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Polo in paradise

Council to mull Blue Sands setback variance

Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club welcomes back the public

By MADISON HIRNEISEN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The Santa Barbara City Council will discuss a setback variance request from the Blue Sands Inn during their regular meeting on Tuesday. The Blue Sands Inn, which is located at 421 South Milpas Street, is currently going through the permitting process to remodel the hotel and improve its outdoor common spaces. As part of this remodel, the applicant is requesting a Street Widening Setback Variance, which would allow for the renovations to extend into the required set Please see COUNCIL on A4

Klentner Ranch clinched a hard fought victory during Sunday’s polo match at the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club.

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After 15 months without public attendance, the prestigious Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club is back and welcoming members of the public to attend polo matches once again on Fridays and Sundays. The Polo & Racquet Club, which is celebrating its 110th anniversary this year, is known around the world as one of the most prestigious equestrian venues on the West Coast. During the competitive high goal season that runs from July through August, the club is home to some of the world’s most competitive polo matches, featuring some of the most talented polo players from around the world. With the high goal season currently in full swing, the club has a full lineup of tournaments and matches planned every Friday and Sunday from now through the end of August. On Sunday, the club welcomed about 1,500 community members to take in the final match of the Robert Skene Tournament. Two local teams, Klentner Ranch and Farmers and Merchants Bank, competed for the Robert Skene Memorial Trophy. With polo being a family sport in many regions, both teams featured talented father-son duos. The Farmers and Merchant Bank Team was composed of two fatherson duos – Lucas and Luquitas Please see POLO on A2

Circus Vargas extends stay in Santa Barbara By MADISON HIRNEISEN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club is one of the most prestigious polo venues on the West Coast, hosting some of the most competitive high goal competitions every year.

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Circus Vargas will be staying in Santa Barbara an extra week and will feature 11 performances between now and Monday at the Earl Warren Showgrounds. The circus will feature performances at 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Friday, at 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, at 12:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Sunday and will finish off with its final show at 6 p.m. on Monday. This year’s Circus Vargus show tells the story of the show’s founder, Clifford Vargas, through daring acts, dance numbers and humorous dialogue. Circus attendees will watch in awe as high-flying trapeze performers soar overhead and a talented contortionist shoots a bow and arrow with her feet. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit circusvargas.com. Tickets can also be purchased on site at the box office, located outside the big top at the Earl Warren Showgrounds. email:mhirneisen@newspress.com

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On Sunday, two local teams, Klentner Ranch and Farmers and Merchants Bank, competed for the Robert Skene Memorial Trophy.

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Criado, a father-son duo from Argentina, and Danny and Matt Walker, two polo professionals from California. The Klentner Ranch team featured the fatherson duo Jake and Justin Klentner. After six action-packed chukkers, Klentner Ranch clinched a hard fought victory at the end of the match, taking home the prestigious trophy. Throughout the pandemic, the club offered very limited attendance at matches, allowing only members of the club to attend. But at the end of June, the club reopened its general seating, allowing members of the public to enjoy the social atmosphere and thrilling competition once again. David Sigman, the general manager of the club, told the News-Press that after 15 months of the pandemic, he’s happy to be able to host competitive matches in front of a crowd once again. “It just feels so good to see smiles on people’s faces,” Mr. Sigman said. “And it feels so good to have life brought back into the club. We did play Polo last year under some strict guidelines. And we had a lot of fun playing Polo, but without the ability to share it with everyone. So it’s just wonderful to have everyone back (with) the members.” The same excitement was shared by event attendees on Sunday, as many reunited with friends for the

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first time in months at the club. Mindy Denson, a member of the club for 18 years, was ecstatic to be back at a polo match surrounded by members of the public and long time friends on Sunday. She told the News-Press that she was thankful she could still attend polo matches during COVIDrelated shutdowns, but she is happy to see friends from afar back at the grand stands again. “We’re in heaven again,” she said. “Polo is paradise.” “You can see so many smiling faces here today,” she later added. Club members Gail and Gary Kvistad shared a similar sentiment on Sunday, noting that it feels good to be back socializing in a safe, outdoor environment. “It’s all outside, so we feel safe,” Mrs. Kvistad told the News-Press. “It’s a safe way to have fun and come out and see the community.” Toward the end of the summer, the club will host the Pacific Coast Open tournament and the United States Polo Association Silver Cup tournament, both of which will feature excellent matches and competition, Mr. Sigman said. Once the high goal competition season wraps up, the club is planning to host events like the Montecito Motor Classic Car Show, lacrosse tournaments and even a country music festival. The Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club is located at 3300 Via Real in Carpinteria. For more information on the club and upcoming events, visit sbpolo.com.

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MONDAY, JULY 19, 2021

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Water sources in Santa Barbara County include Lake Cachuma, shown here with its Bradbury Dam. Local water districts are suing Santa Barbara County, claiming that they should not be subject to restrictions over certain water sales and purchases.

Water districts vs. Santa Barbara County Columnist gives her opinion on how she would rule Editor’s note: Lis Wiehl is a bestselling author, legal analyst and Santa Barbara resident. This is part 2 of her column about water districts suing Santa Barbara County. Part 1 appeared in Sunday’s News-Press.

ocal water districts are suing Santa Barbara County, claiming that they should not be subject to restrictions over certain water sales and purchases. The districts claim that the county doesn’t deliver or pay for any water and therefore shouldn’t be able to dictate terms to them. The districts argue that the county’s imposition of restrictions ultimately hurts consumers. In response, the county claims that the oversight is needed to maximize the entire water supply for all consumers. While the county doesn’t supply or pay for water, it does have a contract with the state of California for water management. And the county is ultimately on the hook under that contract with the state if a district defaults on its obligations. The county has the ability to levy taxes in the event a district defaults on payments to the state. The districts are not planning to enter into out-of-county contracts during our present drought, but

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they want the ability to enter into agreements according to their own management objectives. So while the county holds a contract with the state for water management, it is the districts that actually carry out the financial obligations under that contract. And it is the county that is responsible for picking up the tab if a district can’t pay its water bill.

MY RULING Here’s how I would rule on the case if I were the judge. The districts are clearly fed up with what they perceive as overbearing and obstructionist oversight by the county. They make a point. The districts have assumed all financial responsibility — and headaches — for providing water to their local

consumers. As Tim Gorham, geologist and board member of a mutual water company in Santa Ynez, said, “The districts are jostling for position over a diminishing resource. But without state regulation (over water) it would be a first-come, first-serve system battle over wallets. Whoever has more money to drill water, will get more water.” So why should the county be allowed to constrict local water districts from making their own decisions related to water management? The short answer: It is the county that holds the Water State Contract with the state of California, and it is the county that has the capacity to levy taxes in the event a district defaults on its obligations. (The districts say that a default has never happened and won’t in the future, so the county’s bail-out responsibilities are theoretical only.) I’m not on the side of more regulations and needless oversight, but I do know that judges will give priority to the standing contract the county has with the state. The districts would like to have that contract assigned to them, but for now the county holds the contract. I hate to throw cold water on the districts’ position, but unless the districts can show that the county is acting arbitrarily and

capriciously, judges will enforce an existing contract. I don’t think the districts have shown that the county has yet acted arbitrarily or capriciously. So the restrictions on outof-county sales are reasonable considering that the county does bear the burden — even theoretically — of saving a district from defaulting on its obligations.

Before rendering a ruling in favor of the county, I’d suggest the parties mediate to see if they can come to a mutually acceptable resolution. Both sides are spending tax dollars on legal fees and court proceedings, and no one wins when legal fees mount and the issues are tied up in litigation for years. (For my part, I’m just hoping that I won’t be awakened

again by an “Old Faithful” main water pipe break at my house, which I mentioned in Sunday’s column.) With water being such a precious and expensive resource in our region, we’ll all be better served if the districts and county can come to a quick resolution on these issues and focus on the job of supplying our water.

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Picturesque river at sunset

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The Santa Ynez River flows during sunset, as seen from West Camino Cielo.

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Summer Youth Theater presents ‘Mamma Mia’ in Santa Ynez SANTA YNEZ — The Arts Outreach Summer Youth Theater will present performances of “Mamma Mia” at Kalyra Winery from July 28th through the 31st. Each show will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the winery, which is located at 343 N. Refugio Road. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for children. To reserve tickets, call (805) 688-9533. This year’s production is directed by Abigail Mullin and Natalya Nielsen. The show is choreographed by Ms. Mullin, and voice direction was by Joyce Michaels. For more information on Arts Outreach, visit artsoutreach. com. — Madison Hirneisen

AFB seeking nominations for 2021 awards SANTA BARBARA — The Association of Fundraising Professionals Santa Barbara/Ventura Counties chapter is seeking award nominations for individuals and organizations who deserve recognition for philanthropy, volunteering and social justice work. The AFB is currently accepting nominations from both Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties for Philanthropist of the Year (one from each

county), Volunteer of the Year (one from each county), Professional Fundraiser of the Year, Youth Philanthropist of the Year (between the ages of 16-23) and Champion for Social Justice. To fill out a nomination form, visit npd.afpvote. org/nominations/afpsbv. All nominations must be submitted by July 30. Those who are selected to win an award will be honored at the AFB-SBV National Philanthropy Day on Nov. 16. The celebration will take place at the Museum of Ventura County from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. — Madison Hirneisen

The AFB is currently accepting nominations from both Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties for Philanthropist of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Professional Fundraiser of the Year, Youth Philanthropist of the Year and Champion for Social Justice.

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Los Alamos 86/57

Buellton 89/55

Solvang 93/56

Gaviota 77/60

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Carpinteria 76/62 Ventura 74/64

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Foresters beat Barons 10-4 SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Foresters defeated the Academy Barons 10-4 Saturday night at Pershing Park. The Foresters’ Kendall Pettis, Tanner

O’Tremba, Tyler Casagrande and Jashia Morrisey each scored two runs, followed by Andrew Kachel and Nathan Rombach with one run each. — Dave Mason

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PRECIPITATION

State Street Advisory Committee appointments to be discussed COUNCIL

Continued from Page A1 back area that is mandated in the city’s Street Widening Setback Ordinance. According to the existing ordinance, the required street widening setback is 10 feet from the Milpas Street right of way. The ordinance does not allow any structure or fence to be constructed within the setback unless a setback variance is acquired. The municipal code as it stands allows applicants to submit a variance request if certain property items extend into this set back area. In the case of the Blue Sands Inn, renovators have proposed an outdoor paver patio, a removable gas fire pit, accessible ramps and handrails, a van accessible parking space, landscaping and a monument sign be allowed to extend into this set back area. After reviewing the applicant’s request, staff from the city’s Transportation, Planning and Parking Division, Engineering Division and Public Works Department are recommending that the Council approve the variance agreement for the accessible ramp and handrails improvements, as this fulfills requirements under the Amercians with Disabilities Act. In addition, city staff is recommending that

The Council approved the composition of the SSAC to include three Council members, one Planning Commissioner, one Historic Landmarks Commissioner, at least three members representing property or business owners, seven at large members and two alternatives. the Council does not approve the proposed outdoor dining patio improvements or the ancillary items that would expand into the setback space. During Tuesday’s meeting, the Council will also discuss appointing members to the State Street Advisory Committee, which will oversee the development of the Downtown State Street Area Master Plan. In March of this year, the Council approved the composition of the SSAC to include three Council members, one Planning Commissioner, one Historic Landmarks Commissioner, at least three members representing property or business owners, seven at large members and two alternatives. The committee will exist for a limited time and members will make recommendations to the City Council about the development of the Master Plan. Applicant interviews for the committee were

held at the end of June, and the Council will be discussing these applicants during Tuesday’s meeting. Other items on the Council’s Tuesday agenda include: A discussion about contract amendments with 805 Volleyball Club, iSurf and the Santa Barbara Trapeze Company An agreement to provide the cities of Carpinteria and Goleta with Rental Housing Mediation Services Adoption of a resolution granting a utility easement to Southern California Edison on a water resources property at 1501 Tunnel Road The Council’s regular meeting will convene at 2 p.m. Tuesday. The meeting can be viewed on City TV Channel 18 or streamed live at santabarbarca.gov/cap. email: mhirneisen@newspress.com

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Wind west-northwest 4-8 knots today. Waves 1-3 feet with a south-southwest swell 2-4 feet at 15 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 106,731 acre-ft. Elevation 719.03 ft. Evaporation (past 24 hours) 38.7 acre-ft. Inflow 0.0 acre-ft. State inflow 4.3 acre-ft. Storage change from yest. +0 acre-ft. Report from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

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Life

MON DAY, J U LY 19, 2 0 21

Adventures of Barry

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“I wanted to publish a story that acknowledges emotional and physical ailments as a way of teaching kids and others that it’s normal not to feel ‘normal’,” said Kameron Shepherd, author “Barry’s Wake Through the Forest.”

Dream Foundation makes book a reality for budding author By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

hen 21-yearold Kameron Shepherd from Portsmouth, Ohio, was given a terminal diagnosis, he contacted the Santa Barbara-based Dream Foundation with an unusual request. He wanted to use whatever time he had left to write, illustrate and publish his own book. Not just any book. Mr. Shepherd wanted to tell a very personal story of what it’s like to grow up feeling unseen and unheard.

He wanted to give people like him a voice. He has been living with Ewing’s Sarcoma, a rare bone cancer, since the age of 2. He grew up looking and feeling different. “The kids I met weren’t always kind. I struggled with the sense of isolation and insecurity that brought,” he told the News-Press during a phone interview from Portsmouth. “I found solace exploring in the woods. I began drawing and writing as a creative escape and as a way of expressing my feelings.” When he learned that he was facing the end of life, Mr. Shepherd wrote to the Dream Foundation, the adult dream-

granting organization, with help from his social worker Julie Fenton of the Southern Ohio Medical Center. “I wanted to publish a story that acknowledges emotional and physical ailments as a way of teaching kids and others that it’s normal not to feel ‘normal’,” said Mr. Shepherd, who graduated from Middle Park High School in Granby, Colo., and attended Metropolitan State University of Denver in Colorado. During the phone interview, he described the book’s message: “ ‘Barry’s Wake’ is the story of a swamp monster that is antagonized by these little faces who coordinate visually to his

emotions. They whisper to him and sometimes guide him to slowly understanding their existence. “An example of their presence and what they do is when Barry stumbles upon a tree with a carving of two letters. The faces begin to get riled up, and when Barry goes to touch this carving, he passes out and is shown a flashback. “When he awakes, the faces tell him the feeling, and in this case, the feeling is love. Barry goes around this forest/swamp discovering things left behind by other people, and all the items are Please see BARRY on B2

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Santa Barbara-based Dream Foundation helped Kameron Shepherd realize his dream of writing and illustrating a book.

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“Barry’s Wake Through the Forest” is the story of a swamp monster who learns about emotions.

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MONDAY, JULY 19, 2021

19th-century oil lamp lighted the way for a ship

S. sends me a recent find at the wonderful Destined for Grace Thrift store in Goleta, a 19th-century nautical oil lamp that has been electrified. The story of her lamp is the story of the “mirror of light,” or the catoptric (after the Greek word for “mirror/reflection”) system of illumination. Simplified, this system “throws” light by means of reflections off a polished metal parabolic surface. Sounds easy? When a reflection is behind a light source, the parabola shape, when polished, concentrates the light. That allows the light to spread in a wider arc than light “thrown” by a flat or circular polished surface. The problem was how to handcraft a sheet of polished metal into a parabolic shape. Attempts were made in the 17th and early 18th centuries to hammer copper, cast steel, plate silver over metal. Not until William Hutchinson developed a mosaic of faceted glass mirrors applied to a parabolic surface in 1763 did we have a functional system. Hutchinson let the nautical world know about this in his 1777 book “A Treatise on Practical Seamanship,” which revolutionized nautical lighting, especially the construction of lighthouses. The seafaring world now had a functioning reflector system, via the mosaic of mirrors in a parabolic shape, to concentrate a light source. Now we needed a functioning light source, something more efficient than early oil lamps and better than candles. Enter the Argand lamp of 1780. (Two inventions that are not designed to enable the

other are a phenomenon in history! Yet they seem made to happen together.) Aime Argand’s lamp employed a hollow wick (the shape of a sleeve) inside a circular glass chimney. What was the fuel? On a ship, it was whale or seal oil. The photo of C.S.’s lamp does not show the oil reservoir, which would have been necessarily mounted high over the burner because fuels were heavy, and gravity was needed for flow of the viscous liquid to the burner. Other fuels were used, such as vegetable oil, colza, olive oil or lard. You can see the flume at the top of C.S.’s lamp. We know the lamp was designed for a moving vessel because of the handle. A lamp had to sway to remain at horizon level, which is where the seamen needed the light, especially if they used the lamp to signal another vessel. This lamp was mounted on a gimbal so it could pivot. You will notice that the handle is affixed to the lamp, and not hinged, for this reason. Similar lamps to this were used on the railroads in the mid to late 19th century, and this could have been a railroad lamp, but its size at 24 inches tall indicates otherwise. (I could be wrong, however, as I see many railroad lanterns of similar shape, used as the main headlight of a train, which also used the parabolic reflector we see used on nautical lamps in the latter 19th century. Perhaps a collector of either railroad or nautical lamps will let me know if I am right.) The whaling industry of the 18th and 19th centuries harvested whale oil from either whale blubber or from the head of a sperm whale. Sperm whale

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oil was used by various wealthy countries’ navies. I believe CS’s lamp was thusly employed, and it is the shape I find used on French vessels. The lamp is not marked or labelled, which is not uncommon for those used on 19th-century government vessels. Seamen called such lamps “Betty,” a bastardization of the German word “Besser.” Where on the ship was this Betty used? The answer is in the material: tin and tin-plated iron. The lamp shows signs of old paint, thus was likely a Poop lanthorn (lantern) used in the stern. The lamp was monitored carefully because the fuel was flammable, and the reflector had to be polished every four hours to remove soot. I can date the lamp to 18501860, because by 1860 kerosene (coal oil) was used. But in domestic use, kerosene had a short life as it was smelly and smokey. By 1865, paraffin revolutionized lighting, but not the way a certain patent (US Patent 223,898) did. That was Thomas A. Edison’s landmark patent for the first incandescent lamp of 1880, not that long ago. C.S.’s lamp is worth $250 in the present condition. Think of her lamp when you flick on the light switch, and see the light that was so hard-won for years — especially the light required for safety on a moving vessel. Dr. Elizabeth Stewart’s “Ask the Gold Digger” column appears Mondays in the NewsPress 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.

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This 19th-century lamp was likely on the stern of a ship.

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Venus will be entering Virgo on Wednesday in your routine zone, which means it’s time to take care of yourself! If you’re a single Aries, it’s the best time to take a dating hiatus and give yourself a “me day.” But with the sun entering your pleasure zone, you’ll have all the time in the world to date.

Venus is your ruling planet, so wherever she goes, you are heightened in that area. She moves into your privacy zone this week—which means that it’s time for a little “you time,” Libra. Don’t overshare the ups and downs you’re going through. Heal alone.

Being a Taurusmeans you’re ruled by Venus, the planet of pleasure. Now that Venus is traveling through your pleasure zone, it’s romance vibes for the next month! The sun will be in your home zone, so spend time with your family.

Gemini With Venus moving into your home zone, you may be shopping for a new home or thinking about redecorating. Get ready for Friday, Gemini, because the full moon is making you want to get out and explore!

Cancer Venus is moving into your communication zone. So, the planet of love and money is moving into a zone where you feel like talking about those things. Take a stand,Cancer. This is the time to speak up!

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Scorpio Your friends need more of you, Scorpio—especially when Venus starts traveling through your social zone on Wednesday. Additionally, the sun is about to enter the part of your chart that discusses public image.

Sagittarius Venus is moving into your career zone this week, Sagittarius. What’s that mean? It’s time to get to work! Use this moment to get ahead by attempting to network and move forward in your goals.

Capricorn You can sometimes be a little narrow-minded, Capricorn. For the next couple weeks, Venus will ask you to collaborate with others and share in the joy of different perspectives. Seeing everyone else’s point of view will allow you to find answers you’ve been seeking.

Aquarius

The sun is finally moving into your sign! Leo season makes you glow. It’s the best time to start new projects or begin new, self-fulfilling goals. Finally, the week ends on a full moon— helping you find a partner.

This week, you’ll get a full moon in your sign! That means you’ll be stepping into your power. You’ll feel super selfconfident and you’ll be more self-aware than ever before. Use this moment to learn something about yourself.

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Virgo, you never stop to think about yourself. But when Venus enters your sign and first house on Wednesday, it’s the moment to do a little self-care. Take yourself out. Treat yourself to a luxurious date. Eat chocolate. Forget about the to-dos and live in the moment.

Oh, Pisces. You’re always the one to be in-your-pocket with your partner. Well, when Venus enters your partnership zone this week, you’ll have full consent from the stars to make that love happen. Buckle up, you’re in for a wild romantic ride!

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The Ojai Playwrights Conference New Works Festival will present eight new plays Aug. 5-15. Play will be presented at 4 and 7 p.m. on various days over two weekends during the livestreaming event. A full festival pass costs a $200 donation; a one-weekend pass (for either weekend) costs a $100 donation. If you order a pass today, you can get an invitation to a Zoom season preview, set for Wednesday. The playwrights and the schedule are: — Will Arbery, who wrote “Corsicana,” to be performed

Aug. 12. He’s the winner of the the Lucille Lortel, N.Y. Drama Critics’ Circle, Gassner and Whiting awards for “Heroes of the Fourth Turning.” Mr. Arbery’s other plays include “Piano,” “Evanston Salt Costs Climbing” (OPC 2017) and “Wheelchair.” — Zora Howard, who wrote “Hang Time,” to be performed Aug. 15. She’s a Pulitzer finalist for her recent play “Stew.” Ms. Howard’s other plays include “AtGN,” “Bust” and “Good Faith.” The writer/performer has appeared on HBO, TV One, PBS and NBC. She co-wrote and starred in the feature film “Premature.” — Elizabeth Irwin, who wrote “Support,” to be performed Aug. 8. She has been nominated for

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PUBLIC NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210001984. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: DESIGN BLOK, 227 VISTA DE LA CUMBRE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: BENJAMIN L KRINTZMAN, 227 VISTA DE LA CUMBRE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105. This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 07/07/2021 by: E30, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Feb 01, 2021. Statement Expires on: Not Applicable. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210002019. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: G.R. MOBILE DETAILING, 1838 SAN ANDRES ST UNIT 2, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: GABERIAL L RODRIGUEZ, 1838 SAN ANDRES ST UNIT 2, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101. This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 07/12/2021 by: E31, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Jul 12, 2021. Statement Expires on: Not Applicable. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL) JUL 19, 26; AUG 2, 9 / 2021--57289

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210001993. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: TWIST, 1801 STATE ST., SUITE A, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: JOHANNA A KRINTZMAN, 227 VISTA DE LA CUMBRE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105. This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, STATE OF INC.: CA. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 07/08/2021 by: E30, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Jul 06, 2021. Statement Expires on: Not Applicable. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL)

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05",)# ./4)#%3 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2021-0001909 The following person(s) is doing business as: Green Accounting, 322 Jala Ct., Santa Monica, CA 93454, County of Santa Barbara. Jacquelyn Sanchez, 322 Jala Ct., Santa Maria, CA 93454 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the ﬁctitious business name or names listed above on N/A /s/ Jacquelyn Sanchez This statement was ﬁled with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 06/29/2021. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/2/21 CNS-3490022# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS JUL 12, 19, 26; AUG 2 / 2021 -- 57368

UNIVERSAL CITY — Universal Studios Hollywood has announced mazes for its “Halloween Horror Nights.” One is “Universal Monsters: The Bride of Frankenstein Lives,” which picks up where the 1935 classic film “The Bride of Frankenstein” left off. Guests find themselves in chaos as the Bride becomes an unstoppable scientist and begins her mission to revive Frankenstein’s Monster. Another maze is “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.” Inspired by the 1974 iconic slasher film, the “Halloween Horror Nights” mazes will depict an intense experience as guests try to outrun the maniacal Leatherface and his unrelenting chainsaw. “Halloween Horror Nights” runs Sept. 9 to Oct. 31. at Universal Studios Hollywood. (It’s also taking place Sept. 3 to Oct. 31 at Universal Studios Orlando.) For more information, visit www.HalloweenHorrorNights.com.

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T.S. No. 018659-CA APN: 027-202-13 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/1/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 8/11/2021 at 1:00 PM, CLEAR RECON CORP., as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 12/6/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0116183 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Santa Barbara County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: JOHN K. REED, AN UNMARRIED MAN WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE; AT THE NORTH DOOR OF THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 1100 ANACAPA ST., SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: THAT PORTION OF BLOCK “E” OF THE BATES ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA IN THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 3, PAGE 18 OF MAPS AND SURVEYS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF OLIVE (FORMERLY CANAL) STREET 100 FEET NORTHWESTERLY FROM THE EAST CORNER OF SAID BLOCK, AND RUNNING THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID LINE OF OLIVE STREET 50 FEET; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES AND INTO SAID BLOCK SOUTHWESTERLY 285 FEET; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES SOUTHEASTERLY 50 FEET; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES NORTHEASTERLY 285 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1611 OLIVE ST., SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA 93101 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $1,441,951.97 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 018659-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: Effective January 1, 2021, you may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (855) 313-3319, or visit this internet website www.clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 018659-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (844) 477-7869 CLEAR RECON CORP. 4375 Jutland Drive San Diego, California 92117 JUL 19, 26; AUG 2 / 2021 -- 57374