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Weekly cleaning of promenade to begin New lighting will also be installed in effort to increase security

Additional lighting is being installed in darker portions of State Street and the adjoining streets.

By NEIL HARTSTEIN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Deep cleaning of the sidewalks lining both sides of the downtown pedestrian promenade will begin this week, as well as the installation of additional lighting on lower State Street and adjoining side streets, city officials said. “Significantly increased” funding for the promenade’s cleanup and maintenance was inserted into the new fiscal year budget, which began July 1, according to Sarah Clark, the city’s downtown plaza and parking manager. The cleanup will include litter pickup and pressure washing along the sidewalks. “We’re going to have pressure washing every week instead of once a month,” Ms. Clark said in an interview Thursday. “It’s going to make a big difference.” In addition, plans call for pressure washing of the street around the outdoor dining parklets on a quarterly basis, she said. The increased funding will pay for additional hourly maintenance by staffers, she said. “There will be more presence on the street during the day, roaming and responding to things on the street.” City officials also plan to increase security downtown by stringing more decorative lights

between light posts on the corners of each block, Ms. Clark said, including light posts that don’t currently have them in the 400 block of State Street and along the so-called “zero blocks” between State and Chapala and State and Anacapa. “We went out at night and looked at some darker spots,” she said. “There’s nothing there right now.” All told, there will be 39 new strings of lights on State Street and adjoining blocks, she said. Please see STATE ST. on A2

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Litter pickup and weekly pressure washing will begin this week on the downtown pedestrian promenade, made possible by increased maintenance funding inserted into the budget for the new fiscal year, which began July 1.

Gas prices slowly coming down in Santa Barbara County and nationwide

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At left, Current gas prices are displayed at the 76 gas station on the corner of Fairview Avenue and Calle Real in Goleta on Sunday. Prices of a Fuel Depot gas station across the street can also be seen. In the center, people fuel their vehicles at the Fuel Depot station off State Street and La Cumbre Road in Santa Barbara. At right, gas prices are displayed at the Shell gas station off State Street and Calle Palo Colorado in Santa Barbara. Gas prices are continuing the fall since their peak earlier in the year, with the average price in California sitting at $6.10. The average gas price in Santa Barbara County sits a little higher at $6.13, while the national average has receded to $4.68.

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City recruiting supplemental police presence for promenade STATE ST.

Continued from Page A1 Mayor Randy Rowse outlined the city’s cleaning and lighting plans in an interview last week with the News-Press. He also said the city is busy recruiting a supplemental yet authoritative police presence dedicated to increasing public safety downtown, including dealing with skateboarders who ride down the middle of State Street and bicyclists, including those on highpowered electric bikes, who pose a risk to pedestrians. He criticized the council’s ad hoc committee tasked with proposing solutions to promenade issues for failing to come up with specific, concrete “actionable” ideas, including the need for the parklets to become portable to deal with potential stormwater/ flooding runoff and allow for the resumption of parades downtown, as well as the question of whether or not to impose parklet rent/ usage fees and rules/regulations. He said the continued uncertainty surrounding such issues is unfair to both downtown restaurants and retail establishments. “People totally agree on paying rent,” the mayor said. They just need to know how much. “I’d like to see Public Works

Mayor Randy Rowse criticized the council’s ad hoc committee tasked with proposing solutions to promenade issues for failing to come up with specific, concrete “actionable” ideas. have the ability to provide for flood capability if it rains really hard,” Mayor Rowse said. “The parklets are blocking drainage. We have to be able to move them for flood and safety.” The indecision on when to resume parades downtown “has gone on way too long,” he added. “We can’t just say we won’t have parades again. It’s not fair to the rest of the community.” The parades are planned well in advance of the day they take place, and planners need some sort of guidance on how to proceed, Mayor Rowse said. “You can’t just spontaneously throw something together for the weekend.” email: nhartstein@newspress.com

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Above, pedestrians walk past The Cruisery restaurant on Lower State Street in downtown Santa Barbara on Friday. Below, the intersection of State and Haley streets are lit up by a floodlight at the State Street Beverages corner store.

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present, with stories shared in the guild newsletter and monthly Zoom meetings, and by safely participating in the production of thousands of cloth masks for Santa Barbara County and beyond. Due to the resourcefulness of the Guild Board, monthly Zoom meetings became an opportunity to “visit” the studios and workshops of renowned fiber artists as they discussed their work, allowing inspired conversations regarding materials, technique and the joys of the creative process. The exhibit at the Goleta Valley Library is a delightful example of how “Coming Together” as community members dedicated to their craft can inspire and uplift others during challenging times. The “Coming Together” exhibit will be on display at the library through July 28 (the exhibit is closed on mondays). Exhibit Hours are Tuesday-Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; and Sunday from 1-5 p.m. The library is located at 500 N. Fairview Ave., Goleta.

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themselves undecided as of the start of this month. That said, a Mr. Masters victory in the primary isn’t a guarantee yet. “With the wind at Masters’ back, he shouldn’t get too comfortable because the deep-pocketed Jim Lamon is staying competitive – for now,” Mr. Noble said in the press release. “With 35% of voters still undecided in this contest, Lamon still has an opportunity, although he will need to hone in his messaging – a 2-point gain since April is not the best ROI.” The survey polled 515 likely voters; it has a 4.3% margin of error. The winner of the Republican primary will go on to face incumbent U.S. Senator Mark Kelly, a Democrat, in the November general election.

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Poll: Taylor-Robson pulls within striking distance of Lake in Arizona Republican governor race By TOM JOYCE THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR

(The Center Square) – There’s a competitive race to be the Republican nominee for governor of Arizona this year. An Arizona Public Opinion Pulse poll conducted by OH Predictive Insights found that former TV anchor Kari Lake had a tight lead in the race. She had 40% support in the poll. Meanwhile, Arizona Strategies president Karrin Taylor-Robson has stayed competitive; she has 35% support – just outside the poll’s 4.3% margin of error.

The poll was conducted from June 30 to July 2, 2022 – after former U.S. Representative Matt Salmon dropped out of the race and later endorsed Ms. Robson. Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey announced his support for Ms. Robson Thursday morning. With the primary less than one month away on August 2, 21% of likely Republican primary voters still haven’t decided who they plan to support. The two remaining candidates enjoy high approval ratings with Republicans in the state. In all, 58% of these likely Republican primary voters said they had a

favorable opinion of Ms. Lake while 28% had an unfavorable one; 52% had a favorable opinion of Robson, and 22% had an unfavorable opinion. “With both Lake and Robson having high favorability among voters, it could come down to whom voters feel they ‘know’ best,” Mike Noble, OHPI Chief of Research, said in a press release. “Familiarity often breeds support, and Lake has more of both right now. Robson is definitely gaining ground, but will her Salmon endorsement and mostly-spent campaign funds be enough to compete with Lake’s Trump

endorsement and name ID come election day? We’ll know in less than a month.” The incumbent Republican Gov. Ducey is ineligible to seek a third term due to the term limits.

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With the primary less than one month away on August 2, 21% of likely Republican primary voters still haven’t decided who they plan to support.

Kentucky Republican gubernatorial candidates report strong early campaign hauls By STEVE BITTENBANDER THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR

(The Center Square) – Kentucky’s Republican gubernatorial primary is still more than 10 months away, but already some candidates have amassed large contributions as they try to become the GOP challenger seeking to unseat Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear next year. Three Republicans have already amassed six-figure sums in contributions, according to the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance. Quarterly reports to KREF were due earlier this week. Agriculture Secretary Ryan Quarles topped the trio. He reported $574,112 in contributions through the end of June and a balance of $557,669. Among the early contributors to the Georgetown native’s campaign were Shelby County Judge/ Executive Dan Ison, Louisville community philanthropist Ina Brown Bond and Kentucky Farm Bureau CEO John Sparrow. They were among the 168 donors who each contributed $2,000, the maximum allowable to a candidate in a primary or general election. Mr. Quarles first announced his

Three Republicans have already amassed six-figure sums in contributions. intent to run in early May, nearly two weeks before state Attorney General Daniel Cameron threw his hat into the ring. Mr. Cameron reported raising $300,521 to the finance registry and having a balance of $286,000. Through June 30, Mr. Cameron, an Elizabethtown native who now lives in Louisville, received contributions from several influential members of the Louisville business community. Among the 101 who gave Cameron the maximum $2,000 were Jim Patterson, who founded such restaurant chains as Rally’s and Long John Silvers, David Nicklies, a local developer; and Matt Thornton, former president and CEO of Thorntons convenience stores, were among the 101 donors who gave $2,000 for the primary campaign. State Rep. Savannah Maddox started her campaign last month and, in June, received $110,062 from her contributors. She reported a balance of $108,234. The Dry Ridge resident had 30 contributions maxing out at $2,000. State Auditor Mike Harmon, who announced his candidacy

last year. For the last quarter, he raised $13,799 and finished with a balance of nearly $18,500. Eric Deters, a former attorney from Independence, raised $30,960 over the quarter and ended it with $1,293. Mr. Deters planned to run for the GOP nomination but chose to become an independent candidate after Donald Trump endorsed Mr. Cameron last month. Gov. Beshear reported raising more than $1 million in the last quarter and has a balance of $3.2 million in his campaign chest. The incumbent had 322 donors giving the maximum of $2,000 for the primary. Among those contributing during the quarter were Louisville businessmen Jonathan Blue, chairman and managing director of Blue Equity; Steve Trager, executive chair of Republic Bank; and Craig Greenberg, an attorney and former CEO of 21c Hotels. Mr. Greenberg is also the Democratic nominee in the Louisville mayoral election taking place this November. Gov. Beshear announced his endorsement of Mr. Greenberg late last month.

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Richmond police thwart terrorist plot by men in U.S. illegally One was previously twice deported, another with expired visa By BETHANY BLANKLEY THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR

(The Center Square) – The Richmond Police Department thwarted a mass shooting of Virginians on July 4 by two men who were in the U.S. illegally. Their plans, which were unknown to the Department of Homeland Security – the agency tasked with preventing terrorist attacks – were thwarted by an anonymous tipster who called the police. Republican Gov. Glen Youngkin called the tipster a “hero.” The suspects, believed to be Guatemalan citizens Julio AlvaradoDubon, 52, and Rolman Alberto Balacarcel Ac, 38, were in the U.S. illegally. They were arrested on July 1 and July 5, respectively, charged with being non-citizens in possession of a firearm, although they are likely to face additional charges.

They both had Colorado driver’s licenses; one had a Guatemala ID, the other a Mexico ID, according to an affidavit filed by Detective Michael Kiniry. A Homeland Security Investigations agent determined that Mr. Balcarcel Ac had been previously deported twice and has connections to the Mexican Los Zetas cartel, according to the affidavit. Mr. Alvarado-Dubon, who’s lived in Richmond for three years and works in the construction industry, has a visa that expired four years ago. The Los Zetas are currently warring with other cartels for control of a section of the Texas-Mexico border and have a heavy presence across the Rio Grande River from Del Rio, Texas. The Del Rio Sector in Texas rivals the Rio Grande Sector for having the heaviest traffic of illegal activity where people from over 150 countries are entering Texas

illegally. Officials haven’t yet said where or how the men entered the U.S. At a press conference last week, Richmond Police Chief Gerald Smith said the tipster overheard a phone call indicating the men had planned to attack the Dogwood Dell Amphitheater where an annual fireworks show is held. The amphitheater holds 2,400 people and is owned and operated by the Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Facilities. Summer long celebrations of the arts and events are held there. A motivation for the plot hasn’t been disclosed, however, Chief Smith told reporters, “We know their intent. Their intent was to conduct a mass shooting at our Fourth of July celebration. “The success of this particular investigation can only be juxtaposed against the horrors in which the rest of

the country has seen. There is no telling how many lives … this hero citizen saved from one phone call.” The tipster told police that Mr. Balcarcel Ac showed him three guns on June 21. On the same day the tipster called police, July 1, Mr. Alvarado-Dubon was arrested and police allegedly seized two rifles, one handgun, and over 200 rounds of ammunition from his place of residence in the Richmond area. Mr. Balacarcel Ac was put under surveillance, with the FBI and DHS officials assisting in the investigation, Chief Smith told reporters. He was eventually taken into custody in Albermarle County outside Charlottesville. Federal law prohibits individuals who are in the U.S. illegally from purchasing firearms. Richmond authorities say they are working with Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco,

Firearms and Explosives to trace where the men purchased the weapons and ammunition. The Los Zetas cartel works with local gangs whose members don’t purchase guns legally. Immigration and Customs Enforcement have placed detainers on both men to take them into federal custody. They are currently being held in local jails; Mr. Alvarado-Dubon in Richmond and Mr. Balcarcel Ac in Charlottesville. “It was a very serious threat. Any threat against life and certainly that of a mass shooting is gravely serious. No further information is being provided about this beyond what’s been provided at this stage,” police spokesperson Tracy Walker told the Associated Press. “The suspect clearly announced a plan to carry this out and clearly had the means to do so based on the weapons and several hundred rounds of ammunition that was seized.”

Inspector General: ‘DHS could do more to address threats of domestic terrorism’ Since its founding 20 years ago, DHS doesn’t compile national-level statistics on terrorism, report finds By BETHANY BLANKLEY THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR

(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security “could do more to address the threats of domestic terrorism,” the Office of Inspector General concluded in a newly published report. The findings come after DHS has acknowledged that at least 50 people on the terrorist watch list have entered the U.S. illegally through the southern border since President Joe Biden has been in office. The OIG found that DHS doesn’t have “staff dedicated to long term oversight and coordination of its efforts to combat domestic terrorism” and unless it puts in place “a cohesive long-term approach,” the agency charged with preventing terrorism “may not be able to proactively prevent and protect the Nation from this evolving threat.” The 29-page report was sent to Robert Silvers, the Undersecretary for Strategy, Policy and Plans at DHS, from Inspector General Joseph Cuffari. It includes six recommendations to improve DHS’ efforts to prevent

and reduce terrorism from occurring in the U.S., with which DHS concurred. After the terrorist attacks of 9/11, Congress passed the Homeland Security Act of 2002, which was signed into law by former president George W. Bush. DHS was charged with one overarching primary purpose: to prevent terrorist attacks from occurring in the U.S. The OIG conducted the audit “to determine the extent to which DHS is positioned to prevent and reduce domestic terrorism in the United States” and found that it doesn’t appear to be well positioned to do so. It found that DHS has only completed less than 30% of the actions first proposed in 2019 under the Trump administration. In 2019, the administration created a Strategic Framework for Countering Terrorism and Targeted Violence including establishing goals and milestones to achieve them. But since then, more than 70% of the milestone hadn’t been completed, the audit found. “This occurred because the Department has not established

a governance body with staff dedicated to long term oversight and coordination of its efforts to combat domestic terrorism,” the report states. DHS also doesn’t compile national-level statistics on terrorism, the report found. The OIG identified key areas of improvement to determine how DHS identifies domestic terrorism threats, how it tracks trends for future risk-based planning, and how it informs partners and the public about domestic terrorism. It found that DHS “has limited access to the sources of information it needs to identify domestic terrorism threats” and that it “could do more to compile, maintain, and track domestic terrorism information for future planning.” The OIG found ongoing problems with interagency sharing of data, a contributing factor leading up to the 9/11 attacks when various federal agencies failed to share data that some argue could have prevented the attacks. Consolidating federal agency efforts into DHS, in theory, was supposed to have led to greater sharing of information,

the Bush administration argued when creating the agency. However, the OIG found that DHS Intelligence analysts still don’t have access to FBI files, which aren’t disseminated throughout the federal government. It also found that state and local entities “are not obligated to pass information onto federal authorities.” The OIG audit also found that the advisories DHS issues about potential terrorist threats may not even be timely enough to enable Americans to have the opportunity to protect themselves. And alerts DHS is charged with issuing through the National Terrorism Advisory System weren’t issued for seven years. The Bush administration created the NTAS to communicate terrorist threats to the public. DHS is also required by law to issue warnings to state and local governments and the private sector. But from 2015 to 2022, no NTAS terrorism alerts were issued, the audit found. DHS issued 17 bulletins, included warnings about domestic terrorism, according to the report, but only when the information was

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no longer actionable, it found. “Without a cohesive long-term approach to countering domestic terrorism, DHS may not be able to proactively prevent and protect the Nation from this evolving threat,” the OIG concludes. DHS concurred with all of the recommendations and committed to taking actions, but the majority won’t be completed until next year. It will initiate a staffing and budget requirement assessment to be completed by March 31,

2023, after which it will complete oversight and coordination of agency efforts by June 30, 2023, it said. It also said it will produce a plan to address current information gaps and statistics by June 30, 2023. The only action it said would be completed by the end of this year would be having discussions with Department of Justice and FBI leadership related to accessing domestic terrorism case information.

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Wind northwest 7-14 knots today. Waves 2-4 feet; south-southwest swell 3-5 feet at 15 seconds. Visibility under a mile in fog.

POINT CONCEPTION TO MEXICO

Wind northwest 7-14 knots today. Waves 2-4 feet; south-southwest swell 3-5 feet at 15 seconds. Visibility under a mile in fog.

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Wind west 6-12 knots today. Wind waves 1-3 feet with a west-southwest swell 1-3 feet at 8-second intervals. Visibility clear.

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At Lake Cachuma’s maximum level at the point at which water starts spilling over the dam holds 188,030 acre-feet. An acre-foot is 325,851 gallons, equivalent to the amount of water consumed annually by 10 people in an urban environment. Storage 81,495 acre-ft. Elevation 705.64 ft. Evaporation (past 24 hours) 32.3 acre-ft. Inflow 11.0 acre-ft. State inflow 22.4 acre-ft. Storage change from yest. -86 acre-ft. Report from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

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‘People and Planet’ topic for Botanic Garden event July 21 By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

anta Barbara Botanic Garden is bringing together native plant advocates, indigenous peoples, film producers and the community for a screening of three short films and a discussion about historic stewardship and current issues facing native plants. “People and the Planet: The Healing Power of Native Plants” will begin at 7 p.m. July 21 at the Marjorie Luke Theatre (in Santa Barbara Junior High School, 721 E. Cota St.). Tickets are $25 general admission and $10 for youth (aged 3 to 12) and students with ID. Tickets can be purchased in advance on the garden’s website, sbbotanicgarden.org, and at the door. Admission includes one free native plant per person. “The garden sits at the intersection of plants and people, and we are always looking for ways to inspire people to engage with the natural world,” said Dr. Steve Windhager, garden executive director. “These three films celebrate the long relationship between plants and people, but also highlight what transpires when this relationship is not healthy.” The three short films include “Plant Heist” (2021) about the plant poachers who are willing to risk their lives to steal protected native succulents

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“Saging the World,” a 2022 documentary, explores the impact of the growing popularity of “saging”— burning white sage bundles as a cleansing ritual. The film will be shown July 21 as part of Santa Barbara Botanic Garden’s “People and the Planet: The Healing Power of Native Plants” program at the Marjorie Luke Theatre.

called “liveforevers,” a species of Dudleya found along coastal cliffs of California, prized by collectors and sold internationally for top dollar as trendy houseplants. The 17-minute film, which includes interviews with game wardens, district attorneys, eyewitnesses, plant biologists and volunteer groups, is produced by Sibling Rivalry Creative: Chelsi de Cuba and Gabriel de Cuba. The producers, who are unable to attend, have recorded a brief video introducing the film and addressing the issues it raises, including the passage of California AB 223, which provides the species new protections and establishes strong penalties for violations. Santa Barbara Botanic Garden conducts ongoing study of Dudleya and is considered a taxonomic expert. Ten of California’s 26 Dudleya are now classified as threatened or endangered under the Federal and/or California Endangered Species Act. “The Chumash People: A Living History” (2022), which includes the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians, explores the living history, traditions, talents and food of its people. It presents a context of how Chumash culture has been influenced by the natural world, how culture influences natural resources and the ways those Please see PLANTS on B2

At top, plant poaching happens at Big Sur, as documented in “Plant Heist,” one of the films being shown at the Luke. Above, “Plant Heist” is about plant poachers who are willing to risk their lives to steal protected native succulents called “liveforevers,”

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MONDAY, JULY 11, 2022

Rare book provides invaluable firsthand account of Jewish history

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A pair of thrill-seekers rise above the Pacific Ocean, with recent help from a sail and a motorboat off Santa Barbara.

S. has a work of Jewish history that is splendid, rare and worth around $3000 on the old book market: “Werken Flavius Josephus,” published in Amsterdam in 1722. The book is a translation of the writings of the learned Jewish historian Flavius Josephus, a first century scholar who was “there” and documented the Siege of Jerusalem in 70 C.E. by the Imperial Roman Army. Josephus’ account of Jewish History in the First Century has proven to be accurate, making his words invaluable. It is thought that his writings were undertaken around 94 C.E. The book contains Josephus’ stories of Jewish History, the story of Josephus’ own life, his eyewitness account of the destruction of Jerusalem and tales of the martyrdom of the Maccabees, not to mention a volume arguing against Apion, a fellow philosopher who argued that the Jewish faith was too ancient, and because of this, not as relevant as more “modern” beliefs, such as those practiced in Rome. Josephus argued for the strength of his ancient faith, and translations of this work are thought to have been instrumental in the history of Judaism. Thus, in old books such as this we have tremendous firstsource historical material, not to mention a gorgeous presentation, because a book in 1722 was a thing of beauty. Josephus’ writings, as recounted in this book, were translated in other languages from the late 17th century till the mid-18th century, and this volume, which was originally one of a set of three, was published by Joannes Oosterwyk in Amsterdam. Imagine sitting by the fire in Holland in 1722 and reading such a work. For its age, the book is in remarkable shape. Its calf skin is still fine, with 13 copper plate

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Columnist Elizabeth Stewart holds a tall book on Jewish history.

engravings and 11 fold-out larger engravings; the frontispiece shows us the head of Josephus, and the book is large, a Folio size, including a map. How Josephus came to be eyewitness to one of the most decisive battles in Jewish history was both an accident and providence: he traveled from Jerusalem to Rome as a diplomat and made a favorable impression upon the Imperial Government, and as he returned to Jerusalem, he found many men in the city planning a revolt against Roman rule. Jerusalem had been the center of Jewish resistance in the Roman province of Judea. Josephus, as a diplomat, attempted to argue against war, but many men pressed him to join the rebels and he agreed to become a General if he could remain undercover. He was engaged in the planning of the defense of Galilee when he was betrayed to Titus, the Roman General who later became Caesar. Thus, he was held as a prisoner, and as a captive he was present at the Siege of Jerusalem (70 C.E.). He saw it all.

The siege was a five-month bloodbath; the decisive event of the first Jewish-Roman War; Jerusalem was besieged constantly, during which time the second Jewish Temple and much of the city was completely burned down. Josephus wrote that the city was ravaged by fire, murder, famine and cannibalism; he wrote that a million people were killed or enslaved. The destruction of Jerusalem as well as the main and highly fortified Temple, forced Jews remaining alive to reconfigure their way of life and worship. Roman rule was restored, and all remaining citizens became either gladiators, Roman prisoners or slaves. Since versions of Josephus’ book were published in the 17-18th century, modern archaeological evidence shows the truth of Josephus’ account. Josephus wrote these lines (I paraphrase): “Since the Roman Army could find no more to be slain, Titus Caesar called for the destruction of the city as well as the temple, but ordered that his army leave the highest towers of Jerusalem and part of the strongest city wall as a testament to the strength of the Roman Army, who overcame such resistance. The rest of the city, the buildings, the gardens, the trees were burnt or leveled. This was the end to which Jerusalem came by the madness, a city of otherwise great magnificence, and mighty fame, was now a melancholy view and Judea now a desert.” And indeed 1980s digs found huge stones buried since the destruction of the Temple Mount Wall, and even the Upper City’s lowliest residences were charred and found under 40 inches of ash and seven feet or more of rubble. P.S. has a treasure, and it is a testimony to our ancestors that such a volume would have been a coveted read! Dr. Elizabeth Stewart’s “Ask the Gold Digger” column appears Mondays in the News-Press. Written after her father’s COVID-19 diagnosis, Dr. Stewart’s book “My Darlin’ Quarantine: Intimate Connections Created in Chaos” is a humorous collection of five “what-if” short stories that end in personal triumphs over presentday constrictions. It’s available at Chaucer’s in Santa Barbara.

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GOLETA — The Annual Goleta Dam Dinner will be making its return after a three-year hiatus on Aug. 20 at the Lake Los Carneros Dam from 5-7 p.m. The free community event features tables and chairs set up by the dam, allowing for views of Lake Los Cameros and the mountains. Attendees are encouraged to bring

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traditions continue today. The 11-minute film is produced by Cage Free Productions with Paul J. Lynch. “Saging the World” (2022), a documentary film, explores the impact of the growing popularity of “saging”— burning white sage bundles as a cleansing ritual. White sage (Salvia apiana) is found only in Southern California and northern Baja California. Poaching to meet international demand is endangering this plant used by indigenous communities for thousands of generations. The film spotlights the ecological and cultural issues intertwined

their own picnic dinner or can purchase food from this year’s food vender, Goodland BBQ. Adult beverages will be for sale at the event, which will also feature live music provided by a local bluegrass group, the Salt Martians. Some kid-friendly activities, such as face-painting, will also be available. Dam Dinner T-shirts and city of

Goleta/20-year merchandise will be available for purchase at the event, which is organized by the city and the Goleta Valley Historical Society. Organizers have expressed special thanks to Big Hammer Lures, Devereux, MarBorg and Santa Cruz Market.

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it means to be in partnership with plants, and how we can work together, as a community, to realize a future for the health and wellbeing of people and the planet.” Participants confirmed to date include Deborah Small, “Saging the World” filmmaker, coauthor of “Ethnobotany Project: Contemporary Uses of Native Plants” and white sage advocate; Diego Cordero, Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians; Alvaro Casanova, conservation advocate with the California Native Plant Society; Dr. Heather Schneider, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden rare plant biologist; and Colette Keller, San Marcos High School student.

For more information, visit sbbgarden.org.

with white sage and encourages viewers to enjoy it but grow it for themselves. The 20-minute film is produced by Rose Ramirez, Deborah Small and the California Native Plant Society. The screenings are followed by a discussion moderated by Scot Pipkin, the garden’s director of education. “We bring together various voices to discuss how people interact with plants and the challenges around that synergy, both historically and in today’s world,” he said. “We also explore why native plants are important to a healthy ecosystem, what

— Matt Smolensky

email: mmcmahon@newspress. com

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden wins Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award By MATT SMOLENSKY

NEWS-PRESS ASSOCIATE EDITOR

The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden has been recognized by Tripadvisor as a 2022 Travelers’ Choice award winner. The award celebrates accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travelers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties listed on Tripadvisor over the last 12 months. “As challenging as the past year was, the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden stood out by consistently delivering positive experiences,” said Kanika Soni, chief

commercial officer at Tripadvisor. “Ranking among the Travelers’ Choice winners is always tough — but never more so than this year as we emerge from the pandemic. The Garden adapted brilliantly in the face of adversity.” The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden was the first in the nation to focus exclusively on native plants. Founded in 1926, the garden has grown from its original 13 acres to 78 acres today, including more than five miles of walking trails, an herbarium, a seed bank, research labs, a library and a public native plant nursery. “It is fantastic to see that so many people responded positively

to the Garden, enjoyed their tour through California’s ecosystems, and learned about the importance of native plants,” said Dr. Steve Windhager, the garden’s executive director. “But beyond that, I love the way they describe how they feel in the garden – at peace, tranquil, engaged, and just having fun.” Visitor reviews on the Botanic Garden can be posted or viewed at www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_ Review-g33045-d104227-ReviewsSanta_Barbara_Botanic_GardenSanta_Barbara_California.html. email: msmolensky@newspress. com

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Rumored Amazon tax shot down by Bellevue officials By SPENCER PAULEY THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – As Amazon expects to have 10,000 employees in Bellevue and Redmond by the end of the summer, rumors of the City of Bellevue imposing a tax on the company were quickly shot down. It all started when the Seattle Times’ Danny Westneat wrote a column suggesting an Amazon tax was coming to Bellevue. It quoted Bellevue Councilmember Conrad Lee in a council meeting from March about his fears of Amazon taking advantage of the city. “Amazon is coming...and they are doing well. I don’t want to use the word ‘profiting from us,’ but they are part of our city that provides them with their ability to grow,” Mr. Lee said at the meeting. “When they do, they cannot just take the profit and pocket it. They have to participate in helping the city’s growth in all ways, including our financial situation.” Days later, during Bellevue’s State of the City session, Deputy Mayor Jared Nieuwenhuis was quick to shut down the rumors of a tax targeting Amazon. “We are not, despite what you may have read in the Seattle Times, looking at an Amazon tax, looking at a head tax, or looking at a JumpStart tax” Mayor Nieuwenhuis said at the session on June 30. “So my apologies to Danny Westneat.” Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos started the multi-billion dollar company in a rented garage in Bellevue back in 1994. Nowadays, more teams within Amazon are moving across the I-90 bridge from Seattle to the company’s birthplace. “We’ve found the Eastside is a great place to call home and we’ve really appreciated all the support we’ve received from the community,” John Schoettler, vice

president of global real estate and facilities at Amazon said in a blog post last month. Amazon’s relationship with the City of Bellevue has led to the establishment of the Amazon Housing Equity Fund in 2021. Through this fund, Amazon has “invested $344 million in loans and grants in the Puget Sound region to create and preserve 2,870 affordable homes—including 1,157 in Bellevue,” according to Mr. Schoettler. Mr. Lee did not respond to The Center Square’s request for comment on what he meant. However, Mr. Lee did comment for GeekWire regarding the potential Amazon tax. “We don’t see a need and don’t have a plan to increase tax on Amazon and other tech companies,” Mr. Lee told GeekWire in a story published Friday. “As the most ardent defender of the Bellevue taxpayers, I am making sure that’s not going to change. We are fiscally prudent and only spend what we need, not tax what we can.” Still, Amazon has shown its frustration with the City of Seattle. The company is specifically annoyed with the city’s JumpStart tax that requires businesses with at least $7 million in annual payroll to pay between 0.7%-2.4% on salaries and wages paid to Seattle employees who make at least $150,000 per year. Salaries of at least $400,000 at companies with at least $1 billion in annual payroll see the highest rate applied. Hence why the company is moving more and more of its employees across Lake Washington. Seattle brought in $231 million in 2021 from the JumpStart tax alone. In that March meeting Mr. Lee was quoted from, Bellevue’s Finance Director Toni Call presented a forecast that showed the city’s budget deficits potentially increasing over $20 million by 2028.

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Tech sector decline behind Washington’s 3.3% GDP drop, state economist says By BRETT DAVIS THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – Washington state’s real Gross Domestic Product shrank twice as fast as the national average in the first quarter of 2022. This contraction was three times the decline of Idaho and nearly five times Oregon’s rate, according to figures recently released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. Real GDP – the inflation adjusted measure reflecting the value of all goods and services produced by the economy – declined 3.3% in Washington state from the fourth quarter of 2021. Real GDP for the nation decreased by 1.6%. Idaho’s real GDP decline was 1.1%, and Oregon’s real GDP decline was 0.7%. Why the dramatic decline in the Evergreen State? “The answer appears to lie mostly with the tech sector,” said Paul Turek, state economist with the Employment Security Department, in an email to The Center Square. “This area looks to have the largest disparity among industries in the mentioned states whose GDP rose or fell during the first quarter in 2022.” Real GDP decreased in 46 states and the

District of Columbia in the first quarter of 2022, per the BEA. Only four states – Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, and Vermont – saw an increase in real GDP. “The tech sector is primarily rooted in the information industry under industry classifications,” Mr. Turek continued. “Washington is considered to have an outsized exposure to the tech sector. During the pandemic times, the tech industry posted strong growth into the fourth quarter last year with internet search, data processing, software and digital media providing the greatest boosts.” Times were good for the tech sector at the end of last year, Mr. Turek pointed out. “These industries are all included in the information industry, which grew at an astounding 24.6% annual rate during the fourth quarter in Washington and contributed 3.77 percentage points of the fourth quarter’s 8.3% annual growth,” he explained. The good times did not last. “During the first quarter this year, economic activity in information as measured by state GDP declined 11.4 % in Washington and 5.6% in Oregon,” he noted. “Idaho, whose tech presence is smaller, actually saw its

information sector GDP rise by 4.3%.” That translated into a steep drop in real GDP for Washington. “In terms of the industry’s contribution to state growth, information accounted for nearly 2 percentage points of Washington’s 3.3 percentage point decline,” Mr. Turek said. “For Oregon and Idaho, the effect was negligible.” The apparent winding down of the COVID-19 pandemic and life getting back to something approximating normal is having a negative effect on the state’s tech sector, according to Mr. Turek. “Why this result?” he asked rhetorically. “Part of it could be seen as a corrective factor to previous growth in the tech sector but behavioral evidence suggests otherwise. As people emerge from the pandemic, more workers are returning to the office and relying less on internet meetings, while consumers trade in their online activities for real world experiences.” That has negatively impacted the bottom line in Washington’s tech sector. “This has cut into tech sector earnings, both present and projected, and created a fallout in recent tech stock prices,” Mr. Turek said. “The pieces seem to fit.”

Beshear wants the EPA to allow cheaper butane as a fuel additive By STEVE BITTENBENDER THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR

(The Center Square) – In an effort to drive down the cost of gas, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear sent a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency asking it to approve the use of butane as an additive for gasoline. In speaking to reporters, Gov. Beshear said he did that in response to a recent EPA decision allowing for higher amounts of ethanol in fuels. That waiver, though, only impacts about 1.5% of gas stations across the country, Gov. Beshear said. In addition, because ethanol is corn-based, the governor added that rising corn prices would likely reduce any anticipated cost savings.

Butane is typically added to gas sold in winter since the additive helps the fuel evaporate easier in colder weather. It’s also a cheaper additive than ethanol by about $1.30 a gallon, Gov. Beshear added. “Allowing butane-blended gasoline right now could significantly lower the price per gallon of gas for Kentuckians and all Americans at a time when our families are seeing inflation really bite and in numerous ways,” the governor said. “My hope is that the EPA will grant this waiver. They allow for this blend at other times during the year, and remember, we’re just trying to address the present.” Gov. Beshear sent the letter June 30 to EPA Administrator Michael

Regan and Deputy Administrator for Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Janet McCabe. In the letter, he noted that butane waivers have been approved in the past when “supply disruptions” arose. According to the governor’s letter, the vapor pressure requirements for summer fuels are 9 psi. If the EPA granted a waiver for 11.5 psi, it would generate about 5% more gas, and the 13.5 psi standard that typically starts in the fall would create about 9% more fuel. “I believe this is a common-sense alternative, and I urge the Biden Administration to use all resources available to help lower prices,” Gov. Beshear wrote in the letter. It was the second gas-related letter he had sent to them in less

than a month. On June 9, the governor asked for a waiver to suspend the sale of reformulated gas in the Louisville area. RFG is a special blend of gas sold during the summer months in areas with air quality issues. The blend of gas is more expensive than regular fuels, with lawmakers saying it drives up the cost by as much as 30 cents per gallon. EPA officials denied that waiver, for now, the governor said. However, agency officials told his office that they would continue to monitor the situation. Besides the letters to federal officials, Gov. Beshear also suspended a 2-cent-per-gallon increase in the state’s gas tax that was set to take effect earlier this month.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2022-0001640 The following person(s) is doing business as: Rise Healing Center, 1239 Richelle Ln., Unit J, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, County of Santa Barbara. Rise Healing Center, A Licensed Clinical Social Work, 1239 Richelle Ln., Santa Barbara, CA 93105; CA This business is conducted by Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 01/09/2021 /s/ Elisabeth Pollack, President This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 06/27/2022. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1/22 CNS-3603246# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS JUL 11, 18, 25; AUG 1 / 2022 -- 58489 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220001503 First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: EM & THE PURPLE MAIDS, 530 W MORRISON AVE, APT 40, SANTA MARIA, CA 93458, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: EUSTOLIA MUNOS: 530 W MORRISON AVE, APT 40, SANTA MARIA, CA 93458. 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 06/05/2022 by E47, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Jan 01, 2022. Statement Expires on: Not Applicable. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL) JUN 20, 27; JUL 4, 11 / 2022--58425 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220001543 First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: MASAS LANDSCAPING, 318 S VOLUNTARIO ST. APT 2, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: GERARDO IBARRA: 318 S VOLUNTARIO ST. APT 2, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103. 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 06/13/2022 by E40, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Jun 12, 2022. Statement Expires on: Not Applicable. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL)

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JULIE DREFKE Case Number: 22PR00329 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: JULIE DREFKE, JULIE RATZLAFF A Petition for Probate has been filed by JONATHAN RATZLAFF in the SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA. The Petition for Probate requests that JONATHAN RATZLAFF 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: 08/11/2022 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. Petitioner: JONATHAN RATZLAFF Address: 140 LINDEN AVE. #518, LONG BEACH, CA 90802 Phone: 805 287-8882 JUL 4, 11, 18 / 2022--58461

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T.S. No. 018659-CA APN: 027-202-13 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/1/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 7/20/2022 at 1:00 PM, CLEAR RECON CORP., as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 12/6/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0116183 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Santa Barbara County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: JOHN K. REED, AN UNMARRIED MAN WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE; AT THE NORTH DOOR OF THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 1100 ANACAPA ST., SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: THAT PORTION OF BLOCK “E” OF THE BATES ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA IN THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 3, PAGE 18 OF MAPS AND SURVEYS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF OLIVE (FORMERLY CANAL) STREET 100 FEET NORTHWESTERLY FROM THE EAST CORNER OF SAID BLOCK, AND RUNNING THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID LINE OF OLIVE STREET 50 FEET; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES AND INTO SAID BLOCK SOUTHWESTERLY 285 FEET; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES SOUTHEASTERLY 50 FEET; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES NORTHEASTERLY 285 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1611 OLIVE ST., SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA 93101 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $1,448,771.95 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 018659-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: Effective January 1, 2021, you may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (855) 313-3319, or visit this internet website www.clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 018659-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (844) 477-7869 CLEAR RECON CORP. 4375 Jutland Drive San Diego, California 92117 JUN 27; JUL 4, 11 / 2022 -- 58441