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‘Not Going Quietly’ to premiere in SB Film tells the story of SB resident who fights for health care justice By MADISON HIRNEISEN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

When Santa Barbara resident Ady Barkan was diagnosed with ALS in 2016, he made a vow — a vow to spend the remainder of his life fighting for healthcare justice and Medicare for All. That decision set Mr. Barkan on an impassioned mission to advocate for families just like his by calling for dramatic reform of the country’s healthcare system. His tireless advocacy led him to participate in countless conversations with some of the nation’s top lawmakers, champion the “Be a Hero” movement and even testify on Capitol Hill in 2019 in support of Medicare for All. In the years following his diagnosis, Mr. Barkan has since lost his ability to speak, and he now communicates using a computer system that tracks his eye movements and converts text into speech. But even though he can no longer verbally communicate, Mr. Barkan has not been silenced — in fact, his influence and his message are louder than ever before. Mr. Barkan’s advocacy journey is documented in a film that is set to premiere at the Metropolitan Fiesta 5 Theater in Santa Barbara on Sunday at 5 p.m. The film, “Not Going Quietly,” tells the story of Mr. Barkan’s health journey and documents key moments from Please see PREMIER on A4

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Dr. Lynn Fitzgibbons, the chair of the infectious disease division at Cottage Health, said Cottage Hospital is “very full,” but noted that the majority of patients are there for “non-COVID-related reasons.”

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Santa Barbara County Animal Services will reopen its Goleta shelter Tuesday. Starting that day, people can again bring stray animals to the facility, which is at 5473 Overpass Road. And starting Tuesday, people looking for their pets again will be able to call Animal Services directly at 805-681-5285 or visit www. sbcanimalservices.org to look for a missing pet or to file a report. Adoptions will also resume at the Santa Barbara Animal Shelter. People are asked to call the shelter for an appointment during the pandemic. Animal Control field operations will continue to respond only to priority calls to keep officers safe during the rise in COVID-19 cases, according to a news release. Priority calls include law enforcement assistance, injured or sick stray animals, cruelty and neglect complaints, bite complaints, and dangerous and aggressive dog complaints. The Overpass Road shelter was temporarily closed after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19, but Animal Services immediately announced plans to reopen the shelter by early next week. “We would like to thank our community members for the patience and understanding they’ve shown as we navigated this challenging situation,” Community Services Director Jessica Wiebe said in the news release. “Animal Services strives to keep our animals, staff and Please see PREMIER on A4

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Santa Barbara County’s hospital beds dipped into the “red zone” this week, signalling that area hospitals are currently experiencing a surge in patients. According to the county’s latest hospitalization data, 71.1% of hospital beds were in use on Friday, placing the metric within the “red zone.” The county’s staffed ICU beds were in the “red zone” as of Thursday with 85.5% of ICU beds in use, but that number dropped to 75% on Friday. The county is considered to have entered the “red zone” when less than 35% of hospital beds are available and less than 20% of staffed ICU beds are available. This surge in hospitalizations, however, is not entirely attributable to an increase in COVID-19 cases alone, according to local health officials. Dr. Lynn Fitzgibbons, the chair of the infectious disease division at Cottage Health, told the NewsPress on Friday that while the hospitals are still admitting COVID-19 patients, the vast Please see HOSPITALS on A6

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TRAFFIC, CRIME AND FIRE BLOTTER SMPD and SBPD to hold DUI checkpoint SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Maria Police Department will hold a DUI checkpoint tonight from 6 p.m. to 3 a.m. at an undisclosed location within city limits. During the checkpoint, officers will look for signs that drivers are under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The location, while undisclosed, was chosen based on a history of DUI crashes and arrests in the area. “The safety of our community is and always will be our mission,” Sergeant Michael McGehee said in a statement. “We are still out there in the middle of a pandemic because driving under the influence is still dangerous and puts a further strain on critical resources.” Another DUI checkpoint will be conducted by the Santa Barbara Police Department next Saturday from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. at an undisclosed location within city limits. Both the SMPD and the SBPD remind the public that driving impaired is not just from alcohol. Certain prescription medications or over the counter drugs can also interfere with driving, and the SBPD cautions the public to follow all warning labels and directions

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Left turn lane project to begin next week BUELLTON — Caltrans will begin a new construction project Monday to install a new left-turn lane on State Route 246 at the Foley Estates between Campbell Road East and Drum Canyon Road near Buellton. Crews will be working to widen the southbound side of State Route 246, resulting in road work Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Fridays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Travelers will encounter a lane shift during their commute and flaggers will maintain traffic control. Delays are not expected to exceed 15 minutes. The project will include the extension of two existing culverts, the reconstruction of overside drains and improvements to slopes, according to a news release from Caltrans. For information on traffic delays and updates, motorists can call Caltrans District 5 at (805) 549-3318 or visit the District 5 website at dot.ca.gov/caltrans-

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SANTA MARIA — The Santa Maria Police Department detectives and the Special Enforcement Team recovered multiple weapons from a known gang associate on Thursday afternoon after searching the man’s car and apartment. Edgardo Carballo-Rivera, a 19year-old Santa Maria resident, was arrested and booked into the Santa Barbara County Jail on Thursday after police found him in possession of a loaded Polymer 80 handgun and an ARstyle pistol. Both weapons are considered “ghost guns” due to their lack of serial numbers. Mr. Rivera was booked for child endangerment, felon in possession of a firearm, felon in possession of ammunition, possession of an assault weapon and a violation of probation. The SMPD is continuing its efforts to remove firearms from those who are illegally possessing them. Anyone with information related to illegal firearms is encouraged to contact (805) 9283781 extension 2277 or the tip line

Santa Maria Police Department detectives and the Special Enforcement team confiscated an AR-style pistol and handgun from a suspected gang associate on Thursday.

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Man charged with sexual assault Arian Eteghaei has been charged with several counts of sexual assault as the result of an ongoing joint investigation by the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office and the UCSB Police Department. UCPD detectives have identified several sexual assault victims/survivors, according to a news release Friday from the District Attorney’s Office. UCPD detectives believe that there may be additional victims/ survivors or witnesses who have not yet been located or contacted. Anyone with information related to this investigation is asked to contact Santa Barbara County District Attorney investigator Judith Hall at 805-568-2360.

Biden stresses priority of evacuating Americans from Afghanistan By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

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“Any American who wants to come home, we will get you home,” President Joe Biden said Friday about evacuations in Afghanistan.

Evacuations continued Friday in Afghanistan. And President Joe Biden promised to evacuate any American who wants to leave the nation, which remains in turmoil after the Taliban takeover. Videos have shown gunfire outside the Kabul airport, where there have been stampedes of Afghans desperate to enter the gates and leave their country. On Friday, President Biden said 13,000 people had been rescued by the U.S. during “one of the largest, most difficult airlifts in history.” He said the priority was to evacuate U.S. citizens. “Any American who wants to come home, we will get you home.” But President Biden, who described the evacuation mission as “dangerous,” also said America would evacuate the 50,000 to 65,000 Afghan allies hoping to leave.

Also on Friday, President Biden and the Pentagon disagreed about al-Qaeda. President Biden said the U.S. had gotten rid of the terrorist organization in Afghanistan after it killed al-Qaeda founder Osama bin Laden, in 2011 in Abbottabad, Pakistan. A few hours after the president’s remarks, Pentagon press secretary John Kirby said alQaeda and ISIS are present in Afghanistan, but not to a level that they pose a threat to the U.S. Al-Qaeda was the terrorist group that attacked the U.S. on Sept. 11, 2001. On Thursday, the White House reported President Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed Afghanistan. The two will participate in next week’s virtual G7 meeting, where the conversation will focus on Afghanistan. This story is based on information from a variety of national media reports.

“The Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office is well aware that survivors of sexual assault and abuse are often reluctant to come forward for a variety of reasons,” said District Atttorney Joyce E. Dudley, who started the investigation into Mr. Eteghaei with UCPBD. “With that in mind, we have many resources available through our Victim/Witness Assistance Division where our advocates will endeavor to ensure that the needs of survivors are not overshadowed by our focus on the investigation and prosecution of the accused. “Victim Advocates are also available to ensure that survivors are kept informed and supported throughout the criminal justice process,” she said. Victims/survivors can contact the Victim-Witness Assistance Program directly at 805-568-2400

The Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office has charged Arian Eteghaei with several counts of sexual assault.

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FDA expected to approve Pfizer vaccine Monday By MADISON HIRNEISEN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The Food and Drug Administration is expected to stamp full approval of the two-shot Pfizer vaccine this coming Monday, according to numerous national reports. The FDA was aiming to issue full approval by Friday, but was still working through negotiations and paperwork with Pfizer, according to The New York Times. Individuals familiar with the planning told The Times that negotiations may go past Monday, but the agency has set an unofficial deadline for approval by Labor Day. Nationwide, officials have voiced optimism that full approval of the vaccine could prompt a hesitant unvaccinated population to get their shot in the arm. A number of organizations and colleges are expected to institute vaccine mandates upon final approval, and the Pentagon this month said it has plans to require vaccinations for the nation’s 1.3 million active duty troops “no later” than the middle of September, unless FDA approval comes sooner. The pending approval comes as case rates are on the rise across the country associated with the highly transmissible delta variant. Cases are still on the rise in Santa Barbara County, and the Public Health Department reported 102 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday. This brought the county’s total active case rate to 690 infections. On Friday, officials reported cases in the following areas: Lompoc and the communities of Mission Hills

Input sought on Community Development Block Grant report and fund allocations GOLETA — The City of Goleta is seeking public input on its end of the year Community Development Block Grant report and an amendment to the 20192020 Community Action Plan that would reallocate funds to expand homeless outreach and assistance. Every year, the City of Goleta utilizes funds from the CDBG to assist lowincome individuals, people experiencing homelessness, youth and seniors with services such as medical and dental care, food security, counseling, homelessness prevention and case management. This funding comes from the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the City is required to submit a Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) each year. The City has drafted the CAPER and is seeking public input on the assessment. In addition, the City is hoping

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for community input on the draft CAPER and proposed Action Plan amendment began on Friday and ends Sept. 3 at noon. Comments on the plan can be submitted to: City of Goleta, Neighborhood Services Department, Attn: Claudia Dato, 130 Cremona Drive, Goleta, CA 93117 or emailed to cdato@ cityofgoleta.org. ‘The City Council will meet to discuss these matters at its regular meeting Sept. 7. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. and an agenda will be available ahead of the meeting at CityofGoleta.org/ GoletaMeetings.

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“My hope is that viewers will see this as a call to action to fight for the $400 billion dollars in funding for home- and community-based services by calling, emailing, texting their elected Senators and Representatives and making their voice heard,” Mr. Barkan said. While Mr. Barkan and his wife, Rachael, were initially hesitant about allowing a film crew to document their “hectic and difficult life,” the couple now sees the film as a “memento” for their children, Carl and Willow, to remember their father after his death, as well as a testament to the struggles and triumphs in the fight for Medicare for All. “I want my kids to know who I am,” Mr. Barkan said. “I want them to know that I love them, and that I cherish the life they will live, and the world they will create for themselves.” “This film is about my family, but it’s also about the millions of Americans who came together during the Trump presidency to preserve our democracy,” Mr. Barkan added. “By showing the work of myself and others in the movement, I hoped we could inspire more people to also become involved in the fight for a more just nation.” Amanda Roddy, the producer

of “Not Going Quietly” told the News-Press on Friday that her ultimate hope is that the film shows the audience that fighting for democracy can be a “joyful and empowering experience.” During the film production process, Ms. Roddy said Mr. Barkan provided her and director Nicholas Bruckman with hope during a “hopeless time” in the country’s history with his charismatic and kind spirit. When watching the film, she hopes audience members feel inspired to fight to preserve democracy and bring about change for the future. “It doesn’t really matter who you are, how much activism history that you’ve had, anyone can join in and become an active participant in our democracy,” Ms. Roddy said. “I hope this film reminds them that our democracy is fragile, and it’s so important for people to get out there and fight for a better future for our children, our families and everyone that we love.” “I hope that they see Ady, who’s fighting despite his declining physical abilities, and realize that no one really has an excuse. Everyone can do something.” email: mhirneisen@newspress.com

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Continued from Page A1 volunteers safe while maintaining public services.” Ms. Wiebe also thanked Santa Barbara Humane, which is next door to Animal Services on Overpass Road, for its help during the temporary closure. Santa Barbara Humane has been accepting stray animals during the Animal Services shelter’s closure. With Tuesday’s reopening, staff will be back on-site during the shelter’s normal hours to address questions and concerns about the shelter or Animal Control. For more information, visit www. sbcanimalservices.org or follow

With Tuesday’s reopening, staff will be back on-site during the shelter’s normal hours. Santa Barbara County Animal Services on Instagram and Facebook for updates. For questions or concerns about ASAP cats, contact Animal Shelter Assistance Program at 805-683-3368 or info@asapcats.org. ASAP is kitty corner to the Animal Services building. For questions or concerns regarding rabbits and guinea pigs, contact Bunnies Urgently Needing Shelter, or BUNS, at 805-683-0521 or info@bunssb.org.

See the News-Press every Wednesday for the Pet of the Week, a feature showing adoptable animals, and a list of shelters throughout Santa Barbara County. Both features are in the Life section. And see this Monday’s NewsPress for a story about a sweet dog who received help from Santa Barbara Humane and its TLC Fund. This canine’s tale has a happy ending. email: dmason@newspress.com

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May 13, 1976 – August 9, 2021 Jennifer Leigh Blankenbeckler, age 45, of Santa Barbara, CA, passed away on August 9, 2021, at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital surrounded by her family. Born on May 13, 1976, in Louisville, KY, Jen was the daughter of John C. Blankenbeckler, Jr. and Leigh Lewis Blankenbeckler, little sister to John C. “Jay” Blankenbeckler, III, sister-in-law to Paulette Blankenbeckler and “Aunt Jenz” to her beloved nieces, Taylor and Riley. In her youth, Jennifer excelled academically and athletically. She was recruited to play volleyball at the University of Arkansas, where she spent two years before transferring to the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), which would be her future, “permanent” home where a network of extraordinary IULHQGV DQG SURIHVVLRQDO FROOHDJXHV ZRXOG EH ZLWK KHU WKURXJK KHU ÀQDO GD\V -HQQLIHU graduated from UCSB in 1998 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications. Jennifer’s life was marked by cancer, but in a way that empowered her to use it as a tool to serve others. It became her calling after she endured life-threatening brain cancer when living in Vail at the young age of 25. Once recovered and in remission, Jennifer dedicated her life supporting others with cancer, from fundraising and running marathons for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and the Dempse Challenge to volunteering for numerous cancer causes like the Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation and The Brad Kaminsky Foundation, and serving as a hands-on mentor for those enduring challenging prognoses and treatments. )RU WKH SDVW ÀYH \HDUV LQ KHU UROH DW WKH 5LGOH\ 7UHH &DQFHU &HQWHU -HQQLIHU EURXJKW compassionate empathy and her famous, radiant smile to patients. Jennifer was known for going above and beyond, blending her organizational fastidiousness with her big, authentic warmth. In 2018, Jennifer donned her Cancer Warrior Cape again after a diagnosis of Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Her brother was a bone marrow match, and his gift gave her three more precious years with her family, friends, and patients. On this most recent go-round with cancer, her third, Jennifer initially considered it just another interruption in her life. Ultimately, though, Jennifer’s fate was to do better work on the other side. “Angel” is a word that is never used lightly, yet it was one often applied to Jen in her VHUYLFH ORYH DQG IULHQGVKLS 1RZ VKH LV RIÀFLDOO\ RXU DQJHO ,Q OLHX RI ÁRZHUV GRQDWLRQV LQ -HQQLIHU·V QDPH FDQ EH PDGH WR WKH 7HGG\ %HDU &DQFHU Foundation and/or the Brad Kaminksy Foundation.

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majority of patients currently hospitalized are there for “non-COVID-related reasons”. “Our experience at Cottage is that the hospital is very full, even without the COVID surge (of patients),” Dr. Fitzgibbons said. “At Cottage, we currently have about 13 patients admitted to the hospital (on Friday) with COVID, yet our hospital is very full because not only do we have those COVID patients, but we have the general needs of our community’s health right now and there are simply a lot of patients.” On Friday, the county’s Public Health Department reported that a total of 72 out of 429 hospital beds in use were for COVID19 patients, including 10 out of 76 staffed ICU beds. At this point in time, local hospitals are seeing a surge in patients seeking medical care for an array of reasons, including joint replacements, elective surgeries and surgical procedures that had to be put off during the pandemic, Dr. Fitzgibbons said. In addition, Cottage Hospitals are also seeing an increase in the number of patients seeking consultations for more advanced diseases, such as cancers and HIV, Dr.

Fitzgibbons added. During the pandemic, many patients put off routine check-ups and screenings and that has resulted in more people being diagnosed at a more advanced or later stage and requiring care now, Dr. Fitzbibbons said. Staffing shortages are another potential reason for high numbers on the dashboard, Dr. Fitzgibbons said, as the number of “staffed” ICU beds available corresponds with the number of medical professionals there to attend to them. “When we’re looking at the dashboard and the number of available staffed beds, we have to remember that even if we have as many beds and rooms, we of course need staff to care for those patients, and those expert staff are unfortunately in short supply,” Dr. Fitzgibbons said. The region is, however, seeing an uptick in COVID-19 cases, which has historically correlated with increased hospitalizations. With the hospital already feeling strained in the absence of a surge in COVID patients, Dr. Fitzgibbons said the hospital’s “biggest concern” right now is that the region could see an uptick in the number of severe cases in the coming weeks, which could coincide with an uptick in COVID-related hospitalizations. While health officials are closely monitoring the potential for a COVID-related

hospitalization surge, Dr. Fitzgibbons said it’s important to remember that this stage of the pandemic is very different from what the region has experienced before. During the winter surge, cases and hospitalizations were very closely correlated. But during this recent surge, the hospitalization rate has not risen at the same rate as cases, according to data tracked by Cottage Hospital and presented by Dr. Fitzgibbons at a press conference last week. This trend gives Dr. Fitzgibbons hope moving forward that the hospitalization rate may not spike as high as it did during the region’s devastating winter surge in January and February. “We’re continuing to see a reassuring trend when comparing the number of recent cases with the number of admissions to Cottage Health,” Dr. Fitzgibbons said. “It’s definitely the case that more community cases results in more hospitalizations, but that relationship is different than it was during the winter surge, and even if our community cases were to reach comparable numbers ot the winter surge, we are hopeful that while hospitalization would be high, they may not reach the levels that we felt in January and February.” email: mhirneisen@newspress.com

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New digs WEV Community Center moving to historic El Centro building By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

hen Women’s Economic Ventures Community Center occupies the entire third floor of the historic El Centro building next to the Lobero Theatre, the goal is to open more than an office. “We’ve been carefully searching for the right location for several years, and we knew what we were looking for was probably the unicorn of office spaces,” CEO Kathy Odell said about the newly leased 3,200-square-foot-plus location on Canon Perdido Street. “It had to be more than a work space. We wanted classroom space for training courses, a lecture hall for our speaker series, an event space and a community gathering place for our clients and donors.” Built in 1927, El Centro building recently underwent a complete renovation. Once the site of a Chinese temple in old Santa Barbara’s Chinatown, the historic building now houses businesses such as Board & Brush Creative Studio and Sevtap Winery on the ground floor and a variety of commercial tenants above. “Over the last three years, our local small business community has endured fires, mudslides and a global pandemic,” Ms. Odell told the News-Press. “Fostering community has never been more important as we work to support and empower business owners and entrepreneurs to help our entire community recover and thrive. We look forward to welcoming people into our new downtown location very soon.” WEV is a business resource network for anyone who wants to start a business, grow a local business or improve their business skills. WEV provides small business training, advisory services, financial literacy programs and small business loans in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. “While WEV’s focus is on women, it welcomes people of all gender identities into the WEV community. Business courses, programs and loans are provided in both English and Spanish,” said Ms. Odell. Since 1991, WEV has offered business training and small business advisory services to more than 19,000 people throughout Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. It has made more than $6.4 million in small business loans and helped more than 5,000 local businesses start or expand, generating an estimated $770 million in annual sales and creating nearly 12,000 local jobs. WEV is a U.S. Small Business Administration’s Women’s Business Center and Microlender, as well as a certified Community Development Financial Institution. Jill Agonias and Catalina Esteves are among its local success stories. Ms. Agonias, the owner of Divinitree Yoga, began practicing yoga in 2008 and quickly realized that it can be “harnessed as a tool for healing and empowerment.” Three years ago, she took over the ownership of Divinitree Yoga and was inspired to “help share the power of yoga with others who may need a bit of healing, support and lightheartedness in their lives”. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, Divinitree has pivoted to moving classes outdoors and virtually across Santa Barbara, meeting at La Mesa Park, Leadbetter Beach, Casa de la Guerra and El Paseo

Women’s Economic Ventures is leasing the third floor of the historic El Centro building for its new community center.

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At left, “We’ve been carefully searching for the right location for several years, and we knew what we were looking for was probably the unicorn of office spaces,” CEO Kathy Odell about WEV’s new headquarters next to the Lobero Theatre. Center, “WEV has provided me with the tools I needed to take a fun idea I’m passionate about and make it a viable business,” said Catalina Esteves, who founded Cat Therapy. At right, “WEV invested in not just me as an entrepreneur, but also in me as a person,” said Jill Agonias, the owner of Divinitree Yoga.

Restaurant. “I’m grateful for WEV’s support and its timely webinars that helped me apply for the EID UL and PPP loans. Without them, my business may not have survived,” said Ms. Agonias. “WEV invested in not just me as an entrepreneur, but also in me as a person. It symbolizes a holistic compassion and dedication to growing and nurturing the full spectrum of a person.” Ms. Esteves founded Cat Therapy to follow her dream of dedicating herself full time to helping rescue organizations save more cats from euthanasia. Her mission is to provide

cats with a safe, cage-free and comfortable environment to live in until they’re adopted, and she is accomplishing that by creating “a magical, relaxing space with a coffee-house feel” that is also functional for cats. Guests pay an entry fee to visit and get to cuddle and play with the cats just for fun or to adopt. It’s a win-win for the cats and for the visitors who can enjoy the humananimal bonding. “I’ve always had the spirit of an entrepreneur but not the technical knowledge to support my business’s growth. WEV has provided me with the tools I needed to take a fun idea I’m

passionate about and make it a viable business. WEV is like a business degree but condensed into a few weeks and specifically created for entrepreneurs,” said Ms. Esteves. “Because of my Thrive membership, I was able to get support from my business adviser monthly as well as have access to outside consultants who helped me pivot and adapt to new revenue streams, something we absolutely had to do if we were to survive during the pandemic. “My business adviser was like a therapist but for my business. He asked me hard questions and helped me find solutions. Again, I

had the spirit and passion for my business to survive the pandemic and its challenges, but WEV gave me technical tools to use.” Ms. Esteves’s COVID pivots include developing an online store selling fashionable cat-themed apparel, home accessories and cat products. She has also created an online experience hosting classes and mini workshops live streaming with the cats in their environment at Cat Therapy. “WEV helped me start thinking like an entrepreneur, something I can apply to other businesses in the future, not only my current one. There’s also something to be said about being a part of a

community of like-minded people that truly pushes you to keep going and makes you feel like you’re not alone, because you truly are not!” Ms. Esteves has helped rescue and re-home more than 700 cats and raised more than $50,000 for the rescue organizations they partner with. email: mmcmahon@newspress. com

FYI For more information about the WEV Community Center, call 805-9080091 or visit www.wevonline.org.

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Abstract art group to show in Ventura gallery

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VENTURA — The Buenaventura Abstract Artist Collective, an offshoot of the Buenaventura Art Association, is exhibiting its recent work at Studio 99. The studio is the association’s new gallery, and it’s at 432 N. Ventura Ave., Ventura. The gallery’s hours are noon to 4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and by pre-arranged appointments. Masks are optional and encouraged for all vaccinated visitors and required of unvaccinated adults. The new exhibit’s art is by 17 painters from throughout the region, from Lompoc to Santa Monica. The paintings will be on display through Sept. 25.

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AnimalZone heads for the hills this week as we explore Living Free Animal Sanctuary near Idyllwild, California. Located on 155 acres in the San Jacinto Mountains, Ray Barmore, Executive Director, takes us on a tour starting with War Horse Creek where rescued wild mustangs assist veterans as they adjust to civilian life. At the Sanctuary’s dog shelter we learn from

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the knowledgable animal caregiver how dogs are socialized and prepare them for adoption. At the Cattery dozens of young and senior cats prance around ready for their forever family. And they could make a purr-fect addition. Then we join farrier Robert Barnes at the Bella Cavalli Farms & Vineyards in Solvang, California to discuss horse breeding.

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An opening reception will be 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 3 in conjunction with Ventura’s monthly First Friday gallery crawl. The Abstract Artists Collective was founded in January 2020 and has been meeting on Zoom since July 2020. Every month, 15 to 20 artists gather online to discuss their paintings. Meetings are held the first Wednesday of the month. To join the collective, contact Joe Osborne at joss1952@gmail.com. For more information about the art association, call Studio 99 at 805-648-1235 or visit buenaventuraartassociation.org. — Dave Mason

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“Ascension” by Jill Sattler is among the Buenaventura Abstract Artist Collective paintings on display at Studio 99 in Ventura.

Dos Pueblos High School Foundation starts campaign By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

The Dos Pueblos High School Foundation hopes to raise $50,000 by Thanksgiving through what it plans will be an annual campaign. The effort is called the Charger Champions Circle. According to a news release, funds raised by the Charger Champions Circle’ campaign will fill the gap between income the school needs and the amount allocated by the state and the Santa Barbara Unified School District. The foundation stressed the money’s importance for the school’s academic success and the operations of its facilities. The money also goes to program and facilities improvement projects through the foundation’s grants. “As a relatively new organization, the work of the foundation to date has been focused on smaller, short-term projects. But we have spent the past year re-evaluating our priorities and establishing a plan for sustainable fundraising,” foundation President Rechelle Ringer said in the news release. “Significant work has gone into getting us to this moment, so we are excited to launch the Charger Champion Circle campaign and are looking forward to seeing our community’s response.” The news release pointed out that Dos Pueblos High

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Dos Pueblos High School Foundation hopes to raise $50,000 by Thanksgiving to help the Goleta school with its costs.

School is highly regarded for its academic programs, which include Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, Dual Enrollment (in partnership with Santa Barbara City College), English Learner, Career Technical Education (including its internationally recognized Engineering Academy), Honors, and Special Education courses. “The foundation completed impressive projects over the past two years, despite the pandemic, thanks to the generosity of our community,” said Nancy Naretto, vice president of fundraising.

“From providing pandemic financial assistance to families in need to creating outdoor space with the new Charger Patio to the mosaic tribute walls for the graduating classes of 2020 and 2021, the community has been incredibly supportive despite very difficult times. “As we move into a new model and envision larger initiatives, we have no doubt our community will show up again,” she said. To donate to the foundation, go to dphsfoundation.org. email: dmason@newspress.com

Museum marketplace set for Aug. 28 CARPINTERIA — Sixty-five vendor stalls will overflow with treasures and merchandise at the Museum Marketplace from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 28 on the grounds of the Carpinteria Valley Museum of History, 956 Maple Ave., Carpinteria. Featured at the free monthly fundraisers are antiques, collectibles, hand-crafted gifts, plants and gently used and vintage goods, including jewelry, furniture, housewares, clothing, books, tools, toys and much more. Tax-deductible donations of items for the museum’s rummage tables are accepted any time before the day of the market. For more information, call the museum at 805-684-3112. — Marilyn McMahon

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Antiques abound at the monthly Carpinteria Museum Marketplace. The next marketplace is scheduled for Aug. 28 at the Carpinteria Valley Museum of History.

Discovery Channel filmmaker joins SBWCN board

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Discovery Channel producer and host Ian Shive has joined the Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network board. Mr. Shive is an Ansel Adams award-winning photographer known for his Discovery Channel digital series, “Nature in Focus.” He joins the wildlife care network board after years of working with the nonprofit on various projects. “Ian brings a very dynamic toolbox of skills and expertise to our organization,” said Ariana Katovich, SBWCN’s executive director, in a news release. “His passion for the environment and protecting natural spaces is inspiring and aligns perfectly with our mission to save wild lives.” His work documents some of the world’s most pristine environments, and he has reported on conservation around the world. In March, Mr. Shive reported on a protected and remote Alaskan

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Ian Shive, a new member of the Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network board, is known for his various environmental films, TV and streaming series, and books.

archipelago in his documentary, “The Last Unknown,” now streaming on discovery+. In 2019, he led several

expeditions to some of the world’s most remote coral atolls for the giant-screen film, “Hidden Pacific,” which he directed and produced. In May, Mr. Shive featured the wildlife care network in an episode of “Nature in Focus.” He went behind the scenes at the center during its busy spring season. Mr. Shive is the author of several, best-selling books including the award-winning “The National Parks: An American Legacy” and his latest best-selling book “Refuge: America’s Wildest Places,” which explores the National Wildlife Refuge System. Since 2010, Mr. Shive has worked as CEO of the company he founded, Tandem Stills + Motion, Inc., a health, fitness and environmental media company. — Dave Mason

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 21, 2021

Diversions horoscope • puzzles

By Dave Green

ARIES — You have exactly the right amount of discipline and sense of duty to accomplish quite a bit today, Aries. Your thinking should be clear. Your sense of time and restriction works in your favor to help you figure out any puzzles that present themselves. You have a strong will that helps you complete just about every task you undertake. TAURUS — Trying to talk your way out of tasks and obligations probably isn’t the best way to win friends today, Taurus. In fact, this is a time to get yourself in gear and take responsibility for your actions. The time you spend trying to weasel your way out of something is better spent just doing the thing that you need to do. Be understanding and receptive of other people’s objectives. GEMINI — Just when you thought you had everything figured out and planned correctly, another obstacle appears, Gemini. Your first reaction may be to get upset. Rage won’t help. You can’t always control everything. There are bound to be surprises. Plan for what you can, but know that there are often unknown forces working against your aims. Watch out! CANCER — The fire within you may be burning brightly, Cancer, but unfortunately, there isn’t a great deal of fuel available to keep it going. It may seem as if people are trying to rain on your parade, but they’re just trying to do their duty. Relax and contemplate what’s going on around you. This may not be the best day to implement change and promote new ideas. LEO — You may find that other people are the missing variable in the equation that you seek answers to today, Leo. Don’t feel like you have to come up with all the details and resolutions yourself. Work with those who also have something to contribute to the situation at hand. A quiet, disciplined approach is exactly what’s needed to plow through any problem that needs fixing. VIRGO — By jumping around from place to place, Virgo, you may end up feeling like you’re getting nowhere. Instead of tackling many different tasks, today is better spent focusing your energy on one. Start from ground level and work up. Get to the root of the problem and many of the Monday, November 16, 2015 related issues will simply dissolve

as you work. LIBRA — Make a plan at the beginning of the day for what you want to accomplish by sundown, Libra. This is a good time to tackle many of the nitpicky tasks that require your attention. Be conscious of the fact that there are time limits and restrictions on some of the things you’re working on. Keep on task and try not to get distracted by other people. SCORPIO — You might have to adjust your way of thinking in order to match the energy of the situations around you. While you may feel a desire to strike out into some new, adventurous activity, there’s a strong resistance asking you to be more cautious and stable. Don’t lose touch with your pioneering attitude, but don’t fall prey to reckless behavior, either. SAGITTARIUS — Your steady nature will be greatly appreciated today, Sagittarius. A well thought out plan of attack is the one that wins approval from the higherups. You know the best way to proceed and now all you need is the confidence to follow through with your ideas. Getting things started should be easier for you today since your mind is working in harmony with your heart. CAPRICORN — It’s possible that you’re feeling obliged to do something out of a sense of duty toward family or loved ones, Capricorn. Take this time to help someone who’s struggling with who they are and what they’re doing in this world. Your concern for others reflects a noble sense of empathy that you should develop more regularly. We’re only as strong as the weakest link. Do your part to strengthen the chain. AQUARIUS — Your thinking is clear today, Aquarius, but it might be hard to take action on your thoughts. A restrictive force may seem to be holding you back. A sense of discipline is welling up within you, reminding you to add a touch of conservatism to whatever it is that you have in mind. Take the opportunity to pursue tasks that require you to be reserved and collected. PISCES — Your flamboyant approach may not get as much attention today as you’d like, Pisces. Don’t push yourself to achieve something that isn’t working. By insisting that something should be done your way, you’ll only create enemies and bottlenecks in whatever task you’re trying to accomplish. A thoughtful, conscious, reserved approach is going to win today.

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INSTRUCTIONS Fill in the grid so every row, every column and every 3-by-3 grid contains the digits 1 through 9. that means that no number is repeated in any row, column or box. Sudoku puzzles appear on the Diversions page Monday-Saturday and on the crossword solutions page in Sunday’s Life section.

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Codeword is a fun game with simple rules, and a great way to test your knowledge of the English language. Every number in the codeword grid is ‘code’ for a letter of the alphabet. Thus, the number 2 may correspond to the letter L, for instance. All puzzles come with a few letters to start. Your first move should be to enter these letters in the puzzle grid. If the letter S is in the box at the bottom of the page underneath the number 2, your first move should be to find all cells numbered 2 in the grid and enter the letter S. Cross the letter S off the list at the bottom of the grid. Remember that at the end you should have a different letter of the alphabet in each of the numbered boxes 1- 26, and a word in English in each of the horizontal and vertical runs on the codeword grid.

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