very rewarding and serves a critical need in the county’

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Continued from Page A1 were able to make an impact at that stage in their life,” said J.F. Angels Foster Care provides guidance and support to families, helping them navigate the fostering process and ensuring a stable and caring environment for its children.

The majority of Angels babies have been placed in the foster care system due to neglect, abandonment or abuse. Angels’ social workers are experts in the needs of young children who have experienced trauma, and provide comprehensive training and intensive assistance to Angels Foster Care parents so they can confidently care for their foster children and provide a nurturing environment.

“I would say that there is a continual need in the county for other families to become resource parents. There is an ongoing need particularly for families to be temporary placements helping in the transitionary period. We encourage other families that have an interest to look into it and think about participating. It’s very rewarding and serves a critical need in the county,” said J.F. To learn more about how to foster a child or for any questions, contact Angels Foster Care at (805) 884-0012 or visit www. angelesfostercare.org.

“I think if anyone has a heart for it, they should go for it. Angels email: kzehnder@newspress.com

Foster Care is very supportive and the training is extensive.

We have zero regrets. It’s been a really awesome journey and we feel really lucky that we have been a part of each babies’ life and watching our kids be a part of it as well. Put yourself and comfort aside for a bit to open your home to kids who need someone to love them. It’s totally worth it,” said.

K.F.

Man had outstanding warrant for domestic violence, false imprisonment

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Continued from Page A1 at the motel where he was taken into custody after briefly attempting to flee.

Mr. Maldonado was booked at the Main Jail on suspicion of attempted kidnapping of a child under the age of 14, a felony, and obstructing a peace officer, a misdemeanor, as well as an outstanding warrant for domestic violence and false imprisonment, both felonies.

Prosecutors charged him with attempted kidnapping, alleging that he attempted to abduct the girl either by force or “by any other means of instilling fear,” with the intention of taking her elsewhere. The charge is a serious and/or violent felony.

Prosecutors also alleged aggravating factors, contending the alleged crime involved great violence, great bodily harm, threat of great bodily harm or other act disclosing a high degree of cruelty, viciousness or callousness, and that the victim was particularly vulnerable. They also allege he engaged in violent conduct that indicates a serious danger to society. He also is charged with two misdemeanors, one for allegedly annoying or molesting a child under 18, and the other for resisting arrest. email: nhartsteinnewspress@gmail.com to the state and the commission embarked on the decommissioning project. The deteriorating piers and caissons represented a physical coastal obstruction, a potential public safety hazard, and a potential environmental hazard because of the presence of hydrocarbon-impacted soil and fill within the pier caissons. email: kzehnder@newspress.com

Prosecutors said they intend to introduce evidence of any prior acts of sexual offenses committed by the defendant.

“This is a significant accomplishment. Indeed, old oil and gas infrastructure, piers, and wells are leaving our coastal waters for good. The State Lands Commission partnership with the city of Goleta was key to this restoration effort. Our community and the environment are safer because of these decommissioning efforts and for this, we can be proud,” Goleta Mayor Paula Perotte said in a press release. The work to remove the two oil piers and caissons began in August. The commission prepared an Environmental Impact Report and secured permits for this project in collaboration with federal, state, and local agencies. More information can be found at www.slc.ca.gov/ceqa/prc-421decommissioning-project.

The commission is actively working to decommission several other offshore oil and gas production facilities in the Santa Barbara Channel.

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