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Gas prices fall with release from strategic reserve By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The national average for a gallon of gas is $4.12, down from $5.709 a week ago and $5.882 a month ago. However, the national average is up significantly from a year ago, when the average cost was $3.986. In California, the statewide average is $5.688. In Santa Barbara County the average is $5.803, Ventura County is at $5.817, Los Angeles County is at $5.788, just below San Luis Obispo County which sits at $5.887. The decline that we have seen over the last month is due to the release of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. On March 31, President Joe Biden announced the largest release of oil reserves in history. This release has put an additional one million barrels of oil on the market every day, on average for the next six months. “The scale of this release is unprecedented: the world has never had a release of oil reserves at this 1 million per day rate for this length of time. This record release will provide a historic amount of supply to serve as a bridge until the end of the year when domestic production ramps up,” according to the press release issued by the White House. The revenue generated by the release will be used by the Department of Energy (DOE) to Please see GAS on A2

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Santa Barbara Kiwanis Club honors Extra Step Award nominees By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office was honored to participate in the 2022 Kiwanis Club annual Extra Step Award. The Sheriff’s Office has nominated four citizens for their outstanding efforts in Santa Barbara County communities. On Wednesday, the citizens were honored during a ceremony along with nominees from the Santa Barbara Police Department and the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s office. Sonia Aguila and Shanna Hargett were the first two honorees.

On October 20, 2021, Carpinteria patrol deputies responded to a report of a vehicle vs. pedestrian traffic accident at the intersection of Linden Avenue and Malibu Drive, across from Canalino School. The school had recently let out, so the pedestrian and vehicular traffic in the area had increased. The first deputy who arrived found a chaotic scene with a large crowd standing near a female lying on the ground. As the deputy assessed the scene, he noticed that community member Sonia Aguila was directing traffic, sending vehicular traffic around the scene and onto Malibu Drive. Ms. Aguila remained on the scene until she was relieved

The family of Yew Lamoutte accepted an award on his behalf after the man interceded in a shop lifter’s assault on a loss prevention officer.

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Sonia Aguila and Shanna Hargett were honored for providing aid to an accident victim until medical and law enforcement personel arrived.

John Ornelas was honored for rushing to the aid of a resident of burning building, eventually working with deputies to bring the resident out of the home.

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by first responders. Deputies later learned that Ms. Aguila had just picked up her child from Carpinteria High School and stopped to help rather than going home. Shanna Hargett, also stepped up to help during this call. Ms. Hargett was by the victim’s side providing care when deputies arrived on scene. Deputies later learned that Ms. Hargett had called 911 and assisted the call taker with providing information needed by first responders.Ms. Hargett not only provided first aid, but comfort and reassurance to the victim, who was not only injured, but scared and worried about her four dogs which she had been walking just prior to the accident. All the dogs were recovered and one was taken to the vet for minor injuries. Both Sonia Aguila and Shanna Hargett went out of their way, taking extra steps, not only helping first responders, but coming to the aid of a fellow community member in their time of need. John Ornelas was the third honoree, an on-site property manager for an apartment complex located in the 100 block of Orange Avenue in Goleta. On November 9, 2021, he was home when he was notified concerning a fire in one of the apartments. Mr. Ornelas ran to the apartment where he found it filled with smoke. Mr. Ornelas was familiar with the resident, and knew she was home and had recently had surgery. He attempted to enter the apartment, Please see AWARDS on A2

Emmanuel Macron was reelected President of France on Sunday, defeating his rival Marine Le Pen by a comfortable margin. Many voters aren’t thrilled with Macron but consider him to be the lesser of two evils, as compared to Marine Le Pen, who has been described as far right. “I am no longer the candidate of a camp but the president of everyone,” said President Macron, against the backdrop of the Eiffel Tower, reported CNBC. Mr. Macron’s victory sidestepped a political upheaval for Europe. Mr. Macron acknowledged dissatisfaction with his first term, but said that he would seek to make amends. While exit polls showed a solid 58.5% of the vote, President Macron acknowledged in his victory speech that many only voted for him to keep out Ms. Le Pen, and he promised to address the fact that many feel that the standard of living is slipping. However, President Macron won by a smaller margin than he did in 2017. In 2017, Mr. Macron won with 66.1% of the vote. ‘Many in this country voted for me not because they support my ideas but to keep out those of the far-right. I want to thank them and know I owe them a debt in the years to come. No one in France will be left by the wayside. Because each one of us counts for more than just himself ... This is what makes the French people such a unique force which I love so intensely and which I am so proud to be serving again,” said President Macron, according to Reuters. The cost of living has become an increasing strain for the poorest in the country. Additionally, the past two years of upheaval caused by the pandemic as well as surging energy prices which have been exacerbated by the Ukrainian war caused economic issues to be catapulted to the forefront of the campaign. “He needs to be closer to the people and to listen to them,” digital sales worker Virginie, 51, said at the Macron rally, reported Reuters. She also added that Mr. Macron needed to overcome a reputation for arrogance and soften a leadership style President Macron himself described as Jupiterian.

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No county board of supervisors, Goleta council meetings this week By KAITLYN SCHALLHORN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

There will be no Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors meeting this week. The next meeting of the board is scheduled for May 3 in Santa Barbara. The board generally doesn’t hold meetings on the final Tuesday of the month. However, the schedule is a bit different for June, July and August. The latter months have fewer meetings because of a summer recess; there will be no

June 7 meeting because of Election Day and no June 21 meeting because of Juneteenth. The agenda for May 3 is not yet available. That meeting is slated to take place at 9 a.m. at the County Administration Building at 105 E. Anapamu St. in Santa Barbara. There is also no Goleta City Council meeting scheduled for this week. The next city council gathering is scheduled for May 3, and the agenda is not yet available. The Goleta Planning Commission is slated to meet today at 6 p.m. The commission is

slated to continue review of the Heritage Ridge Residential Apartment project and consider a proposed development agreement for 420, 430 and 490 S. Fairview Ave. The Planning Commission will meet at City Hall at 130 Cremona Drive, Goleta. The agenda for the Planning Commission can be found here: cityofgoleta.org/i-wantto/news-and-updates/government-meetingagendas-and-videos. email: kschallhorn@newspress.com

City looking for people to serve on advisory groups By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The city of Santa Barbara is seeking individuals to serve on various advisory groups. The city has over 40 advisory groups and the members play an important role in shaping the community. Lesley Wiscomb described her 12 years serving on various advisory groups as an “exceptionally rewarding experience.” “Those affiliations have allowed me to learn, share knowledge and be more actively engaged in our community, and I strongly encourage anyone who wants similarly fulfilling opportunities to apply. Your time and voice are needed and greatly appreciated,” said Ms. Wiscomb in a press release. Dena Davis served on the Library Advisory Board, where she said she enjoyed learning about various city departments and programs. “Working with our library director and fellow board members to support the essential programs and services our library staff provides the community is a rewarding and meaningful experience. I’m so glad I jumped in to participate,” said Ms. Davis in a press release. The city of Santa Barbara is an equal opportunity employer and adopts practices and

values that include diversity at all levels of the organization s an essential step to developing strategies that meet the needs of a diverse community. Those interested in making a difference in the community, contributing ideas and being part of a city team are strongly encouraged to apply. The application deadline is May 9 at 5 p.m. Interviews will be conducted by the city council on May 24 and June 7 at approximately 4 p.m., and June 14 at approximately 6 p.m. Appointments will be on Tuesday, June 28. Applications are available online at https://www. governmentjobs.com/careers/ santabarbara/promotionaljobs. General information about each advisory group (including videos for some of the advisory groups), and the Application for Appointment, list of vacancies, vacancy notices and recruitment schedule may be obtained by accessing the City’s website at http://www. santabarbaraca.gov/ Government/Boards_and_ Commissions/, or from the City Clerk’s Office. Anyone interested in serving can contact the City Clerk’s Office at Clerk@ SantaBarbaraCA.gov or 805-5645309. email: kzehnder@newspress.com

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Continued from Page A1 but the smoke was too thick and he could see flames inside. Mr. Ornelas called out to the resident and she called back, confirming his suspicion that he was inside. Mr. Ornelas obtained a fire extinguisher and gave it to another citizen who had arrived on scene to help. Mr. Ornelas then ran to call 911. As Mr. Ornelas returned he tried to mow down the flames with the extinguisher, as the apartment continued to fill with smoke. As Mr. Ornelas could hear sirens approaching as emergency responders entered the area he ran to the street to direct deputies to the fire. Mr. Ornelas crawled into the apartment along with a deputy to assist the resident. Together they were able to drag the resident out of the apartment and into the street where she was transported to the hospital with serious injuries. Yew Lamoutte, was the fourth and final honoree. On February 25, 2021, at 1:30 p.m. Mr. Lamoutte was in the Goleta Marketplace shopping center parking lot where he saw a man engaged in a physical altercation with the female Home Depot loss prevention officer who was attempting to

recover a shopping cart full of stolen items. The suspect was seen violently throwing the officer around the parking lot while slamming the cart into her body. As Mr. Lamoutte ran towards the struggle with the intent of helping the officer, the suspect broke free and began to flee with the cart of stolen goods. Mr. Lamoutte chased, caught up to and confronted the suspect. The suspect then removed a stolen hatchet from the cart and threatened Mr. Lamoutte with it. Mr Lamoutte was not deterred and he proceeded to physically engage the suspect, disarm him and hold him until deputies arrived and took custody of him. A search of the suspect’s van revealed a large quantity of illegal drugs and a plethora of stolen items from a variety of stores. The suspect was booked for many charges including robbery and threatening Mr. Lamoutte with the hatchet. Mr. Lamoutte’s family attended the ceremony and received the award on his behalf. The Sheriff’s Office issued thanks to the honorees for going above and beyond in helping their communities, as well as expressing appreciation to the Kiwanis Club of Santa Barbara for hosting the event.

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By MATT SMOLENSKY The San Marcos High track and field team came away as Grand Sweepstakes Champions from the Santa Barbara County Championships, with the Royals victorious in the boys varsity, boys frosh/soph and girls frosh/soph divisions, with the varsity girls coming away in fourth behind first place Righetti as well as Dos Pueblos and Santa Barbara, which tied for second. “We take a lot of pride in having a well rounded track program. I am very proud of all our kids today,” said San Marcos Coach Marylin Hantgin. “I want to thank all our seniors who came to the meet and then ran back down to Santa Barbara to get to their senior prom.” Royal Justin Hess was a top contributor, winning the 400m and 200m races while contributing to wins in the 4x400m and 4x100m relays. “The conditions were very windy and not ideal for running fast,” said Hantgin. “Justin continues to dominate his events. All of the hard work he has put into his training is helping him close off his season strong.” Other wins for SanMarcos included Makenzie Fauver, who won the 100m and 300m hurdle events, Jacob Snodgress in the 1600m, and Benji Rodriguez in the discus. Santa Barbara High also acquitted themselves well in the meet, with boys varsity finishing in second place, girls varsity tying for second with Dos Pueblos, frosh/soph boys finishing in second, and frosh/soph girls taking third. Highlights for Santa Barbara included personal best performances from Andreas Dybdahl and Blaise Snow in the

3200. “That was an impressive performance by a couple of sophomores who don’t really run that event much. They were out front trading pulls in the wind from the start,” said Santa Barbara Coach Olivia Perdices. The girls 4x400m team of Laila Goodman, Olivia Gaspar, Naiya Molitor and Mackenna Show brought home a win for Santa Barbara, with Show and Goodman also finishing first and second in the 400m race. “Mackenna and Laila are such a huge part of everything we do, running on both relays and picking up places and points wherever we ask,” said Perdices. Dos Pueblos’s varsity girls turned in the top performance for the school, tying for second with Santa Barbara. The varsity boys tied for fourth with Lompoc, the frosh/soph boys brought home a third place finish with the girls coming in fourth. Ellie Gleason and Phoebe Wolfe Lyons brought home victories for Dos Pueblos, winning the 1600m and 800m, respectively. In addition, the boys varsity pole vault competitors dominated their event, with three Dos Pueblos pole vaulters in the top five spots led by Colby Todd’s second place finish. Event host Santa Ynez placed highest in the girls frosh/soph division, showing the potential for a bright future with a secondplace finish. Individually, Santa Ynez’ top performer was underclassman Kate Mazza, who emerged victorious in the 400m, 800m, 1600m and 3200m races. Upperclassmen Zachary Liljenquist and Gabriela Robles brought home wins for the Pirates in the 800m and pole vault, respectively. The Channel League Finals are at Santa Ynez on Wednesday.

San Marcos softball falls to Stockdale The San Marcos softball team lost its final game of the Best in the West tournament, falling to Stockdale 5-3. Gracie Verdugo led San Marcos with a two home run day, launching a solo shot in the second inning and later a two run shot in the fourth that gave her three RBIs on the day. Caitlyn Early continued her hot hitting, going 3-for-3 with a pair of doubles, while Emma Foster contributed two hits of her own. Early’s performance capped a week that saw Coach Jeff Swann nominate her for Athlete of the Week. Early went 13-for-19 (.684) with two homers, five doubles, six RBIs and eight runs over the course of the week. San Marcos fell to 13-13 with the loss, and will play Lompoc tonight and Wednesday with a secondplace finish in the Channel League on the line.

Dos Pueblos softball splits on final day of tournament The Dos Pueblos softball team won one game and lost another on the final day of the Best of the West Tournament, beating Huntington Beach 7-2 before losing 8-0 to Oaks Christian. In the semifinal game against Huntington Beach, Lacy Spear and Bella Nuno each had two hits and two RBIs to lead the Chargers to victory, while Georgia Wilson gave up only two runs on the mound. Dos Pueblos committed no errors for the third straight game in the contest. The Chargers did all their damage in two innings. In the second inning Mackenzie Ensign led off with a single and after Paulina Avina walked, Ensign stole third on a ball in the dirt with Avina advancing to 2nd. Spear then hit the first of her

UCSB baseball picks up sixth series win with victory over Long Beach State By DANIEL MOEBUS-BOWLES UCSB SPORTS WRITER

No. 13 UCSB (26-9, 15-2) edged out Long Beach on Saturday afternoon taking game two of the weekend series 3-2. UCSB Baseball remains perfect in conference series, improving to 6-0 in that category. Mike Gutierrez took to the bump first for the Gauchos, earning his ninth-straight Saturday start and, despite getting a no-decision, had a terrific performance. The lefty tossed six full innings of two-hit, two-run ball and carried a no-hitter into the sixth. He struck out six along the way. Michael Rice (6-0) picked up his sixth win out of the pen and is now tied with teammates Gutierrez and Cory Lewis for the Big West lead. Although he wasn’t perfect, allowing Gutierrez’s inherited runners to score, he threw two innings and allowed just one hit while striking out a pair. The conference’s save leader, Ryan Harvey, came in for the final inning and collected the save, giving him 10 on the season, which is the fourth most in a single season in Gaucho History. Seven Gauchos split up the teams seven hits while the Dirtbags were held to three. Blake Klassen and John Newman Jr. both went yard and Bryce Willits drove in the game-winning run. Newman Jr. broke the scoreless tie in the bottom of the third with the first home run of his collegiate career, a solo shot to right center that gave the Gauchos a 1-0 lead. Only two batters later came

Klassen, who crushed a ball 437-feet to the same spot and doubled the lead to 2-0. Long Beach nearly tied it in the fourth but Nick Oakley robbed the Dirtbags of a hit with a diving grab. The Gaucho defense bent but refused to break until the seventh inning, when Long Beach finally broke through with a pair of runs to tie the game late. The tie would only stand for a few outs, with the Gauchos bringing home what would be the gamewinner in the bottom half. With two outs, Jordan Sprinkle singled down the right field line. Klassen stepped to the plate and on the third pitch of the AB, Sprinkle headed for second and was called out on a throw by the Dirtbag catcher. This temporarily ended the inning until head coach Andrew Checketts called for a replay and it was overturned. Klassen then reached on an error, moving Sprinkle to third who promptly came home on an RBI single from Willits. With two outs in the eighth, Long Beach loaded the bases, but Rice got out of the jam with a strikeout and Harvey faced just four batters in the ninth to collect the save. UCSB will look to sweep the series tomorrow in game three at Caesar Uyesaka as Ryan Gallagher is set to take the bump. First pitch is set for 1 PM. Daniel Moebus-Bowles writes about sports for UCSB. email: sports@newspress.com

UCSB softball drops contests against Fullerton By BRITT CALVILLO UCSB SPORTS WRITER

The UCSB softball team closed out its three-game series against Fullerton on Saturday afternoon with losses of 10-1 and 7-3. UCSB is now 11-32 on the season and 315 in the Big West.

Game One Madelyn McNally, Tyler Goldstein, and Korie Thomas were responsible for the Gauchos’ three hits in game one. Thomas collected her tenth RBI of the season while Sam Denehy picked up her seventh run. Ilona Sullivan (0-3) was the

opener in the circle for UCSB and the pitcher of record, allowing seven runs on three hits and two walks in 3.1 innings of work. Alyssa Molina tossed the remaining 1.2 innings allowing three runs on as many hits and two walks. Cal State Fullerton took an early lead after capitalizing on a Gaucho error that resulted in four runs - three of which were unearned. The top of the second saw a double play by third baseman Thomas and first baseman Rayna Cohen that took out the Titan’s lead runner and batter, leaving Fullerton hitless in the inning. Unfortunately, the Titan lead

continued to grow in the third after two Gaucho errors would give Fullerton four unearned runs, moving the score to 8-0. Goldstein would pick up the first hit of the day for UCSB in the bottom of the third, but was left stranded by the Titan defense. Fullerton found another run in the fourth and the fifth, leaving the Gauchos trailing by 10 runs. After Denehy’s fielder’s choice and a Goldstein walk, Thomas would come up to bat and hit a two-out single to bring Denehy home and conclude UCSB’s scoring. The game would end in the fifth at 10-1 as Fullerton runruled Santa Barbara. Please see SOFTBALL on A4

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two doubles on the day to score 2. Nuno followed with a double of her own to give the Chargers a 30 lead. In the 5th, Leila Chisholm beat out a dropped third strike to lead off the inning. Nuno promptly doubled down the line, scoring Chisholm from first. Jessica Reveles singled in a run after a walk and hit batter to give Dos Pueblos a 5-0 lead. Two more hit batters and a grounder by Ensign made it 7-0 to finish out the scoring. Huntington Beach’s runs were also scored in the fifth, but it could have been more without a diving catch by Trisha Lo that prevented a run. Dos Pueblos’ win propelled the Chargers into the final round of the tournament, but that was as far as they would go as they ran into overpowering pitching from Oaks Christian. Dos Pueblos managed only two hits against the Lions, who are a perfect 26-0 on the season. “This was a great tournament for us. We got three wins vs. high quality opponents and programs,” said Coach Mike Gerken. “Georgia Wilson was an absolute workhorse for us, going 26 innings. Lacy Spear had a particularly great day on offense. The defense is the best I’ve seen it , turning 4 double plays, and we continue to have quality at-bats up and down the lineup. I’m really proud of how we competed today, even in the loss to Oaks Christian we showed a lot of mettle. They just had too many weapons for us.” The Chargers now have an overall record of 19-5, with a 12-1 record in league play.

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Gauchos’ bid for men’s volleyball championship ends with loss to Hawaii By MICHAEL JORGENSON UCSB SPORTS WRITER

Hopes of a second consecutive Big West Championship came to an end last night for the No. 3 seed UCSB men’s volleyball team, as No. 2 Hawaii defeated the Gauchos at the Stan Sheriff Center for the third time this season, 25-18, 26-24, 25-14. The Gauchos’ year comes to an end with a 19-9 overall record, one win shy of their highest win-total since the turn of the millennium. The Rainbow Warriors (23-5, 7-3) move on to face No. 1 Long Beach State in Saturday’s championship match. Outside hitter Ryan Wilcox ends his junior campaign with a 13-kill, 8-dig outing, 3-ace – all team-highs. He also recorded UCSB’s only solo block. Haotian Xia went for nine kills and two blocks, but he and the other Gauchos weren’t able to find the same success they had during CSUN, being outhit .388 to .167. Hawaii ended with a 13 to 3.5 advantage in team blocks. Junior middle blocker Brandon Hicks had UCSB’s only efficient hitting night, posting six kills on a .556 hitting percentage. UCSB never really got into a rhythm in the opening set after

The Gauchos’ year comes to an end with a 19-9 overall record, one win shy of their highest win-total since the turn of the millennium. Hawaii jumped out to a 5-1 lead. UH’s advantage never dropped below three points the rest of the way and grew as high as seven at multiple times. The Gauchos couldn’t slow down Spyros Chakas, who had five kills on a .714 hitting percentage. Hawaii ended with a .444 to .152 hitting edge and had 6.5 blocks to UCSB’s one. Wilcox led UCSB with four kills (.154). If the Gauchos were going to make it a match, set two was the one to steal. Unfortunately, things didn’t go their way, despite taking a 19-17 lead in the late stages. A big kill from Xia put UCSB up 20-19, and Hicks later tied it at 21-21, but Hawaii capped a 60 run to go up 23-21 on a Gaucho attacking error. With set point at 24-22, Dimitrios Mouchlias served it into the net. Xia then put one away to tie at 24-24. However, UH cleaned it up with a kill from Chakas and a block on the following point to go up 2-0.

It was the most efficient offensive set for UCSB, despite still being outhit .361 to .219. Wilcox had two aces and four kills. Xia was efficient with four kills (.500) on just eight attempts. The ‘Bows didn’t take their foot off the gas in game three, which ended as the most lopsided of the night. Wilcox and sophomore outside hitter Dayne Chalmers had their best attacking sets. Wilcox finished with five kills hitting at a .250 clip, while Chalmers had three kills on a .500 hitting percentage. It was still in reach for the Gauchos after back-to-back points made it 11-10 in favor of UH. However, the Rainbow Warriors reeled off five straight from there and would end the match on a 14-4 run. Michael Jorgenson writes about sports for UCSB. email: sports@newspress.com

UCSB women’s tennis wins fourth straight regular season championship By DANIEL MESSINGER UCSB SPORTS WRITER

The No. 25 UC Santa Barbara women’s tennis team defeated No. 65 Cal Poly 4-0 Saturday afternoon at the Mustang Tennis Complex, securing the Big West regular season championship. Both the Gauchos (17-6, 9-0) and the Mustangs entered the match undefeated in conference play and Santa Barbara’s win clinched the team’s fourth consecutive regular season championship, excluding the canceled 2020 season. Santa Barbara had a quick start, with the No. 73 doubles pairing of Shakhnoza Khatamova and Elizaveta Volodko beating Emily Ackerman and Kim Bhunu 6-4. The Gauchos then secured the doubles point when Amelia Honer and Kira Reuter took down Delanie Dunkle and Milissa LaMette 6-3. Moving onto singles, Honer earned another point for her team with a 6-2, 6-1 win over Ackerman on

court four. Cal Poly’s Peyton Dunkle earned the Mustang’s lone point on court six, taking down Reuter 6-3, 6-1 and making it 2-1 in favor of the Gauchos. Filippa Bruu-Syversen put the Gauchos a point away from clinching the match and the title as she defeated Dunkle 6-4, 6-3 on court five. Reigning Big West Freshman of the Year Camille Kiss finished off the regular season for the Gauchos, coming back to earn a 6-7(4), 6-1, 6-3 win over LaMette on court three. The Gauchos next head to the Big West Championship tournament from April 27 through 30 at the Barnes Tennis Center in San Diego and will enter as the top seed. Check out the Tournament Central page for streaming, stats, and bracket info. Daniel Messinger writes about sports for UCSB. email: sports@newspress.com

MONDAY, APRIL 25, 2022

Controversy in Costa Mesa for Westmont baseball By RON SMITH WESTMONT SPORTS WRITER

Sixth-ranked Westmont Baseball (39-10, 23-9) entered the final day of the Golden State Athletic Conference regular season with a one-game lead over both the #9 Lions of Vanguard (43-10, 24-8) and the #15 Royals of Hope International. After dropping both games of a doubleheader to Vanguard on Saturday, and Hope International sweeping The Master’s, Westmont is now in third place in the GSAC standing. However, Westmont has filed an Official Protest Report involving a play in the first game at Vanguard on which the first run of the game was scored. With one away and the bases empty, Vanguard’s Tommy Rodriguez hit a fair ball down the right field line that angled toward the right field corner. The Lion’s bullpen is at the end of the right field fence, but between the right field fence and the outfield fence is a gap of about five feet. The ground rule, as explained before the start of the game, is that if a fair ball crosses the plane extending from the right field fence to the outfield fence, the ball is out of play and a dead ball. Westmont’s Thomas Rudinsky was playing in right field and raised his hands when he observed the ball hit by Rodriguez cross the plane. When he did, both umpires also raised their hands, indicating a dead ball. Rodriguez continued running all the way to home plate. The umpires conferred after the play and ruled that, in their judgment, the ball had not crossed the plane of the right field fence and awarded Rodriguez an insidethe-park home run. Westmont head coach Robert Ruiz objected, contending that since both umpires had raised their hands to indicate a dead ball and timeout, the runner should not have been allowed to advance. When the umpires did not agree, Ruiz informed them that he was playing the remainder of the game under protest. Vanguard would go on to produce seven more runs and win the protested game by a score of 80. If the protest is upheld, however, all plays after the point of protest would be nullified and the game would be replayed from the point of the protest with no score, one away in the bottom of the fourth and Rodriguez on base. A three-person protest committee will review Westmont’s official protest, the umpires report, photos and video to determine whether or not to

grant Westmont’s petition. If they do so, Westmont will return to Vanguard at a date and time to be determined to complete the game. If they do not uphold the protest, the results of the game will stand. At stake is a share of the GSAC Regular Season Championship. If the previous results stand, Vanguard and Hope International will be co-champions. If, however, the game is replayed and Westmont wins, the Warriors will be co-champions with the Royals. All of this also affects the upcoming GSAC Tournament. As it currently stands, Vanguard is the number one seeded in the six-team, double-elimination tournament with Hope seeded second and Westmont third. If the protest is denied, or if the protest is upheld and Vanguard wins the replayed game, the seeding will remain the same. If, however, the Warriors win the replayed game, Hope International will be the top-seeded team, Westmont will move up to the number two seed and Vanguard will become the number three seed. Westmont had a chance to claim a co-championship in the second game on Saturday and came within one out of doing so. Down 2-0 in the top of the fifth of the seven inning game, Josh Rego came up to bat with the bases loaded and two outs. Rego delivered a bases-clearing double to center field, putting the

By DANIEL MESSINGER UCSB SPORTS WRITER

The No. 56 UC Santa Barbara men’s tennis team shut out No. 55 Cal Poly 4-0 Saturday morning at the Mustang Tennis Complex. The win tied the Gauchos (16-5, 5-1) for first place in the Big West with the Mustangs, meaning the teams will split the regular season trophy. No. 72 Hawaii, who handed Santa Barbara their only conference loss of the season on Mar. 27,

would also be tied for first with a win over UC Irvine tomorrow. UCSB finished the regular season on a five-match win streak, shutting out opponents in each match, and also won 10 of their last 11 matches. The Gauchos were in a hole after Kai Brady and Pablo Masjuan fell 6-0 to Hendrik Inno and Joe Leather on court two. Phillip Jordan and Victor Krustev evened things up at one win apiece, beating Colter Smith

and Bastiaan Weststrate 6-1 on court one. Stefano Tsorotiotis and Gianluca Brunkow clinched the doubles point for Santa Barbara with a 6-3 win on court three. Brunkow, playing on court six, earned another point for the Gauchos in singles, defeating Ben Keyser 6-2, 6-0. UCSB was on the verge of clinching the match thanks to a 7-5, 6-2 win by Brady over Weststrate on court five.

Captain Alejandro Vedri took down Fernando Fonseca 7-5, 63 on court four to seal the win and a share of the regular season championship. The Gauchos next head to the Big West Championship tournament from April 29 through May 1 at the Barnes Tennis Center in San Diego. Daniel Messinger writes about sports for UCSB. email: sports@newspress.com

Gauchos softball next plays Wednesday at Saint Mary’s SOFTBALL

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Game Two Maci Fines went 2-for-4 at the plate, registering her 12th multi-hit game of the season. Four different Gauchos accounted for the remaining six hits, including Denehy and Lexi Mills who each had a pair while Nayah Pola and Goldstein had one apiece. Mills (2-11) earned the start and tossed a complete game, allowing seven runs on ten hits and three walks, while striking out two. Once again the Titans were the first to score, this time putting up a run in the first before

finding four more in the second. In the bottom of the second, Goldstein singled through the left side and was relieved by pinch runner Lauren Lewis. Cohen reached first on an error by Fullerton’s second baseman and was also relieved by pinch runner Chloe Stewart. Ally Nodohara then reached on another Titan error as she tallied an RBI from a Lewis run. With one out, Pola came to bat and grounded out up the right side as Stewart crossed the plate, bringing the score to 5-2. CSF registered another run in the third but the Gauchos’ defense held the scoreless in the fourth and fifth. In the top of the sixth with two Titans on base, a throwing error by UCSB allowed

Fullerton’s lead runner to make it home and move the score to 7-2. With the bases loaded from three back-toback hits from Pola, Fines, and Denehy, Mills stepped up to the plate and knocked the ball to the Titan’s third baseman who was too slow for Fines as she safely slid into third and Pola made it home. Unfortunately, this would be the last run for the Gauchos, leaving the score at 7-3. The Gauchos will play a non-conference game at Saint Mary’s on Wednesday, followed by a weekend series at UC Davis. Britt Calvillo writes about sports for UCSB. email: sports@newspress.com

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Guadalupe 74/50

Santa Maria 75/48

Vandenberg 68/51

New Cuyama 85/48 Ventucopa 81/48

Los Alamos 85/47

Buellton 83/45

Solvang 85/46

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Carpinteria 72/52 Ventura 71/52

AIR QUALITY KEY Good Moderate

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Gauchos clinch share of men’s tennis regular season title with win over Cal Poly

Warriors on top 3-2. The Lions responded in the bottom half of the fifth with a single run, tying the score at three, and threatened to score again in the bottom of the sixth. With bases loaded and two outs, Westmont’s Carlos Moreno induced Matthew Land to pop up a ball in foul territory down the left field line. Brady Renck, playing at shortstop for the Warriors, made a sliding catch on the ball to retire Land and end the Lions’ threat. In the top of the seventh, Rego came up to bat with two outs and blasted a shot over the left-center field fence, giving the Warriors a 4-3 advantage in the final inning. However, the Lions answered back with a pair of runs in the bottom of the seventh to claim the win. Regardless of the decision of the GSAC Protest Committee regarding game one, the GSAC Tournament will be held May 2-5 at the Orange County Great Park in Irvine. Three games are scheduled to be played on each of the first three games with one or two games played on Thursday. Tickets for the event will be available on the GSAC website at http://gsacsports.org.

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Wind west-northwest 6-12 knots today. Waves 2-4 feet with a south-southwest swell 3-5 feet at 16 seconds. Visibility clear.

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At Lake Cachuma’s maximum level at the point at which water starts spilling over the dam holds 188,030 acre-feet. An acre-foot is 325,851 gallons, equivalent to the amount of water consumed annually by 10 people in an urban environment. Storage 88,116 acre-ft. Elevation 709.40 ft. Evaporation (past 24 hours) 22.9 acre-ft. Inflow 12.0 acre-ft. State inflow 22.7 acre-ft. Storage change from yest. +0 acre-ft. Report from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

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Seasonal menus

Gunnar Planter new executive chef at Mar Monte Hotel By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

s the new executive chef at Mar Monte Hotel, Gunnar Planter will oversee the hotel’s two restaurants — costa Kitchen & Bar and Café Lido. He has also designed the new menu at costa Kitchen & Bar with a focus on sustainably sourced ingredients inspired by the fresh seafood from Santa Barbara Seafood Market and produce available at local farms such Seaside Greens as well as the regional farmers’ markets. Signature dishes at costa Kitchen & Bar include fresh starters such as Roasted Romanesco Cauliflower with pearl pepper, chickpea chana, Meyer lemon oil, pecorino and cilantro; and main dishes including Squid Ink Linguini and Clams with Manila clams, masala and uni butter sauce, snow peas and pea tendrils; a 30-day dryaged New York steak and bone marrow with duck fat mash, cipollini onions, haricots verts, king trumpet mushrooms and red wine demi-glace; and Roasted Rack of Lamb with fregola sarda, confit fennel, San Marzano tomatoes, oyster mushrooms and harissa lamb jus. These dishes will be complemented by classically rooted cocktails including By Way of Jalisco, a refreshing libation with Altos Reposado Tequila, blackberry, pomegranate, lime, ginger beer and Jerry Thomas bitters; and Garden Party, a fresh

blend of St. George Botanivore Gin, yellow chartreuse, dry vermouth, hopped grapefruit bitters and lemon. At costa’s more casual sister restaurant, Café Lido, the updated all-day menu features dishes including Crispy Masala Shrimp with squid ink, black garlic, masala aioli and grilled Meyer lemon; a Fried Chicken Sandwich with buttermilk fried chicken, garlic aioli, curtido and butter lettuce on a pretzel bun; and new breakfast dishes such as a Scotch Egg consisting of a soft-boiled hen egg, herbed bread crumbs, Calabrian chili hollandaise sauce and breakfast potatoes. Guests can also enjoy a cheese and charcuterie board with cow, goat and blue cheeses, seasonal compote and garnishes, crackers and crostini. Additional culinary experiences include a new Champagne weekend brunch at costa Kitchen & Bar and a social hour from 5 to 7 p.m. every Wednesday through Sunday with special deals on select beverages and appetizers to enjoy while taking in the Santa Barbara sunset. Before joining the team at Mar Monte Hotel, Chef Planter opened Ebullition Gastronomy, a fine dining gastropub in Carlsbad, specializing in dry aged meats and charcuterie. “Ebullition gets its name from a part of the brewing process. When the Wart (unfermented beer) comes to a boil, it is called the Ebullition. The definition of the word is a sudden burst or display Please see MAR MONTE on B2

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“I’ve always had a passion for making people happy, and I find that through food,” said Gunnar Planter, the new executive chef at Mar Monte Hotel.

A fried chicken sandwich with buttermilk fried chicken, garlic aioli, curtido and butter lettuce on a pretzel bun.

At top, seafood is among the signature dishes at Mar Monte Hotel. Above, roasted rack of lamb with fregola sarda, confit fennel, San Marzano tomatoes, oyster mushrooms and harissa lamb jus.

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MONDAY, APRIL 25, 2022

These ottomans are special

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National Geographic photographer Ami Vitale will speak May 1 at UCSB’s Campbell Hall.

National Geographic photographer to speak at UCSB By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

UCSB Arts & Lectures will present National Geographic’s Ami Vitale in her “Wild Hope” talk at 3 p.m. May 1 at UCSB’s Campbell Hall. Ms. Vitale is a Nikon ambassador, filmmaker and National Geographic photographer. She was named Photographer of the Year by the National Press Photographers Association. She is also a founding member of Ripple Effect Images, a collective of scientists, writers, photographers and filmmakers who document challenges facing women and girls in developing countries and donate that media to the organizations to assist in fundraising. The program is a part of the 2021-22 Creating Hope programming initiative. Ms. Vitale’s award-winning work illuminates the unsung heroes and communities working to protect our wildlife and find harmony in the natural world.

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From the reintroduction of northern white rhinos and giant pandas to the wild, to Kenya’s first indigenous-owned and run elephant sanctuary, Ms. Vitale’s images and adventures are known for enthralling audiences of all ages. Ms. Vitale has lived in mud huts and war zones, contracted malaria and donned a panda suit — all in keeping with her philosophy of “living the story.” She has traveled to more than 100 countries, bearing witness not only to violence and conflict, but also to surreal beauty and to the enduring power of the human spirit. Recently, she has turned her lens to compelling wildlife stories, such as returning critically endangered, captive-born species like the giant pandas back to the wild and attempts to save the last living northern white rhinos from extinction. Her work is exhibited worldwide in museums, galleries and private collections. She has garnered prestigious awards

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including multiple prizes from World Press Photo, the International Photographer of the Year prize and the Daniel Pearl Award for Outstanding Reporting. She has also been named Magazine Photographer of the Year by the National Press Photographers Association. Ms. Vitale was the subject of a National Geographic Channel series, “Mission Covershot” and another documentary series, “Over the Islands of Africa,” featuring her work in Madagascar. Books will be available for purchase and signing, courtesy of Chaucer’s. Tickets are $25 for the general public and $15 for UCSB students with ID and for youths 18 and younger. Student ID is required for those who are high school age. For tickets and more information, call UCSB Arts & Lectures at 805-893-3535 or visit www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu. email: kzehnder@newspress.com

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F.G.’s dog sits on two ottomans covered in a tribal style wool fabric. That flat weave tapestry is kilim that has been re-purposed for upholstery fabric.

etc. The oldest kilim is found in 5th Century China, made in the same way as kilim are today: weave colors are looped, and the colors are separated by a clear slit/space. This means that a crisp geometric design is achieved, thus the medium and the design are one. Bend a good kilim and you will see those slits between the colors. Weavers will understand that there are usually 14 wool thread warps and 16 threads weft (sometimes of cotton). Lest you think the geometric designs are just stylistic, they are also symbolic, and I mention a few: A diamond or chevron shape with a black square to the center protects against the evil eye. A crooked snake-like head on a line indicates protection from stings. Stylistic teeth in an octagonal shape indicates a Shepherd’s flock, which was protected against the mouth of the wolf. For the last 200 years of European home décor, the wealthy favored deep pile Persian rugs, and the flat weave, simpler kilim was considered merely functional tribal craftwork. Because the Western market favored deep pile Persian rugs, makers made what the West wanted, and the more traditional symbolic patterns were not easily adopted into the fine mansion homes. Because of the taste for “richer” rugs, the kilim was allowed to develop into the 20th Century as it had always flourished, free from Western tastes. But in the 1980’s the flat weave rug was recognized as a design feature in a modern Western home, and textile

historians bemoan the popularity of the kilim in the Western market, as the market has changed the way weavers weave kilim. What to look for in Kilim is an effect called abrash, which is the fluctuations of color found only when the dyer is using nonchemical (vegetable) dye, which cannot be colorfast, and which takes color differently depending on the oil content of the wool being dyed. Modern kilim are generally dyed with aniline (chemical) dyes, which give them a uniformity of color and very bright colors. The technique of dying is a value indicator; and certain villages still stick with vegetable dyes, in the traditional way, but these kilim are of course more expensive. Another key to value is the place of origin, with Anatolian (Turkish) kilims being the most desirable. Generations of weavers there have made kilim in panels of three feet each, because that is the width of a floor loom, which has been around for centuries. Look for panels of 3 feet each, sewn together. The value of F.G.’s pair of kilim ottomans is $600 for the pair. The dog is priceless. Dr. Elizabeth Stewart’s “Ask the Gold Digger” column appears Mondays in the News-Press. Written after her father’s COVID-19 diagnosis, Dr. Stewart’s book “My Darlin’ Quarantine: Intimate Connections Created in Chaos” is a humorous collection of five “what-if” short stories that end in personal triumphs over presentday constrictions. It’s available at Chaucer’s in Santa Barbara.

Shelters seek homes for pets

Local animal shelters and their nonprofit partners are looking for homes for pets. For more information, go to these websites: • Animal Services-Lompoc, countyofsb.org/phd/animal/home. sbc. • Animal Shelter Assistance Program in Goleta, asapcats.org. ASAP is kitty corner to Santa Barbara County Animal Services. • Bunnies Urgently Needing Shelter in Goleta, bunssb.org. BUNS is based at Santa Barbara County Animal Services. • Companion Animal Placement

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By Horoscope.com Monday, April 25, 2022 Libra: One couldn’t really say that you have a hard time making decisions regarding your love life, Libra. You’re a passionate person and you believe in love at first sight. You’re probably the most spontaneous lover in your immediate circle! Add to that, you’re entering a period in which your emotions will be heightened. Scorpio: You enjoy reaping rewards for all your efforts. But in your love life, you have to admit that you can never be sure of the quantity or the quality of the fruits of your labors. Yet, today, Scorpio, you could realize that it’s time to plant some new seeds. Sagittarius: You probably know that you don’t attain freedom in one fell swoop, but rather bit by bit as you go through life, Sagittarius. Perhaps you’ve been feeling as if you don’t have enough freedom. Over the next few days you could find the situations or people you need in order to liberate yourself. Don’t forget that love is the greatest freedom of all. Capricorn: Throughout the day you may get the feeling that something has changed in the way people relate to each other, Capricorn. It will be as if people are surer of themselves, more open, more expressive. Where, exactly, do you fit into all of this? Are you in a mood to charm other people just for fun? This period is perfect for taking care of your appearance and getting in shape. Aquarius: You can relax a little at last! That’s what you could be thinking with today’s celestial energy. The time is perfect to get ready for the challenges that up to now were just anxieties inside you. If you’re thinking clearly today, Aquarius, it’s because you have the strength to face your problems. Now that you have your self-confidence back, you might open your heart even wider to someone dear. Pisces: You’re interested in better understanding yourself and your reactions to the world around you. Well, Pisces, today you should take the time to look over your successes and failures, especially where your family life is concerned. The atmosphere is changing and things will be much more positive over the next few days.

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Aries: This is a perfect day for falling in love, Aries! You can expect anything to happen today. You could even meet someone who is ready to love, support, and listen to you when you need him or her most. You need to put all your fears and hesitations behind you on a day like today. Taurus: Today, Taurus, you’ll really be in the limelight. This could help you change what is sometimes a very negative image you have of yourself. You have a certain kind of energy and magnetism about you - it’s about time someone noticed! It’s only natural that you should be proud of yourself, and that other people should acknowledge your hard work and effort. Gemini: If you’ve been feeling a little under the weather, today’s planetary configuration will make you feel a whole lot better, Gemini. In a few days you’ll have the strength to pick up where you left off on the projects you perhaps began last month. A lot of things are changing in your life. Your motivations are evolving and your ambitions could be taking a different direction. Cancer: Today is another passionate day in a series of passionate days! Usually, Cancer, you’re a fairly reserved person where feelings are concerned. You’ll be much more demonstrative with your emotions over the next few days. You can be like a fire trapped inside a wall of ice, and today that ice is beginning to melt! Let it – and enjoy it! Leo: If you come across someone a little strange or eccentric today, try and get to know him or her, because that person could be a reflection of part of you. The person will help you to see how modern and innovative you are, and how much you should appreciate your wonderful qualities. Meeting this person could be a kind of exercise in self-satisfaction. Virgo: If you often help people in need, or if helping people is part of your profession, this day will bring certain ideas to light, Virgo. You need to take the time on a regular basis to take care of yourself. If you don’t, you won’t be able to continue to help others. Think about it and stop making excuses for why you can’t do it.

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(The Center Square) – U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, a senior member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, is leading a coalition of Republican senators demanding that President Joe Biden not prioritize illegal immigrants over U.S. veterans. The senators are demanding that the administration not divert Veterans Affairs Department health-care personnel away from helping veterans “to facilitate an expected surge of illegal immigration” at the southern border. The administration is preparing an interagency response in anticipation of a surge of 500,000 people initially expected to illegally cross the U.S. southern border next month once Title 42 is lifted. The plan includes diverting resources and personnel from a range of federal agencies to help process and release illegal immigrants into the U.S. instead of complying with a U.S. Supreme Court and lower court ruling to reinstate the Migrant Protection Protocols, otherwise known as the “Remain in Mexico” policy. This policy requires those seeking asylum or applying to enter the U.S. to wait in Mexico as their case progresses through the immigration process. The public health authority, which allows federal agents to quickly expel illegal immigrants during a public health crisis, is slated to end May 23, unless it’s halted by the courts. The Biden administration has been sued over halting Title 42, the MPP and over several

other immigration-related policies. Title 42 has been viewed as the last measure in place limiting illegal entry as the administration has disbanded most immigration laws and policies, resulting in Border Patrol agents encountering at least 2 million people from over 150 countries in President Biden’s first year in office. The administration’s plan to allow in even more illegal immigrants would be facilitated by using VA personnel through an agency directive called the “Fourth Mission.” According to the agency, the Fourth Mission allows personnel to be used to “improve the nation’s preparedness for response to war, terrorism, national emergencies, and natural disasters by developing plans and taking action to ensure continued service to Veterans, as well as to support national, state, and local emergency management, public health, safety, and homeland security efforts.” Sending VA personnel to the southern border is a misuse of the Fourth Mission, the Republican senators argue. “We write to express disapproval of any contingency plan which uses personnel from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to deal with the inevitable escalation of the border crisis once your Administration rescinds its Title 42 Order,” the senators write. “The VA is currently experiencing major staffing shortages and high workforce turnover rates. The deployment of VA personnel in a “Fourth Mission” capacity will impact veterans’ ability to receive timely care from the VA and should not be a consideration while developing your Administration’s plan as a result of the failure to implement and maintain

common sense border security policies.” The Fourth Mission isn’t “a tool to clean up the mess from a foreseeable and avoidable crisis, especially while the VA is already experiencing record-high turnover rates and issues of workforce resiliency amongst its health care employees,” they add. The VA is also experiencing a 15-year high turnover rate with its nursing staff and increased vacancies for a wide variety of health care professionals, Sen. Boozman notes. “The burden of addressing this Administration’s abject failure to contain the crisis at the southern border should not come at the expense of our nation’s veterans. Prioritizing the care of illegal immigrants before the needs of veterans is inconceivable and wrong. We have an obligation to provide quality and timely care to the men and women who bravely served our country. We strongly disapprove of any decisions which hinder successfully fulfilling that mission,” the senators argue. The letter was signed by fellow Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton as well as Sens. Thom Tillis of North Carolina, Joni Ernst of Iowa, Marco Rubio of Florida, Richard Burr of North Carolina, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, Roger Wicker of Mississippi, John Cornyn of Texas, Steve Daines of Montana and Jim Inhofe of Oklahoma. Senator Ted Cruz, R-Texas, also sent a letter to the president in early April expressing similar concerns and the direct impact the administration’s policies will have on Texas veterans in light of VA facilities recommended to be closed by a recent VA report.