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Female football player files Title IX suit Lawsuit alleges discrimination after Valley Christian Academy refused to play team with female player By ANNELISE HANSHAW NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

A Title IX lawsuit was filed Wednesday against Valley Christian Academy in Santa Maria, First Baptist Church and Joel Mikkelson, the school’s superintendent and lead pastor of First Baptist. The case is being brought by Sonya Herrera on behalf of her daughter E.H., a minor. The lawsuit alleges sex discrimination. Valley Christian refused to play a scheduled football game against Cuyama Valley High School after it realized a young woman, E.H., is

on the team. The alleged discrimination began March 13, when the schools played a scrimmage. E.H., a wide receiver, released her long chestnut hair from her football helmet as she walked away from the field afterward, and she heard whispers. Mrs. Herrera, who was walking beside her, assumed the high school boys thought her 14-year-old daughter was attractive. E.H. didn’t understand the glares — until her coach broke the news: Valley Christian refused to play the game planned for that weekend.

The team received a letter 30 days later from Joel Mikkelson, superintendent of Valley Christian Academy and lead pastor of First Baptist Church. “As we train our young men in this world, we want to train them rigorously to admire and value women as precious and worthy of respect. . . Football is a violent game, and we understand the value of such in training our young men within the boundaries of an organized sport. However, because of the nature of its contact, we will not play a team that has a female as part of its football team,” the letter said.

Mr. Mikkelson wrote that he did not realize a woman was on the team. E.H.’s name, a conventionally female name, was published on the roster and made available to all Coast Valley League teams. Mrs. Herrera struggled to show her daughter the letter. “I’m pretty tough, but I cried. When I first read that, I was just beside myself. I couldn’t believe that somebody exactly in this day and age would think that way,” she told the News-Press. Her friend told her about Title IX, and she thought about the possibility of raising a lawsuit. When she opened the letter, she

asked E.H. if she’d like to contact a lawyer. E.H. agreed with her mother. A local attorney connected them with Andrew Miltenberg, a leading Title IX attorney. “From the minute I read (the letter), it bothered me for a whole list of reasons. So I set out to find a way to bring it to light and ask the courts to deal with it,” he said. He had to find the connection between the private and public schools. Both are governed by the California Interscholastic Federation and participate in Please see LAWSUIT on A4

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Andrew Miltenberg, a leading Title IX attorney, is representing the plaintiffs.

Los Padres reopens Ban on wood and charcoal fires remains in effect

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The issue of whether to require COVID-19 vaccines for Santa Barbara Unified School District staff led to much public debate Thursday night.

SB Unified considers vaccination mandate By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

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Los Padres National Forest reopened to the public Thursday after three weeks of being closed due to wildfire conditions.

By MADISON HIRNEISEN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Los Padres National Forest officially reopened to the public Thursday morning, ending a three-week closure that was enacted due to high wildfire danger.. The reopening will allow visitors to once again enjoy the forest’s campgrounds and trails, though certain restrictions remain in place. According to the forest website, fire restrictions that ban wood and charcoal fire remain in effect. Some restrictions have been lifted in the reopening, which will allow visitors with a California Campfire Permit to use portable lanterns and stoves with a shut-off

valve in developed campgrounds and dispersed sites, according to the forest website. The forest was closed as part of a regional order that went into effect Aug. 31, which closed 20 million acres of California’s national forests due to severe wildfire conditions. In addition to Los Padres, three other national forests — Angeles, Cleveland and San Bernardino — also reopened Thursday. Andrew Madsen, the public affairs officer for the Forest Service, told the News-Press that local residents can help to ensure the forest stays open by following the current restrictions and guidelines in place for fire safety. Please see RE-OPENING on A4

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A pair of deer and a flock of wild turkeys were spotted near Paradise Road in Los Padres National Forest.

Hours of lively public debate went on Thursday evening when the Santa Barbara Unified School District board considered a vaccine mandate for all staff. Board members hadn’t voted on the resolution by the time the News-Press went to press. (See the updated version of this story at newspress.com.) The resolution would eliminate the option of COVID-19 testing for those who choose not to be vaccinated. There are exemptions allowed for medical and religious reasons. The change was supported in a letter that the board received from Dr. Henning Ansorg, the Santa Barbara County public health officer, and Dr. Van DoReynoso, the county public health department director. A spokeswoman for county Supervisor Das Williams said Mr. Williams supports the vaccine as an important part of keeping schools open for inperson instruction. About two-thirds of the 70-plus public commentators Thursday opposed the measure, noting that they have the right to make personal health choices. Some of those were district employees (including teachers), and others included parents of

schoolchildren and students, mainly of high school age. They cautioned against policies based on fear and noted that vaccinated individuals can still get and transmit COVID-19. They questioned the need for vaccines as well as the safety and effectiveness of vaccinations. Some said the mandate would be unconstitutional. One opponent got right to the point. “You are on a slippery slope, and you are just plain wrong,” Celia Campbell-Lemere told the board during the virtual meeting. But some commentators, including parents of schoolchildren and a student, urged the board to adopt the mandate for the safety of all and to ensure in-person instruction. They noted that staff should get vaccinated for the sake of students, especially those 11 and younger who currently can’t get vaccinated. “In order to protect those who cannot be vaccinated and those for whom the vaccine does not result in a strong robust immune response, they need to be surrounded by folks who are vaccinated,” said Dr. Charles Fenzi, CEO and chief medical officer of the Santa Please see VACCINES on A4

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TRAFFIC, CRIME & FIRE BLOTTER Sheriff’s Office investigates death SANTA BARBARA — The Sheriff’s Office Coroner’s Bureau is investigating the in-home death of an offender on electronic monitoring who died Thursday morning. Santa Barbara County deputies responded alongside fire officials and medics to a home in the 100 block of El Sueno Road Thursday morning for a patient who was in cardiac arrest. When first responders arrived, the patient was declared dead around 7:37 a.m. Thursday, according to a news release from the Sheriff’s Office. The decedent was identified as 40-year-old Nathaniel Montross of Santa Barbara, who was arrested by the Santa Barbara Police Department on April 19. He was arrested on suspicion of burglary (felony), identity theft (felony), possession of stolen property (misdemeanor) and two warrants for violations of probation. Mr. Montross was sentenced in June to one year in custody and an additional two years in mandatory supervision. He was placed on electronic monitoring and began serving his

sentence at home on June 9. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the death does not appear suspicious. The Sheriff’s Office does not expect to have a finalized cause and manner of death for about six to eight weeks depending on toxicology results, according to a news release.

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Fire burns vegetation, structures

LOS ALAMOS — Multiple storage containers, a barn and a grove of eucalyptus trees caught fire Thursday near State Route 135 in Los Alamos. The Santa Barbara County Fire Department responded to reports of a fire around 8:34 a.m. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered that a fire had engulfed two storage containers and a barn, as well as a grove of eucalyptus trees, according to Capt. Daniel Bertucelli, the department’s public information officer. Firefighters were able to knock down the fire before 10 a.m. Thursday. No injuries were reported, and no other structures were impacted. The cause of the fire is still under

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Storage containers, a barn and a grove of eucalyptus trees caught fire Thursday near Los Alamos.

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Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a recommendation Thursday in support of Pfizer booster shots for millions of Americans as the U.S. continues its fight against COVID-19. The CDC advisors unanimously supported the Pfizer booster shot for adults over the age of 65 and for residents of long-term care facilities. About 13 of the 15 advisers also supported shots for people ages 50 to 64 with medical conditions that leave them at risk of catching severe COVID-19 disease. The panel was more divided about what other populations

intentions. What means the most to me about policing, is that every day regardless of your rank or assignment, you get to come to work and make a difference in the lives of everybody with whom you come into contact.” “If I was 50 years younger, but I knew everything that was going to happen during the upcoming 50 years, I would do this job again in a heartbeat,” he added. “I am so grateful to the PERF, PERF Board, and Chuck Wexler (executive director of PERF), for this leadership award. It means more to me than you can know.” Michael Harrison, the current PERF president and commissioner of the Baltimore Police Department, issued congratulations to Chief Melekian on Wednesday, saying “his body of work has far transcended any one department.” “There was a unanimous decision of the PERF Board of Directors, and without second thought, the most deserving

GOLETA — “13 Fallen: A Tribute to U.S. Soldiers in Afghanistan” will take place from 11 a.m. to noon Oct. 2 at Santa Barbara Elks Lodge No. 613, 150 N. Kellogg Ave. In addition to the Elks lodge, presenters include AMVETS Santa Barbara Post 3 and American Legion VFW Post 1649.

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person for this award was Barney Melekian,” Mr. Harrison said. email: mhirneisen@newspress.com

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Drew Wakefield will be the tribute speaker, and there will be patriotic music, presentation of wreaths, roll call and taps. Hot dogs, chips and drink will be served for lunch, which costs $10. Proceeds benefit the Veterans Committee.

Santa Barbara Police Chief Bernard “Barney” Melekian received the Police Executive Research Forum’s Leadership Award this week.

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Santa Barbara Police Chief Bernard “Barney” Melekian has been honored with the Police Executive Research Forum’s annual Leadership Award for his contributions to law enforcement over the course of his career. Chief Melekian received the award during the PERF Town Hall on Wednesday. He received multiple nominations for the award from numerous law enforcement officials across the country, including Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown and former Tempe Arizona Police Chief Sylvia Moir. Chief Melekian’s various career accomplishments were highlighted during Wednesday’s ceremony. Speakers pointed to his appointment by Attorney General Eric Holder in 2009 to head the U.S. Department of Justice Community Oriented Policing

Services Office, as well as his accomplishments as the police chief in Pasadena. According to a news release, as the director of COPS, Chief Melekian developed a Collaborative Reform Model, which “provides reforms and assistance to law enforcement agencies which best suit their local community needs.” In addition, Chief Melekian started a program in Pasadena called “No More Dead Children,” which came after the chief noticed the city averaged 20 murders a year for several decades. Under this program, Pasadena saw 30 consecutive months with zero homicides, and the program was nationally recognized by PERF, according to the news release. “I love this job, and I love the men and women who do it,” Chief Melekian said in a statement. “In every jurisdiction where I have worked, including Santa Barbara, I find people who do this work with the noblest of

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Santa Barbara City Council candidates face off in virtual forum

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Six candidates running for the Santa Barbara City Council squared off in a forum Wednesday night, presenting fresh ideas on how to solve some of the city’s most pressing issues. With just under six weeks left until the Nov. 2 election, six candidates are vying for two council seats. Incumbent Kristen Sneddon and Barrett Reed are battling for District 4, and incumbent Meagan Harmon is up against Jason Carlton, Nina Johnson and Zachary Pike for the District 6 seat. The candidates participated in a virtual forum, which was moderated by the League of Women Voters of Santa Barbara. It was live-streamed on the league’s Facebook page and can be viewed by visiting facebook. com/LWVSB. The candidates fielded an array of questions on Wednesday night, tackling topics such as housing, State Street revitalization and public safety. In his opening remarks, Mr. Reed, who is running to replace Ms. Sneddon in District 4, said a key part of his campaign is getting Santa Barbara back on track by addressing the housing crisis in the city and enticing residents and businesses to return to downtown. A local resident, Mr. Reed said he grew up in Santa Barbara and has lived here for the last 37 years. “This isn’t the Santa Barbara I grew up in,” Mr. Reed said. “I’m sure it’s not the Santa Barbara most of us remember, and it’s not what Santa Barbara should be. We’ve become a city without vision and action where it matters the most, so I’m running to take action to turn this city around.” Numerous candidates spoke at length Wednesday about the pivotal role State Street plays in the city’s economic development as a whole, regardless of district lines. Mr. Carlton, who is running for the District 6 seat, said the State Street promenade is one of “the best things that’s ever happened in Santa Barbara.” If elected, he said he would work to make the promenade look more “professional” and address the homeless crisis that he says is negatively affecting small businesses. “I think we need to start looking at creating a more permanent promenade, maybe making it a more European feel — bringing restaurants back on the sidewalks, maybe allowing retail to come out a little bit,” Mr. Carlton said. Ms. Harmon, the District 6 incumbent, also said State Street revitalization is a priority for her moving forward, saying the city is currently in a moment with “so much transformative potential.” She said she plans to leverage the momentum and work with the city council members to make the promenade permanent. “The future of State Street cannot be understated in terms of the importance to District 6 and truly to the city as a whole,” Ms. Harmon said. Candidates also discussed potential solutions for the ongoing

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housing crisis on Wednesday, largely agreeing that additional housing — including units to house the homeless — is a prominent need in Santa Barbara. Ms. Johnson, who is the current senior assistant to the interim city administrator, said a key part of solving the housing crisis is increasing the supply for a wide range of housing units. If elected, she said she would provide incentives to property owners to “help them see it as attractive to build all kinds of housing.” She also said she would work to streamline the Accessory Dwelling Unit permitting process, which she said has the “most potential” for more units. Leveraging his experience as a soil technician in Goleta, Mr. Pike said that while additional housing is certainly needed, he has concerns about overbuilding in Santa Barbara and “taking away the beauty” from downtown. He proposed looking at vacant downtown buildings that once belonged to businesses and turning them into housing units. Other candidates pitched similar ideas for housing, with numerous candidates noting the evacuated spaces at the former Nordstrom, Macy’s and Sears stores as potential areas to create new, affordable housing for local residents. “We need housing that meets the needs of all income levels,” Ms. Sneddon, the incumbent from District 4, said. “We need affordable housing for our workers, or first responders, our healthcare workers, and we have tried multiple incentives and it keeps producing luxury housing.” “I believe before we add any incentives for developers, we should and must fill those evacuated spaces of Nordstrom, Macy’s and Sears. We need to negotiate hard to have those be housing and to be used for other

purposes.” Ms. Sneddon added that she believes the key to addressing housing for the homeless is to work with the local Housing Authority to develop additional bridge housing, transitional housing and affordable housing. Candidates also presented their ideas for improving public safety during Wednesday’s forum. Both

Ms. Sneddon and Mr. Reed agreed District 4 is in need of increased patrolling units, particularly in the hillsides and remote areas, while Ms. Harmon highlighted the city’s use of mental health workers to address crises. The candidates were also asked during Wednesday’s forum to address the most important thing that should be addressed in their particular districts. Each of the District 6 candidates pointed to the State Street promenade as the most important project at this time, while the candidates from District 4 differed on what takes priority in their area. Mr. Reed, who is running in District 4, said he believes neighborhood preservation is the most important thing in his district right now, saying that if elected, he plans to address the affordability and availability of housing downtown. He voiced opposition against Senate Bills 9 and 10, two housing bills that were recently signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom, which he said are “threatening single-family neighborhoods.” If elected, he said he would work with other local governments to overturn this law. Ms. Sneddon outlined different priorities for District 4 during her remarks, noting that she sees fire safety, water infrastructure and improvements to Coast Village Road as paramount. The City Council election will take place Nov. 2. For more information, visit santabarbaraca.gov/gov/vote/ default.asp. email: mhirneisen@newspress. com

Dense, wet fog was covering Sandpiper Golf Course. But apparently it takes more than bizarre weather to stop San Marcos. The Royals beat Santa Ynez 264269 Tuesday in a close match at the Goleta course. Despite the conditions, Stella Ashamalla led the Royals with a score of 49. Coach Sarah Ashton said Ashamalla “has really found her groove and consistency recently. “It’s fun watching her play, and we rely on her low scores regularly,” the coach told the News-Press in an email. The other Royals and their scores were Evelina Erickson, 50: Sadi Adams, 53; Fia Torrey, 54; Riley O’Brien, 58; and Campbell Thayer, 64. Mackenzie Phelan led the Pirates with a score of 46. The other Pirates and their scores were Alison Swanitz, 53; Sierra Freedman, 54; Emily Ruiz, 57; Kylee Johnson, 69; and Addison West, 66.

SBCC LOSES TO CHAFFEY During most of Tuesday’s match, Santa Barbara City College was ahead 1-0 in a men’s soccer game against Chaffey College. The goal was made by sophomore forward Tanner Stevenson in the 17th minute. But some late goals changed the tide, and the Panthers beat the Vaqueros 3-1 Tuesday at Chaffey. City College goalkeeper Sunny Dhaliwal finished with five saves, which is his second highest number this season, according to a news release. The Vaqueros are now 3-2-2. They’re now home with a match at 7 tonight against Canyons at La Playa Stadium. FOOTHILL TECH BEATS LAGUNA BLANCA The Laguna Blanca volleyball team lost 3-0 Tuesday to Foothill Tech. The scores during the home match were 25-20, 25-11 and 25-14. email: dmason@newspress.com

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“We’re always encouraging everyone to follow the rules in place,” he said. “Have a good time, but be safe while you’re doing it.” He noted that the Forest Service will remain on “high alert” during this fire season, as September and October are traditionally the high fire danger months in Los Padres. Mr. Madsen also acknowledged that part of the reason the forest was able to reopen this week has to do with the containment of

fires in Northern California. He explained that a lot of the Forest Service resources were deployed to assist with the Dixie Fire, so if a fire broke out in Los Padres, the Forest Service would not have the ample amount of resources readily available to fight it. Fortunately, the Dixie Fire was 94% contained as of Thursday, and Los Padres now has enough support available if a wildfire were to occur, Mr. Madsen said. For more information on the forest reopening, visit fs.usda.gov/ lpnf.

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the athletic conference the Coast Valley League. “Valley Christian shouldn’t have a sports team in this federation if they’re going to pick and choose,” he said. When Valley Christian canceled, both teams became ineligible for the conference championships in the shortened, pandemicconstrained season. Mr. Mikkelson acknowledged the reality in his letter. “We recognize that this puts you in a difficult position, specifically regarding your football schedule,” he wrote. E.H.’s coach booked a lastminute game in Riverside. The travel was inconvenient, but the game kept the team on track for championships — which they later won. The team supported E.H., Mrs. Herrera said. Parents grumbled a bit about the travel to Riverside but kept complaints brief. “We live in a very small community that’s full of strong women, a lot of agriculture, horse people, cowboys. I don’t think it would have been the same outcome if it would have been somewhere else,” she

said. “We’re a very tight, small community.” Mrs. Herrera said she comes from a “line of strong women.” She aimed to raise E.H. to be strong and described Mr. Mikkelson’s letter as a “slap in the face.” “We want each player’s dad to set an example for their son by the way he treats his mother, his wife, his sisters, his daughters and all women,” the letter said. “We want our young men to follow values that behave in various ways like holding a door open for a lady, or stepping aside to let women go first. “We want our young men to protect and provide for their families in the future. This desire is founded on the guiding principles of the Bible regarding the care of a woman.” E.H.’s coach, a Christian, was embarrassed the letter claimed the same faith base, Mrs. Herrera said. He called the school, but Valley Christian still refuses to play Cuyama Valley this year. Other Christian schools play E.H. without issue. Mr. Mikkelson did not respond to the News-Press’s request for comment. email: ahanshaw@newspress. com

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At top, a sign warned travelers driving along the San Marcos Pass that the risk of fire was extreme. Center, Paradise Campground and some others within Los Padres National Forest remained closed to the public Thursday. Above, a flock of turkeys strolled past a signpost.

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such as grocery store employees, healthcare workers and teachers. The CDC advisors, however, excluded populations at high risk for contracting COVID-19 from their jobs from their recommendation on Thursday. Americans who meet the age requirements and/or have chronic health conditions will only qualify for the booster shot if they have already received two doses of the Pfizer vaccine and are six months out from their second shot. Dr. Rochelle Walensky, the CDC director, is expected to endorse the recommendations soon, and people meeting the criteria could begin getting boosters immediately afterward. Advisers to the CDC said Thursday that getting more of the population to get their first shots remains a top priority. According to the CDC, only about 55% of Americans are fully vaccinated at this time. “We can give boosters to people, but that’s not really the answer to this pandemic,” Dr. Helen Keipp Talbot of Vanderbilt University said Thursday. “Hospitals are full

because people are not vaccinated. We are declining care to people who deserve care because we are full of unvaccinated COVID-positive patients.” The mission to get more of the population vaccinated remains ongoing across the nation and locally in Santa Barbara County. According to the latest data from the county Public Health Department, 76.1% of eligible 12 and older residents are partially vaccinated, and 67.8% of that same population is fully vaccinated. Of the entire county population, 57.4% of people are fully vaccinated. On Thursday, the department reported 51 new cases of COVID-19, which brings the county’s active case total to 429 infections. Officials reported 19 cases in Santa Maria, seven cases in Santa Barbara, four cases in South Coast unincorporated areas and Carpinteria, four cases in the Santa Ynez Valley, three cases in Isla Vista, three cases in North County unincorporated areas and Guadalupe, three cases in Lompoc, two cases in Goleta, and once case in the unincorporated Goleta Valley and Gaviota. Five cases were pending a geographic assignment. email: mhirneisen@newspress.com

Barbara Neighborhood Clinics. He urged the board to adopt the resolution. “My kids and most of their classmates are too young to get the vaccine, but their teachers can, which is very important for our elementary students,” Brian Conk said. “Even one unvaccinated elementary school teacher is not acceptable. … My kids are required to have over 20 shots to attend school, and it is not extreme or abnormal to require that you have one (vaccine).” Registered nurse Sarada Lewis, who has children attending Santa Barbara Unified schools, urged the board to vote in favor of the vaccine. She noted the Pfizer vaccine is now fully approved by the Food and Drug Administration. She said she was grateful that her 12-year-old child attending La Colina Junior High School was vaccinated, but felt she had to transfer her 11-year-old daughter from Roosevelt Elementary School to Riviera Ridge School, a nearby private school where staff is required to be vaccinated. “We believe in science. We understand the data,” Ms. Lewis said. Jason Prystowsky noted the vaccine is safe. “You have a responsibility to keep children healthy and safe. Please do that. Please vote for the resolution.” Irene Morales said she opposes the vaccine mandate, even though she is vaccinated. “I believe in our fundamental right to choose what we put in our body. Mandating our coworkers and staff to be mandated does not allow us to practice our fundamental right to choose.” Paul Rooney, president of Civil

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Service Employees Association Chapter 37, said he opposed the school board taking away staff’s right to choose whether to get the vaccine. “I am a student DP (Dos Pueblos) High School,” Lucy Oliver told the board, advising members that the mandate would put her mother, a teacher, in a difficult position. “My mom would lose her job, a job she loves.”\ Another student said it would be a shame if teachers lose their jobs because they exercise their medical right not to get the vaccine. Biology teacher Sierra Perry warned the district would lose good faculty if the resolution is adopted, leaving a negative impact on students. She noted she has complied with the COVIDtesting requirement even though vaccinated staff don’t have to follow the same rule. “If your vaccine works, why do I need one?” she said. “If your vaccine doesn’t work, why do I need one?” But Devin Lewis, a junior high student, expressed concern that if the pandemic isn’t brought under control, students would have to go back to virtual learning. “I don’t want to go back to online school.” He noted that nearly all of COVID-19 patients in emergency rooms are unvaccinated people, according to CDC statistics. “I think because of that, you should vote yes,” he said. But adult opponent Michelle Saralegui called the vaccines too experimental. “I’m sure you heard the phrase: ‘My body, my choice,’” she said. “Please don’t give in, and give up our rights. “I’ve worked at this district since 1987,” she said. “You’re going to lose a lot of valuable people.”

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A new exhibit honoring artist Edward Borein and his many artist friends opened with a reception Wednesday at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum, 136 E. De la Guerra St. The exhibit will run through Jan. 22. Admission is free. Hours are noon to 5 p.m. Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and noon to 7 p.m. Thursdays. For more information, go to www.sbhistorical.org. See Wednesday’s News-Press for a full story.

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Los Alamos 81/54

Buellton 79/52

Solvang 81/52

Gaviota 66/56

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Carpinteria 70/56 Ventura 69/58

AIR QUALITY KEY Good Moderate

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Wind west-northwest 4-8 knots today. Waves 2 feet or less with a west-southwest swell 2-4 feet at 13 seconds. Visibility clear.

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Wind west-northwest 4-8 knots today. Waves 2 feet or less with a west-southwest swell 2-4 feet at 13 seconds. Visibility clear.

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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 southwest 4-8 knots today. Waves 1-3 feet; west-southwest swell 3-5 feet at 13 seconds. Visibility under a mile in morning fog.

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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 96,605 acre-ft. Elevation 713.94 ft. Evaporation (past 24 hours) 35.4 acre-ft. Inflow 24.1 acre-ft. State inflow 12.5 acre-ft. Storage change from yest. -116 acre-ft. Report from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

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Art of the West

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Doreen Irwin painted “Mustang,” a 30- by 24-inch oil painting. It’s part of the SLOPOKE Art of the West Exhibition and Sale, taking place this weekend in Solvang.

Special exhibit takes place at Solvang ranch BY DAVE MASON

NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

he images are stunning, from dynamic horses to the moon above Joshua trees in the desert. This is the American West. And it’s being celebrated during the SLOPOKE Art of the West Exhibition & Sale. The 11th annual show takes place this weekend at the Flag Is Up Farms ranch, 901 E. State Route 246, Solvang. The event begins with an opening reception and awards ceremony at 5:30 p.m. today. According to a news release, several awards will be given this year, including Best Figurative Art (sponsored by Western Art Collector Magazine), Best Wildlife Art (sponsored by Art of the West Magazine) and the Artists Choice Award (sponsored by Western Art and Architecture Magazine). In addition, the SLOPOKE Silver Belt Buckle Awards will be awarded for Best in Show, Best Sculpture and Best Painting. After tonight’s awards, the show and sale will continue from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The exhibit features scenery, wildlife, ranch life and history of the West, which are presented in a “Rising Moon in Joshua Tree” is a 30- by 48-inch oil and acrylic piece by Naomi Brown.

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David Starkey will read from his monster, “Dance, You Monster, to My Soft Song” during a virtual Chaucer’s Books talk Oct. 5. At right, Paul Willis, who wrote “Somewhere to Follow,” will read from his book during the Chaucer’s Books program.

Chaucer’s to host former poet laureates

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After running out of fuel, pilot Carlos Thompson, 62, of Los Angeles made an emergency landing in April 1986 on the sand of Santa Barbara’s East Beach. There were no injuries in the evening incident, and the single-engine plane was moved to Palm Park, where the aircraft and Mr. Thompson spent the night. Request for Qualiﬁcations Three-Year Professional Services for the County of Santa Barbara Public Works Department (including the Santa Barbara County Flood Control & Water Conservation District, Santa Barbara County Water Agency, and Laguna County Sanitation District)

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Two former Santa Barbara poet laureates will be part of a virtual Chaucer’s Books talk at 7 p.m. Oct. 5. They are David Starkey, who was the poet laureate in 2009-11, and Paul Willis, who served in the same role in 2011-13. Mr. Starkey will read from his book “Dance, You Monster, to My Soft Song.” Dr. Willis will read from his book, “Somewhere to Follow.” Mr. Starkey is founding director of the Creative Writing Program at Santa Barbara City College and

publisher and co-editor of Gunpowder Press. Dr. Willis is an English professor at Westmont College. To view the event, go to us06web.zoom. us/j/83082532028. To see the event on YouTube, go to youtube.com/ channel/UCRVxV4ZOqkmnBj8TvT25NFQ. For more information, go to www.chaucersbooks. com. — Dave Mason

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variety of paintings, sculptures and photos. And guests can meet the artists. “We created the SLOPOKE in 2011 because the western art market was holding its own despite the recession, and at that time no other gallery between Laguna Beach and Carmel seemed to specialize in this genre, which remains popular to this day,” the show’s organizers wrote on their website, theslopoke.com. At the time, the show was at the Seaside Gallery in San Luis Obispo County, but by the fifth year, it outgrew that space, according to the website. It moved to its current location, the Flag Is Up Farm, a horse ranch owned by Pat and Monty Roberts. The exhibit is known for its blend of traditional and contemporary styles. The art shows the West of the 18th, 19th and 21st centuries. “We are deliberately broad in our definition of art of the West to include ranch life, historical and contemporary Native American life, landscapes, seascapes, urbanscapes and wildlife in all media and styles from realism to abstract work,” according to the website. Renowned sculptor Christopher Slatoff will serve as the guest artist and jurist for this weekend’s event. Mr. Slatoff, best known for monumental sculpture (most recently at USC, Pepperdine University, Our Lady of the Angels cathedral in Los Angeles, the Port District of San Diego and more) will participate in a live “Duelling Sculptors” demonstration with his studio assistant Elisabeth Pollnow,. Each artist will sculpt the other at 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Other artists at this year’s show are Naomi Brown, Tom Burgher, Alexi Fine, Kristen Freeborn, Arsenio Frontela, Errol Gordon, Michael Hansen, Carol Hartman, Kelly Hine, Patty Hughes, Doreen Irwin, Teresa Lynn Johnson, Kasia Kaznocha, Sheryl Knight, Chuck Kovavcic, Dino Mehaffie, Linda Nelson, Amy Rattner, Sharlene Rayl, Pat Roberts, Janice Schultz, Dottie Stanley, Tara Rose Toner, Ami, Lynn Usrey, Phyllis Waltman, Sarah Webber and Jody Wiggins. You’ll find details about them at www.theslopoke.com/artists. email: dmason@newspress.com

FYI The 11th annual SLOPOKE Art of the West Exhibition & Sale show takes place this weekend at the Flag Is Up Farms ranch, 901 E. State Route 246, Solvang. The show begins with the opening reception and awards ceremony at 5:30 tonight and continues 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets cost $25. To purchase, go to eventbrite.com/e/slopoke-2021tickets-155684483481?aff=erelexpmlt. Here’s something new this year. Guests can now buy SLOPOKE silver belt buckles to commemorate this year’s show. For more information about this weekend’s event, see www.theslopoke.com.

COURTESY PHOTOS

From top, “Moment of Eternity,” a 36- by 48-inch acrylic and gold leaf on canvas, is by Kasia Kaznocha. Chuck Kovacic painted “The Entry,” which is a 20- by 24-inch oil on canvas. Ami Lynn Usrey painted “Felina,” a 16- by 20-inch oil on gesso board. “Oceanside Mission” is an 11- by 14-inch oil on canvas by Chuck Kovacic.

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SUDOKU

Thought for Today

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2 5 9 1

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

9 6 5 8 3 7 1 4 2

1 4 2 6 9 5 8 3 7

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NOTICE OF PUBLICATIONS ON APPLICATIONS REGARDING PROVISIONS OF TITLE 28 AND/OR 30 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA (SBMC) The Secretary of the Staff Hearing Officer has set a public hearing for Wednesday, October 6, 2021 beginning at 9:00 a.m. This meeting will be conducted electronically via the GoToWebinar platform, as described in more detail below. On Thursday, September 30, 2021, an Agenda with all items to be heard on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 will be available online at www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov/SHO. Agendas, Minutes, and Staff Reports are also accessible online at www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov/SHO. 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: 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. 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. Oral comments during a meeting may be made by electronic participation only. 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. 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: 1129 OLIVE STREET, ZONE: R-M (RESIDENTIAL MULT-UNIT), LAND USE DESIGNATION: MEDIUM-HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, APN: 029-173-009, PLN: 202100250, APPLICANT/OWNER: KARL KRAS/DAVID KEYMER PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The 6,000 square-foot site is currently developed with a duplex and a one-car garage. The proposed project involves includes demolition of the existing one-car garage and construction of a new two-car garage with a roof deck on top. The garage will house one vehicle for each unit. An interior remodel to convert some of the square footage of Unit B to an artist studio for Unit A and additional site work such as new stairs and accompanying walls are also proposed. The discretionary applications under the jurisdiction of the Staff Hearing Officer required for this project are: (1) Front Setback Modification to allow for improvements within the required front setback along Olive Street (SBMC Table 30.20.030.B and SBMC §30.250.030.B), (2) Interior Setback Modification to allow for improvements within the required eastern interior setback (SBMC Table 30.20.030.B and SBMC §30.250.030.B), and (3) Open Yard Modification to allow for open yard to be located on a roof deck atop the proposed garage (SBMC §30.140.140.E.2 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 Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15305 (Minor Alterations to Land Use Limitations). SEP 24 / 2021 -- 57509 INVITATION TO BID CARPINTERIA SANITARY DISTRICT 5300 SIXTH STREET CARPINTERIA, CALIFORNIA 93013

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210002482. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: BB, 2621 CA-154, SANTA YNEZ, CA 93460, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: BRIAN O BAE, 14 CACHUMA VLG, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105. 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 08/26/2021 by: E30, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Aug 11, 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) SEP 17, 24; OCT 1, 8 / 2021--57563

Dump Road Sewer Rehabilitation Project Cash Contract No. 493 ARTICLE 1 - BID OPENING 1.01 Bids will be received at the Carpinteria Sanitary District’s temporary office location at 1110 Eugenia Place, Carpinteria, California 93013 and shall be date and time stamped before 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 21, 2021, local time, at which time they will be opened and read aloud. 1.02 Bidders are required to complete Document 00451 A, Construction Contractor’s Qualification Statement, attached to the Bid Form. 1.03 Note that the Project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the California Department of Industrial Relations. Pursuant to California law, the District must find bids failing to comply with all applicable Labor Code requirements including, without limitation, Labor Code §§ 1725.5 and 1771.4, to be nonresponsive. ARTICLE 2 - DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT 2.01 You are invited to bid on work comprising of trenchless sewer pipeline rehabilitation and related tasks in Carpinteria, California for the Carpinteria Sanitary District. The project consists of: pipeline hydrocleaning, mechanical removal of roots, mineral deposits, and other intruding material, video pipeline internal inspection (CCTV), bypass pumping, traffic control, cured-in-place pipe lining, remote lateral sewer reinstatement from within the pipeline, and other associated activities necessary for complete structural rehabilitation of existing gravity sewer pipelines. ARTICLE 3 – BIDDING DOCUMENTS 3.01 Electronic copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the OWNER, however, bidders are solely responsible for the submission of complete bid forms and all required attachments. CCTV video files in Mpeg4 format, asbuilts and project map/data are available for download at the Districts’ DROPBOX link. Prospective bidders are encouraged to download and view the video files prior to submitting a bid. ARTICLE 4 - BID SECURITY

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MICHAEL EDWARD MORGENSEN Case Number: 21PR00424 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Michael Edward Morgensen A Petition for Probate has been filed by Patricia Starr in the SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA. The Petition for Probate requests that Patricia Starr be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: 11/04/2021 at Time: 9:00 AM, in Dept.: 5, located at SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; PO Box 21107, Santa Barbara, CA 93121-1107, Anacapa Division. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: Greg W. Jones Address: 5450 Telegraph Road, Suite 200, Ventura, CA 93003 Phone: (805) 644-7111 SEP 24, OCT 1, 8 / 2021--57575

4.01 Each Bid shall be accompanied by cash, a certified or cashier’s check, or Bid Bond in the amount of 10 percent of the total bid price, payable to the Carpinteria Sanitary District. 4.02 The Bidder shall guarantee the Total Bid Price pursuant to Article 8 of Instructions to Bidders. ARTICLE 5 - OWNER’S RIGHTS 5.01 OWNER reserves the right after opening Bids to reject any or all Bids, to waive any informality (non-responsiveness) in a Bid, or to make an award to the lowest responsive, responsible Bidder and reject all other Bids, as it may best serve the interest of the OWNER. ARTICLE 6 - LAWS AND REGULATIONS 6.01 Prevailing Wage Rates: Pursuant to Section 1770 et seq., California Labor Code, the successful Bidder shall pay not less than the prevailing rate of per diem wages as determined by the Director of California Department of Industrial Relations. A copy of such prevailing rates is on file at the offices of the OWNER, which copy will be made available for examination during business hours to any party on request. 6.02 Contractor’s License Classification: in accordance with the provisions of California Business and Professions Code, Section 7028, OWNER has determined that CONTRACTOR shall possess a valid Class A Contractor License at the time of Bid and for the duration of the contract. Failure to possess the specified license shall render the Bid as non-responsive and shall act as a bar to award of the contract to any Bidder not possessing said license at the time of Bid opening. 6.03 The Contractor’s State License Board may be contacted at 9821 Business Park Drive, Sacramento, CA 95827; P.O. Box 26000, Sacramento, CA 95826; (800) 321-2752. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, CARPINTERIA SANITARY DISTRICT Date: August 3, 2021 CARPINTERIA SANITARY DISTRICT By

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COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Tuesday, October 5, 2021 In Santa Barbara The meeting starts at 9:00 a.m. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the County of Santa Barbara Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at 9:00am or shortly thereafter, in the Board of Supervisors Hearing Room at 105 E. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, California, to take public testimony on a Resolution establishing 2 new Sheriff fees and increasing 11 Sheriff fees for reports and other administrative services. The public hearing to be held on October 5, 2021 is for the purpose of considering all objections or protests to the adoption of the proposed Resolution as set forth, or as modified by the Board of Supervisors. Any objections or protests to the adoption of the proposed Resolution may be filed with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors before the public hearing scheduled for 9:00 a.m., October 5, 2021. The address of the Clerk of the Board is: 105 E. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, California 93101. The agenda and Resolution will available for review on the Thursday prior to the meetings at http:// santabarbara.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx under the hearing date or by contacting the Clerk of the Board at (805) 568-2240 for alternative options. On June 11, 2021 and effective immediately, Governor Newsom issued Executive Orders N-07-21 and N-08-21, which rescinded some prior Executive Orders related to COVID-19, but Executive Order N08-21 additionally states some prior Executive Orders related to COVID-19 still remain necessary to help California respond to, recover from, and mitigate the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. For current and alternative methods of public participation for the meeting of October 5, 2021, please see page two (2) of the posted Agenda. Please see the posted agenda, available on Thursday prior to the above referenced meeting for a more specific time for this item. However, the order of the agenda may be rearranged or the item may be continued. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors by 4:00 PM on Friday before the Board meeting. For information about these services, please contact the Clerk of the Board at (805) 568-2240. If you challenge the project 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 to the Board of Supervisors prior to the public hearing. G.C. Section 65009, 6066, and 6062a. Witness my hand and seal this 14th day of September, 2021. Mona Miyasato CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Sheila de la Guerra, Deputy Clerk SEP 24 & 30 / 2021 -- 57506