disturbing ones offer a release from past trauma. Write down your thoughts and then distract yourself by doing something you love.

SAGITTARIUS — Social events or group activities could prove more stimulating than usual, Sagittarius. Discussions of every subject imaginable could take place around you, and you might have trouble deciding which ones you want to join. Your mind may be going the speed of light by the time the gathering ends.

CAPRICORN — Your writing, speaking, and communicating skills are enhanced today, Capricorn. Therefore, you can expect to impress a lot of people around you who will change their opinion about you. People will express their sympathy openly, and you will feel integrated and accepted throughout the day. Tonight, find a bookstore that’s sponsoring a lecture and go.

AQUARIUS — It should be easier than usual to concentrate on the practical aspects of finances, Aquarius. A keener mind combines with enhanced intuition to give you a special edge when it comes to making decisions on everything that concern money, so make the most of it while you can. Connect with the people you love tonight.

PISCES — Have you been thinking about attending a seminar of some kind, Pisces, perhaps business related? You and a partner might go together. This is a good time to do this, as your thinking is particularly clear and retentive and you find it easier than usual to concentrate. Discussions with your partner afterward could be the icing on the cake.

DAILY BRIDGE

By FRANK STEWART

Tribune Content Agency

Friday, February 3, 2023

Cy the Cynic had to have a complicated dental procedure.

“They wanted to put me to sleep,” Cy told me, “and they offered me a choice: They could give me gas, or they could hit me over the head with a boat paddle and knock me out.”

“And you had no other options?”

“It was an ether-oar situation,” said the Cynic.

When Cy was declarer at today’s 6NT in a penny game, he had a choice of plays. West led a passive ten of clubs, and Cy won with the king in dummy and, as is his habit, he relied on the first line of play he spotted: He led a spade for a finesse with his queen. When West produced the king, Cy had only 11 tricks and virtually no chance for another.

LOW HEART

Cy makes the slam if he adopts an either-or play. He can win the first club in his hand and lead a low heart.

When West takes the king, Cy has his 12 tricks: two hearts, a spade, four clubs and five diamonds.

If East had the king of hearts, Cy would still succeed if East had the king of spades.

INSTRUCTIONS

Fill in the grid so every row, every column and every 3-by-3 grid contains the digits 1 through 9. that means that no number is repeated in any row, column or box. Sudoku puzzles appear on the Diversions page Monday through Saturday.

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

Answers to previous CODEWORD

How to play Codeword

Codeword is a fun game with simple rules, and a great way to test your knowledge of the English language. Every number in the codeword grid is ‘code’ for a letter of the alphabet. Thus, the number 2 may correspond to the letter L, for instance. All puzzles come with a few letters to start. Your first move should be to enter these letters in the puzzle grid. If the letter S is in the box at the bottom of the page underneath the number 2, your first move should be to find all cells numbered 2 in the grid and enter the letter S. Cross the letter S off the list at the bottom of the grid. Remember that at the end you should have a different letter of the alphabet in each of the numbered boxes 1- 26, and a word in English in each of the horizontal and vertical runs on the codeword grid.

PUZZLE

What do you say?

ANSWER: In “Standard” methods, respond two clubs. If partner rebids two hearts, raise to three, inviting game and suggesting club strength. In the “game-forcingtwo-over-one” style, a two-club response would force to game; hence bid 1NT, forcing. One flaw in 2/1 is the inability to temporize with a good side suit in an invitational hand.

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