sheriff’s detectives start homicide investigation
Detectives believe driver intentionally struck woman on East Mountain Drive
By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITERThe Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office has launched a homicide investigation following the death of a woman who was reportedly struck by a vehicle on East Mountain Drive in Montecito.
At approximately 5:35 a.m. on Thursday, deputies were dispatched to the street’s 800 block after a report of a woman heard screaming.
When deputies arrived, they found a woman who was seriously injured, lying in the roadway.
The vehicle that struck the woman fled the area prior to deputies’ arrival, said Raquel Zick, the public information
officer for the sheriff’s office. Ms. Zick said the woman was transported to an area hospital, where she died of her injuries at approximately 7:45 p.m.
Based on their initial investigation, detectives believe the woman was intentionally struck by the driver of the vehicle, and they are investigating this as a homicide, Ms. Zick said.
She said the identity of the victim is pending family notification and that the vehicle description is not yet available for release.
Ms. Zick said the suspect and the victim knew each other and that this was not a random attack.
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Lompoc candidates speak at AAUW forum
Issues vary from crime to schools
By JARED DANIELS NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITERThe Mole Hole in Solvang, a 50-year-old renowned gift shop known for its quality gifts (you’ll find no “touristy” kitsch or tchotchkes here), will be opening a second location in the city — with a different feel from the original store.
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The goal is to meet the demand from a new type of tourist.
Harlan and Linda Munneke, who have run The Mole Hole since 2005, plan on opening the new storefront — which will be named “Mole Hole Cottage” — on Oct. 14. Located at 1539 Mission Drive, the new store will primarily feature baby products and other lifestyle gifts.
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Mole Hole Cottage will also differ greatly in aesthetic from The Mole Hole, which is a threefloor wonderland of gifts located in an English-style Tudor building that is, as Mrs. Munneke put it, “more of a store that you have to have the time to explore.”
“With the new store it’s a totally different feel. It’s a modern, very open small space that was designed by MC Design Collaboration from Los Angeles,” she told the News-Press. “I’ve been told by other people that it’s the type of store that someone from L.A. would just walk into and feel right at home. It doesn’t have any Danish feel. It just looks like a fine clean modern shoppable store with baby and lifestyle products.”
This decision was made in large part due to the changes in Solvang tourism that the owners saw during the COVID-19 pandemic, which they said brought a new type of customer to the world-
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famous Danish-themed town.
“The pandemic definitely put an end to international travelers that came to Solvang, but what happened I think in that shift was that (people in California) got tired of being pent up and couldn’t air-travel anywhere,” Mrs. Munneke said. “So there were a lot more people that came out to just explore what’s close by (to them) that they could drive to. I think it’s just the joy of being
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Candidates for Lompoc mayor and the Lompoc Unified School District board discussed issues at a forum hosted by the Lompoc-Vandenberg branch of the American Association of University Women.
Thursday’s event featured a half hour dedicated to the two mayoral candidates and about 45 minutes dedicated to the four candidates for a single school board seat.
Running for mayor in the Nov. 8 general election are the incumbent since 2018, Jenelle Osborne, and Jim Mosby.
The incumbent on the Lompoc Unified School Board is Nancy Schuler-Jones, the current board president. Running to unseat her are Kathy Howard, Joshua Zebley and Jerri Thiel.
The mayoral and school board candidates gave opening and closing statements and answered questions.
Mayoral candidates discussed economic and workforce development, as well as public safety and housing.
School board candidates discussed working with the superintendent, bond issues, curriculum, staff retention, and parental and community involvement.
In his opening statement, Mr. Mosby addressed why he was
running for mayor.
“The community we all love and enjoy deserves better,” he said.
Mr. Mosby noted that in the past year, Lompoc has experienced murders, 72 shootings and a homelessness problem that is getting worse. He said most residents don’t feel safe enough to get out of their vehicles or go into a bank or store.
“I am running on solutions, not excuses,” he said.
In her opening statement, Mayor Osborne noted the support and confidence voters have shown her.
“In the past three years, we have really seen a council that works together and makes compromises,” she said. “I love Lompoc. I have said it over and over since I began this campaign … there is still a lot of work to do, and we want to continue to do that work.”
In terms of public safety, both candidates emphasized the need for upgrading radios, purchasing body cameras and adding officers to the police force. Candidates also addressed what they thought was an obstacle to economic growth. Mr. Mosby emphasized the availability of industrial property.
Mayor Osborne addressed the availability of housing, the condition of schools and the need to partner with school district leadership.
The candidates also discussed what should be done to encourage both low- and highend housing.
Mr. Mosby emphasized the need to modify or adjust impact fees or set them aside to stimulate economic development.
Steps have already been taken to reduce fees, Mayor Osborne
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KENNETH SONG / NEWS-PRESS PHOTOS Linda and Harlan Munneke stand inside their second Mole Hole shop, which is scheduled to open Oct. 14 in Solvang. The new business, Mole Hole Cottage, is located at 1539 Mission Drive in Solvang.Prince Harry, Meghan Markle reportedly interested in Hope Ranch estate
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Editor’s note: The News-Press today is launching a new column, “Rumor & Buzz,” written by a journalist who has chosen a nom de plume: “Momus.” In Greek mythology, Momus is the god of satire and mockery.
The buzz around town is that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have either already purchased or are shopping for a very private estate in Hope Ranch, having determined that their Montecito mansion does not properly accommodate them.
This comes amid rumor that the duke’s father, King Charles III, is withholding a decision on whether to provide “prince” and “princess” titles to the couple’s children until he learns what his errant younger son will be exposing about the royal family in his upcoming book, now delayed by Random House until next year amid reports that Princess Harry desires to edit out material that might upset the new king and Queen Consort Camilla.
By MOMUS RUMORS & BUZZAccording to one report, Prince Harry was “shocked” by the adoration shown by the British public for his father and elder brother.
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Momus presumes that Harry, who has been demoted to the bottom rung (alongside disgraced Prince Andrew) of the royal website, got read the riot act in an old-fashioned dressing down while in London last month for the funeral of his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II.
On another front, internet chatter suggests that the Sussexes’ PR company, Sunshine Sachs, dumped the couple after accumulating unpaid bills of up to $2 million, which, after a tussle, finally got paid.
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Rumor has it that Rick Caruso, owner of the Rosewood Miramar and candidate for mayor of Los Angeles, has designs on the Montecito Village Shopping Center (home to Montecito Village Grocery in the upper village) for a refit into the kind of Disneyesque shopping experience he has constructed in Thousand Oaks, Calabasas, Westlake — and The Grove, adjacent to L.A.’’s iconic Farmer’s Market.
The Montecito site, which extends into a spacious zone leading to Village Automotive, is apparently up for sale — and Mr. Caruso is thought to be sewing up a deal that, if true, would impose his grandiose imprint upon bucolic ‘Cito.
Locals are already buzzing (read: lamenting) about the wisdom of replacing their community’s laid-back country feel with a slick center filled with high-end boutiques along with the high-volume traffic and parking issues it would naturally invite.
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We can exclusively reveal that the charming site in the middle of Coast Village Road where Cava Restaurant & Bar presided for 25 years will be filled by Clark’s Oyster Bar of Aspen.
In addition to a wide selection of oysters on the half shell on its Aspen menu, Clark’s features lobster roll, crab cakes and cioppino — and a variety of caviar.
Judging by its high rating online and rave reviews, Clark’s should be a very welcome addition to the eateries in Montecito’s lower village.
Out with the old, in with new — and onward into the Roaring ‘20s!
TITTERS
Montecito thespian and Trump Syndrome Deranged Billy Baldwin tweets: “Am I alone or should Trump be criminally charged as well?”
Substitute the name “Trump” with “Alec,” and you’re closer to the mark, Billy.
There’s this tweet from Montecito celebrity Oprah Winfrey about movies and TV series: “I have an idea: What if we just have all women directors?”
Way to go, Oprah, advocating sexual discrimination …
If you have a tip for Momus, send to momus@ newspress.com.
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Congress passes bill to boost baby formula production
By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITERCongress this week passed the Bulk Infant Formula to Retail Shelves Act — bipartisan legislation co-sponsored by U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-Santa Barbara.
The measure is intended to boost domestic baby formula production and get more products on shelves amid the continued shortage across the U.S.
The House unanimously approved the legislation Thursday afternoon. Earlier in the day, the bill passed the Senate unanimously.
It now goes to President Joe Biden for his signature.
“My No. 1 focus in Congress is
lowering the cost of living for the Central Coast, and this legislation is just one more example of how my colleagues and I are working across the aisle to support families, fix formula shortages, and keep our infants healthy and well-fed,” Rep. Carbajal said in a statement. “This measure, combined with the Formula Act that Congress approved in July, will help get more safe, affordable formula on store shelves and increase domestic production capacity.
“I’m proud to see this bill reach the president’s desk after unanimously passing the House this week, and look forward to getting this and other legislation implemented to help families facing supply chain disruptions and rising food and gas prices,” he
said.
The bill temporarily lifts tariffs on safe imported “base powder,” a key component filled with essential proteins, fats, and carbohydrates that is mixed with nutrients and other ingredients to make the formula that parents buy on store shelves or online. Nationally, the out-of-stock rate for formula is 61%, down from its May high of 86%.
According to Rep. Carbajal’s office, lifting the tariffs on base powder and increasing domestic manufacturing would be especially helpful for families participating in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, which, by law, must be used in brick-and-mortar
retail stores and cannot be used for online purchases. About half the baby formula purchased in the U.S. is purchased through WIC.
Earlier this year, Congress passed the Formula Act, which temporarily lifted tariffs on safely imported baby formula. The bipartisan bill was overwhelmingly supported in the House and Senate. It currently reduces the cost of imported formula for parents by more than 25%.
A summary of the Bulk Infant Formula to Retail Shelves Act can be found at delbene.house.gov/uploadedfiles/ bulk_infant_formula_bill_one_ pager.pdf, email: kzehnder@newspress.com
The bill temporarily lifts tariffs on safe imported “base powder,” a key component filled with essential proteins, fats, and carbohydrates that is mixed with nutrients and other ingredients to make the formula that parents buy on store shelves or online.
Santa Barbara Unified sells $53 million in bonds
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The Santa Barbara Unified School District this week sold its last two increments of bonds (Series C) for both measures I and J for a total of $53 million combined.
The first $51.8 million were sold in a matter of the first two hours.
According to investors, they were buoyed by the district’s A1 credit rating, recently announced by Moody’s, a risk assessment firm.
“(The district) benefits from its designation as a community-funded district coupled with a large and diverse economy that supports strong full value per capita,” Moody’s said. “Additionally, the district’s financial profile will continue to benefit from prudent fiscal practices and management’s commitment to adopt reserve policies.
“The district’s credit profile also considers solid resident income, an elevated long-term liabilities ratio and above-average fixed costs,” said Moody.
Moody’s listed the following as credit strengths: strong property wealth, sustained strengthening of reserves, strong general fund financial profile and status as a communityfunded district, insulating the district from variations in state funding.
“While internally we have felt that we were
on solid financial footing, to have an external agency validate our fiscal practices is not only reassuring for us, but also for the community that invests in us,” said Dr. Hilda Maldonado, the district’s superintendent. “It speaks to our fiscally responsible tactics in both our dayto-day operations, as well as with our longterm planning. Our fiscal team is top-notch, and to see investors jump at the chance to buy bonds and help us finish our facilities projects around the district is exciting. We are grateful for their trust and investment.”
It is rare for Santa Barbara Unified to sell bonds, which investors said was another key selling point for them. Measures I and J were approved by voters in 2016, with $193 million dedicated to the modernization of the district’s facilities.
In 2016, the following commitments were made to aid elementary schools through Measure J, a $58-million bond including:
• Replacement of old portables with new permanent classrooms.
• Repair of outdated underground utilities
— water, sewer and natural gas.
• Repair of playground surfaces and outdoor paving.
• Modernization of classroom lighting, windows, heating and ventilation systems.
• Repair of old, leaky roofs.
• Modernization of old bathrooms.
Recently, the district held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Monroe Elementary School, where five new classrooms were unveiled, all constructed with Measure J funds.
In addition, Measure I, a $135-million bond, is financing the following improvements at junior and senior high schools:
• Replacement of old portables with new permanent classrooms.
• Repair of outdated underground utilities
– water, sewer, and natural gas.
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• Upgrade to site drainage to avoid flooding.
• Repair/replacement of outdated and unsafe electrical equipment.
• Repair of kitchen and cafeteria facilities to meet health code standards.
• Repair of classroom lighting, windows, heating and air circulation systems.
• Repair or replace old, leaky roofs.
• Replacement of old junior high physical education facilities, “The taxpayers have been central to addressing our growing needs to improve our facilities around the district, and we thank them for their continued support,” said Dr. Maldonado. “We can’t wait to see how these newly-funded bonds will impact our employees and our children.”
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NORTH IRELAND OFFICE Prince Harry, left, and Meghan Markle DUTCH MINISTRY OF DEFENSEUCSB women’s soccer nabs first Big West win
By KRISTEN KELLER UCSB SPORTSUCSB women’s soccer (2-6-4, 1-1-1) was on the road today as the team took on the Matadors of Cal State-Northridge (2-10-1, 0-3-1). Following these 90 minutes of play, the Gauchos were the ones to come out on top, earning their first Big West win of the season against the Matadors.
In just the second minute, the Gauchos scored its first goal thanks to Gia Cimring. The sophomore from Los Altos kicked the ball into the top right corner of the net off a free kick from Krysten Vasquez to put her team up 1-0 from the start.
With the Matadors chasing and the Gauchos having control for most of the game, UCSB was able to grow its lead by one more. Sophomore Meg Burling headed the ball into the net off a great ball from Shaye Douglas. With this goal, Burling registered her fourth goal of the
season and put her team up by two heading into the half.
Once both teams returned to the field for the final 45 minutes, UCSB kept its foot on the gas. Although they did not score any other goals, it wasn’t for a lack of trying. They put tremendous pressure on CSUN’s defense while earning six corner kicks in the second half alone. This aggressive style of play and the momentum from the first half gave the Gauchos the push they needed to win as they took their first Big West win of the season with a score of 2-0 over CSUN.
LOOKING AT THE NUMBERS
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• Cimring’s goal happened with just 1:33 on the clock. This is the fastest the Gauchos have scored a goal so far this season.
• Evann Smith made two saves during this match to record her second straight shutout with the help of the Gauchos’ defensive line.
• UCSB showed its dominance on offense over its opponent. The Gauchos ended the game with 14 shots compared to the Matadors’ four. UCSB had control of the ball 55 percent of the game compared to CSUN’s 45 percent possession while also registering five more corner kicks than the Matadors.
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The Gauchos will have one more road trip at Cal State-Bakersfield before making their way back to Harder Stadium next week. Sunday’s game against the Roadrunners will kick off at 5 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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Westmont women’s soccer opens GSAC play with a tie
By RON SMITH WESTMONT SPORTS WRITERWestmont Women’s Soccer (50-3, 0-0-1 GSAC) opened Golden State Athletic Conference play with a high-scoring tie against OUAZ (Ariz.) (6-2-1, 0-0-1) on Thursday evening. The Warriors, who have not played in 19 days, came from behind twice on Spirit Field to walk away with a 3-3 tie.
“It is one of those games you should come to expect when you are on the road and playing a quality opponent,” said Westmont head coach Jenny Jaggard. “We started poorly, but we figured it out 20 minutes in, started to adjust, and played a little bit more how I expected us to play.
“Ottawa is fast and gritty and finds ways to quickly counter and score goals,” noted Jaggard. “They definitely gave us a work out today. We pulled out a tie in a hard environment, but it is not the result we wanted.”
Ottawa scored first when Saipress Jones, the Spirit’s leading scorer, found herself the recipient of a fortunate bounce and went one-on-one with Westmont goalkeeper Kailey Meyer. Jones dribbled towards the goal, then
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Westmont Women’s Soccer (50-3, 0-0-1 GSAC) opened Golden State Athletic Conference play with a high-scoring tie against OUAZ (Ariz.) (6-2-1, 0-0-1) on Thursday evening. The Warriors, who have not played in 19 days, came from behind twice on Spirit Field to walk away with a 3-3 tie.
“It is one of those games you should come to expect when you are on the road and playing a quality opponent,” said Westmont head coach Jenny Jaggard. “We started poorly, but we figured it out 20 minutes in, started to adjust, and played a little bit more how I expected us to play.
“Ottawa is fast and gritty and finds ways to quickly counter and score goals,” noted Jaggard. “They definitely gave us a work out today. We pulled out a tie in a hard environment, but it is not the result we wanted.”
Ottawa scored first when
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KZSB to air football game
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KZSB — AM1290, the NewsPress radio station— will broadcast tonight’s Santa Barbara City College football game against Glendale College.
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The away game will also air on AM1290KZSB.com.
The broadcast will start at 5:45 p.m.
— Dave Mason
shot the ball into the left side of the net in just the 12th minute of play. The goal was the first ever scored by OUAZ against Westmont.
Just two minutes later, Westmont’s Amelia Villa provided the Warriors with the first of two equalizers. Amarys Machado sent a ball to Villa who dribbled to her left and broke away from three defenders. Villa fired with her left foot from 15 yards out and found the netting on the right side. The goal was Villa’s second of the season.
In the 43rd minute, Grace Wilhelm gave the Warriors the lead when she scored her first collegiate goal. Shayna Scott drove a ball from the left touchline that was mishandled by two Spirit players. The ball popped loose in front of the goal where Wilhelm ran on it and delivered the ball into an empty net.
Less than 20 seconds into the second half, Ottawa’s Paige Murray-Hernandez tied the score at two. One-on-one with Meyer, Murray-Hernandez fired from 15 yards out. Meyer’s diving save prevented the goal, but the rebound allowed MurrayHernandez another shot. This
time, with Meyer out of position, the Spirit midfielder recorded the goal.
In the 55th minute, Jones scored again to give OUAZ a 3-2 advantage. Jones intercepted the ball near the left touchline and dribbled toward the goal before burying the ball in the back of the net, scoring her seventh goal of the season.
Andie Siegel knotted up the score in the 67th minute when her free kick from 35 yards out on the right side found the upper corner.
The goal was Siegel’s third of the season and her second off a longdistance free kick.
Westmont outshot OUAZ 138, including 8-6 on goal, but was unable to turn that offensive edge into an advantage on the scoreboard.
“I think the players responded really well,” noted Jaggard.
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“Coming from behind twice in that game and pulling out the tie is a positive. It showed a little bit of grit and a little bit of mentality to get it done. I don’t think our team last year could have dug our way out of a deficit like that. One exciting piece about this team is that we are generating more goals.
I am proud of the bounce back.”
Gauchos compete against top-ranked teams at Joe Piane Invitational
By KRISTEN KELLER UCSB SPORTSThe UCSB men’s and women’s cross country teams were back on the chase today as they traveled East to the Joe Piane Invitational hosted by the University of Notre Dame.
“We put a lot of thought into how we set up our schedule to help develop our teams and give them a chance to grow,” said Cody Fleming, the Director of Cross Country and Track and Field. “Today we got in the deep water with some of the best teams in the country. We’ll learn from these races, but this was an invaluable experience for our athletes.”
The women raced first in the top division of the meet, going up against five of the Top 10 teams in the NCAA, including the No. 1 program in the country in NC State. Junior Stina Johansson had the best showing of the day, leading the team with an overall time of 17:22.5. This is the first time she has led the team in a race since transferring from Ventura College.
Coming up behind her for the Gauchos was fellow junior Lauren Lum, who ran a time of 17:27.6. Senior Sarah Chaves and freshman Ava Maier also came in close behind with times of 17:52.1 and 17:54.4, respectively. Chaves jumped six spots to earn that time while Maier passed 12 other runners from her previous split. Rounding out the top five for the women was junior Sarah Auther, who ran an 18:02.3 while running past seven competitors to get there. Ruby Sirota-Foster and Shelby Nelson also made their way across the finish line in this race with respective times of 18:05.2 and
18:10. The men’s team also raced against some of the best in the country with five of the top 30 teams competing in this race.
Freshman Ethan Godsey led the way for his team yet again. The Agoura, California native ran a time of 24:24.1, destroying his 8K time from the first meet of the season by 38 seconds.
Finishing after him was fellow freshman Preston Bowlds, who ended his race with a time of 24:52.5. Two upperclassmen came in behind the freshmen, and they were junior Esteban Magana and senior Brandon Cobain. The two concluded their races in South Bend with times of 25:04.2 and 25:06.9, respectively. Closing out the top five for this meet was freshman Advait Krishnan, who ran a time of 25:24.7. Two other Gauchos came across the finish line as well, and they were sophomore Tomas Mountcastle and freshman Nate Osborn. The underclassmen duo ran times of 25:47.1 and 25:49.3, respectively.
Once the teams are back in Santa Barbara, they will take the next two weeks to prepare for their next race in Stillwater, Ok., where they will compete at the Weis-Crockett Invitational hosted by Oklahoma State as a preparation meet for the NCAA Championships, which will be hosted on the same course in November. The Gauchos will be in Oklahoma for this race on Oct. 15 with races beginning at 7:30 a.m. Pacific time.
Kristen Keller is the associate athletic director for communications and digital strategy at UCSB.
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Westmont has outscored its opponents 20-6 this season.
“Amarys had a pretty good night,” offered Jaggard. “She did a lot of work and was a piece of helping us get composed. She is definitely showing a lot more maturity on the ball to hold it and use her physical strength.
“Monica did a really good job coming in and out (of the game) and defending for us. She worked really hard.
“Taylie Scott and Makenna Meyers, our two center backs, had their hands full. Lesser players would not have been able to hold up under the pressure like they did.”
The Warriors will take on Arizona Christian in Glendale today. The game is scheduled for a 10 a.m. kick-off.
Ron Smith is the sports information director at Westmont College.
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In addition to appealing to a new regional demographic of tourists that is more domestic, the Munnekes also said they were hoping the new store will also appeal to a younger
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demographic compared to the existing store’s customers.
When asked about the decision to enter a new retail venture during an uncertain economy, Mr. Munneke told the News-Press he was optimistic that expanding the Mole Hole brand would be successful.
“We think that by continuing the Mole Hole name in a little different venue will work for us. But you know, retail is always a risk, and you always wonder when you open that door
what’s going to happen,” he said. “But we also know that by having the original location secure (which can bring in hundreds of customers a day) that we have a great window of opportunity to have our employees let customers know about another location within walking distance, and they can see something else that we’ve produced that has a quality array of different items.”
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Lompoc school board candidates have their say at forum
Community, integrity and trust is what this community deserves and what I provided.”
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said, but added, “We don’t have excess funds in the general fund to waive the impact fees.”
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Lastly, candidates addressed the city’s role in developing the local workforce.
Mayor Osborne said that is one area where the city can improve on, through its role as an employer. “We are staffed, but are we appropriately staffed?”
She said there’s a need to add high school and college interns to the city staff.
Mr. Mosby emphasized the need to work with Allan Hancock College and establish a trade school in the community.
“We have a council working together and respecting each other and the community,” Mayor Osborne said during her closing statement. “Leaders don’t create problems. They solve them.
Mr. Mosby raised budget concerns in his closing statement.
“For those who have been watching what is going on at the council meetings, $5 million in raises have been passed out in the past year and a half,” he said. “I think the people are really surprised how much went to raises, not streets or parks.
“Right now we are operating on one-time revenues again, back where we were before,” said Mr. Mosby.
The final portion of the evening was dedicated to the candidates for the Lompoc Unified School District board.
As mentioned previously, Ms. Schuler-Jones is the incumbent.
Ms. Howard is a retired family nurse practitioner. Mr. Zebley is a financial adviser in Lompoc who was born and raised in the city.
Ms. Thiel is a mother,
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“For us to be where we are now, I think there is something lacking,” Ms. Thiel said. I would like to be a voice for students and parents in Lompoc. I would like to hear what you think.”
Mr. Zebley said, “I feel we need to provide resources to students of different socioeconomic statuses to flourish. Students are the future, and we need to give them the tools to excel. It’s the whole community coming and working together.
“With my education and experience, I can serve my community well,” said Mr. Zebley.
Ms. Howard urged voters to support the school district’s bond issue A2022.
The $125 million bond measure is designed to modernize all permanent classrooms, upgrade or build kindergarten classrooms
to meet enrollment and state standards, add vocational and career training facilities at each high school, build new science labs and update classrooms to support STEM and STEAM academies at the middle schools, and improve the buildings’ security.
Ms. Schuler-Jones, the board president, praised the district’s staff and teachers. “Go to any school and have a principal take you out, and you will see amazing things.
“One of the roles of the school district is providing opportunities to move forward from this point,” she said. “We have better relations with unions and people in the community. I would like to continue the momentum we have going.
“There are so many moving parts to being on the school board. It’s a big job. We are here for the kids.”
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Saipress Jones, the Spirit’s leading scorer, found herself the recipient of a fortunate bounce and went one-on-one with Westmont goalkeeper Kailey Meyer. Jones dribbled towards the goal, then shot the ball into the left side of the net in just the 12th minute of play. The goal was the first ever scored by OUAZ against Westmont.
Just two minutes later, Westmont’s Amelia Villa provided the Warriors with the first of two equalizers. Amarys Machado sent a ball to Villa who dribbled to her left and broke away from three defenders. Villa fired with her left foot from 15 yards out and found the netting on the right side. The goal was Villa’s second of the season.
In the 43rd minute, Grace Wilhelm gave the Warriors the lead when she scored her first collegiate goal. Shayna Scott drove a ball from the left touchline that was mishandled by two Spirit players. The ball popped loose in front of the goal where Wilhelm ran on it and delivered the ball into an empty net.
Less than 20 seconds into the second half, Ottawa’s Paige Murray-Hernandez tied the score at two. One-on-one with Meyer, MurrayHernandez fired from 15 yards out. Meyer’s diving save prevented the goal, but the rebound allowed Murray-Hernandez another shot. This time, with Meyer out of position, the Spirit midfielder recorded the goal.
In the 55th minute, Jones scored again to give OUAZ a 3-2 advantage. Jones intercepted the ball near the left touchline and dribbled toward the goal before burying the ball in the back of the net, scoring her seventh goal of the season.
Andie Siegel knotted up the score in the 67th minute when her free kick from 35 yards out on the right side found the upper corner. The goal was Siegel’s third of the season and her second off a long-distance free kick.
Westmont outshot OUAZ 13-8, including 8-6 on goal, but was unable to turn that offensive edge into an advantage on the scoreboard.
“I think the players responded really well,” noted Jaggard. “Coming from behind twice in that game and pulling out the tie is a positive. It showed a little bit of grit and a little bit of
mentality to get it done. I don’t think our team last year could have dug our way out of a deficit like that. One exciting piece about this team is that we are generating more goals. I am proud of the bounce back.”
Westmont has outscored its opponents 20-6 this season.
“Amarys had a pretty good night,” offered Jaggard. “She did a lot of work and was a piece of helping us get composed. She is definitely showing a lot more maturity on the ball to hold it and use her physical strength.
“Monica did a really good job coming in and out (of the game) and defending for us. She worked really hard.
“Taylie Scott and Makenna Meyers, our two center backs, had their hands full. Lesser players would not have been able to hold up under the pressure like they did.”
The Warriors will take on Arizona Christian in Glendale today. The game is scheduled for a 10 a.m. kick-off.
Ron Smith is the sports information director at Westmont College.
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Newsom signs bill allowing state to revoke out-of-state parent’s rights over trans kids
By CASEY HARPER THE CENTER SQUARE(The Center Square) –California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation Thursday allowing California to take “temporary emergency jurisdiction” over a child that traveled to the state for transgender drugs or operations, stripping parents of their authority over their kids.
“States across the country are passing laws to demonize the transgender community, especially transgender youth and their parents,” Gov. Newsom wrote to the California State Senate upon signing the bill, adding that “82% of transgender individuals have considered killing themselves, and 40% have attempted suicide, with suicidality highest among transgender youth. This is unacceptable - we must fight for our youth and their parents.”
The law has been a major source of controversy. Parental rights groups around the country raised the alarm about then-bill SB 107, arguing it violates the Constitution by wrongly claiming jurisdiction over families from other states.
The groups sent a letter to Gov. Newsom earlier this month asking him to veto the legislation.
“SB 107 blatantly violates the fundamental right of every parent in every state to direct the upbringing and care of their child,” the letter said. “This legislation allows the ‘taking of a child’ to California (without parental knowledge or consent) to obtain gender transition
procedures – including puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and irreversible surgeries - and impermissibly gives California courts the power to strip custody from lawful and well-intentioned parents (regardless of where they live) who may have legitimate concerns for their child’s mental and physical health.”
As The Center Square previously reported, Parents also say the law “violates parental rights by denying parents access to their child’s medical information related to gender identity medications and procedures in California.”
“SB 107 makes California akin to the Pied Piper, enticing minor children nationwide to leave their families and run away in pursuit of harmful drugs and sterilizing surgeries, all of which cause irreversible harm to the minds, bodies, and family relationships of America’s precious children,” the letter said. “According to the American College of Pediatricians, 80 to 95 percent of children who experience gender confusion will ultimately embrace their biological sex if they are not encouraged to pursue gender identity treatments. Children experiencing gender confusion need the love, support, and guidance of their parents.”
Gov. Newsom, though, signed the legislation, which passed along party lines and will take effect at the beginning of the year.
“With the signing of this bill, California will ensure these kids and their families can seek and obtain the medical and mental health care they need,” Gov. Newsom said.
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Visala Tallavarjula’s irrigation innovations have impressed the judges.
The UCSB senior, who developed a way to boost both water conservation and efficiency, is an undergraduate finalist in the Collegiate Inventors Competition.
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The environmental studies major’s project is an irrigation system that would increase efficiency while conserving water. She has been researching this project for about seven years, beginning her research the summer before she started high school.
“My project is an irrigation improvement project with three innovations in one,” Ms. Tallavarjula told the News-Press.
“The first innovation is a topsoil bed made of perlite-amended mixture,” she said. “When you put it above the root zone of the plants and irrigate below the surface, it saves up to 30% of water used in the irrigation.
“The second innovation is an insert — a cylindrical plastic pipe fitted to the emitter on a drip tube used to irrigate plants,” Ms. Tallavarjula explained. “The insert can be connected to the emitter and brings water from the emitter to the root zone of the plant. Since it passes by the topsoil layer, it allows for the water to stay at the root zone and not go past the top layer.
“There is no need for an irrigation system below the topsoil bed,” she said.
“The third invitation is PCL (percolation control layer): soil layer amended with 33% coarse grain charcoal, which helps prevent much percolation (water moving downwards due to gravity),” Ms. Tallavarjula said. “Percolation goes into the groundwater system, which should be prevented if we want to extract water from the groundwater system.
“These three innovations conserve about 50% of water used in irrigation and show a 50% increase in crop fields using this method as well as improved root plant health,” Ms.Tallavarajula told the News-Press.
“The reason why I have three innovations is I invented each of
KENNETH SONG/ NEWS-PRESSSBCC actors to perform ‘ e Play at Goes Wrong’
SANTA BARBARA — The Theatre Group at Santa Barbara City College will perform “The Play That Goes Wrong” Oct. 12-29 at the college’s Garvin Theatre, 721 Cliff Drive.
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The curtain will rise at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 12 and 13 for the preview shows. After that, the regular performances are set for 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. The Oct. 16 matinee will be live-captioned for the hearing-impaired.
Saundra McClain directs the play, which was written by Henry Lewis, Henry Shields and Jonathan Sayer.
The story is set on opening night of the Cornley University Drama Society’s newest production, “The Murder at Haversham Manor,” where things quickly go from bad to disastrous.
Everything goes wrong in this play, from its accident-prone actors to a corpse that can’t play dead.
The play has been described as part Monty Python, part Sherlock Holmes.
The cast features Amir Keyhan Almir, Justin Davanzo, Han Do, Tyler Gilbert, McKenna Kline, Isaac Lewis, Will Muse, Nicholis Sheley, CJ Smith and Matthew Tavianini.
Tickets cost $18 for general admission, $15 for seniors and City College staff, and $10 for students for the Oct. 12 and 13 preview shows. After that, admission is $24 to $26 for general admission, $19 to $21 for seniors and $14 to $17 for students. To purchase, go to www. theatregroupsbcc.com or call the Garvin box office at 805-965-5935.
Masks are required inside the theater. For those 5 and older, the Theatre Group requires proof of vaccination (paper or digital) or a negative COVID test.
— Dave Mason BEN CROP PHOTO From left, Justin Davanzo, Han Do, Matthew Tavianini and McKenna Kline act in The Theatre Group at Santa Barbara City College’s production of “The Play That Goes Wrong.” UCSB inventor is an undergraduate finalist in collegiate competition Visala Tallavarjula, an environmental studies major at UCSB, has developed an irrigation system that boosts water conservation and efficiency.ENDSHURRY,SOON!
Former Navy SEALS to appear at military ball
SANTA BARBARA — Former Navy SEALs will share their stories during the Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation’s Silver Anniversary Military Ball.
The 25th annual event will take place 5 to 10 p.m. Nov. 10 at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort, 633 E. Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara.
The former SEALs are led by Marc Brakebill of Beyond the Teams, a group of former SEALs and like-minded people whose focus is to heal and serve the community. The former SEALs, who arguably carried out the most dangerous and secretive missions in the U.S. military, will discuss the importance of family to the mission and beyond.
In addition to the former SEALs the event will feature live music performed by The Replicas Music and a three-course meal.
“We look forward to welcoming our guests to our Silver
Anniversary 25th Annual Military Ball,” said PCVF Co-founding Director John Blankenship. “We hope you join us as we mingle with old friends, dance to a live band, have a beautiful dinner, and enjoy the pomp and circumstance of the program.”
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Dress uniform or black tie attire
is optional.
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Tickets are $250 per guest.To purchase, visit: www.pcvf.org/ military-ball.
According to a news release, this event sells out every year, and space is limited to 300 guests.
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Library seeks works of art
SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Public Library is looking for local nonprofits or associations with more than 20 members to display their art in the Main Faulkner Gallery.
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The gallery is at the Central Library, 40 E. Anapamu St., Santa Barbara.
Exhibits usually run one
month, and the gallery has one vacancy remaining for September 2023, as well as vacancies in 2024.
To display art, the group must have a jury or pre-selection process, And the group can choose whether to provide sitters during the hours that the gallery is open to the public.
To put in a request to display art, go to seam.ly/73XJO1cp.
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For more information, contact the library at libraryadmin@ santabarbaraca.gov or 805-5645608.
For more about the library, go to sbpllibrary.org.
— Dave Masonthem separately for the reason that a lot of farmers in developing countries or developing regions are uneasy about changing irrigation and farming systems,” she said. “Most agriculture is produced in these regions by these farmers.
“We must go into these regions with an open mind and gradual change,” Ms. Tallavarajula said. “These innovations used alongside gravity-fed drip irrigation are not much of a cost difference or differentiation from current irrigation.”
Experts predict that over the next 25 years, global food demand will increase by 70%, leading to more water usage.
Ms. Tallavarajula’s system is designed to efficiently use water. Her project mimics subsurface irrigation, where water is brought to the root zone of plants and doesn’t evaporate or percolate.
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Ms. Tallavarajula explained what inspired her irrigation project.
“ I was traveling through the Central Valley with my family prior to high school and saw a lot of sprinkler systems,” she said, referring to the waste of water. “Farms are not conserving water on such a large scale that it contributes to the drought, yet no one seems to be addressing it.
“My first innovation was the topsoil layer,” Ms. Tallavarajula said. “I used research to create my own design of things less expensive and adaptable to farmers who are not high-tech or do not want to change current technology.”
Ms. Tallavarajula addressed how her invention benefits agriculture and irrigation. “When there is arable land we can stop the spread of desertification. That’s really exciting. The population is growing and we need to produce more food.
“My project saves a lot of water,” Ms. Tallavarajula said. “A lot of
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countries charge for the use of water. If there were farmers being charged, this is very beneficial for them.”
She also noted that plants irrigated with her system are healthier.
Ms. Tallavarajula said that if her project wins the Collegiate Inventors Competition, “people all over the world, particularly farmers who don’t have as many resources available to them to irrigate their crops, would have the opportunity to receive help through my project. A patent would allow me to bring my project to other people without it being stolen.
“Receiving the prize would allow me to jumpstart a project and create a tiered company,” she said. “However, I think everyone has a project worthy of winning.”
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Ms. Tallavarajula and the other finalists will present their inventions on Oct. 12 to final-round judges composed of inductees to the National Inventors Hall of Fame and officials from the U.S. Patent and
Trademark Office.
The competition will take place at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office headquarters in Alexandria, Va.
The winning teams will be announced on Oct. 13.
“There is a crucial need for us all to invest in the next generation of world-changing inventors,”
Kathi Vidal, Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO, said in a news release.
“The USPTO is honored to recognize the amazing work of the finalists in the Collegiate Inventors Competition, where the future of American innovation is on display.”
Ms. Tallavarajula said she’s excited about being one of the five undergraduate finalists, as well as the only team with just one member.
She added she’s looking forward to meeting the USPTO officials. “It will be fun to pick their brains on applying for patents.”
email: kzehnder@newspress.com
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Diversions
Thought for Today
HOROSCOPE
Horoscope.comSaturday, October 1, 2022
ARIES — A powerful bond between you and a romantic partner could have you walking around with your head in the clouds, Aries. Things between you seem to be improving by leaps and bounds. Right now, it all seems just too perfect. Savor every moment of your time together. You will want to remember them when times aren’t quite so easy.
TAURUS — Taurus, love of all kinds - the love of friends, the affection of family members, romantic love — flourishes in the home today as you hear from a great deal of people, perhaps unexpectedly. One of these people could bring some wonderful news about money.
GEMINI — A small gathering of friends, relatives, and neighbors could take place in your neighborhood today, if possible, Gemini. You might run into a few old friends you haven’t seen in a long time and enjoy catching up. A former romantic partner could also get in contact. Are you still interested? If so, pursue it.
CANCER — If you’ve asked your employer for a raise recently, Cancer, the astral energy indicates that you can expect to receive one soon. Your employer is greatly impressed with your efforts, and probably thinking that you might be setting your sights elsewhere. Opportunities may certainly appear, although this is obviously not the time to decide.
LEO — An unexpected letter or package might arrive sometime today, Leo. This could be a gift from a lover - perhaps a bit more lavish than you would have expected. You could receive other communications as well. At least one could be related to your job in some way. A virtual party invitation could also come, and you will probably want to attend.
VIRGO — Happiness reigns in the home right now, Virgo. Money comes pouring in from bonuses, salary from extra hours, or gifts. You may be considering spending some of this money on either adding to or refurbishing your home. If you’re having trouble making a decision, consider consulting a decorator.
LIBRA — Are you single, Libra? If so, today you might fall
in love at first sight. You may have been frustrated lately by the lack of available, interesting people, but today you could meet someone who seems too perfect for words. And you can rest assured that the attraction is mutual! If you’re already involved, SCORPIO — A strong attraction to someone could take you by surprise today, Scorpio. This person could be involved in the arts in some way, perhaps film, television, or recording. You might spend considerable time, perhaps virtually, together for the purpose of working on a project, but the energy between you should be strong and apparent to both of you.
SAGITTARIUS — Are you involved in a creative project that involves modern technology, Sagittarius? If so, progress could be made by leaps and bounds, starting today. A lucky break might set you off in a new direction that adds depth and dimension to your work. Communication with colleagues should be warm, congenial, and supportive. There is a sense of unity that pervades the group and adds to the energy and enthusiasm.
CAPRICORN — If you own your home or have any kind of investments in real estate, Capricorn, you might hear some great news today about the value of that investment. It’s likely to be increasing, and probably will continue in that direction. This could make a big difference in your life in some way right now. In fact, there might be a number of options opening to you.
AQUARIUS — Are you technically single but very deeply involved with someone, Aquarius? If so, don’t be surprised if today you extend or receive a proposal of marriage. Recent events have brought you very close together and greatly intensified the bond between you. Your partner may want to legalize that bond. Do you?
PISCES — Exciting news could come to you today that could bring a lot of joy into your life, Pisces. Your income may soon skyrocket, and more opportunities to advance yourself professionally should start coming thick and fast. You may even receive some sort of public acknowledgment. This isn’t the end of the line, howeverthis is only the beginning!
DAILY BRIDGE
By FRANK STEWART Tribune Content AgencySUDOKU
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.
CROSSWORD PUZZLE
CODEWORD PUZZLE
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SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2022 B3 “Success seems to be largely a matter of hanging on after others have let go.” — William Feather
Answers to previous CODEWORD
2022-10-01
How to play Codeword
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.
PUZZLE
By David L. Hoyt andNeed something to be hauled away?
Look no further than the Service Directory
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Email: classad@newspress.com or for additional information call 805-963-4391 and place your ad today!
FICTITIOUS
STATEMENT,
Filing.
MATCHDER GROUP,
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No:
WEST MASON ST #2, SANTA BARBARA,
93101,
Full Name(s) of registrants: JOEL P ANGELES: 200 WEST MASON ST #2, SANTA
HOUSE HOME
Please submit your article to Santa Barbara News-Press P.O. Box 1359, Santa Barbara, CA 93102 or email us at: houseandhome@newspress.com
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Subject line: House & Home Publication
Photos can be submitted digitally (jpeg format / at least 200 dpi) or an original can be mailed with your story.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
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STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220002069 First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: GROW WITH
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letter or phone call will not protect you.
written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response.
can
forms and more information at the California Courts Online
Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county
library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the
fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp),
the will or estate, or both, of: JULIA SCHMIDT, JULIA MERLENE LAURENCE SCHMIDT
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A Petition for Probate has been filed by LARS SCHMIDT in the SUPERIOR COURTOF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA.
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The Petition for Probate requests that LARS SCHMIDT be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
The Petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.
The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.)
The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.
A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: 11/03/2022 at Time: 9:00 AM, in Dept.: 5, located at SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; PO Box 21107, Santa Barbara, CA 93121-1107, Anacapa Division.
If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.
If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or(2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor.
You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.
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You may examine
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 08/26/2022 by E29, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Not Applicable. Statement Expires on: Not Applicable.
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NOTICE:
statement expires
fictitious
years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk.
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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) SEP 24; OCT 1, 8. 15 / 2022--58694
are
kept
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