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57,000 COVID-19 test kits arrive Across the state, case numbers are starting to decline, but county Public Health Department says transmission rate remains significant

By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

As on Friday, 57,000 of the 200,000 COVID-19 antigen test kits requested by the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department have been delivered.

The kits, which came from the U.S. Health Resources and Service Administration, will be distributed to community partners countywide. The remainder of the kits are expected to be delivered in the coming weeks.

“Through the receipt of these initial test kit shipments, we are on the road to community members having regular access to free, at-home test kits. It is only through the many partners that have agreed to assist in test kit distribution that we are able to ensure equity of access for all of our Santa Barbara County communities,” said county Public Health Director Van Do-Reynoso.

The Santa Maria Joint Union High School District began distributing at-home COVID test kits late this week.

The remaining tests will be distributed throughout the remainder of the year, according to Kenny Klein, the school district’s public information officer.

Despite the statewide surge in COVID-19 cases over the last few weeks, statewide numbers are finally starting to decline. Should this downward trend continue, it will prove what health officials predicted that despite the surge, the numbers would be declining

by February, as the News-Press previously reported.

As of Thursday, the state transmission rate dropped below 1.0 to 0.77, indicating that each person with COVID-19 is transmitting the disease to an average of less than one person, according to the California Department of Public Health COVID Assessment Tool.

“We can now confidently say that we are on the beginning of a downward trajectory,” said Dr.

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California’s Second District Court of Appeal upheld a previous decision granting the city of Santa Barbara immunity from a wrongful death lawsuit raised by the mother of Davies Kabogoza, a 30-year-old who drowned while paddleboarding in the Santa Barbara Harbor in 2017.

He was a native of Uganda, a soccer coach and a Westmont

The Santa Maria Joint Union School District distributes COVID-19 test kits.

Grant Colfax, San Francisco’s director of health, according to a report by KTLA-TV in Los Angeles.

In addition to the state transmission rate falling, the case rate is also falling. As of Thursday, California averaged 104,000 cases per day, which is a 13% decrease from the previous week.

“This comes as a new California bill was introduced that would allow children age 12 and up to be vaccinated without their parents’ consent, the youngest age of any state,” according to a report by another Los Angeles TV station, KABC. “COVID-19 transmission remains significant even as case counts appear to be plateauing at a high level,” the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department said in an emailed response Friday to the News-Press’ questions. “It will take more time

By MADISON HIRNEISEN THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – California teens would be able to get vaccinated without parental consent under a new bill proposed by state lawmakers on Thursday.

A group of California legislators filed the measure late Thursday. If enacted, it would allow young people ages 12 and older to get vaccinated without parental consent. Under existing law, individuals under age 18 must obtain parental consent to be vaccinated unless the vaccine is specifically to prevent sexually transmitted diseases.

The law, outlined in Senate Bill 866, would apply to all vaccines approved by the Food and Drug Administration and meet all recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The change would include vaccines approved under emergency use.

Sen. Scott Wiener, D-San Francisco, introduced the bill Thursday along with several other Democratic lawmakers to expand access to kids who want to be vaccinated but are “prevented from doing so due to their parents’ political views or inability to find the time.”

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to truly determine whether cases are indeed trending downward.

“The best things community members can do as we continue to see omicron circulating in our community are to get vaccinated and boosted, wear a high quality mask, and stay home if they are sick,” the health department told the News-Press. “As we have seen during previous COVID-19 case surges, hospitalizations are the next to surge, followed by deaths.

This is what we are experiencing.

“There is much speculation about what the next phase of the virus will mean for communities,” the department said. “While the omicron surge is still ongoing, it is difficult to say exactly when this virus will reach a more manageable stage. There is always the concern for another variant.” email: kzehnder@newspress.com

“Giving young people the autonomy to receive life-saving vaccines, regardless of their parents’ beliefs or work schedules, is essential for their physical and mental health,” Sen. Wiener said in a statement. “COVID-19 is a deadly virus for the unvaccinated, and it’s unconscionable for teens to be blocked from the vaccine because a parent either refuses or cannot take their child to a vaccination site.”

Legislators supporting this bill noted that it would have implications outside of the COVID-19 pandemic, pointing to a rise in measles cases in 2019 that occurred among mostly unvaccinated individuals. According to CDC data, more than 1,200 people contracted Measles in the U.S. in 2019, the most the country has seen since 1992.

By allowing teens to get vaccinated without parental consent, medical professionals said it would help increase COVID-19 vaccination rates among 12-to-17-year-olds. According to the latest data from the California Department of Public Health, nearly 64% of teens ages 12 to 17 are fully vaccinated, with another 8% partially vaccinated.

As of Jan. 19, the California Department of Public Health reports 1,019,177 COVID19 infections among people aged 5-17. The department attributes 31 deaths to the virus in that age group.

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California’s universal healthcare proposal with $300 billion price tag clears another hurdle

By MADISON HIRNEISEN THE CENTER SQUARE

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Santa Barbara County has received more than a fourth of the 200,000 COVID-19 test kits that it requested from the U.S. Health Resources and Service Administration.

“We know how important vaccines are for protecting the health of teens and their families and communities,” San Francisco Director of Health Dr. Grant Colfax said in a statement. “Our San Francisco teens have some of the highest COVID-19 vaccination rates in the state and nation with more than 90% fully vaccinated, and they are now getting boosted. This age group has been a critical part of our response to ending the pandemic.”

SB 866 is supported by several advocacy groups, including ProtectUS, Teens for Vaccines, GenUP and MAX the Vax. In a statement, Crystal Strait, board chair of ProtectUS, called the bill a “natural extension” of existing laws to prevent the spread of disease.

“Teens have the right to protect themselves from preventable death and disability. Under existing California law, minors 12 and older may independently consent to treatment for infectious diseases,” Ms. Strait said. “It’s just common sense that they should be able to consent to vaccines that will prevent serious illness in the first place.”

According to a release from Sen. Wiener’s office, several states already allow minors to access vaccines without parental consent. They include Alabama, South Carolina, Washington, Oregon and Rhode Island.

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His mom, Agnes Nabisere Mubanda, alleged the city failed to warn paddleboarders about the dangers of the activity, was negligent and could not be immune because it collected 10% of rental fees.

The Santa Barbara County Superior Court originally granted the city of Santa Barbara summary judgment based on the Hazardous Recreational Activity Doctrine.

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(The Center Square) – A proposal to create a single-payer health care system in California received a key approval that will set the bill up for debate on the Assembly floor next week.

The Assembly Appropriations Committee passed Assembly Bill 1400 on Thursday, which would create a government-funded health care system in California known as “CalCare.” The proposal would expand medical coverage to all California residents under a single-payer structure.

According to a fiscal analysis by the Assembly Appropriations Committee, the bill could cost California between $314 billion to $391 billion in health care spending annually – a total that eclipses Gov. Gavin Newsom’s entire budget proposal of $286 billion for the coming fiscal year.

Supporters of the proposal, however, say that a universal health care system would cost less than what California workers and employers currently pay for private insurance.

“With CalCare, we have the opportunity to move California to a single-payer system of pay for health care services – a system that countless reputable academic studies have concluded time and again will save our state tens of billions of dollars a year in health care costs,” Assemblyman Ash Kalra, DSan Jose and the bill’s principal author said during a hearing in the Assembly Health Committee last week.

With approval from the Appropriations Committee in hand, the bill next needs approval on the Assembly floor.

Because AB 1400 was initially introduced in February 2021, it must pass the Assembly by Jan. 31 to meet legislative deadlines and stay alive.

The proposal will likely spark debate when it is heard in the Assembly, particularly among legislators who raised concerns about the cost of the system on

Thursday.

“Disregarding the estimated $391 billion price tag, Sacramento Democrats pushed a government-run health care system to the next step,” Assemblyman Vince Fong, RBakersfield and vice chair of the Assembly Committee on Budget, said Thursday. “With so many unanswered questions remaining, this proposal remains fiscally irresponsible and poor public policy.”

The universal health care proposal comes in two pieces of legislation – one that contains the policy to create CalCare, and the other is the funding mechanism.

AB 1400 outlines the procedure for single-payer health care, while another bill, Assembly Constitutional Amendment 11, would implement the new taxes.

Assemblyman Kalra unveiled ACA 11 earlier this month, which would fund universal health care by raising taxes for certain individuals and businesses. According to the proposal, the plan would raise taxes for individuals making more than $149,500 per year, with incremental increases of up to 2.5% depending on income level. The proposal would also levy additional payroll taxes on businesses based on size and impose a 2.3% excise tax on gross receipts exceeding $2 million.

When ACA 11 was announced, the nonprofit CalTax said it would be the largest tax increase in state history, culminating in an increase of $163 billion annually.

If AB 1400 is approved, ACA 11 would be considered separately by lawmakers and requires a two-thirds vote in each chamber to pass. It would then go to voters for approval. Should one fail, neither measure would be implemented.

Assemblyman Kalra told the Assembly Health Committee last week that, if passed, the universal healthcare program likely wouldn’t be fully implemented until 2024 at the earliest.

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Federal judge blocks vaccine mandate for federal employees, calls it ‘a bridge too far’ THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – A federal judge Friday blocked President Joe Biden’s vaccine requirement for federal employees, another loss for Biden’s mandates that could set up another showdown at the U.S. Supreme Court.

Texas Judge Jeffrey Brown issued an injunction to halt the federal mandate. Judge Brown said the case considers whether the president can “with the stroke of a pen and without the input of Congress, require millions of federal employees to undergo a medical procedure as a condition of their employment.

“That, under the current state of the law as currently expressed by the Supreme Court, is a bridge too far,” he added.

The Department of Justice said it will appeal the ruling. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki seemed to echo that sentiment in her response to the ruling Friday.

“We are confident in our legal authority,” she said.

The Biden administration said well over 90% of federal workers have been vaccinated.

The legal resistance in this case was led

by the group “Feds for Medical Freedom,” a collection of federal employees and contractors standing up to the mandate.

“Thousands of these dedicated public employees have answered the call of duty and served throughout the pandemic, no matter the risk,” the group said on its website. “They believe that the government should not fire workers because of their health conditions or medically-informed health care decisions. Now is not the time to abandon well-established laws regarding workplace discrimination, informed consent to use unlicensed vaccines, and individualized assessments by employers.”

The ruling comes on the heels of another major loss for the Biden administration after its federal vaccine mandate for private sector employers with at least 100 workers was struck down. That mandate threatened employers with hefty fines if they refused.

The Supreme Court ruled in a 63 vote against that mandate, saying the president does not have the authority to give the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) the power to implement such a widespread federal mandate.

“The question before us is not how to respond to the pandemic, but who holds the power to do so. The answer is clear: Under the law as it stands today, that power rests with the States and Congress, not OSHA,” justices wrote in the majority opinion.

The high court, however, did uphold the federal vaccine mandate on health care workers at institutions receiving federal funds.

Again on Friday, a judge said Pres. Biden went too far.

“The President certainly possesses ‘broad statutory authority to regulate executive branch employment policies,’” Judge Brown wrote in his ruling. “But the Supreme Court has expressly held that a COVID-19 vaccine mandate is not an employment regulation. And that means the President was without statutory authority to issue the federal worker mandate.”

The legal challengers argue this case is about fair application of the law.

“Members of the Federal community work every day to ensure the nation’s laws are applied fairly to all citizens,” Feds for Medical Freedom said. “Now, they are fighting the government to ensure the law is applied fairly to all federal ‘workers.”

1,421 new COVID-19 cases reported

By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Santa Barbara County reported 1,421 new COVID-19 cases Friday and one death.

The individual resided in Orcutt, was in the 70-plus age group and had no underlying conditions. The death was associated with a congregate care facility.

Of the COVID-19 cases, the highest number, 383, was in Santa Maria, according to the Public Health Department. Neighboring

Orcutt had 72 cases.

Elsewhere, 173 cases were reported in Lompoc and nearby Mission Hills and Vandenberg Village.

Two hundred and sixty-six cases were in Santa Barbara and unincorporated Mission Canyon.

Fifty-five cases were in the North County areas that include Sisquoc, Casmalia, Garey, Cuyama, New Cuyama and Guadalupe.

One hundred and eight cases were in Isla Vista. Santa Ynez Valley reported 58 cases.

One hundred and eighteen cases were in Goleta.

Ninety-nine cases were in unincorporated Goleta Valley and Gaviota.

Forty-three cases were in the South Coast corridor, which includes Montecito, Summerland and Carpinteria.

The location of 39 cases are pending.

One hundred and fortynine patients are recovering in county hospitals. Another 14 are recovering in intensive care units.

Santa Barbara County now has

a total of 70,771 cases, of which 6,325 are still infectious. The total number of deaths is now at 585.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reported that 70% of the eligible 5-and-older population is fully vaccinated.

Of the entire county population (all ages), 65.9% are fully vaccinated.

All numbers are provided by the health department.

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When officers arrived on scene, the suspect was allegedly battering a 64-year-old male victim, according to a news release issued Friday by Sgt. Ethan Ragsdale.

A Santa Barbara K-9 police officer ordered the suspect to cease the attack, Sgt. Ragsdale said. The suspect fled northbound into the apartment complex. The victim told the officer that the suspect had potentially robbed him of his cellular phone.

Multiple other officers arrived on scene and established a perimeter around the complex.

A motorcycle officer located the suspect on the second-story balcony of the apartment complex.

The suspect, later identified as Carlos Undabahena, a 21-year-old

Santa Maria resident, allegedly failed to obey the commands by officers to surrender and allegedly fled into an apartment that had its front door open.

Officers pursued Mr. Undabahena into the residence for a moment, where he allegedly attempted to punch and actively fight multiple officers. One of the officers was reportedly struck in the face.

The K-9 officer then deployed his police dog, biting Mr. Undabahena. Mr. Undabahena was able to break free from the police dog and attempted to flee again. Officers gave chase, and after a brief foot pursuit, Mr. Undabahena was taken into custody.

Mr. Undabehena allegedly injured three officers and one sergeant. All officers were treated for moderate injuries. One of the officers was treated at the Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital emergency room.

Mr. Undabahena sustained minor injuries and refused all forms of medical treatment.

The victim sustained minor injuries and sought his own medical treatment.

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Mr. Undabahena also had an outstanding warrant for his arrest.

He is being held on $50,000 bail.

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Girl Scouts of California Central Coast is partnering with DoorDash to offer no-contact home delivery this year.

The cookie program is set to run from Jan. 29 to March 13 in Santa Barbara, Ventura and San Luis Obispo counties. Girl Scout cookies will also be available for purchase through girl-led booths, which will begin to appear council-wide on Feb. 11.

The Girl Scouts are adapting to offer new ways of selling cookies in a contactless environment. The new partnership with DoorDash will ensure that Girl Scouts reach customers on their technology platform.

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The city of Santa Barbara took steps to minimize risk, the ruling says, such as mapping out protected areas of the harbor and posting signs to remind paddleboarders to remain in the “preferred paddling area.”

City officials gave rental businesses lanyards and handouts and hosted meetings to discuss safety.

The appeals court filed its opinion earlier this month. email: ahanshaw@newspress.com

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The doctrine removes liability to those “who knew or reasonably should have known that the hazardous recreational activity created a substantial risk of injury.”

Blue Water Boating Inc. (which operates as Santa Barbara Sailing Center) and Skip Abed were also named defendants in the original lawsuit.

Mr. Kabogoza rented paddleboards from

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His initials and signature are on an SBSC form warning of the danger and potential of drowning.

He was offered either a life jacket or an inflatable belt pack with a string to pull for flotation. Mr. Kabogoza chose the belt pack and was instructed how to use it.

When divers recovered his body in approximately 35 feet of water that afternoon, the belt pack was on backward, and the string

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New Goleta ordinance Santa Barbara defeats designed to reduce waste Lompoc in boys basketball SPORTS ROUNDUP

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The Goleta City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved the Organics Waste Disposal Ordinance to comply with Senate Bill 1383.

SB 1383 directs public agencies to reduce waste disposal by 75% and increase edible food recovery by 25% by 2025. Public agencies must put programs in place and fulfill other requirements to reach this goal.

Residents, commercial generators, edible food recovery organizations, waste haulers, waste facility operators and self-haulers are required to participate in these programs.

Residential customers are already in compliance and currently require no further action. The city requests that people continue to place their organic waste, such as food scraps, into the brown trash bin.

New programs are being developed by the city to reduce greenhouse gasses and comply with SB 1383. Three of these programs include the Edible Food Recovery, the City-wide Organics Recycling,and participation in the ReSource Center.

The Edible Food Recovery program implements a countywide program to recover edible food that would otherwise be landfilled and distribute it to those in need. The city will contact applicable food generating businesses and help them through the enrollment process.

Organics recycling applies to businesses that generate more than 2 cubic yards of waste and meet other criteria may need to dispose of their organic waste in a separate container by enrolling

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leadership on and off the court!”

The Pirates’ Nayeli Torres made 7 points, 2 steals and 2 assists.

Hally Maniscalco made 6 points, 4 boards and 2 steals.

Giszelle Hrehor made 4 points, 8 boards and 2 steals.

“It was our senior night, and we honored our 9 seniors,” Rasmussen said.

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The game started well and ended well Thursday night for the Santa Barbara High School boys basketball team, which beat Lompoc 46-34.

“We got off to one of our better starts of the year which was really encouraging, especially being on the road,” Coach Corey Adam told the NewsPress in an email. “We maintained the same lead throughout the second half until the last minute when Lompoc scored two unanswered baskets to give us the final margin of 12.

“I’m really proud of the guys’ teamwork defensively,” Adam said. “We have made some real strides in that area. Andre Battle had a solid all around game pushing the ball well in transition and shutting down one of Lompoc’s primary scorers.

“Luke Zuffelato paced us with 11 points,” the coach said. “Mikey Dever had 9 (points) and 11 rebounds.”

CARPINTERIA DEFEATS SANTA PAULA A road trip to Santa Paula paid off the Carpinteria girls water polo team during its longawaited league season opener.

The Warriors defeated Santa Paula 10-3.

Coach Jon Otsuki told the News-Press that Carpinteria took a 5-3 lead in the first quarter, then relied on “pressure defense” to prevent Santa Paula from scoring the rest of the game.

Otsuki said the Warriors’ victory despite the challenge of the Santa Paula pool, which has a shallow, 3½-foot end that can be a problem for visiting teams.

“Senior Briana Rodriguez led all scorers with 4 goals followed by 2 meter guard Piper Clayton with 3, Jocelyn Pena notched 2 and Alondra Badillo with 1,” Otsuki told the News-Press in an email.

“Goalie Erin Otsuki recorded 9 blocked shots and 4 steals in the contest,” the coach said.

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The city of Goleta has adopted the Organics Waste Disposal Ordinance, which is an effort to reduce waste and increase edible food recovery.

for “yellow bin” service with MarBorg Industries. The city will be in contact with applicable businesses. Compliance options are available based on need and site-specific factors.

The ReSource Center Recyclables and organics are separated from trash, and organics are transformed into compost and energy that powers up to 3,000 homes per year. The new facility diverts approximately 60% of additional waste from

Cabrillo defeated the Santa Ynez girls basketball team 32-22 Thursday night.

But the Pirates coach was still proud of her squad’s effort.

“The girls played hard, never giving up!” Coach Jennifer Rasmussen told the News-Press in an email. “We came up short, unable to stop two of Cabrillo’s key players. (But) I’m proud of the

our trash from the landfill. This means that residents who live or work in these areas are following the new state law without the need for additional yellow bin service.

For more information, go to www.cityofgoleta.org/city-hall/ public-works/solid-waste. You can contact the Goleta Environmental Services Division with questions at environmentalservices@ cityofgoleta.org.

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SB 1383 directs public agencies to reduce waste disposal by 75% and increase edible food recovery by 25% by 2025.

Goleta City Council to review district maps GOLETA — The Goleta City Council will conduct a hearing at 6 p.m. Feb. 1 to consider draft maps for council district boundaries.

The government is switching to a system in which people elect a city council member in the district in which they live. Previously council members were

elected by the entire city.

To see the maps, go to cityofgoleta.org/home/ showpublisheddocument/26218/637783679422900733.

The complete packet of the Feb. 1 council meeting agenda will be released Jan. 27.

Written comments concerning agenda items may be sent to cityclerkgroup@cityofgoleta.org or mailed to Attn: City Council and City Clerk at 130 Cremona Drive, Goleta 93117.

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Westmont men’s basketball team seizes first win of 2022

By JACOB NORLING WESTMONT SPORTS WRITER

When the Westmont men’s basketball (12-7, 3-7 GSAC) lost to OUAZ (13-7, 4-6) on Dec. 4, it started a streak of seven consecutive conference games that ended in disappointment for the Warriors. When the two met up again, this time in Santa Barbara on Thursday night, the Warriors were finally able to put the worst behind them.

After trailing by double-digits early on, the Warriors rallied to defeat OUAZ 83-71 in the home game, earning the club their first win of 2022.

“This team has faced some serious adversity in the past month,” said Westmont head coach Landon Boucher. “To go down by a deficit of that margin in the first half, it would have been really easy to pack it in and give up. I am so proud that our guys refused to give up, and then ended up pulling out the win.”

After being held to two points on five shots in the first half, Nate Meithof, the GSAC’s leading scorer, exploded for 21 second-half points to lead all scorers with 23. Jalen Townsell drained a trio of 3-pointers en route to a 15-point evening, while three more Warriors scored in double-digits as well.

The first six minutes could not have gone worse for the Warriors who fell down 17-4 after allowing six offensive rebounds before the chairs were warm.

On their second possession of the night, the Spirit collected four rebounds and on their fifth attempt finally converted to begin their early run.

With 10:01 left in the first half, and Westmont trailing 24-12, the Warriors received a much-needed lift when Cly Griffith Jr. checked in for his Westmont debut. The Canadian guard drilled a 3-pointer in his first attempt in a Westmont uniform to pull the Warriors within single digits, and wake up the Murchison Gym crowd in Montecito.

Griffith scored 10 points off the bench on four of five shooting from the field.

“Cly has been a really good addition to this team,” noted Boucher. “More than anything, our team has done a great job of embracing Cly.” On the club’s very next possession, Townsell hit his first 3-pointer of the night. On the following trip down the court, Tyler Austin threw down a dunk in transition and let out a roar as the Warriors fully arrived in the ballgame.

Eventually, with under 20 seconds left in the half, Townsell converted his third 3-pointer of the half to finally tie the game up.

The two clubs entered the intermission knotted at 38.

“We decided to pull Nate at two fouls early in the first half,” reflected Boucher, “and then our bench came up huge. Jalen played great, Tyler played great, Sebastian played great, and they really held it down in the first half. It was great to see our guys go on a

run and then to look down on the bench and see Nate cheering them on the way he did.”

A minute into the second half, Ajay Singh converted a layup to give the Warriors their first lead of the night. The most dangerous stretch of the second half came soon-after, when the Warriors went nearly four minutes without scoring.

After the Spirit reclaimed a 49-44 advantage, a free throw by Meithof followed by layups from Reynoso and Griffith tied the game at 49 with 12:56 to play.

With 10:34 left to play, Reynoso converted a free throw to put the Warriors up 54-53. Griffith followed up with a jumper on the club’s next possession, and then Austin once again capped off a Westmont run with another explosive finish at the rim, giving Westmont a two-possession lead at 58-54.

Austin, who along with Cade Roth is the longest tenured Warrior, scored 11 points off the bench.

“I am so proud of Tyler Austin,” began Boucher.

“The box score does not show how big a game he had for us. He played so hard and came up with some huge finishes. I think he played the best game he’s ever played in a Westmont uniform.”

The final 10 minutes of action saw Meithof take over as the freshman scored 12 of his 23 points down the stretch while building his season scoring average to a GSAC-best 18.5 points per game.

“In the second half, Nate was the alpha,” stated Boucher. “For him to have zero turnovers while being that efficient in the second half was really a difference maker.”

With 4:57 to play, Meithof converted a layup to stretch Westmont’s lead to a then game-high eight points, and two minutes later he stretched it even further with a 3-pointer to make the score 74-65.

With 1:59 to play, Jared Brown, who scored 10 points and collected six rebounds, knocked down a jumper to give Westmont a game-high 11 point lead, and two minutes later, the club officially put their losing streak to rest.

“I was proud to see us gut this one out for a lot of reasons,” said Boucher. “We not only rallied back, but we took control of the second half and we showed a lot of heart down the stretch. Our Achilles heel has been our defense in the second half, and tonight we held them to 33 in the second half.

“Our guys got better today in an area they needed to get better at.”

The club returns to action at 2 p.m. today when the Warriors host No. 8-ranked Arizona Christian inside Murchison Gym. Tickets are available at athletics. westmont.edu.

Jacob Norling is the sports information assistant at Westmont College. email: sports@newspress.com

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Meat Loaf: He’d do anything for love

By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

“I’d do anything for love, but I won’t do that.”

Do what?

Fans were puzzled by the lyrics in the 1993 hit “I’d Do Anything For Love, But I Won’t Do That.” Finally, on VH1 in 1998, Meat Loaf wheeled out a blackboard with the lyrics and broke it down with a pointy stick. The answer: He won’t stop dreaming about the woman he loves. That is the “that.”

And that was Meat Loaf, the energetic rocker who poured emotion into music that could be romantic or dramatic. It’s hard to imagine any other rock star who would have been as convincing as Eddie, the motorcycleriding, saxophone-playing rocker that Meat Loaf played in the 1975 sci-fi/horror/ultimate audience-participation spoof — “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.”

But there was another side to Meat Loaf, which this writer saw while attending a press conference backstage during an “American Idol” finale in 2006 in Hollywood, where Meat Loaf performed a duet with Katharine McPhee.

Meat Loaf was a dad, and he loved being a dad.

And when he stood behind the podium in a Renaissance Hotel room behind what was then the Kodak Theater, he discussed his family and activities with his daughters, Pearl and Amanda Aday, who today are in their 40s. In fact, Meat Loaf seemed to enjoy talking more about his family than he did about his music.

He’d do anything for love.

Ultimately, Meat Loaf was relatable. He

sang from his heart, and you could relate. No pretense, just honest emotion.

And that was Meat Loaf, who died Thursday. The singer, who TMZ reported tested positive for COVID-19, was 74. In addition to his daughters, he’s survived by his wife, Deborah Gillespie.

Meat Loaf was born Marvin Lee Day on Sept. 27, 1947, in Dallas. HIs mother was a gospel singer and teacher; his dad, a police officer. (Meat Loaf later legally changed his first name “Marvin” to “Michael.”)

In 1967, Meat Loaf moved to Los Angeles to play in bands, but in 1970, the Big Apple was calling, and Meat Loaf got on the Broadway stage in the rock musical “Hair” and the original stage version of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” His movie debut came in the 1975 film version of the latter.

Two years later came his album “Bat Out of Hell,” a giant success. Meat Loaf tied with AC/DC for having the second best selling record in history.

But the tour for “Bat Out of Hell” proved hard on Meat Loaf’s voice, and he couldn’t sing for two years. But after rehabilitation, he went back into the studio and recorded “Dead Ringer.”

Besides his music, Meat Loaf acted in many movies, ranging from “Roadie” (1980) to “The Squeeze (1987) to “Flight Club” (1999).

Ultimately, the film that stands out in fans’ minds is “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” and the sight and sound of Meat Loaf pouring his emotions into the role. He was a rocker.

And he was a dad. email: dmason@newspress.com

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 22, 2022

Georgia sues Biden administration over rejecting Medicaid work requirement

By NYAMEKYE DANIEL THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – Georgia has filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration for rejecting the work requirement and premium proposal in Gov. Brian Kemp’s partial Medicaid expansion plan.

The plan, called Georgia Pathways, was approved by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in October 2020 under former President Donald Trump.

President Joe Biden’s CMS sent a letter to Georgia officials in December, rescinding the selected parts of the plan because they counteract with the objectives of the program.

Georgia officials said CMS’ decision was a “bait-and-switch” motivated by politics. They are calling on the court to uphold the previous administration’s approval of the plan.

“Simply put, the Biden administration is obstructing our

ability to implement innovative healthcare solutions for more than 50,000 hardworking Georgia families rather than rely on a one-size-fitsnone broken system,” Gov. Kemp said Friday in a statement. “They have attempted an unlawful regulatory bait and switch, and it is clear that their decision is not being driven by policy – rather politics – as they attempt to force their top-down agenda on the American people.”

The federal government gives states the option to raise the income eligibility requirement for Medicaid to open the program to more participants. States can choose to do a full expansion of the program and raise the income limit to 138% of the federal poverty level – or $17,000 for an individual. Georgia Pathways would extend the Medicaid income eligibility to a maximum of 100% of the federal poverty line – or a little more than $12,000 annually.

Under Pathways, Georgians would

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(The Center Square) – A year after passing a major expansion in gaming, New York appears set to do it again.

The fiscal year 2023 budget proposal Gov. Kathy Hochul released this week calls for the state to issue the three remaining casino licenses the state has available. Those licenses were supposed to be awarded in the 2023 calendar year. However, lawmakers have called for the process to be expedited to help with the economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

State Sen. Joseph Addabbo, D-Queens, has estimated the licenses alone could generate at least $1.5 billion in revenue for the state’s coffers. It also could exceed $2 billion as gaming companies would seek to build full-fledged Las Vegas-style resorts in the nation’s largest metropolitan area.

“You want to realize that this [upcoming] fiscal year,” Sen. Addabbo, who chairs the Senate Committee on Racing, Gaming and Wagering, told The Center Square. “I’m going to guess we have entities out there that are willing to pay the upfront license fees, knowing that it may take three to four years to find a site and build a brick and mortar site.”

The new licenses would likely be awarded to casino projects in downstate New York, which would lead to new construction and hospitality jobs. The new opportunities in the hospitality sector would be especially welcomed. State Budget Director Robert Mujica noted that industry has seen its workforce drop by 30% since the start of the pandemic.

The New York City area is home to three casinos. MGM Resorts International operates the Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway

just north of New York City. Resorts World New York City is located at Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens. In addition, the Suffolk Off-Track Betting Corp. owns Jake’s 58 in Islandia on Long Island.

However, those three venues can only offer video lottery terminals and electronic table games. A casino license would allow them to offer Vegas-style slot machines and live-dealer table games.

Both Sen. Addabbo and Assembly Racing and Wagering Committee Chair Gary Pretlow, D-Mount Vernon, have supported proposals that would give Empire City and Resorts World preference to get full casino licenses. They have cited the presence they already have in the community.

“If you’re looking for speed to market, that’s possible,” Sen. Addabbo said. “The idea here is it would be beneficial to the state in terms of revenue, in terms of educational funds, in terms of jobs, that we would look at a process that does something this year.”

In a statement, Resorts World said it would act quickly if it indeed received a license.

“If granted a full casino license, we are uniquely positioned to immediately elevate our support for the state in a number of significant ways,” the company said. “On day one, we’ll be able to hire and train hundreds of new union members, generate additional revenue for public schools, and drive economic activity for local small businesses and the Queens community.”

If lawmakers include the casino initiative in the budget, the state’s Gaming Commission would manage the licensing award process.

Last year, lawmakers included mobile sports betting in the budget. The first operators launched their apps this month, and according

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A view of the lagoon at the UCSB campus in 2021.

As mobile sports betting launches, New York now looks to award new casino licenses

By STEVE BITTENBENDER

to data from the state and a technology vendor for the sportsbooks, wagering has gone as expected.

Gov. Hochul’s budget brief noted that the apps took $150 million in bets the first weekend of action. Sen. Addabbo noted that the state’s tax revenue from mobile betting exceeded in that weekend what the upstate retail sportsbooks generated in their first two years of operation.

New York taxes mobile sports betting revenues at 51%. Officials expect within a couple of years to generate more than $500 million in tax revenue annually from the nine sportsbooks that will be available in the state.

With the largest population and economy of any state currently offering mobile sports betting, New York is expected to quickly become the market leader in terms of handle and revenue.

“We expect that our revenues will meet our targets, both this year (and) next year, if not exceed them,” Mr. Mujica told reporters Tuesday. “I think we are now number one in the nation in that regard.”

According to GeoComply, a technology company that provides geolocation and cybersecurity services to mobile sports operators, 878,000 New Yorkers created 1.2 million accounts with the five sportsbooks that have launched in the state in the 10 days after the official Jan. 8 start.

Nearly 88% of those who have set up accounts are newcomers who have not created accounts in other states where sports betting is regulated.

“The data tell us that New Yorkers are dumping illegal sportsbooks for the new legal options, and operators are also excelling at attracting first-time bettors,” said Lindsay Slader, GeoComply’s managing director of gaming, in a statement.

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Dec. 29, 1943 - Dec. 28, 2021

Phil was born in Chicago, Illinois to Leonard and Phyllis Adriansen. He was the oldest of seven children. Growing up he went to Portage Park Elementary, Carl Schurz High School, and did two years at the University of Illinois Navy Pier. Later he joined the Army and served in Korea. He trained as an MP and became an aide to the Commanding General.

Phil was a gentle soul with a kind heart. You may remember him from his 40 years, working for United Airlines Santa Barbara or maybe he sold you a home while working for Fred Fredricks Reality. Perhaps you bowled with him on one of the many leagues he played for or he was that friendly worker at Nielsen’s Market asking if you needed help finding anything. However you knew Phil, with his 6’5” stature and friendly face, he was unforgettable, loved by all, and will be dearly missed.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years Julanne, daughter Nicole Nielsen (Rodney), grandchildren Natalya and Andrew Nielsen.

Julanne and Nicole would like to thank Central Coast Hospice and Dignity Health Hospice for all their love and special care during Phil’s final months and days.

In this time of COVID, no public memorial service will be held. Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers.

BERRY, Keith Carlton

Keith C. Berry passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 28th, at the age of 82 surrounded by family and loved ones.

Keith was born in Santa Barbara on December 24, 1939, to Robert and Naomi Berry. He attended Franklin Elementary, Santa Barbara Junior High and graduated from Santa Barbara High School in 1957. After high school he enlisted and served in the US Navy stationed at a Pearl Harbor submarine base. He subsequently returned home to work with his father in his home cleaning business.

Keith began his career in real estate in 1964, earning his license in 1970 and spent more than 50 years helping clients buy and sell homes in the Santa Barbara area. His career afforded him the ability to both spend time with his family and donate time and resources to multiple organizations in the community. Keith was passionate about supporting education and children through sports and local organizations.

Keith is survived by children Rob C. Berry (Yolanda), Suzanne M. Ilgun (Koral), Taylor C. Berry, Danielle B. Heimlicher (Dave), Christopher C. Berry (Jenny); grandchildren Caitlin, Morgan, Marley, Sophia and Nathan; his former wife Pamela Hall and girlfriend Joyce. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother Bill as well as his wife Tina Craviotto Berry and son Byron C. Berry.

A service will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, January 28th, at Calvary Chapel (1 N. Calle Cesar Chavez, Suite 21, Santa Barbara, CA 93103). Masks will be required. A private burial will follow. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Bishop Diego High School or The Teddy Bear Foundation.

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Maricopa 61/41

Guadalupe 67/37

Santa Maria 69/38

Vandenberg 63/43

New Cuyama 61/32 Ventucopa 61/36

Los Alamos 69/35

Lompoc 65/42 Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2022

Buellton 68/33

Solvang 68/32

Gaviota 63/44

SANTA BARBARA 67/41 Goleta 66/40

Carpinteria 63/47 Ventura 66/52

AIR QUALITY KEY Good Moderate

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POINT ARENA TO POINT PINOS

Wind north-northeast at 6-12 knots today. Wind waves 2 feet or less with a west swell 1-3 feet at 13-second intervals. Visibility clear.

POINT CONCEPTION TO MEXICO

Wind north-northeast at 6-12 knots today. Wind waves 2 feet or less with a west swell 1-3 feet at 13-second intervals. Visibility clear.

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

Wind west-northwest 4-8 knots today. Waves 2 feet or less with a west-southwest swell 3-5 feet at 14 seconds. Visibility clear.

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have to complete a minimum of 80 hours of work or other activities, such as training or education, each month to qualify for the program. It was supposed to start July 1. CMS warned it had concerns about the work requirement since last February and placed Georgia’s implementation of the plan on standby until Georgia could explain why the requirements should stay in place.

Gov. Kemp’s office said before Pres.

Biden took office, CMS confirmed Jan. 4. 2021, the Georgia Pathways plan was a binding contract between Georgia and the federal government.

“The Biden administration’s misguided actions were not based on the law or sound public policy, but rather crass partisan politics,” Attorney General Chris Carr said in a statement. “We look forward to fighting for Georgia’s right to provide commonsense healthcare solutions for our citizens.”

50/33/s 34/17/c 22/13/sn 63/41/s 52/29/s 57/42/pc 73/50/c 11/8/pc 34/22/pc 37/28/pc 68/45/pc 49/35/pc 40/25/pc 39/23/s 46/35/pc 39/24/pc

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 93,402 acre-ft.

Elevation 712.26 ft.

Evaporation (past 24 hours) 5.1 acre-ft.

Inflow 13.8 acre-ft.

State inflow 12.9 acre-ft.

Storage change from yest. +0 acre-ft.

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Art Spot on Wheels allows people to paint in scenic locations such as vineyards. It’s among the special programs in the Midweek Membership Club.

Travel trend

Midweek is the new weekend

Three of the more unique venues your senses with fantastic views are Art Spot on Wheels, Broken and delicious wines from local Clock Vinegar Works and The wineries.”

Ultimate Escape Rooms.

Charles and Jody Williams ith the pandemic “Art Spot on Wheels is a fullstarted Broken Clock Vinegar allowing people service art studio operating on Works in their home kitchen before more flexibility wheels,” said Christi Belle, owner expanding to Mission Drive in in their work and founder.

Solvang in late schedules, “We’ve combined 2017. midweek has become a new some of the best “We use travel trend for 2022, one that the a double Midweek Membership Club in Visit things in the Midweek Membership Club world — art, fermentation the Santa Ynez Valley is offering passes cannot be redeemed for cash wine, nature method to through March 31. or applied toward gratuity and are and people. produce our Approximately 30 hotels, valid Sunday through Thursday only.

Imagine you vinegars,” said restaurants, wineries and other For more information, including a and your friends Ms. Williams. venues are participating. complete list of participants or to plan surrounded by “First, whole Guests who book an eligible and book a Midweek Membership the unparalleled fruits are consecutive two-night, SundayClub visit to the Santa Ynez Valley, go fermented into through-Thursday stay, will receive beauty of the to www.visitsyv.com/midweek.

Santa Ynez a dry wine. five digital passes, each of which Valley with a Then that wine can be redeemed at the locations paintbrush in one is fermented for a wine tasting for two or $20 hand and a glass of estate wine in into acetic acid. Our lineup of credit at restaurants, retailers the other. vinegars, shrubs, pickling kits and and activity providers. Midweek “Not just another pain-and-sip lacto-fermentation products are Membership Club travelers will class, our signature ‘Painting in designed to promote a healthy, also receive club member pricing the Vineyard’ events will delight probiotic lifestyle and provide on wine purchases. a means of reducing food waste through preservation.”

They offer tastings along with pickling and fermentation classes at their production facility in Solvang.

“Midweek is such a special time to enjoy the valley. It’s a slower pace and visitors can really settle into the small-town feel,” said Ms. Williams. “So many of our customers are coming from big cities. The rural atmosphere is just what they need to re-charge and immerse themselves in the openspace.”

The Ultimate Escape Rooms is a type of physical adventure game in which people are locked in a room with other participants and must use elements of the room to solve a series of puzzles, find clues and escape the room within a set time limit.

“The rooms are a little like video games come to life. They are filled with gadgets, puzzles and clues that teams — usually of two to eight people — have to solve in order to escape,” said co-owner Annette Cortez.

“I personally love doing fun things during the weekdays when things aren’t so crowded and hectic,” Ms. Cortez said. “It’s such a great opportunity to enjoy a relaxing and fun getaway with friends and loved ones without having to fight the crowds. The added bonus of saving money makes this a deal that can’t be passed up!”

Other participating venues include Ampelos Cellars, Brick Barn Wine Estate, Coquelicot Organic Estate, Crawford Family Wines, Dana V. Wines, First Street Leather in Los Olivos and Solvang, Grassini Family Vineyards, Renaissance Antiques, River Grill at the Alisal and Toccata Tasting Room.

“A special experience any day of the week, the Santa Ynez Valley is particularly appealing midweek Jody Williams pours at Broken Clock Vinegar Works in Solvang, when the bustle has quieted, and which is one of the businesses featured with the Midweek the valley provides an even more Membership Club. “We use a double fermentation method to relaxed respite to visitors,” said produce our vinegars,” Ms. Williams said.

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“We’ve combined some of the best things in the world — art, wine, nature and people,” said Christi Belle, owner and founder of Art Spot on Wheels, which allows people to paint in special locations. “Imagine you and your friends surrounded by the unparalleled beauty of the Santa Ynez Valley with a paintbrush in one hand and a glass of estate wine in the other.”

The Ultimate Escape Rooms offers special environments, where people must look at clues, solve puzzles and figure out how to get out of the room. Games include “Phantom of the Big Top” and “Gold Fever.”

Visit the Santa Ynez Valley. “With the continued popularity of workfrom-home and remote working, there’s never been a better time to visit.

“It doesn’t take long to do the math and realize the value that

this program presents, particularly when midweek hotel rates are already typically discounted from their Friday and Saturday night counterparts,” he added. “Yes, there are still deals to be had in travel. Yes, midweek is the new

weekend.

“And yes, the Midweek Membership Club from Visit the Santa Ynez Valley is the very best of both.” email: mmcmahon@newspress.com

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‘Resilient Heart’ topic for Hospice speaker series

By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Since 2020, Hospice of Santa Barbara has adjusted to the new realities that come with COVID-19 by creating its free illuminate speaker series, which not only addresses aspects of the pandemic but also offers help on how to navigate through this new reality.

One way the organization has transitioned to serve these past two years is by providing helpful resources to the community and beyond through this virtual series.

Past speakers include Roshi Joan Halifax, Frank Ostaseski, Katy Butler, Sharon Salzberg, Dr. BJ Miller, Dr. Sunita Puri, Jenée Johnson, Daniel Goleman, Nora McInerny and Pico Iyer.

This year, the virtual series continues with the return of Sharon Salzberg, who will present “A Resilient Heart” from 6 to 7 p.m. Feb. 16. The event is free, but

FYI Sharon Salzberg will discuss “A Resilient Heart” from 6 to 7 p.m. Feb. 16 as part of Hospice of Santa Barbara’s free illuminate speaker series. The event is free, but registration is required. To register, go to www.hospiceofsb.org/hsbseries.

registration is required.

Ms. Salzberg will explore the resilience of the human spirit as she offers tools that help deepen steadiness of mind and compassionate understanding.

Besides her talk, the event will include a short meditation practice and discussion.

“Throughout the pandemic, our illuminate speaker series has been a very important way for us to provide the community with hope,” said David Selberg, CEO of Hospice of Santa Barbara. “We

are extremely grateful we get to continue the series in 2022 and kick off with the return of Sharon Salzberg, whose presentation inspired us all last year.

“As we all know, people are reeling from this world-wide crisis emotionally, socially and economically. People have shared a variety of intense feelings they are experiencing during this time — among them: fear, deep sadness, anxiety, grief, uncertainty over the present and what the future holds, vulnerability, despair, anger and hopelessness.”

The series continues through 2022 with Amanda Kloots.

Additional speakers will be announced in the coming months.

Sponsors of this event are the Natalie Orfalea Foundation and Lou Buglioli. email: mmcmahon@newspress. com

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Sharon Salzberg, one of the speakers in Hospice of Santa Barbara’s virtual series, will offer tools that help deepen steadiness of mind and compassionate understanding.

Operation Recognition deadline extended to Jan. 31

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Local veterans whose education was interrupted by World War II, the Korean War or the Vietnam War can get a retroactive high school diploma through Operation Recognition.

The Santa Barbara County Education Office has extended the deadline for Operation Recognition, a program that provides eligible veterans with the opportunity to receive an honorary high school diploma if their education was interrupted due to internment or military service during World War II, the Korean War or the Vietnam War. The deadline to apply for this retroactive high school diploma is now Jan. 31. Veterans can apply

for this program, and families can apply on behalf of eligible individuals who are deceased.

Each recipient will be honored at a ceremony in April as a gesture of gratitude for the sacrifices made during wartime.

For program information, eligibility criteria and application details, call 805-964-4710, ext. 5282 or ext. 5290. You can also visit sbceo.org/or.

— Marilyn McMahon

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At left, Disney California Adventure will host its Lunar New Year celebration Jan. 21-Feb. 13. At right, Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession is part of the festivities at Disney California Adventure.

Special festivals planned at Disney California Adventure

By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

Disney California Adventure is ready for the Year of the Tiger.

The Anaheim theme park will celebrate the special year with its Lunar New Year festival, set for this weekend through Feb. 13.

The event will commemorate traditions of Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese cultures.

It’s among the year’s special festivals, which include DCA’s Food and Wine Festival in March and April. More about that later.

According to Disney, the Lunar New Year festival will feature “multicultural performances, special activities, culinary delights, beautiful décor and more.”

Festivities will again include Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession, with dozens of enthusiastic parade performers honoring family, friendship and the potential for a fortune-filled new year.

And since it’s the Year of the Tiger, Tigger will be part of the celebration, along with, of course, Mulan and Mushu, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, the Three Little Pigs and more. They’ll be dressed for the occasion.

As part of the celebration, Raya from the Disney film “Raya and the Last Dragon” will appear for the first time at Disneyland Resort. You’ll be able to see Raya in a setting inspired by her native Kumandra, recreated in the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail

at DCA. In addition to the Lunar Year, DCA is preparing for its Food & Wine Festival March 4-April 26, which will feature special bites and beverages, entertainment, merchandise and more.

Disney chefs will return for the whole family to enjoy on Saturdays and Sundays during the festival. And there will be special signature events such as the Carthay Circle Winemaker Receptions, and the Wine, Beer and Mixology Education & Tasting Seminars.

A special Sip and Savor pass will be available for each event.

For more information, go to disneyland.disney.go.com. email: dmason@newspress.com

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ESPN and Disneyland Resort are teaming up for Super Bowl LVI, with multi-platform productions will originate from Disney California Adventure.

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ANAHEIM — ESPN will host its special Super Bowl LVI productions Feb. 9-13 at Disneyland California Adventure.

Fans at the Paradise Bay viewing area could see some of their favorite ESPN shows and personalities. Disney-owned ESPN will produce segments of “Postseason NFL Countdown,”

“NFL Live” and “SportsCenter” segments in that area.

They’ll be there at various times from noon to 6 p.m. Feb. 6-11, noon to 2 p.m. and around 6 p.m. Feb. 12, and 8 to 11 a.m.

Feb. 13.

The many personalities will include Hall of Famer Randy Moss, and Super Bowl Champions Tedy Bruschi, Ryan

Clark and Booger McFarland.

And the Downtown Disney District will feature a fan experience outdoors from 1 to 7 p.m. Feb. 10-13, with games, giveaways (while supplies last) and more for guests of all ages.

For more information, go to disney.disneyland.go.com.

— Dave Mason

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LIBRA — Today, Libra, you might find yourself picking up uncanny telepathic messages from a friend who lives some distance from you. A telephone call might reveal that this person has just received some good news, and that they were just thinking of calling you! This probably won’t be the only ESP experience you have today.

SCORPIO — Creative inspiration flows freely today, Scorpio, enabling you to channel it in more than one way. An opportunity to earn a sizable fee doing something artistic could come your way. Spiritual or metaphysical studies may be involved. This might represent the attainment of a long-term goal you’ve been striving to reach, and therefore you’re apt to be rather excited about it.

SAGITTARIUS — Usually you prefer to approach events with a practical and scientific attitude, Sagittarius, but today you’re feeling especially intuitive and more aware of the other worlds, so it might be difficult to hang on to your usual mindset. Some uncomfortable feelings you’ve had about events in the news could prove to be accurate, which might be a bit disconcerting.

CAPRICORN — If you’ve been thinking about taking up the study of astrology, numerology, alchemy, or any other occult science, this is the day to get started, Capricorn.

Scientific adherence to facts and rules combines with enhanced telepathic abilities to bring about a burgeoning skill in such fields.

AQUARIUS — Some rather intense and vivid dreams could inspire you to embark on some in-depth study of a subject that specifically interests you, Aquarius. This could involve the arts, philosophy, or metaphysics.

Travel plans to one of the world’s great spiritual centers, such as Jerusalem, Glastonbury or Vrindavana, might be on your mind as a result.

PISCES — Romantic relationships take on a fairytale aura, Pisces, bringing up the kind of desire, passion, and sense of unity associated with Lancelot and Guinevere. Therefore, this should be a wonderful day to schedule an intimate evening with a romantic partner. You could feel so much in tune with your friend that you may come with the same words at the same time. Enjoy this wonderful feeling, but don’t lose sight of reality.

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Therefore, concepts that could be confusing at other times could seem as clear as a bell today.

TAURUS — Intellectual or artistic work could take up a lot of your time today, Taurus.

Your level of inspiration is high, and you’re apt to be full of ideas that others would find beneficial. You’re also likely to sense the thoughts and feelings of those around you before they themselves are consciously aware of them.

GEMINI — Study of religion and spiritual matters could well be of particular interest for you today, Gemini. You’re likely to discuss your knowledge and beliefs regarding such matters with a close friend, which could prove rather enlightening for both of you.

Whatever you learn will prove to be artistically inspiring, so don’t be surprised if you find yourself spending some time writing down your thoughts or turning them into pictures. Don’t limit yourself!

CANCER — Today communication with others is more likely to be on a subtle rather than verbal level, Cancer.

When the phone rings, you might already know who’s on the other end of the line before you pick it up. You could also pick up telepathically on the thoughts of others. Books and articles about people who have had similar experiences could increase your understanding of them.

LEO — Inspiration drawn from recent religious or spiritual occurrences could have you writing down accounts of your experiences, Leo, perhaps with the idea of someday publishing them. Your concentration could well be intense, as writing for you today may not be only creative but therapeutic as well.

VIRGO — You should be feeling especially strong and healthy today, Virgo. The drive to exercise, particularly if you do it alone and outdoors, is likely to get the endorphins going and thus give you a natural high, which could lead to an increased level of inspiration and intuition. After you finish, it might be a good idea to sit in a park, preferably near water, to

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Supreme Court to hear Nine months into Operation Lone Star, Texas case of Washington DPS reports record interdiction numbers high school football The operation integrates DPS state troopers with the Texas National Guard to deploy air, ground, marine and tactical border security coach fired for praying assets to high-threat areas to prevent and or mitigate Mexican

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The issue began after Mr. Kennedy was hired when he would take a knee on the field after games to engage in personal prayer.

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(The Center Square) – The U.S. Supreme Court has announced it will hear oral arguments later this year in the case of a high school football coach in Washington state who was fired for praying after games.

The case, Kennedy v.

Bremerton School Board, involves Joe Kennedy who coached the football team at Bremerton High School from 2008 to 2015.

The issue began after Mr. Kennedy was hired when he would take a knee on the field after games to engage in personal prayer.

According to a 2019 story in the Daily Wire, Mr. Kennedy’s players began joining him and invited members from the opposing team to do the same.

Mr. Kennedy would also give motivational speeches at midfield that included messages of faith.

The school board sent Mr. Kennedy a letter in September 2015 stating he was under investigation for violating the district’s “Religious-Related Activities and Practices” policy. The policy says students can engage in “private, non-disruptive prayer” at times that do not conflict with learning activities but that staff should not encourage or discourage it.

Mr. Kennedy began waiting to pray until players were off the field and fans had cleared the stands, but in October 2015 he asked for a religious accommodation under the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Mr. Kennedy at the time argued his official coaching duties ended as soon as the game was

over.

The school board disagreed and fired Mr. Kennedy, who then sued.

Kelly Shackleford, president and CEO of First Liberty, which is representing Mr. Kennedy, praised the high court’s decision to hear the case.

“No teacher or coach should lose their job for simply expressing their faith in public,” he said in a statement. “By taking this important case, the Supreme Court can protect the right of every American to engage in private religious expression, including praying in public, without fear of punishment.”

In the same statement, Mr. Kennedy said, “Six years away from the football field is far too long. I am extremely grateful that the Supreme Court is going to hear my case and pray that I will soon be able to be back on the field coaching the game and players I love.”

Mr. Kennedy first lost in district court and before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. The appellate court in June of 2021 declined to rehear the case and Mr. Kennedy’s attorneys appealed to the Supreme Court.

(The Center Square) – Since March 2021, when Gov. Greg Abbott launched Operation Lone Star (OLS), Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) state troopers have been working around the clock to help defend the southern border. Nine months later, its chief reports a record for state interdiction efforts.

Since OLS began, state troopers have arrested more than 10,000 illegal immigrants, including smugglers and drug traffickers, Texas DPS Director Steve McCraw said Wednesday at a Texas Public Policy Foundation event in Austin. They’ve seized over 5 tons of methamphetamine, over $17 million in cash, and enough fentanyl to kill over 260 million people.

The operation integrates DPS state troopers with the Texas National Guard to deploy air, ground, marine and tactical border security assets to high-threat areas to prevent and or mitigate Mexican cartels’ human and drug smuggling operations into Texas.

“Texas supports legal immigration but will not be an accomplice to the open border policies that cause, rather than prevent, a humanitarian crisis in our state and endanger the lives of Texans,” Gov. Greg Abbott said when he launched the operation. “We will surge the resources and law enforcement personnel needed to confront this crisis.”

There are currently 1,600 state troopers from all over Texas participating in OLS. They work two-week rotations of 12-hour shifts, 24/7, and are tasked with criminal interdiction at the southern border. They’re stationed from the southernmost part of Texas near Brownsville to as far west as El Paso, a distance of over 1,200 miles.

Last year, the Texas Legislature allocated $3 billion to finance OLS’s mission, which will last as long as the border remains insecure, Mr. McCraw said. Part of the funding includes money to hire 120 new officers, he told The Center Square, who’ll be stationed permanently in border communities.

The Biden administration’s open border policies are emboldening cartel and gang violence, fueling a multi-billion dollar human and drug trafficking trade, Mr. McCraw said, and DPS is holding the line to stop as much of it as they can.

From March to Dec. 2, 2021, DPS seized 160 pounds of fentanyl, which equates to more than 36.2 million lethal doses. Fentanyl-laced drugs often come in the form of tablets that

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“Fentanyl is a deadly narcotic that is plaguing our society,” Mr. McCraw said. “The cartels will do whatever it takes to get it into the country, which is why Texas has stepped up to help secure our border and prevent this lethal drug and criminal traffickers from entering our communities.

“There’s nothing that the Mexican cartels have not taken over, not just in Texas, but throughout the nation,” he told a packed crowd Wednesday in Austin.

“If you’ve got a drug problem anywhere, a counterfeit bill problem related to fentanyl in New York City, it’s related to an unsecure international border with Mexico,” he said.

But the problem isn’t just lethal drugs. It’s that “criminal aliens,” he said, even “after you send them back and deport them, you convict them for child molestation or robbery and theft, murder, they come back, again and again.

And we see this and it clearly has an impact on crime. It certainly does in our major urban areas and every community in Texas.”

Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued the Biden administration several times over its immigration policy. He’s won some lawsuits, while others are still pending.

While Mr. McCraw said he “certainly applauds Paxton for suing the federal government, unfortunately, suing doesn’t secure the border.” Policy and interdiction on the ground does, he argues.

Pres. Biden’s policies have made the border unsecure, he said, “by overwhelming border patrol and serving as a pull and attraction of migrants around the world.”

Texas is “suffering from a global mass migration,” he said. Previously, law enforcement would be able to plan for mass migration in response to a state failure or other reasons but “never one that was created by the federal government.”

Now, the Mexican cartels “have operational control of the border and operational control over Mexico,” Mr. McCraw said. “Corruption, intimidation, bribery, everything that worked in Columbia, related to task forces, has failed in Mexico because they’ve been compromised by corruption. We can’t count on Mexico to

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help us with border security. It doesn’t mean we don’t try to work with them. But at the end of the day, efforts to spend billions of dollars on various initiatives won’t contribute to securing the border.”

What has helped mitigate the damage caused by cartel violence has been the ability to deploy resources to help an overwhelmed Border Patrol, and new legislation to help law enforcement do their jobs passed by the Texas Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Abbott.

New laws increase penalties for human smuggling and transport, make them easier to prosecute, and impose serious penalties for fentanyl-related crimes, including life in prison.

“We’ve done some things, but all the things we’ve done, is after they’ve come in,” Mr. McCraw said. “The whole point of securing the border is they can’t come in without being detected and interdicted. We’ve always provided direct support to border patrol efforts but for the first time in DPS history, officers began arresting illegal aliens for criminal trespass after the state legislature passed a new law.”

Texas also for the first time in history dedicated money from general revenue funds to build a border wall, Mr. McCraw said. Gov. Abbott announced last June that Texas would build its own wall. In six months, construction had already begun.

Since the federal government won’t secure the border, Mr. McCraw said, Texas is doing everything it can within the law. No state statute addresses the federal issue of immigration. But DPS can, and is, arresting illegal immigrants who commit state crimes.

“You have to secure the border from the river, not in Washington, D.C.,” he said, “This isn’t rocket science.”

Mr. McCraw pointed to a study conducted decades ago by agents in the Tucson Sector, which identified the most effective preventative measures to secure the border.

They include building barriers on the water, investing in detection technology and training efficient personnel.

“Nothing’s changed in two decades in terms of the solution,” he said. “But there’s not been the willingness or the leadership in Washington, D.C. to be able to do it.”

PUBLIC NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210003269. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: GOLDEN SOL RISING, 431 E ORTEGA ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101, County of Santa Barbara.

Full Name(s) of registrants: SAMANTHA K MCVEE: 431 E ORTEGA ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101. This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 12/02/2021

by E35, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Nov 11, 2021.

Statement Expires on: Not Applicable.

NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL) JAN 1, 8, 15, 22 / 2022--57867

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cartels’ human and drug smuggling operations into Texas.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2021-0003436 The following person(s) is doing business as: Brantingham Tales, 409 Camino Del Remedio, Unit B, Santa Barbara, CA 93110, County of Santa Barbara.

Wendy Angela Brantingham, 409 Camino Del Remedio, Unit B, Santa Barbara, CA 93110 This business is conducted by an Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A /s/ Wendy Angela Brantingham This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 12/23/2021.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5/22 CNS-3545650# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS

COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Tuesday, February 1, 2022 In Santa Barbara The meeting starts at 9:00 a.m.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 1, 2022, at 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing in the Board of Supervisors Hearing Room on the fourth floor of the County Administration Building located at 105 East Anapamu, Santa Barbara, California, to consider introduction of an ordinance amending County Code Chapter 17, Solid Waste Services, and the associated rules and regulations to comply with SB 1383 (Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Act of 2016) that will require the recycling and diversion of organic waste.

Comments, objections or protests may be filed with the Clerk of the Board before the public hearing, whose address is 105 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, California, 93101.

On June 11, 2021, and effective immediately, Governor Newsom issued Executive Orders N-07-21 and N-08-21, which rescinded some prior Executive Orders related to COVID-19, but Executive Order N08-21 additionally states some prior Executive Orders related to COVID-19 still remain necessary to help California respond to, recover from, and mitigate the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. For current and alternative methods of public participation for the meeting of February 1, 2022, please see page two (2) of the posted Agenda.

Please see the posted agenda and staff reports available on the Thursday prior to the meeting at http://santabarbara.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx under the hearing date, by contacting the Clerk of the Board at (805) 568-2240 for alternative options, or by contacting Carlyle Johnston at cjohnst@ countyofsb.org.

Please see the posted agenda, available on Thursday prior to the above referenced meeting for a more specific time for this item. However, the order of the agenda may be rearranged or the item may be continued.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors by 4:00 PM on Friday before the Board meeting. For information about these services please contact the Clerk of the Board at (805) 568-2240.

If you challenge the project in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence to the Board of Supervisors prior to the public hearing. G.C. Section 65009, 6066, and 6062a.

Witness my hand and seal this 11th day of January 2022.

Mona Miyasato CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Sheila de la Guerra, Deputy Clerk JAN 22 / 2022 -- 57908 1) Name of Person Filing: Mailing Address: City, State, Zip Code: Daytime/Evening Phone Number:

JAN 15, 22, 29; FEB 5 / 2022 -- 57892 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210003271. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: SOURCE CONSULTING GROUP, 2701 FOOTHILL ROAD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: BRENDA M JAMESON: 2701 FOOTHILL ROAD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105. This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 02/02/2021

by E30, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Feb 24, 1999.

Statement Expires on: Not Applicable.

NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL) JAN 1, 8, 15, 22 / 2022--57874

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M. CHRISTINE SOMMERS 1308 STOCKTON HILL RD #A350 KINGMAN AZ 86401 928-897-4635

SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA MOHAVE COUNTY 2) M. CHRISTINE SOMMERS Plaintiff AND

3: Case Number: CV-2021-01034 SUMMONS

4) FRANK & ROSE HINCKLEY Defendants(s) AND Mohave County Treasurer WARNING: This is an official document from the court. It affects your rights. Read this document carefully. If you do not understand it, contact a lawyer for help.

FROM THE STATE OF ARIZONA TO: 4) FRANK & ROSE HINCKLEY Defendants(s) Mohave County Treasurer

AND

1. A lawsuit has been filed against you. A copy of the lawsuit and other court papers are served on you with this Summons.

2. If you do not want a judgment or order taken against you without your input, you must file an “Answer” or a “Response” in writing with the Court, and pay the filing fee. If you do not file an “Answer” or “Response” the other party may be given the relief requested in his or her Petition or Complaint. To file your “Answer” or “Response” take, or send, the “Answer” or “Response” to the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court, 415 East Spring Street, Kingman, AZ 86401 (P.O. Box 7000, Kingman, AZ 86402-7000) or the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court, 2225 Trane Road, Bullhead City, AZ 86442, or Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court, 2001 College Drive, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86404. Mail a copy of your “Answer” or “Response” to the other party at the address listed on the top of this Summons.

3. If you were served within the State of Arizona, your “Response” or “Answer” must be filed within TWENTY (20) CALENDAR DAYS, starting the day after you were served. If you were served outside the State of Arizona, your “Response” must be filed within THIRTY (30) CALENDAR DAYS, starting the day after you were served. Service by Publication is complete (30) days after the first publication.

4. Requests for reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities must be made to the office of the judge or commissioner assigned to the case, at least (3) three days before your scheduled court date.

SIGNED AND SEALED this date: 09/28/2021

CHRISTINA SPURLOCK Clerk of the Superior Court By: /s/____________________ Deputy Clerk JAN 15, 22, 29; FEB 5 / 2022 -- 57916