Santa Barbara News-Press: October 21, 2022

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Santa Barbara Hives to open second location on State Street

Man sentenced to five years for starting fire at Lompoc clinic

By NEIL HARTSTEIN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

A Lompoc man has been sentenced to five years in state prison for setting fire to a Lompoc mental health clinic while people were trapped inside, screaming for help.

William Morales, 36, pleaded guilty to arson of an inhabited structure in a plea bargain with prosecutors who agreed to drop other charges, including attempted murder, against him in exchange for the guilty plea.

He was sentenced Wednesday. His crime is a violent felony, and he will be required to register as an arsonist.

“I do believe it was an appropriate outcome for his case,” Deputy District Attorney Madison Whitmore told the News-Press Thursday.

It’s a future the defendant obviously couldn’t foresee on Aug. 2 when he assaulted clinic staff members, set the building on fire and greeted arriving officers by throwing a large piece of wood at them, striking a patrol vehicle instead.

Instead of obeying the officers’ orders to lie on the ground, he threw another piece of wood at them, retreated inside the clinic, located in the 1000 block of East Ocean Avenue, and slammed the door shut.

William Morales, 36, pleaded guilty to arson of an inhabited structure in a plea bargain with prosecutors who agreed to drop other charges, including attempted murder.

knocked down the flames, and responding Lompoc firefighters extinguished the fire. The blaze caused more than $10,000 damage.

By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Local beekeepers will open a second location for their Santa Barbara Hives store Saturday.

Doors will open at 10 a.m. at the store, located at 3328 State St., Santa Barbara. It’s in what used to be an instrumental music business.

The store hours will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays.

The business’ partners, Ashley Farrell and Barnaby Draper, are local beekeepers focused on supporting bees, beekeepers and sustainability. In keeping with these values, patrons can expect to find beekeeping resources and support, as well as a treasure trove of bee products, hemp products and local art.

“I have only seen one other bee store in my life in Hudson, NY. We are a local support system for beekeepers,” Mr. Draper told the News-Press.

Ms. Farrell and Mr. Draper, who established the first Santa Barbara Hives location in Carpinteria, emphasized the importance of bees to the ecosystem and the planet.

“The produce section would look very grim without bees,” said

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Santa Barbara Hives is located at 516 Palm Ave., Carpinteria, and at 10 a.m. Saturday, it will open its second location at 3328 State St., Santa Barbara. For more information, go to santabarbarahives.com.

Mr. Draper.

Since 1962, 90% of the bees have disappeared, and in the last two years, bees have declined by 45%.

“We are excited to open a store in Santa Barbara because people are so aware, so conscious and they do care,” said Mr. Draper.

“We really just want to be a part of the process of healing the planet and teaching people how to live in balance with the natural world,” Ms. Farrell told the NewsPress. “We don’t feel that you need to sacrifice anything to do that. We feel that you can live a quality of life with good products.”

Santa Barbara Hives sells flow hives and other beekeeping supplies to local beekeepers,

That’s when officers heard the screams.

People were yelling that the clinic was on fire. Forcing their way inside, officers confronted Mr. Morales again, ordering him to the floor. This time he complied and officers took him into custody.

He remained combative, however, even as officers took him to the emergency room for medical clearance, even kicking an officer in the head in the ER.

The clinic, meanwhile, was evacuated as the flames inside were growing. Officers

Officers remaining at the scene interviewed staff members, who told them some victims had barricaded themselves in a room to get away from Mr. Morales’ violent behavior, only to be trapped inside after he set it on fire. Once he was medically cleared, Mr. Morales was transported to the Santa Barbara County Jail, where he was booked on suspicion of attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, arson of an inhabited dwelling, felony vandalism, felony resisting, criminal threats, resisting an arrest and a misdemeanor warrant.

Mr. Morales later was charged in an eight-count felony complaint, including “serious felonies” of arson and attempted murder of three specific women, criminal threats, assault with personal use of a deadly weapon (the piece of wood) and resisting arrest.

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Lompoc woman pleads guilty to hit and run

By NEIL HARTSTEIN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

A Lompoc woman has pleaded guilty to a charge of hit and run for knocking down a woman outside a Lompoc discount dollar store with her car and then driving over her before fleeing the area.

The defendant, Mary Alice Brown, appeared in court Wednesday for a scheduled conference to set a date for a preliminary hearing when she switched her plea from not guilty to guilty, prosecutors said.

Ms. Brown, 67, had been charged with leaving the scene of an accident resulting in injury.

Sentencing is set for Nov. 2, at

which time she will be sentenced to two years felony probation and 120 days in custody, which can be served on alternative sentencing if she qualifies, prosecutors said.

Ms. Brown was arrested on suspicion of felony hit and run in the Aug. 8 incident that left the 51-year-old victim in critical condition.

Investigators said a witness reported seeing Ms. Brown’s car strike the victim, knocking her to the ground, and driving over her before leaving the scene. The victim was airlifted to the hospital with injuries to her chest and legs.

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Ashley Farrell and Barnaby Draper stand in their Santa Barbara Hives store’s second location, 3328 State St., Santa Barbara.

Raw, unfiltered honey is sold at Santa Barbara Hives.

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Michael Reagan talks about what made his famous father special

Editor’s note: This is the second in two stories about Michael Reagan’s speech in Santa Barbara. The first story appeared in Thursday’s News-Press, and you can find it at newspress.com.

By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

Michael Reagan says his father, President Ronald Reagan, was down to earth and sincerely interested in people.

“If he was talking to you, you were his best friend. Whereas so many politicians will shake your hands and say ‘nice to meet you’ and look to see who else is in the room, he would spend time with you,” Michael Reagan told a small crowd Wednesday afternoon during a benefit for Republican Assembly candidate Mike Stoker at Harry Plaza’s Cafe.

“Nancy had to bring a crowbar to bring him out of places,” Mr. Reagan said as Mr. Stoker sat next to him. “‘We’ve got to got home!’”

The crowd at the Santa Barbara restaurant laughed.

“He would have stayed all night long,” Mr. Reagan said.

“He was a down-to-earth guy. He was never full of himself,” Mr. Reagan recalled. “He was comfortable in his own skin.”

Mr. Reagan added that his father was deeply religious and liked to quote scriptures.

He also noted his mother, Jane Wyman, who was President Reagan’s first wife, was in the

same business as he. They were both movie stars.

Ms. Wyman and Ronald Reagan both acted in the 1938 comedy “Brother Rat.” And Ms. Wyman won the Oscar for best actress four times and was honored with two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Mr. Reagan good-naturedly noted his father couldn’t compete with his mother in terms of

Hollywood success.

“He had to find this new job (politics), which worked out really well in the long run,” he said.

The crowd laughed again.

In discussing politics, Mr. Reagan stressed the importance of the midterm election, which is less than a month away.

“The election is important in 2024, with the presidency and so forth,” Mr. Reagan said. “But the

Buellton Vice Mayor David King runs for mayor

Editor’s note: This is part of a series about local candidates in advance of the Nov. 8 election.

By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Stressing his experience in local government, Buellton Vice Mayor David King is running for mayor against Councilwoman Elysia Lewis.

“I have been on the council on and off for 10 years,” Mr. King told the News-Press. “Holly Sierra, the current mayor, is terming out, and I want to remain on city council. I figured with my experience and the fact that I am retired, I will have time to be mayor.”

The News-Press asked Mr. King how being on the council has prepared him to be mayor. He explained he had “done all the meetings” including the California League of Cities meetings and many others.

“All those meetings are training for city council members and mayors. It’s very valuable information. I have gone to those for 10 years,” Mr. King said.

Additionally, he noted he served in the military and law enforcement. “You are used to strict policies and procedures. You bring your experience with you and receive training that helps you make intelligent decisions.”

Mr. King spoke to his goals if elected mayor.

“We don’t necessarily need change,” he said. “Buellton is a friendly, small town. You see people out in the streets that you know, and I want to keep it that way.

“Once you allow runaway development, you lose control of the town. I want to keep the small town feel,” he said.

“There has also been increased traffic and crime over the last few years. My goal is to keep the town friendly and safe where the kids play in the streets and people are not afraid to go outside. We only have two schools — if you have rampant development you will overwhelm the schools.”

The News-Press asked Mr. King why he felt he would

Dear Subscriber,

Starting

News-Press announces its election endorsements

The News-Press has made the following endorsements for the Nov. 8 general election.

STATE

Governor: Sen. Brian Dahle.

Lieutenant Governor: Angela Underwood Jacobs.

Secretary of State: Rob Bernosky.

Controller: Lanhee Chen.

State Treasurer: Jack Guerrero.

Superintendent of Public Instruction: Lance Christensen.

Attorney General: Nathan Hochman.

Insurance Commissioner: Robert Howell.

State Board of Equalization, 2nd District: Peter Coe Verbica.

U.S. Senate/Partial Term: Mark Meuser.

U.S. Senate/Full Term: Mark Meuser.

U.S. House Representative, District 24: Dr. Brad Allen.

State Assembly, District 37: Mike Stoker.

SCHOOL BOARDS

Santa Barbara County Board

of Education, Trustee Area 1: Rosanne Crawford.

Santa Barbara Community College District, Trustee Area 1: Debi Stoker.

Santa Barbara Community College District, Trustee Area 5: Sharon Salvador-Jegottka.

Santa Barbara Unified School District, Trustee Area 1: Efigenia Banales.

Santa Barbara Unified School District, Trustee Area 4: Phebe Mansur.

Goleta Union School District, Trustee Area 1: Caroline Abate.

Goleta Union School District, Trustee Area 3: Christy Lozano.

Lompoc Unified School District: To be announced.

SPECIAL DISTRICT

Goleta Water District, District 2: Greg S. Hammel.

CITY COUNCIL RACES

Carpinteria City Council, Trustee Area 3: Patty Boyd (write in).

Lompoc Mayor: Jim Mosby.

most important election you have is local: schools boards, Assembly, supervisors, what have you. Those are the closest to the people. Those are the decisions that affect you every single day.

“It’s important that people show up and show support for candidates like Mike,” Mr. Reagan said as Mr. Stoker listened.

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Goleta City Council to discuss Hollister Avenue

GOLETA — The Goleta City Council will discuss the Hollister Avenue Old Town Interim Striping Project at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 27 at Goleta City Hall, 130 Cremona Drive, Goleta.

In addition to attending the meeting in-person, people can participate in the meeting via Zoom or watch it live at www. cityofgoleta.org or Goleta TV Channel 11.

The Hollister Avenue project addresses parking, speed and safety concerns in Old Town. It includes these changes:

• One vehicle lane and one bike lane in each direction. Currently the street has two vehicle lanes in each direction.

• A non-traversable painted median.

• Back-in angled 90-minute parking along the north side of the street.

be better than his opponent, Councilmember Lewis.

“I have a law, military and city council background,” he said. “I’m retired, and I have time to deal with issues. She said in one of our forums she has four kids and a full-time job.”

He emphasized that there are a lot of important meetings that need to be attended, including those with the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments.

“If you don’t have the time, how are you going to do that?”

“I am going to keep engaged. As the mayor, you have a higher responsibility than other council members,” Mr. King said, adding, “I respond to emails. I am going to give citizens the assurance that I am available to address their concerns.”

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• Parallel 90-minute parking along the south side of the street.

• Traffic signal equipment and timing upgrades.

The agenda with Zoom link will be available at least 72 hours prior to the meeting at www.cityofgoleta.org/ goletameetings.

For more information, visit cityofgoleta.org/ hollisterinterimstriping.

— Katherine Zehnder

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Michael Reagan, left, tells a funny story as Mike Stoker, the Republican candidate for the 37th Assembly District seat, listens.

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Old Spanish Days announces 2023 leadership team

By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Old Spanish Days has announced the elected leadership team for Fiesta 2023.

The Executive Committee for the Santa Barbara festival consists of El Presidente David Bolton, El Primer Vice Presidente Brian Schwabecher, El Segundo Vice Presidente Fritz Olenberger, La Secretaria Stephanie Petlow and El Tesorero Colin Hayward.

Other leaders are Division Chief of Celebrations Janice Howell, Division Chief

of Dance & Entertainment Patricia Oreña, Division Chief of External Relations Angelique Davis, Division Chief of Marketplaces Andrea Caplan and Division Chief of Pageantry Tony Miller.

“The Fiesta leadership team does so much behind the scenes each year to ensure a fun, safe and successful Fiesta,” El Presidente Bolton said in a news release. “Once again, we’ve been able to assemble a strong team of dedicated professionals and outstanding members of our community who will guide operations and set the creative tone for Fiesta 2023.”

The Fiesta is now in its 99th year, and the popular event will take place Aug. 2-6, 2023.

“Personally, serving as El Presidente is an honor,” El Presidente Bolton said. “So many before us have done so much to keep alive our heritage, history and culture. Our community is truly special and so is our Fiesta.”

First held in 1924, Fiesta celebrates a period of romance and hospitality through pageantry, dance, music, costume and cuisine. For more information, go to sbfiesta. org. email: kzehnder@newspress.com

TRAFFIC, CRIME AND FIRE BLOTTER

Arrest made in Alta Mesa neighborhood

SANTA BARBARA — A suspicious subject was in a vehicle that did not belong to the suspect, around 7 a.m. Tuesday in the Alta Mesa neighborhood, according to Sgt. Ethan Ragsdale, the public information officer for the Santa Barbara Police Department.

“The person in charge of the vehicle — not the owner but a family member of the owner — confronted the subject,” Sgt. Ragsdale told the News-Press Thursday. “The subject reportedly brandished a firearm.”

The victim called 9-1-1 to report the incident. Officers arrived on scene and detained the suspect.

Sgt. Ragsdale said the victim ID’d the suspect as the one who brandished the firearm.

“The suspect was placed under arrest, and a search incident to that arrest revealed a replica firearm (pellet gun) on their person,” Sgt. Ragsdale said.

The suspect was arrested on suspicion of brandishing a replica gun, possession of a dirk/dagger and vehicle tampering.

The suspect was booked in the Santa Barbara County jail, Sgt. Ragsdale said.

— Katherine Zehnder

Loma Alta Drive closed to traffic

SANTA BARBARA —The Santa Barbara Public Works Department is preparing for potential storm impacts.

Beginning Monday and continuing through May 2023, the Streets Operations and Infrastructure Management Division will close Loma Alta Drive to vehicular traffic, from Coronel Street to West Canon Perdido Street.

The community can sign up for ReadySBC Alerts, which is the Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management notification system to alert residents of emergencies and protective actions.

For more information, visit www.countyofsb.org/520/office-ofemergency-management.

— Katherine Zehnder

Probation department gets grant to supervise people with DUI convictions

By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The Santa Barbara County Probation Department has received funds for an intensive probation supervision program for high-risk DUI offenders with multiple DUI convictions.

The $178,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety will go toward check-ins with probationers to make sure they are following court-ordered terms of their probation and prevent probationers from reoffending.

“This grant provides critical resources and services to individuals with a focus on reducing the number of alcohol and drug-involved traffic crashes,” Tanja Heitman, Santa Barbara County Probation Department chief, said in a news release. “The probation department is very appreciative

The $178,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety will go toward check-ins with probationers to make sure they are following court-ordered terms of their probation.

of the partnership with OTS. In collaboration with OTS and local law enforcement agencies, we are working together to ensure a safer community.”

“The safety of our communities is a top priority and intensive supervision programs hold DUI offenders accountable for their actions,” OTS Director Barbara Rooney said. “This concerted effort improves the safety of our roadways by addressing the devastating impacts impaired driving has on our communities.”

The probation grant will also pay for warrant operations targeting probation violations and/or DUI suspects who do not

appear in court, alcohol testing, officer training in the use and calibration of Portable Alcohol Screening devices and relevant statutes pertaining to DUI offenders, distribution of DUI “Be On the Lookout” (BOLO) alerts, and collaborating with courts and prosecutors to establish probation orders. The grant program runs through September 2023.

Funding was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. email: kzehnder@newspress.com

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and even a

Pines Animal Rescue

Sanctuary is located in Loxahatchee,

Elizabeth Accomando takes us on a tour of Barky Pines Animal Rescue & Sanctuary, complete with the Barky Pines Clinic brilliantly outfitted in a bus. They are voted one of the top nonprofits in Palm Beach County. Besides rescued dogs, many of which are

OLD SPANISH DAYS FIESTA

The 2023 Old Spanish Days Fiesta leadership team gathers in front of the Santa Barbara County Courthouse in Santa Barbara. From left are Angelique Davis, Tony Miller, Brian Schwabecher, David Bolton, Fritz Olenberger, Janice Howell and Patricia Oreña. Not pictured are Andrea Caplan, Colin Hayward and Stephanie Petlow.

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A cormorant swallows

halibut for a midday meal recently off Stearns Wharf in Santa Barbara.

SBCC men’s soccer earns win, again scoring four goals

By MICHAEL JORGENSON

SBCC SPORTS WRITER

At Allan Hancock on Tuesday, the SBCC men’s soccer team put up four goals for the fourth time in five games this month, defeating the Bulldogs 4-1.

Winners in five of their last six, the Vaqueros improve to 7-2-4 overall and 2-1 in WSC play. Allan Hancock falls to 2-9-2 overall, 1-2 conference.

“Again, a relatively straightforward game to end our run of four away games in a row,” said assistant coach Matt Wilkinson. “Gino Contreras has been great since coming into the team, a fantastic hard worker and the youngest on the team. He now has four goals in five games as he continues to impress. Dylan Rogers also had another impressive game giving us hard defensive work and precision passes going forward. Looking forward to playing back at home again on Friday against LA Mission.”

Contreras broke open the scoring just 27 seconds in, heading in a goal off a pass by Jahir Valdez. Bart Muns added another 15 minutes later on an assist by

Dylan Rogers to double SBCC’s lead.

The Vaqueros conceded just their second goal of the month in the 22nd minute, but would find a third goal before halftime. In the 39th minute, Sasha Halibi got to the rebound following an SBCC free kick, claiming his first goal of the season.

The only goal of the second half would come off the leg of Will Demirkol, who put away his fifth of the season on Lukas Lovgren’s fifth assist.

Timo Jansen also picked up his sixth assist in five games and now leads the Vaqueros with eight on the year. Muns is also on a similar run, having notched his sixth goal in five games. He leads the team with 14, closing in on his team-leading mark of 17 goals from 2021.

Santa Barbara will host L.A. Mission this Friday at 7 p.m. at La Playa Stadium for its next match.

Michael Jorgenson works in communications/media relations at Santa Barbara City College. email: sports@newspress.com

Los Angeles councilmember refuses to resign after audio leak

By MADISON HIRNEISEN THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – Los Angeles City Councilmember Kevin de León announced Wednesday that he will not step down from his position despite mounting calls for his resignation in the aftermath of a leaked conversation that featured racist remarks.

Councilmember de León told CBS Los Angeles on Wednesday that he will not resign from his position on the Los Angeles City Council, saying the city needs to come together to “heal” and he wants to be a part of it.

Councilmember de León also participated in an interview in Spanish that aired Wednesday with Televisa Univision.

“I’m sorry to my constituents, I’m sorry to my colleagues, I’m sorry to the family of Mike Bonin, to my family, to all those who have supported me, especially the janitors and security officers and hotel workers, because I failed,” Councilmember de León told CBS. “I failed to step up and shut down a conversation.”

“My constituents deserve representation,” he later added. “I know I have to do the hard work, I know I have to do the really damn hard work to repair and to restore the breach of trust that I’ve lost with so many folks, but my district does deserve representation, and I plan to continue to represent my constituents.”

Councilmember de León was involved in a conversation with City Councilmember Gil Cedillo, former City Council President Nury Martinez and former Los Angeles Federation of Labor President Ron Herrera in October 2021. The four Latino leaders engaged in a conversation about consolidating political power through redistricting where racist remarks and disparaging comments about colleagues were made.

The conversation was revealed in a leaked recording first published by the Los Angeles Times earlier this month. On the recording, Ms. Martinez can be heard referring to Councilmember Mike Bonin’s Black son as “little monkey,” and Councilmember de León compared the child to one of Ms. Martinez’s handbags.

Councilmember de León told CBS that the comment he made was more directed at Ms. Martinez’s “penchant for having luxury goods,” adding that it was a joke towards her. He said he tried to apologize to Councilmember Bonin and his family, but he could only leave a voicemail.

The leaked conversation sparked outrage across the state, resulting in mounting calls for all four individuals involved to

Kevin de León

resign. U.S. Sens. Alex Padilla and Dianne Feinstein, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and even President Joe Biden joined the chorus in calling for resignations.

Facing pressure to step down, Mr. Herrera and Ms. Martinez resigned from their posts earlier this month. Elected officials and Los Angeles residents have continued to call for the resignations of Councilmember de León and Councilmember Cedillo in the aftermath of the leaked recording.

Protesters flooded the City Council chambers last week, demanding the resignations of Ms. Martinez, Councilmember de León and Councilmember Cedillo. This week’s City Council meetings were held online due to a COVID-19 outbreak on the council, but protesters still crowded outside the doors of City Hall to demand resignations.

Several sitting members of the council have openly voiced that they want to see Councilmember de León and Councilmember Cedillo resign, including Councilmember Mitch O’Farrell, who served as acting president after Ms. Martinez resigned from her leadership role. On Monday, Councilmember O’Farrell announced he was stripping Councilmember de León and Councilmember Cedillo from their committee assignments –the latest attempt to pressure the two members to resign.

Councilmember O’Farrell is no longer acting president after the council elected a new president on Tuesday, Councilmember Paul Krekorian.

Councilmember Bonin responded shortly after the interview aired on CBS, calling Councilmember de León’s comments “gaslighting of the highest order.”

“He cannot be a part of the healing as long as he refuses to resign,” Councilmember Bonin said in a statement.

“His stubborn refusal to do what everyone else knows is necessary is deepening the wound he has inflicted on Los Angeles.”

Protesters flooded the City Council chambers last week, demanding the resignations of Nury Martinez, Councilmember Kevin de León and Councilmember Gil Cedillo.

UCSB men’s basketball slated No. 1 in Big West Preseason Coaches’ Poll

By KRISTEN KELLER UCSB SPORTS

The votes are in for The Big West Men’s Basketball Preseason Coaches’ Poll, and from it, the UCSB men’s basketball team is coming in at No. 1.

The Big West hosted its annual Preview Show throughout the day on Wednesday, Oct. 19, as it highlighted all of the teams in The Big West. The show began at 10 a.m. with the team picked to finish in 11th place this season before working its way up the rankings.

The Gauchos were picked to finish in first place by all of the coaches in The Big West following the return of key players while bringing in some phenomenal freshmen and transfers.

Despite the loss of Amadou Sow, UCSB returns the Big West Freshman of the Year in Ajay Mitchell while also bringing back All-Big West Honorable Mention player Miles Norris, Josh Pierre-Louis and Ajare Sanni. Not only that, but the Gauchos picked up a key player in the transfer portal in Andre Kelly. Kelly comes to Santa Barbara from Cal, where he was named a Pac-12 Honorable Mention player. Also joining the team on the court is Cincinnati transfer Zach Harvey and freshman Koat Keat Tong, who was named the CIF Player of the Year while also being ranked in the Top 100 by PrepHoops.

Following behind the Gauchos in the Preseason Poll in order are Hawai’i, Long Beach State, UC Irvine, UC Riverside, UC Davis, Cal State Fullerton, CSU Bakersfield, Cal Poly, UC San Diego and CSUN.

Along with the Coaches’ Poll, The Big West announced the AllBig West Preseason Team. Both Mitchell and Kelly were selected to the team as UCSB is the only university to earn two spots on the list.

The Gauchos will have their first taste of the 2022-23 season on Monday, Nov. 7, as they welcome San Francisco State for a non-conference match in The Thunderdome with a 7 p.m. tip.

Kristen Keller is the associate athletic director for communications and digital strategy at UCSB. email: sports@newspress.com

The Gauchos were picked to finish in first place by all of the coaches in The Big West following the return of key players while bringing in some phenomenal freshmen and transfers.

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Signature collection begins to repeal California oil well setback law

By MADISON HIRNEISEN THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – Oil producers announced Thursday they have launched the signature gathering process to stop a new oil well bill, a measure they call a “political war on California’s energy workers and producers.”

Independent oil producers and workers are spearheading an effort to place a referendum on the 2024 ballot to repeal a law requiring 3,200-foot setbacks between new oil wells and certain areas.

The measure met with swift opposition from the oil industry, who filed a proposed referendum just days after Newsom signed the bill into law. Proponents of the petition say the law “threatens to further increase California’s already high gas prices” by increasing reliance on imported foreign oil “that contributes greater greenhouse gas emissions.”

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Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 1137 last month. It prohibits the Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM) from approving most permits within a “health protection zone” – defined as 3,200 feet within a “sensitive receptor,” including homes, schools, healthcare facilities, dorms and businesses.

The bill was heralded by supporters as a measure that will protect public health, as proximity to oil wells and gas extraction sites “poses known significant health risks due to increased air pollution and threats to drinking water quality,” according to a bill analysis. The bill’s authors estimate there are 5.5 million Californians who live within a mile of one or more oil and gas wells.

“This referendum will allow California voters to better control the prices they pay at the pump by removing barriers to boost the supply of our homegrown oil production,” said Rock Zierman, chief executive officer of the California Independent Petroleum Association, which is spearheading this effort.

Mr. Zierman added that oil producers have worked with the legislature to “ensure we have the strictest environmental regulations in the nation and world,” asserting there is “no scientific justification” for the 3,200 feet setback law.

“As Governor Newsom has implored us over the past two years, we must ‘follow the science’ and use evidence-based data when enacting policy, something that SB 1137 fails to do,” Mr. Zierman said.

Proponents of the “Stop the Energy Shutdown” petition say they have already

Republicans maintain edge in battle for House, Senate, gubernatorial races

By CASEY HARPER THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – Republicans have an advantage just a few weeks out from the November elections, according to newly released polling data.

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CNBC released its “All-America Economic Survey,” which showed Republicans have a 2-point advantage over Democrats, with 48% saying they prefer Republicans control Congress, compared to 46% preferring Democrats.

According to the survey, President Joe Biden’s approval rating has improved to 46%. That improvement, up ten percentage points from earlier this year, mostly came from Democrats.

The poll found only 40% approve of his handling of the economy with 56% disapproving. At the same time, 45% expect the economy to worsen, compared to only 27% who expect it to improve.

High prices, including gas prices, have been a key source of concern for Americans

and likely a key reason Biden’s economic approval rating trails behind his overall rating.

Convention of States Action, along with Trafalgar Group, recently released a poll which reports that “54.4 percent of voters say rising gas prices will make them more likely to vote for Republican candidates in the 2022 midterm elections.”

According to AAA, the national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.84, up from $3.67 the same time last month and much higher than $3.36 the same time last year.

The latest RealClearPolitics polling average has Congressional Republicans with a 3-point advantage and President Biden’s approval at about 43%. Notably, RealClear’s average shows 66.3% of Americans say the U.S. is on the wrong track, compared to 25.8% who say the opposite.

RealClear currently projects Republicans will pick up two Senate seats, two governorships, and about 27 House seats.

Election 2022: Ohio’s U.S. Senate race in virtual dead heat

raised over $8.1 million to support their efforts, but there is still a long way to go before the measure qualifies for the 2024 ballot. As previously reported by The Center Square, proponents have 90 days from the statute’s enactment to collect and submit over 623,000 signatures to potentially qualify the measure for the 2024 ballot, where it will ultimately be left up to the voters to decide on the law. The bill was signed into law on Sept. 16, so proponents have until mid-December to submit signatures.

Daniel Villaseñor, a spokesperson for the governor’s office, told The Center Square in a statement, “California won’t go back to the days of letting greedy oil companies pollute our communities.”

“Big polluters are poisoning our communities, and this law promises to protect the health of over 2 million Californians – preventing new oil wells near schools and neighborhoods, and requiring pollution controls on existing oil wells,” Mr. Villaseñor said. “The big polluters are trying to overturn this law to protect their billions in profits.

Clean energy jobs already outnumber fossil fuel jobs by 6-to-1, and the climate package that Gov. Newsom just signed into law will create another 4 million jobs while reducing demand in petroleum by over 90%.”

Concerns about rail strike disruptions ahead of holiday season loom

By MADISON HIRNEISEN THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – After last year’s record cargo year, the Port of Los Angeles has made significant progress in clearing backlogs spurred by the pandemic-induced supply chain crunch. But concerns now loom among officials about possible disruptions stemming from a potential rail strike leading up to the holiday season.

The Port of Los Angeles saw cargo volume recede last month – a stark contrast to last year, when September 2021 ranked as the port’s busiest September on record. Port Executive Director Gene Seroka told reporters Wednesday that the port saw a 21% drop in the amount of cargo handled this September compared to the same time last year.

Mr. Seroka also shared that the port’s ship backlog has “receded dramatically” – an aspect that captured nationwide attention last fall and stoked concerns about the state of the global supply chain.

The port director noted several reasons for the pullback of cargo. For one, many holiday goods already arrived over the summer, reducing the volume of holiday cargo the port would typically be processing in the fall. Additionally, Mr. Seroka said ongoing dockworker labor negotiations on the West Coast and growing concern about the economy has resulted in a cargo cool-down.

“Record high inflation, fuel costs, interest rates and other uncertainties are making Americans cautious, which could impact discretionary spending,” Mr. Seroka said. “The upside – consumer hesitancy and abundant retailer inventories could lead to merchandise markdowns ahead of the holiday season.”

Despite progress made at the nation’s busiest port, concerns linger among officials about the impact a potential rail strike next month could have on cargo movement.

Last week, the country’s third largest rail union rejected the ratification of a labor contract brokered by President Joe Biden’s administration. A strike could occur as soon as Nov. 19 if a deal is not reached, stoking concerns about disruptions right before the holidays.

By J.D. DAVIDSON

THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – Democratic control of the U.S. Senate and Republican control of at least one Ohio U.S. Senate seat remains a tossup as the Nov. 8 general election creeps closer.

The most recent Suffolk University and USA Today poll shows Democrat Tim Ryan and Republican J.D. Vance in a dead heat, keeping with poll numbers from a variety of organizations over the past month.

That poll shows Mr. Vance, the Hillbilly Elegy author, with a 47% to 45% lead over Mr. Ryan, the northeast Ohio U.S. House representative since 2003. The margin of error is 4.4%. Polls from Baldwin Wallace University, Marist College, Emerson College and Civiqs have shown similar results since the end of May.

The two are running to replace outgoing Republican Sen. Rob Portman, who was first elected in 2010.

federal infrastructure bill as something that will put thousands of Ohioans to work. He also introduced federal legislation, “Build America, Buy America,” that would require taxpayer funded projects use Americanmade materials.

Mr. Ryan, who has distanced himself from President Joe Biden and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi while on the campaign trail, has been endorsed by more than 30 unions, the state and federal teachers unions. He also has been endorsed by current Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown, along with Ohio House Minority Leader Allison Russo, R-Upper Arlington.

Mr. Vance, endorsed by former President Donald Trump, blames the Biden administration for what he calls on his campaign website runaway inflation and supports use of more natural gas energy as a way toward energy independence.

Mr. Vance also opposes bad trade deals and believes President Biden’s immigration policies have created a crisis.

Jay Timmons, CEO of the National Association of Manufacturers, said Wednesday that manufacturers are “facing down disruption and delays” in domestic and international supply chains. He said the supply chain dysfunctions have impacted the cost of raw materials and increased transportation and logistics costs.

Mr. Timmons said one of the main issues that is slowing down the domestic supply chain is “labor uncertainty that is tied to critical infrastructure,” noting the potential rail strike that could start in November.

“The uncertainty that surrounds these potential disruptions, honestly, can wreak havoc on operations and logistics planning, especially in the lead up to the holiday shipping season,” Mr. Timmons said during Wednesday’s briefing.

“Even if there’s a deal reached by the November deadline, rail carriers are going to have to preemptively start shutting down service to certain products and bulk freight as well seven to 10 days before the deadline, just in case there might be a possible strike.”

The potential service shutdowns “are the kinds of disruptions that cause delayed shipments and additional shipping supply chain upheaval,” Mr. Timmons added.

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Mr. Ryan, who ran for president in 2020 before withdrawing in late October 2019, has campaigned around the state focusing on revitalizing manufacturing, developing clean energy jobs and rebuilding the middle class, according to Ballotpedia.

According to Mr. Ryan’s campaign website, he has taken on both parties opposing what he calls harmful trade policies that allow companies to ship jobs overseas. He trumpets the recently passed

Mr. Vance has been endorsed by Sen. Portman and Gov. Mike DeWine. He’s also been endorsed by the Fraternal Order of Police, the Ohio National Federation of Independent Businesses and the NRA, among other groups.

Neither candidate responded to Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection Survey, which asks all federal, state and local candidates to complete a survey and share what motivates them on political and personal levels.

Mr. Seroka said at the Port of Los Angeles there is still work to be done on the rail side, noting that importers need to pick up boxes at inland rail facilities faster to get cargo moving quicker.

When asked about whether the prospect of a rail strike last month led to disruptions, Mr. Seroka said the port made it through the uncertain period “pretty well.” He noted, however, that there were impacts across supply chains, but “as a supply chain, we minimized what could have been...a massive economic and service disruption.”

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Democrat Tim Ryan, left, and Republican J.D. Vance

Juilliard String Quartet to perform at Lobero

By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

Former UCSB music faculty member Ronald Copes is back in Santa Barbara as a violinist in the prestigious Juilliard String Quartet.

The ensemble, which actually has two local connections, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St.

The program is among the Community Arts Music Association of Santa Barbara’s concerts.

“It’s like a homecoming for Ron, and we’re always thrilled to have them,” CAMA board member Stephen Cloud told the NewsPress. “They will be playing the last Beethoven string quartet, one that Beethoven composed but never heard performed.”

The quartet will perform Beethoven’s Quartet No. 16, Opus 135 during the program, which is part of CAMA’s Masterseries.

7:30 p.m. Jan. 25. It’s directed by Riccardo Muti, and Mr. Cloud explained how the acclaimed orchestra fell into CAMA’s lap.

“We had a couple other concerts lined up for the upcoming season, each of which fell apart. One was a Russian orchestra, and it’s obvious why that went away,” Mr. Cloud said, referring to the tension resulting from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “Out of nowhere, we got a call from the Chicago Symphony, asking if we wanted them to play. We said, ‘Yes!’

“Every year, critics pick them as one of the top two, three or five orchestras in the world,” Mr. Cloud said. “Last time, they played here was five years ago. The time before that was in the 1960s.

“Riccardo Muti is arguably one of the last of the legendary conductors,” Mr. Cloud said.

FYI

The Juilliard String Quartet will perform at 7:30 p.m. Monday as part of the Community Arts Music Association of Santa Barbara series.

For tickets, see lobero.org.

Mr. Copes has played with the quartet since 1997.

In addition to Mr. Copes, the quartet is composed of violinist Areta Zhulla, cellist Astrid Schween and violist Molly Carr, an alumna of the Music Academy of the West in Montecito. Ms. Carr, who joined the quartet in May, is part of the award-winning CarrPetrova Duo and the Iris Trio. She is the former violist of the Solera Quartet, which received Chamber Music America’s 2018 Guarneri Quartet Residency Award.

The Juilliard Quartet was started in 1946 and has been praised for its focus on the classics as well as championing new works.

Another local connection will be seen and heard on Dec. 7 when French pianist Helene Grimaud, who lives in Santa Ynez, performs at 7:30 p.m. at the Lobero for a CAMA concert. Mr. Cloud said she is among the finest master musicians in today’s international music scene.

Mr. Cloud is also excited about the Chicago Symphony returning to The Granada for a concert at

Opera Santa Barbara to perform Rossini’s ‘La scala di seta’

By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

On the heels of its sold-out “Tosca,” Opera Santa Barbara continues its 202223 season with a new production of Rossini’s “La scala di seta” starring soprano Jana McIntyre.

There will be one public performance only at 2:30 p.m. Nov. 13. In addition, the company will present a free student matinee performance at 10 a.m. Nov. 14.

In Rossini’s 1812 bel canto comedy “La scala di seta (The silk ladder)” beautiful Giulia, portrayed by Ms. McIntyre, lowers a silk ladder from her window every night for Dorvil, to whom she is secretly married, to climb into her bedroom.

A series of misunderstandings turns their little love nest into a circus of relatives, suitors and servants plotting, eavesdropping and ultimately happily reconciling, in a blast of Rossini’s glorious vocal fireworks.

Ms. McIntyre, George London Foundation top prize winner and Metropolitan Opera National Council grand finalist, has been praised by Opera News for her “dancer’s grace, mercurial wit and vibrant soprano tone.”

In her young career, the Santa Barbara native has already worked with such prestigious opera companies as the Santa Fe Opera, the Lyric Opera of Chicago and Palm Beach Opera.

She made her mainstage debut with Opera Santa Barbara in the title role of Handel’s “Semele” in January 2022, after starring in the company’s drive-in production of “Don Pasquale” in April 2021.

Tenor Christian Sanders, who

made his Opera Santa Barbara debut as the Song Seller in “Il Tabarro” in November 2021, returns as the dashing Dorvil, Giulia’s secret husband. The role of the wily servant Germano will be portrayed by baritone Efrain Solis, recently seen in Santa Barbara as Mark in “Cruzar la cara de la luna” in September 2021.

Tenor and UCSB Music Department Chair Benjamin Brecher portrays Giulia’s foiled guardian, Dormont. Chrisman Studio Artists mezzo Christina Pezzarossi and baritone Matthew Peterson round off the cast as Lucilla and Blansac.

The new production, which sets the plot in a tailor shop in the 1930s is designed and directed by Joshua Shaw, founding artistic director of Pacific Opera Project in Los Angeles. Mr. Shaw, who previously directed Opera SB’s “The Barber of Seville” in 2018 and “Don Pasquale” in 2021, was named Top 30 Innovators in Classical Music in 2017 by Musical America Magazine.

“There’s nothing I love more than a good bel canto comedy,” said Mr. Shaw. “ ‘La scala di seta’ is packed with delightfully clever arias and ensembles tailormade (pun intended) for operatic shenanigans. We’ve updated the setting to a 1930s tailor shop, a ‘fitting’ location and explanation for the titular ‘silk ladder.’ ”

Guest conductor Alexandra Enyart, who made her Opera Santa Barbara debut with “As One” earlier this year, has been praised as “One of Chicago’s Greatest Operatic Gifts” by the Chicago Theatre Review.

“Throughout history, lovers have been kept apart for class, for race, for religion, for gender and many other reasons,” said

Ms. Enyart. “This piece is an important reminder that love finds a way even if it has to come in through the window on a ladder made of silk.”

“La scala di seta” is the second of four operas in Opera Santa Barbara’s 2022-23 season. It will be followed by Jack Perla and Jessica Murphy-Moo’s 2015 drama “An American Dream” on Feb 18, and “The Valkyrie” on April 23, the second installment of Richard Wagner’s “The Ring of the Nibelung” in the 1990 streamlined version by Jonathan Dove and Graham Vick.

The performance will be sung in Italian, with English translation projected above the stage and will last 90 minutes without intermission.

The company advises patrons to purchase their tickets soon, as there is only one performance, and more than half of the tickets have already been sold.

Patrons can:

• Purchase full-priced tickets and select their own seats at the Lobero box office at lobero.org or by calling 805-963-0761 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.

• Name-their-own-price for tickets at www.operasb.org..

Seats will be assigned for them by Opera Santa Barbara and the Lobero.

In addition to the public performance, Opera Santa Barbara will present a free student matinee performance of “La scala di seta” at 10 a.m. Nov. 14. Interested teachers and school administrators can contact tim@operasb.org for seat availability and other information.

email:mmcmahon@newspress.

The International Series continues at The Granada with the Filharmonie Brno, an orchestra from the Czech Republic, performing at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13.

The Masterseries will resume March 4 with Los Romeros, the Romero family’s guitar quartet, whose concert is part of the celebration of the Lobero Theatre’s 150th anniversary. (The theater was founded on Feb. 22, 1873.) The concert will take place there at 7:30 p.m.

Acclaimed violin soloist Augustin Hadelich will 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.

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

Glen Phillips to perform at SOhO

Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Mr. Phillips is promoting his solo album, “There Is So Much Here,” which focuses on gratitude, beauty and staying present. The music varies from quiet love songs to outright rockers.

“This is an album about showing up for what is and letting it be enough,” Mr. Phillips said in a news release.

One of the songs, “Stone Throat,” is a mid-tempo rocker that looks at a couple in a new relationship and their efforts to find a balance between desire and responsibility.

Another song, “I Was A Riot,” takes a compassionate look at the end of a relationship, and according to the news release, it has a hint of new wave ska.

Tickets cost $17 in advance and $20 at the door.

To purchase, go to www.sohosb. com, where you can also make dinner reservations.

The concert is for all ages.

— Dave Mason

SANTA BARBARA — Glen Phillips, Toad the Wet Sprocket’s lead singer and main songwriter, will perform at 8 p.m. Oct. 26 at SOhO Restaurant and Music Club, 1221 State St., suite 205, Santa Barbara.

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Glen Phillips

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The Juilliard String Quartet features two members with past local connections: Molly Carr, far left, who’s an alumna of the Music Academy of the West in Montecito, and Ron Copes, a former UCSB faculty member.

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InterAct Theatre School opens scholarship program in Santa Barbara

By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

InterAct Theatre School in Santa Barbara has announced a scholarship program with the Equal Learning Fund.

The scholarship opportunities will be open for any child aged 4 to 16, whose family circumstances may not be sufficient for them to participate in afterschool programs.

The scholarship donations will allow children to join singing, dancing and acting classes, together with an array of performances each academic year with InterAct.

“We believe that theater should be open to all, and the scholarship program will help put classes within reach for more local children,” said Emily Smith, coprincipal.

“InterAct’s format focuses on musical theater, and it’s a truly supportive, creative environment. Every week I see InterAct children growing in confidence, extending their vocabulary, boosting communication skills, and understanding more about teamwork and speaking in public. These skills don’t disappear when they walk off the stage after a performance; they last a lifetime.” InterAct has brought this mix

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of learning and performing from Europe, where many thousands of children attend weekly classes. In addition to after-school programs at Peabody Charter School and the Hope Elementary School District schools, InterAct runs two independent programs at Unity of Santa Barbara’s downtown campus.

The three-hour time slot (shorter for the younger students) allows the children to fully immerse themselves in creative learning and putting their newfound skills into practice. Now established in Santa Barbara for three years, InterAct’s work has already been recognized within

the local community, winning the runner-up prize for Best After School Program in this year’s Independent “Best Of” competition.

Donations are now being sought to support InterAct’s program. To find out how to help local children in financial need, go to equallearningfund.org/interacttheatre-scholarships.

For more information, contact Maya Smith, co-principal, InterAct Theatre School, at 805-869 2348, info@InterActTheatreSchool.com or www.interacttheatretchool. com.

email: mmcmahon@newspress.com

American Songbook series to feature Irving Berlin songs

By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

The music of Irving Berlin will be celebrated during a new monthly open mic series, “Standards and Showtunes,” from 6:15 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at The Gables of Ojai, 710 N. Montgomery St., Ojai.

Mr. Berlin is among the songwriters being honored each month by American Songbook Today, an Ojai nonprofit.

Singers are welcome to sign up in advance for the program, which will feature solos and singalongs.

Michael Estwanik, founder of American Songbook Today, will host each evening. Accompanist will be Dave Watkins, who has conducted more than 50 Broadway musicals in Ventura County.

To avoid having several performers each hoping to sing the same Irvin Berlin song, singers must email their song choice to Mr. Estwanik at

michaelsongbook@gmail by Wednesday. They will be given an opportunity to rehearse with Mr. Watkins.

Singers will have a lot to choose from for the Oct. 30 program. Mr. Berlin wrote more than 800 songs! Among the most famous are “There’s No Business Like Show Business” from the musical “Annie Get Your Gun” and “White Christmas” from the movie “Holiday Inn” (and the remake, “White Christmas”). Favorites also include “God Bless America” and “Blue Skies.”

Admission is a $10 cash donation at the door.

Seating is limited, and reservations are required. To make a reservation, email michaelsongbook@gmail.com.

Songwriters to be honored in months to come include Stephen Sondheim, Cole Porter, Rodgers and Hart, and the Gershwins. email: dmason@newspress.com

“Wedding Album (On This Day)” feature guitar solos that Joe Woodard played at a wedding.

‘Wedding Album (On This Day’) released

SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara guitarist Joe Woodard has released a new EP, “Wedding Album (On This Day”).

The EP features Mr. Woodard’s instrumental guitar solos, which he played at the wedding of Claire Woodard and John Pemberton on June 21 at Greens in San Francisco.

Mr. Woodard recorded the numbers, which features flavors of folk, jazz and other genres, at Would-Be Studio.

Songs are “Claire-ity,”

“Holidazed,” “Afternoon into Evening,” “Lulled,” “Page from the Past,” “It’s Wintertime,” “Topple the Morning,” “On This Day” (vocal version), “Found Weekend” and “Freedom in Kentfield.”

The EP is available in digital and CD forms from Bandcamp, Spotify, Amazon, Discogs, Apple Music, iTunes, the Household Ink Records products page at householdink.com and more to come.

— Dave Mason

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InterAct Theatre School in Santa Barbara has announced a scholarship program that will allow children to join singing, dancing and acting classes, together with an array of performances each academic year with InterAct.

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Thought for Today

HOROSCOPE

Horoscope.com Friday, October 21, 2022

ARIES — You could be the one everyone runs to for advice today, Aries. You’re the one with all the answers who can easily pull the rabbit out of a hat. Trust your judgment and intellectual know-how. Feel free to push yourself to the limit. If you go too far, you can always take a step back.

TAURUS — You may get frustrated when you find that people aren’t as sensitive to a situation as you want them to be, Taurus. While you’re looking to make a strong connection with someone, almost wanting to take possession of his or her feelings, that person, in turn, is trying to pull back.

GEMINI — A small spark in a dry field is apt to whip the hill into flames, Gemini. A raging wildfire may be underway by the end of the day. Know that you’re one of the biggest perpetrators, but don’t feel badly about it. Fire is destructive but also necessary. Clearing out brush and offering a fresh new place in which new growth can flourish is an important part of the cycle of nature.

CANCER — Put on some lively music you can dance to and really kick up your heels, Cancer. It’s time to put away the sour mood and have fun. You will find that the more you engage in intellectual discussions with people today, the more you will get warmed up to the idea that life should be fun, not the pain and stress you sometimes make it out to be.

LEO — This is a tremendously expansive time for you, Leo, and there is very little that will stop your momentum once you get going. Your eyes are alive with a spark that says that you’re ready to take on the world. Believe this about yourself and others will believe in you. There is a great deal of luck on your side today, so take a gamble in a certain part of your life.

VIRGO — This is a good time to put things in writing, Virgo. Your gift with words is apt to shine today as you write a proposal, email, or love poem. You’re able to communicate very well when you put your sensitive emotions aside and concentrate on what you think instead of what you feel.

LIBRA — The day’s energy is apt to be lively, making it much easier to get the things done that you need to do, Libra. You will find people are more than eager to help you. The trick is to integrate your leadership abilities with the knowledge available from other people.

SCORPIO — Obstacles that you have ignored are suddenly starting to expand beyond reasonable proportions, Scorpio. Be careful of what you say as a result, because your words could spread like wildfire. This is no laughing matter. Difficulties in your world are likely to crop up, and you will find your ego threatened.

SAGITTARIUS — This is a terrific day for you, Sagittarius, and you will glow brightly from head to toe as you radiate your true inner self to the world. You will find profound joy in the simplest, most ordinary circumstances. If you run out of things to say, feel free to whistle a tune. This isn’t likely to happen today, since you will overflow with things to talk about.

CAPRICORN — Tap into the boisterous, lighthearted mood of the day instead of getting bogged down with heavy emotions, Capricorn. This is a good time to engage your mind rather than let your heart take control. Be aware of the expansive nature of the day that allows you to think clearly without getting bothered by emotions.

AQUARIUS — Your optimism will be inspiring today, Aquarius. You will find that your lighthearted approach is perfectly suited to taking care of any issue that arises. Toss a few jokes into the mix and remind other people that it isn’t necessary to take things so seriously. The sun is shining as you proudly parade down the street with your head held high.

PISCES — Difficult challenges that have been lingering on the sidelines will probably become more prominent today, Pisces. There is a strong possibility that things will come to a head. The problem was easy to overlook at first, but now that it has taken on a life of its own, you may have to consult someone who is more of an expert on these types of situations than you are.

INSTRUCTIONS

SUDOKU

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.

CODEWORD PUZZLE

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Codeword is a fun game with simple rules, and a great way to test your knowledge of the English language.

Every number in the codeword grid is ‘code’ for a letter of the alphabet. Thus, the number 2 may correspond to the letter L, for instance.

All puzzles come with a few letters to start. Your first move should be to enter these letters in the puzzle grid. If the letter S is in the box at the bottom of the page underneath the number 2, your first move should be to find all cells numbered 2 in the grid and enter the letter S. Cross the letter S off the list at the bottom of the grid.

Remember that at the end you should have a different letter of the alphabet in each of the numbered boxes 1- 26, and a word in English in each of the horizontal and vertical runs on the codeword grid.

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Illinois governor candidates continue jabs after debate

By GREG BISHOP THE CENTER SQUARE ASSOCIATE EDITOR

(The Center Square) — After the final gubernatorial debate Tuesday, the candidates are speeding into the final weeks of the campaign, and the rhetoric doesn’t seem to be slowing down.

Because of crime and poor schools, Republican state Sen. Darren Bailey has called Chicago a “hellhole” and an “unruly child.” During Tuesday’s debate, he added another nickname.

“I’m going to call it Pritzkerville, because every one of Gov. Pritzker’s extreme policies are destroying the city,” Sen. Bailey said. “Out of control crime, devastated education, the fact that corporations are packing up and leaving every day.”

After the debate, Gov. J.B. Pritzker spoke favorably of the name change.

“I am happy to rename Chicago Pritzkerville as he has,” Gov. Pritzker said. “But the fact is, look, we have challenges; there’s no doubt. I’ve talked about those challenges and how I would address those. He hasn’t. He just calls Chicago names. Wants to throw it out of the state.”

Some online have taken the new moniker to heart, sharing

scenic photos of the Windy City with the hashtag “Pritzkerville.” Sen. Bailey’s running mate Stephanie Trussel said that may be what elite political insiders think, but she said that does not reflect the plight of minority communities hit with crime and poverty.

Gov. Pritzker criticized Sen. Bailey for not taking media questions.

“This is the second debate in a row that I’ve shown up to answer your questions and the second time that Darren Bailey has not shown up,” Gov. Pritzker told the media after the debate. “Like with so many other things, Darren Bailey is all hat and no cattle.”

At a campaign stop in Springfield on Wednesday before a Southern Illinois bus tour, Sen. Bailey said Pritzker has been a disaster for Illinois.

“I can’t fathom what the next four years are going to be like under J.B. Pritzker,” Sen. Bailey said. “Every state agency is an absolute failure.”

He said education has been decimated, crime is increasing and businesses and people are moving out.

“All cattle and no show, that’s J.B. Pritzker,” Sen. Bailey said. The election is on Nov. 8. Early voting is under way.

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Died Oct. 5. A celebration of his life will

TERRES, Albert Louis,

place at 2 p.m. Nov. 13 at the McDermott-Crocket chapel, 2020 Chapala St., Santa Barbara. After the celebration, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., his ashes will be buried at sea, using the Condor Express.

BEES

Continued from Page A1 as well as offer beekeeping services to the community such as rescuing and implementing hives. In addition, the store offers beeswax candles, soy candles, local products from Ojai including seeds and jellies, olive wood products from Tunisia and hemp products.

The owners also offer space for local vendors to sell their products on consignment such as jewelry and ceramics.

Soy candles are sold in the

following five fragrances: yuzu blossoms and hinoki, fig leaf and galbanum, tuberose and frangipani, jasmine and neroli, and goji berry and hemp.

“An incredible lip balm is coming soon as well as chest rubs, balms and wellness products for the body,” Ms. Farrell said. “Lots of great products in the works are coming out soon.”

“The State Street store is more of the flagship in that it has bigger capacity,” Mr. Draper explained. “It has a bigger footprint and remains to be seen what kind of food impact we can bring in. In

addition, for every item sold, a tree gets planted in Madagascar.”

The owners said the original store in Carpinteria at 516 Palm Ave. has already had tremendous support from the community since 2019 and will soon be expanding operations to offer plant-based foods, ferments and more in a new kitchen.

“We also have a wide variety of locally and sustainably-made gifts of all price points available for holiday shopping season,” said Ms. Farrell.

Because Mr. Draper grew up in France, the store has a French

flair to it and features French items for sale such as scarves, mustard, salts and more.

In addition to being the business’ co-owner, Ms. Farrell is a local landscape contractor in Santa Barbara.

“I am actively trying to eliminate grass and install beautiful gardens that are drought tolerant and plants that can feed bees year round,” she said.

Mr. Draper is a photographer by trade and shoots globally for American Express.

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The business features various resources and accessories for beekeepers.

The merchandise includes honeycombs, at left, and bars of soap, at right.

variety of merchandise graces the store.