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The path away from ‘The Twilight Zone’

New year brings new laws into effect California legislation covers everything from zoning to minimum wage By FORREST MCFARLAND NEWS-PRESS CORRESPONDENT

New California laws begin to take effect today as the new year starts. The nonprofit newsroom CalMatters reported that Gov. Gavin Newsom signed 770 new laws in 2021. While the timeline for these laws varies, there are several major laws taking effect at the turn of the year. The minimum wage in California is officially changing. As of today, businesses

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or the past two years, I’ve heard numerous people comment that the world today is like an episode from the “Twilight Zone.” Everything seems to be upside down. The things we assumed were dependable have unraveled. The rules we followed have been broken. The leaders we believed in have failed. Like the “Twilight Zone,” the future looks unpredictable. Unlike the “Twilight Zone,” there are no commercial breaks where we can run to the kitchen and get a reprieve from the drama (as well as a snack). Unfortunately, there is no Rod Serling to guide us through this realm. We’ve seen the macabre twists, but the moral of this never-ending saga is yet to appear. Like the episode where that bank teller who yearns to have more time to read and gets his wish when he becomes the sole survivor of a nuclear holocaust, have we as a people wanted more free time and now have that wish granted? Except freedom really isn’t part of the formula. Yes, we now have lots of time to read at home but we are no longer a free people. We are captive to bureaucratic baloney. One week we have to follow this mandate or that and the next it has all changed. The ever-moving goal posts of not knowing what or whom to believe makes one distrustful of those who are in power. In Santa Barbara, we have been witness to a depressing descent into hopelessness. How many businesses on State Street and other oncethriving thoroughfares have gone dark? How many hard-working shopkeepers, restaurateurs and service providers have disappeared? Our streets are littered with debris, our walls are defaced with graffiti, and the transient population has taken over our once-pristine piece of paradise. As a community, we have created numerous rescue services and welfare programs at great cost to taxpayers, but it hasn’t worked. In fact, it seems to encourage bad behavior and a reliance upon handouts instead of inspiring transients to become contributors to our society. Where is that guardian angel of Santa Barbara who can find a solution? There is one thing that the “Twilight Zone” offered in many episodes: hope. That is what we now need to hold onto tightly. With hope we can cause change. By striving to be better driven by the spirit of hope, things around us will also become better. If you are fortunate to have Please see TWILIGHT on A2

amount of clothing a worker produces. Prior to this, garment workers were effectively getting paid as low as $3 an hour, according to CalMatters. The new law also holds big-box retailers accountable for garment workers’ wages rather than just the third-party manufacturers where the retailers outsource labor. And to address the California housing crisis, lawmakers passed new laws allowing builders to develop duplexes or several houses on properties that were previously zoned as “single-family.”

Additionally, smaller apartment buildings are now able to be built near public transit, allowing developments to skip environmental review. These new zoning laws do not apply to areas deemed historically significant or environmentally sensitive. While ideally this provides more affordable housing for lower-income individuals, critics argue this law may disproportionately benefit big-name Please see LAWS on A6

Mask mandate extended SB County requires indoor face coverings through Feb. 1 By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS CORRESPONDENT

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The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department has extended the indoor mask mandate for another month. The extension will last until 5 p.m. Feb. 1 unless it’s extended again or revised. The order requires all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, to wear face coverings when indoors in public settings, with limited exceptions. Earlier, Dr. Henning Ansorg, the county public health officer, told the News-Press that each extension is for one month. As of Dec. 20, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have categorized the COVID-19 community transmission level as “high” in California and Santa Barbara County. Since Dec. 25, the county has had a case rate of 33.5 cases per 100,000 people and a test positivity of 9.5%, according to the public health department. Before the mask mandate can be ended, the county case rate should be seven cases per 100,000 people for three consecutive weeks, according to the public health department. Additionally, hospitalizations should be low and stable for at least three days, the department said in a news release. Local health officials said they will consider these metrics, along with factors such Please see MASKS on A2

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Known for characters on shows such as “The Golden Girls” and “Hot in Cleveland,” Betty White died Friday. She was 99.

Betty White dies just short of her 100th birthday Star knew how to make viewers laugh with her memorable characters By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

Sue Ann Nivens knew how to leave Lou Grant speechless. No wonder. The “Mary Tyler Moore Show” character, who had the “Happy Homemaker” show on WJM-TV, was played by a comedic actress who knew how to effectively show Sue Ann’s unwavering crush on Lou. The character

also liked to cheerfully (and mercilessly) tease Mary Richards with a twinkle in her eye before she walked out of the newsroom gracefully. That was Betty White, a forever young actress whose characters got the last word. Or at least the last laugh. That certainly was the case on NBC’s “The Golden Girls,” in which Ms. White, with the twinkle still in her eye, played

the scatterbrained Rose Nylund and made her lovable. Decades later on TV Land’s “Hot in Cleveland,” the Emmy-winning actress played Elka Ostrovsky, who spoke her mind and made the studio audience (and people watching at home) laugh. Ms. White has left the world her legacy of comedy. Please see WHITE on A2

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with 26 or more employees are required to pay at least $15 an hour. Businesses with fewer employees are required to pay $14 an hour this year, but will be required under this law to increase it to $15 an hour in 2023. Tangentially, the Garment Worker Protection Act was passed, cracking down on how manufacturers pay garment workers. The law was reintroduced by state Sen. Maria Elena Durazo, D-Madera, and makes employers pay an hourly wage rather than paying according to the

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Dos Pueblos beats Valencia in girls basketball By FORREST MCFARLAND NEWS-PRESS CORRESPONDENT

The Dos Pueblos girls basketball team won a game at Valencia 57-26 on Thursday. The Chargers secured a massive lead in the second half with a number of turnovers. Lily Mires led the Chargers with 17 points. Seniors Ari Tapia and Leila Chisholm also led the team with 10 points each.

Dos Pueblos is set to play cross-town rivals San Marcos at 7 p.m. Tuesday at San Marcos High School.

Thursday. Jackson Ollenburger led the way with 14 points, three rebounds, three assists and one steal. Landon Lassahn had 11 points, five rebounds, five assists and three steals. Diego Torres had five points, eight rebounds, two assists and one steal.

ROOSEVELT DEFEATS SANTA YNEZ Roosevelt defeated the Santa Ynez boys varsity basketball team 37-61 in the second round of the Garces Memorial Tournament on

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‘We are heading into the winter season facing a very different virus’ MASKS

Continued from Page A1 as the spread of new variants. The CDC continues to recommend fully vaccinated individuals wear a face covering in public indoor settings in areas with substantial or high community transmission rates. “We are heading into the winter season facing a very different virus compared to last year,” Dr. Ansorg said in the news release. “Already omicron makes up over 60% of new infections in Santa Barbara County. “We need a layered approach of protective measures to reduce transmission and severe illness,” he said. “In addition to vaccination including the booster, wearing a well-fitted mask in public indoor spaces does give additional protection to the wearer and limits transmission of COVID to others. We are asking everyone to help reduce unnecessary illness and suffering by following this health order.” Additionally, the California Department of Public Health updated requirements for attending mega events, such as concerts and games. Prior to entering an event, attendees will now be required to show either proof of vaccination, a negative antigen COVID-19 test within one day of the event, or a negative PCR test within two days of the event. The full health officer order on the county mask mandate can be read at publichealthsbc.org/health-officerorders. Visit publichealthsbc.org/vaccine to learn where you can find a vaccination site near you or call 2-1-1. email: kzehnder@newspress.com

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Betty White played the irrepressible Sue Ann Nivens on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show.”

a cat who resembled the one in the “MTM” logo.) Whatever show or movie she was in, Ms. White stood proudly in the spotlight. That was evident in “The Proposal,” the 2009 movie in which Ms. White acted with Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds. Her character spoke

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the needs of survivors are not overshadowed by the focus on the investigation and prosecution of the accused. Survivors have the option of contacting the VictimWitness Assistance Program directly at 805-568-2400 or toll free at 855-840-3232. The Sheriff’s Office would like to remind survivors that they can also find support services through their community partner, Standing Together to End Sexual Assault. Services offered by STESA include a confidential 24-Hour hotline, legal and medical advocacy and accompaniment, and counseling. Survivors can reach a STESA advocate at any time by calling 805-564-3696. — Forrest McFarland

Public Health Department were not available Friday because of the celebration of New Year’s Day. — Katherine Zehnder

her mind and was funny for that reason. And that’s how Ms. White, who almost reached her 100th birthday, gave viewers a lifetime of laughter. email: dmason@newspress.com

New York companies sue health department over alleged FOIL violations By STEVE BITTENBENDER THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTER

(The Center Square) – A group of New York home care businesses has filed a lawsuit against the state’s Department of Health (DOH), claiming the agency improperly withheld access to information regarding why they were not selected for state contracts. The companies were among those not selected in a request for offers (RFO) for fiscal intermediaries (FI) or businesses that handle administrative work – such as payroll processing – for chronically ill or disabled Medicaid recipients eligible to receive home care. By having aides tend to them at their home, the individuals avoid going into a nursing home or other congregate care setting. The lawsuit, filed last week, said the RFO awards will lead to an 80% reduction in the number of fiscal intermediaries working with the nearly 140,000 eligible recipients in New York’s Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program. The state awarded just 68 contracts in February 2021, and the more than 300 applicants not selected were entitled to a 15-minute debriefing with a DOH to receive an evaluation of their offer, their offers’ weaknesses and strengths and why their offers were not selected. Losing bidders could also receive tips on improving their responses for the next contract. According to the lawsuit, the seven FIs did not receive a strengths-and-weaknesses evaluation. They, instead, were told to request an “evaluation tool” through New York’s Freedom of Information

Law (FOIL) process. From February to April, the plaintiffs combined to submit 16 FOIL requests seeking the scores for their proposals, scores for the winning bids in their service areas, any changes to the scoring criteria, documentation that showed when the scoring criteria was established and training documentation for the evaluators. After getting several notices of extensions, the plaintiffs contacted the DOH FOIL appeals officer in September. The following day, DOH officials responded and asked for more information about the plaintiffs’ FOIL requests. Eventually, the department responded with evaluation tool documents that had the strengths and weaknesses redacted. DOH officials also countered that the date the scoring criteria was developed was exempt from the FOIL law. So, too, were the training materials and any changes to the scoring guidelines. Nearly a year after submitting the first FOIL requests, the plaintiffs say they have no other alternative but to sue for access. The suit also calls for the DOH to reopen bid debriefings. They also seek a stay on the contract awards, which may take effect as soon as next month. “Unless a stay is granted, Petitioners will suffer irreparable harm because they will start to lose consumers to FIs awarded contracts under the flawed RFO #20039 procurement process, they would not have had the opportunity to contest the denial of their awards under the RFO, and the FIs will continue to experience uncertainty and disruption to their current respective workforces,” the lawsuit states.

Border Patrol agents seize record amount of drugs in November, apprehensions also increase By BETHANY BLANKLEY THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR

(The Center Square) – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers apprehended more people in November than October and confiscated a record amount of drugs last month, according to its latest operational report. In November at the southern border, encounters with unaccompanied minors increased by 9% from October, with family units by 5%, and with single adults also by 5%. The number of unique encounters, meaning people who were apprehended for the first time by CBP agents, showed a 10% increase from October. Nationwide, drug seizures were up 90% in

November over the prior month. CBP credits the large number of foreign nationals making multiple illegal border crossings last month “to the large number of expulsions during the pandemic,” suggesting that the total number of encounters “somewhat overstate the number of unique individuals arriving at the border.” In November, a total of 173,620 people were encountered by CBP agents, of which 127,653 were unique encounters – meaning nearly 46,000 encounters were of individuals attempting to enter more than once. Of those attempting to enter more than once, 25% had at least one prior encounter in the past Please see BORDER on A5

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If you have been waiting at home for things to change, initiate that change. Volunteer at one of the hundreds of local nonprofits in town. You can make a difference in many lives by helping out. It will also make a big difference in your life. Focusing on someone to love, something to do and something to hope for could be the moral of this episode and a pathway out of the “Twilight Zone.”

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the love of a pet. If you can bring kindness into your daily life, then life will reward you. For our beloved Santa Barbara, do what you can to help improve it. If you see trash on the sidewalk, pick it up. Help support a struggling business and become a loyal customer. As easy as it may seem to order everything online, it comes at a much higher cost — the price of losing a local business.

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She died Friday. She was 99. Celebrities were quick to post tweets honoring the actress everyone loved. “Our national treasure, Betty White, has passed just before her 100th birthday,” George Takei, who played Sulu on “Star Trek,” wrote. “Our Sue Ann Nivens, our beloved Rose Nylund, has joined the heavens to delight the stars with her inimitable style, humor and charm. A great loss to us all. We shall miss her dearly.” Montecito celebrity Ellen DeGeneres praised Ms. White in her tweet. “What an exceptional life. I’m grateful for every second I got to spend with Betty White. Sending love to her family, friends and all of us.” Movie star Reese Witherspoon spoke for Ms. White’s fans when she tweeted, “Thank you, Betty, for making us laugh!” Ms. White was born Jan. 17, 1922, in Oak Park, Ill. Her TV career began in the late 1930s, and by the 1950s, she was the star of “Life With Elizabeth.” She continued to appear on game, talk and variety shows.

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This writer recalls watching her when she was a regular celebrity guest on the show hosted by her husband, Allen Ludden (1917-81): “Password.” Stars and contestants would take turns giving each other clues to figure out the “password,” and Ms. White did well at the game. And Ms. White was an animal rights activist. She started working with the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in the 1940s when she was in her 20s. In 2010, Ms. White’s TV career was going strong when she joined the cast of “Hot in Cleveland.” That year she became the oldest host in the history of “Saturday Night Life.” Fans wanted her on the show; they staged a campaign on Facebook. On “Hot in Cleveland,” Ms. White had many of the show’s funniest lines, and it’s hard to imagine anyone could have delivered them better. The show also reunited her with her former “Mary Tyler Moore Show” castmate Georgia Engel. And one episode reunited Ms. White and Ms. Engel with fellow “MTM” stars Mary Tyler Moore, Cloris Leachman and Valerie Harper. (The episode ended with

GOLETA — At approximately 10 p.m. Thursday, deputies responded to a report of an attempted rape in progress in the parking lot of the Albertsons in the 5800 block of Calle Real. Deputies contacted the survivor, who was able to fight off the suspect prior to their arrival and learned the suspect was last seen running from the area. Deputies and a K9 unit established a perimeter and searched the surrounding area and located the allegedly naked male suspect hiding under a trash can to the rear of the Albertsons store, according to Lt. Robert Minter, the sheriff’s office spokesman. The suspect was identified as 28year-old Miguel Angel HernandezGarcia from Santa Maria. Mr. Hernandez-Garcia was arrested and booked at the Main Jail on suspicion of attempted rape. He is now being held on a $1 million bail. The Sheriff’s Office coordinates closely with the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office, Victim-Witness Program to ensure

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Santa Ynez resident recalls playing for John Madden

During the 1960 season, Mr. Madden’s first year coaching at Hancock, the team had a perfect season and won the state title.

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John Madden will be remembered as an iconic football coach and sports broadcaster. Mr. Madden, who died Tuesday at age 85, had a true passion for the sport, which he got to share with his players as a coach. One of those players was Santa Ynez resident Frank Kelsey. Mr. Kelsey played as a quarterback from 1962-63 for Mr. Madden, who was coaching football at Allan Hancock College in Santa Maria. “He wasn’t a strategist, as much as he was the motivator. That was his biggest asset. His weakness was what play to call (and) when,” Mr. Kelsey told the News-Press. “His enthusiasm was a motivator primarily with the linemen,” Mr. Kelsey said. “He liked the contact and the rough play of the game. He wasn’t as interested in the running and passing, as he was interested in the contact. “Each Monday, after a Saturday game we would watch the film from the game,” Mr. Kelsey recalled. “He was non-committal about running plays, but he would get excited about contact. He would single those guys out. Consequently, the bigger guys liked to play for him.” Mr. Madden coached at Allan Hancock College from 1960-63.

“As a coach, he just loved football. Kids really liked to play for him, because he loved the game,” Mr. Kelsey said. “He was a motivator, and he passed it onto the kids that played for him, especially the linemen, who didn’t get much credit for anything. He was a very unique person. Most coaches were strategists; there weren’t many coaches like him. That’s what made him so popular.” Mr. Madden was a vocal advocate for the transformative power of college athletics and community colleges. Hancock College has expressed its gratitude for the time Mr. Madden served as its coach and for the way he touched the lives of his student athletes. “Coach Madden was a very special part of Hancock football history which players and coaches remember fondly,” Hancock Athletic Director Kim Ensing said in a statement. “Our hearts are heavy, and we express our sincere condolences to his family.” Mr. Kelsey said he and Mr. Madden became very close. “It was kind of tough at first. We started off not seeing eye to eye,” Mr. Kelsey said. “Eventually I took over the offense. We became really good friends during the process. I think I gained his respect by challenging him.”

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Illinois congressman urges postal service to prevent illegal animal shipments By KEVIN BESSLER THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – An Illinois congressman is calling on the U.S. Postal Service to crack down on illegal animal fighting shipments. U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley, the chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, has been joined by three dozen other members of Congress in an effort to bust up cockfighting rings. Animal Wellness Action conducted a series of

investigations and documented thousands of fighting roosters annually shipped in boxes through the U.S. mail for fighting purposes. “They were very clearly and blatantly openly talking about cockfighting,” said executive director Marty Irby. “Very proud of their fighting chickens, talking about their bloodline, and how valuable they were and what they were selling these birds for.” The organization’s latest investigation led them to Guam, but cockfighting on U.S. soil continues as well. Two men from Belvidere,

Illinois, were arrested last summer following a two-weeklong investigation of cockfighting. Police said they seized more than 100 chickens, training pieces, logbooks and medications. Nearly 2,000 people, some bearing birds, marched to the Capitol building in San Juan, Puerto Rico, after President Donald Trump signed a bill banning cockfighting in U.S. territories. Activists also note that cockfighting is a health and human safety threat, given the role of this blood sport in spreading Newcastle disease and

U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley, the chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, has been joined by three dozen other members of Congress in an effort to bust up cockfighting rings.

Avian Influenza. “The U.S. has banned any interstate or foreign transport of animals for fighting purposes for nearly 20 years, yet the problem still persists,” Rep. Quigley said. “It is time for the USPS to treat the illegal shipment of fighting animals as a high priority and work to end this once and for all.”

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2021 in Review: Mask rules create controversy, debate throughout Illinois By GREG BISHOP THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – For most of the past two years, Illinois has had an indoor mask mandate in place. It’s enforced in schools with the Illinois State Board of Education threatening schools with punishment if they don’t comply. The mask mandate was revoked for a brief period this year. But, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker ordered them back on in indoor public settings including schools after first saying it was up to the local districts. Gov. Pritzker ordered masks for all indoor activities in 2020. More than a year later, he let it expire as people were becoming fully vaccinated. But, then the CDC revised recommendations saying because vaccinated people were still spreading COVID19, masks should be required in schools. In July, Gov. Pritzker said the decision should be a local one. “School districts and school boards will make decisions for the schools within their districts,” Gov. Pritzker said. In August, he reversed course and reissued indoor mandates, including in schools. “School districts are potentially going to be held liable if they don’t live up to the standard that is set by the CDC and by the state,” Gov. Pritzker said. After a court slapped the

f the 50 states, Illinois is one of six with a mask mandate for vaccinated individuals, according to MultiState.us. New York has a mandate that excludes vaccinated individuals. Nevada has a mandate for vaccinated individuals in areas of high transmission only. Illinois State Board of Education down for treating private schools differently than public schools, the agency retooled and began the process of stripping recognition status from districts not mandating masks. More than 700 parents have sued more than 140 districts over the mandates. Attorney Thomas DeVore had secured temporary restraining orders in similar challenges, blocking masks as a method of quarantine without due process. “And I hope school districts will take it upon themselves to do what they think they need to do without being scared,” Mr. DeVore said. “I hope that that happens.” Some districts have made masks optional all school year. In Hutsonville, School Board President Chad Weaver said the district will defend itself against ISBE’s threats.

“There was a community member who stood up and said ‘I’ll give $2,500 now to assist in this and go forward with it,’ ” Mr. Weaver said. Other districts have since made masks optional. It’s unclear when the mandates will be lifted. Republican measures at the statehouse to limit mask mandates in schools have not been brought up for committee hearings. Of the 50 states, Illinois is one of six with a mask mandate for vaccinated individuals, according to MultiState.us. New York has a mandate that excludes vaccinated individuals. Nevada has a mandate for vaccinated individuals in areas of high transmission only. Gov. Pritzker on Monday said the state’s mask mandate “really has kept infections from skyrocketing.”

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Washington state’s population growth slows to a crawl due to COVID-19 By BRETT DAVIS THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – Washington state’s steady population growth is another casualty of the COVID19 pandemic, according to the most recent figures from the U.S. Census. From July 1, 2020, through July 1, 2021, the Evergreen State’s population remained essentially static, ticking up a paltry 19,900 for a growth rate of 0.3%. Washington state ranked in the middle of the pack in terms of growth, coming in at 24th among the 50 states. Washington state’s slow growth mirrored that of a U.S. population that grew by only 392,665 in the past year – or 0.1% – per the bureau’s Vintage Population Estimates released Dec. 21. That is a slower rate than any other year since the nation’s founding. Ancillary effects of COVID-19 include reduced immigration from other countries and fewer pregnancies. “Population growth has been slowing for years because of lower birth rates and decreasing net international migration, all while mortality rates are rising due to the aging of the nation’s population,” Kristie Wilder, a demographer in the Population Division at the Census Bureau, said in a press release. “Now, with the impact of the COVID19 pandemic, this combination has resulted in a historically slow pace of growth.” Washington’s dramatically slowed growth represents a reversal of fortune for a state that grew by nearly 15% over the past 10 years to more than 7.7 million, according to data released in April by the Census Bureau. The state’s population jump didn’t net Washington any more seats in the U.S. House of Representatives, which remains at 10. One of the more interesting figures to come out of the most recent Census data concerns Washington state’s net migration, the number of people within the country who moved to Washington state minus the number who moved away. The Census Bureau

From July 1, 2020, through July 1, 2021, the Evergreen State’s population remained essentially static, ticking up a paltry 19,900 for a growth rate of 0.3%. Washington state ranked in the middle of the pack in terms of growth, coming in at 24th among the 50 states. estimates a statistically insignificant net loss of 29 people in Washington between 2020 and 2021. That’s as compared to a net gain of 37,000 in 2019. Domestic migration was a significant factor in Washington state’s steady growth before the pandemic. Washington state had the seventh-highest domestic migration total – 336,000 – from 2010 through 2019. Even so, Washington fared better than many states. Between 2020 and 2021, 17 states and the District of Columbia fell in total population. Texas had the largest cumulative numeric gain in the past year, and Idaho saw the fastest annual and cumulative population increase. New York reported the largest annual and cumulative population decline. COVID-19 has claimed the lives of more than 9,800 people in Washington state. Nationwide, more than 818,000 Americans have been killed by the pandemic.

Washington state insurers must cover gender-affirming care in 2022 under new law By BRETT DAVIS THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – Dozens of new laws go into effect in 2022 in Washington. One that hasn’t gotten as much attention as new taxes or a minimum wage hike is a rule to protect gender-affirming medical treatment. Senate Bill 5313, passed by the legislature and signed by Gov. Jay Inslee earlier this year, prohibits health insurers from denying or limiting coverage for gender-affirming treatment consistent with a protected gender expression or identity, is medically necessary, and is prescribed under accepted standards of care. The Gender Affirming Treatment Act takes effect on Jan. 1. “While the clarifications in the rule seem technical, the implications for transgender and gender-diverse people is significant,” said Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler in a Dec. 28 press release. “Advocates told us over and over again that gender-affirming treatment saves lives. As the insurance regulator, I take seriously my duty to make sure laws and rules around insurance coverage are as inclusive as we intend them to be and insurers aren’t able to issue blanket denials based on inadvertent loopholes in the law.”

The bill prohibits health insurers from denying or limiting coverage for genderaffirming treatment consistent with a protected gender expression or identity, is medically necessary, and is prescribed under accepted standards of care. The law forbids insurers from applying categorical cosmetic or blanket exclusions to genderaffirming treatment. Many health plans in Washington state classify gender confirmation treatment as cosmetic, meaning such treatment is often not included in health insurance plans. The law also requires that a health care provider with experience in gender-affirming treatment review and confirm the appropriateness of any denial of or limited access to genderaffirming services. As of Jan. 1, 2020, minors age 13 and older aren’t required to notify their parents when seeking gender-affirming services. California and Oregon have similar laws, while other states have banned the practice on minors. Following the recent urging of the American Medical Association

(AMA) to provide minors with gender-affirming care, the law includes no age restrictions. “Our rule deals only with the insurance coverage of genderaffirming medical treatment, not parental consent,” Stephanie Marquis, media and outreach manager for the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner, said in an email response to a question about any possible conflict between parental rights and gender-affirming treatment for minors. “Generally, the age of consent for medical treatment is 18, but there are laws in Washington state that allow minors to consent to treatment in certain situations.” Ms. Marquis then referred to a link to a “dated” 2006 document summarizing health care services that can be provided to minors without parental consent.

Former Washington State Supreme Court chief justice dies By TED O’NEIL

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(The Center Square) – Former Washington State Supreme Court Justice Mary Fairhurst, who served as chief justice from 2016 to 2020, passed away Tuesday at the age of 64, according to a news release from the court. Justice Fairhurst was first elected to the court in 2002 after having worked in the state attorney general’s office. She was re-elected in 2008 and again in 2016. The native of Olympia earned her undergraduate and juris doctor degrees from Gonzaga University. In her 2019 State of the Judiciary address to state legislators, Justice Fairhurst announced she would retire in early 2020 with a year left in her term and revealed she was battling a third round of colon cancer which was originally diagnosed in 2008. “I want to remind you that time is precious,” she said in her speech. “For whatever reason, this is our individual and collective time and place. It is when and where we are serving. None of us know how many days we have to make a difference. This is especially true for me.” Justice Fairhurst, who was the youngest ever president of the Washington State Bar Association, also wrote the court’s majority opinion in 2018 that abolished the state’s death penalty. “Chief Justice Fairhurst was an inspiration to everyone,” current Chief Justice Steven González said in the release. “She always stayed positive yet with two feet on the ground. We are grateful for her leadership and for the time she shared so generously with all of us and send our condolences to her entire family.” In her 2019 address, Justice Fairhurst quoted a saying by Albert Einstein as her way of approaching

“I still believe in miracles.As Albert Einstein said, ‘there are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle, and the other is as though everything is a miracle.’ Everything is a miracle. Every day is a miracle. Let’s not waste the days we have.” Mary Fairhurst, Former Washington State Supreme Court Justice life. “I still believe in miracles,” she said. “As Albert Einstein said, ‘there are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle, and the other is as though everything is a miracle.’ Everything is a miracle. Every day is a miracle. Let’s not waste the days we have. Working individually and together, on behalf of those we faithfully serve, we can and are making a difference.” Justice Fairhurst was remembered by colleagues for several qualities. “Mary was the most authentic, loving person I have ever known,” Justice Debra Stephens said in the release. “She truly made no distinction between her work life and her home life in terms of values and personal philosophy – she was a friend to everyone she met.”

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European tech firm chooses Arizona as first American location Switzerland-based mechanical engineering company Meyer Burger Technology AG is establishing a production site for high-performance solar modules in Goodyear, Arizona.

By ELIZABETH TROUTMAN THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR

(The Center Square) – A European solar power tech company has chosen Arizona as its first location in the United States. Switzerland-based mechanical engineering company Meyer Burger Technology AG is establishing a production site for high-performance solar modules in Goodyear, Arizona. Production is expected to be operational by the end of 2022, creating an initial 250 jobs and more than 500 jobs at full capacity. “I am very pleased to welcome Meyer Burger to our community,” Mayor of Goodyear Joe Pizzillo said in a news release.“The decision to make a large investment in our community shows Goodyear is an excellent location for advanced manufacturing businesses. Our highly skilled workforce, modern infrastructure, and low cost of doing business has created

an environment where companies can thrive.” The Dec. 27 announcement follows Meyer Burger’s September commitment to support the U.S. clean energy transition by establishing its first manufacturing facility outside of Europe in the United States. Meyer Burger chose Arizona due to its workforce quality, proximity to customers, and partnerships, both within the city of Goodyear and throughout the state, the news release said. “We are thrilled Meyer Burger has chosen Goodyear for their first manufacturing facility in the U.S.,” Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey said. “The company’s new solar module

manufacturing facility will further enhance Arizona’s standout reputation as a renewable energy leader.” The investment is in line with Meyer Burger’s commitments to “produce modules near end-customers, source material from regional suppliers, and improve overall sustainability by reducing transportation emissions and optimizing the carbon footprint of the company’s solar modules,” the news release said. Gunter Erfurt, Meyer Burger CEO, thanked the company’s Arizona partners. “Meyer Burger is thrilled to be establishing roots in Arizona and expanding our footprint to the United States,” he said.

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Meyer Burger has started hiring key personnel to support the installation of equipment and initial startup of the facility. It intends to continue hiring through 2022 to train personnel and speed production. President and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority Sandra Watson said ACA is excited to welcome the facility. “As a national leader in solar power, we are grateful Meyer Burger has chosen to invest in Goodyear, creating hundreds of skilled jobs for residents,” Ms. Watson said. “We look forward to supporting Meyer Burger as they become part of our thriving renewable energy and manufacturing industries.”

12 months, compared to an average one-year reencounter rate of 13% over a five-year period (FY2014-2019), CBP reports. Of the number of people encountered in November, 87,341 were processed for expulsion under Title 42, the majority of which were 75,955 individuals. CBP reports that 86,279 people were processed for expulsion under Title 8. Family units were also deported. CBP reports that 11,155 family unit individuals were processed for expulsion under Title 42; 33,784 were processed for expulsion under Title 8. The number of encounters of family unit individuals increased by 5%, from 42,795 in October to 44,939 in November, which was roughly half the peak of August encounters of 86,631. The number of unaccompanied children illegally crossing the border in November was 13,959, a 9% increase from October, when 12,783 unaccompanied minors came through. In November, the average number of unaccompanied children in CBP custody was 962 per day, compared with an average of 595 per day in October. CBP’s credits the 90% increase in drug seizures last month to an “efficient layered enforcement approach.” Using various technologies, inspections, canine sweeps, and secondary exams, agents were able to thwart criminal activity, CBP says. CBP reports that cocaine seizures increased by 41%, methamphetamine seizures increased by 164%, and fentanyl seizures increased by 7%. By contrast, heroin seizures decreased by 12%. In 2021, CBP agents confiscated 319,447 pounds of marijuana, 190,861 pounds of methamphetamine, 97,638 pounds of cocaine, 202,820 pounds of khat (a stimulant that comes from a plant), and 73,872 pounds of other drugs, including prescription, chemical and other uncategorized drugs. In November, CBP also processed more than 3.3 million entry summaries valued at more than $270 billion, identifying estimated duties of nearly $8.7 billion to be collected by the U.S. government. Agents also seized nearly 1,545 shipments that contained counterfeit goods valued at more than $335 million.

Arizona joins 24-state coalition against Biden Head Start mandates Filed in Louisiana on Dec. 21, the suit says the Head Start Mandate is “beyond the Executive Branch’s authority, contrary to law, and arbitrary and capricious.”

By ELIZABETH TROUTMAN THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR

(The Center Square) – Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich has joined 24 other states in filing a lawsuit against President Joe Biden’s COVID19 mask and vaccine mandates for staff and volunteers in Head Start programs. Head Start programs provide children ages 3 to 5 and their families at or below the federal poverty level with early childhood education and

resources. The Biden Administration’s mandates, which require vaccinations for teachers, contractors, and volunteers in Head Start programs by Jan. 31, will cost jobs and programs and “ultimately hurt children,” the Attorney General’s Office Dec. 21 news release said. “The Biden Administration continues to expand efforts to impose

illegal mandates on Americans, this time targeting young children and the people who serve them,” said Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich. “I have and will continue to challenge this misguided federal overreach and stand alongside our most vulnerable.” Filed in Louisiana on Dec. 21, the suit says the Head Start Mandate

is “beyond the Executive Branch’s authority, contrary to law, and arbitrary and capricious.” The coalition of states is also seeking a preliminary injunction to prevent the mandate from going into effect. This is the fourth lawsuit the Arizona AGO has filed against COVID-19 vaccine mandates, the news release said.

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Continued from Page A1 developers. Also today, Senate Bill 1383 is taking effect, and now California residents and businesses are required to sort out organic waste, preventing it from going to landfills. There is a statewide target organic waste reduction of 75% by 2025. (Fines for not abiding by this new law will not be issued until 2024.) And Sen. Steven Bradford, D-Los Angeles, introduced a new police decertification law, preventing cops with misconduct charges from relocating to a different police force. Under the law taking effect today, misconduct charges include offenses such as sexual assault or using excessive force. The law created a new division within the State’s Commision on Peace Officer Standards and Training and a nine-member advisory board, which will investigate possible misconduct and decide whether to strip an officer of their certification. Officers are also no longer allowed to use rubber bullets and tear gas during protests or public gatherings, unless they are mitigating a life-threatening situation. In other legislation, a new mental health parity law holds insurers and health plans accountable to provide follow-up appointments within 10 business days regarding non-urgent health issues. Insurers can still push back appointment dates, but only if a clinician determines it will not be detrimental to the patient. To appease pushback from insurance agencies, the start date of this law was delayed until July

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2022. Following elections during the start of the pandemic, Senate Bill 37 solidified mail-in ballots as a norm, allowing residents to vote by mail or in person. Under another new law,

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“stealthing” or non-consensual removal of a condom during sex is now considered sexual battery. And public schools now are required to provide menstrual products in bathrooms by the 2022-23 school year.

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(The Center Square) – When the Florida legislature meets in January, it will scour through a range of funding initiatives prioritized in the fiscal 2023 budget proposal from Gov. Ron DeSantis. A big chunk of it includes an historic $23.9 billion in proposed funding to education, of which $13.3 billion would go to K-12 public schools serving Florida’s nearly 3 million students. Gov. DeSantis’ education budget also seeks to allocate $4 billion to fund Florida state colleges and universities, as well as extensive funding to overhaul and expand workforce development programs, grants and scholarships. If approved by lawmakers, it would allocate $1.3 billion to fund Florida’s state colleges and $2.7 billion to Florida’s state universities, with no tuition or fee increases. “Our students and families should not face any additional financial burdens as they are completing their education,” the governor’s budget summary states. It also would allocate roughly $122 million in operating funds to Florida’s historically black colleges and universities, including over $90 million to Florida A&M University, $16.96 million to Bethune-Cookman University, $7.4 million to Edward Waters College, and $7 million to Florida Memorial University. The budget also maintains $20.8 million for the Florida Postsecondary Academic Library Network used by the Florida College System and State University System. This includes $9 million in proposed funding to state colleges and $11.8 million to state universities for eresources, technical support and distance learning technology. The governor’s budget proposal also allocates $602 million to fund the state’s Bright Futures Scholarship Program and $40 million to provide a $300 stipend to each Florida Academic Scholar for both fall and spring semesters. It also would provide $35 million to the Open Door Grant Program to fund school district workforce education institutions and Florida College System institutions. Another priority of the education portion of the budget is to expand the affordability of workforce training and credentialing for Floridians. To do this, the budget seeks to

allocate more than $534 million to support workforce education programs, including $15 million for the governor’s Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant Program, which supports pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs for high school and college students. It proposes $560 million in performance funding for state universities, $25 million for two incentive funds for state colleges, and funding for students earning industry certifications in high-skill, high-demand areas at state colleges ($14 million) and career technical centers ($6.5 million). It also would completely overhaul Florida’s workforce training and development system, allocating another $100 million to implement the Consumer-first Workforce System. In addition to apprenticeship programs, technical centers and state college and university workforce development programs, it also would fund two new programs designed to expand Florida’s police force. Gov. DeSantis earlier this year invited law enforcement officers from other states or cities impacted by movements to defund their police departments to relocate to Florida. He offered to pay officers a $5,000 hiring bonus, cover their relocation expenses and costs related to exams and other related training programs. Several from New York City have already taken him up on the offer and moved to Florida. The budget proposal would fund this initiative by allocating $25 million to cover the cost of the $5,000 bonus payments, which is also offered to new recruits who live in Florida. It also allocates $6 million to fund two educational and workforce development programs: $5 million to a Law Enforcement Academy Scholarship Program and $1 million to establish an Out-of-State Law Enforcement Equivalency Reimbursement initiative. The funding would cover the cost of law enforcement academies for prospective officers, the State Officer Certification Exam fee and any necessary equivalency training program costs for relocating officers. Gov. DeSantis’ budget also seeks to spend $100 million to fund workforce development capitalization incentive grants to help recipients purchase instructional equipment, laboratory equipment, supplies or other expenses. Florida’s higher education system has

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Los Alamos 57/32

Buellton 55/30

Solvang 55/29

Gaviota 54/43

SANTA BARBARA 56/38 Goleta 56/36

Carpinteria 55/42 Ventura 57/42

AIR QUALITY KEY Good Moderate

Source: airnow.gov Unhealthy for SG Very Unhealthy Unhealthy Not Available

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62/45 64/41 78 in 1995 28 in 1990

PRECIPITATION 24 hours through 6 p.m. yest. Month to date (normal) Season to date (normal)

0.01” 7.63” (2.91”) 8.83” (4.91”)

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis

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been ranked the best in the nation for five consecutive years by U.S. News and World Report. The Sunshine state boasts five of the top 100 public universities in the country, including one in the top 5, and another in the top 20. The University of Florida was just ranked the fifth best public university in the nation by U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best College report. It also ranked ninth best for student outcomes, tying with Stanford and Brown universities. It was also listed among the top schools for undergraduate research and for veterans, and its online undergraduate program was ranked the third best in the country. Florida Southern College was named the best Christian College in the state for 2022 by EDsmart. The Princeton Review’s Best 387 Colleges guide also listed it in its top 20 most beautiful campuses in the nation. Florida’s colleges and universities also provide some of the lowest tuitions in the U.S. for public four-year institutions, the governor’s office notes.

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

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

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POINT ARENA TO POINT PINOS

Wind east-southeast 6-12 knots today. Waves 1-3 feet with a west-southwest swell 3-5 feet at 10 seconds. Visibility clear.

POINT CONCEPTION TO MEXICO

Wind east-southeast 6-12 knots today. Waves 1-3 feet with a west-southwest swell 3-5 feet at 10 seconds. Visibility clear.

SANTA BARBARA HARBOR TIDES Date Time High Time Jan. 1 Jan. 2 Jan. 3

7:34 a.m. 9:36 p.m. 8:21 a.m. 10:25 p.m. 9:08 a.m. 11:13 p.m.

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2.2’ -1.8’ 2.2’ -1.9’ 2.2’ -1.9’

AT BRADBURY DAM, LAKE CACHUMA 56/36/s 50/27/pc 41/15/pc 44/17/s 53/45/s 50/40/pc 62/33/s 49/46/pc 52/34/s 60/41/s 35/19/pc 52/34/pc 58/43/s 49/39/pc 52/43/s 59/37/s 59/41/s 60/39/s 61/43/s 56/31/s 49/35/pc 61/41/s 53/45/s 57/41/s 61/38/s 59/38/s 39/19/pc

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

Wind northeast 3-6 knots today. Waves 2 feet or less with a west-southwest swell 2-4 feet at 11 seconds. Visibility clear.

TIDES

LOCAL TEMPS Today Hi/Lo/W 50/27/s 56/36/s 57/35/s 58/36/s 58/36/s 55/30/s 56/39/s 57/42/s

MARINE FORECAST

SANTA BARBARA CHANNEL

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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 93,138 acre-ft. Elevation 712.12 ft. Evaporation (past 24 hours) 1.0 acre-ft. Inflow 62.3 acre-ft. State inflow 8.1 acre-ft. Storage change from yest. +0 acre-ft. Report from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

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Jan 17

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A lone Monarch butterfly spreads its wings after falling off a tree at Ellwood Mesa in Goleta.

Monarch butterflies are back

ore than 15,000 Monarch butterflies are spending the winter at Ellwood Mesa, where people have been eagerly watching them. The butterflies made the long trip to the Goleta site from inland California. They’ve settled into the eucalyptus tree grove, where the city of Goleta expects they will stay until February. Parking for the Ellwood Mesa is in the 7700 block of Hollister Avenue in Goleta. With or without the butterflies, the Goleta site is an intriguing forest in which the trails lead to a field/ meadows, then — like the dramatic finale to an adventure story — the Pacific Ocean. — Dave Mason

News-Press photos by Kenneth Song

A cluster of Monarch butterflies tuck in for the evening at Ellwood Mesa.

A trail at Ellwood Mesa leads the way to butterflies and more.

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Clouds grace the sky early this week over Ellwood Mesa.

UCSB professor emeritus Charles Li to sign ‘The Turbulent Sea’ at Chaucer’s Chaucer’s Books, 3321 State St., is hosting an in-store book signing at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 13, featuring UCSB professor emeritus Charles Li. Dr. Li wrote “The Turbulent Sea,” which has been described as an unconventional work of historical fiction of America’s 1960s from the perspective of an outsider. According to a news release, Dr. Li’s book is a historical fiction and an autobiography of his escape to America from China and “the shocking and cruel racism that he experienced and observed nationwide.” For more information, go to chaucersbooks.com. — Katherine Zehnder

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Chaucer’s Books will present an in-store book signing by Charles Li, a UCSB professor emeritus, on Jan. 13. Dr. Li wrote “The Turbulent Sea.”

Shelters seek homes for pets

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

Assistance, lompoccapa.org and facebook.com/capaoflompoc. CAPA works regularly with Animal Services-Lompoc. • K-9 Placement & Assistance League, k-9pals.org. K-9 PALS works regularly with Santa Barbara County Animal Services. • Santa Barbara County Animal Care Foundation, sbcanimalcare. org. (The foundation works regularly with the Santa Maria Animal Center.) • Santa Barbara County Animal Services in Goleta: countyofsb.org/ phd/animal/home.sbc. • Santa Barbara Humane (with

campuses in Goleta and Santa Maria), sbhumane.org. • Santa Maria Animal Center, countyofsb.org/phd/animal/home. sbc. The center is part of Santa Barbara County Animal Services. • Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society/DAWG in Buellton, syvhumane.org. • Shadow’s Fund (a pet sanctuary in Lompoc), shadowsfund.org. • Volunteers for Inter-Valley Animals in Lompoc: vivashelter. org. — Dave Mason

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At top, the trees at Ellwood Mesa show their autumn colors. Above, clouds loom over the Santa Ynez Mountains — illuminated by the setting sun — as seen from Ellwood Mesa.

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Arizona small businesses don’t want California-style employment laws By COLE LAUTERBACH THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – Copper State small business owners appear to have embraced the local colloquialism “Don’t California my Arizona,” according to results of a new survey. The Arizona chapter of the National Federation of Independent Business released its annual poll of Main St. entrepreneurs Monday. NFIB got responses to three questions from 247 small business owners across the state this month. The first of those questions was about California’s use of the “ABC test” to determine whether an employee is eligible as an independent contractor or a higher-priced full-time worker entitled to benefits and leave. The legal test asks if the worker “is free from the control and direction of

“California chose to fire a bazooka at an anthill-sized problem when its state supreme court, in its Dynamex ruling, wrote its ABC test for determining an employee from an independent contractor.”

the hiring entity in connection with the performance of the work, both under the contract for the performance of the work and in fact; the worker performs work that is outside the usual course of the hiring entity’s business;” and whether the worker is “customarily engaged in an independently established trade, occupation, or business of the same nature as that involved in the work performed.” The test was implemented with the passage of Assembly Bill 5 in California in 2019. It had strong support from the state’s unions but was criticized by businesses and others warning of broad effects on California’s economy. Many industries, including freelance journalists, were excluded from the law in a 2020 change. The Protecting the Right to Organize, or PRO Act, would install such a requirement nationwide.

Chad Heinrich, NFIB’s Arizona state director The broad majority, 83% of Arizona businesses, told NFIB they didn’t favor such a law. “Every state has a tiny number of bad actors who try and get away with something by classifying full-time employees as independent contractors in order to save money on payroll taxes,” said Chad Heinrich, NFIB’s Arizona state director. “But California chose to fire a bazooka at an anthill-sized problem when its state supreme court, in its Dynamex ruling, wrote its ABC

test for determining an employee from an independent contractor. And, not to be outdone, its state legislature passed Assembly Bill 5, which has wreaked needless havoc with a multitude of job classifications – impacting the livelihoods of hundreds of thousands of people. “Our small-business-owning membership in Arizona is clear on the issue: Keep that bad California idea out of here.” NFIB also asked business owners

whether the state should “require businesses that manufacture, sell, import, license, or distribute product packaging materials to be responsible for the collection and recycling of those materials,” of which 84% opposed. To the final question of whether Arizona should create new taxes or fees on “motorists, shipping, or commercial and residential energy consumption to pay for the infrastructure necessary to accommodate electric vehicles,” 91% of respondents opposed the idea.

Wet summer leads to record West Nile infections in Arizona By COLE LAUTERBACK THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – Arizonans enjoyed a cooler and wetter summer in 2021 but so did mosquitos, which caused West Nile virus infections at rates multiple times higher than previous years. As of Dec. 23, the Arizona Department of Health Services recorded 1,567 known or probable cases of the virus. The agency attributes 99 deaths to the virus. By contrast, 2020’s dry summer

saw 11 total cases and two deaths, one of the lowest years of transmission since the virus was first discovered in 2003. The only year Arizona recorded more cases was in 2004, when the state had 391 cases. Maricopa, Pinal and Pima counties – the state’s most populous – saw the lion’s share of infections. Maricopa recorded 1,339 cases, Pinal recorded 120 and Pima reported 94. West Nile virus cases are typically a mid-summer to earlyfall phenomenon but an unusually

Maricopa, Pinal and Pima counties – the state’s most populous – saw the lion’s share of infections. Maricopa recorded 1,339 cases, Pinal recorded 120 and Pima reported 94. warm October and November kept mosquitos from going into hibernation. Because of this, ADHS data shows the majority of infections were discovered in October and November. At one point this fall, some hospital systems were said to have seen

serious increases in the number of hospital beds filled by people being treated for WNV. Dr. Marjorie Bessel, chief clinical officer at Banner Health, said her hospitals weren’t having the same experience as some of the other health care systems,

“where we are aware that they are having some increased cases of West Nile virus.” “I would ask everybody out there to help us make sure that we remain available, as well as those other health care systems that appear to be having a fairly

significant increase of that particular disease,” she said on Oct. 1. West Nile virus is spread through the bite of a mosquito that is infected with the virus. Most individuals infected with West Nile will not have any signs or symptoms of disease, ADHS says. In more serious cases, individuals can come down with meningitis and encephalitis. People over age 60 with other medical conditions are typically at higher risk for severe complications.

Fires spread in Colorado, engulf over 500 homes By DEREK DRAPLIN THE CENTER SQUARE

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(The Center Square) – Windfueled fires swept through parts of Boulder County on Thursday, leading to extensive property damage and thousands of residents evacuating. The Marshall fire has caused an estimated 35,000 people to evacuate from the towns of Superior, Louisville, and Broomfield, with approximately 6,000 acres burned and 580 homes destroyed, according to the Boulder Office of Emergency Management (BOEM). Another fire, the Middle Fork fire, was reported earlier Thursday but contained, with emergency response moving resources to focus on the Marshall fire. Officials suspect the Marshall fire stems from downed power lines, with winds topping 100 miles per hour spreading the fire. During a briefing Friday morning alongside Gov. Jared Polis, Boulder County Sheriff Joe Pelle said that there are no confirmed casualties from the fires. “This was a disaster in fast motion, all over the course of half a day,” Gov. Polis said. “Many families having minutes to get whatever they could – their pets, their kids – into the car and leave. The last 24 hours have been devastating.” Gov. Polis, who declared a state of emergency on Thursday, said he spoke with President Joe Biden, who gave “verbal authorization” for a major disaster declaration to be finalized Friday to provide federal aid. The state of emergency declaration makes funds available for state and local response efforts. Evacuation centers for residents have been established in Boulder, Lafayette, and Longmont. Officials are warning residents to stay out of the evacuated areas. “Incident management is working with utility companies to turn on water and gas to undamaged areas and turn off utilities to damaged areas,” BOEM said in an update. “These are part of our efforts to protect homes from freezing temperatures.