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Gunshot victim dies after Goleta shooting Sheriff’s office launches homicide investigation By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that took place Thursday night in the 5400 block of Hollister Avenue in Goleta. The incident has been identified as a homicide shooting, said Raquel Zick, the public information officer for the sheriff’s office. Local media reported that the shooting happened in front of the Pacifica Suites hotel. At approximately 8:02 p.m. Thursday, deputies were dispatched to that area in response to reports of shots heard in the area of Hollister and the on-ramps for State Route 217. Approximately one hour later, the gunshot victim arrived at nearby Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, where he died due to

injuries, Ms. Zick said in a news release. She said the victim is identified as 43-year-old Richard Andrew Cardano of Goleta. Sheriff’s detectives, crime scene technicians and the California Department of Justice Bureau of Forensic Services responded to the scene and have been working overnight and through the day on Friday. Ms. Zick said the preliminary investigation indicates that the victim and the suspect were familiar with each other. Sheriff’s detectives are continuing this investigation. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact detectives at 805-681-4150. If you prefer to remain anonymous, call the tip line at 805-681-4171 or go to www. sbsheriff.org. email: kzehnder@newspress.com

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David Bolton stands in 2020 in Miami, where his Santa Barbara company, Cultural Global Media, produced a broadcast of the Super Bowl. This Sunday, Mr. Bolton and his business will oversee their seventh consecutive telecast of the big game.

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On Sunday, David Bolton will be rooting for the Los Angeles Rams to win Super Bowl LVI. But for him, the big game is more than a chance to kick back, eat loads of wings and watch some football. Mr. Bolton and his Santa Barbara-based Cultural Global Media team will be spending Sunday tackling the Spanish production of the Super Bowl for Fox Sports Latin America — their seventh consecutive Super Bowl production. “It’s considered by many to be the biggest sporting event that originates in the U.S.,” Mr. Bolton told the News-Press in an interview Friday ahead of the big game. “It’s an honor and is definitely a highlight of my career and is just something I’m very thankful to have had the opportunity on so many occasions to have participated in.” It takes countless hours of planning and negotiating the logistics — from the crew to the trucks and satellites to fiber technology — to bring the Super Bowl into the homes of so many people across the country. But Mr. Bolton has a “solid crew,” which he said is crucial for the operation. “Your productions are only as good as the team you’re able to assemble for the production, everything from cameramen to replay specialists to audio engineers,” Mr. Bolton said. “And in our case, everyone has to be bilingual. That just really helps when you have a group that’s dedicated, very experienced, and really takes a lot of the nerves away.” Mr. Bolton said his team puts on a similar production every year so he already has a solid understanding of just how many cameras and how much audio they will need. He did a walkthrough of So-Fi Stadium with the NFL in December to get a feel for the setup and truly visualize the production. “You have to really spend time with the details in the early stages of the planning because if you don’t, it’s going to be a disaster

on game day,” Mr. Bolton said. The Cultural Global Media team will be on-site at So-Fi Stadium all weekend, broadcasting for nine straight hours on Sunday. Mr. Bolton is an avid sports fan, walking into the News-Press newsroom at just 16 years old to convince the sports editor to let him write. And at 19, Mr. Bolton began to work for KEYT-TV, where he created “Friday Football Focus,’’ a popular high school football highlights show that just completed its 36th season and is something he is still particularly proud of. When Mr. Bolton left the Santa Barbara TV station to begin his career in professional soccer, he spent many nights sleeping in his car in parking lots — a level of dedication and tenaciousness that propelled his career. “Doing that allowed me to meet the owners of pro teams and make the contacts, which ended up setting me up for what I’ve been able to do for the past 32 years,” he said. “It’s never easy.” Mr. Bolton has covered iconic sporting events, broadcast Major League Soccer games and international matches for the Fox Soccer Channel. And he served as a vice president of operations for the Los Angeles Galaxy at the Rose Bowl. But throughout all of his work with professional teams, Mr. Bolton continued to do television, often working long days just to hop on a redeye flight out of Los Angeles to travel to the East Coast for live broadcasts for Fox. Mr. Bolton founded Cultural Global Media (then called Cultural Videos and Sports Communications) in 1992. Based in Santa Barbara, the television production company offers an array of services from live broadcasts to taped programs all over the world in English and Spanish. “We are honored that the NFL and Fox Sports have again selected us for this important game,” Mr. Bolton said. “The Super Bowl is the most-watched U.S.-based sporting event, and to have the chance to again

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California bill would require all workers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 By MADISON HIRNEISEN THE CENTER SQUARE

“The Super Bowl is the most-watched U.S.based sporting event, and to have the chance to again produce the Spanish-language broadcast is truly an honor,” said David Bolton, who’s in Los Angeles this weekend to televise the Rams vs. the Bengals.

produce the Spanish-language broadcast is truly an honor.” As Mr. Bolton said, although many southern Californians have favorite teams from outside of the Golden State, “we all really respect the teams in Los Angeles.” “You’ve got to pull for the Rams. With all that’s happening with the stadium, with the return to L.A., we’ve all got to support the Rams,” Mr. Bolton said. “I’m really looking forward to Sunday. I think it’s going to be an exciting game.” The Los Angeles Rams take on the Cincinnati Bengals at 3 p.m. email: kschallhorn@newspress.com

(The Center Square) – California workers would be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 under new legislation introduced Friday by Democratic lawmakers. Assembly Bill 1993, introduced by Assemblywoman Buffy Wicks, D-Oakland, would require employees and independent contractors to show proof of full vaccination against COVID19 unless the employee obtains an exemption for a medical reason, disability or “sincerely held religious belief.” Those who received an exemption would be required to be regularly tested. Employers would be required to confirm to the state that all employers and contractors are fully vaccinated by Jan. 1, 2023, or face a penalty of an “unspecified amount.” The bill comes as the latest effort by legislators to slow

the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace and increase vaccination rates among eligible populations. During a news conference Friday, Assemblywoman Wicks said that while combatting the pandemic has posed a challenge over the last two years, one thing has become clear – “vaccines keep us safe.” “Fundamentally, this bill is about workplace safety,” Assemblywoman Wicks said. “Workers deserve to be safe. It’s the most important thing that they feel protected and valued in their workplace. They deserve to know that their employer is taking all possible measures to protect them.” The vaccine mandate for workplaces would remain in place until the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices “determines that Please see BILL on A2

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TRAFFIC, CRIME AND FIRE BLOTTER SB police steps up patrols during Super Bowl weekend

SANTA BARBARA — This Super Bowl weekend, the Santa Barbara Police Department will conduct special traffic enforcement details throughout the city. The department urges people to drive safe and sober. Officers trained in DUI detection will be looking for impaired drivers and vehicle code violations in hopes of preventing collisions. The department recommends having a plan to get home safely and using the buddy system (including a designated driver), calling a taxi or

relying on rideshare apps. Police say if you see an impaired driver, call 9-1-1. — Katherine Zehnder

Sheriff’s Office: Don’t drive under the influence GOLETA — The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is reminding football fans to stick to the “go safely” game plan and designate a sober driver if you plan on drinking at a Super Bowl LVI watch party. On Sunday, the sheriff’s office will have additional officers on patrol in Goleta, looking for drivers suspected of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The city

contracts with the sheriff’s office for law enforcement services. The sheriff’s office reminds the public that alcohol is not the only substance that impairs. Marijuana, prescription drugs and over-thecounter medications can all affect your ability to drive safely. “If you plan to have a drink or two, choose a sober way to get to and from wherever you are watching the game,” Sgt. Noel Rivas of the Goleta division said in a news release. “Have a ride-hailing service or a family member who hasn’t been drinking take you home. When it comes to getting to and from places safely, we’re all on the same team. “The choice is simple: Don’t drive impaired,” Sgt. Rivas said. — Katherine Zehnder

Santa Maria high schools honor counselors SANTA MARIA — The Santa Maria Joint Union High School District celebrated National School Counseling Week 2022 this week. The theme was “School Counseling: Better Together.” The week was sponsored nationally by the American School Counselor Association. This week focused public attention on how school counselors help students achieve success and plan for a career, according to a news release. Counselors at Santa Maria, Righetti, Pioneer Valley and Delta high school received certificates of appreciation and snacks from Panera. Counseling support staff were also recognized. Each day at Santa Maria High School, staff had an opportunity to learn about the counseling program, according to Assistant Principal Monica Pallan. The week’s informational displays included “ASCA Professional Standards and Mindsets,” “Classroom Visit Counseling Lesson Information,” “Counseling Profession Use of Time” and others. The activities also included a raffle and treats such as tortilla chips and dip, trail mix and a self-care basket.

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COVID-19 vaccinations are no longer necessary for the health and safety of individuals,” according to the bill’s text. Senator Richard Pan, DSacramento, co-authored the legislation alongside Wicks and said the bill would help protect vulnerable populations against disease, particularly those who are immunocompromised and “depend on the rest of us” to get vaccinated. He also noted that previous mandates have helped increase vaccination rates in workplaces, pointing to United Airlines’ vaccine requirement for employees as an example. “Vaccine requirements work, and we’ve seen this over and over again because employers have done this on their own,” Sen. Pan said Friday. “United Airlines talked about the fact that before they implemented the mandate, they had an employee die every week, and then when they got the mandate in place, that stopped. Very, very few people actually chose not to get vaccinated in the end, and we’ve seen this over and over again.” The bill could face pushback from legislators and business owners, particularly after the Supreme Court blocked the Biden Administration’s vaccine and testing requirement for businesses with over 100 employees. But

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Two COVID-19related deaths reported The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reported two COVID-related deaths Friday. One individual was between 50 and 69 years of age, and the other was in the 70-plus age group. One individual had underlying health conditions. Neither death was associated with a congregate care

at Paseo Nuevo. Activities will include resource sharing for teens and friends and family, a fun self-love Valentine’s Day card activity and photo ops. The activity is part of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. For more information, go to dvsolutions.org. — Katherine Zehnder

facility. One individual resided in the North County areas that include Sisquoc, Casmalia, Garey, Cuyama, New Cuyama and Guadalupe. The other resided in Santa Maria. No COVID-19 numbers were released Friday because the county’s epidemiology team experienced a technical issue. The data is scheduled to be released Monday, along with the data for Saturday, Sunday and Monday. — Katherine Zehnder

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Assemblywoman Wicks said Friday that she expects pushback and welcomes further conversation among businesses and members of the public. “Really, from my perspective, the dialogue is critical. The public conversation is critical,” Assemblywoman Wicks said. “This bill is grounded in science and facts and data, and that is what we’re armed with as we have this conversation.” Thus far, the bill has won support from the Small Business Majority, who found in a recent poll that 47% of small businesses in the state already require employees to be vaccinated, and another 24% are considering instating a requirement. On Friday, the organization’s President and CEO John Arensmeyer said the bill would provide clarity for California businesses and “help them get back to normal.” “Small businesses don’t want to be traffic cops in debates about public safety,” Mr. Arensmeyer said during a news conference Friday. “They’re looking for a common statewide standard that disentangles them from politics and enables them to operate their businesses safely and predictably.” AB 1993 is the fourth bill to come out of a recently-formed Vaccine Work Group, which is focused on creating policy to combat the spread of COVID-19. Other bills recently introduced include a proposal from Sen.

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Shaun White finishes one spot short of Olympic medal in his final ride By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Three-time Olympic gold medalist Shaun White finished one spot short of a fourth Olympic medal Friday in his final Olympic event and the final ride of his career. During White’s childhood, his parents hired a van and camped in the mountains, because they couldn’t afford to stay in the California resorts. “I love my family,” White told Olympics. com. “They’ve been so supportive. My mom especially. She’s like, ‘I was good after one gold’ (in Turin 2006). But to keep going, to keep pushing on, even after coming short at Sochi, and to bring it back for the gold in Korea …” White reflected on a more simplistic time in snowboarding 20 years ago: “To look at this halfpipe … I remember — it was dug with shovels when I started. A lot of the people interviewing me are people my age, that I competed with.” “It’s an honor to be doing it still, and it’s an honor to have this last chance to say goodbye,

to say thank you for everything,” said White, describing himself as “truly blessed.” Aside from his family, his physiotherapist Esther Lee has supported him and kept him riding with the best. Lee has supported White for seven years and previously worked with Serena and Venus Williams. “My approach is to go through the whole body and make sure there’s not too much tension building up because when they’re out there competing, there’s such a high demand on your body,” White said. “And my goal is to prevent any injuries from happening. Being fit is only half the battle. The other half is recovery and care and maintenance for your body. “That’s still something people don’t fully understand, and that’s where the role of a physical therapist is key to your overall health,” said Lee. “I couldn’t have done it without you, so, thank you, every step of the way, you’re the best,” the three-time snowboard Olympic gold medallist told Esther Lee. White and Lee have developed a special bond in their seven years together. While Lee

has helped him to Olympic glory, White has in turn helped her through her cancer diagnosis which she received in July of 2020. “Shaun was one of the first people I called … I’ll always remember I was standing in this field and he was like, ‘Did you get COVID?’ And I was like, well no, actually, I got cancer ... and we just sat on the phone and cried for... I don’t know how long,” said Lee. White and Lee have demonstrated what true friendship looks like. “Esther is the best, I love her so much, I’m so happy to have her here with me. I couldn’t have done it without you, so, thank you, every step of the way, you’re the best,” said Lee. In other Olympics news, Lara Gut-Behrami became the first Swiss skier to win an Olympic Super-G gold. Her time was 1:13.51 in the women’s alpine Super G- event. “I had no strategy at all. I just tried to ski. This is what has always been a little bit of a problem in the past — thinking what to do and what to do better. Now I just try and ski,” said Gut-Behrami. email: kzehnder@newspress.com

Vanguard beats Defense leads the Westmont in close way in Warrior win men’s basketball game By RON SMITH WESTMONT SPORTS WRITER

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The Westmont men’s basketball team remains in search of a momentum shift following Thursday night’s loss to the Vanguard Lions. The Warriors (14-11, 4-11 GSAC) found themselves down by a single point in the final seconds and had one final shot to claim the evening. However, as the buzzer sounded, the ball did not find its way into the basket, and Vanguard (16-10, 8-7 GSAC) defeated Westmont 76-75. “This was another tough for us emotionally, because we are so close,” said Westmont head coach Landon Boucher. “While winning is always at the forefront of our focus, we remain focused on getting better each game. “I thought we did that despite it being a painful loss.” In the first half, the teams traded blows early without either

getting much breathing room. The first run that caused either team to take a timeout was consecutive jumpers from Jared Brown and Ajay Singh that put the Warriors up 21-14 with 8:55 to play. Out of the timeout, the Lions responded with a 132 run to take a 27-23 lead over the Warriors. During the run, Vanguard’s leading scorer, Garrett White, scored seven of his team-high 26 points. After Vanguard took a 2923 advantage, back-to-back threes from Brown and Tyler Austin knotted things at 29. The two sides split the final 14 points of the half to head into intermission in a 36-36 tie. At halftime, Meithof and White, both top-five scorers in the conference, led their teams with 12 points each. With 16:45 left to play, White hit a 3-pointer to give the Lions a 46-43 advantage. Meithof answered with a three of his Please see WESTMONT on A4

Vaqueros allow fewest runs of season, but fall at Riverside By MICHAEL JORGENSON SBCC SPORTS WRITER

RIVERSIDE — The Santa Barbara City College softball team found itself Thursday in a tightly contested battle late in its road opener at Riverside, falling behind 3-2 in the bottom of the sixth inning. The Vaqueros, who have been exceptional in the final innings of games this season, were unable to extend the game, getting one runner on base in the top of the seventh before the Tigers picked up the final out. Pitcher Lauren Indermuehle was in the circle for all six innings, striking out a pair of batters and giving up just two earned runs. Riverside also tacked on one run in the first and fourth innings. SBCC got on the board in the top of the second. Indermuehle led off with a walk before stealing second. She then advanced to third on a wild pitch. Pitcher/outfielder Armani Garcia followed with a sac fly out to left field to bring Indermuehle home, making it a 1-1 game. Trailing 2-1 in the fifth, the Vaqueros tied it up once more with a run from Mellanie Barth. The utility opened the inning with a walk and made her way to second on a sacrifice bunt by Mckinnzie Grossini. Catcher Naveah Freitas hit an RBI single up the middle two at bats later. Facing two outs in the seventh, outfielder Natalie Depasquale singled to left field. After averaging four runs per seventh inning entering the day, the Vaqueros were held scoreless for the first time in 2022. Santa Barbara is back in action on Friday for a road doubleheader at Santiago Canyon, beginning at 12:00 p.m.

The Westmont women’s basketball team (20-3, 13-2), ranked third in the NAIA, took control early and never looked back as the Warriors recorded an 81-42 victory over the Lions of Vanguard (9-11, 5-10) on Thursday night in Murchison Gymnasium. With the win at its home court, the Montecito college remains in a first-place tie with No. 6 The Master’s (24-2, 13-2) atop the Golden State Athletic Conference standings. “We played great team, unselfish basketball tonight,” said Westmont head coach Kirsten Moore. “My favorite statistic of the night - and obviously there is a lot statistically that we did right – was 25 assists on 31 baskets. There were actually times where we were almost too unselfish. We would end up at the end of the shot clock because everyone was passing up shots, trying to get a better one for their teammates. I love that mentality that we brought in today – make your teammates better and find good

opportunities for them.” The Warriors outscored Vanguard 18-1 in the opening frame, with Laila Saenz draining a trio of treys. Westmont did not let up in the second period, posting a 24-9 advantage to take a 42-10 lead into the intermission. In the first half of play, nine different Warriors added to the point total led by Saenz and Gabriella Stoll, each with nine, and Haley Dermer, who tallied six. Dermer made two of two from downtown Please see WARRIORS on A4

SBCC men’s tennis team defeats Glendale By MICHAEL JORGENSON SBCC SPORTS WRITER

The Santa Barbara City College men’s tennis team won its second straight match on Thursday, as Kyosuke Kiuchi pulled out the third set on court No. 3 to give the Vaqueros a slim 5-4 win over Glendale. The duo of Menno Raeymaekers and Arnaud Vangenechten clinched the only doubles point of the day for the Vaqueros. Santa Barbara won four of the six singles matches to seal the close victory at the home match.

Doubles • Martirossian/Homma (GC) defeated Kyosuke/ Taylor (SBCC) def. Nguyen/Jimena (BC), 9-8 (7-5). • Raeymaekers/Vangenechten (SBCC) defeated Boxall/Camarillo (GC), 8-5. • Mesina/Vicencio (GC) defeated Gomersall/ Pollero (SBCC), 8-3.

Singles • David Martirossian (GC) defeated Menno Raeymaekers (SBCC), 6-4, 6-3. • Taylor Kleine (SBCC) defeated Yugo Homma (GC), 6-2, 6-3. • Kyosuke Kiuchi (SBCC) defeated Diego Camarillo (GC), 57, 7-6 (5), 6-1. • Arnaud Vangenechten (SBCC) def. Forrest Mesina (GC), 1-6, 6-1, 6-3. • Carlos Vicencio (GC) defeated Hunter Gomersall (SBCC), 6-2, 0-6, 6-2. • Lucas Pollero (SBCC) defeated Kyle Sahara (GC), 6-0, 6-3.

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(The Center Square) – U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said Friday that a Russian invasion of Ukraine could happen “at any time,” further heightening concerns in the region, which has seen military buildup in recent weeks. “Simply put, we continue to see very troubling signs of Russian escalation, including new forces arriving at the Ukrainian border,” Mr. Blinken said during a news conference in Melbourne, Australia. “As we’ve said before, we’re in a window when an invasion could begin at any time. And to be clear, that includes during the Olympics.” The president of Ukraine, though, has downplayed those concerns. Russia has denied claims it will invade, though it has amassed troops on the Ukrainian border and conducted a series of military exercises. Meanwhile, Biden has taken some criticism for his handling of the tension. “The White House just

announced that unless U.S. citizens evacuate in next 48 hours, Joe Biden’s policy is to leave American citizens behind in a war zone when Putin invades Ukraine,” said U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y. The White House said Pres. Biden “held a secure video call with transatlantic leaders” Friday. “The leaders expressed their concern about Russia’s continued build-up of military forces around Ukraine and reaffirmed their support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity,” the White House said in a statement. “They expressed their desire for a diplomatic solution to the crisis, and discussed recent engagements with Russia in multiple formats. The leaders agreed on the importance of coordinated efforts to deter further Russian aggression against Ukraine, including their readiness to impose massive consequences and severe economic costs on Russia should it choose military escalation, and to continue reinforcing the defensive posture on NATO’s eastern flank.”

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Carrie Eckert passed away on February 1, 2022 unexpectedly but peacefully from complications of a fall just two weeks prior to turning 97. Carrie was born in Waxahachie, Texas. She left home at the age of 16 and subsequently began working for the US Civil Service which took her first to Colorado then to Hawaii and finally to Santa Monica, CA where she met Bob Eckert. They were married six weeks after meeting in 1948. Carrie and Bob lived in Van Nuys where their first son, Bobby, was born, soon followed by Janet, and then Barry. In 1959, the family moved to Santa Barbara to a brand new house on the Mesa where Carrie would continue to live for the next 50 years. Bob and Carrie opened and operated T-Bird Liquor on the Mesa from 1958 until retirement in 1982. Carrie thrived on the Mesa, going to the beach for bodysurfing, riding her bike until the age of 80, walking Shoreline Park, and becoming first “Mommy Eckert” to her children’s friends in the neighborhood and later “Grandma Carrie.” Carrie’s complete and unabashed love was for her family, most especially her grandchildren and her most recent great-grandchildren. It was in their presence that her light shone the brightest. Carrie constantly called herself the luckiest person in the world that her entire family lives in Santa Barbara: “All 20 of us!” she would marvel. In 2009, several years after Bob passed away, Carrie moved to Valle Verde, her second home and family. Among her many friends and the staff, she was truly loved. Carrie’s zest for life, her energy, her sharp wit, and her ability to immediately make strangers her friends are the traits she was most admired and loved for. Carrie was preceded in death by her husband, Bob. She is survived and forever loved by her children, Bob Eckert, Janet and Gary Gordon, Barry and Gail Eckert; her grandchildren Scott Gordon (Julie Stephenson), Kaycie Gordon (Joe Bolger), Kristine Hewes (Nick), Laura Glendinning (Erik); her great-grandchildren Sammy and Ben Gordon, Gray Bolger, Ella and Cora Hewes, Mia Glendinning and soon-to-be newest addition. Carrie is also survived by her dearest and most beloved friend, Jane Sieburg. The family would like to thank the staff at Valle Verde assisted living, Quail Lodge, for their love and devotion to our mom. They kept her safe and happy and we will be forever grateful. Gratitude and appreciation also goes to the compassionate and exceptional doctors and nurses at Cottage Hospital, most especially Tori and Helio.

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Report: 12% of law enforcement officers were assaulted while on duty in 2020 By BETHANY BLANKLEY THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR

(The Center Square) — Nearly 12% of police officers were assaulted while on duty in 2020, according to annual state level data collected by the FBI. California reported the greatest number; Alaska, the greatest percentage. A total of 60,105 officers were assaulted nationwide, with the overwhelming majority assaulted and injured by assailants’ hands and feet. Nationwide, 26% of assaults in 2020 involved a deadly weapon that wasn’t a firearm; 5% involved a firearm. California and Texas had the greatest number of officers shot in 2020: 379 and 300, respectively — less than half of one percent of their entire force. The report was based on the most recently available data from 2020 on 505,212 officers, or 72.5% of all police officers nationwide. Not every law enforcement agency reported assault data to the FBI. Nine states with limited statistical data were excluded from the report. The two largest states, Alaska (by area) and California (by population) reported the greatest percentage and number of assaults,

respectively. Nearly two-thirds of Alaska’s officers, 813 out of 1,259, 64.6%, were assaulted, according to the data. While California reported a far lower percentage of its officers being assaulted — 16.2% compared to Alaska’s — far more California officers were assaulted, 11,599 out of a total force of 71,668. After Alaska, the greatest percentage of officers assaulted were in Montana, 34.2%; South Dakota, 32.9%; the District of Columbia, 28.2%, and Arizona, 27.5%. West Virginia is the only state that reported zero percent. Michigan had the next lowest percentage of 0.8%, followed by Ohio (3.2%), New Jersey (4.2%), Louisiana (4.8%) and Arkansas (7.1%). The states with the largest populations, California, Texas and Florida, which have the most police officers, also reported the greatest number assaulted. Florida had the second-greatest number of law enforcement officers assaulted while on the job of 5,711. Of a total force of 41,898 in 2020, those assaulted account for 13.6% of total officers. Texas had the third-greatest number — 5,359 out of 50,845, or 10.5%. Assault data pertains to weapons used by offenders that could have caused injury or

death of an officer. The majority of officers were assaulted by assailants’ hands or feet, 73.9%, meaning they were likely hit, punched or kicked. Roughly one-quarter of these assaults resulted in injury. The next greatest percentage, 19.6%, were assaulted with a dangerous weapon that wasn’t a firearm. About 4.6% were assaulted with a firearm; and about 2% with a knife or other cutting instrument. “Officers assigned to one-deputy patrol vehicles are at the greatest risk of an assault,” HelpAdvisor notes. Nearly two-thirds of those assaulted, 63.4%, were assigned to a onedeputy patrol car at the time of their assault. The next greatest percentage of those injured while assaulted, 16.8%, were assigned to other duties, followed by those assigned to a two-deputy patrol vehicle, 16.2%, and those performing detective duties or special assignments, 3.6%. The majority of officers assaulted weren’t injured, but 31% were. Among them, 25.8% were injured by assailants’ hands and feet; 16.8% by a dangerous weapon other than a firearm, 9.7% by a knife or cutting instrument, and 6.1% by a firearm.

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own, and the leading scorers, same as the Lions and Warriors, refused to allow the other to pull away. On the Lions’ next trip down the floor, White converted on another three-point attempt. Then, Cly Griffith Jr. dished the ball to a wide open Brown on the perimeter. Following his pass, Griffith jogged down the court with his hand in the air, assuming his teammate would drain the bucket. Brown rewarded Griffith’s faith by knocking down the three, and tying the ballgame at 49. There were a handful of moments down the stretch where the Warriors looked poised to win in front of their home crowd. For example, with 9:29 left to

play, Meithof threw down one of the most-emphatic dunks of the season, giving the Warriors a 6158 lead going into a Vanguard timeout. During the timeout, the buzz from the student section never winded down, as Meithof’s energy proved to be contagious for a moment. At one point, with 4:31 to play, Brown converted a 3-pointer to put Westmont up 73-68, their biggest lead of the second half. Then, with 2:48 to play, White hit the Lions’ second consecutive 3-pointer to give Vanguard a 7473 lead, silencing a now-nervous home crowd. Thirty seconds later, Jalen Townsell hit a pair of free throws to put the Warriors up 75-74. Unfortunately for the home team, they would not score again. With 12 seconds to play, the Lions were forced to foul Brown

and send him to the line for a one-and-one opportunity. Brown could not get the first free throw to fall, and the Lions regained possession before calling timeout. On the ensuing play, Vanguard’s Isaac Davis put just-enough space between him and Meithof to hit a pull-up jumper, putting the road team up 76-75. With 3.6 seconds left, the Warriors put the ball in the hands of Griffith. The transfer drove to the basket before taking a contested layup, and unfortunately for Westmont, he couldn’t get the shot to fall as the club dropped another game in the final moments. “Our guys could have given up many times this season, but they refuse to,” Boucher said. “This will be another instance where we don’t.” Brown led the Warriors with

20 points as he shot four of seven from beyond the arc. The guard also led the team with four assists. Meithof ultimately finished with 19 points, and, along with Griffith and Townsell, led the team with five rebounds. “I thought Jared played about as hard as one could and hit some heroic shots down the stretch,” noted Boucher. “I am proud of how hard he defended too.” The club will celebrate senior night when they take the court at 7:30 tonight. Life Pacific will be in town for the final home game of the season for Westmont men’s basketball and tickets are available on the athletics. westmont.edu. Jacob Norling is the sports information assistant at Westmont College. email: sports@newspress.com

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in the second frame. “It started with our defense today,” assessed Moore. “For us to play defense the way we did to start the game really set the tone. That needs to be what we stay focused on. We know defense is the key to our success - that and the boards. I am proud of our effort defensively and our willingness to share the ball.” Vanguard regrouped during halftime and played more like themselves. Each team tallied 19 points in the penultimate period, resulting in a 61-29 lead for Westmont through

three quarters of play. Iyree Jarrett scored eight points in the third frame, including six on two threes. Westmont outscored Vanguard 20-13 in the final quarter, though no single player scored more than four. The bench cheered when freshman guard Giulia Abraham checked into the game with 4:16 remaining, making her collegiate debut. Just over a minute later, her teammates erupted when Abraham collected an offensive board and then drained a high-arcing three for her first collegiate points. For the first time this season, all 12 Warriors took the court and all 12 scored. Saenz tallied 14 points while Stoll notched 13 points and three rebounds. Stefanie Berberabe recorded

10 points, nine rebounds and four rebounds. Jarrett added another 10 points and seven rebounds. Dermer scored nine points, all from beyond the arc. Saturday, Westmont will host Life Pacific in the final regular-season home game of the year. The game will also give the Warriors an opportunity to celebrate its five seniors – Berberabe, Jarrett, Kaitlin Larson, Sydney Brown and Stoll. The game is scheduled for a 5:30 tip-off with Senior Day activities to take place before the game. Ron Smith is the sports information director at Westmont College. email: sports@newspress.com

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Wind north 4-8 knots today. Wind waves 1-3 feet with a south-southwest swell 2-4 feet at 14-second intervals. Visibility clear.

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At Lake Cachuma’s maximum level at the point at which water starts spilling over the dam holds 188,030 acre-feet. An acre-foot is 325,851 gallons, equivalent to the amount of water consumed annually by 10 people in an urban environment. Storage 92,668 acre-ft. Elevation 711.87 ft. Evaporation (past 24 hours) 16.8 acre-ft. Inflow 41.3 acre-ft. State inflow 13.2 acre-ft. Storage change from yest. +0 acre-ft. Report from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

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Valerie Madeira, left, and Claire Gallion own Valerie’s Vintage & Supply Co., a Santa Ynez business with Valentine’s Day gifts sourced from around the world.

Very Vintage Boutique antique shop features one-of-a-kind items By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

ith Valentine’s Day right around the corner, many are wondering what to give their loved ones that is unique — not the same old, same old dozen red roses or box

of chocolates. This year, the solution might be a one-of-a-kind find from Valerie’s Vintage & Supply Co., 3568 Sagunto St. in Santa Ynez. The boutique antique shop, owned by Valerie Madeira and Claire Gallion, has Valentine’s Day gifts sourced from around the world. “We find our products from flea markets, shipping containers from Europe, private furniture dealers, vintage sales reps and people we have met in our years of experience, often coming from out-of-state to bring us their distinctive pieces,” said Ms. Madeira. With an eye for unique vintage finds and a design knack that comes natural, the two women are able to shop for their clients’ individual needs. “A client will come in and tell us what they’re looking for or send us a picture of a piece of furniture they want, and we’ll go out and find it for them or find them something better,” said Ms. Gallion, the co-owner with more than 15 years of experience in the vintage world. “I was at a coffee shop in Paso Robles, wearing a mask, and this woman came up to me and said, ‘I follow you on Instagram, and I love your shop,’” Ms. Madeira recalled. “The next weekend she came into the store, and we were laughing and chatting. Of course, she bought things, too,” Her love for vintage began as a young girl working alongside her mom at Montage, her antique shop in Carpinteria. Ms. Madeira was a co-host for an arts and crafts TV show on TNT for many years, where she hosted the segment, “From Flea Market to Fabulous.” “I opened my vintage shop in 2017 with 22 A variety of goods graces Valerie’s Vintage & Supply Co.

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Westmont College drama students are exploring love and money in “The Miser.”

characters scheme and plot and contrive to get what they think is best for them. In addition, this play is just plain great fun,” said Dr. Blondell. He said Moliere’s wildly funny, comic romp is just as funny in Santa Barbara in 2022 as it was for the Parisian audience in 1668. Dr. Blondell has inverted the genders in the play, to create an alternate matriarchal universe in which conventions, stereotypes and relationships are also inverted.

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The Westmont College Festival Theatre will stage Moliere’s “The Miser, or the School for Lies,” at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 25-26 and March 3-5 and 2 p.m. March 5. The comedy will be performed at the Westmont Porter Theatre on the Montecito campus. “Moliere’s plays are confections of marvelous artifice,” awardwinning director John Blondell said in a news release. “This play, like all of Moliere’s, exposes characters pushed to play elaborate double-games, in order to survive in a materialistic society,” said Dr. Blondell, Westmont’ professor of theater arts. “Love and money! How can we get it and how can we get more?” Dr. Blondell said. “Everyone lies, everyone tricks, everyone deceives, and all for their own particular ends. I felt that the situations, atmospheres, acting opportunities, and themes would be good ones to tackle for our department, and the theme of the obsessive quest for money, and the consequences that result, is a good theme for any day and time. “Lovers want to get married, a parent wants to hoard wealth and obstruct those marriage plans, and everyone around those

“What results is a kind of social satire, which helps create a richly textured, multivalent comic universe that I hope will be as irresistible as it is eye-opening,” Dr. Blondell said. The cast includes Rory Nguyen (Harpagon), Alaina Dean (Cleanthe), Joel Michelson (Elise), Emiliana Brewer (Valerie), Noah Nims (Marianne), Emily Derr (Anselme), Ford Sachsenmaier (Frosine), Emmie Matthews (Simon), Maegan Randolph (Jacques), Ash Vanyo (La Fleche), Juliana Moore (Dame Claude), Ciena Fitzgerald (Brindavoine) and Claire Bassett (La Merluche). Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. To purchase, go to westmont.edu/ boxoffice. For patrons who are not students, faculty or staff, proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID test within the last 72 hours of the show will be required. Everyone attending will be required to wear masks at all times inside campus buildings. The performers, taking part in approved county-mandated vaccination and testing protocols, will be unmasked for the performance. For more information, call Westmont at 805-565-7040.

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At left, Randall David Tipton’s oil, “Summer Field.” Center, Marcia Burtt’s acrylic, “Arrival.” At right, Anne Ward’s gouache work, “Sunflowers.”

SANTA BARBARA — The Marcia Burtt Gallery is hosting its annual “Summer In Winter” exhibit through April 10. The art in the exhibit, which went on display Friday, is designed to evoke the textures and warmth of short and long summer journeys, from day trips

to passport destinations. The through-line in the exhibit’s paintings and photos is a sense of place, according to a news release. Works vary from Randall David Tipton’s “Summerfield” to Marcia Burtt’s “Arrival” and Anne Ward’s “Sunflowers.”

The gallery is open 1-5 p.m. Thursday through Sunday at the gallery, 517 Laguna St., Santa Barbara. For more information, call the gallery at 805-962-5588 or go to artlacuna.com. — Katherine Zehnder

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Kids can go sledding in a snow play area during the annual Snow Leopard Festival, set for Feb. 27 at the Santa Barbara Zoo.

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SANTA BARBARA —The Santa Barbara Zoo will host a community snow day during its annual Snow Leopard Festival, set for 10 a.m.to 3 p.m. Feb. 27. (Zoo members can get in at 9 a.m.) Approximately 80 tons of snow will be deposited in a play area for children 12 and younger. The snow will be shaped into sled

runs, and sleds will be provided for children. No personal sleds are allowed. Sledding is for children ages 4 to 12 only. No adult can go sledding Snow will also be provided as enrichment to many of the zoo’s animal residents, including Kisa, the zoo’s snow leopard.

Regular admission or zoo membership is required for entry, and there is an additional fee of $10 for sledding and snow play. For more information, call the zoo at 805-962-5339 or visit www. sbzoo.org. The zoo is at 500 Ninos Drive. — Katherine Zehnder

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MONTECITO — Camerata Pacifica’s February concert will feature four world-class artists: percussionist Ji Hye Jung, violinist Kristin Lee, clarinetist Jose Franch-Ballester, and pianist Molly Morkoski. The chamber music program is set for 7:30 p.m. Feb. 18 at the Music Academy of the West, 1070 Fairway Road, Montecito. The concert will open with the Varied Trio by Lou Harrison, for percussion, violin and piano, followed by works by living

composers. The virtuosic percussionist, Ji Hye Jung, will perform several solo works, including “Stop Speaking” by Andy Akiho, Thierry De Mey’s “Silence Must Be” and “Aphasia” by the Stanford composer Mark Applebaum. All the works involve live performances combined with audio tracks. The program will end with “And Legions Will Rise” by Kevin Puts — a modern chamber music work for violin, clarinet and marimba.

The music “is about the power in all of us to transcend during times of tragedy and personal crisis,” said Mr. Puts. Camerata Pacifica will present the same concert at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Museum of Ventura County, 100 E. Main St., Ventura. Tickets are available at www. cameratapacifica.org. Camerata Pacifica requires proof of vaccination and booster shots of everyone attending. — Katherine Zehnder

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PUBLIC NOTICES T.S. No. 094898-CA APN: 041-272-014 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 3/13/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 3/30/2022 at 1:00 PM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 3/19/2008 as Instrument No. 2008-0015405 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Santa Barbara County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: EVELYN J. HOUSMAN, TRUSTEE OF THE HOUSMAN FAMILY TRUST, DATED JUN 15 2002 WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE; AT THE NORTH DOOR OF THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 1100 ANACAPA ST., SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: LOT 29 OF LINDA VISTA TRACT IN THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARNARA, CALIFORNIA AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 40, PAGE 41 AND FOLLOWING OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. MORE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED AS: LOT 29 OF LINDA VISTA TRACT IN THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 40, PAGE 41 AND FOLLOWING OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2458 BORTON DRIVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93109 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $356,709.28 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 094898-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: Effective January 1, 2021, you may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (855) 313-3319, or visit this internet website www.clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 094898-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (844) 477-7869 CLEAR RECON CORP 4375 Jutland Drive San Diego, California 92117 FEB 5, 12, 19 / 2022 -- 57957

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SANTA BARBARA COUNTY Election to be held June 7, 2022 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BY JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, COUNTY CLERK, RECORDER AND ASSESSOR & REGISTRAR OF VOTERS OF THE COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, OF THE OFFICES FOR WHICH CANDIDATES ARE TO BE VOTED ON AT THE STATEWIDE DIRECT PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, THE 7TH DAY OF JUNE, 2022: FEDERAL OFFICES United States Senator (Partial/Unexpired Term); United States Senator (Full Term); and United States House of Representative in Congress, 24th District STATE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICES Governor; Lieutenant Governor; Secretary of State; Controller; Treasurer; Attorney General; Insurance Commissioner; Superintendent of Public Instruction; and Member of the State Board of Equalization, 2nd District STATE LEGISLATIVE OFFICES Member of the State Assembly, 37th District JUDICIAL OFFICES Judge of the Superior Court, Office Numbers 1 - 8 COUNTY OFFICES County Supervisor, 2nd District; County Supervisor, 5th District; Auditor-Controller; Clerk, Recorder and Assessor; District Attorney; Sheriff-Coroner; Treasurer-Tax Collector-Public Administrator; and County Superintendent of Schools DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY AND NOMINATION PAPERS – FEBRUARY 14, 2022 – MARCH 11, 2022 Eligible candidates must be registered voters of the district or political subdivision, if applicable. All candidates MUST file a Declaration of Candidacy in person and meet Nomination requirements between February 14, 2022, and March 11, 2022, by 5:00 p.m. to qualify for the Primary Election. DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY AND NOMINATION PAPERS – EXTENSION PERIOD U.S. Senator, State Constitutional, and County Offices: If an eligible incumbent fails to file nomination documents by 5:00 p.m. on March 11, 2022, a five-day extension is allowed for any person, other than the incumbent, if otherwise qualified, to file for the office. The filing deadline for the extension period is March 16, 2022, by 5:00 p.m. United States Representative in Congress, Member of the State Board of Equalization, and Member of the State Assembly: Pursuant to SB 594, a five-day extension period will apply for the above offices in the event that no person who currently holds the office delivers to the Elections Division Office nomination documents for that district by 5:00 p.m. on March 11, 2022. If applicable, a five-day extension is allowed for any person, other than the office holder, to file for the office. The filing deadline for the extension period is March 16, 2022, by 5:00 p.m. WHERE TO FILE: Santa Barbara Elections Main Office - 4440-A Calle Real: Appointments are required for candidate filing. Appointments are available from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. To schedule an appointment online, visit https://candidatefiling. as.me/SantaBarbaraOffice or call (805) 696-8957. Santa Maria Elections Branch Office - 511 Lakeside Parkway, Ste. 134: Appointments are required for candidate filing. Appointments are available 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. To schedule an appointment online, visit https:// candidatefiling.as.me/SantaMariaOffice or call (805) 696-8957. Lompoc Elections Branch Office Candidate Filing WILL NOT be available. LOCAL MEASURES SUBMITTED TO VOTERS A notice to submit arguments for and against local measures will be published separately. CITY MEASURES SUBMITTED TO VOTERS Cities are responsible for publishing the notice of city measures. On Election Day, June 7, 2022, the polls will be open between the hours of 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. Dated this 9th day of February, 2022. Sincerely,

JOSEPH E. HOLLAND County Clerk, Recorder, and Assessor Registrar of Voters Si desea información en español, por favor comuníquese con la Oﬁcina Electoral al (805) 568-2200. (Publish Feb. 12 and 13) FEB 12, 13 / 2022 -- 57982