Santa Barbara News-Press: November 11, 2022

Veteran owned

By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

BrightStar Care of Santa Barbara is owned by navy veteran Mike Perez, who served for four years. After retiring from the navy, he turned to franchising and entrepreneurship as his second act. Now he provides seniors, injured veterans and those in need of care services with a higher standard of homebased care.

“I invested in my own BrightStar Care franchise location in 2017 and quickly became the provider of choice for hundreds of seniors and families across the Santa Barbara community,” Mr. Perez told the News-Press in an email. BrightStar Care is a leading home care and medical staffing franchise that has a network of veteran business owners running their own home care agencies.

“I started BrightStar Care of Santa Barbara with my wife Sharon Perez. My wife and I both have experience being the prime caregivers for our elderly parents who live miles away from us,” said Mr. Perez. “Our experiences with our parents have taught us firsthand the tremendous hardship families face when searching for care for an aging loved one. After learning about BrightStar Care’s home care options and high standards, we decided to invest in our own BrightStar Care franchise business, with a goal to help families in our community answer the question: how do we take care of an aging loved one?

“Sharon has more than 38 years of experience in the healthcare field and holds several degrees including master’s degrees in medical social work and hospital administration. Through her educational and medical background, Sharon is passionate about providing our clients with the highest standard of care. I am a seasoned sales and marketing professional who served four years in the United States Navy, and I am now a proud veteran. Our personal backgrounds have given us a deep understanding of what the families we now serve are going through. Additionally, my personal experience as the sole caregiver for a loved one gave me the passion and insight that complements Sharon’s clinical skills.”

The News-Press asked Mr. Perez how BrightStar Care helps injured veterans: “Many BrightStar Care locations work with third-party organizations that help families apply for veteran resources so their loved ones can receive home care services. These services are free of charge and focus specifically on the ‘Aid and Attendance’ veteran benefit, which provides a monthly home care stipend to qualifying veterans.

“As a veteran and passionate human, I enjoy providing care to seniors and those in need of home care in my community. I have started several businesses over the years, but never found one that had a positive impact on people’s lives. When I served in the Navy, it felt amazing giving back to my country, knowing that my work had an impact on people. Now in my new role as a home care business owner, I’ve made my way back to the feeling of purpose through my work with

BrightStar Care … One of the many attributes that attracted me to BrightStar Care was the $5,000 discount on the initial franchise fee that is offered to qualified military veterans. In addition, BrightStar Care also offers franchisees extensive training, franchise coaching, and marketing support to ensure the success of our locally owned and operated businesses,” said Mr. Perez.

The News-Press asked Mr.

Atlas rocket era ends at Vandenberg

Final launch carries satellite system

By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

There it rose, bringing a burst of light in the night: the last Atlas rocket to launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base.

As it soared, a chapter ended, one that started with the first Atlas launch from Vandenberg in 1958.

On Thursday, the Atlas V rocket took off at 1:49 a.m. from Space

Launch Complex-3 on a mission to make weather forecasts more accurate. The objective was to put the Joint Polar Satellite System-2 into orbit for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The advanced system is designed to improve the accuracy and timeliness of weather prediction models. Surveying Earth twice a day, the JPSS2 system will obtain global

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Foodbank to present Santa Barbara Empty Bowls

By JARED DANIELS NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County is more than halfway to its fundraising goal for Sunday’s 25th annual Santa Barbara Empty Bowls.

And tickets for the beloved community event are selling out fast.

The event, which raises funds for the nonprofit’s operations in South County and seeks to remind attendees of the often invisible nature of hunger in Santa Barbara, will take place at the Foodbank’s warehouse at 4554 Hollister Ave., Santa Barbara.

Tickets for the 11 a.m and noon entry times have sold out, but remain available for purchase for the 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. slots.

The Foodbank has so far brought in $72,500 as of Thursday afternoon through ticket sales and sponsorships, with this year’s event offering attendees a variety of ways to help the Foodbank reach its goal of raising $120,000.

In addition to receiving a handcrafted ceramic bowl with their choice of a curried yamp, Asian noodle, Tuscan white bean, or

FYI

Santa Barbara Empty Bowls will take place at 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. at the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County warehouse, 4554 Hollister Ave., Santa Barbara.

To purchase tickets and learn more about Santa Barbara Empty Bowls, visit FoodbankSBC.org/SBEB22.

kale and sausage soup provided by Food from the Heart, attendees will be able to purchase oneof-a-kind items in a ceramics marketplace, succulent plants potted in handmade pots, as well as items from a special gallery section featuring artists such as Lauren Hansen and Joan Rosenberg Dent.

In-person attendees will also be able to participate in raffles for experiences and local wines, among other items. Additionally, the Artisan Gallery Silent Auction featuring the works of local artists will be open virtually at FoodbankSBC.org/Gallery22 until 5 p.m. today (Friday), with live bidding continuing during the event on Sunday.

Danyel Dean, the ceramics artist and educator who founded Santa Barbara Empty Bowls in 1997 and has chaired the event’s host committee since its inception, described reaching the 25th anniversary of the event as “an honor and delight.”

“The way the Empty Bowls project has expanded awareness for the Foodbank and food insecurity in our community is immeasurable,” Ms. Dean said in a statement. “The experience of helping create opportunities for people to donate their time and money to the Foodbank has been a joy!”

The annual fundraising event comes as the Foodbank continues to see a record need for its services that has lingered since the onset of the pandemic.

Judith Smith-Meyer, the Foodbank senior communications director, pointed to what she called “stubborn” inflationary effects, high gas prices and rising

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Team Vandenberg launches a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket Thursday from Vandenberg. It is the last Atlas rocket to soar from Vandenberg, ending a chapter that began with the first Atlas launch in 1958.

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Navy vet started BrightStar Care of Santa Barbara in 2017

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Navy veteran Mike Perez is the owner and founder of BrightStar Care of Santa Barbara.

Above is a view of BrightStar Care of Santa Barbara’s office at their new Santa Barbara location off Castillo Street on Thursday.

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ELECTION 2022

Lewis, Hornick and Silva win Buellton races

By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Elysia Lewis, Hudson Hornick and David Silva are victorious in Buellton races for mayor and city council districts 1 and 4 respectively.

Ms. Lewis won the mayoral race against David King, garnering 50.59% of the vote with 557 votes. Mr. King holds 48.77% of the vote with 537 votes. Both candidates sit on the city council.

Mayor Holly Sierra is stepping down at the end of her term.

Ms. Lewis has served on the Buellton City Council for two years. She has a bachelor’s in law and society from Purdue University and

Election results posted for communities throughout SB County

By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

Ariston Julian, who ran unopposed, has been elected mayor of Guadalupe.

Christina Hernandez and Eugene Costa Jr. were elected to the Guadalupe City Council. Since voters were asked to pick two candidates, Ms. Hernandez and Mr. Costa essentially ran unopposed.

Anna Marie Santillan Michaud, who ran unopposed, won the Guadalupe treasurer race.

In the race for the Guadalupe Union School District board, Lourdes Ramirez is ahead with 74 votes or 54.01% of the vote. Raul Rodriguez Jr. trails with 63 votes or 45.99% of the ballots.

Here are results from other districts.

In the Carpinteria Unified School District, Eric Bridgford won a seat on the board with 521 votes of 66.20% of the ballots cast. Other candidates were Num “La Verdad/The Truth” Kimbwala with 258 votes or 32.78%.

In the College School District, Peter Wright defeated Colleen Estrada with 157 votes or 59.92% of the ballots. Ms. Estrada garnered 104 votes or 39.69%.

In the Santa Maria-Bonita School District, Ricky Lara took the lead with 1,140 votes or 54.68% of the ballots. Placing second was Osvaldo Sotelo with 916 votes or 43.93%.

In the Goleta Water District, Kathleen Werner won the seat on the board with 2,312 votes or 70.42% of the vote. Greg S. Hammel garnered 961 seats or 29.27%.

In the Montecito Fire Protection District, Peter Van Dunwyk leads the race for a board seat with 1,543 votes or 47.32% of the vote. Stephen Dougherty has 1,227 votes or 37.63%, followed by Susan Keller with 477 votes or 14.63% of the vote.

Ignacio “Nash” Moreno was elected to the Santa Maria Public Airport District board with 1,430 votes or 55.51% of the vote. Opponent Hugh Rafferty garnered 1,087 votes or 42.2%.

In another Santa Maria Public Airport District race, Michael B. Clayton received 2,763 votes or 66.16% of the ballots. Carl Engel garnered 1,385 votes or 33.17%.

More results will be published in Saturday’s News-Press.

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a master’s in psychology from North Central University. Ms. Lewis also possesses a juris doctor degree from Concord Law School. Additionally, she possesses a certificate in school business management from USC and is certified by the California Association of School Business Officials.

Mr. Hornick beat his opponent, Tom Widroe, for Buellton City Council District 1 with 56.04% of the vote or 246 votes. Mr. Widroe holds 43.05% of the vote with 189 votes.

Mr. Hornick has a bachelor’s from UCSB in biological sciences and a master’s in creative writing/poetry from Kingston College in London. Mr. Hornick went on to receive his juris doctor in 2018 from Santa Barbara Law

Veterans Day Ceremony planned for today

MONTECITO — The Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1649 will

College. Mr. Hornick currently works as a lawyer.

Mr. Silva beat his opponent Art Mercado for city council District 4 with 60.87% of the vote or 154 votes. Mr. Mercado holds 38.74% of the vote with 98 votes.

Mr. Mercado formerly sat on the Buellton City Council.

Mr. Silva grew up in Orcutt and graduated from UCSB in 2010 with a bachelor’s in communications and religious studies with coursework in economics. He currently works for UCSB in fundraising and philanthropy with nonprofits.

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present Veterans Day Ceremony 2022 at 11 a.m. today at the Santa Barbara Cemetery, 901 Channel Drive.

The free Montecito ceremony will include a flyover by The Condor Squadron.

There will also be presentations and performances by the UCSB Color Guard, the

Gold Coast Pipe & Drum Band, vocalist David Gonzales, the Santa Barbara Choral Society, the Prime Time Band and various guest speakers.

There will be full coverage Saturday in the Santa Barbara News-Press Weekend.

— Dave Mason

TRAFFIC, CRIME AND FIRE BLOTTER

101 reduced to one southbound lane overnight in Ventura County

VENTURA COUNTYCaltrans plans to reduce U.S. Highway 101 to one southbound bypass lane overnight from Nov. 14 to Nov. 17, from Mussel Shoals to Faria Beach in Ventura County. The closure is for pavement work that requires closing the southbound U.S. 101 off- and on-ramps at Seacliff so trucks can access a concrete batch plant. Signs will be posted. Motorists can expect delays.

The highway’s coastal side southbound lane and off- and on-ramps at Seacliff will close from 9 p.m. until 6 a.m. In addition, the Seacliff on-ramp to southbound Hwy. 101 will close on Nov 16 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Motorists traveling south can reach state beaches on the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH/ State Route 1) by continuing to the Main Street off-ramp in Ventura, U-turn to northbound US Highway 101 and exit at the State Beaches off-ramp. La Conchita residents traveling south can use the same route but continue north on Hwy. 101.

Residents and businesses

located near the freeway may experience noise, vibrations and dust associated with construction activities. Closures may start and end later. Real time traffic information can be found at http://quickmap.dot. ca.gov/.

All work is subject to change due to weather or other factors. The work is part of a $48 million pavement rehabilitation project, including $5.5 million in funding from Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, on a 4.3-mile section of Hwy. 101 north of Ventura. More details available at: https://tinyurl.com/ mrycvtdm.

Caltrans reminds drivers to “Be Work Zone Alert” and to “Slow for the Cone Zone.”

Youths in custody following incident at Juvenile Justice Center

SANTA MARIA - On Nov. 9 at approximately 6 p.m., five

youths in custody at the Susan J. Gionfriddo Juvenile Justice Center (JJC) in Santa Maria engaged in a disturbance in one unit of the JJC. These youths destroyed property inside the unit, barricaded themselves on an upper tier and attempted to escape by breaking windows.

Santa Barbara County Probation personnel attempted to resolve the situation but were unable to secure cooperation from the youths. The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Response Team (SORT) was requested to respond to the facility. After additional attempts by probation staff to resolve the situation through verbal communication were unsuccessful, SORT removed the youths from the unit. The five youths involved were then placed into secure cells under probation custody. One probation staff member sustained minor injuries and was taken to the hospital for treatment. There were no injuries to the youths.

- Katherine Zehnder

FOODBANK

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rents as the primary reasons that so many in the county are turning to the Foodbank for help getting by.

“It’s just taking a long time to recover from the economic effects of the pandemic — and then right as we’re coming out of it, everybody’s dollar is not going as far as it did, so people are struggling,” Ms. Smith-Meyer told the News-Press. “If a family is just making ends meet … (and) a child needs to go to the hospital and get stitches, that sets you back and suddenly you can’t put food on the table. Or if your car breaks down and you’ve got to fix it, that sets you back and you can’t put food on the table.”

“You have to pay your rent and you have to pay

your electricity bill, but you can squeeze on food — and so there are people going to bed hungry because that’s the choice they have to make,” she continued.

In addition to securing funding to help the Foodbank meet these challenges, Ms. Smith-Meyer is looking forward to the feeling of community and joy that Santa Barbara Empty Bowls has brought out for the last 25 years.

“(It’s an) incredible joyful feeling that you get at an Empty Bowls event, where people are really coming together with great intentions with a spirit of giving and they’re surrounded by beautiful handmade art that you can take home with you” she said. “It’s just very fulfilling for the senses and for your spirit knowing you’re doing good at the same time.”

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Santa Barbara County works on zoning map

By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The Santa Barbara County Planning and Development Department recently released an interactive map showing areas being considered for zoning as part of the county’s housing plan.

The county is required by state law to update its plan every eight years.

Under the law, the housing plan must show that the county has adequate land available to meet housing needs for all populations, including unhoused populations, persons with disabilities and senior populations. The county must ensure that at least 5,664 new housing units can be accommodated in the unincorporated areas, with 4,142 of those units located on the South Coast and 1,522 units in North County.

“The department inventoried

all available land in the unincorporated county to see where new housing units can be accommodated. We found that there is not enough properly zoned land currently available to meet the state’s housing requirements,” county Senior Planner Selena Evilsizor Whitney said in a news release.

“The department created the proposed rezone map to show a range of sites that could be rezoned to allow for new housing.”

The county is considering zoning changes to allow residential instead of commercial uses on certain properties and allowing both commercial and residential uses in commercial zones.

The proposed rezone map includes 45 sites on 59 parcels of land, about 0.04% of the county’s 132,901 total parcels. The map shows more potential rezones

than are needed to meet the state’s housing requirements, according to the county.

To view the map, go to sbcopad.maps.arcgis.com/apps/ webappviewer/index.html?id=937 5e0705e864eada0ff535c23ba99ac.

The map will be discussed at two public workshops: — 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Santa Barbara County Board Hearing Room, Betteravia Center 511 Lakeside Parkway, Santa Maria.

The North County Housing Element Workshop will discuss potential housing opportunity sites in unincorporated communities (Orcutt, Mission Hills, Santa Ynez and New Cuyama).

To register, go to www. eventbrite.com/e/north-county-ofsanta-barbara-housing-elementworkshop-tickets-445601866177?lang=enus&locale=en_US&status=30&view=listing.

South Coast Housing Element

Workshop

- 6 p.m. Thursday at the Santa Barbara County Planning Commission Hearing Room, 123 E. Anapamu St., Santa Barbara. The South Coast Housing Element Workshop will discuss potential housing opportunity sites in unincorporated communities, including the Goleta Valley and the Carpinteria Valley.

To register, go to eventbrite. com/e/south-coast-housingelement-workshop-tickets-4539258 23357?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&lan g=en-us&locale=en_US&status=3 0&view=listing.

For more information, go to countyofsb.org/3177/HousingElement-Update.

To sign up for project notifications, go to: https://signup.e2ma.net/ signup/1883430/1753150.

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‘It’s just taking a long time to recover from the economic effects of the pandemic’

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These youths destroyed property inside the unit, barricaded themselves on an upper tier and attempted to escape by breaking windows.

Geordie Scully appointed to SB Commission for Women

By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

First District Supervisor Das Williams recently appointed Geordie Scully as first district commissioner to the Santa Barbara Commission for Women. Ms. Scully served Monique Limón as the district representative and environmental advisor in the California State Senate from 2021-2022.

“I really want young leaders on the commission and both of my recent appointments reflect that. She has been an incredible activist for a number of years. I appreciate her understanding of climate change and how it disproportionately affects people of lower income, as well as her understanding of childcare,” Mr. Williams told the NewsPress.

“I am humbled and ecstatic to be appointed as women’s commissioner. I hope my work on the commission inspires younger women to get involved and also women who would not traditionally consider themselves community leaders to get involved. Imposter syndrome is real and you can’t let it stop you from getting more involved,” Ms. Scully told the NewsPress.

The News-Press asked Ms. Scully how her time serving Senator Limón in the senate has prepared her for this: “Senator Limón has been a mentor to me, she sits on the statewide Commission for Women and Girls and she is just so supportive of her staff serving the community, it has inspired me to take on more. I hope to bring my knowledge of the state budget process and the statewide governmental structure to benefit the commission and the greater Santa Barbara county.”

Ms. Scully spoke of how she plans to bring an environmental lens to the commission: “Globally, women are poorest and most vulnerable to climate impacts. Eighty percent of those displaced by climate catastrophes are women. We also see violence against women go up to 98% after climate disasters. That is what we saw after Hurricane Katrina. Women perceive a higher danger from climate change. Women are not represented well in leadership climate negotiations even though they’re disproportionately affected. Improving equality will help this. Women need a place at the table when it comes to climate negotiations. When women are at the table there is more follow-through and more success.

“A great example of this is the Paris Climate Agreement. Research suggests that we need a bare minimum of 30 percent of women in leadership decisionmaker positions to benefit climate negotiations (This is not saying men are

not supportive of climate initiatives, this is just studies that show effective climate negotiations have at least this many women involved). In Santa Barbara we do fairly well in the climate space and I will say that every climate leader in our community I know is a woman. The head of sustainability of UCSB, the County of SB, the City of SB, CEC, and EDC are all women.

“So with climate change and recognizing this is happening in Santa Barbara, we saw with the 1/9 debris flow. We need to recognize that women will be disproportionately affected by this,” Ms. Scully said.

She outlined her primary goals related to this: “First, be cognizant of this problem in disaster response and make sure to check in after disasters to ensure that there is an equitable response to all those affected. Second, do the work now to prop women (and families) up with child care support, equal pay and equal opportunities here in Santa Barbara County. Shout out to Senator Limón for making a huge step toward that work with SB1162, which requires employers to post salaries for positions that will narrow the pay gap between men and women.”

The News-Press asked Ms. Scully how she plans to improve childcare for women in Santa Barbara county: “I am still doing my research to understand the gravity of the situation in Santa Barbara county … I plan to get a real picture of the issue and find the most valuable way to spend my time addressing the issue. I don’t want to duplicate efforts and I want our work to be something actually meaningful and helpful for families in Santa Barbara county.”

Ms. Scully spoke to her other goals she hopes to accomplish on the commission: “My go-to is always participation, collaboration, and relationship building. My fellow commissioner Erica Reyes and I are working to get the women’s commission on all the social media platforms with the goal of making the commission (and really the county government) more easily accessible to the community at large. I hope to use this platform to share with the community the status of women in Santa Barbara county to work to improve the issues we face.

“I have taken this position to work to represent all women’s voices in Santa Barbara County and I plan to challenge the status quo with the goal of more equitable outcomes for traditionally marginalized members of our community,” said Ms. Scully.

Those wishing to contact Ms. Scully can write to geordiescully@gmail.com.

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Inflation continues to rise, data shows

By CASEY HARPER THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – Newly released federal pricing data shows inflation has risen 7.7% in the last 12 months.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that consumer prices rose 0.4% in the month of October.

“The index for shelter contributed over half of the monthly all items increase, with the indexes for gasoline and food also increasing,” BLS said in its report. “The energy index increased 1.8 percent over the month as the gasoline index and the electricity index rose, but the natural gas index decreased. The food index increased 0.6 percent over the month with the food at home index rising 0.4 percent.”

This rise was less than expected for the month.

“The index for all items less food and energy rose 0.3 percent in October, after rising 0.6 percent in September,” BLS said in the report. “The indexes for shelter, motor vehicle insurance,

recreation, new vehicles, and personal care were among those that increased over the month. Indexes which declined in October included the used cars and trucks, medical care, apparel, and airline fares indexes.”

Food and energy, though, have far outpaced the price hikes of other items, putting a strain on Americans’ budgets.

“The energy index increased 17.6 percent for the 12 months ending October, and the food index increased 10.9 percent over the last year; all of these increases were smaller than for the period ending September,” BLS said.

Republicans blasted President Joe Biden for the higher prices, a familiar message as inflation has hit the highest level in four decades and gas prices hit an all-time high earlier this year.

“Everyday life is too expensive for working families in Wyoming and across the country,” said Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo. “Costs remain at a 40-year high because of wasteful Washington spending and a war on American energy led by Joe Biden. We can lower costs by unleashing American energy, cutting punishing regulations, and stopping runaway government spending.”

Tobacco companies sue to block California’s flavored tobacco ban

By MADISON HIRNEISEN THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – One day after California voters overwhelmingly approved the state’s flavored tobacco ban, a group of tobacco companies filed a federal lawsuit challenging the ban.

California voters approved Proposition 31 this week, a measure that upholds a 2020 law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, Senate Bill 793, which banned the sale of most flavored tobacco products and flavor enhancers. Tobacco corporations swiftly filed a referendum after the bill was signed, and that referendum appeared alongside six other initiatives on this year’s ballot.

The creator of Newport menthol cigarettes, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, and other tobacco

California voters approved Proposition 31 this week, a measure that upholds a 2020 law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, Senate Bill 793, which banned the sale of most flavored tobacco products and flavor enhancers.

corporations are seeking an injunction to stop the flavored tobacco ban from taking effect. According to the lawsuit, the ban will take effect five days after the Secretary of State certifies the results of the vote, which has to occur by Dec. 16.

The tobacco companies claim the law is preempted by the Tobacco Control

Act, which banned flavored cigarettes except for menthol. They also claim that the law is in violation of the commerce clause, saying California’s law “attempts to regulate manufacturers that are not within the state’s borders.”

“California has no legitimate interest

Republicans blasted President Joe Biden for the higher prices, a familiar message as inflation has hit the highest level in four decades and gas prices hit an all-time high earlier this year.

Shining down

SBCC clinches WSC Championship, downs Moorpark on rainy night

By MICHAEL JORGENSON SBCC SPORTS WRITER

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SBCC

Moorpark drops to 5-10-5 overall, 4-7 conference.

Santa Barbara got off four shots over the first 17 minutes of the match, with English putting one on target in the eighth to force a save by goalkeeper Natalie Romero.

In the 18th minute, the

Vaqueros earned a throw in on the left side. Once the ball was put back in play, English would be the only player to touch it, working her way around a defender and letting it rip from 24 yards out. The result was her fifth goal of the season, and one of the best of the year, after it swirled with pace and movement into the top right corner of the net.

It was the reigning WSC Offensive Player of the Year’s fifth goal of the season. Weather would start to become more of a factor as a heavy rainfall came down for the rest of the first half. SBCC’s defense remained solid despite the slippery conditions, allowing zero shots until the 74th minute. The Vaqueros ended the night with 20 shots.

With less than 15 minutes to go, another SBCC throw towards English would lead to a fabulous goal. English sealed off her defender with her body and took one great touch to set up a cross from the left wing. The ball made it all the way across the face of goal and wasn’t touched until it found Thyssen, who snuck in a shot at a very difficult angle inside the near post from nearly 15 yards out.

That was Thyssen’s second goal during a career year in which she is now tied for second on the team in assists (3) and fourth in points (7). English’s assist moved her into first place on the team with 17 points.

Prior to the match, SBCC’s 11 sophomores were honored on the field. All 11 would see playing time in their final regular season match.

The Vaqueros will now prepare for the first round of SoCal Regional action, which is set for Wednesday.

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KZSB to air football games

KZSB — AM1290, the NewsPress radio station— will air broadcasts of two football games Saturday.

The games will also air on AM1290KZSB.com.

Up first is Santa Barbara City College at Santa Monica College. Airtime is 12:45 p.m.

Then it’s the CIF-SS Division 3 Playoffs Quarterfinals. El Modena High School will be at Bishop Diego High School in Santa Barbara. Air time is 6:45 p.m.

Arlington Theatre

BARBARA, CA – Just before a windy downpour of rain overcame the pitch at La Playa Stadium, Theresa English put in a signature goal from 24 yards out to put the Vaqueros ahead for good

Sophomore Night. English later assisted on a Dakota Thyssen goal to seal a 2-0 win as the Vaqueros clinched the WSC Championship for the fourth time in the last five seasons.

improves to 11-3-6 overall and 9-1-2 in WSC play, tied for its most conference wins since 2011.

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— Dave Mason

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Clear skies hover over the Riviera Park office complex off Alameda Padre Serra in Santa Barbara on Wednesday.

Business provides aid to injured veterans

Perez how his business improves the quality of healthcare: “We offer senior care, personal care, skilled care services, pediatrics care, Alzheimer’s and dementia care and disability care. We also provide nurse-led care to all of our clients. Each client’s care is led by a registered nurse who oversees their unique care plan and guides our caregivers to provide a higher standard of care.

“At BrightStar Care of Santa Barbara, we are Joint Commission Accredited, the gold standard in healthcare.

Additionally, during the height of the pandemic in 2020, one of our caregivers was awarded the 2020 National Caregiver of the Year Award from BrightStar Care corporate which reinforces the high level of service we provide at this location,” said Mr. Perez.

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Armed Forces

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Joseph Cirulli Ortega

Jay Kenneth Torrey Marine Corps Captain

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Life theArts

‘ e Nutcracker’ at the Arlington

Santa Barbara Festival Ballet production to feature 56 dancers, orchestra and Tchaikovsky’s iconic score

By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

Santa Barbara High School senior Anya McCue will soon appear on the Arlington Theatre stage in one of ballet’s best roles.

Anya is starring as Clara in the Santa Barbara Festival Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker,” set for 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10 and 2:30 p.m. Dec. 11.

The production features everything from a live orchestra to dramatic sets and brilliant costumes in the story about Clara, the Nutcracker, the Sugar Plum Fairy and the Mouse King. (And don’t forget the dancing snowflakes!)

Anya is part of a cast of 56 dancers in the production set to Tchaikovsky’s famous score. The ballet also features 36 musicians.

Also on stage are four guest artists from major ballet companies in the U.S. — Misa Kuranaga and Angelo Greco, principal dancers with the San Francisco Ballet, and Alexandra Hutchinson and Kouadio Davis,

Seinfeld to perform new comedy routine at Arlington eatre

By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

Jerry Seinfeld will perform his new standup comedy routine at 7 and 9:30 tonight at the Arlington Theatre, 1317 State St., Santa Barbara.

The longtime comedy icon’s career took off with his first appearance on NBC’s “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson” in 1981. In 1989, Mr. Seinfeld and Larry David co-created “Seinfeld,” an NBC sitcom in which Mr. Seinfeld starred as himself.

The Emmy-winning show focused on the adventures — or rather, misadventures — of Jerry and his fellow New York City friends. In addition to Mr. Seinfeld, the series starred Montecito actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Elaine Benes, Michael Richards as Cosmo Kramer and Jason Alexander as George Costanza.

The popular sitcom ran for nine seasons.

Mr. Seinfeld’s latest projects on Netflix include “Jerry Before Seinfeld,” “23 Hours to Kill” and “Comedians in Cars

Getting Coffee.”

Mr. Seinfeld also has starred in, written and produced films such as “Comedian” (a 2002 documentary) and “Bee Movie” (2007). And he produced a Broadway hit, “Colin Quinn Long Story Story.”

He also has written two best-selling books — “Is This Anything?” and “Seinlanguage” — and a children’s book, “Halloween.”

Mr. Seinfeld recently announced his upcoming film “Unfrosted.” He is starring in and directing the movie, which is about rival companies Kellogg’s and Post competing in 1963 in Michigan to create a pastry that could change breakfast forever.

The movie was inspired by Mr. Seinfeld’s joke about Pop Tarts.

The large cast of “Unfrosted” includes James Mardsen, Melissa McCarthy, Amy Schumer, Hugh Grant, Christian Slater, Rachael Harris, Max Greenfield, Jack McBrayer, Sarah Cooper, Cedric Yarbrough and Raquel Woodruff.

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Santa Barbara Festival Ballet will perform “The Nutcracker” at 2:30 and 7 p.m. Dec. 10 and 2:30 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Arlington Theatre, 1317 State St., Santa Barbara.

Tickets range from $35 to $58, To purchase, go to santabarbarafestivalballet.com/ buy-nutcracker-tickets. For more information, email info@ santabarbarafestivalballet.com or call the ballet company at 805-899-2901.

principal dancers from Dance Theater of Harlem.

Ms. Kuranga and Mr. Greco will perform the grand pas de deux in Act II., and Ms. Hutchinson and Mr. Davis will perform the pas de deux in the Act I snow scene.

“We are thrilled to welcome back Alexandra, Angelo, Kouadio and Misa,” said Valerie Huston, Santa Barbara Festival’s interim executive director and resident choreographer. “Their experience and skill will come alive on stage and inspire both the audience and our students. We feel extremely fortunate to

be able to host these talented performers that will share a stage with the Santa Barbara Festival Ballet students.”

Anya, a senior company member with Santa Barbara Festival Ballet, began her ballet lessons at age 3 with Montecito School of Ballet and continued her love for dance with Santa Barbara Festival Ballet. Today at Santa Barbara High School, Anya is a student and a choreographer in the school’s dance program.

She also serves as editor-in-chief of her school newspaper.

To make “The Nutcracker” accessible to everyone, Santa Barbara Festival Ballet has started its “Friends of Clara” program, which provides free tickets for economically disadvantaged students and their families. The ballet company is coordinating the program with the help of community service agencies. To sponsor tickets or make a donation and become a Friends of Clara partner, contact Santa Barbara Festival Ballet at 805-899-2901.

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TODAY 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.: The Yes Store, featuring works of art by an annual, nonprofit holiday cooperative of artists, is open in La Arcada Plaza, 1100 State St., Santa Barbara. For more information, go to theyestore.com.

5 to 7:30 p.m.: The opening reception for the Santa Barbara Printmakers’ annual Pop-Up Print Sale will take place at the Community Arts Workshop, 631 Garden St., Santa Barbara. This annual exhibition features distinctive hand-pulled prints made with traditional techniques — linocut, woodcut, screen printing, etching, lithography, collagraph, monoprint and monotype as well as contemporary techniques of digital editing and photopolymer etching. Those attending can meet the artists in person and learn more about the art of printmaking.

7 and 9:30 p.m. TV star and standup comic Jerry Seinfeld will perform at the Arlington Theatre, 1317 State St., Santa Barbara. Tickets cost $65 to $185. To purchase, go to thearlingtontheatre.com.

7:30 p.m. Santa Barbara City College theater students are performing “The Importance of Being Earnest” at the Jurkowitz Theatre on the West Campus in the 900 block of Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara. To purchase tickets, go to www.theatregroupsbcc.com.

SATURDAY

9:30 a.m.: The Los Angeles chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will host its Santa Barbara Great Strides walk at Chase Palm Park, 323 E. Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara. Check-in for the three-mile walk is at 9:30 a.m., and the walk will start at 10 a.m. To register, go to fightcf.cff.org/site/ TR/GreatStrides/120_Southern_C. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: The Santa Barbara Printmakers’ annual PopUp Print Sale will take place at the Community Arts Workshop, 631 Garden St., Santa Barbara. This annual exhibition features distinctive hand-pulled prints made with traditional techniques — linocut, woodcut, screen printing, etching, lithography, collagraph, monoprint and monotype as well as contemporary techniques of digital editing and photopolymer etching. Those attending can meet the artists in person and learn more about the art of printmaking.

5 p.m. The Gwendolyn Strong Foundation will host its second annual Butterfly Ball at Dos Pueblos Ranch in Goleta. Andrew Firestone will serve as the emcee at the event, which will feature music and silent and live auctions. Proceeds will benefit Gwendolyn’s Playground, an inclusive playground. For more information, go to nevergiveup.ejoinme.org/ MyEvents/ButterflyBall2 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.: The Yes Store, featuring works of art by an annual, nonprofit holiday

“Unfrosted,”

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The opening reception for the Santa Barbara Printmakers’ annual Pop-Up Print Sale will take place tonight at the Community Arts Workshop, in Santa Barbara.

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Alexandra Hutchinson, one of the principal dancers from Dance Theater in Harlem, will perform during Santa Barbara Festival Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker.”

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A large cast of dancers, enchanting sets and brilliant costumes are all part “The Nutcracker,” set for Dec. 10 and 11 at the Arlington Theatre in Santa Barbara.

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In addition to his standup

comedy, Jerry Seinfeld is directing and starring in

a movie inspired by his comedy bit about Pop Tarts.

Surfing presentation Nov. 18 at Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Author Mike Ritter and publisher John Ogden will launch their book, “Grajagan-Surfing in the Tiger’s Lair: 1872-1984,” with a presentation and book signing from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 18 at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, 113 Harbor Way.

This event, which is free and open to the public, coincides with Australia-based Cyclops Productions’ introduction of its ocean and surfing related titles to American audiences. Attendees will have the chance to meet and talk with the author and publisher, both of whom will be available to sign copies of their books.

Co-authors Ritter (author of “Thai Stick”) and noted surf filmmaker Jack McCoy explode the myths around the early days of discovery at Grajagan (G-Land), one of the crown jewels of surfing.

This mythical surf break would become the focus of entrepreneur Mike Boyum’s obsession to create the world’s first surf camp where the tiger-inhabited jungle meets the pristine sea. Mr. Ritter and Mr. McCoy’s verified account of the motley crew of surfers, drifters and scammers who first found their way to this surfing mecca is both compelling and powerful.

“Many of the main players in this incredible story are Americans. Grajagan is more than just a record of Indonesia’s motley crew of surfing pioneers. It lifts the lid on the prehistory and mystery of a magical part of East Java, a place where Western surfers found their ShangriLa and were bewitched by the jungle spirits and wild animals harbored there,” said Mr. Ogden, is a respected writer, publisher, educator, cinematographer and photographer based in Sydney, Australia

He began his career as a photojournalist in Southeast Asia during the early seventies before free-lancing for numerous magazines. He established Cyclops Press in 1999 as a vehicle to publish books that promote the work of Australian authors and photographers, many of which strive to promote awareness of First Nations culture.

In recent years, the company has also focused on a Surf Series of books, including “Whitewash,” “Unearthed,” “Cactus,” “Saltwater People of the Broken Bays,” “Saltwater People of the Fatal Shore” and “Waterproof,” several of which were the recipients of awards from the Australian Association for Maritime History. “Grajagan” is the most recent title

in the series.

Mr. Ritter began smuggling hash and marijuana in 1968 and continued for 18 years. After serving time at the Federal Prison Camp in Florence, Col., in 2007, he enrolled in the University of Hawaii and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in astronomy, physics and mathematics.

His book, “Lifted,” traces his life from a troubled adolescence, prison and college to success, early retirement and a new career as an author. In 2013, he also co-wrote “Thai Stick-Surfers, Scammers” and the “Untold Story of the Marijuana Trade” with Peter Maguire.

Mr. McCoy spent his early days in Los Angeles as the son of a radio and TV show host. He began surfing when the family moved to Hawaii in the 1950s and took up still photography after relocating to Australia in 1970. Teaming up with Dick Hoole, he then shifted to cinematography to produce his first surf movie, “Tubular Swells,” in 1976.

Over the following four decades, he has established himself as one of the sport’s leading cinematographers and storytellers.

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‘Till’ is compelling look at 1955 tragedy

By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

Some of “Till” is hard to watch, but that’s not surprising.

Bigotry is always horrific.

“Till,” a recent MGM Studios release, doesn’t flinch in its honest look at the prejudice that cost 14-year-old Emmett Till his life during a visit to his relatives in Mississippi. The cheerful, enthusiastic black boy grew up in Chicago, where the prejudice against blacks was less prevalent or overt than the bigotry in the South.

His mother, Mamie Elizabeth Till-Mobley, warns him about the South, but he can’t resist when he sees Carolyn Bryant, a pretty white clerk, at a convenience store and compliments her on her beauty, comparing her to a movie star. She’s offended by the compliment, and when he continues to show her attention,

she approaches him with a shotgun.

Emmett and his cousins get out of there fast in their truck, and Emmett thinks that’s the end of the problem. Emmet persuades his cousins not to tell their parents because he doesn’t want to be sent back early to Chicago.

Unfortunately, Emmett doesn’t realize the danger he’s in. Thugs come in the middle of the night, kidnap him and, in retaliation for the attention he showed Carolyn, they torture him to death.

That’s how Emmett died in the evening on Aug. 28, 1955, but his story doesn’t end there. Mamie does her best to see that the two white men who killed her son are indicted and, possibly, convicted. And she raises awareness about the tragedy.

“Till” succeeds for a host of reasons, beginning with director Chinoye Chukwu’s mastery in making each scene compelling. Another major reason is star Danielle Deadwyler’s passionate portrayal of Mamie. Viewers see her fierce determination to win justice for Emmett and to prevent this tragedy from happening to other families.

The film begins with Jalyn Hall’s great portrayal of Emmett, showing viewers he was a good kid with a sense of humor.

Mr. Hall’s time on screen isn’t long, but he makes a lasting impression.

Likewise, Whoopi Goldberg is effective in her portrayal of Alam Carthan, and Sean Patrick Thomas adds some good energy

to “Till” with his portrayal of Gene Mobley, Mamie’s future husband.

Haley Bennett, whose viewers may remember from the NBC series “Heroes,” does a good job of playing Carolyn and showing that bigotry comes in all forms. And the story tells about Emmett Till and his mother in a straightforward narrative.

Ms. Chukwu, who co-wrote the screenplay with Michael Reilly and producer Keith Beauchamp, resists any temptation to overdo flashbacks or try anything artsy. The director trusts the story.

Ms. Chukwu and cinematographer Bobby Bukowski rely on basic techniques such as tight close-ups on Mamie, and Ms. Deadwyler makes her acting especially compelling in those moments. Much of acting is as much about the eyes as the voice, and Ms. Deadwyler’s facial expressions complement the story with emotional power.

“Till” is a movie adults and teenagers should see, but there are some gruesome scenes that children should be spared. The News-Press watched as one pair of adults understandably took their children out of the theater during a recent showing.

One thing’s for certain. The civil rights movement and its various stories should be remembered, so these tragedies are never repeated. No one should suffer what Emmett experienced.

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Butterfly Ball to benefit Gwendolyn’s Playground.

auctions. Proceeds

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cooperative of artists, is open in La Arcada Plaza, 1100 State St., Santa Barbara. For more information, go to theyestore.com.

7:30 p.m. Cookbook author Nigella Lawson will talk with KCRW host Evan Kleiman at The Granada, 1214 State St. The program is being presented by UCSB Arts & Lectures. To purchase tickets, go to artsandlectures.ucsb.edu or granadasb.org.

7:30 p.m. Santa Barbara City College theater students are performing “The Importance of Being Earnest” at the Jurkowitz Theatre on the West Campus in the 900 block of Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara. To purchase tickets, go to www.theatregroupsbcc.com.

SUNDAY

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: The Santa Barbara Printmakers’ annual PopUp Print Sale will take place at the Community Arts Workshop, 631 Garden St., Santa Barbara. This annual exhibition features distinctive handpulled prints made with traditional techniques — linocut, woodcut, screen printing, etching, lithography, collagraph, monoprint and monotype as well as contemporary techniques of digital editing and photopolymer etching. Those attending can meet the artists in person and learn more about the art of printmaking. 10 a.m. to dusk: The Santa Barbara

Arts

NOV. 18

11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The NEW Santa Barbara Antique, Decorative Arts and Vintage Show and Sale (formerly known as the CALM Show) will be held at Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real. Santa Barbara. Admission is $8, $6 with a flier: sbantiqueshow.com/discount-flyer. Children under 12 are free, and so is parking.

NOV. 19

11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The NEW Santa Barbara Antique, Decorative Arts and Vintage Show and Sale (formerly known as the CALM Show) will be held at Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real. Santa Barbara.

Admission is $8, $6 with a flier: sbantiqueshow.com/discount-flyer. Children under 12 are free, and so is parking.

NOV. 20

11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The NEW Santa Barbara Antique, Decorative Arts and Vintage Show and Sale (formerly known as the CALM Show) will be held at Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real. Santa Barbara.

Admission is $8, $6 with a flier: sbantiqueshow.com/discount-flyer. Children under 12 are free, and so is parking.

The Gwendolyn Strong Foundation will host its second annual Butterfly Ball at 5 p.m. Saturday at Dos Pueblos Ranch in Goleta. Andrew Firestone will serve as the emcee at the event, which will feature music and silent and live

will benefit Gwendolyn’s Playground, an inclusive playground in Santa Barbara.

— Dave Mason

and Crafts Show takes place at Chase Palm Park, 236 E. Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara. The show is located along the boulevard from Stearns Wharf to Calle Cesar Chavez.

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Author Mike Ritter and publisher John Ogden will launch their book, “Grajagan-Surfing in the Tiger’s Lair: 1872-1984,” with a presentation Nov. 18 at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum.

MGM STUDIOS

Director Chinoye Chukwu works with star Danielle Deadwyler on “Till,” the story about Mamie TillMobley’s efforts to find justice for her son, Emmett, who was murdered by bigots.

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Thought for Today

HOROSCOPE

Horoscope.com Friday, November 11, 2022

ARIES — You’re the secret jewel, Aries. You’re apt to be extremely loving and devoted to those who recognize this in you. There is no reason to shrink back and hide. Put on your royal air and flaunt your stuff. Your peaceful, charming nature shines through, and you radiate the god-like qualities you have within.

TAURUS — You may feel locked in a bind of deep emotion and stubborn attitudes with close friends or lovers, Taurus. Perhaps it’s hard for you to say what you really feel. You may be under the impression that you’re being tested and judged by everyone else. Try not to let your ego get in the way of a good time.

GEMINI — Your spirit sparkles, Gemini. You may feel filled with tremendous energy as you go about your day. Your sense of adventure is high, and there’s very little that gets you down. One area that might be difficult to deal with right now is love and romance. You may feel like this is the one domain in which things aren’t going the way you’d like them to. Patience is the secret.

CANCER — You may feel yourself slipping into a deeper understanding with a close friend or loved one, Cancer. Romantic situations are heating up, and you’re slowly letting your inhibitions fade away so they’re completely absent. You realize the exuberance and excitement that come when you come out of hiding and let your playful spirit charm the world.

LEO — Most of the time it’s good to have strong opinions and be independent and willful, Leo. But there are other times when this attitude turns people away you’re hoping to draw closer. There’s a stubborn yet sensitive attitude in your world of romance that may be difficult for you to deal with.

VIRGO — Sensual, passionate lovemaking is definitely on the agenda of activities for tonight, Virgo. Fun, excitement, romance, and love are all key themes likely to take precedence if you have anything to say about it - and you do. Don’t let someone else dictate your path for you. You know what you want, so don’t say you don’t

care when you do.

LIBRA — You may feel like the brakes have been slammed in the romance department, Libra. Realize that this doesn’t mean you have to stop having fun. Laughter and good times are in store for you today as long as you don’t get hung up on the slow pace of your love life. You can have a good time while taking things one step at a time.

SCORPIO — The stars indicate that love and romance are in your favor, Scorpio. You will find that this area of your life is going well. Shower your partner with affection. You honey’s ego needs to be stroked. However, don’t spoil him or her to the point that your mate becomes self-centered and ends up disregarding all of your wants and needs.

SAGITTARIUS — Your sensitive, sensual side is being drawn out, Sagittarius. You may feel like your romantic side is on display. You’re like a dancer onstage, and you accept this role with pleasure! There’s a great combination of energies at work letting you become more realistic about love and approach it with dramatic flair and courage.

CAPRICORN — Come out of your shell and be proud of your sensitive side, Capricorn. Although you may feel vulnerable when it comes to love and romance, this doesn’t mean that you have to hide it. You may think that everyone else has it together in this department, but don’t be fooled. They’re just as insecure as you are!

AQUARIUS — You shouldn’t have any problem getting your way in most areas of life, Aquarius. The time is ripe for you to take the lead. Unfortunately, there may be one important part of your life that isn’t going exactly to plan, and this is love and romance. It’s likely that you will run into a tremendously stubborn attitude that you can’t seem to break through. It could be your own.

PISCES — Have fun with loved ones, Pisces. Put your worries aside. Don’t think of the possible negative consequences of having a good time. Focus on the fun and excitement of the moment. You have the ability to create fantastically strong bonds between you and your romantic partner. Love is in your favor, so act with confidence.

By FRANK STEWART Tribune Content Agency

CODEWORD PUZZLE

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.

“Trust yourself, you know more than you think you do.”

— Benjamin Spock

Clark County responds to Trump’s social media criticism in election update

By KATELYNN RICHARDSON THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR

(The Center Square) – Nevada’s Clark County responded to former President Donald Trump Thursday after he criticized the county’s voting system as “corrupt” on Truth Social.

“Clark County, Nevada, has a corrupt voting system (be careful Adam!), as do many places in our soon to be Third World Country,” Mr. Trump wrote in a Thursday morning post. “Arizona even said ‘by the end of the week!’ - They want more time to cheat! Kari Lake MUST win!”

In a statement, Clark County called the claims “outrageous” and said the former President is “obviously still misinformed about the law and our election processes.”

The county emphasized the integrity of the election and noted that Nevada state law does not allow the process to be sped up.

“Nevada state law requires us to accept and process all mail ballots received before 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, if they are postmarked on or before Election Day,” the statement said. “Nevada law requires we check each signature on every mail ballot envelope, and if one does not match what is in our

records, we are required by law to give that voter until 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 14, to cure their signature.”

The county also stated that all election systems are “certified by the state and federal governments for use in the State of Nevada” and that there are “several audits” done throughout the process.

In his Thursday update, Clark County Registrar of Voters Joe Gloria said there are over 50,000 ballots that remain to be counted, including the 626 dropped off by USPS today.

Additionally, the county is still validating 5,555 provisional ballots and has 7,100 ballots that have not been cured.

The majority of mail ballots should be counted by Saturday, Mr. Gloria said.

Multiple candidates weighed in on the update, including Republican Nevada Senate Candidate Adam Laxalt, who said he remains “very confident.”

“Clark County Clerk just reported there are just over 50K ballots left,” Mr. Laxalt tweeted. “This number includes Election Day drop off. We know there are rural and Washoe votes to be counted. Assuming these two at least offset, then Cortez Masto needs 63.5% to catch us. We remain very confident.”

Oklahoma election called ‘mandate on school choice’

By KIM JARRETT THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) - School choice was not the only issue in the Oklahoma gubernatorial race, but it was one of the most prolific.

Gov. Kevin Stitt vowed to “think outside the box” and “stand with parents over big unions” when asked about school vouchers during a debate with his opponent, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister.

“His voucher scheme is a rural school killer,” Ms. Hofmeister said. “You kill the school. You kill the community.”

Polls showed the candidates were in a tight race. The results showed otherwise on Tuesday as Gov. Stitt won more than 55% of the votes over Ms. Hofmeister’s 41%.

Current Education Secretary Ryan Walters, who also supports school choice, won by a wide margin. The Republican took 56% of the vote to Democrat Jena Nelson’s 43%.

“2022 elections were a mandate for the people for school choice,” said Jennifer Carter, senior adviser for the American Federation for Children in Oklahoma in an interview with The Center Square. “Reelecting the governor and election state superintendent elect Walters was a decisive message from the people that we want more options for parents.”

Claims by Ms. Hofmeister

and others that school choice kills rural schools are not true, according to Ms. Carter.

“What you see in states that have adopted robust school choice is that all schools thrive,” Ms. Carter said. “To my knowledge there’s not a single school that has closed as a result of school choice.”

Thirty-one states, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C. offer some type of school choice program, according to the American Federation for Children’s website.

Senate President Pro Tem Greg Treat and other lawmakers introduced Senate Bill 1647 during the 2022 legislative session, which created the Oklahoma Empowerment Account Program. The bill would give parents the money appropriated by the state for their child’s education. Parents could use the money to send their children to a school of their choosing.

The bill failed to garner enough votes to make it out of the Senate, but it could be revived in the 2023 session.

“I think there’s some education that needs to be done to help folks understand better the accountability measures that exist to protect the taxpayer dollar to ensure that the money goes where it is intended to go and again making sure that we put parents in the driver’s seat with their children education,” Ms. Carter said of the bill.

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in enforcing its preempted and unconstitutional law,” the lawsuit filed on Wednesday states.

Tobacco companies previously sued to challenge SB 793, but the court dismissed the case, explaining that the outcome of the law was contingent on whether or not voters approved Proposition 31.

Proponents of Proposition 31 argued that upholding California’s flavored tobacco ban was necessary to prevent kids and teens from getting hooked on nicotine and tobacco products. A

Tobacco companies previously sued to challenge SB 793, but the court dismissed the case, explaining that the outcome of the law was contingent on whether or not voters approved Proposition 31.

2020 study by the Food and Drug Administration and the National Institutes of Health found 79% of youth ages 12 to 17 and 89% of adults ages 18 to 24 said they used a tobacco product because it came in flavors they preferred.

Tobacco companies, including a few listed as plaintiffs in the lawsuit, poured millions of dollars into opposing Proposition 31.

Opponents argued that the ban would end up regulating flavored tobacco sales to adults instead of children because it is already illegal for minors to buy tobacco products.

Attorney General Rob Bonta told The New York Times in a statement that he looks “forward to vigorously defending this important law in court.” Mr.

Bonta, alongside San Diego District Attorney Summer Stephan, are listed as defendants in the lawsuit.

“Time and time again, Big Tobacco has attempted to steamroll state efforts to protect our youngest residents from the damaging effects of tobacco use,” Mr. Bonta said in a statement to the Times.

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observations to aid short- and long-term forecasts.

Data will include imagery, atmospheric temperature and humidity profiles, land and ocean surface temperature measurements, and readings on ozone levels and solar radiation, according to Vandenberg Space Force Base.

On Thursday, Col. Rob Long, the Space Launch Delta 30 commander, served as the launch decision authority.

“Today the Western Range closed another chapter in history that began with the first Atlas vehicle launch from SLC-3 in 1958,” Col. Long said in a news release. “Our outstanding

Airmen and Guardian professionals continue to showcase flawless execution and teamwork alongside NASA, NOAA and ULA (United Launch Alliance) conducting safe launch and range operations to ensure a successful mission.”

In addition to the satellite system, the rocket carried NASA’s Low-Earth Orbit Flight Test of an Inflatable Decelerator. The technology is designed for both large robotic and crewed missions to Mars, according to NASA.

JPSS-2 is the 301st Atlas rocket launched from Vandenberg. The 300th Atlanch launched in 2021 was also Team Vandenberg’s 2,000th launch.

“I’m incredibly lucky to have been the launch director for Team Vandenberg’s 2,000th launch for the Atlas V Landsat 9 mission as well as today’s JPSS-2 mission,” Col. Long said

Thursday.

Col. Long also commented on the JPSS-2 being the final Atlas variant to launch from Vandenberg.

“While we close this chapter, we are excited about the increased tempo on the horizon on the Western Range,” Col. Long said.

With the end Thursday of the Atlas rocket’s operations on the West Coast, ULA is moving ahead with the transition to its next launch vehicle, the Vulcan rocket.

Variations of the Atlas rocket have played a major role in the history of both unmanned and manned flights. Atlas LV-3B was the launch vehicle for the one-man Mercury flights that started NASA’s manned program in the 1960s.

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majority, that influence could diminish.

If Democrats retain the majority, Sen. Manchin will likely retain that influence, according to John Kilwein, a political science professor at West Virginia University.

“He and Sen. Sinema will retain significant power within their caucus and both will be up for reelection in 2024, a presidential year, so I see them both demanding more from their Democratic leadership in terms of shifting policy to the center and benefits for their states [if Democrats remain in control],” Mr. Kilwein told The Center Square. “The presidential year creates interesting challenges for both. Manchin faces a very red electorate, and if Trump is the Republican nominee, it could be more energized. He remains very popular here.”

Sam Workman, who is also

a political science professor at WVU, told The Center Square this power will diminish if Republicans take control of the chamber.

“I can [see] no scenario where Republicans work with [President Joe] Biden on domestic issues with an ongoing presidential campaign,” Mr. Workman said. “The limited opportunities might be narrow provisions for leasing and permitting for oil and gas, but even that is unlikely. There is simply no incentive for them to work with the governing party.”

Although some have speculated Sen. Manchin could switch to the Republican Party in a divided Senate or a Republican-controlled Senate, neither Mr. Kilwein nor Mr. Workman think that is likely. Even though Sen. Manchin has been a pivotal swing vote to reign in Democratic bills, they noted he has not voted in line with a lot of the Republican policy agenda.

“I’m not sure how much the switch would help him in his 2024 run” Mr. Kilwein said. “It would clearly alienate the declining

part of the electorate that is still Democrat and I don’t think the hardcore MAGA Republicans would buy he has truly converted, especially after he pushed the Inflation Reduction Act over the finish line.”

Mr. Workman noted Sen. Manchin has also been pivotal in approving Biden-appointed judges, which he said would not sit well with the Republican Party.

Marybeth Beller, a political science professor at Marshall University, noted Sen. Manchin has repeatedly said he intends to stay in the Democratic Party.

“While this last election saw substantial Republican growth in many counties and certainly in the state legislature, it is important to keep in mind that Sen. Manchin could face hard opposition in a Republican primary, and is less likely to face strong opposition in a Democratic primary,” Beller said.

“He speaks well to moderates and progressives and often listens to them, even if he seldom votes in a manner they prefer.”

With more than 80% of the

vote counted in Nevada, the Republican lead is just less than 2 points. In Arizona, which has yet to be called, the Democrat is leading by 5 points. In Georgia, the Democrat finished less than 1% higher than the Republican, but with neither candidate breaking 50%, that race will be decided in a runoff.

JAUREGUI, Jose Manuel

June 29 1953 - October 21 2022

Born and raised as a Santa Barbara local. Born to the late Lupe Sanchez Jauregui. Manny was blessed with a large family of 12 and three children. He was a loving Father, Brother, Grandfather and Son. He worked for the USPS for 30+ years. He continued to show hard work and dedication for his family throughout his entire life. Forever in our hearts...

Services will be held at SB Seventh Day Adventist, 425 Arroyo Rd. Santa Barbara Ca 93110, Sunday, Nov. 13th, 2022 at 1pm.

IN MEMORY

ERIC COLIN BROWN

12/20/1977-11/11/2006

Time flies by in the blink of an eye, but then sometimes time stands still. On this date we fondly remember the good times spent together, the longing for a future unfulfilled and the comfort that your sweet memory will last forever. May your soul be lifted even further with our love and remembrance. Love, Mom, Dad, Sabrina & Clayton.

Obituary notices are published daily in the Santa Barbara News-Press and also appear on our website www.newspress.com

To place an obituary, please email the text and photo(s) to obits@newspress.com or fax text only (no photos) to (805) 966-1421. Please include your name, address, contact phone number and the date(s) you would like the obituary to be published. Photos should be in jpeg format with at least 200 dpi. If a digital photo is not available, a picture may be brought into our office for scanning. We will lay out the obituary using our standard format. A formatted proof of the obituary and the cost will be emailed back for review and approval.

The minimum obituary cost to print one time is $150.00 for up to 1.5” in length -- includes 1 photo and up to 12 lines of text, approximately 630 characters; up to approximately 930 characters without a photo. Add $60.00 for each additional inch or partial inch after the first 1.5”; up to approximately 700 characters per additional inch.

All Obituaries must be reviewed, approved, and prepaid by deadline. We accept all major credit cards by phone; check or cash payments may be brought into our office located at 715 Anacapa Street.

The deadline for Weekend and Monday’s editions is at 10a.m. on Thursdays; Tuesday’s edition deadlines at 10a.m. on Fridays; Wednesday’s edition deadlines at 10a.m. on Mondays; Thursday’s edition deadlines at 10a.m. on Tuesdays; Friday’s edition deadlines at 10a.m. on Wednesdays (Pacific Time).

Free Death Notices must be directly emailed by the mortuary to our newsroom at news@newspress.com. The News-Press cannot accept Death Notices from individuals.

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Cuyama 59/33/pc 60/36/s

Goleta 62/40/pc 65/41/s

Lompoc 63/40/pc 62/42/pc

Pismo Beach 60/38/pc 62/42/pc

Santa Maria 63/39/pc 65/41/pc

Santa Ynez 68/38/pc 69/41/s

Vandenberg 61/42/pc 61/44/pc

Ventura 65/46/pc 63/47/s

Napa 59/39/pc 59/37/c

Oakland 58/47/pc 59/44/c

Ojai 68/42/pc 66/40/s

Oxnard 67/45/pc 64/45/s

Palm Springs 72/49/s 73/50/s

Pasadena 70/47/pc 67/46/s

Paso Robles 63/32/pc 62/35/pc

Sacramento 58/40/pc 55/40/c

San Diego 68/49/s 68/53/s

San Francisco 57/48/pc 60/45/c

San Jose 60/44/pc 60/43/c

San Luis Obispo 65/40/pc 66/43/pc

Santa Monica 67/46/pc 67/49/s

Tahoe Valley 43/21/pc 40/16/sn

Atlanta 68/55/r 62/34/pc

Boston 69/62/r 69/48/t

Chicago 46/28/c 38/25/pc

Dallas 56/36/pc 56/36/s Denver 41/19/pc 51/25/s

Houston 82/46/t 63/39/pc Miami 85/72/s 85/68/pc

Minneapolis 33/24/sf 31/19/c

New York City 68/65/r 70/45/r

Philadelphia 69/65/r 71/45/pc Phoenix 71/48/s 73/49/pc

Portland, Ore. 48/36/c 48/37/pc

St. Louis 46/28/s 39/24/pc

Salt Lake City 39/24/pc 45/26/pc

Seattle 48/35/c 48/38/pc

Washington, D.C. 70/62/r 69/43/pc

65/51/s

Mexico City 79/49/s 78/51/s

Montreal 63/57/sh 58/39/r

New Delhi 81/57/pc 81/56/pc

Paris 60/47/pc 65/47/pc

Rio de Janeiro 81/74/t 81/73/t

Rome 70/51/pc 68/49/pc

Sydney 77/64/sh 77/67/pc Tokyo 68/56/s 69/61/s

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