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Local party chairs react to Biden’s speech By GRAYCE MCCORMICK NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Local chairs of both the Democratic and Republican parties believe that the promises made by President Joe Biden on Thursday night can be accomplished. During Mr. Biden’s first national address since taking office, he promised vaccine eligibility for every adult by May 1, the ability to celebrate July 4 with family members, and 100 million vaccines administered by his 60th day in office. Darcel Elliot, the newly elected chair of the Santa Barbara County Democratic Party, told the News-Press that she thought the president’s speech was “very promising and exciting.” “I think that there may be some trepidation from people because we had the previous president make many comments all the time about setting goals for the country to reopen and all that stuff and none of those were met,” Ms. Elliot said. “I think the difference is that this includes a pretty concrete plan and also funding to go along with the plan. There might be some folks a little traumatized from the last four years, but it looks really promising and feels RAFAEL MALDONADO / NEWS-PRESS PHOTOs

A mid-week storm system left icy conditions on Santa Barbara roadways Wednesday, causing poor driving conditions and traffic near East Camino Cielo.

More rain possible Sunday night, Monday By MADISON HIRNEISEN NEWS-PRESS CORRESPONDENT

The forecast is calling for a sunny and dry weekend following mid-week storms that dropped rain and ice and even capped the mountains with snow in Santa Barbara County. Wednesday’s storm system capped Santa Barbara County mountains with snow, while leaving wet and slushy conditions on county roads and freeways. The storm system made its way across Santa Barbara from Tuesday evening through

Thursday afternoon, with showers tapering off Thursday evening. Storms rolled through parts of Santa Barbara County Friday afternoon, bringing rain showers across the county. The brunt of the storm came Wednesday, bringing rain across the county and leaving icy conditions on State Route 154, leading to road closures and an eight-car pile-up near Cold Spring Bridge Wednesday morning. Snow and hail created slippery conditions on a northbound Highway 101 ramp

at Arrellaga Street Wednesday night, leading to a pile-up on the highway. Total accumulations for the storm reached 1.57 inches of rain in Santa Barbara, 1.31 inches in Montecito and 0.82 inches in Goleta, according to National Weather Service data. The highest rain total in the county was 1.70 inches recorded at Tecolote Canyon. Today’s forecast calls for a high in the mid 60s with sunny skies. With the exception of patchy low clouds and fog along local beaches late Friday, conditions

are expected to remain clear through Sunday. The National Weather Service is calling for a 30% chance of rain Sunday night through Monday morning. According to Senior Meteorologist Alan Reppert from AccuWeather, rain accumulations will likely stay under a tenth of an inch during Monday morning rain showers. Conditions are expected to clear up by Monday night and remain clear throughout the week. email: mhirneisen@newspress.com

The recent storm left small amounts of snow in the Los Padres National Forest, as seen here east of State Route 154 on Thursday morning.

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Royal Family responds to Prince Harry, Meghan allegations By MADISON HIRNEISEN NEWS-PRESS CORRESPONDENT

Multiple members of the royal family are breaking their silence after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey sent shockwaves around the world and alleged damaging claims against the Royal Family. The ex-royals met with their Montecito neighbor Ms. Winfrey in an interview that aired Sunday night. The interview exposed various claims about the royal family, including an alleged conversation on race that shocked Ms. Winfrey and millions watching alike. During the interview, the Montecito residents claimed a member of the royal family raised concerns over “how dark the skin color” of the couple’s unborn child would be prior to the birth of their son, Archie. In a four-sentence statement released Tuesday, Queen Elizabeth II issued a response that called these claims “concerning.” “The whole family is saddened to learn the full extent of how challenging the last few years have been for Harry and Meghan,” the Queen said in her statement. “The issues raised, particularly of race, are concerning. While some recollections may vary, they are taken very seriously and will be addressed by the family privately. Harry, Meghan and Archie will always be much-loved members of the family.” After Sunday’s interview, Prince

Harry and Ms. Markle told Ms. Winfrey they wanted her to clarify that the comments about the baby’s skin color were not made by either the Queen or by Prince Phillip, but by another unnamed member of the family. Prince William, Harry’s brother and the Duke of Cambridge, responded to the issue during an interview with reporters Thursday, becoming the first royal to publicly reject the allegations mentioned in Sunday’s interview. “We’re very much not a racist family,” William told reporters Thursday after leaving an event at a London school. He later added that he has not spoken to Prince Harry since the interview, but he plans to. With the eyes of millions on the royal family, experts are unsure of what comes next or how this will impact the royal’s reputation in the long run. “The monarchy’s response was so brief as to be dismissive,” Erika Rappaport, head of UCSB’s history department and expert in Modern British history, told the News-Press in an email. “It didn’t mention support for mental health treatment, more general support for opposition to racism no matter where it occurs, nor did it more generally condemn racism. I would have really loved to see a statement in which the monarchy said something about how we want to celebrate the religious, racial, etc. diversity that makes Modern Britain a great country.” Please see ROYALS on A6

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really promising.” She said she believes his vaccine promise is “absolutely possible if we stay on track,” taking into account a steady increase in vaccines locally for the past two weeks and the addition of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Regarding the commander in chief’s American Rescue Plan that he recently signed into law, Ms. Elliot said she thinks the $1,400 stimulus payments to residents is “nowhere near enough for folks who are really struggling.” “I think it’s important for people to recognize that in addition to the direct payments, there’s also rental assistance and unemployment benefits, so that’s not the only funding mechanism,” she said. “There’s other relief available, they just require a little more jumping through hoops. My preference would be to make it as easy as possible for people to be able to survive this financially, but I do think it’s important to note that that’s not the only form of financial aid available for people.” Bobbi McGinnis, chair of the county’s Republican Party, told the News-Press that she thought President Biden “looked better than I’ve seen him look since Please see biden on A6

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As Santa Barbara County’s COVID-19 metrics continue to decline, the county is expected to learn on Tuesday that it has reached the red tier. Dr. Van Do-Reynoso, public health director, said on Friday that the county’s adjusted case rate was 9.7 per 100,000, and its testing positivity rate was 3.6%. As long as those numbers are maintained, the state will announce that the county will be placed in the less-restrictive tier. That would allow, among other things, the resumption of indoor dining, an expansion of customer capacity inside retail outlets, and the reopenings of indoor movie theaters, indoor museum exhibits, indoor gyms and secondary schools with limits on capacity. Dr. Henning Ansorg, health officer for the county, said that while there could be more opportunities for businesses and entertainment venues to reopen, it would also present a challenge not to fall back into another surge. The county’s winter surge has since passed, as health officials continue to call for adherence to protocols such as face coverings, social distancing and limiting gatherings. “Please everyone, let us stay with the program so that Santa Barbara County as a whole can progress to even less virus transmission and approach more normalcy,” Dr. Ansorg said. On Friday, the county Public Health Department issued a new health officer order for wineries, tasting rooms, breweries and distilleries. Under the new order, wineries and tasting rooms are no longer required to serve meals, but must continue to operate outdoors and service can only be provided for up to 90 minutes and ends at 8 p.m. Bars, pubs and brewpubs can operate as long as they serve meals, but must be outdoors and follow the restaurant guidance. “I am hopeful that we are on the right track to finally tackle this pandemic successfully for Santa Barbara County and the country as a whole,” Dr. Ansorg said. Starting Monday, the county will expand its vaccine eligibility for individuals between 16 and 64 who are deemed to be at very high risk for morbidity and mortality from COVID-19 as a direct result of several severe health conditions. Information about the applicable co-morbidities can be found on the California Department of Public Health fact sheet, at https://tinyurl.com/ ywnk44tu. When individuals in this category present at a vaccination clinic site, they will not need a letter from their doctor, and will not need to show evidence of their co-morbid condition. They will need to sign an attestation form attesting to the fact that they have an applicable co-morbidity. While there will be more people eligible to receive the vaccine, officials continue to stress that supply is

limited and that more doses will be available in the coming weeks. About 10% of county residents over 18 are fully vaccinated, with about 15% having received at least one dose. “The next two to three weeks will be challenging,” Dr. Ansorg said. “One of the reasons is the vaccine supply available to us will likely not increase, however, more individuals will become eligible as of Monday … “By April, we should see a dramatic increase in available vaccines and hopefully by May everybody who wants a vaccine will be able to get it.” The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reported 54 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, as well as two additional deaths associated with the virus. The two deaths reported Friday were individuals over the age of 70 who had underlying medical conditions. The deaths were not associated with a congregate care site. The individuals resided in the city of Lompoc and the city of Santa Maria. The county has now reported a total of 428 deaths associated with COVID-19. Of the new cases reported Friday, 26 were in the city of Santa Maria. The North County city now has a total of 10,987 cases, including 82 that remain active. No more than four new cases were reported in any other region in the county, and a total of 255 cases remain active. A total of 43 people are recovering at local hospitals, including 15 in the Intensive Care Unit. The county’s ICU availability was at 31.6% as of Friday. Cottage Health issued an update Friday and announced that it is caring for a total of 277 patients across all campuses. At Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, 178 acute care patients are being treated, including seven on ventilators. Some 17 of those patients are in isolation with COVID-19 symptoms, and 17 are confirmed COVID-19 positive. Of the 17 in isolation, six are in critical care. The county’s adult critical care available capacity was 35.6% as of Friday. The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department announced Friday that the Main Jail has cleared all active COVID-19 cases, while one additional custody deputy has been found to be COVID-19 positive. The total number of Sheriff’s employees who have tested positive for the virus was 116 as of Friday, with 113 having recovered and returned to work. All the cases at the Main Jail have been cleared and there are no COVID-19 positive inmates being monitored, said Raquel Zick, sheriff’s spokeswoman. A total of 213 inmates have contracted the virus, including 39 who were positive upon intake and 174 who contracted the virus in the facility. A total of 173 have recovered, 39 were released from custody and one inmate died due to virus complications, authorities said.

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New order issued for wineries, breweries and bars

SANTA BARBARA — Starting Monday, the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department’s mobile COVID-19 testing unit is moving to Santa Barbara. The mobile unit will be located in the waterfront parking lot at 1118 E. Cabrillo Blvd. Testing will be available from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday for a minimum of two weeks and available to all community members. The mobile testing unit will then move to a new location which will be announced. To request an appointment, go online to https://lhi.care/ covidtesting. Call 211 for assistance registering. “Getting tested means detecting where the virus is spreading and putting a stop to it. We know our community is eager to move forward and testing is a key tool to make this happen. Decreasing our case rate will allow our community to move more quickly through the tiers and begin reopening more business sectors and schools,” said Dr. Van DoReynoso, the county’s public health director. “The mobile testing site is a great way for community members to easily access COVID-19 testing while enjoying a great view.” For updates about testing opportunities, visit www. publichealth.org/testing or call 211 for information.

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Aquatics for a lack of oversight. Mr. Fritzler and Truth Aquatics haven’t been charged with a crime. But they are facing wrongful death lawsuits filed by families of those who died. Jennifer Fiore, an attorney representing two of the families, told the Times that it’s believed the dive boats were being sold to help pay for Fritzler’s legal defense. Hilary Potashner, one of Fritzler’s attorneys, declined to comment to the Times about the sale because of the lawsuits. Truth Aquatics had sued in federal court under a provision in maritime law to avoid payouts to the families of the victims. However, attorney John R. Hillsman, who represents six families, told the Times that Truth Aquatics agreed to pause that lawsuit, allowing the families to proceed with their lawsuits in Los Angeles Superior Court. After those cases are completed, a federal judge will decide whether the company can legally limit its liability, Mr. Hillsman said.

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Alzheimer’s bill champions impactful change By MADISON HIRNEISEN NEWS-PRESS CORRESPONDENT

In anticipation of a stark increase in Alzheimer’s diagnoses in the coming decade, California state legislators are in the early stages of reviewing a bill that could alter care for dementia patients in years to come. Senate Bill 48, the bill championed by state Sen. Monique Limón, D-Santa Barbara, would require all general internists and family care physicians to receive at least four hours of dementia training every two years as part of Continuing Medical Education. This would be a small portion of the 50 hours of CME physicians are already required to complete by law every two years. For Sen. Limón, this bill really hits home. After her grandmother, Genoveva Gil, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, the senator recalled watching her family members care for her grandmother until her death in 2019. It’s for this reason that she has consistently drafted Alzheimer’s bills since her term in the legislature began in 2016. “This became an issue that I lived in a really personal way,” Sen. Limón told the News-Press. “I watched my aunt and uncle and mother provide 24-hour care, and I really understood how difficult it was for families to care for individuals with Alzheimer’s and dementia. I got to live firsthand what that care looks like and what it feels like, and it’s very difficult.” At a time when officials and community advocates are eyeing an anticipated increase in Alzheimer’s cases over the next five years, this bill aims to equip primary care physicians with the tools to diagnose Alzheimer’s faster and develop a treatment plan. An estimated 690,000 Californians currently have Alzheimer’s disease, and this number is projected to grow by 21% in the next five years, according to data from the Alzheimer’s Association. As this number grows, officials are concerned about the limited capacity of the current health system to properly diagnose Alzheimer’s and dementia patients. Currently, the state has only 590 geriatricians to care for the 5.8 million Californians age 65 and above. In addition, research

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Sen. Monique Limón, D-Santa Barbara, is championing Senate Bill 48, a bill that is currently moving through the state legislature and could alter Alzheimer’s and dementia diagnoses for years to come.

from the Alzheimer’s Association suggests that a fourth of all primary care physicians received no residency training in dementia diagnosis or care. “A lot of people are ultimately diagnosed through a neurologist or specialized geriatrician, and what we know in that case is there there are not enough specialists to meet the needs of that population,” Jared Giarrusso, the state’s government affairs director for the Alzheimer’s Association, told the News-Press. He added that the association sees “primary care physicians as a critical entry point for individuals,” but many in this position do not feel equipped to deliver a targeted diagnosis. In some cases, a formal diagnosis of Alzheimer’s is not even given, and if it is, it can take years of searching for the right physician to get a direct answer. This is exactly what Leigh Cashman experienced when looking for answers about her father’s condition. When Ms. Cashman began seeing deficits in her father’s memory, she and her mother sought out various doctors to get a formal diagnosis, but no one could offer any insight into what was going on, she told the News-Press. Eventually, her father received a general diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment, a diagnosis that marks the start of dementia. But as the disease progressed, the family could not find a physician who would diagnose his specific type of

dementia.To this day, Ms. Cashman said her family does not know if her dad had Alzheimer’s specifically. In her search years-long for answers about her father, Ms. Cashman approached the Alzheimer’s Association to ask for support, and the services she found at the organization not only helped her family process the disease, but it also set her on a path of impassioned advocacy. For nearly seven years, Ms. Cashman has served as an Alzheimer’s Advocate in the Central Coast Chapter, meeting with local, state and even federal lawmakers to lobby for more funding and greater awareness of the effects of Alzheimer’s. In her time as an advocate, she’s sat down with congressional members in Washington D.C. and has regular meetings with both Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-Santa Barbara, and Sen. Limón. When she advocates for Alzheimer’s research and funding, Ms. Cashman said she feels like she has her “dad on her shoulder.” “You’re kind of like a warrior out there,” Ms. Cashman said. With diagnoses of Alzheimer’s set to increase significantly in coming years, Ms. Cashman said her battlefield is widening as she now advocates for friends with early on-set of the disease. “I’m not just fighting for my dad anymore, I’m fighting for my friends,” she said. As SB 48 moves through multiple review committees in the state legislature, the bill could potentially make it out of the legislature and on to the governor’s desk in September, Sen. Limón said. The bill made it through a policy committee on Monday and is now moving on to a fiscal committee for review. Even in its early stages, Sen. Limón said the bill is receiving bipartisan support and she is hopeful for the lasting change it can bring. “I believe this bill has the potential for great impact to address Alzheimer’s care … we’re asking general care physicians to have a tiny bit of training, and we’re asking them to better understand what they should be looking for so they can better advise the patient and the patient’s family,” Sen. Limón said. email: mhirneisen@newspress.com

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Film Fest announces Variety Artisans Award winners SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara International Film Festival has announced the winners of Variety’s seventh annual Artisans Awards, which will take place virtually next month. The awards, given to those essential to the filmmaking process and who have exhibited the most exciting and innovative work of the year in their respective fields, will be provided during a tribute set for 6 p.m. April 5. It will be moderated by Jazz Tangcay, senior artisans editor for Variety. The Variety Artisans Award will be presented to Alan Baumgarten, Nicolas Becker, Alexandra Byrne, Donald Graham Burt and Jan Pascale, Sean Faden, Mia Neal, Leslie Odom Jr., Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, and Joshua James Richards, according to officials. Mr. Baumgarten, for Netflix’s “The Trial of the Chicago 7,” sees the editor reunite with screenwriter and director Aaron Sorkin. Mr. Baumgarten won an Emmy for his work on 2008’s “Recount.” He received an Academy Award nomination for 2013’s “American Hustle.” Mr. Becker earned a BAFTA nomination for Best Sound for his work on Amazon’s “Sound of Metal.” He has more than 263 credits which include “Arrival,” “Ex Machina” and “Gravity.” Ms. Byrne, a costume designer, has four Oscar nominations and won the Best Achievement in Costume Design for her work on 2008’s “Elizabeth: The Golden Age.” She will be honored for her most recent work on the Focus Features release, “Emma” starring Anya Taylor Joy. Mr. Burt and Ms. Pascale

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are the team behind “Mank’s” production design and set design. Together they transformed locations and sets for David Fincher’s Netflix drama which tells the story of how Herman J. Mankiewicz wrote the screenplay for “Citizen Kane.” Set during the Golden Age of Hollywood, the duo recreated Hearst Castle and transformed modern-day studio backlots into days of Hollywood past. Visual Effects Supervisor Sean Faden contributed to Disney’s “Mulan.” Mr. Faden, along with the team at Weta Digital, helped transform Gong Li into a witch and built some of the location shots for the film’s Imperial City. Ms. Neal, “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” hair department head, is on a solid path to making Oscar history if the Netflix contender lands a nomination for Hair and Makeup. She will be the first black Oscar nominee in the category. Her previous credits include “Uncut Gems” and “The Longest Week.” Mr. Odom Jr., a Grammy Award and Tony Award winner, is a triple

Girl Scout cookie season extended CENTRAL COAST — Those looking to satisfy their cookie fix are in luck because the Girl Scouts of the Central Coast plan to extend this year’s cookie season through April 18 and plan to bring back their beloved cookie booths soon. After reviewing Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, the Central Coast chapter decided it was safe to resume in-person cookie booths with masks and social distancing in place. During the pandemic, many Girl Scouts across the state sold their coveted cookies from digital platforms or from makeshift stands in their neighborhoods. “Girl Scouts are incredibly resilient and business

threat this season. He’s starring in “Hamilton” on Disney Plus and in Regina King’s “One Night in Miami” (Amazon) where he plays Sam Cooke. He’s also a contender in the original song category along with fellow songwriter Sam Ashworth. The two wrote “Speak Now” which plays over the film’s end credits.They previously collaborated on Odom Jr.’s 2019 album “Mr.” Mr. Reznor and Mr. Ross will be honored for their work in two films, Netflix’s “Mank” and Pixar Animation’s “Soul”. The two won an Academy Award for their work on “The Social Network”. Mr. Richards will be honored for Fox Searchlight’s “Nomadland.” Richards has worked on short films such as “Boneshaker” and “Glory Days.” “Nomadland” marks his third collaboration with filmmaker Chloe Zhao. The two previously collaborated on “Songs My Brothers Taught Me” and “The Rider.” For tickets for the virtual event, visit https://givebox.com/sbiff. — Mitchell White

savvy, and even with all of the COVID-19 pandemic challenges thrown at them this year, Girl Scouts always find a way to thrive,” Tammie Helmuth, CEO of the Central Coast chapter, said in a statement. “One of the many ways our community can help support Girl Scouts during their most challenging cookie season to date is to allow girls to set up booths outside of your local business.” Local business owners interested in allowing Girl Scouts to set up a booth outside their storefront should visit cognitoforms. com/GirlScoutsOfCaliforniasCentralCoast2/ girlscoutcookieboothsupport. — Madison Hirneisen

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A local affordable housing developer is hoping to use a state Senate bill to bypass the typical approval process for residential buildings and get a 24-unit studio project built in unincorporated Goleta Valley. SB 35 allows local entities to streamline the usual procedure by providing a process solely based on objective, regulatory standards. If the project meets those requirements, the local government must meet a 90-day deadline to identify any standards not met. If there are none, the project is deemed “complete.” In 2019, Patterson Avenue Holdings LLC proposed developing an office building at the 0.54 acre parcel at 80 N. Patterson Ave., outside the Goleta city limits. However, the project was denied by the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors, citing traffic concerns. Earlier this year, an agent for Patterson Avenue Holdings, Thompson Housing LLC, proposed putting a new multifamily residential project of 24 studio units on the same parcel, using SB 35 to expedite the process. The developer brought the project to the South County Board of Architectural Review for an objective, voluntary design review on Jan. 8. While the board commented positively about the housing units, neighbors spoke up in opposition during the board’s webinar. Christine Reynolds-Mohammed has lived directly behind the project site for 48 years. She said she supported the proposed office building for that parcel because no windows would face her property and the site would have only been in use during office hours. She feels differently about the residential project. “I don’t agree with this project at all. This is actually the first I’ve heard of this project,” Ms. Reynolds-Mohammed said. “I hear traffic accidents at least once or twice a week on this corner, and even with foot traffic, it is a very dangerous corner … I have four children, and I do not want anybody looking into my yard.” Ms. Reynolds-Mohammed and a few neighbors were not aware of the project change, and they expressed concern at the thought of individuals living on the parcel. “I’m all for low-cost housing, but I’ve been in areas before with this, and it has created more crime and more problems with the community because you can’t structure on who gets approved to live there,” she said. “My son has extreme asthma, and if there’s any smoking in the outside common area that would directly filter into my yard and my open windows, that would create a health problem for him.” The resident added she plans to oppose the project any way she can. Renate Quebec, another neighbor, said in a News-Press letter to the editor that she was also concerned about putting a housing development on that parcel. “We feel that we and other neighbors were blindsided with this change of plans. This proposed overcrowded building is not fit for this small parcel right at the off-ramp of the north 101 freeway into very busy Patterson Avenue, where traffic is already a nightmare,” Ms. Quebec wrote. “I understand that low incomeearning housing is needed. However, this proposed small dangerous corner is wrong for this high-density parcel.” She wrote letters to city and county leaders asking for help and re-evaluation after the webinar, but was informed the developer is using the SB 35 pathway to build. Ms. Quebec complained in a second News-Press letter to the editor about neighbors’ time being wasted during a webinar “when this project was already a done deal.” Alex Pujo, a member of the South County Architectural Board

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A new, low-income multi-family residential project of 24 studio units is proposed for this half-acre parcel at 80 N. Patterson Ave. in an unincorporated area outside Goleta.

of Review, said in the webinar that the project was “very well done,” but added that it’s hard to provide “objective” comments on design because “design is not really that objective.” “It’s a difficult intersection. It’s right next to the freeway offramp,” he told the News-Press. “I understand some don’t like the process, but this is where we’re at. We have a housing crisis. I don’t think anybody can deny that, and you have to look at yourself in the mirror and recognize we have created this crisis in one way or another.” In October 2020, the Santa Barbara City Council and Planning Commission had a special meeting to discuss incentivizing affordable housing developments. City staff determined the Santa Barbara area is in need of as many as 10,000 housing units. “Somehow, we have not been able to accommodate growth in a sustainable manner or in a positive manner, and then the state had to step in,” Mr. Pujo said. “In a way, locals have invited the state to come in with a hammer and hit it over their head and force them to do things, and they complain and complain. And then they realize this is where we are.” SB 35 was passed in September 2017 as an effort to address local entities ignoring the state’s Regional Housing Needs Assessments or making inadequate efforts to comply with them. Santa Barbara’s RHNA determination, projected for June 2022 through February 2031, was that the city needs an additional 24,856 housing units. The Goleta Valley project’s developer is Frank Thompson, the principal of Frank Thompson Housing Consultants. Since 1976, he has produced more than 3,500 affordable housing units in Santa Barbara County and throughout Southern California. To qualify for SB 35, Mr. Thompson said he had to restrict at least half his units to lowincome rents and low-income occupants for 55 years. He said each studio unit’s rent cannot exceed $990 per month. “We think these state incentives will save us at least two years in the approval process and eliminate the risk of approval,” he told the News-Press. “That’s a big deal, particularly given the history of the site. “This neighborhood has fought any development on this parcel for more than 14 years. You’re not just dealing with a level playing field here — you’re dealing with a highly practiced neighborhood that has been organized for a long time to prevent any development on this site.” Mr. Thompson and his staff held three sequential Zoom meetings with the neighborhood, resulting in four hours of testimony. Mr. Thompson said they changed many aspects of the project according to residents’ concerns — eliminating windows from the north side of the building, making the building a nonsmoking environment and studying the traffic impacts and deeming them “insignificant.”

Vaccination of educators ramps up The Santa Barbara County Education Office expects first-dose appointments to be available to all staff assisting students in transitional kindergarten through 12th grade by the end of the month. Lompoc Valley Medical Center administered 1,242 doses between March 4 and 6. Cottage Health, Lompoc Valley Medical Center, Marian Regional Medical Center and Sansum Clinic each provided at least 284 doses this past week. Next week, several thousand vaccine appointments will be available at these locations.

“The numbers do not bear out their testimony,” Mr. Thompson said, referencing the study overseen by the county and Caltrans. “The added traffic from these 24 units over the course of a day is 71 car movements, and 71 car movements even divided by 12 hours a day is insignificant. You can’t measure it. This is not going to make their problem worse in a way that they can feel it.” Regarding the other complaints, the developer said he and his staff cannot control some of the problems the neighbors anticipate. “We have a nonsmoking environment, but people need to smoke somewhere. They’re going to go out in the public right of way. We just cannot control people’s behavior,” Mr. Thompson said. “They’re asking for things that would be outrageous. Smoke is not going to make it 120 feet across the road. “The plans were changed based on their comments about design, but a lot of people just made the comment, ‘We don’t want anything there.’ Well, how do you respond to that as a developer? We’re not in the business of producing nothing.” The proposed development is the first project to use the SB 35 process in the county, according to 2nd District Supervisor Gregg Hart. “I voted against a commercial office development project at this site in 2019 because I was concerned about peak hour traffic and safety impacts to the neighborhood. A majority of my colleagues on the Board of Supervisors agreed with me,” Supervisor Hart told the NewsPress. “Fortunately, the new proposed affordable housing project generates fewer peak hour traffic trips than the previously denied commercial project.” Mr. Hart said he was shocked to hear residents didn’t feel their input was heard, referring to the neighborhood as “highly engaged.” He said that at his request, the developer had many meetings to garner community input. “This project will provide much-needed affordable housing to its residents. I do understand some of the concerns that have been raised about the design of the project and have been urging the developer to do everything he can to address these issues,” Supervisor Hart said. He said he prefers the traditional approval process because it allows residents in a neighborhood to have a say on a project’s pros and cons. “It’s my hope that this will be the predominant way in which housing projects are considered.” Supervisor Hart added he thinks it’s too soon to predict often SB 35 will be used. No construction is expected at the parcel for the next few years, as it remains under its current ownership. Thompson Housing has the option to purchase it, but staff are still gathering designs and information to submit in order to be deemed “complete” by the county. email: gmccormick@newspress.com

The county education office will send invitations to educators near Lompoc Valley Medical Center and Marian Regional Medical Center. Educators can schedule an appointment for Cottage Health locations and other Santa Barbara County sites through myturn.ca.gov. The vaccine manufacturer varies by location, and those receiving Moderna and Pfizer vaccines will schedule their second dose through the first provider. Educators are also eligible through federal distribution partners like CVS and Walgreens. Public health officials are working with local colleges to offer vaccines to staff. — Annelise Hanshaw

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Botanic garden to celebrate 95 years By GRAYCE MCCORMICK The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is inviting the community to help celebrate its 95 years of history on Tuesday. Visitors of the garden will have the opportunity to view pop-up exhibits sharing stories, photos, local history and milestones of the garden over the decades. In addition, they can discover the oldest plants in the garden, some as old as the garden itself, and other surprises along the way. Any birthday twins of the garden will be welcomed into the garden free of admission with a valid ID. “Gardening with native plants is becoming more popular due to the desire to have an eco-friendly and low-maintenance garden,” said Dr. Steve Windhager, the garden’s executive director. “Our founders were ahead of their time and recognized the important role that a garden dedicated to native plants could have in supporting an awareness and conservation of native habitat.” In honor of both the garden’s birthday and Women’s History Month, Dr. Windhager will virtually share stories of the garden’s “Founding Mothers” in collaboration with Casa Dorinda at 2 p.m. Tuesday. Community members can join in by visiting the garden’s “At Home” portal at sbbg.org to be inspired by stories of Santa Barbara’s influential female leaders who have grown the garden to what it is today. Those who aren’t able to join in the garden’s socially distant birthday celebration can still enjoy pop-up exhibits throughout the week, and wildflowers throughout the spring season. The garden’s mission is to conserve California native plants and habitats for the health and well-being of people and the planet. The goal of the founders was to create a garden that would “...unite the aesthetic, educational and scientific.” The garden currently spans 78 acres with five miles of hiking trails, an herbarium, seed bank, research labs, library and native plant nursery. email: gmccormick@newspress.com

Sanchez tapped as treatment manager SANTA BARBARA — The Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse has announced that Joselyn Sanchez has been promoted to the position of adolescent treatment manager at its Daniel Bryant Youth and Family Center locations in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria. In her new role, Ms. Sanchez will oversee a wide range of services for clients ages 12 to 18, including supervising the alcohol and other drug counselors, client assessment, and client treatment plans and medical necessities, according to a news release. In addition, she will continue to provide direct client counseling. In response to the pandemic, CADA pivoted its service delivery to a remote platform in March 2020 and continues to provide the majority of its programs to both existing and new clients at prepandemic service levels. “Our Daniel Bryant Youth and Family Center is at the heart of our youth education, prevention and treatment services, which are foundational to our mission of building a healthy, vibrant community,” Dr. Scott Whiteley, CADA’s executive director, said in a statement. “The isolation and uncertainty resulting from COVID-19 is particularly difficult for young people struggling with substance abuse and co-occurring conditions. Now more than ever, it is critical that we staff Daniel Bryant with clinicians who possess the skills to innovate and successfully reach this vulnerable client group. Since joining CADA, Joselyn has continually demonstrated her ability to do just that, and we are very fortunate to welcome her to this key role.”

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Ms. Sanchez is a licensed marriage and family therapist and joined CADA in 2015 as a schoolbased counselor at Franklin Elementary School. She served the previous four years as a therapist in Carpinteria Middle School’s START Program. She is an alum of Carpinteria Middle and High schools and holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from California Lutheran University and a master’s degree in clinical psychology from Antioch University. “I really enjoy the challenge of creating a successful, individualized treatment program for each client,” Ms. Sanchez said in a statement. “When you invest in the process and all the pieces come together, you have a detailed plan to follow. And right now, our Daniel Bryant clients are really missing normal social teenage interactions and need a plan. They are ‘zoomed out’ and we are working hard to continually switch it up and bring new interventions to the table so that they stay engaged, make healthy choices, and keep their lives moving forward in a positive way.” For more than 70 years, CADA has delivered a broad range of effective programs and services focused on educating, preventing, and treating substance abuse and co-occurring conditions affecting youth, adults, and families in Santa Barbara County. CADA works in close partnership with local schools, law enforcement, health care organizations, businesses, other nonprofits, and the media. CADA services are available to anyone impacted by alcohol, drugs, or mental health concerns, without regard to gender, gender preference, age, race, ethnicity, or national origin. For more information, visit www.cadasb.org. — Mitchell White

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During the Solvang Viking’s twoday blood drive last week, Vitalant collected 158 units of blood to restock blood inventories in area hospitals. For Solvang resident Carol Paaske, answering the call to donate blood is easy. She started donating blood in the 1980s and has never stopped. “I can’t give millions of dollars away, so I’ll give my blood,” she told the NewsPress.

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Prince said media ‘barrage,’ lack of family support drove split ROYALS

Continued from Page A1 She added, “The distant language (in the statement) acted as though the monarchy didn’t know what was happening in Harry and Megan’s lives. This is the result of the odd situation in which ‘a family’ is also ‘a public institution.” Sunday’s interview with the ex-royals presented other troubling allegations against the Crown, including the firm’s lack of assistance for Ms. Markle as she faced suicidal thoughts. Ms. Markle claimed she went to the palace’s human resources department to ask for mental health assistance but was denied help because she was not a “paid member of the royal family.” “I just didn’t see a solution,” she said during the interview. “I would sit up at night, and I was just like I didn’t understand how all of this was being churned out … I just didn’t want to be alive anymore.” The pair took a step back from their royal obligations in January 2020 before making their official exit in February 2021,

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after announcing they would not resume their duties. During Sunday’s interview, Prince Harry said the “constant barrage” from the media and a lack of support from the family led to the couple’s departure. Looking

Santa Barbara Unified PE Teacher Ethan Zolt and Santa Barbara Junior League representative Jessica Burns hold bags of donated soccer balls that were distributed to elementary students back in February.

back now, the Prince said he was “trapped” by the royals, claiming both his brother and father, Prince Charles, are still trapped in. “I was trapped but I didn’t realize I was trapped,” Prince

SB Unified students are having a ball with new equipment

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Report: AHC created $541M impact on regional economy SANTA MARIA — Allan Hancock College’s total impact to the regional economy was $541 million in fiscal year 2019-20, according to a recent study. The total includes $91.6 million in the college’s operations spending impact, $1.8 million in construction spending impacts, $21.5 million in student spending impact and $426.2 million in alumni impact. Expressed in terms of jobs, the college’s impact supported 6,466 jobs in the AHC service area for the reported fiscal year, the report states. “The results of this study clearly show

SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Education Foundation partnered with the Junior League of Santa Barbara and local Rotary clubs to collect 640 soccer balls and 850 jump ropes for students to use at home during their hybrid PE classes at the end of February. Pandemic lockdowns and school closures left many students stuck inside with limited equipment to participate in their online PE classes, and PE teachers at the Santa Barbara Unified School District had to think outside the box. The Santa Barbara Education Foundation saw the need for equipment to use in online PE instruction and worked with local partners to make it happen. “The leaders of the Junior League of Santa Barbara were

Hancock’s substantial contribution to our regional economy,” Dr. Kevin G. Walthers, Hancock superintendent and president, said in a statement. “Our mission to ensure our students receive a quality education that leads to gainful employment not only changes the odds for the students themselves, but helps keep our local economy vibrant and strong.” The study, which was commissioned by Hancock, also found that the college created value for students and taxpayers. According to the study, for every one dollar Hancock students invest in their education, they can expect to see a more than four dollar return in future career earnings and a 19% rate of return. Taxpayers also benefited from a 3% rate of return from added tax revenues and government savings from every one dollar of

Harry told Ms. Winfrey, claiming Ms. Markle made him see the reality of his situation. “Without question, she saved me,” Prince Harry said. The bombshell interview also prompted a response from Holly Lynch, a female Member of Parliament, who garnered more than 70 signatures from other female MPs in a letter that addressed the media’s treatment of Ms. Markles back in 2019. The letter sought to call out “what can only be described as outdated, colonial undertones to some of these stories,” it said. After hearing Sunday’s interview, Ms. Lynch told the Guardian that female MPs plan to have further discussions regarding what actions can be taken by parliament to address the incessant hounding of royals in the U.K. press. “We are going to come together to explore what the next steps might be in order to call on the government to take further action to ensure those people with a voice on print and broadcast media are using that influence responsibly,” Ms. Lynch told the Guardian. email: mhirneisen@newspress.com

thrilled to take up the idea of a Soccer Ball Drive and work in partnership with the Santa Barbara Education Foundation on a project that directly provides schoolchildren with equipment so they can continue their educational programming through these unprecedented times,” Jessica Burns, of the Junior League, said in a statement. After distributing the jump ropes and soccer balls to local elementary students, PE teachers said the kids were very excited to use their new equipment. “The need for all kids to have access to sports equipment in the home is especially crucial during remote learning,” SB Unified PE Teacher Ethan Zolt said in a statement. “The joy and excitement of receiving this gift were evident, as smiling students proudly displayed their new soccer balls at our most recent PE Zoom classes!”

public money spent on the college, according to the study. “Our college is a smart investment for our students, our community and local taxpayers,” said Dr. Walthers. Hancock’s Economic Impact Study was conducted by Emsi, a CareerBuilder company that is a leading provider of economic impact studies and labor market data to educational institutions, workforce planners and regional developers in the U.S. and internationally. Since 2000, Emsi has completed over 1,700 economic impact studies for educational institutions in four countries. To read the full study and learn more about Hancock’s economic impact, visit www. hancockcolllege.edu/eis. — Mitchell White

February 18, 1937 – March 8, 2021

Bob was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He attended Shorewood High School and not only walked both ways through the snow to get there (or so he told his kids whenever they asked for a ride to school), but also served as the editor-in-chief of his school newspaper. Bob met the love of his life on a blind date during their freshman year of college at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. It was love at first sight with Leah. They were married two years later and welcomed their first child, Jill, a year after that. This last June they celebrated their 62nd anniversary. Bob and Leah have two other children, but you’d never hear that from Bob. He’d tell you he had four other children, because he considered daughter Wendi’s husband Victor Babbitt, and son Gregg’s wife Catherine Temkin equally his children. And the same extends to his seven grandchildren which he would count as ten: From his first-born grandson Joshua and partner Alex Smith, through Alex and Riley Temkin, Talia Nadel and partner Joshua Goodman, Tzvi Nadel, Caitlin Babbitt and husband Jay Byrne, and Joy Babbitt. When Josh was a baby, he had a hard time pronouncing the word “Grandpa” and somehow turned that into “Paka.” And the rest, as they say, is history. Bob became Paka from there on out for all of the grandchildren, and he could not have adored this role more. He wore this title like a badge of honor via his personalized “I’m Paka” license plate. His love of his grandchildren combined with his silly sense of humor quickly earned him the nickname of “Paka Tease.” This was the kids’ way of begging him to be silly with them and tease them. The bond between each of the grandchildren and their beloved Paka was strong as can be. Bob showed his bride the world. Prior to meeting Bob, Leah had never traveled more than 100 miles from home. Together, they traveled extensively both to exotic destinations and to every family event. Bob transformed himself professionally many times over the years, from real estate developer to entrepreneur of several businesses through his life. His early successes in business allowed him to indulge the two things he valued most in life: family and community. He was incredibly philanthropic, both with his time and his money. Some of the many organizations who benefited from his time and effort included the Santa Barbara Symphony, the Santa Barbara Zoo, CALM, the Ensemble Theatre and Congregation B’nai B’rith. To know Bob was to love him. Unless you were a car dealership or an airline. He will live on in the hearts and minds of his extensive network of friends and extended family, as well as his beloved dog, Patches. We will all sorely miss his sharp wit, warm heart, the smile in his eyes, and his unwavering devotion to family and friends. Charitable contributions in his honor can be made to any of the following: CALM (Child Abuse Listening Mediation in Santa Barbara), Anti-Defamation League of Santa Barbara or Ensemble Theatre Company in Santa Barbara.

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Continued from Page A1 Inauguration Day,” and that he was “alert, attentive, in control and sincere about his thought processes.” “I think his promises were kept from President Trump,” Ms. McGinnis said. “He (Mr. Trump) promised a warp speed vaccine and we were able to get it … I’m calling it the Trump vaccine, maybe it’s a Biden dissemination of the vaccine, but that gives me more confidence.” She said she and many of her friends and family members all feel comfortable receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. “I think President Biden is right (with) his promise of all adults as of May 1, so we can all start to get together as families by July 4th. We are going to be celebrating freedom and getting back to a free society,” Ms. McGinnis said. The Republican Chair said that because it was announced initially that 2 million or more could die of the virus, “the fact that only half a million have passed because of the virus”

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is “another sign of success for America.” She added that she has a few questions she wished she could’ve asked the president after his speech, including: “If he’s so concerned about the American people and the virus, why did he open up the borders?” “Why are gas prices 30% to 50% higher since he’s been in office and how is that going to impact families and businesses?” and “Why is he not giving more press conferences so we can actually see him in action?” Ms. McGinnis added that she thinks the American Rescue Plan “feels a little bit late, doesn’t it?” “I’m glad that there’s money getting into the hands of small businesses and into the unemployed through no fault of their own,” she said. “But all Republicans voted against it because there’s so much pork in it. Only 9% is actually going to direct COVID-19 relief … There’s all kinds of other special interest money that’s being dispersed and that’s a little distressing as well.” email: gmccormick@newspress.com

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TEMKIN, Robert Harrison It is with tremendous sadness that we announce the passing of Robert (Bob) Harrison Temkin on March 8, 2021 of natural causes. Bob was the third son of Louis and Lee Temkin. He was preceded in death by both parents, as well as his brothers Blair (Bud) and Sherwood (Sher).

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New Cuyama 63/32 Ventucopa 60/33

Los Alamos 62/41

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Gaviota 60/45

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Wind west-northwest 7-14 knots today. Waves 3-5 feet with a south-southwest swell 3-5 feet at 13 seconds. Visibility clear.

POINT CONCEPTION TO MEXICO

Wind west-northwest 7-14 knots today. Waves 3-5 feet with a south-southwest swell 3-5 feet at 13 seconds. Visibility clear.

SANTA BARBARA HARBOR TIDES Date Time High Time March 13 9:19 a.m. 10:02 p.m. March 14 10:55 a.m. 11:27 p.m. March 15 11:31 a.m. 11:51 p.m.

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AT BRADBURY DAM, LAKE CACHUMA 67/46/pc 72/49/pc 48/31/pc 64/34/c 54/45/pc 59/41/r 62/46/pc 49/36/r 64/42/pc 63/50/pc 43/22/c 61/39/c 59/46/c 57/39/r 59/47/r 61/44/pc 58/47/pc 76/52/pc 63/49/pc 59/38/pc 59/39/r 62/55/pc 59/46/r 59/43/r 59/43/pc 60/48/pc 47/18/r

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Wind west-northwest 10-20 knots today. Waves 3-5 feet with a west-northwest swell 3-5 feet at 10 seconds. Visibility clear.

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LOCAL TEMPS Today Hi/Lo/W 63/32/s 68/43/s 58/42/s 58/44/pc 57/42/s 63/36/s 56/48/s 61/44/s

MARINE FORECAST

SANTA BARBARA CHANNEL

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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 121,510 acre-ft. Elevation 725.93 ft. Evaporation (past 24 hours) 0.1 acre-ft. Inflow 12.3 acre-ft. State inflow 0.0 acre-ft. Storage change from yest. -45 acre-ft. Report from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

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Today Sun. City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Beijing 58/39/pc 61/46/c Berlin 48/39/r 45/35/sh Cairo 73/53/s 76/57/pc Cancun 83/74/pc 84/76/pc London 48/41/sh 51/44/c Mexico City 80/55/pc 80/54/pc Montreal 30/26/pc 30/5/pc New Delhi 88/62/pc 91/63/pc Paris 52/40/r 52/43/pc Rio de Janeiro 84/76/t 85/75/t Rome 62/47/pc 61/40/pc Sydney 85/68/s 69/62/r Tokyo 58/51/r 62/47/s W-weather, s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice.

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Sam Edelman holds the Local Food Hero Award, which he received from the Santa Barbara Permaculture Networks. Mr. Edelman is general manager of the Santa Barbara Certified Farmers Market Association.

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“I enjoy talking to the (farmers market) customers about food and their families. It’s like a second family to me,” Sam Edelman said.

By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

arch 20 is going to be an exciting day at the home of Sam Edelman in Goleta. That’s the day three baby chicks are due to join Mr. Edelman and his family — wife Tera and sons, Nolan, 7, and Bowie, 4. “This is something new for us,” said Mr. Edelman, general manager of the Santa Barbara Certified Farmers Market Association, which includes markets in Santa Barbara, Montecito, Goleta, Solvang and Carpinteria. He won’t get to meet the new chicks, however, until he finishes his usual stint that morning at the popular Saturday market at the corner of East Cota and Santa Barbara streets. He can be found there every week and also at the Tuesday afternoon market on State Street and Friday morning on Coast Village Road in Montecito.

“I enjoy talking to the customers about food and their families. It’s like a second family to me. Some people have been coming here for 35 years, others as recently as three months,” said Mr. Edelman, who recently received the Local Food Hero Award from the Santa Barbara Permaculture Networks The honor is given annually to outstanding individuals or groups who help strengthen the foundation of food security in the community while also creating a vibrant local food economy, according to Margie Bushman, cofounder of the SBPN. “This year, we thought the most absolute, most important people that should be honored are the Santa Barbara Farmers Market and all the growers who have kept us fed and nourished for decades through six markets at six different locations,” she said. “They took us through a very difficult year and made sure we were all fed and had the highest quality produce available.” Wes Roe, the other co-founder of SBPN, added, “The farmers market has brought tourism, everything, down to lower State Street and the people. When State Street has suffered so much, the farmers market has been so instrumental in drawing people here during COVID and I think we should honor that. They have created an ecosystem through this farmers market that affects us all, and it’s really important.” If Mr. Edelman were asked what he thinks about being named a Local Food Hero, he would probably answer modestly that he was just doing the job that he has held since 2005. But the Santa Barbara native’s involvement with the farmers markets began when he was a student at UCSB studying for his bachelor’s degree in environmental studies, which he earned in 2002. “I worked one or two days a week,” said Mr. Edelman, who graduated from Santa Barbara High School in 1998 and attended

Santa Barbara City College for two years. “I thought about going to grad school or doing something in the environmental field after I got my degree, but I couldn’t think of anything I’d rather do than spend my time working at the farmers markets. For him, one of the best parts of the job is dealing with the farmers. “They work so hard. I have so much respect for them. There are a lot of young farmers joining the market. Some are the children of farmers. John Givens’ sons, Matt and Bryan, are both active on the family farm, for example,” Mr. Edelman said. “Other farmers don’t have a family farming background. Most have mentored with more experienced farmers and then started to farm on their own.” Mr. Edelman said he particularly enjoys the “array of customers” who frequently include celebrities like actor Julia Louis-Dreyfus and the late chef Julia Child. “Prince Harry and his wife Meghan were at the Montecito market several weeks ago,” he said. “People respected their space.” Another aspect of his work are the weekly columns Mr. Edelman writes every Thursday for the News-Press. In Picks of the Week, he alerts readers to several items that are in season and will be available that week. In Fix of the Week, he uses one of the items in a recipe. A recent Picks of the Week column featured “Young chicken quarters” from the Jimenez Family Farm, “Organic Gaviota strawberries” from Harry’s Berries in Oxnard and “Murcott mandarins” from local groceries. “Roasted Seasoned Chicken Quarter” was the featured recipe in his Fix of the Week column, which also notes that Mr. Edelman is host of “Farm to Table,” which airs live at 9 a.m. Thursdays on KZSB AM 1290, the News-Press radio station. “I love cooking for my family. It’s therapeutic for me even after a

Sam Edelman relishes his work as manager of six locations

Sam Edelman spends time with his family — wife Tera and sons, Nolan, 7, and Bowie, 4.

long day of work. I have a passion for fresh produce,” said Mr. Edelman, whose favorite dishes include grilled salmon and roast vegetables — “whatever is in season.” With the help of his young sons, he grows organic vegetables on a quarter acre plot at his home. His wife, who works in the corporate office of Carbon2Cobalt apparel company, also lends a hand. “We’re planting sugar snap peas, tomatoes, cucumbers and

summer squash now,” said Mr. Edelman, whose spare time is spent with his family, which includes Tucker, a 10-year-old yellow Lab. “He goes everywhere with us. He’s my first-born son.” Favorite activities revolve around hiking, biking and hanging out at the beach and camping. ‘We took our first camping trip with the boys at Refugio last summer, and this summer we’re going to Sequoia National Park,” said Mr. Edelman. “We’re an

outdoor family.” email: mmcmahon@newspress. com

FYI Sam Edelman’s Picks and Fix of the Week columns run Thursdays in the News-Press’ Life section. And he hosts “Farm to Table,” which airs live at 9 a.m. Thursdays on KZSB AM 1290, the News-Press radio station.

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Hershey Felder’s ‘Puccini’ to begin streaming this Sunday VENTURA — Rubicon Theatre Company and Hershey Felder Presents have announced details of Hershey Felder’s “Puccini,” written by and starring pianist/ performer Hershey Felder and featuring international opera stars Nathan Gunn, Gianna Corbisiero, Charles Castronovo and Ekaterina Siurina. The world premiere streaming presentation will debut at 5 p.m. this Sunday and will be available on demand until 11:59 p.m. March 21. Tickets are $55 per household and are available for purchase at rubicontheatre.org/hersheyfelder-series. Patrons will be emailed a link to stream the program on their computer, SmartTV or other device. The program is presented by Rubicon Theatre Company, which is based in Ventura. Hershey Felder’s “Puccini” is the story of a young musician in love with the world of opera, and in particular with Giacomo Puccini’s “La Bohème,” “Tosca” and “Madama Butterfly.” When, through a series of unusual circumstances, the young musician meets the musical master himself, secrets are revealed that send the young musician soaring. “Puccini” features music

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Free Medicare information sessions offered in April The Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program is sponsoring the Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens’s virtual Medicare information presentations in April. There are three “New to Medicare” presentations at: 10 a.m. April 9, 2 p.m. April 9 and 10 a.m. April 27. A “Understanding

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Library celebrates craft month SANTA MARIA — You can celebrate National Craft Month with an assortment of spring crafts for youth from the Santa Maria Public Library. Each craft pack includes supplies for creating International Women’s Day flowers, an Irish fairy garden and some spring-time bug friends. Additional activity links and a book list are included to inspire creativity and learning throughout the month. These craft packs are designed for youth in kindergarten through sixth grade. Registration is required and begins today; go to www. cityofsantamaria.org/library or call 805-925-0994. Craft packs can be picked during the library’s sidewalk pick-up service, Saturday through March 20. You can follow the library for updates at www.facebook.com/ santamariapubliclibrary. On Instagram, go to: @santamaria_publiclibrary. — Gerry Fall

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ARIES — A fabulous career break could come your way today, Aries. It could be a raise, promotion, or even a new job in a new field. It could also involve a completely different location. The work you will be doing may be unlike anything you’ve ever done before, and that’s a challenge. Don’t worry! Change is necessary if you’re to reach your maximum potential. Go with the flow. TAURUS — An unexpected release of tension could come today, Taurus. Something that has been restricting you and limiting your growth is going to disappear, and you will want to run through the streets shouting. From here on out, certain desires that have eluded you could start to manifest in your life. One of them could be a new romance. What else need be said? GEMINI — Some strange but wonderful things could be happening to you now, Gemini. Sheer luck could well be in the picture. Have you wanted to move to a nicer place? If so, now you probably can. Have you been expecting a bonus or settlement? Today it could be yours! Even your dreams are apt to be vivid, powerful, and very beautiful. The only downside is if one of the events involves money, don’t overspend! CANCER — A rather black mood that’s been plaguing you since early morning could suddenly disappear when a business or romantic partner brings wonderful news your way, Cancer. It could involve a goal that finally manifests that you may have given up long ago. If so, you could feel a little overwhelmed. Take some time to sit still and let it sink in before celebrating Congratulations! LEO — If you’ve been concerned about your health for any reason, Leo, today your medical professional could give you a clean bill of health. You will believe it, because you’re likely to feel wonderful. Stress has vanished, at least for now, and your energy and enthusiasm are higher than they’ve been for a long time. Enjoy yourself. Go out with some friends. You’ve earned it! VIRGO — Creative energies are flowing like a river today, Virgo. Ideas for projects should come thick and fast. You can’t wait to get started. You may even formulate plans to market them once they’re done. Love and romance should also be going well for you, as intellectual discussions Monday, November 16, 2015 could bring you and a current or

potential love partner closer. Have a wonderful day and make the most of it! LIBRA — Dreams should shed light on some difficult issues you’ve been trying to resolve, Libra. You can finally make the problems disappear. This should be more than a relief to you - it’s a blessing! Your friends might want to take you out to celebrate, but you will probably want to sit home and enjoy your newfound contentment. Pour some wine, put on some favorite music, and relax! You’ve earned it! SCORPIO — More than one call could come today with absolutely wonderful news! Exciting and wonderful changes are in the wind, Scorpio, but you need to bear in mind that with the good news comes the unknown. Your life may be turned upside down. Consider if you really want to stay in the same rut for the rest of your life. Gird your loins and look forward to an adventure! SAGITTARIUS — A sizable sum of money could come your way today, Sagittarius, probably as a surprise. This is a significant day for you. The money will open up new doors, particularly where creativity is concerned, so the situation definitely calls for a celebration. Don’t gamble or consider any kind frivolous of investment for at least two months. Treat yourself! You deserve it! CAPRICORN — Today you may wake up feeling energetic, enthusiastic, optimistic, and very happy, Capricorn. You may not be able to trace this to anything logical, so don’t even try. Make the most of what’s happening and use that energy to create the life you want. You might feel like you can move mountains, but for now you’d better concentrate on molehills. Be conservative now and tackle the mountains later! AQUARIUS — Have you been feeling psychic lately, Aquarius? Has a recent dream or premonition come true? Any insights that you receive today aren’t likely to be clothed in complex symbolism they should be easily understood. Write them down! You will want to check them later. Some of what you sense might be a little disturbing, perhaps involving a public figure you admire. Be prepared! PISCES — Today you might gather with some very smart friends at a coffee house for an intellectual conversation, Pisces. Some fascinating ideas and useful information could be exchanged. Much of what is said could inspire new creative projects. If it isn’t too late, walk home and clear your head or sleep may be a bit elusive tonight!

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Another big game by Sow puts UCSB into Big West title game By MARK PATTON NEWS-PRESS SENIOR WRITER

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Dos Pueblos’ Sammy Arshadi, center, and San Marcos’ Jackson Hamilton, right, swim towards the ball as San Marcos goalkeeper Ben Webber looks on during San Marcos’ 12-9 win over visiting Dos Pueblos on Thursday.

San Marcos sweeps DP in water polo By MARK PATTON NEWS-PRESS SENIOR WRITER

The San Marcos boys and girls water polo teams both scored victories over rival Dos Pueblos on Thursday. Danny Goldberg and Peter Frisell scored three goals each to lead the Royals to a 12-9 victory over the visiting Chargers in the boys match. DP also got three apiece from Rex Goodner and Sammy Arshadi. Chloe Spievak scored four times to help the San Marcos girls pull out a 13-11, overtime thriller over the Chargers. “We learned a lot about ourselves and fueled our fire to improve,” Royals’ coach Chuckie Roth said. “We were far from perfect today, however …We had a few big plays down the stretch and we pulled it out. “I am beyond proud of my athletes. They are resilient and amazing, but every team has its growing pains.” Brook Ingram’s three goals

included the go-ahead score in the extra period and Caroline Courtois also had three goals. Goalkeeper Zosia Amberger made 15 saves. Kelly Meckelborg led DP with four goals. On Friday, Santa Barbara scored a pair of victories, as the boys and girls teams defeated Cabrillo. The boys won 13-4 behind three goals from Jordan Hayes. Bronson Blix and Chris Graner added a pair of goals, wth Jaxon Burford finishing with five saves. The girls won 18-3, as Maria Bittle, Layla Szymczak and Tatum Dougherty each netted three goals. Addie Sweeney had five assists and Madison Norton had seven saves in goal. The Dons will be back in action today as they host San Marcos. The girls start at 9 a.m. and the boys are set to get underway around 10:20 a.m. email: mpatton@newspress.com

Amadou Sow started UCSB’s basketball season with a bad hip, bad hamstrings, and a lot of bad shots. But it’s all good now. The 6-foot-9 junior scored 23 points on Friday to lead the top-seeded Gauchos to a 7155 victory over No. 4 UC Davis in the semifinals of the Air Force Reserve Big West Conference Tournament Championship. “I started the year off pretty bad … in bad shape,” said Sow, who shot only 42.4% through UCSB’s first eight games of the season. “I had one of the worst field-goal percentages I’ve ever had. My body wasn’t feeling right and everything. “But now that we’re here, and able to advance to where we are today, my body has been feeling good and I’ve been able to help my team.” The Gauchos (21-4), who have won 17 of their last 18 games, will play in tonight’s 8:30 p.m. final at Las Vegas’ Michelob ULTRA Arena against the winner of Friday’s late semifinal between No. 2 UC Irvine and No. 3 UC Riverside. The game will be televised by ESPN2. Sow, who had 20 points and nine rebounds in Thursday’s quarterfinal win over Long Beach State, made 7-of-12 shots for the second-straight night. He’s shot 64.4% over the Gauchos’ last 17 games to get his season percentage up to 57%. He also made 9-of-10 foul shots on a night when UCSB’s free-throwing (28-for-34) foiled any notion of an Aggie comeback. “Every day, before practice, it’s free throws,” Sow said. “During practice, free throws … After practice, free throws. “Coach P (Joe Pasternack) always says free throws win championships, so we all try to take that mentality and knock down our free throws whenever we get the chance.” Defense is also a big part of the Pasternack mantra. The Gauchos held UC Davis (10-8) to just 41.5% shooting which included 26.3% (5for-19) from three-point range. The Aggies had been held to less than Friday’s 55-point total only one other time this season — in a 72-51 defeat to UCSB on Jan. 29. Pasternack said that transition defense was a point of emphasis after the Gauchos gave up a season-high 87 points to Long Beach.

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UCSB’s JaQuori McLaughlin scored 17 points and finished with four assists and three rebounds in the Gauchos 71-55 victory over UC Davis Friday night in the Big West Tournament.

“Everybody was really locked in to fix it and improve our defense,” he said. “Guys followed the game plan to a T. “UC Davis is one of the most difficult teams to prepare for — even in a week’s time, much less in 24 hours. And I thought our guys really absorbed the game plan quickly. We have our defensive rules, and they did a great job.” JaQuori McLaughlin hit a pair of jumpers in the first two minutes to give UCSB a lead it would never relinquish. After the Aggies

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rallied to within 15-14 on Caleb Fuller’s basket, McLaughlin answered with two more jumpers. They included a bump-and-shoot, three-point play from the baseline. The 6-4 senior — one of five Gauchos playing their final collegiate seasons — finished with 17 points on 6-for-11 shooting and four assists. “It’s their last year,” Sow said. “Coach P always says you don’t want to have any regrets with your college basketball career. “They really embraced the challenge and tried not to have any regrets and just get locked in and be ready to go every day in our practices and games. That’s why we’re at where we are today.” UCSB gave up its fewest halftime total of the season to take a 33-21 lead. It then jumped on Davis with a 6-0 run to start the second half to improve its lead to 18 points. The Aggies’ foul troubles began during that spree when point guard Damion Squire fouled McLaughlin and then drew a technical foul for taunting. The two fouls gave him four with 17:28 still left in the game. Squire, Fuller and Christian Enigwe — Davis’ leader with 15 points and eight rebounds — all fouled out. “I think they showed why they’re the No. 1 seed and have had such a good year,” Davis coach Jim Les said of the Gauchos. “They’re good, they’re talented, they play hard and I thought they played well tonight. “For us, we just looked physically, mentally tired tonight. Just didn’t have the same pop that we’ve had.” The Aggies did give themselves a chance when a three-point play by Enigwe, a threepointer by Elijah Pepper, and a layup by Enigwe reduced UCSB’s lead to 56-46 with 6:30 remaining. But Ajare Sanni finished strong for the Gauchos, hitting a pair of threes while scoring 10 of his 16 points in the final six minutes as they turned the game back into a rout. “Tomorrow, the stakes are obviously very, very high, but we’re going to treat tomorrow just like any game,” Pasternack said. “We’re going to wake up in the morning, we’re going to have our breakfast, we’re going to do our normal routine, we’re going to have our film session. “We’re not going to change what we do. We’ll honor our process and be as ready in a short turnaround time as we can be.” email: mpatton@newspress.com FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210000635. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: ROOT PROTECTOR, 903 STATE STREET, SUITE 213, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: LORENA FLORES HERNANDEZ, 1505 NORTH 5TH PLACE, PORT HUENEME, CA 93041, FLORIBERTO FLORES BENITEZ, 127 WEST VINCE STREET, VENTURA, CA 93001. This business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 03/09/2021 by: E31, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Feb 22, 2021. Statement Expires on: Not Applicable. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL) MAR 13, 20, 27; APR 3/2021--56895

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PUBLIC NOTICE City of Santa Barbara NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara will conduct a Public Hearing on Tuesday March 23, 2021, during the afternoon session of the meeting which begins at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 735 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara. The hearing is to consider the appeal filed by the City of Santa Barbara Public Works Department of the Historic Landmarks Commission’s (HLC) decision to deny the Westside Paseos Project (PLN2020-00339) proposed within El Pueblo Viejo Landmark District (EPV). The portions of the project located at multiple right-of-way parcels within EPV include traffic signals, traffic diverter medians, access ramps, landscaping, brick pavers, relocated street lights, high visibility bike lanes at the Sola and Santa Barbara Street intersection and improved crossing with two curb extensions, brick pavers, landscaping, relocated street lights, all way stop signs, and green backed bike roadway stencils at the intersection of Sola and Garden Streets. If you challenge the Council’s action on the appeal of the Historic Landmark’s Commission’s decision 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 delivered to the City at, or prior to, the public hearing. You are invited to attend this public hearing and address your verbal comments to the City Council. Written comments are also welcome up to the time of the hearing, and should be addressed to the City Council via the City Clerk’s Office by sending them electronically to Clerk@SantaBarbaraCA. gov. In order to promote social distancing and prioritize the public’s health and well-being, the city council currently holds all meetings electronically. As a public health and safety precaution, the council chambers will not be open to the general public. Councilmembers and the public may participate electronically. On Thursday, March 18, 2021, an Agenda with all items to be heard on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, including the public hearing to consider this appeal, will be available online at www.SantaBarbaraCA. gov/CAP. The Agenda includes instructions for participation in the meeting. If you wish to participate in the public hearing, please follow the instructions on the posted Agenda. (SEAL) /s/ Robert Stough Deputy City Clerk MAR 13 / 2021 -- 56899

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— a triple in the third inning and a double during the Warriors’ fiverun fifth. Andrew Bayard had an RBI double during the outburst while Josh Rego capped the fifth with a run-scoring single. Rego, who went 3-for-5 in the game, scored Westmont’s final run in the seventh when he singled, stole second base and raced home on an error. Starting pitcher Chad Stoner (2-1) got the win, allowing two earned runs over 5 1/3 innings. Jameson Krueger earned his first save with 1 2/3 innings of shutout relief. Jessup put the tying runs on base to start the bottom of the ninth, but Krueger retired the next three batters, two on strikeouts. Jessup (13-7, 5-5) hammered Westmont (12-10, 5-5 GSAC) for 12 hits in the second game. The Warriors’ lone run came in the fifth when Bayard doubled and came around to score on a sacrifice fly by Robbie Haw.

the second straight night with 16 kills and a hitting percentage of .407. Randy DeWeese, the reigning AVCA National Player of the Week, led UCSB with 11 kills but he also had eight hitting errors and a hitting percentage of just .100. Keenan Sanders had nine kills and hit .438. The two teams will conclude their series with a non-league match at 4 p.m. today at Robertson Gym.

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