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Makers and Wares Market marks Carp to respond International Women’s Day to Sheriff’s rate increases By GRAYCE MCCORMICK NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Today, the Carpinteria City Council will review and respond to a letter from the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office requesting a 45-day extension of time to engage in good mutual faith efforts to resolve the current law-enforcement contract dispute. In February, Carpinteria city staff wrote that “no supporting evidence” was provided by the Sheriff’s Office to support driving up the cost of contracted law enforcement services by nearly 50% in some areas. Along with reviewing the letter, the city council will also review the mid-year budget report and consider adjustments to the budget. The review examines financial results and trends as they compare to budget projections, and reviews the condition of significant revenue and expenditure categories. “The mid-year results indicate that the city’s budget projections within each fund were generally sound,” the staff report says. “The primary interest is the General Fund, which is the funding source for a majority of the city’s basic services, such as law enforcement and legal services. The adopted

2020/21 budget projected General Fund revenues short of expenditures by ($16,200), ($171,800) in Operating Transfer (Capital Projects), and ($526,350) in subsidies to the Park Maintenance, ROW Assessment District and Recreation Services funds.” The recommended adjustments for all funds proposed an increase to revenue of $945,677, increase to expenditures of $323,945 and increase to General Fund Subsidy of $98,585. The council will also be discussing the Community Development Block Grant Committee’s recommendations concerning the 2021-2022 Public Services Grant Applications. City staff is recommending to allocate the CDBG funds equally between Peoples’ Self-Help Housing’s Carpinteria Camino Scholars program and the United Boys & Girls Club of Santa Barbara County’s Carpinteria Unit. “The city’s CDBG funds are intended to be used to support improved community facilities and services that support affordable housing, suitable living environments and expanded economic opportunities,” the staff report reads. “CDBG funds are intended to be fully allocated Please see carp on A7

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Denise Zenteno, the maker behind Rain Frog Woodworking, sells handcrafted wood tools during the International Women’s Day Market at the Paseo Nuevo shopping center in downtown Santa Barbara on Sunday.

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Makers and Wares Market hosted 59 women-led booths at Paseo Nuevo in celebration of International Women’s Day (which is today). The event, presented by Blissful Boutiques and Women’s Economic Ventures, was free for the entrepreneurs. Lisa Green, president and CEO of the Makers and Wares Market, wanted to make the day free as a gift to vendors and shoppers. “Everybody’s been suffering this whole year with COVID. And I figured, International Women’s Day — let’s do something to just get the community together and bring them out,” she told the News-Press. She saw the holiday as a good way to honor women who might be struggling during the pandemic. “I think the women, in my opinion, were hit the hardest. Because they have to be mom; they have to be teachers; they have to get home with the kids, etc. So that was part of the other reason why it’s doing this and offering it free to the vendors,” she said. Ms. Green, an entrepreneur herself, has presided over the market for nearly five years and just recently opened the market to include non-handmade items. “A small business that wants to get up off their feet and they can’t afford to rent a brick-and-mortar storefront — we want to be able to give them a chance. We want to be able to take care of everybody,” she said. The market, which is located beside State Street in downtown Santa Barbara, allows vendors

Officials will also discuss permanently closing blocks of State Street, developing master plan By GRAYCE MCCORMICK NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Paula Fell sits behind a mosaic portrait of David Bowie she was commissioned to make while selling her mosaic art at her booth.

from surrounding cities to participate. (Some local markets only allow Santa Barbara residents to join.) Denise Zenteno of Rain Frog Woodworking heard about the market from friends in Santa Ynez Valley Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS). Some of the moms had small businesses and were planning to represent Santa Ynez Sunday.

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Sunday was Ms. Zenteno’s fourth time selling at a market, first time in Santa Barbara. She began woodworking six months ago when she saw a lathe among the tools her husband keeps in the garage. She describes discovering woodworking as falling in love. Her father was an architect and used woodwork in his designs, so the trade resonated with her.

Her display of pens, cooking utensils and bowls look as though she’s been making them for years. “As an engineer, I’ve always worked with my hands, so it wasn’t a hard transition,” she explained. She was an engineer for seven years before immigrating to the U.S. and starting a family with her husband. Please see market on A8

On Tuesday, the Santa Barbara City Council will discuss the abandoned shopping cart ordinance that was postponed from February. The proposed ordinance, if adopted, would require: permanent identification on shopping carts in the city; loss prevention measures; employee training programs designed to prevent cart removal from business premises; mandatory retrieval within 24 if carts are removed; and subsequent penalties to cart owners for failure to identify or retrieve. State law already makes it unlawful to remove a shopping cart from business premises or to possess it after it has been removed, so this ordinance won’t add any additional penalties for individuals unlawfully removing carts. Instead, it will focus on cart recovery and management. Carts being used by individuals experiencing homelessness will be left alone. According to city officials, that will be a separate conversation. In other business, the Parks and Recreation Department is asking for authorization to

apply for an $8,500,000 grant for the Ortega Park Revitalization Project. The project has already received preliminary design approval from the Architectural Board of Review and approval from the Parks and Recreation Commission. Environmental review is currently underway and Planning Commission consideration of the project is anticipated in spring of 2021. Murals have been the main topic of conversation with the project, especially after a community webinar in November, where residents expressed concern with getting rid of any of the historic murals. “Following public input from the community webinar, a mural evaluation report was prepared by an art conservator with input from the artists and community stakeholders,” the staff report reads. “This report, along with further community discussion, will refine the options for the preservation and integration of the murals into the revitalized park as well as opportunities to relocate and recreate the murals.” Also on Tuesday, the council could potentially make some Please see jumps on A7

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Sonia De Los Santos, regarded as a “Latin children’s music artist you should know” by Billboard, is presenting “En Casa con Sonia” free through UCSB Arts & Lectures. The on-demand video, approximately 45 minutes, will be available Mach 13-20, but audiences must register by 10 a.m. March 13 for access. Sonia De Los Santos, a native of Monterrey, Mexico, sings in Spanish and English with rhythms inspired by Latin America and North American folk traditions. “En Casa con Sonia” provides a personal story highlighting music making and cultural bridge building. She won a Parents’ Choice Foundation Gold Award for her first solo family music album “Mi Viaje.” Her follow-up album ¡Alegría! was nominated for a Latin Grammy. To register for access, call UCSB Arts & Lectures at (805) 893-3535 or go to artsandlectures.ucsb.edu. — Annelise Hanshaw

Folk orchestra concert benefits Buellton Senior Center Community members have an opportunity to hear orchestral music once again. Members of the Santa Barbara Folk Orchestra are performing in a virtual concert weekend to benefit the Buellton Senior Center at 7 p.m. March 12 and 13. Tickets are $20 for a link to view both concerts live. Audience members with a Google or YouTube account can chat during the concert, sending messages like “bravo!” It is not necessary to have an account to view the event. Instrumentalists across a variety of talents — vocal, harp, celtic, pipes, folk and classical — are represented. To listen to a solo performance and register for tickets, go to buelltonseniorcenter.org/ benefit-concert. — Annelise Hanshaw

County confirms 48 COVID-19 cases By ANNELISE HANSHAW NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Officials at the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reported 48 new COVID-19 cases Sunday, increasing the county’s total to 32,347 cases of which 287 are still infectious. Santa Maria detected the most cases Sunday, with 15 new COVID-19 cases. It has a total of 10,880 cases, and 65 cases are active. Santa Barbara recorded nine cases, which brings its total to 6,064 cases. Public Health considers 84 cases in Santa Barbara still infectious. Goleta and Lompoc both confirmed seven cases. Goleta has 1,686 total cases and 34 active cases, and Lompoc has 3,396 total cases and 34 active cases. The following areas also reported daily cases: the Santa Ynez Valley, three cases (962 total, 11

Hancock College honored Allan Hancock College has earned the 2021-2022 Military Friendly School designation. Institutions earning the Military Friendly School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. Over 1,200 schools participated in the 2021-2022 survey, with 747 earning the designation. “Hancock has a long history of providing a quality education to active-duty service members, veterans and military families,” said Hancock Superintendent/ President Kevin G. Walthers. “We are honored to receive this designation so that our militaryaffiliated students know that our college remains committed to supporting them on their path to attain their educational goals.” The methodology, criteria and weightings for the designation was determined by Vigtory, a veteranowned small business that connects the military community to civilian employment opportunities, with input from the Military Friendly Advisory Council, which is comprised of independent leaders in the higher education and military recruitment community. Final ratings were determined by combining the participating college’s survey responses and government/agency public data sources. Data used to score the schools included the institution’s ability to meet thresholds for student retention, graduation, job placement, loan repayment, persistence (degree advancement or transfer) and loan default rates for all students and, specifically, for student veterans. The 2021-2022 Military Friendly Schools list will be published in the May issue of G.I. Jobs magazine and can be found at www.militaryfriendly.com. Hancock continues to provide support services to its military and veteran students through its Veteran Success Center. The center assists prospective and enrolled student veterans or dependents of veterans in utilizing education benefits, completing the admission application process, registering for classes, accessing campus resources, getting involved in leadership activities, and transitioning into civilian life. The center also offers mental health counseling, computer access, learning assistance information, and access to tutoring and health services. Learn more at www.hancockcollege.edu/ veterans. — Gerry Fall

SM Library to feature Footloose The city of Santa Maria Public Library will hold its next Movie Talk Discussion Group, via video conference, at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 11. Patrons interested in participating in the Movie Talk Discussion Group may register on the Events Calendar at www.cityofsantamaria.org/Library or by calling the Public Library at (805) 925-0994. The movie for March is Footloose starring Kevin Bacon. Footloose follows a teenager from Chicago as he adjusts to living in a small town that has

active); Isla Vista, two cases (1,243 total, 13 active); the unincorporated area of the Goleta Valley and Gaviota, two cases (1,117 total, 11 active); the South County area containing Montecito, Summerland and the city of Carpinteria, one case (1,294 total, 13 active); Orcutt, one case (1,704 total, three active); the North County area containing Sisquoc, Casmalia, Garey, Cuyama, New Cuyama and the city of Guadalupe, one case (1,235 total, three active). Half of Sunday’s cases were found in the 18-29 age group, and no cases were detected in those 70 and older. Hospitals in the county are treating 48 COVID-19 patients, and 15 are in critical care. A total of 1,359 health care workers have contracted the virus. email: ahanshaw@newspress.com outlawed public dancing. DVD copies of the movie are available to be placed on hold and picked up via the library’s sidewalk pick-up service. The Santa Maria Public Library’s main library is open for sidewalk pick-up service, and for passport service by appointment. The branch libraries and bookmobile are open for grab and go service. Other in-person services are closed due to the local health emergency declared by the county. The library also offers 24/7 digital resources including downloadable eBooks, movies, magazines, and audiobooks. Online databases and programs, email reference service, veterans’ resources, updates about the Library’s operations and more are available online at www. cityofsantamaria.org/Library. Patrons may also apply for a free library card online. Questions may be directed to the library’s information desk at (805) 925-0994 extension 8562. — Gerry Fall

Santa Maria residents asked to weigh in on user fees Santa Maria residents are invited to voice their comments about city user fees and taxpayer subsidies at a second virtual public workshop at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, March 11th via Zoom. Residents may register online at https://tinyurl. com/wwekaj7w and be prepared to select their language of choice, English or Spanish. To join by phone, dial 1 (669) 900-9128. Use webinar ID: 838 3344 5243. A Spanish interpreter will be provided for the entire meeting. The User Fee Cost Study is available on the city’s website at www.cityofsantamaria.org/ ProposedUserFees. Instructions on how to navigate the report are on the city’s website under www. cityofsantamaria.org/instructionsforfeestudy. The final decision about adjusting fees will be made by the City Council at a regular Council meeting, date to be determined. This workshop will invite comments, explain to residents, businesses, and the City Council what it costs to provide existing city services, and why the consultant is recommending most fees be increased and the taxpayer subsidies be eliminated. The city’s last user fee study occurred in 2005, with most increases annually since then based on the Consumer Price Index. In the 15 years since that 2005 study, many city costs to provide services have far outpaced inflation. The city faces severe financial challenges to maintain services and is in its 12th consecutive year of costs exceeding revenues. The report explains to what degree fees should be expected to support the cost of the service. The consultant recommends that the Council make its decisions based on business principles as much as possible. Questions may be directed to the Finance Department at (805) 925-0951 extension 2215.

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In response to the pandemicrelated blood shortage facing many area hospitals, the Vikings of Solvang are hosting a blood drive Tuesday and Wednesday. The Vikings, a Solvang nonprofit that provides help for medical-related community needs, is partnering with the nonprofit Vitalant Blood Services to make this blood drive possible. Donors will arrive at Solvang Elementary School, 565 Atterdag Road, for their designated time slot between

2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday or Wednesday. Though the Vikings typically host two blood-drive days annually, one in the spring and one in the fall, the pressing need for blood and social distancing requirements led the Vikings to make this spring blood drive a two-day effort this year. Since opening their blood drive registration, Richard Kline, the chief of Solvang Vikings, said the community has shown great support for the effort. “It’s been an outstanding response,” Mr. Kline told the News-Press, adding that limited

donation spots remain available. In accordance with COVID-19 precautions, all donors will be required to wear a mask and preregister to donate blood. Donors who have recently had COVID-19 can help in the response effort by donating plasma, which can help current patients fighting the virus. The Vikings are offering every donor a $25 dinner voucher to use at participating local restaurants as a way to say thank you for participating in the blood drive. “It certainly seems appropriate to give them a small thanks,”

Mr. Kline said. “I mean, they’re doing something for the good of the community, and it’s certainly appropriate to do something good for them.” To make an appointment to donate blood, visit www.blood4life. org, click on “Donate Blood” and search by Solvang’s zip code (93463). Then choose either the March 9 or 10 blood drive listed as “Solvang Vikings Large Hall.” All donors must be 18 or order, eat something and drink plenty of water before donating and must have a photo ID. email:mhirneisen@newspress.com

Supes to get update on cannabis compliance, enforcement, taxation By GRAYCE MCCORMICK NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

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legal counsel to the County of Santa Barbara Citizens’ Independent Redistricting Commission. The Coalition of Labor, Agriculture & Business filed a petition Friday calling for a judge to step in and prevent the county for hiring legal counsel, due to an alleged conflict of interest. The board letter addresses “key contract risks,” including Strumwasser & Woocher law firm’s representation of Ms. Farr “in the litigation defense of an ‘election contest’ during 2008 through 2013.” County counsel concluded the firm “does not have a disqualifying conflict from serving as Independent Legal Counsel, largely because providing litigation defense in election contest litigation is ‘non-political in nature,’ as opposed to paid consulting services ‘related to conducting campaign activities or holding office.’” The board will either approve or not approve the contract. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, and can be viewed in English and Spanish on Channel 20, or online at http://www.countyofsb. org/ceo/csbtv/livestream.sbc. email: gmccormick@newspress.com

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Students in the Santa Barbara Unified School District’s junior high and high schools have hope to return to campuses this semester. The district’s board will discuss reopening the doors of secondary campuses in a special meeting from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday. The last action on the threeitem agenda is to likely approve the return to secondary school campuses when the county reaches the red tier. In final surveys, 69.5% of secondary students chose to return to campus. Most confirmed the decisions they made in November in a preliminary survey. Just 3% switched from distance to inperson, and 7.5% changed their selection of in-person to distance learning. The board plans to spend two hours workshopping grading policies. It will look at data and the traditional grading policy in order to form an equitable approach. It will also hear teacher

testimonials. The board first looked at forming a new grading policy Jan. 6. The district suggested replacing Ds and Fs with “incomplete” and “no credit.” The policy was controversial and was edited to just swap Fs for no credit this grading period and adopted the new model Jan. 19. “Our data has told us that we need to do better by our students,” Ana Escobedo, assistant superintendent of elementary education, said in the district’s presentation Jan. 6. “And so having said that, we have been presented with the opportunity through COVID to launch into the 21st century.” To attend Tuesday’s special meeting, go to sbunified.zoom. us/j/92840151507. email: ahanshaw@newspress.com

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An update on the status of cannabis tax collection, land use permitting, business licensing and enforcement is on the agenda for the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors this Tuesday. The county collected $2.6 million in cannabis gross tax receipts paid by 56 operators, and to date, 174 projects have been submitted for land use entitlements and 25 projects received issued permits. Fifty-three operators submitted applications to obtain 90 business licenses, of which 20 have been issued to date, and the county completed six enforcement actions against cannabis operators — 64 plants were eradicated, 145 pounds of cannabis product were confiscated totaling an estimated street value of $300,000, and four arrests were made. Supervisors will also receive an update on the status of COVID-19 in the county on Tuesday. In other business, the supervisors will receive and file the Commission for Women’s 2021 Women’s History Month Service Awards

presentation, to recognize, honor and celebrate the achievements of women who strive to serve throughout the community and advocate for other women. A special county honoree and one organization and one individual from each supervisorial district will be honored. Supervisors will also receive a report on the proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2024 work program, and be asked to allocate the requested funding and staff resources to implement the work. According to the board letter, by the end of this fiscal year, staff anticipates making substantial progress on the following projects: Accessory Dwelling Units Ordinance amendments (partially grant funded); Agricultural Employee Dwellings Ordinance LCPA; Coastal Resiliency LCPA (Partially Grant Funded); Hollister Avenue-State Street Streetscape Project; Housing and Density Bonus Law amendments (Partially Grant Funded); and 2019 Zoning Ordinance amendments package. The board is also scheduled to discuss authorizing an agreement for professional legal services with Strumwasser & Woocher LLP. for up to $200,000 for independent

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Moving meditation Bill McMillan teaches Qigong class at Breast Cancer Resource Center

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“Qigong is a kind of moving meditation, moving the body in a particular way very gently to open the body so that Qi can flow,” said teacher Bill McMillan, who demonstrates the movements in these photos.

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First, about the pronunciation: Qigong sounds like “chee-gong.” Second, about its meaning: “Qigong has been described as a mind-body-spirit practice that can help to improve one’s overall well-being through slow-flowing movement, deep rhythmic breathing and focused intent.” Third, about Bill McMillan: He was leading an hour of Qigong at 11 a.m. Thursdays at the Breast Cancer Resource Center, where he was named the Judy Blanco Volunteer of the Year for 2020. “Bill not only volunteers his time but generously offers his knowledge, experience, patience, compassion and healing presence to the clients of the BCRC. When all of our programs transitioned to virtual during the pandemic, Bill didn’t skip a beat, offering his weekly Qigong classes through Zoom,” said Silvana Kelly, executive director. “He always takes his time to answer questions during and outside of the sessions. He sends articles on the practice of Qigong and alerts us to any other Qigong lectures or opportunities to learn within the community. Bill continues his

FYI For more information about the Qigong class and other services at the Breast Cancer Resource Center, call 805-569-9693 or visit.bcrcsb. org. own education by attending classes.” During a phone interview from his Santa Barbara home, Mr. McMillan said, “Think of Qi as energy or life force, and Qigong is the practice of working with this Qi. When there is illness, there is not enough Qi flowing through the body. Qigong is the practice of gathering and moving Qi through the body. “Qigong is a kind of moving meditation, moving the body in a particular way very gently to open the body so that Qi can flow,” he told the News-Press. He pointed out that there are many different forms or practices of Qigong. “The one I practice is called Yuan Gong Qigong, which is part of a larger system of a general life cultivation program called Ren Xue. One of my primary goals in working with cancer patients is to help them relax their minds and bodies. Many studies have shown that Qigong is beneficial to the immune

system because it works with the stress that makes the immune system struggle.” Even more important than stress reduction is the idea that cancer patients can have control over their treatment, according to Mr. McMillan. “For example, many feel a sense of helplessness and betrayal. In working with their minds, it helps strengthen the feeling that they are choosing how they heal. They are working with their doctors instead of giving the doctors complete control over their treatment.” A native of St. Louis, Mr. McMillan graduated from St. Louis Country Day School in 1970, earned his bachelor’s degree in American civilization at Williams College in Williamstown, Mass., and his master’s degree in education at Washington University in St. Louis. After teaching social studies and American history at Shady Side Academy

in Pittsburgh and Head-Royce School in Oakland, he went to John F. Kennedy University in Pleasant Hill for a master’s degree in political psychology. For 20 years, Mr. McMillan was a marriage and family therapist, specializing in working with families, individuals and veterans before he retired. The prospect of knee replacement surgery led to his enthusiasm for Qigong. “I’m an old jock and have had many injuries and surgeries. I was scheduled for a knee replacement when my wife suggested we attend a Yuan Tze retreat in 2012 near Fresno,” said Mr. McMillan. “While we were there, the pain in my knee was gone, and I canceled the surgery. In fact, I was so impressed that I began six years of teacher training with Ren Xue in New Zealand.” He added that at the end of the training, he ended up having both knees replaced,

which hasn’t restricted his fitness activities. As a certified Qigong teacher, he has taught in many settings, including the Cancer Center of Marin General Hospital in Greenbrae. In 2018, Mr. McMillan and his wife, Kim Shelton, a documentary filmmaker, moved to Santa Barbara to be near Ms. Shelton’s father, who lives at Valle Verde retirement community. No sooner had the couple unpacked the boxes in their new home when Mr. McMillan began the Qigong sessions at the BCRC. “Under Bill’s guidance, Qigong has become a very popular program, and the clients often share how much this class supports their well being. As one client recently said, ‘I can feel myself being healed in Bill’s class,’ ” said Ms. Kelly. email: mmcmahon@newspress.com

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CEC to host virtual Earth Day festival By GRAYCE MCCORMICK NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The Community Environmental Council is hosting #CelebrateClimateLeadership, a virtual Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival dedicated to community building and climate action. The virtual festival will feature three days of conversations with climate leaders, musical performances, art contests, inspirational speakers and opportunities for individuals to learn how they can lean into action. The free live stream from April 22 to April 24 will be available to view at sbearthday.org. Each day will celebrate a key area where climate leaders are stepping up to do the critical work needed to combat the climate crisis. April 22 will focus on youth leadership; April 23 will focus on business leadership; and April 24 will focus on community leadership. “In 1970, 20 million Americans took to the streets and parks on the first Earth Day to learn about how they could protect the environment, creating a national shock wave that fueled rapid and impactful action,” said Sigrid Wright, CEO of CEC in a statement. “This is the kind of inspired action we need today, and it can happen here if we each lean in and commit — to learning, to leading and taking bold action every day toward environmental solutions.” The festival will feature an array of local exhibitors who will share their eco-friendly products and services on the online platform where the event takes place. Details and registration links will be shared soon via email to past exhibitors. Groups who have not participated in the past (nonprofits and businesses) are invited to contact Iris Kelly at earthday@cecmail.org for more information. Featured music performers during the festival include Zach Gill, Jackson Gillies, Kenny Loggins, Glen Phillips and Tina Schleiske. Art events include “Why Earth Day matters,” a poetry competition; 18th annual “What the Channel Means to Me” student art show; and a climatethemed mural contest. Youth leadership speakers feature Laura Capps, former CEC board president and current Santa Barbara Unified School District board member; La Colina Junior High School Green Club; UCSB Environmental Affairs Board; and more. Business speakers include Nadra Ehrman, Towbes Group residential community manager and CEC board member; Eric Cardenas and David Fortson, 2020 Earth Day Live emcees and LOACOM principals; and Jacob Tell, CEC partner and Oniracom CEO, among others. Finally, community speakers will feature: Nature Based Solutions for Sequestering Carbon community forum by the League of Women Voters; the local chapter of Citizens Climate Lobby; and Climate Crisis Leadership Summit, and more. An “Earth Day - Every Day” campaign is also being designed by Deborah Williams, UCSB environmental studies lecturer and CEC Partnership Council member. The campaign will provide 21 actions for Earth Day 2021 and a customizable pledge to allow members of the public to take a variety of positive actions for the planet. email: gmccormick@newspress.com

MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2021

Steel plate inspires research about railway history

.F. was hiking one crisp January day during the pandemic up by Lake Arrowhead, near some defunct train tracks, and found this plate of steel. He lugged it in his backpack the four miles home. What is it? It is marked “Nov. 27 Colorado,” and under the Colorado, he sees a capital H. At first, I researched the early Colorado railway system, and this sent me on a quest. Perhaps the date Nov. 27 was significant to the early railway? I learned that the first train came to the Colorado Gold Mine the Argo on exactly that date, Nov. 27, 1879. So perhaps this plate celebrated that event? Perhaps the rail line memorialized this event forever on their railway parts? No, the mine closed in 1943 when the huge four-mile long tunnel flooded. Founded by the 1848’ers and 1849’ers, it is a tourist spot today in Idaho Springs, Colo. When I sent photos, the museum had not seen such a plate in relationship to their mine. Then how did it get to California? Perhaps the plate belonged to the Colorado and Southern Railway Company, operational 1898-1981. This line serviced Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico and Texas, using a standard gauge track of 4 feet by 8.5 inches. The piece of metal J.F. found looked as though it might have been able to support such a track. However, J.F. found it in California, where this line didn’t run until Burlington Northern took over the line in 1981. And this piece of steel looked older than 1981. In my job, there are many ways to research an object: historical, purpose, aesthetics, type — to mention a few. And I was exhausting my leads. So what was this metal used for? This is a double-shoulder tie plate, often called a base plate or sole plate, used between the steel rail and railway wooden

sleeper. You will note it has four holes that housed spikes. The two shoulders are for added support for the rails. As I am no engineer, I can only repeat what I learned about the physics of the plate. It improves the stability and reduces the twisting and torsion of the rails. Therefore, each plate is made for the corresponding gauge of the rails. This one appears to be made for a standard gauge rail, although there were narrow gauge rails in California. What fascinated me is that in the early days of rail construction, no tie plate was used. The rails rested on the wooden sleepers and were supported by stone and gravel. Not until the 20th century did we see the use of such tie plates that had to be either casted, rolled or forged. I know it is not “modern,” as today most rail construction is on concrete not wooden sleepers. So, what does the “Colorado” refer to, if not the train line? I learned it is more than likely the steel mill from whence it came, and the date was more than likely the date of production as quality control. If a reader knows otherwise, please let me know. Are there collectors? And how much will they pay? There are collectors for anything related to railways. And there are men who love to study rail lines and make miniature train models. In fact, I found a gorgeous recreation of the Argo Gold Mine narrow gauge system made by a model train enthusiast. And here we get into some politically dangerous waters. Gold mining, as the Smithsonian Magazine says, is one of the dirtiest mining endeavors known to civilization because of the massive energy mining involves, and the subsequent waste and pollution. In fact, since I have

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This steel tie plate was found near some defunct railroad tracks by Lake Arrowhead.

received a gold ring for Valentine’s day, the magazine cautions that buyers of gold should only buy second-hand gold (which my ring actually is, of course). But I learned that the history of gold and the history of the railway is inextricably joined. J.F., I see these older tie plates are advertised as selling or $60 or so, and I see that collectors like to mount them on plaques with details posted in brass nameplates. I also see that yours would be more valuable if you had found the four spikes it originally housed. But you could research further and dig into the history of a steel foundry named Colorado and see

if that date was significant to that foundry. That would be the best lead. And congratulations for finding the simple pleasure of observing the “small” stuff during this trying time. Dr. Elizabeth Stewart’s “Ask the Gold Digger” column appears Mondays in the News-Press Life section. 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 present-day constrictions. It’s available at Chaucer’s in Santa Barbara.

Santa Maria to hold drive-in bingo SANTA MARIA — The Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department is hosting a Drive-In St. Patrick’s Day Bingo event at the Elwin Mussell Center, 510 East Park Ave. The free event will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. March 17 for residents 50 and older. There will be a variety of non-cash prizes at the Santa Maria event. Participants are encouraged to show their Irish spirit by wearing green and decorating their cars with a St. Patrick’s Day theme. Additional prizes will be awarded for best dressed participants and best decorated car. Advanced registration is required by calling 805925-0951, ext. 2260. Drive-in events are designed to encourage community members to safely play bingo from the comfort and convenience of their cars. Questions may be directed to the Recreation and Parks Department at 805-925-0951, ext. 2260. — Grayce McCormick

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El Encanto, a Belmond Hotel, plans to welcome guests for a wine-and-dine event March 31.

El Encanto to host wine and dine experience SANTA BARBARA — El Encanto, a Belmond Hotel, will welcome guests and locals to its Channel Islands Terrace at 6 p.m. March 31 for a wine-anddine experience in partnership with Lompoc’s Brewer-Clifton Winery.

Guests will enjoy a five-course meal prepared by El Encanto’s Executive Chef Bruno Lopez along with a wine pairing from Brewer-Clifton. The event is $250 per person plus tax and gratuity. The event will be held in a sociallydistanced setting on the hotel’s terrace. For reservations and ticket information, contact elencanto@ belmond.com or call 805-8455800.

The event will be held in partnership with Lompoc’s BrewerClifton Winery on the hotel’s Channel Islands Terrace.

Tennis club starts art gallery SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Tennis Club will debut a new gallery in its 2nd Fridays Art showcase, which will be on display starting today through April 2. The new exhibition, titled “Paper,” challenged artists to create pieces that were made on paper or incorporated paper for a juried contest. The contest’s juror is Marcia Rickard, an experienced artist with a doctorate in medieval art history from Brown University. After teaching art at Saint Mary’s College in Indiana for 34 years, Ms. Rickard retired and now lives in Santa Barbara. The exhibition will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, visit 2ndFridaysArt.com.

— Madison Hirneisen

Hartman elected president of Sheriff’s Benevolent Posse board By MITCHELL WHITE NEWS-PRESS ASSOCIATE EDITOR

SANTA BARBARA — Chris

Hartman of Santa Ynez has been elected president of the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Benevolent Posse board.

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Mr. Hartman, who has served on the board since 2012, succeeds Sara O’Shaughnessy, who will continue as a board

member. The board also re-elected Richard Kline of Los Alamos as board chairman, as well as David Baskett of Santa Maria as treasurer, Dianna Vandervoort of Santa Barbara as secretary, and Dana Mazzetti of Montecio and Jay Gerlach of Santa Barbara, as vice presidents, according to a news release. Mr. Hartman grew up in Marblehead, Mass., and attended Westmont College, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in management, marketing and related support services. He then joined Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in Santa Barbara, serving as vice president for 20 years. In 2010, he joined Santa Barbarabased TKG Financial, where he currently serves as private wealth manager. Mr. Hartman met his wife, Karen, while working at Smith Barney, and they reside in Santa Ynez with their two children, Matthew and Christopher. Mr. Hartman is also an active member of Ranch Church in Santa Ynez, Vikings Charities and the

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff ’s Benevolent Posse is a nonprofit formed by local residents to seek ways to help the Sheriff ’s Office maintain its current efficiency and improve its performance, morale and effectiveness. Santa Barbara County Republican Central Committee. He has spent the past five years as the posse board’s vice president. The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Benevolent Posse is a nonprofit formed by local residents to seek ways to help the Sheriff’s Office maintain its current efficiency and improve its performance, morale and effectiveness. The posse also works on innovative solutions to the increasingly complex problems faced by local law enforcement. The board includes local nonlaw enforcement volunteers who donate their time. And the board works to help the Sheriff’s Office meet needs not funded by the county budget. Recently, the Posse helped

the Sheriff’s Office obtain muchneeded emergency equipment including COVID-19 personal protection equipment, protective vests, night vision goggles, specialized weapons, computer equipment, drug sniffing and patrol/tracking/bomb/explosive detection dogs, a headquarters barn for its Mounted Enforcement Unit and specialized equipment for the dive team. The Posse has supported the DARE program in North County elementary schools, which trains students to develop good decisionmaking skills and understanding of the harmful effects of substance abuse, bullying and violence. For more information, visit www.sbsheriffsposse.org. email: mwhite@newspress.com

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Diversions horoscope • puzzles

Libra

Venus will be moving into your partnership zone over the next couple weeks, Aries. Get ready for some fun vibes! The full moon is bringing something more than surprises! Looks like those are emotions rising to the surface!

Libra, Venus is moving into your sign! This is great news, as it could bring about so much self-confidence that you find yourself winning a new cutie this week. But this doesn’t last long. Over the weekend with the full moon afloat, your love life will get a little shaky.

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Scorpio

Some major ups and downs are headed your way, Scorpio. Venus moves into Libra which makes your feelings and thoughts all jumbled. The full moon is in your partnership zone. It’s the best night to be chill and spend alone time with a partner. Sagittarius

Work is a bit bumpy this week. Someone at work isn’t playing by the rules, and you feel it, Sagittarius. Keep the peace. Over the weekend, on Halloween, you’ll be blessed with an opportunity. Take it and run!

Oh, Cancer, you’re about to feel completely at home as Venus enters your domestic zone this week. This means tons of fun decorating for Halloween, but it also means that it’s time for you to selfreflect. On Halloween, you’ll definitely get a spooky surprise.

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Career is taking the forefront. Put it all out there and you just might start to see the results. With the full moon in Taurus, it’ll be time to put work aside and have some fun. Do it big, Capricorn!

Venus moves in your house of communication this week. What does that mean, Leo? It means it’s time to ask out that cutie, get exclusive, or just tell someone how you feel. The full moon on Halloween could bring up a dormant emotional issue.

Drop the “mysterious” act and let someone in this week, Aquarius. Venus in Libra is asking you to be more open. Over the Halloween weekend, the full moon highlights your family zone—so some family drama may be on the way!

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You may feel a little chilly with your partner this week, as Venus leaves your sign for Libra. Halloween could bring family drama, but at least it will keep you occupied enough so the extra surprises don’t weigh you down.

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Venus moves into your pleasure zone for the next couple weeks—getting you more excited to get your flirt on, be social, and make some moves. Over Halloween, Gemini, the full moon is making you a bit more eccentric. Get ready to express those feelings!

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

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Venus is moving into your routine sector, which means you’re probably going to feel totally jazzed about your projects. The full moon is also in your sign this week, so you’re bound to be completely selfconfident. Have some fun!

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Ducks break Gauchos hearts with 10th-inning explosion By GERRY FALL NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

A five-run 10th inning by the University of Oregon Baseball team allowed the Ducks to complete a four-game sweep of the UCSB Gauchos with a 9-4 win on Sunday at Caesar Uyesaka Stadium on the UCSB campus. In what was the theme of the weekend for the Gauchos, the Ducks got to UCSB’s bullpen and didn’t let up. After Gaucho starter Cory Lewis turned in a solid outing by allowing two runs in 5 innings, Ryan Harvey came out of the bullpen and allowed two runs in of an inning, and J.D. Callahan was hit around in the 10th, allowing five runs, three earned. UCSB let a 5-1 lead get away in the seventh inning on Friday in a 7-6 loss, and squandered a 4-0 lead in the first game of a doubleheader Saturday by watching the bullpen give up four runs in the eighth in a 5-4 loss. Saturday’s second game of the doubleheader was a collective mess by the Gauchos in a 17-2 defeat. “I told them before the game, regardless of the outcome, there’s clearly stuff we need to work on,” UCSB coach Andrew Checketts said. … “We lost the battle of the bullpens on the weekend. We were in position to win three of the four games. “If you told me on Thursday that we’d have a 5-1 lead in the seventh and (reliever) Connor Roberts in the game, and a 4-0 lead with J.D. Callahan in the game on Saturday, and a chance to win on Sunday, I’d have taken that.” UCSB (6-5) nearly pulled out Sunday’s series finale. In fact, had it not been for the defensive play of the weekend turned in by Oregon right fielder Aaron Zavala, second baseman Gavin Grant and catcher Jack Scanlon in the bottom of the ninth, the Gauchos would have won the game.

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UCSB’s Marcos Castanon hit his third home run of the season during Sunday’s game against visiting Oregon. Castanon’s tworun shot in the eighth inning tied the game.

Tied 4-4, UCSB pinch-hitter Kyle Johnson ripped a line drive that hit three quarters of the way up on the right-field fence. Steele Ledford, who had singled with two outs, took off from first and eventually motored around third trying to score the winning run. But Zavala unleashed a perfect throw to Grant, who

then turned and fired a throw to Scanlon that was right on the money. Ledford was not only out, to end the inning, he never reached home plate after Scanlon did a masterful job of blocking the plate. “I thought it was going to go out, he hit it hard enough,” Checketts said of Johnson’s blast. “He hit it so hard that it was a pretty

easy game of catch for them at that point. I haven’t gone back to see what kind of a jump Steele got on it, but we’ve got one of our best runners at first and we hit a ball off the wall, we’re going to go for that. Our third-base coach sent him, as he should have. “We forced them to play catch, and they did. They were able to execute it. Pick it up,

throw it to the first guy, throw it to the next guy. … I thought we had a chance there.” Lewis turned in his third solid outing for the Gauchos to start the season. Entering the game, the freshman right-hander had not allowed a run in eight innings --- three in relief and five as a starter. After allowing two runs in the first inning on a solo home run by Kenyon Yovan and an RBI double by Josh Kasevich, Lewis settled in to pitch into the sixth inning with no further damage. “He battled through it,” Checketts said. “I thought he was a little hesitant early, he gave up the homer and was backing off of it a little bit. I think he might have watched too much of the second game on Saturday,” Checketts added with a chuckle. “But then he settled in and gave us a quality start.” UCSB came back in Sunday’s game to force extra innings. Trailing 4-1 in the eighth inning, the Gauchos gave the Ducks (6-2) a little of their own medicine by staging a rally that produced three runs. Broc Mortensen, a left-handed hitter, led off with a pinchhit home run that sailed over the rightfield fence. Jordan Sprinkle followed with a single and, two batters later, second baseman Marcos Castanon belted his third home run of the season, an oppositefield shot to right, to tie the game, 4-4. “A lot of people are saying, ‘Hey, you guys are playing great.’ Well, we’re not playing great, but we’re winning,” Checketts said of his team that was 6-1 entering the series. “There’s a difference between winning and playing great, and we have yet to play great. “We’re still a work in progress. The weekend exposed us for what we’ve got to get better at.” Email: gfall@newspress.com

No. 4 UCSB sweeps No. 11 UC Irvine By GERRY FALL NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The No. 4 UCSB men’s volleyball team had a prosperous day against No. 11 UC Irvine on Sunday. The Gauchos swept a pair of matches from the visiting Anteaters, winning 3-0 in the opener and 3-1 in the second match on Sunday at Robertson Gym on the UCSB campus. Senior Randy DeWeese combined for 32 kills in the two matches, which included 21 and a hitting percentage of .576, in the first, to lead the Gauchos. UCSB finished with a hitting percentage of .378 compared to .267 for Irvine in the opener. The Gauchos also hit .341 in the second match

UCSB opened the season last Wednesday and Thursday with a pair of victories over No. 13 UC San Diego. Next up for the Gauchos will be the University of Hawaii. compared to .311 by the Anteaters. DeWeese and Ryan Wilcox led the way for Santa Barbara in the second match with 11 kills apiece, while Roy McFarland added 10. UCSB opened the season last Wednesday and Thursday with a pair of victories over No. 13 UC San Diego. Next up for the Gauchos

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The city of Santa Barbara is working on passing an ordinance to recover and manage abandoned shopping carts like the one above on the corner of Chapala and Carrillo streets in downtown Santa Barbara. A shopping cart ordinance for the city would require business owners, such as Ralph’s on Chapala Street, at right, to list their name, address and telephone number, along with a notification that removing the cart is a violation of state and local law.

Permanent closure of any part of State Street would likely take more than a year to complete council

Continued from Page A1 moves toward permanently closing State Street. The State Street Subcommittee conducted outreach to the community as a whole, city advisory boards and commissions and State Street stakeholders to form a vision for a master plan to redesign downtown State Street and the surrounding area — from the freeway to Sola Street and Chapala to Anacapa Streets. The subcommittee will recommend the City Council

to do the following: adopt the State Street vision principles; initiate actions necessary to implement permanent closure of downtown State Street vehicles; initiate the process for the development of a master plan including identification of necessary staffing and resources; and establish a downtown State Street area master plan advisory committee. The following will be considered in developing the master plan: streetscape design and amenities, transportation and circulation, housing and redevelopment influences, economic

development, historic resources, equity and accessibility, homeless engagement, public art, operation and maintenance and a funding strategy. To permanently close any part of the street, the council would need to pass a circulation element amendment, which requires environmental review, and would likely take more than a year to complete. Once the general plan is amended, then it will be discussed which blocks. In developing the master plan, the subcommittee recommends procuring professional service contracts to prepare it, along with

conducting traffic circulation and environmental studies. Members of the subcommittee also suggest implementing capital and operational funding mechanisms and staffing a new advisory committee. In addition, an advisory committee consisting of 10 individuals is recommended: two council members, two planning commissioners, two historic landmarks commissioners, one downtown parking committee

member, one Downtown Santa Barbara representative for business representation and one Property Owner Association representative (if created). In addition, March 11 through 14 will be proclaimed “Love Your Neighbor Weekend.” “The City of Santa Barbara recognizes that the United States of America is home to generations of immigrants from across the globe and their descendants, and that immigrants

Continued from Page A1 annually and, although the city may defer allocation of some or all of its allocation, the city cannot stockpile the money indefinitely under the program and failure to timely allocate the funds could put them in jeopardy.” The following funding has been requested for each program: $16,000 for Peoples’ Self-Help Housing; $15,000 for the Boys & Girls Club; $15,000 for Girls Inc.; $30,000 for CALM; and $2,000 for Organic Soup Kitchen, resulting in a total of $78,000. The 2020 Housing Element Annual Progress Report is also on the city council’s agenda. Council members will be asked to submit it to the State Housing and Community Development Department. ln 2020, building permits were issued for 14 new residential units in the city. Ten of those units were part of the Green Heron/Seahouse condominium development and one building permit was issued for the Klentner Condominium project, which comprises four new condominium units on a lot that previously contained two units, for a net increase of two units. The remaining permit was for two new condominium units within an existing condominium development. “The Housing Element Annual Progress Report shows that the city is effectively implementing the goals of its eight-year Housing Element by supporting the development of housing for various economic income groups and partnering with housing providers like Peoples’ Self-Help Housing Corporation and Habitat for Humanity to ensure that much needed low-income housing is available in Carpinteria,” the staff report reads. “Additionally,

it shows the city’s commitment to supporting housing and the quality of life in Carpinteria through implementation of the city’s Workforce Down Payment Assistance Program and the Rental Housing Mediation Program.” Council members will be recommended to accept an easement for public parking purposes on the northeastern portion of the Carpinteria oil and gas plant located at 5675 Carpinteria Ave and adopt a resolution dedicating a portion of property known as Carpinteria City Hall at 5775 Carpinteria Ave. for public roadway purposes. These actions are required to construct the new 36,500 square foot public skate park. The approved skate park includes 19,500 square feet of skateable area, 23 new parking spaces, 18 of which are located on Chevron’s property, a 7,690 square foot plaza/picnic area, a 250 square foot restroom building, 10,970 square feet of new landscaping/ hardscape and night lighting. “City staff has been working with representatives of Chevron Corporation to negotiate an easement over Chevron’s property to allow for the construction and operation of a public parking lot to primarily serve the approved skate park,” the staff report says. “In exchange, Chevron is receptive to the City’s action to declare the eastern most portion of APN 001-170-018 as a public roadway establishing public access to the north eastern entrance to APN 1-170-023.” The skate park was approved by the Planning Commission back in June of 2020. In other business, the council will be recommended to adopt an ordinance amending city regulations governing the conversion of apartments. The ordinance would update and

reorganize the existing ordinance that’s been in place since 1981, and close a gap in the code by adding conversions to cooperative apartments and broadening tenant protections. “The interim regulations define ‘cooperative apartment’ as ‘a project of more than four units in which an undivided interest in land is coupled with the exclusive right of occupancy of any dwelling unit located thereon, whether such right is contained in the form of a written or oral agreement, when such right does not appear on the face of the deed,’” the staff report reads. Another item of discussion today includes approving a letter for the mayor’s signature opposing (unless amended) Senate Bill 9 concerning increased density in single-family zone districts. “Senate Bill 9 is another in a series of state legislation that seek to promote the development of housing in California at the expense of cities and counties discretion over local zoning regulations and development permitting,” the staff report reads. “Senate Bill 9 would require cities to approve lot splits and permit multi-family development on single family zoned lots. At least one interpretation of SB 9 suggests that through combining its provisions every single-family lot could support up to six units by right.” The letter requests the legislation be amended to either exclude areas of the state that are within the Coastal Zone or provide cities authority to determine if/ how specific provisions will be applicable. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. tonight and can be viewed on Channel 21 or live at https:// carpinteria.ca.us/city-hall/ agendas-meetings. email: gmccormick@newspress.com

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COVID that they have a platform to be able to share their work.” Ms. Grasmere, a silver and turquoise jewelry artist, was grateful the market was a free opportunity.

“I think women need to help each other and encourage each other. We need each other in this world,” she said. Her jewelry became her profession five years ago, which

was an intimidating transition. She previously gave everything away. “As an artist, you have got to get over your shame,” she said. “Because you put your stuff out there and you have a shame attack like, ‘Oh, no one’s gonna like that.’ But then you make a sale and then you get used to putting your stuff out there.” She still worries about hitting the perfect price to get more sales and pay for her handiwork. But she says her husband is a good support. To shop Ms. Zenteno’s woodwork, send her an email: denisezenteno@gmail.com Ms. Fell often makes commissioned pieces as well as sells her premade art at paulajennetart.com. Ms. Grasmere likes to update her Instagram with her latest pieces at instagram.com/ jengrasmerejewelry. To support Ms. Green, check out her markets and events at lmgvendorevents.com. email: ahanshaw@newspress.com

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0.00” 0.01” (0.86”) 6.24” (13.62”)

City Cuyama Goleta Lompoc Pismo Beach Santa Maria Santa Ynez Vandenberg Ventura

STATE CITIES Bakersfield Barstow Big Bear Bishop Catalina Concord Escondido Eureka Fresno Los Angeles Mammoth Lakes Modesto Monterey Napa Oakland Ojai Oxnard Palm Springs Pasadena Paso Robles Sacramento San Diego San Francisco San Jose San Luis Obispo Santa Monica Tahoe Valley

67/44/pc 69/43/s 49/19/pc 65/30/pc 53/44/pc 58/44/sh 63/43/c 50/41/r 63/44/c 64/48/pc 35/19/c 59/39/c 57/45/c 55/43/sh 61/48/sh 65/39/pc 61/43/pc 77/50/pc 63/45/pc 61/36/pc 58/42/c 64/52/pc 58/48/sh 59/45/c 60/40/pc 62/44/pc 37/20/sf

Tue. Hi/Lo/W 54/33/pc 61/45/pc 59/42/pc 56/45/sh 57/43/c 59/38/pc 57/48/c 59/47/pc

67/40/s 37/30/s 63/42/pc 70/54/pc 68/40/pc 73/56/s 72/66/pc 59/43/s 44/37/s 48/36/s 83/58/pc 52/39/c 70/49/s 69/39/c 52/37/c 54/40/s

POINT ARENA TO POINT PINOS

Wind from the northwest at 7-14 knots today. Wind waves 3-5 feet with a southwest swell 3-6 feet at 20-second intervals. Visibility clear.

POINT CONCEPTION TO MEXICO

Wind from the northwest at 7-14 knots today. Wind waves 3-5 feet with a southwest swell 3-6 feet at 20-second intervals. Visibility clear.

SANTA BARBARA HARBOR TIDES Date Time High Time

Low

March 8

-0.8’

5:30 a.m. 7:50 p.m. March 9 6:30 a.m. 8:20 p.m. March 10 7:20 a.m. 8:47 p.m.

LAKE LEVELS

5.3’ 3.7’ 5.5’ 4.0’ 5.6’ 4.2’

1:01 p.m. none 12:29 a.m. 1:45 p.m. 1:21 a.m. 2:22 p.m.

2.3’ -1.0’ 1.9’ -1.0’

AT BRADBURY DAM, LAKE CACHUMA 62/44/pc 63/43/s 40/16/pc 54/27/r 52/43/pc 55/44/r 61/44/pc 48/37/r 60/44/sh 62/48/pc 30/18/sn 57/43/r 58/46/r 54/42/r 57/47/r 61/42/pc 59/45/pc 69/48/pc 62/46/pc 57/42/sh 56/43/r 63/54/pc 57/47/r 57/44/r 58/44/sh 60/46/pc 35/19/sn

NATIONAL CITIES Atlanta Boston Chicago Dallas Denver Houston Miami Minneapolis New York City Philadelphia Phoenix Portland, Ore. St. Louis Salt Lake City Seattle Washington, D.C.

Wind west-northwest 10-20 knots today. Waves 2-4 feet with a west-northwest swell 3-6 feet at 13 seconds. Visibility clear.

TIDES

LOCAL TEMPS Today Hi/Lo/W 62/33/pc 68/44/pc 60/40/pc 59/41/pc 58/40/pc 64/35/pc 58/44/pc 62/44/pc

MARINE FORECAST

SANTA BARBARA CHANNEL

70/44/pc 55/35/pc 65/55/pc 71/59/pc 67/32/pc 74/61/pc 75/67/pc 68/44/pc 60/41/s 62/38/pc 77/46/pc 52/36/c 69/58/c 49/34/pc 53/38/c 68/44/s

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 121,734 acre-ft. Elevation 726.03 ft. Evaporation (past 24 hours) 11.3 acre-ft. Inflow 21.6 acre-ft. State inflow 0.0 acre-ft. Storage change from yest. -90 acre-ft. Report from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

SUN AND MOON Sunrise Sunset Moonrise Moonset

New

First

Mar 13

Mar 21

WORLD CITIES

Today 6:19 a.m. 6:01 p.m. 3:32 a.m. 1:27 p.m.

Full

Mar 28

Tue. 6:18 a.m. 6:02 p.m. 4:22 a.m. 2:30 p.m.

Last

Apr 4

Today Tue. City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Beijing 51/25/pc 59/33/s Berlin 41/25/pc 41/26/pc Cairo 75/58/s 86/67/pc Cancun 79/70/pc 79/72/pc London 47/34/pc 51/42/pc Mexico City 76/48/s 76/48/s Montreal 27/21/pc 41/26/s New Delhi 89/64/pc 91/63/pc Paris 47/34/pc 52/36/pc Rio de Janeiro 81/73/t 82/74/pc Rome 55/48/r 58/43/r Sydney 85/69/t 82/69/t Tokyo 50/47/r 55/48/c W-weather, s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice.