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Biden addresses nation on Ukraine By CASEY HARPER THE CENTER SQUARE SENIOR REPORTER

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President Joe Biden is meeting with his G7 counterparts this morning to discuss Ukraine.

(The Center Square) — President Joe Biden addressed the nation Thursday after Russia declared war on Ukraine and deployed military forces to invade the neighboring nation. President Biden condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin for the invasion, saying that “right now” there is a “complete rupture” in Russia-U.S. relations. He also said that President Putin has ambitions beyond Ukraine, in restoring the old Soviet Union. “America stands up to bullies,” President Biden said in his televised remarks. “We stand up for freedom. This is who we are.”

The military effort comes after weeks of anticipation and geopolitical maneuvering between the U.S., Russia, Ukraine and NATO nations. “If Russia pursues cyber attacks against our companies, our critical infrastructure, we will respond,” President Biden added. He went on to say the U.S. and NATO allies have readied their forces to defend NATO member countries in the region. NATO countries that border Ukraine include Poland, Slovakia, Hungary and Romania. “Our forces are not going to fight in Ukraine but to defend our NATO allies and defend those Please see UKRAINE on B4

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President Vladimir Putin launched his full-scale invasion of Ukraine despite the threat of sanctions from the West.

Russia Thursday bombarded Ukrainian cities in what various national media have described as the biggest attack on a European nation since World War II. Missiles hit Ukrainian cities, Russian forces wiped out apartment buildings, and paratroopers landed at a strategic airport at the edge of Kyiv. Russia also seized the former Chernobyl nuclear plant north of the capital. Reuters quoted NATO

Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg as saying the assault on Ukraine included Russian troops in the air and on the ground, as well as naval forces. During the invasion Thursday, at least 137 Ukrainian soldiers were killed, President Volodymyr Zelensky was quoted as saying in news reports. He said that was according to preliminary figures, which also showed 316 Ukrainian soldiers have been wounded. The invasion caused Ukranians to flee their country, but President Zelensky vowed he Please see SEIZED on B4

Local nonprofits monitor Ukraine and its needs

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Poll: Americans do not want to play a major role in Ukraine conflict By CASEY HARPER THE CENTER SQUARE SENIOR REPORTER

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Kerri Murray, president of Santa Barbara-based Shelter USA, leads delivery of aid during Hurricane Harvey in 2017 in Houston. She said Thursday the nonprofit is watching Ukraine carefully after Russia’s full-scale invasion.

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Local nonprofits are watching carefully as Russia’s full-scale invasion leaves Ukraine shaken. “We are closely monitoring the situation there,” Kerri Murray, president of Santa Barbara-based ShelterBox USA, told the NewsPress Thursday. “The military attack there leaves us deeply concerned about the impact it’s going to have on the people who are forced to flee. “Civilians are fleeing on foot, in cars. It’s freezing; it’s horribly

cold,” Ms. Murray said. “We also saw reports that people are beginning to flee into bomb shelters and subway stations. … “We’ve already heard reports of neighboring countries that are preparing to potentially receive displaced people, countries like Poland,” she said. “This is going to be unfolding over days, weeks, months. We’re deeply concerned. “I think events in Ukraine are fast-moving and changing rapidly,” she said. “It’s hard to predict what will happen and how many people are fleeing.” ShelterBox and Goleta-based

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Direct Relief have both helped Ukraine in the past. “Direct Relief staff in Europe reported Thursday that air travel into Ukraine has been suspended indefinitely and that thousands of people fleeing Ukraine had crossed into the neighboring countries of Moldova and Poland seeking refuge,” Tony Morain, vice president of communications, wrote in a post at directrelief.org. Mr. Morain said that as recently as last week, a large Direct Relief shipment of diabetes supplies arrived in Ukraine. “Since January 2021, Direct

Relief has supplied Ukrainian healthcare providers with more than $27 million in medical aid,” Mr. Morain said. He said Direct Relief’s inventory includes IV fluids, antibiotics, medications for anesthesia, sutures and cardiovascular drugs. Mr. Morain told the News-Press Thursday that Direct Relief was still making decisions about its shipments to Ukraine and noted it was being advised by its program staff in Eastern Europe. “It’s too early to say at this Please see NONPROFIT on A4

(The Center Square) — The majority of Americans do not support the U.S. having a major role in the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, newly released polling data show. The AP/NORC poll released Wednesday found that only 26% of surveyed Americans support the U.S. playing a “major role” in the “situation between Russia and Ukraine.” According to the poll, 52% said the U.S. should play a “minor role” and 20% said “no role” at all. Only 32% of Democrats said the U.S. should play a major role while Republicans came in lower at 22%. The poll found 52% of Democrats said the U.S. should play a minor role, compared to 54% of Republicans. Notably, 32% of independents want the U.S. to play no role, 20% want a major role and 44% want a minor role. The poll came before Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion. Gallup released a poll earlier this week that found the majority of Americans disapprove of

President Joe Biden’s handling of the issue. According to that poll, 55% of those surveyed disapprove of President Biden’s handling of Russia while 37% approve. Biden’s overall foreign affairs job approval rating comes in at 40%, and his overall job approval was at 41%, with 55% disapproving of his work as president. President Biden’s approval rating has steadily declined since taking office last year. “The trends in approval of Biden’s handling of specific issues follow the same trajectory as the trend in his overall approval rating,” Gallup said. “The issue approval ratings were above the majority level early in his presidency, showed a significant drop in the summer of 2021, and dropped further in the fall. Americans’ approval of Biden for handling the coronavirus situation has consistently been his best among these issues, averaging eight percentage points higher than his foreign affairs and economic approval ratings.” Casey Harper works at The Center Square’s Washington, D.C., bureau.

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L.A. County eases indoor mask mandate for those showing proof of vaccination By MADISON HIRNEISEN THE CENTER SQUARE STAFF REPORTER

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Santa Barbara County reported 73 new COVID-19 cases and one death Thursday. The individual resided in Orcutt, was in the 70-plus age group and had no underlying medical conditions. The death was not associated with a congregate care facility. Of the 73 new cases, the highest number, 23, were in Santa Barbara and unincorporated Mission Canyon, according to the county Public Health Department. Elsewhere, 17 cases were in Santa Maria. Neighboring Orcutt had six cases. Seven cases were reported in Lompoc and nearby Mission Hills and Vandenberg Village. One case was in the North County areas that include Sisquoc, Casmalia, Garey, Cuyama, New Cuyama and Guadalupe. Three cases were in Isla Vista. Santa Ynez Valley reported Three cases.

Seven cases were in Goleta. Two cases were in unincorporated Goleta Valley and Gaviota. One case was in the South Coast corridor, which includes Montecito, Summerland and Carpinteria. The locations of three cases are pending. Forty-seven patients are recovering in county hospitals. Another 11 are recovering in intensive care units. Santa Barbara County now has a total of 84,173 cases, of which 615 are still infectious. The total number of deaths remains at 649. The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reported that 71.8% of the eligible 5-and-older population is fully vaccinated. Of the entire county population (all ages), 67.6% is fully vaccinated. All numbers are provided by the health department. email: kzehnder@newspress.com

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TRAFFIC, CRIME & FIRE BLOTTER Shooting being investigated LOMPOC — An investigation is now under way into a shooting Wednesday that involved Santa Barbara County sheriff’s deputies and a suspect in multiple hit-andrun collisions. At approximately 1:34 p.m. Wednesday, the Sheriff’s Dispatch broadcast an alert for the California Highway Patrol to watch for a hit-and-run driver who had been involved in multiple collisions in the 4000 block of Stardust Road in Lompoc. Deputies responded to assist CHP and check the area while units were still in route. Deputies arrived at approximately 1:21 p.m. and contacted the suspect in the 600 block of Mercury Drive, near a recreation building, said Raquel Zick, the sheriff’s office’s public information officer. Ms. Zick said the two deputies shot at the adult male suspect and

struck him in the upper torso area. The suspect was transported to an area hospital by ambulance. The deputies involved did not require medical attention. While the incident was ongoing, residents in the 600 block of Mercury Drive were asked to shelter in place, and Maple High School was placed on lockdown. Once the scene was secure, both restrictions were lifted. This investigation is ongoing, and the names of the involved parties have not been released. Ms. Zick said the suspect is in stable condition and is expected to recover. She said CHP will be investigating the traffic collisions. Sheriff’s detectives will investigate the contact between the deputies and the suspect, and the sheriff’s office will conduct an administrative review of the incident in accordance with policy, Ms. Zick said. — Katherine Zehnder

Homeless encampments cleaned-up SANTA MARIA — Local agencies coordinated cleanup Thursday of homeless encampments on abandoned property in the Santa Maria River bed. The city of Santa Maria explained in a news release that action was taken to protect the public health and safety of the residents of the camp and surrounding community. The area was posted 72 hours in advance with “notice to vacate signs.” Those living in the area are

being offered resources on where to find shelter and other services. The majority of the riverbed is outside of the Santa Maria city limits and lies in San Luis Obispo County. More information will be provided after the conclusion of the project, according to the city of Santa Maria. Questions may be directed to the Santa Maria city manager’s office at 805-925-0951, ext. 2372. — Katherine Zehnder

Airport to host Plane Pull fundraiser

SANTA BARBARA — The Alpha Resource Center will host its Inaugural Plane Pull fundraiser from 9:15 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the Santa Barbara Airport. As the presenting sponsor, Alaska Airlines will be providing an E175 aircraft for teams of 10 to pull.

The teams will compete with each other for not only the fastest time, but for fundraising. Teams will represent a variety of organizations and families throughout Santa Barbara. For more information, go to alphasb.org/plane-pull. — Katherine Zehnder

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(The Center Square) — Los Angeles County will ease indoor masking requirements for fully inoculated individuals in establishments that verify vaccination status starting today, a change in guidance that comes as officials report “reduced COVID-19 spread.” County officials announced that starting today,, businesses, establishments or venues have two options: Allow masks to be optional for both customers and workers, or make masks optional only for customers. Businesses and establishments that want to allow fully vaccinated customers and workers to unmask indoors must verify that everyone ages 5 and older show proof of vaccination status or a negative COVID-19 test. Customers and workers who are not fully vaccinated are required to show proof of a negative test and must continue wearing a mask indoors. If businesses choose to make masking optional for just customers and not workers, employees would not be required to show proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID test but would still need to mask up indoors. Under existing L.A. County requirements, individuals 12 and older are required to show proof of full vaccination to enter indoor breweries, wineries, distilleries, nightclubs and lounges. At other indoor establishments, like restaurants and coffee shops, the county “strongly recommends” business owners check for proof of vaccination when people are indoors. Additionally, the city of Los Angeles requires individuals to show proof of vaccination to enter indoor restaurants, gym and fitness venues and personal care establishments. Individuals can only show proof of a negative COVID-19 test with a valid medical or religious exemption or at a large outdoor event, according to the City of Los Angeles requirements. The change in guidance comes as L.A. County sees a drop in COVID

hospitalizations, Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer said Wednesday. When the revised rules take effect today, it will be the first time since July that L.A. County has relaxed its universal indoor mask mandate. “When transmission is very high, we need to create the most complete shield we can so that’s why it’s important that we layer in all the protections at hand,” the health director said in a statement Wednesday. “As transmission drops and there is less virus circulating, some tools may afford significant protections against the very worst risks associated with COVID. “Because vaccines are one of these tools, with lower rates of hospital admissions and COVID hospitalizations, it is appropriate in settings verifying vaccination or negative test status, that we transition to strongly recommending masking instead of requiring masking.” The announcement from Los Angeles County officials came about a week after the state lifted its indoor masking requirement. The majority of counties decided to align with the state, though a few counties, including Los Angeles, decided to retain their own indoor mask mandate until case rates improved. Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn tweeted last week that she wanted the county to align with the state’s decision, saying officials were “beginning to lose trust of the people” after thousands of fans at the Super Bowl “flagrantly violated” the county’s mask mandate. After the county’s decision to ease indoor masking restrictions for fully vaccinated people was announced Wednesday, Supervisor Hahn told Fox 11 (Los Angeles station KTTVTV) that “the time is right.” “I know people are frustrated, and they’re really ready to move on and get back with their lives, so for vaccinated people, this is great news,” Ms. Hahn said. “It’s something they’ve been waiting for, I think they want to be rewarded by being able to take their mask off indoors.” Madison Hirneisen covers California for The Center Square.

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Singh leads Westmont men’s basketball team to GSAC quarterfinals By JACOB NORLING WESTMONT SPORTS WRITER

FULLERTON — Ajay Singh had the best night of his senior campaign, and the Westmont men’s basketball team shot nearly 60% from the field as it got past Life Pacific 87-70 Wednesday in the first round of the GSAC Tournament. In both periods of play, Westmont shot 17 of 29 from the field (58.7%), while holding Life Pacific under 40% on the night (25-64). Singh, who shot 11 of 15 from the field, scored a game-high 25 points for Westmont. The 25-point performance was the senior’s highest total since opening night, and his first 20-point outing in two months. “Ajay came out really steady offensively,” said Westmont head coach Landon Boucher. “It was really an extension from last game when he scored 15 points. When he comes out under control and decisive, he’s a tough matchup for a lot of teams. That showed tonight.” GSAC Freshman of the Year, Nate Meithof, poured in 16 points for Westmont, while Cly Griffith Jr. added 15 points as

well. Jalen Townsell was the fourth Westmont player in double figures as he contributed with 13 points. All four of Westmont’s players with double figures had multiple assists, and in total, Westmont tallied 15 dimes on the night. “We had six guys with multiple assists,” noted Boucher. “In terms of not settling for shots, it was our best offensive showing in a long time. We were finding great shots, and it was really an extension from Saturday’s game against Jessup.” Westmont never trailed in the game, beginning the night on a 6-0 run after baskets from Griffith, Singh and Meithof. Five minutes into the contest Life Pacific made it a one-point game at 9-8. After a layup from Singh put Westmont up 11-8, Life Pacific never got back within three. Up seven with 13:23 left in the first half, Westmont went on a rare cold spell and did not score for nearly four minutes. Fortunately for the club, Life Pacific managed just one made free throw during the stretch. Townsell reopened the basket for Westmont with a 3-pointer at the 9:34 mark, putting Westmont up 21-12.

With 6:03 left in the first half, Life Pacific cut the deficit to 2925. Then, Westmont responded with an 8-2 run capped off by a three from Cade Roth. Following the captain’s 3-pointer, Westmont had their first double-digit lead of the night at 37-27. “Having Cade back makes everybody better,” Boucher said. “Cade makes our team and every individual better. He’s still getting his feet back from under him, but he’s been the ingredient that’s given us a kickstart.” The clubs traded baskets for the rest of the first half, and Westmont carried a 45-36 lead into intermission. Singh shot five of seven in the first half and led Westmont with 11 points. Meithof, Griffith and Townsell each had eight points at the break. Westmont opened up the final period with a layup from Singh, a 3-pointer from Townsell, and another bucket from Singh to claim a 52-39 lead with 17:17 to play. Three minutes later, Meithof connected on a three point attempt, putting Westmont up 6044 going into a Life timeout. From there, the Warriors were in control. With 10:27 to play, Singh put Westmont up 6748, and two minutes later, he

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By DAVE MASON The Dos Pueblos boys tennis team enjoyed a 9-0 victory over San Luis Obispo Wednesday in an away game. In the singles matches, the Chargers’ Will Steinberg won 6-1, 6-0. Ryan Belkin won 7-5, 7-5. Keaton Cross won 6-1, 7-5. Franklin Truong won 6-1, 6-2. Connor MacPherson won 6-1, 6-0. Daniel Truong won 6-0, 6-1. In doubles, Keaton Cross/Daniel Truong won two of their three sets: 6-2, 4-6, 12-10. Connor MacPherson/Kevin He won 6-1, 6-0. Nikhil Gupta/Julian Choi won 6-2, 6-1. “Today we had our second match of the season versus SLO High,” Coach Laura Housinger told the News-Press in an email. “It was fun to travel and play their Central Section format and give our players multiple set experiences. All of our team showed great focus during the sets and good team work too. “We look forward to our next match this Saturday at 10 a.m. versus Portola High School, a team we played in the CIF playoffs last season,” Housinger said. CARPINTERIA DEFEATS ST. BONAVENTURE It takes more than wind and cold temperatures to stop the Carpinteria boys tennis team, who defeated St. Bonaventure 16-2 despite the conditions Wednesday at the Warriors’ home court. “Our doubles led the way today as we only dropped four games total,” Coach Charles Bryants

told the News-Press in an email. “Coach Nolan and Lucas Martin swept all three of their sets and did not drop a game. “Zaiden Juarez went 2-0 with Ian Thomas and 1-0 with Sean Collins. Ben Persoon went 2-0 with Asher Pampel and 1-0 with Ryan Souza,” Bryants said. “All three ‘teams’ played extremely well today. “Similar to yesterday (Tuesday), we seemed to adapt quickly to the conditions and played smart, controlled tennis,” Bryants said. “We never went for too much but did a good job of forcing mistakes by the Seraph teams. “In singles, Austin and Max Stone led the way again as they had challenges from the top two players but it was their experience that pulled them through. Both Austin and Max went 3-0 and played solidly,” Bryants said. “Neither player was that overpowering today but instead relied on their ability to move their opponent out of position before putting away the final shot. Troy Zimmerman went 1-2 today in his first singles action of the season.” Today, Carpinteria, now 2-1 overall, plays the defending CIF champions, Foothill Tech. “They are going to be a very tough squad who has had an infusion of freshman talent come in to go along with their high powered returners,” Bryants said. DOS PUEBLOS BEATS BISHOP DIEGO The Dos Pueblos softball team defeated Bishop Diego 13-1 Wednesday in a home game. The Chargers’ Mia Reveles went

2 for 2 with a home run and three stolen bases, and Riley Monroe, Georgia Miller, Jessica Reveles and Bella Nuno all had two hits. Nuno also pitched four innings giving up one run. “I was proud of the way our girls hit the ball today, “ said Coach Mike Gerken. “To have that many batters get multiple hits bodes well for us this early in the season. We are still trying to figure out where to put all the pieces, but it’s nice to have a lot of good pieces.” ARROYO GRANDE BEATS SANTA BARBARA Arroyo Grande defeated the Santa Barbara High School baseball team 10-0 Wednesday. “The offense gave at-bats away, the defense kicked the ball around and the bench was not locked in. This is not a winning combination,” said Head Coach Steve Schuck. “A double by Vince Gamberdella in the fourth inning was a positive for Santa Barbara Dons Varsity,” Schuck said. “Eric Anthony toed the rubber for Santa Barbara Dons Varsity,” Schuck said. “The right-hander lasted three and a third innings, allowing four hits and six runs, two earned, while striking out one. The youngster went out and did what we asked, he competed. The defense let him down,but he kept his composure. “Tucker Dilbeck and Zane Lee-Paulick entered the game as relief, throwing two innings and one and two-thirds innings respectively.” email: dmason@newspress.com

Poll: California voters show support for legalizing sports betting By MADISON HIRNEISEN THE CENTER SQUARE STAFF REPORTER

(The Center Square) — A new poll released Wednesday found that California voters support the notion of legalizing sports betting in California, though not by an overwhelming margin. The poll, released by the Berkeley Institute of Intergovernmental Studies, found that 45% of registered voters said they would vote “yes” on a measure to legalize sports betting, while 33% are more inclined to vote “no.” About 22% of voters responded that they were undecided. The poll was administered online during the first week of February to about 4,477 registered voters. The polling found that men are more interested in the idea than women, and support is higher among younger and middle-aged voters than older individuals. Pollsters noted that opinions “do not vary a great deal by party registration,” with polling data showing that 4-in-10 of both Republicans and Democrats would

show support for the initiative. “It is rare these days for a political issue to not be seen as partisan,” IGS Co-Director Eric Schickler said in a statement. “But legalizing sports betting in California appears to be one of them, at least for the time being.” IGS surveyed 4,477 registered California voters between Feb. 3-10 with a 3 percentage point margin of error. The polling results come as Californians will likely be asked to mull a proposed constitutional amendment to legalize sports betting in the state later this year. Voters could see up to three proposals to legalize sports wagering on the November ballot. One ballot measure, brought forth by casino-owning tribes, would allow Californians 21 years and up to place sports bets at tribeowned casinos or race tracks and impose a 10% tax to fund gambling prevention programs. The measure was initially filed in 2019 and approved for the Nov. 8 ballot. This initiative, however, would not allow for online sports betting. A coalition of companies,

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put Westmont up a game-high 21 points with yet another bucket in the paint. Life Pacific quickly scored to cut the deficit back within 20, but Singh promptly answered once again to put Westmont up 75-54 with 7:27 to play. Westmont went cold once more down the stretch, allowing Life Pacific to get back within 12 with 3:22 to play. Then, a layup from Griffith and a 3-pointer from Jared Brown put Westmont up 17 with 2:30 left to play, all but ending Life’s last-minute push. Two minutes and 30 seconds later, Westmont was officially headed to the GSAC Quarterfinals. “After Saturday’s game, we said it was the best we moved the ball all season,” Boucher said Wednesday. “Tonight, we moved the ball even more.” Jacob Norling is the sports information assistant at Westmont College.

including DraftKings and FanDuel, supported a second initiative in October that would allow online sports betting in California, a measure they say will “generate billions of dollars in revenue to help fight homelessness and expand mental health support” across the state. The initiative would impose a 10% tax on sports wagering revenues and licensing fees, with a portion going toward homelessness programs. After that proposal was filed, three-casino owning tribes came forward with an initiative in December that would allow Native American tribes, racing associations, gaming establishments and professional sports leagues to offer online sports betting. The proposal would tax gross gaming revenue from sports wagering at 25%, which would be used to address several state issues, including homelessness and mental health, according to Ballotpedia. Both of these proposals are still in the signature-collecting process. Madison Hirneisen covers California for The Center Square.

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Former police officers convicted of violating George Floyd’s civil rights By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

A St. Paul, Minn., federal jury found former Minneapolish police officers Tou Thao, J. Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane guilty Thursday of violating the civil rights of George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man, during the arrest that resulted in his death. The jury of four men and eight women delivered their verdict after being shown evidence that the officers showed intentional indifference to Mr. Floyd’s medical needs on May 25, 2020. Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on Mr. Floyd for more than nine minutes, which ultimately killed him. Mr. Thao and Mr. Kueng were found guilty of an additional charge for failing to intervene and stop Mr. Chauvin. Mr. Lane did not face the additional charge because he asked Mr. Chauvin twice to reposition Mr. Floyd while restraining him, but

Mr. Chauvin refused both times to do so. According to the Department of Justice, the civil rights crime “is punishable by a range of imprisonment up to a life term, or the death penalty, depending upon the circumstances of the crime, and the resulting injury, if any.” “The charges stemmed from the officers’ actions — or lack thereof — as Chauvin pressed his knee into the neck and back of Floyd, who was handcuffed and lying on his stomach on the pavement. Kueng and Lane, both rookie officers, held down Floyd’s torso and legs, respectively, while Thao stood nearby and kept a crowd of upset bystanders back,” reported CNN. An eyewitness video to the incident showed Mr. Chauvin kneeling on Mr. Floyd’s neck as Mr. Floyd pleaded that he couldn’t breathe. In April 2021, Mr. Chauvin was convicted of murder and manslaughter, and in June he was sentenced to more than 22 years in

prison. This June, Mr. Lane, Mr. Kueng and Mr. Thao will face state trial on charges of aiding and abetting in the killing. They have pleaded not guilty to these charges. In December, Mr. Chauvin pleaded guilty to federal civil rights charges in relation to Mr. Floyd’s death as well as the restraint of a teenager in a separate incident. He now faces between 20 and 25 years in prison, which prosecutors have requested be served concurrently with the sentence from his state trial. The state trial for Mr. Kueng and Mr. Thao began Jan. 24. Prosecutors argued that while Mr. Floyd could have survived the incident, the remaining officers chose not to intercede despite Mr. Floyd’s protest that he couldn’t breathe under the pressure of Mr. Chauvin’s knee. “It wasn’t a split-second use of force like a gunshot. Not 30 seconds, not a minute, several minutes – 569

He attended local schools, and graduated from Santa Barbara High School in 1955 (GO DONS!) After graduation he worked as a janitor during the night and attended UCSB during the day. He also was a lineman for General Telephone Co., a painter/fireman for the City of Santa Barbara, and a Mortuary Handyman for Welch Ryce Associates. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Industrial Arts in 1961. He joined the Marines that same year, to serve his country, continue his education and support his growing family. He graduated 2nd highest in his Officer class and served as a 2nd Lieutenant until his honorable discharge in 1964. He was no slacker! Dick’s passion for engineering helped him find work at Joslyns Electronics for a few years, where he met one of his best friends, Buck Pope. Dick, “Buck” and Mike Bosio (a childhood friend he grew up with) were the “3 Amigos” throughout their adult lives. Dick worked for Delco (a subsidiary of General Motors) as an Industrial Engineer, starting in 1969, until he retired.

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Lawmakers call for investigation, criticize federally-funded CRT program By CASEY HARPER THE CENTER SQUARE SENIOR REPORTER

(The Center Square) — Republican lawmakers blasted a federally funded education program that trains researchers and teachers in critical race theory after The Center Square’s investigation broke news of the program. Now, one Florida congressman is calling for an investigation into whether the program violates state law. Newly uncovered Department of Education grant documents show that the department awarded $1,020,800 in a 2017 grant and $1,498,620 in a 2021 grant to a Florida-based program called Partners United for Research Pathways Oriented to Social Justice in Education (PURPOSE). The taxpayer-funded program — led by Florida State University, which has partnered with Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University — offers participants one-year fellowships. Participants receive training in a range of issues, including critical race theory, during the fellowships. “In the spring and summer semesters, fellows will participate

in proseminars that focus on social justice topics including culturally relevant pedagogy and research design, tools for analyzing oppression, critical race theory, multicultural leadership, and tools for social change and action, which are led both by PURPOSE mentors and guest speakers from both institutions,” the program’s website reads. Critical race theory has been thrust into controversy. It teaches, among other things, the U.S. is a fundamentally racist country, from its founding until present day, and racism is likely the defining feature of American society, even before other ideas such as liberty or independence. One Florida Republican congressman has called for an investigation into the program. “No taxpayer funds should be used to indoctrinate our children by pushing critical race theory,” U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., said. “This biased framework espouses radical, divisive views that have been soundly rejected by Florida lawmakers, educators, and parents. There is simply no room for this type of woke platform in our schools.

Furthermore, I believe its use in a Florida public education setting to be in violation of state law. I call upon the Department of Education to investigate this misuse of funds.” Rep. Bilirakis’ office referred to the Florida’s state Board of Education’s decision in June to ban critical race theory from public school classrooms. PURPOSE fellows focus on receiving training, not teaching students, though they do work with the Children’s Defense Fund Freedom Schools, which host “sixweek summer camps throughout the nation that focus on cultivating scholars’ reading practice and social action through culturallyrelevant reading curricula.” Any investigation likely would center around whether any of PURPOSE’s federally funded involvement with younger students crosses Florida’s newly created rules banning critical race theory. PURPOSE’s 2021 grant continues into 2026. Florida State University said it is looking into the matter. “We are not aware of any violations of state law,” said Amy Farnum-Patronis, a spokesperson

for FSU. “The university will review the federally funded program in question to ensure it is complying with all state laws and regulations.” Florida A&M University declined to comment. Alysia Roehrig, a professor of educational psychology at FSU who is listed as the “principal investigator” for the 2017 grant, acknowledged critical race theory is taught as part of the federally funded program but defended it. Dr. Roehrig said the program focuses on training education researchers, not teachers, though some do go on to be teachers. “We talk about CRT as one of many frameworks that can be used in conducting research with minoritized populations to address social justice issues in education,” Dr. Roehrig said. “It is important to spend federal research money on understanding social justice issues because those from racially minoritized populations (who also pay taxes) are underrepresented in the education sciences. Casey Harper works at The Center Square’s Washington, D.C., bureau.

Fifth Circuit rules lower court must reconsider decision on United Airlines’ vaccine mandate

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(The Center Square) – The Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals this week ruled 2-1 that a lower district court must reconsider its decision when it rejected a request for injunction by plaintiffs to halt United Airlines’ COVID-19 vaccine mandate. The court’s ruling returns the case to U.S. District Judge Mark Pittman in Fort Worth, Texas. Last November, Judge Pittman rejected a request for an injunction to block United Airlines from placing employees on unpaid leave while the court considers the case. The judge found the plaintiffs failed to “show they would suffer

imminent, irreparable harm.” However, the majority on a Fifth Circuit panel disagreed. Two judges, Jennifer Walker Elrod and Andrew S. Oldham, ruled United’s policy forces employees to choose “between pay and adhering to religious convictions,” which violates federal law. The employees who remain on unpaid leave are “actively being coerced to violate their religious convictions,” which is an irreparable harm, they ruled. United Airlines, which is headquartered in Chicago, became the first major U.S. airlines carrier to mandate the COVID-19 shots for its roughly 67,000 employees as a condition of employment. Employees were

initially told to get the COVID-19 shots by Sept. 27, 2021, or face termination. Last August, Liberty Counsel sent a demand letter to United Airlines on behalf of scores of airline employees whose religious exemptions weren’t granted. By December, the airline was facing a pilot shortage because not all employees would comply with the mandate. At a Dec. 15, 2021, U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee hearing, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said, “We have almost 100 airplanes effectively grounded right now — regional aircraft, because there’s not enough pilots to fly them,

which means we just can’t, at the moment, fly to all the small communities that we would like to.” Mr. Kirby defended United’s mandate, saying at the time that roughly 200 employees had been fired, including six pilots; 80 were on unpaid leave out of roughly 13,000. The Fifth Circuit judges wrote, “United has presented plaintiffs with two options: Violate their religious convictions or lose all pay and benefits indefinitely. That is an impossible choice for plaintiffs who want to remain faithful but must put food on the table. In other words, United is actively coercing employees to abandon their convictions.”

In 1983 he fell in love and married Winnifred Timewell (along with her two children Robin and David). After Winnie’s death in 2001, Dick found his partner for life in Anne Jacobson. They loved each other very much, and enjoyed traveling the world and watching their grandchildren grow into adults. Dick was a hardworking, generous, and loving man who cherished all his children, which includes his 5 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. His biggest joy was attending their sporting and special activity events.

Dick did not want any services in his honor, so in lieu of ﬂowers he would appreciate donations to either Santa Barbara Hospice, Wounded Warriors, Santa Ynez Valley Therapeutic Riding Program, or Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation.

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Richard “Dick” Giacomotti passed away on Feb. 7, 2022, in Santa Barbara, surrounded by his loving family. He was born at home, in a small house at the bottom of the Old San Marcos Pass, to Emilio and Beulah Giacomotti in 1937. He was welcomed by his two older brothers (Bill & Bobby) and two sisters, Shirley (Joe Silva), and Marie (Ferdy Lionello). Two more sisters Linda (Phil Serena) and Carla (Richard Whitney) completed the family.

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point whether the invasion will have any sort of effect or delay on shipments,” Mr. Morain said. Ms. Murray of ShelterBox noted the challenges include Ukranians internally displaced within their country and refugees going into neighboring nations. She noted 1.5 million people were displaced within Ukraine by Russia’s 2014 invasion of Crimea. “Within the country, there were 3.4 million people in need of humanitarian aid before the military launch this morning,” she told the News-Press Thursday. Ms. Murray is part of the globalwide ShelterBox team that could make decisions on whether and how to send temporary shelters and essential supplies into Ukraine. “We have deployed there before, so it would not be unusual,” Ms. Murray said, but added it’s difficult to say today what ShelterBox will do. “Do we have good partners to work with there? Is the government requesting shelter-based aid?”

GIACOMOTTI, Richard

seconds,” Assistant U.S. Attorney Manda Sertich said during closing arguments. The defense argued that their clients did not willfully fail to help Mr. Floyd. “Just because something has a tragic ending doesn’t mean it’s a crime,” said Mr. Thao’s lawyer in his closing arguments. The attorneys for Mr. Kueng and Mr. Lane said the officers were rookies with insufficient training who were subordinate to Mr. Chauvin. “We don’t need commanders to tell us that if someone has seniority over you, you listen to them. It’s common sense,” Earl Gray, Mr. Lane’s lawyer, told the court on Tuesday. Mr. Chauvin was silent during his trial, but Mr. Lane, Mr. Thao and Mr. Kueng all took the stand to testify about their thoughts and actions during the incident.

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Righetti High School FFA vegetable team wins top honors

ANTA MARIA — The Righetti High School FFA Vegetable Judging Team recently placed first overall and dominated the Vegetable Crop Judging Contest during the first Allan Hancock College FFA Field Day. “All the hard work paid off,’’ said Miguel Guerra, Righetti FFA adviser and teacher, adding that the school’s second team placed fifth at last weekend’s competition. The winning team members are Jada Sanchez, Erin Trathen, Eddie Muñoz, Ashley Palin and Mr. Guerra. The Vegetable Crop Judging Contest is designed to promote understanding in the vegetable industry. The emphasis is on critical thinking, evaluation, oral and identification skills. RHS has six Agricultural CTE Pathways. They include Ag Business, Ag Mechanics, Agriscience, Animal Science, Ornamental Horticulture and Viticulture. There are seven Agricultural Pathways throughout the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District. — Marilyn McMahon

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From left, Righetti High School FFA adviser Miguel Guerra stands with Jada Sanchez, Erin Trathen, Eddie Muñoz and Ashley Palin, whose team dominated the Vegetable Crop Judging Contest at the first Allan Hancock College FFA Field Day.

Kyle’s Gives Back supports PathPoint with funds, job training By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

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Kyle’s Kitchen is partnering with PathPoint to help the latter’s mission of working with people with disabilities, mental health diagnoses and young adults. From left are (back row) Kyle Ferro and Matthew McPeters and (front row) Cynthia Torres and Jennette Payne.

yle’s Kitchen’s latest Kyle’s Gives Back partnership with PathPoint will help raise funds to support the organization’s mission to partner with people with disabilities, mental health diagnoses and young adults to pursue their hopes and dreams through strengthening workplace abilities, building life skills and developing meaningful relationships. Through the end of March, customers dining at any Kyle’s Kitchen location (in addition to the newly opened Kyle’s Chicken House and Protein Grill) will help support the effort to raise funds and awareness for PathPoint. “We are excited to partner with Kyle’s Restaurants and the Ferro Family who are dedicated to being socially responsible and to giving back in so many ways,” said Tasha Addison, vice president of PathPoint’s South Santa Barbara Division. “We’re eager to work with Kyle’s Restaurants in job training and removing employment barriers for many individuals. PathPoint values partnerships that create equal opportunities for people with developmental disabilities and set a positive example for inclusive communities.” PathPoint is a nonprofit that was established in 1964, (originally known as Work Training Programs Inc.) with the goal of supporting people in living the life they choose. PathPoint supports nearly 1,000 individuals annually throughout Santa Barbara County, in addition to the counties of Ventura, San Luis Obispo, Los Angeles and Kern. “PathPoint’s mission and vision

to foster compassionate, inclusive and equitable communities where all individuals have the opportunity to thrive is so close to our heart and aligns beautifully with our philosophy at Kyle’s Restaurants,” said Deena Ferro, who, along with her husband Jay, own Kyle’s Kitchen. “We have been lucky to have great support for our son Kyle during his childhood years, and now as we look ahead and help him plan for a future, we see PathPoint as an important resource for him and also for our restaurants to support employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities and special needs.” The quarterly Kyle’s Gives Back campaign with PathPoint is the first phase of what both organizations see as a longer-term partnership that will positively benefit both businesses. A pilot program is in development in which individuals who PathPoint supports will go through employment training at all of Kyle’s Restaurants, with the goal of ultimately securing jobs. As part of its core mission to build a business that supports people with special needs, Kyle’s Gives Back has donated more than $200,000 to date to countless organizations in the community. Customers can dine at any of the three Kyle’s Kitchen locations on Chapala Street, Calle Real and Hollister Avenue (Isla Vista location will be reopening this fall), as well as Kyle’s Protein Grill, to support this cause. Kyle’s Kitchen offers dine-in, delivery and takeout options at all locations. For more information, visit kyleskitchen.com. email: mmcmahon@newspress. com

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amazing to see how quickly they connect the magic of composting their leftovers from lunch to the delicious food they are growing Excited students marvel in their garden and how this at the butterflies, bees and connection excites their curiosity hummingbirds when they walk even more. into their school garden for an “Making connections like these Explore Ecology lesson. gets students’ wheels turning as The birds and insects are they wonder how else does nature visiting the plants the kids grew recycle. I love watching them take from seeds. this knowledge further, especially When the lid of the compost bin is opened, the students gasp at the in the way they interact with each sight of the world of vermicompost other and other living things in the garden, making connections creatures. on their own and then excitedly And thanks to the garden, the sharing these discoveries with students try new and healthy their peers. foods such as kale, parsley and “Each day in the garden passion fruit. contains a mystery, something Explore Ecology garden new to be discovered and educators teach children how to explored, which makes my grow organic food at 30 schools in job as co-pilot so darn fun and Santa Barbara County. Students learn about everything something I will cherish always.” For 14 years, the Santa Barbara from seed saving and planting, Permaculture Network has held to composting, nutrition, plant a seed swap for the care, harvesting and region. Community cooking. members are This year, the encouraged to enthusiastic garden The Santa Barbara attend the event educators are being Community Seed and become honored with the Swap will take place part of the seed 2022 Local Food from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. saving movement. Heroes Award. The March 20 at the Santa Attendees can presentation will take Barbara Community Arts bring seeds, plants, place at 2 p.m March Workshop, 631 Garden cuttings and garden 20 as part of the 14th St., Santa Barbara. This knowledge to swap. annual Santa Barbara will be an indoor/outdoor If they don’t have Community Seed event and will follow any seeds to share, Swap. COVID-19 protocols. they can still attend “We are so honored For more and will end up with to receive this information, visit www. some seeds. recognition. Every The event includes school day, our Garden sbpermaculture.org. informational plant Educators can be and seed related found on campuses displays by local groups with many throughout the county, inspiring sharing valuable seed-saving children by teaching them how to techniques that encourage local grow organic food!” said Lindsay gardeners to grow out and harvest Johnson, executive director seeds for future gardens and seed of Explore Ecology, in a news swaps. There will also be lectures, release. workshops, children activities and “Students learn how to save live music. seeds, take care of plants, and Co-sponsors of the event then enjoy the bounty of their include Island Seed & Feed, work. Kids try lots of new food in Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds, the garden. Kale is really popular Blue Sky Biochar, Santa Barbara as well as passion fruit. You could Aquaponics, Explore Ecology, Art say that school gardens make from Scrap and the Santa Barbara science delicious.” Permaculture Network. The seed swap will take place “The magic of seeds! They are from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 20 our past, they are our future. Like at the Santa Barbara Community a small computer chip, seeds are Arts Workshop, 631 Garden St., tiny but contain vast amounts of Santa Barbara. This will be an information. When people grow indoor/outdoor event and will and then save seeds, they become follow COVID-19 protocols. a part of an ancient tradition “I am delighted every time I of stewardship,” said Margie see my students’ faces light up Bushman, co-founder of the Santa when I grab a giant handful of Barbara Permaculture Network. worm castings, teeming with red “The Seed Swap wants to help wigglers and roly-polys,” said keep that tradition alive and keep Angie Ouellette, the Explore our community food secure with Ecology garden coordinator. seeds adapted to our own region, “I like watching how children climate and soils.” move from reluctant observers to enthusiastic scientists when email: mmcmahon@newspress. they realize that they know the com names of these creatures. It’s NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

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enthusiasm is high, your resistance may be a bit low, Libra. Take extra good care of yourself during this busy time. Your tendency is to overdo things, attending too many parties and shopping until the stores close. Your social life is in high gear right now, but you’ll have to allow yourself some time to rest if you’re going to have any hope of enjoying it. SCORPIO — Colleagues may be a bit on edge, Scorpio. You’ll have to choose your words carefully. If you feel as though you’re walking on eggshells, you are. There’s definite tension in the air. And while you can’t identify the source, you can certainly see it manifested on the faces of your co-workers. SAGITTARIUS — This is bound to be a fascinating day, Sagittarius. You may have a foreign visitor who fills your mind with visions of adventures in faraway lands. Anyone you meet today is likely to be interesting, so be receptive to any new people who enter your life. Your curiosity and sense of adventure are piqued. You may decide to take a trip. CAPRICORN — Your creativity is at an all-time high today, Capricorn. You’re inspired to embark on some long-term creative projects, and you have the energy to see them through to the end. This is a time for you to take a leap of faith and plunge right in. Hesitation will get you nowhere. Whatever it is you’ve been dreaming of doing, do it now. AQUARIUS — Be sure to open your mail and answer the phone today, Aquarius, as you’re likely to receive some interesting information from a friend or business associate. It could be that a deal that’s been in the works has just been signed, or a romantic interest you’ve been pursuing finally returns your affections. Whatever the day brings, it’s likely to be favorable. PISCES — You can expect a warm and friendly environment at work today, Pisces. Enjoy the conversations with your coworkers, but don’t take anything at face value. There may be someone in your midst out to sabotage you. You don’t need to worry about it too much, just take care to document any ideas or insights you have. You may need proof that they’re original.

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Continued from Page A1 allies in the east,” President Biden said. “There is no doubt that the United States and every NATO ally will meet our Article 5 commitments, which say that an attack on one is an attack on all.” President Biden touted the impact of U.S. economic measures to respond to Russia’s aggression after Russian currency and stocks plummeted Thursday. He said the U.S. is adding the names of “Russian elites” to the list of those

facing financial consequences. “These are people that personally gain from the Kremlin’s policies, and they should share in the pain,” President Biden said. Media outlets reported dozens of casualties already after Russia reportedly targeted a series of Ukrainian sites with military firepower and cyberattacks. President Biden’s speech came after the White House released a statement Thursday morning condemning the “unprovoked and unjustified attack by Russian military forces,” adding that

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“Russia alone is responsible for the death and destruction this attack will bring.” President Biden said he would meet with his G7 counterparts this morning. After that meeting, he plans to announce “further consequences the United States and our Allies and partners will impose ”for Russia’s invasion. The statement concluded, “Tonight Jill and I are praying for the brave and proud people of Ukraine.” Casey Harper works at The Center Square’s Washington, D.C., bureau.

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Continued from Page A1 would stay, even though he noted he was Russia’s No. 1 target and his family its No. 2 target. Elsewhere, the invasion prompted concerns about a possible hike in gas prices. Russia is one of the world’s biggest oil and gas producers. The American Automobile Association Thursday reported the national price of gasoline

was $3.543 a gallon. California remains above that at $4.771 a gallon, according to AAA. In Santa Barbara County, the average price Thursday was $4.747 a gallon, AAA reported. Average prices were $4.823 a gallon in Ventura County, $4.822 in Los Angeles County and $4.961 in San Luis Obispo County. The News-Press Thursday found a Mobil station in Santa Barbara, where the price was $5.11 for regular gas. Back in Russia, the invasion

doesn’t have the support of all Russians. Thousands, in fact, protested against the invasion. Some chanted, “No to war!” China, meanwhile, isn’t calling the Russian attack an invasion. When reporters asked if it was an invasion, Hua Chunying, the assistant foreign minister, didn’t answer the question. But she added China hopes all parties can return to negotiations. email: dmason@newspress.com

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Summary of Ordinance 5151

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An Ordinance Amending County Code Chapter 17, Solid Waste Services, and the Associated Rules and Regulations to Comply with SB 1383 (Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Act of 2016) that will Require the Recycling and Diversion of Organic Waste.

Beginning in November 2022, Goleta Sanitary District Board members will be elected based on voting districts, each representing a portion of the territory within the District’s boundaries. A draft map showing proposed voting districts is pictured below. This map, as well as other draft maps, are available for viewing on the District’s website, https://goletasanitary.org/new-election-process. Based on the draft map below, it is proposed that the Board members serve for staggered terms of 4 years each according to the following schedule:

Passed, approved and adopted this 15th day of February 2022, by the following vote: Ayes:

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220000251. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: AESTHETICS WITH EMMA, 1819 CLIFF DRIVE #B, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93109, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: EMMA NEUMANN: 1360 SANTA RITA CIRCLE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93109. 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 01/28/2022 by E953, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Jan 28, 2022. 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) FEB 18, 25; MAR 4, 11 / 2022--58039

Noes: Absent: Abstain:

Supervisors Williams, Hart, Hartmann, Nelson, and Lavagnino None None None

MONA MIYASATO CLERK OF THE BOARD By: Sheila de la Guerra – Deputy Clerk NOTE: A complete copy of Ordinances Nos.5151 is on ﬁle with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and is available for public inspection and copying in that ofﬁce in accordance with the California Public Records Act, Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 6250) of Division 7 of Title 1. FEB 25 / 2022 -- 57990

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TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: Kahlani Elvera Sosa-Rivas filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Kahlani Elvera Sosa-Rivas to Proposed name: Kahlani Elvera Ortiz THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 03/07/2022 Time: 10:00 am Dept: 5 Address: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Santa Barbara News-Press Date: 01/25/2022 Name: Colleen K. Sterne Judge of the Superior Court. FEB 11, 18, 25; MAR 4 / 2022--58019

FEB 18, 25; MAR 4 / 2022--58041

FEB 11, 18, 25 / 2022--58020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220000168. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: INK AND BEAUTY LOUNGE, 2728 DE LA VINA ST., SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: INK AND BEAUTY LOUNGE LLC: 257 SAN YSIDRO RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108. This business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, STATE OF INC.: CA. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 01/20/2022 by E28, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Jan 01, 2022. 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)

PETITION OF: KAHLANI SOSA FOR CHANGE OF NAME. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 22CV00056

VOTING DISTRICT

ELECTION DATE

Division 1

November 2024

Division 2

November 2024

Division 3

November 2022

Division 4

November 2024

Division 5

November 2022

Three public hearings on the proposed district maps and proposed election sequence for each voting district are scheduled for: Saturday, March 5 at 3:00 p.m., Monday, March 21 at 6:30 p.m., and Monday, April 4 at 6:30 p.m. All hearings will be held in the District’s Boardroom at One William Moffett Place, Goleta, CA. The ﬁnal approval of the voting districts and election sequence is scheduled at the April 4, 2022 hearing at 6:30 p.m. For more information visit the above-listed website, or call Laura Romano, Management Analyst, at 805-967-4519 ext. 128. Spanish translation is available.

The Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District (MTD), a public transit operator, is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to Supply Renewable Diesel. The RFQ is the initial step for a future separate invitation for bids (IFB) for renewable diesel. The IFB will be for the provision and delivery of approximately 610,000 annual gallons of renewable diesel. The renewable diesel specification and delivery requirements are included in the RFQ. The RFQ process will prequalify interested parties by determining their financial and technical capacity to meet MTD’s statement of work requirements and contract terms and conditions. Only those parties prequalified through this RFQ process will be invited to participate in the future IFB. The RFQ document can be obtained at https://sbmtd.gov/about/doing-business/ under Active Procurements or by contacting purchasing@sbmtd.gov. The prequalification submittal must be received by MTD no later than Wednesday, March 16, 2022, by 5:00 PM (local time). FAILURE OF MTD TO RECEIVE THE PREQUALIFICATION SUBMITTAL BY THIS DEADLINE WILL DISQUALIFY THE PARTY FROM PARTICIPATING IN THE FUTURE IFB.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JOSE MUNOZ, SR. Case Number: 22PR00047 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Jose Munoz, Sr. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Jose Munoz, Jr. in the SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: 03/17/22 at Time: 9:00 AM, in Dept.: 5, located at SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; PO Box 21107, Santa Barbara, CA 93121-1107, Anacapa Division. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: Dana Longo Address: Fauver, Large, Archbald & Spray, LLP 820 State Street, 4th Floor, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Phone: (805) 966-7000

FEB 18, 25; MAR 4, 11 / 2022--58046

2004 Subaru Baja Turbo $10,000. 186K m. 1 owner, all service at dealership, short block at 186Km new tires 185K sun & moon roof. Txt/talk 805-844-2223 Mary

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

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ROSE EMILLY JENSEN Case Number: 22PR00043 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: ROSE EMILY JENSEN, Rose E. Jensen, Rose Jensen A Petition for Probate has been filed by Martin F. Jensen in the SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA. The Petition for Probate requests that Martin F. Jensen be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The Petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: 03/17/2022 at Time: 9:00 AM, in Dept.: 5, located at SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; PO Box 21107, Santa Barbara, CA 93121-1107, Anacapa Division. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: PHILIP M HAWES - Attorney at Law Address:924 Anacapa Street, Ste 1T, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Phone:805 962-4002

FEB 4, 11, 18, 25 / 2022--57963

TRANSPORTATION

PUBLIC NOTICES

FEB 17, 25 / 2022 -- 58044

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (UCC Sec. 6101 et seq. and B & P Sec. 24074 et seq.) 1. Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within named seller(s)/licensee(s) that a bulk sale of assets and a transfer of alcoholic beverage license(s) is about to be made. 2. The name(s) and business address(es) of the seller(s)/ licensee(s) are: Uptown Lounge, Inc., a California corporation, 3126 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 Doing business as: Uptown Lounge 3. The location in California of the chief executive office of the seller(s)/licensee(s) is (if “same as above”, so state): “same as above” As listed by the seller, all other business names and addresses used by the seller(s)/licensee(s) within the past three years is/are (if “none”, so state): None 4. The name(s) and business address(es) of the buyer(s)/ applicant(s) are: SB Uptown, Inc., a California corporation, 3126 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 5. The assets being sold are generally described as: Business, inventory of stock, assets and furniture, fixtures and equipment and are located at: 3126 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 6. The type of license(s) and license number(s) to be transferred is/are: ON-SALE GENERAL PUBLIC PREMISES, License No. 48526768 and are now issued for the premises located at (if “same”, so state): SAME 7. The anticipated date of the bulk sale and transfer of alcoholic beverage license(s) is March 30, 2022, and is/are intended to be consummated at the offices of Compass First, Inc., 1114 State Street, Suite 313, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, Escrow No. 198-2021-MO. 8. Last day to file a claim is March 29, 2022. 9. It has been agreed between the seller(s)/licensee(s) and the intended buyer(s)/applicant(s), as required by Section 24073 of the Business and Professions code, that the consideration for transfer of the business and license is to be paid only after the transfer has been approved by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Dated:

January 24, 2022

____________________________ SB UPTOWN, INC. a California corporation By: Juan C. Rodriguez, President FEB 25 / 2022 -- 58054

FEB 25 / 2022 -- 58057 NOTICE INVITING BIDS RECEIPT OF BIDS: Sealed Bids will be received at the office of the Central Coast Water Authority (“CCWA”), at 255 Industrial Way, Buellton, California 93427, until 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 16th, 2022, for the “Polonio Pass Water Treatment Plant HVAC Upgrades”. DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The WORK includes: Currently, the HVAC system operating at the CCWA Polonio Pass Water Treatment Plant does not provide consistent adequate temperature control for the Administration Building. A variety of factors limit the performance of the current system. Consequently, CCWA previously employed an engineer, 3C Engineering of San Luis Obispo, to design upgrades to the existing HVAC system. Having received the design, CCWA is now seeking bids from qualified firms to complete the necessary upgrades. The proposed upgrades are detailed in an attached set of documents which depict the changes required to improve the operation of the HVAC system. The following documents are supplied for use by firms wishing to submit a bid on this project: • CCWA Notice Inviting Bids • 3C Engineering CCWA HVAC Upgrades Drawings, 15 pages total • CCWA Electrical Specifications The project will encompass performing all the work depicted on the drawings prepared by 3C Engineering, including: All HVAC and electrical work shown on the prints to complete the work as shown All work listed as by Electrical Contractor on the plans shall be included with this bid Supply two new split heat pump systems as shown Supply two new Variable Air Volume boxes as shown on the drawings Demolition as shown on the prints Supply all wiring and devices to upgrade the DDC system as shown Add differential pressure switch for control as shown Supply and install misc. ductwork, diffuser, and grilles as shown Supply two new exhaust fans as shown SITE OF WORK: The site of the WORK is located at the Polonio Pass Water Treatment Plant located at 5250 Antelope Road, Shandon, CA 93461 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION OF WORK: The WORK must be completed within two-hundred (200) working days after the commencement date stated in the Notice to Proceed. OPENING OF BIDS: The Bids will be publicly opened and read at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 16th, 2022, at the above-mentioned location for receipt of Bids. OBTAINING CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: The Contract Documents are entitled “Polonio Pass Water Treatment Plant HVAC Upgrades”. The Contract Documents may be obtained from the CCWA website at www.ccwa.com, or by contacting: Central Coast Water Authority 255 Industrial Way Buellton, CA 93427-9565 Telephone: (805) 688-2292 Attn: Todd York, Maintenance Superintendent Email: tay@ccwa.com Documents will be supplied in PDF format only, at no cost to the bidder. Copies of these documents may be examined at the CCWA office during regular business hours. All bidders obtaining plans should email the above contact to be added to the bidders list, in order to receive updates and addenda. PRE-BID CONFERENCE. Prospective Bidders are encouraged to attend a pre-bid conference and a pre-bid tour of the proposed work site which will be conducted by the CCWA at 9:00 a.m., on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 5250 Antelope Road, Shandon, CA 93461. Central Coast Water Authority staff will be present to conduct a tour of the site and facilities and answer questions. PROJECT ADMINISTRATION: All communications relative to this Project prior to opening of Bids shall be made in writing to the address, telephone number listed below. Email is the preferred method of communication. Todd York, Maintenance Superintendent Central Coast Water Authority 255 Industrial Way Buellton, CA 93427 Telephone: (805) 688-2292, extension 311 Email: tay@ccwa.com FEB 25; MAR 4 / 2022 -- 58055