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Court ruling favors dogs Santa Barbara Humane officials say Norway’s ban is designed to deter irresponsible breeding and keep canines healthy By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Judges in Norway’s Oslo District Court this week made a unanimous and landmark ruling that the breeding of bulldogs as well as Cavalier King Charles Spaniels violates section 25 of the Norwegian Animal Welfare Act. When asked if they supported the ban, Santa Barbara Humane officials stressed their support for making certain animals are bred responsibly. Monday’s ruling by the panel of judges was prompted by a November 2021 case by Animal Protection Norway, concerned with the multiple health issues of the dogs’ breeds. “The man-made health problems of the bulldog have been known since the early 20th century,” Åshild Roaldset, the CEO of Animal Protection Norway, said in a New York Post story. “This verdict is many years overdue. For several decades, sick dogs have been bred in violation of Norwegian law. Our dogs (have) been victims of systematic and organized betrayal of our four-legged friends. Today it has been confirmed that this is illegal.” Lawyer Emanuel Feinberg discussed the court’s decision further in the Post story. “The ruling is not a blanket ban on the breeds, however, but a nuanced ‘legal framework for animal breeding.’ Thus, crossbreeding of the beloved — if often sickly — dog types is still possible and permitted,” Mr. Feinberg said. The ban does not apply to responsible breeding of the bulldog or cavalier, stated Norway Protection in its post, also indicating that Norway has not only the infrastructure but also the technology for a more “humane cross-breeding reality.” Kerri Burns, CEO of Santa

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Kerri Burns, CEO of Santa Barbara Humane, spends time with Junebug, one of the canines at the nonprofit’s campus in Goleta. Ms. Burns said a new Norwegian court ruling is intended to deter the irresponsible breeding of bulldogs and prevent health problems.

Barbara Humane, told the NewsPress that the ban is designed to deter irresponsible breeding. “Norway’s population of animals is not like the U.S. at all,” Ms. Burns said. “The ban is cracking down on those who are not breeding responsibly. “It is important to do your homework if you are going to get a purebred,” she continued. “Statistics show that 30% of purebreds enter shelters. Look at shelters before going to a breeder. “A lot of pet owners let their animals breed because they think they can’t afford spay or neuter,” Ms. Burns said. “Santa Barbara Humane offers low-cost or free spay and neuter services. Spay and neutering your pet reduces the number of animals entering shelters.” “It’s a matter of education. So we don’t run into an overpopulation of animals,” she Burns said. Ms. Burns also talked about puppy mills, and while they might sound cute, she said puppy mills are irresponsible breeders. Ms. Burns said animals are bred in confined spaces, until

Junebug is among the dogs at Santa Barbara Humane, which encourages people to adopt from shelters.

hopefully animal control comes in and removes the animals. The animals then have the opportunity to be adopted into loving homes. The Santa Barbara Humane CEO said that when animals are rescued from the puppy mills and are adopted, it is likely the

first time they have “seen the sky, touched the grass or felt love.” “To watch them look up to the sky or feel the grass for the first time is a gift to see,” said Ms. Burns. Responsible breeders understand when to stop Please see HUMANE on A4

Big explosions and artillery were heard Friday night as Russian and Ukrainian forces fought inside Kyiv. “The fate of Ukraine is being decided right now,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a video produced on the streets of the capital city. He warned Friday night would be the hardest. “This night the enemy will be using all available means to break our resistance,” President Zelensky said. CNN reported fighting within the city limits but said it hadn’t reached the city’s center. The Ukrainian government said it stopped a Russian advancement on Peremohy Avenue. CBS News reported Ukraine passed out 18,000 guns to its citizens, with the government stressing it couldn’t afford to lose its capital. Kyiv officials are urging residents to stay home, but told them to prepare molotov cocktails in case Russian fighters get past defensive lines.

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“This is an unprovoked aggression against the free and democratic people in Ukraine,” U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-Santa Barbara, told the News-Press Friday.

Ukrainian newscasts told viewers how to make molotov cocktails. Ukraine has opened up its army for anyone who wants to join. As explosions slammed Kyiv, people took cover in underground stations and shelters. The United Nations reported that more than 50,000 Ukrainian refugees have fled in 48 hours, most of them to Poland and Moldova. After talking with NATO allies Friday, President Joe Biden praised the Ukranians for their resistance. A senior defense official told NBC News that Russia is facing “greater resistance” from Ukranians than it may have expected. On Friday, the Biden administration announced it was joining the European Union in directly sanctioning Russian President Vladimir Putin, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and others on the national security team in Russia. Watching the events from Santa Barbara was U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal, who plans to return to Washington, D.C., on Monday. The Santa Barbara Democrat told the News-Press Friday morning that he has participated in a number of public and classified briefings via Zoom. “I was on one yesterday (Thursday) with Secretary of State (Antony) Blinken, Secretary of Defense (Lloyd) Austin), Secretary of Treasury (Janet) Yellen and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mark Milley. ‘What came out was a full assessment of what’s transpiring,” Rep. Carbjal said. He said the briefings showed U.S. intelligence about Russia and its intentions “was spot on.” “Keep in mind that this is an unprovoked aggression against a democracy by Putin, who’s acting like a bully,” Rep. Carbajal said. “It’s going to create a significant loss of life in a humanitarian crisis.” Rep. Carbajal told the NewsPress that he supports a continued expansion of economic sanctions. Please see UKRAINE on A4

President Biden announces Supreme Court nominee President makes historic choice with Ketanji Brown Jackson By CASEY HARPER THE CENTER SQUARE SENIOR REPORTER

(The Center Square) — The White House announced Friday President Joe Biden had selected a nominee to replace outgoing Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer. President Biden picked Ketanji Brown Jackson, a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, to replace Justice Breyer. Judge Jackson’s nomination fulfills Mr. Biden’s pledge on the campaign trail to nominate the first black woman to the court. “For too long, our government, our courts haven’t looked like America,” President Biden said Friday. “I believe it is time that we have a court that reflects the full talents and greatness of our nation.” Judge Jackson thanked President Biden

for the nomination during her speech, which she gave while flanked by the president and vice president on either side. “Among my many blessings, and indeed the very first, is the fact that I was born in this great country,” Ms. Jackson said. “The United States of America is the greatest beacon of hope and democracy the world has ever known. I was also blessed from my early days to have had a supportive and loving family. My mother and father, who have been married for 54 years, are at their home in Florida right now, and I know that they could not be more proud.” Judge Jackson has also received Republican support in the past, likely making her confirmation process less contentious. “A former clerk for Justice Breyer,

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jurisprudence experience that will make her a great candidate for Supreme Court justice,” Rep. Carbajal told the News-Press Friday. The congressman added he was glad to see the nomination of the court’s first black woman. “All our institutions in our democracy and certainly the Supreme Court should reflect the diversity of the American people. She will add to the diversity that reflects our country.” Justice Breyer announced his retirement in January. Casey Harper works at The Center Square’s Washington, D.C., bureau. News-Press Managing Editor Dave Mason contributed to this report.

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Judge Jackson has broad experience across the legal profession — as a federal appellate judge, a federal district court judge, a member of the U.S. Sentencing Commission, an attorney in private practice, and as a federal public defender,” the White House said in a statement. “Judge Jackson has been confirmed by the Senate with votes from Republicans as well as Democrats three times. Judge Jackson is an exceptionally qualified nominee as well as an historic nominee, and the Senate should move forward with a fair and timely hearing and confirmation.” Also impressed with her is U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-Santa Barbara. “Based on what I’ve been able to read so far, this judge who’s being nominated seems to have an exceptional, distinguished

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CDC: No masks needed indoors for most Americans By CASEY HARPER THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced new guidance Friday that eases up their recommendations for wearing masks indoors for the majority of Americans. The CDC held a press briefing Friday explaining the updated guidance. Notably, CDC officials said masks are no longer necessary unless someone lives in an area where hospitals are struggling to keep up, adding that that description means about 70% of Americans can go maskless. “We want to give people a break from things like mask wearing ...” CDC Director Rochelle Walensky said. The CDC does not mandate any mask wearing officially, but its guidance sets a standard adhered to by governments and institutions around the country. The CDC website allows users to check whether their county is considered “high-risk” enough to require mask wearing because of the strain put on hospitals. “Levels can be low, medium, or high and are determined by looking at hospital beds being used, hospital admissions, and the total number of new COVID-19 cases in an area,” the site says. “Take precautions to protect yourself and others from COVID-19 based on the COVID-19 Community Level in your area.” Ms. Walensky had hinted at the changes Thursday

night. “At [CDC] we have been analyzing our [COVID] data and shifting our focus to preventing the most severe outcomes and minimizing healthcare strain,” she wrote on Twitter. “Moving forward, our approach will advise enhanced prevention efforts in communities with a high volume of severe illness and will also focus on protecting our healthcare systems from being overwhelmed.” The CDC last year announced that vaccinated individuals could stop wearing masks indoors before quickly reversing course. Many states and local governments have already lifted their mask mandates or set expiration dates for those mandates. Many school districts, though, have held out, keeping the mandates in place. The CDC’s updated guidance will likely pressure many of those low-risk and medium-risk areas to reevaluate their policies. The guidance also raises new questions, though, about how officials regulating transportation such as airplanes, buses and trains will react and whether mask mandates there will remain in place. Currently, there is a federal mandate requiring masks on flights through March 18. Whether that mandate will be re-upped given the CDC’s new guidance remains to be seen. The Association for Flight Attendants-CWA, a major union for the workers, reportedly called on the Transportation Security Administration to extend the mandate earlier this week.

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A sign asks visitors to wear masks at the Santa Barbara Target. The CDC has eased their recommendations concerning indoor mask wearing.

Poll: Majority of California voters favor school mask mandates, vaccination requirements THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – Almost two-thirds of California voters support requiring teachers and students to wear masks in schools and adding the COVID-19 vaccine to a list of required inoculations for school, according to a new poll. The new poll, released Thursday from the Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies, found that 64% of registered voters approve of adding the COVID-19 vaccine to a list of required immunizations for K-12 schools, and 65% of voters approve of requiring students and teachers to wear masks in schools this year. Pollsters found that opinions on these policies are “highly partisan” and “tied to the political ideology of voters.” According to the poll results, 73% of “strongly conservative” voters disapproved of adding the COVID-19 vaccine to a required list of immunizations, while 92% of “strongly liberal” voters were in favor.

The divide was similar when voters were asked about masking in schools – 75% of “strongly conservative” voters disapproved of requiring masks, while 92% of “strongly liberal” voters approved of the policy. Despite divides on certain policies aimed at reducing the spread of COVID-19 in schools, 72% of voters believed that the quality of education in their local school districts got worse during the pandemic. The poll found that voters had mixed feelings about how their own local school districts handled issues related to the pandemic, with 44% of voters disapproving, 37% of voters approving and 19% having no opinion. “These results suggest that while concerns about the impact of Covid on education span all major voter subgroups, big partisan differences remain when voters are asked how schools should respond to the pandemic,” IGS Co-Director Eric Schickler said in a statement. The polling results come as

California is expected to make several policy changes related to handling COVID-19 in schools. The state is expected to provide an update on Monday regarding its recommendations on masking schools. During a briefing last week, Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly said the state would assess several factors when updating its school masking policy, including its case rates, hospitalizations and vaccination rates. “Masking requirements were never put in place to be there forever,” Dr. Ghaly said last Monday. “It’s not a question of if, it’s a question of when.” The state will also consider several policy changes related to COVID-19 vaccination requirements in schools in the upcoming months. In October, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that the state would add the COVID-19 vaccine to a list of required vaccines for K-12 schools once the vaccine receives full FDA approval. Parents would

have the option to opt out of the requirement with a medical, religious or personal exemption. The mandate would take effect in the term after the vaccine was FDA-approved – either Jan. 1 or July 1 – to give students time to be fully vaccinated. In the time since Gov. Newsom’s announcement, a state legislator, Sen. Richard Pan, D-Sacramento, brought forth another proposal that would require all medicallyable students to get the COVID19 vaccine to attend in-person learning. The bill would add the COVID-19 vaccine to a list of required inoculations and would take away the option of personal belief exemptions. “Students in California are currently required to be vaccinated from many serious diseases to prevent their spread in schools and communities,” Sen. Pan said during a news conference in January. “Given the tragically high number of people, including children and teens, who suffered death and disability from

COVID-19, we must make sure our students are vaccinated against COVID as well.” The Berkeley IGS Poll was

99 COVID-19 cases reported TRAFFIC, CRIME AND FIRE BLOTTER Santa Barbara County reported 99 new COVID-19 cases Thursday Of those, the highest number, 32, was in Santa Maria, according to the Public Health Department. Neighboring Orcutt had five cases. Elsewhere, 22 cases were reported in Lompoc and nearby Mission Hills and Vandenberg Village. Seven cases were in Santa Barbara and unincorporated Mission Canyon. Four cases were in the North County areas that include Sisquoc, Casmalia, Garey, Cuyama, New Cuyama and Guadalupe.Eight cases were in Isla Vista. Santa Ynez Valley reported two cases. Five cases were in Goleta. Six cases were in unincorporated

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UCSB students protest against housing crisis Students workers and members of UAW 2865, 5810 and Student Researchers UnitedUAW rallied Friday at UCSB to demand that the university system address the student housing crisis. The protestors gathered at Chemistry Lawn,

then marched to the chancellor’s house. They carried signs protesting their rent burden and calling for higher wages. “Pay us enough to live here,” one sign said. In a statement, the protestors said 90% of academic student employees and more than 70% of post-doctoral students are “rentburdened.” The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development defines that as meaning you spend more than 30% of your

income on rent. According to the protestors’ statement, the average academic student employee spends half their income on rent. During their protest Friday, students demanded the University of California provide all its academic workers with affordable housing and ensure that no one pays more than 30% of their income on rent. — Dave Mason

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Winning streak ends for UCSB women’s tennis team By DANIEL MESSINGER UCSB SPORTS WRITER

The No. 41 UCSB women’s tennis team was beaten out by No. 53 Loyola Marymount Friday afternoon by a score of 4-3. The loss ends the Gauchos’ (5-5) fourmatch winning streak. The Lions were able to take the doubles point with wins on courts one and three. Court one was the first to finish, with Isabellla Tcherkes-Zade and Wiktoria Rutowska beating out Shakhnoza

Khatamova and Elizaveta Volodko 6-4 Amelia Honer and Kira Reuter evened it up at one match each with a 6-4 win over Veronika Miroschniche and Stefania Rogozinska on court two. LMU went on to secure the doubles point as Eva Marie Voracek and Ulyana Shirokova outlasted Camille Kiss and Marta GonzalezBallbe 8-6 on court three In the singles portion, the Lions kicked things off as Miroshniche took down Khatamova 6-0, 6-1

on court one and Voracek bested Volodko 6-2, 6-2 on court two, making it 3-0 overall The Gauchos came all the way back to make it 3-3 with wins on courts four, five, and six. On court five, Filippa Bruu-Syversen earned the Gauchos’ first point with a 6-3, 6-3 win over TcherkesZade. Honer then beat Rogozinska 6-4, 6-0 on court four, and Kira Reuter tied it with a 6-3, 6-3 win over Shirokova on five. Tied at three, the match came down to court three where

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The UCSB women’s basketball team was handed just its second home loss of the season on Thursday night, falling to UC Riverside for the second time, 60-51. The Gauchos (13-10, 7-7) actually owned a better field goal percentage for much of the game, but three-point shooting was the difference. The Highlanders (10-10, 7-6) hit 7-of-12 treys in the first half and shot 50 percent from deep for the game, while UCSB made 7-of-24 (29.2%). For the ninth time this year, junior center Ila Lane recorded a double-double, going for 17 points and 15 rebounds. She connected on 7-of-11 (63.6%) field goal attempts, making it six straight games shooting at least 60 percent. She also played all 40 minutes for the first time this season. The only other Gaucho to score in double-figures was junior point guard Johnni Gonzalez, who scored 10 for the first time during conference play. Gonzalez went 2-for-2 from range, her third straight game with a pair of triples. Senior point guard Danae Miller also played all 40 minutes and had a rough shooting night by her standards, but she did hit two threes of her own on her way to eight points. She is now one three-pointer away from tying Melissa Zornig for No. 7 all-time at UCSB. For the first time since last March, the Gauchos made all of

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Continued from Page A1 “We need to continue to look at how to press the screws on Russia to make sure they are paying the costs for this unprovoked action against this democracy,” Rep. Carbajal said. “We also need to continue to make sure in Congress that we pass legislation in the next week or two for security assistance and humanitarian assistance (to Ukraine).” The congressman agreed with President Biden’s decision against sending U.S. troops into Ukraine and noted he favors continuing to send Ukraine military support and technological tools to fight cyber attacks. Rep. Carbajal said it’s important to make President Putin realize his invasion “was an ill-conceived decision and to help the Russian people understand their leader has gone amuck and created a needless crisis for Ukraine and the Russian people. “We’ve already seen the protests in Russia,” the congressman noted. “They’ve started to acknowledge that they have a leader who is running amuck.”

In fact, the protests in Russia against the invasion have maintained their momentum. On Friday, 1,800 protesters were arrested. When asked if Ukraine should have been admitted into NATO in 2014 as a deterrence to Russia after it annexed Crimea, Rep. Carbajal said, “There’s always will be ‘could have, would have, should have.’” The congressman noted, “There’s a process in which countries are admitted into NATO,” but added “perhaps” Ukraine should have been allowed into the alliance. Under NATO’s Article 5, the alliance’s members would have been obligated to fight Russia if Ukraine had been a member. “All we can do is look forward and look at the circumstances today,” Rep. Carbajal said. The congressman said Ukraine will need aid in the form of food and medicine. A refugee crisis is developing. “Most of the refugees are expected to go into Poland, Romania and a few of the (other) surrounding countries,” Rep. Carbajal said. In terms of the economic impact posed by Russia, one of the world’s largest oil and gas producers, the congressman noted the Biden administration is looking at its strategic

petroleum reserves. “Russia no doubt will affect the global prices,” he said, explaining releasing the reserves could help to keep prices down at the pumps. Rep. Carbajal said he believes the economic sanctions against Russia will prove effective. “The question is how effective,” he said. “We have an aggressor who clearly is misguided and is acting irrationally.” While most sanctions target Russian oligarchs, the Russian economy will suffer as well, Rep. Carbajal said. He added that the question is how long and to what extent is President Putin willing to accept that damage to his economy. “He couldn’t bear the thought of the former Soviet Union breaking up,” the congressman said. “He has this wild fantasy. He wants to reunite some of these regions, which have become independent and are their own democracies. It’s unfortunate. “This is an unprovoked aggression against the free and democratic people in Ukraine.” email: dmason@newspress.com

Rep. Carbajal agreed with President Biden’s decision against sending U.S. troops into Ukraine and noted he favors continuing to send Ukraine military support and technological tools to fight cyber attacks.

‘If people getting purebreds are taking the time to do the research, they are going to get really great dogs’ HUMANE

Continued from Page A1 breeding due to the potential of future medical or behavioral issues, Ms. Burns noted. She added that those problems can happen in situations that include backyard breeding. A lot of people looking for a dog want purebreds. “Purebred dogs were inbred at the beginning to get certain traits,” said Katie Marrie, chief veterinary officer for Santa Barbara Humane. But she added, “A lot of breeds have known medical problems. Boxers are known

to have heart issues, German shepherds have joint problems. There is a list of things that should be checked prior to breeding. Responsible breeders do this. “Bulldogs’ noses are so far into their face they can’t breathe and are susceptible to a skin infection,” Dr. Marrie told the News-Press. “Cavaliers have brain issues due to their small head and heart issues. “The Norway ban is trying to get the public to understand what we have done to these dogs and that it is inhumane,” she said. “There is a list of things to look for in a purebred.” The American Society for the

Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has a “Position Statement on Criteria for Responsible Breeding.” To find it, go aspca.org, then search for “breeding.” “This ban is about making sure animals have a good life, and it is what Kerri and I care most about,” Dr. Marrie said. “I would encourage people to learn more about spaying and neutering and programs we offer at (www. sbhumane.org), and to educate themselves on what responsible breeding is.” Ms. Burns stressed the importance of prospective pet owners doing their homework. “If people getting purebreds

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are taking the time to do the research, they are going to get really great dogs. Sometimes we get dogs with severe medical or behavioral issues that could have been prevented.” Dr. Marrie noted there are great dogs in shelters. “A lot of people are looking for puppies,” she said. “But first you should think through the responsibility and time commitment and your lifestyle to consider what kind of dog fits your family’s lifestyle. “Adopting from a shelter is always a win-win.” email: kzehnder@newspress.com

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THOMPSON, Douglas “Doug” Jerry Doug was born in San Jose, California on February 3, 1958. He went to elementary school in Solvang and graduated from Santa Barbara High School in 1976. He then went to Seattle and graduated from the University of Washington. His heart belonged to Santa Barbara, and he could not imagine living anywhere else in the world. Doug was a connoisseur of the city he loved and knew of all the nooks and crannies. He enjoyed daily walks on the beach, swims in the ocean, trips to the Channel Islands scuba diving, and the views of the sun setting over the sea. He loved to travel and met people from all over the world on his trips to Europe, Vietnam, Alaska, South Seas, Australia and South America as well as extensive travel throughout the United States. He was an avid backpacker and skier. He was a voracious reader. He easily made friends but was happy with just his own company. He was not one to follow the crowd, he thought things through and made his own decisions about all things in life. He was a devoted son and a caring brother. He was a beloved uncle. He was always curious what his loved ones were up to. He will be greatly missed. Doug left this world on Friday, February 18 after a six-month battle with pancreatic Cancer. Doug is survived by his father, Jerry Thompson, his brothers David (Lisa) and Dan (Ana) Thompson, his nephews, Lucas and Logan Thompson, and his niece (Goddaughter) Lea Thompson. He is preceded in death by his mother Diane Thompson. The family would like to extend a special thanks to James “Jim” McCullar for his love and support. Also, a sincere thank you to the medical staff at the Oncology Department of Cottage Hospital for taking such good care of our Doug in his Ànal days.

Richard “Dick” Giacomotti passed away on Feb. 7, 2022, in Santa Barbara, surrounded by his loving family. He was born at home, in a small house at the bottom of the Old San Marcos Pass, to Emilio and Beulah Giacomotti in 1937. He was welcomed by his two older brothers (Bill & Bobby) and two sisters, Shirley (Joe Silva), and Marie (Ferdy Lionello). Two more sisters Linda (Phil Serena) and Carla (Richard Whitney) completed the family. He attended local schools, and graduated from Santa Barbara High School in 1955 (GO DONS!) After graduation he worked as a janitor during the night and attended UCSB during the day. He also was a lineman for General Telephone Co., a painter Àreman for the City of Santa Barbara, and a Mortuary Handyman for Welch Ryce Associates. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Industrial Arts in 1961. He joined the Marines that same year, to serve his country, continue his education and support his growing family. He graduated 2nd highest in his OfÀcer class and served as a 2nd Lieutenant until his honorable discharge in 196 . He was no slacker! Dick·s passion for engineering helped him Ànd work at Joslyns Electronics for a few years, where he met one of his best friends, Buck Pope. Dick, “Buck” and Mike Bosio (a childhood friend he grew up with) were the “3 Amigos” throughout their adult lives. Dick worked for Delco (a subsidiary of General Motors) as an Industrial Engineer, starting in 1969, until he retired. In 1983 he fell in love and married Winnifred Timewell (along with her two children Robin and David). After Winnie’s death in 2001, Dick found his partner for life in Anne Jacobson. They loved each other very much, and enjoyed traveling the world and watching their grandchildren grow into adults. Dick was a hardworking, generous, and loving man who cherished all his children, which includes his 5 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. His biggest joy was attending their sporting and special activity events. Grampy Brother Uncle Pops -- you set an e[ample for us all, put up one heck of a Àght, and are truly one of a kind. Rest easy in Heaven….we love you. See you soon. Dick did not want any services in his honor, so in lieu of Áowers he would appreciate donations to either Santa Barbara Hospice, Wounded Warriors, Santa Ynez Valley Therapeutic Riding Program, or Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation.

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Wind north-northwest 4-8 knots today. Waves 2 feet or less with a west-southwest swell 2-4 feet at 12 seconds. Visibility clear.

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Donald Richard Hallwachs, age 91, passed away on February 8, 2022, in Palmdale, California. Working 40+ years in the aerospace industry, Don started at McDonnell Aircraft in 1956 located in St. Louis, Missouri and worked there for three years until his new bride, Joanne, became homesick for Wisconsin. Returning to Milwaukee, General Motors hired him to test equipment from IBM. A strong work ethic promoted him to a supervisor for the Apollo Ground Support team. Willing to move his family (which had grown to three girls and one boy), General Motors relocated him to Santa Barbara, California working in the defense research laboratory built in Goleta. This relocation was supposed to last one year but stretched into 33 years of groundbreaking work for the U.S. government such as: pingers installed LQ WKH 6RXWK 3DFLÀF DQG WKH ÀUVW VXFFHVVIXO GHOLYHU\ WKDW ZDV RQ WLPH DQG ZLWKRXW delay. Printed wiring boards (PWB) production for computers and the Apollo guidance systems, plus pioneering electronic design to replace paper designs were his standout accomplishments. Retiring in April, 1993, Don and Joanne took advantage of their new freedom and traveled all throughout the United States taking in school and family reunions, watching baseball and football games at every stadium west of the Mississippi River, and participating in bowling tournaments where it was not uncommon for Don to bowl 300-point games. Don and Joanne also volunteered at the La Purisima Mission in Lompoc, California, where they organized and attended the yearly mission days held at the mission. For a while, Don worked with other retired General Motor engineers and made wooden toys to donate to families in the Santa Barbara area. Don is grateful for all of his colleagues who helped him throughout his long electrical engineering career. Don greatly missed Joanne, who predeceased him after 57 years of marriage in 2014. His remaining family of Catherine, Donald Morgan, Judith, and Audrey (who passed away in 2019) and their children all hope Don and Joanne are reunited once again to look down to enjoy our adventures and protect us with their love. We love you Dad and may you rest in peace. Inurnment will be in the Lompoc Cemetery in Lompoc, California. A private memorial service in Lompoc is planned.

Michael Jorgenson writes about sports for UCSB.

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their free throws, going a perfect 10-of-10 at the line. UCSB got out to a slow start, but found success feeding Lane with high passes over the top of the defense. She finished the first quarter with eight points on 4-of-6 shots, but UCR led 16-13. UCR opened the second quarter on a 10-2 run to take a 26-15 lead. Three-pointers from Gonzalez and junior guard Alexis Tucker were followed by a three-point play by Lane as UCSB cut the lead down to three. However, the Highlanders hit their seventh three of the opening half at the buzzer to go into the break leading 32-26. During the second half, Santa Barbara was held to nine points in the third quarter as UCR rebuilt a double-figure lead, scoring five points in the final minute to head into the fourth up 45-35. The lead would grow as large as 15 points, 54-39, on a pair of Highlander free throws at the 2:37 mark. The Gauchos didn’t make their first shot of the period until Miller knocked down her second three of the day with 2:24 to go. Senior Megan Anderson and Gonzalez would both hit threes in the final 90 seconds as UCSB ended the game on a 12-4 run. Today, the Gauchos will welcome UC Davis for Senior Day and a 2 p.m. tipoff at the Thunderdome.

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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 91,790 acre-ft. Elevation 711.40 ft. Evaporation (past 24 hours) 8.4 acre-ft. Inflow 0.0 acre-ft. State inflow 13.3 acre-ft. Storage change from yest. +0 acre-ft. Report from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

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‘Seeping Into History’

Stearns Wharf setting for UCSB student project about oil’s impact

By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

oinciding with the 150th anniversary of Stearns Wharf, “Seeping Into History: Oil Touches Everything” is a public art installation that will be exhibited March 5-19 on the wharf. Students in the UCSB Social Print Lab have collaborated with the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara and the Alliance of Santa Barbara Museums as part of the Impact, Climate Change and Urgency of Now initiative. “As the site of the historic 1969 oil spill, which catalyzed a nationwide environmental movement, Santa Barbara’s history is uniquely connected with oil. However, our society’s dependence on petroleum products manifests in numerous ways, most of which

are much subtler than any oil spill,” said Anahis Garcia, who was instrumental in planning the installation. She and Isabella Millett are members of the Student Public Relations Team and flag designers in the Social Print Lab. “Iman Djouini is our professor, who runs this new UCSB course. This is the first year that the Social Print Lab has launched, and she has put an exceptional amount of effort into ensuring that we, her students, are being exposed to and learning thoroughly the process and research that go into public projects as well as the importance of community inclusion and engagement,” Ms. Garcia told the News-Press. “ ‘Seeping Into History’ examines this subject through visual, auditory and textual interpretation, including illustrative flags, a website, audio

tours, maps and an artist’s book. As the climate crisis mounts in urgency, ‘Seeping Into History’ aims to create a space where we can inspect our position within these larger systems more critically and vigorously than ever before.” The inaugural project of UCSB’s Social Print Lab is centered around two series of flags designed by an interdisciplinary team of UCSB students. Print, web and audio materials provide enriching information and alternative approaches to the exhibition’s subject. “The first series consists of 12 large flags adjacent to the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center, illustrating a history of oil in the Santa Barbara region from its geological formation millions of years ago to Please see SEEPING on B2

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Flags will be displayed along Stearns Wharf as part of “Seeping Into History: Oil Touches Everything,” an art installation created by UCSB students.

The various flags tell the story of “Seeping Into History: Oil Touches Everything.” They were designed by UCSB students.

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New members of the Santa Barbara Museum of Art board of trustees are Marta Holsman Babson, Karen Lombardo Brill, Robert Castle and Michael C. Linn. They are serving under the leadership of board chair Nicholas Mutton. Born in Chicago, Ms. Babson moved to Montecito when she was 3 years old. She attended Cold Springs School and graduated from Crane Country Day School before heading east to boarding school in Palm Beach and the American School in Lugano, Switzerland. She graduated from Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism. After graduation, Ms. Babson worked in the trust department at CrockersNational Bank in Santa Barbara, then returned to Chicago and worked at the Harris Bank before joining L. Cartwright & Co. as vice president. Maintaining homes in both Chicago and Montecito, Ms.

Babson has been on the Woman’s Board of the Rush-Presbyterian Hospital, Goodman Theatre, and Chicago Symphony. In Santa Barbara, she currently serves on the board of the Community Arts Music Association. Ms. Brill is a devoted advocate for and steward of the arts and the environment. She was a docent at the SBMA for 20 years, specializing in youth education, was named Docent of the Year in 2018 and served as president of the Museum Docent Council from 2005 to 2006. After training with Al Gore’s Climate Reality Project, she created and co-leads its Santa Barbara chapter and serves on the Community Environmental Council’s Partnership Council. Ms. Brill has served on the boards of Angels Foster Care, Canticle a capella Choir and the Santa Barbara Choral Society, where she sings as a soprano. She has a master’s degree in counseling psychology from Temple University, trained as a school consultant at Villanova University and studied family

therapy with the Family Council of Philadelphia. Over a 35-year career managing information and telecommunications companies, Mr. Castle has been an entrepreneurial leader for young technology start-ups in Michigan, Southern California and Boston. A graduate in mathematics from the University of Michigan, he started his professional life teaching mathematics and computer science at the high school level. Moving on to Sycor Inc., a young computer company in Ann Arbor, Mr. Castle built a business career in marketing and executive leadership. Career opportunities took him to other young technology firms in Orange County such as FileNet Corp. and eventually to leading his own business successes in Boston. Retired now, Mr. Castle, who recently moved to Montecito, has three children and one granddaughter. Mr. Linn is a 40-year energy industry veteran, spokesman and leader. Bringing a lifelong history of starting, buying, building and

selling both private and public companies, he has a record of success as founder, executive, industry authority, general counsel, board member/officer, teacher and investor. Mr. Linn is currently president and CEO of MCL Ventures LLC, a family office with oil and gas and real estate investments. His civic board service includes Texas Children’s Hospital, where he is chairman of the board of trustees. He is a member of the board of visitors and development committee at MD Anderson Cancer Center, member of the senior cabinet of the President’s Leadership Council at Houston Methodist Hospital and on the board of trustees and various committees at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Mr. Linn earned his bachelor’s degree in 1974 in political science from Villanova University and his law degree in 1977 from Baltimore School of Law. email: mmcmahon@newspress. com

Lobero LIVE Presents: Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band Lobero LIVE will present the Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band at 8 p.m. March 12 at the Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. Mr. Shepherd has more than 25 years experience in his recording career and is known for genre-defining, blues-infused rock n’ roll, according to a news release. The award-winning and Grammy-nominated singer, who

has toured the world several times, is backed by a seven-piece band, which includes a horn section and keyboards. He has received rave reviews of his concerts. “Shepherd was as impressive as ever on guitar, showing off ridiculous speed, octave-jumping string bends, nasty vibrato, and seemingly endless sustain, all while strutting the stage and

making playing guitar look like the coolest thing a person can do,” said Glide Magazine. The multi-platinum selling artist, who has released four studio albums, is a Louisiana native with numerous singles in the top 10. He is known for spotlighting the rich blues of the past, while simultaneously forging ahead with his own modern twist on a classic sound

that he embodied during his teen years. Tickets for the March 12 concert cost $65 and $50 for general admission and $106 for VIP seats, which include premier seating and a pre-show reception. To purchase, go to www.lobero. org or call 805-963-0761. — Katherine Zehnder

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This is where the flags will be located at Stearns Wharf when the exhibit goes up on March 5.

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its contemporary usage in daily life,” said Ms. Garcia. “The second series consists of smaller flags illustrating the cycle of extraction and usage. The cycle is split into four stages. Each stage is illustrated and paired with a depiction of its adverse effects on the marine environment. This set of four ‘diptychs’ is repeated around the wharf’s perimeter to communicate that the process is ongoing.” The students have designed an audio experience that provides an overview of the oil, marine life and ecology between the wharf and the Channel Islands. Included are ambient sounds, stories from local community members and people who have seen and studied change on the wharf. To launch the massive event, UCSB will host a reception from

FYI For more about “Seeping Into History: Oil Touches Everything,” email Anahis Garcia at anahigarcia@ucsb. edu.

3 to 6 p.m. March 5 at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History’s Sea Center for students, classmates, family, friends, community collaborators and institutional partners. In partnership with the Santa Barbara Museum of Art and Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara, UCSB students have also developed workshops for the public. Each program directly relates to student research and printed works on Stearns Wharf. The programs and workshops are designed for children and adult audiences. Adult education programming, open to the public, in collaboration with the Museum of Contemporary

Art Santa Barbara will take place from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. March 12 at the MCASB in Paseo Nuevo. Children’s educational programming in collaboration with the SBMA will be from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. March 13 on the front steps of the museum, 1130 State St., as part of Studio Sundays. “Students will design a lesson plan about marine biology and climate change in connection with the Stearns Wharf exhibition. The lesson plan will involve making silk screen printing flags,” said Ms. Garcia, noting that in the Santa Barbara oil spill of 1969, “crude oil bubbled to the surface, leading to the famous description of the event – ‘the ocean is boiling.’ The image of a boiling ocean resonates with the physical heating and ensuing expansion of the ocean due to global warming.” email: mmcmahon@newspress. com

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are times when it’s appropriate to be the whistleblower, and this is one of them. LIBRA — Some bad news about your financial situation may not really be as bad as it first appears. Even so, it throws you for a loop. Double-check the information before spiraling into a panic, Libra. It may be that a computer made an error or a bank clerk messed up. You may have to unravel some paperwork, but it will be a relief to have it resolved. SCORPIO — In an unpleasant situation, your inclination is to protect your loved ones from the truth. This would be a mistake, Scorpio. Even though you’re acting out of love, your family members deserve to know the truth even if it hurts. You can’t shield them from the realities of the outside world. Most people, even the young, prefer to know the facts. SAGITTARIUS — You may be feeling tired and a bit wrung out today, Sagittarius. Although you’re a workaholic by nature, even you are forced to admit that this is a day to stay in bed. Give yourself these few hours to regroup and recoup your energy. You’ll need to be operating at peak form for all the work that’s likely to hit your desk next week. CAPRICORN — There could be a missing person very much on your mind these days. Is it possible that the relationship is over and you’re the last one to know? Don’t let your insecurities get the better of you, Capricorn. It’s likely that your friend merely needs some time alone to sort out some big life issues. He or she will seek out your warmth and friendship again soon. AQUARIUS — Misinformation is likely to spread like wildfire today, causing a lot of unnecessary upset either among your neighbors at home or your colleagues at work. Don’t accept at face value any gossip or rumor you hear, Aquarius. Check the accuracy of the information yourself. If it does turn out to be false, as is likely, you’ll feel sorry if you’ve had any part in perpetuating it. PISCES — You’re finally setting in motion some longstanding goals of yours, Pisces. Good for you! But even though everything is in place and you’re ready to go, it’s possible that you’ll receive notice today of some delay in your plans. The frustration feels unbearable. But when you step back and look at the bigger picture, you’ll see that ultimately this delay is in your best interests.

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HOROSCOPE ARIES — Beware lawyers, bankers, and stockbrokers today, Aries. One of them is likely to try and mislead you with some inaccurate information. While it might be in his or her best interests for you to take this information at face value, it certainly isn’t in yours! Do your own research and get all the facts before making the financial investments recommended to you. TAURUS — A family member or other loved one may not be telling you the truth. In this person’s defense, he or she likely thinks they’re protecting you by shielding you from the truth. This is a time for you to trust your instincts, Taurus. If you’re told something that simply doesn’t ring true, check the information yourself rather than accept it at face value. GEMINI — You have an active mind and an even more active imagination, Gemini. Today you risk short-circuiting your brain as you struggle to keep up with all the ideas and information swirling inside your head. Take a few minutes to do a mental inventory. Write down everything you’re thinking right now so you can free some space in your brain for other issues. CANCER — If a family member is in a bad mood but not confessing why, it’s up to you to step in and help. He or she is carrying that big black cloud around, casting shadows everywhere they go. Do what you can to snap your relative out of it, although take care not to force the issue too harshly. Counseling might be in order, and this may not be your area of expertise! LEO — If a friend or colleague seems to be in trouble, you may not want to interfere for fear of being too intimate. But this isn’t a time to hold back, Leo. It’s likely that this person really does need your help. Your intervention will be much appreciated and possibly even rewarded. Be sure to get some rest tonight. You’re emotionally and physically drained. VIRGO — Your career may be sidetracked by petty gossip, rumor, and office politics. It’s likely that someone is pushing forward his or her agenda without any thought or concern for its impact on others. Do what you can to put a stop to such shenanigans, Virgo. There

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SANTA CLARITA — The Westmont women’s basketball team (24-3) advanced to the semifinals of the Golden State Athletic Conference Tournament with an 80-41 win Thursday over the Hawks of San Diego Christian (9-20). Stefanie Berberabe recorded the third triple-double in program history and the first in nearly a decade. Berberabe scored 12 points, pulled down 11 rebounds and dished off 10 assists – all of which she accomplished in just 30 minutes of play. Tugce Canitez was the last Warrior to accomplish the feat, doing so in a one-point victory over Carroll (Mont.) on November 18, 2012. The first Warrior triple-double was by Amber Stevens on November 4, 2006 against Robert Morris (Ill.) “Obviously, Stef led the way with her energy, her defense and her passing,” said Westmont head coach Kirsten Moore. “She

was all over the floor. In the first half, she was unbelievable. I guess that is ‘Postseason Stef’, although I feel like that is her all the time. She has this other gear in her that is incredible to watch and makes everyone around her better.” Berberabe was not the only one hitting on all cylinders in tonight’s game. All 11 Warriors that took the floor scored and 10 also collected at least one rebound. “It was an incredible team effort tonight,” noted Moore. “The teams that play their best in the postseason are those whose every player knows their role, fulfills their role and plays it to the best when it is needed. I challenged us to be ready to do that tonight and I saw great contributions from everyone out there tonight. It was fun to see.” Laila Saenz went five of 10 from downtown to lead the Warriors in scoring with 15 points. Iyree Jarrett tallied 12 points and snatched four steals. Sydney Brown put up nine points and collected three boards. The Hawks started the game well and took advantage of early Warrior misses to jump

Gauchos defeat UC San Diego in men’s volleyball By MICHAEL JORGENSON UCSB SPORTS WRITER

The No. 6 UCSB men’s volleyball team opened Big West play with its fifth straight win on Friday night at Rob Gym, topping No. 11 UC San Diego in four sets, 25-20, 23-25, 25-19, 25-21. After missing last week’s matches against BYU, middle blocker Brandon Hicks returned to the starting lineup in style. The junior tied a season-high with seven blocks to lead all players and had five kills. In a defensive effort which held the Tritons (7-6) to a .128 hitting night, three Gauchos went for double-digits in the dig department for the first time this year. Setter Patrick Paragas went for a match-high 12. Outside hitter Ryan Wilcox and libero Ryan Pecsok both had 10. Match-highs from Paragas (35 assists) and Wilcox (14 kills) also saw them record UCSB’s second and third doubledoubles of the season. Paragas also doubled his previous career-best with four aces. Sophomore outside hitters Dayne Chalmers and Nick Amoruso finished with eight kills apiece. UCSB won the first set 25-20. The Gauchos (10-4) fought through set one with a balanced offensive attack, as Wilcox Hicks and Amoruso all tallied three kills. Tied 16-16, UCSB scored five of the next six points, a run capped by a Rees Barnett ace. UCSB’s largest lead of the set came on the final two points, a Triton service error followed by an attacking error. UCSD took the second set 25-23. Both teams’ offenses got on track

in set two as UCSD posted a .367 clip compared to .344 for UCSB. The Tritons fended off a late Gaucho rally thanks to five kills by Kyle McCauley and the final kill from Nick Rigo. UCSB won the third set 25-19. Set three was the only one in which a team was held under 20 points, as UCSB continued to hit at an efficient rate (.333) while holding the Tritons (.179). Wilcox had his most prolific game of the night, going for five kills on nine attempts. He, Pecsok and Paragas also combined for 11 of UCSB’s 13 digs, their most in any set. Junior opposite Haotian Xia entered off the bench for the last few points, providing the final touches to put UCSB up 2-1 with his first kill after being out of the lineup for the past six matches. And UCSB won the fourth set 25-21. Things appeared headed toward a fifth set with the Tritons jumping out to a 14-8 lead. Down 16-11, Wilcox started a crucial run with another kill. With Chalmers at the service line, that was followed by three consecutive blocks, all of which involved both Paragas and Hicks. The Gauchos finally took the lead, 2019, on Wilcox’s 14th and final kill of the night. Middle blocker Donovan Todorov and Chalmers had back-to-back big kills to get UCSB to match point and a Triton service error would end the night. On Thursday, the Gauchos will continue their home stand against Cal Lutheran.

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UCSB men’s basketball made it two in a row and five of its last six Thursday night, earning its first overtime win of the year over host UC Davis 76-69. Freshman Ajay Mitchell was once again the answer, breaking the program’s freshman scoring record with 31 points and topping his career-high for the for the third time this month. Mitchell’s record-breaking night came on 10-of-125 shooting with 9-of-12 freethrows made and a handful of big time plays. He played 40+ minutes and added four rebounds, three assists, and a block. The previous record of 29 points was held by Michael Bryson who did so in the Big West Tournament. This is just the third time in school history that the Gauchos have had two 30-point games by different players thanks to the 31-point by game by Miles Norris earlier this year. The other two came in 2010 with Orlando Johnson and James Nunnally and in 1987 with Scott Fisher and Conner Henry. (Courtesy of trusted source Bill Mahoney) Senior forward Amadou Sow notched his fourth double-double of the season scoring 17 points and hauling in 11 rebounds. Seven of those 11 boards came on the offensive end. Junior guard Josh Pierre-Louis continued to heat up as the regular season reaches the final stretch carding 14 points, five rebounds, and four assists. UCSB won the rebound battle 46-32 and outscored UC Davis 51-38 after the first half. Neither team led by more than eight in a game that saw 16 lead changes and five ties. UCSB struggled offensively in the first half but scored 20 of its 25 points to keep within striking distance. Sow took a bulk of the shots for the

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Gauchos dropping in 10 points and collecting seven rebounds. The Aggies hit four of their 10 triple attempts to go into the half up six points at 31-25. The second half saw the Gauchos begin to play with purpose led by Mitchell who scored 18 of UCSB’s 34 points on 7-of-10 shooting to bring his team back in it. UCSB outshot UC Davis 52.2% to 44.0% in the half and after a number of lead changes managed to take control of the contest for most of the period. The Gauchos had a shot to end it in regulation but the Aggies answered time and time again with tough buckets and second-chance points that saw them take a one-point lead at 57-56 with under a minute to go. Who else but Mitchell came down and hit a step-back three with 28 second to go to put his team up two. Unfortunately UC Davis would earn a bucket with less than 10 seconds left to force OT. UCSB went a perfect 4-for-4 and 8for-10 from the charity stripe in the over time period outscoring UC Davis 17-10 while the Aggies shot 4-for-10. Second-chance opportunities hurt the Gauchos again giving the Aggies a onepoint lead with two and half minutes to go at 64-63, but Mitchell wasn’t done yet stroking a corner three that regained the lead for UCSB. Mitchell had nine in the five-minute period making both of his field goals and all four free-throws to give his team the win. The Gauchos now make the long trip from Davis to Riverside to take on the Highlanders of UCR today. Tip-off is set for 5 p.m. at SRC Arena

FULLERTON — Two years ago, Arizona Christian came into Murchison Gym and defeated top-seeded Westmont 102-86, knocking out the Warriors in the GSAC Semifinals. But after a regular season that tested every ounce of patience the Warriors had, Westmont returned the favor. On Thursday night in Fullerton, ninth-seeded the Westmont men’s basketball team upset top-seeded Arizona by a score of 75-63 in the GSAC Tournament Quarterfinals. “As a staff and as a team, we are so proud of the improvement we have seen in the last week,” said Westmont head coach Landon Boucher. “We were watching film leading up to this of our last game against ACU, which was about a month ago. We look like a completely different team now.” Since Westmont defeated Arizona Christian in their matchup on December 2, the clubs have experienced two drastically different seasons. Since then, coming into tonight’s contest, Westmont had dropped 13 of 17 GSAC games, while ACU won 18 of 19 contests. The Firestorm also came into the night riding a 10-game game winning streak. Come tip-off, none of that mattered. Ajay Singh followed up last night’s 25-point performance by once again leading the Warriors, this time with 21 points. Nate Meithof was close behind with 17 points of his own, and Jared Brown, who made three shots from beyond the arc, added in 11 points. Jalen Townsell, who scored nine points, led the Warriors in the rebound battle with 10 of his own. “Nate is improving so much on picking his spots,” noted Boucher. “When he realizes when he should and shouldn’t attack, he’s so tough to guard. On top of that, with the confidence Ajay is playing with, he’s changed the entire dynamic of our team. Also, Jalen Townsell did an unbelievable job protecting the paint.” The difference in the game down the Warriors’ greatest strength, the ability to shoot the basketball. Overall, Westmont made 30 of 58 shots (51.7%). On the other end of the court, Westmont held Arizona Christian to a 37.9% clip from the field (25-66). In the first half, neither side let the other pull away, with Westmont taking the first multi-possession lead with 5:22 left in the period. At that point, Cly Griffith Jr. converted a layup that put the Warriors up 26-22. Then, Arizona Christian scored five unanswered points to reclaim a one point advantage. Going into halftime, Westmont trailed 30-29. At the beginning of the second half, Westmont threw their best punch of the season early and never looked back. Meithof scored the first basket of the second half, putting Westmont up 31-30. After a free throw from the Firestorm, Singh converted a layup to put Westmont up 33-31 with 18:54 to play. From that point on, Westmont never trailed again. Two minutes later, Griffith finished at the rim, stretching Westmont’s lead to 41-33. Although 16:52 remained in the game, Westmont’s bench began to sense the opportunity. A minute later, Meithof and Brown hit back-to-back shots putting Westmont up 47-35. Then, Singh followed it up with a layup of his own to stretch the lead to 14. The Firestorm got back within 11 moments later, but a 9-2 run from Westmont capped off by a layup from Sebastian Reynoso put the club up 58-40 going into a timeout. With 9:57 left to play, and an 18-point advantage, Westmont’s bench celebrated while holding their heads as high as they’ve been all season. Arizona Christian’s GSAC-best defense stood tall for much of the final ten minutes, including a three-minute span where they held Westmont scoreless. Fortunately, for Westmont, their defense stood just as tall. After ACU chipped away briefly, a layup from Meithof with 3:03 remaining rebuilt the lead to 18 at 65-47. Over the final 3:03, Arizona Christian outscored Westmont 18-8. However, when the final buzzer sounded, not a single man wearing maroon cared, as Westmont officially defeated Arizona Christian 73-65. “It’s crazy to think that we have had three practices all year with our full squad,” expressed Boucher. “Tonight was just our third game all season being as full strength as possible. Right now, we’re rolling with what we have and making the best of it. “The guys are having a lot of fun together and I’m really proud of them.”

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out to a 13-6 lead when Izzy Feller drained her second 3-pointer of the game. Westmont responded, however, and closed out the first quarter on an 8-2 lead to trail by just one point (15-14) at the end of the second quarter. Westmont took control in the second quarter, outscoring San Diego Christian 244. The Warriors held the Hawks without a field goal from the final three minutes of the first quarter through the first nine and onehalf minutes of the second. By intermission, Westmont held a 38-19 advantage and never looked back. “I think this was a good first step,” affirmed Moore, “but we, obviously, want to build on this. With every game we play in the postseason it gets tougher and tougher. We need to recover now and focus on the next game and the next opportunity.”