Santa Barbara News-Press: February 13, 2023

Pair of wins for UCSB

Men’s and women’s basketball teams earn victories over UC Davis - A2

Two artists featured in new exhibit

Chiefs win second Super Bowl in four years

Kansas City edges out Philadelphia in close contest

SB City Council looks at 2023 priorities

By NEIL HARTSTEIN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Timely. Relevant. Significant. And familiar. These are just some of the terms that could apply when describing the vital issues confronting Santa Barbara in 2023, priorities the City Council discussed on Friday.

They include creating more housing, helping Santa Barbara’s unhoused population, improving conditions on State Street now and in the future, and financial stability, and accomplishing this and more with limited numbers of staff.

“The meeting was a great opportunity for the council members to really roll up their sleeves and work together to find some common ground and determine what near-term issues they want to tackle,” City Administrator Rebecca Bjork said.

“For me, this was an opportunity to set goals and prioritize strategies to address the many issues facing our city,” Councilmember Eric Friedman said.

The council did not vote on anything or make any actual decisions at the special council meeting.

“Friday was a work session, not an action item meeting,” Mayor Randy Rowse told the NewsPress. “Ideas were shared and each council member got to list their priorities for discussion. The list will be distilled from a brainstorming session down to some cogent and attainable goals.

the city attorney, our thoughts, goals and what (we) feel are community priorities.”

Councilmember Kristen Sneddon said there seemed to be a clear consensus to prioritize housing, homelessness, State Street, public safety including youth safety, financial stability and staff retention, and economic vitality.

“The council and the mayor seemed in agreement on what the priorities should be, with future public agenda items on how to achieve these priorities in measurable ways,” she told the News-Press.

“We all had a lot of ideas, but this meeting wasn’t for deciding the policies of how to get there, but for agreeing on what to focus limited staff resources on while we continue to deliver services and perform the many city functions already in place.”

During the morning session, City Attorney Sarah Knecht provided Brown Act training and updates, along with overviews of new legislation on council meeting decorum and campaign contributions.

The council also reviewed their Rules and Procedures, including remote meeting updates and agenda management. Revisions will be brought to a future council meeting for consideration and formal adoption.

In the afternoon, the council focused on areas of priority for fiscal year 2023. Discussion focused on five areas of particular interest for the year: fiscal sustainability, State Street, homelessness, housing and youth safety.

By MATT SMOLENSKY NEWS-PRESS ASSOCIATE EDITOR

Fans across Santa Barbara and the nation gathered at homes and bars or tuned in on various devices to watch Super Bowl LVII, and were treated to a thrilling game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles.

The close game, played at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., was decided by a field goal in the end, as the Chiefs overcame a ten-point first half deficit to win 38-35. The final three points were scored in the last eight seconds of the game. The Super Bowl victory was Kansas City’s second in the past four years, having also won in 2020. The Chiefs also reached the title game in 2021, but were defeated.

NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes led the Chiefs to the victory, throwing three touchdowns to three different receivers despite aggravating an ankle injury in the first half. Isiah Pacheco also ran in a score for Kansas City, and linebacker Nick Bolton scored a defensive touchdown on a fumble return. The final field goal, a 27 yarder, was put through the uprights by kicker Harrison Butker.

The first half ended with the momentum firmly in Philadelphia’s favor, as the Eagles capped the half off with a field goal that gave them a ten point lead.

“It was just all heart. We knew we didn’t play our best in the first half,” Chiefs tight end Travis Kelcie said. “We were just able to regroup at halftime and figure it out. In that second half we were just flying around.”

Mahomes played a big part in the second half comeback, despite apparent pain from an injury originally sustained against the Jaguars on Jan. 21. He appeared to aggravate the injury toward the end of the first half after a tackle by Eagles linebacker TJ Edwards.

Mahomes, the youngest quarterback to ever start three Super Bowls, was rewarded for his efforts by being honored as Super Bowl MVP.

Philadelphia quarterback Jalen

Hurts also had an outstanding game, rushing for 70 yards and three touchdowns, both Super Bowl records. He also completed 27 of 38 passes for 304 yards and a touchdown, and was easily the Eagles’ most dynamic player. The only blemish on his game was a fumble that resulted in Bolton’s touchdown.

The Halftime show was performed by superstar singer Rihanna, who sang and danced to a number of hits while decked out in an unmissable bright

red outfit. But the performer managed to make her biggest splash not with song, but with a personal revelation … she strongly hinted to those viewing the show that she is pregnant, displaying a baby bump during the performance. Representatives for the singer confirmed the reveal after the show.

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“I can say that the status of State Street, homelessness, housing and financial stability were consensus points,” he said. “But once again … it was a time to share with each other, the city administrator and

Mayor Rowse said the meeting was a chance for the council to develop an understanding of what is needed to reach their goals for

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Chalk Art in support of the Green New Deal

By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The Society of Fearless Grandmothers-Santa Barbara, Sunrise-Santa Barbara, the UCSB Environmental Affairs Board and 350 Santa Barbara hosted Chalk Art Action with Elders and Youth over the weekend, in support of the Green New Deal.

The event took place at the Fiesta

5 Theater, 916 State Street, and Metro 4 Theater, 618 State Street, during the 2023 Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF).

“It went great. We had a great turnout with positive energy and a lot of people of different ages and demographics. There were students engaging with

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Works of J. Bradley Greer, Lynda Weinman on display at Sullivan Goss: An American Gallery - B1

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Football fans gather at O’Malley’s in Downtown Santa Barbara on Sunday to watch the Kansas City Chiefs play against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII.

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UCSB men’s basketball takes down Aggies

By KRISTEN KELLER UCSB SPORTS

The UCSB men’s basketball team (19-4, 10-2 Big West) are back in action as they returned to The Thunderdome to take on the Aggies of UC Davis. After this physical game with the community behind them, the Gauchos were able to come out with a win, taking down the visiting Aggies 84-74. This is the second-most points the Gauchos scored in a game this season.

“Anytime you get 18 assists, you’re really sharing the ball,” UCSB Coach Joe Pasternack said. “We shot 61 percent; basketball is a game of percentages, and the team with the best percentages wins. I thought our second half defense was great as we held them to just 40 percent. These factors are ultimately why we won the game.”

HOW IT HAPPENED

In the first five minutes of this contest, the Aggies hustled and kept up with the Gauchos. The two lead changes that happened in this game took place during that time, with neither team getting more than two points ahead of the other. However, UCSB wasn’t having any of that. They ended up taking the lead about six minutes into the first half and ran with it, resulting in a 38-32 score at the half.

Once both teams returned to the court, the Gauchos continued to grow their lead. By the time the game ended, UCSB was up by 10, resulting in the 8474 final score in favor of the home team.

LOOKING AT THE NUMBERS

• Ajay Mitchell did it yet again

as he finished as the team’s leading scorer. He ended the night with 24 points, the third time he has hit that number this season, while adding on two assists and a block. He also went five-for-five from the free throw line.

• Josh Pierre-Louis had a phenomenal night for the Blue and Gold, contributing 18 points while making seven of his 11 attempted shots. Along with that, he added on seven rebounds, four of which were offensive, while leading the team in assists with eight. To top it all off, he secured two steals.

• Miles Norris had another great performance for the Gauchos as he tallied 16 points in tonight’s Big West thriller. Not only did he do well on offense, but he helped on defense as he led the team in rebounds with eight while

UCSB men’s tennis remains undefeated with win over LMU

By ERIC BOOSE UCSB SPORTS

blocking two shots.

• Calvin Wishart was the fourth Gaucho to finish in double-digit points. He was the first to hit double digits until he was fouled out early in the second half, keeping him on the bench after recording his 11 points and three assists.

UP NEXT

The Gauchos will be in The Thunderdome again on Wednesday as they face UC Irvine for the final time in the regular season with a Blue Out. Tipoff will be at 7 p.m. with a live stream through ESPN+.

Kristen Keller is the associate athletic director for communications and digital strategy at UCSB. email: sports@newspress.com

UCSB women’s basketball earn first win in Davis since 2015

By ERIC BOOSE UCSB SPORTS

UCSB women’s basketball (16-7, 9-4 Big West) exorcized their Davis demons Saturday afternoon, romping to their first win over UC Davis (11-12, 7-6 Big West) at the University Credit Union Center since 2015, 77-64. Callie Cooper scored a career-high 14 points and Alexis Tucker recorded a double-double in the win, with Ila Lane adding 14 of her own and Alexis Whitfield scoring 12.

Saturday’s win was the 100th at UCSB for both Head Coach Bonnie Henrickson and Assistant Coach Nate Fripp. With the victory, Henrickson becomes only the third head coach in program history to lead the Gauchos triple-digit wins in their career, joining Bobbi Bonace and Mark French.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Alexis Tucker scored the first basket of the game, but it was Taylor Mole who really kickstarted the Gaucho offense a few minutes later, hitting a corner three to end an 8-0 Aggie run

and spark a 9-0 run for UCSB in return, giving them a lead they would never relinquish. The Gauchos were up three after the first quarter and opened the game up in the second, outscoring the Aggies by double digits in the second frame.

Alexis Whitfield put up 10 of her team’s 22 second-quarter points herself and finished the half with 12 points. Seconds before halftime,

Alyssa Marin stretched the Gaucho advantage to 13 with a three-pointer that just barely beat the shot clock buzzer.

UCSB essentially put the game out of reach in the third quarter, scoring 30 points in the period, including a 20-4 scoring run. The Gauchos led by as many as 31, and despite Davis scoring 20 of their own, UCSB led by 23 at the beginning of the fourth. The Gauchos could have won without scoring a single point in the final frame but added 10 more points, mostly from the free-throw line, to reach their highest score in conference play this season

BY THE NUMBERS

• Remarkably, Callie Cooper managed to

UCSB softball goes 1-1 to start season

By KRISTEN KELLER UCSB SPORTS

The UCSB Softball team (1-1) opened up the 2023 season today as they took on the University of Nevada Wolf Pack and the University of North Dakota Fighting Hawks. The Gauchos had a strong showing in this first day of games as they secured a win over the Fighting Hawks and lost to the Wolf Pack.

UCSB came out for their first game under head coach Jo Evans ready to play as they kept Nevada at bay through the first two innings. The Wolf Pack was the first team to put themselves on the board with a run in the third, but it didn’t stop the Gauchos.

UC Santa Barbara went and scored five runs in the fifth inning with the help of Korie Thomas’s triple, giving themselves the chance to win this game. However, the Wolf Pack had big fifth and sixth innings of their own to take the lead as the Gauchos lost the first game 8-5.

“I am happy with the way our team competed today,” Coach Evans said. “We battled against Nevada and Cam Snyder through some very solid innings for us. She kept us in the game and gave us a shot to win. Our offense made good adjustments at the plate and stayed aggressive.”

In this first game of the day, Thomas had a huge swing to right center to get her three RBI’s while Sam Denehy stole a base to help her come across home plate. Camryn Snyder pitched the first five innings for the Gauchos as she struck out five batters along the way.

The Gauchos were back on the field shortly after their game against Nevada, but this time, they took on North Dakota. UC Santa Barbara took control of the game from the very first inning. Of the 11 runs the team

scored in this game, nine of them came in the first three innings. With this commanding performance along with two more runs scored in the fifth, the Gauchos took the second game of the day 11-3 as this also gave Coach Evans her first win as a Gaucho.

“I am pleased with the way we responded in Game Two,” Coach Evans said. “We had an hour rain delay and our team came out focused and attacking on offense. Ava Bradford was on top of her game on the mound and our hitters did a great job scoring in four out the five innings. Bella Fuentes had a great game in her first start as a freshman, offensively and defensively, and it was a great team win. I saw a lot of positives out there today and we will continue to grow as a ball club.”

Madelyn McNally made her presence known on the diamond, registering four of the team’s 11 runs. Along with that, she registered three hits while adding on two RBI’s. The shortstop also assisted on four putouts. Along with her, Chloe Stewart earned multiple runs, grabbing two of her own, while getting an RBI. Bella Fuentes also had her first career start and the freshman excelled. She registered a run of her own while bringing in three of her teammates.

The Gauchos will be back on the field in San Luis Obispo tomorrow morning as they take on the Wolf Pack and Fighting Hawks again. The first pitch of the day will be at 9 a.m.

Kristen Keller is the associate athletic director

at UCSB.

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put up her career-high 14 points and foul out of the game. She is the only player to lead UCSB in scoring and foul out of the game this season.

• For the second straight game, Alexis Whitfield led all bench players in scoring, racking up 12 points, all in the first half.

• Ila Lane knocked down a season-best eight of nine free throws Saturday night, the most makes (and attempts) from the charity stripe in the game.

UP NEXT

The road trip continues on Wednesday as UCSB will look to carry momentum from Saturday into yet another tough place to play — UC Irvine’s Bren Events Center. The Gauchos and Anteaters will tip off at 7 p.m. Wednesday. The game will be live on ESPN+ and live stats will be available through ucsbgauchos.com.

Eric Boose writes about sports for UCSB. email: sports@newspress.com

Westmont women’s swimming shines shines to close out Pacific Collegiate Swim Conference

By JACOB NORLING WESTMONT SPORTS WRITER

By the time Westmont Women’s Swimming wrapped up competition in the Pacific Collegiate Swim Conference Championships, the Warriors had cemented their name above the rest of their NAIA counterparts.

The Warriors finished eighth overall with 486 points, coming in ahead of several of their most-frequent rivals.

“Scoring the most points out of any NAIA team is huge,” began Westmont head coach Jill Jones Lin. “Beating Fresno Pacific again, too, was a big deal. This time we were able to knockdown Alaska-Fairbanks, who we’ve been going head-to-head with all season long.

“To come out here and put it all together for conference was so exciting.”

PRELIMINARIES

Morgan Bienias made the day’s first headline when she competed in Saturday’s inaugural event, the 200 yard backstroke. After coming in with a previous season-best time of 2:18.04, the senior cut nearly nine seconds off to finish in 2:09.11. Bienias’ time was the 11th-best mark, which earned her a spot in the finals on Saturday night.

Trimming a near-10 seconds off was especially impressive for Bienias, who has only been on a regular swim routine for a little over a month. The former NAIA All-American spent the fall semester on an abroad trip to Uganda, before returning to the Warriors and to the pool after the New Year.

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In a close dual against Loyola Marymount, the UC Santa Barbara men’s tennis team continued their winning streak, defeating the Lions, 4-3 Saturday afternoon. The Gauchos are now 8-0 to start the 2023 campaign. The Lions got off to a strong start by sweeping the doubles point, but UCSB came back with four fierce singles victories to remain unbeaten. Reigning Big West Player of the Week

Phillip Jordan won on court one in straight sets, as did

Conrad Brown on court six. Gianluca Brunkow and Luka Mrsic each gritted out threeset wins on court three and five, respectively, to turn the score to the Gauchos’ favor. It was Brunkow who secured the decisive fourth point. The Gauchos will compete at home again in just six days, hosting the Boise State Broncos at the Arnhold Tennis Center on Friday. Matches are set to begin at 1 p.m. Eric Boose writes about sports for UCSB. email: sports@newspress.com

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Westmont men’s basketball within one win of postseason after beating Life Pacific

By JACOB NORLING WESTMONT SPORTS WRITER

After defeating Life Pacific by a score of 80-56, Westmont Men’s Basketball (15-10, 8-8 GSAC) is now one win away from clinching a spot in the Golden State Athletic Conference Tournament. The Warriors began the night in a sixth-place tie with the Menlo Oaks, but with Menlo losing to ACU on Saturday, Westmont’s win over LPU put the Warriors one game of the Oaks (7-9) for the final spot in the tournament.

On Thursday, February 16, the Warriors will welcome the Oaks into Murchison Gym for a 7:30 p.m. tip-off. If the Warriors win that game, Westmont will have clinched a postseason berth. Knowing the stakes, the Warriors took nothing for granted on Saturday night.

“We came out with a lot of fire,” said Westmont head coach Landon Boucher. “We had been sitting around all day, on the bus, and in the restaurants. We were watching the games around the conference that were happening earlier in the day, and when you do that this time of year, you’re almost thinking about your game even more as the day goes on.”

The road-Warriors looked like they had been itching to get on the court when they opened the contest on an absurd 23-3 run across the first 10 minutes. Over

the final 10 minutes of the half, however, shots began to fall for the home team who cut the deficit to single digits by halftime.

“We opened up really well,” noted Boucher. “We opened up with a lot of intensity and were on the run when we got stops. We opened with a 23-3 lead, and then hit somewhat of a wall defensively. A lot of times when you come out that strong, you have the temptation to lose your steam.

“We did that a little bit, and it allowed them to cut it to nine by half, but in the second half we were in the same situation and handled it better.”

In the final period, Westmont went on a 20-9 run over the first 10 minutes, allowing their lead to build back up past 20. Like Boucher said, the Warriors kept their foot on the gas pedal, stretching their lead to 25 with 6:23 remaining. Minutes later, the Warriors officially came away with a 24-point victory.

“We got out to a 20-point lead and instead of reeling back, we kept going forward,” applauded Boucher. “They had only 29 points during the second half, and three of those were at the very end of the game. It was a really good defensive effort in the second half.”

Individually, Anthony McIntyre led the Warriors with 20 points on eight of 13 shooting. McIntyre, who converted four of six three-point attempts, also pulled down seven

rebounds.”

“Anthony McIntyre made the winning plays tonight in the second half,” said Boucher. “Amir Davis did as well. Amir didn’t score tonight, he took only one shot, but he had eight rebounds and six assists. A lot of those assists were to 3-pointers. Amir contributed to scoring, just not his own scoring.”

Also making a dent in the box score was Tone Patton Sr., who scored 14 points, and Cade Roth, who added 11. Off the bench, Zeke Viuhkola scored 13 points and Jalen Townsell contributed with 7. Townsell made five of six attempts from the free throw line, where Westmont collectively made 15 of 20.

“Tone was really effective inside, going seven for 11, and then Zeke and Jalen were both huge off the bench. I thought Zeke made a lot of high energy plays that helped us extend the lead in the second half. Overall, we had a ton of contributors tonight.”

Westmont has five days to prepare for the biggest game of their season, when the Menlo Oaks come to town for a 7:30 p.m. contest in Santa Barbara. Links to tickets and live coverage are available on the Westmont Athletics website.

Jacob Norling is the sports information assistant at Westmont College.

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Westmont women’s basketball crushes Life Pacific

By RON SMITH WESTMONT SPORTS WRITER

Westmont Women’s Basketball (21-2. 14-2 GSAC), jumped out to a 24-0 lead before surrendering a point as the Warriors defeated Golden State Athletic Conference opponent Life Pacific (6-20, 214) by a score of 60-27. After holding Life Pacific scoreless in the first quarter, the Westmont defense allowed just nine points in each of the other three.

“It was definitely a great start from our first crew,” said Westmont’s head coach Kirsten Moore. “They were really focused, especially on the defensive end. That is where we want to continue to focus,

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SWIMMING

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When asked how difficult the short ramp-up time has been, Bienias acknowledged, “It’s been pretty tough. I’ve never taken more than two weeks off before, so taking four months off has been really hard. Specifically the second half of races have been super tough. At this point, I have a lot of speed, but I don’t have a lot of stamina.

“I didn’t want this to be my last race ever, so I gave it all I had and am super happy with it.”

In the 100 yard freestyle Bailey Lemmon broke yet another program record, this time by a blink of an eye. With the 18th-best time in prelims, Lemmon earned herself a spot in the finals, and set a new program record with a time of 53.38. Less than a week ago, Lemmon posted the previous record time of 53.39. Also competing in the 100 yard free was Gaby Rego, a senior competing in her final race as a Westmont Warrior. Rego went out with a season-best time of 1:02.23, and was greeted with tear-filled hugs from her teammates and coach upon exit.

“I’m feeling very emotionally overwhelmed,” said Rego. “After 16 years of swimming, getting up on the blocks for the last time is really emotional. Seeing my teammates on both ends of the pool behind me was super special.

“I’ve been swimming for Jill since I was 15 years old, so to be able to have her watch me swim in my final race, you just can’t really describe the emotions.”

When asked what she would miss the most, Rego said, “The environment that comes with being on the team. I can keep swimming as long as I want, but it’s just never going to be the same. I’m never going to be at ELAC with my teammates ever again, so just getting to be here with them now is special.”

In the 200 yard breaststroke the Warriors made a pair of headlines, with both Ella Chaisson and Daisy Marquardt earning a place in the finals.

First, Marquardt saw spectacular improvement, cutting more than nine seconds off her previous time. The freshman posted the 17th-best time during prelims with a new lifetime-best time of 2:30.81.

Chaisson was the next Warrior to dive in, this time posting the fourth-fastest time of prelims, earning her a place in the championship heat on Saturday night.

During prelims Chaisson posted a time of 2:25.32, which was a new season-best mark.

Emma Bustamante achieved an NAIA B-Standard time in the 200 yard butterfly, completing the event in a season-best time of 2:19.27. Bustamante not only cut 3.19 seconds off her entry-mark, but the freshman also grabbed the penultimate spot in the 200 fly finals.

Also competing in the 200 fly was senior Emma Leathers, who swam the final race of her Westmont career. Upon completion, an emotional Leathers was met with several

embraces and words of gratitude.

“I thought I had already processed the fact that this was my last meet,” shared Leathers, “but then it gets here and you realize you’re not ready for it to be done. I’ve loved swimming, and I’m always going to be a swimmer.”

When asked what she’ll miss most, Leathers said, “Getting to swim with my friends. Even the people who aren’t on my team, there’s a couple of girls who’ve swam the same events as me for years. Those are things you don’t think about until you get there, but I’m going to miss them, too.”

Capping off the morning session was an outstanding performance by Olivia Garrison, who swam a season-best time of 17:55.95 in the 1650 yard freestyle. At the end of three heats, Garrison’s time was the ninth-fastest of the meet.

Freshman Lauren Healy also swam the 1650, and finished with a season-best time of 19:24.84.

SENIOR CELEBRATION

The evening session began with a celebration of each school’s senior class, with the Warriors honoring Bienias, Leathers, Lemmon, Rian Lewandowski, and Rego. This senior class was a particularly special class for Jill Jones Lin, as these women are the first four-year class in program history.

“Don’t remind me,” joked an emotional head coach when asked about her departing class. “It’s surreal, and honestly I’m in so much denial. It’s weird having the hope of still going to nationals, and because of that, not knowing whose last race was today.

“Regardless, they have all given so much to this program. It’s amazing what they’ve done, and they’ve really set the tone for who we want to be as a program. I could not be prouder.”

Individually, the coach was proud to applaud each and everyone one of her seniors.

“Each one of them gave so much,” began Jones Lin. “Emma Leathers committed herself to this team, and without expecting anything in return. She was here, fully present, for everyone. It’s just who she is.

“Then Bailey, being able to stick with it. From having surgery, and not being in the pool with hopes of one day getting in. The fact that she swam all her races is a miracle, and she swam her heart out the whole week.

“Morgan, putting so much work in over three years, and then going abroad, only to come back and get after it again. To be able to come and swim without being in top shape is one of the hardest things to do. She did it with so much fierceness and aggression, and it was extremely inspiring.

“Rian has been someone I could always count on. For relays, for any event, she just always does what I ask her to do. She is always 100% in and giving her everything.

“Then Gaby Rego, she’s battled through injuries and battled through times where she’s rarely felt 100%. With that, she gave absolutely everything today, and was always willing to do whatever it takes

“These are all amazing people.”

FINALS

Bienias opened up finals with a 200 back time of 2:09.88, which was right on par with her time from this morning.

Next to compete for the Warriors was Lemmon, who continued to build a reputation for breaking new records. After swimming a program-best 53.38 in the morning, the senior followed it up with a 53.17 in the evening, once again updating her place at the top of the leaderboard.

Things only got better for the Warriors when Chaisson competed in the finals of the 200 yard breaststroke. After the Warriors talked all week about getting onto the podium, Chaisson was the woman with the honor of making it happen.

With a program-record time of 2:22.53, Chaisson took home third place and a bronze medal from the championship heat.

“I’m super excited,” beamed an ecstatic Chaisson. “This is my first time being top-three at conference, and it’s really exciting because all of the girls next to me are so fantastic. It’s so much to be in the same field as them.

“Usually I zone out during my races, but this entire meet, I’ve heard my teammates screaming for me. I swear, they were the only reason I was able to finish third today.”

Diehl was the third Warrior to break a program record on Saturday evening, this time doing so in the 200 yard butterfly. After being frustrated with herself this morning, Diehl rebounded to post a 2:16.19 in the evening, setting a new program record.

“It’s been an emotional roller coaster,” admitted Diehl. “I’ve had some tears, because I was so nervous after the first one. Going into the second one, I was prepared to do better, telling myself I couldn’t feel worse than I did in the first one.

“This time, I was ready to go.”

Bustamante was the next Warrior to accomplish a personalbest mark, swimming a lifetimebest 2:19.24 in the 200 fly.

“The plan wasn’t to go fast,” shared a blushing Bustamante.

“Jill and I had discussed, since I’m swimming the 200 free later, that I wasn’t going to go all out on this. Instead, I ended up pacing this way better than this morning. I was able to conserve a bit of energy for the end, and then still finish strong.”

During the final heat of the 400 yard freestyle relay, the Warriors continued to rewrite records when Diehl, Garrison, Chaisson, and Lemmon posted a program-record time of 3:36.37.

The team was still not finished, however.

During the concluding time trials of the evening Westmont’s five seniors elected to all swim the 50 yard breaststroke. Ahead of the event, Lewandowski announced that she intended to break the program record in the event.

With a time of 31.38, the senior did just that.

AFTER

Following the race’s conclusion, Jones Lin did her best to cipher through all the good news and

give her finishing thoughts on the team’s performance.

“Ella making the podium was a big deal,” reflected the coach. “This morning, she swam probably the worst race of her meet. She had gone faster last weekend, and it was off her best time. Being able to come back, make finals, and then out-touch someone to get third was huge. She set a school record, a lifetimebest, and it was pretty incredible to see.

“Then Bailey in the 100 freestyle, which is an event that is so hard to make finals in. Being able to come back and swim faster is just mind-blowing. It was incredible to see many of them swim faster in finals. Coming back and swimming faster during the last session of a meet is an incredible feat.

“Then our freshmen, Emma (Bustamante) and Emma (Diehl) out there in the 200 fly. That was a big deal, scoring those few extra points is huge and Emma Diehl doing it at a school-record pace was pretty exciting to see.”

When asked what she will miss most about having this group of women together, Jones Lin said, “How much fun they had. It was such a fun meet for us, and we had so much energy tonight, which is the rarest thing.

“To be so hyped up at the end of the meet says a lot. It was an absolute blast and it’s just so much to be around them.”

Next week Westmont will find out how many Warriors officially qualified for the National Championships. Then, on March 1, Jones Lin and her qualifiers will begin competition in the NAIA National Championships in Columbus, Georgia.

Jacob Norling is the sports information assistant at Westmont College. email: sports@newspress.com

‘Change, Acceptance and Evolution’

Easy Lift to move headquarters on Tuesday

By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Easy Lift Transportation will be moving its headquarters on Tuesday because of damage its offices sustained from the recent January flooding. The new office will be located at 1522 Cook Place, Building 333, in Goleta and will open Wednesday, just minutes from their previous location.

Carpinteria City Council to hear first reading of zoning ordinance

By NEIL HARTSTEIN NEWS-STAFF STAFF WRITER

The Carpinteria City Council today is expected to approve the first reading of an ordinance amending the city’s zoning regulations to establish permanent formula business regulations to protect existing businesses.

The proliferation of formula businesses can have long-term economic consequences for a community, according to staff.

“Low-margin businesses that meet the basic needs of surrounding neighborhoods, such as grocers and pharmacies, may be pushed out as rents rise and the area attracts more formula restaurants and stores,” staff said.

“Perhaps of greatest concern, formula businesses tend to be fair-weather friends and can disappear quickly when the economy contracts or their corporate strategy shifts.

“The risk of formula businesses resulting in a downtown or neighborhood business district losing its distinctive appeal and no longer offering opportunities for independent entrepreneurs could result in loss of customers, fewer business opportunities and a decline in locally-generated tax revenue.”

The council will meet in chambers, 5775 Carpinteria Ave., starting at 5:30 p.m.

In other business, the council

is scheduled to evaluate the performance of City Manager Dave Durflinger, who will be retiring at the end of the year, extend the emergency proclamation in response to the January 2023 storms and related emergency response, and adopt a resolution approving the Measure A five-year local program of projects for Fiscal Years 2023-24 through 2027-28. The ordinance pertaining to formula businesses would apply to any commercial business operating as a retail sales, restaurant/food service, and/ or hotel or motel establishment which has more than seven locations anywhere in the United States; and has two or more of the following features common to all or substantially all of its locations: standardized array of services or products for sale, facade, architecture, decor or color scheme, uniform or other employee apparel, signage or trademark/servicemark.

The ordinance would not apply to the commercial parcels fronting the portion of Casitas Pass Road from Carpinteria Avenue to Highway 101, including the entirety of Casitas Plaza Shopping Center and the Shepard Place Shops.

Additionally, the ordinance would not apply to office space, professional services, banks or

KELLY, Hope Sterling

Hope Sterling Kelly passed away peacefully in Santa Barbara on January 8, 2023. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to anyone she had ever met.

Hope was born on Groundhog’s Day, February 2, 1929. She grew up in West Los Angeles and attended University Elementary School, University High School, UCLA for 2 years, and then transferred to Stanford University, where she graduated in 1950.

Hope married Richard Sawyer (Div in 1965) in 1951 and they soon had their son Richard (1952) and daughter Rebecca Sawyer (1954). They lived in Brentwood where they raised their kids around close family and friends and lived just down the road from her loving parents Ted and Eve Sterling. playing any competitive sport she came across.

She was a lifelong member of the Assistance League and was active in the Nine O’clock players group where she took many leading roles such as “Cinderella”. Her love for travel and adventure lead her to working as a Travel Agent at Bel-Air Travel.

In August of 1970, Hope married Laurence B. Kelly and they moved to Santa Barbara, where they fell in love with the picturesque scenery and community. Hope and Larry were members of the Valley Club and LA Country Club as Larry was an avid amateur golfer. They also belonged to the Santa Barbara Yacht Club where they celebrated many holidays with family and friends.

Hope and Larry were a fun, loving, and adventure-seeking couple who traveled the world to exotic places and always came home with fascinating stories. Their home was always open for entertaining and hosting friends and family at their cottage a.k.a. “Hotel Hope”.

Hope’s positive attitude and radiant spirit were contagious and the second you met her, you felt like a lifelong friend. She was a guiding light, a pillar of support, and someone who you could always count on. Hope was a very involved grandmother and greatgrandmother until the end, attending school events, cheering on her grandkids in their her signature left-handed script.

Hope was very active with The Lobero Associates, raising funds for theater projects and bringing in new members. Because of her involvement, The Lobero Theater stage curtain was named in her honor in 2022 which was a highlight. In the last 20 years of her life, Hope became a competitive Ballroom Dancer with the Santa Barbara Dance Studio, traveling to events throughout California, Nevada, and Hawaii. She loved getting dressed up, learning new routines, and competing in the ballroom.

Hope loved attending church and gained a deeper spiritual understanding of her purpose driven life and attended the quaint Summerland Presbyterian Church.

Hope Kelly was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Kelly (1916 - 2006) and her sister, Jacqueline Sterling Williams (1926 - 2021). Hope is survived by her son, Richard Sawyer (Kathleen Barron), her daughter, Rebecca Conway, her 3 stepdaughters, Pauline Kelly, Pamela Bento, and Patricia Morehart, along with her grandkids, Barron Sawyer (Kerry Sawyer), Holly Misic, Steven Conway (Chelsea Conway), Carolyn Doyle (Christopher Doyle), and Lauren Kerstner (Nick Kerstner) along with 12 greatgrandchildren whom she absolutely adored.

33 E. Canon Perdido St. Santa Barbara, CA 93101.

Arrangements entrusted to Welch-Ryce-Haider Funeral Chapels.

credit unions, grocery stores, nonprofit businesses, pharmacies, gas stations or theaters/ performing arts spaces.

The ordinance does not prohibit the relocation of an existing formula business in operation at a location within the city to another location within the city. Per the recommendation from the Planning Commission, the ordinance would provide an exemption for the transfer of ownership, provided that the operation of the formula business remains substantially the same, and an exception to allow establishment of a formula business, if found to be in the public interest.

Upon approval of the first reading of the ordinance, city staff requests that the council direct staff to submit the draft ordinance to the California Coastal Commission (“CCC”) as a local coastal program.

The CCC will review the contemplated amendments to the city’s zoning regulations to address formula businesses for consistency with the policies of the California Coastal Act and the city’s certified local coastal program.

Upon certification, the ordinance would be returned to the council for acceptance of any modifications required by the CCC and adoption of the ordinance

upon a second reading. Depending upon the extent and manner in which the CCC completes the review and certification of the city’s local coastal program, the entire ordinance adoption process could take between four to 18 months. Meanwhile, the current temporary moratorium can remain in place for up to two years (until June 26, 2024), or until the ordinance for the (permanent) formula business regulations takes effect, whichever occurs first. Regulating formula businesses could have an impact on potential city revenues generated from sources, including but not limited to: sales taxes, property taxes (related to new development/ tenant improvements), transient occupancy taxes (for hotel/motel uses), business license taxes and permit fees, staff said. The extent to which such revenues would be impacted is dependent upon the scope and breadth of any regulations on formula businesses, and the degree to which such regulations limit or reduce the establishment of new businesses in the city. Enforcement of formula business regulations would be expected to require a nominal amount of additional staff time.

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KAHLER, Margo Ann AKA “Peggy”

November 25, 1940 - January 29, 2023

Peggy Ann went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 29, 2023 peacefully in her sleep at 12:38 at ‘Comforts of Home Senior Care’. She was born at Abington Hospital in Abington PA. in Montgomery County growing up on Willow Brook Farm, as the only daughter of Margaret H. White and Harry Lewis Kahler PhD. (chemistry) Peggy attended and graduated from Neshaminy High School in 1958 with one of her best friends Diane Hogeland with whom she still talked to every week. Peggy attended Mary Washington University in Fredericksburg, VA and then transferred to Hope College in Holland Michigan where she graduated on schedule in 1962.

Peggy’s family had decided to move to California in 1967 when her father unexpectedly passed away, however, Peggy and her Mother decided to go ahead with the move and Santa Barbara became their forever home. Peggy never wasted any time and went straight to work. She was a 4th grade bilingual teacher at Carpinteria Main Elementary school for 38 years from September 1967 until June 2005. Her organizational skills were unparalleled in everything she owned. She was loved by all for her kindness and compassion for others.

Several of Peggy’s summers were spent in Spain from where she travelled all over Europe and continued to travel worldwide with family and friends.

After her retirement in 2005 she became the librarian for Santa Barbara Christian School for many years until her eyesight became a problem.

Peggy was very active at Trinity Baptist Church as a Deaconess, Oaks Bible Church as a Deaconess, alto in the choir and as ‘decorator’ for every season and potluck at the churches. She attended all the choir programs put on for the Marines at Camp Pendleton and all the Christmas concerts up until 2021 at Oaks Bible Church. She enjoyed Christian music and especially Christmas music since that was her favorite time of the year. Let the decorating begin!

Peggy loved teaching children and for almost 2 decades she volunteered one week a year to Royal Family Kids camp, which is a camp for ‘children at risk’ ages 6-12 years.

Peggy would spend countless hours under the shade of big Oak tree listening to and talking with all the children who wanted to just ‘slow down’ a bit and play games with her. The wisdom imparted under that tree to those children was priceless.

Peggy donated to several charities and missions which demonstrated her loving, generous and kind heart. She loved her cats and Chita was with her to the end. She was also an avid patriot and very proud of our military troops and veterans who fought for “her” country and kept it free. July 4th was always a party for Peggy! More decorating!

Peggy’s passion for teaching children was dwarfed only by her love for Jesus and sharing Him with all she came in contact with.

She is survived by her childhood friends Sue DeCresente and Diane Hogeland, several removed Elizabeth G. Frazee, (Timothy T. Myers) & daughter Avery F. Myers, Jonathon W. Frazee & children Justin R., Cori T., and Caitlin S. Frazee and Stanley S. Frazee & children Lane and Julia Frazee along with her entire Oaks Bible family.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 18, 11:00 am at Oaks Bible Church, located at 400 Puente Dr., Santa Barbara, CA. Reception to follow. or Animal Shelter Assistance Program (ASAP) cat rescue at asapcats.org Arrangements entrusted to Welch-Ryce-Haider Funeral Chapels.

Located for over 20 years at 53 Cass Place in Goleta, this last-minute move is required due to building damage to their offices, which they rent from the Santa Barbara Airport. The organization is estimating the cost of the move and replacing damaged furniture and equipment to total approximately $37,000.

Easy Lift provides wheelchairaccessible transportation for passengers with limited mobility.

“I want to reassure the south coast community that our move will not affect our operations at Easy Lift,” Ernesto Paredes, executive director of Easy Lift, said in a news release.

“We were able to continue providing lifesaving accessible

transportation services during the flood through emergency evacuations as well as regular passenger access to medical care and grocery stores. Continuing to provide our services during our move will be easy compared to that.”

Mr. Paredes said he’s grateful to donors and remains proud of the Easy Lift staff.

“I remain continually amazed by the professionalism and compassion of our team,” said Mr. Paredes. “Our drivers and dispatch team have been under a lot of stress. Some live out of town and had a hard time getting to the Santa Barbara area during the flood. Plus, many are dealing with damage to their own homes and vehicles. And because our passengers are also stressed, our drivers stand in to help calm their nerves and reassure them with a friendly smile.”

Even though the move is expensive, and time-consuming, Mr. Paredes said he believes the organization “will be better equipped to take on any and all new transit challenges going forward.”

email: kzehnder@newspress.com

of water consumed annually by 10 people in an urban environment.

Nash’s “Transformation: Personal Stories of Change, Acceptance, and Evolution” is performed by SBCC students in Downtown Santa Barbara on

Life theArts

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2023

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TODAY

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival continues daily through Feb. 18. See sbiff.org for the schedule.

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Entangled: Responding to Environmental Crisis,” runs through March 25 at the Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art. The museum is open from 10 a.m. Monday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. It’s closed on Sundays and college holidays. For more information, call 805565-6162 or visit westmont.edu/ museum.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. “Interlopings: Colors in the Warp and Weft of Ecological Entanglements” is an exhibit that runs through March 12 at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, 1212 Mission Canyon Road, Santa Barbara. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The exhibit features weavings dyed with pigments from nonnative plants on Santa Cruz Island. The weavings were created by artists Helen Svensson and Lisa Jevbratt. For more information, see sbbotanicgarden.org.

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J. Bradley Greer relocated from New York to Los Angeles and abandoned more figurative modes of painting for this new abstract painting language that is equal parts decorative embroidery and biomorphic surrealism.

‘REGENERATE’

Exhibit reflects new phases in two artists’ careers

By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

EGENERATE:

The Works of J. Bradley Greer & Lynda Weinman,” an exhibition of paintings by J. Bradley Greer

paired with 3D-printed ceramic and plastic sculptures by Lynda Weinman, is on view through March 27 at Sullivan Goss: An American Gallery, 11 E. Anapamu St., Santa Barbara.

Working with repeating shapes that feel both surreal and, in the case of Ms. Weinman’s work, futuristic, both artists have created bodies of work that feel like they grow organically, operating by an almost fractal logic.

In the language of computer art, they feel generative.

Both artists are also in new phases of their creative careers.

Mr. Greer relocated from New York to Los Angeles and abandoned more figurative modes of painting for this new abstract painting language that is equal parts decorative embroidery and biomorphic surrealism.

Ms. Weinman set off on a course to innovate and master 3D printed ceramics just three years ago after a career in teaching computeraided design and art at both Art Center College of Design and then online.

Buttonwood Bites

By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESSSTAFF WRITER

The Gleason Family Vineyards

Santa Ynez Valley portfolio of brands (Roblar Winery and Vineyards, Refugio Ranch Vineyards, Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard) has launched food service at the hospitality group’s Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard, a 106-acre property in Solvang.

Buttonwood’s new food menu was created by Gleason Family Vineyards executive chef Peter Cham in tandem with Buttonwood’s new, proprietary sous chef, Lee Gottheimer.

The new Buttonwood Farm Bites Menu, which debuted Jan. 14, is being offered Friday through Sunday of each week. The opening version of the menu, which will expand in the coming months as the fields and orchards begin to produce spring fruits and vegetables, will lend itself to Buttonwood’s familyfriendly, American farmland atmosphere.

Featured will be shareable starters like sweet and spicy roasted peanuts with chili powder and smoked sea salt, and jalapeño corn bread with whipped honey butter, which joins other regional U.S. favorites such as ‘Fancy’ Pimento Cheese Spread with Dungeness crab, served with Saltine crackers and pickled Fresno chili.

A salad straight from Buttonwood Farm includes lettuces and shaved veggies in season, sunflower seeds and buttermilk ranch dressing, as a nod to the ranch dressing’s Santa Barbara roots.

Heartier bites consist of rotating grilled cheese sandwich renditions, like a bacon version with aged cheddar, pickled jalapeño, and peach jam made from Buttonwood Farm’s most famous crop; the “Chamburger” (grass-fed beef burger, caramelized onions, house pickles, American cheese); and a barbecued half-chicken with apricot barbecue sauce and Buttonwood Farmsourced cabbage slaw.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Coast artist and London native Annie Hoffman’s exhibit “Seeing Ourselves in Colour” will be displayed through Feb. 28 at Gallery Los Olivos, 2920 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. For more information, visit anniehoffmann. com.

Her ceramic sculpture, which is wall hanging, floor standing and tabletop, marries cutting edge 3D parametric design software and maker bots with a material as old as human culture itself to create works that feel like they’ve come from a future civilization. Both artists have arrived at these new bodies of work in this new phase of life by natural evolution and inclination. As such, these new generative forms and compositions feel serendipitously aligned with their desire to regenerate, to grow anew.

Mr. Greer was born and raised in Los Angeles. He attended Otis Art Institute in L.A. and Parsons School of Design in Paris before moving to New York City. In 1990, he had his first solo exhibition at White Columns, New York’s “oldest, alternative art space.”

During his 15-year affair with New York, Mr. Greer exhibited as often as possible while also working as an artist’s assistant for such superstars as Jeff Koons.

After returning to Los Angeles,

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Gleason Family launches new food menu at Solvang winery and vineyard

Originally from Connecticut, Chef Gottheimer graduated from the culinary program at the Art Institute of Las Vegas and went on to work in the kitchens of some of the city’s premier resorts and restaurants such as the Bellagio Resort & Casino, Wynn Las Vegas, Vdara Hotel & Spa, and for the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group at Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill at MGM Grand Las Vegas, and then as executive sous chef of the group’s Italian bistro, Cucina, in The Shops at Crystals at CityCenter. Chef Gottheimer relocated to Santa Barbara County in 2018, taking up work with members of the Fess Parker Family as chef at Third Window Brewing, then as executive sous chef at The Bear and Star, formerly at the Fess Parker Wine Country Inn in Los Olivos.

In 2020, Chef Gottheimer moved to Solvang’s Alisal Ranch. As chef de cuisine of the 10,500-acre resort, he worked with guest star chefs from around the country and in particular, some of the most talented barbecue masters in the nation, from whom he learned a variety of classic barbecue techniques, which he has incorporated into Buttonwood’s new winery food program.

Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard, which Gleason Family Vineyards acquired in December 2021, currently consists of a 42acre estate vineyard, on-site winery facility, tasting room and gardens, a two-acre orchard, small hop yard and 11 acres of rotated seasonal produce.

The property, founded in 1968 on a principle of sustainability, was first utilized as an equestrian operation, followed by the planting of organic fruits and vegetables, and in 1983, the initial planting of the vineyard.

Today, Buttonwood’s farming efforts are overseen by Clay Garland, Gleason Family Vineyards’ new director of farming and sustainability, who handles all farming and sustainability initiatives for the group’s entire portfolio of properties.

10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. “The Search for the Modern West,” an exhibit, continues through Feb. 20 at Sullivan Goss: An American Gallery, 11 E. Anapamu St., Santa Barbara. The gallery is open 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily. For more information, see sullivangoss.com or call the gallery at 805-730-1460. Noon to 5 p.m. “Clarence Mattei: Portrait of a Community” is on view now through May at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum, which is located in downtown Santa Barbara at 136 E. De la Guerra St. Admission is free. Hours are currently from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays and from noon to 7 p.m. Thursdays. For more information, visit www. sbhistorical.org.

FEB. 14

6 to 7:30 p.m. Nicole Lvoff and Joe Woodard will perform on Valentine’s Day at the Crush Bar & Tap, 1129 A State St., Santa Barbara. Their music varies from Beatles songs to jazz standards. For more information, go to crushbarsb.com.

FEB. 15

7:30 p.m. Ensemble Theatre Company will perform “Selling Kabul” at the New Vic Theatre, 33 W. Victoria St., Santa Barbara, The play is about an Afghan man hiding from the Taliban in his sister’s home in Kabul. Tickets cost $40 to $84. To purchase, go to etcsb.org or call 805-965-5400.

FEB. 16

7 p.m. “The River Bride,” the story of folklore, love, regret and two sisters who struggle to be true to each other and their hearts will be presented by PCPA (Pacific Conservatory Theatre) from Feb. 16 through March 5 in Santa Maria. The play is being performed at the Severson Theatre at Allan Hancock College, 870 S. Bradley Road. Curtain rises at 7 p.m. Feb. 16-18, 1:30 p.m. Feb. 19 and 22, 10 a.m. Feb. 23, 7 p.m. Feb. 24, 1:30 and 7 p.m. Feb. 25, and 1:30 p.m. Feb. 26. Tickets are $49. To purchase, visit www.pcpa. org or call the box office at 805922-8313.

7:30 p.m. Ensemble Theatre Company will perform “Selling Kabul” at the New Vic Theatre, 33 W. Victoria St., Santa Barbara, Tickets cost $40 to $84. To purchase, go to etcsb.org or call 805-965-5400.

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Hearty bites at Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard include the “Chamburger” — grass-fed beef burger, caramelized onions, house pickles and American cheese).

Executive Chef Peter Cham, left, worked with new Sous Chef Lee Gottheimer on Buttonwood’s new menu.

It’s Valentine’s Day… again

For some, it is better than New Year’s Eve. For others, it’s more like Groundhog Day. For those who are alone, Valentine’s Day, which is Tuesday, just reminds you of your relationship status, which may be the result of a wise choice but not what you’d prefer. Remember, a “sense of belonging” is an important foundation on Abraham Maslow’s “Hierarchy of Needs.”

There’s “Quirky Alone Day,” created with the help of Sasha Cagen and her great book “Quirkyalone: A Manifesto for Uncompromising Romantics.” It’s not against relationships. It’s about wanting what’s right for you. The celebration gets bigger every year. Now I expect it to be even more diverse and inclusive.

All those times when I wasn’t in a relationship, this would have been a good alternative to the things I remember doing. When you feel like the rest of the world has the one thing that you want most of all, and you can’t seem to find it, that makes you feel bad. No research needed — it’s a human thing, and I am sure you understand it.

So honor your relationship by all means, if you have one, and if you have single friends, know that no matter what they say, they

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4 to 6 p.m. Flying Goat Cellars will host a reception for mosaic artist Kathleen McCabe-Martin at the cellars’ tasting room, 1520 E. Chestnut Court, Lompoc.

8 p.m. Ensemble Theatre Company will perform “Selling Kabul” at the New Vic Theatre, 33 W. Victoria St., Santa Barbara, Tickets cost $40 to $84. To purchase, go to etcsb.org or call 805-965-5400.

FEB. 18

7 to 9 p.m. The Nicole Lvoff Jazz Trio will perform at Crush Bar & Tap, 1129 A State St., Santa Barbara. There’s no cover. For more information, go to crushbarsb.com.

8 p.m. Ensemble Theatre

are feeling a little uncomfortable about the whole Cupid thing. So don’t show off your presents or brag about the great time you had, but save that stuff for your coupled friends or your parents.

For those fortunate people who are in loving relationships, this can be seen as another year of overpriced flowers, pre-set menus, long waits and chocolate. Most storebought cards don’t really express true feelings. I recommend writing one yourself, because that’s the best way to say what is really in your heart. It also means a lot more.

At the very least, if you buy a card, write something meaningful in it.

When you are in a relationship, the most important thing about the day is that you agree on how to celebrate it. My wife knows I don’t like going out on national holidays. (Birthdays and anniversaries are an exception). In any case, we have compromised and agreed to stay in, send out for dinner, watch a RomCom, and share some champagne. After that, we will both probably pass out on the couch holding hands with the animals on top of us.

That’s our idea of romance.

As long as you both get what you need from the day, it becomes a celebration. If you

Company will perform “Selling Kabul” at the New Vic Theatre, 33 W. Victoria St., Santa Barbara, Tickets cost $40 to $84. To purchase, go to etcsb.org or call 805-965-5400.

Feb. 19

2 p.m. Ensemble Theatre Company will perform “Selling Kabul” at the New Vic Theatre, 33 W. Victoria St., Santa Barbara, Tickets cost $40 to $84. To purchase, go to etcsb.org or call 805-965-5400.

4 p.m. The Takács Quartet will perform an all-Beethoven concert at St. Mark’s-in-the-Valley Episocpal Church, 2901 Nojoqui Ave., Los Olivos. Tickets cost $20 for general admission. To purchase, go to smitv. org/syv-concert-series. Tickets for students are free. For more information, contact Linda Burrows at 805-705-0938 or syvconcerts@

can’t agree on how to spend the day, and it becomes a point of contention, you need to talk about it. Things like this can turn into resentments, and too many of those can damage your relationship.

In fact, one of the best Valentine’s Day gifts you could give to the one you love is to drop some of those resentments you’ve been holding on to. It may be hard to wrap, but think about the comfort it will bring you both. Then there’s the extra love you will feel when you drop the emotional burden of something that was done or said that hurt your feelings. That’s the real truth about what happened — you got hurt, and now it would be a very healing thing if you could let it go.

Maybe a better name for Valentine’s Day would be Dropa-Resentment Day. It would be a lot healthier for relationships, and it might even put me out of business as a marriage counselor. I’m good with that.

Dr. Barton Goldsmith is a psychotherapist in Westlake.

He’s the author, most recently, of “100 Ways to Boost Your SelfConfidence — Believe in Yourself and Others Will Too.” Email him at Barton@BartonGoldsmith.com. Follow his daily insights at www. twitter.com/BartonGoldsmith. Reach him at barton@ bartongoldsmith.com. His column appears Saturdays and Mondays in the News-Press.

smitv.org.

7 p.m. Singers Ken Stacy and Claire Khodara will perform at SOhO Restaurant and Music Club, 1221 State St., Suite 205, Santa Barbara. General admission costs $25 in advance and $30 cash on the day of the show. To purchase or get a dinner reservation, go to www. sohosb.com.

March 9

7 p.m. Pianist Jerome Lowenthal, who served as a Music Academy of the West teaching artist for half a century, will perform a concert, “Lowenthal’s Legend,” at the academy’s Hahn Hall, 1070 Fairway Road, Montecito. Tickets are $55 for general admission and free for ages 7-17. To purchase, go to musicacademy.org to call the academy’s box office at 805-9698787.

— Dave Mason

Lompoc Parks and Recreation offers lifeguard training course

By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Lompoc Parks and Recreation is again offering training that will enable participants to become American Red Cross-certified lifeguards.

The Lompoc Aquatic Center’s comprehensive and intensive lifeguard-training course covers accident prevention, lifeguarding techniques, emergency systems, water-rescue skills, Basic Life Support and first aid. Upon successful completion of the course, participants receive American Red Cross certification

in lifeguarding, CPR, and first aid. The deadline to register is Feb.

27. Since the class is presented in a blended-learning format, a valid email address is required at registration. Participants will receive an email with information on how to access the online component of the course.

Training for those 15 and older will take place at the Lompoc Aquatic Center, 207 West College Ave.

A pre-course will meet from 5 to 8 p.m. March 3, and instruction will be offered from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 4, 5 and 12.

The course fee is $200, which will be refunded for Lompoc Valley residents/participants who apply to become a lifeguard at the Lompoc Aquatic Center and are hired within 30 days of successfully completing the course.

Pre-registration is required and can be done by calling the Lompoc Recreation Division at 805-875-8100, or registration can be completed at apm.activecommunities.com/ lompocrecreation. email: mmcmahon@newspress. com

Affordable health screenings coming to Santa Barbara

SANTA BARBARA —

Residents living in and around Santa Barbara can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening.

Veterans Memorial Building, 112 W.Cabrillo Blvd., will host this

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he continued exhibiting but also got a job as art teacher for middle and high school students in L.A. Unified School District. In addition to showing with Sullivan Goss, Mr. Greer has recently exhibited with Bill Arning Exhibitions in Houston and Bendix Gallery in L.A. Ms. Weisman was an early pioneer in computer and web graphics in the early 1980s and enjoyed a varied career as a college professor, author of numerous how-to books and as an entrepreneur. She and her husband Bruce Heavin cofounded lynda.com in 1995, one of the first online educational enterprises to teach digital tools and skills.

After selling the company to LinkedIn in 2015, Ms. Weinman chose to pursue a long dormant

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Under Mr. Garland and his team, Buttonwood’s farm area has grown to include 11 fruitful acres planted with a variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables, prompting the team to open a dedicated market for the bounty coming from the group’s two organic farms, Buttonwood Farm and Roblar Farm, the latter located in Santa Ynez.

The new Buttonwood Marketplace is slated to open Feb. 25, bringing with it a yearround offering of fresh produce and Buttonwood food items such as jams, pies and seasonal sorbets plus farm-inspired merchandise and other wares from local crafters.

The culinary platforms at Buttonwood and Roblar play heavily into the farm planning, with Chef Cham and Mr. Garland working hand-in-hand to plant what might be on a seasonal “chef wish list.” Just steps from both the Buttonwood and the Roblar kitchens, Chefs Cham and Gottheimer pick fresh produce destined for the properties’ food menus and dishes. Beehives also dot both Roblar Farm and Buttonwood Farm. The powerful pollinators serve as an integral part of the Gleason Family Vineyards farming system and supply honey’s natural sweetness to the group’s varied menus.

Like Chef Cham, Chef Gottheimer participates in Chefs Cycle for No Kid Hungry to raise money for the organization aimed at ending child hunger. Chef Gottheimer also works with local nonprofits with missions of alleviating hunger, including Santa Barbara County’s Veggie Rescue and Santa Ynez Valley Community Outreach.

email: mmcmahon@newspress.com

event from 9 a.m to 3 p.m. Feb. 28. Free parking is available.

Screenings can check for the level of plaque buildup in the arteries, related to risk for cardiovascular disease, stroke and overall vascular health; HDL and LDL cholesterol levels; diabetes risk; kidney and thyroid function and more.

Special package pricing starts

at $159, but consultants will work with individuals to create a package that is right for them based on their age and risk factors.

For more information, call 877-237-1287 or visit www. lifelinescreening.com. Preregistration is required.

—Marilyn McMahon

COURTESY PHOTOS

Lynman Weinman set off on a course to innovate and master 3D printed ceramics just three years ago after a career in teaching computer-aided design and art.

interest in ceramics. In 2020, she discovered 3D clay printing.

Today, she is one of its foremost pioneers. Using 2D Adobe software and 3D tools like Rhino 3D, Grasshopper and Potterware

in conjunction with multiple 3D printers, she works fluently with geometric and parametric forms. For more information, visit www.sullivangoss.com. email:mmcmahon@newspress.com

Diversions

Thought for Today

“Either you run the day or the day runs you.”

— Jim Rohn

HOROSCOPE

By Horoscope.com

Monday, February 13, 2023

Aries: It’s hard to keep your balance when a big rock suddenly falls on one side of the scale, Aries. Resolving the matter isn’t as hard as you think, because this rock has been dropped there as a gift. Even though it might be shocking at first, there’s an important message in this surprise. The tricky part is figuring out what it is.

Taurus: Like a team of pickpockets in a crowd, a group may have its eyes on you and secretly scheme to take advantage of your innocence, Taurus. One may work to distract you with something playful and harmless, while the others work behind your back to secretly steal your valuables.

Gemini: Opportunity is the name of the game for you, Gemini. Don’t turn out the lights before you make sure you’ve explored all your options today. Inspiration may come in a flash of unexpected thought, so make sure you have a pad and pencil handy. A good idea could be disguised as something insignificant, but if anyone is able to see the potential in something, it’s you.

Cancer: Today you may be asked to choose between the old and the new, Cancer. It’s as if people are protesting in some manner and you’re being asked to join in the ranks of those wishing to see change. Make sure you honestly assess all the available information before you automatically dismiss the situation as foolish.

Leo: Your inner strength and courage are tremendous today. You will find that people naturally gravitate toward you, Leo. Accept this flood of energy and put it to good use however you see fit. A spark of genius may hit you sometime during the day. It will have you up all night working on a new invention.

Virgo: Wear the striped shirt and polka-dot pants today, Virgo. The more you clash with the outside world the better. You may feel wildly out of place at first, but you will begin to see the beauty, importance, and respect you hold by standing out from the crowd.

Libra: If you don’t understand something, ask, Libra. If it looks different to you, ask why

that is. Your curiosity is high, especially when it comes to the unconventional, and even more if it’s revolutionary. The rebel in you will feel new purpose, and you may be tempted to throw a stick in the spokes of an old carriage that continues to head down the same old boring path.

Scorpio: You may be shaken to the core today by someone of great personal magnetism, Scorpio. Maybe you feel as if you’re being overshadowed because of the grandiose ideas and mountains of information coming from this person. Perhaps you feel you’re too slow. Did you ever think that someone is going too quickly? Don’t automatically think that you’re the one who needs to change gears.

Sagittarius: Your internal computer just got upgraded today and your head is buzzing with all kinds of new information, Sagittarius. The good news is that you should be able to process all these bytes at lightning speed. Act swiftly and with great confidence.

Capricorn: You may feel a bit lonely today, Capricorn, even if there are people all around you. It may seem like everyone’s on a different plane. Maybe you think you have nothing in common with others - even those you generally feel closest to. You may be apprehensive about what they think of you after you tell them what you’re really thinking or feeling. Don’t let this stop you from making your thoughts known.

Aquarius: This is a climactic time for you, Aquarius. All your yearly cycles have reached a critical juncture. You may feel as if you’re at a point of tremendous victory or terrible failure. Either way, it’s important that you look on this time as a celebration that you’ve made it this far.

Pisces: Aggressive people may interfere with your plans today, Pisces, so don’t get too upset if things don’t work out the way you want them to. Let this be an exercise in learning how to think and act on your feet. Remember that you can play this game as well as others. Deliver an unexpected surprise right back and see how they deal with it.

DAILY BRIDGE

By FRANK STEWART

Tribune Content Agency

Monday, February 13, 2023

It has been said (rather more than once) that there are no blind opening leads, only hearing-impaired opening leaders. The advent of “bidding boxes” that allow for silent bidding has somewhat invalidated the expression, but the sentiment remains sound: Analyze the bidding and let it direct your lead.

In today’s deal, North-South quested to the five level looking for a slam that wasn’t there. North’s raise to five spades asked South to go to slam if he had a control in clubs, the unbid suit. South couldn’t oblige.

MAKING FIVE

West swiftly led the ace of clubs. East won the next club with the king and, to South’s relief, shifted to a trump. South easily took the rest, making five.

North-South’s bidding should have been punished. Since the bidding indicated (really, it roared loudly) that they lacked a high club, West’s opening lead should have been the deuce of clubs. East takes the king, returns a club to the ace and ruffs a third club for down one.

This week: killing opening leads.

DAILY QUESTION

You hold: Q A J 4

8 7 3. You open one diamond, your partner responds one spade, you bid two clubs and

SUDOKU

CODEWORD PUZZLE

INSTRUCTIONS

Fill in the grid so every row, every column and every 3-by-3 grid contains the digits 1 through 9. that means that no number is repeated in any row, column or box. Sudoku puzzles appear on the Diversions page Monday through Saturday.

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

Answers to previous CODEWORD

How to play Codeword

Codeword is a fun game with simple rules, and a great way to test your knowledge of the English language. Every number in the codeword grid is ‘code’ for a letter of the alphabet. Thus, the number 2 may correspond to the letter L, for instance. All puzzles come with a few letters to start. Your first move should be to enter these letters in the puzzle grid. If the letter S is in the box at the bottom of the page underneath the number 2, your first move should be to find all cells numbered 2 in the grid and enter the letter S. Cross the letter S off the list at the bottom of the grid. Remember that at the end you should have a different letter of the alphabet in each of the numbered boxes 1- 26, and a word in English in each of the horizontal and vertical runs on the codeword grid.

PUZZLE

he rebids two spades. You try 2NT, and partner bids three clubs. What do you say?

ANSWER: Your 2NT described your hand reasonably well and tried for game. Partner has a weak hand with long spades and four clubs and wants to sign off at a partscore. Pass.

You have no game. Partner may hold

vulnerable

CHALK

was engaging in this cross-generational event’

Continued from Page A1 community members. It was a fun event with great discussions and I think we did a lot of great work today,” Alyssa Jain, a senior at UCSB and a student leader for Sunrise-Santa Barbara, told the News-Press.

Ms. Jain estimated that there were about 70-80 who came through during the three hour window on Saturday, which was followed by a similar three hour window on Sunday.

“It was a nice sunny day with music playing. It was pretty festive, people were excited and enthusiastic. Everyone was engaging in this cross-generational event. Overall the vibe was festive and energetic,” said Ms. Jain.

The event involved creating chalk art on State Street to entertain and inform people who stood in line for SBIFF-featured films using what organizers called climate crisis storytelling. Students wrote messages about their vision of a green future, calling for passage of the Green New Deal.

“The Green New Deal is a congressional plan for addressing the climate crisis by ending use of fossil fuels and transitioning to renewable energy, while providing good paying jobs and protecting

PUBLIC NOTICES

February 8, 2023

NOTICIA PÚBLICA

AUTORIDAD DE VIVIENDA DEL CONDADO DE SANTA BARBARA

REVISIONES DEL PLAN ADMINISTRATIVO DE SECCIÓN 8 PARA EL

PROGRAMA DE CUPONES DE ELECCIÓN PARA CONSEGUIR VIVIENDA Y POLÍTICA DE ADMISIÓN Y OCUPACIÓN CONTINUA (ACOP)

AVISO DE PERÍODO DE REVISIÓN Y AUDIENCIA PÚBLICAS

La Autoridad de Vivienda del Condado de Santa Bárbara está invitando a todas las Personas interesadas a revisar la Política de Vehículos Nuevos y Estacionamiento de la agencia. Las personas interesadas pueden descargar una copia del borrador de la política del sitio web de la Autoridad de Vivienda: www.hasbarco.org o puede solicitar una copia llamando a la Autoridad de Vivienda al (805) 736-3423.

Los comentarios por escrito pueden enviarse a la Autoridad de Vivienda del Condado de Santa

Bárbara a P.O. Box 397, Lompoc, CA 93438-0397 o por correo electrónico a beverlynegrete@hasbarco. org La fecha límite para enviar comentarios por escrito es el 3 de abril de 2023, 3:00 pm.

Se llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre los proyectos de planes el Jueves20 de abril de 2023 a las 5:00 p.m. Debido a las restricciones de COVID-19, la audiencia pública se llevará a cabo a través de Zoom Meeting.

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Código de acceso: 056762

Si está usando su teléfono, marque 1 (669) 900-6833 e ingrese el ID de la reunión y la contraseña para unirse a la reunión.

De conformidad con la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades, si necesita asistencia especial para participar en esta audiencia pública, comuníquese con la Autoridad de Vivienda del Condado de Santa Bárbara al (805) 736-3423. La notificación al menos 24 horas antes de la reunión permitirá a la

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our hardest hit communities. The deal calls on the government to invest in clean energy, protect front line communities, end all forms of oppression and ensure clean water, air, food and all forms of housing as human rights,” said Ms. Jain. The News-Press asked Ms. Jain if she felt the event was successful: “ I think so. I think we really wanted to bring the community

together and engage in the deal personally by thinking about what they want for the future and their communities. People were creative in expressing themselves for a just and clean future through chalk,” she said.

Drawings included winter vines, free flowing rivers with fish, urban farms, local agriculture, earth, compost, animals and plants.

“We want a national green new deal. There is lots of power at the grassroots level. Communities have knowledge of what they need and the ability to make it happen. We really want to encourage people to get involved with climate organizations and push for climate justice at the grassroots level,” said Ms. Jain. email: kzehnder@newspress.com

Council asks staff to address building maintenance, housing issues

COUNCIL

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the city.

“The meeting offered an opportunity to share issues important to us, but also to discuss the actions needed to get there,” he said.

The council established three initial items for staff to address in the coming year. The first is to develop downtown building and maintenance standards to ensure storefront upkeep, the second is to identify barriers to adaptive reuse for housing in the downtown corridor and ways to promote housing projects, and the third is to work with the school district on youth safety programs.

“For myself, it is important to emphasize that we will still be moving forward on policies affecting the sustainability and resilience of the city,” Councilmember Sneddon said.

She said her individual priorities are:

• Moving housing forward at La Cumbre Plaza and ideally at the Macy’s and or Nordstrom buildings.

• Functional Zero Homelessness: a bed for

everyone in the city with more funding and support from regional partners.

• State Street: plans for the short-term, mid-term, and long range that would be clean, accessible and safe. She also said she wants to prioritize filling store vacancies and streamlining adaptive reuse options for housing.

• Financial stability focused on paying city staff competitive wages in order to recruit and retain excellent staff. She said many programs currently are understaffed and not serving the city as well as they could be.

• Continued focus on Resilience and Sustainability: Councilwoman Sneddon said she doesn’t want to lose focus on fire safety, water budgeting and impacts of sea level rise and a changing climate.

Councilmember Friedman agreed with his colleague that financial stability is key to achieving the council’s goals and keeping the city running while looking to the future.

“Fiscal sustainability is a top priority for me since all services the city provides are predicated upon revenues and expenditures balancing,” he told the News-Press.

“With the potential for a recession this year, along with a projected structural

deficit in the coming years, it is critical to have a plan in place in order to continue to provide the services the public expects while also considering how to improve employee recruitment and retention, which is difficult due to the high cost of housing and other factors.

“The Fiscal Sustainability Initiative currently underway is an innovative and proactive approach for long-term solutions.

“In addition, this year in particular, the future of State Street, Paseo Nuevo and LaCumbre Plaza will each present opportunities to shape the future of Santa Barbara for years to come,” he said. “Each of these are complex with unique challenges that will need careful analysis and thoughtful planning along with input from the public.

“While focusing on these projects, it is essential that the city continue to invest in infrastructure, public safety, policies to create affordable housing, addressing homelessness, creating opportunities and partnerships with other agencies to invest in our youth and teens, and investment in parks and libraries.”

email: nhartsteinnewspress@gmail.com

Westmont baseball splits doubleheader, wins series

By RON SMITH WESTMONT SPORTS WRITER

With a split of a doubleheader against Oregon Tech (3-4), #13 Westmont Baseball (9-2) won its third series in a row against non-conference opponents. The Warriors took the first game 5-2, but lost the second to the Hustlin’ Owls by a score of 9-3.

In the first game, the Warriors scored all the runs they would need in the bottom of the first inning. A single by Robbie Haw opened up the inning for the Warriors. Then, Haw took second when Brady Renck was walked. After a couple of fly outs to right field, Shane Hofstadler was hit by a pitch to load the bases.

That brought up Parker O’Neil who quickly found himself facing a count of 0-2. However, O’Neil sent the next pitch over the left-center field fence for a grand slam that gave Westmont a 4-0 lead.

“That was a good start,” said Westmont head coach Tyler LaTorre. “It gave Chase Goddard the ability to go out there and pitch without angst or fear. He could go out there and make pitches. He went out there and worked through six scoreless innings.”

Goddard (2-0), who allowed just four hits, picked up the win. He struck out three and walked one.

Lucien Wechsberg took over on the mound and retired the side in order in both the seventh and the eighth innings. In the ninth, Wechsberg surrendered two runs on four singles, before Carlos Moreno was called upon to close out the game. With one away and runners on first and second, Moreno struck out Alonzo Vergara before coaxing Matthew Lehrbach into flying out to center field. Moreno picked up his first save of the year and secured the series win for Westmont.

“Wechsberg pitched well. Then to get Moreno into a save situation, close out the game and get a series victory was huge,” noted LaTorre.

“I wasn’t happy with the way we responded offensively,” said the coach. “Just like last week, when Ryan DeSaegher had a three-run home run in the first inning, we didn’t add on.”

Westmont’s only additional run came courtesy of Justin Rodriguez who led off the seventh with a solo home run to left.

In the second game, Oregon Tech took the lead with two runs in the first and the Warriors were never able to catch the Owls.

“Oregon Tech came out in the fourth game with a little bit of pride,” observed LaTorre. “They didn’t want to come down here and just lay down, so it was a

testament to them and how they responded to losing the first three games.

“On the flip side, I don’t think we handled the fourth and final game of the series well. There were a lot of strikeouts and weak outs. The runs we did score were team at bats. We didn’t do a good job of stacking up team at bats together.”

Westmont took advantage of two Oregon Tech errors to take one run back in the bottom of the second. With DeSaegher aboard at first, Bryce McFeely drove a single into left center field. The ball was misplayed in the outfield, allowing DeSaegher to score.

After the Owls scored a run in the top of the third to make it a 3-1 game, Westmont matched the run in the bottom half of the inning but remained one run back. Renck walked and then reached third when DeSaegher was hit by a pitch. A double steal moved both runners up one base. DeSaegher then scored on a ground out by McFeely.

In the top of the fifth, Oregon Tech put up a single run again and, once again, the Warriors matched that run in the bottom of the fifth. With two away, Renck singled to right and advanced to second on an error by the Owls’ right fielder. DeSaegher’s single down the left field line allowed

Renck to score, making it a 4-3 game.

Still within one run going into the seventh and final inning, the Warriors gave up five runs to the Owls to account for the final score.

Christopher Ceballos (0-2) was charged with the loss. He pitched four innings giving up three runs on two hits, struck out five, but walked four.

Next week, the Warriors begin Golden State Athletic Conference play by traveling down to Fullerton for a fourgame series with the Royals of #10 Hope International (7-1). Only the first three games will count as conference games with the fourth being played as a non-conference affair.

“I’m excited to close the book on non-conference and get into conference play,” expressed LaTorre. “The three weekend series prior to conference were a great barometer of what we are capable of. I am anxious to see how we respond to not finishing up a weekend and then going down on the road to play Hope. We are both top-15 teams in the country. They will be ready to play, just like we will.”

Ron Smith is the sports information director at Westmont College. email: sports@newspress.com

Westmont remains in first place with one-game lead over Vanguard

WESTMONT

Continued from Page A3 especially as we find our way shooting the ball.”

The Warriors, ranked fifth in the NAIA, have limited opponents to an average of just 49.9 points per game, which is the best in the association.

All ten available Warriors scored at least three points in the game. Sydney Brown led the way, recording her fifth double-double of the season with 10 points and 12 rebounds. Brown currently ranks fourth in Westmont’s career record book for total rebounds with 772 and third in rebounding average at 7.6 per game.

“Our seniors are leading the way,” pointed out Moore. “That bodes well for us as we head down the stretch of the season. Syd was getting it done on the board and Stef made everyone around her better. I love how those two are leading us.”

Berberabe notched seven points, six rebounds and seven assists in 26 minutes of work. The Warriors’ all-time leading scorer with 1,618 career points, Berberabe ranks second in both career assists (563) and career steals (311).

“I was excited to have our bench get in there and make some good things happen,” expressed Moore. “Paula Graichen was a big spark for us off the bench. She was a long presence for us out there.” Graichen and Sage Kramer each added nine

points with Graichen tallying eight rebounds and four steals. Kramer was credited with four rebounds.”

Westmont remains in first place in the GSAC standings with a one-game lead over Vanguard (20-4, 13-3) and a two game lead over Menlo (187, 12-4). Next week, Westmont will conclude the regular season by hosting Menlo on Thursday evening and Jessup (14-11, 9-7) on Saturday. The Warriors can clinch at least a share of the GSAC Regular Season Championship with a win over Menlo. Another win over Jessup will give Westmont the title outright.

Ron Smith is the sports information director at Westmont College.

email: sports@newspress.com

KENNETH SONG / NEWS-PRESS

Chalk Art Action with Elders and Youth was put on by the Society of Fearless Grandmothers-Santa Barbara, Sunrise-Santa Barbara, the UCSB Environmental Affairs Board and 350 Santa Barbara.

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