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Guilty verdicts delivered in MS-13 murders trial By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

A Santa Maria jury has found five men guilty of a majority of charges in crimes linked to the violent MS-13 gang. The verdicts on the charges, which included murder, were announced Thursday in Santa Barbara County Superior Court in Santa Maria. Each man was charged with at least 40 violent felony crimes. Among the charges were firstdegree murder and criminal street gang conspiracy. The men are Juan Carlos

Urbina Serrano, Marcos Manuel Sanchez Torres, Luis Mejia Orellana, Tranquilino Robles Morales and Juan Carlos Lozano Membreno. They are five of the 10 men who are being tried for 10 alleged murders that occurred between 2013 and 2016 in Santa Maria. KEYT-TV reported the jury found Mr. Serrano guilty on all charges. A guilty verdict was rendered for Mr. Torres on all but three charges. The jury found Mr. Orellana guilty on all but two charges. Please see MS-13 on A4

Pierre Haobsh sentenced to life in prison There’s no possibility of parole for man convicted of killing the Han family

La Cumbre Peak offers a grand view of Santa Barbara, and it’s just a short hike to reach its picnic area. And there are interesting things to see on the peak, such as an abandoned tower. The peak is known for its Coulter pines, maple trees, manzanita, bay trees and chaparral. No reservations are needed at this Los Padres National Forest day-use site on top of the Santa Ynez Mountains. And the price is right: It’s free.

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Goleta launches search for new city manager By KAITLYN SCHALLHORN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Goleta is on the hunt for a new city manager. Michelle Greene, who has served the city for about 18 years, is retiring from the position at the end of June. Ms. Greene is relocating to Vermont with her family. “We have been fortunate to have her calm demeanor and experience to get us through the challenges of the past two years as well as her counsel and leadership during 18 years with the city, including eight years as our city manager,” Goleta Mayor Paula Perotte said during her State of the City address earlier this week. “We have some big shoes to fill.” Ms. Greene will transition to the role of special adviser so she can continue to assist Goleta with ongoing projects. She was Goleta’s first female city manager. “It has been an incredible honor and privilege to serve the Goleta community for the last 18 years, particularly during the last eight years in the role of city manager,” Ms. Greene said. “It is with great sadness that I must now look to ending the successful partnership with the City Council, as a need to

support elderly family in Vermont requires that I relocate for an indefinite period of time. “But my heart will always be in Goleta. It is an incredibly special place, with an amazing city staff that it has been an honor to work alongside, so I know that I will leave the city in very good hands when the time comes. I wish the Goleta community all the best as the city enters the next phase of its evolution.” Ms. Greene is credited with overseeing Goleta’s response to COVID-19, effecting the purchase of City Hall on Cremona Drive, obtaining nearly $4 million in state funding for the monarch butterfly habitat on Ellwood Mesa and creating a municipal library during her tenure as city manager, among many other things. The city manager will work with the city council to support environmental vitality, ensure economic vitality and stability, strengthen infrastructure, enhance the efficiency and transparency of city operations and return Old Town to a vital center of Goleta, according to a job description. The city manager is responsible for overseeing all departments

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SpaceX to launch Sunday from Vandenberg By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

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Team Vandenberg is set to launch a National Reconnaissance Office mission Sunday aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex-4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base. The launch is scheduled for 6:13 a.m. It’s the second delay for the launch, which was originally scheduled for Friday. Then it was postponed to this morning, then delayed again to Sunday. “NROL-85 is the first NRO mission to reuse a SpaceX rocket booster. NROL-87, launched only two months earlier, was the first NRO launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket intended to be reused for a future mission,” according to a news release from Vandenberg. NROL-85 is the second Falcon 9 Launch procured through the National Security Space Launch contract that will launch

from the Western Range. The mission’s first stage will return to land on Landing Zone 4 at Vandenberg Space Force Base. As the vehicle re-enters, spectators and local residents of Santa Barbara, Ventura and San Luis Obispo counties can expect to hear multiple sonic booms when the vehicle breaks the sound barrier. “A sonic boom is the sound associated with the shock waves from an aircraft or launch vehicle traveling faster than the speed of sound,” Vandenberg explained in its news release. “Sonic booms generate a sound similar to an explosion or a clap of thunder and the degree experienced will depend on weather conditions and other factors.” You can watch the launch live at spacex.com or watch a video of it there later. The live webcast will start 15 minutes before the launch. email: kzehnder@newspress.com

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and staff, reviewing city council agenda material, economic development and capital investment and monitoring Goleta’s financial needs. “The city council seeks a collaborative leader to be able to assume the helm of this organization with the skills and finesse that can only be attributed to an experienced public sector manager complemented with an engaging personal style and a commitment to outstanding customer service,” the job description said. An ideal candidate for the job is someone who is apolitical but politically astute, has strong budget and financial management skills and can establish trust with a diverse group of people, according to the listing. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, and a master’s degree in public or business administration or a related field is preferred, the job posting said. Ralph Andersen & Associates, a consulting firm based in Placer County, has been retained for recruitment and evaluation. The goal is to have a new city manager in place by July.

Pierre Haobsh, who was convicted of the 2016 Han family murders, was sentenced Friday to three consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole. Each life sentence is for each of the murders that Mr. Haobsh, 32, of Oceanside, committed in 2016. He killed Dr. Weldong “Henry” Han, 57; his wife Huijie “Jennie” Yu, 29, and Emily, their 5-year-old daughter, in their Goleta Valley home and wrapped them in plastic. Judge Brian Hill announced the sentencing Friday in Santa Barbara County Superior Court in Santa Barbara as Mr. Haobsh, who represented himself, listened. Besides the three life sentences, Mr. Haobsh was

sentenced to additional time because of special allegations. During the bench trial last fall, Judge Hill found Mr. Haobsh guilty on all three counts of murder, saying the evidence proved his guilt “beyond a shadow of a doubt.” The guilty verdict included the special circumstances of murder for financial gain and personal discharge of firearm causing great bodily harm. The case was the first time Santa Barbara County District Attorney Joyce Dudley’s office sought the death penalty, but the penalty was removed during a deal reached between the defense and prosecution. Under the arrangement, Mr. Haobsh was required to waive his right to trial by a jury and leave the verdict up to the judge.

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State Sen. Monique Limón is championing a bill in the Legislature that would give more students the opportunity to participate in dual language immersion programs. SB 952 would create a competitive grant opportunity for 20 school districts across California to create and maintain a dual language immersion program. These programs begin early in a student’s education experience, generally around kindergarten, and last until about grade eight. “In addition to the academic value that comes from it, of course, the professional and community values that come from it are also incredible,” Sen. Limón, D-Santa Barbara, told the News-Press. “This is coming at a time when public schools are also trying to identify what are good educational models that are important to the community and parents.” The bill is sponsored by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond, who said he’s worked with the senator for years on dual language programs, dating back to his time in the Legislature. “We know that with dual language immersion programs, when children learn another language, it supports brain development and prepares students to be global leaders in the world,” Superintendent Thurmond told the News-Press. Sen. Limón’s bill would require the California Department of Education to administer the fiveyear grant program and award a minimum of 20 one-time grants up to $750,000 to eligible local education agencies or preschools. The goal, Sen. Limón said, would be to include students of all levels in a dual immersion program, from students who only speak English to students who are already immersed in more than

one language to students who are not native English speakers. “The thing about the dual immersion program is they’re designed to take a little bit of everything. They’re very intentional about who goes into the program,” she said. “It’s a very important piece to this model of instruction.” The program would give applicable school districts the ability to pick what language would make sense to their unique communities, Superintendent Thurmond said. “We know that existing schools should have resources that allow them to reimagine the way they deliver education,” Superintendent Thurmond, a former West Contra Costa Unified School Board member, said. The push for this legislation comes when school enrollment across the state, including in the Santa Barbara area, has declined. This bill “gives parents something to be excited about,” Superintendent Thurmond said, noting families have had to make countless sacrifices throughout the pandemic. “We want them to see this as something positive about public schools. We know that dual language immersion programs are something that is popular among our families and not always available. It creates a reason for California to reinvest in California education.” A bill analysis included research showing dual language immersion programs and biliteracy programs beginning at a young age are beneficial. “The cognitive, communicative, cultural and economic benefits of knowing English and another language are most likely to occur when individuals have high levels of linguistic and functional competence in both languages, including speaking, listening, reading and writing in both,” the analysis said. “This is most likely to occur if development of

the home language is maintained throughout the preschool and school years as dual language learners learn English.” Sen. Limón and Superintendent Thurmond recently visited Juan Lagunas Soria Elementary School in Oxnard to meet with sixth-grade students who are participating in a dual language immersion program learning Spanish. “It’s not only the skill that they have but the incredible confidence they have in speaking two languages,” Sen. Limón, who previously served on the Santa Barbara Unified School Board, said. “They can read, write and speak in two languages, and they’re pretty confident about it.” Superintendent Thurmond was so impressed by the students that he has invited them to the Capitol to make a presentation to lawmakers and get to experience

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Santa Barbara County reported 85 new COVID-19 cases and one death Friday. The individual was in the 70and-over age group and had underlying health conditions. The death was not associated with a congregate care site. The individual resided in the area containing Lompoc and nearby Mission Hills and Vandenberg Village. Of the positive cases, the highest number, 21 cases, was in Isla Vista, according to the Public Health Department. Elsewhere, 17 cases were in Santa Maria. Neighboring Orcutt had four cases. Two cases were reported in Lompoc and nearby Mission Hills and Vandenberg Village. Twelve cases were in Santa Barbara and unincorporated Mission Canyon. Six cases were in the North County areas that include Sisquoc, Casmalia, Garey,

Alejandra Gutierez endorses Juan Camarena Lt. Juan Camarena, a candidate for Santa Barbara County sheriff, has announced the endorsement of Santa Barbara City Councilmember Alejandra Gutierrez. “I’m supporting Juan Camarena for sheriff because he brings a fresh view and perspective to the job,” Ms. Gutierrez said. “His focus on community, vision and accountability is what the department needs to create a closer connection between the department and the people they serve in our county. “We are living a moment in time where law enforcement needs to

Cuyama, New Cuyama and Guadalupe. Santa Ynez Valley reported two cases. Eight cases were in Goleta. Eight 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 three cases are pending. Four patients are recovering in county hospitals. Santa Barbara County now has a total of 86,227 cases, of which 291 are still infectious. The total number of deaths is 680. The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reported that 72.7% of the eligible 5-and-older population is fully vaccinated. Of the entire county population (all ages), 68.4% is fully vaccinated. All numbers are provided by the health department. email: kzehnder@newspress.com

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DP softball takes home win over San Marcos By MATT SMOLENSKY NEWS-PRESS ASSISTANT EDITOR

The Dos Pueblos High softball team edged out San Marcos on Friday, winning the home game 5-4. “This was a big win for us today. Our goal all year was to win the league, but we had some sizable obstacles to overcome in defending champion San Marcos and Lompoc,” said Dos Pueblos coach Mike Gerken. “Going 41 against those two good teams is quite an accomplishment. We still have some work to do to get there, but this win puts us in a good position, considering SM and Lompoc still have to face each other twice.” Leading hitters for Dos Pueblos included Bella Nuno, who went 24 with a homer and two RBIs; Mia Reveles, who had a three-hit day; and Leila Chisholm, who chipped in two hits. The game remained scoreless until the third inning, when San Marcos drew first blood by scoring on an error. Dos Pueblos answered back in the bottom half of the inning, when a Chisholm single set up a two-run homer for Nuno. The Chargers weren’t done, scoring one more in the frame when Reveles singled and stole second, eventually being driven in by a two-out hit by Lacy Spear. Reveles drove in a run of her own in the fourth, singling in Nuno, who had reached after narrowly missing her second homer of the game. San Marcos threatened to narrow the gap in the fifth, but a highlight reel catch by Chisholm denied San Marcos’ Kamila Morales a potential two-run double. “Leila’s catch in the 5th was huge. It might have been the best catch in a clutch situation I’ve ever seen. She also threw a girl out at second trying to stretch a single into a double. Combined with her hitting to day, it was one of the most complete games an outfielder can have,” said Gerken. Dos Pueblos extended its lead to 5-1 in the bottom of the fifth after back-to-back doubles from Riley Moroe and Reveles. San Marcos mounted a comeback in the seventh, opening the inning with back-to-back singles from Kayla Aguilar and Bella Cruz. Aguilar scored on a double by Gigi Gritt, who scored along with Cruz on a two-run single by Morales. The threat was ended with a clutch strikeout from Dos Pueblos’ Georgia Wilson. “I am happy and proud of our girls, especially our seniors Mackenzie Ensign, Jessica Reveles, Lacy Spear and Leila Chisholm who got a victory in their last ever game vs. SM,” said Gerken. The Chargers improved to 10-1 in league play with the win, with an overall record of 14-4.

Carpinteria boys volleyball winS on Senior Night The Carpinteria boys volleyball team had a Senior Night

performance to remember, sweeping Nordhoff 25-17, 25-15 and 25-18. The win improves Carpinteria’s record to 10-3 overall, with a 4-1 mark in league play, and preserved its #1 rating in the CIF Division 5 rankings. Of the team’s ten wins, nine have come via 3-0 sweeps. “Our team chemistry was very good tonight with several players contributing to our win,” said Head Coach Michel Caughey. “Gavin Lohuis had a great night getting 7 aces, 1 block and 37 assists. Gavin was distributing nice hittable sets to all of our hitters in the front row, back row and more recently he is setting more combination plays. Our passing is getting better each game, giving Gavin 3 to 4 options as to who he can set, which kept our opponents guessing as to who he was going to set next.” Carpinteria’s Diesel Slade and Joaquin Gonzalez both turned in double doubles, with 11 kills and 10 digs for the former and 10 kills and 11 digs for the latter. Also contributing were Zack Isaac, who added three aces, five kills, a block and 26 digs, and Sebastian McCurry with three aces and 24 digs. “Our team defense is resulting in our getting many opportunities to attack more balls, which translates into more points for our team,” said Caughey.

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Dos Pueblos swimmers and divers overcame Santa Ynez on Friday, with the boys winning 11366 and the girls winning 125-51. The girls team saw a number of victories. The girls 200 medley relay team of Ruby Witcher-Gomez, Kay Taylor-Ng, Brynn Graham and Ava Bennett won their event. Other wins included sophomore Natalie Murray in both the 200 free and the 500 free, Graham in the 100 fly and 50 free, TaylorNg in the 100 breaststroke. In addition juniors Bennett and Emma Gilbert finished first and second, respectively, in the 100 free, and the meet ended with the 4x100 free relay team of Brooke Finlay, Murray, Megan Garner and Graham taking first. For the boys, the 200 medley relay team of Cooper Castello, Nikko Carillo, Dylan White and Will Robinson took first, while the 200 free relay team of Carillo, Robinson, Brody Luke and Costello made CIF D2 consideration time. Also earning CIF D2 consideration time in the 50 free was Carillo, who brought home wins in the 100 backstroke and 200 individual medley. Luke received CIF D2 consideration for the 100 free, as well as winning the 50 free. The 500 free was dominated by Dos Pueblos swimmers, with John Bish, Andrew Ji and Max Mayburn finishing in first, second and third, respectively. Dos Pueblos’ next meet will be at Santa Barbara on Wednesday with diving at 2 p.m. and swimming at 2:45 p.m.

Dos Pueblos took home a win over Cabrillo in a Thursday boys volleyball matchup. The Chargers earned their victory on the road, beating the Conquistadors in straight sets by scores of 25-9, 25-17 and 25-13. “The team was serving aggressively tonight, we really were putting some pace on the ball. Junior outside Tzevon Lovejoy- Hall had six aces on the night to lead the serving attack,” said Coach Ehren Hug. Luke Gilner led the team with nine kills, also contributing three blocks, three digs and two aces. Nate Gotsis added seven kills and a block, Tzevon Lovejoy-Hall produced four kills, six aces and four digs, and Troy Fitzgerald had a diverse contribution to the Dos Pueblos effort with five kills, 20 assists, four blocks, and ace and eight digs. Grant Hughes had a similarly balanced performance, with four kills, four blocks, three digs and 18 assists. “The guys were focused tonight and it showed with very few errors,” said Hug.

Laguna Blanca volleyball pulls off sweep of Cate Laguna Blanca won a league match at Cate on Friday, sweeping the home team 25-9, 25-12 and 2513. Leading the way for Laguna Blanca was Thomas Couvillion, who led in kills with 11 while also contributing four digs. Tyson Deveze and Caden Weaver managed five kills each, while Drew Levinson lead the team in

The Carpinteria boys tennis team traveled to Nordhoff on Friday for the rubber match of the teams’ three contests. The match remained close until the end, when excellent doubles play in the final round allowed Carpinteria to squeak out a 9-9 (70-66) win. Each round but the last finished in a tie, but the final round saw Nordhoff take an 8-6 lead. Carpinteria fought back with a comeback from the doubles team of Ian Thomas and Zaiden Juarez, who clawed back from being down 5-1 to force a tiebreak. Another comeback from Matthew Endow and Connor Gralewski saw the pair go from being down 4-1 to collecting a 7-5 win against the Rangers’ #1 team. Carpinteria’s victory was assured when Austin Stone and Ben Persoon won 6-0, tying the overall score at 9-9, but putting their team over the top in games, 70-66. Carpinteria is now 12-4 overall and 6-1 in Citrus Coast League play.

The Carpinteria Warriors split with Nordhoff on Friday, with the boys winning 81-54 and the girls losing 73-58. Leading the way for the Carpinteria boys were two underclassmen and a senior. Freshman Joel De Lira won the 1600 and 3200 meter races, sophomore Wes Chung won two hurdle events and senior Mateo Handall won the 100 and 200 meter events. Chris Ceja and Marcos Dominguez also brought home wins for the Warriors, with Ceja finishing first in the 400 and Dominguez claiming victory in the shot put. The standout performer for the girls was Ainslee Alexander, who brought home wins in the long jump, pole vault, triple jump and shot put. Ariana Lounsbury also won the discus, while Karen Game won the 400 meter race.

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No. 19 UCSB Baseball (22-8, 11-2) won its fourth straight game Thursday night, topping UC San Diego (12-20, 4-6) at home 10-6. Broc Mortensen went 2-for-3 with a double, a home run, and three RBI. Blake Klassen tripled and John Newman Jr. doubled, as each added a pair of hits as well, and Bryce Willits went for a double and three RBI. Cory Lewis earned the start but wouldn’t factor into the decision, tossing four innings of four-run ball. Michael Rice (5-0) was the pitcher of record with 3.1 strong innings where he allowed just two runs while striking out three in his fifth win of the season. The Tritons were the first team to scratch in the series with a two-run homer in the top of the third, but the Gauchos hung a three-spot in the fourth to take their first lead. Kyle Johnson led off with a walk, Broc Mortensen joined him on the paths with an HBP, and a single by Newman Jr. loaded the bases. With one out, Zander Darby poked a single through the left side to score two and Jordan Sprinkle gave UCSB the lead with an RBI sac-fly. That lead lasted just a few outs, as UCSD earned another pair of runs in the top of the 5th

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SY takes down Ventura in beach volleyball Santa Ynez beach volleyball took on Ventura at home on Friday, winning 3-0 in the league matchup. Jayda Henrey and Gianna Pecile dominated their match, beating their opponents 21-10 and 21-6. Kaki Allen and Sadie Lishman overcame a slow start to win their match, dropping the first game 14-21 before coming back to win 21-17 and 15-4. Hannah Allen and Cailin Glover also dropped their first game, losing 22-24, but

UCSB baseball tops UCSD 10-6 By DANIEL MOEBUS-BOWLES

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to go up 4-3, but the Gauchos were quick to respond with a four-spot in the bottom half. Once again they loaded the bases, this time with no outs, and Nick Vogt tied the game with an RBI single. Next was Mortensen, who crushed his ninth home run of the season, a three-run nodoubter that sailed over the right field wall to give UCSB a 7-4 lead. Blake Klassen led off the bottom of the sixth with a stand-up triple and was later brought home on a Bryce Willits RBI groundout to make it 8-4. UCSD scored two more in the top of the eighth, but the damage was limited as Matt Ager stranded two Tritons aboard. Insurance runs came in the bottom half, as Sprinkle drew a lead-off walk and reached third on a hit-and-run paired with a Klassen single. Willits was next, ripping a double down the right field line to score both runners and extend the Gaucho lead to 10-6. The Gauchos will look for their fifth straight win and fifth straight series win tomorrow night, as they host UCSD in game two of the series at 5:30 p.m. Daniel Moebus-Bowles writes about sports for UCSB. email: sports@newspress.com

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California puts school COVID-19 vaccine mandate on hold By MADISON HIRNEISEN THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – California will hold off implementing plans to require the COVID-19 vaccine for school children until July 2023, state officials announced Thursday afternoon. The state’s vaccine mandate for school children, announced by Gov. Gavin Newsom last October, is contingent upon full approval of the COVID19 vaccine from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. In an announcement on Thursday, the

California Department of Public Health noted that the vaccine has not yet been fully approved for all ages within the 7-12 grade span, which is a “precondition” to add it to a list of vaccines required for school attendance. “To ensure sufficient time for successful implementation of new vaccine requirements, California will not initiate the regulatory process for a COVID-19 vaccine requirement for the 2022-2023 school year and as such, any vaccine requirements would not take effect until after full FDA approval and no sooner

than July 1, 2023,” the department said in a statement Thursday afternoon. According to state data, 33.9% of 5-to-11-year-olds in California are fully vaccinated, while other age groups have much higher vaccine coverage rates. CDPH said Thursday that vaccines remain “the most powerful weapon against hospitalization and serious illness,” adding that they encourage individuals to get vaccinated. The announcement from CDPH came just hours after a legislative proposal to require vaccines for

schoolchildren was placed on hold. Sacramento Democrat Sen. Richard Pan, a pediatrician and chair of the Senate Health Committee, announced Thursday he would place Senate Bill 871 on hold. The bill would have required the COVID-19 vaccine for all California schoolchildren and taken away the option for a personal belief exemption – a key difference from the state mandate that would allow medical and personal belief exemptions. Sen. Pan said that COVID-19 vaccination rates, “particularly

Biden approval hits low point, loses youth and minority voters By CASEY HARPER THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden’s approval rating has reached a new low point, new polling shows, as the administration deals with rising inflation, high gas prices, and foreign conflicts. Quinnipiac University released polling data that showed President Biden’s approval rating at 33%. The support varied depending on political views, with 76% of Democrats approving but only 26% of Independents and 3% of Republicans approving of his work so far. Another recent Quinnipiac poll found that economic issues top the list of concerns for voters. The Biden administration has taken fire for soaring inflation and gas prices. Federal economic data released earlier this week

showed record inflation numbers, continuing a trend that has worsened since Mr. Biden took office. President Biden has said Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is to blame for gas prices. According to that poll, though, 41% of surveyed Americans blame Mr. Biden’s economic policies for gas prices while only 24% blame Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion and the related sanctions. The most recent Quinnipiac poll also found that the majority of surveyed Americans, 74%, think the worst of the war in Ukraine is still to come. “Thirty-nine percent of Americans approve of President Joe Biden’s handling of the response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, while 48 percent disapprove,” the poll said. Gallup polling released

Thursday featured slightly better approval numbers but showed that much of the erosion in Mr. Biden’s support has come among young people. “Joe Biden’s recent job approval ratings, which are averaging 14 points lower than those early in his presidency, have declined far more among younger than older generations of Americans,” Gallup said. “In fact, Biden’s job approval has changed relatively little among baby boomers and not at all among traditionalists. As a result, older Americans are now more likely to approve of the president than younger Americans are.” At the beginning of President Biden’s presidency, Gallup surveys showed about 60% of Generation Z and Millennials supported Mr. Biden. That number dropped to about 40% approval by March of this year. According to Gallup, the delayed

rebound from COVID-19 and the chaotic and deadly withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan were major moments that shed support for the president. Aside from younger voters, President Biden has seen a major decline among Black and Hispanic voters. “In addition to the 21-point decline in Biden job approval among Generation Z adults, and the slightly larger 23-point drop among 18- to 29-year-old adults, Black and Hispanic adults also show big drops,” Gallup said. “Early in Biden’s term, 87% of Non-Hispanic Black adults approved of the job he was doing. That fell to 74% in the summer of 2021 and is now at 67%, 20 points lower than in the early stages of his presidency. Among Hispanics, Biden’s job approval has slumped from 73% in early 2021 to 52% now, a 21-point fall.”

UCSB’s Schulz does it again in Azusa By DANIEL MOEBUS-BOWLES UCSB SPORTS WRITER

The Gauchos kicked off the long weekend with strong performances in the multis and the distance carnival down at Azusa Pacific’s Bryan Clay Invitational. The biggest highlight of the night came down to the final race as senior Brian Schulz once again made school history, running the school’s second fastest 5K with a time of 13:55.19. Freshman Jessica Swalve got north of the 5k-points mark in the heptathlon, scoring 5,024 points and taking eighth place in Section A. She used an excellent run of 2:19.33 in the 800m and a shot put of 12.35m to do it. Sophomore Sofia Bailey would begin the invite with a leading mark in the shot put with a distance of 10.70m to earn fifth place overall and second in her flight. Her skill would carry over into the highly competitive 200m

dash, where she would earn sixth place with a finishing time of 26.40. Bailey would take fourth place in Section C accumulating 4,465 points. Freshman Brad Thomas had a remarkable feat in the long jump. A 6.69m mark would give him the first place standing on the podium. His performance in the shot put by his final attempt of 12.07m would secure second place for Section C. Thomas also had the third-place title in both the high jump and 400m dash with a finishing mark of 1.88m and a time of 50.31. Seniors Schulz and Nick Randazzo ran their 5Ks in two different invitational sections. Randazzo went first, placing 12th with a 14:01.05, and Schulz capped off the night with the historic run that saw him break his PR of 13:59, which is now the fourth fastest time in the Gaucho record books. Sierra Ransweiler finished 18th and hit

a personal record Wednesday night with a 10:39.94 mark in the 3000m steeplechase, as did a pair of Gauchos on the men’s side. Matt Richardson came in with a time of 9:08.49 and Zane Golpariani crossed the line at 9:21.97. Running the 5000m race in a time of 14.29.80, sophomore Gus Marshall would challenge his other competitors as he crossed the finish line for fourth place in a photo finish. Sarah Chaves finished 7th in the same event with a time of 17:38.80 and Lauren Lum took fifth in a different race with a time of 17:02.21. The Bryan Clay Invitational continues with single events tomorrow, and a group of Gauchos will also be set to compete the next two days at the Mt. SAC Relays in Walnut. Daniel Moebus-Bowles writes about sports for UCSB. email: sports@newspress.com

among children,” are “insufficient,” saying the state should focus on increasing access to COVID-19 vaccinations for children through pediatricians and expand education efforts among families. “Until children’s access to COVID vaccination is greatly improved, I believe that a statewide policy to require COVID vaccination in schools is not the immediate priority, although it is an appropriate safety policy for many school districts in communities with good vaccine access,” Sen. Pan said in a

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Continued from Page A1 KEYT reported Mr Morales was found not guilty on all but 10 charges, which included the first-degree murder of five people. The Santa Maria jury found Mr. Membreno guilty on all but 11 charges, which included firstand second-degree murder. The men also faced various charge enhancements, including waiting to intentionally murder the victim, infliction of torture, and actively killing while being an active participant in a criminal street gang. The case will continue in Santa Maria on Monday morning to decide on a few other details. The men were arrested during the early morning hours on

Eleanor was born October 17, 1923 in New York, to Albert and Anna McKay, joining her older brother, also named Albert, and in time was joined by younger sister Evelyn. Although the family knew challenging times during the Great Depression in Queens where Eleanor grew up, she developed a love of New York City which would stay with her for life.

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Eleanor passed peacefully from this world in the early morning hours of April 3, 2022, at home. She will be missed by many. She is predeceased by her parents and both siblings, her husband Walter, and nieces Rosemary Cisco and Donna Amoroso (Jojo Abinales). She is survived by nieces Jeanne McKay and Eileen Kaplan (Arthur); nephews William McKay, Alan McKay (Maggie), and Douglas Amoroso (Michelle). She is also survived by grandnieces Carolee McKay Trimberger (Ryan), Angela Amoroso Abinales, Elizabeth Mary Stebner (William), Emmeline Rose Kaplan and grandnephews Nick McKay (Caroline), Colin Amoroso and Devon Amoroso. (OHDQRU HQWHUHG WKH ZRUN IRUFH DURXQG :RUOG :DU ,, +HU ÀUVW MRE ZDV LQ WKH 0DQKDWWDQ Trust Department of Bankers Trust Company (now Deutsche Bank). She later moved to Fiduciary Trust Company. While in New York, Eleanor worked nearly seven years for Joseph Trachman, a nationally known estate tax attorney. During this time she met her future husband Walter Van Cott. Together they explored the city’s bookstores and jazz record shops on their long walks around Manhattan. They were both big fans of the Yankees and this love too lasted a lifetime. After a brief time in San Antonio, Texas, Eleanor and Walter moved to Santa Barbara. (OHDQRU FRQWLQXHG KHU ZRUN LQ ODZ ÀUPV EHJLQQLQJ ZLWK 6FKUDPP 5DGGXH 6HHG XQWLO WKHQ WUDQVIHUUHG WR WKH QHZ ODZ ÀUP RI 6HHG 0DFNDOO. Eleanor also served as the Executive Vice President and as a Board member of the Alice Tweed Tuohy Foundation for many years. Apart from the demands and achievements of her career, Eleanor contributed much to WKH WRZQ RI 6DQWD %DUEDUD 6KH IRXQGHG DQG VHUYHG DV WKH ÀUVW 3UHVLGHQW RI WKH 6DQWD Barbara Associates, a group of career women joined to share professional experience and VXSSRUW ZLWK HDFK RWKHU 6KH ZDV DOVR D IRXQGHU DQG ÀUVW 3UHVLGHQW RI *$/6 *DWKHU DW /XQFK DQG 6WXG\ DQG D PHPEHU RI 5,7$ 5HVHDUFK ,VVXHV DQG 7DNH $FWLRQ Eleanor served on the board of the Santa Barbara Historical Museum and on the board of the University Club. She was the recipient of the Woman of the Year Award from the Women’s Economic Ventures organization as well as receiving other awards and tributes. Sincere thanks are owed to the organizations Visiting Angels and Visiting Nurses/ Hospice for their kind and professional care in Eleanor’s declining years. Eleanor made many friends among these caregivers. Eleanor was also blessed with the assistance given her by her longtime friend Evie Sullivan. Those wishing to make donations in remembrance of Eleanor may wish to consider the Santa Barbara Associates, P.O. Box 613, Santa Barbara, CA 93105; or the Santa Barbara Historical Museum, 136 East De la Guerra Street, Santa Barbara, CA. 93101; or to a charity of their choice. There will be a memorial service Thursday, April 28, from 3:00 to 5:00 for Eleanor at the University Club of Santa Barbara, 1332 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara. Please RSVP to (805) 966-1601 ext. 110, or to membership@sbhistorical.org.

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March 3, 2016 after a monthslong investigation. Multiple arrest orders were carried out by more than 150 law enforcement officers and federal agents. Approximately 40 people were detained, and a dozen others were arrested by officers and agents from Santa Barbara County, Ventura County, Kern County and Columbus, Ohio, during Operation Matador. The 10 men are being tried separately as two groups due to limited courtroom space. The other five defendants will be tried in a Santa Barbara court. The Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office told the News-Press Friday that no news release has been issued on Thursday’s verdict because the Santa Barbara trial is still pending.

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statement. Sen. Pan’s bill was one of several pieces of legislation that came out of a legislative Vaccine Work Group, which was formed to develop policy to slow the spread of COVID-19. Another bill from the group by Assemblymember Buffy Wicks, D-Oakland, was placed on hold in March. It would have mandated California businesses to require employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Senate Bill 866, another task force bill, would allow kids 12 and older to get the COVID-19 vaccine without parental consent.

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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 88,732 acre-ft. Elevation 709.74 ft. Evaporation (past 24 hours) 21.8 acre-ft. Inflow 16.1 acre-ft. State inflow 12.2 acre-ft. Storage change from yest. -92 acre-ft. Report from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

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Art raffle to raise funds for SBHS Visual Arts & Design Academy By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

riginal works of art donated by professional and amateur artists, local celebrities and talented alumni from the Visual Arts & Design Academy at Santa Barbara High School will be featured at “The VADA DRAW: Art From the Heart” from 7 to 10 p.m. April 23 at the Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara on the upstairs terrace at Paseo Nuevo. During the event, ticket holders are entered into a drawing and get to choose a coveted art piece to take home. This year’s VADA DRAW will bring the VADA and Santa Barbara communities together for the first time in more than two years to benefit the academy. Included will be cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction and music. “Thanks to the incredible work of a dedicated team and contributing artists, community members can support a worthy community asset, VADA, by coming to an amazing party where they leave with a gift of art. It’s a

huge win-win on a night that we Tickets, which range in price will raise about one third of our from $50 to $500, include the budget,” said Daniel Barnett, following options: VADA director. • $150: Admission for two plus “I so appreciate the donations one ticket for art. of our contributing artists. In • $115: Admission for one plus my imagination, they are the one ticket for art. big brothers and big sisters who • $75: Admission for one and no are supporting our students and ticket for art. program through their creative • $50: Treat a VADA teacher to work. The the event and no beautiful result ticket for art. is a creative The Gotta ‘home’ for Have It! tickets “The VADA DRAW: Art From the equipping our for $500 allow Heart” will take place from 7 to emerging artistic 10 p.m. April 23 at the Museum of purchasers youth.” to select their Contemporary Art Santa Barbara, The VADA art at 10 a.m. upstairs at Paseo Nuevo. DRAW helps Saturday plus For more information, visit www. fund art entry for two to vadasbhs.org/the-vada-draw. education for the party. They

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more than 300 student artists, according to Mr. Barnett. “Studies have shown that art is not only a tool for expression and creativity, but it can lower anxiety, improve focus and self-esteem and support mental health during stressful times. “During this global pandemic, in addition to outstanding arts and academic education, VADA and its teachers have been vital lifelines by offering students creative outlets and a strong support system.”

can pick up their art during the VADA party, or it can be delivered to a local Santa Barbara address the week following the event. Instructions for art selection will be emailed to them. The Visual Arts and Design Academy is a small learning community at Santa Barbara High School with about 225 students in ninth, 10th, 11th and 12th grades. VADA is a unique “school-withina-school” that integrates rigorous academic coursework with projectbased, career-focused art and

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design instruction in a supportive and creative environment. Since 1999, VADA has been a California Partnership Academy funded in equal parts by the California Department of Education, the Santa Barbara Unified School District and Friends of VADA, a nonprofit. There are currently more than 500 California Partnership Academies throughout California. The model, originating with the Philadelphia Academies in the late 1960s, spread to California in the early 1980s. Key components of the academy model are: • A curriculum focused on a career theme and coordinated with related academic classes. • Voluntary student selection process that identifies interested ninth graders. • Team of teachers who work together to plan and implement the program. • Motivational activities with private sector involvement to encourage academic and occupational preparation, such as: integrated and project-based curriculum, mentor program, classroom speakers, field trips and exploration of post-secondary and Please see RAFFLE on B2

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career options. • Workplace learning opportunities such as job shadowing, student internships and work experience. The VADA advisory board/steering committee is composed of the following community members: Scott Anderson, Michelle Apodaca, Kyle Ashby, Tony Askew, Jeanette Chian Brooks, Tiffany Carson, Torrie Cutbirt, Casson Demmon, Crista Dix, Simon Dixon, Patsy Hicks, Maiza Hixon, Claudia Johnson Madrigal, Lety Garcia, Nathalie Gensac, Ulrike Kerber, Monika Molnar, Michael Ninness, John Ogilvie, John Rapp, Sarah York Rubin, Tom Stanley, Forest Stearns, Kai Tepper, Nathan Vonk, Somerset Walmsley and Margie Yahyahvi. “VADA is in one of the most exciting seasons of its 23-year history as we evolve and refine an already fantastic program. We’re in the final stretch of fundraising for a state-of-the-art facility designed to prepare students for the world of creative work and be future ready with confidence. We couldn’t be more proud of what we have to offer the youth of our city,” said Mr. Barnett. “One thing that distinguishes VADA is our highly diverse student body by just about any criteria that could be used. We really reflect the makeup of our city, and that’s important.” email: mmcmahon@newspress.com

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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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find that you can quiet your mind simply by sipping some tea and being still for ten minutes. LIBRA — This is one day for you to be as flexible as possible, Libra. It may be that you begin with a specific list of items that absolutely must be done, but get distracted by some news from a friend or co-worker. What had seemed so important is no longer so, and your day shifts to accommodate this new piece of information. SCORPIO — You can overcome the intensity of today’s planetary energies by making a conscious effort stay positive, Scorpio. Distract yourself with necessary household chores and errands. Don’t forget to take some time out for fun, too. As you work around the house, stop to indulge yourself every few hours. SAGITTARIUS — Don’t take any information you receive today at face value, Sagittarius. Technical glitches will likely plague you throughout the day. Your bank statement could be incomprehensible. Bills could show up with an extra zero tacked on. Don’t panic. Make some phone calls and get all the facts. CAPRICORN — Don’t take anything you read or hear today at face value, Capricorn. It’s possible that you’ll receive some rather distressing news, but before you react in frustration, read the fine print. The news may not really be so bad. In fact, it may not even be true! Take a deep breath and heave a sigh of relief, then get back to your normal routine. AQUARIUS — It’s likely that you’ll receive some unpleasant news today, Aquarius. Perhaps there are changes occurring at work that you read about in the morning newspaper. Or it could be that you get a phone call and receive some upsetting news about an old friend. You’ll need to take the information in stride and not let it ruin your day. PISCES — This could be a day of technical glitches and malfunctions, Pisces. It’s frustrating, to be sure, but a little bit funny, too. Everything you touch, from computer to washing machine, seems to groan and shudder before finally breaking. Apparently, today you have the opposite of the Midas touch. Don’t take it personally. Instead, use it as an excuse to do something out of the ordinary with your time.

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Each proposal must be submitted on the proposal form furnished with said documents. Each bid must be accompanied by a bid guarantee in the amount of not less than 10% of the amount bid, payable to the Goleta Cemetery District, and guaranteeing that the bidder will enter into a Contract in accordance with the terms of the bidding documents if award is made. The bid guarantee shall be in one of the following forms: a bid bond written by a satisfactory corporate surety, a cashier’s check drawn by a National Bank, a check certified by a National Bank or cash. The power-ofattorney for the bonding company’s agent should be on file with the Santa Barbara County Clerk. Said check or bond amount shall be paid to said District, as liquidated damages, in the event the bidder depositing same does not, within fifteen (15) days after written notice from District that the Contract has been awarded to the Bidder: 1) enter into a Contract with the District, and 2) furnish all required insurance documents, a bond of faithful performance and a payment bond as described in the Specifications.

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;

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.

Contractors and subcontractors who bid or work on public works projects must be registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations. [Labor Code Sections 1725.5, 1771.1] Note: This registration with the Department is separate and apart from the Contractors State Licensing process. The Contractor will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond, each in the amount of 100% of the Contract price. Pursuant to the provisions of the Labor Code of the State of California, the Department of Industrial Regulations of the State has ascertained and determined the general prevailing rate of wages for each craft, classification or type of workers needed in the execution of Contracts under the jurisdiction of the Goleta Cemetery District. The schedule of said rates is on file at the District’s office, and is hereby incorporated and made a part thereof the same as though fully set forth herein. The schedule of said rates is available on the internet at http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlsr/PWD/ Southern.html. The Contractor shall post a copy of said document at the job site. The Contractor and any subcontractor under him shall pay not less than the therein specified prevailing rate of per diem wages to all workers employed in the execution of the Contract. The Contractor shall be fully responsible of compliance with Section 1777.5 of the Labor Code concerning the employment of registered apprentices. The project is subject to prevailing wage compliance monitoring and enforcement by the California Department of Industrial Relations. At the request and expense of the Contractor, securities equivalent to any amount withheld by the District to insure the Contractor’s performance under the Contract shall be deposited with the District, or with a State or Federally-chartered bank as an escrow agent, pursuant to the District’s then existing rules or policies providing for the implementation of the Public Contract Code, Section 22300, legal obligation of District to provide for such arrangements with respect to withheld Contract funds.

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/s/___________________ Rick Bower, District Manager Goleta Cemetery District

Date: March 29, 2022 APR 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 / 2022 -- 58198 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

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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

ZIMMER & MELTON, LLP By:

/s/___________________________________ RICHARD G. ZIMMER, ESQ. WILLIAM T. ZIMMER, ESQ. Attorneys for Defendants, BOLTHOUSE LAND COMPANY, LLC and WM. BOLTHOUSE FARMS, INC.

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The Plans, Specifications and Proposal Forms for this project are filed in the District office and are by reference made a part of this Notice. Said documents are available at Tri-Co Reprographics www.tricoblue.com, 720 East Haley Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 and at various Plan Rooms. For information concerning bidding documents, call Pete Silvia at (805) 308-9185.

The Contractor shall possess a valid State of California Class A, General Architect/Engineering Contractor’s License or California Class B, General Building Contractor’s License at the time of bidding and at the time of signing the Agreement for the work. The Contractor shall provide certification of license and expiration date on the proposal form.

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Notice is hereby given that sealed proposals will be received by the Goleta Cemetery District at the District Office, 44 South San Antonio Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93110, until 2:00 p.m., local time, on Thursday, April 21, 2022, for the Entry Road Improvements Project. Bids will be publicly opened after said time.

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No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of forty-five (45) days after the date of opening the bids, within which time an award may be made. The District reserves the right to reject any or all bids, or to waive any irregularities or informalities in any bid or in the bidding. Bids are required for the entire work, and the work will be let under a single contract.

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This project includes providing all labor, materials, and equipment for the construction of entry road improvements. The project includes demolition and disposal of AC pavement, curb, curb & gutter, sidewalk, concrete slab, and one large diameter Melaleuca tree. Installation of new curbs, gutters, sidewalk, AC pavement, etc. for update to the cemetery main entrance; realignment of onsite main entry road; upgrades to ADA path of travel; drainage facilities including underground retention chamber; storm drainage improvements along the west property line; façade improvements to the district office including adding a patio & porch covers; removal of utility pole and related undergrounding; associated landscape improvements; and ancillary work as specified and as shown on the Drawings.

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MAR 26; APR 2, 9, 16 / 2022 -- 58131

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2022-0000805 The following person(s) is doing business as: Nurture Surgery Aftercare & Transportation, 3362 Turtle Creek Dr., Santa Maria, CA 93455, County of Santa Barbara. Cetara Robinson, 3362 Turtle Creek Dr., Santa Maria, CA 93455 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A /s/ Cetara Robinson This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 03/28/2022. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30/22 CNS-3573243# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS

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STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 2022-0000642 The following person(s) has (have) abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Toyota of Santa Barbara, 5611 Hollister Ave, Goleta, CA 93117, County of Santa Barbara Mailing Address: 1303 John Reed Ct, City of Industry, CA 91745 Dennis E. Franks Inc., 5611 Hollister Ave, Goleta, CA 93117; CA This business was conducted by A Corporation. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) S/ Frederick Hitchcock III, CoPresident This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 03/11/2022. 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16/22 CNS-3568713# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220000800 First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: LOCALE GROUP, 1628 LA VISTA DEL OCEANO, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93109, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: JONATHAN R PERKINS: 1628 LA VISTA DEL OCEANO, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93109. This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS NAMES: LOCALE PARTNERS, LOCALE REAL ESTATE, THINK LOCALE. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 03/25/2022 by E28, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Mar 15, 2022. Statement Expires on: Not Applicable. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL)

PUBLIC NOTICE City of Santa Barbara Fiscal Years 2023 Recommended Operating and Capital Budget NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara has scheduled Public Hearings to consider the Recommended Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2023. The Council will review departmental budgets, as well as proposed adjustments to fees and charges. All hearings will be held in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 735 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara. The dates and times are as follows: • Monday, May 2, 2022, 1:30 p.m. - Budget consideration of Library Department and Airport Department; • Thursday, May 5, 2022, 9:00 a.m. – Budget consideration of Fire Department, Information Technology Department, and Waterfront Department; • Friday, May 6, 2022, 9:00 a.m. - Budget consideration of City Administrator’s Office and Mayor & Council, Human Resources Department, and Finance Department; • Monday, May 9, 2022, 1:30 p.m. - Budget consideration of Parks & Recreation Department (including Creeks and Golf Funds); • Wednesday, May 18, 2022, 9:00 a.m. - Budget consideration of Community Development Department* and Sustainability & Resilience Department; *Data relied upon to support the changes to the fees and charges of the Community Development Department will be made available to the public no later than May 6, 2022 and can be accessed by following the link to www.santabarbaraca.gov/gov/depts/cd/feestudy.asp or by telephoning the Community Development Department at (805) 564-5504. • Friday, May 20, 2022, 1:30 p.m. - Budget consideration of Police Department and City Attorney’s Office; • Wednesday, May 25, 2022, 9:00 a.m. - Budget consideration of Public Works Department* and General Fund / Measure C Capital; *Data relied upon to support the changes to the fees and charges of the Public Works Department will be made available to the public no later than May 13, 2022 and can be accessed by following the link to www.santabarbaraca.gov/gov/depts/cd/feestudy.asp or by telephoning the Public Works Department at (805) 564-5377. • Monday, June 6, 2022, 1:30 p.m. – Additional budget presentations, if needed. • Wednesday, June 8, 2022, 6:00 p.m. - City Council deliberations; • Tuesday June, 14, 2022, 2:00 p.m. - Public hearing on proposed increases to Wastewater and Solid Waste rates (see separate mailed notice and instructions for filing protests) Data relied upon to support proposed increases will be made available to the public no later than April 8, 2022 at https://www.santabarbaraca.gov/gov/depts/pw/resources/rates/wtrsewer/changes.asp. and www. santabarbaraca.gov/services/recycling/collect/rates; and • Tuesday, June 21, 2022, 2:00 p.m. - Budget adoption. Additional hearings may be added as needed. All public hearing dates and times are subject to change. Any changes will be posted on the City of Santa Barbara webpage located at www. SantaBarbaraCA.gov. Members of the public are invited to attend, and interested persons desiring to be heard shall be given an opportunity to address the City Council during the public hearings at the above-referenced dates and times. Public comment may be given in person at the meeting or remotely via zoom. Members of the public who wish to give public comment remotely may do so by completing the Zoom registration as provided on each meeting agenda. Written comments are also welcome up to the time of the hearing and should be addressed to the City Council via the City Clerk’s Office, P.O. Box 1990, Santa Barbara, CA 93102-1990 and as stated on the agendas for each meeting. All hearings will be held in conjunction with special meetings of the City Council dedicated to the public review of the budget. Members of the public may present comments or protests regarding any aspects of a fee or charge at the public hearing. If you later challenge a fee or charge in court, you may be limited to the grounds stated either orally or in writing at the public hearing. A schedule of public hearing meeting topics, which is subject to change on short notice, will be available beginning on April 19, 2022, on the City’s website at www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov. The City Council is scheduled to adopt the Recommended Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2023 on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, during the 2:00 p.m. regular City Council session. The Recommended Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2023 will be available on the City’s website at www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov. For more information, contact the Finance Department at 805-564-5334. Copies of fee resolutions with proposed changes will be available for public review on April 19, 2022, at www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov/Budget. Click on Recommended Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2023. For more information on receiving hard copies, contact the Finance Department at 564-5334. Agendas and Staff Reports for City Council meetings are available 72 hours prior to the meeting at www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov/CAP. Agendas are publicly posted at City Hall located at 735 Anacapa Street.

Dated: March 8, 2022

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/s/___________________________________ ROBERT G. KUHS Attorneys for Plaintiffs Grimmway Enterprises, Inc., Diamond Farming Company, Lapis Land Company, LLC, and Ruby Land Company, LLC APR 2, 9, 16, 23 / 2022 -- 57985

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Meetings of the Council are broadcast live and rebroadcast on City TV Channel 18 (broadcast schedule is available at www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov/CityTV). Each televised Council meeting is closed captioned for the hearing impaired. These meetings can also be viewed over the Internet at www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov/CAP. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need auxiliary aids or services or staff assistance to attend or participate in the meetings, please contact the City Administrator’s Office at 564-5305. If possible, notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements. Specialized services, such as sign language interpretation or documents in Braille, may require additional lead time to arrange. (SEAL) /s/ Sarah Gorman, MMC City Clerk Services Manager April 13, 2022 APR 16 / 2022 -- 58169