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Effort to save 63 trees Residents collect signatures to deter Santa Barbara County from removing many Modoc Road trees for Class I Bike Path

State public pension fund loses $29B in market downturn By MADISON HIRNEISEN THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) announced Wednesday a preliminary -6.1% net investment return for the 12-month period that ended June 30, representing its first loss in more than a decade. CalPERS said Wednesday that “tumultuous global markets” played a role in the system’s first loss since the 2009 financial crisis. Factors like “volatile global financial markets, geopolitical instability, domestic interest rate hikes and inflation” impacted public market returns, CalPERS wrote in a news release. “We’ve done a lot of work in recent years to plan and prepare for difficult conditions,” CalPERS

Chief Executive Officer Marcie Frost said in a statement. “Despite the market conditions and their impact on our returns, we’re focused on long-term performance and our members can be confident that their retirement is safe and secure.” CalPERS’ private market investments did better than its public market investments over the last year. CalPERS announced Wednesday that its investments in public equity returned -13.1% and fixed income investments returned at -14.5%. Meanwhile, the system’s private equity investments returned at 21.3% and real assets returned at 24.1%. Public market investments make up the majority – about 79% – of the CalPERS total fund, according to the system. Investment returns play a large Please see PENSIONS on A4

Carbajal touts securing $16.6 million-plus for SB County projects KENNETH SONG / NEWS-PRESS PHOTOS

Eva Inbar, left, and Shelly Cobb, volunteers with Community Association for the Modoc Preserve, stand in front of some of the Canary Palm Trees that are slated to be cut down for a new Class I bicycle path on Modoc Road in an unincorporated area outside Santa Barbara. CAMP has collected more than 1,400 signatures on a petition urging Santa Barbara County not to remove 63 trees to create the path.

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Bicyclists and a motorist pass a row of trees along Modoc Road.

By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

There are more than 1,400 signatures on a petition to save 63 mature trees on Modoc Road. The “Save the Modoc Trees” effort has been organized by the Community Association for the Modoc Preserve. CAMP is fighting to save the droughttolerant trees, which have been targeted to be cut down along the Modoc Road by Santa Barbara County to construct a $5.35 million, 3,930-feet long Class I bike path. The area is outside the Santa Barbara city limits. “This neighborhood community only found out about this project a short three weeks ago, while many people are on summer vacations; they feel that Santa Barbara citizens were not allowed input, denying us due process,” according to the petition. Eva Inbar, a volunteer for CAMP, told the News-Press that residents found out about plans

to remove the trees through the neighborhood grapevine. “That’s one of our real complaints is we were not notified,” she said Thursday. “There was a letter sent to some people within a certain range. But this is quite different, and there needed to be more public information. “We had some very energetic people, and they are organized and put this petition out because they love the preserve and the trees.” The draft of the Mitigated Negative Declaration indicates that cutting down the trees will not have a significant aesthetic or environmental impact. The Notice of Intent indicates an Environmental Impact Report is not needed. “No significant impacts were identified; therefore, mitigation is not required. Residual impacts would be less than significant,” according to page 20 of the MND. CAMP strongly disagrees that an EIR is not needed and said there is significant aesthetic and environmental impact.

Class II Bike Paths, such as this one on Modoc Road, are separated from traffic by a painted line. Santa Barbara County is working on creating a Class I Bike Path, which would have a physical barrier between the bicyclists and motorists.

“We believe in the visual, aesthetic value of the trees,” Shelly Cobb, volunteer for CAMP, told the News-Press. “Back in 1999, we fought for this land to

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between Santa Barbara and Ventura. Once completed, these carpool sections will complete 30 continuous miles of threelane traffic between Ventura and Goleta. Construction of the remaining HOV, or carpool, lane sections is expected to begin in March 2023 and be completed by summer 2026. “Representative Carbajal has been a champion of the Highway 101 Carpinteria to Santa Barbara project for many years and we appreciate his strong and consistent support,” Marjie Kirn, executive director of Santa Barbara County Association of Governments said in a news release. “Out of hundreds of projects in the bill, this $7 million for Highway 101 is one of the largest included, which really shows his effectiveness. “This leadership in Washington, D.C., couldn’t come at a better time. Federal support is critical for continuing to make progress in supporting our region’s number one transportation priority.” email: kzehnder@newspress.com

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U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal announced Thursday he has secured more than $16.6 million for projects to benefit Santa Barbara County residents in the federal funding bills passed by the House. The legislation, which passed Wednesday, covers federal spending for Fiscal Year 2023. According to Rep. Carbajal’s office, the bill provides funds to help expand Highway 101 carpool lanes and supports upgrades to public spaces in Santa Barbara, Lompoc and Santa Maria. “I have, and always will, use my seat in Congress to work to deliver real results for Central Coast residents,” Rep. Carbajal, D-Santa Barbara, said in a statement. “I am proud to have secured over $22 million for local projects – including nearly $17 million for Santa Barbara County – that will improve our quality of life once approved by the Senate and signed into law for the upcoming fiscal year. “With these funds, we will be able to make critical upgrades that will reduce traffic, renovate public spaces, and improve access to food and clean water across the Central Coast.” Rep. Carbajal requested funding for these and other Central Coast projects through the House Appropriations Committee. In total, Rep. Carbajal secured $22,466,540 for 14 projects across the House’s funding bills that were approved in recent weeks by the House Appropriations Committee, according to his office. So far, the House has advanced 12 of Rep. Carbajal’s projects to the Senate. In the past week, Santa Barbara County projects advanced to the U.S. Senate including $7 million to support construction of one the two remaining sections of carpool lane expansion of Highway 101

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From left, Muffins, Cookie, Nugget, Frosty, Cupcake and Sprinkles

Santa Barbara Humane seeks immediate home for puppies and their mother By NEIL HARTSTEIN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Santa Barbara Humane is searching for emergency fosters for five cattle dog puppies and their mother. “Unfortunately, before they arrived at Santa Barbara Humane, the puppies had been exposed to Parvo, a potentially deadly virus,” said Dori

Villalon, the Santa Barbara Humane chief operating officer. “The best way we can support these puppies and their mother is to get them out of the shelter environment within 24-48 hours and into homes.” The three-month-old puppies, named Muffins, Cookie, Sprinkles, Nugget, and Frosty, were transferred to Santa Barbara Humane from a local partner

shelter along with their 2-year-old mother, Cupcake. There are three females and two males in the litter. Veterinary care will be provided for these dogs, including their spay/ neuter surgeries, initial vaccines and microchipping. “Donor funds make it possible for animals to receive vital medical care, whether they are awaiting adoption or are

owned by members of the community,” Ms. Villalon said. Santa Barbara Humane explained that the ideal scenario for the dogs’ recovery is “Foster-to-Adopt,” meaning placement with fosters who are ready for the puppies to become members of their families. Because the puppies were exposed to Parvo, they should be the only dogs under one year of age in their

homes. Interested fosters and adopters can contact the shelter by calling 805964-4777, ext. 220 or emailing foster@ sbhumane.org. Santa Barbara Humane is a nonprofit that operates campuses in Goleta and Santa Maria. email: nhartstein@newspress.com

City of Santa Barbara gets $6.4 million from sales taxes By NEIL HARTSTEIN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The city of Santa Barbara received $6.4 million in sale tax revenue during the quarter that ended March 31, 2022, which is 18% above the same quarter last year, officials said. This increase is largely due to improved economic activity

since last year, when the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic was starting to gain steam. Other contributing factors are the effects of inflation and continued growth in online sales. The quarter reflects sustained economic activity that was not significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The March quarter is the third

quarter of the city’s fiscal year, and the sales tax revenue budget for the fiscal year is $23.2 million. The city of Santa Barbara collected $3.2 million in transient occupancy taxes for June. That was about $307,000 above June collections last year, a period impacted by COVID-19 restrictions and travel advisories. Compared to the pre-pandemic

levels of June 2019, revenues were higher by 40%. However, this is largely due to increased average daily rates, which are 44% higher than June 2019. The local travel industry’s steady improvement in demand for rooms has continued into the summer season as more COVIDrelated restrictions have been lifted, according to the city of Santa Barbara.

As of June, occupancy levels have continued to stabilize around pre-pandemic levels. The city has collected $31.7 million through June, the 12th and last month in the city’s fiscal year.

The city’s adopted TOT budget for all funds is $23.4 million, of which $19.5 million is budgeted in the General Fund. email: nhartstein@newspress.com

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Santa Barbara County firefighters respond Thursday to a two-alarm structure fire at Rancho Alamo Trailer Park in Los Alamos.

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will look for signs that drivers are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. “The safety of our community is and always will be our mission,” Sgt. Noel Rivas said. “We are looking for impaired drivers because driving under the influence is dangerous and puts others on the road at risk.” Impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Some prescription medications or over-thecounter drugs may interfere with driving. Police urge people to follow directions for use and read warning labels about driving or operating heavy machinery, which includes a car. While medicinal and recreational marijuana are legal, driving under the influence of marijuana is illegal. Drivers charged with a first-time DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties as well as a suspended driver’s license. — Neil Hartstein

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LOS ALAMOS — A two-alarm structure fire Thursday at Rancho Alamo Trailer Park destroyed two mobile homes and left a third mobile home with 30% damage, Santa Barbara County Fire officials said. County and Santa Maria firefighters arrived to find a fully-engulfed mobile home around 12:50 p.m., with flames spreading to the grass and brush, officials said. The fire proved a threat to neighboring homes, and all occupants self-evacuated prior to firefighters’ arrival. Firefighters had a problem with a water source — dry hydrants — at the scene, so they called for a water tender. Firefighters had to do extensive work to ensure the fire was extinguished, officials said.

The grass fire was contained to about two acres. Two county firefighters were treated at the scene for heat exhaustion.

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Santa Maria Transit adds route SANTA MARIA — Starting in August, bus riders can begin using the new Route 12X for bidirectional express service from the Santa Maria Transit Center to Orcutt, the Santa Maria Public Airport, Delta and Righetti High

School, among other stops. Route 12X will run on a 60minute frequency Monday through Friday. There’s no weekend service. Fares are $1.50 one-way, $1.25 for students with valid ID and 75 cents for seniors 60 and older, persons with disabilities and Medicare card holders. Children under 6 ride for free when

Falcon 9 to launch from Vandenberg SpaceX delayed its Falcon 9 launch, originally set for Thursday morning from Vandenberg Space Force Base, to this morning. The launch window is set for 10:39 a.m. at Vandenberg’s Space Launch Complex 4 East. A live webcast of the mission is scheduled to start five

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minutes before liftoff at spacex.com. This morning’s mission is designed to launch 46 StarLink satellites to low Earth orbit. After launch, Falcon 9’s first stage booster will return to Earth and land on the Of Course I Still Love You drone ship in the Pacific Ocean. This same stage booster was used to launch NROL87, NROL-85 and SARah-1, according to SpaceX. — Dave Mason

115 Los Angeles firefighters live out of state, city council looking to hire more residents By BRETT ROWLAND THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – The Los Angeles Fire Department has 115 employees who live outside the state of California, including one who lives in Alaska and five more who live on the East Coast. With a few firefighters making more than $500,000 a year and a median home listing of $1 million in the city, whether Los Angeles should have a residency requirement is being discussed internally, according to a report and ongoing city council discussions. About 15% of the firefighters live within the city limits, a figure that prompted fire officials to consider requiring firefighters to live closer to the area they protect in case of a major disaster. The fire department has been working with the City Council to attract more city residents, women and minorities to the department. The fire department provided the council with several ways to boost those numbers. The City Council passed a motion late last year for the police

and fire departments to establish an incentive program to recruit more city residents. “The majority of police officers and firefighters are not residents of the City of Los Angeles, which means other jurisdictions benefit from their spending on property tax, sales tax and other revenues,” according to a city council motion. “Longer commutes from other cities also create traffic congestion and increase air pollution. Finally and most importantly, the communities that officers and firefighters serve are often not the ones that they themselves belong to, which can create a natural disconnect between public servants and constituents.” That so many firefighters live outside the city creates problems with scheduling and impacts overtime. It’s common for the city’s firefighters to make $200,000 or more in overtime in a year. There were 86 employees in the fire department who made $400,000 or more in 2021. The city paid $244.9 million in overtime in 2021. About 85% of Los Angeles firefighters live outside the city.

Investigation begins into transformer explosion at Hoover Dam By COLE LAUTERBACH THE CENTER SQUARE MANAGING EDITOR

(The Center Square) — Officials have begun to examine what could have caused a transformer to explode at the Hoover Dam. Videos from tourists show a loud sound followed by a piece of machinery bursting into flames alongside the dam’s wall Tuesday morning. In a statement, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Regional Director Jaci L. Gould revealed the equipment that failed. “At approximately 10 a.m. (PDT) the A5 transformer at Hoover Dam caught fire and was extinguished by the Reclamation/Hoover fire brigade at approximately 10:30 a.m. There are no injuries to visitors or employees,” Ms. Gould said. “There is no risk to the power grid, and power is still being generated from the

powerhouse.” The department said it would investigate the cause of the fire and provide additional updates as they become known. The dam, one of America’s largest hydroelectric generation facilities, provides power to residents in bordering Arizona and Nevada but also to Southern California. “My office is monitoring this closely and we’re thankful for the quick work of our emergency responders to make sure no one was injured,” Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak tweeted Tuesday afternoon. Reclamation Public Affairs Officer Michelle Helms told The Center Square Wednesday that investigations such as this take time and that the department would announce updates when appropriate.

House votes to expand young migrants visa status as part of defense bill By BETHANY BLANKLEY THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR

(The Center Square) — The U.S. House this week approved an amendment to a defense bill that expands H1B Visa status to nonimmigrants but that critics say is “bad policy and has no place in a defense bill.” They voted for an amendment that passed as part of the National Defense Authorization Act, proposed by U.S. Reps. Deborah Ross, D-N.C.; Mariannet MillerMeeks, R-Indiania, and Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., called “Part A Amendment En Bloc No. 4.”

It passed on July 14 by a vote of 277-150, with 62 Republicans joining most Democrats in favor. Three Democrats and 147 Republicans voted against it. The amendment “will protect more than 200,000 young immigrants known as Documented Dreamers,” the congresswomen said in a joint statement, referring to the children of employment-based nonimmigrant visa holders. “Documented Dreamers represent the very best of America and contribute in significant ways Please see VISA on A4

The report found that of the 3,348 members of the department, 1,058 lived outside the city but within Los Angeles County. Another 1,247 firefighters lived in the adjacent counties of Orange, Ventura, Kern and San Bernardino. A further 412 lived in other counties in Southern California. Some lived even further away. Seventeen lived in Central and Northern California and 115 lived in other states. While many of those 115 lived in either Utah, Arizona and Idaho, one firefighter lived in Florida. Another lived in Alaska. The report said the city had the legal right to enforce a residency requirement. Some other large U.S. cities, such as Chicago, require firefighters to live within city limits before they can be hired. The Los Angeles mayor’s office did not respond to a request for comment.

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City of Goleta works on improvements to website GOLETA — The city of Goleta is in the process of refreshing its website (www. cityofgoleta.org) and is asking for public input. “We want to hear what’s important to the residents of Goleta when using the website and what you would like to see improved,” the city said in a news release. “Take our survey by July 31 at https:// www.surveymonkey.com/r/ WHD9FD2. The survey is also available in Spanish at https:// www.surveymonkey.com/ r/8PZ2J6H.” The city said the project’s goal is to make the website a better experience for people using desktop computers, tablets or smartphones. The city’s goals include making the website easier to navigate, more accessible and mobilefriendly. The city staff have been working behind the scenes the past year with the website vendor Granicus to refresh the site. Typically, city websites need to be updated every five years due to changing technology, according to the news release. The last time the city’s website was updated was in May 2015. To see the progress made on the website under construction, watch staff’s “show and tell” presentation to the Public Engagement Commission on June 15, 2022. You can watch a recording of the meeting here: goleta.granicus.com/ MediaPlayer.php?view_ id=2&clip_id=1739. You can also read the staff report for more details and background on the website refresh project here: goleta. legistar.com/LegislationDetail. aspx?ID=5667615&GUID=82 C83AAB-B1AE-4F73-BAADEDA6B321FD96.

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impact on pension system funding – meaning that a bad year of investment returns can have an impact on unfunded pension liabilities. CalPERS estimates that with a “discount rate of 6.8% and this year’s preliminary return of -6.1%, the estimated overall funding status stands at 72%.” When a plan is underfunded, pension systems only have a few options to address it. They can either hope to earn more in the stock market or raise contribution rates for employees and employers, which means taxpayers in the case of public pension plans. In November 2021, the CalPERS board lowered its market expectations, which in turn, meant certain employees would have to contribute more to their pension funds because the fund expected to earn less from its investments. The contribution changes primarily impact employees hired after January 2013, taking effect for school employees (excluding teachers) this month and most other local government employees in July 2023. In a report released last week by the Reason Foundation, CalPERS’ unfunded pension liabilities were projected to rise from $101 billion in 2021 to $159 billion in 2022 if investment returns came back at -6%. CalPERS is the largest public pension fund in the nation. At the end of the latest fiscal year, assets stood at $440 billion, CalPERS wrote in a news release.

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Grant for bike path was awarded in 2019 TREES

Continued from Page A1 “In 1999, the shareholders of La Cumbre Water District voted to deed the property in a conservation easement to the Land Trust of Santa Barbara. Any changes should be voted on and approved by shareholders,” she said. “We are there everyday. We love that little piece of land. We love that open space in the neighborhood,” Ms. Cobb said. “I was part of the original effort to preserve the land with the La Cumbre Water District. “People feel betrayed because they thought the (Modoc) preserve was protected.” Said Ms. Inbar, “We cannot cut down trees over 100 years old, especially in times of climate change. People are really upset because they thought it was protected land.” The bike path is funded by a grant, which was awarded in 2019. There’s a three-year time limit to use the money. The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors is set to approve the project in mid-September to meet the grant’s Oct. 1 deadline. One of the primary complaints of CAMP is that the tree removal is unnecessary: There’s already a Class II bike path. Supervisor Gregg Hart explained the difference between a Class I and Class II bike path. A Class II bike path is essentially a bike lane, separated from traffic only by paint. A Class I bike path creates a physical barrier between bikers and traffic. Lael Wageneck, a spokesman for the Santa Barbara County Public Works Department, told the News-Press a Class I bike path is needed to improve safety, accessibility and connectivity. “The path creates a separate low-stress way for people of all ages and abilities,” he said in an email. “It will be a safe alternative to the unprotected bike lane adjacent to high-speed traffic on Modoc Road, where there is a history of collisions involving cyclists. “The project will create an Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant pathway that physically separates users from vehicles,” he said. “The area currently lacks continuous sidewalks on Modoc and forces pedestrians to walk in the paved roadway area. “As part of the Santa Barbara County Association of Government’s Regional Transportation Plan, the project will complete the missing gap in the regional network of separated multi-use paths,” Mr. Wageneck said. “The community has advocated for this project because it connects the City of Santa Barbara’s recently constructed Las Positas and Modoc Road Multiuse Path Project and the Obern Trail. The project will provide local connections to schools, parks, beaches, businesses, and transit facilities and create a robust regional path of travel for users of all

ages and abilities.” Meanwhile, residents remain frustrated with what they see as the county’s lack of response to their concerns. “We are really disappointed in Supervisor Gregg Hart. He has not responded in any way to our requests, and it has been very frustrating,” said Ms. Inbar. Supervisor Hart told the News-Press that he has spoken with Deb and Warren Thomas, the organizers of CAMP. He said he additionally responded to this complaint as well as the concern that shareholders of the La Cumbre Water District should have an opportunity to express their opinions. “I am determined to work with stakeholders, and I am totally open to hearing from everyone,” Supervisor Hart told the News-Press. “I am trying to get reasonable people to work together. We are trying to preserve a maximum number of trees. Working together we can accomplish a great project.” Ms. Indar told the News-Press that CAMP has heard the county is reducing the impact. “But we have not seen anything in writing. The only official document is still the negative declaration, and we are going with that until we hear a new number. We are having an impact, but we are withholding judgment until we actually see something.” Supervisor Hart, who said he’s working closely with the Public Works staff including Deputy Director Chris Sneddon, told the News-Press that the initial number of trees — 63 — has been scaled back. He said the staff is working to modify the project. But there is no public document yet in writing concerning an updated number of trees that will be affected. “The MND was accurate for the degree of review and alignment at the time,” Supervisor Hart said. “It is a huge benefit to the community, enhances the preserve along the corridor and provides a critical Class I bike connection for the entire South Coast. We are trying to connect the South Coast from Isla Vista down through Santa Barbara. What we are doing is trying to create a network of physically separated bike paths, to encourage people to use bikes more and cars less for environmental reasons.” But Ms. Cobb of CAMP told the News-Press, “We just don’t believe in cutting down mature beautiful trees that provide a shade canopy …We can’t even believe we have to discuss this again. We believe our next effort will be raising money through a gofundme to hire an attorney.” email: kzehnder@newspress.com

By MERRILEE GASSER (The Center Square) - Potential illegal use of drop boxes, delayed election results, and reports of voters being denied Republican ballots were some of the concerns raised during the South Dakota Legislative Operations and Audit Committee. South Dakota lawmakers grilled Secretary of State Steve Barnett about the use of drop boxes during the June 7 primary election. “My understanding is that drop boxes are a violation of South Dakota codified law 12-19-7,” said Rep. Sue Peterson, R-Sioux Falls. “So that would cause me some concern about whether that was a violation of law.” Mr. Barnett told the committee Wednesday he was aware of drop boxes or mobile drop boxes being used during the primary election on June 7. A worker from the county auditor’s office was stationed at one mobile drop box set up at the University of Sioux Falls “to save voters time.” Twenty-one counties used “standard drop boxes,” Mr. Barnett said. “In terms of the mobile one it does say it can be hand delivered,” replied Mr. Barnett. “You would be handing it to the county auditor worker. To me, that’s hand delivery.” As for the 21 counties that used standard drop boxes, Mr. Barnett said he had an email from the former attorney general saying they were permissible. “Are the county auditors accountable to follow the law and are they accountable to follow the ordinances and the actions that are taken by the county commission?” asked Ms. Peterson.

Antoinette Sigismondi was born to the late Ernest Mazzei and Antonette Borrello in Binghamton, New York. At 12 years she moved to Santa Barbara. She graduated from Santa Barbara High, had a 30-year career at GTE and raised a family. She loved her home close to the beach and the ocean air, she enjoyed walking by the beach, reading and baking. Her Italian-American heritage was central. Toni will be dearly missed by her loving husband of 60 years, Guido, her three sons Paul Anthony, Victor, and Dante and her granddaughter Francesca Sigismondi; as well as her two sisters Gloria Ruda and Carmie Uribe and her many nieces and nephews. Mass will be held Monday, July 25th, 10am at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Welch-RyceHaider Funeral Chapels.

GABRIELSON, Glenda Claire

On June 27, 2022, Glenda Claire Gabrielson died peacefully in her sleep. She was 76 years old. She was born in Mankato, Minnesota, on January 28, 1946, to Roy and Marjorie Snyder and had one brother. In 1951, the family moved to Santa Barbara, where they owned and managed motels, including the De Anza Motel in Montecito. After graduating from Bishop Diego Garcia High School in 1963, Glenda earned a B.A. in Sociology from San Jose State University. In 1982, she married Mike Gabrielson, and the couple eventually settled in Monterey, California. That same year, they started Semaphore Corporation, a software company supporting the shipping industry. For the last thirty years, Glenda suffered from Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome (CFIDS), and, for the last four years, she battled cancer. She met these extraordinary challenges with deep reserves of optimism and faith and with the unshakable support and devotion of her husband, as well as love and support from her wider family and religious community. Survived by her husband, Mike Gabrielson; brother, David Snyder and wife Joanna Snyder; sister-in-law Linda Gabrielson, husband Hans-Martin Maurer, and daughter Madeleine Maurer; niece Pamela Snyder and husband Warren Leggett; nephew Matthew Snyder and wife Karla Galdamez; and niece Carey Snyder, husband Mark Barsamian, and son Zachary Barsamian. All who knew her will dearly miss her, but we take heart in the memory of her boundless love, kindness, and resiliency.

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“I’d say they’re accountable to follow the law,” Mr. Barnett replied. The use of drop boxes in the state came about during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Mr. Barnett. During the June 7 primary, some voters were handed incorrect ballots, the committee said. When asked how this happened, Mr. Barnett cited issues due to redistricting and human error. When asked why some voters who have been lifetime Republicans were denied Republican ballots, Mr. Barnett said his office was not aware of any Republicans who were denied and said those voters were not aware that their party affiliation was not Republican. During public comment, Jessica Pollema, who was a candidate on the ballot for Lincoln County Auditor, said Republicans being denied ballots was the biggest issue with the primary election. “We had people all day long being turned away from voting on a Republican ballot,” said Ms. Pollema, later adding, “People were turned away in tears.” She said she has affidavits from many people who said their voter registration was changed without their knowledge or consent to either no party affiliation (NPA) or Democrat. “Most of these voters had no idea you could be registered as an independent or NPA,” Ms. Pollema said. “People know how they are registered to vote.” She went on to say the issue was proof that voter rolls were hacked and not secured. “This is a huge issue. This is voter

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suppression,” said Ms. Pollema. Mr. Barnett said he intends to remind voters to check their voter registration before the next election. Another issue raised was poll watchers’ experiences in Lincoln County as well as members of the public who were told they could not observe and escorted out. “This is the first time I’m hearing of anybody being escorted out, I guess,” said Mr. Barnett. “I wasn’t there.” Ms. Pollema said the watchers experienced intimidation and were told they were not allowed to ask questions. “It was a hostile environment in Lincoln County and it doesn’t produce any public confidence in what’s happening with our vote counting,” said Ms. Pollema. When committee members questioned Mr. Barnett over this point, he cited a South Dakota statute that said proceedings at ballot counting locations “shall be open to the public.” Lincoln County was also the source of questioning over delayed reporting results. Ms. Pollema said the county was about an hour and a half late to report results. Mr. Barnett said he had a conversation with one of the Lincoln County auditors, who told him they do not fully report their precincts until the end of the night after two people from their office have sat down and verified all the results. When asked to define what verifying the results meant, Mr. Barnett said the tally sheet and poll book are reconciled to ensure the number of ballots counted equals the number of ballots handed out at the polls.

Opponents argue amendment would ‘expand ... chain migration’ Continued from Page A3 to our national security,” Rep. Ross said without explanation. She said she’s “heard directly from Documented Dreamers in my district who want to serve our country in uniform,” adding that it’s “unconscionable that we continue to force many of these talented, patriotic young people to self-deport to countries they may barely remember.” Rep. Miller-Meeks said the amendment will “protect young dependents of long-term visa holders who have grown up in the U.S. and have come here legally. These dependents, including some of my constituents, come here legally as young children. They grow up in the United States, study here, and call this place home. Unfortunately, due to a broken immigration system and a decades long backlog, many of them are forced to leave. When these individuals are forced to leave, it is a loss to America’s communities and

employers.” The amendment wasn’t voted as a stand-alone amendment. It was included, along with many others, in an en bloc amendment to avoid several votes on numerous amendments that might not have passed if individually voted on. According to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the H1B Visa nonimmigrant classification “applies to people who wish to perform services in a specialty occupation, services of exceptional merit and ability relating to a Department of Defense cooperative research and development project, or services as a fashion model of distinguished merit or ability.” However, the program was created to displace American workers, which it’s been proven to have done, the Federation for American Immigration Reform argues. Many of the adult visa holders have displaced Americans from their jobs, and the amendment “not only rewards the practice but encourages more of it,” FAIR argues. FAIR opposed the amendment,

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arguing it “would further expand an already broken chain migration system by awarding legal status to dependents of employment visa holders who are no longer minors and should otherwise acquire their own basis to legally immigrate to the United States.” It explains that a temporary visa program “will now become a luring path to citizenship. The message will be even more clear – come to the U.S. with dependent(s), and the system will take care of the rest. As a result, the number of employmentbased green card petitions will skyrocket for H-1B visa workers, which would further increase the backlog.” The White House and Congress refusing “to reign in the abuses of cheap foreign labor programs such as H-1B” is baffling, FAIR argues. “Year after year, lawmakers in both parties craftily and unscrupulously work to pass legislation or amendments that hurt American workers in the near, mid- and long term.” Under current immigration law,

once a visa holder’s child turns 21, they must apply for their own visa status. Instead, the amendment “includes age-out protections for dependent children on green card applications as well as nonimmigrant dependent children,” the authors of the amendment explain. It also freezes the minor’s age to the date of when their parent’s first employment-based green card application was initiated and back dates these changes to 2002. It “protects young adults who have been in the United States as dependent children for at least eight years by allowing them to remain dependents on their parent’s employment-based nonimmigrant visa after age 21 until a visa number for their parent’s green card becomes available or until they are able to obtain another status,” according to a summary of the amendment. It also provides employment authorization to those covered by age-out protections for nonimmigrant dependent children.

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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 80,610 acre-ft. Elevation 705.12 ft. Evaporation (past 24 hours) 41.3 acre-ft. Inflow 12.5 acre-ft. State inflow 22.2 acre-ft. Storage change from yest. -102 acre-ft. Report from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

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Mirga Grazinyte-Tyla conducts the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, which is part of the Community Arts Music Association’s season.

CAMA announces its 2022-23 lineup at The Granada and Lobero Theatre

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Riccardo Muti conducts the Chicago Symphony, which will perform in Santa Barbara during the 2022-23 season for the Community Arts Music Association. The concert is part of the association’s International Series at The Granada.

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French pianist Helene Grimaud, who lives in Santa Ynez, will perform Dec. 7 at the Lobero Theatre as part of the Masterseries.

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The Juilliard String Quartet will perform Beethoven’s Quartet No. 16, Opus 135, as part of the Masterseries at the Lobero Theatre. The quartet includes violinist Ronald Copes, a former UCSB music faculty member.

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British cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason will perform with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Oct. 10 to open the Community Arts Music Association’s 2022-23 season.

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xpect everyone from the Chicago Symphony to the Juilliard String Quartet when the 104th season begins for the Community Arts Music Association of Santa Barbara. “We are thrilled to be able to have a season with the firepower that we have, anchored by the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the Chicago Symphony and three other interesting orchestras,” CAMA board member Stephen Cloud told the News-Press this week. CAMA’s first full season since the start of the pandemic will begin Oct. 10 at The Granada with Britain’s City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Mirga Grazinyte-Tyla and featuring British cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason. (All of the concerts at The Granada are part of CAMA’s International Series.) Mr. Kanneh-Mason became instantly famous after performing at the 2018 wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at Windsor Castle. An estimated two billion people watched the broadcast of the wedding of the couple, who now live in Montecito. And Mr. Cloud noted the City of Birmingham Symphony, which was founded in 1920, is known for its long history of great music. “We’re excited. It’s one of the major British orchestras, probably the most important one after the ones in London.” CAMA will present the Juilliard String Quartet, which includes former UCSB music faculty member and violinist Ronald Copes, at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24 at The

was a Russian orchestra, and it’s Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. (All of CAMA’s concerts obvious why that went away,” Mr. Cloud said, referring to the tension at the Lobero are part of the resulting from Russia’s invasion of association’s Masterseries.) Ukraine. “Out of nowhere, we got In addition to Mr. Copes, the a call from the Chicago Symphony, quartet is composed of violinist Areta Zhulla, violist Molly Carr and asking if we wanted them to play. We said, ‘Yes!’ cellist Astrid Schween. “Every year, critics pick them “It’s like a homecoming for Ron, as one of the top two, three or five and we’re always thrilled to have orchestras in the world,” Mr. Cloud them,” Mr. Cloud said. “They will said. “Last time, they played here be playing the last Beethoven was five years ago. The time before string quartet, one that Beethoven that was in the 1960s. composed but never heard “Riccardo performed.” Muti is arguably The work is one of the last Beethoven’s of the legendary Quartet No. 16, The Community Arts Music conductors,” Mr. Opus 135. Association of Santa Barbara’s 104th Cloud said. Mr. Copes will season will begin Oct. 10 with the The be back at UCSB City of Birmingham Symphony International when the quartet Orchestra performing at The Granada, Series continues teaches a master 1214 State St. That’s where all of the at The Granada class at 2 p.m. International Series concerts will take with the Oct. 23 at place. Filharmonie the Music The Masterseries concerts are all Brno, an Department. at the Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon orchestra from Another local Perdido St. the Czech connection will For more information, go to Republic, be seen and camasb.org performing at heard on 7:30 p.m. Feb. Dec. 7 when 13. French pianist “Dennis Russell Davies is one of Helene Grimaud, who lives in the great American conductors,” Santa Ynez, performs at 7:30 p.m. at the Lobero. Mr. Cloud said she is Mr. Cloud said, noting the orchestra is new for Santa Barbara among the finest master musicians audiences. in today’s international music The all-Czech program will scene. include music by Dvorak. Mr. Cloud is also excited about The Masterseries will resume the Chicago Symphony returning March 4 with Los Romeros, the to The Granada for a concert at Romero family’s guitar quartet, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 25. It’s directed by whose concert is part of the Riccardo Muti, and Mr. Cloud celebration of the Lobero Theatre’s explained how the acclaimed 150th anniversary. (The theater orchestra fell into CAMA’s lap. was founded on Feb. 22, 1873.) “We had a couple other concerts The concert will take place lined up for the upcoming season, there at 7:30 p.m. each of which fell apart. One

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Mr. Cloud explained that legendary Spanish guitarist Celedonio Romero left his native country in 1957 to escape the fascist regime of Francisco Franco. Mr. Romero and his family went to America, eventually settling in Santa Barbara, and Mr. Romero performed his solo U.S. recital debut in 1958 at the Lobero. That was followed at the Lobero with Mr. Romero performing with his sons Celin, Pepe and Angel in 1959 and 1961. The quartet performing in March at the Lobero will consist of Celin Romero, Pepe Romero, Celino Romero and Lito Romero. “Now three generations of the Romero musical dynasty has come to be celebrated worldwide over the past six years by millions,” Mr. Cloud said. The CAMA board member said he’s looking forward to hearing acclaimed violin soloist Augustin Hadelich perform at 7:30 p.m. April 24 at the Lobero. And the International Series at The Granada will feature the Curtis Symphony Orchestra (Curtis Institute of Music/Philadelphia) at 7:30 p.m. May 18. The season will conclude with the Los Angeles Philharmonic performing at 7:30 p.m. May 28 at The Granada. Gustavo Dudamel will conduct the orchestra, which will feature cello soloist Gabriel Cabezas. The concert will feature two L.A. Phil-commissioned world premiere works — Ellen Reid’s “West Coast Sky Eternal” and Gabriella Smith’s “Lost Coast” Cello Concerto, as well as Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Opus 92. email: dmason@newspress.com

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Gustavao Dudamel conducts the Los Angeles Philharmonic, which will perform May 28 as part of the International Series at The Granada.

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Los Romeros, a guitar quartet, will perform a special concert March 4 to celebrate the Lobero Theatre’s 150th anniversary.

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Girls Inc.’ announces courtyard renovation, Her Legacy fund By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

Girls Inc. of Carpinteria this week unveiled its plans for the new Lynda Fairly Courtyard. The nonprofit also announced a new investment opportunity called “Her Legacy,” which it said will help ensure its programs continue to inspire future generations of girls. Philanthropist and community leader Lynda Fairly recently committed $150,000 to Girls Inc. of Carpinteria to support a total renovation of its outdoor courtyard. The courtyard will be developed into an intentional mixed-use community space, complete with dedicated outdoor classroom areas and an interactive natural playground, in an environmentally conscious and meditative landscape, according to a news release. An anonymous donor also gave Girls Inc. $200,000 for the courtyard renovation. Ms. Fairly has challenged Girls Inc. of Carpinteria to raise another $250,000 from other female philanthropists to grow and further compensate the organization’s staff. Once that’s achieved, Ms. Fairly has committed to an additional $100,000 to fund Her Legacy. “I was raised by a single mom, and I know the need to help

young women to become healthy, educated and independent,” Ms. Fairly said in a statement. “Girls Inc. starts this process at a young age and encourages girls to believe in their futures.” All contributions will help fund Girls Inc. of Carpinteria’s efforts to attract and retain its workforce with competitive wages and benefits. “The Lynda Fairly Courtyard will serve as an intentional, beautiful outdoor space where we will continue to cultivate our future female changemakers,” said Jamie Collins, executive director of Girls Inc. Carpinteria. “We are so grateful to Lynda for investing in our mission and inspiring other female leaders to be a part of this legacy – rightfully named Her Legacy. The funding will support our talented and dedicated staff and ensure that more girls and young women are given the space, mentoring and resources to thrive.” Gifts for Her Legacy are $25,000 or greater and funded by women or women-owned foundations. Donors will be honored with a naming opportunity in the new Lynda Fairly Courtyard. For more information, contact Girls Inc. of Carpinteria at 805684-6364 or visit girlsinc-carp.org. email: dmason@newspress.com

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05",)# ./4)#%3 Public Notice AT&T Mobility Services is proposing to construct a wireless facility that includes (15) panel antennas and (36) remote radio heads with an antenna top height of 46’-2” and new support equipment within a new cupola structure on an existing building rooftop at 3025 De La Vina Street, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, CA 93105. AT&T is publishing this notice in accordance with Federal Communications Commission regulations (47 CFR § 1.1307) for Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and for the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Parties interested in commenting on this Federal undertaking or with questions on the proposed facility should contact, Chong Ly, 2154 Torrance Boulevard, Suite 200, Torrance, CA, 90501, (951)432-9272, cly@ partneresi.com. Please provide comments within 30 days of the publication date. JUL 22 / 2022 -- 58516 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220001701 First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: ERIKA’S CLEANING, 747 GLEN ANNIE RD, GOLETA, CA 93117, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: SYLVIA ROMERO: 747 GLEN ANNIE RD, GOLETA, CA 93117. 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 07/05/2022 by E30, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Jun 30, 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) JUL 15, 22, 29; AUG 5 / 2022--58494 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220001476 First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: BEACH BABY NANNIES LLC, 1241 MISSION RIDGE RD., SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: BEACH BABY NANNIES LLC: 1241 MISSION RIDGE RD., SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103. 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 06/06/2022 by E30, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Jul 01, 2017. 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) JUL 1, 8, 15, 22 / 2022--58463

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220001735 First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: LAMBERT PRODUCTIONS, 1332 SANTA BARBARA ST., SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: JOSEPH N LAMBERT: 56 BARANCA AVE. APARTMENT 6, 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 07/08/2022 by E29, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Jul 04, 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) JUL 15, 22, 29; AUG 5 / 2022--58495 PETITION OF: JESSICA MONIQUE STEELE FOR CHANGE OF NAME. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 22CV02395 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: JESSICA MONIQUE STEELE filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: JESSICA MONIQUE STEELE to Proposed name: JESSICA PAIGE STEELE 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: August 22, 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: 07/08/2022 Name: COLLEEN K. STERNE, Judge of the Superior Court. JUL 15, 22, 29: AUG 5 / 2022--58499

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2022-0001507 The following person(s) is doing business as: DTOWN BARBERS, 512 Soledad St., Santa Barbara, CA 93103, County of Santa Barbara. Paul Desales, 512 Soledad St., Santa Barbara, CA 93103 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 03/05/2014 /s/ Paul Desales This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 06/09/2022. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22/22 CNS-3599969# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS JUL 1, 8, 15, 22 / 2022 -- 58460 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE AND OF INTENTION TO TRANSFER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE (U.C.C. 6101 et seq. and B & P 24074 et seq.) Escrow No. 00051116-025-RW4 Notice is hereby given that a bulk sale of assets and a transfer of alcoholic beverage license is about to be made. The names and addresses of the Seller/Licensee are: PHILIPPE ROESSEAU and EVA EIN and SANTA BARBARA PREMIER EVENTS CENTER, a General Partnership (aka SB PREMIER EVENTS CENTER aka SB PREMIER) and CODY’S CAFE, INC., a California corporation, 3302 McCaw Ave., Santa Barbara, CA 93105 The Business is known as: LE CAFÉ STELLA aka STELLA MARES aka EVENTS BY STELLA MARES (aka EVENT BY STELLA MARES) The names and addresses of the Buyer/Transferee are: BRASS BEAR, LLC, a California limited liablity company, 843 Calle Cortita, Santa Barbara, CA 93109 As listed by the Seller/Licensee, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller/ Licensee within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer/Transferee are: None The assets to be sold are described in general as: Fixtures, Equipment and Assets and are located at: 3302 McCaw Ave., Santa Barbara, CA 93105 The kind of license to be transferred is: 47-ON-SALE GENERAL EATING PLACE and 58-CATERER PERMIT, License No. 369445, now issued for the premises located at: 3302 McCaw Ave., Santa Barabara, CA 93105 The anticipated date of the sale/ transfer is AUGUST 15, 2022 at the office of Aliso Escrow, a division of Fidelity National Title, 4522 Market Street Ventura, CA 93003., Rhonda Wharton - Certified Senior Escrow Officer. Last day to file a claims is AUGUST 12, 2022, unless the bulk sale also includes transfer of a liquor license, in which case, all claims must be received prior to the date on which the liquor license is transferred by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. It has been agreed between the Seller/Licensee and the intended Buyer/Transferee, as required by Sec. 24073 of the Business and Professions Code, that the consideration for the transfer of the business and license is to be paid only after the transfer has been approved by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Dated: July 5th, 2022 Transferee/Buyer: BRASS BEAR, LLC, a California limited liability company S/ By: William Seth Anderson, Manage S/ By: Lindsay Morgan Anderson, Manager 7/22/22 CNS-3607240# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS JUL 22 / 2022 -- 58511

GOLETA UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) # 22-300 ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Goleta Union School District (“District”) is seeking to establish a pool of qualified architects to provide full architectural services through the design and construction phases for selected projects under District’s Measure M Bond Program. Respondents to this RFQ should mail or deliver five (5) bound copies, one (1) unbound copy, and one (1) electronic copy on flash drive of their Submittal, as further described herein, labeled “Submittal for Architectural Services” to: Conrad Tedeschi, CPA Assistant Superintendent, Fiscal Services GOLETA UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT 401 North Fairview Avenue Goleta, CA 93117 ALL RESPONSES ARE DUE BY 2:00 P.M., ON AUGUST 10, 2022. Any Submittal received after that date and time will not be accepted and will be returned unopened. FAXED OR EMAILED RESPONSES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Each Submittal must conform and be responsive to the requirements set forth in this RFQ. The District reserves the right to waive any informalities or irregularities in received Submittals. Further, the District reserves the right to reject any and all Submittals and to negotiate contract terms with one or more Respondents for one or more of the work items. The District retains the sole discretion to determine issues of compliance and to determine whether a Respondent is responsive, responsible, and qualified. If you have any questions regarding this RFQ, please email Rosi Maldonado-Shaqur, Administrative Secretary, at rmaldonadoshaqur@goleta.k12.ca.us, before 2:00 p.m. on August 4, 2022. Answers will be posted on the District website by 2:00 p.m. on August 9, 2022. JUL 22 / 2022 -- 58515

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Republicans demand answers on Strategic Petroleum Reserve sale to China firm linked to Hunter Biden By BETHANY BLANKLEY THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR

(The Center Square) – After the U.S. Department of Energy sold oil from the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve to a Chinese company linked to the president’s son’s investment firm, Congressional Republicans are demanding answers and a nonprofit representing American energy workers is calling for a special investigation. Nineteen members of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform sent a letter to Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm asking why the DOE sold nearly 1 million barrels of oil from the SPR to Unipec America, the American subsidiary of a Chinese company, Sinopec. The private equity firm, BHR Partners, founded by the president’s son, Hunter Biden, invested $1.7 billion in Sinopec in 2015, the lawmakers note. “The decision to sell to Unipec raises questions about why the Biden Administration is selling oil from the SPR to China, especially when the sale may enrich Hunter Biden, the President’s son,” they write. “This transaction is even more troubling given that evidence continues to mount showing the Biden family peddled access to the highest levels of government to enrich themselves.” They also asked Ms. Granholm to brief them and provide “documents related to this matter.” This was their second request for a briefing. They asked for one in May about “DOE’s decision to deplete the SPR,” they said, and didn’t get one. Ms. Granholm hasn’t released a statement or response to their request. The nonprofit, Power The Future, has also called for a special prosecutor and for Congress to investigate, saying, “Given the Biden family ties to Chinese energy companies, it’s important the American people learn the

facts from an independent investigation.” “The Biden Administration sent critical resources to the communist Chinese, including one firm which has the president’s own son Hunter as an investor, at the same time Americans are struggling at the pump,” its executive director, Daniel Turner, said. “A special prosecutor should be appointed, and Congress needs to investigate because the American people deserve the truth and they’re not getting it from the White House.” While Mr. Biden’s attorney, Chris Clark, told the New York Times in 2021 that he “no longer holds any interest, directly or indirectly” in BHR, the Washington Examiner reported that he maintains 10% ownership. The New York Post reported that Mr. Biden created BHR in 2013 with Chinese businessman Jonathan Li. The SPR, the world’s largest supply of emergency crude oil, is owned by the federal government and stored in underground salt caverns in four storage sites, two each in Texas and Louisiana. The DOE so far has authorized three SPR emergency sales, the latest of which was June 10 for 40.1 million barrels. The lawmakers are questioning an April sale in which contracts were awarded to 12 companies for 30 million barrels, including to Unipec America. “The Biden Administration has taken significant steps to address the pain Americans are feeling at the pump as a result of Putin’s Price Hike,” the DOE said, adding that releasing 1 million barrels a day over a sixmonth period would lower the price of gasoline and other energy costs. But gasoline prices and inflation began increasing months before Russia invaded Ukraine and in June, gas surpassed $5 a gallon on average in the U.S. for the first time ever before trickling down in July. “The SPR was created so the US would have a stockpile of crude oil supply to be used in the

Arizona GOP offering $50,000 rewards for proof of cash-for-votes By TOM JOYCE THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR

(The Center Square) – The Arizona Republican Party is offering a financial reward for information about “vote-buying” in the 2022 statewide primary election. The party is offering up a pair of $50,000 rewards for information on the practice – with a maximum of one reward per person. “There is historical precedent of vote-buying fraud which ultimately led to secret ballot laws,” the Arizona Republican Party said in a press release. “Unfortunately, the movement towards mass mail-in voting completely undoes secret ballot reform. Mail-in ballots are not secret – once a person has a ballot in their home, they can easily show it to anyone, including bad actors.” The party says that vote-buying usually happens when someone fills out their mail-in ballot in front of the votebuyer. It says the voter then gives their completed ballot and signed return envelope to the buyer. The state GOP has taken the rare step of supporting candidates in contested primaries, backing former President Donald Trump-endorsed Kari Lake for governor and others mostly aligned with the former president. Ms. Lake and others assert, without evidence, that Arizona’s 2020 general election was fraudulent. The party says that it is specifically looking for evidence of “violations of Arizona Revised Statute (ARS) 16-1006: Changing vote of elector by corrupt means or inducement; classification.” It notes that violations of ARS 16-1006 are a class 5 felony. Here are the terms that the party lays out to be eligible for the reward. The reward is payable to the first Relator to relate the information/evidence that leads to the arrest and conviction to the RPAZ as long as the RPAZ can verify that the Relator is the original source of the information/ evidence and subject to the terms and conditions in this document. Rewards are payable only to natural persons and organizations to whom payment of a reward is not prohibited by applicable law. If a group submits the information/evidence, then the group should designate a single person to receive the reward. If no recipient is designated or more than one recipient is designated, the RPAZ may use its discretion in determining who shall receive the reward. The one reward per person restriction also applies to groups. The reward shall be available for reports that lead to charges prior to 12/31/22 and convictions prior to 12/31/23. Once charges are brought it shall be the Relator’s obligation to inform the RPAZ using the email contact information above. The Relator shall also have the obligation to notify the RPAZ of any conviction. Upon conviction, the Relator must contact VoteBuyingReward@azgop.org within 30 days to claim the reward. The Relator should attach proof of conviction. Relator understands that the RPAZ may submit any information/evidence received to law enforcement. Relator is strongly encouraged to also submit such information/evidence to law enforcement directly. Relator agrees that the RPAZ shall not be liable for any injury or damages of any sort Relator suffers in any way related to obtaining or providing the information/ evidence. The Relator shall defend, release, indemnify, and hold harmless the RPAZ from any such claims. Relator agrees to familiarize themselves and follow all applicable federal and state laws and obtain legal counsel for assistance in understanding these laws if necessary. The payment of rewards is entirely within the discretion of the RPAZ and all applicable laws and requests by law enforcement. The RPAZ’s determination as to whether a reward is payable is final. This document and any related oral or written statements do not create a contract between Relator and the RPAZ. These terms are subject to change by the RPAZ at any time. However subsequent oral or written statements by any of the RPAZ’s officers or employees shall not modify these terms unless (1) the statement is in writing (2) the statement expressly indicates that it is modifying these terms and (3) the statement is signed by the Chair of the RPAZ or counsel for the RPAZ. The party urges people to send tips and evidence of voter fraud to VoteBuyingReward@azgop.org.

case of an emergency. It was never intended to provide oil to adversaries such as China,” the lawmakers argue. Any company registered in the SPR’s Crude Oil Sales Offer Program is eligible to participate in the sale, the DOE says. And seven of the companies that received the April contracts are based in Texas. SPR inventories are the lowest since 2004 and Gulf Coast refineries are operating at 97.9%, the most in three and a half years, Reuters reported. Ultimately, there’d be no need to draw from the SPR, those in the energy industry argue, if the administration were prioritizing domestic production. Kathleen Sgamma, president of Western Energy Alliance, told The Center Square that the “short-term policy of SPR releases is no substitute for the long-term energy security that comes with increased U.S. infrastructure and production. To bring down energy prices and replace the strategic reserves that President Biden is depleting, we need to increase production in the United States. Producers are increasing production, but lack of pipeline infrastructure and left-wing suppression of financing are hampering our ability to truly turn on the spigots and bring down energy prices.” The alliance and many others have sued the administration over a range of policies it’s implemented that have hampered and halted domestic production, which they argue is a root cause of escalating energy prices and inflation. Inflation grew “at a much faster rate than expected in large part due to the loss of American energy independence,” Mr. Turner said, adding that if President Biden “wants to stop his terrible inflation,” he “should be in America’s Permian Basin telling energy workers he’s going to get out of the way.”

President Joe Biden has COVID with ‘very mild’ symptoms, White House says By CASEY HARPER THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – The White House said Thursday President Joe Biden has COVID-19 and is “experiencing very mild symptoms.” White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said President Biden is still able to do his duties as president and that the White House will give daily updates on his status. “This morning, President Biden tested positive for COVID-19,” Ms. Jean-Pierre said in a statement. “He has begun taking Paxlovid. Consistent with CDC guidelines, he will isolate at the White House and will continue to carry out all of his duties fully during that time. He has been in contact with members of the White House staff by phone this

morning, and will participate in his planned meetings at the White House this morning via phone and Zoom from the residence.” President Biden has been vaccinated and received two booster shots. The White House said the president will be isolated until he tests negative for COVID, per White House protocols. “Per standard protocol for any positive case at the White House, the White House Medical Unit will inform all close contacts of the president during the day today, including any members of Congress and any members of the press who interacted with the president during yesterday’s travel,” Ms. JeanPierre said. “The president’s last previous test for COVID was Tuesday, when he had a negative test result.”

Report claims flaws in voter rolls By RAELYNN RICARTE THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – The Spokane affiliate of the Washington Voter Research Project has completed its investigation into local voter registration rolls and listed anomalies in a final report. Auditor Vicky Dalton told The Center Square on Wednesday that she has not yet been provided with an official copy of the report. “I do look forward to seeing the report and the data behind it,” she said. WVRP began its canvassing efforts last September when trained volunteers were sent into the field to check out anomalies in the local voter registration rolls. Alene Lindstrand, organizer of the effort to ensure local election integrity, wants to see the report distributed to the county commissioners and Ms. Dalton at a public meeting. “We want a conversation,” she said. A team of WVRP volunteers went to 849 homes, but did not get responses at 225 of those residences. At these places, people were either not home, inaccessible or declined to answer the door. Out of the 624 homes contacted, volunteers found that voting data was in order at 47. At the remaining homes, the organization claims it found 1,304 problems, such as registered voters not on the data sheets. In one of these cases, a family of three registered voters had lived at the address for 13 years but were not on the data sheet provided by the county. They told canvassers that they had cast ballots the entire time they had lived there. In another case, all four registered voters at one address had moved three years earlier but all had voted in 2020 from that address. Canvassing also found that 17 deceased people in Spokane County were still receiving ballots and one had been dead for six years. In addition, there were multiple voter registrations. For example, women who had married and had ballots sent to them in both names with separate identification

numbers. College students were sometimes sent ballots at home but registered again under their school address. Duplicate registrations were also found among high school students, who told volunteers they had forgotten that they were already registered and signed up again. WVRP also found ballots being mailed to the wrong addresses as people moved, and voters casting ballots from registered addresses that were no longer viable residences. Canvassers were told by family members that some of the individuals receiving ballots in Spokane County were registered to vote in the states where they had moved. Several military families told canvassers that their soldier sons had voted in the county for years, but they couldn’t get officials to quit mailing ballots to their homes. The Washington Voter Research Project was founded in 2021 by residents with an interest in election integrity, said Lindstrand. The primary purpose of the project was to highlight the need for the cleanup of registration rolls in all 36 counties, she said. The report finalized this week said canvassers were thanked consistently for their efforts as many people share these concerns. “People said things similar to ‘Good, we need clean registration rolls,’ or, ‘We care about election integrity,’ stated the report, noting that the comments were unsolicited. Very few people were rude but, if they were, volunteers immediately thanked them for their time and left the premises, said the report. In only one incident was there a problem. As canvassers were leaving one home, they were harassed by a neighbor who had been listening to their conversation through her walls. What the team documented was not what was widely reported in the media, stated the report. It was also noted that Ms. Dalton then issued a warning to voters about WVRP’s activities not being sanctioned by the county and telling them that they did not have to answer questions.