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New Santa Barbara police officers sworn-in

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Interim Santa Barbara Police Chief Bernard Melekian swears in officers, from left, Carlos Garcia, Madison Hank, Michelle Royals and Sean Zosimo.

By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

New Santa Barbara police officers were sworn-in Thursday on the front steps of the Santa Barbara Police Department. Interim Chief Bernard Melekian swore-in one lateral officer and three police academy graduates, who recently completed the Peace Officer Standards and Training Academy. The officers are Carlos Garcia, Madison Hank, Michelle Royals and Sean Zosimo. They were sworn-in as an audience of families,

friends and fellow police officers watched. Also attending were Mayor Randy Rowse and council members Kristen Sneddon and Alejandra Gutierrez, who were photographed with the new officers. The officers included three academy graduates, who completed more than 40 learning modules during a 24-week training program. Some of the topics included cultural diversity, hate crimes, leadership and ethics, racial profiling, principled policing in the community, sexual harassment, terrorism

awareness, as well as dozens of criminal law studies and scenario evaluations. “These officers were extensively tested during their time at the law enforcement academy and completed all aspects of training in order to be sworn in as peace officers,” Sgt. Ethan Ragsdale, the department’s public information officer, said. The new officers will soon complete an 18-week-plus field training program prior to starting their patrols of Santa Barbara. email: dmason@newspress.com

Goleta City Council considers new tax By KAITLYN SCHALLHORN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The Goleta City Council has indicated it’s open to implementing a new sales tax to increase revenue for city projects. The council, in a workshop Thursday, considered six potential revenue enhancement options put forth by city staff and consultants. “We have such a long list of unfunded or underfunded needs that our residents deserve and things that are being asked for that we need to provide for them,” Councilmember Kyle Richards said. The council considered: • Transaction Use Tax: An additional sales tax levy on top of the local sales and use tax with a projected annual revenue is $2.2-2.4 million for every 0.25% increase. • Utility User Tax: Imposed on residents and businesses within the city on the consumption of utility services such as cable, gas, electricity, telephone and more with projected annual revenue of $4.7 million. • Parcel tax: Imposed on a parcel of property within the city of a fixed amount with an estimated annual revenue of $960,000. • Transient Occupancy Tax: Levied on people staying less than 31 days in hotels, motels or other similar venues with projected annual revenue of $920,000 for each 1% increase. • Business License Tax: Imposed on all businesses that operate within the city on top of an already levied business license fee with projected annual revenue of $2.2-3.3 million. • Documentary Transfer and Real Property Transfer Tax: Imposed on all property owners who transfer interest in real estate within the city with projected annual revenue of $300,000 for each additional %0.55 increase in the tax. Mayor Paula Perotte and other council members indicated they would be open to exploring the

transaction use tax, otherwise referred to as a sales tax, noting it would apply to both residents and visitors. Other nearby cities have adopted a transaction use tax, including Carpinteria, Guadalupe, Lompoc, Santa Barbara and Santa Maria, said Ken Duran, a senior adviser with HdL Companies, an economic consulting firm. He said this type of tax is one of the most likely to be passed by voters. Goleta’s sales tax sits at 7.5%. There is a cap of 9.25%, Mr. Duran said. According to a staff report, the transaction use tax could generate up to $9.3 million depending on the percent of the tax. A supermajority of the city council (four of the five members) would be needed to place the tax measure on the ballot. Then it must garner at least two-thirds of voter approval for special purpose funding or a simple major for general purpose funding in order to pass. Councilmember Roger Aceves said his support of the sales tax would hinge on where the funding would go. “I think it’s very important for the public to know why we need it, where we’re spending it, and … then hold us to the promise of where we’re going to spend it,” Councilmember Aceves said. “It’s never a good time to do a tax — I don’t care what year it is — but this one here has the potential of going through.” The utility user tax has more latitude. The council could select which utilities are taxed and the rate for each. Santa Barbara has a 6% utility user tax on all utilities. A parcel tax must be for a specific purpose, such as public safety. The collection would be handled by the county, then distributed back to the city. Goleta already has a library services parcel tax. Goleta already has a transient occupancy tax of 12%, which coincides with the statewide average. Please see GOLETA on A4

Carpinteria seeks more talks over Bailard Avenue project By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

At left, an audience of families, friends and fellow officers watch the ceremony. At right, Mayor Randy Rowse, far left, and councilmembers Kristen Sneddon, second from right, and Alejandra Gutierrez, far right, stand for a group photo with newly-sworn in officers, from left, Madison Hank, Michelle Royals, Carlos Garcia and Sean Zosimo.

Carbajal wants deal on COVID relief package By KAITLYN SCHALLHORN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal is leading an effort among his congressional colleagues for more COVID-19 relief. The coalition of Democratic lawmakers asked for $17.5 billion for supplies and treatments within the U.S. as well as an

additional $5 billion to help abroad in a letter to House and Senate leadership Friday. Rep. Julia Brownley was among those who signed the letter requesting the COVID aid. The funding would give the administration the ability to purchase and distribute vaccines, anti-body treatments and more, the lawmakers said.

“It is critical to our nation’s public health and the economy that these additional funds be passed soon. Without them, much of the progress we have made in fighting this pandemic and returning to normalcy will be lost,” the lawmakers said in the letter. “Uninsured individuals will be most affected as they will no longer have access to free tests

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and treatments.” Aside from Reps. Brownley and Carbajal (D-Ventura County and Santa Barbara, respectively), the letter included: Reps. Grace Napolitano, D-Calif.; Karen Bass, D-Calif.; Alan Lowenthal, D-Calif.; Carolyn Maloney, DCalif.; Nanette Barragán, DCalif.; Adriano Espaillat, DPlease see RELIEF on A4

The city of Carpinteria wants to participate in more discussions about the proposed Bailard Avenue Housing Project. In February, the Santa Barbara County South Board of Architectural Review discussed concerns about the 169-unit apartment complex. The apartment complex is the Redtail Multifamily housing development, better known as the Bailard Avenue Housing Project. It is a proposed project containing seven large buildings. The plan calls for six buildings with marketrate apartments and one with affordable housing units. The buildings are between two and three stories, offering oneand two-bedroom units. Amenities would include a playground, dog parks, a pool, community rooms and outdoor kitchens There are also plans for 276 uncovered parking spaces and 32 bike racks. “One of the potential benefits we were hoping to see was the housing element,” Carpinteria

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Bennett champions groundwater sustainability bill

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drought” or “extreme drought” categories, with the latter being worse. Ventura County has the “severe drought” designation as well. Assemblymember Bennett is also championing a bill that would require all new large-scale commercial construction to have rainwater capturing and recycling onsite. It would also mandate all non-residential buildings install pipes to transport recycled water. AB 2811 was referred to the Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee. email: kschallhorn@newspress.com

Beaches closed because of ‘Deltopia’ By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The Santa Barbara County Community Services Department has announced that the beaches at Isla Vista will be closed due to the potential of a large, unsanctioned event commonly known as “Deltopia” this weekend. The closure is for the purpose of preventing the recurrence of conditions from a 2009 unsanctioned event, resulting in damage to the environment and the community of Isla Vista. This event was then known as “Floatopia.” The Santa Barbara County Code (Section 26-11) authorizes the Community Services Department to close any County recreation area including beaches if conditions are warranted. After the “Floatopia” event of 2009, the beaches

of Isla Vista were left strewn with trash and debris including human waste. The large-scale event with thousands of participants had no provision for the health and well-being of the public, including no facilities for human sanitation or refuse collection. So Santa Barbara County has closed the Isla Vista beaches for similar events since 2010 in order to prevent harm to the environment. No permits were approved for this weekend’s “Deltopia” event. As such, the County Community Services Department will post the Isla Vista beaches as closed to public entry to protect public health and safety and to protect the beach from excessive waste and litter, according to a news release. The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department will enforce the closure. email: kzehnder@newspress.com

Carbajal to hold a town hall for constituents By KAITLYN SCHALLHORN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-Santa Barbara, will hold a telephone town hall meeting on April 7. The town hall will take place at 5:30 p.m. “Next week, I’m hosting a telephone town hall to provide an update on everything from my votes in Congress to support Ukraine to the work that I’m doing to bring new investments back to the Central Coast and lower costs for families like yours,” Rep.

Carbajal said in an email about the event. Rep. Carbajal recently spent some time in his district as part of his “Central Coast Community Project Victory Tour.” The latest spending package signed by President Joe Biden last month included direct funding for several Santa Barbara area projects, including the Santa Barbara Veterans’ Memorial Building. A member of the House Armed Services Committee, Rep. Carbajal has also been invested in the crisis in Ukraine as Russia’s

Lompoc Library to resume evening hours LOMPOC — Starting Monday, the Lompoc Library will resume its evening hours for the first time since the pandemic closures. The new hours will be 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 1-5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. The Village Library will continue to be open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays. Story time programs will also return in April, at

war continues. “From war in Europe to rising prices here at home, I know there is a lot going on in the world — and that it can be hard to keep up with everything that is happening and what solutions are being proposed to make a difference,” the congressman’s town hall announcement said. Those wishing to participate in the town hall can join April 7 at 5:30 p.m. here: carbajal.house. gov/live/. email: kschallhorn@newspress.com

10:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the Lompoc Library and 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays at the Village Library. Spanish Cuentos Story Time is set for 3 p.m. Thursdays at the Lompoc Library. The public is encouraged to be on the lookout for the return of other in-person library programming. The latest news and events will be posted to the library’s social media accounts, and on www. cityoflompoc.com/library. For more information, call the library at 805-8758775. — Katherine Zehnder

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that the project isn’t a low-cost housing development, despite what developers would like people to believe. He described the program as a “wolf in sheep’s clothing.” Mayor Nomura discussed the project further with the NewsPress. “The impacts of the proposed project do not conform with density and they are putting in more units that go beyond our regulations of size,” he said. “It would put a burden on our infrastructure. The only way they can access the property is through Carpinteria. There is no connection from the countryside. There would be an impact on traffic and infrastructure.”

Project applicant Brent Little was quoted in the Coastal View as saying that developers realized the entry to the proposed development has some challenges, but “we frankly have no other option.” “The bottom line is a plea to see if we can come back to the table and discuss this with the two agencies involved and come up with real viable solutions that benefit both parties involved,” said Mayor Nomura. The proposal is still in conceptual stages but will ultimately come before the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors for approval. email: kzehnder@newspress.com

Man charged with murder Santa Barbara County District Attorney Joyce Dudley announced Friday that murder charges have been filed against Jorge Solis Tafoya Jr., 18. Mr. Tafoya is charged with one felony count of murder, in violation of Penal Code Section 187(a) as well as an enhancement for intentionally and personally using a firearm, which caused the death of Maurilio De La Cruz on Feb. 19 in Lompoc. Mr. Tafoya is set for arraignment in Santa Maria Superior Court, Department 9, at 8:30 a.m. Monday. — Katherine Zehnder

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Santa Barbara Airport begins clean-up project SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Airport will begin a nighttime remediation project next week to remove contaminated soil from a 2019 crash. The project will occur Sunday through Thursday from 12:01 a.m. - 5 a.m. beginning on April 5. It is expected to last until the beginning of June with no impact on normally scheduled airport operations. Langan Corp., an international environmental services organization with a presence in California, is leading the project and will work in tandem with airport administration and the Federal Aviation Administration. The removed soil will be taken by truck to Kettleman City in Kings County for disposal, and clean soil will be placed in the excavated areas. The contaminated soil is a result of a 2019 accident involving a civilian Lockheed C-130 “Hercules” plane in August 2019. The plane had been traveling from Santa Maria to Arizona when it crashlanded at the Santa Barbara Airport. All passengers survived. — Kaitlyn Schallhorn

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model as opposed to housing assistance,” Mayor Nomura said. The area is a 6.97 acre plot of land at 1001-1003 Bailard Ave., which falls just outside of the city boundaries, putting the control in the hands of the county rather than the city. “Originally the city and the county were brought in by the school district to see which organization would want to go forward with the development and the county took exclusive development of the property without working with the city,” Mayor Nomura said. “So it was hard for us to get our foot in the door at that point. We were told we would be working with them but we are still waiting for that.” Chris Boyd, part of Save the Bailard Farm Coalition, was quoted in Coastal View as saying

The area is a 6.97 acre plot of land at 1001-1003 Bailard Ave., which falls just outside of the city boundaries.

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As concerns about the drought continue, Assemblymember Steve Bennett, D-Ventura, has filed legislation meant to strengthen and protect groundwater sustainability. His AB 2201 would enact restrictions and other regulations on groundwater extraction, including the prohibition of permits for new or expanded facilities in a probationary basin unless a state board determines the area is properly managed. It would prohibit a groundwater extraction facility in a basin designated by the Department of Water Resources subject to critical conditions of overdraft from extracting water without a valid permit with certain exceptions. “New water wells and groundwater extractions are being approved without adequate analysis of their impact on the drinking water of disadvantaged communities,” Assemblymember Bennett said. “Approval without that analysis can cause significant negative impacts on over-drafted water basins and disadvantaged communities’ drinking water.” Groundwater, found in the cracks and spaces in soil, sand and rocks, is critical to California’s water supply. About 85% of Californians depend on it for at least some portion of their water supply, according to the Public Policy Institute of California. There are some communities that fully rely on groundwater for drinking water, and it’s considered to be a “critical resource” for farmers on the Central Coast, according to the think tank. Additionally, Assemblymember Bennett’s legislation would give a groundwater sustainability agency the ability to impose a

fee on an applicant for an extraction permit. The Department of Water Resources would be tasked with reviewing the effectiveness of the permitting process. The bill is meant to strengthen the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, supporters of the legislation said. “Given what we know about the future of our water in California and the challenges of climate change, there is no excuse for us to leave our communities in a situation where their drinking water supplies are stolen from underneath their feet,” Susana De Anda, the Community Water Center executive director, said. The PPIC has found that many groundwater basins are not being used sustainably — meaning, withdrawal exceeds what is replenished in some areas. This overdraft can lead to sinking lands, reduced water quality and a whole host of other issues. The think tank found more than 3,500 domestic wells dried up as water tables dropped during a recent drought. Assemblymember Bennett’s office noted that Gov. Gavin Newsom’s recent executive order to protect water access was specific to the current drought. His bill, the office said, would enact a more permanent policy. The bill has been re-referred to the Committee on Water, Parks, and Wildlife. Assemblymember Bennett sits on that committee. The U.S. Drought Monitor labeled Santa Barbara County in the “severe drought” category as of its last update on March 31. Under this category, trees are stressed, water temperature increases, river flows decrease and reservoir levels are low with exposed banks. Most of California is in the “severe

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Vaqueros pull off thrilling comeback win over Cuesta By MICHAEL JORGENSON SBCC SPORTS WRITER

The SBCC softball team scored the final four runs in its meeting with Cuesta on Thursday at Pershing Park, going on to win in extra innings for the first time this season, 9-8 after eight innings. The Vaqueros improved to 3-3 during WSC play – their best start to conference since 2017 – and are now 9-22 overall. The Cougars fell to 11-20 overall, 2-4 conference. Catcher Linnéa Sandhai continued to shine as the team’s top hitter, improving upon her already over-.400 batting average with three more hits in four at bats to go with two runs and a walk. Sandhai is now on her second sixgame hit streak in her last 13 games. As a team, Santa Barbara tied a season-high with 16 hits. Lauren Indermuehle, Naveah Freitas, Paige Powell, Sarah Hammonds and Mckinnzie Grossini all had two each. Indermuehle and Natalie Depasquale each had their second three-RBI performances of the season. Indermuehle’s sacrifice fly in the bottom of the eighth brought in the winning run from Alyssa Perez. Three pitchers saw time in the circle, with Sarah Hammonds getting the start and tossing for five innings. Indermuehle later took over for the final two innings, giving up just two hits and no runs.

In the first inning, the Cougars picked up three consecutive singles to open the scoring. Brianna Burries’ RBI groundout to second base brought in Katelyn Eccles for an unearned run to make it 2-0. That was immediately followed by a strong response from the Vaqueros, who saw five of their first six batters reach. After a leadoff walk, Sandhai would be the first Vaquero to score on a single up the middle by Freitas. Depasquale then scored on a single through the left side by Powell to tie things at 2-2. Freitas scored to put SBCC up 3-2 on an RBI fielder’s choice by Hammonds. SBCC tacked on two more runs in the bottom of the second. Indermuehle brought in Perez on a double to right center. On the next at bat, while the ball moved from second base, to home plate, then back to a pickle between first and second, Indermuehle took advantage of the chaos and made it all the way home from second to put the Vaqueros up 5-2. Cuesta held SBCC without a run for three straight innings while it got hot offensively. A two-run double by shortstop Alura Neill made it 5-4 in the top of the fourth. Facing two outs in the top of the fifth, pitcher Leea Brown came in clutch with an RBI single driven low through the right side to tie the game at 5-5. The Cougars saved their best offense for the sixth, when they flew into the lead with three

runs. Burries hit a hard single up the middle to score two as Cuesta took an 8-5 lead. However, the Vaqueros matched them with three runs of their own with a huge sixhit inning. Jade Leoffler scored on a single to left by Indermuehle, making it 8-6, and Depasquale tied the game with a huge single through the left side for two more runs from Isabella Huckaby and Sandhai, but the defense picked up the final out on the play. After both teams got out of the seventh leaving two runners on base, the Vaqueros went to extra innings for just the second time this season. Indermuehle and the defense kept the Cougars without a hit in the top of the eighth, as Burries was struck out looking for the final out. Alyssa Perez then started the Vaqueros off strong with a four-pitch walk. Sandhai then hit a big single to center field. Finally, Indermuehle sent one deep into center, springing Perez from third as she beat the throw home to win the game. The Vaqueros are set for a non-conference matchup with Pasadena at Ventura College this Saturday at 10:00 a.m. Michael Jorgenson works in communications/ media relations at Santa Barbara City College.

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Gauchos welcome LBSU for penultimate home game By MICHAEL JORGENSON UCSB SPORTS WRITER

No. 18 Gauchos water polo will host No. 11 Long Beach State tonight at Campus Pool in Santa Barbara. The matchup is set to start at noon. UCSB lost its previous game against No. 5 Hawai’i by a score of 16-5. The Gauchos got goals from five different players, including first quarter scratches from Claire Kelly and Juju Amaral to bring them level at 2-2. Sarah Owens also scored in the second to bring UCSB back within one at 4-3. However, Hawaii would score 10 unanswered goals from there while cruising the rest of the way. Utility Caitlyn Snyder has been one of the program’s top producers for the past few years, and that hasn’t changed during her redshirt junior year. The Fresno, Calif. native is averaging 1.9 goals and 2.0 assists per game, leading the team in total goals (37) and assists (40). She also paces the Gauchos in drawn exclusions (26) and field blocks (10), owns an efficient .440 shooting percentage and is second on the team with 20 steals. Redshirt freshman attacker Leigh Lyter is tied with Snyder as the team’s leading goalscorer with 37 this year. She also paces her squad with 23 steals and is

second with 19 drawn exclusions. The former Mira Costa High School standout helped give the Gauchos their first win over a top20 team this season, sending in an incredible buzzer-beating gamewinner from near the middle of the pool to knock off then-No. 19 Princeton 15-14. Goalkeepers Madison Button, Taylor McEvilly and Casey Coppock have split time in the cage this year. Button (6-3) has recorded 49 saves (.374 Save %), while McEvilly (4-5) has a teamleading 50 (.275). McEvilly also has three assists and 12 steals, while Button has four steals and two assists. Coppock, a freshman, (1-1) has appeared in four games and has 14 saves on a team-best .412 save percentage. After Snyder and Lyter, UCSB has seven other goalscorers who have reached double-figures. Redshirt freshman attacker Nina Munson is third on the team with 32 goals and fourth with 15 assists. Redshirt junior attacker Owens has tallied 28 goals and 12 assists. Freshman utility Annie Kuester comes in fifth with 23 goals on a team-leading .622 shooting percentage. Imani Clemons and Drew Halvorson have put away 13 goals and freshman utility Cami Mras has 11. Amaral has also come on strong as of late, scoring nine of her 10 total goals over her

past six outings. UCSB opened the year with a 41 record for the third time under head coach Serela Kay. The last time the Gauchos started this way was in 2019, when they finished with an overall record of 22-8. The Gauchos have averaged a +5.1 margin of victory in their nine wins. They have been excellent in close games, boasting a 5-1 mark in games decided by one goal. From Jan. 22-23, they won three straight games by one goal, all of which capped off a memorable fourth quarter comeback. Against Wagner, they trailed 14-13 with 4:25 left before scoring three straight goals. Later in the day, they came back from a three-goal third quarter deficit against Princeton before Lyter’s epic game-winner put them on top 15-14. The following day, UCSB won its third straight in miraculous fashion, overcoming a 12-9 Brown lead over the final 1:38 of regulation before taking a 14-13 overtime win. UCSB was only in action for a month in 2021 before the rest of its season was canceled, finishing with an overall 3-5 record. The Gauchos opened the year with a pair of one-goal wins at No. 17 San Diego State, the 99th and 100th career wins for head coach Serela Kay. Three weeks later, they came away with a 12-10 home win over

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San Marcos outswims Santa Ynez 142-37 By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The San Marcos girls swim team continued its undefeated season Thursday when the Royals beat Santa Ynez 142-37. San Marcos is now 4-0. Leading the way Thursday was Makenna Stretz. The Royals sophomore had one of her best dual meet performances of her career. Stretz posted two wins and swam one individual personal best in the 100 Butterfly. “Kenny is one of our hardest working athletes,” Coach Brian Roth told the News-Press in an email. “She is dedicated to the process of becoming better, and she understands it does not happen overnight. I was happy she had a great showing today,” “Kate Meyer had a great day in the pool today,” Roth added. “Due to injury and COVID, today was her first swim meet since the COVID shutdown. She had a great 500 free (5:44.09) to place third and 100 butterfly (1:09.04) to finish third.” Here are the Royals’ times from Thursday’s meet: 200 Freestyle: Mia Amberger, 2:08.69. 200IM: Makenna Stretz, 2:17.00. 50 Freestyle: Sophia Panossian, 25.56. 100 Butterfly: Makenna Stretz, 59.81. 100 Freestyle: Sophia Panossian, 54.98. 500 Freestyle: Madi Sparre, 5:28.21. 100 Backstroke: Taylor Steelman, 1:01.39. 100 Breaststroke: Ava Stryker 1:16.39 1 meter diving: Jessica Norman. 264.25.

Santa Barbara golf beats Santa Ynez Santa Barbara hosted Santa Ynez Thursday at the Santa Barbara Golf Club, where the Dons scored 123; the Pirates, 416. Owen Hirth (78) and Rye Winans (78) shared the medal for the lowest score.

San Marcos defeats Dos Pueblos San Marcos High School defeated cross-town rivals Dos Pueblos 12-6 in tennis Thursday. “Julian and Franklin had an incredible comeback in their first doubles set together today. They were down early in the set and came back with a tiebreaker win that showed great energy and teamwork. ” Dos Pueblos Coach Laura Housinger told the News-Press in an email about the match at Dos Pueblos. “Kai and Daniel had a tight third set win in a tiebreaker that showed great fight and spirit,” Housinger said. “I also liked seeing Connor and Keaton try out some sets in doubles together for another new combination,” “We have a lot of our season left and want to keep seeing the best lineups for our future matches. All of the guys are hungry and eager to keep pushing themselves to improve for the weeks ahead.” email: kzehnder@newspress.com Please send reports to sports@newspress.com

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Bonta: Some landlords flouting eviction law Gaucho roster features By MADISON HIRNEISEN THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – On the same day California extended eviction protections for tenants who applied for the state’s rent relief program, Attorney General Rob Bonta sent a letter warning eviction lawyers that some of their clients may have violated the law by filing “false declarations” to evict tenants. Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis signed a bill that expands eviction protections through June 30 for renters who applied to the state’s rent relief program by Thursday’s midnight deadline. The state received nearly 506,800 aid applications by Thursday’s deadline to apply for the program, though only 223,000 households have been served thus far, according to the state’s relief dashboard. Under the new law, tenants have eviction protections through June 30 as they await rental assistance, meaning that a tenant cannot be evicted for unpaid rent due to COVID-19-related hardships unless they have been denied rental assistance or failed to apply for the program on time. Mr. Bonta announced Friday, however, that the state’s Department of Justice’s Housing Strike Force has received reports that some landlords

or attorneys representing landlords have filed declarations that “falsely indicate that the landlord has received no notice that the tenant applied for rental assistance, even when there is clear evidence to the contrary.” Mr. Bonta also noted that the strike force has heard reports of attorneys who are “continuing to prosecute existing eviction actions” even after learning that the declaration was false. “We have reason to believe that some landlords and their attorneys may be filing false declarations to push hardworking Californians out of their homes,” Mr. Bonta said in a statement Thursday. “This is unacceptable, and more importantly, absolutely illegal. California families were already struggling with the high cost of housing before the pandemic, and these past two years have only made things worse. “Our Housing Strike Force is investigating these reports, and if necessary, we will take action.” In the letter, Mr. Bonta urged lawyers to review the “unlawful detainer cases” on file to ensure compliance with the law. For tenants who applied for rent assistance by Thursday’s deadline, Mr. Bonta said it’s crucial to notify their landlord in writing immediately. If they are sued or served an eviction notice, he said tenants should seek legal aid immediately.

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Under the new law, tenants have eviction protections through June 30 as they await rental assistance, meaning that a tenant cannot be evicted for unpaid rent due to COVID-19-related hardships unless they have been denied rental assistance or failed to apply for the program on time.

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in every game of 2021, when she averaged 8.8 saves per game. Munson, Owens, Lyter and Kelly are also among the team’s returners. The roster also welcomes 12 true freshmen. Coppock and McEvilly join the goalkeeper crew; Amaral, Aidan Flynn, Mackie Whitehead, Emily Ferguson and Mackenzie Murphy are on the attacking unit along with center Clemons; Mel Damato and Ken Corlett bolster the defense; and Mras and Kuester are listed as utilities. The 2022 season marks the eighth at the helm for Serela Kay, the Gauchos’ all-time winningest coach. Kay owns a 112-87 (.563) record since joining the team in June of 2014. Under Kay’s leadership, five Gauchos have earned AllAmerican status for a total of seven selections, and 13 Gauchos have earned a total of 21 AllBig West selections. In 2016, she was named the Big West Coach of the Year, becoming the first head coach in program history to be named conference coach of the year. Following that season, the program had multiple All-Americans for the first time since 1999, as the Gauchos clinched their first ever NCAA Tournament berth and earned their first ever Big

West Championship and NCAA Tournament wins. The Gauchos’ 2022 schedule includes a home tournament, two away tournaments, and three other non-conference games on top of their six-game Big West Conference slate. Following the UCSB Winter Invite, they will head inland to face Biola and Redlands on Jan. 28. Cal Baptist will host the Gauchos on Jan. 29. The month of February will see UCSB close out its nonconference schedule at UCSD’s Triton Invite (Feb. 12-13) and UC Irvine’s Barbara Kalbus Invitational (Feb. 25-27). The Gauchos begin conference play with a Saturday home meeting against UCI on Mar. 5. Senior Day will welcome UC San Diego (Apr. 9) to town for their home finale, and the final regular season game will be played at UC Davis on Apr. 16. From there, Kay and her team travel to Hawai’i for the Big West Tournament, taking place from April 21-23, as the Gauchos will battle for their first trip to the NCAA Tournament since 2016. A successful trip to Honolulu would send UCSB to Ann Arbor, Michigan for the NCAA Tournament from May 6-8. Michael Jorgenson writes about sports for UCSB. email: sports@newspress.com

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Bipartisan relief plan making way through Senate RELIEF

Continued from Page A1 N.Y.; Suzanne Bonamici, D-Colo.; Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla.; Darren Soto, D-Fla.; and Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass.

The Senate is working on a $10 billion COVID relief plan with Democrats and Republicans negotiating specifics. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York is said to be working closely with Sens. Mitt Romney, R-Utah; Roy Blunt, R-Mo.; Richard Burr,

R-N.C.; Lindsay Graham, R-S.C.; Patty Murray, D-Wash.; and Chris Coons, D-Del. President Joe Biden urged lawmakers to come to a quick deal on a relief plan in a speech from the White House earlier this week, saying: “This isn’t partisan; it’s

medicine.” The letter can be read here: carbajal.house.gov/ UploadedFiles/2022-04-01_ Carbajal_Additional_COVID-19_ Funding_Letter.pdf. email: kschallhorn@newspress.com

City manager says costs of services have risen GOLETA

Continued from Page A1 Mr. Duran said the business license tax would be the least regressive option out of the six proposed, but it would also have the highest cost of administration because the city would need to create the structure and collect the tax, possibly by using a third party. But Mayor Perotte said she did not support that option. “For businesses, we want our small

businesses to come, and we want to be known as a friendly city to mom-and-pop stores, and we don’t want to make it harder,” the mayor said. Michelle Greene, Goleta’s city manager, told the council the city has seen the costs of services, such as its contract with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office as well as animal and library services, have risen. A draft spending plan identified about $3.3 million needed for Goleta’s pavement program, $1.7 million for creek and watershed master plan implementation, $800,000 for

critical maintenance backlog and $760,000 for affordable housing and a homelessness strategic plan implementation. “Roads aren’t exciting to make as a top priority, but really it’s needed,” Mayor Perotte said. The council would need to adopt a resolution approving a ballot measure with a tax change around June, according to a projected timeline. Voters could then decide on the proposal on Nov. 8. email: kschallhorn@newspress.com

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omedy is the art of being too serious. Actors Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum understand that, as do the writers and crew behind “The Lost City,” which is why it’s so hilarious. The characters have no idea how silly they are, and everything in the movie, from the editing to special effects to the

music, plays along with this being a downright serious story. And that’s why “The Lost City” has topped the box office. It’s a refreshing, fun popcorn movie in an era where there aren’t enough genuinely funny movies. “The Lost City” stars Sandra Bullock as burnt-out romance novelist Loretta Sage, who’s dealing with the loss of her husband, and Channing Tatum as Alan, the model for her book covers. They’re on a book tour

when the villainous billionaire Abigail Fairfax (played by “Harry Potter” star Daniel Radcliffe) kidnaps Loretta to get her help in finding an ancient city and its treasure. To rescue Loretta, Alan recruits his trainer, whose name is actually Jack Trainer (Brad Pitt), who performs an almost flawless rescue. Almost. Loretta and Alan get away from the bad guys, but are now being pursued in the jungle and up a mountain.

Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum are hilarious together in ‘The Lost City’

They don’t have the skills, clothing or equipment for any of this. Loretta’s running around in a sequined jumpsuit! Much of the comedy comes from how different Loretta and Alan are from Angela and Dash, the heroic couple in Loretta’s novel “The Lost City of D.” They fall short of being cool, but that makes them funny and lovable, along with how hard Alan tries to be a hero. He lacks all the skills, but his heart’s in the right place.

Together, Loretta and Alan will figure out how to survive and save the day. Ultimately, they will become as cool as the characters in Loretta’s book, but the road to get there is full of intriguing and unexpected twists with sweet commentaries about the nature of love. Meanwhile, Loretta’s editor, Beth Hatten (played well by Da’Vine Joy Randolph), is determined to find Loretta, whatever it takes. “The Lost City” will remind

viewers of movies like “Romancing the Stone,” and directors and cowriters Adam and Aaron Nee are following longtime cinematic formulas. Well, there’s nothing wrong with that. This is the kind of a movie that operates best on a formula, especially with actors like Ms. Bullock and Mr. Channing, who portray their characters with the utmost sincerity and make a wild story believable. email: dmason@newspress.com

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Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum star as a romance novelist and the model for her book covers in “The Lost City.”

Paul Rodriguez to perform Chumash Casino Resort By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

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Paul Rodriguez is known for his comedic observations on Latin American culture, family and everyday life.

aul Rodriguez, a longtime Hollywood film and television star, will perform his stand-up comedy at 8 p.m. April 22 at the Chumash Casino Resort’s Samala Showroom, 3400 State Route 246, Santa Ynez. Mr. Rodriguez is known for his comedic observations on Latin American culture, family and everyday life. He started his stand-up career in the early 1980s while working as a doorman at The Comedy Store in Los Angeles, where his talents were recognized and he got his break. In 1984, “A.k.a. Pablo,” was written and developed specifically for Mr. Rodriguez, because a television producer was so impressed with his standup comedy skills. The show aired on ABC, and other TV roles soon followed, including as host of “The Newlywed Game.” Mr. Rodriguez went on to appear in dozens of movies. In 1987, he starred alongside

Cheech Marin in 1987’s “Born in East L.A.” In 1994, Mr. Rodriguez co-wrote, directed and starred in the film “A Million to Juan.” He has also lent his voice talents to several film and television projects, including “Beverly Hills Chihuahua,” “Dora the Explorer” and “King of the Hill.” In 2002, he executiveproduced and starred in the comedy showcase “The Original Latin Kings of Comedy.” Over the years, he has released several cable television standup specials, including “Paul Rodriguez: Behind Bars,” “Crossing White Lines” and “Paul Rodriguez: Live in San Quentin.” Comedy Central ranked Mr. Rodriguez at No. 74 on its list of the 100 Greatest Stand-Ups of all Time. Mr. Rodriguez is also a part owner of the Laugh Factory in Hollywood. The Chumash Casino Resort is a 21-and-older venue. Tickets for the show are $39 to $69. Tickets are available at The CLUB at Chumash or at www. chumashcasino.com. email: kzehnder@newspress.com

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SeaVees, a Santa Barbara-based shoe company, is stepping forward with the Mental Wellness Center to help local youth. To do that, the company is selling a new shoe that was designed in collaboration with Carissa Potter Carlson of People I’ve Loved. The project is intended to raise awareness about mental health, and 10% from the proceeds of every pair sold will be donated to MWC. “The Mental Health Awareness

Baja Slip On” is a limited-edition slip-on sneaker that includes Mr. Carlson’s affirmation artwork on the outside upper and a secret message screen-printed in the inside footbed. The outsole uses a pop of colorful green, the color of the international symbol for mental health awareness. “We are grateful to SeaVees for their support of youth mental wellness in our community,” said Annmarie Cameron, CEO of Mental Wellness Center in Santa

Barbara. “Their fun and stylish shoes are a fresh and innovative way to spread the message that youth mental health and education is critical — not just in our area but across the country and world.” This collaboration supports MWC’s Wellness Connection Council and Mental Health Matters program, which is designed to introduce basic facts about mental health to elementary, middle and high

school students. MHM’s work is established in the Buellton, Carpinteria, Cold Spring, Hope, Goleta Union and Santa Barbara Unified school districts as well as in several local private schools. To see this new collection worn by the students of the Wellness Connection Council leadership program and to purchase the collaboration, visit www.seavees. com/.../mental-health-awareness. — Dave Mason

NatureTrack Film Festival postponed

LOS OLIVOS — The NatureTrack Film Festival has been delayed to 2023. Sue Eisaguirre, the Los Olivos event’s founder and executive director, recently notified supporters, sponsors and filmmakers about the change. “In order to move forward from both earlier and continuing impacts

of the pandemic and re-establish our home base, we feel it is prudent and pragmatic to give our nascent efforts room to rebound so we can return with a fabulous fifth anniversary of the NTFF,” Ms. Eisaguirre said. Meanwhile, the NatureTrack/ Golden Cage Films co-produced documentary titled, “The

Accessible Outdoors,” is making the rounds at film festivals. It has been screen at the Colorado Environmental Film Festival, the Oceanside International Film Festival and will screen at the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival, set for April 26-May 1. The documentary has received several awards such as Best Documentary

Film from the Oregon Short Film Festival and the Silver Award for Best Short Doc from the Hollywood Independent Filmmaker Awards & Festival. For more information, email Ms. Eisaguirre at sue@naturetrack.org or go to naturetrack.org. — Dave Mason

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ELIZABETH LAWTON WEIR Case Number: 22PR00130 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: ELIZABETH LAWTON WEIR A Petition for Probate has been filed by Sally Weir Fairbanks in the SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA. The Petition for Probate requests that Sally Weir Fairbanks be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The Petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: 04/28/2022 at Time: 9:00 AM, in Dept.: 5, located at SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; PO Box 21107, Santa Barbara, CA 93121-1107, Anacapa Division. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: David W. Van Horne; Price, Postel & Parma LLP Address: 200 East Carrillo St. Suite 400, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Phone: 805 962-0011 MAR 26; APR 2, 9 / 2022--58136

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SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES SPRING STREET COURTHOUSE BOLTHOUSE LAND COMPANY, LLC, a California Case No.: BCV-21-101927 limited liability company; WM. BOLTHOUSE Complex Action FARMS, INC., a Michigan corporation; (Complaint Filed: 8/17/2021) and NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT OF GRIMMWAY ENTERPRISES, INC., a Delaware GROUNDWATER BASIN ADJUDICATION OF corporation, DIAMOND FARMING COMPANY, a THE CUYAMA VALLEY GROUNDWATER California corporation; LAPIS LAND COMPANY, BASIN LLC, a California limited liability company; (NO. 3-013) RUBY LAND COMPANY, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company; Plaintiffs, vs. ALL PERSONS CLAIMING A RIGHT TO Assigned for All Purposes to: EXTRACT OR STORE GROUNDWATER IN The Honorable Yvette M. Palazuelos THE CUYAMA VALLEY GROUNDWATER BASIN (NO. 3-013); ALL PERSONS UNKNOWN, CLAIMING ANY LEGAL OR EQUITABLE RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT ADVERSE TO PLAINTIFF’S TITLE, OR ANY CLOUD UPON PLAINTIFF’S TITLE THERETO; DOES 1 THROUGH 5000 and THE PERSONS NAMED AS DEFENDANTS IDENTIFIED ON EXHIBIT D TO THIS COMPLAINT as may be amended from time to time Defendants.

NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT OF GROUNDWATER BASIN ADJUDICATION THIS NOTICE IS IMPORTANT. ANY RIGHTS YOU CLAIM TO PUMP OR STORE GROUNDWATER FROM THE BASIN IDENTIFIED IN THIS NOTICE MAY BE AFFECTED BY A LAWSUIT INITIATED BY THE FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT SUMMARIZED BELOW. A copy of the First Amended Complaint may be obtained by contacting the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff’s attorney identified in this notice. If you claim rights to pump or store groundwater within the basin, either now or in the future, you may become a party to this lawsuit by filing an answer to the lawsuit on or before the deadline specified in this Notice. You may file an Answer by completing the attached form Answer, filing it with the court indicated in this notice, and sending a copy of the form Answer to Plaintiffs or the Plaintiffs’ attorney. Failing to participate in this lawsuit could have a significant adverse effect on any right to pump or store groundwater that you may have. You may seek the advice of an attorney in relation to this lawsuit. Such attorney should be consulted promptly. A Case Management Conference in this groundwater basin adjudication proceeding shall occur on the date specified in this notice. If you intend to participate in the groundwater adjudication proceeding to which this Notice applies, you are advised to attend the initial Case Management Conference in person or have an attorney represent you at the initial Case Management Conference. Participation requires the production of all information regarding your groundwater use. Within three months of appearing in this action you must serve on all other parties, and the special master, if one is appointed, an initial disclosure that includes all of the information listed in Code of Civil Procedure section 842. A form Answer is provided for your convenience. You may fill out the form Answer and file it with the court. Should you choose to file the form answer, it will serve as an Answer to all Complaints and Cross-Complaints filed in this case. The following information is provided pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 836(a)(1)(B): 1. Name of Basin: Cuyama Valley Groundwater Basin, Department of Water Resources Bulletin 118 Groundwater Basin No. 3-013. A map of the Cuyama Valley Groundwater Basin is available at: https://sgma.water.ca.gov/portal/gsp/preview/32. 2. Case No. BCV-21-101927, Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, Spring Street, Courthouse, Civil Complex Center located at 312 N. Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 Assigned to the Honorable Yvette M. Palazuelos, Department 9. 3. The First Amended Complaint may be obtained from and a copy of the form Answer should be sent to Plaintiffs’ attorneys, who may be contacted at the following mailing addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses: Richard G. Zimmer William T. Zimmer Zimmer & Melton, LLP 11601 Bolthouse Drive, Suite 100 Bakersfield, CA 93311 Tel: (661) 463-6700 rzimmer@zimmermelton.com wzimmer@zimmermelton.com

4. The First Amended Complaint seeks a comprehensive adjudication of the Cuyama Valley Groundwater Basin (Basin) and alleges two causes of action. The First Cause of Action for Comprehensive Adjudication and Physical Solution pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure sections 830 to 852 seeks a comprehensive judgment that determines and fixes the respective rights and priorities of the parties, and their respective successor in interest, to the extraction and use of Basin groundwater and the right to Basin storage space, among all users, a preliminary injunction to provide for management of the Basin, on an interlocutory basis, through entry of final judgment and any appeal, pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 847, and to provide a physical solution for the perpetual and continuous management of the Basin pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure sections 834, 849 and 850. The Second Cause of Action for Quiet Title seeks to quiet title to interests in the Basin groundwater and storage space appurtenant to Plaintiffs’ real property as of the date the First Amended Complaint is filed as against any adverse claims pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure sections 760.010 to 764.080. Plaintiffs additionally seek costs of suit and such other and further relief as the court deems just and proper. 5. You must appear in this comprehensive adjudication within thirty days after receiving this Notice. The Case Management Conference is set for July 22, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. in Department 9 of the Los Angeles County Superior Court, Spring Street Courthouse. Dated: March 8, 2022

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(The Center Square) – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott blasted President Joe Biden Friday for making what he called another “reckless” immigration policy decision to terminate the public health rule known as Title 42. By doing so, the number of illegal immigrants expected to enter the country will more than double those who entered illegally last year, law enforcement officials estimate. “President Biden’s open-border policies are an unmitigated disaster for national security,” Gov. Abbott said in a statement. “His recklessness has forced the State of Texas to take unprecedented steps to fill the gaps – including deploying Texas Department of Public Safety troopers and over 10,000 Texas National Guard soldiers, jailing illegal immigrants who are charged with trespassing, and becoming the first state ever to build a wall to secure the border. “Instead of listening to the millions of Americans that his administration has endangered – and instead of enforcing immigration laws passed by Congress – President Biden has chosen to jeopardize the safety and security of those very Americans he swore to protect and defend by ending Title 42 expulsions.” Title 42 is a federal law that can be used during a public health crisis to limit entry into the U.S. The Trump administration utilized it in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus. On Friday, the Centers for Disease Control announced it was terminating Title 42 on May 23. “After considering current public health conditions and an increased availability of tools to fight COVID-19 (such as highly effective vaccines and therapeutics), the CDC Director has determined that an Order suspending the right to introduce migrants into the United States is no longer necessary,” the CDC said. Instead, DHS will be implementing “appropriate COVID19 mitigation protocols, such as scaling up a program to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to migrants and prepare for resumption of regular migration under Title 8,” it said in a statement. Gov. Abbott said that ending Title 42 expulsions “will signal to cartels and migrants alike that our southern border is now wide open – inciting even more violence, more trafficking, and more lawlessness. “President Biden clearly has no intention to secure the border by faithfully executing Congress’ command to detain and deport illegal immigrants,” the Texas governor said. “His actions will only further endanger Texans,

and the State of Texas must take even more unprecedented action to keep our communities safe by using any and all constitutional powers to protect its own territory.” Last March, in response to President Biden’s open border policies, Gov. Abbott launched Operation Lone Star (OLS), a law enforcement initiative to thwart criminal activity at the border. Through OLS, state and local law enforcement officers have been pursuing and apprehending human and drug smugglers, interdicting weapons and drugs and rescuing those who are trafficked. Last year, the Texas legislature allocated an unprecedented $3 billion to border security efforts and authorized funding to build a wall on Texas soil, the first time any legislature of any state has done so. In addition to Texas state troopers, local police and sheriffs, roughly 10,000 members of the Texas Army National Guard are stationed at the border providing overwatch, administrative and interdiction support. This week, they helped apprehend suspected human traffickers and illegal immigrants. Law enforcement personnel also rescued a woman stuffed in a duffle bag inside of a burning van as the smuggler fled on foot, leaving women left to die in the desert, authorities said. The Texas National Guard also this week apprehended a group of 16 men wearing camouflage, military clothing, and carpeted boots. Wearing covers over boots is done intentionally to avoid leaving footprints in the sand and dirt to make it harder for law enforcement to track them. However, Texas guardsmen tracked them into the thick vegetation that lines the Rio Grande River and apprehended them. On Thursday, DPS Lt. Chris Olivarez told Fox News that once Title 42 is revoked, “what we’re going to see” at the border, “is complete chaos. We’re already over 800,000 for the first five months of the fiscal year,” referring to illegal immigrants, he said. “And now we’re going to hit one million after these first six months are complete. This border crisis continues to escalate compared to last year. We are on track to hit well over 2 million by the end of this fiscal year.” Over the past year, multi-agency efforts in Texas have resulted in the apprehensions of more than 225,000 illegal immigrants, more than 13,027 criminal arrests, and more than 10,400 felony charges. OLS efforts have led to the confiscation of more than 3,500 weapons and nearly $30 million in currency brought illegally into the U.S. In their fight against fentanyl, DPS officers have seized over 289 million lethal doses statewide.

Majority of Americans report ‘falling behind’ rising cost of living By CASEY HARPER THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – The majority of Americans feel they are “falling behind” as the cost of living continues to rise, according to newly released polling. The poll from NBC News asked, “Do you think that your family’s income is … going up faster than the cost of living, staying about even with the cost of living, or falling behind the cost of living?” In response, 62% of those polled said “falling behind” while only 6% said their income is “going up faster” than the cost of living. That poll comes as new inflation data released Thursday showed another significant increase. The Bureau of Economic Analysis released data for the Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE), a key inflation metric for the Federal Reserve, reporting the biggest increase in nearly 40 years. “The PCE price index for February increased 6.4 percent from one year ago, reflecting increases in both goods and services …” BEA said. “Energy prices increased 25.7 percent while food prices increased 8.0 percent. Excluding food and energy, the PCE price index for February increased 5.4 percent from one year ago.” Figures like these are at least part of the reason the Federal Reserve announced a 0.25% interest rate hike and said six more increases are on the way. The increase is meant to decrease inflation but can have a serious negative impact on the economy.

At the same time, mortgage rates have risen and are expected to continue to increase along with the Federal Reserve rate. A recently released Emerson College March national poll reports that the majority of Americans feel the pain of higher prices. “Eighty-three percent (83%) of voters say they are experiencing some hardship due to increased prices on everyday items, with 40% reporting significant hardship, and another 43% reporting some hardship,” the poll said. “Seventeen percent (17%) report experiencing no hardship. When asked about who they blame for an increase in gas prices, a plurality (39%) blame the Biden Administration, 21% blame the sanctions on Russia, and 18% blame gas and oil companies.” Even worse for President Joe Biden, many voters blame the administration’s policies for rising prices. “President Joe Biden’s policies have increased inflation, according to a majority of voters, who expect the issue to be important in November midterm elections,” Rasmussen Reports said in a recent poll. “The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey finds that 64% of Likely U.S. Voters believe the policies of Biden’s administration have increased inflation, while only eight percent (8%) think Biden’s policies have reduced inflation. Another 25% say the Biden administration’s policies have not made much difference in inflation.”