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Las Positas Multiuse Path completed Pedestrians and bicyclists use new Santa Barbara path

Savrnoch running for district attorney Prosecutor seeks to succeed Joyce Dudley, who is retiring By KAITLYN SCHALLHORN NEWS-PRESS STAFF-WRITER

As John Savrnoch approaches the 30-year milestone of his service as a prosecutor, he’s embarking on a new challenge: a campaign for the now-open Santa Barbara County district attorney seat. Mr. Savrnoch has worked as a deputy district attorney in the office since 2015. But Joyce Dudley, who has helmed the office since 2010, has decided not to vie for re-election — and she’s handpicked Mr. Savrnoch to run as her replacement. If Mr. Savrnoch is successful, it will be a culmination of a career

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A bicyclist uses the new Multiuse Path along Las Positas Road in Santa Barbara.

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After more than a year of construction, the Las Positas and Modoc Roads Multiuse Path project is officially completed. The city of Santa Barbara held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new bike path Thursday — a celebration of about several years of work that touched every department within the local government, Mayor Randy Rowse said. The new Class 1 Multiuse Path, spanning 2.6 miles and separated from the street, is open to cyclists and pedestrians along Las Positas and Modoc roads. Construction began in late September 2020. “The bike lane ribbon cutting was really cool because it touched not just every department at one point in time in the city, but was the result of generations of council, administration and public employees to finally pull it together,” Mayor Rowse told the News-Press. The project is a “visual, tangible, beautiful piece of executed taxpayer intent and dollar,” he said. The new pathway begins on the south side of Modoc Road and moves east, to the west side of Las Positas Road. It then continues along Las Positas Road to Cliff Drive. It connects to the Coast Bike Route, which extends north to Goleta Beach and south to Ventura. The new pathway was billed as an opportunity to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists and increase walking and biking options. It is also expected to increase access to Arroyo Burro

Beach, Douglas Family Preserve and Elings Park. “We are excited to provide a safe route for bicyclists and pedestrians, improving access to surrounding neighborhoods, parks and the beach,” Jessica Grant, interim Public Works downtown manager, said in a statement. Also completed was Phase II of the Arroyo Burro Open Space Restoration Project. The new footbridge over the Arroyo Burro space connects to the pathway. More than 2,600 native plants and 350 native trees were sown along the park. Improvements were made along the Arroyo Burro and Campanil drainage as part of the creek restoration project. “Completing Phase II of this restoration project will help to improve water quality in the creek and downstream at Arroyo Burro Beach,” Cameron Benson, the Creeks Restoration/ Clean Water manager, said in a statement. “We are excited to connect Multiuse Path users with the park, and look forward to community members enjoying the creek from new viewing platforms on the footbridge.” The project was mostly funded through Active Transportation Program (ATP) grant money as well as local Measure C funds. The Multiuse Path construction cost $15.5 million. The Arroyo Burro open space restoration, funded through the Santa Barbara County Coastal Resource Enhancement Fund and hotel visitors through Measure B, had a construction price tag of about $1.3 million. The ribbon-cutting saw people who had left city government but

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A pedestrian walks along the new path, which was completed after several years of preparation and one year of construction.

On the left of the stop sign is the new Multiuse Path that runs along Las Positas Road. Construction of the path cost $15.5 million.

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(The Center Square) – The latest jobs report released Friday showed better than expected numbers for February. “Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 678,000 in February, and the unemployment rate edged down to 3.8 percent,” the Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) said. “Job growth was widespread, led by gains in leisure and hospitality, professional and business services, health care, and construction.” That job growth surpassed experts’ predictions of 440,000 new jobs and a 3.9% unemployment rate. The gains have come as a rebound from the pre-COVID-19-pandemic shutdowns. “In February 2020, prior to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the unemployment rate was 3.5 percent, and the number of unemployed persons was 5.7 million,” BLS said. BLS said about 6.3 million Americans were unemployed and many still are underemployed. “The number of persons employed part time for economic reasons increased by 418,000 to 4.1 million in February but remains below its February 2020 level of 4.4 million,” BLS said. “These individuals, who would have preferred full-time employment, were working part time because their hours had been reduced or they were unable to find full-time

jobs.” President Joe Biden touted the job creation Friday. “Our economy has now added 7.4 million jobs since I took office. 678,000 jobs added just last month. And unemployment is down to 3.8%,” he said on Twitter. “This is what Building a Better America looks like.” Despite the job gains, inflation remains a persistent problem. Biden addressed the issue Tuesday in his State of the Union address, which came just a few days after personal consumption expenditure data showed aggressive price increases. The consumer price index, another key marker of inflation, is at the highest level in about 40 years, which means despite the increase in wages, Americans’ paychecks are still shrinking because of inflation. “February’s jobs report is further proof that with emergency COVID jobless benefits ending, Americans are reconnecting to work,” U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady, RTexas, said. “But there are real red flags looming, including a large drop in real wages for workers, a wage-price spiral driving inflation higher, and a growing consensus among economists that a recession this year is more likely than not. President Biden offered no real solutions to any of this in his State of the Union remarks. In fact, his obsession with Build Back Better – which is dead – will only make inflation worse and do little to stave off a crippling wage-price spiral.”

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he has loved, he said. “For me, the ability and opportunity to actually lead this office would be a dream come true — protecting victims, protecting public safety along with proposing innovative programs for offenders who I believe we can effectuate change in,” Mr. Savrnoch told the News-Press in an interview. “It’s a very interesting time to be a prosecutor: The laws are changing fast and furious, and I would love to support the people doing this work, support the victims and help the community.” Originally from Wisconsin, Mr. Savrnoch joined McCormick Barstow in Fresno shortly after law school in 1990 but soon made the jump to the Fresno County District Attorney’s Office where he worked as an attorney for nearly 23 years. There, Mr. Savrnoch served as the chief assistant district attorney, supervised the financial crimes and consumer protection unit and prosecuted serious financial crimes. Mr. Savrnoch joined the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office in 2015, originally assigned to the Lompoc Division. He was appointed to serve as the chief deputy district attorney by Ms. Dudley in 2016. “I deeply care about people. There is no way to do this job and not be overwhelmed by how deeply lives can be impacted by Please see CANDIDATE on A6

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Carbajal co-sponsors veterans bill By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal, DSanta Barbara, joined a bipartisan majority of the House Thursday to pass a bill that he co-sponsored: the Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act. The bill is designed to treat toxic exposure as a cost of war, by addressing the full range of issues that impact veterans exposed to toxins. That includes access to earned benefits and healthcare through the Department of Veterans Affairs. “When our service members embark on their missions to protect the United States and its interests around the globe, we make a promise that we would take care of them when they came

home,” Rep. Carbajal said in a statement. “But that promise has not been kept for some veterans who were exposed to toxic chemicals and substances in the course of their duties. “The bipartisan Honoring Our PACT Act will ensure we keep our promise to veterans who were exposed to burn pits during their service by giving them access to the care and benefits they’ve earned,” the congressman said. “We owe it to toxic-exposed veterans to provide the care and benefits they’ve earned.” As a veteran, Rep. Carbajal said he was proud to support the legislation. This bill is a comprehensive legislation package that will open up healthcare to more than 3.5 million veterans who were exposed to toxic substances. The

bill creates presumptions for 23 respiratory illnesses and cancers, which shifts the burden of proof off of the veterans. If a veteran served in a particular theater at a particular time, they will be presumed to be exposed to toxic substances and therefore potentially eligible for healthcare and benefits, according to a news release. The bipartisan legislation also is designed to streamline the VA’s presumption decision-making process. This will keep Congress from having to intervene and will prevent veterans from waiting decades to receive help, according to Rep. Carbajal’s office. Leaders from 11 veterans organizations expressed support for the bipartisan bill. email: kzehnder@newspress.com

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37 COVID-19 cases, one death reported By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Santa Barbara County reported 37 new COVID-19 cases and one death Friday. The individual was between 50-69 years of age and had no underlying health conditions. The individual resided in Santa Maria, and the death was not associated with a congregate care facility. Of the 37 cases, the highest number, eight, were reported in Lompoc and nearby Mission Hills and Vandenberg Village, according to the county Public Health Department. Elsewhere, seven cases were in Santa Maria.

Neighboring Orcutt had two cases. Six cases were in Santa Barbara and unincorporated Mission Canyon. One case was in the North County areas that include Sisquoc, Casmalia, Garey, Cuyama, New Cuyama and Guadalupe. Santa Ynez Valley reported one case. Two cases were in Isla Vista. Five cases were in Goleta. One case was in unincorporated Goleta Valley and Gaviota. Two cases were in the South Coast corridor, which includes Montecito, Summerland and Carpinteria. The locations of two cases are pending.

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Thirty-eight patients are recovering in county hospitals. Another 10 are recovering in intensive care units. Santa Barbara County now has a total of 84,645 cases, of which 347 are still infectious. The total number of deaths is 655. The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reported that 72.1% of the eligible 5-and-older population is fully vaccinated. Of the entire county population (all ages), 67.8% is fully vaccinated. All numbers are provided by the health department.

Santa Barbara County is seeking public input on its draft 2022 Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, a blueprint updated every five years meant to improve disaster readiness across the county. Public comment period is open through March 15, and a virtual public meeting is scheduled for March 9 at 5:30 p.m. for a discussion on the MJHMP draft plan. “We have reached an exciting step in our hazard mitigation planning process,” Kelly Hubbard, director of the county’s Office of Emergency Management, said in a statement. “After a year of collecting data and working directly with the public, cities, special districts and stakeholders, we now have an updated draft MultiJurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan that prepares the county for the next five years of possible hazards.” The MJHMP is meant to mitigate any risks to the community, life and property. It includes actions, policies

and plans for adverse impacts, such as in the case of a large fire. A final MJHMP plan, pending approval by local, state and federal agencies, is expected by fall. The draft plan was developed through a collaboration with the cities of Buellton, Carpinteria, Goleta, Guadalupe, Lompoc, Santa Barbara, Santa Maria and Solvang; Cachuma Operations and Maintenance Board; Carpinteria Valley Water District; Montecito Fire Protection District; Montecito Water District; Santa Maria Valley Water Conservation District; Goleta Water District; nonprofits; and other stakeholders, according to a news release. Written comments can be addressed to J.D. Saucedo at 4408 Cathedral Oaks Road, Santa Barbara 93110 or emailed to jsaucedo@ countyofsb.org. Comments must be received by 5 p.m. on March 15. The draft plan can be reviewed here: readysbc.org/ 2021/03/19/2022mjhmpupdate. email: kschallhorn@newspress.com

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from Sheffield Drive to Bailard Avenue, with on- and off-ramps at North Padaro Lane, South Padaro Lane/Santa Claus Lane, Carpinteria Avenue, Linden Avenue, Reynolds Avenue and Bailard Avenue. Monday - Thursday, days, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. with on- and offramps at Carpinteria Avenue and Reynolds Avenue.

The off-ramp at Sheffield Drive on Tuesday, from 12:01 a.m. - 5 a.m., will be closed for a concrete pour for the on-ramp at Sheffield Drive. Caltrans said this closure is a consecutive closure with the off-ramp at Evans Avenue. Motorists are asked to use the off-ramp at San Ysidro Road as a detour. The on-ramp at Sheffield Drive

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California Bar investigates Trump’s attorney for post-2020 election conduct By KAITLYN SCHALLHORN SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS

The State Bar of California has launched an ethics investigation into attorney John Eastman, who represented former President Donald Trump in challenges to the 2020 election results. In a statement earlier this week, the State Bar said it is probing whether Mr. Eastman “engaged in conduct in violation of California law and ethics rules governing attorneys following and in relation to the November 2020 presidential election.” The investigation began in September. Mr. Eastman is a former law professor at Chapman University who retired from the law school shortly after the Jan. 6 attack. “A number of individuals and entities have brought to the State Bar’s attention press reports, court filings and other public documents detailing Mr. Eastman’s conduct,” the State Bar of California’s chief trial counsel George Cardona said in a statement. “We want to thank those who took the time to bring to our attention this information, which serves as the starting point for our investigation.” “We will be proceeding with a single State Bar investigation in which we will continue to gather and analyze relevant evidence and go wherever it leads us,” Mr. Cardona continued. Los Angeles-based attorney Randall Miller provided a statement to the News-Press on behalf of Mr. Eastman, his client: “Dr. Eastman, a nationallyrecognized constitutional attorney and scholar, represented

In a statement earlier this week, the State Bar said it is probing whether attorney John Eastman “engaged in conduct in violation of California law and ethics rules governing attorneys following and in relation to the November 2020 presidential election.” The investigation began in September. former President Trump in several election challenges. As was his duty as an attorney, Dr. Eastman zealously represented his client, comprehensively exploring legal and constitutional means to advance his client’s interests. Subsequent to that representation, he also sought to protect his client’s privileged communications ‘at every peril to himself,’ as his ethical obligation under the California Rules of Professional Conduct and California Business and Professions Code section 6068(e)(1). Dr. Eastman expects the Bar’s investigation into these matters will fully exonerate him from any charges.” A U.S. House Select Committee probing the violent Jan. 6 attacks on the U.S. Capitol alleged Mr. Eastman used his legal services to aid the former president and others who “may have engaged in criminal and/or fraudulent acts.” Wednesday’s court filing from the U.S. House Select Committee on the Jan. 6 attack is part of

Charter school teacher gets refund from teachers union that seized dues By BETHANY BLANKLEY THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR

its efforts to seek records Mr. Eastman has declined to turn over, citing attorney-client privilege and work-product protection, according to the iling. Mr. Eastman spoke at the rally ahead of the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol and represented Mr. Trump in legal challenges in four states in an attempt to stop the certification of the presidential election results. Through his Save America PAC, Mr. Trump responded to the news of the allegations made by the U.S. House committee. “The actual conspiracy to defraud the United States was the Democrats rigging the Election, and the Fake News Media and the Unselect Committee covering it up,” former President Trump said. “Few things could be more fraudulent or met with more irregularities, than the Presidential Election of 2020.” email: kschallhorn@newspress.com

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(The Center Square) – A California union has backed down after facing a potential legal action threatened by the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation on behalf of a former California charter school teacher. A former Camino Nuevo Charter Academy teacher in Los Angeles has received a refund for dues the union took from her paycheck while she was still employed after foundation staff attorneys sent a letter to Camino Nuevo Teachers Association (CNTA) officials threatening legal action for violating her First Amendment rights. She has since left her position to pursue further education. CNTA is one of over 1,100 local affiliates of the California Teachers Association (CTA), representing 310,000 educators, counselors, librarians, and education support professionals in California public schools and community colleges. Natalie Bahl, a Camino Nuevo Charter Academy teacher until recently, attempted to exercise her First Amendment rights to not have union dues taken out of her paycheck. She sent an email to several union officials, which reportedly led to other teachers making similar requests. Her request was made before the union-designated “window period” closed for teachers to revoke their authorization for deducting union dues. Despite her timely request, Ms. Bahl realized a few months later that union dues were still being

deducted from her paycheck. When she asked union officials about it, they claimed she missed her window period for dues revocation. At that point, she reached out to NRWLDF staff attorneys, who sent a demand letter to CNTA stating that the union must refund the union dues it collected in violation of the landmark 2018 Supreme Court ruling in Janus v American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 31. Instead of facing a potential federal civil rights lawsuit, CNTA union officials refunded all dues taken from Ms. Bahl’s paychecks from the time of her request until she left her job to pursue further education. The NRWLDF won Janus v. AFSCME before the U.S. Supreme Court in 2018. The court held that requiring public sector workers to pay union dues or fees as a condition of employment violates the First Amendment. It also held that public employees must opt-in with affirmative consent to any union payments before unions take any money out of their paycheck. Since winning the 2018 Janus case, foundation staff attorneys have filed dozens of cases nationwide on behalf of public employees seeking to enforce their First Amendment rights under the Janus decision. “Even when public employees comply with arbitrary and unilaterally imposed union policies designed to stifle their First Amendment rights, union officials brazenly ignore Janus in order to fill their coffers with union dues seized from unwilling employees,” National Right to Work Foundation

A former Camino Nuevo Charter Academy teacher in Los Angeles has received a refund for dues the union took from her paycheck while she was still employed after National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation staff attorneys sent a letter to Camino Nuevo Teachers Association (CNTA) officials threatening legal action for violating her First Amendment rights. President Mark Mix said. “Teachers and other publicsector workers have Janus rights under the First Amendment and should immediately contact the Foundation for free legal assistance if they believe their rights have been violated.” Regardless of whether charter school teachers and employees are classified as public- or private-sector employees, in the non-right to work state of California, and in all states, they can’t legally be required to join a union, the NRWF notes.

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Russia on Friday attacked Zaporizhzhia, a nuclear power plant in Ukraine and Europe’s largest nuclear power plant. A fire was caused by the attack, but the blaze was extinguished. “Russian army is firing from all sides upon Zaporizhzhia NPP, the largest nuclear power plant in Europe. Fire has already broke out. If it blows up, it will be 10 times larger than Chornobyl! Russians must IMMEDIATELY cease the fire, allow firefighters, establish a security zone,” said Ukraine’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba tweeted earlier Friday morning. The fire raised concerns from the International Atomic Energy Agency. The organization called for a cease to the conflict around the facility, although the IAEI said that Ukraine authorities had reported that background radiation levels were normal, according to CNN. Ukraine nuclear officials said that managers at the event were “working at gunpoint,” reported CNN. The U.S. embassy in Ukraine warned that the attack on a nuclear plant was a “war crime.” Also, the U.N. Security Council held an emergency meeting. During the meeting Ukraine’s U.N. ambassador, Sergiy Kyslytsya, described the attack as “an act of nuclear terrorism.” “In a statement Friday morning local time, the State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate (SNRI) confirmed the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukraine was occupied by Russian military forces, but said officials remained in contact with plant management,” reported CNN. The plant’s six nuclear reactors remain intact

although the compartment auxiliary buildings for reactor unit one were damaged, according to the SNRI statement. One reactor powered the plant, while the remaining four were being cooled down. Russian forces “entered the territory of the nuclear power plant, took control of the personnel and management of the nuclear power plant,” Petro Kotin, head of Ukraine’s nuclear power operator Energoatom, said on Telegram. “As for the staff, they were admitted in the morning to perform their duties. We do not currently have a direct connection to the station. We get information from the sources at the station,” Mr. Kotin said. Ukraine’s State Emergency Services confirmed that several firefighters had extinguished a blaze that started in a training building outside the main reactor complex and was followed by shelling from Russia’s military forces. The Russians captured the plant with the intent toward controlling the Ukraine population, a senior U.S. Defense Department official told USA today. “Operating the plant would allow them to deliver power, or to withhold it to punish Ukrainians,” reported USA Today. The Russian advance on Kyiv has remained in a holding position about 15 miles from the center of the capital. Ukraine forces had blocked the advance of Russian forces further into the city by blowing up a crucial bridge, as well as attacking vehicles in a 40mile convoy. Despite the resistance from Ukrainian forces, the Russians continue to shell Ukrainian cities targeting residential areas and civilian infrastructure, according to USA Today. email: kzhender@newspress.com

Newsom halts contracts related to Russia sanctions By KAITLYN SCHALLHORN NEWS-PRESS STAFF-WRITER

Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered California state agencies and departments to review and terminate contracts with entities and individuals subjected to economic sanctions imposed on Russia. Gov. Newsom’s executive order mandated agencies and departments under his authority review contracts related to commodities, technology and services to ensure they comply with current economic sanctions and not enter into any new agreement. Those departments and

agencies must require all grantees and contractors with agreements worth at least $5 million to report on their compliance with economic sanctions as well as any steps taken as a result of Russia’s attack on Ukraine. The move comes after the governor said he met with Consul General of Ukraine in San Francisco Dmytro Kushneruk to express his support. “California stands with Ukraine and the Ukrainian community in California — one of the largest in the country,” Gov. Newsom said in a statement. “Our state shares many close ties with Ukraine and will continue our efforts to support the nation’s brave fight

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Bishop Diego ends historic basketball season By KAITLYN SCHALLHORN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Bishop Diego’s phenomenal boys basketball season came to a tough end this week with a loss in the second round of the state tournament to Viewpoint School. Viewpoint started off the game with strong shooting right out of the gate, leading to its 74-38 victory. Ty Williams led the Cardinals with 14 points. “I felt like the refs let both teams play physical, and that threw us off a bit. Then they got hot from 3, and it was just too much of a mountain to climb,” said Coach James Coronado. “This is a tough pill to swallow, especially with this great group of guys, and it might take some time to get over, but we had an amazing season, and I couldn’t be more proud of these guys.” “All I could do, besides fight through tears, was thank them for allowing me to go along for the ride,” Coronado continued. “They put in the work, they believed in what we wanted to do as a team and they stuck together through thick and thin.”

DOS PUEBLOS DEFEATS HERITAGE CHRISTIAN Dos Pueblos boys lacrosse beat Heritage Christian Thursday in a 15-4

non-league game. The Chargers nabbed the lead early on (ending the first quarter 3-1) and never relinquished it. Vince Crisa and Gus Miller earned their first hat tricks while Jack Finneran put up four goals. Miller picked up 10 ground balls and had two assists. Don Pueblos has an overall record of 2-0.

SANTA YNEZ BEATS TEMPLETON Santa Ynez varsity boys tennis picked up a victory while on the road at Templeton Thursday, winning all nine matches. Jacob Merrill beat Nick Merzon in two sets at No.1 singles (6-2,6-3) with Templeton’s Bennet Wilson losing to Noah Thompson in two sets (6-2, 6-0) at the No. 2 singles spot. “Merzon was on the attack, but Jacob was a master at making his opponent constantly have to hit an extra shot,” said Coach Nate Thompson. “On the court next door, Noah really found his groove and was hammering the ball from both the forehand and backhand side against Wilson.” Because of the success seen with the singles players, Thompson said they were all substituted out for other players for doubles matches, and the team was able to try out new lineups.

At the No. 1 doubles spot, Jace Hurnblad and Sean Montejano beat Merzon and Wilson 8-5. At No. 2, Micah Thompson and Marc Westall won 8-0 with Luc Colin and Brett Adams winning 8-1 in the final spot. The varsity team is now 4-0. With the Fresno tournament scheduled for this weekend canceled due to weather, the team will next face Lompoc on Tuesday and Santa Barbara on Thursday.

SANTA BARBARA DEFEATS CARPINTERIA Both Santa Barbara boys and girls track teams were successful this week at home against Carpinteria. Girls won 97.5-34.5 and boys won 83-56. “We’re finding our identity and getting some nice performances from new kids and moving some returners in different places,” Olivia Perdices, the cross country and track and field coach said. “Carpinteria is a class program and always fun to have a meet with.” Katherine Hedrick, starting her senior season, had three wins in the 100 hurdles (18.23), 300 hurdles (49.50) and anchored the 4x400 meter relay of Laila Goodman, London Moro and Mackenna Show (425.05). Santa Barbara also swept the long jump and 100 meters with Gianna Stump in 14-10.5, Clara Aviani in 13-11 and Sarah

Fisher in 13-3. Arielle Feinberg finished the 100 meters in 13.41 with Indiya Zubiate following in 14.48 along with Stump at 14.52. Stump also placed No. 2 in the triple jump. “Gianna picks up points all over the place for us. She’s got a lot of versatility,” said Perdices. “That’s Clara’s first time long jumping, and Sarah hasn’t really done track since she was a freshman so those points were a nice surprise.” For the boys team, Davis Flanagin led with four wins: He led a sweep of the long jump (20-8.5) and triple jump (42-1.5), won the 100 meters with a finish time of 11.90 and led the winning 4x100 relay team of Caleb Weigel, Jack Ransdell and Anthony Lopez in 46.71. Ransdell nabbed three wins with both relays along with the 300-meter hurdles (45.17). He took second place in the 110meter hurdles with 18.53. Amir Walton placed second in the long jump in 19-2.5 followed up by Andre Battle in 18-11. Oliver Andrews placed second in the triple jump with 40-1.5 followed by Battle in 36-10.5. As for the distance crew, they swept the 800, 1,600 and 3,200 with Blaise Snow putting up a personal best in the 1,600 in 426.83. Drew DeLozier placed second

with 439.82 followed by Oliver Levine in 443.81. Andreas Dybdahl posted his personal best in his win in the 800 in 201.70. Walton came in second with 217.20 followed by Xan Tassos with 217.38. Levine took the win in the 3,200 with 1017.52 followed by Tassos with 1024.36 and Bode Andrulaitis with 1056.87. “The distance guys had a great day. They put in some big efforts and posted a ton of personal records and points today,” said Perdices.

SANTA YNEZ FALLS TO SANTA BARBARA Santa Barbara boys volleyball defeated Santa Ynez in straight sets Thursday night. The defending champions won 2927, 25-21 and 25-17. Santa Ynez was led by junior outside hitter Nick Fieldhouse who posted seven kills, two blocks and three aces. Senior setter Issac Swolgaard put up six kills and two aces. “The difference in the match was who served tougher and kept the other team out-of-system,” said Santa Ynez Coach Craig Scott. “Our young players stepped up tonight in just their second varsity match and made huge improvements from our match on Tuesday.” email: kschallhorn@newspress.com

UCSB men’s volleyball team continues winning streak By MICHAEL JORGENSON UCSB SPORTS WRITER

The No. 5 UCSB men’s volleyball won its sixth straight match on Thursday night at Rob Gym, sweeping Cal Lutheran 25-20, 2517, 25-10. The Gauchos (11-4) were able to go deep into the bench as they pulled away in each set, but junior outside hitter Ryan Wilcox still made his presence known more than any other player with 12 kills (4.0 K/set) on a .381 hitting percentage. Freshman Geste Bianchi went for four kills (.500) and sealed the match with a strong ace that trickled over the net. Andrew Reavis got his first two career kills and set a personal-best with four digs. Sophomore Rees Barnett has made his mark as a serving specialist in recent weeks

and was at it again against the Kingsmen (86). He put away two aces, bringing his total to six (0.46 SA/set) over his last four. It was another highly efficient offensive outing for middle blocker Donovan Todorov, who went for five kills (.667) and two blocks.

FIRST SET: 25-20 UCSB Junior opposite Haotian Xia returned to the starting lineup for the first time since January. He only played in the opening set, leading the Gauchos with three kills to go along with two digs and a block. Tied 5-5, a Xia kill was followed by a putaway from Wilcox and an ace by middle blocker Brandon Hicks, forcing a timeout as UCSB gained separation for the first time. Overpowering attacks from Wilcox would help the Gauchos take their largest lead of

New Mexico defeats UCSB softball team By BRITT CALVILLO UCSB SPORTS WRITER

The UCSB softball team fell to New Mexico in Thursday’s South Coast Invitational opening doubleheader at Campus Diamond, coming up just short in a 3-1 defeat before losing 11-7 in the second game.

GAME 1 The New Mexico Lobos came out of the first inning with two runs but were held there until the fifth where their third baseman brought the score up 3-0. The Gauchos’ center fielder Tyler Goldstein got a hit in the bottom of the fifth with a single to left field but unfortunately it did not translate into a run. An incredible defensive play by shortstop Madelyn McNally came in the top of the sixth where she had an over-the-shoulder diving catch in left center, ending the inning with a Lobo on base. In the bottom of the seventh, Maci Fines led off for the Gauchos and notched a single up the middle, recording her 16th hit of the season. Goldstein then came in and got a base hit with a liner out to left field. Sophomore third baseman Korie Thomas followed it up with a single up the middle and brought Fines across the plate. However, Santa Barbara came up short and the game ended at 3-1.

GAME 2 The first inning was quiet for both teams. In the top of the second, New Mexico plated one and then three more in the third. UCSB entered the bottom of the third behind 4-0. Sophomore left fielder Chloe Stewart reached first on an error by the Lobos’ second baseman and quickly stole second on the next pitch. Stewart then advanced to third after Fines flied out to center field. Sophomore catcher Ashley Donaldson then doubled through the left side, racking up her second RBI of the season as Stewart crossed home plate and brought the score to 4-1 in the bottom of the third. In the bottom of the fourth, the bases were loaded for the Gauchos after sophomore Korie Thomas was hit by a pitch, senior Rayna Cohen singled to center, and Stewart was also hit by a pitch. Fines came up to bat and hit a deep single to right center, enough to bring Stewart and Cohen home and move the score to 4-3. Pitcher Ilona Sullivan held the Lobos scoreless in the fifth, but allowed a single hit and two runs in the sixth, bringing the score to 6-3. Unfortunately, New Mexico then plated five more runs. With the game now 11-3, the Gauchos came alive in the bottom of the seventh and found four late runs. UCSB put up six of its season-high 14 hits in the final inning. Goldstein had an RBI single, her third of the season. With the bases loaded, Cohen hit a two-run single towards second base. Fines also had an RBI single through the right side, making it six straight at bats with a hit. The Gauchos put up a good fight, but in the end couldn’t make up the difference and received the loss with the score at 11-7. Britt Calvillo writes about sports for UCSB. email: sports@newspress.com

the opening set, 21-14. The Kingsmen made a late 5-1 run, but UCSB cleaned things up late before winning the set on a CLU service error.

SECOND SET: 25-17 UCSB It was a bit of a sloppy start to set two for Santa Barbara, but back-to-back aces from Barnett would spur a 4-0 run to break the home side out of a 12-12 tie. UCSB’s lead grew to as large as nine points as Wilcox continued slamming it down at the net with ferocity. He had six of his 12 kills in game two along with an ace. The Gauchos would win the set 25-17 on another Kingsmen service error.

THIRD SET: 25-10 UCSB Set three ended as the most lopsided

of the year for the Gauchos. They started things with a 5-0 start capped by a Bianchi kill and block, before a rare dig kill from the CLU back line stopped the bleeding just for a moment. Sophomore middle blocker Reece Francke came off the bench to immediately deliver an ace right down the middle, making it 14-5. Soon after, the Gauchos took their first double-digit lead of the night, 17-7, on a CLU attacking error. The lead grew to its largest of 15 points on the final serve of the night, as Bianchi’s ace sealed the victory.

By JACOB NORLING

BROOKINGS, S.D. — The Westmont men’s and women’s track and field teams found themselves on both ends of the spectrum following day one of the NAIA Indoor National Championships. While two Westmont relay teams punched their ticket to the finals, another stumbled en route to the opportunity. Overall, however, the first day in Brookings, South Dakota gave the team their first taste of nationallevel competition in 2022, an experience that will help them propel forward in the coming days and weeks. “It was a good day,” stated Westmont head coach Russell Smelley. “People did what they were able to do. First experiences at nationals are always 50-50. It can go wildly good and it can also be just average. For us, having an average day, I just think we were a little dazed by everything.” Before the relays later in the day, sophomore Lily Sween kicked off nationals for Westmont in the women’s pentathlon. In her Indoor nationals debut, Sween took 13th place overall with 3,193 points. In the 60 meter hurdles, the meet’s first event, Sween had a tough hole to dig herself out of when she placed 16th of 16 with a time of 9.86 However, Sween followed up the hurdles with her two best performances of the day, first in the high jump and second in the shot put. In the high jump, Sween cleared 1.55m (5-1), which was eighth-best among participants. Next, in the shot put, Sween’s best toss went 10.17m (334.5). Sween finished seventh in the shot put, which was her best finish of the day. In the penultimate event of the pentathlon, Sween’s best launch in the long jump landed her at 5.18m (17-0). Sween finished 11th in the long jump. Finally, in the 800 meter run, Sween capped off her performance with a 12th place finish after completing the event in 2:35.39. While Sween was finishing the shot put in the afternoon, redshirt sophomore Garrett Miller was the first member of the men’s team to take

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the race, the Warriors were right in the thick of it with a realistic chance of qualifying for the finals. However, as Bodine offered the baton to Vanden Heuvel, the latter began his stride before the handoff was successful. Both men fell to the ground as Bodine lunged forward and Vanden Heuvel collapsed, realizing he did not possess the baton. Both men took a hard fall, and were initially slow to get up. To Vanden Heuvel’s credit, the freshman got back up, grabbed the baton, and ran his two laps before handing it off to Sokhela for the final leg. The men ultimately finished the relay with a time of 10:30.39, which was not fast enough to reach the finals of the DMR. Most importantly, however, both Bodine and Vanden Heuvel were physically okay following the scare. “When something like that happens, the first thing you do is see if they’re okay,” offered Smelley. “When someone falls down, the biggest priority is making sure no one’s hurt, then you figure out what happened. It was just an error amidst the excitement and we missed the baton exchange. Still, Jack got up and ran a great leg.” Tomorrow, the Warriors are back in action at 10:00 a.m. PDT when Breytenbach competes in the women’s mile semifinals. Twenty minutes later, Sokhela and King will compete in the semifinals of the men’s mile. At 1:00 p.m. PDT, Abby Rumohr will make her Indoor Nationals debut when she competes in the women’s pole vault. Abigail Hundley will run in the women’s 1000 meter race semifinals at 1:15 p.m. PDT. At 1:30 p.m. PDT, Sokhela, Vanden Heuvel, and Peterson will compete in the semis of the men’s 1000 meter run. At 1:55 p.m. PDT, Anema will compete in the semifinals of the women’s 3000 meter race. Lastly, at 3:35 p.m. PDT, the men’s 4x800 relay team will compete in the finals of the event, with the chance of becoming Westmont’s first NAIA All-Americans of 2022. Jacob Norling is the sports information assistant at Westmont College.

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part in competition. Miller competed in the prelims of the men’s 5000 meter run, and finished with a time of 15:23.35, taking 29th place in the competition. Miller’s time was nearly a full-minute faster than his personal best from 2021. The next group of Warriors to compete were the men’s 4x800 relay team, who came ready to race in the preliminaries. Jason Peterson, Andres Leon, Adam King, and Zola Sokhela finished the relay with a time of 7:39.30, which was the best mark in either of the two heats. When Sokhela, the club’s bonafide anchor, took over for the final stretch, he found himself in third place with about a 15-meter gap between him and the lead. Not only did Sokhela surpass both men in front of him, but the showman had enough time to ease up as he approached the finish line, while wagging his left index finger in the air. The 4x800 relay team will compete in the finals of the event at 3:35 p.m. PDT on Friday. Westmont’s final two races of the evening were the prelims of the distance medley relay, which both the men and women qualified for. First up was the women’s team that consisted of Kari Anema, Jaiden Rodriguez, Abigail Hundley, and Anneline Breytenbach. Together, the women finished the relay in 12:07.80, which was the sixthbest time of the day. The women will compete in the finals of the distance medley relay on Saturday at 2:20 p.m. PDT. The women’s relay time was 12 seconds faster than their personal best coming into the day. “The women did fantastic,” expressed Smelley. “They did everything they could do and then some. They improved their time considerably. They were really outstanding.” The day came to a bittersweet end for the Warriors when the men competed in the final heat of the DMR to close the day. Leading things off, Adam King had the Warriors in the heart of the pack after 1200 meters, before handing things off to Ben Bodine for the 400. As Bodine’s 400 came to a close, disaster struck for the relay team. As Bodine approached Jack Vanden Heuvel for the 800 meter portion of

By DANIEL MOEBUS-BOWLES The UCSB men’s basketball team closed out the regular season in a big way Thursday night taking down Hawai’i on senior night 67-60. The Gauchos fed off the energy from a packed Thunderdome that saw its highest attendance of the season at over 3,500 fans. The win, combined with a loss for UC Davis tonight put the Gauchos into the top-six of the Big West and pushed them past the first round of the Big West Tournament next week. Junior guard Josh PierreLouis led the way with 16 points shooting 50% from the field and making 6-of-7 freethrows in big moments. He added three rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Senior forward Amadou Sow was his usual self in his final Thunderdome game going 6-for 7-for 14 points, seven rebounds, two assists, two steals, and a block. Senior forward Miles Norris finished his T-Dome career with a 12-point performance adding seven boards, two assists, two steals, and a block. UCSB outscored UH in the paint 46-22 and the Gauchos bench provided 15 points to just two for the Rainbow Warriors. The two teams split the time with the lead nearly down the middle in what was a close contest throughout that featured three lead changes and ties and never saw a team lead by double-digits. UCSB got out to a hot start parlaying an 11-0 run into a 112 lead, capitalizing on Warriors turnovers to get the game started on the right foot. Unfortunately, deja-vu would strike for the Gauchos as Hawai’i posted a 15-0 run to chip away and take its first lead of the contest (other than being up 2-0) at 20-18 with just over seven minutes to go. The Bows’ lead grew to as much as eight, but a handful of gritty, professional possessions kept the Gauchos alive as Ajare Sanni and Sow made two late buckets to cut the halftime lead to just three. Hawai’i stayed out in front by a few through the first 10 minutes of the period until Pierre-Louis took the game into his hands going 4-for-6 from the field and 5-for-5 from the line to find 13 second-half points. After regaining the lead at 46-44 with under 10 minutes to go, the Gauchos held on for the rest of the contest making timely buckets and huge defensive plays to close out the regular season on a five-game win streak.

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Goleta to hold Measure A hearing GOLETA — The Goleta City Council will hold a hearing later this month on its fiveyear plan to use Measure A transportation funds. The council has scheduled a March 15 teleconference hearing at 5:30 p.m. to consider its five-year capital expenditure program of projects that will be funded through Measure A money. The official program is called the Measure A Five Year Program of Projects for Fiscal Years 2022-2027. Measure A was the 2008 voter-approved Santa Barbara Transportation Improvement Program. It is funded through a local one-half percent sales tax over 30 years. The POP would need approval by the city council after a public hearing. Individuals who have questions about the project may contact Teresa Lopes, a senior project engineer at 805-9617563 or at tlopes@cityofgoleta. org. Those who speak Spanish can contact Marcos Martinez at 805-562-5500 or at mmartinez@ cityofgoleta.org. — Kaitlyn Schallhorn

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Pioneer Valley juniors meet with representatives of universities By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Pioneer Valley High School participated in Higher Ed week, when students hosted a College Fair on Friday, giving juniors the opportunity to speak with representatives from more than 30 universities about programs, majors and athletics. “I think that it was a great opportunity to find out about some of the colleges I had never heard about in the area, and just colleges that don’t get as recognized as other colleges,’’ said Maritsa Carmona Garcia, who is in the 11th grade at the Santa Maria school. Maritsa is now considering Wyoming University after talking to the representative at the fair due to the low cost of attending and scholarship opportunities for out of state students. Heydi Elenes, Panther intervention counselor, said events like the college fair are a great way to expose students to colleges and universities, and to get them thinking about possibilities after high-school. “It was great to see students asking questions and getting information from the various schools. Many

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Students attend a college fair Friday at Pioneer Valley High School.

of our students will be firstgeneration college students, and it’s important to provide them with the information and resources necessary to make college a reality for them and help them achieve their goals.” Melani Teixeira, College and Career Center specialist, expressed gratitude for the college representatives who spoke to the juniors. “I also want to thank our UCSB Early Academic Outreach Program coordinator, Laura Rojas, for creating such a great event and experience for our

students. I think the visit was well received and hopefully sparked some interest for our juniors about their college opportunities.” Adam Pirkl, one of the juniors, expressed his gratitude as well. “I like that all the instructors were super helpful at every booth and I learned about a few colleges, especially Riverside,” Adam said. “They had a bunch of engineering pathways that I like.” He is now considering going to UC Riverside. email: kzehnder@newspress.com

DA Dudley expresses ‘complete faith’ in Savrnoch

GOLETA — The city of Goleta is celebrating its 20th anniversary today. The event marking the city’s incorporation in 2002 will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Rancho La Patera and Stow House, 304 N. Los Carneros Road, Goleta. As part of the birthday celebration, the city will present its Reflections Video at 3:15 p.m. Today’s festivities will include live music from the Salt Martians (bluegrass) and The Nombres (rock and country). There will also be performances by the Dos Pueblos High School Theatre Company, the Junior Spirit of Fiesta and Teen Star Santa Barbara finalists. A birthday toast with sparkling cider, lemon bundtinis and special tributes is set for 2:45 p.m. There will be a chance to sign a community mural. — Dave Mason

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crime,” Mr. Savrnoch said. But Mr. Savrnoch holds two principles at the forefront of his service: the importance of ethics and the power of education. “The most important function of a prosecutor is to be ethical,” Mr. Savrnoch said. “It is the highest requirement of anybody doing this job is that they are ethical. I’m really proud of the people that I have brought into D.A.’s offices in Santa Barbara and in Fresno that have developed into really exceptional, ethical prosecutors who care deeply about victims and their community.” Mr. Savrnoch is spearheading the Goleta Neighborhood Restorative Justice Program, an effort to help low-level, misdemeanor offenders not get caught in a cycle of crime. The idea is to have the individuals participate in community service,

meet people in the community and be educated about the impact of their actions. Santa Barbara County Supervisor Gregg Hart is working in tandem with Mr. Savrnoch on the project and said he’s looking forward to it beginning. He has also thrown his weight behind Mr. Savrnoch’s candidacy. “I’m just really excited about the collaboration between the District Attorney’s Office and our office and the city of Goleta,” Supervisor Hart told the News-Press. “It’s been a great partnership. He’s going to be a fantastic district attorney and has my full support and encouragement in this new endeavor and responsibility, and the county will be very fortunate to have him as our next district attorney.” Ms. Dudley told the News-Press: “I placed John in charge of this important and exciting program because of his commitment to restorative justice, his passion for victims and due process and his terrific people skills. Under

John’s supervision, this program won’t just succeed but will likely become a model program for other counties to emulate.” “I think without a doubt, the best crime prevention tool we have available is to get people a good education,” Mr. Savrnoch said. Ms. Dudley previously told the News-Press she would not have made the decision to retire from the office if she did not have a “succession plan” in place. That plan included finding someone she considered to be a suitable replacement. For her, that’s Mr. Savrnoch. “I have complete faith in John being able to not just lead our office but to increase public safety and justice throughout Santa Barbara Count,” Ms. Dudley said during a press conference earlier this week. The statewide primary is June 7. Ms. Dudley said she would remain in her position until early January. email: kschallhorn@newspress.com

Fothergill joins bank boards SANTA MARIA — Karen Gjerdrum Fothergill has been appointed to the Community Bancorp and Community Bank of Santa Maria board of directors. “We are very pleased that Ms. Fothergill has agreed to join our boards,” said Janet Silveria, president and CEO. “She is the ideal fit for our style of banking. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience and embodies our community bank philosophies.” Ms. Fothergill was born and raised in Santa Maria and moved to the East Coast to earn her bachelor’s degree from Vassar College in New York and her law degree from the Wake Forest University School of Law in North Carolina. After graduation, Ms. Fothergill returned home to Santa Maria to begin her legal career. She is a principal at the law firm of Andre, Morris & Buttery and practices as a member of the Business and Real Estate Transaction Group, Environmental and Land Use Group and Wine and Agribusiness Group. Ms. Fothergill lives in Orcutt with her husband Ryan and their two daughters. “I am honored to be joining the board of directors of such a trusted and reliable fixture in our community,” Ms. Fothergill said in a news release. “I am

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grateful that I was able to come home to the Central Coast to build my career and raise my family. Community Bank of Santa Maria provides much needed support and resources to local businesses and families to allow them to thrive here and help our community grow. I am excited for the challenges this new opportunity will bring.” — Marilyn McMahon

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ALMANAC TORRES, Danny Danny Torres, 67, went home to be with our Lord on September 29, 2021. A celebration of his life will be held on March 20, 2022 at Seventh Day Adventist Church, 425 Arroyo Rd., Santa Barbara, CA 93110 beginning at 3:00.

WEIR, Elizabeth Lawton Dec 27, 1917 - Feb 28, 2022 104 years old

Betty was born and raised in New York City later living in Mallorca, Spain and then Bermuda and Philadelphia where she attended the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. She moved to California in 1944 with her parents, Sarah & Samuel Welsh of Montecito, and married William Boyd Weir of San Francisco. They lived with their 2 children, Sally & Jack, on the Whittier Ranch in Hemet, eventually moving to Montecito. She loved living in the West and had a passion for camping and Jeeping in the desert, painting and photography, cars and cameras, caviar and champagne. Betty was one of D NLQG DQG KDG D QDXJKW\ XQÀOWHUHG VHQVH RI KXPRU 6KH LV VXUYLYHG E\ KHU GDXJKWHU Sally Fairbanks (Charles), grandchildren Linsley Adams (Jeff), Robin Norris (Diego), Alexis Rivera (Sabrine), great-grandchildren Skylar, Ashlyn, Max & Lucy. She was predeceased by her husband Boyd, her son Jack Weir, sister Natica Waterbury and brother Sam Welsh, Jr.

ROBINSON, Barbara Parker

1927–2022 Died peacefully January 22, 2022 in Santa Barbara, California. Born in Santa Barbara into an old Army family, Barbara Parker Robinson was the eldest daughter of Colonel and Mrs. Henry Burr Parker (nee Emily Wilson). A graduate of Santa Barbara High School and Stephens College, she worked and traveled extensively for the State 'HSDUWPHQW·V 2IÀFH RI )RUHLJQ %XLOGLQJV DQG ZDV WKH architect of numerous houses in California, Washington, D.C. and Virginia. In 1962, she married Norborne T. N. Robinson III and settled down in Middleburg, Virginia where she had a daughter, Page. In 1977, A Bit of Eden, her novel about life in Virginia’s horse country, was published by Dutton. Barbara was a member of the Santa Barbara, Mexico City, and Washington, D.C., Junior Leagues, and in the 1970s served as vice chair of a maternity clinic for XQGHUVHUYHG ZRPHQ LQ )DXTXLHU &RXQW\ 9LUJLQLD 6KH ZDV D GHOHJDWH DW WKH Virginia Republican Convention. She was an avid reader and talented author, artist, GHVLJQHU JDUGHQHU WHQQLV DQG FURTXHW SOD\HU 6KH WRRN XS ODQGVFDSH SDLQWLQJ LQ WKH 1990s and continued to write throughout her life. She loved parties, especially those with champagne and dancing, travel, and adventures of all sorts with her wide array of friends. %DUEDUD UHWXUQHG WR 6DQWD %DUEDUD LQ WKH LQ WKH ODWH V DQG LQ VKH PDUULHG Arthur Lloyd Huff, since deceased. Barbara is survived by her daughter, Page Robinson, of Washington, D.C., two sisters, Mrs. Milton Edward Bacon (Lee) of Santa Barbara, and Mrs. Thomas Peale Vail (Jean) of Durham, NC, two grandchildren, Carter Robinson Thomas and his wife Allie Buckner of Portland, Oregon, and Mary Page Thomas of Washington, D.C., and numerous nieces and nephews. The family is deeply grateful for the wonderful, caring staff at Casa Dorinda, where she lived for many years. Memorial contributions may be made to the Casa Dorinda (PSOR\HH (PHUJHQF\ )XQG (() $WWQ 3KLODQWKURS\ 'HSW +RW 6SULQJV 5G 0RQWHFLWR &$ 3OHDVH ZULWH FKHFN WR &DVD 'RULQGD ZLWK QRWH LQ PHPR (()

ENHOLM, John Randall

John Randall Enholm left this earth February 5th, in his sleep, after having just enjoyed an epic day with friends and family. John always considered Santa Barbara home but had relocated to Paso Robles about 5 years ago. He is gone too soon. John was born in Washington D.C., January 22, 1959, but moved to Santa Barbara before starting school. Like any of us who were lucky enough to grow up in Santa Barbara in the ‘60s and ‘70s, he had a great childhood, attending Vieja Valley, La Colina and San Marcos High School. A gifted athlete and waterman, John excelled in \RXWK VSRUWV DQG DV DQ DGXOW DW VXUÀQJ DQG WHQQLV 7KH youngest of four brothers, his brothers like to think they had something to do with John’s success, but John did it “his way.” John graduated from UC San Diego where he majored in history and played on the volleyball team. He preferred 2-man beach volleyball where his ability to jump and spike, almost anything, made him fun to watch. John studied history because he was fascinated by people. His studies provided an excuse for spending months in Europe, somehow borrowing a motorcycle and doing things like touring Normandy World War II sites, with the motorcycle owner’s daughter on the back. John married the love of his life, Nancy Leslie, in 1989, in Cabo San Lucas, long before destination weddings became a thing. In John fashion, he met Kevin Costner in the bar DQG ZDV LQYLWHG WR JR GHHS VHD ÀVKLQJ WKH QH[W GD\ +H WXUQHG .HYLQ GRZQ QRW EHFDXVH KH KDG ZHGGLQJ SDUW\ UHVSRQVLELOLWLHV 7KDW ZRXOG QRW KDYH GHWHUUHG -RKQ ´$K $K I think we can get back in time.”). He turned him down because he had no idea who Kevin was. 7KH QH[W FKDSWHU LQ -RKQ·V OLIH ZDV UDLVLQJ WKHLU FKLOGUHQ LQ WKH DUW RI HQMR\LQJ OLIH as much as he did. A San Marcos Royal letterman John was proud to see his oldest son play tennis for his alma mater. He then made the switch to green and gold becoming an active Santa Barbara Don’s booster. He was always there supporting his children in each of their chosen sports - tennis, football and diving. If a fundraising event needed a cook or a bartender John was there. He was most happy to see his family grow up with the children of his childhood friends and continue his traditions of friendship. John had a varied career, including a long stint in mortgage banking; but he was willing to work hard at almost anything. Most UHFHQWO\ KH ZDV D SDLQWLQJ HVWLPDWRU DQG VXSHUYLVHG SDLQWLQJ FUHZV 7KLV MRE ZDV D SHUIHFW ÀW In addition to Nancy, John is survived by his mother, Wilma Grise and his brothers; %RE 9LFN\ %UDGHPDQ %LOO -HQQLH DQG -LP &ULVWLQ DQG KLV VWHSVLVWHUV 5RELQ 6WLHEHU DQG -RDQ 0F*UDZ +H LV DOVR VXUYLYHG E\ KLV FKLOGUHQ 7UDYLV 5XVVHOO DQG 1LQD DQG KLV EURWKHUV· FKLOGUHQ $OOLVRQ 6WDOOD =HLG +D\OH\ +DUSHU 6ZDUEULFN $QGUHZ &DVH\ 6DODV *UHJ .\OH (QKROP DQG 0DODLQD (QKROP -RKQ ZDV SUH GHFHDVHG E\ KLV IDWKHU Robert W. Enholm, his stepmother Diane B. Enholm, his stepfather Richard F. Grise, M.D. and his stepbrother Robert C. Kohler III. John leaves many, many friends and relatives who miss him and his enthusiasm for most everything dearly. He lives on in their stories and memories. A celebration of life is planned for March 26th, in Santa Barbara. For more information contact billenholm@ gmail.com.

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Santa Barbara through 6 p.m. yesterday

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Wind west-northwest 15-25 knots today. Waves 8-12 feet with a west-northwest swell 8-12 feet at 8 seconds. Visibility clear.

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Wind northwest 12-25 knots today. Waves 8-12 feet; west swell 8-12 feet at 6 seconds. Visibility under 3 miles in a morning shower.

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MARINE FORECAST

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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 91,438 acre-ft. Elevation 711.21 ft. Evaporation (past 24 hours) 16.5 acre-ft. Inflow 24.8 acre-ft. State inflow 12.3 acre-ft. Storage change from yest. +0 acre-ft. Report from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

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Chef Anthony Endy, above, said people can expect “surprises and delights” during the “Beefsteak” event March 23-25 at Alisal Ranch in Solvang.

‘Carnivorous carnival’

It’s all about the meat at ‘Beefsteak’ event at Alisal Ranch

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At left, hors d’oeuvres will kick off the Beefsteak event. At right, Chef Neal Fraser has brought back the beefsteak tradition, which died out after World War II. The final menu will be a surprise that will be revealed at the “Beefsteak” package in Solvang.

By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

or years, chef and restaurateur Neal Fraser of Redbird and Vibiana eateries has been hosting “Beefsteak” in Los Angeles. For the first time ever, he’s taking the show on the road and teaming up with hospitality industry personality Billy Harris as emcee and Anthony Endy, director of culinary operations and executive chef at Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort. They will be hosting a “Beefsteak” package experience

March 23 through 25 at the ranch in Solvang. In 1939, The New Yorker’s Joseph Mitchell wrote an article called, “All You Can Hold for Five Bucks,” describing a feast of epic proportions known simply as “Beefsteak.” “A rite of gluttony that waged war on the livers of politicians and gangsters alike, the ‘Beefsteak’ thrived in the saloons and political halls of the 19th and early 20th centuries,” said Chef Endy. “The menu was always the same — sliced steak served on toast, au jus or gravy, and all the beer you could drink. Knives, forks, plates and napkins were forbidden.

Sadly, the practice died out after World War II, and Neal Fraser is bringing the ‘Beefsteak’ back.” Redbird, located in downtown Los Angeles, is Chef Fraser’s flagship, where he showcases “his signature sensibility of refined yet approachable modern American cuisine influenced by the city’s multitude of cultures,” according to his website. “Carved into one of the city’s most historic architectural gems, inside the former rectory building of Vibiana, the cathedral-turnedevent-venue, Redbird is singular and timeless.” The restaurant has received many accolades including a

coveted spot on Los Angeles Times’ Jonathan Gold’s 101 Best Restaurant List. Mr. Harris is the “go-to guy” in the culinary world, according to his website. For the past 20 years, he has hosted every major culinary event in the country with the best chefs — Bobby Flay, Wolfgang Puck, Nancy Silverton. Guy Fieri and Michael Symon. He has also added his witty banter as a judge on the Food Network’s “Iron Chef America.” With Mr. Harris as host, the carnivorous carnival on March 24 will begin with hors d’oeuvres and a cocktail and wine reception at 5:30 p.m.

A sit-down dinner will follow at 7 p.m. with a feast from Newport Meat Company. The evening will also feature live music from Doublewide Kings throughout the night. “Respecting the grand history of ‘Beefsteak,’ the final menu will be a surprise revealed at the event with community-style feasting tables of eight to 10 guests in true ‘Beefsteak’ style,” said Chef Endy. “Throughout the evening, attendees will experience a handful of surprises and delights — elaborating on the traditional ‘Beefsteak’ experience with a ranch twist — ranging from musical guests and

visual elements to experiential productions and talent, all to be revealed as guests arrive.” In addition to onsite fundraising, 15% of each ticket will benefit No Kid Hungry, which works to end child hunger in America by ensuring that all children get the healthy food they need every day to thrive. Partners with The Alisal event include Frey Ranch Distillery, Mulholland Distillery, Saarloos + Sons, Stolpman Vineyards, Penville, Lumen Wines, Sea Smoke, Storm Wines, Andrew Murray Vineyards, Story of Soil, Please see BEEFSTEAK on B2

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At left, British horn player Benjamin Goldscheider performed his first chamber music concerts in the U.S. with Camerata Pacifica. At right, American pianist Henry Kramer is a 2019 recipient of the famed Avery Fisher Career Grant.

By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Camerata Pacifica’s season continues with an eclectic program for piano and wind instruments. Musicians will perform at 3 p.m. March 20 at the Museum of Ventura County, 100 E. Main St., Ventura and 7:30 p.m. March 25 at the Music Academy of the West, 1070 Fairway Road, Montecito. Tickets are available at www. cameratapacifica.org. Camerata Pacifica requires masks as well as proof of COVID

vaccination and booster shots for attendance at concerts. The ensemble includes three artists returning to Camerata Pacifica for these concerts. They are British oboist Nick Daniel, Spanish clarinetist Jose FranchBallester,and Korean flutist Jasmine Choi. In addition, three performers make their first Camerata Pacifica appearances in the March concerts. American pianist Henry Kramer is a 2019 recipient of the famed Avery Fisher Career Grant. British horn player Benjamin

Goldscheider performed his first chamber music concerts in the U.S. with Camerata Pacifica, and bassoonist Kathleen McLean joins the ensemble from the renowned Indiana University School of Music. “A particular distinction for Camerata Pacifica is the amazing wind players of our ensemble … this program highlights their virtuosity, innate musicianship and very individual characters,” said Artistic Director Adrian Spence. The program explores a variety of instrument combinations and colors as it traverses music

from 19th-century France and Germany. Flutist Jasmine Choi brings her own arrangement of the Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso, the virtuosic showpiece by Camille SaintSaëns. A trio by Carl Reinecke spotlights oboe, French horn, and piano, while the Trio by Edouard Destenay offers serene music for oboe, clarinet and piano. The program closes with American composer John Harbison’s Quintet for Winds. email: kzehnder@newspress.com

Film festival present Virtuosos Awards

SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara International Film Festival’s special events will continue at 8 tonight when the Virtuosos Awards are presented at the Arlington Theatre. The awards will go to actors Caitriona Balfe (“Belfast”), Ariana DeBose (“West Side Story”), Alana Haim (“Licorice Pizza”), Ciarán

Hinds (“Belfast”), Emilia Jones (“Coda”), Troy Kotsur (“Coda”), Simon Rex (“Red Rocket”), and Saniyya Sidney (“King Richard”). They will discuss their work. You can watch Ms. Balfre’s performance when “Belfast” is presented during a free screening at 4 p.m. today at Metro 4 theater, 618 State St. The movie was

directed by Kenneth Branagh. A free screening of “King Richard,” the movie about Richard Williams leading his daughters Venus and Serena to the world stage as tennis stars, will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Arlington Theatre. Two of the movie’s stars, Will Smith and Aunjanue Ellis, will discuss

the film when they receive the Outstanding Performers of the Year Award at 8 p.m. Sunday at the Arlington Theatre. The Santa Barbara International Film Festival continues through March 12. For more information, go to sbiff.org. — Dave Mason

Permanent pickleball court OK’d at Goleta center

GOLETA — The Goleta Valley Community Center will soon have permanent pickleball courts. The Goleta City Council this week approved the center’s proposal to convert its existing tennis court into four pickleball courts. The council came to the decision Tuesday after several public hearings. In addition to resurfacing and renovation of the existing tennis court into four permanent pickleball courts, a fifth court will be striped to accommodate both basketball and temporary pickleball, serving two recreational uses. Council initially discussed this item at its Jan. 18 meeting, but asked staff to return to address concerns in three primary areas: access for all, costs to play and noise. The community center temporarily converted one of its tennis courts into a temporary pickleball court in fall 2019. In late spring 2020, the popularity increased, and the one court in high demand was expanded to four additional temporary courts

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Pickleball players Mark Sabens, Jared Ingram, Vince Kosek and Brandon Gregorio gather at a temporary court at the Goleta Valley Community Center. The Goleta City Council this week approved a permanent court at the site.

in the existing tennis courts, according to a news release. The city expects to convert the courts this spring and make them available for public use by this summer. The center is at 5679 Hollister Ave. The city is encouraging the

community to take advantage of the other pickleball courts available in the Goleta area including those at Jonny D. Wallis Neighborhood Park, Evergreen Park and Kellogg Tennis Courts. — Katherine Zehnder

24 Beefsteak experience are available via Tock, priced at $225 Continued from Page B1 per person, which includes all food and beverages. They can be purchased by the Four Brothers Wine, Crawford Family Wines and Shaun Cassidy’s general public, overnight guests and Alisal Ranch signature club My First Crush. members. The “Beefsteak” package starts “The dress code is Western at $1,190 per night (plus taxes/ Black-Tie, fees) for double which, occupancy and according includes two to the Black tickets to the For more information about the Tie Blog, is a March 24 dinner. “Beefsteak” package March 23-25 combination of Included at Alisal Ranch, 1054 Alisal Road in dressy rancher will be Solvang, call 310-968-3523 or visit attire and accommodations, jpadilla@wagstaffmktg.com. traditional in-room evening attire, amenities, and typically daily breakfast, dinner and includes a tuxedo jacket, formal drinks, tickets to “Beefsteak” on shirt, optional vest, black necktie, March 24, as well as access to an black jeans, cowboy boots, cowboy exclusive dinner for “Beefsteak” package guests on March 23 ahead hat and oversized belt buckle for men, and for women, dressy of the event. cowgirl attire such as formal dress The package can be purchased and nice boots,” said Chef Endy. at www.alisal.com/experiences/ beefsteak. email: mmcmahon@newspress.com Individual tickets to the March

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Please see the posted agenda, available on Thursday prior to the above referenced meeting for a more speciﬁc time for this item. However, the order of the agenda may be rearranged or the item may be continued. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors by 4:00 PM on Friday before the Board meeting. For information about these services please contact the Clerk of the Board at (805) 568-2240. If you challenge this project (Case Nos. 20APL-00000-00003 and 16LLA-00000-00003) in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence to the Board of Supervisors prior to the public hearing. G.C. Section 65009, 6066, and 6062a.

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Notice of Public Hearing Notice Is Hereby Given that, based on the 2020 federal decennial census, the Board of Trustees of the Santa Ynez River Water Conservation District, Improvement District No.1 (District) will conduct a public hearing to consider approval of proposed adjustments to the boundaries of divisions within the District in accordance with California Elections Code sections 22000 and 22000.1. Any member of the public may attend the public hearing to support, object to, or otherwise comment on the proposed adjustments. Date of Public Hearing: Time of Hearing: Location:

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Portion of Division 3 to Division 4 Beginning at the intersection of Mission Dr aka State Hwy 246 with Cuesta St. Thence southerly across Mission Dr aka State Hwy 246 to the intersection with the northwest corner of census block 060830019084009. Thence generally southwesterly along the westerly boundary of census block 060830019084009 to the southwest corner of census block 060830019084009, said point being on the most southerly boundary of the District. Thence northeasterly and generally northerly to the intersection with Mission Dr aka State Hwy 246, thence westerly along Mission Dr aka State Hwy 246 to the point at the northwest corner of census block 60830019084009, said point being the point of beginning of the portion of Division 3 herein described.

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Existing Lot 2 is currently developed with a 2,135-square-foot, single-family dwelling. The structure will remain on proposed Lot 2. Existing Lot 1 is undeveloped. No new structural development is proposed as part of the Lot Line Adjustment, nor would the Lot Line Adjustment result in a change of land use or a greater number of residentially developable parcels than existed prior to the adjustment.

Portion of Division 2 to Division 1 Beginning at the intersection of the City of Solvang and College Canyon Rd, being a point of the District boundary, thence southerly along College Canyon Rd to the southerly terminus of said road and the intersection with the southwest corner of census block 060830019091025. Thence easterly along said census blocks southern boundary to the intersection of Skagen Dr, thence northerly along Skagen Dr to the intersection with Ringsted Pl, thence easterly along Ringsted Pl to the intersection with Nysted Dr, thence southerly along Nysted Dr southerly to the intersection with Viborg Rd, thence southeasterly along said road to the intersection with Alamo Pintado Rd, thence southerly along Alamo Pintado Rd to the intersection with Mission Dr, also known as State Hwy 246. Thence northeasterly along State Hwy 246 (Mission Dr) to the most easterly boundary of the City of Solvang and the southwesterly corner of census block 060830019083010 and said point being the most southerly part of 2010 Division 1 boundary. Thence continuing northerly and generally westerly along the City of Solvang boundary to the intersection with College Canyon Rd said intersection being the point of the beginning of the portion of Division 2 herein described.

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A description of the proposed adjustments to the boundaries of divisions within the District is provided below. Additional information can be obtained on the District’s website at syrwd.org, or by contacting the District via email at general@syrwd.org or by phone at (805) 688-6015.

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The proposed project will adjust the property line (Lot Line Adjustment) between two legal lots located within the Single-Family Residential (2-E-1) Zone District in the Montecito Community Plan area. An existing single-family dwelling, constructed in 1957, currently straddles the common lot boundary of the two properties. The purpose of the Lot Line Adjustment is to adjust the common lot line between the properties so that the existing dwelling is located solely on the proposed reconﬁgured Lot 2, in conformance with the Montecito Land Use and Development Code (MLUDC). The applicants, Craig Hawker and Athena Philippides, own both of the subject properties. The proposed project does not have the potential to increase the subdivision or development potential of either of the affected lots. The proposed project is as follows: The applicant requests a Lot Line Adjustment to adjust the shared property boundary between two adjacent legal lots, existing Lot 1 (APN: 013-191-014) and existing Lot 2 (APN: 013-191-015). The boundaries will be adjusted as follows:

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PROPOSED/DRAFT 2022 BOUNDARIES AS ADJUSTED Division 1 Beginning at the intersection of Foxen Canyon Rd and State Hwy 154, said point being on the northerly boundary of said District and thence northwesterly along said State Hwy 154 to the western boundary of the District, thence along said westerly boundary of the District; southwesterly, southeasterly, and southerly to the intersection with the northerly line of the City of Solvang. Thence westerly to the intersection of the City of Solvang boundary and College Canyon Rd, thence southerly along College Canyon Rd to the southerly terminus of said road and the intersection with the southwest corner of census block 060830019091025. Thence easterly along said census blocks southern boundary to the intersection of Skagen Dr, thence northerly along Skagen Dr to the intersection with Ringsted Pl, thence easterly along Ringsted Pl to the intersection with Nysted Dr, thence southerly along Nysted Dr to the intersection with Viborg Rd, thence southeasterly along said road to the intersection with Alamo Pintado Rd, thence southerly along Alamo Pintado Rd to the intersection with Mission Dr, also known as State Hwy 246. Thence northeasterly along State Hwy 246 (Mission Dr) to the most easterly boundary of the City of Solvang and the southwesterly corner of census block 060830019083010 and said point being the most southerly part of 2010 Division 1 boundary. Thence continuing northeasterly and easterly along State Hwy 246 aka Mission Dr, to a point being the common corner of Divisions 1 and 4. Thence northerly along said Refugio Rd to the intersection with Roblar Ave, thence easterly along Roblar Ave to the intersection with State Hwy 154, said point being on the District’s boundary, thence northwesterly along State Hwy 154 and following said District boundary easterly, southeasterly, then northerly, and generally westerly to the intersection of the District boundary and Foxen Canyon Rd, State Hwy 154 and the District, said point being the point of beginning of Division 1 herein described. Division 2 Beginning at the northerly line of the City of Solvang boundary and intersection with College Canyon Rd, thence southerly along College Canyon Rd to the southerly terminus of said road and the intersection with the southwest corner of census block 060830019091025. Thence easterly along said census blocks southern boundary to the intersection of Skagen Dr, thence northerly along Skagen Dr to the intersection with Ringsted Pl, thence easterly along Ringsted Pl to the intersection with Nysted Dr, thence southerly along Nysted Dr to the intersection with Viborg Rd, thence southeasterly along said road to the intersection with Alamo Pintado Rd, thence southerly along Alamo Pintado Rd to the intersection with Mission Dr, also known as State Hwy 246. Thence southwesterly and westerly along the southerly boundary of Division 2 said route is along State Hwy 246 (Mission Dr) to the most easterly boundary of the City of Solvang. Thence northerly and northeasterly along City of Solvang boundary which is coincident with the westerly and northerly boundary of said Division 2, to the intersection with College Canyon Rd, said point also being on the boundary of Division 1 and the point of beginning for Division 2 herein described. Division 3 Beginning at the most southwesterly corner of Division 2 described above, said point being the intersection between the westerly boundary of the City of Solvang and Mission Dr, thence southeasterly and northeasterly along said Mission Dr aka State Hwy 246, to the intersection with Cuesta St. Thence southerly across Mission Dr aka State Hwy 246 to the intersection with the northwest corner of census block 060830019084009. Thence generally southwesterly along the westerly boundary of census block 060830019084009 to the southwest corner of census block 060830019084009, said point being on the most southerly boundary of District. Thence southerly and generally westerly along said southerly boundary of District to the intersection with the City of Solvang boundary. Thence following said City of Solvang boundary generally southerly to the most southeasterly point in the City of Solvang boundary, said point being the most southeasterly point of census block 060830019071061, thence westerly along City of Solvang boundary to the most southwesterly point in the City of Solvang, said point also being the southwesterly point of census block 060830019071061 and on the District boundary, thence northerly along said District boundary to the intersection between the District boundary, Alisal Rd, and the City of Solvang boundary. Thence northerly and northwesterly along City of Solvang boundary to the most westerly corner of census block 19064104, said point being on the boundary of the City of Solvang and thence northerly along said City of Solvang boundary and intersection with and Mission Dr, aka State Hwy 246 point of beginning for Division 3 herein described. Excepting therefrom any area east of City of Solvang boundary along Alisal Rd and west of the District boundary. Division 4 Beginning at the most southeasterly corner of Division 1 said point being the intersection between Refugio Rd and Mission Dr aka State Hwy 246, thence northerly along said Refugio Rd to the intersection with Roblar Ave thence easterly along Roblar Ave to the intersection with State Hwy 154, said point being on the District’s boundary, thence southeasterly along said State Hwy 154 to the southeasterly corner of the District boundary then west along said District boundary to the intersection with Meadowvale Rd, thence southerly along Meadowvale Rd to the intersection with Mission Dr aka State Hwy 246, thence westerly along said Mission Dr to the intersection with Refugio Rd. Said point being the most southeasterly corner of Division 1 and the point of beginning herein described. Together with all lands previously described within District 4 of the Santa Ynez River Valley Water Conservation District Improvement District No.1 as follows: All that certain property lying within southeasterly of the following description: beginning at the most southern terminus of Cuesta St, thence southerly across Mission Dr aka State Hwy 246 to the intersection with the northwest corner of census block 060830019084009. Thence generally southwesterly along the westerly boundary of census block 060830019084009 to the southwest corner of census block 060830019084009, said point being on the most southerly boundary of the District. Division 4 also includes lands in the greater Lake Cachuma area and consists of census blocks either whole or in part 060830019071023, 060830019071030, 060830019071032, 060830019071085 through 1088. MAR 5, 11 / 2022 -- 58077

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Critics pan Biden’s plan to fight inflation By CASEY HARPER THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – Inflation has risen steadily since President Joe Biden took office, and his new plan to fight rising prices has been met with skepticism by critics. President Biden vowed to fight inflation during his State of the Union address by pushing a “buy American” agenda. “One way to fight inflation is drive down wages and make Americans poorer,” Mr. Biden said. “I have a better way to fight inflation: lower your costs, not your wages.” President Biden emphasized the role of the supply chain, not soaring federal spending, as the cause of inflation. “We’re going to make more cars and semiconductors in America,” Mr. Biden said. “More infrastructure innovation in America. More goods moving faster and cheaper in America. More jobs that you can earn a living, a good living by, here in America. Instead of relying on foreign supply chains, let’s make it in America again.” The consumer price index has risen the fastest in 40 years with food and energy costs among the most affected. Gas prices have risen about $1 from the same time last year. “The president found a lot of boogiemen to blame for the steepest inflation in 40 years, including businesses to whom he instructed, ‘lower your costs, not your wages,’ ” said Joel Griffith, an economic expert at the Heritage Foundation. “The inflation scourge and supply shortages – evidenced by sparse shelves and lengthy delivery times – stems from the senseless COVID-19 restrictions that suppressed production, wreaked havoc on transportation networks, and kept millions of workers off the job.” Mr. Griffith acknowledged the supply shortages’ role in inflation, but pointed to something President Biden did not focus on in his speech: skyrocketing federal debt spending. “Meanwhile, our federal government stoked demand at a time of plunging supply by spending trillions of dollars,” he said. “The Federal Reserve aided much of this spending by purchasing government bonds with newly ‘printed’ money and

directed yet more new money into the housing and financial markets. It’s no surprise that artificially reduced supply combined with a system awash in newly ‘minted’ cash is stoking skyhigh inflation.” Mr. Biden has taken fire for his COVID-19 relief bill, in particular. It cost nearly $2 trillion and created federal unemployment benefits that reports show increased unemployment. “Predictably, Mr. Biden assigned no blame to his excessively large American Rescue Plan for stoking inflation by providing the country with its largest peacetime budget stimulus on record at a time that monetary policy was very loose and the economy was recovering strongly,” said Desmond Lachman, an economic expert at the American Enterprise Institute. “He also offered very little in the way of policies to get (the) inflation genie back into the bottle other than offering to release a minimum amount of oil from the U.S. strategic stockpile, encourage companies to buy American, pass parts of his Build Back Better program and adopt cost-cutting measures in selected sectors of the economy.” Critics of President Biden’s “Buy American” push said it will not fix the problem of inflation and may make it worse. “Any attempt to tame inflation through ‘Buy America’ policies is unlikely to succeed,” said Colin Grabow, an economic expert at the Cato Institute. “As President Biden himself stated in his State of the Union address, the best way to lower costs is through increased competition. But policies that discourage or prohibit Americans from purchasing foreign products or incorporating other countries into supply chains are the precise opposite of that. Restricting the ability of Americans to source foreign products is a restriction on competition. It is not a coincidence that the low inflation enjoyed by Americans in recent decades has correlated with increased global economic integration and the vigorous competition it has produced.” Mr. Biden said solving this issues is a “top priority. “But we know that despite this historic recovery, too many families are still struggling with higher costs,” he said. “I get it. Our top priority must be getting prices under control.”

New York City relaxes mask mandates By STEVE BITTENBENDER THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR

(The Center Square) – Saying it’s time for New York City to celebrate getting “its groove back,” Mayor Eric Adams on Friday announced new policies related to managing the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking at Times Square, Mayor Adams said masks will become optional at public schools. In addition, Mr. Adams also suspended the city’s vaccine requirement for such indoor venues like restaurants, theaters and gyms. Both changes will take effect on Monday. The announcements were expected. After New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced last weekend the state was planning to lift its school mask mandate as of Wednesday, Mayor Adams had announced he would follow suit with his changes as long as there was no unexpected spike in cases. Mayor Adams said students can continue to wear masks in kindergarten through 12th grade. Facial coverings will remain mandatory for all settings where there are children younger than 5 years of age. Currently, there is not a COVID-19 vaccine available for kids that age. There was talk of lifting the mask mandate for the youngest children. However, Mr. Adams said the data showed that age group had the highest hospitalization rate among children. “I would rather have people complain against me than losing our babies in our city,” he said. He also praised the city’s

business community, noting a 94% compliance with the vaccine mandate. The city will continue to recommend – but not mandate – mask wearing in large gatherings. Still, businesses will have the option of requiring either masks or vaccines to gain admittance. But now that the coronavirus is showing evidence of waning significantly after two years, Mayor Adams said now is the time to focus on reviving the city’s economy. “New Yorkers should be getting out and enjoying our amazing city,” he said. “The fight may not be over, but we’re clearly winning the war. We are open for business, and New York City has its groove back.” Mr. Adams also unveiled a new color-coded system to identify the COVID-19 threat level in the city. The colors range from red, meaning “very high,” to green, meaning “low.” The city currently is at a green level, meaning there is a low community spread. Higher levels could lead to a return to mask and vaccine mandates. The focus, though, on Friday wasn’t what might happen but what officials and business leaders want to happen as the city emerges from the throes of the health emergency. “We need to be smart. We need to be safe,” Andrew Rigie, executive director for the New York City Hospitality Alliance, said. “But we need to stand together and support our restaurants, support our nightlife. Because without them, New York City never recovers.”