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Milpas Street debate Eastside residents, police push for local control of liquor licenses

Feds report decrease in U.S. unemployment Local officials say no change for Santa Barbara County

By MADISON HIRNEISEN NEWS-PRESS CORRESPONDENT

The U.S. unemployment rate is on a slow downward trend, but local officials say the jobless rate in Santa Barbara County will likely remain high until the coronavirus is better contained.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released a January jobs report Friday, putting the current unemployment rate in the U.S. at 6.3%, down 0.4 percentage point since December. More than 10 million people remain unemployed in the U.S., according to the report.

Santa Barbara County’s unemployment numbers in December sat almost a full percentage point higher than the year-end national average (6.7%) at 7.6%. Following a spike in April 2020 with unemployment at 13.9%, the county saw unemployment rates steadily drop until December’s lockdown boosted the rate back up to 7.6%.

“We continue to experience high levels of unemployment,

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Natasha Todorovic lives close to the CVS on Milpas Street and has been pushing the city to pass an alcohol ordinance to regulate public drunkenness and disorderly behavior by vagrants on the Eastside.

By GRAYCE MCCORMICK NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Residents and business owners on the Santa Barbara’s Eastside, along with the police department, are continuing to try to address public drunkenness, public urination and nuisance behaviors on Milpas Street.

On Tuesday, an Eastside resident will testify at an Alcoholic Beverage Control meeting against the CVS at 336 Milpas St. receiving its liquor license. (The virtual meeting will be held 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Zoom.)

Concerned residents say CVS marks the 34th establishment on Milpas Street where someone can purchase alcohol.

Natasha Todorovic lives in close proximity to the CVS, and she has been part of multiple associations and committees reaching out to the city council, police department, neighboring business owners and eventually the ABC to cut down on the problem.

“I am perpetually dealing with the drunks coming from Milpas Liquor and CVS and 7-Eleven and Pat’s Liquor and wherever else,” Ms. Todorovic told the NewsPress. “They stick their beer cans in my hedge, they throw their bottles over my fence, they sit on my front steps getting drunk.

“We deserve better. Since when do you live five blocks from the beach and you’ve got to walk over bodies of people that have passed out because they’ve had way too much to drink? It’s just awful.”

Ms. Todorovic protested CVS receiving a license at all, but she said the Santa Barbara Police Department, CVS and the ABC lawyer agreed to conditions such

By MITCHELL WHITE

RAFAEL MALDONADO / NEWS-PRESS PHOTOS

The virtual Alcoholic Beverage Control meeting is planned for 9:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday on Zoom.

The link is us02web.zoom. us/j/84245116018. The meeting ID is 842 4511 6018.

The password is 498805.

The dial-in number is 669900-6833. as no sale of airplane liquor bottles, security caps required on liquor bottles, no sale of individual Please see MILPAS on A2

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Santa Barbara County health officials issued a warning to local residents on Friday, urging them not to let the upcoming Super Bowl become a “superspreader” event.

Dr. Henning Ansorg, health officer for the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department, issued a notice on Thursday and said that gatherings are “the most prevalent way” people contract COVID-19 and that holidays and large events “have often proven deadly.”

“Best practices dictate that we gather only with those in our immediate household, but if you are having a small gathering, hold it outdoors and limit (it) to members from three households,” Dr. Ansorg said.

“Practice physical distancing and mask wearing, and limit the time together to two hours.”

Those who elect to dine out are asked to maintain a safe distance from others and wear face coverings when not eating or drinking.

“No one wants to go back to the state’s stricter Stay at Home Order. Let’s keep moving forward so our schools can open again safely and our businesses can continue to stay open,” he said.

In terms of vaccination efforts, the county is continuing to prioritize vaccinations for healthcare workers and

residents over the age of 75. It is still unclear when the county will begin vaccinating those 65 and older, as well as essential workers in education, childcare, emergency services and food, or grocery and agriculture workers.

“We are in a state of vaccine scarcity,” Dr. Van Do-Reynoso, county Public Health director, said during Friday’s press conference.

Dr. Ansorg said that about 75% of those over 75 have accepted vaccinations, as well as about half of healthcare workers.

He later clarified that at some skilled-nursing facilities, only 30% of eligible staff accepted the vaccine, while at other areas, such as Cottage Health, the acceptance was as high as 80% among its workforce.

Dr. Ansorg said that as early as next week, Cottage Health will begin to monitor local samples in search of mutated strains of COVID-19.

Suzanne Grimmesey, of the county Department of Behavioral Wellness, also discussed vaccination efforts.

Ms. Grimmesey, who’s part of the county’s communication team for COVID-19, explained that the health department has ordered the maximum amount of vaccine, but is restricted on preordering due to state guidance.

Local pharmacies receive vaccines through the county and only get a small portion.

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Milpas Liquor Deli on Milpas Street is one of 34 establishments on the street that sells alcohol, according to Eastside residents concerned about the oversaturation of alcohol sales.

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Officials: Don’t let Super Bowl become ‘super spreader’ NEWS-PRESS ASSOCIATE EDITOR

The CVS located at 336 Milpas St. has received its liquor license, despite efforts from residents in the area to prevent it, citing the oversaturation of liquor sales on Milpas Street already.

and that’s not going to change any time soon until the vaccinations have been more widespread, businesses start to open up again and social distancing starts to relax,” Ray McDonald, executive director of the Santa Barbara County Workforce Development Board, told the News-Press Friday.

“Those things have to happen first, and then we can start to attack the unemployment situation.”

The bureau’s report noted the addition of 49,000 jobs in January, a number Mr. McDonald called “concerning” and much lower than typical totals that peak well over 100,000. Other data in the report included a slight increase in the employment rate and a decrease in the labor force, or the number of people actively searching for jobs.

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bara Front Country trails and access roads. “What we’re seeing a lot of folks are doing is they’re driving up alongside of the road and just going for hikes up there. That’s ok. There’s not an order against hiking trails,� said Andew Madsen, U.S. Forest Service spokesman. “We just want to make sure if people go out they’re safely spaced between one another. If you get to a trailhead and there’s just too many cars there, you should find a different area to go to as opposed to trying to get in.�

As state and local responses to the coronavirus pandemic continue to evolve, the Forest Service felt that the situation warranted a two week extension of the closures, said Mr. Madsen. “At the end of that they’ll evaluate and see where we’re at and whether or not we’re going to continue as we need it,� said Mr. Madsen. “This order can be rescinded at any time. If local health officials say it looks like the sky has cleared up we can rescind the order tomorrow. For right now, we don’t want to extend it out too far. “We just want to make sure in the next couple of weeks as we monitor what’s going on that we are taking the appropriate steps along with our state and local partners.�

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Chuck’s Waterfront Grill and Endless Summer Bar Cafe close permanently Brekkies by Chomp, and Mortensen’s Danish Bakery.

The initial lease for the Chuck’s and Endless Summer property is 10 years with four, five-year options to extend the term of the lease.

Mr. Petersen is inheriting the existing lease with only the four, five-year options remaining, with an average seasonally adjusted base rent of $23,585 per month.

Though Mr. Petersen plans to continue running Chuck’s and Endless Summer in line with its current operation for a time, the restaurant has upgrades planned for around the fall. According to the agenda, under Mr. Petersen’s business plan the second floor of the establishment will be converted into a traditional deli cafĂŠ focused on sandwiches, soups, and salads, with a gourmet grocery area selling wine, beer, and prepackaged foods. For evenings, the second floor will have a full bar and a dinner menu focusing on “adult food and beverages.â€?

The restaurant’s ground floor is proposed to be similar to Mr. Petersen’s Chomp restaurants. Its menu of burgers, fries, and shakes will cater to families, young adults, and retirees, and for evenings will be converted to a “dinner type atmosphere.�

By JOSH GREGA NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

More than 20 years after they first opened, Chuck’s Developed recreation sites in California will reof beer May and restrictions Waterfront Grill and The Endless Summer Bar CafĂŠ are incontainers closed through 15 after the USDA Foron hoursissued of sales. permanently closed. On the morning of April 30 the waService an order extending the closures She referred to these as “small terfront restaurant announced its closure with a fareursday. victories.â€? well post on its Instagram account.

The order was issued for the entire Pacific South“It’s not like there’s a good The post read, “It is with heavy hearts that we anstsolution Regionto and its 18 National Forests, which inthis,� she said. “The nounce we have closed our doors for good. Thank you des the Los Padres National Forest. massive problem is we have no for your constant support. The memories will never be The initial closure orderright wentnow into effect March 26 city control.

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ID-19 pandemic, the prospect of Chuck’s and Endless unds, day use sites and picnic areas.

Ms. Todorovic said Summer ceasing operation dates back to before the outTheHowever, order was issued to discourage large gathershe does think these conditions break. According to the agenda of a March 24 Santa Bars of people and promote safe social distancing of give the police department the bara City Council meeting in which assignment of the ying more than six feet apart. ability to spot the bad actors who restaurant’s lease to a new operator was the first item, nare, theinSanta Barbara Ranger District, 12 campthis case, business owners Chuck’s and Endless Summer co-owner Steve Hyslop unds and picnic areas will remain closed, includwho sell alcohol to drunken informed the Waterfront Department of his desire to the Fremont campground and White Rock and individuals. “We’ve tried to work with some sell the establishment in August 2019. d Rock picnic areas. of the different business After receiving the department’s lease assignment The order Thursday does owners, not add to the closures and in that varies effectiveness. requirements, Mr. Hyslop began searching for a new eady place forinSanta Barbara. While other arSome are very helpful, some are buyer and ultimately found it in businessman Aaron like the Monterey Ranger District have closed less helpful,� she said. “They’re Petersen, who operates a number of restaurants in Solilheads and forest roads, locals will still have acnot supposed to be selling to vang including Chomp, The Coffee House by Chomp, email: jgrega@newspress.com sdrunken to the many Santa Ynez Valley and Santa Barpatrons, but they do.�

Ms. Todorovic said community members have cautioned business RAFAEL MALDONADO / NEWS-PRESS PHOTOS owners not to sell to some of the Pat’s Liquor is another establishment selling alcohol on Milpas Street, and some locals say they see many bottles and cans piling up on their business’s property from vagrants repeat offenders. who purchase liquor from Pat’s Liquor and get drunk.

She concluded that because she has her own business and works remotely, the issue has inhibited her productivity at home, due to everything from intoxicated individuals shouting outside her home to feeling uncomfortable to walk anywhere alone.

Matthew Blanchette is the COUNTY AGES COUNTY CASES CA. manager of retail communications COUNTY CITIES 0-17 21 AT A SOUTH UNINCORP. 22 for CVS Pharmacy. He told the GLANCE 18-29 84 News-Press, “We are committed SANTA BARBARA 57 CONFIRMED OVERALL retailer to being a responsible 30-49 183 GOLETA 7 regarding the sale of alcoholic 50-69 167 ISLA VISTA 1 beverages, and we have a long 70-PLUS 41 CASES OVERALL / THURS. GOLETA VLY/GAVIOTA 13 history of demonstrating ANNOUNCED THURSDAY that SANTA YNEZ VALLEY 5 responsibility. We have firm LOMPOC 84 policies and procedures in place COUNTY STATUS DEATHS OVERALL / THURS. LOMPOC FED. PRISON 106 to prevent the sale of alcohol to AT HOME 75 TESTS TOand DATE minors to customers who SANTA MARIA 135 RECOVERED 376 TOP 3 IN COUNTIES appear to be under the influence ORCUTT 36 HOSPITALIZED 33 LOS ANGELES 23,233 of alcohol.�

NORTH UNINCORP. 25 INTENSIVE CARE UNIT 12 RIVERSIDE 4,031 Natalia Govoni runs a boutique PENDING 2021Ashleigh Ashleigh Brilliant, Brilliant, 117 117 W. W. Valerio Valerio Santa Santa Barbara RATE PER 100,000 5 ŠŠ2020 Barbara CA CA 93101 93101 (catalog (catalog $5). $5).www.ashleighbrilliant.com www.ashleighbrilliant.com HEALTHCARE WORKERS 66 SAN DIEGO 3,564 in the 400 block of Milpas Street right next to Pat’s Liquors. She’s NICK MASUDA / NEWS-PRESS GRAPHIC also been part of the push to cut down on liquor issues on the Eastside. “It’s a grave concern to all of us who live and work in that district,� she told the News-Press. “Naturally, when you see feces on the sidewalk or on a driveway 7%.$9 -C#!7 #O 0UBLISHER or vomit, it’s uninviting. You’re !24(52 6/. 7)%3%."%2'%2 #O 0UBLISHER not going to patronize a business when you see that.�

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Earlier this week, Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-Santa Barbara, and other lawmakers wrote to the principal deputy director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service expressing concern with the recent decision to forgo listing the monarch butterfly under the Endangered Species Act. The letter, penned along with Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, and Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, also urged substantial investments be made in monarch conservation efforts so the pollinator doesn’t go extinct before protections are in place.

In a news release, the congressman said, monarch butterflies face “growing threats from the loss of milkweed and habitat, global climate change, and disease. The most recent population count for monarch butterflies shows a 99.9% decline in population for monarchs west of the Rocky Mountains, which overwinter in California.

“Just two decades ago, roughly 1.2 million monarchs overwintered in California. This year, that number is down to 1,914. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife service itself estimates that there is a 96-100%

probability that the population of western monarch butterflies will collapse within 50 years.”

On Dec. 17, 2020, Fish and Wildlife announced that listing the monarch as endangered or threatened was warranted but was precluded by higher priority species.

“This decision effectively puts the monarch butterfly on a waiting list but denies the species immediate protection,” read the news release. “Some species have been on the waiting list for decades and, in fact, 47 species have gone extinct while waiting for their protection to be finalized.”

The letter, which garnered support from 43 conservation organizations, read in part, “If the monarch’s precipitous decline continues, the Service must make prompt use of its emergency listing procedure to ensure its survival. To ensure the monarch does not become the 48th species to go extinct while on the candidate list, we urge the Service to make substantial investments in bold conservation actions that not only prevent the butterfly from further decline but also ensure longterm population stability.”

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TRAFFIC, CRIME AND FIRE BLOTTER Person rescued in apartment fire LOMPOC — A person was airlifted to the hospital after being rescued from an apartment fire Thursday morning in Lompoc, authorities said.

The fire was reported just after 9 a.m. Thursday at an apartment located in the 100 block of North K Street. Lompoc City Fire Department crews responded and were assisted by Santa Barbara County and Vandenberg Air Force fire crews, and as crews responded additional information was relayed that someone was yelling from inside the apartment, according to a Lompoc City Fire Department news release.

The single-story, multi-family dwelling had smoke showing and occupants from adjoining residences were quickly evacuated. Fire crews forced entry into the unit to begin search and an interior attack to contain the fire. The patient was transported by ground ambulance to the Lompoc airport and flown to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital for further care, authorities said.

The fire was knocked down after 10 minutes and crews remained on scene for another hour to assist with salvage and overhaul. The fire was contained to the single unit and no additional damage was reported.

The cause of the fire appears to be accidental, authorities said.

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Man struck, killed by vehicle LOMPOC — A 69-year-old man was struck and killed by a vehicle Thursday night in Lompoc, police said.

Around 6:50 p.m. Thursday, Lompoc police responded to the 1600 block of West Ocean Avenue for a report of a vehicle versus pedestrian collision. Upon arrival, officers located the involved vehicle and the victim, according to a Lompoc Police Department news release.

Fire and medics responded to the scene to render aid to the victim. Despite lifesaving measures, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene,

police said.

The involved driver was cooperative with the investigation, and alcohol and drugs are not believed to be a factor in the collision, authorities said.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the department by calling 805-736-2341.

— Mitchell White

Man arrested on assault, vehicle theft charges SANTA BARBARA — A Santa Barbara man was arrested Thursday night following a premise check at a business in the 3600 block of State Street in Santa Barbara, police said.

Around 9:45 p.m. Thursday, police were conducting a premise check and identified a previously reported stolen vehicle that was believed to have been unoccupied.

As officers approached the driver’s side of the vehicle, a man reclined in the seat “in an attempt to avoid detection,” said Anthony Wagner, spokesman for the Santa Barbara Police Department.

Following verbal commands to exit the vehicle, the driver, 29-year-old Julio Ochoa, “began to reverse his vehicle into the unoccupied patrol vehicle,” Mr. Wagner said.

The officers were able to get out of the way and avoided being struck by the vehicle.

“After striking the patrol vehicle, Ochoa then attempted

to drive his vehicle over a small cement wall in an attempt to flee,” Mr. Wagner said. “He subsequently collided with another parked vehicle. One of the Officers was able to break the driver’s window of the suspect’s vehicle and utilize his Taser to stop the ongoing and deadly threat.”

No officers were injured, though the police vehicle sustained major damage and had to be towed. Mr. Ochoa suffered minor injuries in the collision.

He was arrested and booked into Santa Barbara County Jail on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, vehicle theft, possession of controlled substances and vandalism. Mr. Ochoa was also booked on seven arrest warrants and a parole violation, Mr. Wagner said.

— Mitchell White

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Those who are trying to determine when they can schedule their second vaccination are advised to allow one to two weeks to receive notice, and that some providers are not scheduling appointments sooner than one week in advance. Those who have received a vaccination through a county community site can call 211 and get assistance from the call center.

There is currently no wait list available, but those interested can sign up to receive updates at publichealthsb.org.

The county Public Health Department reported four new COVID-19 deaths Friday.

Three were over the age of 70 and one was between 50 to 69 years old. Two had underlying medical conditions, and two deaths were associated with an outbreak at a congregate living facility.

According to officials, two decedents were from the city of Santa Barbara, one was from Santa Maria, and one was from the unincorporated area of the Goleta Valley and Gaviota.

The county has now reported 334 COVIDrelated deaths.

The health department reported an additional 136 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, bringing its total to 29,564. Of those, 1,067 cases remain active.

The city of Santa Barbara reported 33 new cases on Friday and has now reported 5,395 total cases. Of those, 228 remain active.

The city of Lompoc reported 28 new cases on Friday and has now reported 3,097 total cases.

Of those, 138 remain active.

The city of Santa Maria reported 25 new cases. The North County city has now reported 10,121 total cases, including 293 that remain active.

Other daily cases from Friday included: South County unincorporated area of Montecito, Summerland and the city of Carpinteria, nine new cases (1,165 total, 62 active); Orcutt, eight new cases (1,547 total, 48 active); unincorporated areas of Sisquoc, Casmalia, Garey, Cuyama, New Cuyama and the city of Guadalupe, six new cases (1,129 total, 27 active); unincorporated area of the Goleta Valley and Gaviota, five new cases (1,008 total, 55 active); city of Goleta, four new cases (1,511 total, 46 active); Isla Vista, three new cases (1,027 total, 58 active); and the Santa Ynez Valley, one new case (885 total, 29 active).

No new cases were reported at the federal prison complex in Lompoc, and the geographic region of 14 cases was pending on Friday.

A total of 161 people are receiving treatment at local hospitals, including 44 in the Intensive Care Unit.

Santa Barbara County’s ICU availability was at 18.4% as of Friday.

Officials also discussed the reopening of local TK to grade six schools, which under state guidelines can’t reopen until cases are under 25 per 100,000 people. The county’s current adjusted rate is 47.2 cases per 100,000, Dr. Do-Reynoso said.

Several local districts have safety plans under review, including Lompoc Unified, Goleta Union, Vista Del Mar Union and Orcutt Union. The safety plans for Buellton Unified and Santa Barbara Unified have been approved, and the districts are eligible to reopen once the case rates allow, she said.

To reach the state’s red tier, the county’s case rate needs to decrease by an additional 80%, and its testing positivity rate needs to decrease

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by an additional 20%. “Simply put, we need to have fewer than 32 cases a day to reach the red tier,� Dr. DoReynoso said. “Right now, we’re averaging 157 new cases per day. “We will have a lot of work to do.�

Cottage Health issued an update on Friday, indicating that it is caring for a total of 283 patients across all campuses.

At Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, 195 are acute care patients and 29 acute care beds remain available. Of the acute care patients, 22 are on ventilators and 89 ventilators remain available.

Some 77 acute care patients are in isolation with COVID-19 symptoms, and 71 are confirmed COVID-19 positive. Nineteen patients are in critical care.

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital’s adult critical care available capacity was 31.1%.

Lompoc Valley Medical Center CEO Steve Popkin also issued an update Friday and announced that the hospital has secured all the vaccine needed to administer second doses for those who have received first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. “In addition, we may have a very limited supply of vaccine available for new first doses,� Mr. Popkin wrote. “If so, we will contact individuals who are already on the appointment wait list.�

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office reported Friday that an additional five staff members and nine inmates have tested positive for COVID-19. The total number of staff members who have tested positive is 111, with 101 having recovered and returned to work, said Raquel Zick, sheriff’s spokeswoman.

The total number of active cases among inmates is 35. email: mwhite@newspress.com

Goleta to hold workshop for city’s strategic plan

By GRAYCE MCCORMICK NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The city of Goleta is holding a virtual special city council workshop at 5 p.m. Thursday to review its strategic plan.

The plan identifies the priorities and goals of an organization in order to create a roadmap, guiding future decision making and the city’s budget allocations.

Goleta’s strategic plan is driven by its vision statement: “Goleta is a beautiful, safe, and diverse community of residents with family-friendly neighborhoods that values the environment, agriculture, and open space while encouraging housing, recreation, and business opportunities.�

Staff is proposing updates to the current 2019-21 strategic plan to reflect the strategic goals and budgeted items that the city council wishes to pursue in preparation for the 2021-23 budget cycle.

The plan covers a two-year period that runs concurrent with the city’s two-year budget plan, and receives regular updates to keep current with Goleta’s priorities and to ensure the living document continues to be dynamic and reflective of the goals of the city council and

Staff is proposing updates to the current 2019-21 strategic plan to reflect the strategic goals and budgeted items that the city council wishes to pursue in preparation for the 2021-23 budget cycle.

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The city hopes the public will watch and participate in the special city council workshop.

Join the meeting at https:// register.gotowebinar.com/ register/7199707005029290768 and use webinar ID: 210-105-995.

Written comments can be submitted by emailing cityclerkgroup@cityofgoleta. org. The meeting can be viewed live on Goleta TV Channel 19 or streamed on the website at www. cityofgoleta.org/goletameetings. email: gmccormick@newspress.com

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THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must ďŹ le a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely ďŹ led, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: March 19, 2021 Time: 10:00 am Dept: 4 Address: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Santa Barbara News-Press Date: 02/02/2021 Name: Donna Geck, Judge of the Superior Court.

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City to host reach code hearings SANTA BARBARA — The city of Santa Barbara is hosting two virtual workshops this month to provide background and context to the proposed code changes that would require most newly constructed buildings to be allelectric.

The sessions are set for noon to 1 p.m. Friday and 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Feb. 17. In addition to the all-electric code language, the proposed changes would avoid adding new natural gas infrastructure. The proposed ordinance would only apply to new buildings, and existing buildings — including additions, remodels, alterations, and attached accessory-dwelling units — would not be affected by the new rules, according to a news release.

The city has set a goal of carbon neutrality by 2035, requiring a multi-pronged approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Almost 40% of the city’s greenhouse gas emissions come from energy use in building, officials said.

Of that, about 20% is from electricity and 19% comes from natural gas. Local electricity supply will soon be carbon free once Santa Barbara Clean Energy launches locally, which will be in October 2021.

“This shift to renewable, carbon-free electricity opens up a pathway to completely decarbonize the building sector,” read a city news release.

The virtual workshops will be recorded and available for viewing at a later date.T o register for one of the workshops, visit https://sustainability. santabarbaraca.gov/. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the

webinar.

— Mitchell White

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2021

El Encanto to reopen Valentine’s Day weekend

Grants available for Santa Barbara, Santa Ynez restaurants The Elaine F. Stepanek Foundation Restaurant Fund has announced a new grant program to provide relief for small, independently-owned, dine-in restaurants during the pandemic.

Small businesses in the city of Santa Barbara and the Santa Ynez Valley (including Los Alamos) are eligible to apply for grants up to $10,000, according to a news release.

“Our local restaurants are a vibrant and important part of our community,” Dan Gainey, president of the Elaine F. Stepanek Foundation, said in a statement. “With this fund, we hope to give some of our small, independently owned restaurants which have been severely impacted by COVID-19 some financial assistance to support their basic needs in the short term when there are gaps in federal, state and local funding related to pandemic relief.

“We strongly believe that providing support to these businesses will benefit the entire community.”

The fund is a committee advised fund at the Santa Barbara Foundation, which is working to provide additional relief to the community at large.

The grant program opened Thursday and will close on Feb. 22.

To learn more or apply, visit https://www.sbfoundation.org/ covid-19-business-communityresources/restaurant-grantprogram/.

— Mitchell White

PHOTO COURTESY OF EL ENCANTO, A BELMOND HOTEL SANTA BARBARA

El Encanto, a Belmond Hotel will reopen at 50% capacity Thursday, welcoming visitors to a scenic retreat in the Santa Barbara Hills.

By MADISON HIRNEISEN NEWS-PRESS CORRESPONDENT

After closing for more than six weeks, El Encanto, a Belmond Hotel, will reopen Thursday, welcoming visitors to a getaway in the scenic Santa Barbara hills.

The hotel shut its doors Dec. 20 to remain in compliance with COVID-19 regulations, but with the recent rollback of lockdown measures, hotel General Manager Janis Clapoff felt conditions were safe enough to reopen with precautions in place.

The hotel will operate at 50% capacity and offer guests a “safe haven” from the chaos of everyday life, Ms. Clapoff told the NewsPress Friday.

The hotel is offering outdoor

The hotel will operate at 50% capacity and offer guests a “safe haven” from the chaos of everyday life. dining and takeout from its dining room restaurant and will open the pool deck at limited capacity.

“We want to welcome those who need a getaway and those who need to breathe fresh air again,” Ms. Clapoff said.

During the pandemic, the hospitality industry has been one of the industries hit the hardest. El Encanto’s staff felt the effects at the end of last year when Ms. Clapoff made the difficult decision to close.

The staff was furloughed for over a month and a half before they were

Local chamber officials looking to boost business recovery JOBS

Continued from Page A1 Development Department. In December, the city of Santa Barbara recorded an unemployment rate of 5.9%, Solvang recorded an unemployment rate of 4.5%, Santa Maria reported a rate of 11.2% and Lompoc recorded 10.3%.

To combat high unemployment rates, local chamber of commerce officials are looking for ways to boost business recovery. On Thursday, the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce released its “Roadmap to Recovery,” a plan with ambitious goals to fuel an economic comeback in the region.

The plan recommends all businesses adopt a five-step method for safe operation, which includes enforcing mask wearing, promoting social distancing, installing plexiglass barriers, sanitizing often and maintaining proper ventilation. In addition, the plan includes an ambitious timeline for vaccinations, school reopenings and small gatherings.

“The job report that was released on Friday

(by the Bureau) is indicative of a need to get the economy back on track,” Kristen Miller, CEO of the South Coast Chamber of Commerce, said in a statement Friday to the News-Press.“That is exactly what our Roadmap to Recovery supports. Current regulations are creating a large socioeconomic disparity in the region.”

Members of the South Coast Chamber are hopeful to add jobs within the next 60 days and have all businesses up and running with COVID-19 guidelines in place by March 31.

“We need to safely allow businesses to operate so that all workers — delivery drivers, small business owners, hospitality staff, parents who have to divide their time between working from home and teaching their students — can safely get back to work and help our economy recover,” Ms. Miller said in a statement.

In the months to come, other chamber officials are hopeful California’s vaccine rollout will boost recovery and bring life back to a level of pre-pandemic normalcy.

“Come summer, hopefully everyone is vaccinated, and we can be past the yellow

tier (of restrictions) and back to some kind of normalcy,” Tracy Lavery Beard, head of the Solvang Chamber of Commerce, told the NewsPress.

To gain a better picture of the pandemic’s effect on employment, the Workforce Development Board plans to partner with the Santa Barbara Foundation to study the impact of the pandemic on businesses from March through December 2020. The report is set to release early spring.

Moving forward, economists are expecting unemployment numbers to continue to trend downward as businesses reopen.

“Now that we’ve opened up a little more, for the next couple months, I think (unemployment) is going to improve, there’s no doubt about it,” Dr. Peter Rupert, executive director of USCB’s Economic Forecast Project, told the News-Press. “But what happened last time is we saw a spike in cases and deaths, so you do kind of have to worry about that as well … We’re not fully vaccinated, so we do have to expect some more cases in my view.” email: mhirneisen@newpress.com

able to return to work this month.

“We’re so looking forward to having guests here happy again,” Ms. Clapoff said. “It’s been so tense, and there’s so much anguish and anxiety in the world, and California has been no different. Having visitors kick back and enjoy themselves in our place is something we’re really

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Sally Ziegler - Born in 1936 in Pomona, CA and left us on January 16, 2021 to be with her beloved horse Misty Smoke.

A truly amazing woman of many talents with a loving heart.

She grew up in Topanga Canyon and as a teenager she loved to ride horses on her grandfather’s ranch at Burro Flats in the Santa Susana mountains in California. She and her cousin Marcia, groomed and saddled horses for several “B” westerns filmed at the ranch.

She was also an accomplished accordion player, and pianist, a swim instructor and lover of the ocean, an avid photographer, and a true lover of nature. Having grown up with the very first master falconer in California (her father), she loved bird watching and was quite adept at identifying species.

Sally taught elementary and junior high school both in Malibu Canyon and then in Santa Barbara after moving here in 1975.

In 2005 she married Eric Gliessman, the love of her life, on Rarotonga in the Cook Islands, just one of the many fabulous adventures they enjoyed together.

Sally was at heart, an outdoor woman, who on one of her many horse pack trips with her girlfriends, traversed the westside of Mt. Whitney and then down Army pass in the Sierras on her beloved horse Misty Smoke with a pack team of mules in tow.

She is survived by her three children Craig (wife Debra), Robin (husband Eric), Rick (husband Mike), five grandchildren, Nick, Duncan (wife Margaret), Amanda (husband Kevin), Alex & Chole and her two great-grandchildren Nathan and Emma, her wonderful dog Risca, cat Rose and her loving husband Eric Gliessman.

You will always be in our hearts.

We request donations be made to the Santa Barbara Humane Society and the Animal Shelter Assistant Program - two organizations close to Sally’s heart.

AGUIRRE, Clarice

02/24/1933 - 01/26/2021 Dear Lord, Thank you for welcoming Clarice into your paradise, where she was reunited with her beloved husband, Leroy Aguirre, whom she wed in her hometown of Santa Barbara and her parents Elias and Cecelia Escobar and brothers, David and Alfred.

Clarice graduated from Santa Barbara High School. From there she went into Healthcare as a Nurse’s Aide and as a Physical Therapist Assistant. Later in life she was a loving caregiver to countless patients. Clarice’s generosity had no limits and was always without hesitation.

She enjoyed reading and country music, but her creative side showed no boundaries as she was a writer of short stories, built dollhouses, engaged in woodcarving and was able to create anything out of nothing..

Her love for travel took her as far north to British Columbia, Canada and as far south as Mexico and Texas. The majority of her travel was up and down the west coast.

We are pretty sure if heaven has coffee, she will be sitting there with her lifetime friend Nina, as well as family and friends drinking pot after pot as they have much to catch up on.

Clarice may not have access to a cell phone or social media but we know that she will still find a way to reach out to her children Denise, Lee, Elena, Richard and his wife Carrie, letting them know that though she may be gone, she will always find a way to be with them and her ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

If reading this makes you cry, she would tell you “Stop your crying, or I will give you something to talk about.”

A Viewing will take place at Dudley Hoffman Mortuary on Saturday, February 6, 2021, following Covid-19 protocol.

10/23/28 - 1/26/21

The Heavens rejoiced as Maria Saragosa, 92, was welcomed by her Heavenly Father on January 26, 2021. Maria Alvarez Saragosa was born in Carpinteria, California, on October 23, 1928, to Jose Alvarez and Ignacia Aguilar Alvarez. She was the youngest of 6 children. Her parents were from Michoacan, Mexico, and came to Carpinteria around 1920. The Great Depression caused the family to return to Mexico in 1932 when Maria was 3 yrs. old. She returned at the age of 17, with only her brother. The rest of the family remained. At age 19, while back in Carpinteria, she met the love of her life, Domingo Saragosa. They married on January 2, 1952. Together, they built their home. Maria oversaw running the cement mixer. This home is where they raised their 8 children.

Her husband and children were her whole world, as she tended to them with all her heart. Her home was the core of her life and all were welcomed whether they were family or not. Her kitchen was always open with homemade tortillas. Nothing brought her more joy than to hold a new grand- or great-grandbaby. Her passion and tranquility were found in her yard, as she tended to her many plants and beautiful flowers. She had a gift of gardening and she could make anything grow. Her other passion was sewing, a gift she passed on to her daughters. She enjoyed the simple things in life, like sitting on her back porch, enjoying the morning sun with her cup of coffee, or perhaps hanging clothes on the clothesline. She was very dedicated to her parish life at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Her joy was the church’s annual carnival, where you might find her making enchiladas or making strawberry shortcakes.

Words cannot express how much she will be missed, especially by her children: Maggie (Don) Farmer, Marta (Ken) Becker, Daniel (Cathy) Saragosa, Celia Saragosa, Ana (Todd) Sullivan, Jaime (Dan’ell) Saragosa, Ray Saragosa, and Gloria Saragosa.

Maria was blessed with 21 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-greatgrandchild and they all adored her! Her greatest blessing is to be reunited in Heaven with Domingo, her husband of 66 yrs., whom she lost 3 yrs. ago.

The family would like to thank Dr. Thomas Beamer for the many years of his loving care, support, and dedication to Maria and Domingo.

Services will be held on Thursday, February 11, 2021, at 10:00 am, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 1500 Linden Avenue, Carpinteria .

A rosary first, followed by mass. Interment following at Carpinteria Cemetery, 1501 Cravens Lane, Carpinteria.

between Fri., July 5 thru Mon., July 8, the deadline is Wed., July 3 at 12 noon

Obituary notices are published daily in the Santa Barbara News-Press and also appear on our website www.newspress.com To place an obituary, please email the text and photo(s) to obits@ newspress.com or fax text only (no photos) to (805) 966-1421. Please include your name, address, contact phone number and the date(s) you would like the obituary to be published. Photos should be in jpeg format with at least 200 dpi. If a digital photo is not available, a picture may be brought into our office for scanning. We will lay out the obituary using our standard format. A formatted proof of the obituary and the cost will be emailed back for review and approval. The minimum obituary cost to print one time is $150.00 for up to 1.5” in length -- includes 1 photo and up to 12 lines of text, approximately 630 characters; up to approximately 930 characters without a photo. Add $60.00 for each additional inch or partial inch after the first 1.5”; up to approximately 700 characters per additional inch. All Obituaries must be reviewed, approved, and prepaid by deadline. We accept all major credit cards by phone; check or cash payments may be brought into our office located at 715 Anacapa Street. *Early Deadline for Presidents’ Day, Thurs., Feb 11 - Obituaries publishing Saturday, Feb. 13 thru Tuesday, Feb. 16, deadline is Thursday, Feb. 11 at 12 noon. The deadline for Tuesday through Friday’s editions is 10 a.m. on the previous day; Saturday, Sunday and Monday’s editions all deadline at 12-noon on Thursday (Pacific Time). Free Death Notices must be directly emailed by the mortuary to our newsroom at news@newspress.com. The News-Press can not accept Death Notices from individuals.

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Maricopa 66/45

Guadalupe 69/40

Santa Maria 69/40

Vandenberg 64/43

New Cuyama 72/36 Ventucopa 72/39

Los Alamos 74/37

Lompoc 63/42 Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2021

Buellton 74/36

Solvang 74/36

Gaviota 66/46

SANTA BARBARA 66/42 Goleta 71/42

Carpinteria 66/46 Ventura 66/49

AIR QUALITY KEY Good Moderate

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Wind northwest 4-8 knots today. Waves 1-3 feet with a west-northwest swell 2-4 feet at 16 seconds.

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Wind west 4-8 knots today. Wind waves 2-4 feet with a west-northwest swell 2-4 feet at 16-second intervals. Visibility clear.

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looking forward to.”

In honor of reopening, the hotel is offering two special packages to welcome guests back to the hotel.

The “Retreat to Romance” package includes room service breakfast, half a bottle of champagne and chocolate covered strawberries during a two-night stay.

The hotel is also offering reduced rates in its “Welcome Back” promotion that will last until March 31.

For more information on booking, call 805-845-5800.

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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 124,319 acre-ft.

Elevation 727.19 ft.

Evaporation (past 24 hours) 14.5 acre-ft.

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S AT U R DAY, F E BRUA RY 6 , 2 021

Admirers find tree to be profound

T r e e of t h e mon t h

By DAVID GRESS

Coast Redwood

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(Sequoia sempervirens)

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we-inspiring, breathtaking, amazing, and spectacular — those are just a few of the superlatives used for old growth Coast Redwoods.

Standing in a silent grove of them, people often describe the experience as profoundly spiritual.

There are good reasons for this uplifting emotion because these conifers are the very tallest of all trees, some of the longest-lived and certainly the most massive living things on Earth.

Coast Redwood trees have been recorded with heights of 380 feet tall — and it is thought that some now exceed 400 feet. They can develop a trunk of up to 30 feet in diameter.

And they can live to be 2,200 years old!

While it may not be possible to duplicate the immense size and grandeur of these ancient trees in our Mediterranean environment, we can grow magnificent specimens in Santa Barbara, though on a much smaller scale.

Here, Coast Redwoods can reach a height of 60 to 90 feet with a spread of 20 to 30 feet.

During the last Ice Age, Coast Redwoods had a much larger natural range than they have today.

Currently, they are native only to a narrow band of the California coast (470 miles long and up to 45 miles wide) from Northern San Luis Obispo County to just above the Oregon border.

This coastal area is often swathed in the dense fog that rolls in from the Pacific Ocean.

Surprisingly, these enormous trees depend on fog, especially in the dry season when rain does not recharge the water table. The fog condenses onto the flat needles where it is directly absorbed, supplying a large percentage of the trees’ water needs.

Any excess condensation drips to the ground at the base of each tree, supplementing ground water to the roots.

Coast Redwoods are monoecious, meaning that each individual tree bears cones of both genders, pollen cones (male) and seed cones (female). Amazingly, this tallest of tree species has one of the smallest of all seed cones: ¾- to 1-inch long. Its pollen cones are even smaller: less than 1/4-inch long.

Pollinated seeds are winged, incredibly small and very lightweight: 8,000 seeds weigh just an ounce!

The lush foliage is created by flat needles (1/2- to 1-inch long) that are bright green on top and blue-white underneath. The crown is narrowly conical.

The bark is strikingly reddishbrown, fibrous, deeply furrowed and thick enough to protect the tree from all but the hottest fires.

The typically straight trunk has a significant flair at the base.

Raising Coast Redwoods locally can be quite easy, provided you plant them in the right location.

They are not considered drought tolerant, so finding a suitable site is crucial.

A good location would ideally have regular irrigation in the dry season, or a reliable source of natural runoff or subterranean water and sufficient space to allow the tree to grow to its full size at maturity.

The best location would also enjoy our summer fog, but would not be too close to the ocean, since salt spray will damage the foliage.

They are also quite sensitive to soils and reclaimed water that may have a high salt content.

Coast Redwoods can tolerate moist soils and even occasional flooding but do better with a sandy loam and good drainage.

With favorable growing conditions, they are fast-growing, adding 3 to 5 feet in height per year.

They can often survive drought but will then grow much more slowly and will have sparse and browning foliage.

Do not be alarmed when older needles brown and begin to drop in late summer and fall. This happens annually in advance of new needles sprouting out in late winter and spring.

The soft matting of fallen needles makes a superb natural mulch, which retains moisture and provides beneficial organic matter

and nutrients for the roots.

Coast Redwoods require little maintenance, except for occasional fertilizing if their needles begin to yellow. They are resistant to most tree diseases and are rarely affected by insects.

While Coast Redwoods can be propagated from seed, the seeds have a low viability rate, and the resulting trees are quite variable in appearance. For these reasons, almost all Coast Redwoods available for purchase at nurseries are grown asexually from cuttings, making the new trees genetically identical and visually uniform.

Some of the most popular and readily available varieties are “Aptos Blue” (with dense bluegreen foliage and drooping branchlets), “Soquel” (with blue tinged foliage and horizontal branches that turn up at the tips), “Majestic Beauty” (with dense green foliage and pendulous branches) and “Filoli” (with a distinctively blue colored foliage).

In addition, there is a handsome dwarf spreading variety, “Adpressa,” which only reaches 3 to 6 feet tall.

The botanical name for Coast Redwood is Sequoia sempervirens.

It is the sole remaining species in its genus. The genus name, Sequoia, was the Cherokee name of the scholar and American Indian, George Gist (1770-1843), who invented the written alphabet for his people’s language. The specific epithet, “sempervirens,” is a combination of the Latin words “semper” (meaning always) and “virens” (meaning green).

Coast Redwood has additional common names, California Redwood and Coastal Sequoia.

It is a distant relative of the Giant Redwood (Sequoiadendron giganteum) in the Sierra Nevada.

In addition to being a magnificent forest tree, Coast Redwood has been an extremely valuable tree for the timber industry since the early 1800s.

Its lumber is renowned for its resistance to insects and decay, as well as its beauty and light weight.

It has been used extensively for building construction, outdoor decking, railroad ties and trestles, and furniture.

For landscape purposes, this evergreen tree makes a grand statement in private gardens and public parks. Its prized ornamental status earned it the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit.

It is considered such an iconic symbol of California that it has formally been designated as the state tree.

This tree creates an excellent screen or a sturdy windbreak, when planted in large numbers.

Surprisingly, it is also frequently used to create miniature bonsai!

Mature Coast Redwoods can be seen all around Santa Barbara and surrounding communities.

Perhaps the oldest specimens to be found anywhere in Santa Barbara County are in Goleta at the Stow House and the Sexton House on Hollister Avenue. These trees are close to 170 years old.

The tree at the Stow House is certainly more than 120 feet tall. At Stow Grove Park, there is a grove of some 300 trees that were planted in the 1930s.

In Santa Barbara, multiple Coast Redwoods stand at the County Courthouse, the Genealogical Society on Castillo Street near Highway 101 and in the redwood section of the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden.

Tree of the Month, presented by Santa Barbara Beautiful, increases awareness and appreciation of Santa Barbara’s many outstanding trees. The nonprofit organization partners with the Parks and Recreation Department to fund tree planting along city streets.

Visit Santa Barbara Beautiful’s website, sbbeautiful.org, to get more information on the organization’s programs and activities, and to view past Trees of the Month.

Those who wish to honor a special someone can do so with an attractive commemorative marker that will be installed at the base of an existing street tree in Santa Barbara. Because Santa Barbara Beautiful has participated in the planting of more than 12,000 street trees, there are plenty of trees from which to choose. Application forms are available at sbbeautiful.org.

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Actress Sharon Lawrence, right, will star in a virtual play reading of “The Shot,” which looks at the abuse experienced by Washington Post publisher Katharine Graham, left.

Valentine’s Day Sunday, February 14

Play raises awareness about domestic violence SANTA BARBARA — Domestic Violence Solutions of Santa Barbara and Center Stage Theater are teaming up for a virtual event on Feb. 12 that will feature a digital screening of “The Shot,” a play depicting the story of iconic Washington Post publisher Katharine Graham.

The event will feature a

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The virtual play, read by Ms. Lawrence, tells the story of Ms.

Graham’s life, highlighting the secret abuse she faced from her husband for many years.

After her husband committed suicide, Ms. Graham took over as publisher and CEO of the Washington Post. During her time as CEO, the newspaper notably published the Pentagon Papers and investigated President Richard Nixon

during the Watergate scandal.

Tickets are available at centerstagetheater.org or by calling 805-963-0408. Tickets start at $10, but further contributions are welcome. The event will benefit Domestic Violence Solutions and Center Stage Theater.

— Madison Hirneisen

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OJAI — The Poppies Second Sunday Art Market will feature a market on Valentine’s Day, offering handcrafted items and gifts from local artists.

The market will be held outside of Poppies Art and Gifts on 322 Matilija St. in Ojai from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 14. Featured artists include Susan Bruce, Jim Bruce,

Allie Hanson and a number of others. Masks are required at the market.

— Madison Hirneisen

Lompoc principal named administrator of the year LOMPOC — Carmen Chavez, principal of Hapgood Dual Language Academy in the Lompoc Unified School District, has been named Outstanding Elementary Principal by the Association of California School Administrators Region 13.

As the winner, Ms. Chavez is now in the running for the State Elementary Principal of the Year. Region 13 includes Santa Barbara, Ventura and San Luis Obispo counties.

Ms. Chavez led Hapgood’s

transformation to a dualimmersion school. In addition, she has been a key contributor in helping the district continue the dual-immersion pathway through the secondary level, according to a news release.

“Ms. Chavez is a studentcentered leader who puts the needs of her students first,” District Superintendent Trevor McDonald said in a statement.

“We are proud to have her hard work recognized by others.”

— Mitchell White

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Carmen Chavez, principal of Hapgood Dual Language Academy, has been named Outstanding Elementary Principal by the Association of California School Administrators Region 13.

Scholarship foundation announces application total SANTA BARBARA — The Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara has received 2,779 applications for financial aid in the 2021-22 academic year.

The applications are currently under review, and awardees will be announced in May. Last year, the foundation awarded more than $6 million to 1,814 students throughout Santa Barbara County, according to a news

release.

“In some instances the coronavirus pandemic has disrupted enrollment patterns, but make no mistake, the need for college financial aid in our community remains great,” Scholarship Foundation President and CEO Barbara Robertson said in a statement.

“Thanks to our many generous donors, the Scholarship

Foundation will once again help hundreds of county students access postsecondary education.”

The foundation provides scholarships to county students pursuing undergraduate, graduate or vocational studies.

For more information, call 805-687-6065 or visit www. sbscholarship.org.

— Mitchell White

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SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network is asking residents to finish trimming their trees as soon as possible to avoid interfering with the spring nesting season.

During the spring and summer, many tree-dwelling animals begin building their nests and are at risk of losing their homes if trees are cut down or destroyed during these months.

“Even though it’s late in the season to trim trees to protect nesting birds, any work that needs

to be done should occur as soon as possible to avoid significant impact to wildlife,” Executive Director Ariana Katovich said in a statement. “It is incredibly sad to see entire nests of baby birds brought to our center for care, and we want to work with the community to avoid these impacts to wildlife.”

According to the wildlife care network, the best practice is to save tree-trimming for months that end in the letter “R” to avoid destroying animal habitats. Before

trimming a tree, the organization recommends looking for the three key signs of nesting: gathering of nest materials, back and forth movement of animals between trees, and increased vocalization around specific trees.

If there are signs of nesting but a tree is still in need of trimming, residents can call the network at 805-681-1080 for advice. To learn more about protecting wildlife, visit sbwcn.org.

— Madison Hirneisen

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;The roots of all goodness lie in the soil of appreciation for goodness.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Dalai Lama

ARIES â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Discussions in a group youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re affiliated with could get heated as disagreements escalate.

A goal youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been working toward might finally near fulfillment, Aries, and tempers are short.

You may avoid arguments, but the situation could still make you uncomfortable. You might decide to leave early and go for a workout or walk. This is a good idea. You will want to work off the frustration.

TAURUS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Today you could put a lot of energy into mundane chores and tasks, as you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want them hanging over your head and interfering with your evening plans.

As a result, Taurus, you might feel very stressed and your temper could be a bit short. Try to control it and avoid taking your frustrations out on others. Remember, you will have to face these people again.

GEMINI â&#x20AC;&#x201D; You might be planning or leaving on a muchneeded vacation now, and feeling very excited about it. Plans should go smoothly, Gemini, so youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re apt to get everything together with few glitches. Friends in distant places might ask you to visit or be planning visits of their own. The focus today is on expansion of your physical and mental horizons. Go for it, have fun, and take notes.

CANCER â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Ambitious plans for your future could necessitate your giving a lot of attention to practical matters, such as finances.

This could be a drag, Cancer, but if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re serious about your ideas, it needs to be done. A friend, probably a man, could pitch in and help you make sense of everything. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t try to get it all done today. Your mind could get overloaded, which might discourage you. Take it slowly.

LEO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The coming days promise a busy social time, Leo. You might host a party at your home. You may feel terribly rushed and wonder if you will be able to get everything done. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t worry. It will all come out all right. Friends or family members could prove invaluable in lending assistance. At some point, you might attend or take part in a sports event.

VIRGO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Your energy level should be high today, Virgo, so youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to feel restless and spend most of your time out and about. There might be some chores you need to get done at home, but family members should help and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re apt to finish them all quickly. Paperwork might need to be completed, which could be the slowest of all your tasks. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get frustrated. Handle it and then have +*#!2 +1$)"$ fun this evening.

LIBRA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; You may be looking forward to an evening with close friends, Libra, probably including a romantic partner. Occasions such as sporting events, movies, or concerts could be on your agenda.

Activities involving children are also possible. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be surprised if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re inclined to sit quietly and let others do the talking. You might have a lot on your mind and need to let it stew for a while.

SCORPIO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Members of your household may feel a bit restless today, and therefore might spend most of their time out and about.

You might take advantage of everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s absence to catch up on work you need to do alone, Scorpio.

This is going to be a busy day with lots of outside contact. Visitors might drop by and the phone could ring constantly. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be surprised if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get much done.

SAGITTARIUS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Your neighborhood is likely buzzing with activity today, Sagittarius.

New neighbors could move in, improvements could be made, and new businesses could open their doors. Expect a lot of visitors and calls. A man with a child could play a big role in these events. At some point you might decide to walk down the street and check out whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happening. What you hear from others may not be accurate.

CAPRICORN â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The promise of possible financial advancement could cause you to plunge into a lot of paperwork today. This could be related to a job, Capricorn, or it might involve a personal project that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been working on. You might get so caught up in what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing that you lose your ability to focus and get too frazzled to finish. Remember to pace yourself and take breaks when you feel the need.

AQUARIUS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Your physical energy is likely to be very high today, and you might want to spend most of your time out and about, probably in the company of others. You may attend a concert this evening or some other kind of entertainment that you really enjoy.

There might be a slight delay in getting there, Aquarius, but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t panic. You should arrive eventually.

PISCES â&#x20AC;&#x201D; This is a good day to spend some time alone, Pisces.

You may have projects you want to finish, and you have the energy to get a lot done. You could feel restless, but socializing might not be a good idea. Tempers may be short and frustrations high among those in your social circle. Quarrels might break out. Get out on your own, then work on whatever you want. This way you will enjoy your day.

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Westmont College set a school record for three-pointers, making 19-of-34 long-distance shots to throttle Simpson College for a 106-78 menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball victory at Murchison Gym. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We shot the lights out, but more importantly, we shared the ball really well,â&#x20AC;? coach Landon Boucher said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yeah, it was really cool we shot 19-for-34 from three, but what also sticks out is that we had 27 assists â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and a lot of them resulted in a three.â&#x20AC;?

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Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (Title IIID) $45,000 is available for the provision of an evidence-based health promotion program, including programs related to the prevention and mitigation of the effects of chronic disease (including, but not limited to, osteoporosis, obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease), alcohol and substance abuse reduction, smoking cessation, weight loss and control, stress management, falls prevention, physical activity, and improved nutrition. For a list of ACL approved Evidence-Based programs, please visit the National Council on Aging website at https://www.ncoa.org/resources/ebpchart. Unit of service: One (1) contact.

Title IIIB Supportive Services in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties $85,000 for the provision of 825 hours of mental health counseling to 40 senior citizens. This includes services such as screening, assessment, therapy, counseling, follow-up, and referral to maintain or improve the mental health of older individuals. Mental Helalth services must be provided by a licensed health professional or by a paraprofessional supervised by a licensed health professional. Does not include services covered by Medicare, Medi-Cal, or other health insurance.

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WOMENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BASKETBALL

WESTMONT 95, HOPE 57 Lauren Tsuneishi got so hot in Fullerton on Friday, she shorted out Hope Internationalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stat computer.

Westmontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s senior guard scored 12 points in the first quarter alone and made 6-of-7 three-pointers in the first half as the third-ranked Warriors romped to their secondstraight Golden State Athletic Conference win over the Royals.

No final statistics, including Tsuneishiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s point total, were available. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had an amazing first half,â&#x20AC;?

Westmont coach Kirsten Moore said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We came out strong and dominant, Iyree (Jarrett) attacking and orchestrating the offense and

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Lauren Tsuneishi, shown here in earlier action, scored 12 points in the first quarter alone and made 6-of-7 three-pointers in the first half as the third-ranked Warriors romped to their second-straight Golden State Athletic Conference win over the Royals.

Lauren Tsuneishi absolutely on fire. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She was amazing. We also really dominated the glass again â&#x20AC;&#x201D; in the first half, especially.â&#x20AC;?

The Warriors (3-1, 2-0 GSAC) will play at Hope (0-2, 0-2) again today in a 4:30 p.m. game. email: mpatton@newspress.com

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with 21 points, making 9-of-13 shots including 3-of-6 from three.

Noah Fernando was 3-for-4 from three and scored 13 points.

The Warriors (2-2) were especially hot in the first half, making 75% of their shots (24-of32) to jump out to a 63-34 lead.

They were even more accurate from three at 76.5% (13-of-17).

Westmont out-shot the Redhawks for the game, 62.1% to 51% (55.9% to 44.4% from three) and also out-rebounded them 3124.

Seven Warriors reached doublefigure scoring and seven made at least one three. Ajay Singh had 15 points and six rebounds while Jared Brown chipped in with 10 points.

Simpson (1-4) actually outscored Westmont in the second half, 4443.

The Warriors and Simpson will return to Murchison Gym again today for another game at 4 p.m.

Comeback falters for Gaucho women at Long Beach

By MARK PATTON NEWS-PRESS SENIOR WRITER

UCSB couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t recover from a slow start, suffering its fourth-straight womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball defeat, 61-49, at Big West Conference leader Long Beach State on Friday.

The 49ers (10-1, 9-0 Big West) responded to a later comeback by the Gauchos (2-10, 2-6) by out-scoring them 12-3 in the final 5½ minutes.

Long Beach dominated the inside game, outrebounding the Gauchos 46-33 and out-scoring them in the paint 30-12.

The 49ers also scored 18 points off UCSBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 16 turnovers while making nine steals in the game.

Jasmine Hardy had three of the thefts and finished with 19 points and 14 rebounds.

UCSB made just 1-of-10 shots â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a three-pointer by Taylor Mole â&#x20AC;&#x201D; during the first quarter. Mole led the Gauchos with 14 points and 14 rebounds.

Long Beach ended the period on a 10-0 run to take an 18-6 lead.

The Gauchos went on a 10-0 run of their own in the second quarter, getting back-to-back threes by Danae Miller and Alyssa Marin to draw to within 23-18.

Lauren Leeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s put-back just before halftime trimmed Long Beachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lead to 26-21.

Marinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s free throw got UCSB as close as 34-33 during the third period. She finished with 11 points, making 3-of-7 threes.

The Gauchos trailed by nine early in the fourth quarter before back-to-back threes by Marin and Doris Jones got them to within 49-46 with 5:48 to go.

Jones finished with 10 points and six rebounds. Their comeback ended there, however.

The two teams will play again today at 4 p.m. at the Pyramid.

BASEBALL

WESTMONT 18, SAINT KATHERINE 1 Andrew Bayard hit a pair of home runs and John Jensen belted his second in as many days as Westmont College routed the Firebirds at Russ Carr Field.

Bayard belted a solo homer in the fourth and a three-run shot the next inning to touch off a 12run outburst. The senior captain has gone 4-for-7 in Westmontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first two games.

Jensen, who drove in the gameâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first run with a double in the third inning, also hit a three-run homer in the fifth. The former Santa Barbara High and Santa Barbara City College star, who transferred to Westmont this season from UC Irvine, is now 5-for-7 in his first two games with the Warriors.

Ryan Desaegher went 4-for-4 and scored four runs, Robbie Haw had three hits, Daniel Netz drove in three runs with a single and double, and Alex Stufft scored three times while going 2-for-5.

Chad Stoner, a sophomore transfer from Clark Community College, pitched a three-hitter over seven innings, allowing one run and one walk with five strikeouts. Cameron Phelps pitched two hitless innings of relief.

The Warriors (1-1) will play a double-header today against No. 19 Benedictine College of Arizona starting at 11 a.m.

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FRESNO PACIFIC 1, WESTMONT 0 The Sunbirds scored in the first half-minute of the match and held on to spoil the Warriorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; season opener in Fresno.

Madilyn Hernandez played the ball up to Tori De

Leon, who connected with Alexis Macias inside the box. Macias slotted her shot just inside the post on the lower shelf past the diving effort of Westmont goalkeeper Gabi Haw. Haw had to leave the match with an injury during the 10th minute, but backup Kailey Meyer shut out the Sunbirds (3-0) the rest of the match. She registered two saves.

The Warriors out-shot Fresno 13-8, with a 5-4 edge on goal.

Westmont will return to action on Wednesday with a 2 p.m. match at Point Loma.

TENNIS

BIOLA AT WESTMONT Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tennis matches between Biola and Westmont were postponed. A makeup date has not yet been announced.

WATER POLO

VAQUERO TRANSFERRING Annie Ackert, a former Santa Ynez High star, is transferring from Santa Barbara City College to Hawaii to continue her water polo career.

She was the Vaquerosâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; second-leading scorer in 2019 with 78 goals and third in steals with 41, leading the team to a 30-5 record and No. 3 ranking in the state. won their sixth straight Western State Conference title before falling 12-7 in the Regional Finals to No. 2 Riverside.

Ackert, a 5-foot-7 attacker, plans to major in Health Sciences. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One of the main reasons was that the major I wanted to pursue takes six years to complete at most California schools, so I knew that going out of state would be a good option for me,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hawaii was my top choice because of their array of Health Science classes and their competitive womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s water polo team. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Also, I really enjoy the atmosphere of Hawaii.â&#x20AC;?

Hawaii has compiled a 50-13 record in the last three years. They were ranked No. 3 in the nation and won their first 11 games in 2020, then lost to No. 1 Stanford and No. 2 UCLA, before the season was cut short by COVID-19. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Although I only got to spend three semesters at SBCC, I learned the most that I ever have both in the classroom and in the pool,â&#x20AC;? Ackert said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Before I played for coach Chuckie (Roth), I was not ready to play at a school like the University of Hawaii.

However, after only one season of playing under coach Chuckie, I learned so much about the game and team dynamic. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My teammates became some of my best friends and I am very sad that I did not get to compete with them for another season due to the pandemic.â&#x20AC;?

Ackert will have three seasons of eligibility at Hawaii. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Annie made a huge impact in a very short amount of time,â&#x20AC;? Roth said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As a freshman, she stepped up big. She was first-team all-conference, first-team allSo Cal and first-team All-American. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were anticipating a break-out swim season when COVID hit. Annie would have been a multiple All-America swimmer and would have done great things for our program. This fall when we were sidelined, I called Hawaii coach Maureen Cole and Annie was all set up to attend this upcoming fall.

However since we were shut down and they were practicing, it made sense for her to transfer early.â&#x20AC;? email: mpatton@newspress.com