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County commission to discuss redistricting map By FORREST MCFARLAND NEWS-PRESS CORRESPONDENT

The Citizens Independent Redistricting Commission will continue its selection process of the Santa Barbara County redistricting map during a meeting at 10 a.m. today. The map involves the boundaries for the five districts that elect members of the county Board of Supervisors. Today’s discussion continues the lengthy process that involved the selection of 11 commissioners over six months as well as reviewing and amending more than 100 redistricting

maps drawn by citizens. Political boundaries are redrawn every 10 years as a response to census numbers, which identify fluctuating populations. The maps are required to abide by a comprehensive criteria, which includes the Federal Voting Rights Act, geographical contiguity, easily identifiable boundaries and many more stipulations. The final deadline to submit maps was Nov. 12, and since that deadline, the commission has reduced the number to three drafts for further consideration. The commission will continue its discussion at today’s 10 a.m. meeting,

which will take place in the Santa Barbara County Planning Commission chambers, 123 E. Anapamu St. “Tomorrow is the meeting to attend,” 2nd District Commissioner Megan Turley told the News-Press Friday. “This is the time for residents of Santa Barbara County to come out and give us informed suggestions based on their personal lived experiences.” She said the commission plans to make its final selection of a map on Dec. 8 or 15. Mrs. Turley told the News-Press there are distinct differences between each potential map, and the commission is interested in hearing feedback

concerning these distinctions. “We are ensuring one person has the same value to their vote as anyone else in the county,” Mrs. Turley told the NewsPress. “We don’t want to water down anyone’s vote or fairly unweigh people based on special interests.” This venture can be easier said than done, and the maps have garnered significant dispute. Residents like Denice Spangler Adams disagree with the operations of the redistricting committee. “In my opinion, the process was not followed,” Mrs. Adams told the NewsPress.

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Mrs. Adams is primarily concerned with the amended Plan 818, championed by Mrs. Turley, which she feels was introduced too late in the game to be considered. Mrs. Adams and others also are cognizant of the committee redistricting areas like UCSB and Santa Barbara City College, which may have an impact on voter demographics. “The guidelines say to keep likeminded communities together and make sure it is nonpartisan,” Mrs. Adams told the News-Press. “It just makes sense to keep communities who are governed and Please see REDISTRICTING on A4

Alisal Fire officially ‘out’ By ANNELISE HANSHAW NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Fire officials declared the Alisal Fire out Friday after monitoring the Gaviota-area land for hot spots or flames for more than 30 days. “Out of an abundance of caution, they waited to call the fire out. The little bit of rain we got a couple of months ago wasn’t enough to fully extinguish the fire,” Los Padres National Forest spokesperson Andrew Madsen told the News-Press. Fire investigators are continuing to work to determine the cause of the wildfire, and repair work will be ongoing for a few months. Investigators are looking into the possibility that a lightning strike from a week prior to the fire smoldered and was stirred up by the high wind, but they haven’t ruled out other

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The Gleason Family Vineyards Santa Ynez Valley portfolio of brands (Roblar Winery and Vineyards, Refugio Ranch Vineyards) has officially announced the acquisition of Solvang’s Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard, a 106-acre property in the heart of Santa Barbara County wine country. Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard consists of a 42acre estate vineyard, onsite winery facility, tasting room and gardens, a two-acre orchard, small hop yard and 10 acres of rotated seasonal produce. The property, founded in 1968 on a principle of sustainability, was first utilized as an equestrian operation, followed by the planting of organic fruits and vegetables, and in 1983, the initial planting of the vineyard. Originally created by Betty Williams, a founder of The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County and an engaged community planning member, Buttonwood’s sustainable vineyard was first planted with a focus on Bordeaux-style wines. The

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vineyard evolved over time, and small blocks of grenache blanc, chenin blanc, grenache, syrah, sauvignon musqué and malbec joined the original plantings of merlot, cabernet franc, cabernet sauvignon, sémillon and sauvignon blanc. The entire vineyard is own-rooted. Bret Davenport, president and managing partner of Buttonwood, along with his wife Barry Zorthian and partner, Seyburn Zorthian, have been instrumental in furthering Ms. Williams’s vision for the Buttonwood property. She and Mr. Davenport partnered in 1983 with the original planting of the vineyard, continuing in 1989 with the building and bonding of the winery. Seyburn Zorthian has been the designing artist of Buttonwood’s labels since the founding, working from her studio on the property since the early 1970s. “It’s been fascinating to review our family’s 50-plus years here on Buttonwood Farm. We’ve observed the evolution of our wine region, partnered with wonderful people to create special occasions with the land Please see VINEYARDS on A4

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Gleason Family Vineyards acquires Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard By MARILYN MCMAHON

Crowds gathered to watch the Holiday Tree light up on State Street in downtown Santa Barbara on Friday.

possibilities. “It’s been a long, grueling year,” Mr. Madsen said, commenting on the Los Padres National Forest’s firefighters’ assignments at wildfires in other jurisdictions as well. “I saw the looks on the faces of the fire crews back in June, and they already looked like they were already tired,” he said. Many crew members are enjoying time with family during the holidays and the wet season when the threat of wildfire is less imminent. Los Padres National Forest is under extreme fire restrictions, so campfires are banned outside of developed campgrounds. The Alisal Fire began spreading Oct. 11 above Alisal Lake. It burned more than 17,000 acres, destroying 12 residences and damaging one outbuilding.

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Santa Barbara County extends indoor mask mandate By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department extended the indoor mask mandate Friday. The mandate will remain in effect until 5 p.m. Jan. 2 unless otherwise noted, the department said in a news release. As of Wednesday, the COVID-19 community transmission rate was categorized as “substantial” in California and Santa Barbara County by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As of Nov. 26, Santa Barbara County had a case rate of seven cases per 100,000 and a test positivity of 4%, according to the Public Health

Department. The department explained that in order for the mask mandate to be lifted, the county case rate should be seven or fewer cases per 100,000 for three consecutive weeks. In addition, hospitalizations should be low and stable for at least three days, according to the health department. “Local health officials will consider these metrics, along with any other relevant factors, including the spread of new variants.” The mask mandate, meanwhile, allows for K-12 students to go without the face covering inside if they’re participating in activities such as sports or band, provided regular testing is conducted. To see the health order, go to

publichealthsbc.org/health-officer-orders. To find a vaccine site, go to publichealthsbc.org/ health-officer-orders or call 2-1-1. The California Department of Public Health has also given the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department additional information about the omicron variant. Jackie Ruiz, the county health department’s public information officer, told the News-Press that the new information reveals that a Santa Barbara individual was not a contact related to the first omicron case, which was detected in San Francisco. The state department also clarified that it was discussing one individual and not two, as was previously reported.

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TRAFFIC, CRIME AND FIRE BLOTTER Decedents’ names released GOLETA — The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office Coroner’s Bureau has released the names of the decedents from the Thanksgiving Day shooting in Goleta. The female homicide victim is 36-year-old Mayra Uriarte from West Valley City, Utah, and the male decedent and suspect is 37-yearold Hector Manuel Altamirano Martinez from Mexico. The Sheriff’s Office has called the incident a “homicide/suicide.” It took place at the Best Western in the 5600 block of Calle Real. The decedents were in a previous relationship and shared a child, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Each died from a single gunshot wound. — Forrest McFarland

Off-ramp to remain closed MONTECITO — The Highway 101 northbound off-ramp at Hermosillo Road will

remain closed for two more months as part of the $3.7 million Butterfly Lane Pedestrian Undercrossing Project. This closure will allow for the relocation of ramp lighting as well as a pile driving operation, which will begin Dec. 13. Travelers headed northbound may detour at Hot Springs Road. Notices have been posted to advise all travelers about the closure. The project includes reconstructing the stairs at the undercrossing and adding new ramps for wheelchair and mobility access in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The railroad crossing at the south side of the Undercrossing will include a new walkway, handrails and crossing arms with visual and audio signals. Pedestrians and cyclists are encouraged to use the Olive Mill Road overcrossing as a detour in the meantime. This project and the undercrossing are expected to be completed next summer. — Forrest McFarland

SBPD: Burglary from vehicle on rise SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Police Department warns residents against leaving valuables inside a vehicle. The agency has received an elevated number of reports of burglaries from vehicles, according to a news release. In November, SBPD wrote police reports for 39 “burglary-from-a-motor-vehicle” cases, according to its community data dashboard. SBPD notices a trend of car break-ins in recreational areas, such as the golf course, city parks, beachfront parking lots and other parking lots throughout the city. Investigators believe a group of criminals from outside Santa Barbara are targeting vehicles where the owner has left a purse or other valuables. SBPD has received information that the “network of criminals” is “highly sophisticated.” The burglars likely watch the parking lots and observe victims’ actions. Victims may

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place a purse or wallet in the trunk of a car, believing it is safe, but the criminals use a tool to discreetly open the trunk. Victims of such burglary report that they were initially unaware the crime occurred. The criminals often steal credit/debit cards but leave the wallet or purse behind. Anyone who sees suspicious activity at recreational areas or city parking lots is urged to call 9-1-1 or SBPD dispatch at 805-882-8900. — Annelise Hanshaw

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Santa Barbara County reported 119 new COVID-19 cases and one death Friday. The decedent was 30-49 years of age and had no underlying medical conditions, according to the Public Health Department. The death was associated with a congregate care site. The individual resided in Orcutt. Of the 119 cases, the highest number, 27, was Santa Barbara and unincorporated Mission Canyon. Twenty-five cases were in Santa Maria. Neighboring Orcutt had 10 cases. Elsewhere, three cases were reported in Lompoc and nearby Mission Hills and Vandenberg Village. Five cases were in the North County areas that include Sisquoc, Casmalia, Garey, Cuyama, New Cuyama and Guadalupe. Four cases were in Isla Vista. Santa Ynez Valley reported two cases. Seven cases were in Goleta. The location of 19 cases was pending. Thirty patients are recovering in county hospitals. Another nine are recovering in intensive care units. Santa Barbara County now has a total of 45,940 cases, of which 345 are still infectious. The total number of deaths is 550. The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reported that 66.4% of the eligible 5-and-older population is fully vaccinated. The number is higher for those eligible in Santa Barbara: 74.3%. Of the entire county population (all ages), 62.5% is fully vaccinated. All numbers are provided by the health department.

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lowering utilities, planing the surface, paving the road and raising utilities. Residents of the affected roadway will not have access in and out of their driveways on paving days. “No parking” signs will designate such days.

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Beach. The northbound lane will be closed from Cliff Drive to Veronica Springs today from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the southbound direction will close Sunday. For almost two weeks afterward, traffic will be routed by signalers, as only one lane will be open. Crews will be repairing sections of the road,

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November jobs report falls short by half By CASEY HARPER THE CENTER SQUARE SENIOR REPORTER

(The Center Square) — The newly released November jobs report fell short of expectations Friday. The Department of Labor released a report showing that the economy created 210,000 nonfarm jobs in November, dropping unemployment to 4.2%. Those figures, though, came well under experts’ predictions of 573,000 new jobs for the month. “The number of unemployed persons fell by 542,000 to 6.9 million,” said the DOL’s Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Both measures are down considerably from their highs at the end of the February-April 2020 recession. However, they remain above their levels prior to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic (3.5% and 5.7 million, respectively, in February 2020).” The number of Americans entering the workforce increased as well. “The labor force participation rate edged up to 61.8% in November,” BLS said. “The participation rate is 1.5 percentage points lower than in February 2020. The employment-population ratio increased by 0.4 percentage point to 59.2% in November. This measure is up from its low of 51.3% in April 2020 but remains below the figure of 61.1% in February 2020.” Republicans laid the blame for the lackluster job creation at the feet of President Joe Biden and argued the economy cannot handle the administration’s proposed federal debt spending through the “Build Back Better” plan. “This is a miserable jobs report, there’s no spinning it any other way,” said U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas, who is the top Republican on the House Ways and Means Committee. “And due to his mishandling of the economy, President Biden is

nearly one million jobs short of his promises from his last $2 trillion spending binge. The Senate ought to suspend any consideration of the $5 trillion Build Back Better bill until the President demonstrates he can heal this economy, lower inflation, and get Americans back to work.” Pres. Biden has defended his work on the economy and pointed to the job recoveries since the worst of COVID. The report comes after promising unemployment data from last week gave hope that the economy was fully rebounding from COVID. Friday’s report, though, leaves it unclear how job growth will fare going forward and continues a trend of up and down job and unemployment reports. “During a time when we should be seeing a surge in seasonal hiring, today’s jobs report was yet another massive miss,” House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., wrote on Twitter. “Joe Biden’s economic policies can be described the same as his presidency – a total disappointment.” Several sectors did see job growth, according to Friday’s report. “Notable job gains occurred in professional and business services, transportation and warehousing, construction, and manufacturing,” BLS said. “Employment in retail trade declined over the month. Among the unemployed, the number of permanent job losers declined by 205,000 to 1.9 million in November but is 623,000 higher than in February 2020. The number of persons on temporary layoff decreased by 255,000 to 801,000 in November. This measure is down from the high of 18.0 million in April 2020 and has nearly returned to its February 2020 level of 750,000.” Casey Harper works at The Center Square’s Washington, D.C., bureau.

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California officials justify renewing $1.7 billion contract with criticized COVID-19 testing lab By MADISON HIRNEISEN THE CENTER SQUARE STAFF REPORTER

(The Center Square) — While the state has auto-renewed a $1.7 billion contract with a previously problem-plagued COVID-19 testing lab, state officials still have a few options to consider moving forward – including termination – pertaining to future contract agreements. On Nov. 1, the state quietly auto-renewed a $1.7 billion contract with operator PerkinElmer for the Valencia Branch Laboratory, a COVID19 diagnostic testing lab that whistleblowers told CBS 13 Sacramento in February was plagued with problems. The whistleblowers alleged that lab techs were sleeping while processing COVID-19 tests and that COVID-19 test swabs were found in the bathroom. The state began an investigation into the lab that spanned many months this year, and the results of the investigation were released Nov. 22 – eight months later than originally promised. Gov. Gavin Newsom had previously stated that this report would be available in mid-March, long before the contract with the lab would autorenew Nov. 1. Released last week, documents made public revealed the state was set to impose sanctions on the lab as of Oct. 21 for its failure to meet public health and safety requirements. But, on Nov. 10 – little more than a week after the state auto-renewed a contract with the lab – CDPH officials said the lab had corrected deficiencies and no sanctions would be imposed. Over the course of its investigation into the lab, CDPH found: The lab failed to “assess competency” for about 55% of total laboratory staff before they were allowed to process, test and report COVID-19 samples. The lab lacked a policy to guide the issuance of corrected results. Investigators found that the lab was changing test results days after notifying patients and did not alert patients of the change. The lab “had several incidents of lost, discarded, and invalidated specimens due to laboratory accidents, scanning errors, incorrect plates used and low volume.” Additional documents released last week showed that CDPH sent a letter in February to Lab Director Adam Rosendorff, who was previously a lab director at Theranos, informing him that the “deficient practices” of the lab “pose immediate jeopardy to patient health and safety.” CDPH visited the lab several times, addressing deficiencies

found during inspections. The agency announced last week that all issues had been addressed at the lab and there was “no impact to the integrity of the tests processed at the laboratory.” A separate federal investigation into the lab remains ongoing, according to the Los Angeles Times. Republican legislators criticized the report’s delay after the state had already moved forward with the contract renewal. “It should not have taken 287 days for Californians to receive answers about this taxpayerfunded COVID testing lab,” Senate Republican Leader Scott Wilk, RSanta Clarita, said in a statement on Nov. 22. Sen. Wilk, whose district is the home of the Valencia Branch Lab, asked the state twice in October to halt the auto-renewal of the contract, given that the final report had not been released. Now that the report is out, the senator told The Center Square that the state should not have renewed this contract without renegotiating terms. “These whistleblowers put their careers at risk to come forward because they saw the atrocities that were happening in the lab,” Sen. Wilk said. “I feel like they were committed to the public health of Californians, and their state government is not because I don’t think [the contract] should have been renewed. And if it was renewed, there should have been additional safeguards. There should have been a reduction in costs, and none of those things happened.” The terms contained in the lab’s contract appear to afford the state some flexibility should it choose to sever ties. The contract says the state can cancel the agreement with the lab without cause after giving a 45day notice. That timeline shortens to 30 days if the state finds “new and superior” COVID-19 diagnostic testing is commercially available or if comparable COVID19 diagnostic testing has become available at a lower cost. However, the terms also say the contract will automatically renew for two successive 12-month terms unless the state issues a notice to the contractor at least 90-days before the contract anniversary. In a statement, CDPH told The Center Square that the state “was confident in the contractual language and its ability to terminate the contract and thus felt confident proceeding without the final report.” CDPH on Friday did not give an indication as to whether or not the state is currently considering terminating the contract, but noted that the auto-renewed

The state began an investigation into the lab that spanned many months this year, and the results of the investigation were released Nov. 22 – eight months later than originally promised.

contract “is still in place under the same terms and conditions.” The department also confirmed that the $1.7 billion outlined in the contract is the total amount payable, though the state “only pays as services are provided based on the laboratory’s testing capacity and actual test performed.” As of Nov. 2020, the state spent approximately $740 million on the lab, according to CDPH. Madison Hirneisen covers California for The Center Square.

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Westmont tallies first GSAC win BY JACOB NORLING WESTMONT SPORTS WRITER

GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Westmont women’s basketball team (7-1, 1-1 GSAC) collected its first win in Golden State Athletic Conference play on Thursday night, after defeating Arizona Christian (5-3, 1-2) by a score of 81-57. The Warriors never trailed during the contest and at one point stretched the lead to a game-high 29 points in the fourth quarter. “We had a lot of really great stretches tonight,” said Westmont head coach Kirsten Moore. “I thought there were numerous runs where we put things together on both sides of the floor, both defensively and offensively. We played a team that’s used to pressing and causing a lot of havoc and we only committed six turnovers tonight.” Westmont ultimately outrebounded Arizona Christian 47-33, including 27-16 in the first half, allowing Westmont to score 22 second-chance points compared to ACU’s nine. Sydney Brown led the club with 12 boards, while also finishing with 11 points, and Gabriella Stoll pitched in with 10 rebounds as well. “We had a pretty great performance on the

boards, especially on the offensive glass,” Moore said. “Syd Brown really led us with her effort, and ended up finishing with a doubledouble. Most of Gabby’s rebounds were in the second and it was nice to see her step up and get those for us.” Offensively, Westmont’s three leading scorers led the way with Laila Saenz scoring a team-high 20 points, followed by Iyree Jarrett with 19. Stefanie Berberabe scored 18 points, while also leading the club with five assists. Berberabe also contributed with nine rebounds of her own. Saenz, who stole headlines with six 3pointers last Saturday, poured in another six three’s during tonight’s matchup. “Laila can really shoot it and she’s got two great handlers that can get her the ball,” noted Moore. “We just have to keep moving the ball, and tonight our assist-to-turnover ratio was more where it should be with all of our guards getting a bunch of assists and limiting our turnovers.” Westmont opened up the night on a 9-2 run capped off by a Berberabe jumper, and down the stretch in the first quarter led by as many as ten when Jarrett converted a pair of free throws to make it 20-10. Halfway through the second quarter, Saenz

dropped in a pair of 3-pointers on back-to-back possessions to stretch Westmont’s lead to 3621. Then, a layup from Brown capped off a 100 run that allowed Westmont to claim a 40-21 advantage, their largest of the half. In the first half, Westmont outscored ACU 40-24 led by Saenz, who scored 14 of her 20 points. The third quarter saw Westmont outscore the Firestorm by the largest margin of the night (24-15), and was the quarter where Berberabe enjoyed a 10-point outburst. A jumper from Berberabe gave Westmont a game-high 74-45 advantage with a little over five minutes to play, but in the final minutes of the contest the Firestorm found success they hadn’t seen all night. Ultimately, the Firestorm outscored the Warriors 18-17 during the final frame. “We’ve obviously still got plenty to work on,” stated Moore. “I wasn’t pleased with our defense towards the end of the game and I thought we might have loosened up a little bit. It’s going to be important to limit those mistakes as we get deeper into GSAC play.” Jacob Norling is the sports information assistant at Westmont College. email: sports@newspress.com

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as the backdrop, and enjoyed the wine and food that we grew. My partners and I feel that we are handing over the Buttonwood legacy to the right people, who share our philosophy of preserving the intrinsic character of this special land. We look forward to seeing this new chapter in Buttonwood’s history unfold,” said Mr. Davenport. Kevin Gleason, proprietor of the Gleason Family Vineyard portfolio along with his wife, Niki Gleason, added, “Buttonwood farm and vineyard property is iconic, and the family behind it has such deep roots in this wine region, and in the area’s agricultural community. As a family-owned and operated group, this resonated highly with us, and we look forward to becoming new stewards for this land to continue

to prosper and evolve.” In 2004, Niki and Kevin Gleason purchased a Santa Ynez Valley cattle ranch, which had been used for grazing for hundreds of years. The 415-acre site, now Refugio Ranch, sits along the northern face of the Santa Ynez Mountains with the Santa Ynez River serving as its northern property border. The Gleasons planted 26 acres of vines in 2006, and produced their first Refugio Ranch Vineyards wines in 2008. In 2017, the Gleasons purchased Santa Ynez Valley’s Roblar Winery and Vineyards, Royal Oaks Wines, and what was thenRoyal Oaks Ranch which, in 2018, became the planting site for the family’s one-acre organic farm, now Roblar Farm. The proprietary farm sparked the introduction of new food menus and in the summer of 2021, the Gleason Family Vineyards portfolio announced a new executive chef and head of

culinary operations, Peter Cham, as part of the brands’ concerted expansion of Santa Barbara wine country hospitality experiences. “Buttonwood fits extraordinarily well into our existing portfolio, not only due to its ideal positioning within the Santa Ynez Valley wine region, but also due to the farm component of the property and the hospitality for which Buttonwood is well known,” said Matthew Bieszard, Gleason Family Vineyards general manager. “We are very excited about the possibilities Buttonwood has as a vineyard, farm, brand and winery, and we look forward to putting the Gleason Family Vineyards touch on each facet of the business.” Karen Steinwachs, Buttonwood’s winemaker for the past 14 years and one of the region’s trailblazing women winemakers with a doubledecade wine industry career, will remain part of the Buttonwood winemaking team. Buttonwood’s

winery will continue to operate, with the Gleason Family Vineyards portfolio’s winery facility on the Roblar property serving as the winemaking hub for all brands, led by head winemaker Max Marshak. Buttonwood Farm Winery and Vineyard, located at 1500 Alamo Pintado Road in Solvang, is currently open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily for outdoor wine tasting experiences and bottle purchases. Advance tasting reservations are recommended. Roblar Winery and Vineyards, located at 3010 Roblar Ave. in Santa Ynez, is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily for wine tasting experiences and bottle purchases. Advance tasting reservations are requested. Chef Cham’s weekly “Bites Menus” are offered Friday through Sunday, and house-made, to-go style sandwiches and salads are available in Roblar’s “bodega” the remainder of the week. email: mmcmahon@newspress.com

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taxed alike together.” She said UCSB, SBCC, the Santa Barbara Airport and Goleta should be in the same district for reasons of geography and common issues. The 41-year resident cited a lawsuit against the Redistricting

Commission, which unsuccessfully attempted to block its hiring of a Strumwasser & Woocher attorney for legal counsel. The Coalition of Labor, Agriculture and Business claimed the attorney violated the basic hiring regulations by working with a “political committee” within the past eight years. Despite this, a Santa Barbara County judge denied the petition,

and the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors voted 32 to approve the contract with Strumwasser & Woocher with Supervisors Steve Lavagnino and Bob Nelson dissenting. The redistricting drafts are still open to change, which emphasizes the importance of public opinion in the impending meeting. “The most valuable public comment is going to be new,

specific personal information that helps us to add to our arsenal of existing knowledge,” Mrs. Turley told the News-Press. “I’m excited. We have a fantastic slate of maps, and they’re only going to get better as we get more feedback.” For more information, visit www.drawsantabarbaracounty. org. email: fmcfarland@newspress.com

SPORTS ROUNDUP

Carp sinks Cate 19-3 in girls water polo By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

The Carpinteria girls water polo team earned a 19-3 victory Thursday at Cate pool. With the non-league win against the nearby school, the Warriors are now 2-0. “The Warriors jumped out to a 8-0 lead by the end of the first quarter, then utilized the margin of lead to get reserve players involved,” Coach Jon Otsuki told the News-Press in an email. Briana Rodriguez and Ainslee Alexander each scored four points. Jocelyn Pena, Alex Zapata and Serena Smith each made two points. Natalia Perez, Guilia Piccoletti, Monica Delgado, Lilli Nemetz and Kate Isaac each scored once. “Goalie Erin Otsuki recorded nine blocked shots through three quarters of play,” Otsuki said. The Carpinteria will play Thousand Oaks on Tuesday in a home match.

September 3, 1929 – November 18, 2021

Byron Mardiros Ishkanian passed away into the arms of our Lord Jesus Christ on November 18, 2021. Byron was born in Pasadena, California to Armenian parents who fled their Armenian home enclave in Hadjin, Turkey after the Genocide against the Christian Armenians during World War I. Byron grew up in the Los Angeles area and was an intelligent, athletic child and young man. He loved to play chess, backgammon and was, at one time, the second fastest sprinter in the City of Los Angeles. Byron attended Pasadena City College and then later UCLA where he played football as a Bruin and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Geology. He also studied petroleum engineering at USC. In the early 1950s he joined the US Army and became part of the Counter Intelligence Corps (CIC). His duties included maintaining surveillance on the post WWII landscape of Europe – and especially the boundary between West Germany and newly formed Eastern Block of the Soviet Union. After his tour in the Army he came back to Los Angeles and finished his education at UCLA. He started his career with the Southern California Gas Company and then moved his career to the State of California, Department of Industrial Relations where he first specialized in oil and gas drilling safety and engineering. It was during his tenure with the State that Byron married Judith Finch and the couple moved to Santa Barbara, CA and started a family. After a decade or so, he then moved to the State of California Mining and Tunnel Safety Unit and eventually was the Principal Engineer of the Mining and Tunneling Safety Department for several decades. He pioneered many safety measures that are used today in underground work. These measures included novel methods of drilling through hazardous ground, ventilation and underground structural safety. His methods were codified in some of the first ever underground safety orders written for the industry. These orders have been emulated all over the USA. After retiring from the State of California, Byron worked with the Rapid Transit District (RTD) of Los Angeles on the construction of the Metro Rail project – the first subway project in Los Angeles. He was an integral safety and design engineer and stayed through the completion of the first multi-mile segment of the line with a stellar safety record. This is no small feat considering the tunneling work crossed multiple oil and gas fields. A lifelong athlete, Byron loved playing handball (until he was 80!) and swam in the ocean every day that he could. He loved travel and spoke German, Armenian, some Turkish and Spanish. He is survived by his wife Judith (married 60 years) of Santa Barbara, CA and their son Roy of Billings, MT and daughters Jill (Vince Riello) of Los Angeles, CA and Elinor (Carlos Duque), also of Los Angeles, CA and their two children Claire 22 and Olivia 18. Byron loved his family, his country and his home in Santa Barbara. He will be missed by many and will always be loved by those who knew him. A memorial service will be held in his honor at 11:00 AM on December 21, 2021 at the El Montecito Presbyterian Church, located at 1455 East Valley Road in Montecito, CA.

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Robert “Bob” Swanson passed away on November 25, 2021. He is survived by his daughters, Victoria Bosnar of Las Vegas, NV and Cathy Mallet of Austin, TX, his much-loved sons-in-law Joe Bosnar and Eric Mallet, and grandchildren Julien and Claire Mallet.

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Bob was a true Renaissance man: a talented painter and sculptor, a lover of classical music and opera, a political news junkie, a lifelong learner, and a voracious reader his particular favorite was Montaigne. Bob was an avid tennis player and made many lasting friendships on the court. He played regularly all his adult life, and was out on his home court hitting his daily regimen of 200 balls just days before he died. He passed peacefully on Thanksgiving day, with his daughters and sons-in-law by his side.

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Bob and Arlette always dreamed big, and a highlight of their early married life was quitting the “rat race” to devote a year to traveling throughout Europe, the US, and Mexico with their two young children. On this trip, they visited and fell in love with Santa Barbara, where they moved in 1972.

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Bob was born in Chicago on September 16, 1932 to Edwin and Geraldine Swanson. He attended the University of Notre Dame, where he received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in English, and was active in the campus radio and television stations. He married the love of his life, Arlette, in 1962 in the Log Chapel at Notre Dame. Their European honeymoon was the ﬁrst of their many travels. Bob and Arlette spent the early years of their marriage in Chicago, where their daughters were born.

Bob worked for many years as a Realtor, with a sideline doing ﬁxer-uppers. He always believed that with hard work and a positive outlook, no undertaking was too daunting. Deciding to try his hand at television writing, he borrowed a book on screenwriting from the Santa Barbara library, wrote several “spec” scripts, and was soon making a living as a television writer. He wrote episodes for many popular police and mystery series, including Kojak, Starsky and Hutch, Ellery Queen, and MacMillan and Wife. In the early 1980s his friend and colleague Peter Fischer invited Bob to join the staff of a new series: Murder, She Wrote. Bob had a long tenure with Murder, She Wrote, as a writer, story editor, and producer.

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KZSB AM 1290, the NewsPress radio station, will broadcast the 2021 Chick-FilA Winter Festi-Bowl, which pits Santa Barbara City College against Palomar College at Wilson Stadium in Escondido. Airtime is at 2:45 p.m. today on AM 1290, am1290kzsb.com and newspress.com. SBCC is 7-3 and is the secondplace team from the American Pacific League. It is ranked No. 28 in the Junior College Athletic Bureau’s California Community College Coaches State Poll. Palomar College is 5-5. It is in second place in the National Central League, and is ranked No. 16 in the Junior College Athletic Bureau’s California Community College Coaches State Poll. This is SBCC’s third bowl appearance in the past seven seasons.

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Bianca is shown with her dog, Chubby. Imagining injury to Chubby, in the car for example, is unthinkable if it can be avoided, as the local authors of “How to Save Your Pet From a Disaster” noted.

Protecting pets

By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

f your house was on fire and you had to grab and go, would you choose your house pet or your family heirloom? Scott M. Haskins and Diane L. Stevenett deal with the

dilemma in their newly published book, “How to Save Your Pet From a Disaster: The Essential Emergency Preparedness Guide for Feathered Friends and Fur Babies” (10-10-10 Publishing, $30) The 123-page softcover book is packed with a plethora of useful information in seven chapters that include do’s and don’ts during

a disaster, damage control gone wrong, priorities, transportation of pets, communications with others, damage to collectibles and heirlooms caused by pets and special considerations for senior dogs, puppies, birds, reptiles, rabbits and very small animals. It recently won an international book award as the Best Pet Care

Local co-authors write guidebook to avert animal disasters

Handbook. Both devout animal lovers, Mr. Haskins and Ms. Stevenett teamed up to write the book because of experiences in their professions. He is the owner of Fine Art Conservation Laboratories in Santa Barbara, and she is an artist. “In my work as an art

conservator, I frequently restore artwork that has been damaged by pets, which is often avoidable,” Mr. Haskins said. “The tie-in between pets and heirlooms is that both are precious and neither can be replaced.” Pictured on the cover of the book is the author’s wife, Diana Haskins, with three of their

Yorkshire terriers — Marabella, Mimzy and Coco. “Mimsy, who is 15 years old and weighs two pounds, is still alive, and the other two have been replaced with Giovinella, a Bernedoodle, who weighs 50 pounds and is 5 years old,” Mr. Please see PETS on B2

At left, co-author Diane L. Stevenett poses with Jake, her New Zealand huntaway, who was injured when Ms. Stevenett’s car was rear-ended on San Marcos Pass. “Had I known what I know today, I would have been more prepared and could have possibly lessened Jake’s chance of being injured,” she said. Center, Eli and Ethan Ruggeri have grab n’ go kits on their back and one for Teah too. Eli keeps the high-energy boxer under control at all times. At right, Cinder, Vickie Orgill’s dog, is microchipped, tagged, leashed, harnessed and sweat-belted in for a safe ride, even if the traffic is hectic. The authors of “How to Save Your Pet from Disaster” say this is a great example of being “pet prepared.”

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Pioneer Valley honors seniors who applied to colleges SANTA MARIA — Pioneer Valley High School hosted a luncheon Tuesday to celebrate 100 seniors who submitted their applications to either Cal State, University of California or a private school. Assistant Principal Greg Dickinson said students were treated to food, drink and dessert, as well as a photoop display celebrating a true milestone in their life.

For a few days during Thanksgiving break, the students completed their applications before and after school. Staff at the Santa Maria school helped the students edit their applications and with personal insight questions, according to College and Career Center specialist Melani Teixeira. In October, the Panthers participated in two “Cash for College” nights and filled out

FAFSA or California Dream Act Applications so they can be eligible for scholarships, workstudy, grants and loans. Students have also begun the six-step process for the Allan Hancock Promise. According to Principal Shanda Herrera, PVHS seniors earned nearly a million dollars worth of scholarships last year. — Katherine Zehnder

Presentations created for Medicare recipients The Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program will sponsor free virtual presentations for people looking to better understand Medicare benefits. The presentations will be a comprehensive introduction to Medicare. Some of the topics include what Medicare covers, supplemental insurance, Part D prescription coverage, Medicare and employer group health plans and retiree health

plan considerations. The presentations will take place at 10 a.m. Dec. 21, 3 p.m. Jan. 4 and 10 a.m. Jan. 18. “HICAP is offering this presentation to help Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers better understand this comprehensive health care program,” Joyce Ellen Lippman, executive director of Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens, said in a news release. HICAP offers free counseling

and information on Medicare issues, and the presentations are a service of the Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens. For more information about the ‘Understanding Medicare’ presentation and to register, contact the local HICAP office at 1-800-434-0222, 1-805-9285663, seniors@kcbx.net or at www.centralcoastseniors.org.\ — Forrest McFarland

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Mental Wellness Center hires program manager SANTA BARBARA — Jaan Landheer has been named the new program manager for the Fellowship Club at the Mental Wellness Center. The Santa Barbara native returned to his hometown after graduating from UC Santa Cruz to become a street outreach worker. He has worked with young adults and children with mental health challenges as a therapeutic behavioral specialist for youth at Casa Pacifica. He has always had a passion for supporting others with mental health awareness. “I want to give back after struggling firsthand with mental health challenges as a young adult,” Mr. Landheer said. His new role at the Mental

Wellness Center consists of helping adults who live with serious mental health challenges at the Fellowship Club, according to a news release. “The Mental Wellness Center is pleased to welcome Jaan to our team. We couldn’t be happier to have found a leader of the Fellowship Club that brings excellent professional and personal experience along with his genuine passion for helping others,” said Annmarie Cameron, the Mental Wellness Center CEO. The center is seeking more people for its team. To learn more, go to mentalwellnesscenter.org/ work-for-us. — Dave Mason

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Jaan Landheer has joined the Mental Wellness Center in Santa Barbara.

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Continued from Page B1 Haskins told the News-Press. “Talk about a contrast in size!” Ms. Stevenett’s dog, Jake — a New Zealand huntaway, which is a cross between a German shepherd, Black Lab and hound dog — was severely injured when his owner’s car was rear-ended in an accident on San Marcos Pass. Jake was thrown forward from the back of the car and onto the dashboard. The windshield was cracked under his weight. “Had I known what I know today, I would have been more prepared and could have possibly lessened Jake’s chance of being injured. My research to be better educated and prepared led me to write this guide book,” said Ms. Stevenett. “Jake lived that day, but his injuries caused him health issues and probably contributed to his early death later on. “There are numerous safety harnesses, travel beds and containment carriers that create a safe environment while traveling.” Traveling with pets who are loose in a vehicle is especially dangerous, Mr. Haskins emphasized. “According to the American Automobile Association, more than 80% of dog owners drive with their pets in the car, and more than 84% do not restrain while on the road. “With the holiday season upon us, many people are traveling with their pets. According to the National Safety Council, if a car crashes at a speed of 25 miles per hour, an airborne dog can develop

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“In my work as an art conservator, I frequently restore artwork that has been damaged by pets, which is often avoidable. The tie-in between pets and heirlooms is that both are precious, and neither can be replaced,” said Scott Haskins, co-author of “How to Save Your Pet From a Disaster.”

projectile forces equaling 40 times its weight. “For example, a German shepherd weighing 75 pounds can impact with a force of 3,000 pounds. This is enough force to be lethal for a driver or passenger and in the least, cause great damage as the pet is thrown through the cabin and, sometimes, out the front windshield.” Particularly frightening are the statistics regarding children. “In 2013, 172,000 children were in car crashes with injuries, and the National Highway Safety Administration estimates that of

Diana Haskins poses with three of her and co-author Scott Haskins’ Yorkshire terriers — Marabella, Mimzy and Coco — on the cover of “How to Save Your Pet From A Disaster.”

those crashes with children who were injured, more than 80% had pets on board,” Mr. Haskins said. “It’s not just about the pet.” email: mmcmahon@newspress.com

FYI “How to Save Your Pet From a Disaster” is available for $30 from amazon.com, or autographed copies can be ordered directly from Scott Haskins by calling 805-564-3438 or emailing faclofficemanager@gmail. com.

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At top, house pets and heirlooms do not mix. Protect your collectibles with good products such as museum wax. Above, Vickie Orgill is shown with her dog Cinder. Ms. Orgill is always ready and prepared as a “mom.”

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Take a long walk to clear your head so you can sleep. LIBRA — You’re a spiritually inclined person, but today your mind is on other planes. Insights and revelations could come thick and fast, and you might want to express them through art. Romantic and other relationships take on a new karmic aura. Meditation could help you make sense of it all, as could a process like past-life regression or rebirthing. In the absence of that, write down your thoughts. SCORPIO — Other people take on special importance today. Romance is very much on your mind, whether in friendships, business partnerships, or relationships of all kinds. Your interactions are warm, cordial, and supportive. Romantic feelings approach fairytale intensity. Make the effort to see everyone as they really are and not as idealized images. SAGITTARIUS — Today you might try to secure the perfect job, possibly in an artistic field or one connected with the healing arts. You might have a specific position in mind, or you could consider several. It’s important to think of all the ins and outs of every position before charging ahead. What you think might be perfect today could have hidden aspects you don’t know about. CAPRICORN — A new or existing romance could take on a spiritual aspect that creates a stronger bond between you. The works of past great masters, perhaps some from exotic lands, inspire your creative drive. Spirituality could take on new importance to you. You might want to spend time meditating or studying. Past-life regression or guided meditation could prove enlightening. AQUARIUS — Dreams and meditation could bring up deepseated emotions from the past that have been blocking your growth without your realizing it. Both seeking and giving forgiveness may take on new importance. Romantic passion should be at an all-time high. These emotions are also likely to provide artistic inspiration that you want to turn toward decorating your home. PISCES — If you aren’t romantically involved, don’t be surprised if romance comes your way today, perhaps in your neighborhood. Even if you are involved, you’ll make a new friend. You’re likely to meet someone special outside in the open air and close to a crowd of people. Therefore, this isn’t a good day to stay inside, even if the weather’s bad. Go see what the Universe has in store for you.

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Feds propose clearing 900,000 acres of brush in California and Nevada By COLE LAUTERBACH THE CENTER SQUARE REGIONAL EDITOR

(The Center Square) — After heated criticism from California Gov. Gavin Newsom and others, the federal Bureau of Land Management is proposing a large step to clear out overgrowth in western forests. BLM announced Tuesday it’s requesting public feedback on a plan that would see 900,000 acres of fuel cleared from forest on federal land in California and southwest Nevada. “Wildfires have had catastrophic effects on communities and surrounding public land resources,” said BLM California State Director Karen Mouritsen. “This initiative is designed to reduce the intensity, severity, and spread of wildfire in and around communities.” The last two fire seasons have devastated California’s forests. According to CalFire data, wildfires scorched 3,083,507 acres so far in 2021 between federal and state ground. Gov. Newsom has increasingly grown more urgent in his tone regarding the federal government’s policy of monitoring new fires on federal land instead of taking action to extinguish them before the small fires are given a chance to grow. “The Newsom Administration applauds the Bureau of Land Management’s proposal to expedite fuel removal in federally-managed forests in California. We thank the Biden Administration for their collaboration to address catastrophic wildfires, improve

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1993 GEORGE R. ALEXIADES REVOCABLE TRUST dated September 9, 1993, and its Amendments thereto George R. Alexiades, Deceased __________________________

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday December 14, 2021, the Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to consider the appeal by Linda Krop, representing the Environmental Defense Center and Surfrider Foundation, and Marc Chytilo, representing the Gaviota Coast Conservancy, of the Director’s March 30, 2021, determination that the Santa Barbara Ranch Developer is in compliance with the Santa Barbara Ranch Inland Development Agreement.

Case No. 21PR00556

The Action under consideration is the Planning and Development Director’s determination that the Santa Barbara Ranch Developer is in compliance with the Santa Barbara Ranch Inland Development Agreement.

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For additional information, please contact Chris Schmuckal, Planner, at: Email: cschmuckal@ co.santa-barbara.ca.us| Tel: 805-568-3510

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Notice is hereby given under California Probate Code sections 19000 et seq. to the creditors and contingent creditors of the abovenamed decedent, that all persons having claims against the decedent are required to file them with the Superior Court, at 1100 Anacapa Street, Post Office Box 21107, Santa Barbara, California 931211107 and mail or deliver a copy to GEORGE R. ALEXIADES II, trustee of the 1993 GEORGE R. ALEXIADES REVOCABLE TRUST dated September 9, 1993, and its Amendments thereto, of which the Decedent was the Settlor, at 2929 Hidden Valley Lane, Santa Barbara, California 93108, as provided in Probate Code section 1215 within the later of four (4) months after the date of the first publication of notice to creditors or if notice is mailed or personally delivered to you, 60 days after the date this notice is mailed or personally delivered to you, or you must petition to file a late claim as provided in Section 19103 of the Probate Code. A claim form may be obtained from the court clerk. For your protection, you are encouraged to file your claim by certified mail, with return receipt requested.

On June 11, 2021 and effective immediately, Governor Newsom issued Executive Orders N-07-21 and N-08-21, which rescinded some prior Executive Orders related to COVID-19, but Executive Order N08-21 additionally states some prior Executive Orders related to COVID-19 still remain necessary to help California respond to, recover from, and mitigate the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. For current and alternative methods of public participation for the meeting of December 14, 2021, please see page two (2) of the posted Agenda.

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