Santa Barbara News-Press: September 24, 2022

More food to share

Foodbank of SB County launches campaign to retrofit its new Sharehouse in Goleta

Gov. newsom vetoes ‘no Tax Exemption for insurrection Act’

By MADISON HIRNEISEN THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would strip the California tax-exempt status of a nonprofit that engaged in criminal acts of conspiracy, like insurrection or treason.

Senate Bill 834 would have allowed the state’s attorney to make findings that a tax-exempt organization has engaged in treason, seditious conspiracy, government overthrow or insurrection. The attorney general would then be required to notify the Franchise Tax Board, who could then revoke the tax-exempt status of the nonprofit.

The bill was introduced following the insurrection of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.

In a veto letter, Gov. Newsom wrote that extremist groups who participated in January 6 “should be renounced and investigated for their participation,” but said these issues “should be evaluated through the judicial system with due process and a right to a hearing.”

happening again.”

The bill sailed through the Legislature before reaching Gov. Newsom’s desk, receiving support from Democrats while many Republican lawmakers declined to vote. Supporters had argued the bill would ensure California’s tax exempt status is not abused by extremist groups. Since Jan. 6, 2021, at least 919 people have been charged with crimes tied to the insurrection, according to a tracker from Insider.

By JARED DANIELS NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County is undertaking a fourmonth fundraising campaign to retrofit its recently-acquired Goleta warehouse into a fully functioning “Sharehouse,” which will enable the organization to increase its food storage capacity, improve services in South County and play a major role in disaster relief management for the region.

The organization has set a goal of raising $6 million by the end of the year.

That figure includes $2.5 million the Foodbank will need to carry out the renovations to the new facility, located at 80 Coromar Drive. The rest will be used to maintain regular operations during the process.

“The new Sharehouse in South County is going to have a major impact on all of the groups that we serve, whether they are lowincome families, seniors and veterans who are on a fixed income and unhoused people,” Foodbank of Santa Barbara County CEO Erik Talkin told the News-Press. “What it’s going to mean is a lot of extra capacity across the county because we’ll be able to keep more food up in the north and not bring it down to the south, so it will mean a rise in capacity across the county and across all groups.”

That rise in capacity will equate to an additional 80,000 pounds of

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food coming into the Foodbank every week.

That will help remedy the shortcomings of the organization’s current South County facility on Hollister Avenue, which only holds 15% of the food resources needed for operations in South County. The remainder is currently trucked down from the Foodbank’s North County facilities.

In addition to improving services for populations the Foodbank regularly serves, another primary use of the South County facility will be storing 1.2 million pounds of food to be

The bill’s author, Sen. Scott Wiener, responded with disappointment to the governor’s veto, arguing that the governor’s suggestion of “mandatory judicial oversight of tax-exempt status revocation” is unprecedented.

“Tax-exempt status is a privilege, not a right, and we must be clear on where California stands when it comes to organizations trying to undermine our democratic system,” Sen. Wiener said. “January 6 was a dark day in our nation’s history, and we should do everything in our power to prevent an insurrection from

John Eastman, a founding director of the California-based Claremont Institute’s Center for Constitutional Jurisprudence and a lawyer for former President Donald Trump, wrote a memo laying out the steps for how former Vice President Mike Pence could block Congress from certifying the November 2020 election, as reported by the New York Times.

Just last week, the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol announced it is seeking thousands of Mr. Eastman’s emails in its investigation, according to CNN.

Deputies arrest suspect in assault case

By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Santa Barbara County sheriff’s deputies quickly tracked down and arrested a La Mirada man Friday in Goleta on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon.

At approximately 9:16 a.m., deputies responded to the area around Staples in the Camino Real Marketplace for a report of an alleged assault with a knife that had just occurred.

As deputies arrived at the shopping center, they learned that the suspect, described as a white male with a long beard and wearing a backpack, was last seen entering nearby Home Depot.

Deputies established a perimeter around the area and, with the assistance of Home Depot staff, vacated the business. While deputies

searched for the suspect inside Home Depot, additional deputies were on the lookout for the suspect in the surrounding area.

At approximately 9:57 a.m., deputies spotted a man who matched the suspect’s description behind Target. Deputies detained 43-year-old Jeremiah Jacobson of La Mirada, who was subsequently positively identified as the suspect and arrested, according to Raquel Zick, the public information officer for the Sheriff’s Office.

Mr. Jacobson was booked at the Main Jail in Santa Barbara on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon (felony) and is being held on $30,000 bail.

Ms. Zick said the victim was not physically injured and did not require medical attention.

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The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County recently opened the Sharehouse and its Administration and Nutrition Promotion Center at 80 Coromar Drive in Goleta.

To learn more about the Sharehouse project, and to donate and get involved with the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County, visit foodbanksbc.org.

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A crowd gathers at the recent Sharehouse Festival at the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County’s new facility in Goleta.

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The new Goleta warehouse will greatly increase the Foodbank’s storage capacity.

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Carty seeks re-election on SB County Board of Education

Editor’s note: This is part of a series on local candidates in advance of the Nov. 8 general election.

By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Marybeth Carty is running for re-election as a trustee on the Santa Barbara County Board of Education against Rosanne Crawford.

And Ms. Carty, who has served on the board since being appointed in 2013, is proud of the board’s accomplishments.

“I have always been proud of the professionalism, collegiality and respect of my colleagues,” the Carpinteria resident told the News-Press, answering questions by email. “We may not always agree, but we trust that the intentions of each member are in the best interests of the students and (that) decisions are arrived at with a sense of duty, empathy, understanding of our oath as trustees and the role of the County Ed Office and fidelity to the CA education code.”

“We accomplished a lot during my tenure,” Ms. Carty said.

“As an appellate board, we were preparing to hold a public hearing on an appeal by Olive Grove Charter School, who had been denied charters at several districts, and anticipated an emotional response from the audience,” she recalled. “Over 200 community members showed up, and as chair, I was able to facilitate every request for public comment, often allowing extra time for parents, teachers and students to be heard.

“Ultimately, the board voted to deny the appeal, but after the meeting, several families and proponents came to me to thank me for the opportunity to speak,” Ms. Carty said. “Though disappointed, they felt heard and valued, and that was very important to me. It was an instructional and civil exchange of ideas, and I think it helped strengthen Olive Grove’s understanding of what was required to be granted a district charter.”

“When we are hearing an appeal for an Interdistrict Transfer, I pride myself on thoroughly reviewing the materials but maintaining objectivity in listening to both sides argue their cases,” Ms. Carty said. “When extenuating circumstances have not been factored into a district decision, there have been occasions when I have voted in favor of granting the appeal.

“As (board) president, I also received Bill Cirone’s notice of retirement. And in honoring his lifelong dedication to teachers and the profession, I created the Bill Cirone Heart of Education Award, which is given to a deserving educator each year who demonstrates the values of service, compassion and going the extra mile for kids,” said Ms. Carty.

She added that she is extremely proud of the board’s decision to select Dr. Susan Salcido as the county superintendent of schools.

“Susan’s intellect, deep experience and understanding of pedagogy, successful career pathway in teaching and administration, her stellar work at County Ed as deputy superintendent, her ability to lead by example, her professionalism, character, grace under pressure, supreme levels of dedication and cheerful optimism allowed her to soar to the top,” Ms. Carty said. “It was the best hire in my career.

“I’m also very proud of Operation Recognition, an event that we developed and initiated in 2018 to honor veterans who were unable to graduate from high school while serving their county faithfully. We hold a formal graduation ceremony with full pomp and circumstance and bestow upon them a high school diploma. Some diplomas are received posthumously.”

Ms. Carty identifies three reasons why she feels she would be better for the position than Ms. Crawford: experience, community and values.

“After serving in the role for nine years, I understand the functions, services and internal programs of SBCEO,” Ms. Carty said. “There is a tendency to conflate the issues of individual districts with the County Education office, but this office has circumscribed duties, authority and jurisdiction that don’t extend to all 20 of the widely divergent districts within the county that we support but do not govern.

“I have experience and familiarity with our budget and board policies,” she said. “My background in teaching, early childhood education, directing and administering educational programs for diverse and at risk youth, over 20 years of work with the nonprofit sector, 15 years in corporate philanthropy and social responsibility, and collaboration with multiple stakeholders has helped inform my perspective. I’m dedicated, accessible, fair, and I believe it is what has earned me such broad-based support.”

Secondly, she said she understands the importance of community.

“I have a deep, historical involvement in the community that centers students,” Ms. Carty said. “I volunteered in Santa Barbara County schools for over 30 years, held leadership positions in every parent group at every school my children attended, and I have vast experience with board governance.

“I am an executive committee member of the Santa Barbara Foundation Roundtable,” she continued. “My history of board involvement and leadership in organizations centers on support of children and family, such as: Partners in Education, Carpinteria Children’s Project, Carpinteria Education Foundation, the Women’s Fund of Santa Barbara and Carp Cares for Youth.

“I see my role on the Santa Barbara County Board as an advocate for students and families, an ambassador of County Ed and a conduit for parent concerns in my trustee area and beyond,” she said. “I am a longtime mentor to young women, and I am currently mentoring a sophomore through the Fighting Back Mentor Program, and have mentored young professional women through the Katherine Harvey Fellowship Program.”

Lastly, Ms. Carty explained her values.

“I stand firmly for inclusion,” she said. “Schools should be safe places for children and their families, and for teachers regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation or religion. Schools should function as living labs for the principles of democracy in action, where respect, fairness, equality and equity is taught and modeled.

“Public education holds the power and potential to change lives, and all children have the right to every opportunity to learn

in a way that is differentiated to meet their unique needs and learning style,” Ms. Carty said.

“This is a tall order, and teachers need our support and partnership to succeed on multiple levels in a classroom.

“Test scores do not tell the whole story,” she said. “An observant teacher is assessing her/his students each day and recalibrating his/her lesson plans and execution for better outcomes.

I believe in the education of the whole child — individualized, rigorous, effective academics, delivered without judgment or censure or a separate agenda, along with social and emotional education to prepare students for the world we live in.”

Ms. Carty said she looks forward to the countywide implementation of transitional kindergarten and its impact on early literacy programs, as well as adding to the county’s career technical education offerings.

She also said she’s looking

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Marybeth Carty

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Ramirez named SBUSD’s chief technology officer

SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Unified School District has hired Tony Ramirez as its new chief technology officer.

Mr. Ramirez comes to Santa Barbara after more than four years in the same position in the West Covina Unified School District, where he was named Administrator of the Year for the 2020-21 school year.

He’s also been the director of information technology for the Glendora Unified School District and Foothill Christian School.

“I was drawn to Santa Barbara Unified because of its wonderful and diverse community,” Mr. Ramirez said in a news release. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to serve every student and teacher through the lens of technology, safety, security and innovation.”

Mr. Ramirez has two degrees from Azusa Pacific University: a bachelor’s in computer information systems and a master’s in information technology.

“We are thrilled that Mr. Ramirez chose to join us, particularly at such a transformational time for the district, especially in how we utilize technology in instruction, communication and much more,” Dr. Hilda Maldonado, the district’s superintendent said. “Mr. Ramirez brings a plethora of knowledge to the position, as well as an energy that I believe will aid Santa Barbara Unified in maintaining an innovative spirit in all that we do.”

Congressman Issa at Reagan Center

City of Lompoc, Environmental Defense Center settle suit

By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The Environmental Defense Center and the city of Lompoc have reached a settlement over what the EDC calls the city’s violations of the federal Clean Water Act.

The EDC had sued the city over violations that the EDC said were caused by the Lompoc wastewater treatment facility.

The EDC said it discovered from the city’s reports that Lompoc has been discharging water contaminated with toxic pollutants for more than 20 years into the San Miguelito Creek and the Santa Ynez River.

The EDC said these discharges threaten public recreation opportunities and impact downstream water quality and the health of the Santa Ynez River ecosystem, which is regarded as important to snowy plovers and other shorebirds, along with endangered steelhead.

The settlement with the EDC requires the city of Lompoc to comply with its permit requirements under the Clean Water Act.

The requirements include monitoring to ensure discharges comply with the permit’s toxicity requirements, which are designed to protect the water quality.

The settlement also requires the city to pay $260,000 to the Rose Foundation to cover grants for restoration projects in the Santa Ynez River watershed.

The EDC said the city will also be required to conduct additional tests for chronic toxicity and to notify the EDC of any future violations of its permit, in which case, the city will be required to pay a stipulated penalty of $3,000, which will also go to the Foundation for watershed restoration projects.

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— Katherine Zehnder

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Tony Ramirez

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U.S. Rep. Darrell Issa, a Republican who represents California’s 50th Congressional District, addresses students from across the country during the Wendy P. McCaw Reagan Ranch Roundtable Luncheon on Friday in Santa Barbara. Rep. Issa told the students at the Reagan Ranch Center that they need to be the generation that finds the next Ronald Reagan.

‘A store of disaster food in South County is absolutely crucial’

used in the event of disasters, particularly those that may impact access to Highway 101 and cut off South County from quickly receiving aid.

“We all saw during the Thomas Fire and debris flow that just having one small break in the 101 can create chaos for weeks on end,” Mr. Talkin said. “But if there was a major earthquake and the 101 was affected at multiple sites, we wouldn’t be able to bring any food down from North County, and that’s why having a store of disaster food in South County is absolutely crucial.”

According to Mr. Talkin, the Foodbank plans to make “significant seismic upgrades beyond what is required by law,” as well as utilize emergency generators and solar panels to ensure the Sharehouse is able to remain operational in the event of an earthquake-related disaster.

The Foodbank has also worked with the Office of Emergency Management and agencies such as the Red Cross to develop a modern approach to disaster management for South County.

“In the past, a lot of disaster plans were based on the idea that people would come to central congregate sites and be

fed together, like what you see if you watch news footage of (areas impacted by) hurricanes or something like that,” Mr. Talkin explained. “But realistically, that’s not going to happen here in Santa Barbara. People are going to want to shelter in place if there’s an earthquake, so we need to get food out to them rather than expecting them to come out to us. And the Sharehouse will be the central focal point of that plan.”

The new Sharehouse is also intended to allow the Foodbank to better address the unique food insecurity situation in Isla Vista, where both long-term and temporary student residents have consistently reported rises in food insecurity as housing costs in the enclave exploded over the past decade.

“(The Sharehouse will ensure) that the agencies who we partner with in the Isla Vista area, and the distributions that we do ourselves, will have access to an increased amount of food,” Mr. Talkin told the News-Press. “In Isla Vista, the food insecurity is two-fold in terms of there being students or other people connected to the college, and then there are also local families in that area that are very food insecure as well. So we’re really hoping to address both of those populations (with the new facility).”

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Butterfly Lane undercrossing reopens

MONTECITO — Improvements have been completed on the Highway 101 pedestrian undercrossing at Butterfly Lane. A 24/7 closure of the Montecito

undercrossing since November 2021 has allowed for construction of walls and stairways compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Caltrans said construction activities before the full opening included electrical work, landscaping, irrigation and the installation of fences, gates, and railings. The railroad crossing at the south side of

the undercrossing includes a new walkway. Handrails and crossing arms with visual and audio signals are included as well.

The mural inside the undercrossing was maintained as part of this project.

The contractor for this $3.7 million project was C.A. Rasmussen Inc. of Valencia.

— Katherine Zehnder

‘I do not see our schools as failing our students’

CARTY

of Los Prietos Camp “and providing a sound educational program for adjudicated youth in all our Juvenile Court and community schools that gives them marketable skills, a

renewed sense of self, burgeoning confidence and optimism to meet their future.

“I am excited by our work in mental health and the collaboration the County Ed office is actively participating in to bring increased countywide mental health services and practitioners to each district,” Ms. Carty said.

“There is so much to be excited about!” she said. “ I do not see our schools as failing our students. Of course, we can do better, and we will do better, but there is not a silver bullet in this work that will fix everything, and it is counter-productive to suggest otherwise.”

Ms. Carty has two grown

children and two grandchildren and has lived near the beach in Carpinteria for 45 years along with her husband of 41 years. Her entire immediate family followed her from New Jersey to California, where she moved to attend UCSB.

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The Butterfly Lane pedestrian tunnel, which crosses under Highway 101 in Montecito, recently reopened after almost a year of renovations. The mural inside the Butterfly Lane pedestrian undercrossing was maintained as part of Caltrans’ work.

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Erik Talkin, CEO of the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County, addresses the audience at the Sharehouse Festival.

‘The Foodbank plans to make ‘significant seismic upgrades beyond what is required by law.’’

‘Girls in Ocean Science’

Conference connects female experts with potential scientists

By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Designed to connect leading female experts with the next generation of potential scientists, the Girls in Ocean Science Conference is returning for its second year at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum.

The program has been expanded to two days of programming — Oct. 1 for students in grades 6-8 and Oct. 2 for those in grades 9-12. Each day, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the girls will board boats and sail in the Santa Barbara Channel to test the water, gather and explore the marine life living there and conduct hands-on experiments with distinguished women scientists.

They include:

• Holly Lohuis, marine biologist, naturalist, educator, Santa Barbara. Maritime Museum Education Committee and Jean-

Michel Cousteau Ocean Futures Society.

• Penny Owens, education and community outreach director, Santa Barbara ChannelKeeper.

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The Girls in Ocean Science Conference will take place Oct. 1-2 at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, 113 Harbor Way Suite 190, Santa Barbara.

Cost is $20 for museum members and $30 for nonmembers. To apply for a scholarship, go to sbmm.org/ girls-in-ocean-science-scholarshipapplication-2/.

• Julie Bursek, NOAA Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary, studying offshore, shallow subtidal and intertidal systems and developing floating laboratory educational and research programs.

To register for the conference, call Lis Perry at 805-456-8741, email lperry@sbmm.org or visit sbmm.org/ santa-barbara-event/girls-in-oceanscience-2022/.

• Lizzie Duncan, research ecologist, Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary, working to understand and monitor the resources of the sanctuary, balancing sustainable ocean use

while ensuring conservation of the Channel Islands’ ecosystems.

• Anita Giraldo-Ospina, postdoctoral researcher, UCSB, studying marine ecosystems and species that grow on the seafloor, such as algae, seagrass, and coral.

• Callie Leiphardt, project scientist, Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory, developing scienceand technology-based solutions to ocean problems.

• Kelsi Rutledge, doctoral candidate at UCLA, visiting researcher at Caltech, and National Defense Science and Engineering Fellow, studying the

shape, biomechanics and fluid dynamics of marine animals with a focus on stingrays.

Co-chairs for the conference are Ms. Lohuis and Ms. Owens.

This hands-on event, which will connect the female scientists with up to 40 junior high school students and up to 48 senior high school students, is made possible by the generosity of the Steinmetz Family Foundation.

During the GiOS conference, female experts will share their lives, careers and interests with the participants.

“I’ve been very fortunate that my family has always encouraged me to follow my dreams and goals to pursue a career in marine science,” said Ms. Liephardt.

“Through my journey into my current career, I was always in search of opportunities that could help me learn and grow as an aspiring marine scientist, and I met some very inspiring female

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The Girls in Ocean Science Conference connects students with experts such as Kelsi Rutledge, a doctoral candidate at UCLA, visiting researcher at Caltech, and National Defense Science and Engineering Fellow.

At left, the conference’s experts include Anita Giraldo-Ospina, a postdoctoral researcher at UCSB. She’s studying marine ecosystems and species that grow on the seafloor, such as algae, seagrass and coral. At right, one of the conference’s experts is Callie Leiphardt, a project scientist, Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory, developing science- and technology-based solutions to ocean problems.

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The conference’s speakers include Lizzie Duncan, research ecologist, Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary.

The Girls in Ocean Science Conference includes marine biologist Holly Lohuis.

Penny Owens of Santa Barbara ChannelKeeper and some of the Girls in Ocean Science prepare to send a trawl net into the water to see what sea creatures they can fi nd and study.

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role models along the way that had positive impacts on my journey.

“This was pivotal for me because I had role models that were not only doing the type of work I wanted to do and showing that it was possible, but also, someone who was willing to help mentor aspiring female scientists.”

Ms. Giraldo-Ospina also had a supportive family.

“My family encouraged me to pursue my education,” she said. “They have always respected my decision of career choice and ambition to become a researcher and have supported me every step of the way.

“I have had many female leaders in my career that I look up to, but the most influential one so far has been my Ph.D. supervisor. She was always there to help me solve problems but gave me enough independence to drive my own research and make decisions.”

Ms. Lohuis said she “loves sharing my personal experiences of diving the world’s oceans and exploring the local outdoors in hopes of enticing people to seek their own personal connection to the natural environment and the ocean.

“ What I especially enjoy is seeing people develop a desire to work hard in the protection of our oceans and wilderness areas.”

Scientists say evidence shows that people are causing a decline in the ocean’s health on a global scale. Oceans cover more than 70% of the surface of the earth, provide 90% of the living space and are integral to all known life, according to a news release from the maritime museum.

Scientists have come to

understand and value the important fact that oceans sustain all life on the planet.

Oceans provide life-giving oxygen, regulate the climate, feed the world with needed protein, provide a place of spiritual connection and sustain the delicate balancing act between living organisms and the physical forces of Earth, according to the news release.

Marine scientists are reporting that the oceans are warming

and that these warming seas are having a profound effect on oceanic processes and marine life. Scientists say today’s loss of ocean biodiversity is staggering.

Through Girls in Ocean Science, participating student scientists will learn about the importance of marine ecology and the conditions that make the Santa Barbara Channel so productive and diverse with wildlife.

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At top, Penny Owens talks with the girls about how she tests water and the health of the water. Above, the girls learned about crabs back on the museum’s patio.

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Girls in Ocean Science gather for a group shot on the Double Dolphin at the Santa Barbara Sailing Center before leaving the dock. Penny Owens is at the far left, and Lis Perry, the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum’s education director, is on the far right. The all-female group included the boat’s captain, who’s in the back on the right side.

Diversions

Thought for Today

“With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts.” — Eleanor Roosevelt

HOROSCOPE

Horoscope.com Saturday, September 24, 2022

ARIES — A last-minute gift that you’ve wanted to buy for someone special might elude you today, Aries. You could go to several stores and find the item sold out. This could be disappointing, but don’t despair. There are other options. You could order it online or find something else and save this particular item for a birthday.

TAURUS — Everything may look wrong to you today, Taurus. The house doesn’t look right, the furniture needs adjusting, and you probably aren’t happy with the way you look either. Your perfectionism could kick in and you might plunge into action, determined to make it all right. Don’t bother! There’s probably nothing you can do to make it look right today.

GEMINI — A small gathering in your neighborhood could attract interesting people, Gemini, but you may feel a little under the weather and consider staying home. Your energy may be lagging, as all energy does once in a while after a stressful time. It might do you good to make the effort and go if at all possible.

CANCER — A quick check of your bank balance might reveal that it’s a bit lower than you expected, Cancer. You probably won’t panic, but you’re apt to feel a little disappointed. Don’t waste time kicking yourself. Money can always be earned. Relax, resolve to tighten your belt a little, take care of the necessities, and stick with a financial plan.

LEO — Working late, Leo? What could be so important that it keeps you from paying attention to your family or partner? Probably nothing!

Take a good, objective look at what you think must be done tonight. You’ll probably find that your company won’t go broke if you leave some tasks.

VIRGO — An online prayer or meditation group could meet tonight, Virgo, and you may get carried away with the spiritual dimensions these meditations take on. You feel comfortable with the people in this group, and you’re grateful for the friendship and support they provide. Be with this feeling

tonight, and try to hang onto it for as long as you can.

LIBRA — Love matters have been going well for you recently, Libra, but today you could be alone and unable to reach a current or potential romantic interest. This could bring about a twinge of the blues, which up until now have passed you by. Don’t waste time feeling down. Find something to distract you until your friend can come around to see you and you can have a little fun.

SCORPIO — You could go over your accounts today and find that there’s considerably less there than you thought. It isn’t serious, but it can still be disappointing. There could be a new contract in the final stages of negotiation that will prove favorable, and you can find a way to make up for the shortfall.

SAGITTARIUS — Have you been going crazy with all the demands placed on you? Don’t despair. Reflect on all that’s been going on. Think about where you want to make changes. Once you’ve come to a decision, don’t hesitate to implement it. This is easier than waiting for one big opportunity and doing it all at once.

CAPRICORN — If you’re currently romantically involved, Capricorn, your lover could well go from what appears to be utter lassitude to total passion. This could throw you for a loop, and you might not know exactly how to deal with it. If you’re single, you could meet someone you find attractive but forget to get his or her contact information!

AQUARIUS — Have you made plans to have a romantic interest come to your home, Aquarius? If so, don’t rush to get ready. Your friend is probably going to be late. Events beyond anyone’s control have interfered, and you might have to wait. Don’t make yourself crazy over it. Don’t imagine all kinds of horrible scenarios.

PISCES — A friend may have some juicy gossip for you, Pisces. Perhaps someone is getting married. You aren’t the type to put too much stock in gossip, but your friend could be so convincing that you believe everything. Be skeptical! What you’re hearing may not be outright lies, but it could be exaggerated.

INSTRUCTIONS

SUDOKU

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.

CODEWORD

By FRANK STEWART Tribune Content

Answers to previous CODEWORD

Codeword is a fun game with simple rules, and a great way to test your knowledge of the English language.

Sudoku puzzles appear on the Diversions page Monday-Saturday and on the crossword solutions page in Sunday’s Life section. David and Jeff Knurek

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. to play Codeword

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UCSB women’s soccer comes away with tie in Big West home opener

By KRISTEN KELLER UCSB SPORTS

The UCSB women’s soccer team (0-1-1, 1-6-4) was back in action as they hosted the University of Hawai’i Rainbow Wahine in its first home Big West game this season. Following this tough match between two strong teams, the Gauchos and the Wahine ended up with a tie just like they did the last time they played.

From the start, the two teams were playing a very physical game, leading to the ball spending most of its time in the midfield. Even with that, the Gauchos were able to put up eight shots in the first half compared to the Wahine’s four. Despite the offensive efforts on both sides, the score remained at 0-0 heading into the half.

team-high five shots, three of which were on goal. Along with Ziem, fellow senior Melanie Mikoy added to the offensive efforts, tallying three shots with one on goal.

• O’Callaghan Liu has been a force for UCSB throughout the season. Being one of three players to start in all 11 games, the sophomore also added two shots with one being on goal.

• Evann Smith had her first shutout of the season with the help of her defensive line. When the Hawai’i attack made it through, Smith came through with three saves.

• This is the first game of the season where over half of the lineup played all 90 minutes. Along with Liu and Smith, Emma Corcoran, Kate Killer, Brenna Madruga and Gia Cimring stayed in the game the whole time.

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From there, both teams came out with the same fire they ended the first half with. If anything, the defense grew even stronger. Brenna Madruga and Shaye Douglas shined on defense, stopping key plays for Hawai’i while creating momentum for UCSB. Even with the Gauchos’ own offensive pressure from the seniors, it wasn’t enough to end up with a win, but still good enough to leave the game with a tie. The match ended with the 0-0 draw.

LOOKING AT THE NUMBERS

• Senior Elise Ziem posted a

The Gauchos will be back on the road as they continue with Big West play against the Matadors of CSUN on Sept. 29 in Northridge. First kick will be at 7 p.m. with live stats and a live stream through ESPN+ available.

Kristen Keller is the associate athletic director for communications and digital strategy at UCSB.

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From the start, the two teams were playing a very physical game, leading to the ball spending most of its time in the midfield.

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SBCC women’s volleyball defeats Citrus in second sweep in three matches

By MICHAEL JORGENSON SBCC SPORTS WRITER

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Facing Citrus in its first home match in nearly three weeks, the SBCC women’s volleyball team earned its second sweep in its last three matches, 25-12, 25-16, 25-13.

The Vaqueros improved to 4-6 overall while dropping the Owls to 4-8.

“Tonight was a solid team win at home against Citrus. It was our first home game all together as a team since our home opener back on Aug. 26,” said head coach Kat Niksto. “We were firing on all cylinders and we hit .519 percent as a team.”

Piper Ellbogn-Pettersen, Ava Guenther and Caroline McCarty all tied for the team-lead with nine kills. Libero Jacelin McKie once again led the defense with 16 digs, while setters Mikayla Butzke and Emma Crabbe shared the setting duties with 17 and 20 assists, respectively.

Up next for SBCC is the Cuesta Quad against Hartnell and Monterey Peninsula on Saturday.

“Tonight was a solid team win at home against Citrus. It was our first home game all together as a team since our home opener back on Aug. 26. We were firing on all cylinders and we hit .519 percent as a team.”

Michael Jorgenson works in communications/media relations at Santa Barbara City College.

KZSB to air SBCC football game

KZSB — AM1290, the NewsPress radio station — will broadcast today’s football game at Santa Barbara City College.

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The game, which pits the Vaqueros against the Los Angeles Southwest College Cougars, will also air on AM1290KZSB.com.

The broadcast will start at 12:45 p.m.