Santa Barbara News-Press: November 25, 2022

Foodbank helps families

By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Families came as early as 7 a.m. Wednesday in anticipation of receiving free turkeys and other Thanksgiving food in Santa Maria.

Several hours later, the food distribution began at drivethrough locations in Santa Maria and Santa Barbara. The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County was the host at both sites.

“Both distributions were hugely successful,” Erik Talkin, the food bank’s CEO, told the News-Press about the giveaways of turkeys and other holiday items.

“In Santa Barbara, it was at the Franklin School, and the queue of cars was several streets around,” Mr. Talkin said. “I was nervous families were going to spend more in gas, idling in their cars than they would receive in food.”

On Wednesday, the Santa Barbara location served around 250 to 300 families, and the Santa Maria drive-through served 750 families. An average family is counted as having between four to six people.

“Each family got a large turkey, rice and beans, produce, tortillas, cheese, eggs, and canned goods. It’s more than enough for a Thanksgiving meal. This food will hopefully get people through several days,” said Mr. Talkin.

In Santa Barbara, 1st District Supervisor Das Williams helped with the distribution. He gave items such as eggs to people driving up in their cars.

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To donate to the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County, go to donate.foodbanksbc. org/campaign/2022-givingtuesday/c445756.

“As our country and world face economic struggles, ongoing gun violence, and war, it is sobering to see our community coming together to provide essential food items during this holiday season so families in all forms can continue to come together,”

Supervisor Williams told the News-Press. “I am grateful to have been a part of the food distribution organized by the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County. It was great to see all the families in our community that will be able enjoy a good meal this holiday.”

The News-Press asked Mr. Talkin if the large number of

Motorist caught driving 152 mph on highway

CHP’s Buellton office urges drivers to slow down after traffic stop on SR 154

By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

Motorists are being reminded that State Route 154 is not a race track after the California Highway Patrol pulled over a motorist driving a Lamborghini at 152 mph.

That’s almost three times the Santa Ynez Valley highway’s speed limit of 55 mph.

Officer Joel Asmussen pulled over the driver of the blue Italian sports car during daylight hours on Sunday. The traffic stop happened on a sunny day west of the roundabout with State Route 246.

Afterward, the Buellton CHP office posted this note on Facebook: “SLOW DOWN!!! 154 is the State Route, NOT the speed limit.”

“We know how tempting it can be to ‘open it up’ when your car is

fast and the weather is beautiful, but save it for the track!” the CHP posted.

Officer Michael Griffith of the CHP’s Buellton office told the News-Press Wednesday that charges related to reckless driving were filed with the Santa Barbara District Attorney’s Office.

He said the punishment for a misdemeanor conviction of reckless driving can be as high as 90 days in the Santa Barbara County Jail and/or a $1,000 fine.

Officer Griffith added that the Department of Motor Vehicles can impose its own punishments, which could include a 30day suspension of the driver’s license and two points on the driver’s record. Those points can contribute to an increase in insurance premiums.

Officer Griffith said he had

Thanksgiving comes one day early at rescue mission

More than 300 meals served

By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The Santa Barbara Rescue Mission held its annual Thanksgiving Feast on Wednesday afternoon.

The mission and a long list of volunteers from the community served more than 300 meals to men, women and children in need. The mission’s main dining hall was the center of this festive celebration.

“This was the first return to being able to involve volunteers at close degrees. Through COVID, we had some kind of Thanksgiving meal but with safety restrictions in place,” Rolf Geyling, president of the Santa Barbara Rescue Mission, told the News-Press.

“With limited contact, it was challenging and sad,” Mr. Geyling said. “We are learning how to operate post-pandemic, and we have gotten pretty good. It feels good.

“A big part of our historic work is caring for people. People who are compassionate in the community come to serve our guests,” he said. “We long to do a lot more and make the holiday special by providing human contact.”

The Thanksgiving dinner included turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, pumpkin pie and all the trimmings. The volunteers served the guests restaurant-style while waiting on them, taking their orders and busing tables.

“There’s a lot of love in the room, people come in, and nobody is where they want to be on Thanksgiving. No one wants to come into a shelter to eat,” Mr. Reyling said. “But there is the care of an excellent meal provided by donors and lovingly cooked and served by volunteers. We set up round tables, and guests are served

COURTESY CHP

The California Highway Patrol pulls over a driver of a Lamborghini, after the motorist was caught driving 152 mph on State Route 154, west of the roundabout with State Route 246.

Turkeys and other Thanksgiving food given at drive-through sites in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria

KENNETH SONG / NEWS-PRESS PHOTOS

First District Supervisor Das Williams passes out eggs to a recipient of the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County’s food distribution event Wednesday at Franklin Elementary School in Santa Barbara.

Volunteers place bags of fresh produce into the trunk of a recipient during the food bank’s distribution at Franklin School.

Foodbank of Santa Barbara County CEO Erik Talkin gives out boxes of food at Franklin School. Please see FOODBANK on A6

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TRAFFIC, CRIME AND FIRE BLOTTER

Police: Drive sober

SANTA BARBARA — Millions of people will be traveling to visit friends and family during the holidays.

The Santa Barbara Police Department encourages everyone to celebrate safely and have a holiday game plan that includes a designated sober driver.

During the pre-Christmas and New Year’s holiday season, the Santa Barbara Police Department will have additional officers on patrol looking for drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.

“We want everyone to enjoy the holidays and be safe,” Motor Officer Powell said in a news release. “If you plan to go out and celebrate, make sure you plan ahead and find a safe, sober ride home because driving impaired should never be an option.”

Drunk driving is a problem on the nation’s roads every day, but it’s more prevalent during the holidays. During the 2016-2022 December months, there were more than 4,400 people killed in drunk-driving-related crashes.

The Santa Barbara Police Department reminds drivers that a “DUI doesn’t just mean booze.” Prescription medications, over-

the-counter drugs and marijuana can also impair, especially in combination with alcohol and other drugs.

— Katherine Zehnder

Painted cave pile burn continues

A prescribed pile burn project of up to 7 acres of brush is scheduled to continue today at Painted Cave Road, off State Route 154.

The prescribed burn is planned and coordinated by the Santa Barbara County Fire Department with the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District and the California Air Resources Board.

According to a news release, a prescribed burn can help prevent the spread of wildfires and can reduce impacts to watersheds that can result in soil loss and sedimentation. The burn will be conducted when the meteorological conditions are highly favorable to direct smoke away from population centers.

To view a statewide prescribed burn map and other features, visit ssl.arb.ca.gov/pfirs/firm/firm.php.

— Katherine Zehnder

City of Goleta offers grants for nonprofits

By NEIL HARTSTEIN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Are you a part of a local nonprofit serving Goleta residents? If so, the city of Goleta has more than $250,000 in grant funds for which you can apply.

From Dec. 16 through Jan. 27, online applications will be accepted for both the Goleta City Grant and Community Development Block Grant programs.

The Goleta City Council has set aside approximately $100,000 in General Fund money and $150,000 in American Rescue Plan Act money for the Goleta City Grant Program.

Recipients of this grant may receive up to $5,000 for programs that benefit Goleta residents and the general community.

Organizations involved in educational and cultural activities, such as music, art, dance and recreation, as well as Goleta-oriented special events and regional projects that enhance and support the quality of life in Goleta, are encouraged to apply.

Each year, the city of Goleta sets aside a portion of its Community Development Block Grant funding to support nonprofits serving low-income

City collects almost $3 million

SANTA BARBARA — The city of Santa Barbara collected $2.86 million in transient occupancy taxes for October.

The month’s TOT revenues were about 17.4% above the monthly budget, continuing an uptrend that the city said is fueled by higher average daily rates and strong seasonal demand for

residents, seniors and those experiencing homelessness.

CDBG funds are dispersed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, which strictly regulates the use of funds.

The city of Goleta reserves these funds for agencies that qualify for CDBG funding, serve the goals of the city’s five-year Consolidated Plan, and apply for a minimum of $10,000. For the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year, the city distributed more than $33,000 to public services from its CDBG allocation.

Grant applications for both programs will be accepted online beginning Dec. 16 via the ZoomGrants program.

Once all applications are received, the mayor, mayor pro tempore and two Goleta residents appointed by the mayor make up the committee that evaluates the applications and makes funding recommendations to the city council. The council then awards the grants at a meeting in the spring, likely in May.

For more information, visit cityofgoleta.org/i-want-to/apply-for/ grants or contact Shanna Dawson in the Goleta Neighborhood Services Department at 805-6905126 or sdawson@cityofgoleta.org.

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The city has collected $13.63 million through October, the fourth month in the city’s fiscal year. The city’s adopted TOT budget for all funds is $28.3 million, of which $23.6 million is budgeted in the General Fund.

The city’s TOT tax rate is 12%, of which 10% goes to the General Fund and the remaining 2% goes to the Creeks/Clean Water Fund.

— Neil Hartstein

Carbajal, others conclude bipartisan delegation to Cuba

By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

U.S. Reps. Salud Carbajal, Jim Baird and Jahana Hayes wrapped up their bipartisan congressional delegation trip to Cuba on Wednesday.

Rep. Carbajal, D-Santa Barbara; Rep. Baird, R-Indiana; and Rep. Hayes, D-Conn., are members of the House Agriculture Committee.

Their four-day trip included meetings with Cuban farmers, agricultural business operators, and local officials to discuss the current state of agriculture in Cuba.

“Our journey to Cuba was an important opportunity to see the impact that U.S. agriculture is having in a nation that relies heavily on U.S. agricultural imports,” the delegation said in a statement. “As members of the House Agriculture Committee, we work every week in Washington to understand how U.S. agriculture and agricultural trade is affecting peoples around the world — and

Cuba is no exception.

“We also had the chance to meet with farmers and local experts to better understand Cuba’s own agricultural operations, as well as discuss where opportunities for mutual economic benefit may exist for American businesses and the Cuban people,” they said. “We look forward to sharing our findings with our colleagues and the rest of our committee in the coming weeks.”

The House Agriculture Committee members also met with Salvador Valdés Mesa, the vice president of Cuba, and officials from the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs and representatives of the National Assembly.

In addition to discussing agriculture, the congressional delegation also raised concerns about human rights, migration and consular issues.

The bipartisan delegation trip began on Nov. 19.

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no additional details concerning Sunday’s incident.

Meanwhile, officers from the CHP’s Buellton office are continuing to conduct Zero Tolerance enforcement on highways such as State Route 154. In the Santa Ynez Valley, where the driver was pulled over, the highway consists of a single lane of traffic in either direction. Elsewhere on State Route 154, there are some additional lanes for passing.

The highway has seen its

share of fatal crashes in recent years.

“Please help by doing your part,” the CHP said in its Facebook post. “Slow down, remove distractions, don’t drink and drive, and wear your seatbelts!”

According to the National Safety Council, speeding was a factor in 29% of all traffic fatalities in 2020, killing 11,258 people (nationally) or an average of more than 30 people per day. “The total number of fatal motor-vehicle crashes attributable to speeding (in 2020) was 10,136.”

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CHP: ‘Slow down, remove distractions, don’t drink and drive, and wear your seatbelts’

UCSB men’s basketball defeats North Alabama

By KRISTEN KELLER UCSB SPORTS

On the eve of Thanksgiving, no food was prepared by the fans who came to The Thunderdome. Instead, they watched the Gauchos cook up a win. UCSB men’s basketball (4-1) played on the final day of the Santa Barbara Beach Classic as they took on the Lions of the University of North Alabama. After a slow start, the Gauchos found their rhythm, winning this thriller 89-71.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Gauchos didn’t have the best start to this one. North Alabama pressured the Gauchos at the start of the game, making the Gauchos play from behind from the start of the game. However, the home team picked up the pace in the last 10 minutes to take a four-point lead before heading into the locker room. A huge reason for that lead was a buzzer-beating three-point field goal at the end of the half from Ajare Sanni to give the Gauchos some must-needed momentum. The first half ended with UCSB up 41-37.

To go along with all of the excitement, Cole Anderson went four-for-four from beyond the arc to lead the team with 12 points while the team as a whole went seven-for-nine from the threepoint line.

Once the second half began, the Gauchos picked up where they left off. UCSB scored another 48 points in the second half to keep the Lions at bay, resulting in an 89-71 win in The Thunderdome. This puts the Gauchos at 25-3 at home from Nov. 2020 to Nov. 2022.

LOOKING AT THE NUMBERS

• Six different Gauchos ended with double-digit points with Ajay

Mitchell leading the charge. The sophomore from Belgium had 17 points in tonight’s contest while also contributing seven assists and two steals. This performance along with his great game against the Pirates led to Mitchell being named the MVP of the tournament.

• Sanni had the second-most points on the team which helped him earn a spot on the AllTournament team. He finished tonight’s game with 14 points, shooting 50 percent from the field.

• Registering 12 points apiece were Andre Kelly and Anderson. Anderson ended up going fourfor-five from the field while Kelly was six-for-nine from the field while shooting 100 percent from the charity stripe. He also led the team in rebounds with seven and blocks with two.

• The final two Gauchos to record double-digit points were Miles Norris and Calvin Wishart. These two finished with 10 points each as Wishart went three-forfour from the field while Norris also added on six rebounds.

• Josh Pierre-Louis contributed to the offensive efforts as well. He was tied with Mitchell for the most assists in tonight’s game with seven.

UP NEXT

The Gauchos will take the next few days to enjoy the holiday and train before making the trip to Pittsburgh to take on the Duquesne University Dukes. This contest will be played at 4 p.m. PST with a live stream available through ESPN+.

Kristen Keller is the associate athletic director for communications and digital strategy at UCSB.

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Everyone contributes in win for Westmont women’s basketball

By RON SMITH WESTMONT SPORTS WRITER

Westmont Women’s Basketball (7-0), ranked second in the NAIA, had an easy time of it in Riverside on Wednesday evening, defeating the Golden Eagles of La Sierra (0-6) by a score of 80-29. It is the sixth time in program history that the Warriors have held an opponent to under 30 points.

In the opening frame, sophomore guard Kate Goostrey tallied 12 points and freshman guard Sage Kramer added six as the Warriors jumped out to a 32-8 lead. Westmont knocked down six of 10 from 3-point range, including two each by Goostrey and Kramer.

“We set the tone early in the first quarter,” said Westmont’s head coach Kirsten Moore. “Our starting group came out firing all cylinders and did a great job. Kate was hitting from everywhere and Stefanie Berberabe makes everyone around her better.

“Stef had 10 assists, six steals, and nine points in only half a game (23 minutes). Anytime she was in, people were getting open looks. Whether it was at the rim inside, or kick-outs for threes or finding shooters, she

creates so much. Our shooters were ready today and when she found them, they knocked the shots down. We obviously shot at a high percentage all game long.”

The Warriors shot 53.2% from the floor (33 of 62), including 48.0% (12 of 25) from long distance.

Westmont continued its dominance in the second quarter, outscoring the Golden Eagles 17-3. Redshirt-freshman guard Giulia Abraham led the way in the second frame with eight points as she went three-for-three from the floor, including two 3-point field goals. Westmont entered the locker room at halftime with a 49-11 lead.

Westmont’s substantial lead allowed Moore to use the opportunity to develop her team’s depth.

“It was great to get everyone significant experience,” said the veteran coach. “Everyone played double-digit minutes out there and was able to contribute in different ways. We have a huge chunk of our roster that is young. For them to get experience and be able to contribute today was great.”

The closest quarter of the game was the third, with Westmont edging La Sierra 11-9.

Berberabe scored four of Westmont’s thirdquarter points on a pair of layups - both after she pilfered the ball - and freshman guard Bailey Fong connected on a triple.

In the fourth quarter, the Warriors made nine of ten from the floor, including 3-pointers by Haylie Dermer and Isabella Person. Westmont outscored the Golden Eagles 20-9 in the final frame.

Moore hopes the team will build on tonight’s performance when they return to Golden State Athletic Conference play next week.

“We know we have to be playing our best basketball as we head into this stretch of GSAC. We go on the road to Master’s and Hope back-to-back and then host Vanguard. Hopefully, tonight will springboard us into this tough and important stretch of three games.”

Next Wednesday, the Warriors will travel to Santa Clarita for a 5:30 p.m. match-up with #19 The Master’s (6-0, 2-0 GSAC).

Ron Smith is the sports information director at Westmont College.

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Bobcats beat Westmont men’s basketball at the Buzzer

By JACOB NORLING WESTMONT SPORTS WRITER

A game-winning buzzer-beating 3-pointer allowed the UC Merced Bobcats (4-2) to defeat Westmont (8-2) on Wednesday afternoon, ultimately capping off a 68-67 win for the road team. In a back-andforth contest that saw two lead changes in the final 65 seconds, it was the Bobcats who stole one from the Warriors in the game’s final seconds.

The individual story of the day belonged to the greatest 3-point shooter in UC Merced

history, Mason Westlake. Coming into the season, the All-CalPac guard was already the leading 3-point shooter in both program and conference history. In Santa Barbara on Wednesday, the senior added to his legacy with a 33-point performance that included the dagger as time expired.

With Westmont leading 6765 with 1.4 seconds remaining, the Bobcats inbounded the ball in the far corner into the hands of Westlake, who had knocked down six of his first nine attempts from beyond the arc. Fading

away from the basket and with a hand in his face, Westlake’s shot still found the bottom of the rim for the game-winner, sending the Warriors into a bittersweet holiday.

“Even if Westlake didn’t make that shot, we would’ve snuck away with a win that we really didn’t deserve,” said Westmont head coach Landon Boucher. “I didn’t think we came out with the level of desire, passion, and heart that it takes for us to be good. We’re a team that needs to be collectively focused on giving a passionate effort and that wasn’t there

tonight.

“It resulted in our lowest scoring game of the year, and when we don’t play with intensity of defense, it’s going to affect our offense. That’s what happened today.”

Both team’s possessed leads for lengthy amounts of time during the contest, with Westmont leading by as many as eight points with 7:00 remaining in the first half. Down the stretch in the first half, however, Westlake made six shots from beyond the arc to

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restaurant style as opposed to buffet style.

“Guests can have about as much as they want of anything and can sit as long as they want,” said Mr. Reyling.

Santa Barbara Rescue Mission has hosted the Thanksgiving Feast for more than 50 years.

“I think it was definitely because we were wanting to care for people in challenging circumstances,” he said. “Being homeless is always difficult, but obviously can be more emotional around the holidays as people gather with families, and our neighbors without homes are

missing out.

“People in the community wanted to make sure that during the holidays they felt love and human contact,” Mr. Reyling said. “One of the things was realizing that we are trying to move people out of homelessness and addiction, and you do that by building relationships.

“We are extremely grateful for the community’s concern that allows us to do events like this and especially during the holiday those that make the homeless part of their holiday celebration,” he said. “That is so significant, but we love having help every other day of the year (as well).”

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families at the two sites was an indicator of the state of the economy.

“A lot is related to inflation,” he said. “The things having the most inflation pressure are things like food and gas, and low-income families spend most of their income on those things. The first quarter of this fiscal year records the highest period of people served —111,000 unduplicated people, since the first quarter of COVID at 142,000 unduplicated

people.

“We do distributions year round. What we see today is not that different from what we would see next week or last week,” Mr. Talkin said. ‘It indicates the enormous need from the community. The economic situation is challenging for people.”

Mr. Talkin noted the distribution efforts Wednesday featured much enthusiasm and an effort to make sure people’s needs were met.

“The focus was on communicating the Thanksgiving spirit and making sure people didn’t feel bad about needing

Roth, Olson named WSC Coach, Player of the Year as SBCC women’s water polo claims 10 honors

By MICHAEL JORGENSON SBCC SPORTS WRITER

The CCCAA State Champion SBCC women’s water polo team collected 10 postseason awards following its excellent 2022 season, with Chuckie Roth winning his fourth WSC Coach of the Year and Jenan Olson being named WSC Player of the Year.

In all, the Vaqueros brought in 10 All-Conference honors.

CoaCh of the Year

Chuckie Roth - Just eight years after becoming SBCC’s women’s water polo head coach for the program’s inaugural season, Roth has continued to keep the Vaqueros competing at the highest level. The Vaqueros won their eighth consecutive WSC Championship while extending to a 54-game win streak in conference matches. They ended the year with wins of 13-7 against West Valley and 10-7 over Orange

Coast to go 31-6, securing their sixth straight 30-win season and second CCCAA State Championship in five years.

offensive PlaY er of the Year

Jenna Olson - The second year utility player was at the heart of all of SBCC’s success this year, as she threw in a team-leading 87 goals. On 18 occasions, she scored three or more times, including a stretch of six straight games in early October. During the final stretch of the year, she scored four goals in back-to-back SoCal Regional games and led the team with three in the 10-7 State Championship win over OCC. On the defensive side of things, she was first in field blocks (6) and second in steals (60).

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Claire Daland, Ava Donleavy, Chloe McKay, Eden Tal - Four

Vaqueros earned All-WSC First Team recognition, including goalkeepers Ava Donleavy (17-5 record) and Chloe McKay (14-1). The team’s two outstanding net protectors split their time evenly this year, with McKay saving 58 percent of the shots sent her way and the freshman Donleavy stopping 61.5 percent.

Freshman utility Claire Daland and 2021 Player of the Year Eden Tal both tied for third on the team with 68 goals in SBCC’s potent offensive attack. Tal led the Vaqueros with 51 assists and Daland finished first on the team with 85 steals and 16 field blocks.

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Emily Lopez, Bella Straley

It was another sophomorefreshman Vaquero split on the All-Conference Second Team, represented by Emily Lopez and Bella Straley. Lopez was one of just two Vaqueros to go over 30 assists with a second-leading 32.

She had her best offensive game in the 20-2 WSC Championship win over Ventura, when she had season-highs of four goals and two drawn exclusions. Straley only got better as the season progressed, ending her year with multi-goal performances in seven of her last eight outings to finish second on the team with 69.

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Aaliyah Gavia, Gabrielle Muehring - Utilies Aaliyah Gavia and Gabrielle Muehring earned Honorable Mentions. Gavia played the most games of any Vaquero, contributing to 45 goals and tallying 27 steals. Muehring was the sixth Vaquero to reach the 40goal mark and finished fourth on the team with 53 steals.

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

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spark a late run, giving the Bobcats a 38-35 lead going into the locker room.

In the second half, UC Merced led by as many as eight points, with Westmont hanging around by a couple possessions as the game entered its final minutes. With 3:07 remaining, Cade Roth landed a 3-pointer to trim the deficit down to one. For a moment, the swing of momentum seemed reminiscent of last week’s schedule, when Roth made a handful of gamesaving threes to beat both Arizona Christian and Ottawa (Ariz.)

Two minutes later, with the Warriors down one, Jalen Townsell hit another clutch 3pointer, this one putting Westmont up 6765 with 1:05 remaining. Then, with only 37

seconds remaining Anthony McIntyre grabbed a rebound off a stop, and the Warriors carried the ball down court with about a five-second difference between shot and game clock.

Rather than foul the Warriors, UC Merced elected to bet on their ability to both get a stop and a make with only a handful of seconds remaining. The bet proved to be the right one, as the shot clock hit zero when Roth threw up a three-pointer that never hit the rim. After the shot clock violation, the Bobcats inbounded the ball twice before being met with a foul by the Warriors, who had a pair of fouls to give.

On the third inbound attempt, the Bobcats successfully found Westlake in the far corner. Then, the day’s leading scorer brought an end to the game with his seventh conversion from beyond the arc.

“It’s unfortunate to lose on a last shot, but

that is not where we lost the game,” reflected Boucher. “We lost that game in the first 39 minutes and 58 seconds, not in the final 1.4 seconds. At the end of the day, we need to play with passion and intensity.

“We came out flat and casual, and tonight, we learned the reality that anyone can beat anyone on any given day.”

The Warriors return to action a week from tonight when they head to Santa Clarita for a rivalry contest against The Master’s. On Wednesday, November 30, the Mustangs and the Warriors will tip-off at 7:30 p.m. Links to live coverage will be available on the Westmont Athletics website.

Jacob Norling is the sports information assistant at Westmont College.

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The Santa Barbara Rescue Mission hosts its annual Thanksgiving Feast on Wednesday.

Slices of pumpkin pie are ready to be served to diners during the Santa Barbara Rescue Mission’s Thanksgiving Feast.

‘Guests can have about as much as they want of anything’

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Volunteers with the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County give food items to motorists driving up at Franklin School in Santa Barbara.

By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

With its iconic blackand-white tiger mural by local artist Tom Stanley spanning two sides of the building, Tyger Tyger, the Asian-inspired cafe at 121 E. Yanonali St., has been relaunched by Acme Hospitality.

The original Tyger Tyger opened in 2018 and quickly became a hot spot in Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone.

The bright colors, energetic vibe and focused Southeast Asian casual menu resonated with the community, and the Instagrammable food and ambiance were instantly embraced.

Unfortunately, the pandemic forced the restaurant to close, and the concept was placed on hold. But the strategic location became ideal as a test kitchen to give Acme Hospitality chefs a place to experiment with new menus, concepts and pop-ups.

Eventually, the question arose: What if the restaurant took the very best flavors of the original Tyger Tyger and leaned in on “clean and green?”

Consulting chef Jasmine Shimoda (formerly of Los Angeles vegan restaurant Jewel and Santa Barbara’s Loquita) and Chef Trevor Laymance (farm-to-table fine dining chef from Ojai) put their heads together to develop a new plant-forward menu offering vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and omnivore options.

Tyger Tyger 2.0 is the same beast with a different diet, roaring back just in time for the holidays. This iteration offers breakfast and lunch daily and dinner service Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

The structure on Yanonali was built in 1945 by the Castagnola family as the original “net barn” where fishing nets were stored and repaired and has served the community as an auto repair shop, bakery and catering kitchen/café.

Large windows bring all-day sunshine into the airy room. Window frames and counters are crafted from natural teak wood and are accented by textures of stained concrete floors, terrazzo tabletops and whimsical wallpapers, including the canarythemed ceiling and wildly floral kitchen and restroom.

The bright pink, green, orange and turquoise floral palette warm the interiors and are juxtaposed with the natural wood and grays of the building, evoking the colorful designs of Southeast Asia.

“Ever since Tyger Tyger was forced to close its doors two years ago, we have had consistent requests from our loyal guests to reopen with our innovative Asian fare. Those voices have been loud and clear, demanding a healthier and more sustainable menu brimming with flavor but good for the body and the planet. We are listening, and this new iteration of Tyger Tyger is our effort to deliver on that promise,” said Sherry Villanueva, founder of Acme Hospitality.

The Tyger Tyger menu is inspired by the bold flavors discovered in street food carts from Southeast Asia, showcasing the Central Coast’s year-round bounty with its plant-forward selections.

Breakfast dishes include Banana Loaf with miso butter; Coconut Berry Parfait with coconut yogurt, 7-spice granola, blueberry chia

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Burning bright again

Tyger Tyger reopens in Funk Zone with bold new menu

CALENDAR

jam and local berries; Overnight Oats with chia seeds, coconut, kinako, tahini, Santa Barbara pistachios and house jam; Spicy Avocado Toast with chili-garlic crisp, scallion, house pickles and green goddess; Roasted Mushroom Toast with miso cream, tarragon and scallion; Breakfast Sando of herby egg omelet, fermented hot sauce, spicy cilantro aioli and pickled Fresno (sub tofu scramble); Breakfast Tacos with eggs, black beans, pickled red onion and jalapeno and house-fermented hot sauce, tingly chili oil and corn tortilla (sub tofu scramble). Eggs can be added to Avocado and Mushroom Toasts on request.

In addition to the Spicy Avocado and Mushroom Toast, lunch and dinner offer a Crispy Rice Salad with Her Produce spicy greens, puffed quinoa, cucumber, mint, Thai basil, pickled shallot, roasted mushrooms and lime leaf vinaigrette; Tea Leaf Noodle Salad with kelp noodles, cabbage, romaine, tomatoes, peanut crunch and fermented green tea condiment; the Tyger Bowl with coconut rice, black pepper tofu, fried shallots, pickled chili and golden curry sauce.

Guests can add a Tamari Egg, Coconut Chicken or Grilled Fish to all salads and bowls at an additional charge.

Tyger Tyger’s signature Chicken Khao Soi is back with an aromatic coconut broth, scratch curry paste, egg noodles, braised chicken, lime leaf, fresh coriander, pickled mustard greens and noodle nest.

Other lunch and dinner dishes include Fried Yuba Sandwich

with Chicken Fried tofu skin, spicy maple, shaved cabbage and vegan yuzu ranch dressing; Lechón of crispy pork belly, black sticky rice, pickles, herbs, chili citrus glaze and black vinegar; Cha Ca La Vong, a turmeric and dill-marinated local catch with vermicelli noodles, nuoc cham and local veggies; and Mushroom Carbonara with khao soi noodles, wild mushroom medley, miso cream, preserved lemon, thyme, tarragon, green peppercorn and bonito.

A tamari egg can be added as an option, and for dessert, there is a vegan soft serve or Ube Cream Pie and non-alcoholic drinks of housemade sodas and iced tea.

Danny Bendett, Acme director of restaurants, has selected wine selections from around the world to complement the flavorful cuisine. Unique Sake and beer selections reflect the popular and the uncommon, all remarkable and expertly matched with Chef Laymance’s cuisine.

email: mmcmahon@newspress. com

FYI

Tyger Tyger, 121 E. Yanonali St., serves breakfast daily from 7 to 11 a.m. and lunch daily from 11 to 4 p.m. Dinner is served from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. For more information, call 805-880-4227, visit ww.tygertygersb.comw, email info@tygertygersb.com or follow Tyger Tyger on Facebook: www. facebook.com/Tygertygersb and Instagram: @tygertygersb.

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SUNDAY

A special adoption event is scheduled for noon to 4 p.m. at Santa Barbara Humane’s campuses at 5399 Overpass Road, Goleta, and 1687 W. Sowell Road, Santa Maria.

DEC. 1 5 to 8 p.m.: The First Thursday Art Walk will present an open-air Holiday Market as well as more than 20 business and gallery venues with live music, art and wine. 7 p.m. Ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro will perform his “Christmas in Hawaii” concert at The Granada, 1214 State St., Santa Barbara. Mr. Shimabukuro will play a mix of his signature favorites, holiday classics and selections from his recent “Jake & Friends” album. Tickets for the UCSB Arts & Lectures concert cost $16 to $61. To purchase, go to granadasb. org. 7 p.m. Jazz at the Ballroom will present “Holiday ‘In’” at the Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. Award-winning musicians from across the country will perform a show reminiscent of old Christmas specials with Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra and other singing greats. Comedian Dan Cronin is hosting this holiday revue, which features bandleader Konrad Paszkduki on the piano. Tickets cost $36 to $56 for general admission and $81 for VIP seats, which include a post-show reception. To purchase, go to lobero.org.

DEC. 2 5 to 8 p.m.: A Christmas Tree Lighting & Block Party will take place in the 1300 block of State Street and will include a meet-and-greet with Santa Claus, live music with DJ Darla Bea, performances by the San Marcos High School Band and more.

DEC. 3 2 and 6 p.m. State Street Ballet Academy will perform “Rudolph” at the Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St., Santa Barbara. For more information, go to lobero.org/events/ rudolph-2022.

7 p.m. Westmont College ensembles will perform during the Westmont Christmas Festival at The Granada, 1214 State St., Santa Barbara. The 18th annual festival will feature the Westmont Orchestra, College Choir, Chamber Singers and Choral Union. Tickets cost $22. To purchase, go to granadasb.org.

7:30 p.m. The Fall Dance Concert will take place at UCSB Hatlen Theater. The UCSB Dance Company will present new choreography. For more information, see theaterdanceucsb. edu.

DEC. 4 3 p.m. Westmont College ensembles will perform during the Westmont Christmas Festival at The Granada, 1214 State St., Santa Barbara. The 18th annual festival will feature the Westmont Orchestra, College Choir, Chamber Singers and Choral Union. Tickets cost $22. 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. The concert is free. 5 to 7 p.m.: A free candlelight concert series takes place on the steps of the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara.

DEC. 9 7 p.m. The Grace Fisher Foundation will present “A Winter Music Showcase” at The Granada, 1214 State St., Santa Barbara. The fifth annual showcase will feature everyone from the Santa Barbara Folk Orchestra to Jackson Gillies, WIll Breman, State Street Ballet Professional Track Dancers, the Westmont Chamber Singers, UCSB Maurice Faulkner Quintet and more. Tickets cost $18 to $60. To purchase, go to granadasb.org.

NEWS-PRESS FILE PHOTO Award-winning musicians will perform a show reminiscent of old Christmas TV specials on Dec. 1 at the Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara.

Tom Stanley’s mural of a tiger graces Tyger Tyger, the Asian-inspired cafe being relaunched in Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone.

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Tyger Tyger 2.0 is roaring back just in time for the holidays. This iteration offers breakfast and lunch daily and dinner service Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Sherry Villanueva, founder of Acme Hospitality, said Tyger Tyger is responding to the popular demand for “a healthier and more sustainable menu brimming with fl avor but good for the body and the planet. We are listening, and this new iteration of Tyger Tyger is our effort to deliver on that promise.”

AWC-SB to present awards to Monica Kunz and others

By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

Monica Kunz, a digital design and marketing professional, was named the winner of the 2022 AWC Chapter Star Award from the Santa Barbara chapter of the Association for Women in Communications.

She is among the award recipients who will be honored during AWC-SB’s holiday party at 5 p.m. Dec. 14 at Villa Wine Bar, 618 Anacapa St., Suite 1867, Santa Barbara.

For several years, Ms. Kunz has designed and created all of the marketing and branding materials for the AWC-SB Women of Achievement Awards.

She also creates colorful display ads for the group’s monthly events.

“Monica has a keen eye for design and branding. For years she has generously shared her talents with our AWCSB members and the greater community,” said Lisa Osborn, president of AWC-SB.

In addition to serving AWCSB, Ms. Kunz is a passionate supporter of environmental justice and women’s reproductive rights, serving as co-chair of this year’s Birds & Bees Bash, a fundraiser for Planned Parenthood of California Central Coast.

Ms. Kunz, along with AWCSB board members Leslie Dinaberg, Joan Tapper and Erica Schweitzer, are also recipients of the AWC Teamwork Award, for their efforts to produce innovative programs and social media/promotional materials for the chapter’s monthly events.

“This team’s dedication to producing powerful events with compelling graphics and promotion elements made our chapter shine brightly all year long,” said Ms. Osborn.

“I am thankful to have such

a strong team of dedicated communications professionals on our board of directors.”

In addition to the organizational honors, two AWC-SB members recently received the 2022 AWC Clarion Awards. Judith Smith-Meyer with Foodbank of Santa Barbara County was awarded a Clarion (Public Relations Annual Report). Bonnie Carroll of Bonnie Carroll’s Life Bites News was also awarded a Clarion (Successful Aging Newspaper).

In addition to these national awards, Lauren Bianchi Klemann is the 2022 Member of the Year, and AWC-SB founder Lois Phillips will present her annual award to recognize an outstanding communicator.

For more information, see www.awcsb.org

email: dmason@newspress.com

Fresh carrots

While many crops can’t stand the sub-freezing nightly temperatures experienced in our area, carrots are an exception. With sugar levels elevated in the cold soil, this is the best time to purchase the most highly sought local root vegetable.

With a cup of raw carrots delivering more than 400% of your daily recommended vitamin A, they are also a good source of thiamin, niacin, vitamin C, K and B6, folate, manganese, dietary fiber and potassium.

Carrots are excellent when enjoyed raw, but with the cooler winter conditions upon us, they’re also great when cooked. This week I made a delicious carrot and tomato soup as the Fix of the Week, below. This soup is loaded with nutrients and perfect for this time of year.

Fresh carrots can be found at all weekly Santa Barbara Certified Farmers Markets from several local growers. Price averages $2 per pound or bunch.

highest level of vitamin C of any fruit — almost twice that of an orange. And vitamin C aids with immune system recovery, iron absorption and maintaining bones, blood vessels and teeth.

Kiwi is extremely high in potassium — even higher than that of bananas. And it is a great, low-fat source of vitamin E.

To add to the list, kiwifruit is also a great source of folate, lutein, fiber, calcium, iron, magnesium, and copper. Slice ripe kiwifruit in half, and scoop the flesh out with a spoon or cut into rings, then serve on a fruit platter. Grown and harvested by Mallard Lake Ranch, kiwifruit can be found at the Saturday Santa Barbara farmers’ market. Price averages $4 per pound.

Baby spinach

Spinach thrives locally during the cooler time of year, and I have been making many variations of seasonal spinach salads using these very tender leaves.

One of my favorite salads using fresh spinach includes sliced Fuyu persimmon, pomegranate seeds, sliced red onion, chevre and avocado. Fresh spinach is also excellent when sautéed in olive oil, lightly seasoned with salt and peppers, and served as a side to fish preparations, as well as chicken and pork. It can also be sautéed and added to a morning omelet or scrambled or worked into a homemade quiche.

Kiwifruit

At first glance, this unique fruit doesn’t appear to have much to offer. However, once you break through that fuzzy-brown skin, its inner beauty is exposed. Kiwifruit is one of the most nutrient dense fruits available. It delivers the

You can find fresh baby spinach at all weekly Santa Barbara certified farmers’ markets from several local farmers. Price averages $3 per bag or $7 per pound.

Fix of the Week

Temperatures throughout the county were noticeably cooler this past week, particularly in the early morning and evenings. Many of our local growers experienced the first frost of the year on their farms, especially in the more inland areas.

The final outdoor grown tomatoes, green beans, peppers, and eggplant are being harvested from the plants, making a final appearance over the next couple of weeks.

There are many crops, however, that thrive in the winter, easily sustaining the yearly frosts.

Members of the Brassica family, such as kale, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage and Brussels sprouts, will be readily available through the winter months. Their growth is slowed during the cold weather season, but can be found in abundance over the months to come.

Carrots — and other root vegetables such as beets and celeriac — also do extremely well during the winter months.

Such vegetables become sweeter in the cold weather, and this week you will notice a significant boost in sugar levels, particularly with regards to carrots. Winter through spring is the absolute best time to purchase fresh carrots locally as they reach their peak flavor.

Carrots are excellent when enjoyed raw over a salad, but with the cold weather, I tend to incorporate them more regularly into cooked preparations. They are delicious alongside a roasted chicken with potatoes, added to a hearty beef stew or incorporated into your favorite stir-fry.

The past few weeks for me, it has been all about soups. There

is nothing like a soup to take the edge off from the cold weather, also delivering an abundance of nutrients to help combat the elements and germs circulating this time of year.

With a bag of dried split peas in my pantry, and some ideal soup ingredients in the fridge, this is a very simple soup to prepare in the slow cooker, utilizing some leftover roasted turkey or ham if you so choose.

SPLIT PEA AND CARROT SOUP WITH ROASTED TURKEY

1 pound dried split peas, rinsed.

1 medium yellow or white onion, diced.

5 medium carrots, peeled and diced.

4 celery ribs, diced.

2 medium, Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced.

6 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped.

32 ounces low sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth).

2 bay leaves.

1 teaspoon ground cumin.

1 teaspoon seasoned salt.

½ teaspoon freshly cracked pepper.

1 cup fresh cilantro leaf, coarsely chopped.

Optional; 2 cups diced roasted turkey meat or cooked honey ham roast.

Place all ingredients, except for the cilantro and meat, in a slow cooker. Add additional water, enough so that the liquid level is about 2 inches above the ingredients. Turn to high and cook for about 5 hours or until the peas are soft.

Mix in diced turkey or ham if desired. Finish with fresh cilantro.

Yield: Serves 8-10.

Hernández’ Merry-Achi Christmas

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The 2022 AWC Chapter Star Award is going to Monica Kunz.

Sam Edelman is general manager of the Santa Barbara Certified Farmers Market Association and host of “Farm to Table,” which airs live 9 a.m. Thursdays on KZSB AM 1290. Sam Edelman photos

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Sam Edelman

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By Horoscope.com

ARIES — Attendance at some kind of group event might seem especially appealing today. However, Aries, worries about your family might distract you so that you don’t benefit from it the way you should. You also might find some of the conversation boring. Despite your lack of enthusiasm, it might be a good idea to get out anyway.

TAURUS — Let’s face it, Taurus. Today you’re likely to find your chores and errands exceedingly boring. You could find yourself watching the clock, feeling like an hour has gone by and then realizing it’s only been ten minutes. If you can put off your tasks until tomorrow, by all means do so.

GEMINI — You might be distracted by daydreams of a trip you’re planning to take, Gemini. A friend could phone and want to discuss it, which doesn’t help. Visions of faraway places and exciting pastimes may dance in your head, and routine tasks seem incredibly tedious and unworthy of attention. It’s best to get them done if you can.

CANCER — You might not have heard from a close friend in a long time and worry a little, Cancer. Perhaps this person wasn’t well the last time you talked. If you can, it might be a good idea to call. Strange and unsettling dreams could plague your sleep tonight, but don’t get too agitated. They aren’t prophetic in any way.

LEO — An older visitor might come to your door today, Leo. You aren’t likely to be too thrilled about this, but you will be able to play the good host anyway. Romance and sociability may be a bit limited by obligations to family, particularly parents, but don’t let it get you down. You may be stuck at home tonight, but you will be able to let loose later.

VIRGO — Mundane tasks, including errands and answering correspondence, might bore you all day, Virgo. You’re likely to be restless and strongly tempted to chuck it all and go somewhere to enjoy yourself. Take a good look at what you’re doing and try to judge objectively how important it is to get it done now.

LIBRA — Financial issues may interfere with your self-

expression today, Libra. Perhaps you need a little more money before proceeding with a project that means a lot to you. You usually aren’t one to let this kind of consideration stop you, though. Just a little bit of thought and planning could make whatever it is you want to do more feasible than it appears to be. Write down some ideas and go to it!

SCORPIO — A charismatic person might contact you today and want your help with something. Emotional issues regarding family might have you feeling gloomy. Your creative side may have to lie fallow while you attend to mundane issues. Basically, you feel pretty optimistic about your life and future. You’re never afraid of hard work, and you’re persevering.

SAGITTARIUS — Worries about relatives or friends could plague you throughout the day, Sagittarius. Perhaps you aren’t sure what’s wrong and so you feel helpless. Whatever vague worries you may have, don’t try to figure out the truth without knowing the facts. You could make mountains out of molehills.

CAPRICORN — Small group functions and social events might not prove as satisfying as usual today, Capricorn. You may not be in the mood. You might feel pressured to mingle when you’d rather sit on the couch. Whatever conversations you get into will seem trivial and boring. This is a good day to sit back and listen.

AQUARIUS — Pride might get in your way today, Aquarius. Perhaps you will be asked to do a task that you consider beneath you. Perhaps the people around you are feeling persnickety. Rise above the insults and make a special effort to do the best you can, defusing the situation before it gets out of hand. Tonight, enjoy an evening of watching movies or listening to music.

PISCES — Your imagination might conjure stories or pictures that you want to memorialize through writing or painting, but a lack of self-confidence might discourage you. However, it’s probably a good idea to do it anyway. These ideas come from deep inside you. Giving them shape could represent a release from old traumas.

SUDOKU

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.

BY FRANK STEWART Tribune Content Agency

Friday, November 25, 2022

In October, 1929, less than four years after the birth of contract bridge — and indicative of how the new game had taken the country by storm — The Bridge World published its first issue. It has appeared every month since, providing a record of the game’s evolution.

The magazine has a reputation for excellence among experts but offers material for all players. In an “Improve Your Play” feature, South needs eight tricks at two spades. (North’s double was “support,” conventionally showing three cards in spades.)

MISGUESS

South has two diamonds and at least two clubs to lose. If he tries to guess the queen of trumps, he may misguess and go down.

Declarer should take the ace of hearts, lead a club to dummy, ruff a heart, lead a diamond to dummy and ruff the last heart. Then he exits in a minor. He is sure of three more trump tricks without guessing.

No serious player should be without The Bridge World. For information and interesting features, see bridgeworld.com.

do you say?

ANSWER: This is a judgment call. Partner has about 11 points with strength in the unbid suits. To sign off at three hearts, jump to four hearts or bid 3NT might work. Bid three diamonds, showing six hearts, four diamonds and a minimum hand. Maybe with that information, partner can make a winning decision. North dealer Neither side vulnerable