Santa Barbara News-Press: June 04, 2022

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High schools honor graduates Principal at DP commencement praises students and their leadership

By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Dos Pueblos High School graduates tossed their caps into the air Thursday evening, celebrating the completion of high school and the start of their next chapter.

Graduate Eddy Flores opened commencement by welcoming parents and families. “Through all the change and all the beginnings you, the class of 2022 not only rolled with those changes, you thrived,” said Principal Bill Woodard.

Speaking to the graduates and their families and friends, Mr. Woodward praised the class of 2022 for its sense of leadership and responsibility.

He cited one of the many examples of how the class thrived, even in the face of a serious problem.

“In response to terrible racist incidents that roiled our community, student leaders demanded that they, not the adults, lead this work and launched the student-led antibias task force to combat antiblackness and racism,” Principal Woodard told the students, friends and families gathered on the Chargers’ football field.

“So before you begin on a new road away from DP in this magnificent setting today in front of your friends and family, let’s take a moment to look around and soak it all in and be filled with pride that this crazy and ever changing journey is filled with smiles, gratitude and love,” said Principal Woodard closing his commencement speech.

Associated Student Body President David Jeong gave remarks as well.

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Dos Pueblos High School graduates proudly toss their caps into their air after getting their diplomas.

Principal praises graduates The Royals Class of 2022 at Santa Barbara High School commencement

By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Santa Barbara High School celebrated the graduation of 528 seniors Thursday evening.

“Class of 2022, I know your struggle, you have triumphed, and you are here today, stronger than you were four years ago,” Principal Elise Simmons told the graduating seniors at Peabody Stadium. “It’s been an amazing journey … Seniors, as you look toward the future, you must also continue to look backward at where you have been.”

Dr. Simmons shared an anecdote of something a Santa Barbara Junior High School eighth-grader had said to her only that morning: “Never stop learning, because life doesn’t stop teaching.”

The principal addressed the COVID-19 pandemic during her speech.

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Santa Barbara County reported 249 new COVID-19 cases Friday.

Of those, the highest number, 57, was in Isla Vista, according to the Public Health Department, which is now reporting numbers only twice a week.

Elsewhere, 52 cases were in Santa Barbara and unincorporated Mission Canyon, Thirty cases were in Santa Maria. Neighboring Orcutt had 10 cases.

Thirty-six cases were reported in Lompoc and nearby Mission Hills and Vandenberg Village.

Ten cases were in the North County areas that include Sisquoc, Casmalia, Garey, Cuyama, New Cuyama and Guadalupe.

Santa Ynez Valley reported seven cases.

Twenty-six cases were in Goleta.

Nine were in unincorporated Goleta Valley and Gaviota.

Five cases were in the South Coast corridor, which includes Montecito, Summerland and Carpinteria.

The locations of seven cases are pending.

Twenty-nine patients are recovering in county hospitals.

Another six are recovering in intensive care units.

Santa Barbara County now has a total of 91,181 cases, of which 1,057 are still infectious. The total number of deaths remains at 688.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reported that 73.4% of the eligible 5-and-older population is fully vaccinated.

Of the entire county population (all ages), 69% is fully vaccinated.

All numbers are provided by the health department. email: kzenhnder@newspress.com

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County Fire helps man who fell SANTA MARIA VALLEY — Santa Barbara County firefighters assisted a 52-year-old man who fell from a 30-foot ladder at 3500 Black Road.

The man sustained significant

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The victim was transported from the Santa Maria Valley to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital via CalStar. The accident is under investigation.

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Alameda County reinstates indoor mask requirement

By MADISON HIRNEISEN THE CENTER SQUARE

of Thursday, 2,415 people were hospitalized for COVID-19 across the state, and testing positivity in the state has also reached 8.3%.

California lifted its mask mandate for fully vaccinated individuals in mid-February and allowed unvaccinated individuals to no longer wear a mask in indoor settings starting March 1. The state in February also unveiled its long-term strategy to address COVID-19 – the “SMARTER Plan” – that includes “on and off ramps” for the state to reinstate restrictions.

Los Angeles County could be poised to reinstate an indoor mask mandate in June as coronavirus hospitalizations are on the rise, the Los Angeles Times reported Thursday. The county’s health department is projecting that the region will reach the Center for Disease and Prevention’s “high” level of community transmission by the end of the month.

By MADISON HIRNEISEN THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – California lawmakers want to send $10 billion in relief to California taxpayers and business owners using a portion of the state’s record budget, legislative leaders announced as part of their budget agreement Wednesday.

The State Assembly and Senate leaders unveiled their proposed 2022-2023 state budget framework, coming just a few weeks after Gov. Gavin Newsom announced his revised budget in May. The governor and lawmakers have until June 15 to agree on a budget framework, which would ultimately take effect on July 1.

As Californians grapple with record-high gas prices and other cost increases tied to inflation, both Newsom and lawmakers have presented options to return money to taxpayers. The way they want to do it, however, differs significantly.

Legislative leaders want to use $8 billion for a “Better for Families Relief Package,” which will provide $200 per taxpayer and dependent for joint filers making up to $250,000 and single filers making up to $125,000.

Under the proposal, a family of five could receive a $1,000 rebate.

Meanwhile, Gov. Newsom’s proposal wants to use $11.5 billion to send $400 to every registered vehicle owner in the state, with a cap of two vehicles per person. He also wants to use $750 million to provide free public transportation for three months.

Leading lawmakers have expressed concern about the impact of Newsom’s rebate proposal, particularly for individuals who do not own a car and wouldn’t benefit from a rebate. Last month, Senate President Pro Tempore Toni Atkins said Senate Democrats “do not believe a rebate tied to car ownership does the job.”

Lawmakers said Wednesday they would continue conversations with the governor to reach an agreement.

The fiscal relief package penned by lawmakers also includes $1.3 billion in relief for small businesses and $400 million for expanded tax credits, which includes increasing the minimum California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC) to $255.

“With this budget, we are spreading our state’s wealth to hard-working Californians and small businesses like never before,” Sen. Atkins said in a statement. “We look forward to continuing the conversation with Governor Newsom and his office. We all are working toward the same goal, and I have every confidence we will find a united path to get there.”

Lawmakers did include several elements of Gov. Newsom’s budget proposal in their framework as well, including the governor’s push to expand Medi-Cal to all eligible Californians regardless of their immigration status. Legislators also adopted Gov. Newsom’s proposal to spend $200 million on additional child care facilities.

The legislative budget agreement also includes a $21 billion climate package to address drought resilience, sea level rise and extreme heat, though details are “subject to ongoing negotiations.”

Some Republican lawmakers, whose party represents a superminority in both chambers, expressed frustration that they aren’t included in budget negotiations.

“California’s Democrat lawmakers have gone off the cliff. They have absolutely corrupted the budget process,” said Senate Budget Vice Chair Jim Nielsen, R-Red Bluff. “They have silenced the voices of the nine million citizens who Republican senators represent by arrogantly refusing to involve us in crafting a budget. It’s despicable.”

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(The Center Square) – Alameda County began requiring masks in most indoor public settings once again Friday after seeing a rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.

Health officials announced Thursday that daily reported cases “have exceeded the peak of last summer’s Delta wave and are now approaching levels seen during the winter 2020-21 wave.”

Hospitalizations have also risen in recent days and “now exceed last summer’s peak,” officials said in a news release.

“Rising COVID cases in Alameda County are now leading to more people being hospitalized and today’s action reflects the seriousness of the moment,” Alameda County Health Officer Dr. Nicholas Moss said in a statement. “We cannot ignore the data, and we can’t predict when this wave may end. Putting our masks back on gives us the best opportunity to limit the impact of a prolonged wave on our communities.”

The Bay Area county currently has a 7-day average of 832 cases, which represents a 20% increase over the last 14 days, according to the Los Angeles Times’ data tracker. Alameda is the first county in the state to reinstate a mask mandate following the latest winter surge.

The county’s indoor mask mandate will not apply to the City of Berkeley, which has its own health jurisdiction. The county will also not require masking in K12 schools through the end of this school year.

COVID-19 cases in California have risen in recent weeks, reaching a daily average of 13,895 cases as of Friday, according to the state’s data tracker. As

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By KATHERINE ZEHNDER

The Santa Barbara NewsPress has announced its first round of endorsements for the June 7 primary.

The News-Press is supporting: • Mike Stoker in the race for the 37th Assembly District.

• Bill Brown for Santa Barbara County sheriff.

• Christy Lozano for superintendent of Santa Barbara County schools.

• Dr. Brad Allen for the 24th Congressional District.

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Record 14 Gauchos named All-Conference in baseball

By DANIEL MOEBUS-BOWLES UCSB SPORTS WRITER

The Big West Conference announced its 2022 Baseball All-Conference teams Thursday afternoon, naming a record 14 Gauchos to its ranks. Headlining the major awards was head coach Andrew Checketts, who was named Big West Coach of the Year, and Freshman Pitcher of the Year, Ryan Gallagher.

Of the 14 named, the Gauchos saw seven of their eight everyday field players, their entire weekend rotation, their second-half designated hitter, a utility player, a reliever and their closer make the list.

Andrew Checketts — Big West Coach of the Year Twice in three seasons has the Gaucho Skipper taken home coach of the year honors, and it again comes during a championship season. Under his direction, the Gauchos have won two Big West titles in three seasons, their first championships since 1986, and have made it to the postseason the last three seasons in a row. Checketts is the first UCSB head coach to bring home the trophy twice and his team has made it to an NCAA Regional six times in his tenure.

This season, the Gauchos made history in a new way, running away with it in conference play and posting a record .900 winning percentage (27-3) against Big West opponents. Once again, UCSB led the league in a majority of the statistical categories, and it is the only remaining team in competition. It is one of the few programs in the country to not lose a single weekend series.

Ryan Gallagher — Freshman Pitcher of the Year Sunday stud and true-freshman Ryan Gallagher was incredible in his first season with the Gauchos and became just the third to take home the rookie honor joining Mario Hollands and Rodney Boone.

Leading the weekend rotation with a 3.00 ERA and an impeccable 80 record, Gallagher continued to show poise on the bump throughout the season. He ranked top-10 in the conference in wins, ERA, innings pitched, runs, and earned runs.

This feat was enough to earn him a Second Team AllConference nod as well.

FIRST TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE Bryce Willits - Third baseman Bryce Willits was huge piece of

the Gauchos’ success this year being one of the most consistent guys on both sides of the ball. The redshirt junior hit the ball well and when he did, he hit it hard ranking third in the conference with a .553 slugging percentage.

He also tallied the third most doubles with 18, ranked fourth with a .983 OPS and ranked fifth with a .430 OBP. Christian Kirtley - Left fielder Christian Kirtley really got the bat going this season and showed tremendous growth at the plate, enough to move him up from last year’s second-team nod to his first career first-team recognition.

Kirtley comes into this weekend’s regional having reached base safely in 43-straight games, which is an unofficial program record according to some of the school’s most trusted historians. The junior also ranks fourth in the Big West in homers (11), fifth in OPS (.972) and slugging (.549), sixth in RBI (44) and seventh in walks (33).

Blake Klassen - Although he didn’t crack the starting lineup right away, Blake Klassen made as much of an impact offensively in his 34 games played as anyone in the lineup. Serving as the everyday DH during conference play, the Gaucho newcomer led the league with a .733 slugging percentage and a 1.169 OPS. He also had the third-best batting average (.367), the third-most homers (8) and fifthmost runs scored (27).

Cory Lewis - Righty Cory Lewis, who was an honorable mention last year as a freshman, stepped into the Friday starter role for the Gauchos and did not miss a step.

Posting an undefeated 9-0 record, Lewis missed a ton of bats this year with the league’s second-best opponent batting average (.185) and the third-most strikeouts (99). He has an impeccable 10.69 strikeouts per nine innings average and the Gauchos have yet to lose a game where he is the starting pitcher.

Second Team All-Conference Jordan Sprinkle - Shortstop Jordan Sprinkle played in 53 of the Gauchos’ 55 games this season and for the second-straight year led the Big West by a mile with 25 stolen bases. He also topped the league with six sac-flies, was second with four triples, and touched home plate 43 times, which ranks seventh. On the defensive end he led the team by a wide margin with 107 assists and turned 23 double-plays.

Broc Mortensen - For the second-straight season, right

fielder Broc Mortensen paced the conference with 15 home runs and earned a second-team all-conference nod. He now has 30 career bombs, which ranks seventh all time in Gaucho history despite only having played two seasons in blue and gold. The lefty also ranks second in the Big West with 51 RBI. Nick Vogt - The Gauchos’ everyday center fielder was a key contributor on both sides of the ball with a ridiculous presence in the field. He had a 1.000 fielding percentage on 121 chances, added two outfield assists and ran down balls that otherwise would have seen runs scored by the opposition. Offensively he paced the league in conference play in doubles (13), triples (4), and runs (34), while also ranking third in RBI (30) and fourth in hits (42). He also posted the team’s longest hit streak of the season of 21 games.

Mike Gutierrez - Sophomore southpaw Mike Gutierrez stepped straight into a starting role for the Gauchos serving as the Saturday guy. All he did was post an 8-1 record, tying with Gallagher for the third-most wins to go with topten marks in ERA (3.03), innings pitched (80.1), and strikeouts (78).

Matt Ager - Freshman hurler Matt Ager was one of the most reliable relievers for UCSB this season, leading the Gauchos with a 2.92 ERA in 37 innings pitched.

He only allowed 12 earned runs in 23 appearances while striking out 41. He also ranked seventh in the Big West with five saves.

Ryan Harvey - After finding his home in the Gauchos’ bullpen early on in the season, Ryan Harvey became the team’s closer and paced the league with 11 saves, which ranks 16th in the nation. He struck out 37 in just 29 innings of work for an 11.48 per nine innings average.

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Honorable Mention Making the honorable mention list was Jason Willow, who ranked second in the conference with 15 stolen bases and was properly recognized as a utility player, Kyle Johnson, who improved incredibly at the plate and was a black-hole at first base, and John Newman Jr., who provided much needed consistent offense at the catcher position. This is the second straight honorable mention for Willow, who has cracked the program’s top-ten with 207 career games played.

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Rego named to World Series All-Tournament Team

By JACOB NORLING WESTMONT SPORTS WRITER

After recording 10 total bases in just two games at the NAIA World Series, Westmont senior Josh Rego has been named to the All-Tournament Team. Rego, who played his final game as a Warrior in Lewiston, Idaho, had the most stellar showing of any Westmont player during the tournament.

“I am very proud of Josh and this outstanding accomplishment,” said Westmont’s Head Coach, Robert Ruiz. “He was fantastic for us offensively and defensively in the tournament. He is very deserving of this recognition and it is one that we will likely not forget.”

In eight at bats against Lewis-Clark State and Webber International, the Walnut Creek native collected six hits, including a double and a home run. In the eighth inning of Westmont’s first game versus host Lewis-Clark

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State, Rego sent a ball over the 25foot batters’ eye in dead-center for a two-run homer.

Then, in Westmont’s elimination game against Webber International, Rego gave the Warriors everything he could in hopes of prolonging their season.

Rego had already collected a pair of singles in three at bats when he stepped in the box during the top of the eighth. With the Warriors down 2-0, and Thomas Rudinsky off of first, Rego corked a ball to the wall in left-center, giving Westmont their final look at the game by putting runners on second and third.

Unfortunately, the Warriors failed to extend the rally, and Rego’s last-chance double proved to be his final at bat for the Warriors.

Thanks to his strong postseason showing, Rego completed his senior campaign as the leading hitter for the Warriors, finishing atop the list with a .383 batting

average. Rego was also second on the club with an OPS of 1.075.

Rego’s 79 hits this season is the fifth-most in program singleseason history, and his slugging percentage of .641 is eighth-best in single-season history.

Rego’s batting average of .383 is the 14th-best single-season average in program history. The senior’s average is the fifthhighest clip since 2012, which was the first time the Warriors qualified for postseason play under Robert Ruiz.

Rego, a key part of the first Warrior team to reach the World Series in program history, becomes the first Warrior to be named to the NAIA World Series All-Tournament team.

Jacob Norling is the sports information assistant at Westmont College. email: sports@newspress.com

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‘We’ve been through so much’

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More than 500 seniors graduated Thursday night at Santa Barbara High School.

Graduates embrace at commencement on the Chargers’ football field.

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Continued from Page A1 position here at DP for four years, and I’d like to thank you all for making the questionable decision to elect me,” Mr. Jeong said. “But what I felt during my time here is that I am also just part of the crowd. I’m just another student within our amazing class of 2022 …

“No matter what skills you think you do or don’t have, we all have so many years ahead of us to improve ourselves and our community,” Mr. Jeong said.

“Looking back on our time at DP, we faced so many challenges, from the closing of school and going online, some of our

families facing financial struggles, and many of us losing loved ones. We’ve been through so much.

“Unfortunately, we experienced the loss of one of our own loved ones, our classmate, teammate and friend, Mark Brown,” Mr. Jeong said.

“But it’s not only the external struggles we have to face, it’s the internal ones. Insecurity: With our hormones changing as often as our bell schedules, it’s hard not to feel awkward or out of place sometimes….,” he noted.

“Throughout high school I decided to lean into this insecurity,” he said. “I put myself out there for all these years, and I was so kindly accepted.

Some of the graduates decorated their caps.

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Through announcements on the PA system to simply saying ‘hi’ in the hallways, I found myself growing out of the shell of selfconsciousness.

“I’m slowly finding my place in the world,” the student leader told his classmates. “We all have insecurities we have to face, but to get past it, we have to lean into it, turn these thoughts into our strengths and start embracing the awkwardness.”

Other student speakers included Gabrielle Dreesmann, senior classic vice president, and Dorothy Yaqub.

Isabella Valentine, senior class president, gave the ceremony’s closing remarks. email: kzehnder@newspress.com

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‘The very best is still to come’ SBHS

Continued from Page A1 “Be in the present,” Dr. Simmons advised. “That is what the past four years have taught us.

Things will not be what we had hoped for, but what is in front of us, is just as important and real.

“There were times during the past four years when we all wanted what we could not have: to be together, to go places, to do things, to see people …,” Dr. Simmons said.

“The class of 2022 also did some amazing things in spite of the pandemic,” she said. “They completed over 50,00 hours of community service …

“Our students have already impacted our community in such a positive way, and I am confident they will continue to do so,” Dr. Simmons told the Class of 2022 and its friends and families.

“Seniors, please continue to live large in your hearts, and know that today is the best day of your life, and yet, the very best is still to come,” Dr. Simmons told the graduates.

Several students also gave brief speeches to the class. email: kzehnder@newspress.com

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Wind from the west at 8-16 knots today. Wind waves 4-7 feet with a southwest swell 4-7 feet at 11-second intervals. Visibility clear.

POINT ARENA TO POINT PINOS

Wind west-northwest 8-16 knots today. Waves 3-6 feet with a south-southwest swell 4-8 feet at 15 seconds. Visibility clear.

POINT CONCEPTION TO MEXICO

Wind west-northwest 8-16 knots today. Waves 3-6 feet with a south-southwest swell 4-8 feet at 15 seconds. Visibility clear.

TIDES Sun. Hi/Lo/W 86/57/pc 79/61/pc 69/56/c 72/56/pc 72/55/pc 83/59/pc 67/55/c 69/58/pc

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10:24 p.m.

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INLAND

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LOCAL TEMPS

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Partly sunny and nice

79 51

24 hours through 6 p.m. yest.

Month to date (normal) Season to date (normal)

Graduates toss their caps into the air after getting their diplomas Thursday at San Marcos High School.

WEDNESDAY

Mostly sunny and Partly sunny and pleasant delightful

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San Marcos students celebrate at graduation

TUESDAY

85/68/pc 73/57/pc 79/62/c 94/74/s 81/56/t 96/75/pc 91/78/t 73/55/pc 77/62/s 80/58/pc 102/79/pc 66/54/r 86/69/pc 80/60/pc 65/50/r 80/63/pc

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 84,511 acre-ft.

Elevation 707.38 ft.

Evaporation (past 24 hours) 37.1 acre-ft.

Inflow 11.6 acre-ft.

State inflow 36.3 acre-ft.

Storage change from yest.

-87 acre-ft.

Report from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

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S AT U R DAY, J U N E 4 , 2 0 2 2

Clark exhibit extended

Historical museum to show exhibit about heiress through June 26

A pop-up display related to the Clark family and Fiesta went up Friday at the historical museum.

By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

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A self-portrait of Huguette Marcelle Clark is part of an exhibit about the heiress. The exhibit continues through June 26 at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum.

Can I have your attention, please?

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A mallard seems ready to make a speech at Andree Clark Bird Refuge in Santa Barbara.

There’s no doubt about the continued interest in Santa Barbara heiress Huguette Marcelle Clark.

Because of popular demand, the exhibit “Huguette Marcelle Clark: A Portrait of the Artist” has been extended until June 26 at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum, 136 E. De la Guerra St. The Santa Barbara exhibit is the first exhibit of the heiress’ art since 1931.

In addition to the exhibit being extended, a special pop-up display went up Friday, showing Spanish shawls, dresses and intricately designed accessories from the family’s collection of items relating to Old Spanish Days, aka Fiesta, a tradition that began in 1924.

The exhibit and pop-up are presented in collaboration with the Bellosguardo Foundation (www.bellosguardo.org). Both are displayed through June 26.

“This has been such a wonderful

opportunity to share Huguette’s talent as an artist and her connections to Santa Barbara,” Museum Director Dacia Harwood said in a news release. “Due to the immense popularity of the collaborative exhibition, we’re happy to extend it so as many as possible can see it, and the Fiestarelated items make a delightful addition.”

The exhibition, which opened in February, features self-portraits, portraits, a still life, a ballerina, and a Spanish dancer, among others. Several of the works selected, all oils, were conserved in anticipation of the exhibition.

Also on view is a selection of personal items from Ms. Clark’s photo albums and scrapbooks, illustrating her childhood and early life in Santa Barbara.

As a young woman, Ms. Clark studied painting with renowned portraitist Tadeusz (Tadé) Styka, whose portrait of Ms. Clark is on view in the exhibit.

Please see CLARK on B2

Pioneer Valley students pass medical accreditation exam

SANTA MARIA — Several Pioneer Valley High School students are ready for careers as medical assistants after passing the American Medical Certification Association’s accreditation exam.

Medical assistants provide physician support services, which ensure healthcare facilities, run smoothly. They are responsible for administrative as well as clinical tasks, such as taking vital signs, maintaining patient records, preparing patients and rooms for examination, assisting physicians with exams and minor surgeries, and performing frontdesk tasks.

“I am grateful that PVHS gave me the opportunity to take the AMCA Medical Assistant exam at no cost,’’ said senior Joana Chavez. “All the studying paid off and personally, passing this certification exam is the beginning of the pathway towards my dream career in the medical field.”

“I am beyond ecstatic to be a certified medical assistant,’’ said senior Fatima Rodriguez. “I felt a huge wave of relief wash over me as soon as I bubbled in my last answer. I studied so hard for so long that when I found out I passed, I internally screamed and felt immensely proud of myself. I’m grateful that I was able to complete this class and certification at no cost knowing I wouldn’t have gone for it if I had to cover everything out of pocket.

It was a lot of pressure being the first class to take the AMCA at the school’s expense, but I’m glad

COURTESY PHOTO

Pioneer Valley High School students recently passed the American Medical Certification Association’s accreditation exam.

I was able to pass and hopefully leave a positive footprint for future classes.”

“I am very grateful and excited for this opportunity that PVHS and my teacher, Mrs. Barata, have given me,’’ said senior Valeria Betancourt. “This AMCA certification is a great start to my medical career.”

Donna Barata, the PVHS CTE medical assisting and medical careers teacher, said that certified medical assistants earn higher pay, have job security, career advancement and are valued for their professionalism and accountability. A oneyear certification program to become a medical assistant can cost $2,500-$10,000 and the average salary in California

is approximately $42,000, she added.

“We are very proud that these students will be able to get a higher paying job directly after high school,’’ Ms. Barata added. “Some nursing programs will move applicants up on the waiting list if they have worked in the medical industry. A medical assistant occupation can also help pay for their future education.’’

There are about 40 CTE Pathways offered throughout the SMJUHSD, according to CTE Director Dr. Paul Robinson. The SMJUHSD has more than 25 industry partners, Dr. Robinson added.

— Staff report

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NEWS

SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 2022

Speaker to give online lecture on Christian Science healing

Phillip Hockley, a practitioner of Christian Science healing and international speaker, will deliver an online lecture, “A New View of God and Its Effect on Well-being,” at 11 a.m. June 11.

Mr. Hockley, who became interested in Christian Science after suffering a debilitating injury, felt called to share his experience with others after the change he felt Christian Science had wrought in his life.

“Christian Science gave me a new view of God that I’d not had before: a view of God as Love itself, divine Love that loved me fully,” said Mr. Hockley. “I also discovered that this loving God was not the source of my troubles (which were many) but the solution to them. My life began to improve quickly, and I became a healthy man.”

Since then, Mr. Hockley now speaks to audiences worldwide on

the core principles of Christian Science. He also maintains a healing ministry and is a member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship.

Mr. Hockey’s June 11 lecture will draw on concepts from the Bible, particularly the life and teaching of Jesus Christ, as well as explanations from “Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures”

by Mary Baker Eddy.

Those interested in viewing the lecture can watch at PrayerThatHeals.or/Solvang, or can view it with others at the Christian Science Reading Room, 1653 Copenhagen Drive in Solvang.

The lecture is sponsored by the Christian Science Society, 2466 Baseline Ave., Solvang.

For more information, call 805688-2984.

— Matt Smolensky

COURTESY PHOTO

Kimberly Richey to perform at SOhO

COURTESY PHOTO

Kimberly Richey will perform June 29 at SOhO Restaurant and Music CLub.

SANTA BARBARA — Country music singer/songwriter Kimberly Richey will make an appearance June 29 at SOhO Restaurant and Music Club, 1221 State St., suite 205, Santa Barbara.

Ms. Richey, an artist known for “earthbound lyrics and soaring roots-pop melodies,” built her career in Nashville, Tenn. Her songs have been described as having “an optimistic melancholy quality that is unusual and

alluring.”

Opening for Ms. Richey will be San Francisco indie rock artist Megan Slankard.

Tickets for the event are $20, and dinner reservations are necessary for a table. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show will begin at 7:30 p.m.

For more information, go to www.sohosb.com.

— Matt Smolensky

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Ernst WIlhelm Nay’s “Chromatik stark und zart (Untitled),” 1956, an oil on canvas, is part of the “Going Global: Abstract Art at Mid-century” exhibit at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art.

Abstract art exhibit to grace museum SANTA BARBARA — The exhibit “Going Global: Abstract Art at Mid-century” will be displayed June 21-Sept. 25 at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1130 State St. The exhibit will feature works

by Isamu Noguchi (1904-1988), Bridget Riley, Pierre Soulages.

Kenzo Okada and Edward Chavez.

Related programming for the exhibit will include “Ted Nash: The Sound of Art” at 3 p.m. July 10, Alexander Alberro (Barnard College) discussing abstract art in Latin America at 3 p.m.

Aug. 31, Patricio Ferrari and

Forest Gander speaking during a Parallel Stories talk at 2:30 p.m. Sept. 11 and “Writing in the Galleries” with Patricio Ferrari at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 15.

For more information, go to www.sbma.net.

— Dave Mason

Summer Nights program to start next week SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department and the Santa Barbara Unified School District are launching a pilot program, Summer Nights at La Cumbre Junior High School, starting at 4 p.m. Wednesday.

The event will feature carnival activities and bouncers, a free meal from the Santa Barbara Unified School District

Food Services sponsored by the No Kid Hungry initiative, Zumba, and a variety of games and sporting activities. There will also be a drawing for a brand new X-Box. More information can be found at santabarbaraca.gov/gov/depts/ parksrec/recreation/teens/ sbsummernights.asp.

Following the kick-off, the Summer Nights program will

continue with artistic, sporting, and leadership activities and frequent participation from family service agencies from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at La Cumbre, 2255 Modoc Road.

For more information, contact Recreation Manager Rich Hann at rhanna@santabarbaraca.gov.

— Dave Mason

CLARK

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Born in 1906, Ms. Clark was the daughter of copper magnate and U.S. Sen. William Andrews Clark.

She spent much of her childhood and early adulthood in Santa Barbara at the 23-acre, oceanfront Bellosguardo estate, the family’s summer home. Ms. Clark inherited the property in 1963.

Upon her death in 2011 at the age of 104, she bequeathed it to the Bellosguardo Foundation with the goal of transforming it into a focal point for art and culture.

Admission to the Santa Barbara Historical Museum is free. Hours are noon to 5 p.m. Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, and noon to 7 p.m. Thursdays.

For more information, go to www. sbhistorical.org. email: dmason@newspress.com

COURTESY PHOTO

The pop-up display features this painting and shawl.

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ARIES — Emotional matters could hit the fan today at a (virtual) group meeting of some kind. Those around you communicate with are apt to be feeling especially stressed and volatile, Aries, so be prepared for anything. Try to stay out of passionate confrontations, and don’t try to put oil on troubled waters.

TAURUS — Stress might be getting the better of a household member today, Taurus. This person feels emotionally volatile.

The least irritation could set off a temper tantrum. Try to ease the pressure by staying out of the way.

Don’t offer advice, however wellintentioned it may be. This person needs to come to terms with whatever is bothering him or her.

GEMINI — Friends, neighbors, and relatives could be feeling especially stressed out and explosive today, Gemini. This isn’t a good day to initiate intense communications with them. Keep your talk light and inconsequential. This is a great day to stay home and read, especially since your mind is particularly receptive to unusual ideas.

CANCER — The economy could well take another dip, Cancer, and you might hear from people expressing concerns about financial matters. Don’t take them to heart, and certainly don’t worry about your own financial condition. The trend will probably reverse itself soon, and this time in the right direction. Take no drastic action just yet. Wait and see what happens.

LEO — Oppressive stress on you or those close to you could cause disconcerting upsets within your relationships today, Leo. Try to be objective and work things out rationally instead of going to pieces. Avoid being sucked into quarrels where you might say things you’ll regret. Don’t let this temporary situation get the best of you.

VIRGO — Stress could take a toll on you today, Virgo. You might temporarily lose your ambition and be left wondering if it’s all really worth it. This isn’t a good day to start projects or engage in important discussions. Stay home and get some rest if you can. You might skip a few chores, but you’ll be better off in the long run.

LIBRA — Surprising new developments in close friendships

or love relationships could come your way today, Libra. Someone might move away or perhaps move closer to you. This could prove a little unsettling at first, but you’ll be happy once you get used to the idea. Communicating with new people could also bring unexpected events your way.

SCORPIO — Unexpected developments might interfere with your home life or with plans to spend a quiet evening with your family, Scorpio. This could have you feeling a little down at first, but don’t let it get to you.

Whatever you do today might open doors that will benefit both you and those close to you. Gird your loins and do whatever needs to be done.

SAGITTARIUS — You may be looking forward to talking on the phone with someone dear who lives far away, Sagittarius, but circumstances beyond your control could get in the way.

Perhaps you keep missing each other, or problems with computers or phones throw a monkey wrench into the works. Don’t let this dim your enthusiasm.

CAPRICORN — Although business and money matters continue to go well, some rather unsettling news regarding either your finances or the economy in general could reach you today, Capricorn. However, don’t accept as truth anything you hear until you check the facts. The planetary energies now lend themselves to the spread of rumor, gossip, and misinformation.

AQUARIUS — You may have been looking forward to communicating or spending time with the people you care about today if possible, but circumstances beyond your control throw some unexpected obstacles in your way. Don’t panic, Aquarius. If you’re focused and objective, you can find a way to get around the obstacles and do what you want to do. If you’re involved in creative projects, you might seem blocked today.

PISCES — Although you’ve been feeling especially strong physically over the past few days, Pisces, today you might feel a little under the weather. You could even experience some giddiness. This is nothing to worry about, but you should try to take it easy. Don’t exercise if you don’t feel up to it. Get some rest. Even if you have to postpone some chores, you’ll be better off in the long run.

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More jobs added than expected, wages can’t keep up with inflation Gas prices spike every day this week, hit another record high Friday

By CASEY HARPER THE CENTER SQUARE

By CASEY HARPER THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – Gas prices increased another 5 cents overnight to reach yet another record high, marking another week where costs rose every day as economists worry about how consumer spending will impact the economy overall.

Gas prices have jumped 14 cents in just the last three days.

The national average for a gallon of unleaded gas is $4.76 as of Friday, according to AAA, topping the previous day’s average of $4.72, which was its own all-time high. Gas prices are well over $4 in every state, topping $5 in seven states and more than $6 on average in California.

Diesel gas prices also hit a new record Friday, reaching a national average price of $5.58. Rising energy costs are in part driving 40-year-high inflation.

As gas prices rise, consumer consumption is dropping. Consumption has declined at a rate of 3% to 5% the past seven weeks, according to DataTrek, suggesting that the high costs are affecting behavior.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ most recent consumer price index data reports that energy costs have risen faster than any other category of goods or services in the last 12 months.

“The all items index increased 8.3 percent for the 12 months ending April, a smaller increase than the 8.5percent figure for the period ending in March,” BLS said.

“The all items less food and energy index rose 6.2 percent over the last 12 months. The energy index rose 30.3 percent over the last year, and the food index increased 9.4 percent, the largest 12-month increase since the period ending April 1981.”

As a result, many Americans are struggling to make ends meet. The prices have a political cost, as well, drawing fresh criticism for President Joe Biden’s energy policies, in particular his blocking of new oil leases and pipeline development.

“Joe Biden said he can’t ‘click a switch’ to make gas prices go down, but he clicked a switch to make them go up,” said Daniel Turner, executive director of the energy workers advocacy group, Power the Future.

(The Center Square) – The U.S. economy created 390,000 jobs in May, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday, though a private report shows employers adding far fewer jobs.

That BLS data on nonfarm job creation is better than experts’ predictions of about 328,000 new jobs. However, job growth did slow in May, with the economy adding fewer jobs than in previous months.

“Notable job gains occurred in leisure and hospitality, in professional and business services, and in transportation and warehousing,” BLS said.

“Employment in retail trade declined.”

Economists expected a 3.5% unemployment rate. BLS puts the unemployment rate at 3.6%.

“In May, the unemployment rate was 3.6 percent for the third month in a row, and the number of unemployed persons was essentially unchanged at 6.0 million,” BLS said. “These measures are little different from their values in February 2020 (3.5 percent and 5.7 million, respectively), prior to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.”

Separately, a survey by ADP Research Institute released Thursday reported that private

sector jobs increased by 128,000 last month, with small businesses actually 91,000 workers, indicating that companies are still struggling to fill open positions.

BLS also reported wage gains of about 5.2% in the past 12 months.

“Over the past 12 months, average hourly earnings have increased by 5.2 percent,” BLS said. “In May, average hourly earnings of private-sector production and nonsupervisory employees rose by 15 cents, or 0.6 percent, to $27.33.”

Those wage gains, though, have not kept pace with inflation, which is rising at the fastest rate in decades. In roughly the last twelve months, energy costs have risen

roughly 30% and food prices have risen almost 10%, with the overall inflation rate much higher than the 5.2% wage gains. “​​Employment in retail trade declined by 61,000 in May but is 159,000 above its February 2020 level,” BLS said. “Over the month, job losses occurred in general merchandise stores (33,000), clothing and clothing accessories stores (-9,000), food and beverage stores (-8,000), building material and garden supply stores (-7,000), and health and personal care stores (-5,000).

In May, employment showed little change in other major industries, including information, financial activities, and other services.”

Washington law strengthens consumer protections against telemarketing

By LAWRENCE WILSON THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR

(The Center Square) – Washingtonians will have an added layer of protection against unwanted telephone solicitation thanks to changes to state law taking effect June 9.

The alterations, which govern the behavior of marketing callers, come on the heels of Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s campaign against illegal automated marketing calls in the state.

In February 2022, the Federal Trade Commission received 6,075 complaints from Washingtonians regarding solicitations by phone. Key provisions of the changed law will make it easier for consumers to recognize and terminate those calls.

Among other provisions, the law redefines telephone solicitation as a call made to a “person” rather than to a “residential

telephone customer.”

Also, telemarketers will be required to identify themselves, the company they represent, and the purpose of the call within the first 30 seconds. They must also terminate the call within 10 seconds if a recipient asks for the call to end.

Telemarketing calls will not be allowed after 8:00 pm or before 8:00 am in the recipients’ time zone.

When consumers request that they not be called in the future, telemarketers must inform them that their contact information will be removed from the call list for at least one year, end the call within 10 seconds, and avoid making calls to “any telephone number associated with that party” for one year.

Earlier this year, Mr. Ferguson took several steps to crack down on illegal phone calls that use computerized auto-dialers to deliver pre-recorded messages – better known as

robocalls.

In March, Mr. Ferguson launched a new complaint form for reporting robocalls and a new website detailing how to recognize robocalls and other possible telemarketing scams, as well as methods for stopping robocalls.

In April the attorney general announced a partnership between Washington and the Federal Communications Commission to share information and cooperate in investigating unlawful phone calls that use computerized auto-dialers to deliver pre-recorded messages.

Over the last two years, the Attorney General’s office has shut down at least three robocallers responsible for nearly 15 million unwanted calls in Washington.

State law allows telemarketing calls when a consumer has made a transaction or inquiry with a seller. A transaction-based business relationship exception lasts for 12 months from the date of last purchase.

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by Alex Farned in the SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA. The Petition for Probate requests that: Alex Farned be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.)

The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: 06/30/2022 at Time: 9:00 AM, in Dept.: 5, located at SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; PO Box 21107, Santa Barbara, CA 93121-1107, Anacapa Division.

If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor.

You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for petitioner: Miles T. Goldrick Address: 125 East Victoria St., Suite F, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Phone: 805 963-7400 MAY 28; JUN 4, 11 / 2022--58384

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ROBERT D JOEHNCK Case Number: 22PR00192 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Robert D Joehnck A Petition for Probate has been filed by Fred Joehnck in the SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA. The Petition for Probate requests that Fred Joehnck be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The Petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.)

The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: 06/30/2022 at Time: 9:00 AM, in Dept.: 5, located at SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; PO Box 21107, Santa Barbara, CA 93121-1107, Anacapa Division.

If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor.

You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for petitioner: Justin D. Fox – THYNE TAYLOR FOX HOWARD, LLP Address: 205 E. Carrillo Street, Suite 100, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Phone: 805 963-9958 MAY 28; JUN 4, 11 / 2022--58385