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D.A.’s office rules in favor of police Report says homicide was justifiable, says armed man was immediate threat By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

The Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office has ruled that the death of Travis Daniel Carlon, 32, was a justifiable homicide. The District Attorneys’ Office said Mr. Carlon pointed a gun toward the Lompoc Police Department’s Armored Rescue Vehicle, then pointed the gun at where three Lompoc police officers were positioned behind their cars on Oct. 9. When Mr. Carlon pointed his gun at them, Lompoc police officers Calderon, Mendoza and Molina responded by firing a total of 26 shots, according to the District Attorney’s Office’s report. The report, which was released Friday to local media, said Mr. Carlon was hit 15 times. The police were there after responding to a 9-1-1 call around

6:30 p.m. Oct. 9, concerning a domestic disturbance. They arrived at Lompoc Liquor, and an officer contacted the reporting party, identified by the District Attorney’s Office as David W., who told police that his roommate, Mr. Carlon, held a gun to Roxanne M.’s head and threatened them at their residence in the 700 block of West Cypress Avenue. The District Attorney’s Office’s report went on to say police arranged for the Armored Rescue Vehicle to come to the residence and the officers identified themselves. They talked to Mr. Carlon over a public address system for more than 30 minutes. They asked Mr. Carlon to come out and throw his gun out of the residence. Officers Calderon, Mendoza and Molina were across the street from the house and Please see REPORT on A4

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A portrait of Ronald Reagan hangs as sailors from the USS Ronald Reagan tour the Reagan Ranch Center Friday in Santa Barbara.

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Sailors travel from Japan to visit Santa Barbara to learn about their ship’s namesake By KAITLYN SCHALLHORN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Four sailors stationed in Japan embarked on a different kind of tour this week, traveling more than 5,000 miles to visit California and learn more about their ship’s namesake: former President Ronald Reagan. It was a whirlwind three-day visit for the quartet, starting with a tour of the Reagan Library in Simi Valley before heading to Santa Barbara to peruse the Reagan Ranch Center and Rancho Del Cielo, the former president’s vacation home in Goleta. ETCM John J. Holzhauer, a command representative; ABH1 Benjamin Meisner, Senior Sailor of the Year 2021; BM1 Rosben Constant, Junior Sailor of the Year

2021; and MC2 Erica Bechard, a communications specialist, made the excursion. ETCM Holzhauer, originally from Clinton, Okla., said the trip reestablished the relationship between those stationed on the USS Ronald Reagan and the library, foundation and ranch. The trip “is to ensure that we are living the legacy of Ronald Reagan as we represent his namesake on one of the largest assets the United States military owns and to help preserve that legacy as part of being known as the great communicator, the way (President Reagan) communicated with the world and how we use the USS Ronald Reagan to communicate with our partners in the Pacific Ocean to reaffirm

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Sailors from the USS Ronald Reagan — from left, Master Chief Petty Officer John Holzhauer, Petty Officer Second Class Erica Bechard, Petty Officer First Class Rosben Constant and Petty Officer First Class Benjamin Meisner — stand in front of a bust of the president and a piece of the Berlin Wall at the Reagan Ranch Center.

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Petty officer second class Erica Bechard, right, takes a photo of Petty Officer First Class Benjamin Meisner.

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Father Larry Gosselin calls for peace in Ukraine during a Mass Friday at the Santa Barbara Mission.

Father Larry Gosselin and the congregation at the Santa Barbara Mission joined Catholics around the world Friday in praying for Ukraine. The priest spoke out against the Russian invasion and Russia’s possible future use of nuclear weapons during a special Mass at the Santa Barbara Mission. And in Rome, Pope Francis prayed for peace in Ukraine and invited bishops, priests and others to join him in the prayer. The prayer for peace came as President Joe Biden visited Poland, where he said the stakes go beyond Ukraine’s borders, referring to the question of whether democracy or autocracy would prevail. President Biden called for the removal of Russia from the G20 and warned the U.S. would respond if Russia attacked Ukraine with chemical weapons. Noting that Russia would

pay a “severe price” if it used chemical weapons, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan later clarified that the U.S. would never use chemical weapons “under any circumstances.” As President Biden addressed U.S. service members from the 82nd Airborne Division, he stood 50 miles from Ukraine. More than 2 million Ukrainian refugees have crossed the border into Poland. Many of them are traveling on to other countries. President Biden announced this week that the U.S. would admit up to 100,000 people fleeing violence in Ukraine. Meanwhile, Russia indicated it was scaling back its plans of conquest in Ukraine. The Russian Defense Ministry said Russia would focus on territory claimed by Russianbacked separatists in eastern Ukraine. The announcement was made as Ukrainian forces succeeded in recapturing towns outside the capital of Kyiv. email: dmason@newspress.com

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Battalion chief retires from Carpinteria-Summerland Fire District By KAITLYN SCHALLHORN NEWS-PRESS STAFF-WRITER

Battalion Chief Mike Gallagher completed his last shift this week with the CarpinteriaSummerland Fire Protection District, retiring after 35 years of service. Chief Gallagher has spent time as a hazmat specialist, worked on ocean rescue teams and served as a battalion chief. But he said his time as a strike team leader, where he worked closely with troops in tough conditions and put in long hours, was the most impactful. “I have been blessed to work with the most incredible, hard-working, dedicated group of firefighters, volunteers, part-timers and career professionals throughout my career. Any successes I’ve had are due to them,” Chief Gallagher said. “Everything I’ve done in my 35-year career has been part of a team effort. I am humbled and honored to be part of such a team.” “I walk away from this career with a sense of humility and immense appreciation to be able to call myself a firefighter alongside them,” Chief Gallagher said. After studying at UCSB, Chief Gallagher lived in Lake Tahoe, where he volunteered with the Squaw Valley Fire Department while also working for the U.S. Forest Service at the Truckee Ranger District. He was eventually hired as a firefighter and engineer with the Squaw Valley department, working his way up to lieutenant and captain. From there, Chief Gallagher went to work for the Cambria Fire Department, gaining operational experience near the beach. He served as the department’s captain before landing what he considered his dream job with the Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District, where he’s been for the past 10 years. “‘Sweet Mikey G’ has left his mark on CSFD and will be sorely missed,” the district said in social media posts. email: kschallhorn@newspress.com

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TRAFFIC, CRIME AND FIRE BLOTTER Eric Mauricio Ramirez-Aguilar, 41, was sentenced to 15 years in prison Friday for the fatal accident that killed Adolfo and Mary Jane Corral in 2020. Mr. Ramirez-Aguilar pleaded guilty in December to felony gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, driving while under the influence causing great bodily injury and fleeing the scene of an accident that resulted in death. On Feb. 9, 2020, Mr. RamirezAguilar swerved off the road, striking and killing the Corral couple who were walking their

dog and fled the scene, officials said. Mr. Ramirez-Aguilar was intoxicated at the time of the accident, according to the report. Mr. Ramirez-Aguilar faced a maximum sentence of 17 years and eight months in state prison. Judge Pauline Maxwell handed down the 15-year sentence after hearing from family members, friends and colleagues. “Unfortunately, the loss of Mary Jane and Adolfo Corral, who were loved by their community, will be felt forever. The defendant was held accountable in this case due to the outstanding work, dedication and corroboration between the Santa Barbara (County) Sheriff’s Department

and the prosecution team led by Senior Deputy District Attorney Kevin Weichbrod,” said District Attorney Joyce Dudley. — Kaitlyn Schallhorn

Man charged in fatal stabbing

The Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office has charged Carlos Rios Zavala, 53, with murder after he allegedly stabbed and killed a man on North Milpas Street earlier this week. Three other people — Manuel Zavala-Azaueta, Leticia Munoz

and Alejandro Zarco have been charged with accessary after the fact to murder — for allegedly helping Zavala evade law enforcement. Santa Barbara police said Valentin Hernandez, 40, died at the hospital after being stabbed during a confrontation. He was a resident of Port Hueneme. Police previously said the stabbing did not appear to be gang-related. Mr. Zavala is being held with bail set at $2 million. His arraignment has been scheduled for Monday in Santa Barbara County Superior Court.

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22 new COVID-19 cases reported Santa Barbara County reported 22 new COVID-19 cases Friday. Of those, the highest number, nine, was in Santa Barbara and unincorporated Mission Canyon, according to the Public Health Department. One case was in Santa Maria. Elsewhere, one case was reported in Lompoc and nearby

Mission Hills and Vandenberg Village. Two cases were 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 Goleta. Two cases were 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 were pending. Nineteen patients are recovering in county hospitals. Another two are recovering in intensive care units. Santa Barbara County now has a total of 85,167 cases, of which 140 are still infectious. The total number of deaths is

669. The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reported that 72.2% of the eligible 5-and-older population is fully vaccinated. Of the entire county population (all ages), 67.9% is fully vaccinated. All numbers are provided by the health department. email: kschallhorn@newspress. com

PSHH get funds for Santa Maria property By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

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People’s Self-Help Housing was selected to receive a portion of state funding, which will allow the nonprofit to rehabilitate 65 existing units at Los Adobes de Maria I in Santa Maria.

as well as onsite education and enrichment services to create an environment where families can thrive.” Los Adobes de Maria I, originally completed in

1995, is a U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Section 514 financed property that provides permanently affordable housing for farmworker households.

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The California Department of Housing and Community Development has provided more than $923 million in awards for affordable housing projects across California as part of the California Housing Accelerator. People’s Self-Help Housing was competitively selected to receive a portion of this funding, which will allow the nonprofit to rehabilitate 65 existing units at Los Adobes de Maria I in Santa Maria. The $1.75 billion investment will bring bridge funding to shovel-ready projects otherwise unable to start construction because of a shortage of federal tax credits and bonds. “People’s is thrilled that our Los Adobes de Maria I property will receive an investment of $9,963,387 to preserve the affordable housing community for generations of farmworker families to come,” said Veronica Garcia, chief real estate development officer at PSHH. “Los Adobes de Maria I provides affordable housing

In addition to the HCD Housing Accelerator Award, the project received an award from HCD Joe Serna Jr. Farmworker Housing Grant funds. With both funding sources, the project can start construction without further delay. This support from HCD will allow PSHH to provide much-needed updates to all 14 existing buildings and the entire campus, including extensive upgrades to improve accessibility, energy efficiency upgrades and complete renovations inside all units and common spaces including electrical, plumbing, appliances, cabinetry, doors, insulation, flooring, windows and painting Improvements will also extend to the site including replacement of irrigation and landscaping, storm water system, trash enclosures, fencing, parking areas, site lighting signage and security systems. “When we launched the California Housing Accelerator,

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Justice Thomas released from hospital By CASEY HARPER THE CENTER SQUARE SENIOR REPORTER

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(The Center Square) — U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has been released from the hospital after suffering with an infection. The Supreme Court announced Thomas’ hospitalization Sunday. So far, no other details of his condition are public. “Justice Clarence Thomas was admitted to Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C., on Friday evening after experiencing flu-like symptoms,” the court said in a news release at the time. “He underwent tests, was diagnosed with an infection, and is being treated with intravenous antibiotics.

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Warriors unable to fend off Firebirds By JACOB NORLING WESTMONT SPORTS WRITER

OCEANSIDE — In a hardfought match Friday, the Westmont women’s tennis team (6-9, 4-2 GSAC) was unable to get the better of Saint Katherine (41,4-0 GSAC) in Oceanside. Although the Warriors took the doubles point to start, the Firebirds took four of six singles matches to win it 4-3. “Overall, it was a good day of tennis,” said Westmont Associate Head Coach Cade Pierson. “Nobody fell apart. There was nothing off or nothing broken about our game. The thing is, we were playing a top team, and we, too, are a top team. Both teams had to bring their best tennis, and they got us today.” In doubles, the two sides split 12 straight games to open the day. First, on court two, McKenna Mountain and Evi Shellekens defeated Westmont’s Emily Peterson and Francesca Aguirre 6-0. Moments later, Rachal Jackson and Christine

Hemry did the same thing to USK’s Laura Eugenio and Chahenda Galal on one. Finally, on three, Sophia Ostovany and Logan Jackson defeated Nadine Heckert and Ashley Duncan 6-3 to earn Westmont the doubles point. “We came out and played really strong in doubles from the start,” noted Pierson. “Our twos didn’t play their best match. On one and three though, we dictated the match. Our ones dominated and a lot came together for them against a really good team. “Our threes also played a really good match. The way they closed the match was dominant and very composed.” In singles, Westmont was only able to collect matches on three and six. On three, Aguirre continued her hot streak with a 6-3, 6-1 win over Galal. On six, Kaley Houshmand won a threeset affair over Duncan by a score of 6-2, 2-6, 6-4. After Jackson, Peterson and Hemry all fell in two sets, everyone’s focus turned to

Ostovany on court five. After dropping the first set 3-6, Ostovany bounced back to win a tiebreaker in set two by a score of 7-6 (1). Then, with the GSAC match on the line, Ostovany fell to Shellekens 6-2. “We came into singles with good energy,” said Pierson. “We talked about wanting to have a fast start, but were unable to do that on every court. It came down to the last match and USK did some things in the end that made the difference. “They’re a team that plays with a lot of energy and for the most part we did a good job staying composed. In the end, they pulled it out and we didn’t.” The Warriors have a quick turnaround as they will head south to take on San Diego Christian this afternoon. First serve is scheduled for 3 p.m. Jacob Norling is the sports information assistant at Westmont College. email: sports@newspress.com

Governor’s office: California produces fifth of U.S. jobs in February California added more than 138,000 new jobs in February, accounting for more than 20% of the nation’s jobs last month, the Governor’s Office said. With the addition of 138,100 new jobs in February, California has regained about 82% of the nearly 2.76 million nonfarm jobs lost during March and April 2020 because of the COVID-19

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pandemic. California outpaced the nation in terms of year-over job growth as well with a rate of 6.8%. The U.S. had a rate of 4.6%. “These latest numbers show that California is continuing to drive our nation’s job growth,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said. “We’re doing it by promoting more pathways to opportunity

and embracing the diversity, creativity, innovation and determination that breeds success — building a California for all.” California has created more than 1.3 million jobs since January, according to the Governor’s Office.

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Esther Kim passed away on March 3 with the love of God in her heart, her family, and the acceptance that Jesus Christ is her Lord and Savior. Her family and loved ones mourn her passing. Esther was born on November 2, 1970 in South Korea, emigrated to the United States as a toddler, and became a citizen. Esther was a brilliant academic, talented in the visual and performing arts, and excelled in sports. In 1989, the year she graduated from high school, she was named a U.S. Presidential Scholar, one of the nation’s highest honors for high school students, and won many music and art competitions. It was her time at Stanford University where she thrived. She participated in all the Stanford traditions and forged friendships and memories to last a lifetime. Esther earned her Master’s degree at the University of California in Santa Barbara. After working in clinical psychology, she found her path in academic advising at UCSB. 6KH HQMR\HG KHOSLQJ VWXGHQWV IXOÀOO WKHLU DFDGHPLF JRDOV DQG ZDV DQ DUGHQW DGYRFDWH LQ helping them succeed and instilling hope in their futures after graduating. Above all, Esther was a beautiful, fun loving soul and spirit with a heart of gold. She was devoted, loyal, loving, and protective of her family and closest friends. She was not a bystander. She was passionate in calling out the truth and doing the right thing even if it meant challenging the rules. Esther is survived by her parents Dr. Young Cue Kim, MD and Mrs. Jung Ae Kim, her sisters Eunhee and Julia, and her brother-in-law John, many uncles, aunts, and cousins. Esther was preceded in death by her grandparents and her one true love who was the love of her life. Esther’s family would like to express their eternal gratitude to her doctors, in particular to Dr. Daniel Berger, MD and the care team at the Sansum Clinic and to Dr. Martin Weiss, MD and the care team at USC.

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Madison Habersetzer, far right, gives a tour of the Reagan Ranch Center to (from left) Petty Officer First Class Benjamin Meisner, Petty Officer Second Class Erica Bechard, Petty Officer First Class Rosben Constant and Master Chief Petty Officer John Holzhauer.

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Continued from Page A1 reaffirm that we will be there for them and they will be there for us,” ETCM Holzhauer, 45, told the News-Press. The USS Ronald Reagan, commissioned in 2003, was initially homeported in San Diego before moving to Yokosuka, Japan in late 2015. It is the Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier and is still deployed to Yokosuka. It recently completed a five-month deployment across the 5th and 7th Fleet areas

and began a scheduled maintenance period in mid-January. The ship pays homage to the Gipper (as the former president was nicknamed after portraying football player George Gipp in a 1940 film) with historical artifacts and the design of certain shipboard spaces. And the sailors, who have spent countless hours working aboard the USS Ronald eReagan, were eager to learn more about their ship’s namesake during their trip to California. “Usually when you’re on the ship, you don’t really get the story or hear some of the things about Ronald Reagan,” Petty Officer First Class Constant, a 29-year-old from Miami, told

the News-Press. “It really was an honor.” Although he grew up in Illinois, former President Reagan would eventually relocate to California as he pursued his career in the entertainment industry. He served in the military and was California’s 33rd governor. Both Mr. Constant and Mr. Holzhauer have been to California before, but this trip marked their first time in Santa Barbara. The trip was coordinated with representatives from Rancho del Cielo and the Reagan Library. email: kschallhorn@newspress.com

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(The Center Square) — Several groups are asking for immediate aid from the international community to help trapped animals and volunteers in wartorn Ukraine. Roughly 10 million Ukrainians are displaced about a month after the Russian invasion began. More than 3.6 million are refugees who’ve fled to neighboring countries. Those fleeing for their lives weren’t able to take all of their pets. Animals in zoos, national parks, shelters and other institutions are all on the verge of death. Some animal volunteers are trapped. At least five civilian volunteers seeking to transport animal food have been killed by the Russian military. U.S.-based animal rights groups are working with European partners to help. PETA is partnering with PETA Germany, supported by the Global Compassion Fund, to provide a range of rescue efforts. The Humane Society International is providing the Romanian Red Cross with pet food to distribute to Ukrainians, lifesaving humanitarian aid transports, and assisting with incountry organizations through grants. It’s also connecting with animal welfare groups in Germany, Italy and Poland to provide emergency food, blankets and veterinary care to Ukrainian refugees arriving with their pets. “Thousands of animals and volunteers are on the verge of death at their workplaces,”

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Continued from Page A1 behind parked cars. At 8:26 p.m., Mr. Carlon opened the door and came out of the house, holding a revolver, according to the District Attorney’s Office’s report. He pointed his revolver at the ARV, then at the officers, who fired their weapons in response,

Olivia Milton, a Ukrainian Pravda News reports. volunteer with the Journalists & The park’s owner and Communicators Initiative, told Ukrainian MP, Oleksandr The Center Square. “On occupied Feldman, said on Facebook, “Two territories, they are still cut off people who managed to get into from the power supply, without the park’s territory to feed the food, water, and aid help. If animals (it is needed at least once we don’t find ways to organize every three days) were killed. green corridors and deliver food, They died under mortar and water, and gasoline — death is machine gun fire.” imminent.” Three Ukrainian volunteers groups are asking were also Risking their lives, the international shot dead volunteers are community and in their governments to put attempting to evacuate car by the pressure on Russia to Russian trapped animals or establish safe passage military and green corridors when they at least deliver food and to stop killing atttempted supplies to facilities. animals and innocent to deliver civilians. food to And animal shelters As of March 24, a dog across Kyiv, Kharkiv, there have been shelter an estimated 2,685 in Bucha, and Mykolaiv regions civilian casualties in have been under attack Global Ukraine; 1,035 have News been killed and 1,650 and need humanitarian Canada have been injured, the reported. assistance. United Nations Office In the of High Commissioner Dymer on Human Rights community reports. of the Kyiv region, more than Risking their lives, volunteers 3,000 animals and volunteers are attempting to evacuate are trapped in Sirius, Ukraine’s trapped animals or at least largest animal shelter. deliver food supplies to facilities, Iryna Lozova, the shelter’s Ms. Milton said. Animal shelters coordinator, said in a statement, across Kyiv, Kharkiv, and “For 26 days we cannot bring Mykolaiv regions have been under food and medicine for people and attack and need humanitarian animals. aid. “Of all residents of the Dymer In Eastern Ukraine, in the community, 3,165 dogs and 218 Dergachev district of the Kharkiv cats became hostages. There will region, the Feldman-Ecopark/zoo, be enough food for animals until which holds 2,000 animals, is in March 21. dire straits. “There is no gasoline for the Two volunteers attempting to generator for two days. Help us feed animals there were shot and save the animals! We are currently killed by the Russian military, looking for organizations to help the District Attorney’s Office said. After the shooting, AMR and the fire department responded, and Mr. Caron received medical aid. But he was declared dead on the scene. The District Attorney’s Office said Mr. Carlon’s revolver contained a live bullet that was ready to fire. Officers also found a suicide

note during their search of the residence, where Mr. Calron left notes for his children. The District Attorney’s Office concluded “Officers Calderon, Molina and Mendoza reasonably feared that Carlon would shoot and hurt or kill them or their fellow officers on scene with the revolver, causing great bodily injury or death.” The District Attorney’s Office noted the officers tried for more

evacuate animals abroad after the corridor is created. They need to find a safe home. The green corridor is the only way to save the hostages of war.” More than 700 animals and four people remain stranded in the Gostomel Shelter, one of the oldest shelters in Ukraine. It’s been hit by shells three times and attacked by a tank. As of March 20, its team reports, “We need at least one green corridor to bring food, medicine, gasoline, and water. “From the first day of the war, all employees of the animal shelter in Hostomel remain at their workplace. We feed not only animals in the shelter but also those who have been abandoned by people.” The Russian military also burned a private equestrian stable in Gostomel, killing most of the horses inside. Its owner wrote on Facebook, “Our stable was bombed out, and our horses were burned alive in stalls. There was no one to save them, it was impossible to break through to them, because the Russians firmly settled in Bucha, Gostomel, Irpen. “(The Russians) took our stable and sat there for about 10 days, after which they smashed it to pieces.” At the Borodyanka Animal Protection Shelter, more than 485 dogs were caged without food and water for more than 20 days unable to be reached by volunteers, who asked for help on Facebook. In the Kharkiv region, an animal shelter with 293 dogs inside was hit by a shell on March 8, Ukrainian NGO Animal Rescue Kharkiv reported. than 30 minutes to get Mr. Carlon to surrender peacefully. “Officers Calderon, Molina and Mendoza, who used lethal force that night, reasonably discharged their firearms to stop Calon from inflicting death or great bodily injury on themselves or their fellow officers,” the District Attorney’s Office noted. email: dmason@newspress.com

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Guadalupe 65/47

Santa Maria 67/48

Vandenberg 62/49

New Cuyama 86/48 Ventucopa 82/50

Los Alamos 78/45

Buellton 75/45

Solvang 77/45

Gaviota 64/53

SANTA BARBARA 66/52 Goleta 69/49

Carpinteria 65/48 Ventura 63/49

AIR QUALITY KEY Good Moderate

Source: airnow.gov Unhealthy for SG Very Unhealthy Unhealthy Not Available

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68/52 67/47 87 in 1988 38 in 1994

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0.00” 0.01” (2.60”) 8.93” (15.21”)

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STATE CITIES Bakersfield Barstow Big Bear Bishop Catalina Concord Escondido Eureka Fresno Los Angeles Mammoth Lakes Modesto Monterey Napa Oakland Ojai Oxnard Palm Springs Pasadena Paso Robles Sacramento San Diego San Francisco San Jose San Luis Obispo Santa Monica Tahoe Valley

87/59/pc 93/55/pc 67/31/pc 84/42/pc 68/51/pc 74/51/pc 78/46/pc 57/45/c 85/58/pc 78/54/pc 61/32/pc 80/51/pc 62/50/c 74/46/pc 64/50/pc 79/46/pc 65/50/pc 96/65/pc 83/53/pc 79/45/pc 78/50/pc 68/57/pc 63/51/pc 72/51/pc 69/48/c 69/54/pc 66/39/pc

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POINT ARENA TO POINT PINOS

Wind west 4-8 knots today. Wind waves 1-3 feet with a south-southwest swell 2-4 feet at 15-second intervals. Visibility clear.

POINT CONCEPTION TO MEXICO

Wind west 4-8 knots today. Wind waves 1-3 feet with a south-southwest swell 2-4 feet at 15-second intervals. Visibility clear.

SANTA BARBARA HARBOR TIDES Date Time High Time March 26 5:09 a.m. 8:01 p.m. March 27 6:25 a.m. 8:30 p.m. March 28 7:27 a.m. 8:57 p.m.

LAKE LEVELS

5.0’ 3.6’ 5.2’ 4.0’ 5.4’ 4.3’

Low

12:56 p.m. none 12:28 a.m. 1:46 p.m. 1:31 a.m. 2:28 p.m.

-0.7’

2.5’ -0.9’ 2.0’ -0.9’

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NATIONAL CITIES Atlanta Boston Chicago Dallas Denver Houston Miami Minneapolis New York City Philadelphia Phoenix Portland, Ore. St. Louis

Wind west-southwest at 4-8 knots today. Wind waves 1-3 feet with a southwest swell 2-4 feet at 13-second intervals. Visibility clear.

TIDES

LOCAL TEMPS Today Hi/Lo/W 86/48/pc 69/49/c 65/47/c 65/48/c 67/48/c 78/45/pc 62/49/c 63/49/pc

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 89,849 acre-ft. Elevation 710.35 ft. Evaporation (past 24 hours) 27.9 acre-ft. Inflow 0.0 acre-ft. State inflow 12.7 acre-ft. Storage change from yest. +0 acre-ft. Report from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

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Today 6:55 a.m. 7:16 p.m. 3:40 a.m. 1:29 p.m.

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‘The Life of the Party’

Sullivan Goss gallery features serious abstract art

By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

ow does anyone make serious art in Santa Barbara? The sun, the ocean, the beautiful people, the fresh produce … it’s a good-time kinda place, according to Nathan Vonk, owner of Sullivan Goss-An American Gallery. “In a locally notorious essay from 2000, famed critic and teacher Dave Hickey called Santa Barbara, ‘a hellish paradise … where one doesn’t really need art … if one is comfy there.’ His essay is both hilarious and galling and not entirely incorrect. But there are now and always have been very serious artists in this small, seaside hamlet,” said Mr. Vonk. Two of them are Ken Bortolazzo and Michael Dvortcsak, whose serious abstract art is featured in the current exhibit, “The Life of the Party,” in the gallery in downtown Santa Barbara. It is on view through April 25. From the late ’70s and through the ’90s, these two artists tried to balance their love of music, surfing and running, good conversation and great company with their desire to make art that could hold up on the big stage. “Both liked a party. Both were great fun at a party. But they worked hard to build their own language of shape and material. They were abstract when people told them that there was no market,” Mr. Vonk said. “They nurtured ambition even when the beach’s siren song called. Early on, they got out and showed in other cities, where their art found a receptive audience. This exhibition celebrates their determination. It will also offer an opportunity to look at serious abstract art that dates from the late ’70s and early ’80s by Mr. Dvortcsak and from the mid ’90s to the present day by Mr. Bortolazzo.” Mr. Vonk pointed out that “national and international careers have been born here, and many operate under the radar here. There have also been serious collectors, as well as two art schools and three university-level art programs, one of which offers an MFA. “The difficulty has always been for artists to forgo the pleasures of the place for the rigors of a committed studio practice. Many have found a way; many more have failed, and some, like Ken and “Mickey,” have struggled on their way to success.

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“Asolipsi No. 119” (1981), mixed media on canvas, by Michael Dvortczak (1938-2019).

Mr. Bortolazzo, a Santa Barbara native, was trained at Santa Barbara City College and apprenticed with Kenneth Noland and Julio Agostini. He worked as the West Coast studio assistant to George Rickey for a dozen years and is currently the principal conservator for Mr.

Rickey’s work. Mr. Bortolazzo is associated with kinetic sculpture, minimalism and the light and space movement. His work is held by the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Museum of Outdoor Art in Denver and the Microsoft Corp. headquarters in

Seattle. He currently lives and works in Santa Barbara. Born in Buffalo, N.Y., Mr. Dvortcsak moved to Southern California as a child. He earned his bachelor’s degree at UCSB in 1961 and his master’s of fine arts from UCSB in 1968. His important teachers were

Howard Warshaw and Rico Lebrun in the art department, and he attended when giants like authors Aldous Huxley and Christopher Isherwood were around in the English Department. He eventually became a teacher at UCSB but gave up teaching when he’d

found enough success in the gallery world. For decades, Mr. Dvortcsak, who died in 2019, showed his work in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego and Buffalo. Today, his work can be found in the Museum of Please see PARTY on B2

At left, “Armenian Calendar” (1979), mixed media on board, by Michael Dvortczak. Center, “The Life of the Party” exhibit remains on view through April 25 at Sullivan Goss-An American Gallery. At right, “Embrace” (2009), stainless steel, by Ken Bortolazzo.

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A NASA rocket scientist will give the keynote speech at the GIrls Inc. of Carpinteria’s Women of Inspiration luncheon at noon April 11 at the nonprofit’s campus, 5315 Foothill Road, Carpinteria. The speaker is Tracey Van Houten, a rocket scientist and lead engineer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena. In her nearly two decades at JPL, Ms. Van Houten had worked on missions such as the Perseverance and Curiosity rovers on Mars, an Earth science mission called SMAP and more than 100 conceptual space missions. She’s currently JPL’s Europa Clipper System Testbed lead engineer. Ms. Van Houten calls herself a “STEMinist” — an activist, advocate and mentor for women and all those who have been historically excluded from science, technology, engineering and math fields. “Our mission at Girls Inc. is to ignite girls’ potential so they can break through barriers, reach for the stars and accomplish their

goals,” said Jamie Collins, Girls Inc. of Carpinteria’s executive director. “Tracey is a shining example of what it means to be strong, smart, and bold — and her incredible story of discovering a world beyond her own highlights the importance of encouraging girls to dream big and follow their aspirations. We’re thrilled to have Tracey share her inspiring journey with the community at this year’s luncheon.” In 2017, Ms. Van Houten campaigned to be the first female engineer in the U.S. House of Representatives and currently serves as a state Assembly appointee on California’s Oil Spill and Recovery Technical Advisory Committee. She is a life member of the Society of Women Engineers, a California board member of the National Women’s Political Caucus, and a publicschool advocate. This year’s luncheon will also include Women of Inspiration 2022 awards. Recipients are Lynda Fairly, Catherine Brozowski with the Audacious Foundation, and Mercedes Millington and Susan Torrey with the Mithun

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Tracey Van Houten has worked on NASA missions such as the Perseverance and Curiosity rovers on Mars.

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live and dessert auctions. Tickets are $80 per person or $600 for a table of eight. To purchase, go to www. biddingforgood.com/syvcs. Between now and the event, the website will feature an auction of fun and unique items to raise money for enrichment programs for students. Residents may also

donate items for auction via this website. All proceeds benefit music, art, science and garden programs at Santa Ynez Valley Charter School, an independent K-8 school for families in Santa Barbara County.

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LOMPOC — The Lompoc Kiwanis Track & Field Meet will take place 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 24 at the Lompoc High School Huyck Stadium, 515 W. College Ave. The check-in time is 8 a.m. for the Lompoc event, which is open to boys and girls in grades 3-8. Registration for the meet

includes participation in a maximum of four events. Events offered are sprints, distance runs and relays, and field events. Registration is recommended by April 21, although day-of registration will be available. The cost is $15 per athlete in advance or $20 on the day of the event or

$200 per club or team for up to 25 athletes (maximum $375 value). To register, go to www. cityoflompoc.com/recreation. For more information, call Recreation Supervisor Chad Dawson at 805-875-8092. — Dave Mason

Shelters seek homes for pets Local animal shelters and their nonprofit partners are looking for homes for pets. For more information, go to these websites: • Animal Services-Lompoc, countyofsb.org/phd/animal/home. sbc. • Animal Shelter Assistance Program in Goleta, asapcats.org. ASAP is kitty corner to Santa Barbara County Animal Services. • Bunnies Urgently Needing Shelter in Goleta, bunssb.org. BUNS is based at Santa Barbara County Animal Services. • Companion Animal Placement

Assistance, lompoccapa.org and facebook.com/capaoflompoc. CAPA works regularly with Animal Services-Lompoc. • K-9 Placement & Assistance League, k-9pals.org. K-9 PALS works regularly with Santa Barbara County Animal Services. • Santa Barbara County Animal Care Foundation, sbcanimalcare. org. (The foundation works regularly with the Santa Maria Animal Center.) • Santa Barbara County Animal Services in Goleta: countyofsb.org/ phd/animal/home.sbc. • Santa Barbara Humane (with

campuses in Goleta and Santa Maria), sbhumane.org. • Santa Maria Animal Center, countyofsb.org/phd/animal/home. sbc. The center is part of Santa Barbara County Animal Services. • Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society/DAWG in Buellton, syvhumane.org. • Shadow’s Fund (a pet sanctuary in Lompoc), shadowsfund.org. • Volunteers for Inter-Valley Animals in Lompoc: vivashelter. org. — Dave Mason

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Contemporary Art, Los Angeles; Walker Art Center, Minneapolis; Frederick R. Weisman Foundation, Los Angeles; Santa Barbara Museum of Art; San Diego Museum of Art; Fischer Gallery at USC; and UCSB Art, Design and Architecture Museum, in addition to other public and corporate collections around the world. “In both cases, it was these artists’ industry — their love of making — and their exposure to outside artists who brought a seriousness of purpose. In the case of Mickey, it was Italian artist Rico Lebrun and New York artist Howard Warshaw who showed him that art was philosophically profound, morally grave and historically important,” said Mr. Vonk. “In Ken’s case, it was exposure to Washington Color School artist Kenneth Noland and, especially, the kinetic sculptor then associated with New York, George Rickey. Their lived example showed that art was serious business.” email: mmcmahon@newspress. com

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“The Life of the Party” exhibit is on view seven days a week through April 25 at Sullivan Goss-An American Gallery, 11 E. Anapamu St. In compliance with new state guidelines, the gallery no longer requires a mask to visit, and those who feel more comfortable with a masked visit may do so and may request that staff wear a mask during the visit. For more information, call 805-730-1460 or visit www.sullivangoss.com.

“Farfalle” (2021), stainless steel, by Ken Bortolazzo.

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LIBRA — You have a warm and sensitive nature, Libra, and today you could be feeling especially tuned in to the feelings of others. Romance is very much on your mind, as are all things sensual. If you’re shopping for clothes, you’ll likely be drawn to rich and luxurious fabrics. Don’t hesitate to indulge this passionate side of yourself. Your mate will likely be quite appreciative! SCORPIO — This may be a tricky day, Scorpio, as you feel the pull of conflicting demands and desires. On the one hand, you feel obligated to your career and fulfilling the demands of your employer. On the other, your loved ones miss you and would like to have you around more. There’s no easy answer, although you might want to consider ways to delegate more work so you can spend more time with your loved ones. SAGITTARIUS — It doesn’t seem fair that your workload has increased these last few days. Never mind that you still have all of your normal tasks to do, your boss expects you to finalize a new budget and write a proposal as well? Enlist the help of others if you can. If you can’t, simply do the best you can without sacrificing time with your family and loved ones. CAPRICORN — You’ve been extremely busy these past few months, working extra hours at the office, then going out with friends late at night. This sort of behavior is known as “burning the candle at both ends,” and it rarely has a happy ending, Capricorn. You need to take some quiet time, ideally with someone special. AQUARIUS — Expect today’s planetary energies to raise your social consciousness, Aquarius. You may be distracted with thoughts of the homeless person you saw today, or the television special you saw on babies with AIDS. You may be reflecting on your connection to and responsibilities toward humanity. PISCES — You may be asked to swallow your pride and give in to someone else’s will today, Pisces. This will be difficult for you to do. Try to concentrate on your good reasons for obedience, and work out your frustration by taking a brisk walk. Expect to receive some welcome news from another source, which will also help calm you down.

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behind closed doors and that she also pledged to bring more transparency to Albany. “The public deserves to know exactly who is being listened to when it comes to negotiating changes to bail and discovery laws and which provisions of the laws are being negotiated,” Sen. Ortt wrote. “This lack of transparency erodes the public’s trust in government.” The topic of bail reform has come as crime rates have risen in New York. New York City Mayor Eric Adams, a former NYPD officer, has initiated new policies to help deter crime. Others have cited individuals being released without bail as a reason for the spike in violent crime. However, a report by the Brennan Center released on Tuesday argued that any correlation between bail reforms and increased crimes may be specious. One reason, the report stated, was that crime rose across the country. Beyond that, though, the Brennan Center pointed to research by the Albany TimesUnion that out of 100,000 cases it reviewed involving a pretrial release tied to the new bail laws, just 2% of individuals in those cases were rearrested on a violent felony charge. And less than 0.5% were booked again on a violent felony involving a gun. “These findings are prelim inary, and future researchers will certainly build on them,” the report states. “But as a first attempt to study the issue, the Times Union’s analysis suggests that as many as 80,000 people may have avoided jail incarceration due to cash bail because of the 2019-20 reforms and went on to pose no docu mented threat to public safety.” Gov. Hochul herself went to the Capitol press office on Friday and took questions from reporters about her plan, noting that the criticism of it tends to make her believe it’s a balanced approach. According to a tweet from the Times-Union’s Josh Solomon, Hochul defended her 10-point plan as a “reasonable approach” that still protects defendants’ rights.

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