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Saint comes marching in Lynn Kirst chosen to portray Saint Barbara By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Reina del Mar Parlor No. 126 of Native Daughters of the Golden West has selected member Lynn Kirst to portray Saint Barbara, the city’s patron saint, during Old Spanish Days. On Thursday, Ms. Kirst was introduced to the public at Casa de la Guerra. ReinA del Mar Parlor has chosen one of its members to represent Saint Barbara ever since 1926. The parlor was founded 121 years ago in 1901. The announcement of Saint Barbara coincided with commemoration of the founding of the Santa Barbara Presidio 240 years ago in 1782. Ms. Kirst is a fourth-generation Californian and resident of Montecito who graduated from Bishop Garcia Diego High School in Santa Barbara. She then earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in the History of Art from the University of Southern California. While completing her undergraduate degree, Ms. Kirst participated in the USC study abroad program, where she spent a semester living in Madrid, Spain, and studying at the Prado Museum. Ms. Kirst also completed the 2-year graduate program in historic preservation at the USC School of Architecture. Ms. Kirst has been a member of Reina del Mar Parlor since 2009 and has supported its projects. She is a sustaining member of the Santa Barbara Museum of Art Women’s Board. Ms. Kirst serves on the Legacy Council of the Sacramento-based California Rangeland Trust and on the advisory boards of both Hearts Therapeutic Equestrian Center in Santa Barbara and the Santa Ynez Valley Therapeutic Riding Program. Additionally, she is a member of the SYV WIGS of People Helping People. She is a former member of the board of directors of the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation, Community Arts Music Association (CAMA), and the Executive Committee of the Sierra Club’s Santa Barbara Group. Ms. Kirst has also served on committees for numerous organizations, including the Santa Barbara Historical Museum and the Wildling Museum in Solvang. She is a member of the Santa Barbara Corral of Westerners International and serves on the Design Committee at Birnam Wood Golf Club. A lifelong equestrian, Ms. Kirst is a charter member of The Fillies, a women’s riding group founded in 1994, and was named Filly of the Year in 2007. “Being selected as the 2022 Saint Barbara was a huge surprise. My parents were married at Mission Santa Barbara in 1947, and local history has always meant a great deal to me. On a poignant personal note, my presentation as Saint Barbara not only coincides with the 240th birthday of Santa Barbara, but also with the anniversary of my late husband’s death seven years ago. As a survivor of both the Thomas Fire in 2017 and the Montecito debris flow in 2018, I could never have imagined then that as a widow facing those disasters alone, my life would be as blessed as it is now with this great honor,” said Ms. Kirst in a press release. Ms. Kirst worked in museum fundraising and has held senior Please see SAINT on A3

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A hybrid model of both review and auditor/monitor-focused civilian oversight of the Santa Barbara Police Department is needed, a Community Formation Commission told the Santa Barbara City Council during a lengthy meeting Friday. After more than a year of research and work, the commission formally requested the city establish a civilian oversight board as well as an independent police monitor position. Of the board, the commission said: “This oversight mechanism will ensure that the SBPD is responsive to the concerns and needs of all members of the Santa Barbara community while promoting transparency and accountability and increasing public trust between the community and the SBPD.” The commission recommended the board be made up of seven at-large members and encouraged young adults who have experienced homelessness or arrests to apply.

The board would be tasked with reviewing and recommending revisions to police policies and procedures and provide opportunities for community input and education on policing practices. Additionally, the commission recommended the independent police monitor review handling of complaints and trends in police while also engaging with the public and recommending improvements to police practices. For this position, the commission suggested a variety of different levels. The position could be a full-time executive position which would have an annual maximum total of about $307,500. It could be a full-time management level position with an annual maximum total of about $225,300. Or it could be a contracted position with an estimated annual maximum total of about $148,300. The commission also suggested commission members receive stipends of $50 for each regular and special meeting Please see POLICE on A4

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Jordan Killebrew speaks during a Santa Barbara City Council hearing on police oversight in Santa Barbara on Friday.

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Lynn Kirst, shown below with Fiesta La Presidente Maria Cabrera, has been chosen to represent Saint Barbara during Old Spanish Days.

Wrongful death lawsuit filed against Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

On January 12 at approximately 2 a.m., Jonathan Paul Thomas, 45, died in custody at the Santa Barbara County Main Jail. The family of Mr. Thomas has now filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Santa Barbara County and the Sheriff’s Office. Mr. Thomas died less than an hour after he was booked at the Main Jail. The lawsuit alleges that Mr. Thomas hung himself while in custody and also that “prior to being taken into custody, he had called 911 to say he was coming down from methamphetamines and he was going to kill himself,” reported KEYT. “Rather than take him to a hospital, defendants took him to jail, where they stuffed him

in a one-person cell and left him to hang himself on a sheet,” according to the lawsuit. Raquel Zick, spokesperson for Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office, said that the Sheriff’s Office cannot comment on pending litigation. The Sheriff’s Office told KEYT that Mr. Thomas was inside the safety cell, where deputies removed his clothing and placed him face down on the floor.Ms. Zick said that deputies left after removing Thomas’ handcuffs and then noticed that he was not moving just minutes later. The Sheriff’s Office says custody officers began lifesaving measures and requested emergency medical response, but Mr. Thomas was declared dead in his cell. email: kzehnder@newspress.com

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Goleta City Council restricts single-use plastic By KAITLYN SCHALLHORN

The council unanimously approved an ordinance mandating single-use foodware items and standard condiments be made available only upon request of a customer during its meeting Monday.

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Goleta City Council moved to restrict single-use plastic throughout the city — a move that puts the Goodland in compliance with a recent sustainability law. The council unanimously approved an ordinance mandating single-use foodware items and standard condiments be made available only upon request of a customer during its meeting Monday. Food and beverage vendors will need to display a sign

informing customers about this option. “We are excited that the city is taking steps to reduce its plastic waste and the burden of plastic pollution in the community,” Mayor Paula Perotte said. “We hope this effort will create a more

healthy, sustainable Goleta.” Outreach efforts are underway to help local businesses in switching from expanded polystyrene and single-use plastics. The ordinance will be second read on May 3 and will be enacted on the 31st

day following adoption by the city council. Goleta is also working to further regulate single-use plastic through an expanded polystyrene foodware ban — a move already taken by more than 120 jurisdictions across California. Staff is

still developing this ordinance. More about Goleta’s sustainability efforts can be found here: https://www. cityofgoleta.org/projects-programs/ sustainability-climate-adaptation. email: kschallhorn@newspress.com

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A boat washed ashore on East Beach on Friday after having likely broken away from the free mooring area.

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On Friday, The Big Sam, a 40foot 1969 Chris-Craft wooden hull vessel, washed up on the East Beach. The pollution potential is still under investigation by the Coast Guard, a spokesman

told the News-Press, adding that the owner of the boat had confirmed to the Coast Guard that there was no fuel or hazardous materials on board. “It is not uncommon that boats breakaway from the free mooring area and end up on the beach,” according to a statement from the Coast Guard.

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64 new COVID-19 cases reported in SB County By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS CORRESPONDENT

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Gauchos get another clean sweep of CSUN in Big West 1st Round By MICHAEL JORGENSON UCSB SPORTS WRITER

The No. 3 seed UCSB men’s volleyball team began its Big West Tournament title defense on Thursday at Hawaii’s Stan Sheriff Center, taking down No. 6 CSUN in a sweep for the third time this season, 25-19, 26-24, 26-24. The Gauchos (19-8) will now move on to tomorrow’s semifinal matchup against tournament host No. 2 Hawaii at 10:30 p.m. PT looking to claim their fourth consecutive Big West Tournament win dating back to last year. UCSB earned its 10th sweep of the year, tied for its most since 2016. Despite only going three sets, the team effort saw three Gauchos reach double-figures in kills, a feat they hadn’t accomplished during the regular season. Junior opposite Haotian Xia continued to show off some of the best form of his collegiate career, setting a new career-high with 4.67 kills per set on a matchleading 14 kills (.344). Santa Barbara’s outside hitters were sharp as usual. Junior Ryan Wilcox tallied five kills on his first five attempts of the night, ending up with 10 (.286). Dayne Chalmers finished with 10 kills as well while tying for a match-best with three blocks. Junior middle blocker Brandon Hicks came up big on both sides of the ball with six kills (.455), also matching fellow middle blocker Donovan Todorov with three blocks of their own. Big West All-Freshman Max Gordon was solid at libero once again, going for eight digs. His five career 7+ dig matches have all come in the Gauchos’ last five contests. Sophomore setter Patrick Paragas enjoyed another stellar all-around performance with 36 assists (12

Ast/Set), tying his all-time best. UCSB’s offense set the tone right from the outset, as the Gauchos went on to outhit CSUN .481 to .226 in the opening set. Wilcox was a perfect 5-for-5 and Xia went for five kills (.400) of his own, leading UCSB to multiple ninepoint leads. The Matadors (6-16) made a late run, but Xia cleaned things up with the final kill to win it 25-19. Game two nearly slipped away from the Gauchos. It was the only time in nine sets this season that the Matadors outhit UCSB, .314 to .300. CSUN broke out of an 11-11 tie to take a commanding 20-15 lead. Santa Barbara fired back with four consecutive points, all of which included a scoring contribution from Xia. The Gauchos finally tied it at 21-21 on a huge Xia ace. They then capped an 8-1 run with kills from Chalmers and Hicks. The Matadors survived a pair of set points, but leading 25-24, Sam Collins entered the match for the first time and sent the teams to set three with a sweet ace, 26-24. Set three was the closest of the night, with neither team taking more than a three-point lead. After numerous ties, the Gauchos finally jumped in front when Xia put away yet another one to make it 18-17. Momentum swung back-and-forth, but a timely 3-0 run capped by a Hicks and Chalmers block made it 22-20 in favor of UCSB. Wilcox made it 25-24, and for the second straight time with that identical score, Collins entered off the bench to seal the deal with an ace served cold. Michael Jorgenson writes about sports for UCSB. email: sports@newspress.com

UCSB water polo falls to LBSU in Big West Tournament nail-biter By MICHAEL JORGENSON UCSB SPORTS WRITER

In the Big West Tournament First Round on Thursday at Hawaii’s Duke Kahanamoku Aquatic Complex, the No. 6 seed UC Santa Barbara women’s water polo team clashed with No. 3 Long Beach State in a thrilling backand-forth affair that went down to the final shot. The Gauchos (11-13) looked to avenge two regular season defeats at the hands of the Beach (1413), but on their final possession, freshman Juju Amaral’s potential game-tying lob shot went off the post, sending LBSU to the semifinals. UCSB opened the scoring a little over a minute in, as utility Caitlyn Snyder found redshirt freshman attacker Nina Munson from 10 meters out to quickly fire a driven skip shot past the goalkeeper Chelsea Oliver’s right side. That would be the Gauchos’ only goal of the opening period, as LBSU ended it on a 3-0 run. Santa Barbara would score early in the second quarter once again, as Snyder set up Halvorson at the 7:13 mark for another deep skip shot that went in off of Oliver’s hands. However, the Beach would score two more goals to push its lead up to 5-2. The Gauchos ended the half with a huge shift in momentum. Off an exclusion, a quick restart by Snyder tallied her third assist while Halvorson notched her second goal. 25 seconds later, redshirt freshman Camilla Mackay sent a great lead pass out of the defensive end to Snyder, who snuck a shot inside the near

post to head into halftime trailing 5-4. The third quarter belonged to the Gauchos. Freshman attacker Aidan Flynn lasered one into the top left corner to make it a onescore game at the 6:00 mark. Freshman utility Annie Kuester tied it at 6-6 on a five-meter penalty goal with 4:33 remaining in the quarter. It took just 20 seconds before UCSB’s next goal, as the Gauchos turned a stop into a blitz of a counterattack. Snyder was found inside in a great position before fending off her defender, turning and scoring to give UCSB its first lead since the opening minutes. With 3:29 to go, Amaral gave the Gauchos their largest lead of the day 8-6, skipping a gogeous shot from way outside just outside the reach of the goalkeeper. LBSU erased the UCSB lead with two unanswered scores, tying it at 8-8 just seconds into the fourth. However, Leigh Lyter put the Gauchos back ahead on a physical play right after. The redshirt freshman attacker got the ball in a central position and was able to rise and fire just as her defender’s arms went down, making it 9-8. The Beach locked down on defense the rest of the way, scoring the next three goals to go up 11-9 with 4:30 to go. With under a minute remaining, a huge save by Oliver seemed to seal the LBSU win, but the Gauchos applied pressure causing the Beach to call a timeout it didn’t have. That awarded another penalty for Kuester, who scored with clinical precision under pressure. Just 10 seconds separated the

shot clock from the game clock. Needing a huge stop, the Gauchos got it as Kuester picked off an errant LBSU pass with less than 30 seconds left on the clock. Following a timeout, Snyder sent a long pass across the pool to Amaral with under 15 ticks to go. Amaral was able to get her lob shot over the outstretched arm of the goalkeeper, but it dinked off the far post. From there, LBSU played keep away until the final buzzer. Snyder’s ends her redshirt junior year as UCSB’s leader in goal contributions (42 goals, 50 assists) – 38 more than the closest Gaucho – for the first time in her productive career. She had at least one goal or assist in all 24 appearances this season, including 10 assists over her final four outings. Lyter’s 42nd and final goal of the year tied her with Snyder for the team-lead. She finishes her first Gaucho campaign second on the team with 54 points. Freshman goalkeeper Taylor McEvilly had six saves as she played all 32 minutes in the cage. Halvorson tied her season-high in goals with two, doing so for the fifth time this season. Munson became the third and last Gaucho to reach 50 points this year with her goal to open the game. This marks the first time all year that UCSB has lost a game by one goal. The Gauchos were incredibly successful in close games, entering the day 5-0 in goals decided by one score.

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Continued from Page A1 development positions at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Laguna Art Museum and the Southwest Museum. She was the founding president of Spectrum Tours, a museum travel company that she ran for 10 years, providing custom-designed luxury educational trips for dozens of cultural institutions throughout the United States. Her clients included the Smithsonian Institution, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Minneapolis Art Institute, and the Museum of Northern Arizona, among many others. Her local clients included the Santa Barbara Historical Museum, the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation, and the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. Ms. Kirst is an award-winning non-fiction writer and photographer who has been published in a wide

variety of periodicals, both local and national. She penned the Trail Talk column for the Montecito Journal for 10 years. She also served as the editor of Southwest Cooks! The Tradition of Native American Cuisines, which won the National Grand Prize of the 1992 Tabasco Community Cookbook Awards. For Fiesta events, Ms. Kirst will be dressed in Saint Barbara’s traditional white gown and scarlet cape, and will wear a golden crown. She will carry the martyr’s palm frond and a golden chalice. For social events, Ms. Kirst will wear an ivory Spanishstyle floor-length dress and a mantilla. The Santa Barbara Channel was named for Saint Barbara during the Viscaino expedition in late 1602. The saint is the patroness of protection from lightning and calamity, and is revered by artillerymen, mariners, and architects. email: kzehnder@newspress.com

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Permanent daylight saving time in state is one step closer By MADISON HIRNEISEN THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – A bill that would make daylight saving time the year-round standard in California has cleared its first hurdle in the Legislature. The bill, which advanced out of the Assembly Committee on Governmental Organization on Wednesday, would take effect immediately after federal law authorizes the state to apply year-round daylight saving time as the standard. In 2018, California voters passed Proposition 7, which gave the California Legislature the ability to change the dates and times of daylight saving time or make daylight saving time the permanent standard, so long as it’s consistent with federal law. Assemblymember Steven Choi, R-Irvine, told the committee Wednesday that the bill “implements the will of California voters” expressed in Proposition 7, putting California on permanent daylight saving time. “Switching our clocks twice a year is an outdated practice that is hazardous to our health and wellbeing,” Assemblymember Choi said. Studies have found a small uptick in the rate of heart attacks after the start of daylight saving time in the fall, according to UT Southwestern Medical Center. Additionally, a 2016 study from the American Academy of Neurology found that the overall rate of ischemic stroke was 8% “during the first two days after a daylight saving time transition.” Other studies have shown that the transition to daylight saving time each spring “acutely increases” the risk of fatal traffic accidents by 6%. Supporters of the bill said that the measure would benefit small business owners across

California and bring relief to the state’s energy grid by expanding the number of daylight hours. “Daylight longer in the evening means people are able to go out, shop more [and] safely fill up at the gas stations,” said Elizabeth Graham, the executive director of the California Fuels and Convenience Alliance, which represents thousands of businesses across California. “We also know that the energy costs continue to rise in California, including [for] small business owners. Natural daylight later into the evening, reduces energy consumption and puts relief on our electrical grid, especially in the hot summers.” Opponents of the bill argued that permanent daylight saving time would result in darker mornings in the winter months, which they say would lead to increased risks for children heading to school early in the morning. The opposition also testified that permanent daylight saving time would not save energy because people would be waking when it is darker outside, leading to greater energy use in the morning. “Permanent standard time is the natural time defined from the sun, whereas permanent daylight time is designed to force us to wake earlier to increase spending in the evening and that’s not the right priority for a public health issue, an issue of public safety,” said Jay Pea, president of Save Standard Time, a nonprofit that supports permanent standard time. The committee passed the bill on Wednesday. It’s scheduled for consideration in the Assembly Committee on Utilities and Energy. Seventeen other states have adopted bills that would allow daylight savings time to be permanent if the federal standard is changed.

DEATH NOTICES BRADLEY, Robert C., of Santa Barbara. Died April 16. He was 94. Private interment in the Goleta Cemetery. Starbuck-Lind Mortuary (starbucklind.com) is in charge of arrangements.

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Participants listen on during a Santa Barbara City Council hearing on police oversight in Santa Barbara on Friday.

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Continued from Page A1 (not to exceed $400 per month per member) and reimbursement of appropriate costs. The commission said most of the people it surveyed during its work said the board should reflect the diversity of Santa Barbara. Focus group and survey participants also said lived experience was important. Public comments ranged from concern about potentially taking away police resources to wanting to ensure voices from marginalized communities were adequately taken into account.

Members of law enforcement praised the commission for not approaching its work with an antipolice perspective. No action was taken on the recommendations Friday afternoon during the fourhour hearing. The council was tasked with receiving the final recommendations by the commission. “There’s room for further refinement than what was presented tonight, and we’ll get there,” Councilmember Eric Friedman said. “Some great points have been brought up, a lot of education has happened, but I’m not sure it’s really scaled for Santa Barbara.

I think it’s scaled for policing in general, and the policing discussion was also about race relations in general,” Mayor Randy Rowse said. Councilmember Oscar Gutierrez

Native Santa Barbaran and lifelong resident, Charles Vincent Eckert III was born on September 9, 1935 at Cottage Hospital to Adelaide (Walters) and Charles V. Eckert Jr. “Chuck” had an idyllic Santa Barbara childhood. He always excelled in school, was a Boy Scout, and loved baseball … it was not uncommon for Chuck and his younger brother Butch to seek out and play in pick up ballgames with other kids in the neighborhood, just like the movie, “Sandlot,” which was one of his favorites. Chuck attended Goleta Union School, and for a short time, Paradise School in Santa Ynez. He went on to La Cumbre Jr. High School, and Santa Barbara High School. In high school, Chuck was a fierce rival on the debate team, he was involved in student government, and active in the YMCA, where he met his first wife, Linda (Downing) whom he married in 1955. Chuck attended UCSB at the original campus on The Riviera where he earned his BA in Political Science, graduating with highest honors. He went on to study law at UC Berkeley. In 1961 Chuck returned to Goleta and opened his law practice, as the first full time attorney in Goleta. He was also “first” to try both criminal and civil jury cases in the Goleta Justice Court. The law practice grew, and over the years Chuck took on several law partners. (Brian O’Gorman, Jim Smith, Richard Tyler, David Grokenberger and Casey Hoppell). He was very well respected among his colleagues, and was often called on to consult with some of them right up to the end. In 1989, he served as President of the American Board of Trial Advocates (Santa Barbara, Ventura and San Luis Obispo), Consumer Attorneys of California, the American Bar Association, the California Bar Association, and the Santa Barbara County Bar Association, he also served as an arbitrator, and served as Superior Court Judge Pro Tem. In addition to the law, Chuck was involved in and served many local organizations, including the Elks Lodge, and the Goleta Breakfast Optimist Club. Beginning with his first purchase of a small property in what is known as Old Town Goleta, Chuck was a very successful real estate investor. In the late 1980s, he and his son, Charles V. Eckert IV “Chip” teamed up and created Eckert Investments, an investment and property management company, in which Chuck was active in daily operations right up until the final days of his life. He participated as Chairman, and on the Executive Committee of the Isla Vista Property Owners’ Association, and as Director of the Santa Barbara Rental Property Association. In 1981-1983, Chuck was President of the Santa Barbara Housing Council. He took special pride in Goleta, where he lived and worked for most of his life. He was Chairman for both the Committee for Greater Goleta, and Goletans for Better Government. Chuck’s political influence helped shape Goleta and Santa Barbara in ways that most would never know. Chuck was also an avid bowler. He bowled with his dad, Chili, his brother, Butch and Butch’s son, Gary, and his son Chip for years. In the 1990s, for one season, the five got to bowl together. He took pride in being one of 5 Eckerts on the same bowling team. (Chili, Chuck, Butch, Chip, Gary.) Chuck loved watching his children, grandchildren and even great-grandchildren playing ball of some sort, (baseball, football, soccer, etc.). But he especially loved baseball! In 1982, the Goleta Valley South Little League team won the Little League World Series. Chuck took time out of his busy schedule to travel around the country with his cousins, Carolyn Stewart and Bill Oakley, watching their two sons, Bruce and Billy win a Little League World Series. Chuck got such satisfaction…such a thrill watching the youngsters in the family succeed. In 1971 Chuck married his wife, Janet Brainerd. He and Janet celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in October, 2021. Chuck and Janet were fortunate to visit many parts of the world. They enjoyed many family vacations together along with their children and grandchildren, especially their annual trip to Bass Lake, which they were able to enjoy for a number of years, where such wonderful family memories were created. Family was important to Chuck. He took the time to cultivate very unique relationships with each one of his children, grandchildren, and even greatgrandchildren. He counseled, encouraged and supported each one as they grew up, and beyond into adulthood. As one grandchild so aptly stated, “He’s given me advice from life experiences that no one else could. He’s told me when I need to try harder, and celebrated me when I’ve done my best.” On March 24, 2022, after a long illness, which he fought bravely until the end, Chuck passed away at Serenity House, after saying goodbye to the many family members who loved him and who he loved so much, and after saying a final goodbye to his wife Janet, with Chuck’s daughter Heidi, and son Chip by his side, holding his hands. Charles Vincent Eckert III is survived by: his wife, Janet; sons, Charles V. Eckert IV (Sue), Chuck Brainerd (Kate), Mike Brainerd (Tammy); Daughter, Heidi Peet (Bob); ten grandchildren: Amy, Jessica, Ben, Antonia, Charles V. Eckert V “Vinny”, Joey, Jared, Jakob, Kaitie, Glenn; fourteen great-grandchildren: Brooklynn, Elijah, Uriah, Lola, Sophia, Daniel, Dominic, James, Alexander, Noah, Tullah, Mikayla, Charles V. Eckert VI “Charlie”; brother: Butch Eckert (Mary Lou), and sisters: Scarlet Eckert, and Melody Bowles (Jim). We are blessed by the extraordinary legacy of unconditional love, honesty, integrity and hard work, which he left us. A Celebration of Chuck’s life will be held on May 18, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at Glen Annie Golf Club. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Goleta Valley Boys and Girls Club, Boy Scouts Los Padres Council, and the Goleta Valley Historical Society.

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WARREN LEE CULBERSON The Family of Warren L. Culberson is hosting a Celebration of Life in his memory on Monday, May 2, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at The Mission Club (formerly Village Country Club). Warren passed away on January 4, 2022. The Family looks forward to sharing memories of Warren’s life with all friends who would like to attend.

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Ramsey and Heidi Maune stand in Maune Contemporary, their State Street gallery, which is hosting the exhibit “Truth or Friction.”

‘Truth or Friction’

Solo show by Florida artist opens today at Maune Contemporary

At left, Justin Lyons’ “Killer Queen & A Laser Beam.” Center, Justin Lyons’ and Harley Van Hyning’s “Heart First.” At right, Mr. Lyons, “Make a Move.”

By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

aune Contemporary, Santa Barbara’s newest destination for modern and contemporary art, is opening its spring exhibit, “Truth or Friction,” a solo show by Florida artist Justin Lyon, today with a reception from 3 to 5 p.m. at 1309 State St., next door to the Arlington Theatre in the heart of the ARTS District. This is the second location for founders Ramsey and Heidi Maune, who opened their first gallery in the Miami Circle Design District in Atlanta in 2019. “We are excited to bring one of our most thought-provoking artists to Santa Barbara,” said Ms. Maune. “Justin’s works always leave you wondering what the meaning is of a particular painting. Of course, he won’t tell the viewer the meaning, and one is left to create their own ideas.

His paintings are always fun, and we think the community will enjoy the exhibition. “I love Santa Barbara. It’s such a beautiful place, and while I’ve visited a few times — a good friend lives there — I have never exhibited there,” said Mr. Lyons, who will be at today’s reception. The exhibit will be on view through June 4. “My inspiration for ‘Truth or Friction’ was loosely based on the idea of personal revelations about oneself and how we tend to put off truths we know are real to avoid friction. I’m looking forward to sharing my art with a new West Coast audience and hopeful that my work will resonate with the area. I have a suspicion it will,” said Mr. Lyons, a self-taught contemporary artist from the Florida panhandle. He credits his introduction into the world of “street art” as the spark that led him to pursue his own form of artistic expression. It was during a latenight “wheatpasting” foray when

he realized art didn’t have to be limited to museums or to the stark white walls of galleries. “I discovered that art could also find its way into the urban landscape and still be powerful,” Mr. Lyons said. “Producing art that is raw, expressive, loose and risky provides an outlet for my creative impulses.” Inspired by the lives and work of Cy Twombly, Barry McGee and Jean-Michel Basquiat, Mr. Lyons refined his process and worked to develop a style all his own that is “both thought-provoked and thought-provoking.” By 2012, his art had been celebrated and awarded in venues and exhibitions beyond the urban landscape. Today, his mediums include wood, acrylic, house paint, spray paint, oil stick, epoxy resin and pencil. “My inspirations are most often triggered by a word, phrase or thought, which, in association with the other elements within the work, intend to try and tell a story without giving away too much,

letting the viewer interpret his own connection to the piece,” said Mr. Lyons, who lives in Santa Rosa Beach, Fla., and when he’s not painting, he enjoys skateboarding, surfing and being a father. Ms. Maune said, “It’s been a longtime dream of ours to open a gallery in Santa Barbara. I attended UCSB for college, and my parents have been living here for more than 30 years, so we’ve been looking for the right time to move here. “Connecting with the community has always been important to us, and we feel very lucky to have found such a wonderful spot in Santa Barbara’s thriving ARTS District, where we’re enjoying getting to know our neighbors and excited to get involved!” The mission of Maune Contemporary is to bridge various artist communities and provide its artists greater exposure to new markets. It was their passion for contemporary and modern Please see MAUNE on B2

Standing in his Florida studio, Justin Lyons credits his introduction into the world of “street art” as the spark that led him to pursue his own form of artistic expression.

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At left, “A Mystery in the Water” by Laila Ordoñez. At right, “Still Here” by Alondra Ibarra.

Art show celebrates students’ connection to Santa Barbara Channel By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Santa Barbara Channelkeeper is presenting its 19th annual student art show today. This year’s show, artist reception and award ceremony will take place as part of the Santa Barbara Earth Day celebrations at the Arlington Theatre. Themed “What the Channel Means to Me,” the show aims to inspire local students to reflect on their personal connection to the Santa Barbara Channel and to create art that celebrates the area’s natural beauty and biodiversity while inspiring others in the community. “Every year we are astounded by the caliber of the student

artwork and inspired by the to Goleta, and this year’s show personal stories behind each includes work from students piece,” said Penny Owens, attending Bishop Diego, Dos Channelkeeper’s education Pueblos, San Marcos and Santa director. Barbara high schools. “Channelkeeper Local artist Molly is dedicated to Gwitt juried the show protecting our and judged pieces For more information, local waterways based on creativity, email penny@sbck.org and fostering technical skill, or visit www.sbck.org. environmental sense of style and awareness and interpretation of the stewardship in theme. today’s youth. Seeing the artwork The award winners will be celebrating the natural beauty announced from 1:15 to 1:45 p.m. of the Santa Barbara Channel today. The awards include cash and the messages and artist prizes donated by long-time statements by the students gives student art show sponsor Trillium me hope that our future is in good Enterprises and the Goleta Grant hands.” Program. The contest is open to high There will be first, second, school students from Carpinteria third, honorable mention and

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juror’s choice awards. First place is $200 and two tickets to the concert of the winner’s choice at the Santa Barbara Bowl. Second place is $125; third place, $75, and juror’s choice/honorable mentions, $25. A special $100 Environmental Ethics prize will be awarded to the piece that best embodies the ethical and moral relationship between human beings and the natural environment. The award-winning artwork will be displayed in the office window of the Community Environmental Council at 1219 State St., Santa Barbara Monday through April 30, following today’s award ceremony. email: mmcmahon@newspress. com

The Dales to perform at SOHO SANTA BARBARA — The Dales will perform Thursday at SOhO Restaurant and Music Club, 1221 State St., Suite 205, Santa Barbara. The concert is at 8 p.m. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. The Dales are a band carried by three-part harmonies and a deep appreciation for classic songwriting. They are a genre twist between Americana and vintage rock. Drew Lawrence, a multiplatinum songwriter, teamed up

with longtime musical partner and guitarist Preston Pope to form The Dales. With the 2019 introduction of singer/songwriter Jacqueline Tozzi, The Dales found the missing piece in their creative harmony. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. To purchase, go to www.sohosb.com. For more information, visit www.thedalesband.com/about. — Katherine Zehnder

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The Dales are known for their genre twist between Americana and vintage rock.

Allan Hancock College wins 2022 Ellucian Impact Award Ellucian, a higher education solutions provider, has selected Allan Hancock College as the 2022 Impact Award winner in the Digital Transformation category. The annual Impact Awards celebrate visionaries in higher education who are inspiring others to push the boundaries of technology and innovation. “The Ellucian Impact Awards

recognize institutions using technology to solve challenges, operate more efficiently, and offer a better student experience,” said Laura Ipsen, president and CEO, Ellucian. The Digital Transformation category recognizes colleges using digital technology to improve process efficiency and business value.

Hancock was honored for its “Credit Where Credit’s Due” initiative, which uses Ellucian Banner and Degree Works to automatically award degrees to students who have met program completion requirements. A third of all degrees awarded in 2020-2021 were a result of that initiative, according to a news release.

“We are honored to be recognized for the incredible work that Hancock’s faculty and staff put into this transformational program. This is a prime example of how we are committed to changing the odds for our students,” said Hancock Superintendent/President Kevin G. Walthers. — Katherine Zehnder

NAACP Santa Barbara elects officers SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara branch of the National Association for Advancement of Colored People has announced the officers who were elected April 12 and swornin that day by California-Hawaii State President Rick Callender.

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art that initially compelled the Maunes to open their first gallery in Atlanta. They have been longtime art collectors and enjoy attending art fairs and visiting galleries to discover new artists, all while supporting their local art community. Maune Contemporary specializes in limited edition and unique works by mid-career and renowned international artists whose work has been exhibited and found in the collections of museums worldwide. The gallery carries art by Alex Katz, Donald Sultan, Ross Bleckner, Julie Torres, Halim Flowers, Robert Kelly, Caio Fonseca, Esteban OcampoGiraldo, Justin Lyons, Gavin Rain, Ted Collier, Stephanie Henderson, and Khalilah Birdsong, to name a few. Maune Contemporary participates in Downtown Santa Barbara’s 1st Thursday events in addition to holding regular

The new NAACP officers are President Connie Alexander, First Vice President Dr. David Moore, SecretaryAudrey Gamble and Treasurer Ana Garcia. The Executive Committee includes Chelsea Lancaster, Lazandria Richey, the Rev.

Roderick Murray, and Kimberly Murray. “We look forward to building bridges where needed and addressing the crucial changes we must have to root out systemic racism that impacts people of color in our community,” said

Connie Alexander, Santa Barbara Chapter president in a new release. For more information, contact Ms. Alexander at naacpsantabarbara@gmail.com. — Katherine Zehnder

exhibitions and more. The gallery accepts works on consignment as well as acquires art on the secondary market. “We also offer art advisory and curatorial services, assisting businesses and individuals with building their art collection through their relationships in the art world,” said Ms. Maune. “As a way to navigate through the pandemic and continue our mission to connect people and art, Maune Contemporary began virtual gallery tours utilizing 3D technology, so art enthusiasts anywhere in the world can view our exhibits.” email: mmcmahon@newspress.com

FYI “Truth or Friction,” a solo show by Justin Lyons, will debut today with an opening reception from 3 to 5 p.m. at Maune Contemporary, 1309 State St., Santa Barbara. For more information, visit www.maune.com and follow along on Instagram, Facebook and Artsy.

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Maune Contemporary is in the heart of the ARTS District in Santa Barbara.

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LIBRA — This would be a good day to putter about the house, Libra. It isn’t a good day to travel or begin any major projects. This could be just the excuse you’ve needed for taking a day off from your life! You need not answer the phone or fulfill any obligations whatsoever. Simply stay put and tackle some minor household chores. SCORPIO — This isn’t the best day for get-togethers, Scorpio. What starts as a friendly lunch could wind up a gossip-fest. No one wins in that situation. You could fear leaving the table because of what they’d say about you. There’s no upside to the situation, so your best strategy might be to stay home and work on chores. SAGITTARIUS — Don’t take anything you hear today at face value, Sagittarius, especially where money is concerned. A well-meaning friend could approach you with an opportunity not to be missed. Listen to the pitch and take down all the information, but don’t make any kind of commitment. CAPRICORN — This would be a good day to stay home and spend much of the day in bed, Capricorn! You’ve been working especially hard lately, juggling both home and work with your usual aplomb. But today you could feel a bit worn out and overwhelmed by everything that remains to be done. Give yourself a day of rest. Spend the day with a good book or some movies. You’ll find this solitary time refreshing. AQUARIUS — Love is very much in the air today, Aquarius, so take advantage of this auspicious environment! Invite your loved one over to play hide and seek under the bedcovers! Or, if you don’t have a playmate in your life at the moment, find other ways to fulfill the passion you feel. Spend the afternoon reading a good novel or invite a friend to watch a movie with you. PISCES — This is a day to stay close to home and organize the house. You might be thinking how you can best utilize your living space. It’s clear that some improvements are in order, Pisces. Perhaps you could begin by tackling all those minor repairs that you’ve been putting off. Once those are done, a fresh coat of paint will do wonders to brighten both your home and your outlook.

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HOROSCOPE ARIES — You need rest, Aries. Even though you have a long list of tasks, see if you can leave some for later. All signs indicate that you shouldn’t stray too far from home today if you can help it. You’re easily distracted, which makes you prone to accidents. Being behind the wheel of a car isn’t the place for you right now. TAURUS — You’re on your own when it comes to financial matters, Taurus. This may not be what you want to hear, but it’s how things are. Trust that your business acumen will pull you through. Don’t take anything at face value. Pay attention, write down the information, but make no commitments and sign no contracts. GEMINI — Today would be best spent alone behind closed doors, if possible. There’s a lot of tension in your household for some reason, Gemini. Since there isn’t much you can do about it, try to avoid it altogether. Let your family members fight it out among themselves. You have better ways to spend your time. CANCER — There is a lot of tension in the air today, Cancer. It isn’t just affecting your home environment - everyone you meet seems out of sorts. You’ll be happiest if you spend much of today in solitude. Books don’t honk their horn at you and DVDs don’t curse your driving ability. Who needs the aggravation that a day like today can bring? Enjoy a day away from other people’s bad moods. LEO — You feel that life would run more smoothly if money didn’t exist! The amount of time and energy you spend sorting out your financial affairs is frustrating. Unfortunately, Leo, today will be a frustrating day. Today you need to sit down and sort out some neglected bills. It isn’t fun, but at least by the end of the day you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing that you got it done. VIRGO — You feel invincible, Virgo, as though you can do anything. Enjoy this abundance of energy, for it’s certainly unusual. Take care not to overdo it. If you haven’t jogged in a while, running five miles today will leave you pretty sore tomorrow. Similarly, don’t try to finish all your household repairs in one day.

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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.

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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

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