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Newsom declares state of emergency in SB County Governor takes actions to mitigate impact of wildfires By TOM JOYCE THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR
(The Center Square) – Gov. Gavin Newsom took a few different actions to mitigate the impact of California’s wildfires. One of them was to declare a state of emergency in Santa Barbara County, which allowed Caltrans to seek money in the aftermath of last fall’s Alisal Fire and eases access to unemployment benefits. “The emergency proclamations enable Caltrans to request immediate federal assistance for highway repairs or reconstruction in Santa Barbara and Monterey counties,” according to a press release issued Friday from the governor’s office. “The emergency proclamation for Santa Barbara County directs the Office of Emergency Services to assist recovery efforts in the county pursuant to the California Disaster Assistance Act, and includes a provision to ease access
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This Fourth of July weekend is projected to be the third busiest Independence Day weekend for travelers in Southern California. An estimated 3.3 million people will be traveling, according to the American Automobile Association. Of them, 2.7 million are expected to be in their cars, packing freeways on the holiday weekend that started Thursday and extends to Monday. “The busiest days on the road this weekend
are Thursday and Friday, especially in the afternoon hours between 2 p.m. and 9 p.m.,” Doug Shupe, corporate communications manager for AAA of Southern California, told the News-Press. “We aren’t expecting that it will deter most people from automobile travel. It is 0.2% higher this Fourth of July than last year,” Mr. Shupe said Friday. “Overall, travel volume is 3.7% higher than last year, for a trip 50 miles or more from home. This past Memorial Day was 5% higher than last year for automobile travel.”
Mr. Shupe spoke to how the ever-rising gas prices will affect holiday travel. “There is no doubt that the increase has led to adjustments in travel for shorter distances, shorter trips, packing food or staying with family rather than hotels,” he said. “People are prioritizing budgets for travel. “For most people, it (the gas price) is not deterring travelers. People are more willing to make adjustments to their daily routine — carpooling, biking, walking and taking public transit etc. People want to enjoy and connect Please see WEEKEND on A10
Lawmakers note historic swearing-in of Justice Jackson By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER
Ketanji Brown Jackson was sworn in Thursday as the first black woman to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States. And with that, history was made. The constitutional and judicial oaths were administered respectively by Chief Justice John Roberts and Associate Justice Stephen G. Breyer, who is now retired. Justice Jackson is succeeding Justice Breyer, maintaining the bloc of three liberal justices in the ninemember court. A formal investiture ceremony will take place in the fall. Lawmakers representing Santa Barbara County praised the historic moment. “At a time when the radical Supreme Court is setting our nation back decades in time, seeing our newest Justice join the court reminds us that progress is still possible & that we still have champions for the people on the bench,” said U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-Santa Barbara, in a tweet Friday. U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif.,
From left, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, Rep. Salud Carbajal and U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla
expressed gratitude in his tweet on Thursday. “Today, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson ascended to the highest court of our land, where her voice is needed now more than ever. I’m grateful for the perspective she brings to the bench, the service she will provide to our nation, & the future generations her story will inspire.” In a statement issued by the Supreme Court, Justice Jackson said, “With a full heart, I accept
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to unemployment benefits for those unemployed as a result of the Alisal Fire.” In addition to telling residents to obey emergency officials and the Office of Emergency Services to offer assistance to Please see EMERGENCY on A10
Aceves seeks re-election to Goleta City Council By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR
Goleta City Councilmember Roger Aceves announced Friday he’s seeking re-election. He is running in the newly drawn 1st District. This is the first year that council members are being elected by voters in specific districts. “Goleta has come a long way since I moved here in 1983. I’m excited to be able to focus my efforts on my neighborhood — the 1st District,” Mr. Aceves said Friday in a statement. “I humbly ask the residents of this district for their support to represent them on the Goleta City Council for another term.” Councilmember Aceves is campaigning on a platform stressing road maintenance, public parks and fiscal responsibility. “Just as you prioritize your spending, so should the city of Goleta,” he said. He explained that’s why he opposes the 1% increase — or an additional 1 cent on every dollar — in the sales tax that the Goleta City Council recently decided to add to the Nov. 8 ballot. Mr. Aceves was the only council member to vote against placing the proposed sales tax increase on the ballot. The other four members voted for putting the measure before voters in the general election. Mr. Aceves, who served for 32 years in law enforcement, has emphasized the importance of keeping the community safe and successful for residents and businesses. Mr. Aceves has been a member of the Goleta City Council since 2006. He has served on
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committees covering everything from diversity to public safety and emergency preparedness. He has also served on boards of nonprofits varying from Old Spanish Days and Pacific Pride Foundation to the Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation and the Santa Barbara Elks Lodge. He was recently elected board president of the United Boys and Girls Club of Santa Barbara County. In 2020, he ran unsuccessfully for mayor against Goleta Mayor Paula Perotte. His campaign website is www. rogeraceves.com. In other local races, Mark Infanti is running to succeed Solvang Mayor Charlie Uhrig, who isn’t seeking re-election. Mr. Infanti plans to officially announce his candidacy Wednesday in Solvang. email: dmason@newspress.com
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SANTA MARIA — The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office has launched an inmate tattoo removal program at the Northern Branch Jail. On Wednesday, Dr. Bernard Weinstock performed the first round of tattoo removal treatments for an inmate at the jail, which is near Santa Maria. This program has been made possible through a partnership with Dr. John Baeke and Dr. Weinstock, who attended special training on how to use the TriBeam laser tattoo removal machine. The new program is designed to assist the Sheriff’s Office in the rehabilitation of inmates by removing tattoos or body art that may be deemed socially unacceptable and that could hinder their ability to reintegrate back into the community. The NBJ Inmate Services Program plans to offer these treatments to inmates, free of charge, with appointments on a weekly basis. Criteria for participation include participation in rehabilitation programs and no current discipline reports. And sentencing must be finalized with sufficient confinement time to complete the tattoo removal process. — Katherine Zehnder
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Californians are being urged to keep as much organic waste out of landfills as possible. When buried, organics such as food scraps, yard waste and soiled or wet paper products take up valuable landfill space and release methane as they decompose, according to a Santa Barbara County news release. Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas and major contributor to climate change. Beginning this month, the county is expanding its organics collection program to include all residents and businesses of the unincorporated Santa Maria and Lompoc valleys. Customers are required to place all of their food scraps and food soiled paper, along with yard waste, in their green containers. Wet or food-soiled paper includes items like used pizza boxes, coffee filters and wet paper towels. Clean paper and cardboard should still go into the blue recycling bin, according to the county. Everything in the green container is now processed at a local facility, then used as compost in local agriculture. If you do not have a green container, contact Waste Management at 805-922-2121 to subscribe to organic waste service. The county will provide free kitchen pails to all residents. Pails are designed as an easy
way to collect organic waste at home without needing to run to the green bin after every meal. Kitchen pails will be available later this year and be distributed in a variety of ways to residential customers. Kitchen pails are funded by a grant from the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle). Commercial customers can arrange for a delivery of free 28quart indoor organics collection containers by calling 805-882-3613. If you live or work in Buellton, Goleta, Santa Barbara, Solvang and the unincorporated areas of the Cuyama Valley, Santa Ynez Valley and South Coast, your waste is processed at the County Public Works Department’s newly opened ReSource Center. If you live or work in the cities of Carpinteria, Guadalupe, Lompoc or Santa Maria, your jurisdiction has its own organic recycling program. Visit your city’s website for specific details. If you compost your organics where you live, don’t stop, the county advises. The county supports these efforts by selling half-priced compost bins at the North County Public Works Office at 620 W. Foster Road, Santa Maria. Visit www.lessisore. org/compost for more compost bin sale locations and resources. For a complete organics overview, visit the county online at www.lessismore.org/organics. email: mmcmahon@newspress.com
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Environmental Protection Agency from broadly regulating carbon emissions from power plants. “The Supreme Court’s decision is out-of-touch with science and the values that the vast majority of Americans share,” CEO/Executive Director Sigrid Wright said in a statement. “It puts polluters ahead of people. Fortunately, we are not relying on or waiting for national
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reported PCR confirmed cases has decreased by 11%. This is an underreporting of cases in Santa Barbara County, given increased rapid antigen home testing that are often not reported to the Public Health Department. Meanwhile, COVID-19-related hospitalizations have been increasing, and ICU admissions began to rise. One death was reported over the last week.
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Lompoc customers urged to prepare for planned outages LOMPOC — The city of Lompoc’s electric customers could be impacted in the coming months by planned outages called Public Safety Power Shutoff events. The city government said it wants to help the community prepare for this possibility. Pacific Gas and Electric Co. is implementing the PSPS program as a precautionary measure during this high fire season. This year’s fire season is expected to last until the first significant rainfall occurs. If extreme fire danger conditions threaten a portion of the electrical system, high-risk transmission lines may be turned off, resulting in outages in Lompoc. The city’s electric energy is delivered over high voltage transmission lines jointly used by many California utilities,
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including PG&E. In the event of a PSPS, the city of Lompoc said it will make every effort to provide updates from PG&E officials on available media platforms. Lompoc electric customers are encouraged to take steps to prepare themselves and their families to be safe during a PSPS event, in part by doing the following: • Sign up for emergency alerts to receive updates about power outages and other emergency notifications at www.readysbc.org. • Review the city of Lompoc’s Electric Division’s website for PG&E PSPS information and PG&E notifications: www. cityoflompoc.com/electric. • Review PG&E’s PSPS webs.
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California shifts recycling costs from taxpayers to businesses By TOM JOYCE THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR
(The Center Square) – California enacted a law that it hopes will cut down on plastic waste. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 54 into law this week. The bill, authored by state Senator Ben Allen, D-Santa Monica, will place “the responsibility for costs on the producers rather than the local communities who pay for waste management and recycling,” according to a press release from the senator’s office. “Our kids deserve a future free of plastic waste and all its dangerous impacts, everything from clogging our oceans to killing animals – contaminating the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat. No more. California won’t tolerate plastic waste that’s filling our waterways and making it harder to breathe. We’re holding polluters responsible and cutting plastics at the source,” Gov. Newsom said in a statement. The new law tells producers of specific materials (including single-use packaging and plastic food service ware) to form a Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) to “manage industry efforts to comply with the law’s requirements.” The organization is tasked with creating an implementation plan. An advisory board will review the plan, but it will need final approval from CalRecycle. The law will require that all covered material is recyclable or compostable within 10 years. It calls for a 25% reduction in plastic-covered material introduced to the state’s market during that span. Also, the law establishes the California Plastic Pollution Mitigation Fund. The program will spend $500 million annually for the next decade – funded by industry – to mitigate plastic pollution in certain parts of the state.
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By COLE LAUTERBACH THE CENTER SQUARE
(The Center Square) – Temperatures in Nevada are back on the rise. State and local officials have pooled resources to ensure people stay cool. The Extreme Heat Resource Guide is a new compilation of options for residents to not only get a better idea of when dangerous temps are approaching but what options are available for residents who may not have access to air conditioning. The new guide is part of the Nevada Climate Initiative.
“For far too long, plastic waste has been a growing burden for humans, animals, and the water, soil, and air we need to exist,” Sen. Allen said in the press release. “We knew that we needed to act. And in this time of extreme polarization in our nation, California was able to show that we can pass strong environmental legislation with bipartisan support that brought together the environmental and business communities. I’m so grateful to the ballot measure proponents who helped to force this issue, the many advocates who worked so hard through the negotiations, and the legislators and staff who recognized the need for action. With this new law, California continues its tradition of global environmental leadership – tackling a major problem in a way that will move and grow markets in sustainable innovations, create incentives for investment, and give tools to other states and countries to help play their part in this fight.” The California Chamber of Commerce says the new restriction will be difficult to navigate. Still, it’s better than a similar ballot initiative that would have led to uncertainty and higher taxes. “While California businesses both large and small will face a maze of environmental regulations as a result of SB 54, we believe that this proposal ensures long term policy certainty around recycling and packaging to help create a circular economy and avoids a costly and disruptive ballot initiative that would substantially raise taxes on all Californians and leave California’s businesses susceptible to future attempts at expanded regulations,” said chamber CEO Jennifer Barrera. “A legislative compromise on this issue allows the Legislature to make changes to the proposal in the future, if necessary, rather than having to go back to the ballot.”
Gov. Steve Sisolak said on Monday that the state has to take extra steps amid uncharacteristic heat. “The excessive heat we’re feeling is unprecedented – our summers are becoming hotter, drier and longer every year due to climate change,” he said. “Now more than ever, we must come together to tackle the climate crisis and ensure we have the resources to protect Nevadans.” Temperatures in southern Nevada are forecast to reach 107 degrees within the next two weeks. Included in the resource guide are links to local weather forecasts, regional cooling stations, emergency
Feds: 46 states saw GDP decline in first quarter of 2022 By CASEY HARPER THE CENTER SQUARE
(The Center Square) – Forty-six of the 50 U.S. states saw a decline in gross domestic product in the first quarter of 2022, newly released federal data shows. The Bureau of Economic Analysis reported Thursday that only Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire and Vermont bucked the trend with increases in GDP in the first three months of this year. Data released earlier this week showed that U.S. GDP decreased by 1.6% overall in the first quarter, but states’ GDPs varied because of a range of factors. “Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction contributed
decreases in 49 states,” the Bureau of Economic Analysis said. “This industry was the leading contributor to the decreases in 10 states, including Wyoming, Alaska, North Dakota, West Virginia, and New Mexico – the 5 states with the largest decreases in real GDP. Government and government enterprises was the leading contributor to the increases in New Hampshire and Massachusetts – the states with the largest and third-largest increases in real GDP, respectively. “Agriculture, forestry, fishing, and hunting was the leading contributor to the increase in Vermont – the state with the second-largest increase,” BEA added, saying that utilities were “the leading contributor to the increase in Michigan – the only other
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state with an increase.” Meanwhile, the Personal Consumption Expenditure, a key BEA indicator for inflation, showed what other federal inflation markers have shown: higher inflation in the last year. “The PCE price index for May increased 6.3 percent from one year ago, reflecting increases in both goods and services…” BEA said. “Energy prices increased 35.8 percent while food prices increased 11.0 percent. Excluding food and energy, the PCE price index for May increased 4.7 percent from one year ago.” As The Center Square previously reported, Americans also experienced a decrease in their savings and disposable income in the first quarter of 2022.
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05",)# ./4)#%3 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220001347 First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: KALEIDOSCOPE KREATIONS, 3968 SPICA WAY, LOMPOC, CA 93436, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: TRACI DIANNE GREEN: 3968 SPICA WAY, LOMPOC, CA 93436. This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 05/20/2022 by E40, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Not Applicable. Statement Expires on: Not Applicable. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL) JUN 18, 25; JUL 2, 9 / 2022--58445
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220001547 First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: MOTEL 6 GOLETA, 5897 CALLE REAL, GOLETA, CA 93117, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: KKCD GOLETA LLC: 16115 ALAMO PL, WEST SACRAMENTO, CA 95691. This business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, STARE OF INC.: CA. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 06/13/2022 by E30, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Jun 01, 2022. Statement Expires on: Not Applicable. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL) JUN 18, 25; JUL 2, 9 / 2022--58428
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA Tuesday, July 12, 2022 – In Person and Virtual Meeting The meeting starts at 9:00 a.m. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following matter will be heard by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Barbara on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter, in Person at 105 East Anapamu, 4th Floor, Santa Barbara, and by Remote Virtual Participation. Please find remote participation instructions on the Clerk of the Board’s webpage, https://santabarbara.legistar.com/ Calendar.aspx. A public hearing to consider the adoption of a resolution that adjusts the Fiscal Year (FY) 20222023 library special tax rate in County Service Area (CSA) No. 3 (greater Goleta) by 3.80%, which reflects the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for 2021, and that confirms the written report that contains a description of each parcel of real property receiving the extended library facilities and services in CSA No. 3 and the amount of the special tax for each parcel for FY 2022-2023. This written report detailing the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 special tax rate per parcel for CSA No. 3 has been filed with the Clerk of the Board, 105 E. Anapamu Street, Room 407, Santa Barbara. It will also be available for viewing online on the County Clerk’s website. This written report is also available for public viewing at the Goleta Library. Please see the posted agenda of the Board of Supervisors for July 12, 2022, available on or about Thursday, July 7, 2022, prior to the meeting for a more specific time for this item. However, the order of the agenda may be rearranged or the item may be continued. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Clerk of the Board at (805) 568-2240. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the Clerk of the Board to make reasonable arrangements. If you challenge this project in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence to the Board of Supervisors at, or prior to, the public hearing. JUL 2, 8 / 2022 -- 58437
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Local mixologists create cocktails for summer season By MARILYN MCMAHON
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cme Hospitality’s bar team has designed a new menu of hand-crafted cocktails, reflecting the change of season in Santa Barbara
County. Five fresh cocktails include Game of Wits, Lunar Fruit, Rouge Rendezvous, Florecer and the Kalimotxo. All new seasonal drinks are priced from $12 to $18. The bar team is led by Maximilian Hill and includes Natalia Farfan (The Lark), Mr. Hill and Jason Barrow (Pearl Social), Juliette Denis (Santa Barbara Wine Collective), Gerardo Ibarra (Loquita) and Jorge Baez (La Paloma Café), For more information, visit www. acmehospitality.com and follow on Instagram: @thelarksb, @pearlsocialsb, @ sbwinecollective, @loquitasb and @ lapalomasb.
The Lark: Game of Wits 131 Anacapa St.; 805-284-0370
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elebrate Santa Barbara’s silent film history with Game of Wits. This cocktail contains artichoke and sage-infused Cutler’s gin, lemon and Cynar amaro. Named after a classic Flying A Studio film, it’s an exciting combination of brightness and complexity. “The inspiration for the ingredients comes from the vernal season. Pairing the vegetal characteristics of artichoke with the herbal flavors of sage just felt right. Adding fresh lemon and cynar gave those already herbal/vegetal flavors brightness and rich complexity. The drink is meant to highlight the end of spring and offer a refreshing hello to the coming summer season.”
La Paloma: Florecer 702 Anacapa St.; 805-966-7029
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eaning, ‘to bloom,’ the Florecer cocktail is a beautiful blend of vodka, elderflower liqueur, lavender, lemon and cava. It is the perfect summertime cocktail to enjoy while gathering with friends and family on the garden patio at La Paloma. “This summertime cocktail was inspired by the ever-changing and blossoming flowers surrounding our restaurant and community. The cocktail offers a beautiful balance with its clean, crisp spirit and citrus, accented by floral notes of elderflower and lavender.” — Derrick Clune
— Natalia Farfan
Santa Barbara Wine Collective: Rouge Rendezvous 131 Anacapa St., Suite C; 805-284-0380 Pearl Social: Lunar Fruit 131 Anacapa St., Suite B; 805-284-0380
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unar fruit is a bright and creative twist on a Ramos Gin Fizz featuring black currant purée, coconut milk, egg white, lemon and gin, garnished with mint and coconut shavings. “My inspiration for Lunar Fruit was the classic Gin Fizz and giving it a fun and bright twist. The black currant is an interesting fruit to use because farmers were banned from growing it at one point in history. Black currants attracted a fungus that killed off one of the more used woods for lumber at the time.” — Jason Barrow
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he Rouge Rendezvous is Santa Barbara Wine Collective’s twist on a summer spritz, perfect for warm evenings. A combination of chilled Lillet Rouge, blood orange juice and zest, topped with sparkling blanc de blancs. “The inspiration behind the Rouge Rendezvous is a sultry summer cocktail that unexpectedly includes Lillet Rouge. It’s meant to be light and refreshing yet incredibly flavorful and rich.” — Juliette Denis
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Loquita: Kalimotxo 202 State St.; 805-880-3380
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ating back to 1920s Spain, the Kalimotxo is a popular beverage in the Basque region by mixing red wine and cola. Loquita’s elevated version of the Kalimotxo consists of a delicious blend of gin, lemon, cola, red wine and rosemary. Celebrate Spain and summer at Loquita! “Inspired by the traditions of Spain’s traditional Kalimotxo, I decided to put a new spin on the cocktail by using barrel-aged gin and creating a house-crafted blood orange syrup in place of the traditional Coca-Cola. Although the cocktail is traditionally simple, these added flavors pay homage to its simplicity in a fresh, new and exciting way.” — Gerardo Ibarra
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Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital has been recognized by the American Heart Association for its treatment of heart disease and stroke.
American Heart Association’s awards go to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER
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Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital has received two awards from the American Heart Association. They are Get With The Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus with Target Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target Type 2 Diabetes Honor R and the Mission: Lifeline STEMI Receiving Gold Plus Award. The awards recognize the hospital for demonstrating commitment to quality patient care by following the most current research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke. Every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a stroke or heart attack, and heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 5 causes of death in America,
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for STEMI (heart attack) patients. Get With The Guidelines is the American Heart Association/ American Stroke Association’s hospital-based quality improvement program that provides hospitals with the latest research-based guidelines. “We are pleased to recognize Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital for its commitment to those who need cardiovascular care,” said Dr. John Warner, past president of the American Heart Association. “Hospitals that follow the American Heart Association’s quality improvement protocols often see improved patient outcomes, fewer readmissions and lower mortality rates — a win for health care systems, families and communities.” email: mmcmahon@newspress. com
Santa Barbara Humane offers tips for keeping pets safe, stress-free on July Fourth By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER
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respectively, according to the American Heart Association. Studies show patients can recover better when providers consistently follow treatment guidelines. “Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital is committed to the highest level of patient care and safety,” said Dr. Edmund Wroblewski, vice president of medical affairs and chief medical officer at Cottage Health. “The Mission: Lifeline and Get With The Guidelines programs provide our teams with proven knowledge and guidelines to improve our treatment of heart attacks and strokes so patients can live healthier lives.” The American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline program helps hospitals and emergency medical services develop systems of care that follow proven standards and procedures
Many people love to celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks, pool parties and barbecues. What they may not realize is that these Independence Day traditions can cause stress and anxiety for their animals, which might lead to escape attempts and lost pets. Fireworks, in particular, are a common cause of stress for animals on this holiday. The loud noises can be overwhelming for sensitive ears and may trigger a fear response that causes pets to hide or try to escape. In fact, fireworks are one of the primary reasons that more pets go missing during the Fourth of July weekend than any other time of year, according to Santa Barbara Humane. While your pet may never enjoy the festivities on the Fourth, there are some steps that you can take
to help keep them safe and calm on Independence Day. Santa Barbara Humane, which has campuses in Goleta and Santa Maria, offers these tips: • Keep your pet inside as much as possible. It’s the safest place for them! Animals are more likely to escape if they are already outside. And even if your pets haven’t previously displayed a fear of fireworks, they could be injured by shrapnel. • If you must have your pet outside, don’t leave them alone. Make sure that there is always someone with your pet who can soothe them and ensure their safety. • Ensure your pet’s ID tag is securely attached to their collar. If you don’t already have one, tags can be purchased at pet supply stores. • Double-check that your pet’s microchip information is up to date by visiting www. foundanimals.org/microchip-
register and entering your pet’s chip number. If you are unsure if your cat or dog has a microchip, your veterinarian can scan them for a chip to confirm. • Give your pet some extra exercise during the day. If they are tired out, they are more likely to sleep through the festivities. • Play music, turn on the television or use a white noise machine to help cover the sound of fireworks. • Keep your pets busy with a puzzle toy. Working to solve the puzzle to get treats can help distract your pet from the noise and light from fireworks. • If your cat or dog has a history of excessive anxiety during thunderstorms or fireworks shows, speak to your veterinarian. They may be able to prescribe sedatives to help your pet through the weekend. email: mmcmahon@newspress. com
Dos Pueblos graduate receives scholarship from foundation, radio club
SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Wireless Foundation and the Santa Barbara Amateur Radio Club awarded a scholarship to a recent graduate of Dos Pueblos High School. Jack Peterson earned a 4.0 GPA — straight A’s — at Dos Pueblos High School and plans on attending the aerospace program at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in the fall. He is a certified mission radio operator for the Civil Air Patrol, a member of the Cyber Patriot youth security program and a participant in the EAA Young Eagles program. Brain Milburn, the president of the Santa Barbara Wireless Foundation and Levi Maaia, a board member at the organization and the chair of the scholarship committee, presented the scholar with a certificate and a financial award to mitigate his college expenses in the fall. “Our goal is to encourage more graduates to seek careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics,” said Mr. Milburn. “Jack has been well prepared for college by the STEM programs at Dos Pueblos.” Jack is the first recipient of this scholarship, which will be awarded annually in June. Applicants must be high school seniors who plan to study science,
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Brian Milburn, the Santa Barbara Wireless Foundation president, left, and Levi Maaia, scholarship committee chair, right, present Jack Peterson, center, with a scholarship award on behalf of the Santa Barbara Wireless Foundation at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse.
technology, engineering or math in college. Applicants should have an excellent academic record. While not requirements, preference is given to applicants who are graduating from a high school in Santa Barbara County and who hold an active FCC amateur radio license. Donations
to the scholarship fund and applications for members of the class of 2023 may be submitted at scholarships.sbwireless.org. For more information, go to www.sbarc.org and www. sbwireless.org. — Staff report
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the open and express what’s on your mind. LIBRA — The name of the game for you today is action, Libra. The air seems to get clearer, and it feels as if a weight has been lifted off you. You might notice a sudden burst of physical energy urging you to get out and go for a long bike ride. Feel the wind blowing through your hair. SCORPIO — Take some of that knowledge you’ve picked up and processed over the past few weeks and spread it around, Scorpio. It’s time to put your communication skills to work. You’ll find that your emotions are strongly tied to your actions today, and that things will take on a much lighter tone than they have in the past few days. SAGITTARIUS — Your physical stamina is apt to be quite strong today, Sagittarius. You should consider working out to release some of that pentup energy. Engage in a sport or something that involves strategy and good coordination. Pick up a tennis racquet or join a basketball game, if possible. CAPRICORN — Take a break from the seriousness that has prevailed over the past couple days, Capricorn. You’ll find that upbeat conversations are the way to navigate through today’s waters. You might notice that communication is more active and that words are especially effective. Talk and people will listen. AQUARIUS — Jump back onstage and say your peace, Aquarius. Your active participation in the conversation of today is critical to maintaining a healthy energy flow. The things you say to others will have a profound effect, so choose your words carefully. Enjoy a physical activity that involves a group, if possible. Be an active participant in all the situations you encounter. PISCES — Your solid footing may become a bit unstable today, Pisces, but don’t worry about it. Be a little more flexible and release your tightfisted grip on the situation. Infuse a bit of laughter and playfulness into things. You’ll find that the exchange of ideas is a critical part of the day. Get out of the house and enjoy lighthearted conversations whenever possible.
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SATURDAY, JULY 2, 2022
Breyer: ‘Her hard work, integrity and intelligence have earned her a place on this court’
Action sought from Dept. of Justice against illegal offshore sportsbooks By STEVE BITTENBENDER THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR
(The Center Square) – A bipartisan group of 28 U.S. House lawmakers has put the Department of Justice on notice that they’re concerned about illegal sports betting. Those representatives – 15 Democrats, 13 Republicans – signed a letter sent to Attorney General Merrick Garland on Wednesday asking that the DOJ “make a concerted effort to fight illegal offshore sportsbooks.” Since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act in May 2018, legal sports betting has proliferated. According to the American Gaming Association, 30 states and the District of Columbia currently have operators taking bets; five more states have approved it. That means more than 157 million U.S. residents can place legal wagers from a regulated sportsbook either now or soon. That figure does not include residents from places like Kentucky and Missouri, who can travel short distances to place bets in neighboring states. But it’s not just the legal market that’s growing, according to the lawmakers. Searches for offshore sportsbooks grew by nearly 40% last year, faster than searches for licensed operators. “These dangerous operators are not relegated to the dark web, but instead are easily accessed through any computer or smartphone,” the lawmakers wrote. “This creates confusion for many consumers who may not even know they are wagering illegally.” Lawmakers pointed directly to three – Bovada, MyBookie and BetOnline – they said have platforms that look similar to regulated operators. Despite not being licensed, these sportsbooks still get promoted by “reputable sports media channels” and can offer enticing odds to bettors. U.S. Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., who co-chairs the Congressional Gaming Caucus with U.S. Rep. Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., told The Center Square in a statement that the offshore books pose as legitimate businesses. She and Reschenthaler sent the letter to Garland. “In reality, these illegal operations have no systems in place to protect customers, exposing users to various financial and cyber vulnerabilities, and do not
provide the proper protection for users regarding sports integrity, age restrictions and problem gaming,” Rep. Titus said. “Additionally, these unregulated sources are utilized by various organizations that take advantage of a lack of vetted protocols to engage in money laundering.” Titus added that if the DOJ went after offshore operators, it would “effectively” support licensed sportsbooks. That, in turn, would help states that generate millions in tax revenues from sportsbook revenues. Arizona has collected nearly $4.5 million in tax revenue through the first three months of the year. Through the first five months, Indiana has generated $13.7 million from its sports betting tax, and Pennsylvania, in the same time frame, has received $38.5 million. New York, the largest legal sports betting market, has generated $294.2 million from its 51% tax since online wagering started nearly six months ago. It’s not just Congress that wants the Justice Department to go after offshore sportsbooks. The letter was endorsed by Major League Baseball, the National Football League, the National Hockey League, the PGA Tour and the American Gaming Association. “Offshore websites are a significant threat to consumer protections and the economic benefits legal gaming provides for communities across the country,” said AGA President and CEO Bill Miller. “We are grateful for the leadership of Gaming Caucus Co-Chairs Reps. Titus and Reschenthaler drawing attention to this pervasive issue, and the members who signed on to this call to action.” In addition to Rep. Titus and Rep. Reschenthaler, other lawmakers who signed the letter are Anthony G. Brown, D-Md.; André Carson, D-Ind.; Thomas R. Suozzi, D-N.Y.; Brian Fitzpatrick, RPa.; C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger, D-Md.; Mark E. Amodei, R-Nev.; David J. Trone, D-Md.; John Joyce, R-Pa.; Jefferson Van Drew, R-N.J.; Susie Lee, D-Nev.; Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J.; Anthony Gonzalez, R-Ohio; Colin Z. Allred, D-Texas; Haley M. Stevens, D-Mich.; Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa; Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif.; Mary Gay Scanlon, DPa.; Steven Horsford, D-Nev.; Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas; Mike Kelly, R-Pa.; Fred Keller, R-Pa.; David P. Joyce, R-Ohio; Steve Chabot, R-Ohio; Grace Meng, DN.Y.; Ben Cline, R-Va.; and Pete Aguilar, D-Calif.
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Gas prices are displayed Friday at the Speedway gas station at the corner of Castillo and Carrillo Streets in Santa Barbara. AAA said the average for Santa Barbara County was $6.26 a gallon, which is a slight decrease from previous averages.
National average gas price continues to decline WEEKEND
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with friends and family.” Meanwhile, the national average for gas prices continues to decline, said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. “We could see it hit $4.79 on the Fourth. Safe travels for those heading out!” Mr. De Haan tweeted. California remains above the national average, but is seeing a gradual decrease in prices. On Friday, the American Automobile Association reported the state’s average was $6.27 a gallon. In Santa Barbara County, the average was $6.26 a gallon. “For many this (the holiday weekend) will be the first time taking a long road trip since the pandemic,” said Mr. Shupe. Before going on long drives this weekend, AAA recommends motorists inspect their vehicles. “Between Thursday and Monday the auto club anticipates coming to the rescue of 65,000 motorists in Southern California
alone and 446,000 nationwide,” Mr. Shupe said. “The greatest number of calls will be for dead batteries, flat tires and getting locked out of vehicles. “Inspect your vehicles: Check tire tread and inflation, make sure the battery is fully charged, and top off your fluid levels,” he said. “Don’t forget about safety with extra traffic on roadways. “Get at least seven hours of sleep before a long road trip. Make sure everyone is buckled,” he said. “Don’t drive intoxicated or don’t drive ‘intexticated,’ ” Mr. Shupe said, referring to the distraction of texting, which is illegal during driving. The top destinations this holiday weekend for Southern California residents are: Las Vegas, San Diego, Grand Canyon, Mexico and Yosemite. Top destinations across the U.S. include Seattle, Orlando, New York, Anaheim, Anchorage, Ft. Lauderdale, Las Vegas, Honolulu, Denver and Chicago. email: kzehnder@newpress.com
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delinquency among SMBs this year,” the group said. Another key factor hurting small businesses are gas prices, which hit record highs last month, averaging more than $5 per gallon for regular gas, before dipping down slightly. Diesel gas prices also hit record highs in June. “Even more alarming, 63% of transportation SMBs couldn’t afford June rent, up 41% from
May,” Alignable said. “It’s no shock to learn that 76% of this group said gas prices have had a ‘very significant’ negative effect on their businesses.” Illinois and Texas lead the nation in rent delinquencies. “States with the highest rent delinquency rates include: IL (44%), TX (44%), [and] NJ (39%),” Alignable said. “While they’re still high, rates dropped in MA, NY, FL and CA.” The report comes as other survey data show that soaring inflation is a top concern for small businesses.
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local governments, the Santa Barbara County order makes it easier to obtain unemployment benefits and orders the California Department of Transportation to “request immediate
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ALMANAC Gas prices are displayed at the Mobil gas station off Hollister Avenue and Turnpike Avenue in Goleta.
As The Center Square previously reported, the survey found 51% of small businesses fear that rising prices could “force them to close their businesses within the next six months.” In particular, restaurant owners are concerned with 72% saying they are worried. That concern is not new. An April poll from NEXT Insurance reported that many small businesses have considered shutting down because of inflation. “According to a new survey by NEXT Insurance, small business
owners across the United States are frustrated and stressed about inflation and the state of the economy,” the group said. “More than one-third have considered shutting down in the last 12 months. As prices continue to rise and supply chains continue to falter, many small business owners have been forced to work longer hours, raise prices, and even cut their own salaries just to stay afloat, our survey found. And a majority of small business owners believe the pain isn’t over.”
assistance through the Federal Highway Administration’s Emergency Relief Program.” Here is what the unemployment benefits provision of the order says: “The provisions of Unemployment Insurance Code section 1253 imposing a one-week waiting period for unemployment insurance applicants
are suspended as to all applicants who are unemployed as a direct result of the Alisal Fire who applied for unemployment insurance benefits during the time period beginning Oct. 11, 2021 and ending on the close of business on April 11, 2022, and who are otherwise eligible for unemployment insurance benefits.”
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Wind northwest 8-16 knots today. Waves 3-6 feet; south-southwest swell 4-7 feet at 14 seconds. Visibility under a mile in fog.
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LAKE LEVELS
Low
6:56 a.m. -0.2’ 5:51 p.m. 2.9’ 7:30 a.m. 0.0’ 6:48 p.m. 3.0’ 8:05 a.m. 0.2’ 7:59 p.m. 2.9’
AT BRADBURY DAM, LAKE CACHUMA 91/64/s 98/70/s 72/40/s 93/54/s 69/55/pc 75/56/pc 79/58/pc 60/50/c 88/60/s 76/60/pc 71/42/s 79/53/s 66/53/pc 74/51/pc 64/56/pc 76/55/pc 68/56/c 102/73/s 79/57/pc 83/51/s 78/54/pc 69/63/pc 67/56/pc 69/54/pc 70/51/pc 70/59/pc 67/39/s
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Wind west 6-12 knots today. Wind waves 2-4 feet with a west-southwest swell 2-4 feet at 8-second intervals. Visibility clear.
TIDES
LOCAL TEMPS Today Hi/Lo/W 91/52/s 72/54/pc 66/52/pc 66/51/pc 65/52/pc 83/49/pc 63/53/pc 66/58/pc
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Santa Barbara through 6 p.m. yesterday
Order makes unemployment benefits easier to access for workers impacted directly by Alisal Fire EMERGENCY
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LOCAL FIVE-DAY FORECAST
Guadalupe 66/53
‘Small business owners across the United States are frustrated and stressed about inflation’ INFLATION
Jackson’ — has now become ‘Justice Jackson,’ ” said President Joe Biden in a statement issued by the White House on Thursday. “Her historic swearing in today represents a profound step forward for our nation, for all the young, black girls who now see themselves reflected on our highest court, and for all of us as Americans,” President Biden said. “The Supreme Court just gained a colleague with a worldclass intellect, the dignified temperament the American people expect of a justice, and the strongest credentials imaginable.” Retiring Justice Breyer echoed the president’s praise for the justice, who worked as a clerk for Mr. Breyer. “I am glad today for Ketanji,” Justice Breyer said in a statement. “Her hard work, integrity and intelligence have earned her a place on this court. I am glad for my fellow justices. They gain a colleague who is empathetic, thoughtful, and collegial.
“I am glad for America Ketanji will interpret the law wisely and fairly, helping that law to work better for the American people, whom it serves,” Mr. Breyer said. Justice Jackson’s nomination was confirmed by the Senate in early April with a 53-47 vote, which included support from three Republicans, Sens. Susan Collins of Maine, Mitt Romney of Utah and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska. Justice Jackson has formerly served as a public defender. She has also served as a federal judge both district and circuit since 2013. Justice Jackson has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate four times during her career with bipartisan support. “I am pleased to welcome Justice Jackson to the court and to our common calling,” said Chief Justice Roberts. All justices were present at the swearing in ceremony except for Justice Neil Gorsuch. Former Justice Anthony Kennedy, as well as Ketanji’s husband, Dr. Patrick Jackson. and her two daughters were also present at the ceremony.
89/74/t 85/64/s 88/70/s 100/79/pc 92/64/t 96/77/s 90/79/t 85/70/pc 85/69/s 89/70/s 105/85/pc 73/57/c 89/76/t 97/74/s 66/55/sh 86/70/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 82,339 acre-ft. Elevation 706.13 ft. Evaporation (past 24 hours) 40.0 acre-ft. Inflow 9.3 acre-ft. State inflow 36.2 acre-ft. Storage change from yest. +0 acre-ft. Report from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
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Today 5:51 a.m. 8:16 p.m. 8:55 a.m. 11:07 p.m.
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Sun. 5:52 a.m. 8:16 p.m. 9:54 a.m. 11:36 p.m.
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Today Sun. City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Beijing 86/73/pc 82/73/t Berlin 78/60/pc 86/63/s Cairo 95/76/s 96/77/s Cancun 90/78/t 90/77/s London 69/52/pc 71/52/pc Mexico City 76/56/t 75/56/pc Montreal 79/60/pc 76/59/s New Delhi 93/83/sh 94/83/t Paris 78/56/s 78/54/pc Rio de Janeiro 79/67/s 80/66/s Rome 90/69/s 92/71/s Sydney 60/56/r 61/56/r Tokyo 90/79/pc 90/78/c W-weather, s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice.