Santa Barbara News-Press: November 18, 2022

Bass beats Caruso in L.A. mayoral race

‘Wisdom of the Water, Earth and sky’

UCsB strike continues

Academic workers demand better pay and benefits

By JARED DANIELS NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

As the University of California continues to stare down the largest strike to occur at an academic institution in recorded history, strikers and their supporters at the system’s Santa Barbara campus showed no signs of letting up in their demands as the labor action entered its fourth day on Thursday.

The strike is affecting all 10 UC campuses, with 48,000 workers on strike throughout the system.

Organizers at UCSB estimate that there are close to 2,500 people engaged locally in the labor action.

Several hundred academic workers — such as teaching and research assistants — along with their undergraduate supporters came together Thursday at UCSB for a faculty-led rally and march, during which tenured professors voiced solidarity with the strikers’ demands.

The academic workers, who are represented by United Auto Workers, are demanding increased pay, a cost of living agreement, the removal of outof-state tuition cost differences, and increased childcare and transportation benefits.

The march advanced through the ocean-side campus Thursday afternoon, with spirited call-andresponse slogans echoing across the grounds that contributed to an electric atmosphere within the crowd. Onlookers and passersby often paused to record or take photos of the large column of marchers, while many others gave signs of support to those involved in the labor action.

The strike arrived almost exactly one year after the University of California headed off a proposed strike by non-tenured UC lecturers by brokering an agreement with concessions two days before the labor action was set to begin. It also comes on the heels of a

series of unauthorized wildcat strikes at UC Santa Cruz in 2019 and 2020, during which graduate student TAs withheld 20% of the quarter’s final grades to pressure the university to implement cost of living adjustments in order to address the astronomical cost of housing in the region.

Leading up to and during the current strike, the University of California has consistently asserted that it has been working in good faith with the academic workers to implement a new contract. UC President Michael Drake said during Wednesday’s UC Board of Regents meeting that the university’s offers were “generous and fair.”

“We offer this kind of support not only because it is the right thing to do, but because we want to continue to attract and retain the top students from across California and around the world to our graduate programs,” Dr. Drake said during the meeting. “I am confident that we can achieve

a fair and equitable contract soon.”

Janna Haider, a fourthyear history doctorate student at UCSB who serves as the recording secretary for UAW 2065-Santa Barbara Unit and is helping organize strike activities at the campus, strongly disagreed with Dr. Drake’s assertions that the university was bargaining in good faith.

“Michael Brown should be very grateful for his rights under the First Amendment, because that has not been our experience of bargaining at all,” Ms. Haider told the News-Press prior to Thursday’s action. “We have had to file 28 unfair labor practice claims against the University of California … I probably wouldn’t say that I’m not doing something wrong if I had been sued for doing it 28 times, but that’s just me.”

Ms. Haider said the two primary causes for the claims include the University of California failing to respond to

public information requests, as well as accusations that individual departments have been circumventing the bargaining process by engaging in direct negotiations with their unionized academic workers to deflate support for the strike.

She also pointed to the fact that a scheduled bargaining session for Thursday morning had been repeatedly pushed back by the university until it was delayed indefinitely.

The University of California has also strongly pushed back on worker demands for cost of living adjustments to address the high cost of housing in areas where UC campuses are situated. The university said in a Nov. 15 statement that implementing such changes “could have overwhelming financial impacts on the University,” pointing to a review of the union’s demand that indicated the proposal would cost “at least several hundred

district 27 win tips House balance of power to GOP

By MADISON HIRNEISEN THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – Rep. Mike Garcia, R-CA, won reelection in California’s 27th congressional district Wednesday night, handing control of the U.S. House of Representatives over to Republicans.

Mr. Garcia’s re-election pushed the GOP to the 218 seats needed to take control of the U.S. House more than a week after the Nov. 8 election. The Associated Press called the race Wednesday evening. The latest tally showed Garcia had 54.2% of the vote.

Mr. Garcia, a former Navy fighter pilot, was first elected to represent California’s old 25th congressional district in a special election in May 2020. He then won a full term to represent the 25th district in the 2020 general election.

Following redistricting, Mr. Garcia ran against Democratic challenger Christy Smith, a former state assemblywoman, this election cycle for the seat in the 27th congressional district in Southern California.

During the campaign, Ms. Smith released several ads criticizing Mr. Garcia’s stance on abortion and his votes against gun restrictions and lowering the costs of prescription drugs. Ms. Smith’s campaign platform highlighted her support for expanding

affordable healthcare, improving public education and defending abortion rights.

Mr. Garcia, who was endorsed by Donald Trump in 2020, focused on the state of the economy, jobs and taxes throughout his campaign. Mr. Garcia declared victory on Nov. 9, the day after the election and more than a week before the race was called by the AP and other media outlets.

“The people of CA-27 have spoken, and I’m honored to be reelected to serve another two years in Congress,” Mr. Garcia said in a statement Nov. 9.

There are still a few U.S. House races left to call in California, including a closely-watched race in Orange County between incumbent Democratic Rep. Katie Porter and Republican challenger Scott Baugh.

Man sentenced to 21 years for fatal DUI crash

By NEIL HARTSTEIN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

A Santa Maria man has been sentenced to more than two decades in state prison for killing two young women after he ran a red light in town while driving drunk and crashing into their Jeep at a speed of more than 90 mph, prosecutors said.

Defendant Javier Artemio Cortes Cortes “was sentenced to a much-deserved term of 21 years to life for second degree murder and felony DUI with a special allegation of causing great bodily injury,” Deputy District Attorney Stephen F. Wagner told the NewsPress. He pleaded guilty last month.

Mr. Cortes, while speeding and driving under the influence, ran the red light at the downtown intersection of Donovan and Miller streets at 3 a.m. March 16, 2019, hitting a Jeep Cherokee, killing Madison Coleman and Monica Gonzalez and gravely injuring Makayla Everhart and Kimberly Olivo, Under California law, a driver can be charged with murder under these circumstances when the evidence supports they acted with knowledge and reckless disregard for human life.

“He showed an utter and complete disregard for public safety and demonstrated complete callousness by taking to the streets and making the decision to drive what must be described as a deadly weapon, which is the appropriate name given to an automobile when the driver is

impaired/under the influence,” DDA Wagner told Judge John McGregor before the judge pronounced sentence.

“The deadly weapon label is even more apt in this case due to the outrageously excessive speed of the defendant,” the prosecutor said. “He had many opportunities to abort his decision to drive; the first coming at a party/gathering where the party host announced that all guests had a place to stay.” Mr. Cortes drank alcohol at the party, and by all appearances had too much to drink, prosecutors said.

“The second opportunity was when he got a ride to his home and then set out driving to follow his girlfriend, who was in another car,” DDA Wagner told the judge.

“Moreover, the defendant had experienced first hand the ramifications of DUI when he witnessed a relative being arrested for impaired driving,” he added. “This was yet another brick in the notice and awareness of risk pile.

According to prosecutors, Madison Coleman was driving a Jeep Cherokee with her three friends inside — Ms. Gonzalez, Ms. Everhart and Ms. Olivo. She proceeded slowly into the intersection on a green light when she was broadsided by the defendant, prosecutors said.

Despite wearing seatbelts, Ms. Gonzalez and Ms. Olivo were ejected from the Jeep. Ms. Gonzalez, 20, died at the scene. Ms. Coleman, 17, was transported to Marian Regional Medical

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UCSB academic workers and students picket on campus this week. The strike, which began Monday at all 10 UC campuses, is continuing.

UCSB faculty join academic workers and students Thursday during picketing on campus.

SB Symphony to perform work inspired by nature, Chumash - B1

Bass defeats Caruso in mayoral race

LOS ANGELES — Rick Caruso, the developer who owns Rosewood Miramar Beach in Montecito, has lost the Los Angeles mayoral race to U.S. Rep. Karen Bass.

Rep. Bass, D-Los Angeles, won the race with 436,807 votes

or 53.69% of the ballots. Mr. Caruso, who spent more than $100 million on his campaign, garnered 376,769 votes or 46.31%, according to the results Thursday from the Los Angeles Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk’s office.

Rep. Bass, a former California Assembly speaker, will be Los Angeles’ first female mayor. She has vowed to address issues such as homelessness.

— Dave Mason

Arizona man sentenced for illegal gun sales ring, including one involved in California cop murder

By TOM JOYCE THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR

(The Center Square) – An Arizona man will spend years behind bars for illegally selling firearms, including one used in an incident where a California police officer was murdered.

Gilbert, Arizona, resident Chris Oliver, 24, received a 33-month prison sentence on Oct. 17. Mr. Oliver pleaded guilty to dealing in firearms without a license, according to a press release from the U.S. Department of Justice. He received the sentence from United States District Judge Douglas L. Rayes. According to the DOJ news release, Mr. Oliver was the mastermind behind the illegal gun sales ring.

Mr. Oliver received his indictment for conspiracy to purchase firearms from licensed Arizona gun dealers using false statements so that he could resell those firearms for a profit. Along with his co-defendants, Dion Delpino, 24, of Gilbert, Arizona; Michael Troy Kelly, Jr., 24, of Tempe, Arizona; and Eric Roy Rathbun, II, 24, of Chandler, Arizona, the group was charged with 76 instances of making false statements during firearm purchases. All of Mr. Oliver’s coconspirators have pleaded guilty to those charges.

From July 2019 through November 2020, Mr. Oliver and his co-conspirators bought at least 123 firearms with the intent of selling them for a profit.

Mr. Oliver sold most of those firearms, but 30 have been recovered by law enforcement. This includes 28 in Oakland, California, and two in the Phoenix metro area.

Notably, six of the firearms were recovered in separate homicide investigations. That includes one in Stockton, Calif., where Police Officer Jimmy “Arty” Inn was murdered in May 2021 while responding to a domestic violence call.

Pelosi to step down from House leadership

By CASEY HARPER THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – Nancy Pelosi, the California Democrat who has led her party as U.S. House Speaker and House Minority Leader for roughly two decades, announced Thursday that she would step down from her leadership role.

Rep. Pelosi, who is 82, said she plans to continue representing her California district in Congress.

“I will not seek reelection to Democratic leadership in the next Congress,” Rep. Pelosi said, adding that “the hour has come for a new generation to lead the Democratic caucus that I so deeply respect.”

Rep. Pelosi was the first woman to be Speaker of the House. Her announcement comes just hours after Republicans were projected to have a narrow majority in the House, setting

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From July 2019 through November 2020, Mr. Oliver and his coconspirators bought at least 123 firearms with the intent of selling them for a profit.

While Mr. Oliver managed the criminal enterprise, his co-conspirators purchased weapons on his behalf. Mr. Oliver, Mr. Kelly, and Mr. Delpino first received their indictments in August 2021. Plus, additional charges were added against Mr. Oliver in May 2022, the same month Mr. Rathbun was indicted.

Mr. Oliver’s prosecution was part of the joint federal, state, and local Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) Program. It is “the centerpiece of the Department of Justice’s violent crime reduction efforts,” according to the news release.

“PSN is an evidence-based program proven to be effective at reducing violent crime,” the Justice Department says of the program. “Through PSN, many stakeholders work together to identify the most pressing violent crime problems in the community and develop comprehensive solutions to address them. As part of this strategy, PSN focuses enforcement efforts on the most violent offenders and partners with locally based prevention and reentry programs for lasting reductions in crime.”

The following entities investigated Oliver’s case: The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives; the Phoenix, Mesa, Gilbert, and Scottsdale Police Departments; Homeland Security Investigations; and the Commercial Narcotics Interdiction Unit of the Phoenix Police Department.

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Paraglider injured

SANTA BARBARA — A 37-year-old paraglider suffered moderate injuries near East Camino Cielo Road.

The paraglider was unable to gain altitude, making contact with brush, with sudden grounding. The patient was treated by Santa Barbara County firefighters and paramedics and hoist-rescued and transported by helicopter to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, said Capt. Scott Safechuck, public information officer for County Fire.

First responders treated and comforted the patient while transporting her to the hospital, Capt. Safechuck said in a tweet.

— Katherine Zehnder

SpaceX to launch Falcon 9 rocket tonight

SpaceX plans to launch its Falcon 9 rocket at 8:25 p.m. tonight from Vandenberg Space Force Base.

Lifting off from Space Launch Complex 4 East, the rocket will carry 52 Starlink satellites into orbit.

You can watch tonight’s launch live at spacex.com.

In case tonight’s launch is scrubbed, SpaceX’s backup plan is to launch at 8:11 p.m. Saturday from Vandenberg.

— Dave Mason

KZSB to air football

game

KZSB — AM1290, the News-Press radio station— will broadcast tonight’s Bishop Diego High School football game at Upland High School.

The games will also air on AM1290KZSB.com.

Air time is 6:45 p.m.

— Dave Mason

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Rick Caruso, left, and Rep. Karen Bass

Rep. Bass, a former California Assembly speaker, will be Los Angeles’ first female mayor.

House Republicans pledge to use majority to investigate Hunter Biden and the president

By CASEY HARPER THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – House Republican lawmakers are doubling down on investigations into the Biden family’s foreign business dealings and how President Joe Biden may have been involved.

Lawmakers at a Thursday news conference argued that Hunter Biden in particular used his father’s influence to negotiate business deals overseas that may have used federal resources and even

compromised the Biden family.

“Evidence obtained by Committee Republicans reveals Joe Biden lied to the American people about his involvement in his family’s business schemes,” House Oversight Committee Ranking Member James Comer, R-Ky., said. “The Biden family business model is built on Joe Biden’s political career and connections with Joe Biden as the ‘chairman of the board.’ Biden family members sold access for profit around the world to the detriment of

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Crash killed two, seriously injured two others

deliberate in nature.

Holiday Tree goes up

Center in Santa Maria, where she died from her traumatic injuries.

Ms. Olivo, 18, was transported to Cottage Hospital, where she survived after undergoing extensive surgeries over a significant period of time. And Ms. Everhart, 20, was transported to Marian, having suffered great bodily injuries. She, too, survived.

“As the court knows, Implied Malice Second Degree Murder rests upon a theory of notice of and awareness of riskespecially in death-related DUI incidents,” DDA Wagner told the judge.

“There were warning signs, galore, yet he flagrantly ignored them – choosing instead to roll the dice. While it is abundantly clear that the defendant did not intentionally kill Madison Coleman and Monica Gonzalez, it is repugnant to label the conduct ‘accidental.’

“Instead defendant’s actions and decisions to drive were

“His actions and decisions to put his ‘foot to the floor,’ reaching speeds in excess of 90 mph, were deliberate in nature.

“His actions and decision to run the red light were deliberate in nature.

“Lastly, your honor, the legal definition of ‘accident’ is to act without the requisite mental state, and the pleas entered and today’s pronouncement of sentence must, at least, inferentially reflect just that.”

According to District Attorney Joyce Dudley, “the prosecution team led by Deputy District Attorney Madison Whitmore and Deputy District Attorney Stephen Wagner worked diligently on every detail of this case for an extended period of time, including ensuring that the survivors and the families of the deceased voices were heard throughout these proceedings.”

Mr. Cortes’ guilty plea, she said, “is merely just another step toward healing for all of the families whose lives have been forever tragically altered.”

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This year’s Holiday Tree was set up on State Street near the Arlington Theatre in Santa Barbara on Wednesday.

Union says strikers are in it for the long haul

WENNBERG, Eleanore F.

Long time Santa Barbara resident Eleanore F. Wennberg passed away April 28, 2020 in St. Charles, Illinois surrounded by family who loved her dearly. Eleanore was born July 13, 1936 in Charleston, West Virginia, the daughter of Arthur Wayne Taylor and Lillian (Henson) Taylor. She graduated from St. Albans High School in West Virginia and received her bachelor’s degree from California State University at Long Beach. Eleanore was a dedicated teacher who taught English for many years at Carpinteria Middle School. She was also a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She will be remembered by her family and friends for her gracious spirit and beautiful smile. Eleanore is survived by her daughter Siri (Allan)

two grandchildren Sarah and Dylan Pratt; her sisters

and friends.

of Dallas, Texas and Carolyn Hailey of Sacramento; and

was

in death by her parents and her

in 2010.

million dollars, with inflationary pressure and no cap.”

Ms. Haider, however, finds the University of California’s response meritless, pointing to the UC’s $46 billion budget for the current academic year as well as its $30 billion endowment. She also asserted that the university has the power to reallocate the funding necessary to secure a cost of living agreement for academic workers.

“This money exists,” she said. “Every single

budget ever written has been a political document — the university choosing where to allocate its funds is a political choice.

The fact that current TA salaries make up a vanishingly small percent of that overall budget — I believe the instructional budget overall, is about 3% of the total operating cost of the university and TA salary is 2% of that — the idea that we somehow would be responsible for tanking the university’s budget is ridiculous.”

When asked if the strike would continue through finals week if the union did not receive acceptable terms from the University, Ms. Haider was adamant that workers were in

it for the long run.

“As long as the university keeps committing unfair labor practices and continues to refuse to bargain in good faith, we’ll be out there as long as we need to,” she said. “It is entirely up to the University of California how long this strike lasts.

“The university could end the strike at any time by stopping unfair labor practices, settling the unfair labor practices that have already been done, and actually bargaining with us. I will go back to work tomorrow if the university would behave reasonably.”

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Senators introduce bill to stop companies from charging veterans with benefits help

By KIM JARRETT THE CENTER SQUARE

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Center Square) - A bipartisan group of U.S. senators is introducing a bill to stop companies from charging veterans for help with disability benefits.

The Governing Unaccredited Representatives Defrauding VA Benefits Act would make it a crime to charge veterans for help. Anyone convicted could face a fine or a jail term of up to one year, according to the bill.

“For many of our nation’s disabled veterans, VA disability compensation can be the difference between making ends

“That’s why it’s so vitally important that veterans are properly represented by accredited individuals and institutions when applying for VA benefits.”

U.S. Senators John Boozman, RArk, and Richard Blumenthal, DConn, are leading the push for the bill. They are the senior members of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee.

“Stronger safeguards are needed to protect those who served our country from wrongdoers hoping to cash in

on the onerous claims process,” “Sen. Blumenthal said in a news release. “Holding profiteers accountable through criminal penalties is an important step that will support our heroes.”

Criminal penalties for charging veterans for help with disability claims or prosecution were eliminated from the law 20 years ago, according to Sen. Boozman.

Ensuring veterans have the resources to make informed decisions about filing VA claims is an important part of helping them access the benefits they’ve earned,” Sen. Boozman said.

“They also deserve to have trusted and reliable advocates working on

their behalf, which is why we must hold accountable those aiming to make a profit off their service.”

Senators that signed on to the bill include Democrats John Tester of Montana, Jacky Rosen of Nevada, Sherrod Brown of Ohio, Mark Kelly of Arizona, Ron Wyden of Oregon, Dianne Feinstein of California, Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota, Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire and Michael Bennet of Colorado. Republicans backing the legislation are Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Mike Braun of Indiana. Independents Angus King of Maine and Bernie Sanders of Vermont are also listed as co-sponsors.

Investigation announced hours after GOP won majority

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American interests. If President Biden is compromised by deals with foreign adversaries and they are impacting his decision making, this is a threat to national security.”

This is the latest in a string of inquiries and investigations into Hunter Biden, the president, the president’s brother James, and who else may have benefited or been “compromised” in these dealings.

“Hunter Biden and James Biden have racked up at least 150 suspicious activity reports for their business transactions,” Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio. said. “How

many involved Joe Biden?”

The announcement came just hours after Republicans officially learned they claimed a majority in the House, offering a glimpse of how they hope to use their two years in power, especially since they will be unlikely to have any partisan legislative wins.

President Joe Biden has repeatedly deflected accusations and defended his son, who is currently under federal investigation.

Rep. Jordan also raised questions about how tech companies and federal agencies have worked together to suppress information that could have damaged the Biden campaign, as reporting has shown.

“I think there are all kinds

of questions that need to be answered, and we are determined to get there,” Rep. Jordan said.

Republicans on the House Oversight Committee have sent letters to six top Biden administration officials requesting documents, communications, records and other information. Those inquiries have been sent to U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen requesting Suspicious Activity Reports, a letter to Acting Archivist Debra Steidel Wall seeking information about the potential use of Air Force Two for family business during the Obama administration.

The lawmakers also have reached out to Hunter’s associate Eric Schwerin and financial advisor Edward Prewitt. They are

also requesting information from FBI Director Christopher Wray about Hunter Biden’s assistant and alleged connections to the Chinese Communist Party.

The lawmakers were likely emboldened by the GOP taking control of the House, meaning Republicans will have the committee chairmanships and greater teeth to their investigations.

“The American people deserve transparency and accountability about the Biden family’s influence peddling,” Rep. Comer said. “With the new Republican majority, Oversight Committee Republicans will continue pressing for answers to inform legislative solutions to prevent this abuse of power.”

Pelosi has words of praise for Bush, Obama, Biden

transformative health care reform with President Barack Obama, and forging the future from infrastructure to health care to climate action with President Joe Biden,” Rep. Pelosi said.

the nation up for at least two years of divided government.

“I have enjoyed working with three presidents achieving historic investments in clean energy with President George Bush,

Rep. Pelosi’s Democratic colleagues in both chambers praised her for the years of leadership.

“Our nation is more resilient today and the

pillars of our democracy are more secure because of the historic and trailblazing service of Speaker Nancy Pelosi,” said Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif. “As the first woman and first Californian to ever serve as Speaker of the House, she’s redefined American leadership for future generations and served as an inspiration for young women around the world.”

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Pratt of Geneva, Illinois; her

Lillian (James) Hetherington

many other dear relatives

She

preceded

husband of fifty-two years, Robert, who passed away

Memorial contributions may be made to the Robert N. Wennberg Scholarship Endowment at Westmont College or P.E.O. A graveside service will be held on November 21 at 3:00 p.m. at the Santa Barbara Cemetery.

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Picketing continues Thursday at UCSB. Academic workers are demanding increased pay, a cost of living agreement, the removal of out-ofstate tuition cost differences, and increased childcare and transportation benefits.

Managing Editor Dave Mason dmason@newspress.com

Life theArts

‘Wisdom of the Water, Earth and Sky’

Santa Barbara Symphony to perform

the Chumash

By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

Dolphins, deer, a squirrel and a red-tailed hawk all inspired Cody Westheimer as he composed his symphony.

It’s called “Wisdom of the Water, Earth and Sky.”

And it involves not only the Santa Barbara composer’s score, but videos of animals and live commentary in the Chumash language.

The world premiere of Mr. Westheimer’s work will take place this weekend when the Santa Barbara Symphony performs it at The Granada. The concert is set for 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday.

As the symphony plays, videos shot by Mr. Westheimer and others will appear on a screen, showing dolphins, deer, a squirrel and a red-tailed hawk. The music by Mr. Westheimer, who writes scores for films, will match the images, which include the composer’s time-lapse photography.

In addition, Ernestine YgnacioDeSoto, a Chumash descendant, will speak in the Chumash language on stage as she tells Chumash stories about the dolphins, deer, squirrel and redtailed hawk. English translations will appear on screen.

Ms. Ygnacio-DeSoto’s mother, Mary Joaquina Yee, was the last native Barbareño Chumash speaker.

As part of Mr. Westheimer’s symphony, another Chumash descendant, Marianne Parra, will talk in English about nature.

“There will be music under Ernestine and Marianne, but it will be quiet,” Mr. Westheimer told the News-Press. “I look at them as soloists.”

Mr. Westheimer, who grew up in Santa Barbara, said the orchestra will play in the dark while the videos appear on the screen, but a spotlight will be cast on Ms. Ygnacio-DeSoto and Ms. Parra.

“They’re our guides through this musical journey,” said Mr. Westheimer, a 1997 San Marcos High School graduate who earned his bachelor’s in music composition at USC.

“Wisdom of the Water, Earth and Sky” came about when Nir Kabaretti, the symphony’s conductor and artistic director, approached Mr. Westheimer almost three years ago about being commissioned to write a symphony related to the Chumash.

Maestro Kabaretti said that to his knowledge, this is the first time the Santa Barbara Symphony is performing a Chumash-inspired work.

“I try to do things that are relevant to our community,” Maestro Kabaretti told the NewsPress. “I was looking for ways to connect with the Chumash people. I thought the best choice was a local composer. I reached out to Cody, with whom I’ve worked in the past.

“The symphony initiated this project. We engaged Cody, who did his own research. He’s wellconnected with nature.”

In fact, Mr. Westheimer was involved with the Foothills Forever, which is a coalition that included Save San Marcos Foothills and Chumash communities.

“I produced their promo videos. I thought they could use a more cinematic feel,” Mr. Westheimer told the News-Press. “You could call me a hobbyist filmmaker. I really enjoy putting together shortform video content. That enhances my composing experience.”

Maestro Kabaretti said he’s impressed with Mr. Westheimer’s symphony, which recreates nature with details such as a harp producing the sound of wind.

“You will get the clear message about how nature plays an important role for the Chumash people,” Maestro Kabaretti said.

“The music has beautiful colors. It does reflect the animals,” he said. “With the dolphins, you have the feeling of being in the ocean, with the feeling of waves. You can definitely sense nature.”

Maestro Kabaretti said the music depicts things such as the red-tailed hawk flying.

“I have a deep love affair with the red-tailed hawk,” Mr. Westheimer said. “I needed to capture the way I feel about the animal. I’m going to use the word ‘majestic.’”

He said his video of the redtailed hawk was taken from his studio balcony. “I live right across from the foothills on Foothill Road. I usually work with my door open, so I heard them (the hawks).”

For the footage of a squirrel, Mr. Westheimer decided to have the symphony’s woodwinds play really fast. That reflects a squirrel’s speed.

“Their whole personality is high strung. They’re on high alert; they’re a prey animal,” Mr. Westheimer said.

The videos include footage of deer at Figueroa Mountain, and Mr. Westheimer said he took infrared video of deer at night.

“Wisdom of the Water, Earth and Sky” will feature a video of

dolphins that Mr. Westheimer took while sailing to Santa Cruz Island.

“I got these incredible underwater shots of the dolphins swimming off the bow of the boat.

“I love the pairing of music with visuals,” the composer and hobbyist filmmaker said.

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in natural history films and movies for the Smithsonian Channel. Among his projects was the music in the Emmywinning “The Story of Plastic,” a documentary on the Discovery Channel.

there are no breaks between the movements.

His love for music started as a kid in Santa Barbara.

“My elementary school cafeteria was loaded with instruments. I don’t know why, but I went straight for the trumpet,” Mr. Westheimer said. “I was playing pretty well into junior high until I got braces and everything came crashing down.”

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“At my core, I”m a storyteller. I enjoy conveying emotion.

“When I see dolphins while I’m on my paddleboard, I can’t wait to get home to tell my wife (Julia, also a composer) and daughter (Malia, 6) about it. I enjoy sharing,” he said. “When I’m with someone, they had better cover their ears because I’m going to be extremely excited about nature.

“Film scoring is an extension (of storytelling),” said Mr. Westheimer, who has written scores for IMAX films screening at science centers. He said his music has appeared

Mr. Westheimer, who moved back to Santa Barbara with his family in 2020 and loves to run on nature trails, clearly enjoyed experimenting with instrumentation for “Wisdom of the Water, Earth and Sky.”

“I would say I heavily rely on strings. I love strings. Who doesn’t?” Mr. Westheimer said. “But in the first 30 to 45 seconds of the piece, there are no strings. The piece opens quietly with woodwinds. When the strings finally do come in, the first movement is the sunrise. Then it’s the dolphins, the deer, the squirrel, the hawk.”

Mr. Westheimer, who noted he also loves the use of brass, said

The braces made the trumpet uncomfortable to play, so Mr. Westheimer switched to the tuba and trombone.

“I became a jazz trombonist and a classical tuba player,” he said.

“I was in the Santa Barbara Youth Symphony and studied composition privately at the UCSB College of Creative Studies while still in high school,” the San Marcos High School graduate said.

He wrote his first symphony, which got the attention of the conductor of the Santa Barbara Symphony. The orchestra played it in 1997 at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse Sunken Gardens.

Mr. Westheimer’s longtime connection with the symphony and nature will take flight this weekend at The Granada.

email: dmason@newspress.com

The calendar appears Mondays through Saturdays in the “Life & the Arts” section. Items are welcome. Email them to Managing Editor Dave Mason at dmason@newspress.com.

TONIGHT

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: Children under 12 are free, and so is parking.

5 p.m. “Game Day” will feature master’s of fine arts students in their studios below the UCSB Harder Stadium bleachers. The free studio tours will run from 5 p.m. until the final buzzer.

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.

8 p.m. Daughtry, the Grammynominated rock band formed by Chris Daughtry of “American Idol” fame, will perform at the Chumash Casino Resort, 3400 State Route 246, Santa Ynez. Tickets cost $59 to $89. To purchase, go to www.chumashcasino.com.

SATURDAY

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: The Santa Barbara Sea Glass & Ocean Arts Festival “Holiday Pop-Up” will take place at the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave.,. Carpinteria. For more information, go to santabarbaraseaglassandocean artsfestival.com.

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/discountflyer. Children under 12 are free, and so is parking.

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.

7:30 p.m. The Santa Barbara Symphony will perform “Wisdom of the Water, Earth and Sky,” featuring music by composer and preservationist Cody Westheimer, at The Granada, 1214 State St. The concert is a salute to the Chumash heritage. To purchase tickets, go to granadasb.org. For more information, see the upcoming story in this Friday’s News-Press.

SUNDAY

10 a.m. to dusk: The Santa Barbara Arts 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.

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/discountflyer. Children under 12 are free, and so is parking.

3 p.m. The Santa Barbara Symphony will perform “Wisdom of the Water, Earth and Sky,” featuring music by composer and preservationist Cody Westheimer, at The Granada, 1214 State St. The concert is a salute to the Chumash heritage. To purchase tickets, go to granadasb.org. For more information, see the upcoming story in this Friday’s News-Press.

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8 p.m. Guitarist Joe Bonamassa and his band will perform at The Granada, 1214 State St., Santa Barbara. Tickets cost $79 to $199. To purchase, go to granadasb.org.

DEC. 7 4 p.m. The Hoodlum Friends will perform at 4 p.m. at Stearns Wharf in

Santa Barbara.

— Dave Mason

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Santa Barbara City College theater students are performing “The Importance of Being Earnest”tonight and Saturday at the Jurkowitz Theatre on the West Campus in the 900 block of Cliff Drive.

new work inspired by nature and

KENNETH SONG /NEWS-PRESS

At left, Nir Kabaretti, the symphony’s conductor and artistic director, approached Cody Westheimer about writing a symphony related to the Chumash. At right, Alessio Bax will be the piano soloist when the Santa Barbara Symphony performs Robert Schumann’s Piano Concerto in A Minor.

The Santa Barbara Symphony will perform “Wisdom of the Water, Earth and Sky,” featuring music by composer and preservationist Cody Westheimer, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday at The Granada, 1214 State St. In addition to “Wisdom of the Water, Earth and Sky,” the symphony will perform Robert Schummann’s Piano Concerto in A Minor, featuring piano soloist Alessio Bax; Jean Sibelius’ Valse Triste and Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 in G Minor. Tickets cost $35 to $175. To purchase, go to granadasb.org.

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Nature inspired Santa Barbara resident Cody Westheimer as he composed “Wisdom of the Water, Earth and Sky.”

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Brazilian Day Festival to take place Saturday

By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

The Brazilian Cultural Arts Center of Santa Barbara will host the Brazilian Day Festival from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at Casa de la Guerra and De La Guerra Plaza.

The free event will feature Brazilian bands, dance classes, Kids Fun Zone, workshops and performances, samba dancers, a Carnaval Parade, Brazilian Bikini Fashion show, local vendors, Brazilian food and oakberry acai, a beer garden featuring local brews and bar featuring tropical Brazilian Cocktails.

The Santa Barbara festival will be the first in the nation to be held in November to highlight the contributions of all Brazilians to this vibrant culture.

“This is a huge accomplishment for the Santa Barbara community and a great opportunity for all

to celebrate the rich culture of Brazil,” organizer Mariano Silva said. “It is my honor to host the Brazilian Day festivities and bring awareness to cultural arts education and entertainment at this free event.”

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors recently presented BCACSB with a resolution recognizing November as Brazilian American Heritage Month. This honor was presented to Mr. Silva after over two decades of work bringing the arts and culture of Brazil to Santa Barbara.

Mr. Silva has more than three decades of experience as a teacher, performer, artistic director, and community leader. He is a master of the AfroBrazilian martial art of capoeira and teaches capoeira at UCSB and at workshops throughout the world

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Rubicon Theatre Company to present ‘Ain’t Misbehavin’ ’

VENTURA — Rubicon Theatre Company will perform “Ain’t Misbehavin’” from Nov. 30 through Dec. 18 at the theater at 1006 E. Main St., Ventura.

The musical features the music of Thomas “Fats” Waller was conceived by Murray Horwitz and Richard Maltby Jr.

Musical direction is by William Foster McDaniel, and choreography is by Dominique Kelley. The play’s director is Wren T. Brown.

“Ain’t Misbehavin’” begins with a preview performance at 7 p.m. Nov. 30 with its official opening at 7 p.m. Dec. 3, followed by shows through Dec. 18.

Performances are 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays. A talkback

follows the Wednesday evening performances.

The musical is set in 1930s Harlem, the scene of nightclubs such as The Cotton Club and The Savoy Ballroom. At the home on the piano is Mr. Waller a big hearted jazz sensation who helped to define American swing. The revue features a five-person, triple-threat cast performing such classic hit songs as “Honeysuckle Rose,” “Your Feet’s Too Big,” “Black and Blue,” “I’m Gonna Sit Right Down and Right Myself a Letter,” “The Jitterbug Waltz,” and the iconic title song.

Tickets vary from $30 to $79.50.

To purchase, call the Rubicon at 805-667-2900 or visit rubicontheatre.org.

— Dave Mason

Santa Barbara Master Chorale plans holiday concert

MONTECITO — The Santa Barbara Master Chorale will perform “Holiday Lights” at 3 p.m. Dec. 11 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, East Valley and Hot Springs roads, Montecito. The program, which will include an audience sing-along, marks David Torres’ first concert as the choir’s director.

In addition to being the new director of the Master Chorale, Mr. Torres is the conductor of the UCSB Lumina Choir, assistant conductor of the UCSB Chamber Choir, and artistic director and

conductor of the elite choral ensemble Vocal Infinity. He is currently in the last year of his studies for his doctor of musical arts degree in choral conducting at UCSB.

Tickets for general admission cost $18 in advance and $20 at the door for general admission. In either case, the admission price for youths in K-12 is $5.

To purchase, go to www. sbmasterchorale.org or call 805729-0364.

— Dave Mason

‘Messiah Sing-Along’ to benefit Unity Shoppe

SANTA BARBARA — The 40th edition of the “Messiah SingAlong” will raise money for Unity Shoppe.

The sing-along will take place at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13 at the First Presbyterian Church, corner of State and Constance streets. Conducting this performance of the Handel classic is Phillip McLendon.

James Mooy has organized the orchestra, which includes members of the Santa Barbara City College Symphony. Four local soloists will also perform. Erin Bonski-Evans is the organist. Tickets are $10, 10% of which goes to Unity Shoppe, the Santa Barbara nonprofit that helps nearly 18,000 low-income neighbors, children and seniors annually.

Tickets and music scores are available at Chaucer’s Books, 3321 State St., and at the door. Tickets are also available at the Unity Gift Shoppe, 1209 State St., Santa Barbara.

— Dave Mason

Garcia Dance Studio to celebrate 25th anniversary

LOMPOC — The

The mixer will take place at 5 p.m. Dec. 8 at the studio, 1006 N. H St., Lompoc.

Garcia Dance Studio strives to provide an inexpensive way to learn dance for all ages, abilities and incomes. Dance styles taught at the studio include flamenco, salsa and Spanish classical.

Owner Laura Garcia said the best feeling comes from watching her students’ progress in the art of dance and the community outreach that brings her studio dance performances to all walks of life.

For more information, call the Lompoc Valley Chamber at 805736-4567.

— Dave Mason

“It is my honor to host the Brazilian Day festivities and bring awareness to cultural arts education and entertainment at this free event,” said Mariano Silva.

Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerce invites the public to a Business After Hours Chamber Mixer to celebrate Garcia Dance Studio’s 25th anniversary.

Diversions

Thought for Today

HOROSCOPE

Horoscope.com

Friday, November 18, 2022

ARIES — Put on your traveling shoes, Aries. Fear of the unknown may have prompted you to postpone certain trips. You claimed you were too busy, but no one really believed this, not even you. If an opportunity to travel presents itself today, don’t pass it up. It’s silly to avoid life.

TAURUS — Something is currently compelling you to be more of a world citizen than usual, Taurus. You may find this somewhat disturbing. You feel as though the roots of your identity, such as your family background and social standing, are dissolving little by little. Comfort yourself with the knowledge that your family is simply changing and expanding.

GEMINI — Your surroundings are currently changing, Gemini. Perhaps your circle of friends has already undergone a major change. The fact is that you no longer have so many prejudices about the people you meet, and no longer seek only a certain type of person as a friend. You accept whoever comes along.

CANCER — Cancer, you’re demystifying the concept of talent. You used to look enviously at other people and think, “I wish I had a natural ability like that.”

Now you understand that the person who aroused your envy with is just someone who had the self-confidence to go to work and refine and develop an aptitude.

LEO — Are you thinking of going into business for yourself, Leo? Being self-employed doesn’t automatically mean you will have more freedom. Of course, you will be your own boss, but you will also bear all the responsibility for the success or failure of your enterprise. If you quit, the whole thing will collapse. Think about it. Base your decision on reality and not fantasy.

VIRGO — Within the next few days, you’re likely to gain access to dimensions of perception you never suspected, Virgo. Perhaps you will become aware of certain energy phenomena, peak experiences, or other highly sensitive states of consciousness. Don’t be frightened. Instead, investigate what these worlds have to offer.

LIBRA — Often fiery temperaments like yours are

drawn to fight for great causes despite the better judgment of more down-to-Earth people. As a result, you have great leadership potential that may emerge today. Your courage, enthusiasm, and vigor will be contagious when you climb onto your soapbox.

SCORPIO — Your optimism is likely to receive a little boost today, Scorpio. A memorable emotional encounter may be the source of some extra zeal. Or you may derive great satisfaction from being part of a group. The nagging chores of daily life will be forgotten for today at least. The outlook is nothing but positive!

SAGITTARIUS — Perhaps you should suspend your inhibitions for the day, Sagittarius, and let your dreams guide you. For instance, you might imagine that the need to make any choices has vanished. Or you might grant yourself a vacation from daily chores. It would certainly be a relief. Who knows? You might conjure up some reality from the stuff of your dreams.

CAPRICORN — This is the type of day you enjoy. The climate is positive, and the energy is flowing. It’s as though you have a magic wand. You give it a wave and - presto - the day’s tasks and chores are done! By this evening, you’ve scarcely tapped your energy levels. Your family will be very happy to spend some quality time with you.

AQUARIUS — If the world collapsed today, you wouldn’t bat an eyelash. You’re perfectly content sailing along on cloud nine! The source of your bliss could be that new person in your life. Are you passionately, intensely, wonderfully in love? You can yield to the magic. Let it bring out the positive parts of your personality but keep your wits about you all the same!

PISCES — You may have had some emotional disappointments lately, but today will restore your faith in love. All you need to do is act. Your amazing lucidity and realism keep you from hoping for the impossible. You’d rather go to work to attain your goals than dilly-dally with illusions. Indeed, you’re more likely to get results from yourself than from other people.

DAILY BRIDGE

By FRANK STEWART Tribune Content Agency

In an on-line event prior to the ACBL Summer NABC, Robb Gordon, formerly the League’s Recorder-in-Chief, played at today’s six clubs. (North’s second bid of three hearts artificially showed spade length.)

West led a trump, and Gordon won in dummy and led a heart; his queen won. He took the ace of diamonds, ruffed a diamond and led a spade to his queen. Next, guided by West’s double of four diamonds, Gordon led the queen of diamonds: king, ruff. That play left East with the defenders’ diamond guard.

TRUMPS

Declarer then led a spade to his hand and took three more trumps. With three tricks left, dummy had the A-9 of spades and king of hearts; declarer had a low spade, a low heart and the ten of diamonds.

East was sunk: He couldn’t keep the jack of diamonds, the ace of hearts and the guarded jack of spades. When he threw the jack of diamonds, Gordon’s ten won the 12th trick.

Gordon could have made the slam in more than one way, but his “transfer squeeze” was elegant.

SUDOKU

CODEWORD PUZZLE

INSTRUCTIONS

Fill in the grid so every row, every column and every 3-by-3 grid contains the digits 1 through 9. that means that no number is repeated in any row, column or box.

Sudoku puzzles appear on the Diversions page Monday-Saturday and on the crossword solutions page in Sunday’s Life section.

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

Answers to previous CODEWORD

How to play Codeword

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.

PUZZLE

“No disease that can be treated by diet should be treated with any other means.” — Maimonides

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220002627 First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as MEDEUX STYLING: 1513 SAN PASCUAL STREET, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: ALEXANDRIA RENEE JALBERT: 721 W ISLAY STREET APT C, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101. This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 10/25/2022 by E30, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Sep 23, 2022. Statement Expires on: Not Applicable.

NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL) NOV 4, 11, 18, 25 / 2022--58819

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Disandro, Olivia Kienborts, Ezinma Uzodike, Jem Robinson, Max Millman. All other goods are described as household goods, furniture, antiques, appliances, tools, misc goods, office furniture, and articles of art, equipment, rugs, sealed cartons and the unknown. The auction will be made for the purpose of satisfying the lien of the undersigned on said personal property to the extent of the sum owed, together with the cost of the sale. For information contact Movegreen Moving and Storage. Terms: Cash only with a 15% buyer’s premium. Inspection at sale time. Payment and removal day of sale. Auction conducted by American Auctioneers, Dan Dotson & Associates (800) 838SOLD, (909) 790-0433 or www. americanauctioneers.com Bond #FS863-20-14. Movegreen Moving and Storage 11/18, 11/25/22 CNS-3643617# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS NOV 18, 25 / 2022 -- 58858

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220002610 First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: FIRST & OAK, 409 1ST ST., SOLVANG, CA 93463, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: COQUELICOT, INC.: 23801 CALABASAS RD. STE 106, CALABASAS, CA 91302. This business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, STATE OF INC.: CA. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 10/24/2022 by E30, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Dec 01, 2015. Statement Expires on: Not Applicable. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL) OCT 28; NOV 4, 11, 18 / 2022 -- 58781

NOTICE OF PUBLICATIONS ON APPLICATIONS

REGARDING PROVISIONS OF TITLE 28 AND/OR 30 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA (SBMC)

The Secretary of the Planning Commission has set a public hearing for Thursday, December 1, 2022 beginning at 1:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 735 Anacapa Street. On Wednesday, November 23, 2022, an Agenda with all items to be heard on Thursday, December 1, 2022 will be posted on the outdoor bulletin board at City Hall, 735 Anacapa Street, and online at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/PC. Agendas, Minutes, and Staff Reports are also accessible online at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/PC.

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

WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENT: Public comments may be submitted via email to PCSecretary@ SantaBarbaraCA.gov before the beginning of the Meeting. All public comments submitted via email will be provided to the Commission and will become part of the public record. You may also submit written correspondence via US Postal Service (USPS) addressed to PC Secretary, PO Box 1990, Santa Barbara, CA 93102-1990. However, please be advised, correspondence sent via USPS may not be received in time to process prior to the meeting and email submissions are highly encouraged. Please note that the Commission may not have time to review written comments received after 4:30 p.m. the Tuesday before the meeting. All public comment that is received before 4:30 p.m. the Tuesday before the meeting will be published on the City’s website at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/PC. Comments provided via USPS or e-mail will be converted to a PDF before being posted on the City’s website. Note: comments will be published online the way they are received and without redaction of personal identifying information; including but not limited to phone number, home address, and email address. Only submit information that you wish to make available publicly.

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California could face $25B budget problem next year

By MADISON HIRNEISEN THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – After a historic budget surplus this year, California could have a $25 billion budget problem on the horizon for next year, according to a new fiscal outlook from the non-partisan Legislative Analyst’s Office.

The multi-billion dollar budget deficit is “mainly attributable to lower revenue estimates,” which are lower than budget act projections for 2021-2022 through 2023-2024 by roughly $41 billion, the LAO wrote in a new report out Wednesday.

“Reflecting the threat of a recession, our revenue estimates represent the weakest performance the state has experienced since the Great Recession,” the report stated.

The report comes after California experienced a nearly $100 billion budget surplus in the 2022-2023 fiscal year. Anticipating a possible economic downturn, state officials estimate they budgeted 93% of the discretionary portion of the surplus on one-time spending.

With the current economic environment posing a “substantial risk to state revenues,” lawmakers could face some tough spending decisions when it comes time to craft the state budget.

Senate President pro Tempore Toni Atkins said in a statement Wednesday that the report “indicates that California faces challenging time ahead,” but highlighted the state’s “responsible budgeting” and building of reserves to “record highs” in recent years.

“Thanks to our responsible approach, we are confident that we can protect our progress and craft a state budget without ongoing cuts to schools and other core programs or taxing middle class families,” Ms. Atkins said.

“The bottom line is simple: we are prepared to hold onto the gains we’ve made and continue where we left off once our economy and revenues rebound.”

H.D. Palmer, a spokesperson

for the Department of Finance, told The Center Square in an email that “the state is in its best-ever position to manage a downturn by having built strong reserves and focusing on onetime commitments.” Mr. Palmer noted that the governor stressed responsible spending with the state’s record surplus in case of an economic downturn, leading the state to build reserves, pay down debt, and focus on one-time spending.

The LAO predicts budget deficits could persist past 20232024. The report estimates California will face a budget deficit of $17 billion in 2024-2025, with the deficit shrinking to $8 billion in 2026-2027.

The report indicates that the state would end 2023-2024 with about $22 billion in its Budget Stabilization Account – funds that are available to address a budget emergency. Under the state’s constitution, Gov. Gavin Newsom can declare a budget emergency when resources in the current or upcoming fiscal year are not sufficient to “keep spending at the level of the highest of the prior three budgets,” according to the LAO. Without this declaration, the Legislature would not be able to access funds in the BSA.

The state has warned of tax revenues coming in below projections in the first few months of the fiscal year. Through last month, revenue projections were running roughly $7 billion under the 2022 Budget Act forecast.

Gabe Petek, a legislative analyst with the LAO, told The Center Square in an email that they are characterizing the deficit in their fiscal outlook as “not insignificant, though manageable.”

“If the economy were to go into a full scale recession, the size of the problem would almost certainly increase in magnitude,” Mr. Petek said. “Because of this risk, we recommend that throughout the early part of the budget process (January through March, for example) the Legislature identify solutions to the deficit without using state budget reserves.”

Francisco launches guaranteed income program for transgender community

By MADISON HIRNEISEN THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – San Francisco city officials announced Wednesday they would launch a new guaranteed income program for the city’s transgender community.

The program, dubbed the Guaranteed Income for Trans People (GIFT), will provide 55, low-income transgender city residents with $1,200 each month for up to 18 months. The pilot program is the first of its kind for trans individuals in the city, though San Francisco has launched several other programs in recent years.

“Our Guaranteed Income Programs allow us to help our residents when they need it most as part of our City’s economic recovery and our commitment to creating a more just city for all,” Mayor London Breed said in a statement. “We know that our trans communities experience much higher rates of poverty and discrimination, so this program will target support to lift individuals in this community up. We will keep building on programs like this to provide those in the greatest need with the financial resources and services to help them thrive.”

According to the 2015 U.S. Trans Survey, 33% of trans Californians were living in poverty, a rate that was higher than the general population’s poverty rate of 12%.

City officials said the individuals selected for the program will receive temporary income and “wrap-around direct services” like gender affirming health care, case management and financial coaching.

The city allocated $2 million over two years for the program, and it was funded as part of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development

budget in the 2021-2022 fiscal year, according to the mayor’s office.

The GIFT program will be the third guaranteed income framework the city has launched in recent years. In 2020, the city launched a program to offer $1,000 monthly payments to qualifying pregnant people who were Black or Pacific Islander starting in the first trimester and lasting through two years postpartum. Then, in 2021, the city launched a pilot program to offer $1,000 monthly payments for up to 18 months to San Francisco artists impacted by the pandemic.

Applications for the GIFT program are being accepted now through Dec. 15.

San Francisco is not the only city in California rolling out the program. Earlier this year, the Los Angeles Times reported that city of Palm Springs opted to allocate $200,000 for a guaranteed income pilot program for transgender and nonbinary residents.

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The individuals selected for the program will receive temporary income and “wrap-around direct services” like gender affirming health care, case management and financial coaching.