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Gregg Hart vs. Mike Stoker 2nd District supervisor wants to address climate, economy, law enforcement Editor’s note: Today the NewsPress concludes its series of stories on local candidates in Tuesday’s general election with these articles on the race for the newly created 37th Assembly District, which incorporates all of Santa Barbara County and the southern, unincorporated tip of San Luis Obispo County. You can find the News-Press’ previous stories on candidates in other races throughout the county at newspress.com.

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The first thing on everyone’s minds is the economy, says 37th Assembly District candidate Gregg Hart. Mr. Hart, who currently represents the 2nd District on the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors, said the state doesn’t influence the national economy. Please see HART on A4

Mike Stoker, a former regional Environmental Protection Agency administrator, says he’s running for state Assembly to turn California around. “We’re not a law enforcementfriendly state,” the former Santa Barbara County supervisor and Carpinteria resident told the News-Press. “The victims are being demonized. The criminals

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Gregg Hart, the 2nd District supervisor, is seeking the newly created 37th District seat in the Assembly.

are being allowed to go free. We make excuses for their behavior. “We’re not tough on crime. This state is soaring with crime. That’s because we’re not supporting law enforcement. We’re not supporting policies that say, ‘If you do the crime, you do the time,’ ” said Mr. Stoker, the Republican candidate running against 2nd District Supervisor Gregg Hart, a Santa Barbara Democrat, for the Please see STOKER on A4

Stepping forward for Alzheimer’s patients Weekend walk in Santa Barbara raises more than $133,000

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Mike Stoker said he’s running for Assembly to help the state with various causes, including law enforcement and the economy.

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Both sides of Measure T debate working hard as election approaches

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This Carpinteria parking lot may become home to a two-story boutique hotel with a rooftop bar. The project, which is still under review and has not been approved, would be prevented with the passage of Measure T.

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Participants in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s start the three-mile long route from Chase Palm Park in Santa Barbara on Saturday.

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The Walk to End Alzheimer’s raised more than $133,000 Saturday during an emotional Santa Barbara event that featured tears, expressions of love and an atmosphere of hope. The fundraiser kicked off at 10 a.m. with the Promise Garden Ceremony at Chase Palm Park, followed by the three-mile walk

Saturday’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Santa Barbara raised more than $133,000, falling short of the goal of $237,000. But fundraising will continue through the end of this year. To donate, go to act.alz.org/site/TR?fr_id=15397&pg=entry. led by Santa Barbara Mayor Randy Rowse. “It was a really good turnout and a great event,” Janelle

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nearly 450 participants. It was a really great time, and the weather was beautiful. “It was definitely emotional,” she said. “It was great seeing the community come together for a really important cause that affects so many of us.” Participants of the walk carried a flower and personalized it with their name or the name of the Please see WALK on A4

With Election Day just one day away, proponents and opponents of the Measure T ballot initiative are working till the last minute to rally their supporters and persuade any undecided voters left in Carpinteria to side with them. Ann Sly, a spokeswoman for Vote Yes on Measure T, told the News-Press that she and other organizers are so busy that they didn’t have time to answer questions for this story. “At this point we are still busy with canvassing, calling and trying to get the undecided voters,” she said. Josh Rodriguez, a spokeswoman for Vote No on Measure T, told the News-Press that his group is constantly lobbying undecided voters. “Always. We have run our No on T campaign very much on defense,” he said. “It has been our job to educate the public why T is not what it seems, so we have to react to a lot of false information circulating by the opposition.” In prior interviews, Ms. Sly said Measure T needs to pass to

stop a two-story boutique hotel with rooftop bar from being built where a downtown parking lot now stands by changing the lot’s zoning to open space/recreation. The Vote Yes people have cited several reasons for doing so: protecting the Community Garden, saving open space, keeping downtown’s ocean views, preventing unwanted noise coming from the rooftop bar, preserving the city’s water supply and maintaining Carpinteria’s image as a beach community with small town charm. But mostly, they say Measure T is needed to prevent development of public land by private business owners, a “slippery slope,” which once started with the building of the proposed Surfliner Inn, might not be able to be stopped. The Vote No people, though, say Measure T, if passed, could lead to massive residential development on open space parcels, a claim Ms. Sly has denied. They note that the Surfliner Inn project is still under review and has not been approved. Please see MEASURE T on A4

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News-Press announces its election endorsements The News-Press has made the following endorsements for the Nov. 8 general election.

STATE Governor: Sen. Brian Dahle. Lieutenant Governor: Angela Underwood Jacobs. Secretary of State: Rob Bernosky. Controller: Lanhee Chen. State Treasurer: Jack Guerrero. Superintendent of Public Instruction: Lance Christensen. Attorney General: Nathan Hochman. Insurance Commissioner: Robert Howell. State Board of Equalization, 2nd District: Peter Coe Verbica. U.S. Senate/Partial Term: Mark

Meuser. U.S. Senate/Full Term: Mark Meuser. U.S. House Representative, District 24: Dr. Brad Allen. State Assembly, District 37: Mike Stoker.

SCHOOL BOARDS Santa Barbara County Board of Education, Trustee Area 1: Rosanne Crawford. Santa Barbara Community College District, Trustee Area 1: Debi Stoker. Santa Barbara Community College District, Trustee Area 5: Sharon Salvador-Jegottka. Santa Barbara Unified School District, Trustee Area 1: Efigenia Banales.

Santa Barbara Unified School District, Trustee Area 4: Phebe Mansur. Goleta Union School District, Trustee Area 1: Caroline Abate. Goleta Union School District, Trustee Area 3: Christy Lozano. Lompoc Unified School District, Short Term-At Large: Jerri Thiel. Santa Ynez Valley Union High School: Sheri Noble.

SPECIAL DISTRICTS Goleta Water District, District 2: Greg S. Hammel. Los Alamos Community Services District, Short Term: Kristy Gnesa-Williams. Los Olivos Community Services District: Lisa Bertero Palmer.

Los Olivos Community Services District, Short Term: Brad A. Ross.

CITY COUNCIL AND MAYORAL RACES Carpinteria City Council, Trustee Area 1: Patty Boyd (write in). Lompoc Mayor: Jim Mosby. Solvang Mayor: Mark Infanti. Solvang City Council District 1: Robert Clark. Solvang City Council District 3: David Brown. Buellton Mayor: David King. Buellton City Council District 1: Tom Widroe. Buellton City Council District 4: Art Mercado.

SBCAG to host meetings about plans for airports By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Santa Barbara County Association of Governments has announced its intent to adopt a Negative Declaration and support an initial study for the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plans for Santa Barbara Airport, Santa Maria Airport, Lompoc Airport, Santa Ynez Airport and Vandenberg Space Force Base. The land-use plans were prepared in compliance with the State Aeronautics Act and are planning documents intended to promote land-use compatibility between the airports and the surrounding environment. This is accomplished through regulation of future development of residential and non-residential land uses within each airport’s influence area, according to a news release. The plans examine land use within airport influence areas for five airports in Santa Barbara county. The Negative Declaration

and supporting initial study conclude that there is no substantial evidence in the record that this project may have direct, indirect or cumulative, adverse effects on the environment, according to the news release. The Initial Study/Negative Declaration may be obtained, and all corresponding documents may be reviewed at SBCAG offices, 260 N. San Antonio Road, Suite B, Santa Barbara, CA, 93110. They are also available at sbcag.org/ airport-land-use-commission. The public has several options between Oct. 27 and Dec. 2 comment on the Negative Declaration and supporting Initial Study for the land-use plans, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act: • North County ALUCPs Virtual Public Meeting: Noon to 1 p.m. Nov. 15 via Zoom — webinar ID: 899 7874 3216, and passcode: 288521; or telephone: 669-900-9128. • Santa Barbara Airport ALUCP Virtual Public Meeting: 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 15. Zoom — webinar ID: 899 7874 3216, and passcode:

288521; or telephone: 669-900-9128. • Airport Land Use Commission Public Hearing on Dec. 17 as part of the regularly scheduled Santa Barbara County Association of Governments meeting. An agenda will be available within 48 hours of the public hearing at www.sbcag.org In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, accommodation requests should be made 48 hours in advance of a meeting to SBCAG at 805-961-8900 or info@ sbcag.org. Those unable to attend the public meetings may submit written comments by 5 p.m. Dec. 2 via U.S. Postal Service or email. Comments can be directed to Andrew Orfila, principal transportation planner, at 260 N. San Antonio Road, Suite B, Santa Barbara 93110 or by email at comment@sbcag.org. Verbal comments will also be accepted by the deadline via telephone at 805-961-8900.

New York City opens another hotel for bused-in migrants By STEVE BITTENBENDER THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR

(The Center Square) – The number of migrants seeking asylum in New York City has waned in recent weeks. However, Mayor Eric Adams said Thursday the nation’s largest city is still getting enough to open yet another relief center. The third Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Center will soon open 175 rooms at the Hotel Wolcott in Midtown Manhattan with a focus on providing shelter and resources for single women and adult families coming to New York, according to a release from the mayor’s office. “Our teams will continue to work with these families and assess if they want to actually stay in New York City and, if not, help them get to their desired destinations,” Mayor Adams said. “As we continue to provide support to the more than 16,800 people in our care, we continue to work with federal and state partners to seek financial assistance as we deal with this unprecedented humanitarian crisis.” The release states the estimated number of asylum seekers in the city is at least 22,600. That is a larger

population than the city of Ithaca and would be approaching the largest 100 cities in the state. Since the migrants have been arriving in New York from southern states, the city says it has taken action to ensure they receive care and resources. That includes converting 57 hotels into emergency shelters and enrolling kids in the city’s public school system. Thursday’s announcement followed a story by the New York Post the day before that a nearly empty tent city on Randalls Island that cost $325,000 to construct was being occupied by more than 100 men from Senegal, an African country. The Post reported the tent cities include laundry service and a lounge with a flat-screen television and video games. Nearly a month ago, Mayor Adams issued an emergency order calling the situation a “crisis.” He said the city expects to spend $1 billion to address it by the end of the fiscal year next June. But city officials have no plans to turn away the arrivals. “The strength and history of our city is largely a story of immigrants,” said New York City Emergency Management Commissioner Zach Iscol.

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five days to do more than just yell at the TV, I need you to knock on doors, I need you to make phone calls, I need you to get out that vote,” Rep. Levin said Thursday. “Democracy is not automatic, like gravity or the sun rising,” Rep. Levin later added. “Democracy only happens when people like all of you in this room make it happen. We gotta make it happen.”

President Biden headed to Illinois on Friday to attend a political reception in Chicago in the evening, according to his press office. On Saturday, President Biden and former President Barack Obama are set to attend a rally in Philadelphia for gubernatorial candidate Josh Shapiro and Senatorial candidate John Fetterman.

Poll: Voters say inflation most important issue as election nears By MADISON HIRNEISEN THE CENTER SQUARE

election,” with Mr. Chen drawing more support from Independent voters and Asian American voters than most other Republicans in other statewide contests. Of the seven initiatives appearing on the ballot, voters appear poised by wide margins to pass Proposition 1, which establishes a constitutional right to reproductive freedom, and Proposition 28, a measure that would provide additional funding for arts and music education in public schools. Two sports betting initiatives – Propositions 26 and 27 – are opposed by the majority of voters, according to the poll results. Voters appear split on Proposition 30, a measure that would raise taxes on high earners to fund electric vehicle incentives and wildfire response. Fifty-three percent of voters polled said they support the proposition, while 47% said they oppose it. Prop 30 has the support of the California Democratic Party, the American Lung Association, Lyft, environmental groups and a Cal Fire union. Its opposition includes the California Republican Party and Gov. Newsom, who came out against the initiative in an ad released in September. Every registered voter in California has until Tuesday to return their ballots. Ballots can be submitted at ballot drop boxes across the state or mailed in so long as they are postmarked Nov. 8. Voters can also vote in-person at polling locations on Tuesday. Locations can be found by visiting the Secretary of State’s website.

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(The Center Square) – Heading into Tuesday’s midterm election, voters identified inflation, homelessness and climate change as the top three most important issues facing California right now, according to a new USC Schwarzenegger Institute-USC Price California Issues Poll released Friday. The poll, which surveyed 802 registered California voters, found 15% say inflation and cost of living is the most important issue facing the state right now, followed by 13% who said homelessness and 11% who said climate change. Other issues, including crime, affordable housing, drought, abortion and the economy were identified by less than 10% of survey respondents. The poll was conducted from Oct. 30 to Nov. 2, weeks after millions of Californians began receiving the Middle Class Tax Refund, which lawmakers touted as inflation relief. Gas prices swelled to near-record levels at the start of October, and while prices have declined 95 cents since refineries made an early shift to the winter gas blend, Californians still pay $1.68 per gallon over the national average. Gov. Gavin Newsom announced in October that he plans to call a special session Dec. 5 for the legislature to consider a windfall tax on the excess profits of oil companies, which he says are engaging in “rank price gouging.” The new poll comes just a few days before the

election, where several Democratic statewide candidates are running for re-election. Most Democratic candidates seeking re-election in statewide election contests have a comfortable lead over Republican challengers heading into Tuesday, the poll found. The survey indicates that most Democratic candidates in statewide contests “are polling at numbers that indicate relatively easy victories on Election Day,” analysts wrote. Gov. Newsom appears poised to glide to re-election, with 62% of voters surveyed saying they plan to vote for him Tuesday compared to 38% saying they would vote for Gov. Newsom’s challenger, Republican state Sen. Brian Dahle. Other Democratic candidates hold similar leads – Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis, Attorney General Rob Bonta, Secretary of State Shirley Webber, Treasurer Fiona Ma and Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara were favored by 60% or more of registered voters surveyed, according to polling results. Notably, the closest state race on the November ballot is for controller – the official who acts as the state’s chief fiscal officer. Republican Lanhee Chen is the most competitive Republican candidate on the ballot, but Democratic candidate Malia Cohen is still ahead among voters, according to the poll. Ms. Cohen is preferred by 58% of voters compared to 42% who support Mr. Chen. Analysts noted that the race for controller is the “most electorally competitive statewide

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(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden traveled to California this week in the final days before the midterm election to stump for a Southern California congressman in a high-profile race, warning voters the election will have ramifications for years to come. The president spoke at a campaign rally in San Diego in support of Rep. Mike Levin, DCalif., who is in a tight race for re-election against Republican challenger Brian Maryott. Cook Political Report has dubbed the race a “toss up.” “This guy delivers,” President Biden said of Rep. Levin during his remarks. “He lowers costs for families, caring for our veterans, protecting our environment. These are big deals. Rebuilding our infrastructure, protecting Social Security and Medicare. He’s fighting to protect democracy. Look, we need to reelect Mike.” President Biden’s visit to California came just days before Tuesday’s midterm election, where current predictions show Republicans are favored to win the House. The president’s visit indicates the importance of Rep. Levin’s race in California’s 49th Congressional District that

straddles north San Diego County and south Orange County as Democrats seek to retain control of the House. Before coming to California on Thursday, President Biden made a stop in New Mexico to campaign for Democratic Gov. Michelle Lynn Grisham, who is narrowly leading in the governor’s race, according to The Hill. Speaking to a fire-up crowd Thursday night, President Biden warned that the upcoming election will “shape our country for decades to come.” “It’s going to determine the direction of the country for at least a decade or more – not a joke,” the president said. As of Thursday, roughly 17% of California voters had returned their ballots, according to Political Data Intelligence’s tracker. All registered California voters received a ballot in the mail and have until Nov. 8 to mail it in, drop it off at a ballot box location or return it to a polling location. During Thursday’s event, Rep. Levin praised the Biden administration for the COVID19 vaccine rollout, the bipartisan infrastructure bill and efforts to lower prescription drug costs for seniors. He encouraged Democrats to get out and vote so that his party can continue work on inflation and abortion rights. “I need everyone these next

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Natural Cafe owner agrees to meet with Downtown organization in search of solutions By NEIL HARTSTEIN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The owner of The Natural Cafe has indicated his willingness to work with Downtown Santa Barbara to find answers to problems he says led to his decision to shut down his restaurant on lower State Street. Robin Elander, executive director of Downtown Santa Barbara, told the News-Press that she has been in touch with Kelly Brown, owner of The Natural Cafe at 508 State St.. who said he would at least meet with other business owners to discuss the problems he first outlined in a letter to his landlord saying he would not be renewing his lease. “I have connected with Kelly Brown and he is planning to come to our next Food and Beverage Committee meeting to learn more

about the group’s efforts,” she said. In his letter to his landlord, Mr. Brown complained about aggressive panhandling on the part of some of the homeless people who roam the 500 block of State Street. He said these transients also lock themselves in his restrooms and bathe, urinate in his planters and consume alcohol and illegal drugs. Ms. Elander told the News-Press earlier that her group has several mechanisms to address issues confronting business owners, “none of which to my knowledge the owner of Natural Cafe took part in over the past two years, though I wish he would have so we could have supported him.” She said they had not heard back from him until now, perhaps an indication that he is at least considering changing his mind about closing his restaurant, a downtown fixture for 30 years.

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5K Trail Run raises money for remote villagers By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Trekking Ambassadors hosted a 5K Trail Run Saturday at Tucker’s Grove Park to raise money to deliver critically needed solar lights and reading eyeglasses to remote villagers in the Mount Everest region. “We had about 40 to 50 participants and probably raised close to a couple thousand

dollars,” Heather Bond, executive director of Trekking Ambassadors, told the News-Press about the Santa Barbara event. “It was a lot of fun. It was great,” Ms. Bond said. “There was a lot of fun interactions between the vendors and the people that came in. The participants that were there really utilized the vendors wonderfully. There was a ton of interest in Trekking

Ambassadors.” “It was a good day: great bake sale, great race, great raffle and great interactions,” she said. Funds from the event will support Santa Barbara Wellness Trekking Ambassadors’ Unite to Light, which provides low-cost solar light and power to those without electricity across the globe, and The Waldorf School of Santa Barbara. “We had a wonderful guitarist, like a minstrel humming and strumming, and everyone was clapping and cheering. He set a fun tone,” Ms. Bond said. “There

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Continued from Page A1 newly created 37th Assembly District seat. “I’m going to be the guy who supports the cops,” said Mr. Stoker, noting he’s been endorsed by the Santa Barbara County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association. Mr. Stoker then pointed to California’s economic woes. “Our economy is worse than the rest of the country, and our state’s gas prices are higher here because we have people like our governor (Gavin Newsom) and my opponent (Mr. Hart), who want to transition this state overnight to renewable, sustainable energy,” Mr. Stoker said. “Now they’re eliminating natural gas — a clean source — because it’s carbon-based.” Mr. Stoker said he too would like California to make the transition to renewable, sustainable energy sources — but at a reasonable pace. “You don’t make the transition overnight. And what triggers inflation more than

anything else is our energy policies,” he said. Mr. Stoker said he favors renewable energy sources but also supports natural gas and fossil fuels. He noted the U.S. was energyindependent when Donald Trump was president and that California is producing less oil today because of the state’s policies. “A good example is our North County,” Mr. Stoker said. “Our North County has a lot of independent petroleum producers who have completely shut down because of California policies. “Someday when there’s a more friendly (government) environment to pump oil, they will resume pumping again,” Mr. Stoker said. Mr. Stoker said he agrees with Mr. Hart on using diverse sources such as desalination to enhance the water supply during the drought. But Mr. Stoker said he wants California to build more reservoirs, something it hasn’t done since the 1960s. And in terms of economic development, Mr. Stoker said overregulation by the state has increased costs for businesses. He said small businesses have closed and that larger businesses, such as Tesla, have moved out

of California at a rate faster than businesses migrating into the state. On another issue, mental health, Mr. Stoker said he supports getting people help, including assistance for homeless people with mental health problems. But he said he opposes giving free homes to people who are capable of working but choose not to get a job. Mr. Stoker pointed to mobile homes as an answer for the affordable housing dilemma. He said they’re less costly than conventional housing. The candidate, who’s a former president of the Santa Barbara County Taxpayers Association, said he opposes steep tax increases and has been endorsed by the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association. And while Mr. Stoker supports a woman’s right to abortion, he said he sees California Proposition 1 as unnecessary and objects to the ballot measure because it would allow lateterm abortions. He has said he feels a woman’s right to an abortion is already protected in California. email: dmason@newspress.com

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Bottom line for them is the preservation of the existing review process by city boards like the Planning Commission and City Council, people who have been elected and should be allowed to do their jobs, and city staff, who have the experience and technical experience to aid them in doing so. They say it could set a dangerous precedent for residents to decide development/growth issues through ballot initiatives. This position was adopted by four out of five city councilmembers. But Ms. Sly responded that the Vote Yes people had no choice because the City Council had ignored the overwhelming public sentiment against downtown private

development, refusing even to allow residents to vote on a non-binding resolution. The Vote Yes position has been endorsed by former mayor and council member Donna Jordan, former county supervisor Gail Marshall, and former mayor and council member Mike Ledbetter. The Vote No position has been endorsed by four out of five city council members, the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce and the Santa Barbara Democratic Party, and “name” politicians like County Supervisor Das Williams and Congressman Salud Carbajal. They told the News-Press they’ve just received endorsements from County Supervisor Gregg Hart and former County Supervisor Mike Stoker. “Measure T could have unintended consequences,” Mr. Hart said. “We shouldn’t

take a risk conducting local land use policy at the ballot box.” “The proponents of Measure T have led a deceptive, misleading campaign to con voters into voting for Measure T,” Mr. Stoker said. “The fact is Measure T takes away the power of YOUR city council members and the Mayor to make land use decisions that they make after long, open and transparent public hearings. “It also could arguably apply to ALL parcels in the City of Carpinteria, opening up the city to legal challenges that will be defended at taxpayers’ expense … taking away money in the city’s general fund that goes toward maintaining our roads, parks and recreational programs. I strongly urge you to vote NO on Measure T.” email: nhartstein@newspress.com

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Candidate calls for diversity in California’s water supply HART

Continued from Page A1 “But we can invest in the types of things that keep our economy going.” “We are the fifth largest economy in the world,” the former Santa Barbara City Council member said. (According to Bloomberg, data shows California actually is on its way to becoming the planet’s fourth largest economy.) “We are a major jobs producer, the most productive in the country,” Mr. Hart said. “We need to continue to invest in our infrastructure, so we can have roads, a transportation system and a water system,” the Santa Barbara Democrat added. He also pointed to the need to invest in education to prepare the next generation of workers. When asked about California’s high gas prices, Mr. Hart attributed the hikes to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and that war’s impact on the global oil supply, On another topic, the state’s water supply, Mr. Hart stressed diversity. He said Santa Barbara is an example of how an area benefits from a variety of water sources, including groundwater and desalination. “The diversity of that portfolio gives us the best possible drought protection,” Mr. Hart said. “Desalination is the ultimate backup, but I think we need to be looking at all options.” He stressed the importance of conservation. On another environmental issue, Mr. Hart said the state needs to convert to electric vehicles. “We can’t keep burning fossil fuels and manage the

climate crisis. There has to be a transition. The challenge is to manage that efficiently.” Mr. Hart conceded electric vehicles are expensive but said he’s hopeful prices will come down as supply and demand both increase. “We are betting American and international manufacturers can get the products to a better price point.” The candidate also noted the need for more charging stations. He said he feels the government and the private sector can work together to make electric vehicles common in the state. He also said he believes manufacturers could get extensions on state-mandated deadlines if they show they’re making a sincere effort to convert to electric vehicles. But Mr. Hart said he opposes Proposition 30, the electric vehicle ballot initiative that he feels is designed to benefit Lyft. Mr. Hart also noted he’s supportive of law enforcement and has been endorsed by the Santa Barbara Police Officers’ Association. He said violent offenders and others who commit serious crimes should be incarcerated. But he said offenders of less serious crimes, including those committing their first offense, should get assistance from programs that treat mental health problems and drugs and alcohol addictions. And Mr. Hart said that in light of Roe v. Wade being overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court, he believes California Proposition 1 is crucial to protecting a woman’s right to an abortion in this state. He said the ballot measure makes that right clear as a state constitutional amendment. email: dmason@newspress.com

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The Promise Garden’s flowers, shown above, had flowers of different colors, each with a different significance for those impacted by Alzheimer’s.

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Continued from Page A1 person they were honoring during the walk. The Promise Garden had flowers of different colors, and each color has a different significance. Purple was for a lost loved one. Blue was for someone living with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Yellow represented supportive people such as caregivers. Orange referred to the vision of a world without Alzheimer’s. Ms. Boesch said Saturday’s walk projected an atmosphere of hope. “It was really encouraging to see the community come out and support the cause,” she said.

“It was really emotional during the (opening) ceremony,” Ms. Boesch said. “We had different people speak. It brought out the emotional side. A lot of people were crying. I was crying.” “We are raising awareness that you are not alone, that we are going to continue to do this until we find a cure and we will continue to be there for each other until we do find a cure,” she said. The annual walk raises money that covers local resources for families and individuals in need of support and guidance, Lindsey Leonard, executive director of the Alzheimer’s Association California Central Coast Chapter, told the News-Press in an email. “We want to ensure that no one faces this

diagnosis or caregiving journey alone.” Speakers at the opening ceremony included Mayor Rowse. “Everybody is either directly or indirectly affected (by Alzheimer’s and dementia). I don’t think there is anybody who doesn’t know somebody affected by it,” he told the News-Press. “There are recent medical developments that are very helpful. Lots of things are being tested with positive results. “The funds being raised support these developments and research,” Mayor Rowse said. “That is why it is important to get out and support causes like this.” Gabriella Garcia, the walk’s chair, told the News-Press that participating in the event is

an empowering and emotional experience. “It brings together our community and gives everyone impacted by this devastating disease the opportunity to honor their loved one and make a difference,” she said in an email. Ms. Boesch noted that proceeds from the walk finance services for local families. The services are provided in English and Spanish at no cost to the families. She added that proceeds also go toward global research. “It’s a really exciting time for research,” Ms. Boesch said. “We are getting closer and closer to a cure and research that will help families facing this disease.” email: kzehnder@newspress.com

TRAFFIC, CRIME AND FIRE BLOTTER Three injured in vehicle rollover SANTA MARIA - Three people were injured in an early morning vehicle rollover accident that resulted in their

pickup ending up on fire, Santa Barbara County firefighters said Sunday. The accident occurred at 1:52 a.m. on southbound Highway 101 just south of Solomon Summit. The number 2 lane was closed.

One woman was extricated by responding California Highway Patrol officers and a civilian, officials said. She was critically injured and taken by ambulance to Marion Medical Center, officials said. Two males extricated

themselves from the pickup and, against medical advice, refused to go to the hospital. One changed his mind and was transported by ambulance with minor injuries. - Neil Hartstein

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Alan Salazar says he has paddled in more tomols (canoes) than any other Chumash paddler in modern times.

‘Chumash Maritime History’ Native American paddler to share stories about heritage, canoes

By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

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have paddled in all of the crossings from Channel Islands Harbor to Santa Cruz Island. There are currently only five other Chumash paddlers that can make that claim,” said Alan Salazar – Puchuk Ya’ia’c (Fast Runner). “It is a very elite group. I have paddled more miles in our tomols than any other Chumash paddler in modern times,” Mr. Salazar said. “At age 71, I am the oldest active paddler and still considered one of our stronger paddlers. I was raised to be proud of my Native American heritage and I take pride

in being a positive role model and a respected Elder.” To celebrate National Native American Heritage Month in November, the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum is presenting “Chumash Maritime History — Past, Present and Future,” as told by Chumash Elder Puchuk Ya’ia’c (Alan Salazar) at 7 p.m. Nov. 17 in the museum. This event is sponsored by Marie L. Morrisroe. There will also be a pre-lecture reception for members only from 6:15 to 6:45 p.m. A founding member of the Chumash Maritime Association and one of the group’s most experienced paddlers, Mr. Salazar

With Alan Salazar in the lead people paddle a tomol (canoe).

will share his knowledge of the history of ocean plank canoes, known as tomols, one of which is on display at the museum. He helped build the first working traditional Chumash plank canoe in modern times and has paddled in this tomol for more than 24 years. Throughout his life, Mr. Salazar has worked in several different areas. He has been a traditional storyteller, an indigenous educator and monitor/consultant, a spiritual adviser, a traditional paddler and a builder of Chumash canoes, a preschool teacher and a juvenile institution officer. He is also the author of “Tata, The Tataviam Towhee: A Tribal

Story,” and he is currently working on his next book. As a spiritual adviser within the Chumash and Tataviam community, he leads ceremonies and prayer circles during traditional Native American gatherings and continues to fight for tribal issues of urban indigenous people. Mr. Salazar’s family has traced its ancestry to the Chumash village of Ta’apu, now known as Simi Valley and the Tataviam village of Chaguayanga near Castaic. They are Ventureno Chumash and Fernandeno Tataviam who were brought into the San Fernando Mission starting in 1799. Mr. Salazar is a founding

member of the Kern County Native American Heritage Preservation Council and the Chumash Maritime Association, a member of the California Indian Advisory Council for the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History and a community advisor with the Ventura County Indian Education Consortium for more than 24 years. Since taking archaeology classes at Cal State Bakersfield, Mr. Salazar has actively monitored and protected his ancestors’ village sites and tribal territories. He was also the lead monitor from 2011 to 2017 at the Boeing Santa Susana Field Lab site in Simi Valley, which Please see SALAZAR on B2

FYI “Chumash Maritime History — Past, Present and Future” will be presented by Chumash Elder Puchuk Ya’ia’c (Alan Salazar) at 7 p.m. Nov. 17 at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, 113 Harbor Way. There will also be a pre-lecture reception for members only from 6:15 to 6:45 p.m. Admission is free for SBMM’s Navigator Circle Members, $10 for all other members and $20 for members of the public. For more information, call 805-9628404 or visit sbmm.org. For more about Mr. Salazar, go to www.native-storytelling.com.

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Make gratitude a habit

love Thanksgiving because it is a reminder to us all that we need to be grateful for what we have — and the Pilgrims didn’t have much. Mostly they had hardships, but they still believed in gratitude. The thing that eludes most of us is that this feeling of gratefulness needs to be part of our daily lives and be reflected in our behaviors, especially with those we love. Unfortunately, with the rigors of daily life, we can easily forget that we need to be thankful for whatever we have — even if our life isn’t what we think it should be. You can’t bargain with gratitude. For example, it doesn’t work to say, “I’ll be grateful when I get this deal done or when he or she says they love me.” If gratitude isn’t a constant in your mental universe, then you may be pushing away some of what you want. Even if what you’re thinking goes unspoken, others will pick up on your attitude. Creating the habit of gratitude is something that will serve you in all areas of your life. Those who

are grateful have less resentment and are usually happier people. The benefits can even extend to your physical wellbeing, and nothing says “I love you” to your partner more than being grateful that he or she is in your life. Having an attitude of gratitude tells the people we love that we not only appreciate them but also admire and respect them. This feeling gets communicated in all that we do with and for each other. It has more to do with happiness than most people think. If you are hurt and angry, it is harder to find the gratitude within. You have to get past what is going on for you in the moment and seek some peace by remembering what you have to be grateful for. Thanksgiving helps us remember that we need to be grateful, but the word alone does that. The experience really goes much deeper when we allow ourselves to feel thanks. Some people have a ritual where they say what they are grateful for at some point during the holiday meal. But really, giving thanks

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should be a daily ritual. A gratitude journal is a tool that I’ve used to help many people heal depression and increase their happiness quotient. All you have to do is get a blank book or pad of paper and, before going to bed, write down several things you are grateful for. This little exercise has the power to change the way you feel. By putting pen to paper and reinforcing your own positive feelings, you confirm your emotions and strengthen yourself. If you are doing this as a couple, you can try exchanging your lists to learn more about one another. It is a great way to share your deepest feelings for your relationship. Gratitude will help you see that what you have is better than what it is you may think you want. Barton Goldsmith, Ph.D., is an award-winning psychotherapist and humanitarian. He is also a columnist, the author of eight books and a blogger for PsychologyToday.com with more than 28 million readers. He is available for video consults worldwide. Reach him at barton@ bartongoldsmith.com. His column appears Saturdays and Mondays in the News-Press.

Presentation to cover James Webb Space Telescope

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The Carina Nebula is among the sights captured by the James Webb Space Telescope.

Gelson’s collects food for Unity Shoppe Gelson’s Santa Barbara is among the 27 stores that continue to contribute to the community they serve by donating $4 million each year in products and cash to nonprofits focused on hunger. They partner with local food organizations to collect food donations to give back to its local communities and those less fortunate.

Unity Shoppe is the local recipient. Through Nov. 30, there will be a donation bin for drop off at Gelson’s, 3305 State St. in Loreto Plaza. Suggested items for donation include cereal, peanut butter, dried rice, low sugar granola bars, dried pinto beans, canned tuna, raw nuts or dried fruit, canned whole corn, canned

tomatoes, canned peaches and canned soup (chicken/vegetable). Some personal care products suggested for donation include diapers, toilet paper, toothbrushes and toothpaste. Note: No glass containers or expired products. For more information, visit gelsons.com. — Marilyn McMahon

Block printing workshop offered at Art From Scrap SANTA BARBARA — An introduction to block printing workshop for adults will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 18 at Art From Scrap, 302 E. Cota St. Rachel Palmer, Art From Scrap art coordinator, will introduce different block techniques and

teach participants how to print without a press. The $30 ticket includes all materials to carve, proof and print designs. The focus will be on singlecolor relief prints using rubber blocks.

Block printing can be used to print onto cards, notebooks, wrapping paper and more. For more information, call 8050459 or visit www.exploreecology. org. — Marilyn McMahon

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Matthew Greenhouse, a NASA scientist, will discuss the James Webb Space Telescope Nov. 14 at UCSB Campbell Hall.

By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

UCSB Global Engagement and Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History are presenting a riveting multimedia presentation by NASA scientist Dr. Matthew Greenhouse on the James Webb Space Telescope. The free event, which takes place at 4 p.m. Nov. 14 at UCSB in Campbell Hall, kicks off UCSB’s celebration of International Education Week, a joint initiative of the State Department and the U.S. Department of Education. The James Webb Space Telescope, launched on Dec. 25, 2021, was developed by NASA in partnership with the European and Canadian Space Agencies. It is the largest space telescope ever constructed and will extend humanity’s view of the universe into the infrared spectrum and reveal how galaxies have evolved over cosmic time. The telescope will also explore exoplanet atmospheres for evidence of life. Dr. Greenhouse is project scientist for the Webb science instrument payload. He has served on several NASA and European Space Agency flight mission teams and is a member of the NASA Astrophysics Working Group. He supports the National Science Foundation Committee of Visitors as part of his commitment to ground based astronomy. He is also the recipient of more than 20 individual performance awards, including the NASA

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TODAY 10 a.m. The Ojai Film Festival runs all day at the Ojai Arts Center, 113 S. Montgomery St. For more information, go to ojaifilmfestival.com. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.: The Yes Store, featuring works of art by an annual,

The Pillars of Creation, where new stars are formed, are seen in this image taken by the James Webb Space Telescope.

Exceptional Achievement Medal and the Robert H. Goddard Award for Science. Dr. Greenhouse will describe the James Webb Space Telescope project’s findings to date, as well as future work to be undertaken by the project team. “We’re thrilled to welcome the public to our multimedia presentation from the James Webb Space Telescope Project. Their partnerships around the world illustrate how international collaborations offer the way

forward for our planet and beyond. It’s a great start for UCSB’s International Education Week!” said Kum-Kum Bhavnani, associate vice chancellor for global engagement. Registration is recommended via shoreline.ucsb.edu/ GobalEngagement/rsvp_ boot?id=1875514. For more information, visit globalengagement.ucsb.edu.

nonprofit holiday cooperative of artists, is open in La Arcada Plaza, 1100 State St., Santa Barbara. For more information, go to theyestore.com. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: “Tiempo sin Palabras/Time without Words,” an exhibit of art by Rafael Perea de la Cabada, will be displayed through Dec. 15 at Allan Hancock College’s Ann Foxworthy Gallery. The gallery is located inside the Academic Resource Center, Bldg. L on the main campus at 800 S. College Drive, Santa Maria. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays. To learn more about the exhibit, contact Jill Thayer, director/ curator (interim) at 661-428-4611 or jill.

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TUESDAY 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.: The Yes Store, featuring works of art by an annual, nonprofit holiday cooperative of artists, is open in La Arcada Plaza, 1100 State St., Santa Barbara. For more information, go to theyestore.com. WEDNESDAY 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.: The Yes Store, featuring works of art by an annual, nonprofit holiday cooperative of artists, is open in La Arcada Plaza, 1100 State St., Santa Barbara. For more information, go to theyestore.com.

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A tomol (canoe) is carried at the beach.

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Taurus: You may find yourself in a situation where you need to choose whether or not to commit to a relationship, Taurus. Old demons could come back to haunt you, renewing doubts and creating fears about a lack of freedom. Ignore these demons at all costs! If you give in to them, you’re likely to lose a lot of ground. Be courageous and decide on your own.

Scorpio: Minor tensions could arise today, Scorpio. People close to you, perhaps your mate or parents, seem to be trying to force you to adopt a behavior that you aren’t at all willing to follow. Will you negotiate your independence gently or tear yourself free from their domination? The second possibility seems more likely.

Virgo: If you have children, their difficulties may remind you of your own, Virgo. Or it may simply be that their education brings back memories of yours. Are you holding onto an issue from a period in your life that still bothers you? This would be a good moment to ask yourself the question.

Sagittarius: The mood may be oppressive today, Sagittarius. After meeting the challenges of the past several days, you’re now in need of some well-deserved peace and quiet! Alas, the authorities are unwilling to give it to you. You can expect to be unceremoniously deposited at your desk. Work, it seems, won’t wait until you’ve had a nap. Capricorn: This isn’t a day for sensitive people like you, Capricorn. In fact, the one who shouts the loudest and bangs on the table the hardest is likely to come out the winner today. The air of violence will also have an effect on you. You will be somewhat upset, very thin-skinned, and much more vulnerable than usual. It would be wise to try to stay away from commotion if you can.

Pisces: This day isn’t likely to be the highlight of your week, Pisces. You may be aware of constraints at work or home. You’re quite likely to hanker for an appropriate reward for your labor. Any type of recognition would be nice at this point.

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Libra: Don’t spend beyond your means today, Libra! If you happen to know some enthusiastic shoppers, it could be disastrous for your finances if you get caught up in the frenzy. On the other hand, perhaps you owe yourself a reward for all your hard work. Is there a gift you could give yourself that doesn’t involve money? Time, perhaps?

Leo: If you’re waiting for someone to come and fill all of your needs, emotional ones in particular, you may have to wait a very long time! You’re responsible for fulfilling your own needs, Leo. If you don’t, you will be eternally dependent. This would be unlike Leo, and certainly unlike you!

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Aries: It may be that you’ve been a bit too stubborn lately. You’ve been doing whatever you want, giving no consideration to financial constraints. Now it’s urgent that you take care of any unresolved monetary issues. You definitely have some lessons to learn in the area of fiscal responsibility, Aries! Do what you can to raise your awareness.

Cancer: It’s important that you abandon the myth that you don’t have any gifts or talents, Cancer. Consider thinking about your talents in the same way you think about your body. When you exercise, eat right, and get plenty of rest, your body responds.

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Gemini: Today is going to be a great day for you, Gemini. You aren’t one to embrace rules, constraints, or restrictions of any kind, preferring instead to reside in a fantasy world where no limitations apply. Have you considered that it’s possible for you to join the rest of us here on Earth and still retain your liberty and ideals?

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Claiming ‘democracy under attack,’ Biden administration looks to make it harder to oust unions By BETHANY BLANKLEY THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR

(The Center Square) –The day after President Joe Biden claimed “American democracy is under attack,” his administration took action to make it more difficult for employees to vote on whether or not they want to join a union. At a Democrat Party campaign event on Wednesday, President Biden said democracy is under attack by the “MAGA Republican Party,” referring to those who support former President Donald Trump. “We must vote knowing who we have been and what we’re at risk of becoming,” President Biden said. “We must vote knowing what’s at stake and not just the policy of the moment – but institutions that have held us together, as we’ve sought a more perfect union, are also at stake.” The next day, his administration’s National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) announced it would start the process to rescind a 2020 rule implemented to protect workers’ right to vote on removing union representation. The NLRB adopted the Election Protection Rule in 2020 to reform several processes, including union officials filing “blocking charges” to prevent employees from voting out union representation from their workplace. Filing blocking charges by making one or multiple allegations against an employer prevents employees from voting, or their ballots are impounded because litigation ensues over the charges. This process often takes months or years to resolve, during which union representation and dues deductions continue. “The Biden-appointed NLRB majority – two of whom were union lawyers when nominated for their seats on the Board – is once again protecting union boss power to the detriment of the statutory rights of rank-and-file workers,” National Right to Work Foundation President Mark Mix said. “Make no mistake, reversing the Election Protection Rule will mean more workers trapped in forced union ranks they oppose, and more denials of worker requests for basic secret-ballot votes regarding union status. “The NLRB’s own statistics indicate that workers are currently seeking to throw out unwanted unions at the highest rate in years. Yet rather than reflect on why so many workers want nothing to do with union so-called ‘representation,’ the anti-worker response of the Biden Administration and their Big Labor allies is to build a wall to keep workers in unions, or to stop them from even holding votes to oust incumbent union bosses.” According to NLRB data, among petitions filed to hold elections to install or remove a

union, a unionized private-sector worker was more than twice as likely to attempt to decertify union representation than a nonunion worker was to unionize, the foundation notes. While a pro-union group, The Worker Power Coalition, argues the “surge in worker organizing is the largest in more than 50 years,” and the data shows a 53% increase in union representation petitions, a Horton Law PLLC - JDSupra analysis says otherwise. It said the average number of representative petitions filed in the first three quarters of FY 2017, 2018, and 2019 were “almost exactly the same number as were filed in the first nine months of FY 2022.” Decertification filings increased in FY 2022 by 42% compared to a 36% increase in representation petitions filed. Additionally, one year after the 2020 Election Protection Rule went into effect, NRWF attorneys assisted over 7,000 employees at 54 workplaces in exercising their right to hold votes to oust union officials. The 2020 Election Protection Rule also substantially eliminated the so-called “voluntary recognition bar” that had enabled union officials to block workers from requesting a secretballot election after a union had been installed through a “card check” drive. Such a drive occurs when professional union organizers approach employees to get them to sign cards that count as official “votes” for unionization. The rule change allowed employees to have a secret-ballot election to determine how much support a union might have, alleviating “pressure from coworkers and union organizers [who] often force workers to sign off on unionization they would not have accepted had their decision been private,” the foundation explains. The foundation argues that if the Election Protection Rule were to be fully eliminated, it would be more difficult for employees to vote to oust unions. Even if they can vote, the results might not be made public for months or even years due to litigation over blocking charges. And employees forced to unionize through a card check drive could be barred for years from holding a secret-ballot vote, the foundation notes. The proposed rule must now be subjected to a comment period that ends on Jan. 17, 2023. In addition to the latest proposed change, the NLRB has taken steps to revive the Joy Silk doctrine, a 1949 board decision that would make it much easier for unions to form without a potentially-challenging secret ballot election. The change wouldn’t be subject to a comment period, rather the board would simply issue a General Counsel memo telling regional labor offices to conduct business as such.

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Election season comes down to the wire By CASEY HARPER THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – Election day comes Tuesday, putting a range of major issues up for grabs as both parties battle for control of the House, Senate and gubernatorial races around the country. The latest polling shows a tight but favorable electoral landscape for Republicans. FiveThirtyEight’s analysis and compilation of generic polls found voters overall prefer that Republicans control Congress by 1.2%. Real Clear Politics’ polling projects Republicans will pick up four Senate seats, three governorships and roughly 31 House seats. RCP has Republicans up 2.8% on the generic ballot, while a Yahoo News-YouGov poll released Thursday has Democrats up by 2%. This year’s midterm elections put several key issues up for grabs, including the future of many judicial nominees and the several-trillion dollars in congressional spending that kicked off during the pandemic and pushed the federal debt to more than $31 trillion this year. On top of that, Republican lawmakers have laid out dozens of investigations since President Joe Biden took office on a range of topics, from federal funding of the controversial Wuhan lab some say was the origin of the COVID-19 virus, Dr. Anthony Fauci’s role in the pandemic, the Department of Homeland Security’s increasingly more aggressive censorship efforts with big tech, Hunter Biden’s affairs, and more. If Republicans win a majority, their investigations will have teeth. “Everything is trending toward a Republican takeover of both chambers of Congress,” said Colin Reed, a Republican strategist, former campaign manager for Senator Scott Brown, R-Mass., and co-founder of South and Hill Strategies. “If the GOP does regain

The latest polling shows a tight but favorable electoral landscape for Republicans. control, voters will expect them to deliver where the current leaders haven’t: tackling inflation, reducing the costs of energy and restoring a sense of confidence that is sorely missing right now.” Close races are scattered in states around the country, taking the lion’s share of media attention and campaign dollars. In Pennsylvania, Republican nominee Dr. Mehmet Oz has gained on John Fetterman in the Senate race there as Mr. Fetterman’s difficulty communicating after a stroke have come into the spotlight, in part because of a recent difficult debate. Polling has the two candidates tied just a few days out. In Georgia, Republican nominee Herschel Walker has managed to stay competitive in his toss-up Senate race with Raphael Warnock despite accusations that Mr. Walker paid for two abortions years ago. Mr. Walker has denied those allegations. RCP has Mr. Walker up by 0.4%. Senate races in New Hampshire, Nevada, and Arizona, among others, are close races as well. Gubernatorial races have garnered national attention and may be creating rising stars within the respective parties. In Arizona, Republican nominee Kari Lake has drawn attention for her contentious interactions with the press, in particular over election integrity in a swing state that was at the center of the challenges to the 2020 presidential election results. RCP has Lake up by 1.8% against the Democratic nominee Katie Hobbs. Wisconsin’s incumbent Democratic Governor Tony Evers is fending off Republican challenger Tim Michels in a nearly tied race, one of several tight gubernatorial contests. Democrats saw a real chance of

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Project Location:

The project site is located at the eastern terminus of Sand Point Road, commonly known as 501 Sand Point Road, APN 004-098-011, in the Capinteria area, First Supervisorial District.

Public Comment: The County of Santa Barbara Planning and Development Department (P&D) is soliciting comments on the adequacy and completeness of the Draft Negative Declaration (22NGD00000-00011) for the proposed Sandew residence at 501 Sand Point Road. You may comment by submitting written or oral comments to the project planner identified below prior to the close of public comment on December 7, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. Due to the non-complex nature of the project, a separate environmental hearing will not be held. Project Details: The proposed project involves a Coastal Development Permit to allow construction of a 3,256 square foot (sf) residence, a 771 sf carport, a 338 sf utility vault, 1,776 sf elevated deck area, and an elevated pool. An existing gravel driveway will be replaced and enlarged with permeable pavers. Proposed grading includes 35 cubic yards (cy) of net export. Landscaping using native plants is proposed. The proposed project includes habitat restoration as specified in the Preliminary Habitat Restoration Plan for 501 Sand Point Road, Santa Barbara County, prepared by Althouse and Meade Inc. (November 2020). Restoration will include removal of invasive vegetation and restoration of native species. The proposed project includes onsite restoration of terrestrial habitat comprising 0.75 acre. Wetland and alkali heath habitats (0.08 acre) will be preserved and non-native plants will be removed. A total of 1.00 acre will be revegetated and restored to replace weeddominated habitat with native dune species. Development is proposed to be confined to a 0.20-acre (8,878 sf) development envelope. The project will be served by the Carpinteria Valley Water District and the Carpinteria Sanitary District. The project site is comprised of Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 004-098-011 and is located at 501 Sand Point Road in the Carpinteria area, First Supervisorial District. Access to the project site is provided via Sand Point Road, a private roadway. Environmental Review Findings: P&D has prepared a Draft Negative Declaration (ND) (22NGD00000-00011) pursuant to Section 15073 of the State Guidelines for the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the County of Santa Barbara Guidelines for the Implementation of CEQA. P&D’s issuance of a ND affirms our opinion that any significant adverse impacts associated with the proposed project may be reduced to a less than significant level with the adoption of mitigation measures and that the project does not require the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR). The ND prepared for the project identifies and discusses potential impacts, mitigation measures, residual impacts and monitoring requirements for identified subject areas. Significant but mitigable effects on the environment are anticipated in the following areas: Biological Resources, Geologic Processes, Noise, and Water Resources/Flooding. If the project description changes, P&D will require a reevaluation to consider the changes. This reevaluation will be subject to all regular fees and conditions. If you challenge this environmental document in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues raised by you or others in written correspondence or in hearings on the proposed project. Document Availability: If a copy of the draft ND is not attached, the draft ND may be obtained and all documents incorporated by reference in the ND may be reviewed at P&D offices located at 123 E. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara and on the P&D website at https://www.countyofsb.org/201/ Projects. Draft documents are also available for review at the Santa Barbara Central Library, 40 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. How to Comment: Please provide comments to the project planner, Steve Conner, at conners@ countyofsb.org, 805-568-2081, prior to the close of public comment on December 7, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. Please limit comments to environmental issues such as traffic, biology, noise, etc. You will receive notice of the dates of future public hearings to consider project approval or denial. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in the hearing, please contact Hearing Support Staff (805) 568-2000. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the hearing will enable Hearing Support Staff to make reasonable arrangements. NOV 7 / 2022 -- 58805