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The latest United States Drought Monitor update shows that Santa Barbara County is in moderate to severe drought conditions, and half the state is under extreme drought conditions. The darker colors indicate more severe drought status.

Rosewood Miramar team picks up trash from beach

By GRAYCE MCCORMICK NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Approximately 20 Rosewood Miramar Beach resort team members took to the sand Thursday morning with buckets and trash pickers in hand in honor of Earth Day. The resort partnered with Santa Barbara Channelkeeper’s Watershed Brigade to collect trash on the entire stretch of sand from Butterfly Beach to Miramar Beach. The effort will also help the Channelkeeper with data collection to help reduce pollution at its source.

“Montecito is a really tight community, and we’re relatively new on the block and we wanted to solidify ourselves as being great stewards for Montecito for decades to come,” Rick Fidel, the resort manager, told the NewsPress Thursday as he picked up trash.

The effort is part of the resort’s most recent sustainability initiative, which includes a new partnership with Proud Source — a small business in Idaho that bottles naturally alkaline spring water in aluminum bottles — that helped eliminate single-use plastic water bottles from the property.

“We wanted to highlight our partnership with them on Earth Day and go clean the beach that is near and dear to us here in Montecito,” Mr. Fidel said.

Rosewood Miramar Beach resort also just opened a new restaurant on Wednesday, the Revere Room, that has a hyper-local approach to reduce the resort’s carbon footprint by sourcing primarily from neighboring farmers, fishers and purveyors.

“Everything on that menu is hyper-local. Everything,” Mr. Fidel said. “The seasonality of the ingredients changes almost on a daily basis. We won’t buy anything that’s not fresh and not in season. If it has any GMOs, it’s not going to be found here on the property.

“Sometimes we don’t have salmon on the menu because it’s not salmon season.”

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Approximately 20 Rosewood Miramar Beach resort team members took to the sand Thursday morning with buckets and trash pickers in hand in honor of Earth Day.

The manager added that the resort has monthly calls with the corporate office to update them on sustainability efforts and share ideas with other companies around the world. In addition, Mr. Fidel said that the partnership with Channelkeeper actually came from a club member at the resort who pushed for getting rid of single-use plastic. Resort management asked the club member the best partner in these new efforts to make an impact on the community, and the member’s response was the Channelkeeper.

And this isn’t the one and only beach clean up planned for the resort — Mr. Fidel said they’re planning clean ups on a monthly basis, both on Rosewood Miramar Beach and extending out into the surrounding community.

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Furloughed employees from the Four Seasons Biltmore Resort will virtually convene with top hotel executives for a mediation meeting at the end of April, taking the next step in an ongoing legal battle with their former employer.

About 275 employees from the Montecito resort are pursuing legal action against the Four Seasons, claiming the resort owes them millions of dollars in severance compensation.

The hotel, which has been closed since March 20, 2020, furloughed hundreds of its

employees at the start of the pandemic and has since announced that it will not be taking reservations through 2022, leaving hundreds of its employees out of work. Under current COVID-19 restrictions, leisure travel is permitted and hotels can reopen and welcome guests.

The legal problem with this, according to the employee’s representative attorney Bruce Anticouni, has to do with federal and state definitions of furlough.

In a memorandum, Mr. Anticouni wrote, “furlough is defined as a temporary loss of employment when employees return to work within six months.”

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“We wanted to highlight our partnership with them on Earth Day and go clean the beach that is near and dear to us here in Montecito,” Rick Fidel, the resort manager, told the News-Press Thursday.

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According to the Department of Labor and the California Labor Code, a furlough extended beyond six months is considered a termination of employment.

“The difference between a furlough and a termination of employment affects Four Season’s obligation to pay its former employees millions of dollars in severance compensation,” Mr. Anticouni said in a statement.

“Four Seasons is contractually obligated to compensate its former employees substantial Separation Pay when their employment has come to an end.”

The statement continued, “Assuming the hotel opens on

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January 1, 2023, the employees would be out-of-work for at least 33 months. Because the layoff has now extended for more than 13 months, our clients are entitled to Separation Pay.” Back in August, hundreds of employees gathered in protest regarding the Montecito resort closure, marching to resort owner Ty Warner’s house in demand of answers about when the hotel would reopen. However, just days after the protest, the Four Seasons posted on its social media accounts that the hotel would remain closed until further notice.

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public to be extra vigilant about fire safety this year due to the significant risk for ignition and growth of vegetation fires.

Tom Rolinski, a fire scientist for Southern California Edison, told the News-Press that the county is coming off of a “very dry winter.”

“Our fuel conditions are a lot drier than what it normally should be for this time of year, certainly drier than where we were last year at the same time,” he said. “What that means going into fire season — which normally starts around mid-May but it looks like we’re going to start a little earlier this year than normal — our fuels will be drier than what they normally are for the start. That means we’ll likely Please see WEATHER on A3

Earth Day, the SB way CEC hosts virtual Earth Day festival

By ANNELISE HANSHAW NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival, hosted by the Community Environmental Council, began Thursday with an emphasis on youth leadership.

“Youth have a lot to be rightfully upset about when it comes to the climate crisis,” Sigrid Wright, CEO of the CSC, said in the welcome address.

“And we know that there is no issue more threatening to our very existence.

“We’re in a position now where we have to do twice as much twice as fast. We have to basically crush our carbon emissions to avoid the worst case scenarios on climate, but we’re also in an unusually powerful moment where we can really match the magnitude of the problem, if we can build the leadership to do so.”

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Unified board member, delivered a keynote address about climate activism in Santa Barbara’s schools.

She gave an update on the district’s solar initiative, a large project bringing solar structures to school sites.

Currently, the district has a few solar panels but 0% reliance on solar energy. By 2022, the district will be over 90% reliant on renewables, she said.

“Our schools need to be safe havens,” she said. “And if you create microgrids, small networks of independent energy sources through solar and battery storage, we can keep our schools running.

“So right now, the plan is to have 14,000 solar panels at 14 sites; six schools will be designated micro grids, including the three big high schools and La Cumbre Junior High and a few district sites, and the district will Please see EARTH DAY on A4

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By GRAYCE MCCORMICK High fire season in Santa Barbara County is making its debut a little early this year compared to years past, and fire officials are warning of a more intense summer of fires due to the intensifying drought.

Thursday, the Santa Barbara County Fire Department — in conjunction with all other local fire jurisdictions — declared May 3 as the start date for the 2021 high fire season for all areas of the county.

The 2020/21 rain season yielded 47% of the county’s normal rainfall, which has led to significantly drier fuels.

Combined with dry seasonal grasses for this time of year, county fire is reminding the

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TRAFFIC, CRIME & FIRE BLOTTER Flores released from jail after posting bail SAN LUIS OBISPO — Ruben Flores was released from jail after posting bail on Wednesday night.

Mr. Flores, 80, had been in custody at the San Luis Obispo County Jail since April 13 when he and his son, Paul, were arrested in connection with the 1996 disappearance of Cal Poly student Kristin Smart.

Susan Flores, Paul’s mother, reportedly showed up at the jail around 10 p.m. and Ruben left with her after he was released.

Paul Flores, 44, has been charged with firstdegree murder and has been denied bail.

Ruben is charged with being an accessory to the crime and is accused of helping hide Kristin’s body, according to the complaint.

Both have pleaded not guilty.

Before his release, the bail for Ruben Flores was lowered from $250,000 to $50,000. He

must pay 10% of the bail and provide the court with his passport within 24 hours of release.

He has also been ordered to stay within San Luis Obispo County and submit to electronic monitoring.

Later Thursday, the Smart family filed a civil lawsuit against Ruben Flores alleging that he moved Ms. Smart’s body from his property as recently as February 2020.

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Man arrested on felony charge SANTA BARBARA — A Santa Barbra man was arrested Thursday on suspicion of making terrorist threats and brandishing a weapon following an altercation in Santa Barbara, police said.

The incident was reported around 2:30 p.m. Thursday at 200 Reef Court. Dispatchers

received a report of a man brandishing a black firearm and taser after a verbal altercation between two people. The victim reported “serious verbal threats were made by the suspect to harm the victim,” said Sgt. Ethan Ragsdale, police spokesman.

The suspect, identified as 58-year-old John Gaffney, fled into his apartment prior to law enforcement arrival. Officers established a perimeter and an officer with the county’s Co-Response Team and Crisis Negotiation Response Team responded to the scene.

Officers attempted contact with Mr. Gaffney via cell phone but he refused to answer calls.

Face-to-face communication was established and Mr. Gaffney surrendered after brief negotiations.

Officers located weapons in the residence, which were determined to be a stun-gun taser and a pepper spray gun. Mr. Gaffney was booked at the Santa Barbara County Jail and is being held on $50,000 bail.

— Mitchell White

MTD to host public outreach meetings SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara MTD is requesting community feedback on proposed service changes for local bus service that would go into effect in August.

The proposed changes include partial or full restoration of service on lines 15x, 16, 27 and 28, continued suspension of service on lines 10, 36, 37, 90, 91 and 92, and termination of the downtown and waterfront shuttle service. The proposed changes would go into effect Aug. 16.

MTD is seeking input from the community on these proposed

changes through two community meetings and an online survey. The first virtual meeting will be held from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, and the second meeting will be held from noon to 1 p.m. May 11.

To access the online survey and register for the community meetings, visit sbmtd.gov/ servicechanges/.

For questions about proposed service changes, call the Santa Barbara MTD at 805-963-3364 or email info@sbmtd.gov.

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UC campuses to require COVID-19 vaccine Santa Barbara County confirms 42 COVID-19 cases, two deaths NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The University of California will require COVID-19 vaccinations this fall for students and staff prior to their return to campus, it announced Thursday.

The requirement is contingent on full FDA authorization, not just emergency approval. The university may only encourage vaccination until it is fully approved.

UC is following the policies of California State University.

“Together, the CSU and UC enroll and employ more than one million students and employees across 33 major university campuses, so this is the most comprehensive and consequential university plan for COVID-19

vaccines in the country,” said CSU Chancellor Joseph I. Castro.

“Consistent with previous CSU announcements related to the university’s response to the pandemic, we are sharing this information now to give students, their families and our employees ample time to make plans to be vaccinated prior to the start of the fall term.”

To access UC campuses in the fall, students must update their immunization documentation with vaccination records or an approved exemption.

Student health centers will help students find local resources for vaccination if students are unable to access their doses.

“Receiving a vaccine for the virus that causes COVID-19 is a key step people can take to protect themselves, their friends

and family, and our campus communities while helping bring the pandemic to an end,” said UC President Dr. Michael V. Drake.

Officials at the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department Thursday detected 42 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, and 154 cases are still infectious in the county.

There have been a cumulative 33,994 COVID-19 cases in Santa Barbara County.

Two new COVID-19 deaths were recorded Thursday, bringing the total to 447 deaths.

One of the deceased lived in Santa Barbara, and the other resided in Lompoc.

Santa Barbara reported 12 new COVID-19 cases, increasing its total to 6,236 cases of which 31 cases are active.

Santa Maria confirmed 11 cases.

It has a cumulative 11,448 cases, and 41 cases are still infectious.

Goleta counted five new cases, which brings its total to 1,786 cases of which 19 cases are active.

The following areas also confirmed daily cases: the South County area containing Montecito, Summerland and the city of Carpinteria (1,366 total, seven active); Lompoc, four cases (3,642 total, eight active); Orcutt, three cases (1,812 total, 10 active); Isla Vista, one case (1,298 total, 11 active); the unincorporated area of the Goleta Valley and Gaviota, one case (1,205 total, 11 active).

A total of 12 COVID-19 patients are in hospitals across Santa Barbara County, and three patients are in critical care. One patient is utilizing a ventilator.

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Pet food donation drive-through C.A.R.E.4Paws event to help pet owners during pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic has created extreme challenges for two- and four-legged family members alike. Across the nation, the number of pets living in poverty has increased by more than 20% compared to preCOVID estimates, according to an American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals study.

To prevent suffering and ensure companion animals stay healthy and with their owners through these difficult times, nonprofit C.A.R.E.4Paws is rallying the community to support its pet food donation drive-through taking place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday with multiple drop-off locations available countywide.

On Saturday, supporters can drop off pet food and monetary donations at Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real in Santa Barbara, Deckers Brands, 6601 Hollister Ave. in Goleta, and Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society and Dog Adoption Welfare Group (DAWG), 111 Commerce Drive in Buellton.

On Sunday, drive-thru donations can be dropped off at Ryon Park, Ocean Avenue and O Street in Lompoc, and the Elks Event Center, 4040 Highway 101 in Santa Maria. Contributions of dog and cat food (unopened products only) can be dropped off in bins (to limit person-to-person contact).

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Beyond pet food, C.A.R.E.4Paws offers assistance with free and low-cost veterinary care for lowincome pet owners through its Mobile Community Medicine and Spay/Neuter Outreach program.

The organization’s mobile clinic works directly in the county’s most underserved areas and, since the pandemic started, C.A.R.E.4Paws has increased its number of clinic days from 140 to more than 200 per year. The number of clinic services provided has grown by 50 percent since 2019, including spay/neuter surgeries, vaccines, treatment of skin issues, dental procedures and mass removals.

Another critical service available to pet owners is C.A.R.E.4Paws’ Safe Haven program, launched in partnership with Domestic Violence Solutions in January 2020. Pet owners exposed to domestic violence can seek safety with their pets at a DVS shelter, and C.A.R.E.4Paws arranges for immediate, anonymous boarding or foster care for their animals.

On Saturday and Sunday, in addition to donating pet food and money at one of C.A.R.E.4Paws’ many drop-off locations, community members can visit care4paws.org/drive to donate online and purchase food to be delivered from the organization’s Amazon Wish List.

“The more pet food and money we raise, the greater a safety net we can provide for community members who are struggling,” said Ms. Gullo. email: mmcmahon@newspress.com

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“When I heard about this through the Rosewood, through my work, I thought it was such a great opportunity,” she said. “It honestly gave me a little bit more respect for this company just because they do care about our environment and they do care

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Mikayla Kuskie, a team member at the resort, told the News-Press that she grew up participating in Earth Day clean ups and beach clean ups all year round, but when she moved to Santa Barbara, she couldn’t find one.

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At left, the resort team is planning clean ups on a monthly basis, both on Rosewood Miramar Beach and extending out into the surrounding community. At right, the Rosewood Miramar Beach team partnered with Santa Barbara Channelkeeper’s Watershed Brigade to collect trash on the entire stretch of sand from Butterfly Beach to Miramar Beach on Thursday.

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Montecito Mart’s Read’n Post to close Saturday Montecito Mercantile, to open for business.

Despite the closure of Read n’ Post, the U.S. Post Office that has operated out of the shop for many years will continue to service customers in its current location.

Even when the store is being renovated, customers can access the post office through a door that opens to the Montecito Mart courtyard weekdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays.

Read n’ Post co-owner John Devereaux oversaw the Post Office side of the shop for more than two decades and said he will miss interacting with regular customers and community members.

“It’s just so interesting to deal with all the people and it’s kind of like a little small town post office,” Mr. Devereaux told the News-Press. “If there’s not a line, people will chat a bit and you learn about people’s lives and over time you’re learning about their children and their grandchildren too.”

“Overall, it was a great experience and we’ll miss the people,” he later added.

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Montecito’s Read’n Post will shut its doors after 35 years in business this coming Saturday.

The long-standing business, which specialized in greeting cards, office supplies and the sale of newspapers and magazines, will celebrate its last day in business with a “final fling” on Saturday. Customers can enjoy light refreshments while browsing items included in the shop’s “Spring Sale of Goodbye and Gratitude” from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday.

“We’re hoping that it’s going to be a fun day where our customers can come and say goodbye and just have a nice day together,” Jan Hendrickson, principal owner of the shop told the News-Press by phone.

The compounding effects of the Thomas Fire in 2017, the deadly Montecito mudslide in 2018 and now the COVID-19 crisis caused a long period of financial struggle for the business and ultimately led to the shop’s closure, Ms. Hendrickson said in a letter released to customers.

Once Read’n Post clears out the shop, the storefront will be renovated for a new store, the

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see more fire activity and larger fires earlier in the season than we normally see.”

He said SCE’s line of thinking is that there will be more significant fires across the Los Padres National Forest, the Sierra Nevada mountains and the Angeles National Forest.

“That’s a slightly different viewpoint from what’s being produced officially by the land management agencies. They are going for above normal fire potential by July. We are just ramping things up a little earlier and that’s based upon the current state of fuels being drier than normal for this time of year,” Mr. Rolinski said.

He also referenced the United States Drought Monitor intensifying each week, which he said is “not surprising.” The monitor shows Santa Barbara County in moderate to severe drought conditions. Half of the

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state is currently under extreme drought conditions, up from 38% of the state last week.

Under moderate to severe drought conditions, vegetation growth is stunted, water temperature increases, programs to divert water to protect fish begin and reservoir levels are low and banks are exposed. Under extreme conditions, little pasture remains, federal water is not adequate to meet irrigation contracts, water sanitation becomes a concern, water use restrictions are implemented and water is inadequate for agriculture, wildlife and urban needs.

Gov. Gavin Newsom declared an emergency executive order Wednesday in two northern California counties: Mendocino and Sonoma. The order allows the state to prepare for expected water shortages. In addition, the state Department of Water Resources said this year is the fourth driest year on record statewide, particularly up north.

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By GRAYCE MCCORMICK NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The city of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department — in partnership with One Community Bridge and Bienestar Latinx — is holding a community meeting Saturday afternoon on the topic of Ortega Park’s murals.

Attendees will be able to learn about the history of the murals and provide input on how best to preserve them in the new Ortega Park Renewal Project, which aims to improve the historic park by providing a diverse recreation complex with youth sports fields, a pool for swimming, splash play facilities, skate park, playground, community plaza, multi-generational zone with basketball courts and other features.

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Read’n Post will close Saturday after 35 years in business. They are celebrating their final days with a “Spring Sale of Goodbye and Gratitude.”

and exists today,” Gov. Newsom said Wednesday. “The hots are getting hotter (and) the dries are getting drier.”

With the drought and rapidly approaching high fire season, SCE is accelerating work in communities that were frequently impacted by public safety power shut offs over the past two years.

The company hopes to complete more grid hardening work and improve operations to reduce the number of customers impacted by Public Safety Power Shutoff events.

According to Ben Gallagher, SCE spokesperson, there were zero PSPS events in Santa Barbara County in 2020. Nevertheless, the electric company hopes to prepare community members if one does occur in 2021.

Mr. Rolinski reminded residents of Santa Barbara County that it’s not just high winds that must occur for a PSPS event.

“In the Santa Barbara area, I know folks are familiar with the sundowner winds,” he said. “While it’s windy there a lot, we have to have the fuel conditions in place

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as well … We have a number of combinations that have to coincide — not only stronger winds, but fuels in a condition in which they’re receptive to fire, and not only that, but are willing to support significant fire activity. All of that has to come together.”

The fire scientist added, “Out of the whole service territory, the amount of PSPS events that happen in Santa Barbara County is a pretty small number in comparison to the rest of our service territory.”

That being said, it’s too early to predict how many of these events will occur this season because they’re “short-fused,” Mr. Rolinski said. But, SCE has a forecast it produces in house and its own weather modeling that generates a five- to seven-day forecast to see these types of events materializing.

Four to seven days ahead, SCE staff prepares for the PSPS event; three days ahead, initial notifications about possible shut offs are sent to local and tribal governments, emergency officials, first responders, hospitals and

other critical infrastructure and service providers; two days out, SCE sends initial notifications to customers and updates to other agencies; one day out, updated notifications are sent along with any timing information; and one to four hours before the PSPS event, notifications are sent that the power will be shut off.

Easy things residents in high fire areas can do to prepare for the season, according to Mr. Rolinski, include: clearing brush around homes; having an evacuation plan mapped out for all family members; filling up gas tanks; and keeping cell phones and other devices charged, among many others. On top of that, customers can monitor sce.com/psps for updates on shut offs.

SCE’s executive vice president, Steven Powell, sent out a letter to customers earlier this week ahead of high fire season, and said of the PSPS events, “We know these outages are painful, especially during a pandemic when many of you are working and learning from home. We use PSPS as a last resort

as the planners tried to come up with a way to preserve the historic murals while modernizing the space.

The Historic Landmarks Commission declined the most recent mural evaluation in February that recommended to destroy and replicate five of the murals and relocate two.

Community members voiced their opposition to destroying any of the murals, so the HLC requested a new report with more options preserving the original murals.

The community meeting will take place in Ortega Park at 1 p.m. on Saturday, and all members of the public are welcome to attend to voice their opinions on the future of the murals. email: gmccormick@ newspress.com

during extreme weather conditions so a spark from our equipment does not start a catastrophic wildfire and to keep communities safe.”

He added that the company is installing insulated wires and sectionalizing devices in high fire risk areas; expanding customer care programs like rebates for backup batteries and portable generators; and improving customer notifications. The company believes these efforts will reduce the customer outage time caused by PSPS in 2021 by more than 35%.

“Nothing is more important to us than the safety of the communities,” Mr. Powell wrote.

“Along with the 13,000 employees of SCE, you have our commitment to reduce the impact of PSPS outages.”

See Saturday’s News-Press for information about the county’s water supply and drought preparation. email: gmccormick@newspress. com

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Corban ousts Warriors from NAIA soccer

By MARK PATTON NEWS-PRESS SENIOR WRITER

A tough matchup in the NAIA National Men’s Soccer Opening Round led to an early exit for Westmont College as it lost to Corban, Ore., 2-1, at Thorrington Field on Thursday.

“I thought they were the best team we played this year,” Warriors coach Dave Wolf said. “They were not only individually talented and gifted, but also well organized and well coached..”

The win puts Corban (9-1-1) into a second-round match on Saturday against Central Methodist, Mo., which blanked UC Merced 2-0.

Westmont (7-2-1) stayed with Corban throughout the match, tying the score at 1-all during the 54th minute of the second half.

After a couple of near misses by Wyatt Babineau and Michael Palmer, the Warriors finally broke through on Jona Romero’s free kick from near the left touchline. Memo Mendoza, a junior from Santa Barbara High, angled toward the ball and headed it past Corban goalkeeper Justin Keegan.

“We scrapped our way back into the game in the second half and, ob-

viously, got it to 1-1 through a great service and an outstanding header,” Wolf said. “I was really pleased with the group we started in the second half, many of whom were reserves.

“They helped us get a little bit of a foothold in the game. It was a more evenly played second half.”

Nate Sherwood’s corner kick led to Corban’s first goal with barely a minute left before halftime. The service found Tristan Erispe seven yards out from the goal. He drove the ball toward the right post and Carlos Llamosa redirected it into the net.

Yuki Onishi scored Corban’s gamewinner on Jose Peralta’s assist during the 61st minute on a shot from the top of the 18-yard box.

Westmont’s best opportunities for an equalizing goal included Sam Tuscano’s rip from the left side that went just wide in the 71st minute.

The Warriors also got a pair of headers off corner kicks during the final two minutes after a red card had forced Corban to play a man down. Keegan punched the first header by Owen Bates over the crossbar, while the second header by Michael Palmer sailed wide left. email: mpatton@newspress.com

By MARK PATTON Lily Bienstock’s hat trick led San Marcos’ unbeaten girls soccer team past Cabrillo 4-0 on Thursday.

The Royals’ senior captain was assisted by Eden Lazarus, Sofia Orozco and Aislin Suzuki.

Suzuki also set up the fourth goal for San Marcos (6-0) which was coverted by Caitlin Sparks.

BOYS SOCCER SANTA BARBARA 2 DOS PUEBLOS 0 The Dons scored in both the 21st and 68th minutes to capture the cross-town match.

GIRLS BASKETBALL SANTA BARBARA 69, SANTA YNEZ 4 Athena Saragoza scored 30 points on 14-for-29 shooting and Cai Trimble added 15 with six assists in the

Dons’ victory..

BOYS BASKETBALL CABRILLO 71, D. PUEBLOS 56 The 20-point effort of the Chargers’ Kael Rillie wasn’t enough to overcome the Conquistadores’ onetwo punch of Hayden Jory (27) and Lorenzo Martinez (19).

GIRLS BASKETBALL SAN MARCOS 54, LOMPOC 31 Oceanna Bauer scored 14 points and Natasha Stapf added 10 in the Royals’ victory.

SANTA PAULA 70, CARPINTERIA 22 Jasmine Gilbert led the Warriors with 12 points.

PREP TRACK CARPINTERIA V. HUENEME The Warriors swept the Citrus Coast League competition, winning the boys meet 81-53 and the girls meet 76-35.

PREP SWIMMING

DAVIDSON, Roger H.

Roger H. Davidson, of Santa Barbara, died suddenly on April 14. He had a long and illustrious career as a professor and author on American government, especially Congress and the presidency.

Professor Davidson was born in 1936 in Washington, DC to Ross and Mildred Davidson. He spent his early years in Arlington, VA. As he was entering ninth grade, the family moved to Fort Collins, CO, where he graduated from high school. He was a brilliant student at the University of Colorado, graduating with high honors and being voted outstanding senior man. Fifty years later, at his class reunion, he led the class in its procession into the stadium.

He received his doctorate from Columbia University and began his teaching career at Dartmouth College. He moved to the University of California at Santa Barbara in 1968, where he served as chairman of the Department of Political Science and Associate Dean of Letters and Science. In 1980 he moved to Washington, DC where he was a senior specialist at the Congressional Research Service. He was also a visiting professor at Johns Hopkins, Georgetown, American, and George Washington University, and later joined the political science department at the University of Maryland.

In 1999, he retired, and with his wife, who was acquisitions editor at the Brookings Institution, moved back to Santa Barbara. He was active in local cultural affairs in Santa Barbara, serving on the board of the Architectural Foundation and Opera Santa Barbara, and on a committee of the Music Academy of the West. He was also a docent at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum. In 2002 he was John Marshall Professor at the University of Debrecen, Hungary, awarded by the Hungarian Fulbright Commission.

Professor Davidson was the author or coauthor of numerous books, including Congress and Its Members, of which the 18th edition is about to be published. +H HVWDEOLVKHG WKH ÀUVW RSSRUWXQLW\ IRU 8&6% VWXGHQWV WR VSHQG DQ DFDGHPLF TXDUWHU in Washington, DC working as interns in Congress and other government agencies and interest groups. This was the precursor to UCSB’s popular UCDC program.

Roger was a loving and supportive husband to his wife, Nancy, of almost 60 years, and a proud father and grandfather of his sons Douglas (Victoria) and Christopher (Theodora), and his six grandchildren (Elizabeth, Thomas, James, Alexander, Emily, and Olivia).

Roger and Nancy shared a love of music and theater, but in particular they loved to travel. They visited over 50 countries, on every continent except Antarctica.

A memorial service will be held when large gatherings are allowed. Gifts in his honor may be made to the Music Academy of the West, Opera Santa Barbara, or the UCDC Public Service Scholarship program at the University of California, Santa Barbara.

HOLGUIN, Barbara Dominguez Barbara Dominguez Holguin, 92 of Santa Barbara, passed away on April 15, 2021 in Santa Barbara. Born on February 3, 1929 at St. Francis Hospital in Santa Barbara to Paul and Mary Dominguez of Santa Barbara.

Barbara was raised in Santa Barbara where she attended Elementary School thru High School. When Barbara was 18 she met Frank Holguin and they were married a short time later. She was a stay-at-home mom until her youngest child was able to attend school. She then worked for the Santa Barbara School District as a Teacher’s Aide at Lincoln Elementary School and Roosevelt Elementary School. Barbara then began working at Santa Barbara City College as the Women’s Athletic Equipment Manager for several years until retiring. After her retirement she and Frank moved to Weed, CA where they lived for 16 years, eventually moving back into the area and settling in Solvang.

Barbara was an Elder Tribal Member of the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians.

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Barbara is preceded in death by her parents Paul and Mary Dominguez, husband Frank Holguin, son John Holguin, brothers Manuel and Robert Dominguez. She is survived by her children George (Esther) Holguin, Richard Holguin, Mary (Mark) Mazzoni, Polly (John) Sanchez; grandchildren George Jr, Denise, Tommy (Rose), Joe (Nicole), Melanie (Gardy), Jeanette (Ali), Anthony (Brett), Daniel “Mo,” Monique, Eric (Crystal), Keela (Scott), Brian (Britt), Barbara; 11 great-grandchildren; siblings David (Sherry)Dominguez, Alex (Rose) Valencia, Richard (Barbara) Valencia, Carmelita Cordero also including many nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank Dr. Sim, Dr. Thorsell for all the great care they gave to Barbara. We also would like to thank Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital MICU for the ORYLQJ FDUH WKH\ JDYH %DUEDUD LQ KHU ÀQDO GD\V $V D IDPLO\ ZH ZRXOG OLNH WR WKDQN RXU brother Richard Holguin for his dedication in caring for our mom for over 20 years. +H DOZD\V SXW KHU ÀUVW DQG FDUHG IRU KHU WR HQVXUH VKH KDG D ORQJ DQG KDSS\ OLIH 7KH family will respect Barbara’s wishes and hold a private service.

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While legal matters pertaining to separation pay would typically come with a lawsuit attached, the Four Seasons has a policy that prohibits court action.

Therefore, a mediation meeting is the next step in the legal pursuit, Mr. Anticouni said.

Furloughed employees represented by Mr. Anticouni will meet with Four Seasons executives and Mr. Warner’s attorneys for a conversation with Ventura-based mediation expert Jeffrey Krivis on April 30 via Zoom. Through this meeting, Mr. Anticouni is hopeful his clients will receive the severance pay he claims they are legally entitled to.

“Our hope is to provide some money for the people who are really struggling,” Mr.

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Memo Mendoza, a junior from Santa Barbara High, heads in a goal for Westmont College during the ninth minute of the second half to tie Thursday’s NAIA Opening Round match. Corban College scored less than seven minutes later, however, and won the match 2-1,

Bienstock rises high with three goals for Royals NEWS-PRESS SENIOR WRITER

BILTMORE

SAN MARCOS V. SANTA YNEZ The Royals triumphed 123-38 in the girls meet while San Marcos’ boys won 118-63.

SNT. BARBARA V. CABRILLO The Dons swept both the boys and girls meets.

DOS PUEBLOS VS. LOMPOC The Chargers won the girls’ meet 94-31 and the boys’ meet 84-33.

BOYS TENNIS CARPINTERIA 12, NORD. 6 The Warriors’ got 3-0 singles sweeps from brothers Max and Austin Stone, as well as from the doubles team of Mathew Endow and Connor Gralewski.

ARROYO GRANDE 13, SANTA YNEZ 5 The Pirates’ Micah Thomas and Charlie Hoose went 3-0 in doubles.

GIRLS TENNIS PROVIDENCE 17, VILLAN. 1 Avala Elwood defeated the Wild-

cats’ No. 1 singles player 6-4.

BOYS GOLF NORD. 210, SANTA YNEZ 213 A two-over-par 38 by the Pirates’ Nolan McClurg topped all scorers in the nine-hole match at Soule Park.

Callaway Winans and Rye Winans both shot 39.

GIRLS GOLF NORDHOFF 243, SANTA YNEZ 278 The Pirates’ Jordan Hartley shared co-medalist with a 43.

GIRLS SOFTBALL SAN MARCOS 7, LOMPOC 6 Caitlyn Early hit a walk-off home run in the bottom of the eighth inning to keep the Royals on track for a first-place showdown of Channel League unbeatens when Dos Pueblos visits San Marcos today.

Early’s blast over the left-field fence capped a 4-for-5 day for the freshman infielder.

COULSON, Evalyn Grace Benning

Saturday, April 10, 2021, Evalyn “Mama” Grace Benning Coulson was welcomed into Heaven, joining her beloved William “Bill” Lee Coulson, Jr., husband of 61 years.

Evalyn is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Laura and Lindsay Parton of Santa Barbara; her son and daughter-in-law William L. and Barbara Coulson, III of Santa Barbara. She is also survived by grandchildren, Raan and Lindsay K. Parton, Shea and Mary Parton, Stenn and Betsy Parton, Daniel Coulson, Kelly Coulson, her seven great-grandchildren, Everett, Liv, Rel, Maasden, Ford, Merris and Lotti, and her two cherished nieces and four nephews. Evalyn is pre-deceased by her sisters and brothers-in-law Genette and James Bunn, Lucile Schoolland and John V. Schoolland, her sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Betty Ann and Ernest Campbell, Peggy and Arthur Montgomery, and Roberta “Bobbie” Coulson.

Evalyn Coulson was born October 5, 1928, to Colonel Lloyd and Eva Benning in Pueblo, Colorado. When Evalyn was seven, her mother passed away and she and her two older sisters moved to Greeley, Colorado, to be raised by their aunt and uncle, Earl and Mabel Twist. In her junior year of high school, she lived with her sister, Genette, in Iowa City, Iowa. Then in her senior year she moved to Bremerton, Washington to live with family and graduated from Bremerton High School. After World War II, Evalyn’s father retired in Santa Barbara where she moved to live with him and attend college.

During this time, she met Bill at First Presbyterian Church and they married after graduating from UCSB. Evalyn’s passions were her faith, family and helping others. Whatever chapter of life Evalyn was in, it was marked by her heart for service and care for others. Evalyn loved being involved in her community as a church youth leader, PTA president, room parent, Girl Scout leader, and Bible Study leader. She also participated in mission trips to locations such as Albania, Russia and China. Additionally, Evalyn partnered with her husband in various Santa Barbara community service organizations where her endless energy was a blessing. They enjoyed providing pre-marriage counseling to many young couples over the years who became part of their extended family. Evalyn was creative, artistic, and had a gracious gift of hospitality where all were welcome. She is lovingly remembered by the kids of the “old neighborhood” that she took to the beach, hiking, and camping.

Evalyn and Bill traveled to many places around the world, always making new friends, but home with family and friends was what they enjoyed the most. She organized family reunions in Santa Barbara, Colorado and Oregon, which kept family and relatives close, despite being spread from Hawaii to New York.

Evalyn had a wonderful life that she lived with a radiant smile. She touched the hearts of many people and will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed.

Donations in remembrance of Evalyn can be made to Young Life, Woodleaf Capital Campaign. Online donations can be made at http://giving.younglife.org/ woodleafcampaign (please designate “In memory of Evalyn Coulson’’ in the tribute section). Donations by check can be sent to Young Life, Bill and Evalyn Coulson Memorial Fund MU#8330, 4876 Santa Monica Ave. #263, San Diego, CA 92107.

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save $14 million over the next 28 years.”

She included a pre-recorded demonstration of the compost and gardening initiative at Monroe Elementary.

After lunch, Monroe students separate their leftovers into compost, recycling and trash.

A young boy in the video expressed enthusiasm in keeping the earth “healthy and clean” so that it can produce more food.

The youth focus continued with a skit about water conservation led by Obediah Thomas, an educational presentation

by Explore Ecology and a conversation among members of UCSB’s environmental affairs board.

Florencia Ramirez, director of the Pesticide-Free Soil Project and author of “Eat Less Water,” emceed Thursday and talked about the purpose of switching pesticide-free.

Anticouni told the News-Press.

“Some people have moved on, some remain unemployed. The hospitality business is really the slowest to come back.”

If executives agree to pay severance to furloughed staff, Mr. Anticouni estimates the total package could be anywhere from $4 to $6 million. If no resolution is met through the mediation, furloughed employees and hotel attorneys will go through arbitration, where a judge will make a final decision on the matter.

The Four Seasons is co-owned by two of the world’s richest men — Microsoft Founder Bill Gates and the Prince of Saudi Arabia, Alwaleed Bin Talal.

The Biltmore was contacted by phone Thursday but did not return a request for comment. email: mhirneisen@newspress. com Notable speakers include Sen. Monique Limón, D-Santa Barbara and Assembly member Steve Bennett, D-Ventura.

“It’s been fascinating for me to recently see the huge increase in youth leadership around this issue of climate change, and we need the fierce urgency of youth.

Right now more than ever, we have this global crisis and the youth out there, bring that sense of urgency, and they have so much at stake in this,” Mr. Bennett said.

Kenny Loggins and singer/ songwriter Jackson Gillies performed in support of Earth Day. As part of the celebrations, muralists are currently painting in honor of Earth Day at Paseo Nuevo. The final creation will be presented during Saturday’s festivities.

To view past events or join today and Saturday’s celebrations, go to sbearthday. org. email: ahanshaw@newspress. com

LOCAL FIVE-DAY FORECAST TODAY

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SUNDAY

Low clouds and cool

Low clouds, then some sun

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INLAND

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69 42

60 42

63 38

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65 45

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Maricopa 84/54

Guadalupe 57/46

Santa Maria 61/46

Vandenberg 56/47

New Cuyama 78/38 Ventucopa 75/40

Los Alamos 65/44

Lompoc 58/46 Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2021

Buellton 65/41

Solvang 65/40

Gaviota 61/46

SANTA BARBARA 61/47 Goleta 63/45

Carpinteria 60/47 Ventura 60/48

AIR QUALITY KEY Good Moderate

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

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63/48 68/49 90 in 1997 38 in 1970

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0.00” 0.00” (0.81”) 7.26” (16.75”)

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STATE CITIES Bakersfield Barstow Big Bear Bishop Catalina Concord Escondido Eureka Fresno Los Angeles Mammoth Lakes Modesto Monterey Napa Oakland Ojai Oxnard Palm Springs Pasadena Paso Robles Sacramento San Diego San Francisco San Jose San Luis Obispo Santa Monica Tahoe Valley

83/54/s 86/57/s 59/31/s 82/45/s 55/48/c 70/51/pc 66/49/c 53/45/c 82/53/s 66/54/pc 61/35/s 79/48/s 60/49/pc 70/46/pc 60/51/pc 66/43/c 61/49/c 88/61/s 67/53/pc 68/44/s 76/49/s 65/57/c 61/51/pc 66/49/pc 60/47/c 60/52/pc 62/38/s

Sat. Hi/Lo/W 73/39/pc 64/47/pc 60/48/pc 55/50/pc 61/47/pc 69/42/pc 56/50/pc 60/48/pc

69/54/c 61/48/s 59/47/pc 71/58/t 56/33/sh 76/70/t 83/76/pc 55/38/c 64/49/s 64/46/s 84/64/s 63/46/c 61/51/c 64/48/pc 62/47/c 65/46/s

POINT ARENA TO POINT PINOS

Wind from the west at 4-8 knots today. Wind waves 1-3 feet with a south swell 3-5 feet at 19-second intervals. Visibility clear.

POINT CONCEPTION TO MEXICO

Wind from the west at 4-8 knots today. Wind waves 1-3 feet with a south swell 3-5 feet at 19-second intervals. Visibility clear.

SANTA BARBARA HARBOR TIDES Date Time High Time April 23 April 24 April 25

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8:13 a.m.

8:50 p.m.

9:04 a.m.

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2:29 p.m.

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AT BRADBURY DAM, LAKE CACHUMA 79/51/pc 85/52/pc 58/31/pc 77/43/pc 57/48/pc 63/51/c 69/46/pc 53/45/sh 75/50/pc 67/54/pc 51/33/pc 70/49/pc 61/52/pc 61/47/c 61/52/c 67/41/pc 61/48/pc 89/62/pc 70/51/pc 68/46/pc 66/48/c 66/56/pc 61/52/c 63/50/pc 60/49/pc 60/50/pc 51/31/pc

NATIONAL CITIES Atlanta Boston Chicago Dallas Denver Houston Miami Minneapolis New York City Philadelphia Phoenix Portland, Ore. St. Louis Salt Lake City Seattle Washington, D.C.

Wind from the southwest at 6-12 knots today. Wind waves 1-3 feet with a south swell 2-4 feet at 19-second intervals. Visibility clear.

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MARINE FORECAST

SANTA BARBARA CHANNEL

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At Lake Cachuma’s maximum level at the point at which water starts spilling over the dam holds 188,030 acre-feet. An acre-foot is 325,851 gallons, equivalent to the amount of water consumed annually by 10 people in an urban environment.

Storage 117,601 acre-ft.

Elevation 724.16 ft.

Evaporation (past 24 hours) 27.7 acre-ft.

Inflow 16.3 acre-ft.

State inflow 0.0 acre-ft.

Storage change from yest. +0 acre-ft.

Report from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

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Turning endings on its head Author Mike Bender examines transformative power of endings in new book

By MADISON HIRNEISEN

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n life, facing endings is inevitable.

Whether it’s the end of a good meal, the end of the day or even the end of a season or relationship, everyone experiences endings.

But what if instead of viewing endings as final, they could be seen as a chance for a new beginning?

That’s precisely the premise of local author Mike Bender’s new children’s book “The End is Just the Beginning” (Crown Books, $17.99).

The book, which officially released Tuesday, is narrated by a caterpillar who helps two small children, a boy and a girl, see that endings in life can actually be transformative.

For Mr. Bender, shifting the idea of endings to focus on their power to bring about something new was exactly his goal in writing the book.

He will be discussing more about his writing process and inspiration during a virtual event with Chaucer’s Books at 3:30 p.m. May 2.

“I wanted to write a book that was about seeing transitions in life as transformation,” Mr. Bender told the News-Press. “I think as a kid, we kind of mourn endings. Kids mourn endings.

The end of the dessert, the end of playtime, the end of the night.”

He continued, “The idea that we can look

at ending from a different perspective and not see them as something with finality but as something that is just a window into a new beginning, well then ends become a lot more exciting to a kid because then they know an end is just the beginning is the beginning of something else.”

Though Mr. Bender finished this book nearly two years ago, he said the timing for its release could not have been better. The COVID-19 crisis left many people experiencing loss in various ways. Yet, perhaps coming out of the pandemic, people will notice the end paved the way for transformation, Mr. Bender said.

“I think we’re looking globally at a massive transition with kids who are not going to school in the same way and we’re all wearing masks and life has changed,” Mr. Bender said. “Things have ended, there have been a lot of ends in the last year, but what we can learn from those things is that maybe I couldn’t go to the office, but I got to spend some more time with my kids. The end of going into the office was the beginning of realizing I could spend more time with my family.”

Challenges in Mr. Bender’s own life have made this shift in mindset very personal, particularly in the last decade.

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Local resident Mike Bender officially released his new children’s book Tuesday titled “The End is Just the Beginning.” Mr. Bender said his two children Kai, left, and Soe, right, are always helping him discover new ideas for his writing.

Channelkeeper to host cleanup this weekend

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Santa Barbara Channelkeeper’s Watershed Brigade is hosting a clean-up event this weekend in honor of Earth Day.

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anta Barbara Channelkeeper’s Watershed Brigade is hosting a dispersed clean-up event Saturday and Sunday to complement local Earth Day celebrations.

The focus of the weekend clean-up is on front country trails and turnouts, where trash often accumulates. Trailside litter flows through creeks and storm drains directly to the ocean, which the Watershed Brigade’s community of environmental volunteers works to prevent.

For this dispersed event, volunteers will head out independently to different trails, front country parking areas and turnouts along the South Coast to remove trash. The goal over the weekend is to clean trails and turnouts throughout Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. Organizers have created a map and sign-up form to ensure that participants target as many trail areas as possible.

Channelkeeper’s Watershed Brigade is a community of volunteers dedicated to keeping local watersheds and beaches clean. Members remove trash from trails, creeks, rivers, urban areas and beaches. By sharing their photos and information, volunteers earn points that make them eligible for perks and prizes.

While this year’s Earth Day celebration was virtual, the Watershed Brigade invites the community to complement the online festivities by heading outdoors to clean up trash, supporting Channelkeeper’s goal to make water swimmable, fishable and drinkable for all.

Community members can help the organization achieve this by signing up to clean a trail area in the watershed. Visit https://www.sbck.org/brigade/watershedbrigade-event/ for information or email Molly@sbck.org. email: gmccormick@newspress.com

Volunteers will head out independently to different trails, front country parking areas and turnouts along the South Coast to remove trash for the Watershed Brigade’s clean-up event.

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Zoo holds after hours on weekends

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Continued from Page B1 as a result of the disease significantly impacted his physical wellbeing. Some physical things that used to be easy periodically became more difficult.

It was during this time he decided to not resist the changes he was facing, but rather see the end of his old abilities as a new beginning.

“I think that when you are dealing with any sort of challenge health-wise you have two choices — you can either resist it and just be in a constant state of, ‘This sucks why is this happening,’ or you can accept it and you can even flip it and say what really good things have come to me because of this,” Mr. Bender said.

His health challenges, he added, played a big role in the inspiration for the children’s book. “(Lyme disease) has taught me, and not without pain, believe me, I resisted plenty, but I think that in itself has taught me to look at life differently and to see another side of it and that is very much in this book and probably in the back of my mind,” Mr. Bender said. “And to remind my kids that even though dad can’t do this thing, it doesn’t mean he’s not learning something else.”

While developing this book, Mr. Bender said his children were his “testers” to make sure the concept could be understood at a child’s level. His daughter Soe, age 6, and son Kai, age 8, are always helping him discover new ideas for his writing, he added.

“They’ve heard this book seven million times at this point, so I absolutely feel like I’ve got two little testers that I can use all the time,” Mr. Bender said.

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Mike Bender’s new children’s book “The End is Just the Beginning” discusses how endings can actually be the beginning of new and exciting opportunities.

Just a few weeks ago, Mr. Bender took the book into his daughter’s school to read it to her class, an action he said is the most rewarding part of his work.

“There’s nothing better than that — being able to read it to a group of kids who are really listening and absorbing it. I would do that over a movie premiere any day of the week,” Mr. Bender said. email: mhirneisen@newspress.com

FYI Mike Bender will be participating in a virtual author discussion with Chaucer’s Books at 3:30 p.m. May 2.

For more information on the event and to register chaucersbooks.com/ event/virtual-author-discussion-mikebender-end-just-beginning.

COURTESY OF THE SANTA BARBARA ZOO

The Santa Barbara Zoo is now inviting guests to After Hours at the Zoo from 4 to 7 p.m. on the weekends.

By GRAYCE MCCORMICK NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Calling all night owls!

The Santa Barbara Zoo is inviting community members and visitors to stay late with After Hours at the Zoo from 4 to 7 p.m. every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

After Hours visitors can ride the train, purchase food including picnic dinners and s’mores kits, and enjoy happy hour specials on beer and wine at the hilltop restaurant. While some animals will be snoozing, many will still be out and about.

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MONTECITO — Rosewood Miramar Beach expanded its food and beverage team with four new members to serve the resort’s six dining outlets.

Justin Sanford, armed with nearly two decades of restaurant experience and a sommelier certification, steps up as the director of outlets. Based in the resort’s signature restaurant, Caruso’s, he works closely with Executive Chef Massimo Falsini and oversees the day-to-day operations.

He will also advise the Miramar Beach Bar and the developing three-meal restaurant.

He last served as the general manager of Bourbon Steak in Los

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Angeles. He was the assistant general manager at Otium in Los Angeles and dining room manager at Bouchon Bistro’s Yountville and Beverly Hills locations.

Mixologist Devin Kennedy joins as the director of bars where he controls the day-to-day operation of the oceanfront cocktail bar and develops new ideas for the resort’s cocktail program.

Over the last seven years, he’s worked for standalone cocktail bars in New York City and last served at Pouring Ribbons.

He was the senior bartender at Michelin Star restaurants and is a certified sommelier.

Shibani Mone puts on her chef’s cap as the chef de cuisine for

Caruso’s and Miramar Club and will assist the menu creation at both dining establishments.

She was last the interim executive chef at The Guild Hotel, a Marriot Tribute Collection property in Sandiego.

Yannick Dumonceau will lead the sweeter side of Rosewood Miramar Beach’s offerings as the executive pastry chef. He leads the creation of pastries, desserts and breads throughout the resort.

He has experience in renowned restaurants throughout the world, such as L’Ambroisie in Paris as well as Quince and ONE65 in San Francisco.

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As always, Chef Falsini stays at the helm at Rosewood Miramar Beach.

To learn more, go to rosewoodhotels.com.

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ARIES — It’s OK to cry today, Aries. Releasing is critical to receiving. If you have no sense of fear and restriction, it may be hard for you to experience joy and expansion. Incorporate the good with the bad and let these two powers settle harmoniously within your being. Make the preparations that will let you soar to great heights. Make sure you’re ready to accept the challenges that come with growth.

TAURUS — Do something that inspires the passion within you, Taurus. Don’t be discouraged by setbacks - be motivated. Use discipline and patience to set your dreams in motion. Be realistic in your approach. The time has come to face the music. Whatever you do, don’t shrink into the background and expect others to take care of things for you. The only one who acts in your best interests is you.

GEMINI — Take control of your power today, Gemini. Strip any excess baggage out of your life.

Things are coming to a critical climax now. This isn’t a time to back down. If anything, it’s a time to push the limits even further.

Look to the future with the same perspective you had as a child. Rid yourself of jaded thinking and a clouded mind.

CANCER — There’s a powerful force moving through your life that can’t be ignored any longer, Cancer. Adjustments may be needed in order to take full advantage of the energy at hand. You will find with a healthy balance of restriction and expansion that you can take the reins and set yourself on the road to success. There’s a great intensity to today that will seep into every facet of your life.

LEO — Seize today, Leo. This is the day you’ve been waiting for. Don’t back down from the intensity. You have the power to get ahead in whatever it is you wish to accomplish in this lifetime.

You will find your willpower and discipline strong. It’s time to grab the opportunities that are presented to you. Take the plunge toward a brighter future and be confident of your success.

VIRGO — Your quest for the new and unconventional, the latest gadgets, and the best technology may come into conflict with a sobering force today, Virgo.

New ways of doing things may suddenly be challenged by a more traditional approach. Realize that the opposition’s strength may also be its biggest downfall. time to Monday, November 16,It’s 2015 do away with the old and bring in

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LIBRA — For dreams to be actualized, they must have a vehicle through which they can manifest, Libra. Today is a day to help bring those dreams to life.

Use the incredible grounding force to simultaneously expand your mind and bring it down to Earth in a realistic manner. Combine ancient wisdom with practical planning to help set a powerful wave in motion for the future. You have all the tools you need.

SCORPIO — Combine your discipline and expansiveness today and see what manifests.

Concentrate on your investments and home. The energy of the day is quite powerful and not something to be taken lightly. You may have much greater control than you realize. Understand that you have to be the one to take the initiative in order to activate the magic of today.

SAGITTARIUS — This is no ordinary day for you, Sagittarius, certainly not one in which you should sleep late. Get up and get moving. There are opportunities on your doorstep just waiting for you to grab them. Put away the issues of the past and focus on the future.

There are great forces at work today that are coming together in your favor. Stick to what resonates with your soul.

CAPRICORN — Ground yourself today, Capricorn. Lay a solid foundation for the future. This is a very critical time in which you must think realistically about your future success. You must incorporate an element of restriction into your life before your dreams can actualize.

Today is one of those days in which you can fuse a powerful combination of fantasy and reality in order to build success.

AQUARIUS — Use your powerful sense of intuition today, Aquarius.

Whether you realize it consciously or not, the oceans are creating a tsunami of power that won’t be ignored. Make sure you’re operating from a solid base before you extend yourself outward. Be careful of the rip tides. It may be fun to play in the waves, but this is one of those times in which you could easily get sucked out to sea.

PISCES — Respect your superiors today, Pisces. There’s great wisdom to be learned, so keep your eyes and ears open.

Hasty actions are bound to get you in trouble. Don’t step blindly into situations. Make sure you have all the facts before you proceed. The information is out there, but you have to be patient to find it. Make sure your goals are worthy before extend yourself trying to reach them.

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ORDER OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE GOLETA SANITARY DISTRICT ADOPTING AN ORDINANCE AND GENERAL REGULATION AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 73 AND ESTABLISHING REVISED FEES FOR INDUSTRIAL WASTE CONTROL PERMITS

COUNTY PROJECT NO. 129903 General work description: 2,100 LF 6-IN DIAMETER HDPE PIPE, LIQUID SUMP AND PNEUMATIC PUMP SYSTEM INSTALLATION The Plans, Specifications and Bid Book are available at no charge at: https://www.planetbids.com/ You are encouraged to employ craftsmen and other workers from the local labor market whenever possible to do so. Bids will be submitted and opened electronically immediately following the submittal deadline.

WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENT: Public comments may also be submitted via email to SHOSecretary@SantaBarbaraCA.gov prior to the beginning of the SHO Meeting. All public comments submitted via email will be provided to the SHO and will become part of the public record. If you have any questions please contact the SHO Secretary at SHOSecretary@SantaBarbaraCA.gov or 805.564.5470, extension 3308. You may also submit written correspondence via US Postal Service (USPS); addressed to SHO Secretary, PO Box 1990, Santa Barbara, CA 93102-1990. However, please be advised, correspondence sent via USPS may not be received in time to process prior to the meeting and email submissions are highly encouraged.

If you, as an aggrieved party or applicant, disagree with the decision of the SHO regarding the outcome of this application, you may appeal the decision to the Planning Commission. The appeal, accompanied by the appropriate filing fee per application, must be filed at 630 Garden Street, within ten calendar days of the SHO decision. If the SHO decision is appealed, and if the Planning Commission approves the project on appeal, then it is appealable to the California Coastal Commission under California Public Resources Code §30603(a) and SBMC §28.44.200. If you challenge the project approval or environmental document in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the SHO at or prior to the public hearing.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: If you need services or staff assistance to attend or participate in this meeting, please contact the SHO Secretary at (805) 564-5470, extension 3308. If possible, notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will usually enable the City to make reasonable arrangements. Specialized services, such as sign language interpretation or documents in Braille, may require additional lead time to arrange.

PROJECT LOCATION: 712 ARBOLADO ROAD, ZONE: RS-15, LAND USE DESIGNATION: LOW-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, APN: 019-210-007, PLN: PLN2020-00556 APPLICANT/OWNER: CHANDLER AND NICOLE BUIE PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The proposed project is a renovation/addition to an existing 2,589 square foot single-story residence (including a 547 square foot two-car garage) resulting in a 3,748 square foot two-story residence (including a 547 square foot two-car garage). The renovation/addition maintains the existing building footprint to the greatest extent possible, however it does result in substantial redevelopment of the existing residence. The discretionary application under the jurisdiction of the Staff Hearing Officer required for this project is a Front Setback Modification to allow portions of the first and second floors to be located within the front setback along Viscaino Road (SBMC §30.20.030 and SBMC §30.250.030.B).

The Environmental Analyst has determined that the project is exempt from further environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15303 (New Construction and Conversion of Small Structures).

APR 16, 23, 30; MAY 7/2021--57028

APR 16, 23, 30; MAY 7/2021--57027

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2021-0000956 The following person(s) is doing business as: Red Sky CBD, 3044 Paseo Del Refugio, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, County of Santa Barbara.

RED SKY ENTERPRISES LLC, 3044 Paseo Del Refugio, Santa Barbara, CA 93105; California This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A /s/ John Ruffo, Managing Member This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on April 5, 2021.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7/21 CNS-3460731# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2021-0000695 The following person(s) is doing business as: Let the Wild In, 27 W. Anapamu St. #245, Santa Barbara CA 93101 County of Santa Barbara.

Heather Burrows, 27 W. Anapamu St. #245, Santa Barbara CA 93101 This business is conducted by an individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/20/2020 /s/ Heather Burrows This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 3/12/2021.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk Original 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23/21 CNS-3455783# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS

APR 16, 23, 30; MAY 7 / 2021 -- 57058

APR 2, 9, 16, 23/ 2021 -- 56965

The fees set forth in this Amended Exhibit “A” are subject to adjustment on July 1 of each year to reflect any increases in the cost of living since the date the fees or were established or the date of the last adjustment, whichever is more recent.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210000710. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: MISSION CLEANING SERVICES, 687 ROSKILDE, SOLVANG, CA 93463, County of Santa Barbara.

Full Name(s) of registrants: CHARLES T. CALDERON, 687 ROSKILDE, SOLVANG, CA 93463.

STATE OF ORG.: CA. 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 03/15/2021 by: E953, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: JUL 07, 1984.

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 of a 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)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210000990. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: LIMES, 510 COINER STREET, LOS ALAMOS, CA 93440-0323, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: JOYCE L HARRINGTON, 510 COINER STREET, LOS ALAMOS, CA 93440-0323.

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 04/07/2021 by: E953, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Mar 01, 2021.

Statement Expires on: Not Applicable.

NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210000950. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: CROKINOLE USA, 4545 VIA ESPERANZA, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110, County of Santa Barbara.

Full Name(s) of registrants: TRAVIS R STEHMEIER, 4545 VIA ESPERANZA, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110. This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS NAME(S): TRS AUDIO. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 04/02/2021 by: E953, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Mar 10, 2021. Statement Expires on: Not Applicable.

NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL)

APR 23 / 2021 -- 57075

APR 9, 16, 23, 30 / 2021 -- 56996

APR 16, 23, 30; MAY 7/2021--57025

APR 9, 16, 23, 30/2021--57011

1.

Amendment to IWC Fees

Ordinance No. 73 is hereby amended by deleting Exhibit “A” attached thereto in its entirety and replacing it with the Amended Exhibit “A” attached hereto.

2.

Findings

The Governing Board hereby finds that (a) the revised IWC Fees adopted pursuant to this Ordinance are in an amount necessary to cover the District’s administrative and labor costs, (b) in compliance with Article XIIIA Section 4 of the California Constitution and Sections 50076 of the Government Code, the IWC Fees do not constitute a special tax requiring voter approval, and (c) the revenues forecast to be generated by the IWC Fees do not exceed the estimated reasonable cost of providing the services for which the IWC Fees are imposed.

3.

Partial Invalidity

If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, ineffective, or in any manner in conflict with the laws of the United States, or the State of California, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The Board hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, and phrase, hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase be declared unconstitutional, ineffective, or in any manner in conflict with the laws of the United States or the State of California.

4.

Continued Effect Except as amended herein, Ordinance No. 73 shall continue in full force and effect.

5.

Publication

The Secretary of the District is hereby directed to cause this Ordinance to be published once in a newspaper published in the District.

Effective Date This Ordinance shall be effective as of May 1, 2021.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of April, 2021, by the following vote of the Governing Board of the Goleta Sanitary District:

TAJIGUAS SANITARY LANDFILL TREATED LANDFILL GAS LINE PROJECT IN THE THIRD SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT

PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDIZED ITEMS: Members of the public wishing to speak on this matter must “raise their hand” in the GoToWebinar platform by selecting the virtual hand icon during the presentation of that item. The “raise hand” icon is generally located on most devices in the upper right hand corner of the screen. When persons are called on to speak, their microphone will be activated and they will be notified to begin speaking. Each speaker will be given a total of 3 minutes to address the Council. Pooling of time is not permitted during meetings conducted electronically.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210001033. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: SANTA BARBARA CHIMNEY SWEEP, 1457 LAS POSITAS PL., SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: SANTA BARBARA CHIMNEY SWEEP, 1457 LAS POSITAS PL., SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105. STATE OF INC.: CA. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS NAMES: SB CHIMNEY SWEEPS, SANTA BARBARA CHIMNEY SWEEPS. This business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 04/12/2021 by: E35, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Apr 08, 2021.

Statement Expires on: Not Applicable.

NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL)

WHEREAS, on December 7, 2009, the Governing Board (the “Board”) of the Goleta Sanitary District (the “District”) adopted Ordinance No. 73 to establish the fees to be charged for plan checks, reviews, permits, inspections and deposits, including fees for industrial waste control permits (the “IWC Fees”).

6.

Bids open at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, MAY 11, 2021 for:

Oral comments during a meeting may be made by electronic participation only.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210001048. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: GOLD COAST LOCKSMITH, 132 N MILPAS ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105, MAILING ADDRES: 1457 LAS POSITAS PL., SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105, County of Santa Barbara.

Full Name(s) of registrants: GOLD COAST LOCKSMITH, 1457 LAS POSITAS PL., SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105. STATE OF INC.: CA. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS NAMES: GOLD COAST SECURITY SOLUTIONS, NATIONWIDE SECURITY SOLUTIONS, ISLA VISTA LOCKSMITHS. This business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 04/13/2021 by: E956, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Apr 08, 2021.

Statement Expires on: Not Applicable.

NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL)

COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS NOTICE TO BIDDERS

ELECTRONIC PARTICIPATION: Join the Meeting Electronically by clicking on the meeting link, which will be found on the meeting agenda. You will be connected to audio using your computer’s microphone and speakers (VoIP). A headset is recommended. You can also select the option to use your telephone, but you must use the GoToWebinar software to interact with the meeting. Select “Use Telephone” after joining the webinar and call in using the numbers listed on the agenda that will be posted online.

APR 23 / 2021 -- 57039

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Governing Board of the Goleta Sanitary District, as follows:

TELEVISION COVERAGE: This meeting will be broadcast live on City TV-Channel 18 and online at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/CityTV. See SantaBarbaraCA.gov/CityTVProgramGuide for a rebroadcast schedule. An archived video of this meeting will be available at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/SHOVideos.

ORDINANCE NO. 93

WHEREAS, the District desires to amend Ordinance No. 73 to (i) make the user classifications identified therein correspond to the user classifications under Ordinance No. 92, and (ii) adopt a revised schedule of IWC Fees for such revised user classifications.

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OAK FIREWOOD

WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 92 establishes revised classifications for users of the District’s sewerage system. Such revised user classifications do not correspond to the user classifications and associated IWC Fees that were established by Ordinance No. 73.

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WHEREAS, on December 7, 2020, the Board adopted Ordinance No. 92 to establish revised regulations relating to the use of the District’s sewerage system.

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IN ORDER TO PROMOTE SOCIAL DISTANCING AND PRIORITIZE THE PUBLIC’S HEALTH AND WELL-BEING, THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA ISSUED EXECUTIVE ORDER N-2920, WHICH ALLOWS THE STAFF HEARING OFFICER TO HOLD MEETINGS VIA TELECONFERENCES OR OTHER ELECTRONIC MEETING FORMAT WHILE STILL MEETING THE STATE’S OPEN AND PUBLIC MEETING REQUIREMENTS. AS A PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTION, THE DAVID GEBHARD PUBLIC MEETING ROOM WILL NOT BE OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE STAFF HEARING OFFICER MAY PARTICIPATE ELECTRONICALLY. THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA STRONGLY ENCOURAGES AND WELCOMES PUBLIC PARTICIPATION DURING THIS TIME. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS:

AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN:

COUNTERSIGNED:

Smith, Majoewsky, Emerson, Rose, Fuller None None None _____________________________ Jerry D. Smith, President of the Governing Board

_____________________________ Robert O. Mangus, Jr., Secretary of the Governing Board AMENDED EXHIBIT “A” FEES

Complete the work within Twenty (20) Working Days.

COLLECTION SYSTEM Effective January 1, 2010

Start job activities within 26 calendar days after the project has been awarded County of Santa Barbara.

PERMIT TYPE

The estimated cost of the project is $200,000.

There is a MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 4, 2021 AT 11:00 AM This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations.

A contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work, as defined in this chapter, unless currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5. It is not a violation of this section for an unregistered contractor to submit a bid that is authorized by Section 7029.1 of the Business and Professions Code or by Section 10164 or 20103.5 of the Public Contract Code, provided the contractor is registered to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 at the time the contract is awarded.

Prevailing wages are required on this Contract. The Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations determines the general prevailing wage rates. Obtain the wage rates at the DIR Web site, http://www.dir.ca.gov.

Inquiries or questions based on alleged patent ambiguity of the plans, specifications or estimate must be submitted as a bidder inquiry prior to 2:00 p.m. on the Friday of the week preceding bid opening. Submittals after this date will not be addressed. Questions pertaining to this Project prior to Award of the Contract shall be managed through the bidding portal.

Bidders (Plan Holders of Record) will be notified by electronic mail if addendums are issued.

Scott D. McGolpin Director of Public Works APR 23 / 2021 -- 57038

FEES

Plan check and review fees (commercial/industrial and large development projects only) Permit fees Inspection fees Inspection fees for industrial establishments Mainline inspections Cleanouts/inspection only - no permit fees Deposit

Minimum fee: $100.00 (Per hour rate: $100.00) $150.00 $150.00 $200.00 $400/100 ft N/A $500.00 (Maximum)

INDUSTRIAL WASTE CONTROL PERMITS Effective May 1, 2021 PERMIT TYPE

FEES Initial Fee*

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$2000

$1000

Class B

$500

$248

Class C

$126

$63

* The District reserves the right to charge users the initial fee instead of the renewal fee if the District determines that the renewed permit contains significant changes.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210000618. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: THE POINT COFFEE POP-UP, 370 STORKE RD, GOLETA, CA 93117, MAILING ADDRESS: PO BOX 61106, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93160 County of Santa Barbara.

Full Name(s) of registrants: PRICE PROPERTIES LLC, 101 W CARRILLOST,SANTABARBARA, CA 93101, STATE OF INC.: CA. This business is conducted by: A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 03/08/2021 by: E24, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Not Applicable. Statement Expires on: Not Applicable.

NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL) APR 2, 9, 16, 23/2021--56962

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