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The year that was 2021 The ups and downs of the pandemic dominated this year, which also saw everything from the Alisal Fire to the return of the in-person Fiesta

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A sea of umbrellas is seen on State Street. The National Weather Service says umbrellas won’t be needed during what is supposed to be a sunny weekend.

Sunny weekend in the forecast National Weather Service says that’s it for the rain

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A DC-10 airtanker drops fire retardant in October on the hills above Mariposa Reina during the Alisal Fire near the Gaviota Coast. This was among the stories that dominated the news in 2021.

You won’t need your umbrella this weekend if the National Weather Service is right. The weather service predicted 2021 would end and 2022 would begin with sunny skies (remember those?) throughout Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo and Ventura counties. (Los Angeles County was expected to be partly cloudy.) Sunshine is also forecast for Sunday, followed by partly cloudy conditions (but no rain) Monday through Thursday. “Dry but continued cool weather is expected (today) through the upcoming holiday weekend and likely beyond,” the weather service predicted. “Gusty northerly winds are expected (today) in some mountain and foothill areas, with weak to moderate Santa Ana winds over the weekend.” That’s welcome news for people tired of this week’s rainy days. Thursday’s rainfall inspired a sea of umbrellas on Santa Barbara’s State Street, where everyone bundled up in coats and hoodies to stay dry. A large amount of runoff was

seen at the side of the street. Rainfall was up slightly Thursday from Wednesday, although it remained light. The National Weather Service reported 0.15 inch of rain in Goleta and Lompoc, 0.01 in New Cuyama and a trace amount in Santa Maria. No rain was reported in Santa Ynez. Along with the rain came below-normal temperatures. Highs Thursday were 60 in Santa Barbara and Goleta, 61 in Santa Maria, 59 in Lompoc and 46 in New Cuyama. Lows (Wednesday night into Thursday morning) were 50 in Santa Barbara, 47 in Goleta, 42 in Santa Maria, 41 in Lompoc, 40 in New Cuyama and 39 in Santa Ynez. The cold is expected to remain. The weather service predicted today’s highs will be 61 in Santa Barbara, 60 at UCSB, and 56 in Santa Maria, Lompoc and Santa Ynez. It’ll be even colder in Cuyama, where the predicted high is 48; the low, 36. Other projected lows for today are 43 in Santa Barbara, 42 at UCSB, 39 in Santa Maria and Lompoc, and 38 in Santa Ynez. email: dmason@newspress.com

At left, Randy Rowse, a former member of the Santa Barbara City Council, was all smiles on election night, during which he learned he was elected the Santa Barbara mayor. At right, Lesly Ricardez, 15, receives a Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine from nurse Karen Etsell at the Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital. The vaccines were among this year’s major stories.

By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

Like a roller coaster with unexpected twists and turns, COVID-19 continued to dominate the news in 2021. It affected virtually every segment of life, from health to the economy and the performing arts. But there was other news this year, too, everything from a Santa Barbara election that brought a new mayor to the Alisal Fire that left a burn scar (but didn’t, fortunately, lead to a major debris flow). It was also the year of a gubernatorial recall election and the return of the in-person Fiesta (as well as several Christmas parades). Here are eight stories that dominated the news this year.

— COVID-19 and the vaccines. The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department and other health entities promoted the Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines, which originally were for select portions of the population. But eventually the vaccine use was expanded to cover the 12-and-older population, then the 5-and-older population. In the meantime, the coronavirus continued to mutate. First, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and public health departments across the nation had to deal with the delta variant, then the omicron variant. The first confirmed omicron cases — four of them, all people under 30 — were announced Wednesday in the county. COVID-19 case numbers went

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up and down, and they’re surging again with 538 reported in the county Thursday. The question of vaccine mandates continues to be debated. The Santa Barbara Unified School District decided all its employees had to get the vaccine, with exemptions allowed for medical and religious reasons. Most of the staff got vaccinated, but some didn’t and protested the mandate in a march down State Street. Others objecting to vaccines and government rules made their voices heard during Stand Up Santa Barbara rallies in De la Guerra Plaza. They see the issue as one pertaining to civil liberty. As of Thursday, 68.7% of the eligible 5-and-older population is vaccinated, according to the Santa Barbara County Public Health

Department, which continues to stress the vaccines’ importance in fighting COVID-19 and keeping the entire population healthy. Of the entire county population (all ages), 64.6% is fully vaccinated. — The pandemic’s impact on the economy. The state didn’t fully reopen until June, and businesses struggled to survive. Some didn’t. Several restaurants, including longtime ones, have closed since the pandemic started. This year, the closures included two Coast Village Road favorites in Montecito: Cava Restaurant & Bar and Little Alex’s, a Mexican cafe known for its tacos and more. A perennial favorite, Trattoria Mollie, an Italian restaurant, closed its last site, which was on State Street. Please see STORIES on A8

Heavy runoff goes down State Street during Thursday’s rain.

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Health department gives away 14,000 test kits By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS CORRESPONDENT

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department has distributed 14,000 at-home testing kits and is encouraging people to get their vaccines and booster shots after the confirmation of four omicron variant cases. As reported Thursday in the News-Press, the cases involved four people under 30, three of whom live in South County. One person received two doses of the Pfizer vaccine, and the other three didn’t have vaccination

records in CAIR, the state immunization site. Test kits are being given away from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. today at the Public Health Department, 315 Camino Del Remedio, Santa Barbara, and the Lompoc Health Care Center, 301 N. R St. In addition, “vaccination services are widely available at public sites, pharmacies, physician offices, etc,” the Santa Barbara Public Health Department told the News-Press Thursday in an email. “COVID-19 vaccines have been effective

against earlier variants of the virus, and so far have shown to be effective against the omicron variant as well, especially against serious illness and death.” The department also addressed changes in guidelines by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC is now saying people who test positive for COVID-19 can isolate for five days instead of the previous 10 days and has listed other new guidelines. “The CDC bases its recommendations on its study of how variants behave,” the

department told the News-Press. “This recent change is motivated by science demonstrating that the majority of SARS-CoV-2 transmission occurs early in the course of illness, generally in the 1-2 days prior to onset of symptoms and the 2-3 days after. “The PHD is currently awaiting further guidance from CDPH on the new CDC recommendation as it is possible that CDPH’s recommendation may be modified,” according to the county health department. email: kzehnder@newspress.com

Minimum wage goes up Saturday in state The California minimum wage will increase Saturday to $14 an hour for small businesses (25 employees or fewer) and $15 an hour for businesses with 26 employees or more. In 2016, California was the first state whose lawmakers committed to increasing the minimum wage to $15 hour for large businesses by 2022 and

by 2023 for small businesses. According to the state, the minimum wage law increases the pay over time consistent with economic expansion, while providing safety valves to pause increases if negative economic or budgetary conditions emerge. Most California workers are required to be paid the minimum wage, according to state law.

Select cities and counties have a local minimum wage that is higher than the state wage. Workers who are paid less than the minimum wage can contact the Labor Commissioner’s Office to file a wage claim. The Labor Commissioner’s Office launched an online wage claim application in November, in English and Spanish for workers who feel they

By DAVE MASON Santa Barbara County reported 538 new COVID-19 cases and two deaths Thursday. Both individuals were in the 50-69 age group, resided in Santa Maria and had underlying medical conditions. The deaths weren’t associated with a congregate care site, according to the county Public Health Department. Of the new cases, the highest

number, 166, was in Santa Barbara and unincorporated Mission Canyon. Elsewhere, there were 87 cases in Santa Maria. Neighboring Orcutt had 22 cases. Sixty-nine cases were in unincorporated Goleta Valley and Gaviota Sixty cases were in Goleta. Eleven cases were in Isla Vista. Thirty-six cases were in the South Coast corridor, which includes Montecito, Summerland and Carpinteria

Thirty-five cases were reported in Lompoc and nearby Mission Hills and Vandenberg Village.. Santa Ynez Valley reported 18 cases. Sixteen cases were in the North County areas that include Sisquoc, Casmalia, Garey, Cuyama, New Cuyama and Guadalupe The locations of 18 cases were pending. Fifty patients are recovering in county hospitals. Another eight are recovering in intensive care units.

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Santa Barbara airport only had 335 passengers on New Year’s Eve 2020. In 2019, the airport had 1,535 passengers.

“I’m pretty confident that we are going to top the 1,500 for 2019. I would venture to estimate approximately 2,000 passengers,” Deanna Zachrisson, the airport’s

business development manager, told the News-Press in an email Thursday. — Katherine Zehnder

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Maritime museum seeks docents SANTA BARBARA —The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum will begin its next 10week docent training program Jan. 8. The sessions will run through March 12. Participants will study and learn about the Chumash people, commercial diving and fishing milestones, the Santa Barbara Channel’s military history and Santa Barbara as the birthplace of the environmental movement. Docents also will get to be a part of the museum’s volunteer team and support the mission to create exhibits and educational experiences, according to a news release. “Docents also enjoy the social environment of the Museum, make new friends, and gain a feeling of fulfillment,” Volunteer Coordinator Jesse Baker-Lorelli said in the release. For more information, contact Jesse Baker-Lorelli at jbaker@ sbmm.org or 805-456-8748. To apply for the docent training, complete a volunteer application at www.sbmm.org/ volunteer-application. — Katherine Zehnder

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Santa Maria plans New Year’s Day activities

SANTA MARIA — The Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department has invited the community to kick off the new year Saturday at Los Flores Ranch Park, 6245 Dominion Road. Visitors are invited to hike or ride a bike or horse from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Santa Maria park. Entry will be free to all visitors Saturday. Experienced guides will lead a 2-mile and a 4-mile familyfriendly hike. Both will start at 10 a.m. Participants are asked to meet at the event parking area. No registration required. Pets are welcome and must be on a leash at all times, according to a news release. For more information, call the Recreation and Parks Department at 805-925-0951, ext. 2260. — Katherine Zehnder

New Year’s Eve concerts at SOhO, Red Piano

Musicians will usher in 2022 at various Santa Barbara County venues including clubs and hotels. Here are a few highlights that the News-Press was aware of. Area 51 will perform its New Year’s Eve concert at 9 tonight at SOhO Music Club and Restaurant, upstairs at 1221 State St. (Doors open at 7:30 p.m.) Michael Andrews, the band’s frontman, said he loves playing at the club. Area 51 started playing there in 1994. “We played there the first year they opened upstairs,” he told the News-Press in 2019. “There was a line pretty much down the stairs and around the exterior of the building to get in. “It was packed,” Mr. Andrews said. “That began our love affair over there.” Tickets for the 21-and-older event cost $21 at sohosb.com and $25 at the door. For dinner reservations, call SOhO at 805-962-7776, ext. 6. Elsewhere on State Street, Jason Libs will perform on the front patio at 5 p.m. today at the Red Piano, followed by Lyndsey Jones at 8 p.m. on the main stage. Red Piano is at 519 State St. And the Santa Barbara Symphony will perform its New Year’s Eve concert at 8:30 tonight at The Granada, 1214 State St., with music varying from Gershwin to Motown. For more information, go to granadasb.org. Elsewhere in the county, Chumash Casino Resort in Santa Ynez isn’t hosting its usual New Year’s Eve concert and dance party tonight. — Dave Mason

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Critics blast Michigan’s governor over latest audit uncovering $8.5 billion more in UIA misappropriations By BRUCE WALKER THE CENTER SQUARE REGIONAL EDITOR

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(The Center Square) — An outside audit has uncovered the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency paid approximately $8.5 billion in fraudulent claims since March 2020. The Deloitte audit results were announced Wednesday, one month after the Michigan Auditor General reported the UIA erroneously remitted nearly $4 billion in Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, the program paid from the federally funded Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security

Act. Some of the $4 billion blunder was attributed to UIA’s erroneous application of eligibility criteria, and, according to the Detroit News, the UIA claims an unspecified amount of that number may have been counted in the fraudulent claims uncovered by the Deloitte audit. The UIA has been under fire since the beginning of the pandemic in March 2020. Former UIA Director Steve Gray resigned in November 2020 and received a $85,872 severance package, which was sealed with a confidentiality agreement regarding his job performance and departure. “The UIA and the billions they have paid out in fraudulent claims

is a massive hit to taxpayers and the credibility of our government under (Gov.) Gretchen Whitmer,” Eric Ventimiglia, executive director for Michigan Rising Action, said. “After this $8.5 billion failure, it is hard to believe that Whitmer is capable of getting her state departments back on track.” State Rep. Steve Johnson, R-Wayland, chairs the Michigan House Oversight Committee, which has repeatedly questioned UIA leadership. Johnson lays the blame for the UIA’s audit results on Gov. Whitmer. “The Whitmer Administration has continued to show incompetence and disrespect for the taxpayers they serve,”

Johnson said in a statement. “The Whitmer Administration should be ashamed that they lost over $10 billion in taxpayer money under their ‘leadership’ and demand that Steve Gray pay back his $85,000 hush fund buyout.” Rep. Johnson announced the committee he chairs will conduct a joint hearing with the Senate Oversight Committee to investigate UIA improprieties. “This is absolutely unacceptable to the taxpayers of Michigan and there should be consequences for this level of gross mismanagement, but alas, if the Whitmer Administration is consistent on anything, there will be no accountability,” he said.

Attorneys to appeal Maxwell’s verdict Ghisaline Maxwell’s attorneys said they would seek an appeal of the verdict for Ms. Maxwell, who was found guilty of five counts of sex trafficking. Ms. Maxwell, a British socialite who dated convicted sex offender

Jeffrey Epstein, was convicted Wednesday. Ms. Maxwell, who’s 60, faces up to 40 years in prison on the most serious count. A date hasn’t been set for sentencing. A New York City jury found

Ms. Maxwell guilty of helping Mr. Epstein with his sexual abuse of underage girls. A family statement on Wednesday night said the appeal process had been started. Ms. Maxwell, meanwhile, faces

another trial on two counts of perjury. She was arrested in July 2020, nearly a year after Mr. Epstein killed himself in jail. — Dave Mason

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California chips away at zoning restrictions in 2022 By MADISON HIRNEISEN THE CENTER SQUARE STAFF REPORTER

(The Center Square) — Dozens of new housing bills passed by the California Legislature are set to take effect in the new year, bringing reform to a history of “not in my backyard” zoning limitations to affordable housing partly responsible for the state’s ongoing housing shortage. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed more than two dozen housing bills during the latest legislative session, accelerating the state’s effort to address the affordable housing shortage plaguing California. Many of these new housing bills take effect starting in January, including two bills that reform existing zoning and development laws — Senate Bill 9 and Senate Bill 10. SB 9, authored by Senate President Pro-Tempore Toni Atkins, will allow single-family zoned parcels to be split into two lots and authorize existing single-family homes to build duplexes. The bill includes exemptions for the preservation of homes in established historic districts. According to a study from the Terner Center at the UC Berkeley, SB 9 could create 700,000 new homes that would otherwise not be market-feasible, representing a “40% increase in existing development potential across California’s single-family housing parcels.” In addition, the study estimated that SB 9 would enable the development of more units on 410,000 single-family parcels, 110,000 of which could be newly developed. However, the bill has faced some pushback from certain cities across the state, who are passing urgency ordinances to block the implementation of SB 9. Several cities in Los Angeles County moved forward

with ordinances blocking the implementation this month, including Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach and Rancho Palos Verdes, according to the Torrance Daily Breeze. Matthew Lewis, the director of communications for California YIMBY (short for Yes, In My Backyard), told The Center Square that cities implementing these ordinances are essentially saying to the Legislature, “We don’t want to be part of the solution.” “An urgency ordinance is really something a city is only supposed to use if there’s an immediate risk to public health and safety,” Mr. Lewis said. “So what cities passing these urgency ordinances are saying is that allowing more homes to be built in our city so that the people who live here or who want to move here have a place to live is a threat.” Mr. Lewis said he believes these ordinances will not last, as it signals to the legislature that the first bill may not have been “strict enough.” In addition to SB 9, several other bills set to take effect in January aim to reform housing development to make it easier for cities to zone parcels with multiple units. One of those bills is SB 10. The bill, authored by Sen. Scott Wiener, would allow city or county officials to zone any parcels for up to 10 residential units in “transit-rich” areas or urban infill sites. This, in turn, will make it easier for officials to build lower-cost housing developments by streamlining the zoning process in lots near transit and job centers. According to California YIMBY, which supported the bill, SB 10 would help to address California’s “missing middle” by creating more affordable housing closer to job centers. “By enabling cities to increase

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Dos Pueblos splits boys soccer games By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

The Dos Pueblos boys soccer team split away games this week. The Chargers beat Buena High School 1-0 Wednesday in one of those games. Dos Pueblos made its goal with five minutes left in the game, Coach Julio Flores told the NewsPress in an email. The victorious play began with Andy Duran assisting on a cross from the left wing side, Flores said. The ball went to center forward Ronan Hugo, who sent it past the goalie for the win over the Ventura school. In an away game Thursday, the Chargers tied with Pacifica 1-1. “Alvaro Contreras starts the game off with a goal,” Flores said. “One minute into the game, Fred Jones gets up on the attack from his right full back position (and) crosses the ball, and Alvaro is there to strike it (into) the upper corner.” Flores said the Chargers had further scoring opportunities in the second half against the Oxnard school but couldn’t capitalize on them. “Then with 8 minutes renaming, Pacifica ties the game,” the coach said. He noted the Chargers’ goalie, Diego Garcia, got two stops. And in an away game Wednesday, Canoga Park defeated the Dos Pueblos boys soccer team 3-1. The Chargers’ Fin Silver scored the team’s goal during the second half, Flores said, praising Silver for his efforts playing center. DOS PUEBLOS BASKETBALL TEAM WINS The Dos Pueblos boys basketball team had a great week. The Chargers defeated Troy 6041 in an away game Wednesday. “We had a strong defensive start only allowing 4 points in the first quarter,” Coach Joe Zamora told the News-Press in an email. “I was proud of the way we shared the ball and played as a team.” In another away game Wednesday, Dos Pueblos defeated Sherman Oaks 81-45. “We had a fast start, and we were able to execute on the offensive end. I was proud of the

way we dictated our shot selection on offense,” Zamora said. “I was also happy with our defense and our communication.” MATER DEI BEATS SAN MARCOS Mater Dei defeated the San Marcos girls water polo team 11-8 in the opening game Wednesday of the holiday cup. “The Royals were up 3-2 at the end of the first. However, they were down by 4 at half time,” Coach Chuckie Roth told the News-Press in an email. “After coming back from a 4-goal deficit at half, they brought it to a 1 goal game in the third quarter, unfortunately losing the game 8-11. “Kate Meyer had an outstanding game with a score of 5 goals, with Reagan Mceachen drawing 3 ejections and a penalty,” Roth said. “Goalie Elaia Hamilton made an outstanding 15 saves.” “Today we encountered a tough Mater Dei team,” he said. “Although we lost the matchup, we showed incredible resilience. We learned alot about our team and our areas for future team growth. “Today’s loss will make us better this season,” he said. “Kate Meyer was creative, exceptional and had an overall great game. I am encouraged about our team’s ability to have multiple people rise to the occasion and make significant impacts.” The Royals are 8-3 overall and 2-0 in the Channel League. DOS PUEBLOS GIRLS WIN The Dos Pueblos girls basketball team beat El Camino Real High School of Woodland Hills 38-37 Wednesday in the third round of the Santa Clara Tournament in Oxnard. Chargers Coach Phil Sherman said the game went back and forth between the two teams until the final play. “The girls continue to find ways to compete, even when things are not going their way,” Sherman told the News-Press in an email. “Leila Chisholm and Lily Mires scored 8 of the Chargers’ 11 points in the fourth quarter,” he said. “A special mention should be made to sophomores Gina Nichols and Sierra Jewell, who played prominent roles in this game.” email: dmason@newspress.com

the density of these lots up to 10 units without triggering an environmental review, this bill would make it easier to build housing for young people and working families,” according to YIMBY’s analysis of SB 10. While these bills will help address the state’s housing crisis by making reforms to existing development laws, Lewis said that this is not a “silver bullet” situation. Undoing decades of restrictive housing policy in the nation’s most populous state will take several years and dozens of bills to correct, Mr. Lewis said. “Most California cities have performed so poorly on housing, the state has had to intervene,” Mr. Lewis said. “We’re seeing that process accelerate, with the state legislature giving more and more guidance to cities about what they can and cannot do around the approval of more homes. “But I think we’re going to see that continue for several more years because the worst actor cities in the state continue to demonstrate that they really don’t have any interest in ending the housing shortage and solving the affordability crisis.” Looking toward the upcoming legislative session that begins in January, Mr. Lewis said he anticipates the state legislature could discuss funding for more affordable housing subsidies across California, as well as the relationship between housing development and fire safety. Mr. Lewis said the state still pushes most of its housing growth into areas with a high fire risk. With climate change increasing the risk of longer and more severe fire seasons, he said state lawmakers would likely discuss ways to address housing development in these areas during the upcoming legislative session. Madison Hirneisen covers California for The Center Square.

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New York City Mayor-elect Eric Adams plans to keep vaccine mandate in place By STEVE BITTENBENDER THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR

(The Center Square) — New York City Mayor-elect Eric Adams announced Thursday he will continue the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for private employers ordered by outgoing Mayor Bill de Blasio that took effect earlier this week. Mr. Adams will take over as mayor early Saturday morning, at the start of the new year. He stressed he does not want to take a “heavy-handed” approach with businesses in terms of enforcement. However, he vowed to fine businesses that refused to comply. “COVID has traumatized our financial base, restaurants, small businesses, corporations,” he told reporters Thursday morning. “I think (with) the right partnership, with what we are doing now by speaking with our

large businesses and our small businesses, we are going to receive the level of cooperation we need to ensure that we get the compliance that we need.” When Mayor de Blasio announced the vaccine mandate on national television earlier this month, it caught many in the business community off guard. He was criticized for not communicating with the business community first about the order, which has impacted about 185,000 companies in the city. The mayor-elect was hesitant to criticize the outgoing mayor Thursday. Mr. Adams said he believed Mayor de Blasio did a good job handling the issue, especially since the omicron variant has led to record numbers of cases in the city less than a month after the first local case of the variant was identified. The one issue Mr. Adams felt

(The Center Square) — King County has purchased 300,000 at-home COVID-19 test kits that it plans to start handing out next month after Washington state has seen a sharp spike in the number of coronavirus cases in recent weeks. According to a news release from King County Executive Dow Constantine, the first shipment of 100,000 tests is expected to arrive during the second week of January, with the rest expected to arrive soon after. The county, which is where Seattle is located, is also working on purchasing additional kits. The tests will be distributed to community-based organizations, community health centers, senior centers, libraries and other congregate locations. Details on how and where to obtain the tests will be available once all plans are

finalized. “Having test results in minutes, not hours, is an important part of keeping people safe and healthy during this surge in cases,” Mr. Constantine said in the release. “These kits will help residents make swifter and more informed decisions on how to prevent further infections, and know whether to stay home.” The news release did not indicate how much the county paid for the tests. An online search shows pharmacies are selling different brands for between $10 and $40. The Washington Department of Health reported a record 6,235 new cases on Dec. 24. The previous single-day record was 5,526 cases reported on Dec. 7, 2020. Overall, the state has seen 834,235 positive cases and 9,801 deaths since the pandemic began in March 2020. The latest surge is believed to be due to the omicron variant, which has reportedly

been found to infect people who are fully vaccinated and have received a booster shot, although with milder symptoms in many cases. According to the King County Public Health Department, the average count of new daily cases over the past seven days is 1,987, a 213% increase over the previous seven days, and hospitalizations due to COVID-19 are up 58%. “We know the demand for tests has increased in recent weeks and supplies are constrained, and more help is on the way from the federal and state governments,” Mr. Constantine said. “But we can’t wait. These kits will help us add capacity to our existing testing network and help communities hit hardest by the pandemic.” King County has also distributed 1.6 million face masks in the last two weeks and will include an additional 600,000 to be given away with the test kits.

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could have been handled better was communicating with key stakeholders. He told reporters he alerted business leaders before his Thursday morning press conference about his decision to keep the mandate in place. Another part of Mr. Adams’ transition into the mayor’s office is to keep Dr. Dave Chokshi on as the city’s health and mental hygiene commissioner through March. Dr. Chokshi told reporters Thursday the city will not manage the pandemic passively, especially since he said vaccinations and booster shots help mitigate the spread of the virus. “We should plan and prepare for a challenging few weeks,” he said. “Certainly, you know, through January with respect to what we’re seeing for the winter surge due to omicron.”

(The Center Square) —New York has seen a sharp rise in the number of COVID-19 cases because of the omicron variant, but state leaders said Monday it’s not a worst-case scenario. The number of new hospital admissions for children with COVID-19 jumped from 70 to 184 in two weeks through last week. That was fueled by a nearly 400% increase in New York City during that period, with new cases in kids going from 22 to 109. Statewide, on Christmas Eve, more than 49,700 new positive cases were reported, more than double the then-record 23,391 cases reported Dec. 20. New York’s acting Health Commissioner Dr. Mary Bassett told reporters Monday the state is “a long way from the type of tsunami” it experienced nearly two years ago at the onset of the health emergency. “This is a highly contagious virus,

but it’s clear at this point that it doesn’t cause a severe illness,” she said. There is a concern, though, in the number of cases. While hospitalizations may only occur in a fraction of cases, “a small fraction of a big number can be a big number,” the acting commissioner said. The New York Department of Health sent out an alert to providers late last week, noting the rise in children’s hospitalizations to encourage pediatricians and families to vaccinate kids age 5 and older. The concern with hospitalizations stems from having enough beds available. Gov. Kathy Hochul said Monday that bed capacity has increased by about 8%. Still, about 25 hospitals statewide have had to postpone elective procedures and take other steps because they are operating at less than 10% availability. Hospitals also are working with less staff because of the vaccination mandate the state implemented, and federal courts have upheld, for

Santa Barbara, CA - The most common method your doctor will recommend to treat your neuropathy is with prescription drugs that may temporarily reduce your symptoms. These drugs have names such as Gabapentin, Lyrica, Cymbalta, and Neurontin, and are primarily antidepressant or anti-seizure drugs. These drugs may cause you to feel uncomfortable and have a variety of harmful side effects. The main problem is that your doctor has told you to just live with the problem or try the drugs which you don’t like taking because they make you feel uncomfortable. There is now a facility right here in Santa Barbara that offers you new hope without taking those endless drugs with serious side effects. (see the special neuropathy severity consultation at the end of this article).

health care providers. That has led to the state dispatching National Guard units to help tend to patients who could be discharged but cannot get into a long-term care facility. While the state is encouraging more kids to get vaccinated, state leaders also are working on getting millions of test kits out to schools. New York City will get 2 million, and 3.3 million tests will be made available to other districts. Gov. Hochul and Dr. Bassett said their priority is to keep schools open. “We understand, now, the huge cost of having children’s education disrupted in terms of their socialization, their mental health, as well as their progression educationally,” Dr. Bassett said. Before Gov. Hochul ended her news conference, however, she told reporters she still reserves the ability to take different action if the circumstances require that. The governor said Friday she would unveil plans for the state’s response to “winter surge 2.0” and the preparations that already have started.

In order to effectively treat your neuropathy, three factors must be determined. 1. What is the underlying cause? 2. How much nerve damage has been sustained?* 3. How much treatment will your condition require? Don’t Hesitate to Act Now! Peripheral Neuropathy is a progressive condition and once you have sustained 85% nerve loss, there is likely nothing we can do for you.

The treatment that is provided at Santa Barbara Regenerative Health Clinic has three main goals: The treatment to increase blood flow utilizes electronic cell signaling delivering modulating energy wavelengths at both low and middle frequencies. The signaling improves cell-to-cell communication among Peripheral neuropathy is a result of damage to the nerves often caus- small nerve fibers. ing weakness, pain, numbness, tingling, and the most debilitating balThe cell signaling therapy is like watering a tree. The treatment will alance problems. low the blood vessels to grow back around the peripheral nerves and This damage is commonly caused by a lack of blood flow to the nerves provide them with the proper nutrients to heal and repair. It’s like addin the hands and feet which will cause the nerves to begin to slowly ing water to a tree and seeing the roots grow deeper and deeper. degenerate due to lack of nutrient flow. The amount of treatment needed to allow the nerves to fully recover As you can see in Figure 1, as the blood vessels that surround the varies from person to person and can only be determined after a denerves become diseased they shrivel up which causes the nerves to tailed neurological and vascular evaluation. not receive the nutrients to continue to survive. When these nerves As long as you have not sustained at least 85% begin to “die” they cause you to have balance problems, pain, numbnerve damage there is hope! ness, tingling, burning, and many additional symptoms.

Figure 2: The blood vessels will grow back around the nerves much like a plant’s roots grow when watered.

Charles Sciutto Lac along with Dr. Teri Bilhartz, DO at Santa Barbara Regenerative Health Clinic, will do a neuropathy severity consultation to review peripheral neuropathy history, symptoms and discuss plan of treatment. This consultation will be free of charge and will help determine if our therapy protocol may be a good fit for your needs. Santa Barbara Regenerative Health Clinic will be offering this neuropathy severity consultation free of charge from now until January 31, 2022.

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Senators demand answers on Afghan evacuee vetting By BETHANY BLANKLEY THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR

(The Center Square) — Republican U.S. senators are keeping the pressure on the Biden administration over its immigration policies, demanding answers from Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on the number of Afghan evacuees in the U.S. and their vetting process, as well as information about foreign nationals in the country who have overstayed their visas. They raise concerns about Mr. Mayorkas not providing information to Congress, suggesting his reason for not doing so is political and related to the Democrats’ plan to give amnesty to roughly 6.5 million illegal immigrants as the ongoing border crisis continues. Republican Sens. James Lankford of Oklahoma and Josh Hawley of Missouri are the latest to demand answers from the administration, after many others, including Sen. Hawley, called on Mr. Mayorkas to follow federal law in reporting back to Congress. Previous letters submitted to administration officials, including Mr. Mayorkas, demand answers related to the vetting process of Afghan evacuees in the U.S. and the number of immigrants crossing the U.S. border illegally. One DHS report owed to Congress relates to the immigration status of Afghan evacuees, including the number of evacuees flagged as potential security risks or concerns. It was supposed to have been sent to Congress by Nov. 30. Congress

didn’t receive it. By Aug. 31 of this year, more than 120,000 individuals were airlifted out of Afghanistan. The U.S. government reportedly evacuated 80,000 people, of whom 5,500 were Americans and over 73,000 were Afghans or other foreign nationals. Roughly 44,000 of them are not housed at U.S. military bases but are living in the general population; fewer than 29,000 remain at military bases in the U.S., Politico reported. Congress still has not received another DHS report, the Entry/ Exit Overstay Report that was due Sept. 30, and which Sens. Lankford and Hawley are asking Mayorkas to provide. Among other things, it includes information about the number of foreign individuals living in the U.S. whose visas have lapsed. Sens. Lankford and Hawley, who sit on the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs, wrote in a letter to Mr. Mayorkas that “the FY 2021 funding package mandated that this report be sent to our Committee, which has oversight over DHS and over the Entry/Exit system.” They also point out that “DHS also failed to meet a November 30 deadline to submit a congressionally mandated report over its vetting of Afghan evacuees.” The reports hold vital information for congressional oversight, they argue, and Mr. Mayorkas’ failure to provide them “violates the law and raises significant questions about your commitment to uphold the laws Congress enacts,” they told Mr. Mayorkas. They also expressed concern

about the DHS secretary potentially withholding the report for political reasons because it might include information that could end any chance that the Build Back Better Act is revived. The partisan budget reconciliation package didn’t receive the support it needed from all 50 Senate Democrats after Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia said he couldn’t support it. The bill passed the House on a party-line vote. Among other things, the BBBA includes an amnesty provision for foreign nationals living illegally in the U.S., known as “Plan C.” Plan C “would offer parole to illegal immigrants who have continuously resided in the United States since January 1, 2011,” the senators write. “This parole would put these illegal immigrants on the path to citizenship. The bill passed by the House and currently under consideration in the Senate would offer this parole benefit to illegal border crossers and to visa overstays — the same population included in the Department’s missing report.” The senators also note that the Plan C parole provision of the bill “is at the center of controversy within the Senate as the Senate Parliamentarian has ruled it cannot be included in a version of BBB that may yet be considered by the Senate because it does not satisfy Senate rules for budget reconciliation legislation.” A Congressional Budget Office report estimates that more than 6.5 million people living in the U.S. illegally would receive amnesty under the BBBA, and amnesty would cost taxpayers $483 billion over 20 years.

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Continued from Page A1 But its upbeat owner refused to see the closure as the end of a chapter. For her, it’s the beginning of a new one. Chef Mollie Ahlstrand told the News-Press that she would be busy with her new venture, Mollie’s Catering, and the cooking classes she’s teaching. “Tino’s Italian Grocery on Carrillo Street will be selling my items such as lasagna bolognese, veggie lasagna, minestrone, etc.,” she said. The spirit of enterprise endures, even during a pandemic. — The pandemic’s impact on the performing arts. Actors and musicians agree on the importance of an audience, so they were happy when, starting this summer, they could go back on stage in front of people at venues varying from The Granada to the Santa Barbara Bowl. (See Page B1 in today’s paper for more on that.) — The Alisal Fire. It started spreading Oct. 11 above Alisal Lake and burned more than 17,000 acres, destroying 12 residences and damaging one outbuilding. Firefighters worked hard to end the fire, and in early December, the fire was declared officially “out.” What caused it? Investigators are looking into the possibility of a lightning strike from the week before the fire. “It’s been a long, grueling year,” Andrew Madsen, a Los Padres National Forest spokesperson told the News-Press. “I saw the looks on the faces of the fire crews back in June, and they were already tired.” During the fire, the community came together to help those in need, such as Jack Rowe. The Circle Bar stable foreman lost his home and everything he owned during the fire. “It’s the only place we ever lived since we’ve been here, and you know, the hardest thing is, you can replace things but, when all we escaped with was the clothes on our back, you (have) to start over from true square one,” Mr. Rowe told the News-Press. But the community helped. Michele Marrone, the mother of Jack’s son, Jackson, started a GoFundMe effort that raised thousands of dollars. “We are floored by everybody’s generosity,” Ms. Marrone told the News-Press. — The election of Randy Rowse as the Santa Barbara mayor. Mr. Rowse defeated Mayor Cathy Murillo, who placed third behind second-place winner James Joyce III. “I am extremely proud of the campaign we ran, seizing and holding the high ground throughout. Our message was straightforward and simple: a return of focus and priority to our city and away from partisan politics!” Mr. Rowse told his supporters on election night. “That message clearly resonated with voters to help us prevail and direct us to change the tone and direction of City Hall.” Other candidates were Deborah Schwartz, Mark Whitehurst and Matt Kilrain. Mayor Murillo extended her congratulations to Mr. Rowse, who takes office in January. “I was asked by the media about what my message was to the folks that voted otherwise,” Mr. Rowse said. “ That answer is simple. I have 90,000 employers, and as you’ve all heard me say many times over, I won’t forget who I work for.” — The gubernatorial recall

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election. People upset with Gov. Gavin Newsom’s handling of the pandemic succeeded in putting the recall on the ballot, and while there was a good number of candidates, it boiled down to a race between Gov. Newsom and top Republican challenger Larry Elder, who spoke at a rally at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse. “We have an arrogant governor who has shut down the state in a more severe way than did all of the other 49 governors,” Mr. Elder told the large crowd. “Sitting up there at the French Laundry restaurant with the very people that drafted the mandates that they were violating. They were not wearing masks. They were not social distancing.” The recall effort failed, with 70.8% of those voting across

the state choosing to keep Gov. Newsom in office. — The resumption of the inperson Fiesta and Christmas parades in Goleta and Solvang and on Milpas Street. (The Santa Barbara Parade of Lights also took place.) The community came together to see the Fiesta dancers on stage outside the Santa Barbara Mission as the world started to feel normal again. The in-person fiesta was a dream come true for Ysabella Yturralde, the Spirit of the Fiesta. “It’s been one of my biggest dreams since I was a little girl (to perform at the mission),” Ysabella told the News-Press. She and the Junior Spirit, Savannah Hoover (who at one point proved just high she could jump during one dance), brought positive energy to the Santa Barbara tradition. “I like to arrive everywhere with a big smile and a positive attitude,” Ysabella said. “I really think it’s important to bring optimism and spirit. I think my job is to embody what the Fiesta is about and bring people together.” — The community coming together to help those in need. That was evident in successful efforts by everyone from the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County to the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians. The Foodbank recently held its latest effort, a drive-through holiday drive, and the Chumash raised $120,000 to help beneficiaries. The Unity Shoppe, a longtime success story in helping people in need, recently held its telethon with music stars Kenny Loggins and Brad Paisley hosting. People worked together to feed the hungry, help the poor and aid those in need during 2021. That remains a constant in Santa Barbara County. email: dmason@newspress.com

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PROWELL, Dorothy Marie

Dorothy Marie Prowell passed away on December 26, 2021 in Elko, Nevada. Dorothy was born in Kern County California on October 30, 1925 to Benjamin Suburu and Annie Mae Stork. She was 96 years young. 'RURWK\ JUHZ XS LQ %DNHUVÀHOG &DOLIRUQLD DQG JUDGXDWHG IURP (DVW %DNHUVÀHOG +LJK 6FKRRO 6KH PDUULHG KHU grammar school-high school sweetheart, Bernard Wayne Prowell. They were happily married for 58 years until Barney’s untimely death in 1999. Together they started the thriving business in Santa Barbara, California “Prowell Plastering.” Together they traveled the world, built homes, had an abundance of friendships, and lived a beautiful life in Santa Barbara and Rubicon Bay, Lake Tahoe. She was an active member of the Tahoe Yacht Club in Tahoe City, The Bear league, The 7DKRH 5LP 7UDLO DQG PDQ\ RWKHU RUJDQL]DWLRQV LQ ZKLFK VKH JDYH ÀQDQFLDO GRQDWLRQV and volunteered her time. Dorothy was very proud of her long line of Basque heritage and enjoyed the family gettogethers and parties with all the Basque relatives. Dorothy is survived by her daughter Patricia Ann Moreland of Palm Desert California; son, Bernard Wayne Prowell of Rubicon Bay, California; and grandchildren Shannon Marie Scott, Derrick Sean Scott (wife, Jessica), Tara May Moreland and Michael William Moreland (wife, Briana) Brennen Prowell, Tysen Prowell and Janna Min 3URZHOO JUHDW JUDQGFKLOGUHQ -DQHOOH 6FRWW +DQVRQ KXVEDQG &RG\ 6KHOE\ 6FRWW +DUNQHVV KXVEDQG 0LFDK 'HUULFN 6FRWW -U DQG ZLIH 6DUDK $O\VVD 0F(OZDLQ Serenity Moreland, and Anna Mae Moreland along with six great-great-grandchildren, as well as many cousins and friends.

HUFFORD, Ann Parker

Ann Parker Hufford passed away on Dec 14, 2021 at the age of 87. She was born in Normal, Illinois then raised in San Dimas, Ca. She later met her husband Perry and raised her family in Santa Barbara. In 1988 Ann & Perry moved to Sonora, Ca to retire. Ann loved to play tennis, volleyball, bowling, golf & cards. Ann was an avid sports fan and loved watching both men’s & women’s sports. She is survived by her daughter Nancy of Red Bluff, Ca, son Alan of Sonora, 2 grandchildren & 3 great-grandchildren. She was a wonderful wife & mother. She was loved by many and will be dearly missed.

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F R I DAY, D E C E M B E R 31, 2 0 21

YEAR IN REVIEW

The triumphant return of audiences Musicians were thrilled to get back on stage in front of fans in 2021 By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

t’s not the same without an audience. Musicians emphasized that point repeatedly during News-Press interviews as everyone from rock bands to the Santa Barbara Symphony got back on stage — in front of people — after the state reopened this summer. Just days after California’s COVID-19 color tier system ended, doors reopened to audiences at the Lobero Theatre. The good vibrations started there with a concert honoring Beach Boys singer/composer Brian Wilson, who lives in Santa Barbara, on his 79th birthday. Mr. Wilson wasn’t seen at the June concert, but the Lobero was packed for its first program with an audience since the state’s lockdown began in March 2020. Musical director Sal Leonardo sat at a piano and introduced (or played with) a who’s who of prominent musicians, varying from Glen Phillips of Toad the Wet Sprocket fame to “Voice” contestant Will Breman. The program featured songs from albums such as the Beach Boys’ groundbreaking “Pet Sounds” album (1966). Prior to the state reopening, the Lobero hosted concerts without audiences — an unusual, if not strange, concept for performers and viewers alike. But the talent was certainly great. In late 2020, two Montecito rock stars — John Kay of Steppenwolf and Kenny Loggins of “Footloose” fame — performed on the Lobero stage without an audience in programs that were filmed and streamed for people watching at home. At the time, Mr. Kay, who’s known for hits such as “Born to Be Wild,” expressed empathy for musicians who struggled during the pandemic. “I had a number of acoustic solo performances scheduled for this year (2020) that had be canceled because of the virus, but I’m not out there trying to build a career, nor do I have to go out there to make a living,” said Mr. Kay, who donated proceeds from his concert to help the Lobero. He told the News-Press that performing is the “bread and butter” for many singers/ songwriters. Mr. Loggins told the News-Press at that time that he missed having an audience. “The part I miss the most of playing alone on any stage, meaning without an audience, is the sing-along part,” he said. “In ‘Celebrate Home,’ there’s always a sing-along part. In ‘Footloose,’ there’s always a sing-along part.

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From left, guitarist Bruce Watson, original member Mick Jones on keyboards and lead vocalist Kelly Hansen perform “I Want to Know What Love Is” at the Santa Barbara Bowl.

Even the chorus of ‘Danger Zone’ is a sing-along.” After the state reopened in June, audiences were singing along with performers again. Fans could be heard loud and clear at places like the Santa Barbara Bowl, where everyone seemed to know the words as Foreigner took the stage. And lead singer Kelly Hansen told the News-Press how much he loved the spontaneity and unpredictability of live performances in front of a huge crowd. “All kinds of things happen” at concerts, Mr. Hansen said. “We have people making proposals to people during the show. You see people’s faces. You see people sometimes recalling an earlier time in their life, and you

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see the music affects people in different ways. Sometimes they’re simultaneously crying and being giddy. It’s an amazing thing to be part of.” At the Santa Barbara Bowl, the packed audience took out their smartphones, turned on the lights, stood and waved the phones while Mick Jones, the remaining original Foreigners member, played the keyboard while Mr. Hansen sang the 1984 anthem “I Want to Know What Love Is.” Afterward, the crowd sang, “One more song!” The sense of enthusiasm, the spirit of an audience experiencing music together, was evident at other Santa Barbara Bowl concerts, including one with Willie Nelson singing his hits, including, of course, “On the Road

Again.” The excitement extended to a popular Santa Barbara venue for local and out-of-town musicians alike: SOhO Restaurant & Music Club. The upstairs State Street club reopened after the longest closure in its history. In fact, it was the only long-term closure for the club, which over the years has hosted everyone from local bands Area 51, Raw Silk and Toad the Wet Sprocket to the Santa Barbara Jazz Society, local blues duo Tom Ball and Kenny Sultan, and Santa Ynez Valley celebrity David Crosby. Co-owner Gail Hansen was thrilled that she could finally reopen her doors to people who share her unwavering love for music.

“We’ve been here 27 years and never closed our doors” for any significant amount of time, she told the News-Press. At the time, she was thrilled to welcome back Soul Majestic for SOhO’s reopening. “They’re like family to us. We’ve had them on stage so many times. My kids know all the people in the band.” Soul Majestic vocalist and rhythm guitarist Eric Iverson was equally excited to be back on stage in front of a live audience at SOhO. He told the News-Press that SOhO was the reggae band’s favorite hometown venue. “We got our start there, and the Hansen family has always been good to us,” Mr. Iverson said. “I like that the focus is on music. I like (the club’s) sound and set up.” The excitement about going

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back on stage took place at other clubs in Santa Barbara County and venues ranging from high school and college stages to the Music Academy of the West in Montecito to UCSB Campbell Hall, home to Arts & Lectures concerts. Elsewhere, everyone from the Santa Barbara Choral Society to the acclaimed a cappella ensemble, Quire of Voyces, went back on stage. And concerts took place in venues such as the Center Stage Theater, upstairs at Paseo Nuevo. There was also the note of enthusiasm at The Granada, where the Santa Barbara Symphony resumed playing for a live audience. “I think our audience will enjoy Please see CONCERTS on B2

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At left, Luis Moreno was excited about performing early California music for an audience at the University Club in Santa Barbara. He was part of Santa Barbara Revels’ Equinox Concert. Center, Soul Majestic, the popular local reggae band, performed during the concert marking the official reopening of SOhO Restaurant & Music Club. At right, Beach Boys singer and composer Brian Wilson, who has a home in Santa Barbara, was honored during a Lobero Theatre concert marking his 79th birthday. The theater was packed for the program, which was the Lobero’s first show with an audience since the state lockdown started in March 2020.

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Farmer Boy owner Ralph Karleskint stands outside the longtime Santa Barbara restaurant in 1988. Mr. Karleskint sold the restaurant in 2014 to the Bennett family, who reopened it in 2016 with an expanded menu. The restaurant continues to thrive at 3427 State St. For more information, go to farmerboy.com.

OJAI — The featured artist for January at Poppies Art and Gifts is Heather Matton, known for her art of cats and dogs in clothes. A collection of prints and greeting cards will be available at Poppies, 323 E. Matilija St., Ojai. Ms. Matton has been painting cats and dogs in clothes for more than a decade. She uses acrylic paint and glazes to bring her portraits to life. Her paintings have been exhibited in galleries

and exhibited worldwide. Poppies carries jewelry, photographs, original art, knitwear, decor and more items made by local artists. Store hours are 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily. It is closed New Year’s Day). For more information or to shop online, visit poppiesartandgifts.indiemade. com. — Katherine Zehnder

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Heather Mattson’s art is being featured at Poppies in Ojai.

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At left, SOhO Restaurant & Music Club co-owner Gail Hansen, center, seen here with Area 51’s Michael Andrews and Raw Silk’s Leslie Lembo, was excited this year to see her club reopen after the only long-term closure in its history. At right, Nir Kabaretti, music and artistic director of the Santa Barbara Symphony, leads a rehearsal at The Granada. He and his musicians were excited to be performing again for live audiences.

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a variety of styles, a variety of genres larger than we’ve ever put together,” an excited Nir Kabaretti, the music and artistic director, told the News-Press about the 2021-22 season. Opera Santa Barbara was also thrilled to be back on stage in front of an audience, which it did in June in the Lobero with its production of Richard Wagner’s “Das Rheingold.” In the opera, the dwarf Alberich renounces love in order to steal gold from the Rhine River and forge a ring that will make him master of the universe. Before the state’s reopening, Opera Santa Barbara filmed its actors in other productions and presented the performances on big screens at the Ventura County Fairgrounds (Seaside Park) in Ventura, where people watched from their cars in a drive-in movie setting. But it wasn’t the same thing as being on stage in front of an audience, Kostis Protopapas, the Opera Santa Barbara artistic and general director, told the NewsPress at the time. “Everyone’s in great form, and we love being able to do what we do in our natural environment,”

he said. Also excited were Santa Barbara Revels, which performed its first-in person production since December 2019 with guitarist and singer Luis Moreno and others playing early California music outside at the University Club in Santa Barbara. Mr. Moreno told the News-Press the songs were “the Top 40 of the 1830s.” “I’ve played this music for seventh-generation Santa Barbarans,” Mr. Moreno said. “When they hear that music, tears come to their eyes.” Santa Barbara Revels went on to perform its production of “The Christmas Revels: An Early California Celebration of the Winter Solstice” this month at the Lobero. Like other music ensembles, Santa Barbara Revels had adapted during the pandemic with concerts without audiences, which streamed on home computers. But ultimately, you need an audience, Susan Keller, the artistic director and founder, told the News-Press. “It’s everything for Revels. Audience participation is one of the hallmarks of the Revels.” email: dmason@newspress.com

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People take a selfie while others in a Santa Barbara Bowl audience turn on the lights on their smartphones and wave them during the Foreigner’s performance of “I Want to Know What Love Is.” 2021 marked the year live audiences returned to concerts.

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STATEMENT OF DAMAGES (Personal Injury or Wrongful Death) CASE NUMBER 20CV03347

To: Gonvzalo Guitierrez Cuevas (Defendant)

To: Gonzalo Guitierrez Cuevas (Defendant)

Plaintiff: Jane Doe 1 seeks damages in the above-entitled action, as follows: As To Causes of Action 4, 7, 12, 15, 19, and 22

Plaintiff: Jane Doe 1 seeks damages in the above-entitled action, as follows: As To Causes of Action 1, 9, and 16

1. General damages a. Pain, suffering, and inconvenience $1,000,000.00 b. Emotional distress. $2,000,000.00

2. Special damages a. Medical expenses (to date) $2,000.00 b. Future medical expenses (present value) $100,000.00 _______________________

2. Special damages a. Medical expenses (to date) $2,000.00 b. Future medical expenses (present value) $100,000.00

To: Gonzalo Guitierrez Cuevas (Defendant) Plaintiff: Jane Doe 2 seeks damages in the above-entitled action, as follows: As To Causes of Action 2, 10, and 17 1. General Damages a. Pain, suffering, and inconvenience $1,000,000.00 b. Emotional distress. $2,000,000.00 2. Special Damages a. Medical expenses (to date) $2,000.00 b. Future medical expenses (present value) $100,000.00 _______________________ To: Gonzalo Guitierrez Cuevas (Defendant) Plaintiff: Jane Doe 3 seeks damages in the above-entitled action, as follows: As To Causes of Action 5, 13, and 20 1. General Damages a. Pain, suffering, and inconvenience $1,000,000.00 b. Emotional distress. $2,000,000.00 2. Special Damages a. Medical expenses (to date) $2,000.00 b. Future medical expenses (present value) $100,000.00 _______________________ _/s/_____________ Date: 10/4/2021 Attorney for Plaintiffs: Steven R. Andrade Andrade Law OfÀces 211 Equestrian Ave. Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (805) 962-4944

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210003295. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: MESA FUEL DEPOT, 1929 CLIFF DRIVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93109, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: MESA SERVICE LLC: 1929 CLIFF DRIVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93109. This business is conducted by: A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, STATE OF INC.: CA. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS NAMES: FUEL DEPOT, MESA CAR WASH, FUEL DEPOT CAR WASH, THE POINT MARKET MESA, THE POINT MARKET. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 12/07/2021 by E40, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Not Applicable. 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) DEC 17, 24, 31/2021; JAN 7/2022 --57835

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210003387. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: MAIZ PICANTE TAQUERIA, 302 E. HALEY ST. #B, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: MONIKA R DRAGGOO: 302 E. HALEY ST. #B, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101, DAVID BACK: 302 E. HALEY ST. #B, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101. This business is conducted by: GENERAL PARTNERSHIP. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 12/17/2021 by E955, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Dec 16, 2021. Statement Expires on: Not Applicable. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL) DEC 24; 31/2021; JAN 7, 14/2022 --57853 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210003354. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: LUNATIC COOKIES, 425 TRANSFER AVE, UNIT C, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: SOPHIA STERNBERG: 425 TRANSFER AVE, UNIT 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 12/15/2021 by E35, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Jan 01, 2021. Statement Expires on: Not Applicable. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL) DEC 24, 31/2021; JAN 7, 14/2022 --57855

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SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DÉMANDADO): Gonzalo Gutierrez Cuevas, Gardner Management, and Does 150. YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): Jane Doe 1 and Jane Doe 2, by and through their Guardian Ad Litem, R. Carmona, and Jane Doe 3, by and through her Guardian Ad Litem, V. Linares NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte. ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recommendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remissión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. CASE NUMBER: (Numero del Caso:) 20CV03347 The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara 1100 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA 93121-1107 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección, y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Steven R. Andrade, Andrade Law Offices 211 Equestrian Ave. Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (805) 962-4944 DATE: (Fecha) 10/16/2020 Clerk (Secretario), by /s/ Terri Chavez, Deputy (Adjunto) DEC 10, 17, 24, 31 / 2021 -- 57798

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210003325. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: TAQUERIA CUERNAVACA, 201 W CARRILLO ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: SOLORZANO INVESTMENTS LLC: 201 W CARRILLO ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101. This business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, STATE OF INC.: CALIFORNIA. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 12/09/2021 by E20, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Feb 14, 2012. 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) DEC 17, 24, 31/2021; JAN 7/2022 --57831

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ROBERT LYNCH Case Number: 21PR00576 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Robert Lynch (aka Robert Edward Lynch, aka Robert E. Lynch, aka Bob E. Lynch) A Petition for Probate has been filed by Steven W. Benner in the SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA. The Petition for Probate requests that Steven W. Benner be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The Petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: 02/03/2022 at Time: 9:00 AM, in Dept.: 5, located at SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; PO Box 21107, Santa Barbara, CA 93121-1107, Anacapa Division. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: Dana F. Longo Fauver, Large, Archbald & Spray, LLP Address: 820 State Street-4th Floor Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Phone: 805 966-7000 DEC 17, 24, 31 / 2021--57834

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Division 6 of the Commercial Code) 1.Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within named seller that a bulk sale is about to be made of the assets described below. 2.The names and business addresses of the seller are: HERE’S THE SCOOP, LLC, a California limited liability company, and ELEANOR PATTERSON AND ROBERT PATTERSON, as individuals, 1187 Coast Village Road, Suite B, Montecito, CA 93108 3.The location in California of the chief executive office of the seller is (if “same as above”, so state): “same as above” As listed by the seller, all other business names and addresses used by the seller within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the buyer are (if “none”, so state): None 4.The name(s) and business addresses of the buyer(s) are: HEALTHY SCOOPS, LLC, a California limited liability company, 1187 Coast Village Road, Suite B, Montecito, CA 93108 5.The general description of the assets to be sold: Inventory of stock and furniture, fixtures and equipment for that certain business located at: 1187 Coast Village Road, Suite B, Montecito, CA 93108 6.The business name used by the seller at that location is: Here’s the Scoop 7.The anticipated date of the bulk sale is January 14, 2022, at the offices of Compass First, Inc., 1114 State Street, Suite 313, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, Escrow No. 199-2021-MO, 8.This bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6102.2. 9.If so subject, the name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is: Compass First, Inc., 1114 State Street, Suite 313, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, Escrow No. 199-2021-MO and the last date for filing claims shall be January 13, 2022 which is the business day before the sale date specified above. Dated: December 29, 2021

___________________________________ Sanjiv Bhalla, Member Healthy Scoops, LLC a California limited liability company DEC 31 / 2021 -- 57863

U.S. crude oil production fell by 8% in 2020 By BETHANY BLANKLEY THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR

(The Center Square) — U.S. crude oil production fell by 8% in 2020, the largest annual decrease on record, the U.S. Energy Information Agency reports. This plunge occurred one year after the U.S. reached a record annual average high of 12.2 million barrels a day in production in 2019. In January 2020, U.S. crude oil production reached a peak of 12.8 million barrels a day. But with federal and state lockdowns halting travel over coronavirus fears, demand for oil dropped and production became too expensive to maintain. By March 2020, the oil and gas industry experienced a “bloodbath,” and by April, the WTI was a negative $40 a barrel for the first time in history. Prices at the pump also reached historic lows. To stop the hemorrhaging, crude oil operators shut in wells and limited the number of wells brought online, laying off large numbers of workers, all of which resulted in significantly lower output. By May 2020, U.S. crude oil production reached its lowest average monthly volume for the year at 10 million b/d, EIA reports. Overall, U.S. crude oil production dropped 935,000 b/d to an average of 11.3 million b/d in 2020. The 2020 decrease in production was the largest annual decline in the EIA’s records, the agency said. It’s been tracking U.S. annual crude production since 1940. If there was a silver lining to be found, it was in Texas and New Mexico fueled by drilling in the Permian Basin. In Texas, more crude oil was produced than in any other state or region of the U.S. in 2020. Texas produced 43% of the national total of crude oil in 2020, averaging 4.87 million b/d. Its production still represented a 4% decrease of 205,000 b/d from the record high of 5.07 million b/d set

in 2019. After the state shut down in mid-March last year, wells closed, rigs stopped operating and tens of thousands of workers were immediately laid off. Texas’ oil output fell in March by an estimated 235,000 b/d, the largest monthly decline ever recorded, according to the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers. The Alliance’s benchmark Texas Petro Index fell to 172 in April from 181.9 in March, the second largest monthly decline on record (the September to October 2015 11-point drop is the largest on record). By June 2020, Texas led the nation in oil and gas bankruptcies. New Mexico also reached a new record. In 2020, it saw the largest statewide increase in crude oil production in its history. It increased production by 15%, or 133,000 b/d, reaching a record annual average high of 1.04 million b/d. New Mexico also became the second-largest oil producer in the U.S. in fiscal year 2021, behind Texas. Its oil and natural gas industry contributed $5.3 billion to state and local governments in tax revenue in FY21, the highest figure recorded in state history. By contrast, decreases in production were seen in the Gulf of Mexico, Oklahoma, and North Dakota. The Federal Offshore Gulf of Mexico saw the largest decrease in crude oil production in 2020, dropping 245,000 b/d, or 13%, to an annual average of 1.65 million b/d. Much of this was due to weather related events such as hurricanes and tropical storms in the Gulf that forced operators to evacuate platforms and shut-in production. Oklahoma had the largest percentage decrease of production of 19%, with an annual average of 469,000 b/d. North Dakota saw the secondlargest decrease of crude oil production of 242,000 b/d, or 17%, dropping to an annual average of 1.18 million b/d.

Court panel upholds Illinois’ new legislative maps By DAN MCCALEB THE CENTER SQUARE EXECUTIVE EDITOR

(The Center Square) — A federal appellate court panel on Thursday upheld as constitutional Illinois’ new legislative maps, which minority groups and Republicans challenged as racially gerrymandered. Despite pledging during his campaign that he would not approve politically drawn maps, Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law new state House and Senate districts that were passed strictly along party lines. The first set of maps, passed in May, were based on estimates. Democrats then passed revised maps this summer after final Census data was released. No Republicans supported the new maps. Lawsuits from separate groups, including The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund and the East St. Louis NAACP, were filed challenging the constitutionality of the maps in federal court, arguing they would illegally diminish minority representation in the state legislature. A federal district court initially struck down the first maps and said the revised maps could be amended. But a threejudge federal appellate court panel said Thursday that the Democrats’ maps could stand. “We are disappointed at the three-judge court’s decision today,” MALDEF President and General Counsel Thomas A. Saenz said in a statement. “In particular, we believe that the court reached conclusions about the extent of crossover voting by non-Latinos to support Latinosupported candidates that are not accurate under the law. Nonetheless, the legislativelydrawn districts will be in effect as a result of today’s decision, and MALDEF will be carefully monitoring electoral outcomes in the districts we have challenged.” In a joint statement, House

Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch and Illinois Senate President Don Harmon said the new maps are fair. “From the beginning we have been guided by the goal of creating a fair map that recognizes the true diversity of the people of this great state,” they said. “We appreciate that the court recognized and affirmed our efforts to ensure all communities across Illinois receive equal representation.” But MALDEF staff attorney Ernest Herrera said the decision means Latino voters will continue to be underrepresented in Springfield. “The Court unfortunately agreed with Illinois’s legislative leaders that their map was just good enough for Latino voters for technical reasons, despite the facts that Latinos remain underrepresented in the General Assembly and continue to be left behind in education, housing access, healthcare, and income,” Mr. Herrera said in a statement. “Rather than provide Latinos equal opportunity to choose candidates who best represent their interests, today’s decision signals to the Latinos of Illinois that they remain significantly dependent on the purported munificence of the current majority political party.” Illinois Senate Republican Leader Dan McConchie, who also was a party to the consolidated case, said Gov. Pritzker and legislative Democrats failed voters. “This ruling is a disappointment, but that does not mean we will ever stop fighting for independent maps in Illinois,” Illinois Senate Republican Leader Dan McConchie, R-Hawthorn Woods, said in a statement. “While we didn’t get the outcome we believe the people of Illinois deserve, the fact remains that Gov. Pritzker and his cronies broke their promises and failed Illinois families.” email: dmccaleb@ thecentersquare.com.

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